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- Filipino-Canadian children’s book to be showcased at Surrey Public Library
Surrey, B.C. by Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Artist Danvic Briones’ works aim to engage Filipino community To celebrate Filipino-Canadian authors, the Surrey Public Library (SPL) will hold its first ever event featuring Vancouver-based artist and author Danvic Briones. This will also be the launch of Briones’ children’s book “Jesse the Dragosaur.” The event, titled “Filipino-Canadian Children’s… Read more: Filipino-Canadian children’s book to be showcased at Surrey Public Library - Lawyers train to assist Lapulapu victims
From left: Karen Snowshoe, Judge Mylene de Guzman, Luningning Alcuitas-Imperial will speak at lawyer's training.(Composite: PCN) 2nd Update: June 30, 2025, 5:52 PM Updated:June 30, 2025, 2 PM Vancouver, B.C. More than two months after the Lapulapu Day tragedy on April 26, 2005, lawyers are preparing to assist victims file their legal forms. Thru the initiative of Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court, lawyers will be trained to prepare themselves in… Read more: Lawyers train to assist Lapulapu victims - Powerful Philippine church Iglesia ni Cristo fails to silence critics
The Iglesia Ni Cristo was registered in the Philippines on July 27, 1914 by its first Executive Minister, Brother Felix Y. Manalo. Since then, the Church has spread to 158 countries and territories around the world, with its members coming from 147 ethnic backgrounds. The rapid growth of the Church is spearheaded by the dynamic leadership of the current Executive Minister of the Church, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. INC Media (CBC Facebook image) David and Goliath Analysis Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Vancouver, B.C. In a classic resemblance to the biblical story of David and Goliath,the vindication of former Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) church worker Lowell Menorca is an example of how a ‘small’ man was able to survive and won against a formidable enemy. In a scathing decision handed… Read more: Powerful Philippine church Iglesia ni Cristo fails to silence critics - Filipina-American rapper is NPR Tiny Desk 2025 winner
The Filipina American rapper — and 2025 Tiny Desk Contest winner — is joined by rock legend June Millington and an all-Filipino band. (Photo by Grace Raver/NPR) By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Ruby Ibarra bested 7,500 independent entries from across the US Singing passionately about Filipino folklore and motherhood, Filipino-American artist Rubi Ibarra won this year’s NPR Tiny Desk contest. NPR, an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public, holds the Tiny Desk Contest… Read more: Filipina-American rapper is NPR Tiny Desk 2025 winner - Filipino Canadian judges honoured by peers
Newly appointed judges By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Two newly appointed judges will be honoured by their peers with an online celebration tomorrow (Monday) June 2 at 3:30 PM (PDT) and 6:30 PM (EDT). To celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) salutes the two judges with the virtual webinar, says… Read more: Filipino Canadian judges honoured by peers