Death of domestic in NY draws outpouring of outrage and support
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April 16, 2007
NEW YORK CITY–After ten days since launching the online petition, “Truth and Justice for Domestic Worker Fely Garcia!” over 500 individuals have registered support for the case of a 58-year-old... Read more »
Dance tour vs sex trafficking
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April 16, 2007
Canadian audiences and dance lovers will have the rare opportunity to partake in the launching of the national Spring tour of Field by world-renowned Canadian dancer and choreographer, Alvin Tolentino.... Read more »
Even among Filipinos: Poverty in Toronto is Not an Urban Legend
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April 16, 2007
By Art Valladolid During her closing remarks at the induction ceremony for the newly elected members of the Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) board last March 25, 2007, FCT president Rosalinda Javier said... Read more »
Let your kids learn the Filipino language
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April 16, 2007
By Jody Huang Why not? I just told one parent who was asking me if it’s beneficial to enrol his child in the Filipino International Language. I had a queasy feeling that the parent seemed to understand... Read more »
Ambassador Jose Brilliantes: ‘OFWs — third pillar in foreign policy’
Mila Astorga-Garcia
April 16, 2007
TORONTO–A third pillar has been added to what used to be a two-pronged foreign affairs policy of the Philippine government, Philippine Ambassador to Canada, Jose Brilliantes told members of the Filipino-Canadian... Read more »
‘Our Mother Away From Home’
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April 16, 2007
‘Nanay Ana’ Papasin (July 13, 1923 - March 2, 2007) As tribute to a beloved friend, teacher and “mother away from home,” the Concerned Filipinos of St. Anthony’s Parish (CFSA) shares these excerpts... Read more »
La Salle’s 6th World Congress in T.O.
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April 16, 2007
The De La Salle Alumni Association Toronto Chapter is at the final stages of preparations for the hosting of the 6th World Congress in Toronto to be held from May 24 to 27, 2007. The DLSAA World Congress,... Read more »
IMMIGRATION Changes in foreign worker program welcomed
Guidy Mamann
April 16, 2007
Although there are more than a few Canadians who would deny that it exists, our business leaders are convinced that Canada is experiencing a massive labour shortage. In February, our federal government... Read more »
Canadian needs to double Immigration targets
Berto Volpentesta
April 16, 2007
CANADIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS AND VIEWS Canada already has a very generous immigration system that sees somewhere between 225,000 and 250,000 new permanent residents each year. The government of the day,... Read more »
Making Waves Festival at Harbourfront - Aug. 17-19
Romeo Zetazate
April 16, 2007
TORONTO–It’s three-in-one show in the Making Waves Festival of the Philippine Arts and Cultural Experience (PACE) headed by its president, Teresa Mendoza Torralba, which is slated on August 17 to August... Read more »









