Filipino Heritage Month Celebrations 
August 11, 2026
Filipino culture is rooted in values such as respect, resilience, family, community, and caring for others. We were proud to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month by recognizing team members whose cultural values shape their work every day.
Celebrating Our Great People
John Marie Alonzo, Recruitment Assistant
Home Office
John Marie draws inspiration from Filipino values of kindness, compassion, respect, empathy, and bayanihan. These values shape how she supports colleagues and residents, helping to foster a positive, caring, and collaborative workplace for everyone.
CJ Llana
Parkstone Enhanced Care
CJ Llana highlights the Filipino tradition of caring deeply for elders. Working at Shannex allows them to express the love, respect, and compassion they grew up with, ensuring residents receive care that is not only professional but also deeply personal and heartfelt.
Arnold Mondoy, LPN
Vimy Court
Arnold Mondoy shares the Filipino value of malasakit, showing genuine care, compassion, and concern for others. This inspires him to provide thoughtful, resident-centered care, build meaningful relationships, and contribute positively to a supportive environment.
Celebrating Culture and Community
The team at Vimy Court, Bible Hill, N.S., came together to mark Filipino Heritage Month with a meaningful flag-raising ceremony, joined by colleagues in a shared celebration of culture and community.
