PCC receives Most Influential Community Organization Award 2025

The Philippine Centre Canada (PCC) is proud to share that it has been recognized with

the Golden Balangay Award for Most Influential Community Organization. This award is

one of the highest forms of recognition for Filipino organizations in Canada, celebrating

the values of leadership, service, and the promotion of Filipino culture and identity.

For more than two decades, PCC has stood as a cornerstone for strengthening the

Filipino community and promoting the Filipino spirit and contributions in various fields in Ottawa and across Canada. From cultural celebrations, youth, seniors’, and

newcomers’ programs to partnerships with other community organizations, and

professional networking, PCC has created spaces where Filipinos can feel at home,

grow in confidence, and strengthen their connections to both their heritage and

Canadian society.

This recognition from the Golden Balangay Foundation is not only an honour for the

organization, but also a reflection of the countless hours given by volunteers, leaders,

and members who have carried PCC’s mission forward since its founding. It is also a

tribute to the trust of the Filipino community in Canada, whose participation and support

have allowed PCC to thrive and remain relevant throughout the years.

This recognition from the Golden Balangay Foundation is not only an honour for the organization, but also a reflection of the countless hours given by volunteers, leaders, and members who have carried PCC’s mission forward since its founding. It is also a tribute to the trust of the Filipino community in Canada, whose participation and support have allowed PCC to thrive and remain relevant throughout the years.

The award would not have been possible without the unwavering support of community partners, sponsors, and friends of PCC. Special thanks go to the Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa, community leaders, partner organizations, and our government and private sector donors who have stood alongside PCC in its programs and initiatives. Their collaboration and encouragement have been instrumental in helping the Centre

sustain its vision and extend its reach.

Receiving the Golden Balangay Award is both a milestone and a reminder of PCC’s

enduring responsibility. The organization remains committed to advancing unity,

celebrating the richness of Filipino heritage, and inspiring the next generation to carry

forward the pride of their identity.

As PCC Chair Lota Bertulfo expressed:

“This award belongs to our community. It is a tribute to all those who have walked with

PCC through the years: our volunteers, partners, sponsors, and members. With your

continued trust and support, we will keep building bridges, strengthening our heritage,

and ensuring a strong voice for Filipinos in Canada.”

The Golden Balangay Award is dedicated to the community: to all who have shaped

PCC in the past, those who continue to serve today, and the future leaders who will take

its vision even further