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  When we think of Spring we tend to think of the season and it conjures feelings of rebirth, renewal, rejuvenation, and regrowth. The Spring Season is one of the most favorite times of year for so many as everything in nature becomes active and alive. It’s as if...

  For everyone, March is just an ordinary month, with no significant events to celebrate. In the Philipines, March means summer is just around the corner. For students, this is a happy month for them because it’s almost school vacation time. But, did you know...

Valentine’s Day, also known as St. Valentine’s Day named after the Saint Valentine. It is a day when loved ones express their fondness with warm greetings and gifts.  But did you know that the origin of this day holds a darker past? It stems form an Italian festival...

  Chinese New Year is the Chinese celebration that celebrates the start of the new year on the traditional Chinese Calendar also known as the Lunar New Year. This celebration is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival in contemporary China, and is recognized...

Mention Andres Bonifacio and many Filipinos will tell you that he is the first President of the Philippines, but some 2nd and 3rd generation Filipino Canadian Children seldom understand the movement he started which garnered the independence of the Philippines from...

Every year on the 11th day of the eleventh month we gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, and schools to stand in honor of all the fallen soldiers and the men and women who serve our country during the Great Wars. Remembrance Day is also commonly...

  “Halloween” as it is known by most had originated from All saints day which is a Christian Holiday where we honor the spirits of those people who passed away, including all the saints known and unknown. All Saints’ Day falls on November 1st (also known as All...

Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year, it is when we all give thanks to because of what we have in our lives that we should be thankful for like Family, Friends, and protection that we receive in every day of our lives especially during this unprecedented...

  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...

  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...

  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...