News & Events
December 27, 2023
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Filipino-Canadian Youth through Art and Music : Songwriting
On October 28th, Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) hosted a Music and Songwriting workshop as part of the “Promoting Mental Health and Well-being Among Filipino-Canadian Youth Through Art and Music” project,…
December 27, 2023
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Filipino-Canadian Youth through Art and Music : Filipino Folk Dances
On October 14th, the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) hosted a dance workshop as part of the “Promoting Mental Health and Well-being Among Filipino-Canadian Youth Through Art and Music” project, which…
December 14, 2023
PCC Annual Christmas Party
Last December 03, the vibrant spirit of Christmas filled the air as the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) held its annual Christmas Party. The…
December 14, 2023
Ambassador’s Night: A Celebration of Prison Dancer: The Musical’s Cultural Impact in the Capital City
The journey of the Filipino prisoners depicted in Prison Dancer: The Musical has captivated audiences and created a phenomenon in Ottawa. The musical tells the fictionalized story of Lola, a…
December 14, 2023
Paskong Pinoy Came to Ottawa
Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa, or Filipino Christmas in Ottawa, was a vibrant and festive event held on December 2nd at the Peter A. Herrndorf Place at the National Arts Centre…
December 08, 2023
YCEL HAS COMPLETED 2 TRAINING-WORKSHOPS: NOW GEARING FOR ITS MICROGRANT PHASE
The Philippine Centre Canada’s (PCC) Youth Civic Engagement Lab (YCEL) program was previously open to youths of Filipino heritage, but is now open to other visible minority groups in Ontario. …
November 30, 2023
Philippine Centre Canada was at CBC Radio Ottawa
Ethel Maamo, Project Coordinator of Philippine Centre Canada was at CBC Radio Ottawa on November 30th to share Filipinos’ unique way of Celebrating Christmas. Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa a FREE…
November 29, 2023
Paskong Pinoy sa Ottawa
The Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) and the Philippine Embassy in Canada, in partnership with the National Arts Centre, invite you to join us for a festive holiday market – the…
November 16, 2023
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Filipino-Canadian Youth through Art and Music : Silkscreen Printing
On September 30th, the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC), organized a Silkscreen Printing workshop in collaboration with POSSIBLE WORLDS (an art, music, and publishing platform) at the SAW Gallery in Ottawa…
November 15, 2023
EKSPRESYON: Filipino-Canadian Multimedia Exhibition
The Philippine Centre Canada is hosting EKPRESYON: Filipino-Canadian Multimedia Exhibition as the culminating event of our year-long project “Promoting Mental Health and Well-being Among Filipino-Canadian Youth Through Art and Music”, funded by…
November 13, 2023
Meet PCC’s Dynamic and Talented Staff
Ethel Maamo is currently serving as the Project Coordinator of the “Capacity-building of PCC in Governance, Fund-raising, and Partnership-building” project funded by the Canadian Heritage through its Community Support, Multiculturalism,…
November 06, 2023
Healthy Aging for Filipino-Canadian Seniors: Home and Community Care Support Services
During the past event on October 4, 2023, from 1 pm to 4 pm, we Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) in partnership with the Ottawa Valley Filipino Canadian Senior Citizens’ Association…
October 26, 2023
UPDATE ON PCC’S YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LAB: ACTIVITIES NOW OPEN TO VISIBLE MINORITIES, 15-30YEARS OLD
The Filipino-Canadian Youth Civic Engagement Lab is now the YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LAB (YCEL) and invites youths who are: – Between 15 and…
October 18, 2023
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Filipino-Canadian Youth through Art and Music : Visual Arts
On September 9th, the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC), organized a visual arts workshop at the Arts Court as part of the “Promoting Mental Health and Well-being Among Filipino-Canadian Youth Through…
October 11, 2023
Our Newly Elected Co-Vice Chairperson
CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON Ruel Jimenez Recently elected Co-Vice Chairperson, Ruel Jimenez has an impressive background and a passion for giving back to his community. Born in Pasay City and raised in…
October 11, 2023
Filipino International Students Convention, a first in Ottawa
September 2, 2023, was a milestone event for the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) and the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa as they collaborated in organizing the first-ever Filipino International Students Convention…
October 11, 2023
Experience the Captivating Rhythms of PRISON DANCER | The Musical
Are you ready to embark on a powerful musical journey that will uplift your spirits and leave you mesmerized? Look no further than PRISON DANCER: The Musical! This groundbreaking…
October 09, 2023
Healthy Aging for Filipino-Canadian Seniors: Protecting Older Adults from Frauds and Scams
Frauds and scams awareness and prevention for seniors was a highly informative and engaging event organized by the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) in partnership with the Ottawa Valley Filipino Canadian…
October 09, 2023
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Filipino-Canadian Youth through Art and Music : Soap Making
On August 26th, the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC), funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, organized a soap-making workshop at the National…
September 26, 2023
Pa’no yun: What happens when theatre migrates?
