Philippine Independence Day Council-Toronto
By Jojo Taduran
Toronto-Canada
December 22, 2018
Toronto, ON, Dec. 14, 2018/PIDC/ - On December 14, 2018, the Philippines Independence Day Council, Toronto (“PIDC”) hosted its annual Christmas party.
In addition to various community members in attendance, the event welcomed a number of special guests, including PIDC’s very own Honorary Member, Michael Levitt, M.P. (York-Centre). M.P. Levitt was on hand to recognize both Karen Pascual-Binaday, President of PIDC and Aurora (Rory) Elefano, Special Project Vice President of PIDC, for their tremendous work within the Filipino community.
The event was chaired by Rory Elefano and Aimee Maravilla, Executive Secretary. Tom Tan, External Vice President, Mia Mahinay and Melanie Lazaro kept the mood light and lively, serving as Masters of Ceremonies. Guests were entertained with performances by Melanie Lazaro, who delighted the crowd with a beautiful rendition of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, as well as the dancing sensations, better know as the “PIDC Titas”, who provided the audience with wonderfully choreographed routine. Guests got their grove on, thanks to the sounds provided by DJ John Badian. Mel Galeon, of FV Foods, provided the wonderfully, delicious catering for the evening’s event.
In the spirit of the Christmas season, the PIDC family got the entire room into the festive season by singing a collection of Christmas carols. Guests were surprised with raffle prizes, some of which included several gift cards to Max’s Manila, provided by PIDC’s Business Manager, Clyde Pacis. Once the evening’s agenda had been completed, everyone got into the holly jolly spirit by filling up the dance floor and dancing to their hearts content until the very end of the night.
As another PIDC Christmas Party wraps up, we at PIDC reflect on the past year and the milestones that have been accomplished, including the recognition of Filipino Heritage Month, on a national level. This initiative involved our very own Paulina Corpuz, Community Liaison, who has been instrumental in garnering recognition and support towards the Filipino Community. We look forward to the year ahead, which will certainly feature several events to mark this monumental occasion. In the meantime, we would like to wish you all and your families, a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
About PIDC
PIDC is an organization, whose main objective is to foster unity within the Filipino-Canadian community by showcasing the best of Philippine Arts, Culture and Heritage.
For additional information, on these events, as well as other upcoming events or to join and/or volunteer with PIDC, please check their website at www.pidctoronto or their Facebook and Twitter page under Philippine Independence Day Council Toronto.
PIDC Celebrates The Holiday Season-2018
Toronto-Canada
December 22, 2018
Toronto, ON, Dec. 14, 2018/PIDC/ - On December 14, 2018, the Philippines Independence Day Council, Toronto (“PIDC”) hosted its annual Christmas party.
In addition to various community members in attendance, the event welcomed a number of special guests, including PIDC’s very own Honorary Member, Michael Levitt, M.P. (York-Centre). M.P. Levitt was on hand to recognize both Karen Pascual-Binaday, President of PIDC and Aurora (Rory) Elefano, Special Project Vice President of PIDC, for their tremendous work within the Filipino community.
The event was chaired by Rory Elefano and Aimee Maravilla, Executive Secretary. Tom Tan, External Vice President, Mia Mahinay and Melanie Lazaro kept the mood light and lively, serving as Masters of Ceremonies. Guests were entertained with performances by Melanie Lazaro, who delighted the crowd with a beautiful rendition of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, as well as the dancing sensations, better know as the “PIDC Titas”, who provided the audience with wonderfully choreographed routine. Guests got their grove on, thanks to the sounds provided by DJ John Badian. Mel Galeon, of FV Foods, provided the wonderfully, delicious catering for the evening’s event.
In the spirit of the Christmas season, the PIDC family got the entire room into the festive season by singing a collection of Christmas carols. Guests were surprised with raffle prizes, some of which included several gift cards to Max’s Manila, provided by PIDC’s Business Manager, Clyde Pacis. Once the evening’s agenda had been completed, everyone got into the holly jolly spirit by filling up the dance floor and dancing to their hearts content until the very end of the night.
As another PIDC Christmas Party wraps up, we at PIDC reflect on the past year and the milestones that have been accomplished, including the recognition of Filipino Heritage Month, on a national level. This initiative involved our very own Paulina Corpuz, Community Liaison, who has been instrumental in garnering recognition and support towards the Filipino Community. We look forward to the year ahead, which will certainly feature several events to mark this monumental occasion. In the meantime, we would like to wish you all and your families, a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
About PIDC
PIDC is an organization, whose main objective is to foster unity within the Filipino-Canadian community by showcasing the best of Philippine Arts, Culture and Heritage.
For additional information, on these events, as well as other upcoming events or to join and/or volunteer with PIDC, please check their website at www.pidctoronto or their Facebook and Twitter page under Philippine Independence Day Council Toronto.