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“We will not stop fighting until justice is served..” slain bishops’ son vows

Canada News

Members of the Philippine Independent Church mark the 12th anniversary of the killing of its top prelate, Bishop Alberto Ramento, on Oct. 3. (Photo by Mark Saludes) Justice elusive for slain Filipino Protestant prelate Bishop Alberto Ramento campaigned against human rights abuses of farm workers and others. By Mark Saludes, Manila  Philippines ,UCAN.com October 4, 2018 […]

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Self-reflection leads to author’s discovery of her Filipino identity

Canada News

Racial assumption and misidentification lingered with author Jia Faner. (LinkedIn photo) Heritage and identity don’t always meet eye-to-eye In conversation with Jia Faner, author of “57%”    By Carlo Javier Jia Faner was running late. It was only a little past noon, but the overcast clouds suggested otherwise. The colourless sky offered a grim reminder

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Breaking: Woman who spoke to President Duterte in hiding

Canada News

This is the screen grab of ‘Sheila’ speaking to Presdident Duterte during his visit to Naga City in Cebu. She is now in hiding fearing for her life. (Facebook) Philippines   Posted by Inday Espina-Varona, 2 hours ago.   ALERT: ‘Sheila’ is hiding and is now seeking ‘sanctuary’ for speaking “Truth to Power” during the

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Paano huminga sa ilalim ng lupa?

Canada News

Rescuers search for bodies at the site of the landslide in Itogon. (Photo: Mark Z. Saludes) First Update: 10:11 PM, Sept. 25, 2018 Philippines   “…Sila ang maniningil, silang maglulupa.”   (Editor’s note: )The recent landslides in Itogon, Cordillera in the Mountain Province and in my home province of Cebu at Tinaan, Naga City once

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Food blogger tries package food to cook

Arts & Culture

What’s in my Mouth By Monica Urrutia Checking out Hello Fresh This review will be different from any others I have done so far as I am reviewing a meal experience that you cook yourself. For full disclosure, I am not a customer nor do I have anything invested in the company. We received a

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Never again to martial law!

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Old warriors meet again – Jose ‘Didi’ Lim (left) and Ted Alcuitas in Vancouver rally.   How we fought the dictatorship – then and now By Ted Alcuitas Winnipeg, Manitoba – 1984 Vancouver, B. C.  Vancouver, B.C.    

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Book review: Vincent Ternida’s The Seven Muses of Harry Salcedo

Arts & Culture, Canada News

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Vancouver, B.C. Updated: September 18, 2018, 6:00 PM  The book is an honest and endearing tale… The Seven Muses of Harry Salcedo By Vincent Ternida Published by Ricepaper Magazine Review By Carlo Javier ‘An honest and endearing tale of a third culture Filipino-Canadian’s (mis)adventures in family, religion, relationships,

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Face to face with terror in the Philippines

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Members of the Canadian delegation pose at the gate to the Hacienda Luisita before proceeding on their mission. (Provided) Philippines (Editor’s Note: In the wake of  yesterday’s conviction of the ‘berdugo’ – General Jovito Palparan, we reprint our story of our trip to the Philippines in 2006 to investigate human rights violations at the height

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Breaking: Life sentence para kay berdugong Palparan !

Philippine News, Politics

DETAINED. Major General Jovito Palparan ran a senatorial campaign in 2016 from his detention cell at Fort Bonifacio. Photo by Carlo Gabuco/Rappler   Jovito Palparan sentenced to life for kidnapping and serious illegal detention Jovito Palparan found guilty RAPPLER.com (UPDATED) Palparan’s co-accused Lieutenant Colonel Felipe Anotado and S/Sgt Edgardo Osorio are also found guilty of

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Golden Balangay Awards presents Outstanding Pinoys

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2018 Awardees. From left, Mike Cruz (Excellence Award in Sports & Fitness), Mel Galeon for Fv Foods (PCCT Business Excellence), Paulina Corpuz (Pinoy of the Year), Jane Manalang Paguio (Entrepreneur of the Year), Ma. Eleanor Mescallado-Kalash (Excellence Award in Arts & Culture), Rosemer Albovias Enverga for the late Senator Tobias Jun Enverga (Posthumous Lifetime Achievement

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