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PIDC Sponsors $20,000 Scholarship

July 3, 2007

“The Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) with the cooperation of the Police Foundations Department of Canadian Law Enforcement Training College is sponsoring 2 (two) $10,000 Scholarships, available to qualified candidates who are serious about a ...

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PIDC “Dancing to Be A Star” Competition

July 3, 2007

: “In order to accommodate and welcome more competitors for “Dancing to be a Star”, the Philippine Independence Day Council (“PIDC”) have modified the rules and regulations. There will be two categories now competing; the ...

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Mabuhay Festival Cultural Parade

July 3, 2007

“..This year, the parade will be the biggest, longest and most colorful parade in the Filipino-Canadian community…” download more info pdf

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Visible Minorities Salutes the Philippine Mabuhay Festival

June 25, 2007

(Featured in the Bank of Montreal Diversity Newsletter) “In this issue of your P&C Canada HQ Diversity Council Newsletter, we focus on the Mabuhay Festival, being held on August 18th. The event is being organized ...

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PR Dancing to Be a Star

June 4, 2007

PIDC is breaking new ground with its “Dancing to be a Star” competition formatted similar to “Dancing with the Stars” on television. Chaired by dancing icon, Leonie Manzanares, co -chaired by Pete Mauricio, Imie Belanger, ...

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PIDC 2007 Little Miss Philippines Pageant Winners

May 16, 2007

The winner of the Little Miss Philippines -PIDC ’07 – Jasmine Camille Gooljar (centre), Mia Mahinay, 1st runner-up (left), Camille Montes, 2 nd runner-up (right). The winners received cash and scholarships and will be representing ...

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Toasts to PIDC 2007 Miss Philippines Pageant Winners

May 15, 2007

by: Suzy Llanera The Miss Philippines Beauty Pageant held on Sunday, May 6th, 2007 has once again proved the commitment of the Philippine Independence Day Council (“PIDC”) in showcasing Filipino culture and heritage. By bringing ...

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Mabuhay Cup 2007 First Team Leaders’ Meeting

April 3, 2007

Toronto, Canada (April 3, 2007) -PIDC Mabuhay Cup Basketball Organizing Committee met with team leaders and volunteers at Goulding Community Centre last Sunday. Tournament information and registration/waiver forms were distributed during the meeting. Initial confirmations ...

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Mabuhay Philippines Toronto Summer Festival 2007 Update

April 1, 2007

he Philippine Independence Day Council (“PIDC”), a volunteer based umbrella organization of almost 300 associations, is hard at work to produce the 7th annual Mabuhay Philippines Toronto Summer Festival scheduled on Saturday, August 18, 2007 ...

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Filipino Canadians Celebrate Roots in Toronto Festival!

March 12, 2007

on Inquirer.net To stay connected to their roots, the Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC), with the support of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto has partnered with ANCOP – Gawad Kalinga to the most anticipated ...

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