When it comes to representation in the west, it’s the Filipino-Americans who are often credited for it, even when many of the Filipino celebrities we know and love like Shay Mitchell and Manny Jacinto are actually Canadian. But representation for our people isn’t only limited to media and entertainment because Filipinos are also at the forefront of business and healthcare, especially in Canada. The Filipino population residing in Canada is higher than in the U.S., making them the third largest immigrant group in the country. This adds on to the importance of recognizing the nearly 1.5 Million Filipino residents responsible for the successful multiculturalism of Canada.
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The Philippines made history in this year’s Tokyo Olympics with a presence so impactful it made the country’s flag the #1 most used emoji on Facebook! But that’s not the only impressive reason because for the first time ever, the country earned a gold medal thanks to its representative weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz. This was the event that proved Filipinos were no longer just the underdogs of the competition based on performances that catapulted professional skater Margielyn Didal to the finals and three of our boxers winning silvers and a bronze. The Philippines was able to put on a thrilling show for all and it is merely the beginning for our athletes as they break records and international barriers.
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