“It is such a blessing from God to have my own boat. What I give of my catch is such a small thing compared to what we have been given.” Rodel Doble, a fisherman who received aid from Development and Peace and Caritas Philippines – NASSA after Super Typhoon Haiyan.(Photo- Development & Peace) First update: […]
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Vancouver, B.C. For BC Lupus Society Filipina diva Luisa Marshall of the renown Tina Turner Tribute Artist is performing tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, 2018, for the benefit gala concert – DREAMS CAN COME TRUE… SEARCHING FOR A CURE. The 14th Annual Lupus Gala at the Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver will be
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Neophyte Rowena Santos wins a seat in Brampton City Council along with Lisa Abarquez Bower for the town of Ajax. (The Philippine Reporter) Ontario Two Pinays make it to City Council By Ysh Cabana The Philippine Reporter Community News & Features Oct 26, 2018 at 4:38 PM TORONTO–Political newcomers have been elected councillors in Brampton
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Photo: Kathara Facebook page Updated FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kathara Society proudly presents KAPWA FEST 2018: The Art of Our Relations Presented at The Dance Centre Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street Friday November 2, 2018 @ 7PM Tickets through Eventbrite By Sliding Scale Donation Artists: Kim Villagante (emcee / poet), Butterflies In Spirits (dance),
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Canada (Eds note: This morning at about 7 AM, I got called about a supposed problem with Revenue Canada. It was a recorded voice (a woman) and threatened to arrest me if I do not respond. So beware of this calls. Do not do anything. Here is a story from iPhone Canada about this scam
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Cesar Sayoc, the alleged bomb suspect, is a descendant of a large group of Far Right-wing Fil-Ams in Florida, according to a source. Some descended from Cold War-era military officers, including those who participated in the Bay of Pigs invasion, and other intelligence officers. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities took a man into custody Friday
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York Catholic School board veteran Marlene Mogado failed to win a fourth term. (Facebook) Canada Three Pinays fail in election bid in Ontario and Manitoba By Ted Alcuitas Following the loss of Narima Dela Cruz in Surrey, B.C.’s city council election last week, three other women candidates failed in their bid to get elected.
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Dela Cruz with B.C. Premier John Horgan. (Facebook) Statement by defeated Surrey First council candidate Narima Dela Cruz Challenges community detractors “Patuloy po tayong magmamahal at magbibigay karangalan sa lahing Filipino.” It is not the result that we had hoped and worked for but the Filipino community pulled together and delivered the votes for
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Councillor Edwin Empinado (right) of Kitimat, re-elected for a third term with wife Doris and B.C. Premier John Horgan. (Facebook) Updated: October 21, 2018, 5:00 PM. Edwin Empinado of Kitimat sole winner in B.C. elections Analysis Ted Alcuitas Seven of the eight Filipino-Canadians aspiring to political office in British Columbia went down in defeat in
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Rising Up Against Unjust Recruitment – press con on the steps of the Legislature in Victoria on October 15, 2018. (Facebook) Press Release October 15, 2018 TFWs and advocates push for legislation to protect migrant workers Victoria, BC – A group of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) and their advocates held a press conference
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