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Cover of the Zine Page -Stop the Killings! (Photo provided)

‘Stop the Killings’ : Campaign tackles mental health and police brutality

Arts & Culture, Events, Philippine News, Politics, Press Release

Vancouver, B.C. A collaboration project by Filipinx queer multi-disciplinary PulitiQ with fellow Filipino artists and community members to launch on August 13, 2021 at the VINES Arts Festival 2021. Press Release: Unceded Territories – On August 13, 6pm, PulitiQ (Arts_Sounds_Kritikal_Filipinx_Queer) will be part of the VINES Art Festival 2021’s “OUR HOMES OUR STORIES” that will […]

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International school opens in Saskatchewan

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Updated: August 5, 2021, 7:50 P.M. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Filipino-owned AGA Academy  expands to Saskatchewan Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Seeing the demand for a global academic experience for students in Saskatchewan, Filipino-owned AGA Academy will expand to the province after operating for a year in Calgary, Alberta. “AGA is coming home to you,” said AGA Academy President

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Virginia Austria Bremner is running for the Liberals at Vancouver Kingsway. (Photo provided)

Federal politics: Liberals pick secretary of former Premier Christy Clark

International News, Opinion, Philippine News, Politics

Vancouver, B.C. Virginia Austria Bremner is acclaimed for Vancouver Kingsway Opinion Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian news.Com (PCN.Com) Federal Liberals have acclaimed Virginia Austria Bremner who worked for former Premier Christy Clark during her term as Premier for B.C. and is now Program Coordinator for the World Trade Centre Vancouver. Bremner will face the NDP’s

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Outstanding graduates. (Photo: Pilipino Express)

The Class of 2021: Outstanding graduates honoured by Pinays Manitoba

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Pinays Manitoba’s Young Pinay Citizenship Award 2021 Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com (PCN.Com) Four young Filipino secondary school graduates have been honoured with the Young Pinay Citizenship Award for their outstanding achievements. They are the first recipients of the award by Pinays Manitoba Inc.,  a local organization of Filipino women established in 2016  to recognize,

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Cyville Castro uses art to help young immigrants settle into Canada. (Photo provided)

Art grad uses skills to help immigrant youths settle in new environment

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Updated: July 22, 2021, 6:45 A.M. Updated:July 18, 2021, 7:05 P.M. Vancouver, B.C. Cyville Castro designs tool kit and workshop for immigrant youth Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com (PCN.Com) A recent graduate from Emily Carr University of Art & Design has used her skills to design a toolkit and workshop to help immigrant youths like her

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The newly-completed banner done by community participants hangs proudly at the entrance of the Carnegie Community Centre in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. (Photo: Carnegie Centre)

May 2021 Asian Heritage Month : Making Art Amidst Anti-Asian Hate

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Anti-Asian hate crime capital of North America The Carnegie Community Centre is proudly celebrating the Asian Heritage Month in Canada with community-based arts, meals, history, documentaries, and learning opportunities. (All Photos by The Carnegie Community Centre) Mildred German Unceded Territories – The world-renowned Vancouver Downtown East Side (DTES) is not only home

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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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Huwag Kang Baboy/ Year of the Swine, performance art by Mildred German. (Photo credit: Andres Imperial)

Huwag Kang Baboy | Year Of The Swine –

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Updated:April 29, 2021, 5:40 P.M. April 29 is International Dance Day International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance and  for those who can see the value and importance of the dance art form, it  “acts as a wake-up-call for governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognized its value to the people”.

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Ralph Escamillan. (Photo: Matt Korinek)

Today, April 29 is International Dance Day

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Vancouver, B.C. Ralph Escamillan one of eight dancers featured by CBC Watch as 8 incredible Canadian dancers spread good vibes for International Dance Day Vancouver, B.C. Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian news.Com Vancouver’s Ralph Escamillan is one of eight dancers across Canada that continue to motivate others amidst the pandemic despite studios and stages

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