With a general audience of not less than sixty, the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in BC’s Tulay at Gabay stint at the Bayanihan Community Centre in Victoria, BC, last weekend, built community support and bonds with resounding success. The initiative convened in Victoria to support Filipino migrants facing
An event focused on enlightening Filipino community members about recent policy changes regarding immigration and temporary foreign workers will take place on Saturday, Sept 20, in Victoria. Various Filipino organizations in B.C. collaborate to support current migrants on the island. Pat Fernandez reports.
On May 10, 2025, nearly a hundred Filipino migrants, advocates, and allies gathered to spotlight urgent issues faced by international students, hospitality workers, temporary foreign workers, and caregivers. Together, we mapped challenges, surfaced strategic solutions, and laid the groundwork for collective action and policy change.
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