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Kasaysayan: Who was the first Philippine president?

The Bonifacio Monument –  ‘Monumento’ sa Kaloocan (Facebook) History: (Ed’s note: As we celebrate National Heroes Day today (November 30) in the Philippines, we present two views on the two prominent figures in Philippine history – Jose Rizal, whose day is celebrated very December 30,  the day he was executed by the Spanish colonizers in 1896 […]

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Updated: Resolution to condemn farmers’ massacre shelved

Protesters shout slogans during a rally outside a police and a military camp to protest the weekend killings of nine farmers in Sagay City, Negros Occidental in central Philippines which has a history of bloody land feuds Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Quezon City.  (AP/Bullit Marquez-PhilStar) Updated: December 5, 2018, 10:00 AM Vancouver, B.C.  Condemn

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Art and Migration fuses into stories

Image provided Vancouver, B.C. Exploring artistic practices By Ted Alcuitas A collaborative artistic undertaking between Co. Erasga and Migrante BC called MigARTion will be presented on December 18 and 19,  2018 to celebrate International Migrant’s Day.   The community gathering and art exhibition will be at the Roundhouse  Community Centre in Vancouver. The opening event

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Inday Espina-Varona, Maria Reesa win international journalism awards

The intrepid Inday Espina-Varona is undaunted by attacks. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP) Philippines Two brave women By Ted Alcuitas Two  Filipina journalists have been recognized for their bravery in holding governments to account amidst persistent threats. Social media campaigner Inday Espina-Varona won the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards on November 8, 2018 in

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Winnipeg:Tatlong babaeng karatista mga world champions

World champions: Lee Angela Igne, Lynn Igne and Miley Carino. ( Kelly Legaspi, Facebook) Updated: December 6, 2018, 10:36 AM Winnipeg, Manitoba World Karate & Kickboxing Champions By Ted Alcuitas Three women from Winnipeg’s Sikaran Arnis Academy Martial Arts School,  representing Canada at the WKC world Karate and Kickboxing Championships in Dublin, Ireland. Oct. 27 to

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Breaking: Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) harasses, intimidates CBC

Canadian Barry Gammon was allegedly murdered because he had a long-standing quarrel with members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). (Photo: CBC Fifth Estate). Updated: November 21, 2018, 7:34 AM 2nd Update: November 21,2018, 6 PM Canada/Philippines Philippine church Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) brings fight to Canada, U.S. Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A Philippine church

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Padayon Ben!

POOR MAN’S DEFENDER Human rights lawyer Benjamin “Ben” Ramos Jr. (right foreground) devoted his professional life to the farmers and fisherfolk of Negros Occidental who were so poor that they could only pay for his services with fish, bananas and vegetables. (inquirer.net) Espina: Padayon!   NONOY ESPINA One Man’s Opinion SunStar Bacolod November 16, 2018

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Updated: Alalahanin natin sila nang lubos na pagmamahal!

Surviving Filipino -American  WW II veterans march on November 11, 2018 in San Francisco to commemorate Veteran’s Day. (Photo: Ago Pedalizo) Updated: November 11, 2018, 6:30 PM Statement by Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) Unconditional Recognition To Those Who Served This Country Filipino American veterans are dismayed that President Trump failed to visit the

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Kababayang Pilipino presents ‘Tatak’ November 23-24

KP’s new works explore what it means to be a folk dance practitioner in a contemporary world, as a Filipino artist not living in their homeland. (KP Facebook) Vancouver,B.C. Vancouver’s premier dance company celebrates 25th year  By Ted Alcuitas To celebrate its 25th season, Kababayang Pilipino (KP) presents ‘Tatak’ on November 23-24 at Vancouver’s Playhouse

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Bishops take over Development and Peace-Caritas Canada

Screen shot of ‘After the Storm-Building the Pope Francis Village’ documentary by Development and Peace. In the wake of this natural disaster, Development and Peace launched an appeal that raised over $12 million and put in place a program that not only responded to the immediate humanitarian needs of survivors, but also organized the poorest communities

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