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British Columbia-based immigration advocacy groups predict that B.C.'s share of the federal immigration quoata will be around 180,000 permanent residents by 2023, however AMSSA (Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC) CEO says framework for immigration settlement is being handled by non-governmental organizations. Image from Canva.

Stakeholders Call on B.C. Government to Reinstate Province’s Immigration Ministry

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New Canadian Media THE PULSE OF IMMIGRANT CANADA ECONOMY POLICY POLITICS TOP STORIES Two immigration advocacy groups in British Columbia are calling on the provincial government to create an immigration ministry to ensure better planning and successful integration of newcomers in the face of increased immigration quotas for the coming years. By Mansoor Tanweer, Local […]

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Documentary on Filipinos journey to Canada

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Edmonton, Alberta Philippine art and the Filipino artist… in focus   By Ida Beltran-Lucila Connections through Stories Paglalayag is the Filipino word for voyage or journey. Paglalayag: the Philippines to Canada Journey, is a video project that chronicles the stories of migration and the lives of Filipinos in Canada. ​ The documentary relates the stories

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Workers Win $2.6 Million in Unpaid Overtime Wages

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Over 200 workers in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland Society for Community Living (LMSCL) won approximately $2.6 million in unpaid overtime and holiday pay.

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Sonny Enraca and Ralph Simon Jeremias are awaiting execution in California and Nevada, respectively. MYCRIMELIBRARY.COM/REVIEW-JOURNAL

U.S.: Two Filipinos could die in rush for death row executions

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Dead Men walking “People are worth more than the worst act of their life,”…Human beings can always change. That’s at the core of the Gospel of Life. That is what Jesus taught us.” – Sister Helen Prejean Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian news.Com Two Filipino death row prisoners could be executed before the end of

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Smoke and steam billow from Poland's Belchatow Power Station Dec. 5, 2018. When it comes to caring for creation, there is a "slight disconnect" between the pope's call for urgent action and the slow or lack of action by most Catholics, says Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. (Credit: Kacper Pempel/Reuters via CNS.)

Climate change: The Pope and its people do not see eye to eye – Cardinal

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Cardinal sees disconnect between pope, most Catholics on sustainability Carol Glatz Dec 10, 2020 CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE   ROME — When it comes to caring for creation, there is a “slight disconnect” between the call for urgent action by Pope Francis and the slow or lack of action by most Catholics, said Cardinal Peter Turkson.

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The environment and the Philippines: Five years na. Palpak pa rin!

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Five Years After The Paris Agreement, Environmental Racism Against the Philippines Continues The Philippines is ranked as the country with the highest risk of climate change hazards, predicted to be underwater in 30 years, asking rich countries for accountability. Mildred German Unceded Territories |  2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the Paris

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An art sticker handed by Vancouver-based Filipinx queer duo, Pulitiq, on the film showing of PJ Raval's 'Call Her Ganda' at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2018, in support of the Filipino people's call for justice and Philippine sovereignty.(Provided)

International Human Rights Day 2020

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The Philippine Seas Dispute, Colonialism, and Philippine Sovereignty Mildred German December 10, 2020 Unceded Territories | The Philippines has been historically under colonial rule for nearly 500 years by numerous imperial powers such as Spain, Japan, USA, and other Western countries. Multinationals have occupied the country controlling its resources, and have left native Filipinos landless

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Ralph Escamillan performs for 'whip', a 60 minute duet performed entirely in leather hoods, leaving performers blind for the duration of the performance (Photo: Marchel B. Eang)

Ralph Escamillan bursts into dance firmament

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2nd update: December 12, 2020, 6 PM Updated: December 8, 2020, 11:08 AM Vancouver, B.C. An interview with the versatile dancer Ralph Escamillan Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News. Com At first I thought I was doing a cooking interview.  Meeting the fame dancer Ralph Escamillan in his kitchen through the modern technology Zoom, was

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The Philippine giant bamboo can grow to a height of 30 meters (98 ft.). (Photo: Facebook, Benigno Beltran).

Environment: Reclaiming the Marikina Valley

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Updated   Editor’s note: For my birthday this year, I opted to donate to this project and is asking those who can to give whatever they can spare, however small. You can send it directly to the organization or you can e-transfer or mail me a check and I will send it to the Philippines.-

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Toronto’s Metrolinx building world-class transit system

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Updated:December 3, 2020, 7:00 AM Toronto, Ontario One of North America’s largest infrastructure investments Metrolinx is building a world-class transit system so you can safely travel better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is hard at work building a landmark transit system for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Undertaking one of North America’s largest infrastructure investments, and with

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