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- Pilita Corrales, all-around Filipino entertainer, dies at 87
Pilita Corrales, internationally renowned Filipino artist, passes away on Saturday. (photo from Janine Gutierrez's Facebook account) By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Cebu-born artist is survived by her two children and grandchildren “Asia’s Queen of Songs” Pilita Corrales, an all-around entertainer, who spent seven decades in the music, film and TV industry had passed away, her family confirmed Saturday (Philippine time). “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of… Read more: Pilita Corrales, all-around Filipino entertainer, dies at 87 - Air Canada launches inaugural flight to Manila
Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin is flanked by Air Canada and Vancouver International Airport Authority officials during the ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the inaugural Vancouver-Manila flight at the YVR Airport. (photo from Air Canada's X account) Vancouver, BC By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Flight AC017 leaves Vancouver airport at past midnight on April 2 Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will start on April 2, 2025 its flights linking Vancouver and Manila, solidifying its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The launch of the service to Manila also positions Air Canada as the North American airline serving… Read more: Air Canada launches inaugural flight to Manila - Alex Eala, 19, makes tennis history at Miami Open
Alexandra Eala waves to the crowd at the Miami Gardens in Florida after winning against Top No. 5 player Sunday. (photo grabbed from WTA website) Teenager becomes first Filipina to beat a Top 10 player in the Open Era By Charmaine Rodriguez Filipino wild card Alexandra Eala ousted Australian Open champion Madison Keys from the Miami Open in the third round Sunday, scoring 6-4, 6-2, after also winning against 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko on Friday. “I can’t wait to… Read more: Alex Eala, 19, makes tennis history at Miami Open - Chief Justice congratulates Filipino-Canadian lawyers for being trailblazers
Attorney General of BC Niki Sharma and Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network Past President Alicia Natividad (seated, 2nd and 3rd from left, respectively) join Awards of Excellence recipients (from left, seated) Dulce Amba Cuenca, Ning Alcuitas-Imperial, (standing, 3rd , 4th and 5th from left) Winston Sayson, Vicente Asuncion Jr. and Joseph Cuenca. Also in the photo are (from left, standing) Jenny Huang of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC, Mylene De Guzman of the Canadian Bar Association and (standing, rightmost) Thomas Spragg of the Law Society of BC. (Photo from FCLN/Andres Imperial) Vancouver, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Marchand: your contributions remind us of the vital role legal professionals play in strengthening communities Five outstanding lawyers who gave their time and used their expertise to serve others are recipients of the first ever Awards of Excellence from the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN). The five awardees… Read more: Chief Justice congratulates Filipino-Canadian lawyers for being trailblazers - Five BC lawyers to be feted by peers
Five lawyers in B.C. are being honoured for their achievements on February 22 at Vancouver’s Terminal City Club. They are (from left) Vicente Asuncion Jr., Winston Sayson, Luningning Alcuitas-Imperial, Joseph Cuenca and Dulce Amba Cuenca. Vancouver, B.C. Five lawyers in B.C. are being honoured for their achievements on February 22 at Vancouver’s Terminal City Club. The inaugural awards night is being organized by the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) to recognize the five lawyers. The five are: Vicente Asunción,Jr., principal at Asunción & Company. Asunción, both licensed to practice in… Read more: Five BC lawyers to be feted by peers