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#  Pagkakaisa 

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Exhibition featuring OCAD U alums at Toronto City Hall as part of Mabuhay Philippines Festival.

 

 

 

 August 17 - 20, 2026 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

 Cost Free 

 Website <https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/mabuhay-philippines-festival/> 

 

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 August 17 - 20, 2026 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

 Cost Free 

 Website <https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/mabuhay-philippines-festival/> 

 

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 In 1975, Filipino psychologist Virgilio G. Enriquez introduced the concept of *Kapwa*, a framework based on the idea of a “shared identity,” describing the bond between Filipino individuals and their communities.

*Pagkakaisa* (pronounced *pag-ka-ka-ee-sa*) is the Tagalog term for collective unity. Drawing from *isa*, meaning “one,” the title recognizes community as fundamental to Filipino culture, continuing within diasporic communities.

Presented as part of the 2026 Mabuhay Festival, *Pagkakaisa* (Aug. 17 to 20) unites alums from OCAD University and the Philippine Artists Group of Canada, showcasing contemporary work by Filipino-Canadian artists.

Curated by OCAD U graduates Jewel and Kristina Pavao.

  
**Featured artists (and OCAD U alums) are:**

John Calara

Mare Garcia

Jillian Hernandez (jfh)

Azia Jonelle

R.J. Onilla

Ito Palaganas

Alessandra Camille Perreras

Lois Santiago

**Featured artists from the Philippines Artist Group of Canada are:**

Rolando “Rolly” Abarilla

Antonio “Jun” Afable

Teody Asuncion

Frank Cruzet

Jhun Diamante

Genaro “Gene” Lopos

Romeo “OMEL” Masalunga

Erwin San Agustin

**Mabuhay Philippines Festival**

The [Mabuhay Philippines Festival](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.todocanada.ca%2Fcity%2Ftoronto%2Fevent%2Fmabuhay-philippines-festival%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnpavlenko%40ocadu.ca%7Ccd6833586755431d7ea108def891b5b8%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C639221501931902742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s2aH%2B6izlPhGY8Egi6XOeDsUIXU19UUJFqW43xg37%2Fc%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/mabuhay-philippines-festival/. Click or tap if you trust this link.") returns to [Nathan Phillips Square](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmabuhay_to%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnpavlenko%40ocadu.ca%7Ccd6833586755431d7ea108def891b5b8%7C06e469d12d2a468fae9b7df0968eb6d7%7C0%7C0%7C639221501931925891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dvaN1R0WevaUBkrcPjA4NH8grxU5tYruZLkxrr%2F0xck%3D&reserved=0 "Original URL: https://www.instagram.com/mabuhay&#95;to/. Click or tap if you trust this link.") in Toronto on August 22–23, 2026

Admission is free for this all-ages event celebrating Filipino food, culture, art, and music, featuring headliners like Apl.de.Ap and Janine Gutierrez.

Festival Schedule &amp; Location

- Dates: August 22 to 23, 2026
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and up to 11 p.m. for main stage highlights)
- Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON



 

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