Filipino words: invisible no more Filipino-Canadian writers and storytellers from across Canada are making their words heard through the release of a new book, Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing, published by Cormorant Books. Forty-nine writers both new and established collaborated to put together the book that showcases through short …
Read More »Job Fair and Filipino-Canadian Professionals Convention in Ontario (27 and 28 Oct)
The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto is pleased to inform you that the 2nd Filipino-Canadian Professionals Convention will be held on 28 October 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Toronto time) at the auditorium of the Improve Canada Mall, 7250 Keele St., Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. The event is being organized …
Read More »Ensure fair trade and pricing to protect Pinoy consumers
Rising prices have taken a toll on the majority of Filipinos. Each day, we hear complaints about inflation, knowing that a thousand pesos today won’t buy the same set of goods it did a year ago. In this climate of increasing prices, what makes matters worse is the prevalence of …
Read More »Negotiation not an option
It now needs an opportunity to regroup, hoping that it will secure help from other terror groups waiting in the wings. The terrorist group Hamas has been playing with international sentiment using the hostages of different nationalities it seized in the 7 October act of treachery to put global pressure …
Read More »UN, Philippines sign new partnership for sustainable development
The UN logo is seen on a door at the United Nations headquarters ahead of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 15, 2023. (Angela Weiss/AFP) MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations and the Philippine government signed Tuesday a document outlining the …
Read More »Marcos OKs coordinating council for universal health care implementation
A man runs past a COVID-themed mural in Barangay Iilog, Pasig City. (The STAR/Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the proposal to establish a coordinating council that will oversee the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act in the country, the chief of the …
Read More »Transform AFP into a world-class force — Marcos
President Marcos has vowed to transform the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) as a “world-class” force. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos made the statement during the traditional dinner for the AFP Council of Sergeants Major at the Malacañan Palace on Monday, Oct. 23. “Rest assured that …
Read More »US-led 5-nation joint naval drill conducted in South China Sea
ISTANBUL – Led by the US, a five-nation joint naval drill was conducted in the South China Sea on Tuesday. The joint exercise was conducted with the aim of enhancing tactical skills and strengthening cooperation with the navies of the participating countries in the South China Sea, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force …
Read More »136 Filipinos in war-torn Gaza safe, accounted for, says envoy
The 136 Filipinos, who are awaiting repatriation, are all safe and accounted for despite the dwindling food and water supply in Gaza, Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo Santos said on Tuesday, Oct, 24. Palestinians carrying foreign passports wait at the Rafah gate in the hopes of crossing into Egypt amid …
Read More »Solon warns: NCR will sink if Manila Bay reclamation projects continue
SOLO TRIP. A boat passes by a reclamation project at Manila Bay in the Pasay City area on Sept. 10, 2023. At least 22 reclamation projects are currently on hold, pending a review of their environmental and social impacts. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – There is a danger that reclamation projects in …
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