New immigrant arrives are joined by PCCM board, staff, community leaders and special guests during the welcome event. The Families include Enrico Paul & Grace Buan; Arnel, Ma. Elizabeth, Patricia & Jan Gabrielle Manzanilla; Joel, Jamie, Emiline & Emjae Santillana; Robert, Nitchelle & Russel John Montañez; Danny, Myrna, Razelle & Daryl Ramos; John Philippe & Sunshine Gonzales; Phil & Esperanza Mariano- Carungay; and Eric of E-Z Find Directory.

Some of the guests, l-r: Lou Fernandez, Stacey Belding - guest speakers offer newcomer attendees job opportunities for their respective companies – Hon. Consul Edda Pangilinan, Trudy Turner, Conservative Party Community Outreach Coordinator; PCCM board member and Immediate past president Linda Cantiveros; and MLa Marilyn Driedger, Conservative Party Deputy Leader. Not shown is guest speaker retired vice-principal Gemma Dalayoan

Marilyn Driedger, Deputy leader of the Official Opposition Conservative Party present a welcome certificate to the Ramos Family and other new immigrant families

Food and refreshment sponsor Weston Travel & Insurance represented by Norma Jacque, left, and another staff, 3rd from left, are shown with Jean Guiang, and volunteers Remy Carter and Cherry Maranan

Just arrived on Feb 15, 2008, Robert, Nitchelle & Russel John Montañez share happy moments with aunts Pat Tobias and PCCM Executive Director Jean Guiang

PCCM’s Linda Cantiveros informs newcomers about 2009 50th anniversary celebration of Filipino immigration to Manitoba

PCCM Administrative Assistant Carrie Barroga and Trudy Turner wearing Save PCCM t-shirts as a reminder to prospective donors