Filipino Heritage Month: June 2024

We wrapped up Filipino Heritage Month with participation in various celebrations, and we're gearing up with July with our own events and our annual summer picnic!. Here are some highlights from the past month!

​June 8: Flagraising at the Filipino Plaza

Members and friends alike join UFCABC's flagraising and community fiesta.
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UPAABC's very own Mark Panganiban together with siblings, also known as the Romanaks, and Ian Zeta represented UPAABC with the singing of the national anthems along with marvelous song and dance performances for the crowd!

June 15: Philippine Heritage Gala

​UPAABC represent at the annual heritage gala hosted by the UFCABC! We are joined by regular and new members such as Jelda Miranda, Deniece Liza!
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Congratulations to outgoing UFCABC Vice President Rene Alcantara for a successful term, and congratulations to former UPAABC President Mylene Lim for joining their Board for 2024-2026!

​June 22: Pinoy Festival at Burnaby

​UPAABC joined the community parade with FAM; and set up a booth at the Pinoy Festival: Panahon na Para Magsaya 2 in Burnaby!

Many thanks to Gilbert Bercero, Rene Alcantara, Deniece Liza, Jelda Miranda, Jholina Gamboa, JM Caquilala, and Jasper Mallonga for manning the booth, and thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi! We also received ~50 sign ups from prospective members. Exciting!