About Us
Filipino Tech Professionals of YYZ (FTP-YYZ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Filipino professionals and advocates within the technology industry in Toronto, Canada.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that empowers Filipino tech professionals and enthusiasts in Toronto to thrive, built on meaningful connections, mentorship, and collaboration.
Our Vision
We envision a future that showcases and celebrates an ecosystem of innovation, expertise, and leadership that fully acknowledges and values the impact of Filipino tech professionals, and cultivate the next generation as we aspire to a future integral to the growth and success of Toronto's technology sector.
Our Values
A Bayanihan Spirit
We embrace the spirit of bayanihan, fostering a culture of collective support, collaboration, and mutual upliftment within our community and the broader Toronto tech landscape.
Knowledge and Impact
We support excellence and continuous growth in the technology field, encouraging innovation, the sharing of expertise, and the pursuit of impactful contributions by our members.
Optimism and Belonging
We are committed to a welcoming and equitable community in which every member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, talents, and shared celebrations for a just future.
Our Goals
Connect and Develop
To cultivate a dynamic platform with meaningful connections through networking events, shared resources, and career development, to build a supportive community for Filipino tech professionals in Toronto.
Advocate and Innovate
To ensure the interests and contributions of the Filipino tech community are recognized and valued through strategic initiatives that showcase expertise and achievements, and create pathways to promote innovation within the Toronto tech ecosystem.
Strengthen and Empower
To foster a safe, diverse, and equitable environment that encourages unified collaboration, celebrates inclusive perspectives, and empowers collective progress, to strengthen the cultural contributions that enrich Toronto's tech community.
Our Team
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RaymondGalor
Director; VP, Technology
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EdgarLopez Jr.
VP, Partnerships
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SherwinCorpuz
VP, Internal