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Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has announced that Noemi Victorino will be joining her slate in the October 2026 municipal election.
Victorino, who has an extensive record in government service and nonprofits, will be seeking a seat in city council next year.
Locke told Patrol Abroad in an interview with Patrol Abroad on December 14, 2025 that Filipinos are a major community in Surrey and they need to be represented in council.
“I know that Noemi will do a great job,” said Locke, who is looking to secure a second term as city mayor.
The Surrey mayor was interviewed at the sidelines of the Mayor Brenda Locke Cup championship of the Drive and Dish Basketball League held at the Johnston Heights Secondary School gym.
“She’s got a wonderful heart for our city,” Locke said about Victorino, who was born in the Philippines and moved to Canada when she was a teen.
Locke also noted that in addition to her compassion, Victorino will help steer the city’s finances in the right direction.
“She really has the business sense to make responsible fiscal decisions,” Locke said.
The Filipino community is rapidly growing in Surrey, a city that will become the biggest in British Columbia in the next few years.
Victorino also spoke with Patrol Abroad at the sidelines of the Mayor Brenda Locke Cup on December 14.
“I’m really looking forward to making a tangible difference,” Victorino said about serving in city council.
Victorino said that she was encouraged by Locke to run for council and she agreed because of the mayor’s closeness to the community, among other reasons.
“I’ve seen firsthand her affinity to Filipino Canadians, especially in Surrey,” Victorino said.
Victorino previously signed up as a provincial candidate by the B.C. United party last year.
However, her bid to become a member of the B.C. legislative assembly was cut short when her party merged with the B.C. Conservatives.
Reflecting on what she can do in council, Victorino said that city governments are able to effect changes immediately.
“You actually see what you voted for,” she said about how city councillors realize programs they support.
Victorino recalled that she had always aspired to serve the public since she was young.
Victorino previously worked with the Canadian Border Services Agency.
In the non-profit sector, she founded Harvest for Hope Society, a group that provides vital support to individuals and families in need.
Harvest for Hope works to support communities by addressing food insecurity, promoting equitable access to resources, and fostering connections.
Victorino also works with the Low Entropy Foundation, a group that promotes personal development and opportunities for growth.
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