The Philippines declared independence from Spain in 1898. Surrey, B.C. The Surrey Philippine Independence Day Society (SPIDS) again hosts this year Philippine Independence Day celebrations with ‘PASALAMAT’ – a reunion and recognition for its ten years of running the annual event. Founder Narima Dela Cruz invites kababayans and their friends to come to Bridgeview […]
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Free interactive discussion how to protect yourself from cyber criminals. Learn how to spot malicious emails, best practices on social media, creating passwords and much more. On June 17 from 1-3 pm at St. Mary’s Parish, Vancouver.
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Filipinas dining out at a Philippine restaurant in Adelaide, Australia. Photo: Jeremaiah Opiniano Updated
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Leticia Sarmiento died June 5 after a long battle with cancer. (Facebook photo, Darla Tomeldan) Updated:June 8, 2018, 12:23 PM Updated: June 7, 2013, 9 AM Vancouver, B.C. A woman of strength By Ted Alcuitas The woman who won the first human trafficking case in Canada died yesterday (June 5) of brain cancer at a
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“Filipinas dining out at a Philippine restaurant in Adelaide, Australia.” (photo by Jeremaiah Opiniano) Has the conditions of Filipino Overseas Workers (OFWs) improved since the hanging of Flor Contemplacion in 1955 in Singapore? Can they “chart newer tales and tumble down aging stereotypes of themselves?” A Filipino doctoral student in Australia contemplates a new future. By
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Rhoderie ‘Dherie’ Estrada was found in her home with “obvious signs of trauma”. (Facebook) Toronto, Ontario Mother of three found killed in own home By Ted Alcuitas A Filipina mother of three was killed on May 26 in her home in her home on Torrens Ave. in East York. Nurse Rhoderie Estrada, 41, was found dead
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Phebe Ferrer smiles back at graduation ceremonies at UBC on May. 2018. (Photo: FB) Updated: January 21, 2019, 1:30 PM The Class of 2018 By Ted Alcuitas It is that time of year again when we honour and celebrate the graduates who have made the grade – whether in elementary, undergrad or post-graduate. Graduation is
The late Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr., the first Filipino to be appointed to the Senate of Canada celebrates Philippine Independence with Filipinos in Toronto. (Senate photo) Filipinos across the country jubilant over proclamations By Ted Alcuitas Three cities across Canada are celebrating Filipino Heritage Month for the first time this year when their respective city
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Tolentino receives the award for his contribution to Asian culture. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Dancer and artist honoured at Explore Asian Gala By Ted Alcuitas Alvin Erasga Tolentino received the ExploreAsian/ Vancouver Asian Heritage Month- Pan Asian recognition award for his contributions in the arts and advocacy. The Recognition and Awards Gala was held tonight at
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