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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

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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News.Com (PCN.Com) On the eve of the nomination meeting tomorrow, August 3, 2021, lawyer Paul Jonathan Saguil has withdrawn from the race to represent the Liberal Party in Brampton Centre.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

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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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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

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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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The MLA for Waverley was appointed to cabinet today as Minister of Economic Development and Jobs .(Photo: Facebook)

Breaking: Filipino-Canadian Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jon Reyes named to cabinet

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Winnipeg, Manitoba Reyes one of two Filipino-Canadian member of Legislative Assembly Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com (PCN.Com) Jon Reyes, the Conservative MLA for Waverley was named today (July 15, 2021) as minister of economic development and jobs. Reyes was elected to his first term as MLA for St. Norbert on April 19, 2016 and was subsequently

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Naden Abenes is acclaimed by the NDP for Vancouver Quadra, joining four other Filipino-Canadians running in the election September 20.(File photo )

Federal elections: Union activist seeks NDP nomination in Vancouver Centre

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Vancouver, B.C. Naden Abenes is a seasoned union worker  Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com A union activist who once fasted for five days without food to protest government inaction in their bid for help is seeking the NDP nomination for Vancouver Centre in the upcoming federal election. Naden Abenes worked for 12 years for Vancouver’s Hyatt

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Investigate PH release 2nd report

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Philippines Philippine justice system complicit in right’s violations By Ysh Cabana Toronto The Philippine judiciary seems to be key to the legal obstacle for a full review of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called ‘war on drugs’ and why justice for the lost lives remains to be seen. Widespread impunity for rights violations in the country continue

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Multi-awarded Filipino-Canadian filmmaker Joella Cabalu is reaping more awards for her work. (Photo: CBC)

Behind the Façade: Ten award winning short films to air on Knowledge Network June 3

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Updated:May 27, 2021, 3:00 P.M. Vancouver, BC:  Behind the Façade, a collection of award-winning shorts by acclaimed directors, airs on Knowledge Network June 3, 2021.   Acclaimed directors: Banchi Hanuse, Baljit Sangra, Joella Cabalu, Lyana Patrick, Dave Rodden-Shortt and Rosemary Georgeson celebrate the strong, diverse communities that make up British Columbia’s history. From a whirlwind

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The newly-completed banner done by community participants hangs proudly at the entrance of the Carnegie Community Centre in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. (Photo: Carnegie Centre)

May 2021 Asian Heritage Month : Making Art Amidst Anti-Asian Hate

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Vancouver, B.C. – The Anti-Asian hate crime capital of North America The Carnegie Community Centre is proudly celebrating the Asian Heritage Month in Canada with community-based arts, meals, history, documentaries, and learning opportunities. (All Photos by The Carnegie Community Centre) Mildred German Unceded Territories – The world-renowned Vancouver Downtown East Side (DTES) is not only home

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President Rodrigo Duterte(left) and former senator Juan Ponce Enrile. (Photo: Inquirer.net)

Enrile the ‘ultimate trapo’, defends Duterte on China row

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Updated:July 11, 2021, 2:36 P.M. Updated: May 20, 2021, 7:55 A.M. (Editor’s note) In 2013 while vacationing in the Philippines, I wrote this piece about Enrile who was in news at the time for the pork barrel issue. Currently, he is again in the news for defending President Duterte’s stand on China’s encroachment on Philippine waters.)

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The first Filipina lawyer in Ontario, Alicia Natividad is chair of the newly-formed Filipino-Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN). (Photo: Ryerson.ca)

First Filipino woman lawyer in Ontario heads new organization 

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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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