Flag-Raising to Recognize Filipino Day and the Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day

​June 11, 2014

WHEN:
Sunday, June 15, 2014
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Photo opportunity at 10 a.m.
 
WHERE:
Vaughan City Hall
Courtyard
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. 
 
WHAT:
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council will join the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan at a flag-raising ceremony to mark Sunday, June 15 as Filipino Day and to commemorate the 116th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. The City of Vaughan has a Friendship Agreement with Baguio City, Philippines.
 
Following the flag-raising, a reception will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at City Hall featuring Filipino food and entertainment.
 
WHO:
Mayor and Members of Council
Junever Mahilum West,  Consul General, Philippine Consulate, Toronto
Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., Member of Parliament, Thornhill
Gila Martow, Member of Provincial Parliament, Thornhill
Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan
Philippine Heritage Band
Leyteno Association of Ontario
Scarborough Ontario Seniors Association 
Solid Rock Indigenous Group
Fairhavens Filipino Adventist Church
Residents