Join us in this thought-provoking conversation as we explore the intersection of art, culture, and activism within the Filipino Canadian community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to…
September 26, 2023
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Festival Artwork by Sage Mosurinjohn! Witness a tale of resilience and hope as a little girl embraces the challenges of climate change, transcontinental migration, and the transformative power of the…
September 26, 2023
Filipino-Canadian Youth Civic Engagement Lab (FCYCEL) launch
The Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) will officially launch its Filipino-Canadian Youth Civic Engagement Lab (FCYCEL) program on 30 September 2023, from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. at the the Parlour…
September 22, 2023
Filipino-Canadian Youth Civic Engagement Lab
Do you want to help your community, but you do not have enough resources to put your vision into action? If you possess the qualifications below and if you are…
September 22, 2023
Healthy Aging for Filipino-Canadian Seniors: Embracing Spirituality for Mental Health Wellness
On July 29, 2023, Philippine Centre Canada (PCC), in partnership with the Ottawa Valley Filipino Canadian Senior Citizens’ Association (OVFCSCA) and with funding from ESDC’s (Employment and Social Development Canada)…
September 09, 2023
Consumer Awareness and Protection in the Elderly
Consumer awareness and protection in the Elderly Join us for an informative workshop on September 20th from 1 pm-4 pm at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish—Carlo Acutis Hall…
September 09, 2023
Frauds and Scams Awareness
Frauds and scams awareness Protecting our beloved seniors from scams and frauds is crucial. Join us on September 13th from 1 pm – 4 pm at Assumption of the Blessed…
September 05, 2023
Protecting the West Philippine Sea’s Biodiversity: Voices from the Filipino Diaspora in Canada
“MANA KO, AALAGAAN KO” The Philippine Embassy in Canada and the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 215.1 Division are pleased to invite the Filipino community in Canada to a forum entitled…
August 09, 2023
Filipino International Students Convention
The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and Philippine Centre Canada invite newly-arrived Filipino International Students in Ottawa to the Filipino International Students Convention (FISC) to be held on 2 September…
July 31, 2023
Available Job Opportunities
JOIN THE PCC TEAM! The Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) is a registered not-for-profit organization that aims to build “a strong Filipino-Canadian community contributing to a better Canada.” It provides services…
July 28, 2023
Experience the Beauty of Summer: Join us for a Delightful Picnic
Experience the Beauty of Summer: Join us for a Delightful Picnic on Saturday, August 5th, 10 am – 7 pm at 32 Meadowlands, Nepean
July 28, 2023
Healthy Aging for Filipino-Canadian Seniors: Physiotherapy for Healthy Ageing
The “Healthy Aging for Filipino-Canadian Seniors: A Series of Learning Workshops” project aims to help seniors acquire new knowledge about healthy ageing and empower them to live independently. The project…
July 24, 2023
Embracing Spirituality for Mental Health Wellness
Excited to announce that we are hosting a series of learning workshops on Healthy Aging for Seniors funded by Employment and Social Development Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program through…
July 17, 2023
PCC Celebrates Multiculturalism Day
On June 27th, 2023, the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) hosted a unique event at the Rideau Community Hub to celebrate Multiculturalism Day, one of a series of events under the…
July 12, 2023
PCC Joins PICOV-organized Picnic
This was an Independence Day that we will never forget. Last June 11, 2023, hundreds of Pinoys from all over the National Capital Region, with some guests from New Brunswick…
July 10, 2023
PCC Attends the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa Reception
Five Board members – Adonis Sucalit, Charito Babol, Elle Galupo, Jerica Gelle Mariano, and Lota Bertulfo – represented the PCC in the official reception by the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa…
July 10, 2023
PCC Joins 2023 Philippine Heritage Month Celebration on Parliament Hill
