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Filipino-Canadian children’s book to be showcased at Surrey Public Library

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Surrey, B.C. by Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Artist Danvic Briones’ works aim to engage Filipino community To celebrate Filipino-Canadian authors, the Surrey Public Library (SPL) will hold its first ever event featuring Vancouver-based artist and author Danvic Briones. This will also be the launch of Briones’ children’s book “Jesse the Dragosaur.” The event, titled “Filipino-Canadian Children’s […]

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From left: Karen Snowshoe, Judge Mylene de Guzman, Luningning Alcuitas-Imperial will speak at lawyer's training.(Composite: PCN)

Lawyers train to assist Lapulapu victims

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2nd Update: June 30, 2025, 5:52 PM Updated:June 30, 2025, 2 PM Vancouver, B.C. More than two months after the Lapulapu Day tragedy on April 26, 2005, lawyers are preparing to assist victims file their legal forms. Thru the initiative of Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court, lawyers will be trained to prepare themselves in

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The Iglesia Ni Cristo was registered in the Philippines on July 27, 1914 by its first Executive Minister, Brother Felix Y. Manalo. Since then, the Church has spread to 158 countries and territories around the world, with its members coming from 147 ethnic backgrounds. The rapid growth of the Church is spearheaded by the dynamic leadership of the current Executive Minister of the Church, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. INC Media (CBC Facebook image)

Powerful Philippine church Iglesia ni Cristo fails to silence critics

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David and Goliath Analysis Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Vancouver, B.C. In a classic resemblance to the biblical story of David and Goliath,the vindication of former Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) church worker Lowell Menorca is an example of how a ‘small’ man was able to survive and won against a formidable enemy. In a scathing decision handed

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Filipino Canadian judges honoured by peers

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Newly appointed judges By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Two newly appointed judges will be honoured by their peers with an online celebration tomorrow (Monday) June 2 at 3:30 PM (PDT) and 6:30 PM (EDT). To celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) salutes the two judges with the virtual webinar, says

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Lapulapu Festival tragedy: Fundraiser for victims

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Robson Square Arts Coalition robsonsquarearts@gmail.com For immediate release May 13, 2025 Vancouver dance community hosting fundraiser for victims of Lapulapu attack The Robson Square Arts Coalition (RSAC), a multi-ethnic group of street dancers and street dance organizations, is hosting a unique fundraiser to assist the victims, families, and communities affected by the Lapulapu attack. The

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lays flowers at a vigil site near the location of the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party where 11 people died and dozens injured in a car-ramming incident that shook Canada and the world. (Photo from Carney's Instagram)

Charges filed against suspect; Vancouver Police asks for witnesses, video evidence

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Vancouver, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez British Columbia declares Friday, May 2 as official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of multiple festival-goers at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party Saturday night. Eleven people, aged 5 to 65, were killed, and more than two

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11 dead, multiple injured as SUV plows through Filipino Street Festival crowd

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Vancouver, BC By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez “Shocked, devastated and heartbroken” : PM Carney said of event as the party cancels Calgary rally due to tragedy Eleven people were killed and multiple others were injured, including children, when a man in his 30s drove his compact SUV through a crowd in the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party

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Philippine Consul General Dr. Gina A. Jamoralin is flanked by Air Canada and Vancouver International Airport Authority officials during the ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the inaugural Vancouver-Manila flight at the YVR Airport. (photo from Air Canada's X account)

Air Canada launches inaugural flight to Manila

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Vancouver, BC By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Flight AC017 leaves Vancouver airport at past midnight on April 2 Canadian flag carrier Air Canada will start on April 2, 2025 its flights linking Vancouver and Manila, solidifying its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The launch of the service to Manila also positions Air Canada as the North American airline serving

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Alexandra Eala waves to the crowd at the Miami Gardens in Florida after winning against Top No. 5 player Sunday. (photo grabbed from WTA website)

Alex Eala, 19, makes tennis history at Miami Open

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Teenager becomes first Filipina to beat a Top 10 player in the Open Era By Charmaine Rodriguez Filipino wild card Alexandra Eala ousted Australian Open champion Madison Keys from the Miami Open in the third round Sunday, scoring 6-4, 6-2, after also winning against 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko on Friday. “I can’t wait to

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Attorney General of BC Niki Sharma and Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network Past President Alicia Natividad (seated, 2nd and 3rd from left, respectively) join Awards of Excellence recipients (from left, seated) Dulce Amba Cuenca, Ning Alcuitas-Imperial, (standing, 3rd , 4th and 5th from left) Winston Sayson, Vicente Asuncion Jr. and Joseph Cuenca. Also in the photo are (from left, standing) Jenny Huang of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC, Mylene De Guzman of the Canadian Bar Association and (standing, rightmost) Thomas Spragg of the Law Society of BC. (Photo from FCLN/Andres Imperial)

Chief Justice congratulates Filipino-Canadian lawyers for being trailblazers

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Vancouver, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Marchand: your contributions remind us of the vital role legal professionals play in strengthening communities   Five outstanding lawyers who gave their time and used their expertise to serve others are recipients of the first ever Awards of Excellence from the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN). The five awardees

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