Debunking high school dropout myth By Ted Alcuitas (Full disclosure: Maya Lorena Arradaza is my granddaughter) It has been said that Filipinos has the highest rates of high-school dropouts not only in B.C. but probably in the country. Studies show that there is a bigger proportion of Filipinos that do not complete high school compared […]
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The Philippines and Filipinos were among several countries featured CBC-TV, February 11, 2016 In the late 1800s, colonial exhibits became popular in the western world — exhibits that not only showcased artifacts but actual people. In the era before cinema, these shows allowed westerners to see the foreigners they’d only heard of, and led to huge
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Winnipeg, Manitoba A mother’s tribute to her sons This month, twin brothers graduated as did thousands of others like them. But these two brothers were unlike others – they were born autistic. Here is their mother’s way of celebrating the moment. Dearest Adrian and Nicholas, Back in 1999 when you were both
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The Chilean Corner Levy Abad, June 22, 2016 Written in the BMC What a sad day indeed that the place is closing The empanada’s taste remind of Chile’s history The picante remind me of its sons and daughters struggle to be free Reminds me of Salvador Allende Gossens Martyred for dreaming to build a better
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Vancouver, B. C. School remembers murdered Jomar Lanot with mural By Ted Alcuitas Tupper Secondary marked the one year anniversary of the completion of the Jomar Lanot mural at its annual MultiFest on June 10 —a celebration of the school’s diversity with food, art, music, dance, and crafts. “Culture is the root of our lives,
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KAMP and Dr. JP Catungal receive Antipode Foundation Scholar-Activist Project award By Ted Alcuitas A Filipino scholar and a community-led mentorship program will receive the Antipode Foundation Scholar-Activist, one of six awards given this year. UBC’s Dr. John Paul Catungal and KAMP ( Kababayan Academic Mentorship Program) will collaborate to conduct research on how mentorship
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Breaking Crown should have gone to Jeremy Opinion by Ted Alcuitas In one of the closest competition ever in the history of MasterChef Canada, Winnipeg’s Jeremy Senaris lost to Toronto’s Mary Berg. In the final round today (June 19, 2016), the judges picked Berg’s ‘cohesive’ style of cooking to Senaris’ ambitious and daring dishes. Senaris
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Updated: June 19, 2016, 9:00 AM A poem tribute to the town of Caraga , Davao Oriental By Levy Abad Winnipeg, Manitoba CARAGA Caraga, how can I forget you? You are the source of my strength You gave birth to my ancestors You taught me to be stubborn You taught me to be tough yet
Shalena (Guzman) Arquillano Nursing, Edmonds Community College, Washington Then: 2010 high school graduation, with boyfriend Michael Arquillano Now: 2016 Nurse, with husband Michael Arquillano. Shalena lives in Seattle, Washington. Jada Nacario Gr. 12, Riverside Secondary, Coquitlam, B.C. The eldest daughter of Janet & Rey Nacario, Jada plans to go to Kwantlen University to pursue a
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‘”single-handedly redefined Filipino cuisine” Annabelle Lucero Updated 10:45 PM, June 13,2016 Vancouver, B.C.- The heat was on as the two remaining Filipino contestants battled head-to-head for a chance to win the $100,000 prize and the title for Masterchef Canada. Winnipeg’s Jeremy Senaris came out victorious, replicating a white chocolate ganache, lime choux and matcha tart
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