Diagnosed with autism at age 3, J. A. Tan continues to work at his art. (Facebook) Vancouver,B.C. Artist returns to his ‘happy place’ By Ted Alcuitas He may not be the world’s most famous artist yet but Jose Antonio (J.A.) Tan certainly can count among history’s most inspiring personalities on the autism spectrum as an […]
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Passing the gun…is President Duterte baiting the Vice-President to take part in the bloodbath? Philippines Vice-President Leni Robredo succumbs to “bloodlust” Editorial By Ted Alcuitas “Simply put, the only way Robredo could succeed is by succumbing to the bloodlust of the regime.” – Inday Espina-Varona, Contributing Editor/Writer at ABS CBN Integrated News & Current Affairs.
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Babette Santos of Kathara Pilipino Indigenous Arts Collective Society. (Facebook) Vancouver,B.C. Banyan: an Intercultural Ceremonial Performance By Ted Alcuitas A group of Filipino-Canadian artists are taking part in an inter-cultural performance of songs, dances, music and stories in ‘Banyan: an Intercultural Ceremonial Performance”, a theatrical representation of ancestral stories and traditional art forms. Led by theatre
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Michael Valeroso creates unique pieces of art out of pumpkins. (Provided) Richmond, B.C. Carving is an art, says Michael Valeroso A helicopter mechanic has turned his passion for pumpkin carving into an art and is making a name for himself in the Halloween circuit. Michael Valeroso says carving pumpkins is not just a game but
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Award-Winning Joel dela Fuente plays activist Gordon Hirabayashi in Hold These Truths . (Twitter) The actor who loves ‘Crispy Pata’ By Ted Alcuitas The Umami Fund (Daniel Blinkoff and Tamlyn Tomita) is presenting the International/Canadian debut of Jeanne Sakata’s award-winning play, Hold These Truths at the Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street in Vancouver, which began previews on
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Passages of Rhythms is a hybrid full-length evening of cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration. In this much anticipated world premiere, acclaimed dancer and choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino takes centre stage; presenting an evening of three dynamic duets, featuring three diverse artists, showcasing three different genres – Flamenco, Bharatanatyam, and voices for the body – Passages of
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Marshall McLuhan awardee Patricia Evangelista is special guest at Bonifest. (Photo: Women in the World) Updated: October 24, 2019, 5:30 PM Toronto, Ontario Andres Bonifacio art and book festival set Nov. 17 at Toronto City Hall TORONTO — An event celebrating the life and historical contribution of Philippine hero Andres Bonifacio will feature works by
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Jaeden Dela Torre and Mae J. Nam, both of the NDP failed to win in yesterday’s federal election. (PCN.Com composite) UPDATED: October 22, 2019, 8;00 PM Canada Hindi nagwagi ang mga Filipino politicians Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Mae J. Nam, Jaeden Dela Torre and Henry Hizon all failed their first attempt to win seats in
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A former Kamloops priest, Fr. Erlindo ‘Lindo’ Molon is facing trial in BC Supreme Court for alleged sexual abuse. This picture appeared in the Archdiocese of Kingston newsletter in 2010.(National Post) Vancouver, B.C. Founder of Vancouver-based ‘Gimilami’ accused of sexual assault Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A popular Filipino priest who served in the Kamloops archdiocese
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Positioning his youth as an advantage, Jaeden Dela Torre aims to better represent the younger generation should he win the Steveston – Richmond East riding. (Photo provided) Richmond, British Columbia Filipino-Canadian teen looks to make a difference in this year’s Federal Elections By Carlo Javier The round-framed spectacles, the parted, wavy hair evoking scholarly sensibilities.
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