Filipino’s across Canada and in BC have begun a series of events and activities for a festive celebration of the 119th anniversary of Philippine Independence.

Premier Christy Clark in her message to the community said : "We are fortunate to have so many Filipinos who chose to make B.C. their home. Our communities are richer and more dynamic because of them.”

The 2011 Canadian census reported that there were 664,000 people of Philippine ancestry in Canada, including 94,000 in Metro Vancouver.

Here are some of the key events;

Independence Day Dinner and Dance

9 June 2017

Island Wok Restaurant, Victoria, BC

FUNtastic Canada

10 June 2017

Richmond City Hall Plaza, Richmond Cultural Centre Courtyard, - Ricmhond, BC

9th Annual SPIDS Philippine Independence Day Celebration

10 June 2017

Bridgeview Park Community Center, Surrey

FABC Dinner and Dance

10 June 2017

St. Patrick’s Recreation Center, Vancouver.

Fiesta Filipino

10 June 2017

Vernon Recreation Centre, Vernon, BC

KALAYAAN 2017 Gala

10 June 2017

Holiday Inn Broadway, Vancouver 

2017 Philippine Days Festival

10 to 11 June

The Waterfront Park, North Vancouver

New Westminster Flag Raising, Thanksgiving Mass and Parade

11 June 2017

St. Peter Catholic Church, Flag Raising: Friendship Garden, City Hall Parade: Boardwalk, River Market, Quay

119th Philippine Independence Day Consular Reception

12 June 2017

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver

UFCABC Gala

17 June 2017

Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver

New West Multicultural Festival

1 July 2017

New Westminster Pier Park, New Westminster

5th Anniversary of Philippine Historama

08 July 2017

Michael J. Fox Theatre

Pista Ng Bayan: Festival of Festivals

09 July 2017

Memorial SouthPark, Vancouver