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Sex Abuse: Woman accuses former Filipino priest of sexual assault

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A former Kamloops priest, Fr. Erlindo ‘Lindo’ Molon is facing trial in BC Supreme Court for alleged sexual abuse. This picture appeared in the Archdiocese of Kingston newsletter in 2010.(National Post) Vancouver, B.C. Founder of Vancouver-based ‘Gimilami’ accused of sexual assault Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A popular Filipino priest who served in the Kamloops archdiocese […]

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Thanksgiving Day: Two stories of gratitude

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Eldrizah & Mark Empuerto and their ‘miracle baby’ Mira Cleo. They believed it was a ‘miracle’  from St. Jude that their daughter who is now in Grade 12  survived. (Photo submitted)  Updated: October 15, 2019, 10:00 AM Pasasalamat… By Ted Alcuitas As Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving today, we feature two stories of gratefulness – one for a

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Breaking: Carlos ‘Damaso’ Celdran dies in Spain

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The art warrior Carlos Celdran was in Vancouver in 2011 to do a sample of his walking tour. He is shown here in his signature Padre Damaso attire. ‘Damaso’ is the corrupt priest in Rizal’s novel, ‘Noli Me Tangere’. (All photos by Tulayan , Facebook) Updated: October 9, 2019, 7:40 AM Vancouver, B.C. Art can

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Manny Pacquiao is not my hero, nor is Duterte

International News, Politics, Religion

Manny Paquiao is a known gay basher and womanizer just like Duterte. (Facebook image) Ed’s note: Because the internet is today awash with praises for Manny Pacquiao, it is good to see the real man behind the image. For me, he is not a hero and I don’t feel proud of him just because of his boxing prowess.

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Babala: Beware of Kapa Community Ministry International(Kapa)

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Founder Joel Apolinario. (Kapa website) Philippine government closes largest investment scam The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) froze all bank accounts and assets of  Kapa Community Ministry International (Kapa) on June 4, 2019 over allegations that it operated the largest investment scam in recent Philippine history. KAPA means KADATU ANG PADULNGAN APIL KOMUNIDAD in Cebuano.

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Book launch: C. E. Gatchalian launches ‘Melancholy’ on May 30th

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As a queer Filipino, he never saw himself reflected in the works of art he immershed himself in. (Facebook) Vancouver, B.C. First update: May 25, 2019, 12:43 PM Author finds himself “erased” as a Filipino queer person By Ted Alcuitas “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the

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Vancouver Sun on the Philippines’ Duterte

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Screen grab. (Vancouver Sun) Vancouver, B.C. Douglas Todd: The shadow of Philippines’ strongman hovers over Canadian Catholics ‘He’s a bad talker, but he’s a good doer,’ Vancouver’s Mary-Ann Pasicolan says about Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. DOUGLAS TODD Updated: April 19, 2019 Is Duterte’s anti-Catholic scorn hurting his appeal? | Vancouver Sun2:44 SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT Rodrigo Duterte, the

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Bishop Pablo David, DD blesses the tomb and prays for the soul of Kian Lloyd delos Santos, who was gunned down by Caloocan policemen on August 26, 2018 in Caloocan City, today, All Souls’ Day, at La Loma Catholic Cemetery in Caloocan City. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Embattled Bishop Pablo Virgilio ‘Ambo’ David fights back at Duterte

Philippine News, Politics, Religion

VOCAL AGAINST KILLINGS. Diocese of Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David officiated a mass for the dead at the Old Chapel of the La Loma Catholic Cemetery on All Souls’ Day, November 2, 2018. File photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler Philippines David and Goliath Analysis By Ted Alcuitas After accusing  the bishop as someone who stole

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Breaking: Dozens killed in Jolo Cathedral bombing

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This handout photo released by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Public Information Office (PIO) Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCON) taken on January 27, 2019, shows debris inside a Catholic Church where two bombs exploded in Jolo, Sulu province on the southern island of Mindanao. At least 17 people were killed as two bombs hit a

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Artist Jay Cabalu finds expression in his art

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“De Los Reyes” Collage on Panel, 6′ x 4′ David Koppe Photography  Vancouver, B.C. Updated: January 25, 2019, 5:26 PM Lack of representation in society drove artist to find meaning in his work By Ted Alcuitas (Editor’s note: In his artist statement on Facebook, Cabalu bemoans the lack of representation that immigrants face in this country.

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