by SFCSBC | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 5th of October is celebrated around the world as Teachers Day, including in Canada and the Philippines. On this day, we applaud our teachers for their constant support and sacrifices.When you think of what a teacher is, the first thing that comes to mind is...
by SFCSBC | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every year, Filipinos around the world mark their calendar, September 1 as the beginning of the countdown to Christmas. This countdown, which spans from September to December, also known as “Ber Months’ ‘, is one of the most important holidays that make up the...
by SFCSBC | May 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Surrey Filipino Canadian Society of BC continues to extend a hand for the second year in 2021 to help our fellow Filipinos (kababayans) in the Philippines that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Moonwalk Elementary School...
by SFCSBC | Oct 30, 2020 | Holidays, Uncategorized
Halloween which was derived from “All Hallows Eve” is believed to be of Celtic or Christian origin which is celebrated every October 31st.Christian belief argues that this holiday was established in commemoration of the Christian holiday, All Saint’s Day, in which the...
by SFCSBC | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
October is here, and we can already feel the chill of the autumn breeze. Looking around, we start to see leaves falling from their branches and their color begin to fade from vibrant green to shades of brown, orange, yellow and red – Fall is definitely upon...
by SFCSBC | Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The “Bayanihan Spirit” is a Filipino trait that has been ingrained in our culture for the longest time. Ever since we were kids, it has been taught that coming together and helping others in times of need without expecting anything in return, speaks to our true value...
