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As
more pictures are published, the need for a quick update is necessary that is why this new format is adapted to fit the need.
Check out our photos often for updates as events in the community happens.
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The newest addition is the PBA Golf Opening Ceremonies at Hill Park Secondary School January 16, 2011. With
winter winding down soon the spring sports like golf and fishing will comence. Any Golf Tournaments brewing out there?
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Gallery of More Recent Photos
The
pictures presented for viewing here is but a fraction of what is actually going
on within the Filipino community. This are but the few I have attended and
taken picture of. I encourage member associations to submit pictures of their
social gathering for publication here. Let our neighbouring community know we
are a vibrant community here in Hamilton. This
will be an ongoing project that will frequently update events as they transpire.
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Line Dance Fest at the HFCCl April 26, 2014
One of many
planned events for the Mr and Miss Philippines Hamilton Pageant
culminating in October 25, 2014. The next fundraising event took place last May 10 the Spring Dance at the HFCC another successful
venture. Coming up is the introduction
of candidates during the 116th Philippine Independence Gala June 7, 2014 at Mchelangelos Banquet Centre followed by their
appearance at the Flag Raising and Independence Mass the next day June 8th at the HFCC. Save this date, September 13, 2014 for the talent night.
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Ato-Ato Christmas Party
December 8,2012 This year was the most attendance ever witnessed in all the parties ever held in this City. The community is in the
party mood again. We are blessed by the presence of the first Filipino-Canadian appointed Senator of Canada Tobias C. Enverga Jr.and the Philippine Consul
General, Lady Junever Mahilum
West. Now that's a party. Link HERE to view event.
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Seafarers Visits HFCC Resource Centre
October 31, 2012
On this day
a group of Filipino sailors from a cargo ship Federal Shimanto docked at the Hamilton Harbor were invited and brought to the
Resource Center of the HFCC by Deacon Gerry and Leoni Guinto. A reception was organized to welcome them. Only five of twenty
crew-members were able to attend on account of their busy schedule. Link HERE to
view event.
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PCA Dinner-Dance Gala October 12,, 2012 This Gala evening event started with great dancing and a lot of good things in between. An
honour award given to PCA man of the year George Santos was indeed a special surprise to a deserving recipient. New line dances were introduced with great reception by the ever energetic and enthusiastic crowd. Link HERE to view event.
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36th
Year PBA Participation – Montreal September 1 & 2, 2012
The longest reigning invitational Filipino
Basketball Tournament in North America, PIBNA, was held in Montreal, Quebec on
September 1st and September 2nd, or the
Labour Day weekend. Writing this article gives this writer some pride in as
much as he is one of the original founders of this event. The tournament
started in Windsor Ontario in 1976 when basketball enthusiasts from Windsor, Toronto,
Chicago, Hamilton and Montreal got together one Labour Day weekend for a
friendly game of basketball. But, the friendly or camaraderie only existed when
off court and once you’re in the basketball court, it was to show who is the
best. Over the years this scenario has not changed. City participation have
gone up in number to twenty cities sometime, divisions have multiplied to all
kind of age levels including the youth or kids. This year’s participation in
Montreal was no different than the participation in the last 35 years. PBA fielded 3 teams, one Men’s Open,
one Senior and one 15 and under. The best PBA of Hamilton can muster was the
quarter-final of our 15 and under division against the mighty Toronto team in
which we lost.
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PCA Picnic @ Willow Cove
July 21, 2012
The Pilipino Canadian Association as like most
organization held their annual picnic at the ever-famous pavilion in
Confederation Park. Games for the kids, line dancing for the adult crowd and a
lot of good food and friendly company made the day go faster than usual. Link HERE to
view event.
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Welcome
Reception for New Immigrants July 29, 2012
The Pilipino Canadian Association
in partnership with the HFCC greeted new immigrants. The next reception is in July 2013 for those new
immigrants who have arrived or will arrive between August 2012 to June 2013.
Register with the PCA at any time to be included in this welcome reception. Link HERE to view event.
