The Banaag Award is conferred on the FYM Foundation for its contributions that have significantly benefited or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.
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‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan-Canadians say earthquake could make humanitarian crisis worse
Afghan state media said the earthquake's death toll is now 1,150, with about 3,000 people injured, after a 4.2 magnitude aftershock took more lives on Friday. Close to 3,000 homes have also been destroyed or badly damaged, according to the reports.
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Public safety minister eyes steps to strengthen oversight of the RCMP
The federal public safety minister says he is “deeply committed” to enhancing oversight of the RCMP by strengthening the role of the national police force’s management advisory board. In an interview, Marco Mendicino expressed a desire to give the board the “independence and autonomy that it needs” — possibly through legislative amendments — to ensure...
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Canada pledges funds as G7 develops response to famine fallout from Russian invasion
Canada has pledged 50 million dollars to prevent Ukrainian grain from going to waste today as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to working with G-7 nations on further measures to halt the famine caused by the Russian invasion
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B.C. scientists see recovery but fear more heat domes could change ecosystems forever
A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems are recovering, but could be transformed forever if such events become more frequent. Cold-water marine species could be replaced by warm-water organisms, triggering cascading effects through the environment, said Christopher Harley, a zoology professor at...
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Gratitude, well-wishes overflow in fitting send-off for PRRD
Survey results showed that 75 percent of 1,500 respondents approved or strongly approved of Duterte’s performance during his six-year term.
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Winner of barong-design contest for incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr inauguration named soon
MANILA – Speculations on who would be the lucky designer to dress incoming President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at his inauguration on Thursday (June 30) will be answered soon as the barong-design contest will be decided within the next few hours. Jay Herrera, Marcos’ official image specialist for the past eight years, announced this amid...
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Sara Duterte takes oath as Vice-President of the Philippines, commits to serve nation
"And this message has been reiterated in my oath: to consecrate myself to the service of the nation. I believe the country will be heading toward a future of hope, security, strength, stability, and progress," she said.
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Crowd cheers as Sara Z. Duterte, PRRD hug at inauguration ceremony
We are one with the whole Filipino nation in witnessing with excitement the inauguration ceremony of outgoing Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio as the 15th Vice President of the Philippines.
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Toronto PCG Commemorates the 124th Philippine Independence Day with Flag Raising Ceremonies at the Toronto City Hall and Brampton City Hall
Toronto, 12 June – On the occasion of the 124th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, as well as the celebration of the National Flag Week and the Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and the Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising Committee held the Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising...