Members of the Filipino-Canadian community in the Lower Mainland say they’re eagerly awaiting the establishment of a cultural centre after the B.C. government committed to getting it built.
It’s something that community organizations have been calling for for years.
In April, the provincial government announced $250,000 in funding to the newly created Mabuhay House Society to support planning and public engagement on the centre’s development.
William Canero, society vice chair, said the centre will become a point where Filipino Canadians can connect with their heritage, access programs and services, and assist newcomers to Canada.
“We know that the community wants a cultural centre and needs it into the future. … We’ve done extensive
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