Item - 2017.MM34.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 7, 2017 without amendments.
MM34.15 - Declaration of Filipino Heritage Month for the month of June - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council formally declare June as "Filipino Heritage Month" for the City of Toronto in 2018, and for future years.
2. City Council formally request the Province of Ontario to declare June as "Filipino Heritage Month" for the Province in 2018, and for future years.
3. City Council formally request the Government of Canada to declare June as "Filipino Heritage Month" for the country in 2018, and for future years.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from
Susan Llanera, Camarines Norte Association Canada-Ontario (MM.Supp.MM34.15.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73382.pdf
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from Paulina Corpuz (MM.Supp.MM34.15.2)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Ben S. Corpuz (MM.Supp.MM34.15.3)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Toni Eyre (MM.Supp.MM34.15.4)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Isabella Corpuz (MM.Supp.MM34.15.5)
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from Solomon Exmundo (MM.Supp.MM34.15.6)
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from Ester Toribio (MM.Supp.MM34.15.7)
(November 4, 2017) E-mail from Teresita R. Maquiso (MM.Supp.MM34.15.8)
(November 4, 2017) E-mail from Rose Tijam (MM.Supp.MM34.15.9)
(November 4, 2017) E-mail from William R. Reodica (MM.Supp.MM34.15.10)
(November 5, 2017) E-mail from Josh Cuasay (MM.Supp.MM34.15.11)
(November 5, 2017) E-mail from Rose Alcazaren Apilado (MM.Supp.MM34.15.12)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Abinesha Elanko (MM.Supp.MM34.15.13)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Marcos Rabang (MM.Supp.MM34.15.14)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Aurora Elefano (MM.Supp.MM34.15.15)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Norma Carpio (MM.Supp.MM34.15.16)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Rana Khan (MM.New.MM34.15.17)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Merfa Yap-Bataclan (MM.New.MM34.15.18)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Paulina Corpuz (MM.New.MM34.15.19)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Frederick Camingal (MM.New.MM24.15.20)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Anita Agrawal (MM.New.MM34.15.21)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Demy Almario (MM.New.MM34.15.22)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Myrna Young (MM.New.MM34.15.23)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maria Gonzales (MM.New.MM34.15.24)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Anna-Karina Tabuñar (MM.New.MM34.15.25)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Marily Mondejar, CEO and Founder, Filipina Women's Network (MM.New.MM34.15.26)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73470.pdf
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Joseph T. Francia (MM.New.MM34.15.27)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Caroline Liggayu-Martin (MM.New.MM34.15.28)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maria Beebe (MM.New.MM34.15.29)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Harriet Capalla (MM.New.MM34.15.30)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Mary Ann Gamboa (MM.New.MM34.15.31)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Prescilla Gonzales (MM.New.MM34.15.32)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Raissa Alvero (MM.New.MM34.15.33)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maria Saras-Voutsinas, Executive Director, National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (MM.New.MM34.15.34)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73478.pdf
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maripi Leynes (MM.New.MM34.15.35)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Regina Balisi (MM.New.MM34.15.36)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Fidelina 'Faye' Corcuera (MM.New.MM34.15.37)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Charina V. Carrera (MM.New.MM34.15.38)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Ginbee Go (MM.New.MM34.15.39)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Lene V. M. Martinez (MM.New.MM34.15.40)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Susie Quesada (MM.New.MM34.15.41)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Cristina Calaguian (MM.New.MM34.15.42)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jason Bagni (MM.New.MM34.15.43)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Lui Queano (MM.New.MM34.15.44)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Martha Ocampo (MM.New.MM34.15.45)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Esel Panlaqui (MM.New.MM34.15.46)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Delie Ong (MM.New.MM34.15.47)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Wafa R. Kasimieh, Executive Cultural Officer, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (MM.New.MM34.15.48)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73492.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Alyssa Tutay (MM.New.MM34.15.49)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Anna Patrizio (MM.New.MM34.15.50)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Polly S. Cortez (MM.New.MM34.15.51)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jodelyn Huang (MM.New.MM34.15.52)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Imie Belanger (MM.New.MM34.15.53)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jodelyn Huang (MM.New.MM34.15.54)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Ramon Guanzon, President, Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants (MM.New.MM34.15.55)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73437.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Sonia Delen (MM.New.MM34.15.56)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Rafael Nebres, President, Bicol Canadian Community Association (MM.New.MM34.15.57)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73508.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Joy G. Salise (MM.New.MM34.15.58)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Melissa F. Unidad (MM.New.MM34.15.59)
(November 7, 2017) Letter from Mauro "Jun" Calaguio, Chapter Chancellor, Knights of Rizal, Don Valley Chapter (MM.New.MM34.15.60)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73511.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Maria Guiao, President, Filipino-Canadian Community House (MM.New.MM34.15.61)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73512.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Yshmael Cabana (MM.New.MM34.15.62)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Rosary Escano (MM.New.MM34.15.63)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Belinda Corpuz (MM.New.MM34.15.64)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Niroshi Nathan, Chief Executive Officer, Quebec Tamil Development Association (MM.New.MM34.15.65)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73516.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Faye Nalicat, Filipino Canadian Market Group, Inc. (MM.New.MM34.15.66)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73517.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Alice Herrera (MM.New.MM34.15.67)
(November 6, 2017) Letter from Alice B. Herrera, President, University of the Philippines Alumni Association Toronto (MM.New.MM34.15.68)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73519.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Linda Canlas (MM.New.MM34.15.69)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Glendale Lazaro (MM.New.MM34.15.70)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jun Saludares (MM.New.MM34.15.71)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Teodore Arsenia (MM.New.MM34.15.72)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Miguel Javier (MM.New.MM34.15.73)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Garry Tanuan, Trustee, Toronto Catholic District School Board (MM.New.MM34.15.74)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73525.pdf
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Alvic Doctolero (MM.New.MM34.15.75)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Alvic Doctolero, Chapter President, United Architects of the Philippines Ontario Canada Chapter (MM.New.MM34.15.76)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73532.pdf
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Gene Elamparo (MM.New.MM34.15.77)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73382.pdf
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from Paulina Corpuz (MM.Supp.MM34.15.2)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Ben S. Corpuz (MM.Supp.MM34.15.3)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Toni Eyre (MM.Supp.MM34.15.4)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Isabella Corpuz (MM.Supp.MM34.15.5)
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from Solomon Exmundo (MM.Supp.MM34.15.6)
(November 3, 2017) E-mail from Ester Toribio (MM.Supp.MM34.15.7)
(November 4, 2017) E-mail from Teresita R. Maquiso (MM.Supp.MM34.15.8)
(November 4, 2017) E-mail from Rose Tijam (MM.Supp.MM34.15.9)
(November 4, 2017) E-mail from William R. Reodica (MM.Supp.MM34.15.10)
(November 5, 2017) E-mail from Josh Cuasay (MM.Supp.MM34.15.11)
(November 5, 2017) E-mail from Rose Alcazaren Apilado (MM.Supp.MM34.15.12)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Abinesha Elanko (MM.Supp.MM34.15.13)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Marcos Rabang (MM.Supp.MM34.15.14)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Aurora Elefano (MM.Supp.MM34.15.15)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Norma Carpio (MM.Supp.MM34.15.16)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Rana Khan (MM.New.MM34.15.17)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Merfa Yap-Bataclan (MM.New.MM34.15.18)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Paulina Corpuz (MM.New.MM34.15.19)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Frederick Camingal (MM.New.MM24.15.20)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Anita Agrawal (MM.New.MM34.15.21)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Demy Almario (MM.New.MM34.15.22)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Myrna Young (MM.New.MM34.15.23)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maria Gonzales (MM.New.MM34.15.24)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Anna-Karina Tabuñar (MM.New.MM34.15.25)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Marily Mondejar, CEO and Founder, Filipina Women's Network (MM.New.MM34.15.26)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73470.pdf
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Joseph T. Francia (MM.New.MM34.15.27)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Caroline Liggayu-Martin (MM.New.MM34.15.28)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maria Beebe (MM.New.MM34.15.29)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Harriet Capalla (MM.New.MM34.15.30)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Mary Ann Gamboa (MM.New.MM34.15.31)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Prescilla Gonzales (MM.New.MM34.15.32)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Raissa Alvero (MM.New.MM34.15.33)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maria Saras-Voutsinas, Executive Director, National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (MM.New.MM34.15.34)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73478.pdf
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Maripi Leynes (MM.New.MM34.15.35)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Regina Balisi (MM.New.MM34.15.36)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Fidelina 'Faye' Corcuera (MM.New.MM34.15.37)
(November 6, 2017) E-mail from Charina V. Carrera (MM.New.MM34.15.38)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Ginbee Go (MM.New.MM34.15.39)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Lene V. M. Martinez (MM.New.MM34.15.40)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Susie Quesada (MM.New.MM34.15.41)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Cristina Calaguian (MM.New.MM34.15.42)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jason Bagni (MM.New.MM34.15.43)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Lui Queano (MM.New.MM34.15.44)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Martha Ocampo (MM.New.MM34.15.45)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Esel Panlaqui (MM.New.MM34.15.46)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Delie Ong (MM.New.MM34.15.47)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Wafa R. Kasimieh, Executive Cultural Officer, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (MM.New.MM34.15.48)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73492.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Alyssa Tutay (MM.New.MM34.15.49)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Anna Patrizio (MM.New.MM34.15.50)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Polly S. Cortez (MM.New.MM34.15.51)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jodelyn Huang (MM.New.MM34.15.52)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Imie Belanger (MM.New.MM34.15.53)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jodelyn Huang (MM.New.MM34.15.54)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Ramon Guanzon, President, Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants (MM.New.MM34.15.55)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73437.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Sonia Delen (MM.New.MM34.15.56)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Rafael Nebres, President, Bicol Canadian Community Association (MM.New.MM34.15.57)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73508.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Joy G. Salise (MM.New.MM34.15.58)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Melissa F. Unidad (MM.New.MM34.15.59)
(November 7, 2017) Letter from Mauro "Jun" Calaguio, Chapter Chancellor, Knights of Rizal, Don Valley Chapter (MM.New.MM34.15.60)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73511.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Maria Guiao, President, Filipino-Canadian Community House (MM.New.MM34.15.61)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73512.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Yshmael Cabana (MM.New.MM34.15.62)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Rosary Escano (MM.New.MM34.15.63)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Belinda Corpuz (MM.New.MM34.15.64)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Niroshi Nathan, Chief Executive Officer, Quebec Tamil Development Association (MM.New.MM34.15.65)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73516.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Faye Nalicat, Filipino Canadian Market Group, Inc. (MM.New.MM34.15.66)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73517.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Alice Herrera (MM.New.MM34.15.67)
(November 6, 2017) Letter from Alice B. Herrera, President, University of the Philippines Alumni Association Toronto (MM.New.MM34.15.68)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73519.pdf
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Linda Canlas (MM.New.MM34.15.69)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Glendale Lazaro (MM.New.MM34.15.70)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Jun Saludares (MM.New.MM34.15.71)
(November 7, 2017) E-mail from Teodore Arsenia (MM.New.MM34.15.72)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Miguel Javier (MM.New.MM34.15.73)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Garry Tanuan, Trustee, Toronto Catholic District School Board (MM.New.MM34.15.74)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73525.pdf
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Alvic Doctolero (MM.New.MM34.15.75)
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Alvic Doctolero, Chapter President, United Architects of the Philippines Ontario Canada Chapter (MM.New.MM34.15.76)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/comm/communicationfile-73532.pdf
(November 8, 2017) E-mail from Gene Elamparo (MM.New.MM34.15.77)
Motions (City Council)
Motion
to Waive Referral
(Carried)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM34.15 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Nov-08-2017 4:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM35.14 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are John Campbell |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Vincent Crisanti, Michelle Holland, Michael Thompson |
Motion
to Adopt Item
(Carried)
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-08-2017 4:32 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM34.15 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Vincent Crisanti, Michelle Holland, Michael Thompson |