Pwrforward

10/14/2026

Hear from 2 of our founders Gian Marco Caballes 👖 of denimdealerr a Toronto/Manila based label built on the belief that denim is more than a material and Paola Paola Santiago 🏙️ of Lunan App a BC based prop tech company helping ease the stress of property managers everywhere!

Week 3 of the was all about branding and positioning led by the Arnold and Joel of Sovereign State an amazing design studio based in Toronto.

We agree with Paola and can’t thank them enough for sharing their time and expertise with our founders! 🙌🏽

Hosted Schulich Startups

🎬 TwoForm Creative Studio

denim

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

Join Pwrforward for Community Clinic, a one-day learning and networking experience designed to help Filipino-Canadian entrepreneurs explore the essential, and sometimes overlooked, aspects of running a business.

As part of our 9-week FIRE incubator, we’re opening our doors to the broader community for practical conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections.

Save the date, newsletter sign up in bio for early bird tickets 🤫

📅 Saturday, November 7
🎟️ Registration coming soon

10/07/2026

Session 1 of FIRE was truly groundbreaking! We wanted to create an ecosystem for our founders to be proud to take up space and be bold in setting goals 🙌🏽

Led by our program director Faye f a y e and executive director Charmaine Ramirez they set the tone that will carry this cohort forward ⏭️

Hear from 2 of our founders Sam 🐾 of WALTO ® a Scarborough based pet food & lifestyle brand and Bjorne 🍷of Alaque Wines a BC based winemaker launching Canada’s first Filipino-inspired tropical fruit wines!

Stay tuned for weekly updates and learn more about the amazing founders in Cohort 1 of the

🎬 TwoForm Creative Studio

10/05/2026

When economic impact is led by community, this is what it looks like. 🇵🇭🇨🇦

Last week on September 28, we welcomed the inaugural FIRE Cohort, 12 Filipino-Canadian founders, ready for growth. We were so honoured to have the mentors, community leaders and our partners Schulich Startups Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto (PCCT) gather at makilala.ca to celebrate the start of the first incubator designed for Filipino-Canadian founders.

Over the next nine weeks, these founders will sharpen their positions, test their ideas, and build towards presenting their business at the FIRE Demo Day on Nov 28 (👀 Save the date!)

Follow pwrforward to stay locked in on the journey of the founders in this FIRE cohort🔥

Salamat TwoForm Creative Studio for capturing the moment 🎥

FilCanBusiness

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

This past Thursday we co-hosted Community Trade Talks at Limberlost Place. We’re creating spaces where government, business, and community can be in the same room to unpack how Canada-Philippine Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) is must open pathways for businesses, people and communities to advance across both countries. 🇨🇦🫱🏽‍🫲🏻🇵🇭

What questions do you have about the CPFTA, and how will this change the lives of everyday Filipino-Canadians?

Drop it in the comments below. 👀

For more insights on this talk, sign up for our newsletter.
Link in bio. 🔗



This event is brought to you by:
Philippine Consulate General in Toronto
Philcongen Toronto
pwrforward
Philippine Chamber of Commerce - Toronto
Philippine Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Philippines Business Council of Canada-PBCCI

Thanks to George Brown Polytechnic for providing the venue
And Kain Tayo Filipino Food Village SIR FRED CUISINE Graze Oasis Mang Jose Fried Chicken for catering 😊

📸 Gerald Lenon Lising

09/09/2026

To the 60+ businesses that applied we thank you for trusting us and sharing our vision of unlocking the potential of every Filipino-Canadian entrepreneur! 🙌🏽

We are so grateful to see this community grow!

If you’re not selected, you stay on the list for Cohort 2
And our other programs, like Test the Spark and Meryenda Mixer are open to you anytime. More soon. 🙏🏽

09/07/2026

Here’s what we’ll be focusing on every week during the FIRE Incubator Program. From positioning, to GTM strategy, to finalizing a solid pitch for investors, our goal is to set you up for success. Applications close at 11:59 tonight, Monday, September 7th 🔥

🔗link in bio to apply!

09/06/2026

Week 7 is about the people side of the business. 🥊 Hiring, culture, standards, feedback. All the parts that don’t show up on a P&L but determine whether it holds together.

Mikey Prez has done that in two demanding contexts with Southside Muay Thai Academy and co-founding the live sports promotion company Destiny Fight Productions where the standard is visible every single day.

Join FIRE Cohort 1 to get an in-depth view of his approach. Applications close September 7. Link in bio to apply. 🔥