Youths spend summer with KAMP

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Kampers from Summer Kamp 2017 (Provided)   Vancouver, B.C. 3rd Annual Summer ‘Kamp’ for Filipino Youth  kicks off!https://philippinecanadiannews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5852&action=edit# By Sol Diana August 7th marks the start of the 3rd annual Summer Kamp, hosted by the Kababayan Academic Mentorship Program. The Kababayan Academic Mentorship Program (KAMP) is a non-profit, student-led support group for newly arrived Filipino-Canadian […]

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Vancouver Pride Parade in photos

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Vancouver, B.C. Filipinos participate in the 40th Pride Parade today Pinoy Pride Vancouver Theme: “Water is Life” Photos by philippinecanadiannews.com (PCN.com)          

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Vincent Ternida talks to animals – a short story

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Ternida brings humour to these oftentimes feared urban critters. (Provided) Vancouver, B.C. Guide to Canadian Urban Wildlife A short story by Vincent Ternida Illustration by Jenny Hsieh I respected raccoons the same way I respected people with guns. I was not entirely athletic nor did I possess exceptional martial arts ability. Raccoons were synonymous with

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I-boycott ang NutriAsia!

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The bloodied face of this striking woman has aroused anger around the world against NutriAsia. Updated: 1:49 PM, August 1, 2018 Philippines Violent dispersals spark boycott calls By Ted Alcuitas Filipinos including netcitizens have rallied to support striking workers of the food manufacturing giant NutriAsia calling for a massive boycott of their products. The company

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Komiks Zine Fair launches in Toronto

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Kwentong Bayan Collective organized its inaugural small press literary space generically called Komiks Zine Fair. (Provided) Toronto, Ontario Young blood brings new crop of Pinoy komiks By Ysh Cabana TORONTO (07/25)—For artists, collectors and geek culture savants, the month of July means it’s time for the San Diego Comic-Con International, North America’s biggest and loudest

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Pinoy indie bands thriving in Toronto

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Local Filipino Canadian artists and songwriters include top acts Uppercase Band, Sharen Martin and hip hop supergroup Southeeast Cartel. Toronto ,Ontario Toronto Pinoy indie bands play gig series By Ysh Cabana TORONTO (07/26)—Equipped with original compositions, ambitious talent and passion for music, a live indie band scene in the city is thriving. Filipino indie artists

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Breaking: Avendano reelected in a landslide

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Prayers answered? Tatay Avendano will not retire until he is dead and his ‘enemies’ were not able to ‘bury him alive’ as yesterday’s election proved.(Photo: Angelo Siglos, Metrovan Independent News) Vancouver, B.C. Updated: July 29, 2018, 8:08 PM High noon at MHHS, ‘Tatay’ survives challenge By Ted Alcuitas “Hindi ninyo ako maililibing ng buhay”! (translation:

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MHHS election tomorrow: Can ‘Tatay’ Avendano survive ‘Nanay’ Ching Colobong’s challenge?

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Ching Colobong is seen here with several community leaders(third from right, sitting) with the United Filipino Canadian Associations in B.C (UFCABC) in 2015. Colobong henchman , Rey Fortaleza is second from the right (back row) besides former Deputy Consul Anthony Mandap and Consul General Neil Ferrer. UFCABCis currently embroiled in an internal struggle. (Photo: Philippine

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Obituary: He was a simple, humble man

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Domingo Castro, Sr.: November 23, 1925 – July 17, 2018 (Facebook photo: Fernando Castro) Vancouver, B.C. 4th update: July 27, 2018, 12:12 PM 3rd update: July 27, 2018, 9:20 AM 2nd update:July 26, 2018,  8:11 PM Updated: July 26, 2018, 6:40 PM He was a simple miner that worked hard to raise a family of 11

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Toronto: Taste of Manila cancellation shocks community

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau serving food at the 2016 Taste of Manila.(Photo: Justin Trudeau, Facebook) Toronto, Ontario ‘Largest’  Filipino street festival in North America By Ysh Cabana TORONTO (07/24)—The massive Philippine food and culture festival next month is called off because of “unbearable” costs, organizers said in a letter to community stakeholders. Taste of Manila

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