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  • LBC celebrates Philippine Independence Day across the globe

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    Though most celebrations for the country’s 117th Independence day are held in the Philippines, LBC Express, Inc., the leading courier service, logistics, and money remittance provider has brought festivities to Filipinos across the globe. In celebration and commemoration of Philippine freedom, LBC Express held a series of games, raffles and freebies across the Middle East,…

  • MGA PINOY SA SASKATCHEWAN NAIS MAGTAYO NG CO-OP

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    Nakipag-ugnayan ang Coop Development Officer ng Saskatchewan Cooperative Association na si G. Patrick Lapointe sa One Filipino Cooperative Of BC upang tulungan ang mga Pinoy sa kanilang lugar makapagtayo at makapagrehistro bilang isang samahang kooperatiba. Ayon kay G. Lapointe, nagtanong daw siya sa Ontario Cooperative Association kung may alam silang Filipino Cooperative sa Ontario at…

  • UFCABC Provides Voice of Unity in Community

    UFCABC Provides Voice of Unity in Community

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    A broad alliance of Filipino Canadian associations has emerged to articulate the diverse interests of the community in B.C. Called the United Filipino Canadian Associations in B.C., it is composed of major associations , representing a broad range of concerns across the community. UFCABC passed with flying colours in its first major undertaking, which was…

  • Historic First Flag Raising Ceremony in Richmond – A Huge Success!!

    Historic First Flag Raising Ceremony in Richmond – A Huge Success!!

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    The historic event last June 27, 2015 started with a solemn yet joyous and colorful parade led by the ati-atihan band of musicians in their native costumes from the Aklanon Sto. Nino Association of BC. They were followed by Rod Belleza, the flag bearer of our national flag. He was escorted by the Knights of…

  • Senator Enverga pays tribute to Philippine Heritage Band to celebrate 117th Philippine Independence Day

    Senator Enverga pays tribute to Philippine Heritage Band to celebrate 117th Philippine Independence Day

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    Ottawa- The Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario Senator, paid tribute to the Philippine Heritage Band and its 35th anniversary in the Senate of Canada. His speech in the Senate Chamber followed the 3rd annual Philippine Flag Raising on the Hill event in celebration of the 117th Philippine Independence Day, which has been taking place…

  • Watch Out for Fake World Cup Tickets

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    Vancouver, BC – It is hard not to get swept up in the excitement of the Women’s World Cup Soccer happening in our own backyard! However scammers might target soccer fans looking for good, cheap tickets for any of the in- demand international games. Better Business Bureau serving Mainland B.C. is warning consumers to be…

  • 6TH AGM MATAGUMPAY NA NAIDAOS

    6TH AGM MATAGUMPAY NA NAIDAOS

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    Naisagawa nang maayos at matagumpay ang nakaraang ika-Anim na Taunang Pagpupulong (AGM) ng mga Kasapi at Kamay-ari ng One Filipino Cooperative of British Columbia, ang kaunaunahang Kooperatiba ditto sa BC na natatag noong Oktobre ng taong 2009, sa pagtutulungan at pagkakaisa ng iba’t-ibang samahan ng Pamayanang Pilipino. Naganap ang pagdiriwang na ito sa Collingwood  Neighbourhood…

  • Multicultural Helping House Society To Deliver Pre-Arrival Immigration

    Multicultural Helping House Society To Deliver Pre-Arrival Immigration

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    Canada-bound immigrants from the Philippines will have a new centre to provide them with pre-arrival services to prepare them for their settlement in their new country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has designated the Vancouver- based Multicultural Helping House Society (MHHS) to deliver programs designed to help new immigrants integrate faster and better into Canadian…

  • Philippine Independence Day greetings from the B.C. New Democrats

    Philippine Independence Day greetings from the B.C. New Democrats

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    VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan and Vancouver- Kensington MLA Mable Elmore issued the following  statement on the annual Philippine Independence Day celebrations on behalf of the B.C. New Democrats: “Today as millions of people in the Philippines and around the world celebrate Philippine Independence Day, we join with them in marking this great…

  • Remaining Citizenship Act reforms coming into force

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    Ottawa, ON — A final suite of reforms to strengthen and modernize Canada’s citizenship laws will be fully in force as of June 11, 2015. The changes – part of a package of measures approved by Parliament last year – ensure new citizens can fully and quickly participate in Canada’s economy and Canadian society. The…