In February this year, Mark Guevarra lost his job at the church after creating a prayer group for LGBTQ+ Catholics. But he never lost his faith in God, or himself. By Carlo Javier Something was brewing in Edmonton, Alberta. It was August 2017 and Mark Guevarra had invited some people over to his home. He […]
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Go Fund Me set up for de Guzman. (Go Fund Me image) Winnipeg, Manitoba MEDIA RELEASE – Death of Claire de Guzman, 37, migrant worker MIGRANTE MANITOBA·WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 MIGRANTE MANITOBA – 204-218-7100 – migrantemb@gmail.com Namatay sa kanyang b-day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 31, 2018 — It is with regret that Migrante
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Philippines NAIA terminal fee hike goes unopposed in public hearing Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News Posted at Oct 30 2018 04:48 PM The start of the immigration queue at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is shown in this file photo. Authorities are seeking higher terminal fees and the adjustment was unopposed at a public hearing on
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Direk Dennis Gupa at last night’s show at CBC’s Atrium Theatre.(Photo: Darla Tomeldan FB) ‘Marupuro’ will tour the Philippines next year By Ted Alcuitas After last night’ successful presentation at CBC’s Atrium Theatre, Dennis Gupa’s ‘Marupuro’ will travel to Winnipeg for a two-day run at the Prairie Exchange Theatre on November 2-3. Images from the
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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 – 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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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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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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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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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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