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Typhoon Odette Donation Appeal

Typhoon Odette has wreaked havoc in the Visayas and Mindanao regions leaving a lot of our kababayan with no food, power and shelter. Please help. To donate, 

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Gawad Kalinga USA, with the support of GK Canada presents: “RISING TOGETHER”

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We encourage you to watch this Free Concert by Ryan Cayabyab with special guest: Gary Valenciano, AJ Rafael and Kiana V.

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Philippine Consul General of Toronto Press Release

“Walang Iwanan”, Gawad Kalinga Canada’s Virtual Forum, 7 October 2021

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What an amazing Turn Out! Over 55 participants tuned in to our Town Hall Meeting!

Thank you to our Inspring Speakers/Panelists.:

  • Hon. Orontes V. Castro -Consul General
  • Dan Bercasio -Executive Director, Gawad Kalinga
  • Luis Oquinena - Chairman, Gawad Kalinga
  • Jojo Querubin - GKC Vice-Chairman
  • Pidoy Pacis - GKC Chairman

Panelists:

  • Norma Carpio - PIDC
  • Terrie Cabioc/Aurora Elefano - FRNAO
  • Brian Morales - GK Volunteer Alberta
  • Rose Cabrera - GKonomics (USA)

Special Thank you to all of the supporters, donors and volunteers throught the years! We appreciate all of you! #WalangIwanan

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Victims of typhoons Rolly and Ulysses (video courtesy of Joe Zagala)

GKC MISSION AND VISION

GKC MISSION AND VISION

Vision

Gawad Kalinga Canada is building communities empowered by people with faith and patriotism; driven by a culture of caring and sharing, dedicated to eradicate poverty and restore human dignity.

Mission 

To build sustainable and inclusive partnerships with strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsiveness by engaging all sectors of society.GKC shall build partnerships with the following:

  • GK Community Development Foundation, Inc. (GKCDFI) as the implementor and administrator of poverty alleviation projects,
  • Benefactors who make available to us financial, material and intangible resources, and
  • Volunteers who donate their time, talent and skills

OVERVIEW of gawad kalinga canada

Not for Profit Corporation

Not for Profit Corporation

Not for Profit Corporation

Gawad Kalinga Canada (GKC) was formed in October 6, 2010 as a federally incorporated not for profit corporation with charitable registration number 8415 83917 RR0001.  Its premier project, the One Canada Project, aims to consolidate Canada-solicited resources to a few selected beneficiary communities at a time so that the delivery of bene

Gawad Kalinga Canada (GKC) was formed in October 6, 2010 as a federally incorporated not for profit corporation with charitable registration number 8415 83917 RR0001.  Its premier project, the One Canada Project, aims to consolidate Canada-solicited resources to a few selected beneficiary communities at a time so that the delivery of benefits is not too thinly spread over too-many recipient communities.

82 Canadian Villages

Not for Profit Corporation

Not for Profit Corporation

GK Canada has sponsored 82 villages (20-30 homes per village) through donations from corporations and various groups.

GK villages supported by Canadians are scattered throughout the Philippines.

Luzon: Caloocan, Manila, Quezon City, Las Pinas, Paranaque, Marikina, Kalinga, Isabella, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Bat

GK Canada has sponsored 82 villages (20-30 homes per village) through donations from corporations and various groups.

GK villages supported by Canadians are scattered throughout the Philippines.

Luzon: Caloocan, Manila, Quezon City, Las Pinas, Paranaque, Marikina, Kalinga, Isabella, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Palawan, Romblon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon.

Visayas: Talisay City, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, Passi City, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Bohol, Eastern Samar, Leyte, and Southern Leyte.

Mindanao: Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Bubugay, Iligan City, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Ozamis City, Tancub City, Camiguin, Agusan del Sur, Compostela Valley, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Kidapawan City, Saranggani, South Cotabato, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur.

