November 19, 2008
CHILDRENS' WORKSHOP

We are now accepting applications for Sayaw Pang-Kabataan Workshop. Click on FORMS and print either Teen or Children Workshop registration form.

Training Venue: 3rd Floor, Richmond Caring Place
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm FRIDAYS ONLY
For more info: call Eva Jimenez at 604-241-8649 or email tonettegatus@philcas.org

PHILCAS XMAS PARTY!

Friday, December 5 at The River Club (www.river-club.com)
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
For tickets, please call Eva Jimenez at 604.241.8649



September 3, 2008
ITALY WAS A SUCCESS!!!

The touring group has returned safely from their three week trip!

There will be a website created dedicated to this 2008 trip. Look out for it in the near future.

The pictures have been uploaded in the Gallery section. Take a look and experience what they did!



Aug 7, 2008
PhilCAS' Sicily tour group will leave tomorrow! Wish them the bet of luck!



July 13, 2008
Just a few more weeks until we head out for Sicily, Italy. Everyone is excited and is at our final stages of preparation.

The performers that are left behind are practicing hard as well for their PNE performance.

Please click the thumbnail to view Sayaw Pangkabataan page.



April 30, 2008
MABUHAY 2008; A SUCCESS!!!!!!

Thank you to all the guests who supported us in this production! Until the next show.

For more pictures, please click on the thumbnail.



April 20, 2008
MABUHAY 2008, ALMOST THERE!

Featuring the Sayaw Pang-Kabataan (Childrens’ and Teen’s Dance Workshop) Recital and PhilCAS’ Performing Arts Delegation to the Italian Festivals in Summer 2008.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 7:00PM
Venue: St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Richmond, BC

For more information about this program, please contact Eva Jimenez through her email address, evajimenez13@yahoo.ca.

Please click the thumbnail to view Sayaw Pangkabataan page.



February 17, 2008
Presenting TRADISYON

First things first. PhilCAS of BC wishes all of you a belated Happy Valentines day!

A project, presented to your by PhilCAs and the New Westminster Community Church Youth.

For more information about this program, please contact Eva Jimenez through her email address, evajimenez13@yahoo.ca.



January 29, 2008
Watch out for Mabuhay 2008 featuring the Sayaw Pang-Kabataan Dance Workshop and the PhilCAS Touring Group.

Details: April 26, 2008 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul's Parish Hall in Richmond. Tickets on sale at $10.00 general patronage. Please call Eva Jimenez at (604) 241-8649 or email us at info@philcas.org

Please check out our Calendar of Events to see what we're up to.

January 11, 2008
First things first, HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone and may your 2008 be a fruitful and enjoyable year!
New members are still able to join our Pang-Kabataan workshop. Registration is ongoing! For more information about this program, please contact Eva Jimenez through her email address, evajimenez13@yahoo.ca.

December 17, 2007

Happy Holidays from the PhilCAS Family



December 6, 2007
PhilCAS Christmas Party - December 15, 2007 Ladner Baptist Hall - 6:30 pm - 12 am!
Sayaw Pang-Kabataan: Dance Recital is on March 29, 2008 at St. Monica's Parish Hall
        Dance Instructors: AJ Milendres, Krisitna Katigbak, Paula Cruz and John Gatus

PhilCAS is invited to three Italian festivals in 2008!

Arrival at Catania: August 10, 2008
ROCCALUMERA (MESSINA) 11 – 17 August 2008
CALTAVUTURO (PALERMO) 18 – 24 August 2008
AGRIGENTO 24 - 31 August 2008
Depart: September 01, 2008


October 17, 2007
KAMLOOPS 2007 WAS A SUCCESS!

PhilCAS was invited to Kamloops this year to perform at a festival. This is PhilCAS second performance in Kamloops (the 1st was in 1999). PhilCAS stayed there for 2 days (October 13th and 14th) courtesy of the hospitable residents of Kamloops.

Please click the thumbnail to view the Kamloops gallery.



October 2, 2007
SPECIAL FEATURES!

To visit our new, special features page, click here. Presenting our very own Sarah Jimenez!



September 28, 2007
Presenting... the NATIONAL TRIPS!!! The page is now updated with the Toronto trip! Please visit and take a look at the gallery as well!


September 17, 2007
UPCOMING PROJECTS!!!

