Editor’s note: This month marks the 13th anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre (also known as The Ampatuan Massacre ) on November 23, 2009 when 58 people (32 of whom were journalists) were massacred in an open field ambush. The killing of the 32 journalists is said to be the largest number of journalists killed in […]
Hope in a Hopeless Time Read More »
Aleia Aielle, who has Philippine martial arts pillars as parents, is one of youngest winners in the sport By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A five-year-old Filipina has won a gold medal in the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in Abu Dhabi. She beat other competitors who were older than her. Aleia Aielle M. Aguilar ruled the Kids 1
5-year-old Filipina wins gold medal in Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Read More »
Winnipeg, Manitoba Alunsina’s Love by Christopher Gozum premieres on November 29 and runs through December 3, 2023 Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Editor, philippinecanadiannews.com Two Filipino theatre artists teamed up to create and share their heritage in an exploration of ‘race and inequities’. Philippine-based playwright and filmmaker Christopher Gozum was commissioned by the University of Winnipeg’s Department
Filipino playwright, director, present play in Winnipeg premier Read More »
Surrey, B.C. Celebration of Life for son of community leader held By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez From the search for a missing teen until the ceremony remembering his brief life, the Filipino community in British Columbia was there for the Belgica family with an outpouring of support and comfort. Cliff Belgica, a leader of the
Filipino community members show support for Belgica family Read More »
Vancouver, B.C. Filipino-Canadian filmmaker believes ‘it can only get better from here’ By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A drama film with animation about the loss of a childhood friend won first place in the recently concluded SNG Indie Short Film Festival in Vancouver. “One More Game,” which as written and directed by Kevin Ang, bested all
3 Filipino short films win in Indie film festival in Vancouver Read More »
Valdez, Zahid pay tribute to Paulina Corpuz at House of Commons By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Women Members of Parliament paid tributes in the House of Commons to Filipina community leader Paulina Jocelyn Balisi Corpuz, who passed away recently. Rechie Valdez, MP-Missisauga-Streetsville, Ontario, called her “an inspiration to all of us, leaving a legacy behind in
Women Members of Parliament honour Filipina community leader Read More »
Ottawa, Ontario Job classification list adds 16 occupations to address labour shortage, economic security concerns By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez The Canadian Government is working to welcome more newcomers who bring the skills its economy needs to help address acute labour shortages across the country. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the implementation
Canada lures more skilled workers through Express Entry mode Read More »
Regina, Saskatchewan Prayers, determination, hardwork brought Fiscal Jalmanzar to the goal of becoming a lawyer in Canada By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez A former city prosecutor in Quezon City, Philippines was recently appointed as one of the crown prosecutors of Saskatchewan, Canada—a feat that is probably a first by a Filipino immigrant in the province. Ronald
Newly appointed Saskatchewan crown prosecutor is a Filipino Read More »
Toronto, Ontario Refreshing takes on the halo-halo, pan de sal, lumpiang gulay thrill famous judges Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Halo-halo cake? Yes, please. This amazing creation is by The Great Canadian Baking Show (GCBS) contestant, Jomar Manzano, who is a structural engineer from Toronto, Ontario. Now on its 6th season, GCBS features 10 amateur bakers who
Filipino engineer demonstrates baking, decorating skills on TV show Read More »
Dawson Creek, B.C. Community members continue to raise funds, help 2 Filipino mothers By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Strengthened by the love of their families and community and the generousity of donors, the two Filipino mothers mauled by a bear are on their way to recovery. After weeks of receiving treatment in separate hospitals, Leosette “Cheng”
Victims of bear attack in Dawson Creek ski trail now recovering Read More »
