Pinoys on Parliament

In 2018, members of the Filipino Students Association of the University of Ottawa (FILSAUO) recognized the significant underrepresentation of Filipino/a/x-Canadians in the Canadian government. They felt there was a need for a dynamic space where young individuals could network, learn from established leaders, and gain insights into the fields they aspire to excel in.

Pinoys on Parliament (POP) was born from this vision and has since become the first, largest, and only national leadership conference for Filipino/a/x youth in Canada. Held annually in Ottawa, Ontario, POP empowers participants to connect, grow, and lead within their communities.

Panahon

Pinoys on Parliament 2025

Feb 21-23, 2025

Ottawa, ON, Canada

The term Panahon exists in many Filipino languages and its variation in meaning carries elements of growth and change.

In English, Panahon can be translated to mean weather, time, era or moment. 

In life, many moments ask you to change and grow, and the goal of this year's POP is to equip delegates with the tools and confidence to embrace growth and change in both personal and professional aspects of life.

Nov 4 – Nov 10

Registration opens for British Columbia and Territories

Dec 2 – 8

Registration opens for Ontario and Quebec

Nov 11 – 17

Registration opens for Atlantic Provinces

Dec 9 – 15

Registration opens to the general public

Nov 18 – 24

Registration opens for Alberta and Saskatchewan

Oct 28 – Nov 3

Registration opens for Kabangka members

Nov 25 – Dec 1

Registration opens for Manitoba

POP Conferences

  • POP 2024: Laro

    Embrace play.

  • POP 2023: Balikbayan

    Return home.

  • POP 2022: Pagitan

    Navigate the space between us.

  • POP 2021: Bayanihan

    Share the hero spirit among us.

  • POP 2020: Magkasama

    Achieve our goals together.

  • POP 2019: Lift While You Climb

    Empower as we rise together.

See all upcoming events here.