Canadian Barry Gammon was allegedly murdered because he had a long-standing quarrel with members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). (Photo: CBC Fifth Estate). Updated: November 21, 2018, 7:34 AM 2nd Update: November 21,2018, 6 PM Canada/Philippines Philippine church Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) brings fight to Canada, U.S. Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A Philippine church […]
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POOR MAN’S DEFENDER Human rights lawyer Benjamin “Ben” Ramos Jr. (right foreground) devoted his professional life to the farmers and fisherfolk of Negros Occidental who were so poor that they could only pay for his services with fish, bananas and vegetables. (inquirer.net) Espina: Padayon! NONOY ESPINA One Man’s Opinion SunStar Bacolod November 16, 2018
Surviving Filipino -American WW II veterans march on November 11, 2018 in San Francisco to commemorate Veteran’s Day. (Photo: Ago Pedalizo) Updated: November 11, 2018, 6:30 PM Statement by Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) Unconditional Recognition To Those Who Served This Country Filipino American veterans are dismayed that President Trump failed to visit the
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KP’s new works explore what it means to be a folk dance practitioner in a contemporary world, as a Filipino artist not living in their homeland. (KP Facebook) Vancouver,B.C. Vancouver’s premier dance company celebrates 25th year By Ted Alcuitas To celebrate its 25th season, Kababayang Pilipino (KP) presents ‘Tatak’ on November 23-24 at Vancouver’s Playhouse
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Screen shot of ‘After the Storm-Building the Pope Francis Village’ documentary by Development and Peace. In the wake of this natural disaster, Development and Peace launched an appeal that raised over $12 million and put in place a program that not only responded to the immediate humanitarian needs of survivors, but also organized the poorest communities
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Human rights lawyer Benjamin Tarug Ramos was ambushed on November 6, 2018. ( Photo Credit: MASIPAG) Philippines “The people lost another good defender” By Amber Heckelman (Ed’s note: Amber Heckelman met Ramos while doing her doctoral field work in Negros. She shares her recollection of Atty. Ramos in LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/salamat-nong-ben-amber-heckelman/ Amber Heckelman (Provided) At approximately 9:30
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GUILTY. Former first lady Imelda Marcos is found guilty of 7 counts of graft for creating private organizations in Switzerland while she was a government official from 1968 to 1986. File photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler Philippines Rappler Published 10:05 AM, November 09, 2018 Updated 11:42 AM, November 09, 2018 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The anti-graft
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Antonio ‘Tony’ Flores is the first Filipino to be appointed to a provincial ministry in Canada. In 2016, Dr. Eileen de Villa was appointed Chief Medical Officer for the City of Toronto.( Photo: Provided) Updated:November 6,2018, 10:41 PM Edmonton, Alberta Stricken with polio at age three, ‘Tony’ Flores overcame his disability to became the new minister for
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Desperate appeal:Family of Roshlind Mance appeals to kababayans to help save her life. (Winnipeg Sun) Canada CTVNews.ca Staff Published Friday, November 2, 2018 10:59PM EDT The Match 4 Roshlind event takes place today, Saturday November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday November 4 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cindy
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In February this year, Mark Guevarra lost his job at the church after creating a prayer group for LGBTQ+ Catholics. But he never lost his faith in God, or himself. By Carlo Javier Something was brewing in Edmonton, Alberta. It was August 2017 and Mark Guevarra had invited some people over to his home. He
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