SURREY, British Columbia — It was a rare opportunity for these kababayans to be heard by Scarborough member of parliament, Salma Zahid. Zahid, who sponsored the motion declaring June as Filipino heritage month last year, also...

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — While other kids are busy asking for gifts this Christmas, 5-year old Estella Bañez is doing something else.  She’s selling hand-made earrings, necklaces and bracelets to help a local charity. “I like...

VANCOUVER, BC — Looking for new flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings? The Khaykery might just be the answer for you.  Where else can you find ube-flavored cupcakes topped with leche flan, calamansi muffins, and sylvanas...

VANCOUVER — Another protest march in downtown Vancouver last week — as the movement continues for global action on climate change. Climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke at the rally denouncing leaders and adults on their inaction...

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau stays for another term ,in one of the closest races seen in the country’s election history. Trudeau’s Liberal pPrty took 155 seats, a far cry from the majority victory in 2015...

Students in Vancouver were among those who participated in the Global Climate Strike last week, to pressure world leaders to tackle climate change. Parents also joined their kids, adding Canadians don’t have to look far. They...

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau asked Canada’s governor-general to dissolve Parliament next week. Canadian voters are set to head to polls in October, and the country’s election season is underway. The Trudeau government continues to scramble...

VANCOUVER — Balitang America first interviewed AC Bonifacio in 20-15, when she was part of a dancing duo called Lucky Aces that wowed popular talkshow host Ellen Degeneres. Fast forward to 2019…Bonifacio is now a star...

In Vancouver, militant groups — including Bayan, Migrante and Gabriela — also took part in the Global Day of Action in time for Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation address. Marieton Pacheco tells more....Read More

VANCOUVER — For many of these young Filipina-Canadians, joining this year’s Miss Philippines international of BC is a first. It’s opened a lot of new doors for the girls to learn more about their roots, such...