VANCOUVER, BC — This was the scene at the Vancouver Public Library’s recent Filipino Cultural series. A Tagalog song about women empowerment, turon and  pandesal for meryenda, and an introduction on one of the few female figures in Philippine history’s revolution against...

In Canada, prime minister Justin Trudeau continues to face criticism on the SNC-Lavalin controversy. Trudeau tried to address the issue in a press conference but failed to convince the public, including some kababayans, that his government...

In Canada, the opposition continues to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the ongoing controversy on the SNC Lavalin case. BA’s Marieton Pacheco takes a closer look in what’s brewing in Canadian politics....Read More

Three world-class Filipino pianists wowed audiences at the recent Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Day of Music. An animated performance of classical piano pieces delighted the crowd at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Day of Music. — from Mozart,...

With signature hits like “Mangarap Ka,” “Halik,” and “Basang basa sa ulan,” Pinoy OPM band Aegis rocked Toronto recently to the delight of their loyal fans....Read More

Recreational marijuana is now legal across Canada, making it the first G-7 country to do so, and the second country in the world next to Uruguay. The green light is on to buy and use recreational...

In Metro Vancouver, advance polls have begun as a run-up to the BC municipal elections on October 20. Filipino-Canadian candidates for both local elections and school board trustees, including Cyrus Sy, Rod Belleza, Tommy Raguero, Erlinda Galanta,...

Human rights activist Beth Dollaga was an observer at the International People’s Tribunal in Brussels, Belgium, where Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was found guilty of human rights violations in the country. Dollaga, together with other human...

VANCOUVER — A young Pinoy is battling two rare forms of blood cancer, as family and friends look for a stem cell donor that can help save his life. Martin Lintag, who was a bowler and coach,...

VANCOUVER — This is Jolene Bernardino’s first season with Vancouver’s Theatre Under the Stars at the Malkin Bowl in the Stanley Park. She plays Annie on “42nd Street,” a Broadway musical on showbiz dreams come true....