A Conservative government will help build a permanent home for British Columbia’s Filipino community to gather, celebrate and share its culture.

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Conservative Party of BC Leader Lorne Doerkson announced today that a Conservative government will commit $15 million toward the construction of the Filipino Cultural Centre in Vancouver.

The provincial commitment will unlock $15 million in federal matching funds, bringing $30 million in total investment to give British Columbia’s Filipino community a permanent place to gather, celebrate its heritage and pass its traditions on to the next generation.

“We owe Filipino British Columbians so much. They’ve cared for our patients, kept our businesses running and strengthened every community they call home,” said Doerkson. “Every community in British Columbia deserves a place to come together and celebrate who they are. A Conservative government will make sure the Filipino community finally has one.”

British Columbia is home to one of the largest Filipino communities in Canada. For years, community leaders have called for a dedicated centre where families, seniors and young people can come together for cultural events, celebrations and community programs.

The Filipino Cultural Centre will be a safe and welcoming space for all of that, and a lasting landmark in the heart of Vancouver.

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