Filipino Canadians

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,...

by Christine Santos, ABS-CBN News TORONTO — Filipinos in Toronto kickstarted 2019 with a dose of laughter through this live comedy show.  A night of nonstop laughter and music at this comedy show called Good Vibes Sa 2019. This is the...

A member of Canada’s parliament urged the Canadian government to give permanent resident status to Filipino caregivers upon arrival in Canada. Parliament member Salma Zahid came online to share in the celebration. Zahid introduced Motion-155 in...

TORONTO — Music-lovers were treated to a night of unforgettable performances by top Filipino Canadian artists at this concert. The divas of Toronto and Hamilton wowed audiences again with their powerhouse singing at the Golden Voices Encore...

Two Canadian human rights activists are barred from entering the Philippines, a move that Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, or BAYAN, and the Canada Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights condemned. Aiyanas Ormond says he has written letters to...

VANCOUVER — Filipino migrant workers unveiled a collaborative art piece in a new exhibit, celebrating this year’s International Migrant’s Day. Alvin Erasga Tolentino, a Filipino-Canadian dancer-choreographer, initiated The MigARTion Project with Migrante BC and the Latino support...

by Christine Santos, ABS-CBN News TORONTO — Family and friends showed support for Filipino Canadian artist and educator Eric Tigley at the launch of his second book, entitled Hoy! A Philippine Islands Activity. With over 60 pages...

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,...

Filipino-Canadian Uni Urchin may be jailed because of her involvement in the protest against the Kinder Morgan Pipeline expansion project in Burnaby, British Columbia. Uni Urchin has been at the forefront of a B.C. First Nation...

ALBERTA — The story of the Filipino people is told in an exhibit held as part of the celebrations throughout the province during this year’s Alberta culture days. ‘Historya’ takes guests in a walk-through timeline of Philippine...