Category: Philippine Asian News Today
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Record-breaking year for housing and development in 2024
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey set a record in 2024 by delivering 6,297 net new housing units and generating a record of over $2.8 billion in construction activity. This surpasses the City’s previous record of 5,932 housing units delivered in 2019. “This is the first time the City of Surrey has surpassed 6,000…
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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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Poem: How To ***k Up with the Kind Stubborn
Burnaby, BC, 20 January 2025, 4:00 AM How To ***k Up with the Kind Stubborn By Bella Balisi-Bevilacqua First, try not to listen when they speak, Their gentle ways will make you feel weak. Ignore their needs, just do your own, And leave them to sulk, abandoned and alone. Avoid eye contact when they plead,…
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Moments: A humble and grateful life
The story is told about a parishioner who asked the priest the directions on how to go to Heaven. The priest’s simple answer was: “Turn right, and go straight.” In today’s Gospel (Luke 13: 1-9), the Lord reminds us that if we do not repent, we will perish, and if we do not bear…
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Wisdom from the Word: The Great Conflict Between God and Satan
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” GENESIS 3:15, NIV Our statement: All humanity is now involved in a great controversy between n Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, His Law, and His…
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Poem: We’re all Rainmakers by Surprise
(Burnaby, BC, 25 March 2025) We’re All Rainmakers by Surprise By Bella Balisi-Bevilacqua We walk through days that pull and bend, Like winds that whisper tales unknown, And find ourselves with hearts to mend, In places we have not yet outgrown. The skies above may hide the sun, Still, we dream to touch the skies,…
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Breaking Point: Apples to Apples
As Canadians approach another federal election, the political landscape is increasingly defined by promises, rhetoric, and the shifting tides of public opinion. Campaign slogans and political ads flood the airwaves, aiming to sway undecided voters with visions of a better future. However, in a democracy, elections should not solely be viewed through the lens of…
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Iskorner: The Wise Canadian’s Guide to the 2025 Federal Election
The Wise Canadian’s Guide to the 2025 Federal Election The upcoming 2025 Canadian federal election presents a pivotal moment for the nation, offering an opportunity to reimagine the country’s future amid rapid global change. For the wise Canadian voter, making an informed decision is not simply a matter of partisan loyalty or knee-jerk reactions; it…
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Poem: Liliosa Hilao, Martyred
Burnaby, BC, 10 February 2025 – To all the Martial Law torture victims and Desaparecidos of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in the Philippines Liliosa Hilao, Martyred By Bella Balisi-Bevilacqua In Sorsogon’s heart, a girl was born, Liliosa Hilao, with courage, sworn. In school, her mind was bright, A scholar unbowed by endless fight.…
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Poem: Dunning-Kruger Syndrome
Burnaby, BC, 02 February 2025, 9:05 PM Dunning-Kruger Syndrome By Bella Balisi-Bevilacqua In the realm of thoughts, confidence reigns, A paradox blooms, defying logic’s chains. The novice proclaims, “I’m wise and bold!” Unaware of the gaps as stories unfold. With fervent belief to stride and declare, “Knowledge is mine; there’s nothing to spare!” Wisdom eludes;…