Atin Ito First Filipino Community Newspaper in Ontario

Photo Credit: ABS-CBN News FORMER senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Rodolfo Biazon died on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced his father’s passing. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that the bell has rung and …

Philippine Constitution Association President and Lakas-CMD Party President Martin Romualdez and wife Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (2nd right) shares a historic moment with (from left) Lakas-CMD President Emeritus and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd left) and Lakas-CMD National Advisory Council and Surigao Del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay …

Sightseers still welcome in Albay, but DOH warns of toxic volcano gases Mayon was red with fresh lava on Sunday night in this video grab from CNN Philippines, while firemen ration water to evacuees who fled the volcano’s danger zone in Camalig, Albay  As the crater of the majestic Mayon …

FIRST FAMILY PIC. In this photo posted on Facebook, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stand beside former First Lady Imelda Marcos, in a wheelchair, after their usual Sunday lunch at home. First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos on Sunday posted a photo showing her and her husband, …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Sunday that he will be reaching out to his fellow opposition leaders to talk about the details of a possible public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections.  Opposition leader said public inquiry should be completed before next election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Sunday …

Ukraine has made a formal bid to enter NATO, but it remains a point of tension for member states. So too does how to secure Ukraine between the end of the war and potential NATO membership.  Canada has pledged to champion Ukrainian membership ‘as conditions allow for it.’ When the …

Following the spectacular sellout success of its November 2023 Asia/Australia shows, internationally acclaimed British rock band Coldplay has revealed its highly-anticipated return to the Philippines. The band confirmed its upcoming concert as part of its Music of the Spheres world tour. Presented by Live Nation, Coldplay’s performance in the country …

At a Glance The 36-year-old Serb brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5 to win a third French Open title and snap the tie of 22 Slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal. PARIS (AFP) — Novak Djokovic created “incredible” history …

EJ Obiena  For many years, clearing the six-meter mark in pole vault has been the exclusive domain of 23 athletes in Europe, the United States, and Australia. On Saturday in Norway (Sunday in Manila), a Filipino joined that elite group. Ernest John “EJ” Obiena’s seven-year quest finally bore fruit as …

As the Philippines celebrates its Independence Day today, June 12, the national government and other organizations prepared various activities to engage the public and commemorate Filipino heroes’ courage and sacrifice to achieve liberty. On the other hand, a modern annual celebration is simultaneously occurring on Twitter as netizens combine contemporary …