  • PhilCAS is heading to Kamloops on October 13 and 14.
  • Sayaw Pangkabataan is on its way and we are currently looking for children and teens to participate and take part in this program. For more information about this program, please contact Eva Jimenez through her email address, evajimenez13@yahoo.ca.



    August 28, 2007
    PhilCAS in Toronto! The kids are currently enjoying their time in Toronto with Folklorico and will be returning on Saturday, the 1st. More updates coming saskoon.

    August 1, 2007

    Mabuhay 2007

    was a success and definately a night to remember. There was a great turnout and the audience loved the collaboration between the two groups to produce an unforgettable performance. The SEVEC website and the galleries will be updated soon.
    July 25, 2007
    WELCOME FOLKLORICO! OUR TWIN GROUP FROM TORONTO!

    July 18, 2007
    Mabuhay 2007 is only 2 weeks away. Saint Monica's Parish is located at 12011 Woodhead Rd in Richmond. Here is a map, for those who are not familiar with its location.


    Click the thumbnail to zoom in.

    June 8, 2007
    Mabuhay 2007! a collaboration performance with our twin group from Toronto, The Folklorico Filipino Canada (www.folkloricofilipino.com) and also featuring the SAYAW PAMBATA…dance recital of PhilCAS little sisters and brothers from ages 6-12. It will be held at the St. Monica Parish Hall, Richmond, BC on July 29, 2007 at 7:00 pm. It'll be a festive event: booths with Filipino delicacies for sale,etc. Tickets at $10.00 each.

    Call Eva at 604-241-8649 for more info or email us at info@philcas.org.


    May 1, 2007
    CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel Ambrosio and Vera Decena!!!!!!

    Both have been selected to participate in the SEVEC Youth Advisory Committee. They will be flying to Ottawa from May 30 to June 1 to meet youth from across the country to share their opinions on improving exchanges and participating in leadership activities. During their two days in the city, they will learn to create video clips, how to write and produce interviews, as well as touring parliament and local newspaper and television studios. Rachel and Vera's term on the Committee will be for one year. Let's congratulate our young adults in this amazing opportunity. Website link http://www.sevec.ca/youth/council_e.asp


    April 30, 2007
    Off to Winnipeg!!!
    PhilCAS has been invited to attend this year's 22nd Canadian Expressive Heritage Conference and CIOFF North American Conference held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tonette Gatus & Aimee Jo Milendres will be representing PhilCAS during this three day conference which will commence on May 18 through May 20. This is an opportunity for PhilCAS to share knowledge and experiences through the largest network of cultural organizations. It is a chance to meet directors of the best festivals and leaders of the folk ensembles of Canada. This Conference is a good way to find new ideas and to promote Intangible Cultural Heritage and Cultural Diversity.


    April 5, 2007
    The Children's Workshop has officialy started and they are working hard for their big recital July. To get more information, please visit the Sayaw Pambata page.


    February 25, 2007
    Register your kids in our Children's Dance Workshop. It's a 14 week program that will give them the chance to learn the traditional dances of the Philippines, PhilCAS has represented BC in many cultural exchanges within Canada and abroad. These children will have the opportunity to participate in these exchanges in the future.

    Details: Fridays only from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
    Venue: 3rd Floor, Richmond Caring Place, Minoru corner Granville Sts, Richmond BC.
    Registration starts: February 26, 2007
    Orientation: March 16, 2007
    Registration ends and Training starts: March 23, 2007

    For more details: email info@philcas.org or call Tonette at 604-2774262 eves or
    AJ at 778-839-0448. To get a registration form, go to our Forms page.



    February 22, 2007
    Happy New Year from the PhilCAS family! Please check out our Calendar for new events! Watch for upcoming projects such as the Talent Show, spearheaded by Sarah Jimenez and the SEVEC trip to Winnipeg.


    October 4, 2006
    The Europe Experience Website is finally up!


    August 20, 2006
    PhilCAS has safely returned from Europe after participating in two International festivals, Odoorn and Borsele. After two and a half weeks of being in a foreign land, the dancers still managed to make many friends from different nations. They promise to maintain their contact with their hosts and whoever else they had exchanged contact information with. You can visit the Europe Gallery and check out what PhilCAS was upto in Europe.


    July 21, 2006
    The SEVEC experience is over but the memories will stay forever. Please visit the site about the exchange.



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