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2020 Olympics: Philippines haul four medals including one Gold

Philipines Olympics awaken national pride Charmaine Y. Rodriguez As the Philippines ended its historic quest for medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, August 7, 2021, its lone gold, two silver and one bronze medal haul changed the lives of the athletes who won them and had awaken national pride in such a time […]

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Breaking: Immigration – Nakaligtas na naman si Carlo Escario

Toronto, Ontario Escario is given Temporary Residence Permit Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.com (PCN.Com) Carlo Escario couldn’t believe he is still in Toronto. The 36-year-old health worker was at Toronto Pearson International Airport Thursday morning, (August 5, 2021) to be deported back to the Philippines after he was given a reprieve from his original

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International school opens in Saskatchewan

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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Federal politics: Liberals pick secretary of former Premier Christy Clark

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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Six aspire to become parliamentarians as federal election looms

Canada Largest number of candidates Analysis Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, philippincanadiannews.com (PCN.Com) They are a diverse group: two lawyers, a scientist, two businesspeople and a union worker. Six Filipino-Canadians are putting their names to run in the next federal elections, predicted to happen anytime soon. This is the largest number of aspiring politicians to enter the

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Zante  leaves imprint in upscale Toronto downtown

Toronto, Ontario His  works  focus on “the themes of everyday objects, Philippine culture, and ethereal landscapes” Ricardo Caluen Jason Zante’s giant art installation dubbed “The Riviera” is now part of downtown T.O.’s artistic landscape in the tony Yorkville district. The work is eye-catching not only for its sheer dimensions but also because of its vibrant

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Wanted for murder

Canada Police believes murder suspect Kier Bryan Granado is in Vancouver $100,000 reward expires Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadianews.com (PCN.Com) CALGARY — Calgary police are hoping someone will come forward with information on the whereabouts of an accused killer before the deadline for a $100,000 reward passes on July 20. The Calgary Police Service partnered with

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Breaking: Filipino-Canadian Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jon Reyes named to cabinet

Winnipeg, Manitoba Reyes one of two Filipino-Canadian member of Legislative Assembly Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com (PCN.Com) Jon Reyes, the Conservative MLA for Waverley was named today (July 15, 2021) as minister of economic development and jobs. Reyes was elected to his first term as MLA for St. Norbert on April 19, 2016 and was subsequently

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Investigate PH release 2nd report

Philippines Philippine justice system complicit in right’s violations By Ysh Cabana Toronto The Philippine judiciary seems to be key to the legal obstacle for a full review of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called ‘war on drugs’ and why justice for the lost lives remains to be seen. Widespread impunity for rights violations in the country continue

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Behind the Façade: Ten award winning short films to air on Knowledge Network June 3

Updated:May 27, 2021, 3:00 P.M. Vancouver, BC:  Behind the Façade, a collection of award-winning shorts by acclaimed directors, airs on Knowledge Network June 3, 2021.   Acclaimed directors: Banchi Hanuse, Baljit Sangra, Joella Cabalu, Lyana Patrick, Dave Rodden-Shortt and Rosemary Georgeson celebrate the strong, diverse communities that make up British Columbia’s history. From a whirlwind

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