Community first.
Always forward.

We're a youth-led non-profit based in the GTA. Feeding children in the Philippines, donating robotics kits, running STEM workshops, and bringing the GTA Filipino community together.

600+ Children fed
20+ Sponsors
100+ Volunteers
20+ Collaborations
$10K+ Raised
High school students at a Filipino cooking class workshop Children at the 2025 Christmas Feeding Project Crowd at the Filipinos Forward Charity Basketball Tournament Community gathering at the 2023 Christmas Feeding Project Volunteers at the Sago't Gulaman fundraiser Lumpia cooking class with MP Rechie Valdez Volunteers serving taho at the Taho Fundraiser Ube hot chocolate fundraiser Filipinos Forward volunteers at the 2024 park cleanup Filipino cooking class students 2025 Christmas Feeding Project volunteers Filipinos Forward basketball tournament action

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Rooted in community.
Reaching across borders.

Filipinos Forward aims to empower Filipino youth in the GTA. Our mission is to inspire growth, cultural enrichment, social advocacy, and community engagement.

Through events, fundraisers, and workshops, we aim to celebrate Filipino heritage and cultivate a generation of compassionate and impactful individuals.

Feeding Programs

Annual Christmas feeding drives providing hot meals to 100+ children and elderly in Bauang, La Union.

Robotics & STEM

Donating robotics kits and running hands-on STEM workshops for Filipino youth in schools and communities.

Community Events

Charity basketball tournaments, cooking classes, fundraiser markets, and cultural celebrations across the GTA.

Volunteers distributing meals to children at the 2023 Christmas Feeding Project in Bauang, La Union Community gathering at the 2025 Annual Christmas Feeding Project Students at a Filipino high school cooking class workshop

Events & Impact

From the GTA to La Union — here's what we've been up to.

Annual Christmas
Feeding Project

Every December, we travel to a random part of the Philippines to serve hot meals and spread joy to children and elderly community members who need it most. Our 3rd Annual Feeding Project in December 2025 was our biggest yet — powered by the generosity of GTA Filipino students and local sponsors.

100+ Children fed in Dec 2025
9+ FSO partners
$1,500+ Robotics kits donated

Interested in sponsoring our 4th Annual Feeding Project?

Become a Sponsor
Children smiling and receiving meals at the 2025 Feeding Project Volunteers together at the 2023 Christmas Feeding Project in La Union 2025 Feeding Project community gathering Hot meals served at the 2025 Annual Feeding Project Volunteers with children at the 2025 Feeding Project 2025 Christmas Feeding Project in the Philippines Group photo at the 2025 Christmas Feeding Project

Our Team

Young, driven, and community-obsessed.

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Angelo

Founder & President

Mechatronics Engineering student at McMaster University. Leads strategic planning, sponsorships, and the annual feeding drive.

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Mekhi

VP Operations

Marketing at George Brown Polytechnic. Manages event logistics, volunteer coordination, and day-to-day operations across all programs.

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Backed by 100+ dedicated volunteers across the Greater Toronto Area and the Philippines — the real engine behind everything we do.

View past contributors

2025–Present

  • Leanne Eilinger Social Media Manager
  • Jaimie Munoz Events Team
  • Darah Donceras Events Team
  • Rovelin Jusi Events Team
  • Jackson Macaltao Graphics Designer

2023–2025

  • Malina Disonglo Co-President

2024–2025

  • Angel Vincent Rivera President
  • Serena Castellvi Vice President
  • Ranceephy Permejo Vice President
  • Mherie Mariano Vice President
  • Patrick Graphic Designer
  • Danelle Eubion Secretary
  • Williane Abby Tica Promotions Director
  • Kaiden Co Promotions Director
  • Natalie Meana Comms Director
  • Ranceela Permejo Comms Director
  • Xyldrae Aguilar Event Director
  • Samantha Ramirez Event Director
  • Christopher Lazaro Event Director
  • Beatriz Santos Event Director
  • Bea Marie Ambal Event Director
  • Alleia Mae Obusan Event Director
  • Madeleine Go Event Director
  • Trisha Francisco Event Director

2023–2024

  • Cathrine Bautista Secretary
  • Kyle Dalton Video Editor
  • Iel Clemente Graphic Designer
  • Kayla Co Graphic Designer
  • Sebastian Aldeuza Graphic Designer
  • Francine Sico Event Coordinator
  • Mekhi Yumang Event Coordinator
  • Benjamin Tran Event Coordinator
  • Ethan Aldaya Event Coordinator
  • Nykko-Berne Quizeo Event Coordinator
  • Ranceephy Permejo Event Coordinator
  • Serena Castellvi Event Coordinator
  • Mherie Mariano Event Coordinator
  • Alvin Narrine Event Coordinator
  • Melissa Bantas Event Coordinator
  • Gem Hormillosa General Executive
  • Rovelin Jusi General Executive
  • Isaiah Duclayan General Executive
  • Brandan Lopez General Executive
  • Naomi Zamora General Executive
  • Angelika Francisco General Executive
  • Caitlyn Titco General Executive
  • Vince Cruz General Executive
  • Jen Delicana General Executive

How You Can Help

Every action — big or small — moves the community forward.

Donate

Your donation goes directly toward feeding programs, STEM supplies, and event costs. Check our Linktree to donate or keep an eye on our Instagram for upcoming fundraisers.

Sponsor

Partner with us for our next Annual Feeding Project or GTA community event. Download our sponsorship package and reach out — we'd love to work with you.

Volunteer

Whether you're a student or professional, we'd love your time and energy. Check our Linktree to apply or follow our Instagram for open volunteer calls.

Spread the Word

Follow, like, and share our posts. Helping us reach more people on Instagram directly grows our community and funds future programs through visibility.