Philbecan and Manileno Candidates and three Most Outstanding Awardees from Montreal Triumph in Toronto
Arturo Pis- O Javillonar, who has been an active member of the community since 1996 and was a director and secretary of FAMAS under James de la Paz. He is the organizer of the L’ Association des Vagabond du Quebec and also launched Little Miss Philippines Canada Universe. He is a member of Philbecan and Manileno. Veraida- Lyn Bermejo is the president of Pamana ni Luzviminda and was dance director of Kalinangan and Salinggawi Dance Troupes. Elenita Belgica is a community volunteer since 1990 in the fields of media, communications skills and personal growth.
Litto Lagasca president of Binibining Pilipinas of the world has been the vehicle of opportunity for young women all over Canada and USA in the yearly competition. It opened doors of growth and development as well as friendships for the many young women who have traveled to Toronto and joined in the competition. It led them to greater ventures for personal goals and aspirations.
Samnatha East , Binibining Pilipinas of the World 2006 won 1st runner-up in the Mutya ng Pilipinas National Pageant in Manila, Last year Kesiah Papasin, Bininbining Pilipinas of the World 2007 competed in Manila for the Tourismo Pilipina pageant , and she garnered two special awards and was one of the semi-finalist. Eliza Estrada from Vancouver is a recording artist and a Juno nominee, Riza Santos from Calgary, runner up in the Teen category won Miss Earth Canada and represented Canada in Manila for the Miss Earth Pageant.
In Montreal, Philbecan is one of the organizations that contributed many years of benevolent projects for the development of the youth.
The organization focused in their creative talents, self-expression and self-confidence. The founder Jayjay Villanueva and president Jason Mayuga are always ready to explore new ideas and projects for the betterment of our youth and children.
Manileño a young organization has the same objectives as the Philbecan and children at their formative years are given the chance to express their creative talents.
Events such as these are only a few examples where self-esteem and personal growth become fields of motivation for our youth today. Talents and potentials are harnessed and participation become a joyful experience for them. It gives them the feeling of confidence as competitors and helps them see their limitations and capabilities.
