Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Riza Santos is also an accomplished beauty queen.  The 33-year old Filipino Canadian was crowned Miss Earth Canada in 2006, Miss World Canada in 2011 and Miss Universe Canada in 2013....

Pacquiao-mania took over Calgary, when Filipino boxing legend and Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao visited the city and Canada for the first time. The world’s only eight-division boxing champion was in town to promote the Maharlika Pilipinas...

CALGARY, ALBERTA — The Philippine bobsled team, composed of Philippine coastguard members Joseph Acosta, Jeffrey Angeles, Jerby Deriada and Rey Fernandez, has been training in Calgary since October in preparation for a competition in Vancouver on...

CALGARY, ALBERTA —  Gowns inspired by Philippine flowers, designs patterned after Philippine plants, dresses made from Philippine materials —  these are the creations of Filipino fashion designers John Ablaza and Kenny Ladaga, gracing the runway during...

CALGARY, CANADA — They’ve waited long enough – and now, they could finally get to eat at Jollibee’s 6th branch in Canada. Jollibee mania has hit Calgary, as the biggest Filipino fast food brand opens its first...

CALGARY, ALBERTA — Filipinos in Alberta with a passion for photography have captured their challenges, struggles and successes in the first photo exhibit documenting the life of Filipino migrants in this part of Canada. Photographer Nwel...

The 107th Calgary Stampede, dubbed as the greatest outdoor show on earth, kicked off its annual celebration with a three-hour, 6-mile parade in downtown Calgary. The whole city comes alive for ten days with rodeo shows,...

CALGARY, ALBERTA — Meet Philippine coast guards Jeffrey Dela Cruz, Rolando “Sid” Isidro, Joseph Acosta and Jerby Deriada — members of the very first Philippine bobsled team, which has been winning not only the hearts of kababayans...

Alberta, Canada —  The provincial government has announced the development of a K-12 Filipino language and culture curriculum for the Alberta school program. This was the good news Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced to Filipino community...

CALGARY, ALBERTA — Verna Marzo has always lived a healthy and active lifestyle since she came to Canada in 2001 as a caregiver. Through the years, she brought her sisters to Canada and even started her own...