http://www.philippinereporter.com The Philippine Reporter Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:41:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Toronto Oct. 10, 2008 http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/22/leander-mendoza-and-josie-deleon/ Toronto Oct. 10, 2008 http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/22/josie-deleon-a/ Last summer we witnessed the successful PIDC Mabuhay Festival held at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. On November 22, 2008 the PIDC Grand Appreciation Night will be held at the Korean Cultural Centre to give honour to the many volunteers and participants who contributed to the many ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/20/pidc-2009-calendar-of-events/ TORONTO — In a report dated October 9th, 2008, Alok Mukherjee, the Chair of the Toronto Police Services Board, recommends that Toronto police continue to report victims and witnesses of crimes without immigration status to federal immigration officials. This recommendation is in response to a 53 page legal opinion by the Immigration Legal ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/20/community-dismayed-over-police-board%e2%80%99s-rejection-of-%e2%80%98don%e2%80%99t-ask-don%e2%80%99t-tell%e2%80%99-policy/ [caption id="attachment_5526" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Rene Calalang at book launch on Nov. 15, 2008 at the Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre in Mississauga, Ontario."][/caption] Rene Calalang, a staff writer/regular contributor of literary works to Balita (a Filipino Canadian newspaper published and distributed in Greater Toronto Area) and Munting Nayon (an English/Tagalog Filipino magazine ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/19/calalang-book-launch/ [caption id="attachment_5515" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="UP Outstanding Graduates were honored by fellow alumni. From left: Noel Cruz, UPAA president and awardees Romi MananQuil, Dr. Nanette de Villa, Nena Maneclang Nera, Dr. Herbert Gaisano, daughter of awardee Dr. Leticia Rao representing her mother, and Dr. Francis Rementilla. "][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5518" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Two ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/18/up-alumni-association-toronto-marks-up-centennial/ CHS North American Foundation, Inc., Canada chapter would like to invite all College of the Holy Spirit alumnae, their family and friends, to celebrate the holiday season at a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 20, 2008, 6:00 p.m., Strate’s Banquet Hall, 365 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke. To purchase tickets, please ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/18/college-of-the-holy-spirit-north-american-foundation-christmas-party-dec-20/ [caption id="attachment_5478" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Josie de Leon charmed the crowd with her soulful songs and audience rapport."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5479" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Darius Ciria was a livewire with his Tagalog songs."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5480" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Zena Zagala rocks crowd with her fare of Elvis numbers. "][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5481" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Rolly Gatchalian performing with ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/17/ppcos-celebrity-night-at-casa-manila/ [caption id="attachment_5466" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="TORONTO VISITORS Jun Bandayrel (left), National Editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Maureen Pagaduan, Professor at the University of the Philippines, dropped by Jet Fuel on Parliament St. for coffee and tea with journalists Mila Astorga-Garcia and Hermie Garcia (not in photo), with Mon Ruiz, ... http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/17/toronto-visitors/ [caption id="attachment_5461" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="LIBEL and copyright were the topics of the seminar held by Philippine Press Club-Ontario last Nov. 15 in Toronto. Victor Opara (center) of Heydary Hamilton, PC, Barristers and Solicitors,  was the main speaker. At left is Marla Gold, fitness instructor, at right is Virgil Baisa. PHOTO:HG"][/caption] http://www.philippinereporter.com/2008/11/17/pcc-os-libel-seminar/