CONJUGAL BA ANG LUPA NA NABILI NOONG DALAGA PA ANG ASAWA?
Q. Ang asawa ko ay mayroong lupa na naka pangalan sa kanya ung titulo na kanyang nabili noong dalaga pa siya. Ang nasabing property ay nabenta ng asawa ko without my consent. Hindi rin ako binigyan ng share ng sales proceed dahil sa kanya lang daw ung lupa dahil nabili niya ito noong sya a dalaga pa… Read More »
TRIEC: Make An Impact With Mentoring
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada continues to be a safe and welcoming destination for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Immigration continues to be the government’s top priority program as it serves as one of the major drivers of the country’s economic growth, and it will remain so in the future. Newcomers and immigrants bring their culture, but also… Read More »
FRONT ROW
Bumped into Sir Chief (Richard Yap) in one of my recent virtual gabfests. Yes, he’s busy now with his new teleserye I Left My Heart in Sorsogon with GMA. And how does he divide his time between his business and showbiz? “The restaurants have had a tough year with all the lockdowns, but we have learned to adjust and… Read More »
Memories of Newfoundland
PART I That sound, that jabbing, reverberating buzz of a chainsaw; not very often, you hear it around Mississauga. It was distant but distinct to me, one that I can identify from miles away. A flood of memories when I hear that sound. Why? Am I a lumberjack in the off-season? Close! There isn’t a hint of it in my resume—forty… Read More »
Tulong Anakpawis feeds the poor
When hunger hit the poor, the Tulong Anakpawis (Help the Toiling Masses) together with another organization, Sagip Kanayunan (Relief Countryside), went into action. They formed community pantries in the areas that needed the most help. And in each location, they put up the sign, “Magbigay ayon sa kakayahan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan,” which translates to “Give what you… Read More »
Ako’y Filipino-Canadian Na
“Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” What’s that hyphen for? Does that mean you’re not a pure Pinoy anymore? Yep, I used to be one but I renounced it to become a Canadian citizen. Also, I have lived a lot longer in Canada than the Philippines. My daughter and granddaughter were born here. Canada… Read More »
Stand On Guard
Waking up to a new day is a second chance to choose the best path, do what is good and be what is right. Hello, July! Hello, summer! Hello, people of the True North. Let’s have a toast! ***** Lately, sports fever drew fans to bars, patios and bubbly wells. The outdoor summer thirst is quenched. Good! As… Read More »
Dr. Vicky Santiago Resigns from FCT Board
In a surprising development, the Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) co-founder, former Chairman, and principal benefactor, Dr. Vicky Santiago, DDM, has resigned from the FCT Board of Directors (BOD). The loss of Dr. Santiago, a stalwart supporter, at this critical time does not bode well for the FCT BOD. As a pillar and well-respected figure in the Filipino community… Read More »
A Taste of Freedom, Cheers and Hospitality
By: Teresa Torralba June 2021 is an incredibly special month to our Filipino-Canadian community. It is when we celebrate the Filipino Heritage month all over Canada. As well, Filipinos around the globe have events throughout the year to celebrate the Quincentennial year of the Philippines. It was 500 years ago that the Philippines was discovered by explorers led… Read More »