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Movie: IN THE CLAWS OF A CENTURY WANTING (Sa palad ng dantaong kulang)

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Filmmaker Jewel Maranan observes the contradictions in this changing landscape and their effect on the lives of various characters who share the same fate. Vancouver,B.C. Jewel Maranan captures everyday violence in struggle for survival in Tondo By Ted Alcuitas Monday, May 6, 2019 – 6:00pm Cinematheque (1131 Howe St.) Extreme poverty and the struggle to […]

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Shirley Camia releases fourth book, ‘Mercy’

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“Ethereal and elegant, Camia’s reflections are grounded in grief as they do the aching, earth-shattering work of mourning and moving forward”. (Photo supplied) Poet confronts despair in loss By Ted Alcuitas Shirley Camia has always been exploring grief and loss in her poetry beginning with her second book, The Significance of Moths (Turnstone Press, 2015)

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Should the Philippines go to war with Canada over stinking garbage?

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte poses for photographers with an Israeli-made Galil rifle at Camp Crame in Quezon city, Philippines, on April 19, 2018. ( Photo – AP) Updated: April 25, 2019, 1:17 PM Duterte does a ‘Rambo’ over Canadian garbage Editorial By Ted Alcuitas Editor philippinecanadian news.com While there are certainly valid reasons for one

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Bayan says Duterte’s tough talk a distraction

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The honeymoon is over for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ( left) and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte seen here at  the opening ceremony of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila in 2017.  (MARK CRISTINO / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) Philippines Duterte lashes out over Canadian trash dumped and left to rot By Ysh

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Breaking: Leukemia claims life of Martin Lintag

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Martin Lintag succumbed to leukemia on April 21, 2109, three month short of his 31st birthday. Richmond, B.C. After long battle with leukemia, Martin Lintag passes away April 21 By Ted Alcuitas Less than two years after he was diagnosed with leukemia, Martin Lintag passed away last Sunday, April 21 at 11:30 PM. This is

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Vancouver Sun on the Philippines’ Duterte

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Screen grab. (Vancouver Sun) Vancouver, B.C. Douglas Todd: The shadow of Philippines’ strongman hovers over Canadian Catholics ‘He’s a bad talker, but he’s a good doer,’ Vancouver’s Mary-Ann Pasicolan says about Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. DOUGLAS TODD Updated: April 19, 2019 Is Duterte’s anti-Catholic scorn hurting his appeal? | Vancouver Sun2:44 SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT Rodrigo Duterte, the

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Breaking:Filipino politicians fail to win in Alberta

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Jason Kenney takes power in Alberta. (Maclean’s) Alberta Hindi nanalo ang dalawang kandidato By Ted Alcuitas Cesar Pala of the NDP and Marjorie Newman of the United Conservative Party (UCP) failed to win their seats in yesterday’s provincial election. Cesar Cala, NDP The two aspirants were hoping to put Filipinos in the political map after

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Asian Canadian artists exhibit works

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Esmie Gayo McLaren’s “Just Breathe” collection is a conglomeration of images of home and travel. (Provided) Vancouver, B.C. Press Release Celia Leung, Esmie Gayo McLaren: “Just Breathe” Art Exhibition April 8, 2019- Scenes, Sounds, and Scents in Romantic Watercolours Dates: May 1 – 31, 2019 Reception: May 4, 2 – 4 pm Location: Jeunesse Gallery

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Manitoba Filipino MLA’s spar over Question Period

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From left: NDP MLA Ted Marcelino, Conservative MLA Jon Reyes, NDP MLA Flor Marcelino sparred during question period. (Facebook) Winnipeg, Manitoba Jon Reyes ’embarrassed” and apologized Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A somber and emotional tribute for a murdered Filipino teen has turned into an ugly war of words for the three sitting Filipino members of

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Gemma Dalayoan gets Distinguished Alumni Award

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Gemma Dalayoan is honoured by the University of Manitoba for astounding community service. (Photo: University of Manitoba) Winnipeg,Manitoba Recipient for Community Service By Ted Alcuitas Retired educator and community advocate Gemma Dalayoan has been chosen one of five Distinguished Alumni Awards  for 2019 by the University of Manitoba. The 77-year old finished her BEd/83, MEd/90

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