No MSP yet? No family doctor? Not sure where to go when you're sick? Get answers to these and more 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 - Come join us! 🗓️ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟖 | 🕘𝟗 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟐 𝐏𝐌 📍𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 It's 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 - Register using the QR code on the poster or the link below: https://forms.gle/gfzakmNKnSzAUQsN6 #BayanihanSpirit #StrongerTogether #healthinfosession #victoriabcevents #FreeSession

𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐆! Bayanihan is celebrating 𝟐𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 and 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 song could be our official anthem! ✅ Contest Details: - Win $𝟓𝟎𝟎 - Open to solo artists, groups & bands in BC - Lively, upbeat, Taglish welcome - 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐱. - Submit 𝟏 original song (𝐌𝐏𝟑 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲) - Deadline: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓, 𝟒𝐏𝐌 (𝐏𝐓) Submit your entries through the QR code or the following link:...

Get ready for another 𝐄𝐆𝐆-𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 Easter celebration!! This 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 event is all about community, joy, and fun! (and egg hunting for a certain bunny 🐰) 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM (Gates open at 10:30 AM) 📍 Glanford Park, Saanich ✅ Register using the QR code on the poster or use the following link: https://forms.gle/SRAAENtQTMEakAcu9 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭! Your Easter egg basket 🧺 Water Bottles 💧 Light snacks (optional) 🎒 And lastly, remember to b

We’re thrilled to introduce Francis G. Matheu as the Project Manager for Mabuhay! Celebrating Filipino Heritage Month 2026, the 9th annual Mabuhay Festival in Victoria. Francis brings strong experience in event coordination, volunteer engagement, and arts leadership, along with a deep connection to Victoria’s Filipino community. Holding an MFA in Directing from the University of Victoria, he has led theatre productions and community events that highlight storytelling, cultur

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ⚠️EVENT DETAILS 📅 Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3, 2026 🕘 9 AM – 5 PM. 📍 Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre (1709 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2J8) ✅ AVAILABLE SERVICES - Philippine Passport Renewal - NBI Clearance - SSS, PAG-IBIG, SPA - Other Consular Services 👉 Scan the QR code on the poster or use the link below to view pre-booking reminders https://www.vancouverpcg.org/important-reminders-consular-outreach-mission-in-victoria-b

Omaga-Diaz, Henry. "Ilang Pinoy TFW sa Victoria, BC, nanganganib na mapabalik sa Pilipinas.", Youtube , uploaded by Patrol Abroad, 3 Mar. 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_GHqyvnkSU Watch the full video here:

Recently, residents around Vancouver Island have reported similar experiences regarding door-to-door chocolate sales where funds were claimed to be for people affected by hardship or disasters overseas . Several news outlets cover the incidents with statements from leaders of organizations within the Filipino community in Victoria. Refer to the links below to find out more (listed in order of recency) : Victoria Buzz Kelly, Mike. "Victoria Filipino organization issues c

OMNI News Filipino Features the Success Story of the Bayanihan Community Centre

Today marks the last day of service for Cobb Carbonel  as the Admin of the Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre. For the past 2.5 years , Cobb has dedicated his time, skills, and heart to serving our community, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions and meaningful impact. We extend our deepest thanks to Cobb for his commitment and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. As we turn a new chapter, we are pleased to introduce Kathy Lacsina  as our new Commu

🚀 New Website Now Live!  🌐 We’re excited to announce that after over 20 years , we finally have a fresh new website  for the Bayanihan...

by Melissa Badua Through the support of the City of Victoria Cultural Infrastructure Grant, BCHS formed the Bayanihan Creative Collective...

Filming Notice at 1703 Blanshard St.   Chasers Productions will be filming “Eclipse Chasers”  at the Bayanihan Centre: 📅 Aug 14  – Prep...

Please note that the ADMIN OFFICE will be CLOSED from July 14 to August 1, 2025. During this time, all bookings and events will continue...

By Darryl Wilson In 2001, the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society opened the Bayanihan Centre in Victoria with the intention of...

By Cobb Carbonel The Filipino Weekend Market, held on April 12–13, 2025 at Centennial Square in downtown Victoria, was a vibrant...

Please note that the ADMIN OFFICE will be CLOSED from May 16 to 26, 2025. During this time, all bookings and events will continue as...