Cardinal Tagle is a ‘Catholic rock star’; President Duterte scorns the Pope and believes in an eye for an eye. Both are loved by the people — so who will prevail Catholic Herald Luke Coppen, Editor July 7, 2016 Only one cardinal had their own campaign song at the last conclave. Not an official one, of […]
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Robredo is housing czar Finally, a Cabinet post for Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo, the Inquirer reports today, July 7. According to the report, President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Robredo as head of the government’s Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar confirmed Thursday.(July 7 in the Philippines)
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Migrant workers shut out of secretive closed door immigration consultations Posted on July 6, 2016 By Ted Alcuitas A coalition of migrant workers today slammed the government’s secretive consultations on immigration policy. The Coalition for Migrant Worker Rights Canada, the representative body of migrant workers released a statement denouncing the exclusion of migrant workers from
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The Philippines and Filipinos were among several countries featured CBC-TV, February 11, 2016 In the late 1800s, colonial exhibits became popular in the western world — exhibits that not only showcased artifacts but actual people. In the era before cinema, these shows allowed westerners to see the foreigners they’d only heard of, and led to huge
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Ajax, Ontario Poliarco is consistent honours student By Ted Alcuitas McMaster University’s highest distinction for a student – Summa Cum Laude, went to Justinne Poliarco of Ajax, Ontario. Poliarco graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Major in Finance from the university’s De Groote School of Business located in Hamilton, Ontario. The eldest son of
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Toronto, Ontario ANOTHER EPIC MISTAKE? Tobias Enverga’s Skewed History of Philippine Independence By ROMEO P. MARQUEZ Editor, Filipino Web Channel June 28, 2016 “Ignorance is not bad faith. But persistence in ignorance is.” — Joanna Russ TORONTO – As I write these lines, Filipino community organizations in Greater Toronto Area are not yet done
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THE PREZ AND THE PRESS (Pooled editorial) INDAY ESPINA-VARONA·TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 REGRETTABLY, the conversation between President-elect Rodrigo Duterte and the news media has turned sharp and shrill. All but lost in the noise is the two parties’ common duty in law and tradition to serve and to inform the Filipino people on issues, events
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Winnipeg, Manitoba A mother’s tribute to her sons This month, twin brothers graduated as did thousands of others like them. But these two brothers were unlike others – they were born autistic. Here is their mother’s way of celebrating the moment. Dearest Adrian and Nicholas, Back in 1999 when you were both
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The Chilean Corner Levy Abad, June 22, 2016 Written in the BMC What a sad day indeed that the place is closing The empanada’s taste remind of Chile’s history The picante remind me of its sons and daughters struggle to be free Reminds me of Salvador Allende Gossens Martyred for dreaming to build a better
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Vancouver, B. C. School remembers murdered Jomar Lanot with mural By Ted Alcuitas Tupper Secondary marked the one year anniversary of the completion of the Jomar Lanot mural at its annual MultiFest on June 10 —a celebration of the school’s diversity with food, art, music, dance, and crafts. “Culture is the root of our lives,
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