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Screen grab of Carlo Escario minutes before he was to be deported. (Twitter photo by Monica de Veyra)

Breaking: Immigration – Nakaligtas na naman si Carlo Escario

Canada News, Foreign Temporary Workers, International News, Live-in Caregivers (LCP), OFWs, Philippine News, Politics

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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Photo: AGA Academy website

International school opens in Saskatchewan

Canada News, Education, International News, OFWs, Philippine News

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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Toronto lawyer Paul Jonathan Saguil withdraws from race. ( File photo)

Breaking – Federal politics: Paul Saguil withdraws from race for Brampton Centre

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Second attempt to join politics Analysis Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.Com (PCN.Com) On the eve of the nomination meeting tomorrow, August 3, 2021, lawyer Paul Jonathan Saguil has withdrawn from the race to represent the Liberal Party in Brampton Centre. According to Tony San Juan of Toronto, Saguil sent him his withdrawal notice. He

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These seven are aspiring to run in the upcoming federal elections. From left: Paul Jonathan Saguil, Elizabeth Quinto, Naden Abenes, Julius Tiangson, Phil de Luna and Virginia Austria Bremner. (PCN.Com composite)

Six aspire to become parliamentarians as federal election looms

Canada News, International News, Philippine News, Politics

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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Jason Zante's “The Riviera” graces The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in downtown Toronto. (Photo: Ricardo Caluen)

Zante  leaves imprint in upscale Toronto downtown

Arts & Culture, Canada News, International News, Philippine News

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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Philippine President Benigno Aquino points to a copy of China's nine-dash line map during an interview with AFP at Malacanang Palace on April 14, 2015. The Vancouver event was held on its fifth anniversary. PHOTO/S: TED ALJIBE, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

PNOy Aquino: Vancouverites pay tribute

Canada News, Philippine News, Politics

Updated: July 29, 2021, 12:50 P.M. Updated: July 27, 2021, 6:45 A.M. Updated: July 22, 2021, 8:22 A.M. Vancouver, B.C. “…empowering women with the  passage  of the Reproductive Health Law in 2012.” Contributed by Charmaine  Janis Rodriguez VANCOUVER—A memorial tribute to remember the life, accomplishments and legacy of Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III was

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Wanted for murder

Canada News, International News, Philippine News

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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Outstanding graduates. (Photo: Pilipino Express)

The Class of 2021: Outstanding graduates honoured by Pinays Manitoba

Canada News, Education, Philippine News

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

Arts & Culture, Canada News, Education, Philippine News

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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