David and Goliath Analysis Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Vancouver, B.C. In a classic resemblance to the biblical story of David and Goliath,the vindication of former Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) church worker Lowell Menorca is an example of how a ‘small’ man was able to survive and won against a formidable enemy. In a scathing decision handed […]
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Newly appointed judges By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Two newly appointed judges will be honoured by their peers with an online celebration tomorrow (Monday) June 2 at 3:30 PM (PDT) and 6:30 PM (EDT). To celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) salutes the two judges with the virtual webinar, says
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Robson Square Arts Coalition robsonsquarearts@gmail.com For immediate release May 13, 2025 Vancouver dance community hosting fundraiser for victims of Lapulapu attack The Robson Square Arts Coalition (RSAC), a multi-ethnic group of street dancers and street dance organizations, is hosting a unique fundraiser to assist the victims, families, and communities affected by the Lapulapu attack. The
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Winnipeg Learning Filipino culture through food Basta! Filipino Kitchen, the only Filipino kitchen at Winnipeg’s iconic The Forks Market turned one year this December, promising to offer more specialty foods and showcase the talent of the young Filipino staff. Owner and chef Norman Pastorin was enthusiastic about prospects for this year as we discussed the
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Burnaby, B.C. Funeral on January 25, 2025 Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com A bright light in the Filipino Canadian community has been extinguished with the recent death of Alden E. Habacon, an acknowledged diversity and inclusion expert. The 50-year-old father of three died in Hawaii on Dec. 2, 2024 according to reports. His family described his
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Vancouver, B.C. Using history, arts and culture The University of British Columbia and NPC3 ( National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre) are joining forces to launch a heritage language course beginning next month. The program will use history, culture and the arts to learn about the heritage language according to organizers Professor Leonora Angeles , Erie
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Updated: October 9, 2024, 9:07 A.M. Vancouver, B.C. FilBookFest is the largest festival of its kind Teodoro Alcuitas For the first time in its seven year history, Filipino Canadian writers will be participating in the Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest 2024) in San Francisco on October 12-13. Organized by the Philippine American Writers and
Bishop David talks to relatives of Duterte’s drug war victims. (CBPC News) Philippines “David! Nagdududa nga ako bakit ka sige ikot diyan nang gabi. Duda tuloy ako, putang ina, nasa droga ka,” said Duterte in a November 2018 speech in Davao City.- Rodrigo Duterte A vocal critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war has
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Leaders bare party plans Analysis With the provincial election barely two weeks away, party leaders faced off in the first debate on CKNW Radio, October 2. The NDP’ s David Eby accused his opponent John Rustad of the Conservatives of not answering questions about whether it’s acceptable that one of his candidate is claiming vaccines
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Chaim Abad, University of Winnipeg Chaim Abad graduated from the University o Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Geography. He was a recipient of the Brian Evans Memorial Scholarship award by the Dept. of Geography. He is the son of Levy and Cherry Abad. Marvin Aguila, Maples Collegiate, Winnipeg Ernesto Nicolas Ofiaza,
