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Breaking: Vancouver candidates Jojo Quimpo and Hector Bremmer faces allegations

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Jojo Quimpo is being accused of supporting cyberbullying by MetroVan Inpependent News publisher Steve Marshall. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. On the hot seat By Ted Alcuitas On the eve of the Vancouver vote this Saturday, October 20, two candidates with links to the Filipino community are in the news that questions their integrity. Council candidate Jojo Quimpo […]

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Breaking: Politics in the North: Nurse Rommel Silverio reelected in Yellowknife, Edwin Castillo fails in 1st try

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Silverio won a second term as city councillor for Yellowknife.(Facebook) Candidates profiles Rommel Silverio My name is Rommel Silverio. When I came to Yellowknife in the 1990s, I was working three jobs to cover costs, including cleaning at Stanton. I decided to go back to school and garnered a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. I now manage

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“Hindi tayo ganoon…, ” VP Leni Robredo told audience

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Vice-President Leni Robredo spoke to a capacity crowd of The Philippine Bicol Association of B.C. at Burnaby’s Hilton Hotel. (All photos by PCN.com) First update:..9:30 AM, October 17, 2018 Burnaby, B.C. Vice-President appeals to kababayans not to forget their motherland Analysis By Ted Alcuitas For those who expected a ‘lively’ event, the much-touted Gala Dinner

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Winnipeg mother issues urgent appeal to help daughters go to Ireland for world karate championships

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Tulongan natin ang Igne sisters By Ted Alcuitas A Winnipeg mother is asking for support to send her two champion daughters to Dublin, Ireland as part of the Canadian National Team at the WKC World Karate and Kickboxing Championships in Dublin, Ireland on October 27 to November 2, 2018. Lee Angela Igne, Grade

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Jocelyn Curteanu seeks third term in Whitehorse

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Curteanu is an energetic advocate for building a diverse, inclusive and sustainable community. ( Provided)   Press Release “Jocelyn Curteanu has proudly served as a voice for the people of Whitehorse since 2012. In her two terms, she has been an energetic advocate for building a diverse, inclusive and sustainable community.  Curteanu is pleased to see

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Politics: Can this black-belter be Winnipeg’s emerging politician?

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This martial artist could be Winnipeg’s next Filipino woman in politics. (Facebook) First update:  October 13, 2018, 3:53 PM. Second Update: Oct. 13, 2018, 8:00 PM Winnipeg Will martial arts expert Kelly Legaspi be Winnipeg’s next school trustee? By Ted Alcuitas In the game of politics, you need a thick skin in addition to brain

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Pamulitika: Walo ang tumatakbo sa British Columbia

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City of Kitimat’s Edwin Empinado is seeking a third term as councillor. (Facebook) Updated: October 13, 2018, 9:33 AM British Columbia Eight Filipinos seek seats in municipal elections By Ted Alcuitas A total of eight candidates are vying for seats across the lower mainland. Edwin Empinado is seeking a third term as a City councillor

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Kaunaunahang konsehal? Narima Dela Cruz poised to be first Filipino Surrey City councillor

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Dela Cruz could make history if she makes it to Surrey City Council on Saturday . (Facebook) Narima Dela Cruz on the cusp of victory in Surrey By Ted Alcuitas “Salamat po sa lahat ng naninindigan, tumutulong at nagtitiwala sa ating pagpupugay at patuloy na paniniwala at pagdakila sa lahing Filipino! “ Just eight days

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Pamulitika: The political participation of Filipinos in Canada

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Winnipeg City councillor Mike Pagtakhan ends his political career after four consecutive terms. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC) First Update:  6:56 AM, October 13, 2018 Second update: 3:56 PM., October 13, 2018   Canada Engaging  in the political process Analysis By Ted Alcuitas First of a series. As municipal elections start to kick in today with advance votings,

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Can Vice President  Robredo come back after Canada visit?

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The Philippines’ Vice-President Leni Robredo is invited to address Bicolanos in B.C. on October 15. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C.   Is she allowed to leave the country ? Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Will Vice-President Leni Robredo be able to come back to the country after her North American trip which includes Canada with the ‘Red October’

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