We need to remember where we came from. Filipinos fight against invaders – a scene from Philippine Historama 2019. (Photos: Patricia Chan) Vancouver, B.C. Philippine Historama educates younger generation By Patricia Chan This past weekend, in advance of Filipino Heritage Month this coming June, and as part of this year’s explorASIAN festival, the history and […]
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As a queer Filipino, he never saw himself reflected in the works of art he immershed himself in. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. First update: May 25, 2019, 12:43 PM Author finds himself “erased” as a Filipino queer person By Ted Alcuitas “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the
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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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Premier Rachel Notley (right)celebrate with members of the Filipino community at the Pacific Hut Restaurant in Calgary to announce the launch of the program. (Photo: Rachel Notley Facebook) Alberta Magkaroon na ng Filipino language and culture By Ted Alcuitas Alberta will be the second province in Canada to implement a Filipino heritage program in their schools next to Manitoba.
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“De Los Reyes” Collage on Panel, 6′ x 4′ David Koppe Photography Vancouver, B.C. Updated: January 25, 2019, 5:26 PM Lack of representation in society drove artist to find meaning in his work By Ted Alcuitas (Editor’s note: In his artist statement on Facebook, Cabalu bemoans the lack of representation that immigrants face in this country.
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In February this year, Mark Guevarra lost his job at the church after creating a prayer group for LGBTQ+ Catholics. But he never lost his faith in God, or himself. By Carlo Javier Something was brewing in Edmonton, Alberta. It was August 2017 and Mark Guevarra had invited some people over to his home. He
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Melissa Remulla-Briones joins growing list of Filipino lawyers when she will be called to the bar this coming December.(Facebook) Updated:9:00 PM, September 12, 2018 British Columbia Latest addition to the province’s growing list of Filipino lawyers By Ted Alcuitas Decades ago, British Columbia only had a handful of practicing Filipino lawyers – Arturo Alafriz, the
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Vancouver, B.C. Updated: 7:30 PM, Sept. 12, 2018 Meyroon din sa Richmond!
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A single-mom’s hard work, working three jobs has paid off with daughter Gladys graduating ‘Magna Cum Laude’. (The Philippine Reporter) Ottawa, Ontario Gladys Ayson was raised by single mom By Ted Alcuitas A caregiver’s daughter has made her mom proud by graduating ‘Magna Cum Laude’ from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Arts
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Dr. Dada Docot, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. Updated: 5:34 PM, July10, 2018 2nd Update: 6:47 AM, July 11, 2018 Docot graduates from the University of British Columbia (UBC) By Ted Alcuitas Dr. Dada Docot, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology, joins an increasing number of Filipino scholars in Canada after
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