Editorial: No to martial law! Leave a Comment / Canada News, Philippine News, Politics / August 22, 2016 ATOM rally in front of Winnipeg city hall. The sign ‘shames’ the mayor for having a Winnipeg-Manila Sister Agreement. (Ted Alcuitas files) Posted August 21, 2016 Remembering Ninoy Aquino By Ted Alcuitas August 21, 1983 This day […]
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Friends mourn passing of ‘legend’ of Seven Oaks Hospital Service details: Teresita Chavez November 3, 1948 – February 15, 2023 Lamay Friday, Feb. 24 7:00pm – 11:30 pm Prayers at 7:30 Glenlawn Funeral Home – 455 Lagimodiere Blvd Funeral Mass Saturday, Feb. 25 10:30 am St. Gianna Beretta Molla Church – 15 Columbia
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Updated: Feb. 2, 2023, 9:o6 A.M. Teen from B.C. wows judges with his piano and vocal rendition of Billy Joel classic Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Described as a “natural talent” by his former vocal coach, 17-year-old Tyson Venegas gave American Idol judges goosebumps and moved another one into near tears with his version of “New York
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DE LIMA MARKS 3RD YEAR OF UNJUST DETENTION; DECRIES CONTINUED POLITICAL PERSECUTION AGAINST HER
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Second province next to Saskatchewan to recruit nurses Teodoro Alcuitas A delegation of Manitoba officials headed by Filipino-Canadian Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jon Reyes is currently in the Philippines in a bid to recruit nurses to work in the province. The delegation will be in the Philippines for five days –
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FOREIGN-CREDENTIAL RECOGNITION IN CANADA: CONTINUING CHALLENGES By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. For many years, the problem and challenge of licensing professionals to practice in Canada is a persistent and continuing saga. There is no shortage of “horror stories”, including discouraging and depressing lamentations abound that you hear from many internationally educated professionals(IEPs) including our
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What is the way to your woman’s heart? By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez How much do I love thee? Let me count the ways. But if you still don’t have a gift for your girlfriend or wife this Valentine’s Day, here are gift ideas from Filipino-Canadian entrepreneurs. Saskatoon-based baker Twinkle Jo-Lopez suggests heart-shaped cake pops, mini
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Vancouver, B.C. “Gossip with Whales: Exploring Ocean Science through Applied Theatre” is Individual Artist Runner-Up Dr. Dennis Gupa and his unique artistic collaboration “Gossip with Whales: Exploring Ocean Science through Applied Theatre” is honoured by The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) Inaugural Green Award this year as the Individual Artist Runner-Up. The honour was
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Burnaby, B.C. SFU coach seeks to inspire younger Filipinos by featuring players By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez The first Filipino Heritage Night held at the Simon Fraser University gym in Burnaby, BC was highlighted by a basketball game where the school’s strongest Filipino-Canadian players showed off their skills amid deafening cheers of fellow kababayans. SFU basketball
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IRCC is reportedly planning to waive requirements for half a million visitor visa applicants By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez In an effort to address Canada’s labour shortage and reduce the number of pending temporary resident visa applications, the Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reportedly looking at waiving eligibility requirements for close to half a million
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