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Bayanihan 25th Anniversary Songwriting Contest 🎼
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:...

Bayanihan Community Centre
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Get Ready for Something New at Mabuhay! Festival 2026
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

Bayanihan Community Centre
Mar 201 min read


Several Pinoy TFWs in Victoria at risk of being sent back to the Philippines
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:

Bayanihan Community Centre
Mar 41 min read


Community Safety Alert 🚨
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

Bayanihan Community Centre
Jan 301 min read


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

Bayanihan Community Centre
Oct 6, 20251 min read


BCHS Youth Band is Born: The Mailbox
by Melissa Badua Through the support of the City of Victoria Cultural Infrastructure Grant, BCHS formed the Bayanihan Creative Collective...

Bayanihan Community Centre
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Building a Filipino Legacy in Victoria: The Future Bayanihan Centre
By Darryl Wilson In 2001, the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society opened the Bayanihan Centre in Victoria with the intention of...

Bayanihan Community Centre
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Another success by our community: Filipino Weekend Market Draws Thousands — Fall Edition “Pasko Na!” Proposed to Launch Filipino Christmas Season
By Cobb Carbonel The Filipino Weekend Market, held on April 12–13, 2025 at Centennial Square in downtown Victoria, was a vibrant...

Bayanihan Community Centre
Jun 15, 20252 min read
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