Halalan sa Pinas sa Mayo 13, 2019
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/226121-number-registered-voters-elections-2019
Halalan sa Pinas sa Mayo 13, 2019 Read More »
Live-in Caregivers (LCP)
OFWs: Panibagong pahirap
Various militant groups trooped to the Social Security System (SSS) head office in Quezon City on Wednesday to denounce the impending enforcement of the mandatory SSS contributions for land-based and sea-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).(Illustration: Mark Suva, Calgary, Alberta) Militant groups denounce mandatory SSS contributions for OFWs March 13, 2019 Manila Bulletin Migrante Philippines Chairman Arman
OFWs: Panibagong pahirap Read More »
LCP: Canada’s caregiver program gets yet another make-over
Eight -year-old Maya takes part in a rally in Vancouver, B.C. calling for the scrapping of the LCP. Canada After decades and decades of tinkering Canada’s ‘de-facto’ daycare program is being overhauled again Analysis By Ted Alcuitas After decades of advocacy for Canada’s domestic workers, a ray of hope seems to emerge with the recent announcement by the
LCP: Canada’s caregiver program gets yet another make-over Read More »
Halifax PInoy sentenced to two years in prison
Hector Mantolino arrives at Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Halifax for his trial on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press) Halifax, Nova Scotia Halifax businessman sent to prison for exploiting temporary foreign workers A judge handed down a two-year prison sentence March 2 to a Halifax businessman who exploited foreign workers, saying he wanted
Halifax PInoy sentenced to two years in prison Read More »
Immigration to increase to 350,000, more money for pre-arrival settlement services
Minister Ahmed Hussen (with tie) mets with Filipinos in Toronto. (Ahmed Hussen Twitter) Canada Will help newcomers’ ability adjust to new life By Ted Alcuitas A new funding announcement by the federal government will help pre-arrival settlement services for immigrants to Canada. It will make it easier for new immigrants to adjust to life in
Immigration to increase to 350,000, more money for pre-arrival settlement services Read More »
Background: The link between Bahay Migrante and the Kalayaan Centre
Cecilia Diocson goes through some of the stored boxes at the Phillipine Women Centre of B.C. at 451 Powell St. Photograph By DAN TOULGOET, Vancouver Courier Editor’s note: With the current sale of Bahay Migrante, we reprint the story we wrote in July 2013 when The Kalayaan Centre was demolished and why the two centres are linked. KALAYAAN CENTRE
Background: The link between Bahay Migrante and the Kalayaan Centre Read More »
Bahay Migrante up for sale
Bahay Migrante’s 9-bedroom house at 4794 Fraser St. in Vancouver is listed for $1, 988.000. (MLS photo) Vancouver, B.C. ‘Dream Home’ for migrant workers up for sale By Ted Alcuitas The house that was to be a dream home for Filipino migrants in B.C. is for sale. The two-story house at 4794 Fraser St. In
Bahay Migrante up for sale Read More »
Hundreds of thousands lost by shutdown of Mabini Express
Jesus and Teresita Mallari are wanted by police for fraud. (The Philippine Reporter) Toronto, Ontario Warrant of arrest for owners Jesus & Teresita Mallari By Ted Alcuitas A nation-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Jesus Mallari, 66, and Teresita Mallari, 69.York Regional Police issued the warrant for the owners of Mabini Express for defrauding
Hundreds of thousands lost by shutdown of Mabini Express Read More »
Sulong kababaihan!
POTOLAN!!!! (From FB friend) OBOSAN NG YAGBOLS. (Meme courtesy of Ninotchka Rosca,FB) Opinion Is it open season for raping Filipino women? By Ted Alcuitas Duterte’s ‘confession’ of having sexually assaulted their (No,call that rape!) maid is open season for abusing women caregivers and domestic workers abroad and at home. While mounting another vicious attack on
Sulong kababaihan! Read More »
Learn about Workplace Health & Safety while improving your English language skills
Vancouver, B.C. Updated: 7:30 PM, Sept. 12, 2018 Meyroon din sa Richmond!
Learn about Workplace Health & Safety while improving your English language skills Read More »