Welcome to the Bayanihan Community Centre

... your opportunity to support, serve and showcase our community with pride


It is the home of Canadians of Filipino ancestry in Victoria, British Columbia. Owned and operated by the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society, the centre is supported by the Victoria Filipino Canadian Association, the Victoria Filipino-Canadian Caregivers' Association, and the Victoria Filipino-Canadian Seniors Association.

The Bayanihan Community Centre
celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Month-long activities celebrates 10 years of unselfish volunteerism, generous donors, and unwavering support
from government,  organizations, media and the community


The Filipino community in Victoria marks another milestone in November 2011 when it marks the tenth anniversary of its Bayanihan Community Centre on 1709 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC.


The Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society, Victoria Filipino Canadian Association (VFCA), Victoria Filipino-Canadian Caregivers Association (VFCCA), and the Victoria Filipino-Canadian Seniors' Association (VFCSA) are working extra hard and together to ensure the event is marked with befitting ceremony and celebration. Apart from its regular Sunday Open House, the centre celebrations include a volunteer-appreciation day, educational seminars, consular outreach, and entertainment.


All activities will take place at the centre and will be enlivened by photo displays, slide shows, silent auction and raffle ticket sales.


Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Formal Start of the 10th Anniversary Celebration
- sponsored by the VFCA, VFCSA and VFCCA

Special Guests: Philippine Consul General Jose Ampeso,
MLA Rob Fleming, Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Victoria Councillor Charlayne Thornton-Joe

  • no Open House lunch
  • reception for invited civic leaders, donors and community supporters
  • attendance by the board members of  VFCA, VFCSA and VFCCA and volunteers
  • presentation of special awards
  • refreshments will be served

    • Sunday, November 13, 2011
    - sponsored by the VFC Caregivers Association

    Special Guests: Philippine Consul General Jose Ampeso
    and Labour Attache Atty. Bernie Julve

  • no Open House lunch
  • Philippine Consular Services Outreach - renewal of passports
    and voter registration, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact no. (604) 685-1619
  • Re-integration Seminar Part 2, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

    • Sunday, November 20, 2011
    - sponsored by VFCA
  • Open House lunch, 12-2:00 p.m., $7 combo meal
  • free cake, coffee, tea or juice
  • entertainment, karaoke, line dancing and refreshments

    • Sunday, November 27, 2011
    - sponsored by VFC Seniors Association
  • Open House lunch, 12-2:00 p.m., $7 combo meal
  • free cake, coffee, tea or juice
  • VFCSA general meeting

    • Sunday, December 4, 2011
    Closing Activities of the 10th Anniversary Celebration
  • Open House lunch, 12-2:00 p.m., $7 combo meal
  • free cake, coffee, tea or juice
  • Guest speaker: to be announced
  • Attendance by the board members of VFCA, VFCSA and VFCCA
  • Awarding of silent auction items to successful bidders
  • drawing of the raffle ticket winner
  • drawing of the Free Open House lunch winners
  • distribution of the 10th Anniversary souvenirs to volunteers
  • VFCA AGM and election of the 2012 Board of Directors

    • Our sincerest thanks to the

    The Times Colonist, Monday Magazine, Thrifty Foods,
    Mayfair Mall, Remax, 

    and the following



    for their continuing assistance in promoting our events.