On June 12, the Liberal Filipino Caucus celebrated the first Filipino Heritage Month with a very special event held at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Organized by the Liberal Filipino Caucus,…
July 10, 2023
PCC Holds 2022 AGM
The 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Philippines Centre Canada was held on May 27th, 2023 at the Hintonburg Community Centre. Some members attended the AGM virtually. The meeting…
June 28, 2023
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Filipino-Canadian Youth through Art and Music
REGISTER BELOW The Philippine Centre Canada is proud to present the workshop series ‘Promoting Youth Mental Health Awareness through Art and Music’ series, with the support of the Canadian Red…
June 15, 2023
Multiculturalism Day in Canada 2023
Funded by Heritage Canada, The Multicultural Repertoire of Filipinos in Canada offers a unique, interactive, family-friendly way to learn about Filipino culture in a live museum setting. So join us…
May 31, 2023
PCC x OVFCSCA
A Story of Partnership Between the Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) and the Ottawa Valley Filipino-Canadian Senior Citizens Association (OVFCSCA) by Maureen Lozano In the heart of Ottawa, Canada, the Philippine Centre…
May 31, 2023
PCC at the Philippine Embassy
“Strengthening Ties: A Meeting with Philippine Embassy Officials Led by Ambassador to Canada Hon. Maria Andrelita S. Austria On May 2, six Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) Board members and two…
May 14, 2023
Join us in Celebrating Philippine History and Culture
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Philippine Centre Canada and Co.ERASGA present MigARTion Community Dialogue MigARTion aims to create a critical and creative space where professional artists and the migrant community…
May 11, 2023
KAPIT-SINING 2023
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Philippine Centre Canada – MigARTion Project Ottawa (Wednesday, May 10, 2023) – The Philippine Centre Canada in collaboration with Alvin Erasga Tolentino present KAPIT-SINING, the…
May 10, 2023
Women’s Month
Celebrating Women’s Month Pinoy Celebrating Women was an inspiring event held last March 26, 2023, that was dedicated to celebrating the strength and beauty of women. It seeks to recognize and…
May 10, 2023
PINTIGAN/Art for the heart+body+mind
PINTIGAN/Art for the heart+body+mind Promoting youth mental health and wellness through art and music PINTIGAN/Art for the heart+body+mind was a one-day event organized by the Philippine Centre Canada with funding…
May 04, 2023
BALAKBAYANI Visual Art Workshop
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE REGISTER BELOW Ottawa (Thursday, May 4, 2023) – The Philippine Centre Canada is hosting a Visual Art Workshop for youth as part of the ‘Promoting…
March 23, 2023
NOTICE TO PCC MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, and THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NOTICE TO PCC MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, and THE GENERAL PUBLIC Please be informed that the Philippine Centre Canada never has, has not, and will not be soliciting donations from you for any purpose or…
March 09, 2023
Pinoy Celebrating Woman
Join the conversation and celebration of Women. Register now! https://forms.office.com/r/Nm54dtmuBu
February 13, 2023
February 12th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
February 12th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Historically, Filipino women have broken ground as scientists, doctors, nurses, researchers and more. Born in 1911, Fe del…
February 05, 2023
Philippine Centre Canada – PINTIGAN/Art for the Heart+Body+Mind
REGISTER BELOW Ottawa (Wednesday, February 1, 2023) – The Philippine Centre Canada in collaboration with Dr. Dennis Gupa present PINTIGAN/Art for the Heart+Body+Mind, an invigorating workshop for Filipino-Canadian artists and…
February 03, 2023
Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health on February 13
On February 13th Wear Red, Canada! On this day, let’s raise awareness about women’s Heart Health. Did you know that Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide…
January 27, 2023
Attend PCC’s Virtual Anti-Racism Forum, Happening on Monday, February 27!
Philippine Centre Canada in partnership with Somerset West Community Health Centre is eager to present our virtual Anti-Racism Forum, “From Racism and Discrimination toward Inclusion,” on Monday, February 27th at…
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