Independence Day Picnic 2009 - We Did It Again!
Jun 23rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Picnic
Approximately five thousand Fil-Canadians from all over the GTA imbued with national fervour converged at the annual Independence Day Salu-Salo Sa Earl Bales Picnic to celebrate the 111th Independence anniversary.
PIDC Picnic 2009
It was the largest ever show of support by groups of socio-cultural, faith-based and educational organizations followed by business establishments.
Picnic Business Sponsors
The famous Ati-Atihan merry-making Band set the tone of the day: unbridled celebration! Thank you to the Aklanons!!
Ati-Atihan - Aklanons
The biggest concentration of our youths was on the volleybal tournament courts where an unprecedented 13 teams competed for the coveted PIDC Independence Day Volleyball Cup. Our youths responded to our call for involvement and surely made a strong statement at the courts.
Independence Day Volleyball Tournament
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and the Hon Ken Dryden, MP joined the festivities and the longest parade ever of all the Associations.
Our modern-day heroes, the Caregivers were amply represented by several groups who are at the vanguard on the push for permanent reforms of the Live-in Caregiver Program for our embattled caregivers. PIDC President Jun Enverga once again reiterated the commitment of the PIDC to support the drive for the overdue reforms.
Mabuhay!
See you all next year!!
Pete Mauricio, Imie Belanger, Jun Villaruz
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