Man who trafficked Filipina caregiver faces new trial By Ted Alcuitas Vancouver, B.C.- Franco Orr, the first person convicted for human trafficking under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act began his second trial on Monday, June 13 at B.C. Supreme Court. Orr launched a successful appeal of his conviction in March 2015 and a three-judge […]
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Shalena (Guzman) Arquillano Nursing, Edmonds Community College, Washington Then: 2010 high school graduation, with boyfriend Michael Arquillano Now: 2016 Nurse, with husband Michael Arquillano. Shalena lives in Seattle, Washington. Jada Nacario Gr. 12, Riverside Secondary, Coquitlam, B.C. The eldest daughter of Janet & Rey Nacario, Jada plans to go to Kwantlen University to pursue a
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Trudeau vows to find killers of Canadian hostage in Philippines Toronto Star June 13, 2016 With the second of two Canadians taken hostage last year in the Philippines murdered by his captors, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed Canada’s policy Monday of not paying ransoms to terrorists. The Toronto Star reported Monday (June 13) that the Prime
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‘”single-handedly redefined Filipino cuisine” Annabelle Lucero Updated 10:45 PM, June 13,2016 Vancouver, B.C.- The heat was on as the two remaining Filipino contestants battled head-to-head for a chance to win the $100,000 prize and the title for Masterchef Canada. Winnipeg’s Jeremy Senaris came out victorious, replicating a white chocolate ganache, lime choux and matcha tart
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Breaking MasterChef Canada In a battle between two kababayans, Winnippegger Jeremy Senaris beat Matthew Astorga of Pitt Meadows, B.C. in tonight’s elimination round. Senaris now advances to the final round against Mary Berg, an Insurance Broker from Toronto, Ont. for the $100,000 prize on Sunday, June 19.
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Why celebrate Philippine independence on June 12? Those who paid attention to their history lessons will remember that the Philippines did not remain free of a colonizing power long after that declaration Gemma Bagayaua-Mendoza @gemmabmendoza Rappler.com Updated August 04, 2015 When the Philippines was about to commemorate its Centennial of Independence in 1998, the issue
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By Inday Espina-Varona Freedom… independence. Big words. A million people waving the flag will have a million and one different views of what it represents, and what these words mean. As it should be. Insisting the flag only exists to represent one view mocks everyone who has sacrificed for country and people. Neither is the
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Updated: June 16, 2016 Correction: Fort St. John in British Columbia not in Newfoundland as originally posted. Our apologies. North Peace, Ft.St.John, B.C. Fort St. John celebrates FilCan Week June 4th to 12th has been proclaimed North Peace FilCan week in Ft. St. John and the North Peace Filipino Canadian Association had various events celebrating
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MANILA, June 7, 2016— Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila will lead a retreat for US Catholic bishops next week, offering reflections on ministering with the family. The retreat is part of a special assembly of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) which is composed of 449 active and retired bishops, including four cardinals.
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Vancouver, BC Internationally acclaimed cultural performing arts group, Kababayang Pilipino (KP), continues to elevate Filipino folk dance and music in their 23rd season. On Sunday, June 26, 2016, KP proudly presents “Kawayan” at Gateway Theatre in Richmond, British Columbia. The Metro-Vancouver based group will showcase the bamboo (‘kawayan’ in Tagalog), and its use throughout various historical periods
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