May 25, 2017 , 02:34pm

Little Miss Philippines Canada

The candidates with their mothers.

2017 Pre-Pageant

By Fe Taduran

TORONTO–The Little Miss Philippines Canada 2017 candidates of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) showcased their talents and beauty during the Pre-Pageant show held May 6th at the Korean Cultural Centre in Toronto.

This undertaking of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation’s goal is to inspire excellence in the children and promote in them a better understanding of the Filipino culture. It is also PCCF’s hope that they will be able to help develop the girls to be role models and inspiration to their peers, and at the same time develop their self-confidence and showcase their beauty and talents. More importantly, PCCF aims to instill in the young girls’ impressionable minds that by taking part in activities aimed at benefiting not only themselves, but also those less fortunate than them, will make their ‘inner beauty’ shine brighter and help develop their character and substance.

The Little Miss Philippines Canada pageant is run by volunteers from the Filipino-Canadian community, headed by PCCF President Romeo Rafael, Pageant Director and PCCF Executive Vice-President Rosemer Enverga, Co-Chairs Fe Taduran, Velona Daliva & Nitz Calvez, and choreographer Chollo Lagdameo, is now on its 7th year.

The mothers of the candidates were called on-stage to be honoured as PCCF celebrated Mother’s Day. They parents were happy to show their pride and support, and to congratulate their daughters for the very entertaining show.

Coronation of the Little Miss Philippines Canada 2017 winner will be at the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show on June 24th at the Metro-Toronto Convention Centre. The winner will receive a free trip to the Philippines, amongst other prizes. She will serve as a PCCF ambassador of goodwill in various events and activities throughout Canada and the Philippines. She will have the chance to promote the Filipino culture, arts, heritage and charity. She will be meeting the community›s most influential leaders, appear on TV, meet GMA Pinoy TV stars, make new friends and best of all, will be able to help the poor in the Philippines, through Kapuso Foundation and ANCOP projects.

Don’t miss the pageant coronation on June 24th, 2017 at the Pinoy Fiesta and Tradeshow sa Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Hall A) with GMA Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado and comedian Boobay. For more information, please email pageantsphilippines@gmail.com or visit www.philippinecanadianfoundation.com.