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Benguet Society of British Columbia

Benguet Society of British Columbia (BSBC) is an independent and non-profit organization composed of members who are Canadian citizens and residents who ascribe to be a descendant family from Benguet, Philippines by virtue of blood, affinity and by birth.
Registered in August 2016, the organization aims to provide a stable platform in showcasing and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Benguet people; and at the same time, foster and solidify relationships and connections among its members and the Benguet community here in the Province of British Columbia.
Since its inception, BSBC held programs and events that showcased and strengthened the bond among the Benguet community and its partners.  Highlight of all BSBC events is the Adivay (a Benguet Ibaloi term which means “coming together” or “reunion”), which is held during the summer season.  From indoor to outdoor celebration, the Adivay Festival are well participated by the 13 municipalities of the Benguet Province with guests even coming from outside BC.
For the past years and up until now, through its fundraising efforts, the BSBC has also been extending assistance to less fortunate individuals and schools in Benguet Province, especially those who were most impacted by the pandemic.  Most notable accomplishments were:
  • Drumvatory Project, which provided more than 150 portable hand washing units to the different schools in the Province of Benguet, Philippines
  • Balik Eskwela Program, which raised funds for bond paper and supplied more than 1000 reams to various schools in Benguet Province
  • Adopt Your Own School (AYOS), an ongoing project of BSBC which aims to support schools with basic needs such as water storage/tank and other necessities.
  • Scholarship Program (ongoing), where the BSBC provides financial assistance to qualified College students in Benguet Province
  • Various donation drives for cash/in kind assistance to our needy members and to victims of calamities in Benguet and even its nearby provinces.
On top of these, BSBC also advocates for a healthier community, vibrant, cleaner, and greener environment by participating in the following:
  • Adopt a street, a once a month street clean up and a partnership with the City of Richmond
  • Shoreline clean up
  • Tree Planting
  • Bloodletting, in partnership with Red Cross Canada
  • Volunteer services with some helping centers
BSBC thrives and continues to grow because of the generosity, kindness, volunteer services and passion of our officers, members, member-artists/performers, sponsors, and affiliates/partners.

Phoebe Sabado

President

Judith Divindo

Vice President

Mary Anne Galasgas

Secretary

Leonora Celis

Asst.Secretary

Georgina Bayangan

Treasurer

Yvonne Maxion

Asst. Treasurer

Elizabeth Ayadi

PRO

Wilmer Bas ilan

Business Manager

Allan Paul Wayan

Business Manager

Raquel Silvada

Business Manager

Cheryl tumpao

Business Manager

Teresa Baron

Internal Auditor

Harold Ayadi

Youth Coordinator

Anatoly Andiso

Youth Coordinator

Gerry Langbis

Youth Coordinator

Liberty Aloha De Vera

Youth Coordinator

Fernando Abkilang

Youth Coordinator

RAFAEL CHAN

B.O.D. CHAIRMAN

ALBERT MARTIN

B.O.D

MARILYN AMISTAD

B.O.D

BRUCE GANASE

B.O.D

ZOSIMO TANAS

B.O.D

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
Adivay17 Aug 2024Burnaby, BC, Canada
Father's Day15 Jun 2024Vancouver, BC, Canada
MOTHER'S DAY18 May 2024ST PATRICK HALL VANCOUVER
Surrey Tree Planting04 May 2024Surrey, BC, Canada
Christmas Party30 Dec 2023Vancouver, BC, Canada
Halloween Party28 Oct 2023New Westminster, BC, Canada

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
BSBC CHRISTMAS PARTY02 Dec 2023To Be Announced
THANKSGIVING DAY CONCERT07 Oct 2023To Be Announced
ADIVAY OUTDOOR CELEBRATION15 Jul 2023FORESHORE PARK BURNABY
ADIVAY GALA NIGHT07 Jul 20237845 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
SUMMER CAMPING01 Jul 2023To Be Announced
FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION17 Jun 2023SLOCAN PARK VANCOUVER
MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION13 May 2023ST.PATRICK PARISH HALL
SURREY TREE PLANTING18 Mar 2023HAZELNUT MEADOWS COMMUNITY PARK
ANNUAL BLOOD DONATION DRIVE04 Mar 2023CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES VANCOUVER
FAMILY DAY11 Feb 2023121 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING28 Jan 2023St. Marys Sapperton

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
2022 camping31 Aug 2022Camp Barnard
Adivay 202231 Aug 2022FORESHORE PARK BURNABY
Christmas Party04 Dec 2021St Mary’s Sapperton
  • New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada