KABANGKA CHAIR (Uncontested)

1. Expanded Institutional Partnerships

I’ll strengthen ties post-secondary institutions and Filipino student associations to create more academic, leadership, mentorship and collaboration opportunities for youth. 

2. Expanding Private Sector Partnerships

Together with the finance team, I’ll engage companies across industries to secure funding, increasing Kabangka’s capacity for more events, scholarships, and career readiness initiatives.

3. Achieving Charitable Status

Securing charitable status will unlock access to government grants and additional donor support. 

4. 5-Year Strategic Plan 

I’ll lead the creation of a community-driven 5-year plan to ensure the sustainability our our organization. 

5. Amplifying Kabangka Through Media & Public Engagement

We’ll grow our national profile through a strong media strategy that highlights our milestones and impact in the community. 

VICE CHAIR (Uncontested)

As Vice-Chair, I aim to:

- Enhance the efficiency of Kabangka’s internal systems and workflows to better support our teams and initiatives

- Collaborate with Directors to design and launch meaningful, high-impact projects that serve our community

- Introduce new perks and benefits that enrich the member experience and strengthen long-term engagement

I’m committed to building a stronger, more responsive Kabangka—one that empowers Filipino/a/x youth across Canada through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

TREASURER (Uncontested)

My name is Carl (Cj) and I was your Director of Finance for POP2022 and POP2025. I’m running for Treasurer for Kabangka BoD, because I want to continue the work that supports our community by bringing my experience in budgeting, planning, and financial management—and being part of making it all happen.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS (Uncontested)

1. Solidify Kabangka’s brand and empower storytelling

Goal: Build on established brand guidelines while expanding Kabangka’s reach to new audiences by enhancing storytelling that celebrates member impact and amplifies diverse voices through member spotlights

2. Deepen accessibility and engagement through digital innovation

Goal: Advance Kabangka’s digital strategy by improving user experience and expanding access to resources on the website

3. Foster deeper community connections both online and offline

Goal: Strengthen Kabangka’s community by creating more opportunities for meaningful engagement, collaboration, and celebration through a newsletter revamp

CO-DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH (Uncontested)

1. Create regional outreach teams, allowing for individualized support created for, and by, community. 

2. Make a sustainable database of Kabangka’s community contacts to help foster current and new relations, to provide an overview of Kabangka’s successes, and to inform future outreach initiatives. 

3. Foster safe spaces for professional and personal development, allowing for  learning and unlearning opportunities through a decolonization lens. 

4. Co-create opportunities for professional and personal development for high school youth. 

5. Strengthen community partnerships through ongoing collaborations and supporting community initiatives that align with Kabangka’s mission and values. 

CO-DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH (Uncontested)

1. Create regional teams for various regions in Canada to ensure proper representation of Kabangka members across the nation-state of Canada.

2. Help build a sustainable database of community contacts, as well as develop proper protocols for engagement for sustainable longevity of the Director of Outreach role. 

3. Build stronger relationships with many different sectors of industry from public, private, non-profit and grassroots to diversify opportunities for partnerships.

4. Assist in creating opportunities, events and partnerships that allow the development of professional and personal development of youths.

5. Build on existing communities and important stakeholder relationships that are tied to the organization of Kabanga, but also connect them to more communities that align with their mission

DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING (Uncontested)

As your Leadership and Learning candidate, I want to curate what YOU want. This is what I hope to accomplish if elected to this role: 

1. Consult with Kabangka members to inform the offerings for Leadership and Learning for the 2025-2026 year. 

How: Host informal brainstorming sessions and/or create a survey for  Kabangka members and Kabangka mentorship mentees to identify what skills or topics they want to explore.

2. Collaborate with Kabangka’s network of professionals to promote their skills and organizations.

How: Continue to build relationships with previous POP speakers, panelists, workshop facilitators, and Kabangka mentors to identify opportunities for collaboration.

3. Create a safe space for Kabangka and Program Executive teams to discuss mental health, applying an anti-oppressive and decolonizing lens. By holding this dialogue, team members can identify areas they would like to learn more about or resources they need to feel supported during the year. 

How: Connect with existing Filipino mental health professionals or advocates to shape this workshop and dialogue. 

MENTORSHIP CHAIR (Uncontested)

I am committed to strengthening and expanding our mentorship program by:

1. Strengthening Connections: Building on my experience with mentor/mentee pairings and networking events, I will ensure that connections are meaningful and purposeful, creating opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

2. Ongoing Support and Training: I will continue to organize workshops and resources to help mentors and mentees navigate their relationships effectively, providing tools for success and development.

3. Fostering Inclusivity: I will strive to cultivate a mentorship environment that is welcoming and inclusive, where everyone—regardless of background or experience—feels supported and valued.

4. Feedback and Improvement: Drawing from my experience gathering feedback and insights, I will implement regular check-ins and evaluations to ensure the program’s ongoing success and identify areas for growth and improvement.

MENTORSHIP VICE-CHAIR

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

POP CHAIR (Uncontested)

I’m running for Chair because I want to continue the work of making POP a space that amplifies our voices, reflects our stories, and uplifts our community as it continues to grow. 

For our otso-otso year, my platform is simple: to carry the torch with care, nurture what’s been planted by the leaders and teams before us, build new and strengthen existing partnerships, reflect on past years to keep enhancing the experience for our community and our team, and wholeheartedly support this conference so it continues to be a space that’s empowering, memorable, and created alongside all of you.

POP VICE-CHAIR (Uncontested)

I believe POP can grow as a hub for mentorship and meaningful connection like inviting high school students to volunteer at events, giving them hands-on experience while connecting them with mentors in the community. I’ll foster a supportive, collaborative team culture by organizing regular check-ins and bonding activities that build trust and unity. Above all, I see this role as a chance to serve with presence, purpose, and a commitment to learning from every voice in the room.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (Uncontested)

- Maintain transparent and accountable financial records.
- Organize fundraising activities with the team to support budgeting efforts.
- Manage budgets carefully to maximize the impact of every initiative.

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIPS (Uncontested)

As Director of Sponsorships, I’ll use strong organization and clear communication to secure funding through grants and sponsorships. I’m committed to finding new opportunities and venues while also maintaining strong ties with past sponsors. By working closely with other POP directors, and creating a practical timeline, I’ll ensure all application and sponsor needs are handled professionally and on time. All in all, I’m eager to build lasting partnerships that support the success of Pinoys of Parliament.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH (Uncontested)

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DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS (Uncontested)

As your future Director of Social and Cultural Affairs, I aim to collaborate with the team as well as our future talents and vendors to ensure smooth planning towards fostering interactive opportunities in our Community Symposium, emulating the Filipino/a/x identities with the next Artists in Residence and Delegate Showcase, and so much more! I also aim to organize a feasible schedule for the sub-committee to foster teamwork and maintain strong connections with contacts within and beyond the POP executive team.

DIRECTOR OF BRAND MARKETING

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT MARKETING

DIRECTOR OF WORKSHOPS (Uncontested)

As Director of Workshops I hope to empower others and provide a safe space for them to explore their Filipino heritage and culture. As Director of Workshops I will:

- collaborate with workshop facilitators to create inclusive content that accounts for varying degrees of knowledge

- ensure diverse and inclusive representation of the Filipino diaspora, 

- curate workshops that explore Filipino identity from varying perspectives (ie. people who have explored their heritage later in life, those who grew up immersed in the culture, people who are of multi-ethnic backgrounds) 

- ensure that workshops maintain inclusive dialogue that allows for delegates to maximize their learning and build further understanding! 

- include workshops centred around personal and professional development lead by Filipinx experience in those areas

DIRECTOR OF SPEAKERS (Uncontested)

I decided to run for Director of Speakers because I want to ensure that young Filipino-Canadians can continue to have an open, empowering, and fun knowledge-sharing and dialogues at POP. I will do this by:

- Diversifying speaker lineups (ensure that speakers represent different elements of Filipino culture, and as many geographic, sexual orientation, political, professional, and/or academic backgrounds as possible)

- Improving speaker engagement and participant interaction (designate dedicated Q&A time during panels, keynote, and other speaker events)

- Booking a more conducive space for panel discussions and dialogue exchange

- Introducing new formats (explore new speaker formats such as firesides, PechaKucha, etc.)