Cesar Sayoc, the alleged bomb suspect, is a descendant of a large group of Far Right-wing Fil-Ams in Florida, according to a source. Some descended from Cold War-era military officers, including those who participated in the Bay of Pigs invasion, and other intelligence officers. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities took a man into custody Friday […]
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York Catholic School board veteran Marlene Mogado failed to win a fourth term. (Facebook) Canada Three Pinays fail in election bid in Ontario and Manitoba By Ted Alcuitas Following the loss of Narima Dela Cruz in Surrey, B.C.’s city council election last week, three other women candidates failed in their bid to get elected.
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Dela Cruz with B.C. Premier John Horgan. (Facebook) Statement by defeated Surrey First council candidate Narima Dela Cruz Challenges community detractors “Patuloy po tayong magmamahal at magbibigay karangalan sa lahing Filipino.” It is not the result that we had hoped and worked for but the Filipino community pulled together and delivered the votes for
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Councillor Edwin Empinado (right) of Kitimat, re-elected for a third term with wife Doris and B.C. Premier John Horgan. (Facebook) Updated: October 21, 2018, 5:00 PM. Edwin Empinado of Kitimat sole winner in B.C. elections Analysis Ted Alcuitas Seven of the eight Filipino-Canadians aspiring to political office in British Columbia went down in defeat in
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Rising Up Against Unjust Recruitment – press con on the steps of the Legislature in Victoria on October 15, 2018. (Facebook) Press Release October 15, 2018 TFWs and advocates push for legislation to protect migrant workers Victoria, BC – A group of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) and their advocates held a press conference
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Voting is happening right now in many parts of the country. (Photo: City of Hamilton) The reason we vote A commentary by Ted Alcuitas Election Day is happening in many parts of our country today as people choose who will lead their municipalities for the next four years. We are seeing an increase in the
Luisa Marshall vows to continue performing as long as she can. (Screen shot, True Calling) Vancouver, B.C. THE HAIR! THE LEGS! HOW THIS TINA TURNER TRIBUTE ARTIST STAYS TRUE TO HERSELF By True Calling (Editor’s note: Luisa Marshall is arguably the most enduring and longest lasting Filipino performer in North America. If there is another
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The newly-reelected Jocelyn Curteanu celebrates with family after win. half my family. Daughters Jaidan (11 yrs) and Sheridan (16 yrs) and husband Marius. Two older Jordan and Brendan are not in picture. ( Provided, Facebook) Whitehorse Updated…. Congratulations! MABUHAY! Jocelyn Curteanu seeks third term in Whitehorse
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Narima Dela Cruz could be the first Filipino city councillor in the suburban city of Surrey. Updated… Bakit hindi inimbita si Narima Dela Cruz? Vancouver, B.C. By Ted Alcuitas A prominent candidate for Surrey City Council and the one most expected to win a seat was not in a forum of Filipino-Canadian candidates. Narima
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Well-known community advocate Paulina Corpuz aims to be first Filipina councillor. (Facebook) Scarborough, Ontario Only two candidates remain in running after changes By Ted Alcuitas Voting day: October 22, 2018 · I am Paulina Corpuz. I came to Canada in 1993, with my 11-month old child, reuniting with my husband who came before
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