GK Canada Youth

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GK Model For Marginalized Canadian Communities

 Canadian students are growing a strong interest in GK and are organizing as a distinct group that will bring GK closer to the Canadian academic community. As far back as three years ago, a secondary school in British Columbia has started organizing immersion trips to villages in the Philippines. Independently, and on their own initiative

 Canadian students are growing a strong interest in GK and are organizing as a distinct group that will bring GK closer to the Canadian academic community. As far back as three years ago, a secondary school in British Columbia has started organizing immersion trips to villages in the Philippines. Independently, and on their own initiative, Ontario students with interest in Justice and Peace studies, as well as Developmental Studies have visited and studied villages. More recently, university students have been forming groups not only to bring GK-awareness to fellow students but also to introduce the GK Model to academic programs.

GK Model For Marginalized Canadian Communities

GK Model For Marginalized Canadian Communities

GK Model For Marginalized Canadian Communities

 Canada continues to seek solutions to the problem of providing adequate and sustainable communities to its Aboriginal communities. Just as it has done to alleviate poverty in the Philippines, the GK template could prove to be effective in providing marginalized groups with a way to escape poverty and welfare dependence.

GK Canada Disaster Relief Project

Other Campaigns

GK Model For Marginalized Canadian Communities

Event Highlights

 GKC has initiated a campaign to help victims of typhoon Bopha/ Pablo at the start of 2013. The most recent and current campaign is geared towards helping the victims of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. These campaigns are consistent with the Walang Iwanan(No One Is Left Behind) initiatives of GK in the Philippines in leading on the ground operati

 GKC has initiated a campaign to help victims of typhoon Bopha/ Pablo at the start of 2013. The most recent and current campaign is geared towards helping the victims of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. These campaigns are consistent with the Walang Iwanan(No One Is Left Behind) initiatives of GK in the Philippines in leading on the ground operations to provide basic relief as well as rebuild or relocate damaged and destroyed homes caused by the typhoons.

A Gather of Heroes Fundraising Event

Event Highlights

GK Model For Marginalized Canadian Communities

Event Highlights

Gathering of Heroes. As a major first step towards achieving the One Canada Project goals, a November 2011 event “A Gathering of Heroes,” was held to renew and celebrate bonds with historical partners and to welcome new ones.

4TH Global Summit Host. In 2012, GKC hosted the 4th GK Global Summit in Toronto, On with the goal of increasing its

Gathering of Heroes. As a major first step towards achieving the One Canada Project goals, a November 2011 event “A Gathering of Heroes,” was held to renew and celebrate bonds with historical partners and to welcome new ones.

4TH Global Summit Host. In 2012, GKC hosted the 4th GK Global Summit in Toronto, On with the goal of increasing its visibility to both the Filipino-Canadian and the mainstream communities. Filipinos now make up the fourth largest visible minority group in Canada and have proven to be valuable entrepreneurs, employees, and community-work volunteers in the Canadian landscape.

Board of Directors

Alfredo Pacis - Chairman

Alfredo Pacis - Chairman

Jose L. Querubin - Vice Chairman

Jose L. Querubin - Vice Chairman

pidoy.pacis@gkcanada.org

Alfredo Pacis is CEO of AC Tristar Marketing Corp. in Toronto. The successful marketing firm, the primary distributor of Saladmaster products, was founded by Pacis in 1999. Pacis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, major in Accounting and Business Management. He is passionate in helping the  poor and has worked 

pidoy.pacis@gkcanada.org

Alfredo Pacis is CEO of AC Tristar Marketing Corp. in Toronto. The successful marketing firm, the primary distributor of Saladmaster products, was founded by Pacis in 1999. Pacis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, major in Accounting and Business Management. He is passionate in helping the  poor and has worked hard towards building the thriving GK Saladmaster Village in Pototan, Iloilo also known as GK777.


Jose Querubin - Vice-Chairman

Jose L. Querubin - Vice Chairman

Jose L. Querubin - Vice Chairman

Jose L. Querubin - Vice Chairman

 jose.querubin@gkcanada.org

Jose has been a banker for 27 years and in 2003, he became the President & CEO of the United Coconut & Planters Bank until September 2007. 

