Canada
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Dragon Fireworks International shines in Montreal
Aug 13, 2018Filipinos in Montreal are celebrating an unprecedented victory. Philippine company Dragon Fireworks International won gold in the city’s prestigious fireworks competition....Read More -
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... -
Sisters host VIP clothing “frock swap” for a cause
Aug 3, 2018VANCOUVER — Sisters Sammie Jo, Kimberly and Vinelli Rumbaua first got the idea of a “frock swap” from their friends. Under their group “Power of Three,” they organized “The Exchange” as a fun experience for women for... -
Filipina nursing student severely injured in Toronto mass shooting
Jul 30, 2018TORONTO — A 31-year-old nursing student, Danielle Kane, is one of the 15 victims of last Sunday’s mass shooting in Toronto — when a gunman opened fire outside a restaurant in the heart of Greektown. Kane is... -
Filipino-Canadian teen signs with Vancouver Whitecaps soccer
Jul 28, 2018A Filipino Canadian teen, 18-year-old Michael Baldisimo is the first Pinoy to be offered a professional contract by the Vancouver major league soccer team. The Whitecaps is 1 of 3 Canadian clubs in Major League Soccer,... -
Philippine team impresses at international fireworks competition
Jul 25, 2018MONTREAL, CANADA — Putting on a spectacular fireworks show was no easy task for the Philippines’ Dragon Fireworks. The manufacturer was invited to compete at Montreal’s prestigious L’international des Feux de loto-Quebec....Read More -
Shooting in Toronto residential area kills 3, including gunman
Jul 23, 2018TORONTO, CANADA — Gunshots rang out Sunday evening at a popular, busy residential area in Toronto known for its restaurants and cafes. Police say a gunman fired at people along Danforth Avenue, hitting fifteen people. A video... -
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... -
Migrante Alberta: History of Philippine migration
Jul 19, 2018“I hope that this is a catalyst for community groups and individuals to come together and continue to fight for equal rights and equal status.”...Read More -
Alberta traditions: The 106th Annual Calgary Stampede
Jul 14, 2018by Quay Evano, ABS-CBN News Calgary becomes “Cowtown” again, as the city takes on an amazing festive atmosphere celebrating the annual stampede. Hundreds of thousands of visitors, tourists and Canadians come to Calgary to celebrate the...
