BC NDP promises $15 million for a permanent Filipino Cultural Centre
David Eby said on October 7 that a re-elected BC NDP government would set aside $15 million to help build a permanent home for Filipino Canadian heritage in BC.
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BC NDP leader David Eby said on October 7 that a re-elected NDP government would set aside $15 million to help create a permanent Filipino Cultural Centre in British Columbia, Daily Hive reported.
The promise
The BC NDP's $15 million commitment, according to Daily Hive, would add to federal funding already committed to the project in 2025. The Daily Hive article did not give the federal dollar amount. A temporary Filipino Cultural Centre currently operates at Library Square in downtown Vancouver. The party says the community has been waiting for a permanent, purpose-built home for Filipino Canadian heritage and that the commitment builds on the provincial government's previously stated intentions and community consultation.
Eby said Filipino Canadians have a long history in BC and that a dedicated cultural centre has been needed for a long time, according to Daily Hive.
Warren Flandez, identified in the report as chair of the Filipino Legacy Society, said: "For decades, we have had to gather in borrowed spaces."
Context: both major parties made the same promise
The Conservative Party of BC announced the same dollar amount on October 7. Daily Hive covered that announcement separately. Both parties' $15 million promises are campaign pledges. Neither would become funded without winning the election and passing a budget.
Daily Hive noted that the Chinese Canadian Museum received more than $50 million from all three levels of government combined. The article used that as a comparison for the scale of cultural infrastructure funding in the province.
The Daily Hive article did not give a specific address for the proposed permanent centre, nor a timeline for when it would be built or open.
What voters can do
David Eby is the BC NDP candidate in Vancouver-Point Grey. Voting day is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs October 16 to 21. You can check your voting place and registration at Elections BC's website.
Questions this story answers
What did the BC NDP promise about the Filipino Cultural Centre?
According to Daily Hive, BC NDP leader David Eby promised on October 7 that a re-elected NDP government would set aside $15 million to help create a permanent Filipino Cultural Centre in British Columbia. The promise was made during the provincial election campaign, with voting day on October 24, 2026.
How much money has been committed to the Filipino Cultural Centre so far?
Daily Hive reported that the federal government committed funding to the project in 2025, though the article did not state the federal amount. The BC NDP's October 7 announcement adds $15 million in provincial funding, according to the same report. A temporary Filipino Cultural Centre is already operating at Library Square in downtown Vancouver.
Who is Warren Flandez and why is he mentioned?
Daily Hive identified Warren Flandez as the Chair of the Filipino Legacy Society. In the article, he is quoted saying that Filipino Canadians have had to gather in borrowed spaces for decades, which he offered as context for why a permanent building matters to the community.
Has any other party made a promise about the Filipino Cultural Centre?
Yes. The Conservative Party of BC also committed $15 million toward building the Filipino Cultural Centre, as reported on October 7. The Conservative and NDP announcements are separate, made by different parties during the same election campaign.
When is BC's provincial election?
Voting day is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to October 21, 2026. You can check your voting place, confirm your registration, and find out how to vote by mail at Elections BC's website. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time on voting day.
Who is David Eby?
David Eby is the leader of the BC NDP and the current Premier of British Columbia. He is running as the BC NDP candidate in the Vancouver-Point Grey district in the October 24, 2026 provincial election. His candidate page on this site is at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates/david-eby.
What is the Filipino Legacy Society?
Daily Hive identified the Filipino Legacy Society as the organization working to establish a permanent Filipino Cultural Centre in BC. Its chair, Warren Flandez, was quoted in the October 7 announcement. The Daily Hive article did not provide additional details about the society's structure or history.
Where would the permanent Filipino Cultural Centre be located?
The Daily Hive article did not state a specific address for the permanent centre. It noted that a temporary Filipino Cultural Centre currently operates at Library Square in downtown Vancouver. The article did not give a timeline for when a permanent building would open.
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