Press Releases

PR Dancing to Be a Star

Jun 4th, 2007 | By admin | Category: Dancing to be Stars, Press Releases

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, Evelyn Lao, and Rei Ching; its objective is to promote further camaraderie and shared fun among those involved in ballroom [...]



PIDC 2007 Little Miss Philippines Pageant Winners

May 16th, 2007 | By admin | Category: Pageants, Press Releases

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 PIDC in various community events including the Santa Cruzan at the Mabuhay Festival at Metro Convention Centre on Aug. 18, [...]



Toasts to PIDC 2007 Miss Philippines Pageant Winners

May 15th, 2007 | By admin | Category: Pageants, Press Releases

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 together today’s youth to participate in many events, PIDC fosters the spirit of togetherness, fun, and pride in our cultural roots [...]



Mabuhay Cup 2007 First Team Leaders’ Meeting

Apr 3rd, 2007 | By admin | Category: Press Releases

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 from invited league organizations and clubs were gathered to determine the number of team entries per division. “Significant number of [...]



Mabuhay Philippines Toronto Summer Festival 2007 Update

Apr 1st, 2007 | By admin | Category: Mabuhay Festival, Press Releases

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 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front Street W.).
Minda Neri, Festival Chair, has announced that this year’s Artistic Director [...]



Filipino Canadians Celebrate Roots in Toronto Festival!

Mar 12th, 2007 | By admin | Category: Press Releases

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 event of the year, the Mabuhay Philippines Toronto Summer Festival.
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Mabuhay Cup Basketball at HoopDome

Mar 1st, 2007 | By admin | Category: Mabuhay Basketball Tournament, Press Releases

oronto, Canada (March 22, 2007) -Philippine Independence Day Council “PIDC” announced the change of venue of the 2007 Mabuhay Cup Basketball Tournament. The two-day weekend invitational competition will be held at HoopDome and marks the first time the tournament will be played at this new state of the art basketball gym on July 7 & [...]



PIDC Launches its 2007 Events

Jan 29th, 2007 | By admin | Category: Press Releases

The Philippine Independence Day Council (”PIDC”) launched its 2007 calendar of events at their Annual General Meeting on Saturday, January 27th at the Golden Valley Banquet Hall. PIDC President Jun Enverga with his team of hard working Board of Directors announced PIDC’s plans for this year’s line-up of activities.
LITTLE MISS PHILIPPINES PIDC is scheduled on [...]