Curteanu is an energetic advocate for building a diverse, inclusive and sustainable community. ( Provided) Press Release “Jocelyn Curteanu has proudly served as a voice for the people of Whitehorse since 2012. In her two terms, she has been an energetic advocate for building a diverse, inclusive and sustainable community. Curteanu is pleased to see […]
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This martial artist could be Winnipeg’s next Filipino woman in politics. (Facebook) First update: October 13, 2018, 3:53 PM. Second Update: Oct. 13, 2018, 8:00 PM Winnipeg Will martial arts expert Kelly Legaspi be Winnipeg’s next school trustee? By Ted Alcuitas In the game of politics, you need a thick skin in addition to brain
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City of Kitimat’s Edwin Empinado is seeking a third term as councillor. (Facebook) Updated: October 13, 2018, 9:33 AM British Columbia Eight Filipinos seek seats in municipal elections By Ted Alcuitas A total of eight candidates are vying for seats across the lower mainland. Edwin Empinado is seeking a third term as a City councillor
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Dela Cruz could make history if she makes it to Surrey City Council on Saturday . (Facebook) Narima Dela Cruz on the cusp of victory in Surrey By Ted Alcuitas “Salamat po sa lahat ng naninindigan, tumutulong at nagtitiwala sa ating pagpupugay at patuloy na paniniwala at pagdakila sa lahing Filipino! “ Just eight days
Winnipeg City councillor Mike Pagtakhan ends his political career after four consecutive terms. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC) First Update: 6:56 AM, October 13, 2018 Second update: 3:56 PM., October 13, 2018 Canada Engaging in the political process Analysis By Ted Alcuitas First of a series. As municipal elections start to kick in today with advance votings,
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The Philippines’ Vice-President Leni Robredo is invited to address Bicolanos in B.C. on October 15. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Is she allowed to leave the country ? Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Will Vice-President Leni Robredo be able to come back to the country after her North American trip which includes Canada with the ‘Red October’
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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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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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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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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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