While in the Philippines, he was active in professional organizations. He was secretary of the Bankers Association of the Philippines and President and Chairman of Megalink, 

 jose.querubin@gkcanada.org

Jose has been a banker for 27 years and in 2003, he became the President & CEO of the United Coconut & Planters Bank until September 2007. 

While in the Philippines, he was active in professional organizations. He was secretary of the Bankers Association of the Philippines and President and Chairman of Megalink, Inc.  He was also active in civic organizations like the Philippine National Red Cross as Governor, Operation Smile Philippines as Chairman and Rotary Club of Makati West as President. 

Currently he sits in the boards of the Homes First Society as Chair of the Board and Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance & Administration Committee.

Jose has completed two undergraduate degrees: a BS in Mathematics (Cum Laude) and Mechanical Engineering at the De La Salle University.  He holds an MBA degree at the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. He believes that building homes for the poor not only put roofs over their heads, but more importantly gives them the dignity they deserve.  He believes in the GK Philippine mission of ending poverty for 5 million families in 2024 and is looking into GK Canada to help fulfill this mission.

Alice Herrera - Secretary/Treasurer

Alice Herrera - Secretary

Jose L. Querubin - Vice Chairman

Alice Herrera - Secretary

alice.herrera@gkcanada.org

Alice is an energy professional working at the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as a Senior Specialist managing the evaluation, measurement and verification of energy conservation programs in Ontario.  Before immigrating to Canada in September 2007, Alice worked as a Research Specialist and  indepen

alice.herrera@gkcanada.org

Alice is an energy professional working at the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as a Senior Specialist managing the evaluation, measurement and verification of energy conservation programs in Ontario.  Before immigrating to Canada in September 2007, Alice worked as a Research Specialist and  independent energy consultant. 

In the Philippines,   She served for many years as President of the Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Philippines and the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers - Department of Science and Technology chapter.  She has a Ph. D. degree in energy engineering and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman and a Masteral degree in energy engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand.

In Canada, she is actively involved with the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Toronto and is currently the president. By joining Gawad Kalinga, Alice would have the opportunity of helping Filipinos rise up from poverty.

Aurora Elefano - Member

Agnes L. Manasan - Member

Alice Herrera - Secretary

aurora.elefano@gkcanada.org

Aurora established the Filipino Renal Nurses Association of Ontario ( FRNAO ), where she is the Founding President and President for the past 13 years from 2007 to 2019 and currently FRNAO Adviser. As a registered nurse, Aurora worked for 43 years, from 1973 to 2016 in the Hemodialysis Unit at the Sunnybrook Hea

aurora.elefano@gkcanada.org

Aurora established the Filipino Renal Nurses Association of Ontario ( FRNAO ), where she is the Founding President and President for the past 13 years from 2007 to 2019 and currently FRNAO Adviser. As a registered nurse, Aurora worked for 43 years, from 1973 to 2016 in the Hemodialysis Unit at the Sunnybrook Health Science Center, Toronto General Hospital and St Michael Hospital. She is a Director of the Board for Kol Hope Foundation, a registered charitable organization that raises funds for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and two orphanages in the Philippines, namely, the Bacolod Boys Home and the Holy Infant Nursery Home in Negros Occidental. 

She is a board member of Philippines Independence Day Council (PIDC) since 2007. In 2018, Aurora was elected President and presently sitting President of San Pablo City Association of Ontario (Samahang Sampablenyo). In 2000-2002, Aurora was the Vice-President of the Seven Lakes International, Inc. and later was elected President in January, 2020 . This organization keeps San Pablenyos around the world informed about its program and projects that will improve the quality of life of the people in their cities. 

In 2002, Aurora was one of the recipients of the Most Outstanding Filipino Canadians Award of Binibining Pilipinas of the World. She also received scholarship in reference to Youth and Education, Drug Awareness and Health and Environment. In 2017, Aurora was one of the recipients of the Outstanding Canadian to honour outstanding leaders for their exemplary work and for their efforts in promoting diversity in Canada.

