We are FAM

08/26/2024

Invitation from UP Alumni in BC and Philippine Consulate General Vancouver!

“Celebrate the richness of Filipino culture, language, and traditions with us on August 30, 2024, Friday, at 7 PM at the Praise International Church in Surrey, BC.

Join us for an evening brimming with soul-stirring Kundiman melodies, heartwarming Harana serenades, poetic spoken words, entertaining Sayawan, and the captivating art of Balagtasan!

This legacy event, presented by The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in BC in partnership with The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver, promises to be a feast for the senses—a harmonious blend of music, dance, and eloquent verses. Let us celebrate the Ika-10 na Yugto ng Balagtasan and honour our vibrant and dynamic cultural heritage!

This event is supported by the generosity of the Province of British Columbia.

Do not miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable cultural journey!
RSVP by August 28 to secure your spot at this spectacular event. Check out eventbrite invite link below. IT IS FREE!

Be prepared to be mesmerized by the richness of our heritage and the talents of our community. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. We cannot wait to see you there!”

10th Wave of a Timeless Night on Filipino Tradition of Balagtasan, Kundiman, Harana, Tula, and Sayawan!

07/09/2023

FAM at the Summer Festivals 2023

07/07/2023

Happening this weekend. FAM has been invited to sing the 2 national anthems at the formal ceremony on Sunday. Rehearsed last night with the conductor of the orchestra. We had to give it all we’ve got. “More buhay”, he said in his limited Tagalog. Wow. Level up :-)

06/27/2023

FAM at Pinoy Festival in Burnaby!
Performing OPM songs Manila, Manila ; Bongga Ka Day ; Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko ; Sumayaw Sumunod; at Bonggahan! Panahon na Para Magsaya!

06/24/2023

Makisaya sa barkada ng FAM!

Panahon na para magsaya sa Pinoy Festival - Burnaby!

Bukas na! Sabado! June 24! 10am - 7pm! Sa Burnaby Civic Square malapit sa Metrotown! Abangan ang aming OPM performance sa alas-12 ng tanghali!!!

Kitakits!!! 😉

06/15/2023

Thank you Omni News!

Join na kayo sa June 24 para sa Burnaby Festival at Burnaby Civic Square (near Metrotown) as part of the celebration of Filipino Heritage Month here in Canada!

Excited na kami to do the Opening number at 10am! Kita kits mga kababayan! 🇵🇭 🇨🇦

https://fb.watch/lb2PMymH4s/?startTimeMs=158000&mibextid=omYERt

12/10/2021

We are FAM!

Dress rehearsal for upcoming Filipino Christmas Celebration - MALIGAYANG PASKO, VANCOUVER!

Organized by the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver.

Come and join us this Saturday, Dec 11, 9am - 4pm at St Patrick's Parish Recreation Centre! FREE ADMISSION!!!

☆ Pinoy style Christmas bazaar
☆ lots of food booths featuring Filipino food p**o bungbong, bibingka, etc.
☆ beautiful music and carolling, UPAABC Choir and FAM (Friends, Apothic & Music) are singing 3-4pm
☆ parol making
☆ pabitin
☆ and a lot more

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

03/02/2021

Song by ABBA | 1977

01/06/2021

“Both Sides, Now”... A timeless song. It has great value when it was written in 1960's and it has the same great value if we listen to it now.

12/21/2020

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Singing Filipino Christmas carols, recorded for our alumni virtual Christmas party - UP Alumni Association in BC.

12/21/2020

From our FAM to yours, may your home be filled with the joy of the Christmas season. Sharing Tagalog Christmas carols, recorded for our alumni virtual Christmas party, UP Alumni Association in BC. May your heart be filled with gladness to cheer you.

06/27/2020

Our group's performance of the patriotic song "Ako ay Pilipino" is being featured today, Day 27 at "Tatlumpung Araw ng Himig Pilipino: Isang Pagbubunyi!" (30 Days of Filipino Music: A Celebration).

Thanks to the Philippine Consulate General Vancouver for this amazing program. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

We are F.A.M. Friends, Apothic, & Music
When friends meet, hearts sing.

Day 27 of a series of performances that will be shown daily 12 noon for the whole month of June in Celebration of Filipino Heritage month in Canada. The prog...