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Breaking: Filipino paralympian appointed Alberta disability advocate

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Tony Flores, first disability advocate for Alberta. (Edmonton Journal) Edmonton, Alberta Updated: October 31, 2018, 9:21AM Edmonton Journal October 30, 2018 Tony Flores has long promoted the rights of all people, and promises to bring that passion to his new role as Alberta’s first disability advocate. He’s particularly looking forward to having more conversations with […]

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‘Kalikasan’ show on Saturday, Nov. 3rd

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Kalikasan – Elements of Nature at Gateway Theatre in Richmond. (Facebook) Richmond, B.C. Updated: November 1, 2018, 6:45 AM Kalikasan – Elements of Nature The  Philippine Cultural Arts Society of BC (PhilCAS of BC) is presenting its  fundraising theatre production: Kalikasan – Elements of Nature,  this Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Richmonds’ Gateway Theatre.  This

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Breaking: Rico Puno pumanaw

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RICO J. Rico J. Puno has died, his family confirms on Tuesday, October 30. Photo from Puno’s Facebook page Philippines Rappler.com MANILA, Philippines – Filipino singer Rico J. Puno has died at 65, his family said on Tuesday, October 30. Anna Puno, whom reports identified as Puno’s sister-in-law, confirmed the news on Instagram. “I am

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Lament for reporters of colour

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Globe & Mail reporter Sunny Dhillion resigned because of racism in the newsroom. (Twitter photo) Updated: October 28, 2018, 9:35 PM Vancouver, B.C. (Ed’s note: This morning , reporter Sunny Dhillion posted in his Medium page about his resignation from The Globe and Mail. Last week he ‘walked out’ from a job he obviously loves.

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Movie: ULAM: Main Dish celebrates Filipino food

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Vancouver, B.C. SYNOPSIS “Could it be that Filipino food, the underdog of Asian cuisines, is having its moment at last?” — THE NEW YORK TIMES In this delicious new documentary, Filipino-American filmmaker Alexandra Cuerdo answers this question — and follows the rise of Filipino food via the award-winning chefs crossing over to the center of

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Dennis Gupa’s  ‘Murupuro’ in Winnipeg, Nov. 2-3

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Theatre director and doctoral student Dennis G. Gupa won the  2017 $10,000 Ada Slaight Drama in Education Award by the Young People’s Theatre for his work on climate change. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Updated:November 1,2018, 6:00 AM Multi-media perfomance in Vancouver on October 30 By Ted Alcuitas A Filipino doctoral student in theatre at the University of Victoria

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Dennis Gupa directs Vietnamese play tomorrow, Saturday ( October 27

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Vancouver, B.C. Mai Đào: A Glimpse into Vietnamese Culture (Tiếng Việt ở dưới) What do we know about Vietnamese culture besides Phở? At “Mai Đào: A Glimpse into Vietnamese Culture”, you will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of Vietnam through a delightful evening full of dance, music and theatre. Not only will this

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Development & Peace denies bishops’ allegations

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“It is such a blessing from God to have my own boat. What I give of my catch is such a small thing compared to what we have been given.” Rodel Doble, a fisherman who received aid from Development and Peace and Caritas Philippines – NASSA after Super Typhoon Haiyan.(Photo- Development & Peace) First update:

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Diva Luisa Marshall performs tomorrow, Saturday

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Vancouver, B.C. For BC Lupus Society Filipina diva Luisa Marshall of the renown Tina Turner Tribute Artist is performing tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, 2018, for the benefit gala concert – DREAMS CAN COME TRUE… SEARCHING FOR A CURE. The 14th Annual Lupus Gala at the  Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver will be

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Correction: Two Pinays win council seats in Ontario

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Neophyte Rowena Santos wins a seat in Brampton City Council along with Lisa Abarquez Bower for the town of Ajax. (The Philippine Reporter)  Ontario Two Pinays make it to City Council By Ysh Cabana The Philippine Reporter Community News & Features Oct 26, 2018 at 4:38 PM TORONTO–Political newcomers have been elected councillors in Brampton

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