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Congratulations to the New Board Members Elected in 2016!
The following were elected as board members at the Annual General Meeting held on March 10th 2016 at the MFFC Centre:
For a term of 3 years:
- James Abanado
- Art Canseco
- Marian Cusi
- Joe Ragual
- Ester Toribio
For a term of 2 years:
- Yoly Ladines
- Ramon Ombao
Gawad Kalinga Canada Typhoon Haiyan Fundraising Update
Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians and the Alex Chiu Golf Tournament donated $70,000, that helped built the Markham GK Village which you will see in this video. "We opted to go for a Markham Village as a tangible and lasting symbol of the generosity of the people of Markham, beginning with our Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and our City Council, and the countless friends and supporters of our Filipino community", said Councillor Alex Chiu.
"It's our way of helping the victims of typhoon Haiyan in that part of the homeland to pick up their lives again, a legacy I hope that will connect Markham to Palo, Leyte for generations to come", he added.
Thanks to all the donors.
MFFC Celebrates 25 years!
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians celebrated 25 years in fashion at the Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall. The evening was filled with awards, photo-ops, music, food, performances and lots of dancing and door prizes! Emcees Karen Tan and Aaron James Abanador led the program with opening remarks from the gala chair, Lolita Bruneau and prayers by Father Albuen followed by entertainment. The MFFC Seniors donned their Hawaiian outfits and danced beautifully followed by the MFFC Youth Performing Arts Group who performed a Beatles medley.&n
MFFC YPAG Summer Performances all around Toronto!
All over Toronto, the enthusiasm was electric! The overall tone of the crowd was excitement – the venue, food, smells, event, performances. You can sense that everyone is anticipating what’s to come as they all venture into different stalls, see different things, smell the wonderful food around them and the big stage right in the middle of the street at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue.
MARKHAM ONTARIO FILIPINOS RAISE $140,000 FOR A MARKHAM VILLAGE IN PALO, LEYTE TO HOUSE HAIYAN VICTIMS
By Mogi Mogado
Markham-Ontario-Canada
March, 4, 2014
Presenting Cheques for Markham Village Project in Palo, Leyte: (L to R) Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Chair Yoly Ladines; Councillors Allan Ho, Don Hamilton,Logan Kanapathi; guest John Tidball; Jun Clarita, Alex Ascano of ANCOP; Jojo Querubin of Gawad Kalinga; Sunny Paragas of ANCOP; Consul General Junever Mahilum-West; Councillor Alex Chiu; Regional Councillor Gord Landon; Councillor Colin Campbell; guests Rosita Tam and Benson Sy; and Agnes Manasan Of Gawad Kalinga.
Filipino-Canadians Celebrates Philippine Independence Day
On Sunday, June 9, The MFFC (Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians) held a flag-raising ceremony and celebration at the Markham Civic Centre to commemorate the 115th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence.
Numerous guests and V.I.P.s participated in the event, including representatives from the Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments. Some of the dignitaries include Hon. Michael Chan., Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Alex Chiu, Consul General Junever Mahilum-West, and other members of the Markham and York Region councils and York Region Catholic and Public School Board Trustees.
Notice of MFFC Special Members' Meeting
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL MFFC MEMBERS
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL SPECIAL MEMBERS’ MEETING
PURPOSE OF MEETING
1. to extend the board terms of Yolanda Ladines and Ester Toribio –
EXTENDED TERM - from May 14, 2021 to December 31, 2021
2. to determine how to sustain our organization’s fixed expenses.
This meeting will be held on
Friday, April 23, 2021
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, (Line will be open at 7:30 – 8:00 pm)
Markham, Ont.
Notice of 2020 AGM Virtual Meeting
This is a notice that we are holding our 2020 AGM meeting virtually on December 19, 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Click here for more details on the AGM meeting. If you are a member in good standing, you will be getting further emails on registration, nomination, online voting and joining the virtual AGM meeting.
Overseas Voting Announcement
Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines Toronto
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Philippine Consulate General has designated the following dates and venue for the
collection of ballots for those who, instead of mailing, wish to personally submit their ballots:
07 May 2016 FILIPINO-CANADIAN ASSOC OF SASKATOON INC (FILCAS)
115 3 Ave S, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L7
Phone : (306) 653-4499
OFFICE OF CONSUL RONALDO V. OPINA, A.H.
1098 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E-2G6
Office : (204) 414-9281
Mobile : (204)-952-9345
Fax : (204) 414-9142
Email : ph.consular.wpg@gmail.com
Collection of ballots will be from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
07 May 2016 OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH
2565 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M6B 2Z3
Collection of ballots will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please bring the sealed envelope containing your ballot and your valid ID with you.
PARA SA BAYAN, PAMILYA AT SARILI
PUMILI PARA SA ‘PINAS!
VOTE IN THE 2016 ELECTIONS!
7th Floor, 160 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4P 3B5
Tel. 416-922-7181 Fax. 416-992-2638
Website: www.philcongen-toronto.com Email: consularmatters@philcongen-toronto.com