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Church sexual abuse: Second Filipino priest named in sexual abuse scandal

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Fr. Terry Sarmiento served in the Archdiocese of Vancouver in 1977 and returned to the Archdiocese of Manila in 1980. (Facebook photo: St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Singalong, Manila) Updated: December 17, 2019, 2:45 PM Today, Dec. 17, Pope Francis abolished the pontifical secret for cases of sexual abuse against minors continuing his path to transparency. Pope […]

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Toronto launches Bonifacio Day on November 17

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Marshall McLuhan awardee Patricia Evangelista is special guest at Bonifest. (Photo: Women in the World) Updated: October 24, 2019, 5:30 PM Toronto, Ontario Andres Bonifacio art and book festival set Nov. 17 at Toronto City Hall TORONTO — An event celebrating the life and historical contribution of Philippine hero Andres Bonifacio will feature works by

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MP Kevin Lamoureux poses for a photo with Rodrigo Duterte, the president of the Philippines widely seen as a dictator. The photo, which dates from Duterte’s time as mayor of Davao, is being used in a Lamoureux election ad. - for Ryan Thorpe story / Winnipeg Free Press 2019

Politics: Why did Kevin Lamoureaux post this picture?

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A picture with then Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte figured prominently in Kevin Lamoureux’s ad which appeared in two local Winnipeg papers. (Screen grab) Updated: October 23, 2019, 10:30 PM Winnipeg, Manitoba Does Kevin Lamoureux support this human rights violator? Opinion  By Ted Alcuitas A veteran politician is in hot water for using his picture

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Breaking: Carlos ‘Damaso’ Celdran dies in Spain

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The art warrior Carlos Celdran was in Vancouver in 2011 to do a sample of his walking tour. He is shown here in his signature Padre Damaso attire. ‘Damaso’ is the corrupt priest in Rizal’s novel, ‘Noli Me Tangere’. (All photos by Tulayan , Facebook) Updated: October 9, 2019, 7:40 AM Vancouver, B.C. Art can

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Breaking: US Senate panel bans Philippine officials involved in De Lima detention

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The embattled Senator Leila De Lima waves her signature greeting as she is surrounded by a tight security cordon every time she attends court hearings. (GMANews) Duterte’s nemesis Published September 27, 2019 8:51am  By AMITA LEGASPI, GMA News A Senate committee in the United States has approved an amendment in one of the bills it is tackling

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September is mental health month

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Mental illnesses and suicide cases among the youth have drastically increased in the Philippines. (Photo: Rappler) ‘Pighati’- ( deep sorrow and grief after disaster), is the title of an event to commemorate Mental Health Awareness this month. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Organized by Filipinx for Mental Health, Pighati will be and Spartaus

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The death that changed my life: The assassination of Ninoy Aquino

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Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, Jr.  was allowed to go to the U.S. in 1980 for medical treatment by President Marcos after being in prison for seven years. On August 21, 1983, he decided to go back to the Philippines  to try to convince Marcos for a peaceful transition. (Photo Archives- Philippine Canadian News.com) Where were

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Breaking: Anti-mining activist Gina Lopez dead at 65

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Gina Lopez’ term as environment secretary lasted only ten months after mining interests lobbied against her. (Rappler) Former environment secretary Gina Lopez dies (3rd UPDATE) Philanthropist and environmental champion Gina Lopez was 65 Rappler.com Published 6:43 AM, August 19, 2019 Updated 12:38 PM, August 19, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION. Former environment secretary Gina Lopez led a

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Winnipeg’s ‘homeless man’ comes home

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Allan Par ( red cap) finally arrived in Manila, Philippines on August 8 and reunite with his siblings from left: Mila,Lanie and Sunny. ( Photo: Dante Aviso, Facebook) Winnipeg, Manitoba Par finally comes home By Ted Alcuitas After nine years in Canada trying to build his dream, Allan Par found himself building a shack to

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AJ Assadian wins two medals for Canada at Lima, Peru

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Canada’s AJ Assadian (far right) helped make history at the Pan American Games July 25, 2019 held in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Sports Information) Ryerson University student AJ Assadian made history this weekend with a double podium finish at the 2019 Pan Am Games in Lima. Assadian is the first Canadian ever to reach the Pan

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