Manny Paquiao is a known gay basher and womanizer just like Duterte. (Facebook image) Ed’s note: Because the internet is today awash with praises for Manny Pacquiao, it is good to see the real man behind the image. For me, he is not a hero and I don’t feel proud of him just because of his boxing prowess. […]
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Nina Lee Aquino is the recipient of the 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Direction. ANNE-MARIE KRYTIUK Updated: July 20, 2019, 8:45 PM Toronto, Ontario Aquino believes theatre can change the world By Ted Alcuitas This year has been a big harvest for director Nina Lee Aquino, winning three major awards in theatre. The
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Despite the hardships faced by Filipino immigrants, Bulosan had faith that he would be received into the hearts of the American people. (Book Cover) Updated: October 3. 2020, 9:35 AM U.S. Carlos Bulosan believed that America was “a heart unfolding to receive him” Opinion By Ted Alcuitas Editor, Philippine Canadian News.com With the latest racist
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German’s workshop will be held on July 18 at Pandora Park field house, 2325 Franklin Street, Vancouver. ( Vines Art Festival) Heal DTES! (Downtown Eastside) Vines Art Festival With the Trans Mountain Pipeline in BC, the expansion also means the destruction and possible closure of the Crab Park in the DTES.Crab Park has been home to
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Singer songwriter Ria Jade came back from depression to follow her passion- singing. (Photo: riajade.com) B.C. The woman who was saved by her voice By Ted Alcuitas She is Ria Jade to her fans – a singer-songwriter with a beautiful voice. In real life, she is Maria Paula Nina, the youngest of two daughters to
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Local Filipinos in Vancouver join other counterparts in U.S. in demonstrating against China today. (Butz Van photos FB) Updated: 9:45 PM, July 12, 2019 Vancouver,B.C. China out of the Philippines! A number of Vancouverites today picketed the Chinese Embassy on Granville St., in Vancouver to protest the Chinese presence in the West Philippine Sea. Vancouver
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Manny R. Masongsong who passed away July 12, 2019 will be buried on July 19. (Facebook) Updated: July 17, 2019, 7:00 AM Delta, B.C. Pumanaw Computer specialist Manny R.Masongsong passes away By Ted Alcuitas After suffering from a long ailment, businessman Manny R. Masongsong died today, July 12, 2019, his family announced. Brother Ed Masongsong
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Is Salvador Panelo a match for Amal Clooney? (ABS/CBN photo) Opinon By Ted Alcuitas We cannot help but think of no other appropriate word to describe the current news on Amal Clooney’s involvement with Maria Reesa’s case and how presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo reacted. It is indeed a contest between the good, the bad and
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Parents Imelda and Jaime Adao received the posthumous diploma on behalf of their son Jaime Jr. who was killed on March 3, 2019. (CTV News) Manitoba He was to graduate this year and fulfill his dream of becoming a baker to take over his parent’s bakery business. Instead, his parents, Imelda and Jaime received his
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Gabrielle Thea I. Ramos, daughter of slain human rights lawyer Benjamin Ramos, graduates in BS (Biology), University of the Philippines Visayas. (Facebook) HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER. People’s lawyer Benjamin Ramos is gunned down by unidentified assailants in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on November 6, 2018. Photo courtesy of National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers. A daughter’s message
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