Bilingual Filipino-English Book Tour in Winnipeg and Toronto

Oct 21, 2019 | News and Events

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association Edmonton, through its founding president Mila Bongco, donated children’s books to various schools and organizations in Winnipeg and Toronto.

Mila, an award-winning Edmonton writer, respected artist, and community leader, completed a bilingual Filipino-English book tour in the two cities on September 26 – October 6, 2019. She met with school administrators, teachers, community leaders and students presenting Filipino culture and heritage.

Look at the warm welcome from these schools!

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Principal Susanna Ranali and teacher Daniel Rasqunha receiving the books donated by UPAAE

#diversity #culturallyrelevant

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