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Filipino playwright, director, present play in Winnipeg premier

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Winnipeg, Manitoba Alunsina’s Love by Christopher Gozum premieres on November 29 and runs through December 3, 2023 Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com Two Filipino theatre artists teamed up to create and share their heritage in an exploration of ‘race and inequities’. Philippine-based playwright and filmmaker Christopher Gozum was commissioned by the University of Winnipeg’s Department […]

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The Filipino Community in British Columbia gather to support the Belgica family and to mourn the death of Ethan. (screen grab from TFC News)

Filipino community members show support for Belgica family

Canada News, Events

Surrey, B.C. Celebration of Life for son of community leader held By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez From the search for a missing teen until the ceremony remembering his brief life, the Filipino community in British Columbia was there for the Belgica family with an outpouring of support and comfort.   Cliff Belgica, a leader of the

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Filipino-Canadian filmmakers rejoice and hold a Philippine flag during the awarding ceremonies of the SNG Indie Short Film Festival in Vancouver. (screen grab from TFC News)

3 Filipino short films win in Indie film festival in Vancouver

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Events

Vancouver, B.C. Filipino-Canadian filmmaker believes ‘it can only get better from here’ By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A drama film with animation about the loss of a childhood friend won first place in the recently concluded SNG Indie Short Film Festival in Vancouver.  “One More Game,” which as written and directed by Kevin Ang, bested all

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Member of Parliament Rechie Valdez honors Toronto community leader Paulina Corpuz in a special message. (from Valdez's Youtube Channel)

Women Members of Parliament honour Filipina community leader

Arts & Culture, Canada News

Valdez, Zahid pay tribute to Paulina Corpuz at House of Commons By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Women Members of Parliament paid tributes in the House of Commons to Filipina community leader Paulina Jocelyn Balisi Corpuz, who passed away recently.  Rechie Valdez, MP-Missisauga-Streetsville, Ontario, called her “an inspiration to all of us, leaving a legacy behind in

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More qualified temporary workers and international students can now become Permanent Residents under the expanded immigration pathways introduced by the government. (Pexels photo/Andre Furtado)

Canada lures more skilled workers through Express Entry mode

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, immigration, International News, OFWs

Ottawa, Ontario Job classification list adds 16 occupations to address labour shortage, economic security concerns By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez The Canadian Government is working to welcome more newcomers who bring the skills its economy needs to help address acute labour shortages across the country. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the implementation

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Ronald Solomon Jalmanzar was appointed as crown prosecutor of Saskatchewan by the Criminal Justice Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General.

Newly appointed Saskatchewan crown prosecutor is a Filipino

Canada News, Events, immigration

Regina, Saskatchewan Prayers, determination, hardwork brought Fiscal Jalmanzar to the goal of becoming a lawyer in Canada By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A former city prosecutor in Quezon City, Philippines was recently appointed as one of the crown prosecutors of Saskatchewan, Canada—a feat that is probably a first by a Filipino immigrant in the province.  Ronald

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Filipino amateur baker Jomar Manzano's Halo-halo cake was a delight for fellow contestants and judges of The Great Canadian Baking Show Season 6. (screen grab from CBC)

Filipino engineer demonstrates baking, decorating skills on TV show

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Food/Restaurants

Toronto, Ontario Refreshing takes on the halo-halo, pan de sal, lumpiang gulay thrill famous judges Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Halo-halo cake? Yes, please. This amazing creation is by The Great Canadian Baking Show (GCBS) contestant, Jomar Manzano, who is a structural engineer from Toronto, Ontario. Now on its 6th season, GCBS features 10 amateur bakers who

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Leosette "Cheng" Canoy (left) and Analyn Bartolome pose side by side after weeks of treatment and recovery in separate hospitals when they were mauled by a bear during an autumn day walk with family. The two women's story of true friendship is an inspiration. (Contributed photo)

Victims of bear attack in Dawson Creek ski trail now recovering

Canada News, fall

Dawson Creek, B.C. Community members continue to raise funds, help 2 Filipino mothers By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Strengthened by the love of their families and community and the generousity of donors, the two Filipino mothers mauled by a bear are on their way to recovery.  After weeks of receiving treatment in separate hospitals, Leosette “Cheng”

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Artist Lani Maestro's work returns to Vancouver. (Photo: Facebook)

Art: Lani Maestro’s work returns to Vancouver

Arts & Culture, Canada News, International News, Philippine News

Vancouver, B.C. Maestro’s installation No Pain Like This Body returns to Vancouver after 12 years   Lani Maestro’s neon installation No Pain Like This Body (2010/2022) is a direct response to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The work was the centrepiece of her rain, a 2010 exhibition curated by Makiko Hara at Centre A: Vancouver International

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Flamenco dancers provided some of the entertainment.(Photo provided)

ILUSTRADO: A Night with Jaki Penalosa

Arts & Culture, Canada News, International News, Philippine News

2nd update:Nov. 12, 2022, 8:50 P.M. Updated: Nov. 12, 2022, 1:38 P.M. Vancouver, B.C. Press Release Designer Jaki Penalosa weaves a spell in Vancouver The creative artistry of renowned designer Jaki Penalosa mesmerized fashion enthusiasts during ILUSTRADO: A Night with Jaki Penalosa, held at Royal Palace Banquet Hall last October 22. Attended by more than

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