Of Fireflies and the late Gina Lopez
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Philanthropy: Marissa and Antonio’Tony’ Peña makes donation to UBC Library
Philanthropists Marissa and Tony Peña shares what they have with others. (Photo: UBC Library) Vancouver, B.C. Gift to UBC Library to Transform Lillooet Room By Ted Alcuitas The former owner of pioneer money-remittance company Manila Express has made a donation to the University of British Columbia’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The Lillooet Room, part of
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Manitoba politics: John Cacayuran is sixth Filipino candidate
John Cacayugan is sixth Filipino candidate in Manitoba elections. ( Photo: Liberal Party of Manitoba) Winnipeg, Manitoba All parties have Filipino candidates Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Editor John Cacayuran is the Liberal Party’ s candidate for McPhilipps riding in the September 10 provincial election, bringing the total number of Filipino candidates to six. This is
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Updated: Five Filipinos run in Manitoba election
The young Malaya Marcelino is confident she can win this election where she hopes to honour her mother’s legacy of service and passion for social activism. (NDP) Updated: August 28, 2019, 1:10 PM Winnipeg, Manitoba Malaya Marcelino follows mother into politics Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Editor (ted@philippinecanadiannews.com) philippinecanadiannews.com (PCN.com) The daughter of the first woman
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Agosto 26 – Araw ng mga Bayani
Ngayong araw ay ipinagdiriwang natin ang “Araw ng mga Bayani”. Kasabay ng ating pag-alala sa araw na ito, atin ring gunitain at isa-buhay ang kadakilaan ng ating mga bayani para ipagtanggol ang karapatang-pantao, kalayaan, at demokrasya. Saludo kami sa inyo! #NationalHeroesDayPH See Translation Advertisement:
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Agosto: Buwan ng wikang pambansa
Vicky Cabrera starts her class in Winnipeg, Manitoba with an important lesson and conquers a common misconception about the national language of the Philippines. “Many of them thought it’s Tagalog but actually it’s not Tagalog, it’s Filipino because Tagalog is one of the dialects,” Cabrera explained. (Travis Golby/CBC) Filipino? Tagalog? Pilipino? A blog by Tagalog
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Today in History: August 21, 1983, Ninoy Aquino was assassinated
With rush, soldiers of the Aviation Security Command (Avsecom) load Ninoy’s body onto a van on the tarmac of the airport. This is one of 12 sequence-shot photos, was taken by Times Journal photographer Recto Mercene. Even as a soldier (2nd from right) pointed a gun at him, Mercene said he just let his camera
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The death that changed my life: The assassination of Ninoy Aquino
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
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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Vancouver Queer Film Festival features Filipino LGBTQ+
Mildred German (right) with VQFF 2019’s “Come Around” crew, Virgil Hilario and Rhea Casido. (Provided) Updated: August 18, 2019, 10 PM. Two films highlight Filipino LGBTQ+ community members Mildred German Vancouver, BC To bring diversity to the audience, VQFF 2019 will present two films that highlight the Filipino LGBTQ+ stories. These films are “Billie and Emma”, which
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