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Glisha Nadine Dela Cruz, an audio engineer, singer/songwriter, makes it to Surrey's Top 25 Under 25 list for 2023. (photo from Surrey Philippine Independence Day Society Facebook page)

Filipina-Canadian artist makes it to Surrey’s top 25 list of of model youths 

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Surrey, B.C. Outstanding role models recognized for contributions to community By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A Filipina-Canadian singer was awarded as one of Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 for her contributions to the work of a non-profit organization that promotes global peace. Glisha Nadine Dela Cruz, an audio engineer, singer/songwriter, was among those who was picked […]

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Lawyer Joseph Angeles (UCP),left and teacher Rosman Valencia (NDP) are running in the May 30 election. (Composite by Philippine Canadian News.Com)

Alberta election: Dalawang Pinoy ang tumaktakbo

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Alberta Province has not elected a Pinoy since Carl Benito in 2008 Teodoro Alcuitas A lawyer and public school teacher are running in the Alberta Provincial Election on May 29, 2023. Alberta is home to the second-highest Filipino Canadian population in country according to the 2021 census with more than 216,000 or 5.2 per cent

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Political activist, philanthropist and lawyer Loida Nicolas-Lewis answers questions during her book launch in Vancouver. (photo by Charmaine Y. Rodriguez)

Book to inspire women of colour launched

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Vancouver, B.C.  Nicolas-Lewis brings memoir to Canada to spread message of “faith, hope, love” By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez With all her accomplishments in life, Filipino-American philanthropist, CEO and activist Loida Nicolas-Lewis can add a new one as she turned 80 years old—being a best-selling author. “Since we started the preordering, I was number 1 in

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Victoria Casas-Alcuaz (file photo)
Victoria Casas-Alcuaz intends to build 'bridges'. (Image: Canadian Health Information Management Association(CHIMA))

Breaking: B.C. nurse nominated to national body

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Updated:May 3, 2023, 4:20 PM Vancouver, B.C. Victoria Casas- Alcuaz could be next head of CNA Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com A highly trained clinical nurse specialist at Fraser Health has been nominated to the board of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA ). The CNA represents the 460,00 regulated nurses across the country. Victoria

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Filipino-Canadian Tyson Venegas earns praises after performing his original composition "180" on the American Idol 2023 stage. (photo from American Idol page)

Filipino-Canadian teen makes it to American Idol’s Top 10

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Voting continues tomorrow, so he appeals for support By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Filipino-Canadian singer Tyson Venegas continued to excite fans in the Philippines and Canada as he made it to American Idol’s top 10. He appealed to his supporters to keep the votes coming especially on Monday, May 1. “Tonight ROCKED. I have made the

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Filipino movements protest against the decision to expand EDCA sites in the Philippines, outside Camp Aguinaldo, the general headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (Photo:ILPS/Twitter)

Marcos’s U.S. visit tomorrow draws criticism

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U.S. U.S. groups voice concern over Marcos visit A number of U.S. groups including Human Rights Watch and Just Security are expressing concern over President Biden meeting Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. tomorrow, May 1. President Biden’s invitation to President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos, Jr. to an official visit has raised serious concerns among

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Aubrey Delima (left) with Canuck Place child, Charlie-Anne and her mom, Cherie.

BMO Vancouver Marathon: Nanay is running for daughter

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Updated: May 1, 2023, 10:23 AM Vancouver, B.C. Canuck Place mom Aubrey Delima runs for daughter Lauren Contributed by Nathalie Green May is Canada’s Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the Asian community in Canada. In honour of this month, we are highlighting Aubrey Delima, a Canuck Place mom

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Antonio 'Tony' Santiago June 13, 1938 - April 23, 2023. (Image: Maita Santiago Facebook)

Pumanaw: Antonio Victorio ‘Tony’ Santiago

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Burnaby, B.C. Remembering Mang Tony Well-known community advocate dies at 84 Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com Antonio ‘Tony’ Santiago died Sunday, April 23 surrounded by his family, her daughter Maita, announced in her Facebook page. A long-time and well known community advocate in Vancouver, he would have turn 85 on June 13. A

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Saskatchewan increases budget to bring health care workers from the Philippines

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Province also makes largest SINP allocation of 7,250 nominations By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez To support the province’s Health Human Resources (HHR) action plan, its 2023-2024 budget increased by $5.2 million to meet its targets for the said period. These funds will support expansion of post-secondary training seats available to Saskatchewan students to address future needs

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De Los Reyes, 2019, Self-portrait. (Image: Artist's website)

Jay Cabalu’s “POP ODY$$EY” opens April 29 to May 28

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Updated: April 24, 2023, 10:50 A.M. Vancouver, B.C. This is the second solo exhibition following debut ‘Extra’ last year Teodoro Alcuitas A second solo exhibition by Vancouver artist Jay Cabalu http://jaycabalu.com/ is opening from April 29 to May 28 at Burnaby’s Deer Lake Art Gallery. Opening reception is on Thursday, May 4th from 6 –

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