Bayanihan presents a dancing tour-de force
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September 16, 2006
Join thousands of North Americans who have already been enchanted by the powerful performances of Bayanihan, The National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines. Taking its name from an ancient Filipino... Read more »
Mandatory not voluntary
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September 16, 2006
Civil society groups demand human rights and environmental standards for Canadian mining and energy companies operating abroad. TORONTO–Canadian civil society organizations are calling on the federal... Read more »
STOP THE KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES! UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS!
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September 16, 2006
On September 21, let us pay tribute to the heroes and martyrs of the people’s struggle in the Philippines! JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL-VIGIL AT 5:30PM IN FRONT OF LOURDES CHURCH (Sherbourne St.) On September... Read more »
‘Gay films can save Filipino movies’ -Director Chionglo
Janet C. Garcia
September 16, 2006
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Twilight Dancers’ TORONTO–Can the gay flick genre save the day for Filipino cinema? Veteran film director Mel Chionglo believes so saying the ailing industry needs productions with... Read more »
Tough jueteng luck
Janet C. Garcia
September 16, 2006
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘KUBRADOR (The Bet Collector)’ TORONTO–The number 13 reminds her of bad omen. 29 signifies death. 5 is an innocent child. 18 cleverly brings to mind testicles. As a combination 13-24... Read more »
Jeffrey Inquest resumed Sept. 11
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September 16, 2006
After a two month summer break, the provincial Coroners Inquest into the police killing of 17-year-old Jeffrey Reodica has resumed Monday, September 11. On May 21, 2004, several adults and boys as young... Read more »
Portugal pushes for accountability, transparency in FCT management
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September 16, 2006
Administrative and fiscal reforms are imperative to give the Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) “a new direction” geared towards efficiently meeting the requirements of the centre and its clients and effectively... Read more »
PCCT turns over $22,500 to GK housing program
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September 16, 2006
TORONTO–The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Trade-Toronto (PCCT) turned over last August 29 a cheque for $7,500 representing its fourth installment payment to ANCOP International (Canada) Inc. for... Read more »
IMMIGRATION: More power breeds more bad behaviour at our borders
Guidy Mamann
September 16, 2006
While crossing into the United States with my family to begin our Labour Day weekend in Maryland, I couldn’t help but to be reminded of the many stories I have heard of border officials behaving badly…on... Read more »
A Pleasant Evening with Calbes, friends at Kalayaan Cabaret
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September 16, 2006
By Maripi Leynes With eyes closed, we could easily imagine that the men and women singing the kundiman on stage were professional singers from the Philippines. The diction was near perfect and the technical... Read more »












