Ted Alcuitas

Rappler’s Maria Reesa on CBC’s The National tonight

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Maria Reesa (left) and CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault. ( Photo: CBC) Holding Duterte to account Tonight ( January 30) on The National on CBC Television and streamed online ADRIENNE ARSENAULT ON ASSIGNMENT Investigative journalist Maria Ressa has been tracking hate networks in the Philippines, and she also has concerns for Canada, writes The National’s co-host Adrienne Arsenault. The timing of Time […]

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Breaking: Dozens killed in Jolo Cathedral bombing

Canada News, International News, Philippine News, Politics, Religion

This handout photo released by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Information Office (PIO) Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCON) taken on January 27, 2019, shows debris inside a Catholic Church where two bombs exploded in Jolo, Sulu province on the southern island of Mindanao. At least 17 people were killed as two bombs hit a

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Artist Jay Cabalu finds expression in his art

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Education, Religion

“De Los Reyes” Collage on Panel, 6′ x 4′ David Koppe Photography  Vancouver, B.C. Updated: January 25, 2019, 5:26 PM Lack of representation in society drove artist to find meaning in his work By Ted Alcuitas (Editor’s note: In his artist statement on Facebook, Cabalu bemoans the lack of representation that immigrants face in this country.

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3 Pinay arestado sa fund raising ng foundation ni Quiboloy

Canada News, International News, Philippine News, Religion

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. (Philippine Star)   Bangkok, Thailand     Children’s Joy Foundation also operates in Canada Last updated Jan 19, 2019 Dinakip ng mga awtoridad sa Bangkok, Thailand ang tatlong Filipina dahil sa ginawang paglikom ng pondo para umano sa Children’s Joy Foundation, na itinatag ni Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Sa isang restaurant sa Phettrakul, sa distrito ng Bang Lamung naaresto ang tatlong Pinay na sina

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Immigration: New Brunswick labour market shortage a “crisis”

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, OFWs, Philippine News

  Employers in Moncton, New Brunswick, turning to foreign workers to fill labour needs City-organized job fair for immigrants will be held January 25 January 11, 2019 By CIC News The need for skilled labour is the biggest challenge facing employers in Moncton, New Brunswick, a new survey suggests, and increasing the number of foreign

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Immigration to increase to 350,000, more money for pre-arrival settlement services

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Philippine News, Politics

Minister Ahmed Hussen (with tie) mets with Filipinos in Toronto. (Ahmed Hussen Twitter) Canada Will help newcomers’ ability adjust to new life  By Ted Alcuitas A new funding announcement by the federal government will help  pre-arrival settlement services for immigrants to Canada.  It will make it easier for new immigrants to adjust to life in

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Background: The link between Bahay Migrante and the Kalayaan Centre

Canada News, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Politics

Cecilia Diocson goes through some of the stored boxes at the Phillipine Women Centre of B.C. at 451 Powell St. Photograph By DAN TOULGOET, Vancouver Courier Editor’s note: With the current sale of Bahay Migrante, we reprint the story we wrote in July 2013 when The Kalayaan Centre was demolished and why the two centres are linked. KALAYAAN CENTRE

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Bahay Migrante up for sale

Foreign Temporary Workers, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Politics

Bahay Migrante’s 9-bedroom house at 4794 Fraser St. in Vancouver is listed for $1, 988.000. (MLS photo) Vancouver, B.C. ‘Dream Home’ for migrant workers up for sale By Ted Alcuitas The house that was to be a dream home for Filipino migrants in B.C. is for sale. The two-story house at 4794 Fraser St. In

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Hundreds of thousands lost by shutdown of Mabini Express

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Philippine News

Jesus and Teresita Mallari are wanted by police for fraud. (The Philippine Reporter) Toronto, Ontario Warrant of arrest for owners Jesus & Teresita Mallari By Ted Alcuitas A nation-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Jesus Mallari, 66, and Teresita Mallari, 69.York Regional Police issued the warrant for the owners of Mabini Express for defrauding

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Canada’s drug problem: MP Jenny Kwan calls for a ‘national emergency’

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Renato Reyes, Jr. (left) fields questions from the audience as Vandu head, Aiyanas Osmond listens. (Photo: Ted Alcuitas) 2nd update: January 11, 2018, 11:13 AM   Vancouver, B.C. “Crimes against humanity but not ‘genocide’ By Ted Alcuitas It was a different scene in a Vancouver drug users’ centre that Renato Reyes, Jr. saw when he

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