News and Updates

This section is your hub for the latest updates on our community involvement, upcoming events, and achievements. We highlight our initiatives that uplift and empower Filipinos in Canada and beyond, showcasing the spirit of unity and resilience within our vibrant community. Stay connected and be inspired by our collective efforts to celebrate our heritage and make a positive impact!

Winners Crowned at Miss Philippines PIDC 2025 & Little Miss Pageants

Winners Crowned at Miss Philippines PIDC 2025 & Little Miss Pageants

pidc2024w3bJul 28, 20252 min read

Toronto, ON – The stage lights dimmed, hearts raced, and anticipation filled the air as the envelopes were opened at one of […]

Mabuhay Festival 2025 Announcement

Mabuhay Festival 2025 Announcement

pidc2024w3bJun 27, 20251 min read

Thank you for the overwhelming response! Performer slots are now officially CLOSED. But there’s still time to get involved in other exciting […]

MODEL CASTING CALL

MODEL CASTING CALL

pidc2024w3bJun 26, 20251 min read

Walk the Runway for FRANCIS LIBIRAN Step into the spotlight and own the runway for one of the Philippines’ most celebrated fashion […]

Philippine Independence Day 2025 on OMNI news

Philippine Independence Day 2025 on OMNI news

pidc2024w3bJun 15, 20251 min read

Coverage of Philippine Independence Day celebrations across the GTA. PIDC President Tom Tan’s speech is featured in this segment.

2025 Canadian Multicultural Council Asian Heritage Month Gala

2025 Canadian Multicultural Council Asian Heritage Month Gala

pidc2024w3bMay 25, 20251 min read

Congratulations to Ben Corpuz and Michael Herrera who were both honoured as Outstanding Asian Canadians at the 2025 Canadian Multicultural Council Asian […]

Tragedy at Lapu-Lapu Festival in BC

Tragedy at Lapu-Lapu Festival in BC

pidc2024w3bApr 27, 20251 min read

The Philippine Independence Day Council stands with our kababayans in British Columbia in the aftermath of the tragic events at the Lapu […]

Building Bridges: PIDC and George Brown College Host Successful Community Networking Event

Building Bridges: PIDC and George Brown College Host Successful Community Networking Event

pidc2024w3bNov 21, 20242 min read

View photos from the networking event here On November 2, 2024, the Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC), in partnership with George Brown […]

Kathleen Mae Ranjo Crowned Mrs./Ms. Philippines-Canada PIDC 2024

Kathleen Mae Ranjo Crowned Mrs./Ms. Philippines-Canada PIDC 2024

pidc2024w3bNov 21, 20241 min read

The vibrant celebration of beauty, talent, and Filipino heritage lit up the Korean Cultural Centre on November 9, 2024, as the highly […]

Happy Birthday: Celebrating Agnes Passaporte Miranda

Happy Birthday: Celebrating Agnes Passaporte Miranda

pidc2024w3bOct 11, 20242 min read

Photo by Von Canton Celebrating Agnes Passaporte Miranda: A Trailblazing Asian-Canadian Leader On October 8th, 2024, the Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) […]

BK Jimenez wins FAMAS Award 2024

BK Jimenez wins FAMAS Award 2024

pidc2024w3bSep 21, 20244 min read

BABY K. JIMENEZ Angelo “Eloy” Padua Memorial Award for Journalism BK Jimenez or BKJ (more known as Baby K. Jimenez) is a […]