Grace Pagtakhan of Winnipeg,Manitoba celebrates with family after graduation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba. (Photo- Vic Pagtakhan) Updated: June 19, 2019, 9:35 PM 2nd update: June 20, 2019, 1:00 PM Canada The Class of 2019 By Ted Alcuitas Another graduate to add – Caitlyn Rizon. Grade 12 at Burnaby South Secondary School. Caitlyn is […]
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The Aquino family: From left: Alessandro (6 ), wife Jerilynne, Javier (1 ),RJ and Sophie (8). (The Star.com) Vancouver, B.C. RJ Aquino reflects on fatherhood By Ted Alcuitas A Vancouver father is one of four featured in a Father’s Day feature in the June 14, 2019 issue of The Star newspaper. Of the four, only
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Founder Joel Apolinario. (Kapa website) Philippine government closes largest investment scam The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) froze all bank accounts and assets of Kapa Community Ministry International (Kapa) on June 4, 2019 over allegations that it operated the largest investment scam in recent Philippine history. KAPA means KADATU ANG PADULNGAN APIL KOMUNIDAD in Cebuano.
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This Translink bus painted with art by Patrick Cruz will be going around in Vancouver with the artist on board. (Translink) Do you want to ride this bus for free and be entertained at the same time? By Ted Alcuitas Yes, you can with Filipino-Canadian artist Patrick Cruz on the bus himself on Sunday, June
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Fredericton Mayor Mike O’Brien (CBC) New Brunswick CBC Fredericton launched an immigration strategy Friday aimed at attracting and retaining 1,000 newcomers annually over the next 25 years. The Fredericton Region Five-Year Strategy won’t speed up the process, but is expected to make it easier for new arrivals. The city and several community partners have created an
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Eduardo Balaquit would have turned 60 on April 9. He went missing on June 4, 2018 and has not been found since. (Winnipeg Police handout) Updated: June 9,2019, 10:00 AM Manitoba Eduardo Balaquit “It doesn’t get easier” – son By Ted Alcuitas The son of a Winnipeg man missing one year ago says it doesn’t
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Manitoba Street Festival, 2015. (Winnipeg Free Press File Photo)
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Who is afraid of Leloy Claudio? (Photo: Rappler) Updated… 2nd update: June 7, 2019, 11:17 AM Academic freedom or revenge? Opinion By Ted Alcuitas Editor A raging storm is engulfing Filipino academics from both sides of the Pacific over the pending appointment of Professor Lisandro ‘Leloy’ Claudio to the University of California Berkeley. A petition
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CIC NEWS CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWSLETTER More than 2,000 invitations issued to Express Entry candidates since start of May, reflecting higher 2019 Provincial Nominee Program target June 6, 2019 By Stephen Smith And Noah Turner Recent weeks have seen an impressive amount of activity among Canada’s Express Entry-linked provincial nominee streams. In the past
” …hindi lamang sa mga nursing homes at ospital, sa mga dairy farms at mga construction sites, sa I.T., engineering at hospitality, at ngayon pati na rin sa larangan ng pambabatas,” Paulo Garcia honours heritage in maiden speech speaking in Filipino. Paulo Garcia pays tribute to his heritage By Ted Alcuitas The first Filipino to
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