Author: Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario is a community-based, registered non-profit organization that is instrumental in the struggle to build an empowered Filipino Canadian community through the advancement of the community’s genuine settlement and integration in Canadian society. PWC-ON’s program of educating, organizing, mobilizing and capacity-building of Filipino Canadian women, alongside the broader community, is fundamental in addressing barriers against the community’s full participation, which includes combating systemic racism, overcoming economic marginalization, making the Filipino youth count in Canada’s future, and enhancing Filipino women’s genuine equality, development and human rights.

2nd public lecture challenged all to reclaim the revolutionary road towards genuine women’s liberation

Toronto, ON – March 14, 2011 – In an empowering and celebratory night featuring a public lecture and a fundraising dinner, collective discussions led by progressive Filipino Canadian women, youth and workers educated over 80 participants on the need to reclaim the revolutionary road towards genuine women’s liberation. Presented by the Philippine Women Centre of… Read More 2nd public lecture challenged all to reclaim the revolutionary road towards genuine women’s liberation

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Something Else, Something Fierce

Check out “Something Else, Something Fierce” a fundraiser for the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) taking place on Saturday, April 16, featuring some of the fiercest Canadian artists of Filipino ancestry. The major headliner is 3-time Juno-nominated singer Emm Gryner with appearances by Kytami, DJ Miss M, R.Two and more! Aside from… Read More Something Else, Something Fierce

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Progressive Filipino Canadians challenge all Women to Reclaim the Revolutionary Road towards Genuine Liberation

Toronto, ON—March 1, 2011—In celebration of the 100th year anniversary of International Women’s Day, the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) in collaboration with UKPC@UofT (Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino Sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario at the University of Toronto) will proudly hold “Reclaim the Revolutionary Road towards Women’s Liberation,” a public lecture featuring a fundraising… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians challenge all Women to Reclaim the Revolutionary Road towards Genuine Liberation

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Event Announcement: Reclaim the Revolutionary Road Towards Women’s Liberation

RECLAIM THE REVOLUTIONARY ROAD TOWARDS WOMEN’S LIBERATION Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s Celebration of the 100th Year Anniversary of International Women’s Day Guest Speaker Cecilia Diocson Executive Director, National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) Saturday, March 5th, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Doors open at 5:30 PM OISE Room 5250 Ontario Institute for… Read More Event Announcement: Reclaim the Revolutionary Road Towards Women’s Liberation

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Toronto Sun nanny article recycles and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiments

Toronto Sun nanny article recycles and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiments National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) National Statement January 26, 2011 On January 19th, 2010, a Toronto Sun article titled “Nannies abusing sponsorship programs” promoted anti-immigrant and racist sentiments that inconsiderately fail to see the ongoing marginalization and underdevelopment of thousands of Filipino women… Read More Toronto Sun nanny article recycles and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiments

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Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) denounces Conservative cutbacks on settlement services as cutting corners on immigration

Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) denounces Conservative cutbacks on settlement services as cutting corners on immigration National Statement For immediate release January 24, 2011 Once again, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Jason Kenney proves he is no Santa Claus for struggling newcomer immigrant communities with his announcement to cut funding towards settlement services.… Read More Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) denounces Conservative cutbacks on settlement services as cutting corners on immigration

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Local Filipino Canadian women’s conference redefined feminism towards genuine liberation

Toronto, ON—December 2, 2010—A vibrant and inspiring collective conversation ensued amongst a group of over 80 Filipino Canadian women, workers and youth at a landmark conference this weekend. Celebrated as the grand finale of 10.10.2010, the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s (PWC-ON) 10th year anniversary, “Creating, Strengthening and Nurturing the Filipino Canadian Women’s Struggle for… Read More Local Filipino Canadian women’s conference redefined feminism towards genuine liberation

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Filipino Canadian community paints a new future through the Maleta Art Exhibit

Maleta unpacks our history and unleashes community’s creativity at its new destination Toronto, Ontario (October 4, 2010) – Overwhelming exuberance upholds within the Filipino Canadian community as the Maleta (Suitcase) finally arrives at its new destination. As part of the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario’s (PWC-ON) celebration of its 10th year anniversary, the Maleta Art… Read More Filipino Canadian community paints a new future through the Maleta Art Exhibit

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A gathering to nurture the path towards an empowered Filipino-Canadian community

Toronto, ON – September 29, 2010 – Building upon a decade-strong legacy of women’s organizing and empowerment in Ontario, the struggles, experiences and perspectives of progressive Filipino-Canadian women will define the new path for the future of the entire community. “Creating, Strengthening and Nurturing the Filipino-Canadian Women’s Struggle for Genuine Liberation and Empowerment” invites all… Read More A gathering to nurture the path towards an empowered Filipino-Canadian community

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