Category: Featured
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Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada Celebrates Fourth Year with 19 Featured Restaurants
Calgary, AB – The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary are pleased to announce the return of the Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada (FRMC) for its fourth edition, taking place from April 1-30, 2025. As in previous years, the event will be executed by the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa…
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Duterte dynasty down but not out: analysts
The arrest and incarceration of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has dealt a “critical” blow against the Duterte dynasty, analysts say. However, observers caution against counting out the powerful clan that ruled the Asian country from 2016 to 2022. The Dutertes command a loyal mass base and they could mount a comeback, with Duterte’s daughter…
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Comelec urges artists to file raps for song theft in campaign jingles
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections has urged artists to file a formal complaint if their songs are used without permission in campaign jingles for the 2025 midterm elections. “Sana po may formal na complaint na maihain sa atin ang banda. Maging basehan ng action namin (I hope the band can formally file a…
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Poem: In the Simplest Things, Life Truly Sings
Burnaby, BC, 02 April 2025, 4:00 PM In the Simplest Things, Life Truly Sings By Bella Balisi-Bevilacqua In the quiet dawn, the world begins to hum, A tiny bird sings as the morning sun does come, Its wings a flutter, a whisper soft and sweet, A moment of grace, a life that’s complete. The rustle…
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NDP Leaders Pledge Support for Filipino Cultural Centre in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada, 2025 March 30 – Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), along with Vancouver-area MPs Don Davies and Peter Julian, gathered at Plato Pilipino in Vancouver’s Joyce Street neighborhood for a press conference that marked a significant commitment to the Filipino-Canadian community. Addressing a crowd of supporters and community members, Singh…
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Mabuhay House Society Launches 2nd Cohort of Hub and Spokes Program, Empowering Over 100 Filipino-Canadian Community Leaders
Vancouver, B.C. – Mabuhay House Society proudly announces the successful launch of the second cohort of its Hub and Spoke Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at building leadership capacity and strengthening board governance across Filipino-Canadian community organizations. This year’s launch brought together over 100 leaders on two events in March, representing a wide range of…
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City of Surrey proposes 2.8% general property tax increase, among lowest in region
Surrey, BC – The City of Surrey’s 2025-2029 General Operating and Capital Budgets are now available for the public to view. The Budgets have been formulated based on direction from Mayor Brenda Locke and Surrey Council, reflecting City strategies, resource requirements to maintain service delivery and feedback on community priorities obtained during the City’s budget…
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B.C. eliminates carbon tax
The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025. “British Columbians are doing everything they can to reduce their emissions. But people shouldn’t have to choose between climate action and being able to afford their bills,” said Premier David Eby. “That’s why…
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Miss Filipinas Worldwide 2025 Kickoff: Delegates Welcomed and Press Conference Held on Opening Day!
The journey to the Miss Filipinas Worldwide 2025 crown began on January 21, 2025, with a press conference and welcome dinner at Grandt Kitchen in Surrey, BC. This pageant marks the beginning of a journey for 18 remarkable women from across Canada, each vying for the opportunity to represent Canada for the Ms. Philippines Universe…
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Philippines, Canada to build roadmap for closer defence ties
The Philippines and Canada are working on ways to deepen military relations. On January 17, 2025, the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines hosted the inaugural meeting of the Defense Cooperation Working Group (DCWG) of the two countries. “Both sides agreed to develop a roadmap for future collaboration, prioritizing initiatives such as joint…