Commemorating a Philippine National Hero: City of Markham unveils Dr. José Rizal Monument
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2019 Philippine Independence Day Celebration & Rizal Monument Unveiling
Date:
Sun, Jun 9, 2019 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location:
Luneta Gardens, Box Grove Community Park,Markham and MFFC Community Centre - 1151 Denison St., Markham
You are cordially invited to attend our Independence Day celebration in Markham on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 9:00 am. The Flag Raising Ceremony and the Rizal Monument unveiling will be held at the Luneta Gardens, Box Grove Community Park. A short program will follow.
Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Celebrate Canada Day
By: Mhykel A Escano
On Sunday, July 1st, the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians celebrated Canada Day at Milne Dam Conservation Park (8251 McCowan Rd). The well attended event was filled with children’s activities, the People’s Parade, international food and entertainment provided by people all over the GTA. This annual event is sponsored by the City of Markham and was once again emceed by Alan Bell.
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians’ (MFFC) Community-Based Projects for Seniors has been funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program
The Seniors of the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) have a lot to celebrate! Their application for Community-Based Projects for Seniors has been approved in the amount of $ 20,719 and activities are now in the works starting March 1, 2018 until February 28, 2019.
Congratulations to the New Board Members Elected in 2017!
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians held their general members’ meeting on Friday, December 8 at the MFFC Centre. The members welcome the newly elected officers for 2018 namely:
- Dr. Bina Comendador (3 year term)
- Ysmael Dalmacio (3 year term)
- Alicia Chiu (3 year term)
- Chit Bulos (3 year term)
- Myrna de Leon (3 year term)
- Karen Tan (2 year term)
- Gary de las Alas (2 year term)
- Jane Avila (1 year term)
- Anna Torres (1 year term)
- Emma Guerzon (1 year term)
A new set of officers will be chosen at the next board meeting.
A Fantastic showing of Taste of Broadway!
After a gruelling 18 months of planning, rehearsing, preparing and finally performing, the curtains cameup and the crowd went wild! The 4 th installment of Taste of Broadway shown on October 7 and 8 at theFlato Markham Theatre was greeted with hoots and applause. The 2 night show was a raving successand everyone cheered as the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Youth Performing Arts Groupsang and danced their way into everyone’s hearts!
