FilCan Randy Bucao Files Candidacy for Councillor of Toronto Ward 10 -York Centre

By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT
Toronto-Canada
March 6, 2014



Good tidings and good moves. Two courageous and determined Pinoys have recently "thrown their hats" in the GTA political arena . One is  IT professional Randy Bucao, the other is barrister -solicitor , Atty. Rafael Fabregas.


Yes.Randy “Randolf”Bucao  is running for Councillor of Ward 10-York Centre in the City of Toronto for the upcoming Fall municipal elections. He had just filed his candidacy on March 3, 2014. 

But who is really Randy Bucao?

A native of Talisay, Cebu, Randy and his family came to Canada in 1994. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the East -Manila , he has worked in the IT industry for solid 20 years in Toronto as a  network specialist and small-business entrepreneur.

Very much engaged in community service, Randy was involved at the Silayan Filipino Community Centre and the Toronto Golden Vision Lions Club. For  straight  5 years, he has been the Chair of Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) of St. Jogues Catholic School, and  was elected as Catholic Parent Involvement Committee )CPIC) representative of Ward 11 on which he was elected as Vice-Chair of the Toronto Catholic District School Board's CPIC.  Randy is the first Filipino in Toronto who was elected in CPIC Ward 11 and the city-wide CPIC as its Vice-Chair.

Happily married to Zenalyn Hechanova of General Santos City and a father of 2 school-aged daughters, Randy is a founding member of Filipino Canadian Parents Association in Catholic Education (FCPACE), and is helping towards the appointment of a Filipino Advisory Committee at the Toronto Catholic education system.

Being a former college instructor in Manila, he is also a member of the Philippine Teachers Association-Canada (PTAC).

Ward 10 -York Centre in Toronto is located along the main corridors of Bathurst Street, traversing the intersections of Finch Avenue West, Sheppard Avenue West & Wilson Avenue and bounded by Steeles Avenue South, Highway 401 North and Dufferin Street East.

Whenever given the opportunity to serve, Randy plans to advocate and work towards transformation concerns of Ward 10 residents in land transfer tax, public transit, public safety, social services & development, public parks enhancement, sustainable environment, and the cost- efficient delivery of vital municipal services, as well.

Panahon na! Randy would love to be the voice for all Pinoys and other ethnic & diverse residents in Ward 10-York Centre.  Historically, no candidate of Filipino heritage has come up to the plate of recent memory and run for the Toronto council  except two, but in the  Niagara by-the-Lake and Markham councils. 

For further particulars including your immediate support, donation or volunteer work, Torontonians are requested to contact: or 647-994-7300 or visit www.bucao.ca