First update: October 26, 2025, 9:00 AM Niagara Falls, Ontario Hygeians 77 Reunion a Smashing Success Ricardo Salise Caluen No stone was left unturned to ensure the successful celebration of the 48th year anniversary of Class ’77 of the Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing. Calling themselves Hygeians 77 (after the Greek goddess of health […]
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Surrey, B.C. by Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Artist Danvic Briones’ works aim to engage Filipino community To celebrate Filipino-Canadian authors, the Surrey Public Library (SPL) will hold its first ever event featuring Vancouver-based artist and author Danvic Briones. This will also be the launch of Briones’ children’s book “Jesse the Dragosaur.” The event, titled “Filipino-Canadian Children’s
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2nd Update: June 30, 2025, 5:52 PM Updated:June 30, 2025, 2 PM Vancouver, B.C. More than two months after the Lapulapu Day tragedy on April 26, 2005, lawyers are preparing to assist victims file their legal forms. Thru the initiative of Amici Curiae (AC) Friends of Court, lawyers will be trained to prepare themselves in
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David and Goliath Analysis Teodoro ‘Ted’ Alcuitas Vancouver, B.C. In a classic resemblance to the biblical story of David and Goliath,the vindication of former Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) church worker Lowell Menorca is an example of how a ‘small’ man was able to survive and won against a formidable enemy. In a scathing decision handed
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By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Ruby Ibarra bested 7,500 independent entries from across the US Singing passionately about Filipino folklore and motherhood, Filipino-American artist Rubi Ibarra won this year’s NPR Tiny Desk contest. NPR, an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public, holds the Tiny Desk Contest
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Newly appointed judges By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Two newly appointed judges will be honoured by their peers with an online celebration tomorrow (Monday) June 2 at 3:30 PM (PDT) and 6:30 PM (EDT). To celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, the Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (FCLN-RAPC) salutes the two judges with the virtual webinar, says
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Robson Square Arts Coalition robsonsquarearts@gmail.com For immediate release May 13, 2025 Vancouver dance community hosting fundraiser for victims of Lapulapu attack The Robson Square Arts Coalition (RSAC), a multi-ethnic group of street dancers and street dance organizations, is hosting a unique fundraiser to assist the victims, families, and communities affected by the Lapulapu attack. The
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Vancouver, B.C. By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez British Columbia declares Friday, May 2 as official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims A suspect has been charged with murder in the death of multiple festival-goers at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party Saturday night. Eleven people, aged 5 to 65, were killed, and more than two
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Vancouver, BC By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez “Shocked, devastated and heartbroken” : PM Carney said of event as the party cancels Calgary rally due to tragedy Eleven people were killed and multiple others were injured, including children, when a man in his 30s drove his compact SUV through a crowd in the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party
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By Charmaine Y. Rodriguez Cebu-born artist is survived by her two children and grandchildren “Asia’s Queen of Songs” Pilita Corrales, an all-around entertainer, who spent seven decades in the music, film and TV industry had passed away, her family confirmed Saturday (Philippine time). “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of
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