Talamak Golfers Allianz, an association of mostly Filipino-Canadian golf enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto Area, recently held its Annual Awards and Appreciation to honor and recognize the club’s outstanding performers, corporate sponsors and supporters. Notably, the club bestowed its most important award to LBC, the Philippines’ premier cargo forwarding firm, …
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Two prominent Filipino-Canadian community organizations in the Greater Toronto Area have celebrated the “Asian Food and Cultural Festival” in a display of cooperation and collaboration. On November 23, 2024, the Philippine Independence Day Council( PIDC) and the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation( PCCF), both notable non-profit and volunteer-run entities, purposefully joined the special event with great enthusiasm …
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THE killing of national hero Andres Bonifacio is not just a gruesome deed committed by Filipinos against their fellow countrymen. It is also a battle of controversial documents and texts. On Dec. 1, 1928, Lazaro Macapagal gave his account of the execution of the Bonifacio brothers and published it in …
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November 9, 2024, was a memorable evening of Filipino beauty pageantry in Ontario. The Philippine Independence Day Council( PIDC), the quintessential umbrella organization of several community associations in the province held its annual beauty competition at the Korean Canadian Cultural Centre. Leslie Street, North York, Toronto, Katleen Mae Ranjo Ortiguera …
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Boy Vizmonte, wife, Eileen Vizmonte and their eldest son, Noel Vizmonte On a delightful evening at Congee Queen in Dundas, Mississauga, the Upsilonian community gathered to extend a warm welcome to Boy Vizmonte ’77, his wife Eileen, and their son Noel. Boy, who previously served as Philippines’ Undersecretary of the …
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As Rafael Policarpio, affectionately known as Raffy, approaches nearly a year since his retirement on December 15, 2023, it’s inspiring to see how he has transformed this phase of his life into a vibrant and fulfilling journey. Transitioning from a successful career in logistics, Raffy has embraced retirement not as …
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Intertrans Express, a leading player in the courier delivery sector within the Filipino-Canadian community, has launched a dynamic promotional campaign across Ontario to introduce its efficient and convenient air express delivery service. Managed by Gabby Blanco, Intertrans Express Air Padala recently hosted several marketing initiatives to raise brand awareness among …
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Recent federal measures were announced on October 1. These will be benefit small business owners and homeowners significantly. These updates aim to strengthen our economy and ease living costs, with specific advantages for the Filipino Canadian community. Minister Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, has announced a reduction in credit …
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First of two parts DURING the 333 years of Spanish rule in the Philippines, real power rested not on the civilian and military leaders but on the friars. They could be found in every parish in the country, ministering not only to the souls of the natives but to their …
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The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto will extend its office hours for the overseas voting registration during the final week of the voting period. The Consulate General will be open until 6:00 p.m. from 23 to 27 September and on 30 September 2024 for the overseas voting registration. In addition, …
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