LAST RITES Church officials bless the casket bearing the remains of Fr. Richmond Nilo during funeral rites for the murdered priest on Friday.—ARMAND GALANG A group of activist priests, nuns and laymen is organizing a protest rally on June 21 to show indignation over a series of killings of priests that one of the […]
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RJ Aquino, co-founder of OneCity, failed to get nomination. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. OneCity fails its founder By Ted Alcuitas In an ironic twist, the man who co-founded the political party OneCity, failed to get nominated in last Saturday’s meeting (June 16) for city council. RJ Aquino, by now a household word for his several attempts
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Painting by Maria Ligaya Alcuitas, St. Mary’s High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Acrylic on paper) Shouldn’t we be cuddling the children in a loving embrace of compassion and love instead of wringing them out of their parents and putting them in cages like animals? I still hope America is in the heart as Filipino writer
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Queer filipinx artist Kimmortal joins academics to present her interpretation of the topics that will be discussed in the forum. (Photography by Matthew Power for Discorder Magazine. Vancouver, B.C. Scholars share works on how Filipinos navigate queer intimacies Three scholars will present their works on Filipinos’ positions and home-making in Canada as it emerges from
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One of the stunning artworks featured in the film, created by the artist Jean-Paul Bourdier. Updated: 7:18 AM, June 23, 2018 Vancouver, B.C. Metamorphosis comes to Vancouver June 26-July 1st By Ted Alcuitas How would “experiencing a climate event of that magnitude change a person, a community, a species.,” wondered filmmaker Nova Ami when the
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Leticia’s life was extolled by many including Darla Tomeldan who befriended her during her trial as a legal advocate. (Photo: Philippinecanadiannews.com (PCN) Vancouver, B.C. Editorial Life of woman who blazed the trail celebrated By Ted Alcuitas Editor & Pubisher philippinecanadiannews.com Linking the Filipino Diaspora She was one among millions of Filipinos who fanned themselves in
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Tato artist and performer Romeo Reyes. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver’s Filipino LGBTQ+ community is presenting an event-studded celebration this Saturday, June 16th at XY Lounge. Well-known tattoo artist and performer Romeo Reyes will be on stage together with other talents – Kimmortal,Naomi King,Marvin Hauser, Jade Sol and Wel. There will be an exhibit of
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It has been a week since Eduardo Balaquit went missing but family still hopeful. (Winnipeg Free Press photo) Winnipeg,Manitoba ‘He wouldn’t give up on me’: family, friends continue search for Eduardo Balaquit, missing for nearly 1 week Son Edward Balaquit says he will never give up hope Elisha Dacey · CBC News · Posted: Jun
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Sarmiento talks to media after the verdict. Vancouver, B.C. Celebrating the life of a brave and courageous woman By Ted Alcuitas The life of Leticia ‘Letty’ M. Sarmiento who died on June 5, 2018, will be celebrated on Sunday, June 17 at St.Barnabas Anglican Church, 1010 – 5th Ave. New Westminster.The celebration will be
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Dr. Rey Pagtakhan of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was the first and only Filipino ever elected to the Parliament of Canada. (Photo: National Post) Toronto, Ontario Hindi pa rin nakalusot ang Pinoy sa Ontario By Ted Alcuitas Ontario has again failed to elect a Filipino-Canadian in the latest provincial election election held on June 7, putting the
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