EzyRemit Activates at Mabuhay Philippines Festival 2026 in Toronto
EzyRemit participated in the 27th annual Mabuhay Philippines Festival at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto. The two-day event took place on 22-23 August 2026. Furthermore, the Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC) organised the festival, which is Toronto’s longest-running Filipino cultural celebration.
Day 1 Recap at the EzyRemit Mabuhay Festival Toronto Booth
The EzyRemit team engaged directly with thousands of Filipino-Canadian attendees on Day 1. Specifically, the activation delivered the following results:
- Lucky draw: 10 verified attendees received CAD $100 cash prizes on the PIDC main stage
- On-site registration: Attendees completed account verification in under two minutes. As a result, each verified user received a lucky draw entry
- Merchandise: The team distributed hundreds of branded umbrellas and tote bags to verified participants
- Mascot activation: The EzyRemit mascot created photo opportunities and brand engagement across the festival grounds
Why the Philippines Remittance Corridor Matters
The Philippines received a record US$35.63 billion in personal remittances in 2025. This represents a 3.3% year-on-year increase, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Moreover, cash remittances reached US$17.15 billion in the first half of 2026 alone.
Consequently, approximately 75% of inbound remittances to the Philippines are now processed through digital channels. This shift highlights the growing demand for digital-first cross-border payment platforms.
The Filipino-Canadian Community
Canada’s Filipino community numbers over 957,000 residents, according to the 2021 Census by Statistics Canada. As a result, it is the country’s fourth-largest racialized group. Furthermore, 38% of this population is concentrated in Ontario.
Additionally, the community has quadrupled since 1996. Statistics Canada projects it will reach between 1.7 and 2.4 million by 2041. Therefore, the Canada-Philippines corridor represents a significant growth market for digital remittance providers.
Strengthening the EzyRemit Mabuhay Festival Toronto Corridor
EzyRemit signed an MOU with RCBC earlier in 2026. Specifically, this partnership provides direct payout integration across RCBC’s 450+ domestic branch network. In essence, it strengthens EzyRemit’s infrastructure for serving the Filipino diaspora corridor.
About EzyRemit
About EzyRemit: EzyRemit is a digital remittance company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Furthermore, it offers smart, reliable, and low-cost international money transfers for individuals and businesses worldwide. The platform is AUSTRAC-registered and supports transfers to over 150 countries, with specialised corridors to Vietnam, India, the Philippines, and other key markets.
Explore more at www.ezyremit.com
Media Contact: marketing@ezyremit.com
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