By Edwin C. Mercurio TORONTO – Four migrant workers from the Philippines who were duped into working in Canada with promises of good wages as mushroom pickers but were instead exploited and paid slave wages have raised the level of their fight for justice by filing a legal suit against the recruitment agency Link4Staff Inc. and Sharon Mushroom… Read More »
Many Metro-Manilans suffer from the common cold all through out the year. Said to be caused by a virus, people are told there is only relief, there is no curative drug or medicine against the cold virus that will vanish it permanently. However, people are advised to do this and that to avoid catching the virus or wait… Read More »
by Baby K. JimenezS Been busy doing the rounds at a frenetic pace concert after concert the past few weeks. Martin Nievera live on stage quipped: “Local producers please, talk among yourselves on scheduling shows..” I share the same sentiment – it hurts the PInoy/Torontonian pocket to buy tickets to shows only one week apart from each other.… Read More »
By Edwin C. Mercurio Lake Sebu, South Cotabato – Vying for the distinction of being the most Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is the lumad music of the south Cotabato tribes in Mindanao, Southern Philippines. The melodies emanating from the tribe’s integration with nature and the spirit world have been given that unique distinction by the Santa Cruz Mission… Read More »
Downtown Hamilton The ideal candidate(s) should have experience in the hospitality service industry. A passion for people and a desire to make guests feel welcome, excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, superior customer service instincts, physically energetic and active, and must be professional, dependable and trustworthy with attention to detail required. General Duties include: 1.) Coordinating Reservations,… Read More »
By Edwin c. Mercurio SPADINA, TORONTO – On the eve of Family Day celebration Sunday, February 17, Care Workers and their advocates drafted and signed a Petition to the House of Commons amid fears that new legislation would create unfair treatment, injustice, exploitation and family breakdown after years of separation. Care Workers for over a century, have come… Read More »
By Edwin C. Mercurio Oaks St, Toronto (CRC)- The memory of an Asian looking man begging for food and another brown woman who was extending her arm begging for change along Queen St, Toronto inspired me to write this story. The urge to investigate homelessness challenged me more when I saw a homeless person sleeping in the streets… Read More »
American writer Max Ehrmann’s famous prose-poem Desiderata (1927) states with finality: And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.… Read More »
There are a lot of successful Filipino Canadians in Canada. We probably know some of them but are not aware of what they went through to get to where they are now. Their story would be interesting to know and would be helpful to those of you who are new to the Country. Fortunately, we know of one… Read More »
One early May morning while waiting for a public bus at Derry Road chilled by a gentle breeze of 8 degrees Celsius, the thought hit me like a Sigma Rho paddle. Why my second country is “cool” so cool than Philippines My Philippines, the country of my birth. Men, macho men may not compare past with present girl… Read More »