PIDC 2006 Events

PIDC 2006 Events

The Philippine Independence Day Council (“PIDC”) is excited to announce its line-up of “not-to be missed” upcoming events.

May 6 Copacabana Night

The PIDC will jump-start spring with the “Copa Nite” dinner-dance to be staged at the thoroughly modern Erin Meadows Community Centre near the Erin Mills Town Centre in Mississauga on Saturday, May 6th. “Copa Nite” features music by the likes of Tito Puente, Barry Manilow and more for Latin music/dance aficionados. Dress-up or dress-down; limited tickets are selling fast. Grab yours now by calling el promotor, Pete Mauricio @647-282-511 or 416-495-2793 or email petemauricio@aol.com.
May 27 PIDC Grand Pageant

The PIDC Grand Pageant is the search for Ambassadors of Goodwill. The pageant focuses on the intellect, beauty and talents of young Filipino/Filipinas who will become role models for the youth of the community. Preceding the pageant will be the talent competition scheduled for 2 pm on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at “The Mansion” located at 646 Danforth Road. This exciting night will be held at the prestigious John Bassett Theatre at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre located in the centre of downtown Toronto.

June 3 Little Miss Philippines

Complementing the PIDC Ambassadors of Goodwill chosen from the Grand Pageant will be the younger generation Little Miss Philippines. The Pageant will be held at the Korean Cultural Centre. Call Event Chair, Rosemer Enverga at 416-284-2810 or Event Co-Chair, Rose Cruz at 416-534-9244 for more information.

June 10 Independence Day Gala

PIDC in cooperation with the Kalayaan 2006 hosts this annual gala that commemorates Philippine Independence. This dinner-dance event will be held at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Road in Etobicoke. For more information or details on how to reserve your tickets please call: Event Chair, Rafael Nebres at 416-618-1362

June 17 Salu-Salo Sa Earl Bales Community Picnic

This annual fiesta is the largest Filipino-Canadian community picnic in the Greater Toronto Area. For more information on the picnic and exhibits please contact Picnic Chair, Pete Mauricio at 647-282-5111/email petemauricio@aol.com or picnic Co-Chair Imie Belanger at 905-796-8455/email imie@ifugaosincanada.com

July 15-16 Mabuhay Cup Tournament

The increasingly popular Mabuhay Cup Tournament will be held at the University of Toronto Athletic Department building in the downtown Toronto campus during the weekend of July 15 and 16. Please contact Ramon for more info at 905-731-1296 or 416-667-2700×3665 or email ferminramon@hotmail.com.

July 29 Mabuhay Philippines! Toronto Summer Festival

The Mabuhay Philippines is the annual premier event that provides a platform for Filipinos to showcase their individual and collective talents in order to inform and raise awareness of the culture in the mainstream society. For more information on reserving your exhibitor space and other details about the Festival, please contact: Event Chair, Karen Pascual-Binaday at 416-897-6697 or Event Co-Chair, Minda Neri at 416-621-4985.

Please visit our website at www.pidctoronto.com for more detailed information about PIDC and its events.

(PRESS RELEASE)