Groups of Filipinos were already actively participating in government-initiated projects and multi-cultural endeavours way before the actual association was formed. And it so happened that during the Canada Day Celebration last July 1st 2007, Tony Mina unexpectedly witnessed the participation of many Filipinos wearing the national costume, waving the Philippine flag, proudly marching and announcing to everybody who they were and where they were from.  It was a sight to behold and an inspiration struck Tony Mina and took root from that day on.

Tony Mina was the former president of the Filipino Association of Nova Scotia and he thought of contacting the people whom he thought were looking after the community. He wanted to suggest the formation of an association to have a government-recognized body to promote the Filipino community and look after each other's welfare. A group formed out of a sense of community and unity is awe-inspiring indeed but an organized one has more capacity to achieve greater aspirations in meeting and foreseeing each other's needs and reaching out to others as well.

It was an opportune timing when Tony Mina received a call about the Philippine Ambassador's visit to New Brunswick to attend a conference in St. Andrew. The Ambassador wanted to meet the Filipino Community in New Brunswick as well. Tony Mina conferred with Jocelyn Weirathmueller and other members of the community about this piece of news and also suggested that this would be the best time to form the association because the Ambassador would be present to induct the newly elected officers.

The idea was received with alacrity and the first unofficial assembly was conducted on July 29, 2007 at the Weirathmueller's residence, and another meeting ensued five days later.  Time was of the essence and the seed of inspiration took roots and spread among the community members.

The association's name was chosen over New Brunswick Filipino Association and Fredericton Filipino Association.  Hence, the Filipino Association of New Brunswick was born.