Updated: November 27, 2016, 6:50 PM Makibaka, huwag matakot! Filipinos unite on Wednesday, November 30th By Ted Alcuitas The Filipino diaspora throughout the globe will unite once again this Sunday, November 30 (National Heroes Day in the Philippines) to show their opposition to the burial of the dictator Marcos at the Heroes Cemetery. Since the stealthy […]
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Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Nineteen men and women who fought against the martial law regime are set to be honored and recognized as heroes for their work defending human rights during the Marcos dictatorship. Among the 19 new honorees of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani foundation is the late Jovito Salonga, founding chair of the
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Vancouver, B.C. 22Nov2016 Startin’ up at Silogs By Monica Urrutia whatsinmymouth Posted in Breakfast, Dessert While not my blog’s main focus, I do try to go to as many Filipino restaurants as I can, especially since it is my main fare and I love to know where the best dishes are made. Most Filipino restaurants are
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Following the congressional hearings into the alleged links of Senator Leila de Lima to drug dealings, his former driver and alleged paramour was investigated by the House of Representatives. The resulting circus prompted this blog from The Professional Blogger. WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE The Professional Heckler CLIMAX: CONGRESS UNCENSORED IF THERE’S a case against Leila De
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The sharpest line Arnold P. Alamon Sun Star, Cagayan de Oro Nov. 19, 2016 ONE of the interesting political developments in the wake of the successful albeit controversial Marcos burial is the supposed bind that the national democratic left is now mired in. With a few personalities in the Duterte cabinet coming from the political
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Vancouver, BC Press Release Ballet Manila Principal Dancers to debut in Vancouver with Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker Katherine Barkman, Rudy De Dios and Junmark Sumaylo to make guest appearances as the Snow Queen, the Snow King and the Nutcracker Prince Vancouver, BC – Goh Ballet is delighted to announce an artistic collaboration with the leading
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Second parol-making contest this Sunday, November 27 The second annual parol-making and carolling contest will happen this Sunday, November 27 at the Filipino Seniors Hall. Three prizes for $300, $200 and $100 await winners for the parol-making contest. The carolling contest winners will receive $500, $300 and $200 each for 1st, 2nd and
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Students respond to surprise burial of Marcos By Dada Ducot Following the burial of Ferdinand Marcos in the Heroes Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, last November 18, 2016, members of the UBC Philippine Studies Series (PSS) gathered to discuss possible actions of protest that could be held within the university. The “Padasal Para sa mga Pinatay
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The UBC Philippine Studies Series will be hosting a Pabasa Para sa Mga Pinatay ni Marcos (Prayers for Those Killed by Marcos) on November 21, Monday, 5pm at the UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues. Please wear black and bring candles. Bring your outrage! Watch out for more details. #marcosNOTahero. The traditional ‘Pabasa’ is usually
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Communists now criticize Marcos burial By Ted Alcuitas After defending President Duterte’s approval of the Marcos burial, Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria ‘Joma’ Sison is now criticizing the president’s move saying” it will now have an impact on the talks because of how “Duterte and the Armed Forces of the Philippines
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