{"id":2208,"date":"2022-05-23T15:27:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T14:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2022-05-23T15:27:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T14:27:56","slug":"filipinos-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/filipinos-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Filipino Guide to Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652873008124\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>From a humble group of Filipina nurses in the 1960s, Filipinos in Toronto have grown to over <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawape.dfa.gov.ph\/index.php\/2016-04-12-08-34-55\/filipino-diaspora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">250,000<\/a> people, composing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritagetoronto.org\/explore-learn\/diversity-story-filipino-community\/#:~:text=In%20the%201960s%2C%20a%20group,of%20Canada's%20total%20Filipino%20population.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">62%<\/a> of the entire Filipino-Canadian population.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652872523032\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Today, Pinoys are a permanent fixture in Toronto\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/understanding-canadian-culture\/\" rel=\"noopener\">cultural mosaic<\/a>. They are bustling people, who help each other adjust to <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/what-is-culture-shock\/\">culture shock<\/a> and manoeuvre life in their new home in The Great White North.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652872585561\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Learn more in this Filipino guide to Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >History of Filipinos in Toronto<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652448690193\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695322391\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>After years of Spanish and American colonisation, two World Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and political uncertainty, a group of Filipino healthcare workers chose to venture out and find work abroad. Their first stop was in the <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/filipinos-in-america\/\">United States of America (US)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695333694\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>After their American work visas expired in the 1960s, these health professionals, mostly women, travelled by train to Toronto to start a new life as immigrants and explore employment opportunities in the area. They found affordable housing at the St. James Town high-rises at Bloor and Parliament Streets and built a community around the nearby Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695348135\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Despite all the growth Toronto had to offer, starting fresh outside of the Philippines had its challenges. Filipino-Canadians then had to endure these struggles:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695360044\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>They had difficulty being recognised as healthcare professionals because they earned their credentials outside of Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695385101\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Some chose to retrain as healthcare workers in Canadian institutions while finding a way to make ends meet without a stable job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695409074\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Others chose underemployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695420298\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>They were alone and homesick because it took time to bring the rest of their families to Toronto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695432000\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>It is because of these challenges that today\u2019s Filipino community remains tight-knit. To overcome these hurdles, Filipinos in Toronto created organisations to connect and help each other rebuild their lives as immigrants.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695437828\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Today, these organisations continue their mission to assist Filipinos as they <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/top-cities-filipinos-in-canada\/\">grow in Toronto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Filipino communities in Toronto<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652449815017\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-2.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-2-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695451602\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you are new to Toronto, trust that there will be a Filipino who can help. In this huge Canadian city and the neighbouring municipalities that make the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ureachtoronto.ca\/greater-toronto-area-gta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Toronto Area<\/a>, you can turn to these communities for assistance or a taste of home:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695465141\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Silayan-Community-Centre-265286726989895\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Silayan Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695507174\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Silayan Centre traces its roots to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritagetoronto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/PDFs\/Programming\/Filipino_Tagalog_Toronto_Diversity_WP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filipino Christian Workers<\/a> (FCW), formed in 1969 by Sister Mel Madamba, OMI and volunteers who congregated in the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church near St. James Town. In the Filipino community\u2019s early days in Toronto, many of the members were Catholic, and FCW meetings at Sherbourne St. were a time to socialise and practice their faith.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695517756\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In 1979, FCW moved to Gerrard St. and incorporated as the Silayan Filipino Community Centre, rebranding as a non-profit organisation that aims \u201cto meet the needs of new immigrants, seniors, and youths in the Greater Toronto Area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695522350\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In the 1990s, Silayan built these cooperative housing buildings for the Greater Toronto Area:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695527330\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca\/displayservice.aspx?id=164262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Living Waters Residence<\/a>, Mississauga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652695543207\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ontario.coop\/bayanihan-non-profit-co-operative-homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bayanihan Cooperative Homes<\/a>, Brampton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450128164\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowpages.ca\/search\/si\/1\/Tahanan-Non-Profit-Homes-Corporation\/Toronto+ON\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tahanan Cooperative Homes<\/a>, Toronto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696519485\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Silayan also offers the following services:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450165138\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Tax filing assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450174709\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Legal services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450185242\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Networking opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450198382\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Crisis aid and social work for Filipino-Canadian youth and their families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450208161\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Day-care services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450306981\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filipinocentretoronto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Filipino Centre, Toronto<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450334075\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Formed in <a href=\"https:\/\/muntingnayon.com\/105\/105677\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1999<\/a>, The Filipino Centre gathers and fosters a Filipino community in the Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450349088\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Like Silayan, The Filipino Centre offers the following services to help Filipinos adjust to life in Toronto:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450377591\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Income tax filing services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450388545\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Job postings and networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450400430\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Tutoring services for elementary school students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450433595\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Tagalog classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450573297\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The centre also has dance, art, and martial arts classes as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FHLToronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filipiniana library<\/a> filled with books about the Philippines, written by Filipinos, and published in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652450565543\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Every year, you can also spend time with fellow Filipinos during these yearly events sponsored by The Filipino Centre:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696680993\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Bayanihan \u2013<\/strong> Celebrated every Philippine Independence Day, this event attracts over 6,000 guests in a span of two days and celebrates Filipino history and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696686224\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Victoria International Basketball Tournament \u2013<\/strong> This sporting event gathers youth from all of Toronto for a Victoria Day Weekend of fun and exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696701385\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Presidents\u2019 Gala \u2013<\/strong> This ball presents the Young Entrepreneur and Professional Awards to distinguished members of the Filipino community in Toronto. It also holds a silent auction and a much-awaited dance: the Rigodon de Honor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696709046\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Guillermo De Villa Memorial Cup \u2013<\/strong> This annual golfing tournament aims to raise funds for the centre\u2019s many services and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696712601\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogto.com\/city\/2018\/05\/little-manila-neighbourhood-filipino-food-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Little Manila<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652696723807\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re missing the Philippines, this string of 47 Filipino-owned businesses on Bathurst and Wilson Streets will feel like your home away from home. The community here formed in the 1980s and 1990s when a group of Filipinos moved to Toronto to work as caregivers for senior citizens living in the area. Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/work-canada\/permit\/caregiver-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this work<\/a>, they eventually gained permanent residency and brought their families to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652451012165\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>When you\u2019re in the area, sample these restaurants and bakeries and be transported to the Philippines:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652864638828\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wilsonshausoflechon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wilson\u2019s Haus of Lechon<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Order cebuano lechon here for your next celebration. This restaurant also serves lechon manok (roasted chicken) if you don\u2019t eat pork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652864674698\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dabestfilipinobakery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Da Best Filipino Bakery<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Visit this shop for your pandesal (Filipino salted bread rolls), pan de coco, and pan de buko cravings. Da Best also has Filipino pantry essentials like kare-kare (oxtail stew) mix and instant noodles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652864728851\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.fvfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>FV Foods<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Apart from empanadas (stuffed pastries) and Pinoy snacks, FV Foods is your go-to place for balikbayan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652864744059\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sampaguita.ca\/#!\/Party-Trays\/c\/54128099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sampaguita Village<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Head to this family-owned restaurant for some lechon kawali and pancit in a-la-carte servings or party trays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652864778072\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.republikarestobar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Republika RestoBar and Grill<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Enjoy beers and cocktails with a side of lumpiang shanghai (Filipino egg rolls) or bangus (milkfish) sisig. You can also find sinigang and your favourite silog (viands with rice and egg) here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652864789600\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodtripfilipinorestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Foodtrip<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> If you want to eat kamayan\u00ad (with your hands) and share one big plate with all your friends, order Foodtrip\u2019s boodle fight menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697053646\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>As you walk around Little Manila, you may spot some popular locals. Don\u2019t forget to say hi.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Famous Filipinos from Toronto<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652451959602\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-3.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-3-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697064023\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>With a large Filipino community in Toronto, don&#8217;t be surprised to run into Filipinos who have gained popularity or success in and out of the area. From actors, academics, writers, politicians, scientists and creatives, they&#8217;re everywhere!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697070162\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To name a few, here are some notable Filipinos from Toronto:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697088850\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/toronto.citynews.ca\/author\/erica-natividad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Erica Natividad<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> This Toronto-native started her career as a reporter and video journalist before becoming an anchor for CityNews Toronto. She now reports on social justice, gender, race, and medical research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697118179\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patrickdebelen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Patrick de Belen<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> You may have seen Patrick de Belen rapping in the Toronto Raptors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dRUaT3GCWH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2017 TV commercial<\/a>. An educator, speaker, host, and performer, De Belen teaches young poets while acting as director of <a href=\"https:\/\/torontoyouthslam.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BAM! Youth Poetry Slam<\/a>. He is also a Poet of Honour of the Canadian national poetry festival YouthCanSlam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697161750\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myx.global\/alexmallarijr-5thingstoknow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Alex Mallari Jr.<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Hailing from Lubao City, Pampanga, Alex Mallari is best known for playing Christos in the Netflix hit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81309354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Adam Project<\/a> alongside Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Garner, and Mark Ruffalo. He will soon be playing the romantic lead in the CBC Gem original series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorabletv.com\/news\/principal-photography-begins-on-new-cbc-gem-original-series-hello-again-created-by-simu-liu-and-nathalie-younglai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HELLO (AGAIN)<\/a>, with Simu Liu of Shang-chi and the Ten Rings as executive producer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652452583573\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mikeybustosvideos.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mikey Bustos<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Bustos started as a singer, competing in Canadian Idol, and singing for Christina Aguilera and The Pussycat Dolls, before finding fame in the Philippines as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/MikeyBustosPinoyboy\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTuber<\/a>. He is known for his musical parodies and his videos on Filipino-Canadian culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697203051\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1285106\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Don Laurel<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Now a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/toronto\/programs\/metromorning\/philippines-actor-police-soap-opera-star-1.4193522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">policeman<\/a> in Toronto, Laurel was a Filipino-Canadian who found success as a matinee idol in the Philippines. He acted in popular Pinoy TV dramas, such as Gimik and Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan. Today, Filipinos still stop to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TFwLNJXr3Qw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take photos with him<\/a> and even request ask for his help when in crisis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Send money to the Philippines from Toronto<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1652452842681\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-4.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-4-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Filipino-Guide-to-toronto-4-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697215173\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Whether you\u2019ve found success or are just starting out in Toronto, you may have investments waiting or loved ones you want to help in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697222941\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>So, the next time you need to send funds back home, choose a secure app that lets you make international money transfers in a safe and convenient way.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652452922235\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>With Kabayan Remit, you can send money to major Filipino banks and mobile wallets, including:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697232625\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Metrobank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697235798\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697240959\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652697244605\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>GCash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652453007816\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Payamaya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652865501839\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You can even use the app to <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/help-center\/what-bills-can-i-pay-for\/\">pay your bills<\/a>, Philippine government contributions, loans, real estate investments, and tuition.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1652453131177\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To learn more about Kabayan Remit and how it can help you make the most out of your money, click <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/\">here<\/a> or talk to our 24\/7 bilingual <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/customer-support\/\">customer support team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From a humble group of Filipina nurses in the 1960s, the Filipino community in Toronto has grown to over 250,000 people, composing 62% of the entire Filipino-Canadian population. 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