Remembering ‘Mama’ A Woman of Faith By Ted Alcuitas It was significant that we buried Mama on Pentecost Sunday (Feast of the Holy Trinity), for the mystery of this Feast perhaps embodies my faith in God, the way Mama accepted and lived it. Her’s was the simple faith of a child that often combined the […]
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Filipina filmmaker Joella Cabalu debuts new film By Ted Alcuitas Award-winning filmmaker Joella Cabalu is debuting a new film – FIXED! , this time as a producer. FIXED! will have its world premier at DOXA documentary Film Festival in Vancouver on May 8. Screenings will be at 9:30 PM at the Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe
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Army ‘kills Abu Sayyaf commander’ By Ted Alcuitas A key commander of the Abu Sayyaf have been killed in an encounter with Philippine military troops in the southern Visayan island of Bohol. Military chief of staff General Eduardo Ano said troops recovered and identified the remains of Moammar Askali, also known as Abu Rami, at
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SPONSOR VOLUNTEER PERFORM The Fiesta is organized and delivered by a team of volunteers. We’re looking for a few more reliable and enthusiastic people to keep the momentum going! Opportunities exist in security, publicity, site logistics and more. Get in touch and let us know what you’re interested in. We offer a great volunteer program
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Two Anti-Ghazals for the Apartment on Kaimito Street by Karla Comanda I. After sixteen years, the Crayola on the walls are still there, faded colours rubbing off to reveal the layer before. The closet is a pool of mothballs, their stench trapped in the wooden crevices. My father’s computer is now grey from collecting dust
News Release BC groups call on province to prevent abuse in recruitment of temporary foreign workers Vancouver, BC (April 6, 2017) – Today, a coalition of organizations in British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to take action to stop the abuse of temporary foreign workers. The coalition will deliver the open letter to
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Statue of Leon Kilat in Carcar, Cebu where he was assassinated on Good Friday, 1898. (PCN.Com photo) Reposting… Hero or villain? SunStar Cebu By Ted Alcuitas (Updated: April 6, 2017, Alegrado and Quijano added) Updated: April20, 2019 APOLINARIO Alcuitas killed Leon Kilat on Good Friday, April 8, 1898, exactly 119 years ago this month. Entry
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Toronto, Ontario La Mesa Revisited – Come for Kamayan! by whatsinmymouth https://whatsinmymouth.wordpress.com Part Two The day after my first La Mesa experience I was still thinking about their food. The Tasting Menu was great, but I hankered for a few of the things that I did not get to try. My dinner plans with a colleague
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Toronto, Ontario La Mesa is a Luscious Dining Experience April 1, 2017 whatsinmymouth https://whatsinmymouth.wordpress.com Part One I like to keep my food adventures random and a little bit to chance. When I hit Toronto last week, I decided to check what were some of the closest Filipino restaurants within decent walking distance from my hotel.
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Ed’s note: Of the many tributes that poured in after news of Alex Tizon’s death last week (March 23) we find this one from Ed Lingao the most touching, especially coming from a kababayan. For in his words, Alex found himself again…”.he was fully an American. But he was also finally and fully a Filipino
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