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| Executive Officers 2002-2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY COUNCIL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) is a Toronto-based non-profit umbrella organization composed of; Filipino-Canadian provincial, regional, professional, cultural, and social organizations. PIDC is mainly tasked with the celebration of the Philippine independence day with activities such as the gala, picnic and flag-raising. Its purpose is to promote the Filipino tradition, heritage and culture as well as foster unity and better understanding of the different cultures in Canada. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It started as a committee whose chair was elected annually by representatives of various Filipino-Canadian associations.To ensure smooth transition and provide continuity in its activities, PIDC was incorporated as non-profit organization in late 1997 in time for the 1998 Centennial celebration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A truly united Filipino-Canadian community that can command the respect and interest of mainstream institutions, corporate sponsors and even political parties as Filipinos celebrate its independence day, culture, arts and heritage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mandate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. To promote further unity within the Filipino-Canadian community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. To showcase the Philippines arts, culture, history and heritage to the mainstream society and to tourists through an annual Mabuhay! Philippines Festivals. |
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| 3. To promote greater involvement in mainstream activities including representation and presence in the Canada Day celebration. |
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| 4. To improve communication and interaction with other Asian-Canadian organizations. |
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| 5. To promote among the member-associations a more active participation as well as broader representation in PIDC. |
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