1974:
The Society received its First Federal
Grant from the Minister of State
Responsible for Multiculturalism.
Amount: $5,000.00. This grant
supported the project: "Filipino Music
Revival. Project Director:
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.
*1974
The FANS BAND was organized,and
subsidized by the grant money.
Band Leader: Mr. Ben Espanol
Band Manager: Dr. Jacobo R.
Asuncion,Jr.
The FANS BAND revived many
Filipino Music,and performed in
many festivals in Halifax,Dartmouth,
Wolfville,and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
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Recipients of the F.A.N.S. AWARDS :
* 1975 Recipient of the FANS MOST
VALUABLE BASKET BALL PLAYER
OF THE YEAR AWARD :
Engr. Edwardo Guinto, B.Sc.Eng.
* 1975 Recipient of the FANS MOST
OUTSTANDING LEADER AWARD
...
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
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The Following were the Recipients of the
United Council of Filipino Association in
Canada (UCFAC) Awards:
* 1973 Most Outstanding Filipino
in Canada Award:
Dr. Bayani Ignacio, M.D.
Ottawa, Ontario, Sept.1,1973.
* 1973 Distinguished Service Award:
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.
Ottawa,Ontario,Sept.1,1973.
*1974 Most Outstanding Filipino
in Canada Award
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.
Calgary,Alberta,July 14,1974.
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* 1975 Federal Grant was recieved from the
Minister of State for Multiculturalism.
Chairpersons: Mr. Remy Richard &
Dr. Gregorio Sayat,M.D.
The Grant money was partly used for
travel expense (*) to Edmonton,and
for the whole day celebration of the
Multicultural Day.
*1975 Provincial Grant was recieved from
the Department of Recreation.
Chairpersons: Mr . Remy Richard &
Dr. Gregorio Sayat,M.D.
(*)The Grant Money from the Federal
and Provincial Grants were used
collectively for the TRAVEL EXPEN-
SES of the FANS DANCE TROUPE
to the COMMONWEALTH GAMES
in Edmonton, Alberta. The FANS
represented the Province of Nova
Scotia.
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*1980 The FIRST WEEK-LONG
CELEBRATION OF OUR
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
June 23 to 30, 1980.
Over-all Coordinator:
Mrs. Lou Heber
Day-Time TV Host:
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.
Night-Time TV Host:
Mrs. Rosalinda A. Hamilton,R.N.
Channel 10 on location.
I. BARRIO FIESTA
at Cole Harbour, N.S.
June 23,1980.
TV Host:
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.
Capitan del Barrio:
Engr. Victor Unite, B.Sc.Eng.
Special Guests:
Ambassador del Rosario,
Philippine Ambassador to Canada.
Minister Joe Fernandez
There were three (3) suckling pigs
roasted over a pit with burning
charcoals. And a generous variety of
Filipino Cousin were prepared.
II. CRAFT DISPLAY:
at the International Education Center,
Saint Mary's University, Halifax,N.S.
June 26-29, 1980.
TV Hosts:
Mrs. Rosalinda A. Hamilton, R.N., and
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion.Jr., M.D.
III. DINNER & DANCE:
At the Brightwood Country Club
Dartmouth, N.S.
June 30,1880.
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The FANS- PILIPINO BASKETBALL
ASSOCIATION CHAMPS:
* 1 9 9 5
Edwin Sepidoza
Ralph Baredo
Lloyd Sepidoza
Armando Regala
Gerald Bermundo
Art Araya
Tommy Salcedo
Alex Basa
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The following were the Recipient of the
U.C.F.A.C. Awards:
* 1982 Most Outstanding Filipino
in Canada Awards:
Mrs. Rosalinda Hamilton,R.N.
Winnipeg,Manitoba, 1982.
*1982 Leadership Award:
Dr. Emmanuel B. Aquino,M.D.
Winnipeg,Manitoba,1982
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F A N S B O W L I N G :
1983-84 Rokie of the Year:
Paul Daniel Asuncion
1983-84 Hi No Mark
Erlinda O. Asuncion
1983-84 Hi Triple
Erlinda O Asuncion
1983-84 2nd Runner Up
Erlinda O. Asuncion
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* 1983 & 1984
*Pilipino Language School officially
opened for
Fall term,1983 &
Spring Term 1984.
