Vancouver, B.C. Filipino-Canadian filmmaker believes ‘it can only get better from here’ By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A drama film with animation about the loss of a childhood friend won first place in the recently concluded SNG Indie Short Film Festival in Vancouver. “One More Game,” which as written and directed by Kevin Ang, bested all […]
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Regina, Saskatchewan Prayers, determination, hardwork brought Fiscal Jalmanzar to the goal of becoming a lawyer in Canada By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A former city prosecutor in Quezon City, Philippines was recently appointed as one of the crown prosecutors of Saskatchewan, Canada—a feat that is probably a first by a Filipino immigrant in the province. Ronald
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Vancouver, British Columbia Maya Macatumpag also stars in car commercial as a Dora Milaje By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Filipino-Canadian stunt actress Maya Macatumpag is excited for the November 11, 2022-release of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. She is not only part of the full-time stunt team, she got to be a Dora Milaje,
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Celebration of Filipino culture and cuisine on August 5-7 By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A celebration of Filipino culture and cuisine will again take center stage in the Saskatchewan Filipino Music and Food Street Festival 2022 this August 5, 6 and 7 at the Kiwanis Memorial Park. With the theme “Bring the taste and
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Vancouver, B.C. Sunday night’s Alanis Morissette concert celebrates ground-breaking ‘Jagged Little Pill’ success Mildred German Vancouver, BC – On July 31, 2022, Alanis Morissette performed at Rogers Arena. It was part of the world tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1995 album ‘Jagged Little Pill’. Born and raised in Ottawa, American-Canadian singer Alanis
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Toronto, Ontario Biggest Festival outside Philippines Charmaine Y. Rodriguez The Taste of Manila (ToM) Street Festival returns this year with a promise of more Filipino products with new partners next month. Dubbed the biggest Filipino festival outside the Philippines, the event is set for August 20-21, 2022 along Bathurst Street, from Wilson Avenue up to Yorkdowns
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Regina, Saskatchewan Florencio Relampagos Chatto is remembered as a kind and generous father OCTOBER 27, 1935 – JUNE 17, 2022 Florencio Relampagos Chatto entered fully into the presence of the Lord shortly after heart surgery, on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Newmarket, Ontario. He was 86. Flor, or ‘Boy Flor’ was born on October 27,
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Toronto, Ontario Canada’s three Filipino-Canadian justices in webinar on June 1st, 2022 Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Retired In celebration of “Filipino Heritage Month” the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network ( FCLN) will feature Canada’s three first Filipino-Canadian justices across Canada. The Filipino-descent justices will speak and engage in a webinar on June 1, 2022 (Wednesday)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver Art Gallery Commemorates National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with special performances at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square and the Elder in Residence Program September 29, 2021, VANCOUVER, BC // Traditional Coast Salish Lands including the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ) Nations The Vancouver Art Gallery invites
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Celebrating Vaughan’s diverse communities Enjoy Culture Days virtual events until Sunday, Oct. 24 Vaughan is a city that recognizes and honours its different heritages and traditions from around the world. This year, the City of Vaughan once again will play host to Culture Days with virtual events taking place until Sunday, Oct. 24. This free,
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