Agnes Manasan - Board member

Agnes L. Manasan - Member

Agnes L. Manasan - Member

Agnes L. Manasan - Member

agnes.manasan@gkcanada.org

Agnes manages the Settlement Workers in Schools Program of the Catholic Community Services of York Region where she helps newcomer students and their families in 300 schools in the region. She practiced as an EAP Affiliate Counsellor for Warren Shepell and Ceridian providing short-term counselling for individuals

agnes.manasan@gkcanada.org

Agnes manages the Settlement Workers in Schools Program of the Catholic Community Services of York Region where she helps newcomer students and their families in 300 schools in the region. She practiced as an EAP Affiliate Counsellor for Warren Shepell and Ceridian providing short-term counselling for individuals, couples and families in Toronto. She earned her BS in Social Work degree at the University of the Philippines, Diliman (1976), and completed her Master’s degree in Business and Government Administration (1981-1983) at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Before immigrating to Canada in 1994, Agnes worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs where she was posted to the Philippine Mission to the United Nations in New York City as an Attaché and Special Assistant from 1986 to 1993. She was Division Manager of the Organization Development and Institution-Building  of NACIDA, Department of Trade and Industry (1983-1986).

Her passion and commitment for helping the poor can be traced to her student activism in the 1970s and exposure early in her career with the National Housing Authority as a community organizer and program coordinator of the World Bank-funded slum upgrading program (1975-1983). She made a significant contribution in helping the Vietnamese refugees as a member of the task force who formulated and established the Philippine Refugee Processing Centre in Morong, Bataan.

Gizele Mirasol - Board Member

Gizele Mirasol - Member

Agnes L. Manasan - Member

Agnes L. Manasan - Member

gizele.mirasol@gkcanada.org

Gizele Mirasol is an award winning Top Producer and Hall of Fame Realtor. She is in the Top 1% out of 66,000+ realtors in Toronto, Canada. She is the Host of the Real Estate Radio Show "Property Talks with Gizele Mirasol" on pinoyradio.com and a TV Personality for MCBN Media Group Canada.  Aside from being a Boa

gizele.mirasol@gkcanada.org

Gizele Mirasol is an award winning Top Producer and Hall of Fame Realtor. She is in the Top 1% out of 66,000+ realtors in Toronto, Canada. She is the Host of the Real Estate Radio Show "Property Talks with Gizele Mirasol" on pinoyradio.com and a TV Personality for MCBN Media Group Canada.  Aside from being a Board of Director for GK Canada, she continuous to give back to various Charities in Canada and Internationally (Philippines, Kenya, Ghana).

Gizele is also a well sought-after emcee/host for festivals, weddings, concerts and has interviewed famous artists, politicians and olympians. In 2019 she had the opportunity to interview Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

In 2017, Gizele was a recipient of the Most Outstanding Canadian Award. In the same year, she also received a Community Award from Kababayan Community Centre.

Gizele is grateful for all her blessings and believes in the importance of giving back to the community despite her busy schedule.  She is a proud member and supporter of Gawad Kalinga. 

Ester Toribio - Board Member

Ester Toribio - Member

Ester Toribio - Member

Ester Toribio - Member

ester.toribio@gkcanada.org

Ester is currently the bookkeeper and website administrator of GK Canada.  She earned her BS Business Administration degree at the University of the Philippines, Diliman (1968) majoring in Accounting.  She is also a founding member and currently a board member of the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians and t

ester.toribio@gkcanada.org

Ester is currently the bookkeeper and website administrator of GK Canada.  She earned her BS Business Administration degree at the University of the Philippines, Diliman (1968) majoring in Accounting.  She is also a founding member and currently a board member of the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians and the board secretary, as well the website administrator of the MFFC website.  She is also a founding member and past board member of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Toronto.  Her other volunteer work is with her parish church St. Patrick's as lector.

Her work experience was in Information Technology with San Miguel Corporation, Philippines and Petro Canada.  After retiring early from Petro Canada , she worked as an SAP consultant for Zurich Insurance.  

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Maripi Leynes - Content Contributor

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Richard Te - Content Contributor

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Ester Toribio - Bookkeeper / Website Administrator

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