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The first Filipina lawyer in Ontario, Alicia Natividad is chair of the newly-formed Filipino-Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN). (Photo: Ryerson.ca)

First Filipino woman lawyer in Ontario heads new organization 

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Updated: May 17, 2021, 12:20 A.M Toronto, Ontario  Alicia Natividad heads  Filipino-Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN)  Teodoro ‘Ted’ Acuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com (PCN.Com) The first Filipina to be admitted to the Ontario Bar, Alicia Natividad, is heading the newly-formed Filipino lawyers in Canada – Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network –  Réseau d’avocats philippinos canadiens (FCLN). FCLN […]

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Liwayway Scholarships

ANAK announces ‘ Liwayway’ scholarships

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Winnipeg, Manitoba “Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence” Deadline: May 31, 2021 ANAK is pleased to present its 15th annual “Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence” to Filipino-Canadian students in Grade 12, who demonstrate a commitment to preserving and promoting Philippine heritage. Two (2) scholarships of $500 will be awarded in June 2021 To be eligible for this scholarship, the

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Ph. D. student Maria Socorro Mangila-Nguyen studying Filipino youths. (Photo provided)

Kumustahan/Kwentuhan: Researcher seeking Filipino youths to interview

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Vancouver, B.C. Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com (PCN.Com A Filipina scholar who is finishing her doctorate at the University of Calgary is seeking participants for a research she is conducting. Maria Socorro Mangila-Nguyen is looking for  Filipino high school youths in Vancouver to participate in a research project about their early years in

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Filipinos have been traditionally gathering around the light of the 'lampara' to share their stories.

Comprehension and writing in the Diaspora

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Updated: February 24, 2021, 8:12 PM The cultural importance and taboo of storytelling by Mildred German Vancouver, B.C. Growing up in the Philippines, it was customary to do storytelling. Disasters after disasters have taught us to get customized to the blackouts (or brownouts as referred to in the Philippines), and to gather in a circle

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Author Mila Bongko on how to write children’s books

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Edmonton, Alberta University of the Philippines Alumni Association Edmonton (UPAAE) The Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC Alberta) Writing for Children 0-8 Thursday, November 12 6:00 to 7:30PM MST Register here: Link to Form Local Edmonton author, Mila Bongco, shares tips on creating graphic narratives for children and guides us through the submission process. Open Submissions

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Albert Remus Rosana and Cassandra Wilkinson will each receive $50,000 over the next two years to support their studies.(Photo: Univ. of Alberta)

Filipino doctoral student receives $50,000 scholarship 

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  Edmonton, Alberta Prestigious Dorothy J. Killam Memorial Graduate Prize Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com A Filipino graduate student is one of two recipients of the prestigious Dorothy J. Killam Memorial Graduate Prize. Albert Remus Rosana and Cassandra Wilkinson will each receive $50,000 over the next two years to support their studies. Recognition with

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Hermanie Chiong, 23, may be the youngest lawyer ever called to the bar in B.C. She is currently articling with Kazlaw Personal Injury Lawyers. PHOTO BY FRANCIS GEORGIAN /PNG

Youngest lawyer in B.C.

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At 23, Hermanie Chiong may be the youngest lawyer ever called to the bar in B.C. — the Law Society of B.C. doesn’t keep those stats — but she is one of the most passionate, and hopes to inspire others to pursue their dreams, The Province reports. Chiong, who was the youngest in her B.C.

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Carlos Bulosan inspired generations of Filipinos.

Immigrant finds strength, solace in Carlos Bulosan

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By: Danny Petilla – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:00 AM August 16, 2020 SEATTLE — Ninety years ago during the Great Depression, the 17-year-old peasant Carlos Bulosan traveled from his small village in the Philippines and arrived in this city. Bulosan would become one of the great writers of his generation and make a

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Authors (left) Kawika Guillermo, Nathalie De Los Santos and Carlo Javier are panelists in LiterAsian Festival 2020. (Photo composite: PCNcom)

Three Filipino authors in LiterAsian Festival 2020

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Vancouver, B.C. Emerging writers LiterASIAN Festival: Celebrating Asian Canadian Writing Teodoro Alcuitas Vancouver, BC – Three Filipino authors are among seven Asian Canadian writers participating in the 2020 LiterASIAN: A Festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian Writing which opened today until August 30, 2020.  The annual festival, the only one of its kind in Canada,

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The Battle of Manila Bay
On August 13, 1898, the beleaguered Spaniards inside Intramuros surrendered to the American troops in a mock battle. It ended the 333-year Spanish colonization of the Philippines and began the 48 years of U.S. occupation. (Project Vinta)

Today in history: The ‘mock battle’ that ended Spanish colonization and beginning of American occupation

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Project Vinta Spain surrenders to Americans instead of to Filipinos On August 13, 1898, the beleaguered Spaniards inside Intramuros surrendered to the American troops in a mock battle. It ended the 333-year Spanish colonization of the Philippines and began the 48 years of U.S. occupation. This event was conducted to save Spain from embarrassment by

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