Victoria Filipino Community Celebrates a Successful Parade Delegation

The Victoria Filipino Canadian Association VFCA
2 days ago
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On behalf of the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society (BCHS), the Victoria Filipino Canadian Association (VFCA) ,the Victoria Filipino Canadian Caregivers Association (VFCCA) ,and the Victoria Filipino Canadian Seniors Association (VFCSA) , we would like to thank everyone for all your support in making our delegation for the Victoria Parade this May 18, 2026, a success.

Our delegation this year was guided by the theme, “Best of the Best – Filipinos Excelling Across All Professions.” We proudly celebrate the strength, talent, and dedication of Filipinos in every field.

We recognize the contributions of Filipinos across healthcare, education, arts, business, technology, caregiving, skilled trades, and community service, and how we continue to make a meaningful impact in Canadian society. We honor how we serve in hospitals, classrooms, workplaces, and essential services that keep our communities strong.

We are proud of the journeys we have taken—how many of us came to Canada with courage, faced the challenges of starting over, building careers, and adapting to a new home. Through it all, we continue to rise, guided by resilience, faith, and determination.

And above all, we are united by the spirit of bayanihan —helping one another, lifting each other up, and building better futures together.

We would also like to acknowledge the following for their support in making this successful event possible:

Walking Delegation

BCHS & VFCA Board of Directors
VFCCA Board of Directors & Members
VFSSA Representatives / Members
Vancouver Island Cordillera Association (VICA) – thank you for gracefully representing Cordillera culture
UVIC Philippine Community (UPC)
ASEAN+3 Societies in Action (ASIA) Victoria Delegates

Local Businesses / Entrepreneurs Delegates

Top Quality Coatings Ltd.
Emerald Eye Care Optometry & Emerald Skin Care & Niloo Restaurant
Havana
Van-Essa Enterprises Ltd. (LBC Padala)
PrimeWorld – Representing Pinoy from Nanaimo Delegates

Religious Groups

Katesismong Pilipino Delegates – special acknowledgment to Fr. Dino Villadiego
Couples for Christ Victoria Delegates
Jesus Is Lord (Langford & Victoria) Delegates
Victoria Filipino Canadian Seventh-day Adventist Delegates

Special Thanks Also To

The Victoria Filipino Canadian Seniors Association members for preparing, cooking, and serving food.

Food Donors

Jesus Is Lord – Victoria & Langford
PrimeWorld – Nanaimo Pinoy Community
Joy Isidro
Rosemarie Empig

Food Coordinators & Runners

Sid Emmanuel
Rosemarie Empig
Laila, Ben & Jason Pirez

Vehicles / Float Decorator Volunteers

Adam & Kathy Lacsina
Mike & Lee Caparas
Runelle Tria & Melissa Badua
Annette Beech
Charlotte Dizon

Special thanks to Top Quality Coatings Ltd. for allowing us to use their vehicles as part of our float.

Additional Thanks

We would also like to thank the Bayanihan Creative Collective - Sampaguita Dancers for their beautiful performance during the One World Celebration at the Legislature Ground last Saturday, May 16, 2026.