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Alexander Bello,Ph.D. is part of the team that works on the study that found Covid-19 infectious for the first eight days. He is seen here with wife Levilyn and son Logan.(Facebook)

Coronavirus research: Filipino-Canadian scientist Alexander Bello part of team

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Second Update: May 29, 2020, 2:27 PM First Update: May 28, 2020, 11:11 AM Microbiologist  Alexander Bello has extensive career on virus research Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.com “It’s the kind of stuff you only see in movies “ – Bello   “I never thought I’d actually experience a pandemic quite like this. […]

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Filipina in Toronto killed by a 17-year old inspired by terrorist ‘Incel’ movement

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Ashley Noelle Arzaga, a 24-year old mother was killed by an ‘incel’ member – involuntary celibate males.(Photo: cp24.com) Second update:May 28, 2020 7 AM First update: May 27, 2020, 8:27 PM Toronto, Ontario First time an ‘incel’ member charged with terrorism in Ontario Mildred German  ​Unceded territories – A 24-year old mother of a little girl

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Update: Trolls continue attack on Filipina worker for CBC interview

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Vancouver hotel worker Nym Calvez  is interviewed by CBC’s Rosemary Barton on May 13, 2020. Calvez’ interview starts at 3:32. (CBC News) Updated:May 23, 2020, 10 AM Updated: May 22, 2020, 6 P.M. Canada 5,649 hits in one day! Bakit ang kapwa pa ang tinutulisok at pinagbibintangan?   (With files by Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas in

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Hotel worker Nym Calvez cyberbullied after CBC interview

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Hotel worker Nym Calvez (right) is interviewed by CBC’s Rosemary Barton on May 13, 2020. (CBC screen shot) Updated: May 22, 2020, 6 P.M. Canada Bakit ang kapwa pa ang tinutulisok at pinagbibintangan?   (With files by Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas in Vancouver and Ysh Cabana in Toronto) A CBC interview on the effects of the

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Ang Pulbo: Johnson & Johnson tosses Talc-powder products

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Toxic Beauty is a documentary feature film by Director Phyllis Ellis which follows the class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, and the personal stories of women fighting for justice. Website  toxicbeautydoc.com The world’s biggest maker of health care products enters $1B deal in Covid-19 vaccinations  Mildred German Unceded Territory (BC) – Johnson & Johnson (J&J)

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Eight Filipino authors read works on June 12th

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Chris Paterson (aka Kawika Guillermo), Jade Santos, Melissa Remulla-Briones (aka P.Milisande) Updated: May 22, 2020, 6:17 PM Vancouver, B.C. Listen to British Columbia’s emerging literary artists Organized by playwright and author C.E. Gatchalian, the reading will feature literary talent from Metro Vancouver’s vibrant Filipinx diasporic community as part of Filipino Heritage Month. The reading will take

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Submit your photos to ‘First Photo Here’

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Our first winter in Canada – Saskatoon, Sakatcheawan 53 years ago. That is our first-born,Luningning then only 8-months old. (Corazon & Teodoro Alcuitas) First Photo Here: Share Your Immigrant Experience By Julie Matlin Interactive NFB Blog April 28, 2020 First Photo Here, a project out of our Vancouver Digital Studio, is a curated collection of

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Filipino Heritage Month – SPIDS blood donation drive

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Filipino The Board of Directors & Officers of SPIDS – Surrey Philippine Independence Day Society #SPIDS12yearsnow — with Marisse Magcawas, Hannalyn Dominga, PapaBear Canada, Coffee King Plus, Alejandro Sevillo, Doug Tingley, Rosita Duna, Alfonso Mendoza, Narima Dela Cruz, Jojo Rimando, Connie D Mend and Susan Natura at Holland Park Surrey. ( Photo: George Bencze) SPIDS

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Roel, seen here with wife Cris died yesterday (May 18).(Go FundMe image)

Breaking: Pumanaw na si Roel

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Calgary, Alberta Roel dies, fundraising continues Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.com Roel Ocampo died yesterday evening (May 18) according to a post by his friend Joel Yana who started a GoFundMe campaign soon after the diagnosis of cancer. According to Joel, it was Roel’s wife Cris, who informed him of the death of the

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Racism is a major safety concern as racialized communities grapple with the Covid-19 virus.

Coronavirus: Easing of Restrictions Brings Safety Concerns

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Vancouver, B.C. New cases are still being reported, anti-lockdown protesters are ignoring social distancing guidelines, and racist hate crimes continue by MILDRED GERMAN A closed salon in East Vancouver. An anti-lockdown flyer spotted in Vancouver. Unceded Territories (BC) – After Victoria Day long weekend, Canada is facing a new COVID-19 phase: the easing and lifting

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