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Vancouver student actors inspired by Filipinos on Broadway
Aug 11, 2018VANCOUVER — 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.... -
Ontario Parliament welcomes Jollibee expansion through Canada
Aug 8, 2018CANADA — The Ontario Parliament welcomed Philippine fast-food icon Jollibee at the Queens Park this week, in what insiders say is a landmark welcome event for a Philippine franchise. Nina Tangri introduced the Jollibee Toronto team, as well... -
Care-home layoff plans averted after unionized workers speak out
Jul 23, 2018COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Jospehine Bereber was at this same park in Coquitlam a few weeks ago, rallying to keep her job as a care aid worker for the past 10 years. She was among 150 mostly... -
Kababayans meet with British Columbia premier John Horgan to talk about immigration, housing, labor rights
Jul 9, 2018CANADA — Affordable housing tops the concern of many kababayans in what is considered the most expensive province in British Columbia. This was among the issues raised during the Filipino community’s recent meeting with BC’s top leader,... -
Canada Day marked with celebrations and protests
Jul 2, 2018In Vancouver, a group of Canadians gathered at the Trump Tower, in protest of the US president’s anti-immigration policies. Opposition critic for migration, Jenny Kwan from Vancouver East, led the protest, calling for Canada to make... -
Amidst US border crisis, Parliament member calls for suspension of agreement managing refugees to Canada
Jun 25, 2018VANCOUVER, BC — Member of Parliament from Vancouver East Jenny Kwan has been calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement for more than a year now, following the US travel... -
Can Pres. Trump’s comments threaten possible trade war between the US and Canada?
Jun 20, 2018Disagreements on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAF-TA has been on the news for months, but it was a comment from Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau at the end of the G7 summit... -
Exporting handwoven Philippine tribal and artistic goods
May 16, 2018by Marieton Pacheco Narcelie Enderes is thankful for tourists visiting the Kadayawan Village in Davao City. Not only do they get to showcase their Mangobo Tagabawa tribe culture, they also sell handwoven products to earn a living. But... -
Filipino artists in Vancouver’s “Essence” art exhibit take on the women’s movement
May 16, 2018by Marieton Pacheco, ABS-CBN News VANCOUVER — With Global awareness on the #MeToo movement, here’s another take on women empowerment. Artwork celebrating the roles, struggles and triumphs of women in an exhibit called “Essence” is currently showing at... -
Filipino Canadian sculptor proposes for a Philippine Canadian monument in Vancouver
Apr 4, 2018by Marieton Pacheco, ABS-CBN News VANCOUVER — The Philippine Consulate in Vancouver recently turned into a mini art museum in celebration of women’s month, with the spotlight on Filipino Canadian sculptor, artist and author Ovvian Castrillo. Castrillo is...
