JULY 1, 2019: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a campaign-style speech focused on his Liberal government’s successes over the last four years as he delivered his Canada Day remarks on Parliament Hill on the country’s 152nd birthday. Speaking to a jovial crowd clad in red and white gathered under a hot sun, Trudeau reminded the assembled masses about...
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Canada ready to celebrate 152nd birthday with fireworks and flybys
OTTAWA — The skies will be filled with fireworks and military aircraft today as Canada Day celebrations are held across the country. From Nova Scotia westward to British Columbia the military will soar high above revellers celebrating Canada’s 152nd birthday, showcasing a range of aircraft both new and old including helicopters, Hercules transports, and fighter jets....
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Canada Celebrates its first Filipino Heritage Month of June from Coast to Coast
“The government should recognize the contributions that Filipino Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Filipino language and culture, and the importance of reflecting upon Filipino heritage for future generations by declaring June , every year, Filipino Heritage Month.”
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Euphoria turns to fear after shots fired at massive Raptors victory rally
TORONTO — Hours of anticipation gave way to unbridled euphoria as a sea of Raptors fans greeted the newly crowned NBA champions with cheers, whistles and chants on Monday, but elation quickly turned to fear when gunshots interrupted the celebration in downtown Toronto. Moments after the team emerged on stage during a rally at the end of...
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FYM FOUNDATION PROJECTS TO FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY SWEEPING ACROSS CANADA
Much emphasis has been placed on the Church’s outreach and socio-civic activities, which seek to benefit not just INC members, but also less fortunate communities around the world who need help.
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PHL ELECTION RESULTS CREDIBLE: PANELO
By Azer Parrocha May 17, 2019, 8:22 am MANILA — Malacañang believes that the result of the May 13 midterm elections are “credible” despite glitches experienced by the transparency server and vote counting machines (VCMs). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo assured that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be investigating the problem encountered by the transparency server, but...
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PH gov’t urged to actively promote absentee voting among OFWs
Absentee voting among OFWs starts on April 13, 2019
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) CONFERS INC’s EDUARDO V. MANALO AS AN HONORARY OFW
By Don Orozco Quezon City, Philippines, March 2019 – A powerhouse delegation from the Philippine Airlines led by its President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista made a courtesy visit to Brother Eduardo V Manalo, Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo on his first-year anniversary as Presidential Envoy for the Overseas Filipino Workers. ...
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JUNE 1, 2019: A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR FILIPINO CANADIANS
The M-155 recognition was meant to enhance, empower and give each Filipino an opportunity to come together in solidarity and support for one another; to celebrate our accomplishments, to enrich and uphold the culture from which we have emerged, and to flourish and contribute within this beautiful Canadian cultural mosaic