After his election in 2016, Duterte's reign has been described by the Catholic Church as a "reign of terror". (Photo: The Daily Guardian)

Breaking: Philippine President Duterte announces ‘retirement from politics’

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Philippines Is Duterte really going to retire? Analysis Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, PhilipineCanadianNews.Com (PCN.Com) In an announcement typical of his bravado, President Rodrigo Duterte announced yesterday (Oct. 2 in the Philippines) that he will not run for vice president in next May’s elections. While he is not running for vice-president, his long-time aide, Senator Bong Go

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Thunderbird performed by Joseph Paul, Photo: Sarah Race, Courtesy of Tsatsu Stalqayu and Mortal Coil Performance Society.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver Art Gallery Commemorates National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with special performances at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square and the Elder in Residence Program September 29, 2021, VANCOUVER, BC // Traditional Coast Salish Lands including the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ) Nations  The Vancouver Art Gallery invites

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Philippine overseas ‘deactivated’ voters have end of this month to apply

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The Philippines’ Foreign Service has released the following statement regarding overseas voting. LIST OF DEACTIVATED OVERSEAS VOTERS Due to failure to vote in two consecutive National Elections 2016 and 2019 EMBASSY / POST: Agana (4,576) Brasilia (727) Buenos Aires (625) Calgary (182) Chicago (4,519) Los Angeles (26,817) Mexico (1,102) New York (10,953) Ottawa (3,558) San Francisco (23,115) Toronto (16,045) Vancouver (16,788) Washington (12,910) Anyone who intends to vote in

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Stand with Asians Coalition Proposes Orange Sidewalk  in City of Burnaby 

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Press Release I would like to start with an acknowledgement as settlers/visitors of the Unceded, Ancestral, and Unsurrendered Lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the Kwantlen, Katzie,  Semiahmoo, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Speaking Peoples. All efforts to be anti-racism must work towards justice on stolen lands through truth, reconciliation, and decolonization. Today, the Stand with

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SYM visits his colleague and fellow Cebuano and brother-in-law ,Romulo Galicano (back to camera)in is studio in Makati. Galicano was at work for his 'Siete de Agosto -Allegory of a Farce'. (PCN photo from the book)

Pumanaw: Artist SYM Mendoza dies at 87

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Richmond, B.C. He mentored people who are now accomplished artists Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com (PCN.Com) A well-known artist and mentor to many has died. Sofronio Ylanan Mendoza, better known by his initials SYM has died, his friends posted on social media. He was 87. The unassuming and humble artist has been suffering from a heart

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Vaughan celebrates Culture Days

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Celebrating Vaughan’s diverse communities Enjoy Culture Days virtual events until Sunday, Oct. 24 Vaughan is a city that recognizes and honours its different heritages and traditions from around the world. This year, the City of Vaughan once again will play host to Culture Days with virtual events taking place until Sunday, Oct. 24. This free,

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Dennis Gupa debuts ‘Gossip with Whales: Exploring Ocean Science through Applied Theatre’

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Victoria, B.C. World premiere of four choral compositions online by John Threlfall The ocean has many songs to sing! Join us for this feast of music and celebration as we launch the world premiere performances of four new choral compositions created during Dennis Gupa‘s artistic residency with Ocean Networks Canada. Together with a panel of artists,

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Rechie Valdez makes history. (Photo: The News, Mississauga)

Politics:Liberal Rechie Valdez Wins Mississauga -Streetsville Riding

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Toronto, Ontario  Makes history in the Filipino-Canadian community By Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Retired In the 44th Canadian federal election held on September 20, 2021, Filipino Canadians welcome a historical development in parliamentary politics. Filipino Canadian Rechie Valdez wins the electoral riding in Mississauga- Streetsville in Ontario. Valdez wins the seat for the Liberal Party

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Winnipeg,Manitoba- June 11, 1984. ATOM (August Twenty One Movement rally at Philippine Independence Day celebrations. Sign calls on Mayor Norrie to cancel Winnipeg-Manila sister city agreement.(Winnipeg Sun photo/Brian Donohue)

Never Forget! On the 49th anniversary of Martial Law

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Breaking: Filipinos finally has a seat in Parliament after 33 years with Rechie Valdez’s win

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Mississauga, Ontario First woman to be elected Opinion Teodoro Alcuitas Editor, PhilippineCanadianNews.Com (PCN.Com) After a drought of 33 years with no representation, Filipinos have now a new Member of Parliament with the election of Rechie Valdez in the Mississauga-Streetsville riding of Ontario. The Liberals will form a minority government, the same before the election was

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