Chairperson: Mrs. Erlinda A. Unite
Teachers: Mrs. Angelina Sampang
Mrs. Nora Sangalang
Mr. Isagani Garcia.
* 1983 & 1984
Federal Grant was recieved to
finance the Language school for the
Fall Term : 1983 &
Spring Term : 1984.
Chairperson: Mrs. Erlinda A. Unite
*1984 Angie Sampang participated in
Workshop on Folkdances for
teachers funded by the MANS,
Saskachewan,April 6,7, & 8.
Mrs. Sampang gave Folkdance
lnstructions to the Young FANS
Dancers on her return.
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*1984 The Society gave Cultural Presen-
tations in Yarmouth and Shelbourne,
N.S. Dances such as " Pandanggo
sa Ilao" and "Tinikling" were present-
ed . There was also a colorful Fashion
Show. Chairperson, Florencia Acosta,
May 5 & 6..
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*2011 FANS FIESTA FILIPINO
St. Agnes Parish Hall
Mumford Road, Halifax,N.S.
September 11, 2011.
There were two shows:
Mornlng and Afternoon.
I. PROGRAMME:
Opening Remarks: Elizabeth Eustaquio-
Domondon
Singing of National Anthems:
O' Canada
Lupang Hinirang
Song: Emerson Regala
Dance by FANS Cultural Dancers:
Sayaw Sa Bangko
Songs: Nadia Moore &
Leander Mendoza
Dance by FANS Cultural Dancers:
Jota Quirino
Songs: Nadia Moore &
Leander Mendoza
Dance by FANS Cultural Dancers:
Tinikling
Fashion Show
Fiesta Filipino Finale
Closing Remarks: Elizabeth Eustaquio-
Domondon
II. CRAFT DISPLAY &
FOR SALE:
III. REFRESHMENTS:
"Taste of the Philippines' Experience".
Refreshments were available before
and after the shows.
Organized & Coordinated by:
Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio-
Domondon, D.D.S., R.D.H.
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* 2011 THE FANS IN CO-OPERATION WITH
ME & MO PRODUCTION, INC.
PRESENTS
" AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH
NADIA & LEANDER "
Featuring Nadia Moore and
Leander Mendoza in Concert
Sunday,November 27,2011
at 6:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Parish Hall
26 Purcell's Cove Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Admission: $20.00
A portion of the proceeds will be
donated to FANS.
The Church Hall was filled to
capacity. All seats filled.
Others standing.
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* 2012 *
The FILIPINO ASSOCIATION
OF NOVA SCOTIA
PRESENTS
NADIA & LEANDER F. A. N. S.
The
Filipino
Association
of
Nova Scotia
Saturday,
14th of April 2012
Buffet at 7:00
p.m.
Fee: $ 30.00
Estia Restaurant
Saturday,14th of April 2012
(6:00 p.m. to 12:01 a.m.)
Buffet at 7:00 &
Karaoke at 10:00
Estia Restaurant
5518 Spring Garden Road,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1G5
An evening of dinner and
music in appreciation of
the Philippine Ambassador
to Canada
The Honourable
Leslie Gatan and the
Philippine Embassy
Officials
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* CBC NEWS / Nova Scotia *
" A LITTLE PIECE OF THE PHILIPPINES"
A CBC News Posted by Elizabeth Chiu
April 12,2012. A VIDIO PRESENTATION.
A Little Piece of the Philippines sprung up in Haifax on Thursday, 12 April,2012 as hundreds of Filipino newcomers gathered at the WORLD TRADE & CONVENTION CENTER.
It was converted into a MINI-CONSULATE---
COMPLETE with a visit by the PHILIPPINE
AMBASSASOR TO CANADA--- all to meet the needs of a growing Filipino Community. The
CBC's Elizabeth Chiu reports.
As a Consular Clinic Passports were processed.
Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon, Former
FANS President spoke.
The Philippine Ambassador to Canada, His
Excellency, Honourable Leslie Gatan spoke
about the functions of the Consulate briefly
as well as Trade & Tourism.
The Filipino Association of Nova Scotia hopes
that there will be more CONSULAR OUTREACH
PROGRAMMES like this kind in the future.
FOR DETAILS-
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova.../ns-video-philippines-halifax-html
PROGRAMMES like this kind in the future.
FOR DETAILS-
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova.../ns-video-philippines-halifax-html
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