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Hamilton Filipino Community Annual
Golf Tournament
Sunday,
August 19, 2012, this tournament was held at Chippewa Creek Golf Club at Mount
Hope. Philippine Basketball
Association sponsored this year’s event. There were 54 golfers that
participated, 8 delegates came from St. Catharines and Niagara peninsula headed
by Johnny Pingol, president of Filcan Niagara and Jimmy Alejandro. Southern
Ontario Golf Association or SOGA sent in 10 players headed by its executives,
Joe Paule – president. Mike
Saavedra and his foursome in the mix also headed FCT Toronto. Toronto Consul
General, a Lady, Junever Mahilum-West graced and played in the tournament. Link HERE to view event. To see more pictures link to PBA GOLF 2012 to the PBA facebook page posted by Leo
Zarzuela.
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Independence Gala 2012
June 9,2012 This
year with the guidance of Mrs Andresa Cabilan the attendance was better than previous years of celebrating our
Gala event. Finally the community is in the party mood again. Link HERE to view event. A VIDEO
of part of the affair can be viewed here too courtesy of Evelyn Vanderpek
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Flag Raising and Holy Mass June 10,2012 The second and third phase of the celebration after the Gala occurs at the HFCC with the traditional flag raising
and Holy Mass was well attended. Entertainment and the usual speeches followed ending with the battle of the balladeers Cip
and Mindo. Link HERE to view event.
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Bowling Picnic June 17, 2012 This Bowling
season is
indeed a memorable one. Records were set for high triple score of 800
unattained for 33 years of this leagues bowling in this establishment. Jun
Altura also equaled a near perfect 299 as
part of the high score set that evening. Link bowling to the awards picnic event.
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Tyler Banham Inducts FILCRAH Oficers April 13, 2012 The installation of officers is one of FILCRAH's significantt event
that occurs every 2 year. You are placing the direction of your membership’s progress in their hands.
You also give them the responsibility of exercising diligence and wisdom in their leadership. It is the obligation of
every member to support them as they accept their offices and as they carry out their duties. Link here INDUCTION OF OFFICERS to view a record of the event.
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Typhoon hits Cagayan
de Oro Dec. 17, 2011 January 2012 Sometime in January of this year Dr.and Mrs. Dodong Cabilan and Yoyex
& Dina Chan while on vacation, acted as envoys to deliver a much needed monetary aid courtesy of the HFCC to the
victims of typhoon Sendong. The accompanying photo assures the funds went directly to a worthy organization. The recipients
is Archbishop Columbus Villamin. Link here SENDONG to view the devastation. (CAUTION: slide show is very explicit)
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Appreciation Night at the HFCC January
7, 2012 The annual appreciation
of all the officers of the organizations that comprise the HFCC support group were honoured this night and a quick report
of the ongoing financial health was also reported. A bit of levity was had by all. link HERE to view the happening.
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PCA Induction of Officers October 14, 2011 Taking up positions with this organization are mostly
last years officers. The induction process was conducted by Atty. Donna Shibib on October 14th at Michelangelos BC. The general
members elected the officers. Link HERE to view the event.
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PBA
Hamilton is on FACEBOOK To access game schedules and undated pictures and notifications click here PBA HAMILTON on FACEBOOK.
Membership comes in handy here
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Ato Ato Christmas Party December 11, 2011
The tradition continues as the club presented a different surprise entertainment for the evening and a delectable
midnight snack. As has been through the years This is a most attended party of every year. View the evening HERE just maybe you ane in it.
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PICAH
Golf Tournament August 14, 2011
At Chippewa Creek Golf
Club Pinoy golfers from Hamilton Toronto Mississauga
Brantford Niagara Falls St. Catherine's et al and guests, gathered for a
friendly game to help raise Scholarship funds for PICAH the Philippine
Islanders Association of Hamilton. It was a beautiful day with the weathers
full cooperation, a fun day for all judging from the photos of golfers
reminiscing and reuniting for a good cause. Link HERE
to view slideshow. It was a good day to get reacquainted with old golf-mates
a few years unseen but spoiled by water balls seemingly attracted to every pond and thick underbrushes that frame the fairways.
Next year it will all be straight flying balls for the tournament only, but the I say the same thing every game I play. Oh
well.....
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was invited to the picnic on
account of this being an election of officers’ day. Bonner moderated it with
proper protocol and most of the officers were acclimated to their posts. The
weather was ideal for a typical summer day, which everyone embraced while
partaking of the usual home cooked delicacies Filipinos’ are noted for. Lechon
of course is and will always be the main dish.
