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May 10-16, 2021 – International Nursing Appreciation Week

Vancouver, B.C. Each day, nurses work tirelessly to save lives, to comfort the sick and the dying, and to uphold frontline, social work, welfare to task, and in service in the name of God. Opinion Mildred German As a reading from the letter of Paul to the Thessalonians “We were gentle among you, like a […]

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First Filipino woman lawyer in Ontario heads new organization 

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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Three Filipino artists talk about the iconic Piña

Press Release VANCOUVER ART GALLERY PRESENTS ART CONNECTS | RALPH ESCAMILLAN, GINO GONZALES AND CARLO ELISERIO ON PIÑA May 5, 2021, Vancouver, BC – On May 13, join the Vancouver Art Gallery for a special talk with artist Ralph Escamillan, fashion historian Gino Gonzales and textile designer Carlo Reporen Eliserio to share the history and everlasting significance of piña (pineapple) textile

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Human Rights: “Don’t use Canadian dollars to kill us”, witnesses plead

Canada Philippine activists call on Canada to stop supporting the Philippine government By Ysh Cabana in Toronto and Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas in Vancouver “Canadian dollars shouldn’t be used to kill us,” said Cristina Palabay, secretary general of rights group Karapatan, during a virtual hearing by the Canadian Parliament’s Subcommittee on International Human Rights, Standing Committee

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Asian-Heritage Month 2021: Do Asian Seniors Lives Matter?

Updated:May 6, 2021, 11:35 A.M. Vancouver, B.C. The federal government officially recognized Asian Heritage Month in Canada in May 2002. Mildred German This week, two more Asian seniors were attacked in the US. Two older Asian American women, one who is 85 years old, were approached by a man with a knife and stabbed while

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Nova Scotia: Young entrepreneurs venture into tech field

Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia App aims to connect people to service providers Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com They may not be your typical tech-savvy people you know, but a group of young nurses in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is wading into the crowded field of web applications. The founders of Plzfind, Mona Crisostomo ,

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Sa America: Filipina-American Gina Ortiz Jones could be highest-ranking appointee

U.S. Lesbian nominated to be  Air Force undersecretary Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian news.Com An Air Force veteran who served in the Iraq War could be the highest-ranking Filipino-American member of the Biden administration if the Senate confirms her nomination. Gina Ortiz Jones, who failed twice to win a congressional seat in Texas, will

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Huwag Kang Baboy | Year Of The Swine –

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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Connecting to the Philippines- migrant workers share stories

Migrant care workers find their voice through storytelling By Ysh Cabana Toronto Gladys is determined to be a survivor. Throughout her work as a caregiver she has put a great deal of putting the health of others before hers.  Amid a global pandemic where everyone is affected, she shares virtually from her COVID-19 isolation room

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Today, April 29 is International Dance Day

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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