Philanthropy: Marissa and Antonio’Tony’ Peña makes donation to UBC Library

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Philanthropists Marissa and Tony Peña shares what they have with others. (Photo: UBC Library) Vancouver, B.C. Gift to UBC Library to Transform Lillooet Room By Ted Alcuitas  The former  owner of pioneer money-remittance company Manila Express has made a donation to the University of British Columbia’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The Lillooet Room, part of […]

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Fame dancer Alvin Tolentino celebrates 30 years of work

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Alvin Erasga Tolentino – Then and Now (right- Undivided Colours, 2014) (Photo: Co. Erasga) Updated: Sept. 4, 2019, 9:20 AM Updated: August 30, 2019,4:00 PM As Tolentino mounts a retrospective of his works today, we repost an article we did last April 2018. Contemporary dance: Co. ERASGA brings ‘malong’ to life Vancouver ,B.C. Opening Reception

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Manitoba politics: John Cacayuran is sixth Filipino candidate

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John Cacayugan  is sixth Filipino candidate in Manitoba elections. ( Photo: Liberal Party of Manitoba) Winnipeg, Manitoba All parties have Filipino candidates Analysis By Ted Alcuitas  Editor John Cacayuran is the Liberal Party’ s candidate for McPhilipps riding in the September 10 provincial election, bringing the total number of Filipino candidates to six. This is

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Updated: Five Filipinos run in Manitoba election

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The young Malaya Marcelino is confident she can win this election where she hopes to honour her mother’s legacy of service and passion for social activism. (NDP) Updated: August 28, 2019, 1:10 PM Winnipeg, Manitoba  Malaya Marcelino follows mother into politics Analysis By Ted Alcuitas Editor (ted@philippinecanadiannews.com) philippinecanadiannews.com (PCN.com) The daughter of the first woman

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Agosto 26 – Araw ng mga Bayani

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Ngayong araw ay ipinagdiriwang natin ang “Araw ng mga Bayani”. Kasabay ng ating pag-alala sa araw na ito, atin ring gunitain at isa-buhay ang kadakilaan ng ating mga bayani para ipagtanggol ang karapatang-pantao, kalayaan, at demokrasya. Saludo kami sa inyo! #NationalHeroesDayPH See Translation Advertisement:

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Agosto: Buwan ng wikang pambansa

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Vicky Cabrera starts her class in Winnipeg, Manitoba with an important lesson and conquers a common misconception about the national language of the Philippines. “Many of them thought it’s Tagalog but actually it’s not Tagalog, it’s Filipino because Tagalog is one of the dialects,” Cabrera explained.  (Travis Golby/CBC) Filipino? Tagalog? Pilipino? A blog by Tagalog

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How identity played a role in Karl Castillo’s emergence in the tech world

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 Karl Castillo provides mentorship to Lighthouse Labs students as well as a technical mentor at Canada Learning Code. ( Photo provided) Breaking sterotypes and championing accessibility in the digital sphere By Carlo Javier “It just made sense to me,” says Karl Castillo. “It felt natural, it clicks.” We’re in the lobby floor of the Microsoft

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Today in History: August 21, 1983, Ninoy Aquino was assassinated

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With rush, soldiers of the Aviation Security Command (Avsecom) load Ninoy’s body onto a van on the tarmac of the airport. This is one of 12 sequence-shot photos, was taken by Times Journal photographer Recto Mercene. Even as a soldier (2nd from right) pointed a gun at him, Mercene said he just let his camera

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The death that changed my life: The assassination of Ninoy Aquino

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Senator Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino, Jr.  was allowed to go to the U.S. in 1980 for medical treatment by President Marcos after being in prison for seven years. On August 21, 1983, he decided to go back to the Philippines  to try to convince Marcos for a peaceful transition. (Photo Archives- Philippine Canadian News.com) Where were

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Breaking: Anti-mining activist Gina Lopez dead at 65

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Gina Lopez’ term as environment secretary lasted only ten months after mining interests lobbied against her. (Rappler) Former environment secretary Gina Lopez dies (3rd UPDATE) Philanthropist and environmental champion Gina Lopez was 65 Rappler.com Published 6:43 AM, August 19, 2019 Updated 12:38 PM, August 19, 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION. Former environment secretary Gina Lopez led a

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