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Invitational golf July 24, 2011
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Every year we get
invited to participate in the St. Catherine’s annual golf tournament usually
held in Niagara Falls in this case Thundering Waters Golf Club. The course was
designed by the ever controversial John Daley which attracted most of us being
exposed to a more challenging venue. T’was a frustrating day though on account
of heavy thunderstorm the night before.
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The Gala event was well attended this year with the recognition of the
Filipino pioneers in Hamilton honoured this evening as the top agenda. Awards
from the supporting organizations were also given to their respective
outstanding members which has been a part of this an annual event for the past
ten years. The PCA scholarship award was also meted out To a most deserved
individual.
To view the 12
pioneers honoured during the evening link HERE to link to a PDF file by Jung
Aberilla.
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In rhythm with the
theme of the weekend festivities most of the Gala honoured pioneers were
present and participated in the flag raising at the HFCC grounds hosted by the
time honoured emcee Ms. Zeny Mesa. The ever present Councillor Tom Jackson
handed them souvenirs of recognition from the City of Hamilton. He also gave a
speech in that regard. To cap the event folk dancers from the Filipino School
and senior dancers entertained the crowd. Meals were served with Filipino
Deserts.
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The third part of the
weekend Fete is the celebration of The Eucharist with Linda Robillard at the
helm. The celebratory mass proceeded without a hitch followed by a light
snack then some levity afterwards with songs from two former singing champions.
The finale was the battle of the "Makata's" Cip Mendoza and Mindo
Isidro, a very entertaining duel of wits in Tagalog of course. Looking forward
to next year. fm
A sample line dancing video of
what transpired at the PCA fundraiser at HFCC.
click here to play video
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A new twist, line
dancing to raise fund for PCAs causes like annual scholarship awards, Filipino
School and Man and woman of the Year search.
Bowling Picnic June 5, 2011
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The 2010 Bowling season
has culminated in a picnic @ dofasco grounds with presentation of trophies good
food and the usual camaraderie. Golf @ the driving range with a bit of
volleyball and basketball filled the days activities.
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PBA of Hamilton Opening Ceremony at Hill Park January
16, 2011
On
Sunday January 16, 2011 at 10:00 am the 21st year basketball season opened to a roaring success with The Chief of Police Glen
de Claire as the guest speaker. Also present was the newly elected Mayor Bob Brartina who greeted the assemblage. Link to
photos HERE.
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Ato Ato Christmas Party December 11, 2010
It has been a long-standing tradition of the club to present
a surprise entertainment for the evening and
a delectable midnight snack. This year was no exception as evident of by the
video shown HERE. Videos of previous years party can also be accessed through
here.
Life is too short
and friends are too few.'
Whatever you want to do, do it now.
There are only so many tomorrows!
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Hamiltons
first Fiesta Filipinas was a successful venture with many thanks for the support of Filipino and local businesses. consul
General Minerva Jean A. Falcon graced the occasion as well as all the local politicians. View photos click HERE
PCA Fundraising Dinner and Dance December 4, 2010 We
gratefully thank our guests the supporter of our endeavor to raise funds for
our causes. The book drive is very much alive and to date we have sent 15
balikbayan boxes to needy areas in the Philippines. To view slide show of the
event please click HERE.
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PMBL Annual
Awards and Summer Picnic June, 20, 2010
After
the end of the league season, a picnic always follow to wind down and assess the bowling deeds and practice the golf swing
at the Dofasco Sports Complex. We are always looking for bowlers, if interested call Ivan Villabroza at 905-387-7327
@ Eye Society in Upper James.
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February 6, 2011
The event was
celebrated at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre and was well attended. It seem that the community is in the mood to party again.
This night a presentation of scholarship award was given to a well deserving candidate. To view slideshow of the event click HERE
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Independence Gala 2012
June 9,2012
This year with the guidance
of Mrs Andresa Cabilan the attendance was better than previous years of celebrating our Gala event. Finally the
community is in the party mood again. June normally is a difficult Month for gatherings
because vacation times have started and everybody goes on their much-anticipated
escapes. Link HERE to view event.
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