Toronto ALPHA’s ‘Beyond the Peaks’ Fundraising

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November 17, 2009

TORONTO ALPHA officers led by Dr. Joseph Wong (second from left) and Flora Chong and other officers and volunteers with members of the 2009 Peace & Reconciliation Study Tour, and former TDSB Chair... Read more »

US Congress Withholds Military Aid to the Philippines Due to Human Rights Abuses

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November 17, 2009

The United States Congress has withheld the US$2-million military aid to the Philippines in 2010 due to human rights concerns. The US House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolution 3081 stating... Read more »

First by a Canadian minister in 6 years: Stockwell Day meets with Arroyo

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November 17, 2009

Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, Stockwell Day met with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Nov. 13 in Malacanang Palace. On November 13, Canada’s Minister... Read more »

76% of Pampanga residents aware GMA to run in Congress, but only 17% are in favor

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November 17, 2009

Contrary to reports that many Pampanga residents want President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to run for Congress in 2010, results of the latest IBON nationwide survey show otherwise. Asked if they were aware... Read more »

Filipino Nurses in Canada: In Search of a Better Life

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November 17, 2009

ALBERTA, Canada — The Philippines has been exporting nurses since the 1960s. Enticed by the promise of a brighter future for themselves and their families, Filipino nurses have since flocked to other... Read more »

Lea Salonga’s pure voice, pure music

Mila Astorga-Garcia
November 16, 2009

TORONTO- Music lovers got a special treat when Lea Salonga performed in a solo concert in Toronto for the first time. Although the Queen Elizabeth Theater seats were not filled to capacity, the good crowd... Read more »

Police Chief Blair in hot seat

Dyan Ruiz
November 16, 2009

Filipino community members with Chief Blair at town hall meeting. Toronto Police Chief William Blair had to answer directly to the concerns of the Asian community on the evening of Nov. 3. The town hall... Read more »

NOTEBOOK: Jeffrey Reodica issue is still alive

Hermie Garcia
November 16, 2009

THE JEFFREY REODICA issue is still alive. This, after more than five years since the 17-year old high school student was fatally shot by a police officer on May 24, 2004. A few days later, on May 31 Jeffrey... Read more »

29-year-old solon appeals for youth resistance

Dyan Ruiz
November 16, 2009

Rep. Raymond Palatino Philippine Congressman Raymond “Mong” Palatino spoke to Toronto youth on Sat. Nov. 7, 2009, appealing to the Filipino youth to persist in their resistance, especially against... Read more »

WHAT MATTERS: Unity Concert, the long run

Mila Astorga-Garcia
November 16, 2009

Living life with passion is like distance running. What matters is not one’s speed. It is one’s way of taking on the challenge with the vision and dogged persistence to complete the run, no matter... Read more »

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