Winnipeg, Manitoba School trustees Three Filipino Canadian were successful in their bids as School Trustees in the Winnipeg School Division in yesterday’s municipal elections. Dante Aviso (Ward 5), Perla Javate (Ward 6) and Ann Evangelista (Ward 9) will now have a place in a board that plays a very important role in education. Elected for […]
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Khim Mata Hipol wins prestigious award. (Photo: Scott Little Photography) Updated… Vancouver, B.C. Khim Mata Hipol was “shocked” on hearing he won the award The annual Audain Travel Award provides $7,500 to young artists enrolled in a full-time fine arts program. By Mildred German Filipino artist and 4th-year Emily Carr University (ECU) photography student Khim
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Toronto, Ontario Never Forget: People Power Revisited Carlos Bulosan Theatre and Pleiades Theatre revisits the play, PEOPLE POWER that commemorated the EDSA1 revolution and reflects on the ousted dictator’s son return to power 36 years later. Includes a panel discussion and art exhibit. October 25, 26, 27 at the Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace. Doors open
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Updated:October 18,2022, 12:o8 P.M. Vancouver, B.C. Keeping January’s legacy alive ten years after her murder The tragic death of January Marie Lapuz ten years ago in 2012 shocked her family and communities. A local support group responds with actions to cherish her legacy and to highlight the struggle of immigrant transgenders of colour. Mildred German
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Former Progressive Conservative MLA Carl Benito has been sentenced to two years of house arrest for immigration fraud. (CBC News) Edmonton, Alberta Father and son to serve sentences to house arrest Analysis Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com A father and son has been sentenced late Friday ( October 14) for immigration fraud, ending a long
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Burnaby, B.C. Long-time community activist makes it to Burnaby Council Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com Maita Santiago was elected as a councillor for the City of Burnaby last night, garnering an impressive 5.28 % or 11,347 votes, making a historic first for Filipino-Canadians in municipal politics in the lower mainland. Santiago, who run under the
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Vancouver, B.C. Swimming Upstream: A Photo Gallery Worth A Thousand Words Mildred German PhotoVoice believes everybody should have the opportunity to represent themselves and tell their own story, “that images and words together can effectively express communities and individual’s needs, problems, and desires.” Mildred German Vancouver, BC “The impacts of drug addiction are tremendous. COVID-19
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Amanda Parafina has been leading the Vines Festival for three straight years. (Photo: Vines Art Festival) Updated:October 14, 2022, 3:32 P.M. Vancouver, B.C. Filipino brilliance at the 8th Annual VINES Art Festival Stage manager and producer Amanda Parafina, a second generation Filipino in Canada brings her talents to the multi-awarded VINES Art Festival which gathers
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Independent Surrey candidate makes final push to victory. (Photo: Narima Dela Cruz Facebook) Updated: October 13, 2022, 6:15 P.M. Narima Dela Cruz hopes to be the first Filipino-Canadian city councillor for Surrey With just two days to go for the elections on Saturday, October 15, Independent Surrey candidate Narima Dela Cruz is not leaving anything
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