“Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are binding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines) Q. Magandang Araw Po. Magtanong tungkol sa legal na bagay kung ano ang tamang gawin. Ang tatay ko po at mga kapatid niya ay mayroong minana… Read More »
By Linelle S. Mogado and Melanie Palapuz It’s an exciting time for Asian Americans and Canadians in film, TV, and streaming platforms. We have the CBC’s “Kim’s Convenience”, Sandra Oh, and many Asian American and Canadian actors blowing up in the wake of “Crazy Rich Asians.” But how about Filipino stories in North America, told and portrayed by… Read More »
My 10-Cents Worth Butch Galicia Have you ever had that sudden impish impulse to sip a Sarsi worth five centavos and enjoy pan de lemon stuffed with “dirty” ice cream, also worth five centavos, from Mamang Sorbetero.Yes, I did … five decades and plus years ago. But I did not have the ten centavos.So, I tiptoed to where… Read More »
Kudos to Angeline Q and K Brosas! When I first heard that K Brosas and Angeline Quinto were coming to town as a team, I wondered what would they do together to captivate the Torontonians. Darren Espanto and Jonas had recently performed and I was among those who said this was fantastic and I wished they had played… Read More »
Trivia: In the ‘40s and early ‘50s, did you know Yuletide ditties in English were the ones belted, heard over the air and be in programs, caroling , Christmas events all over the Philippines? The top foreign songs were Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley and Why Don’t You Give Love on Christmas Day, sang by a pre-teen singer… Read More »
Bishop Colin Bagaforo of the Archdiocese of Kidapawan is appealing for donations for the quick relief and meaningful rehabilitation of victims and survivors of a series of strong earthquakes that have been shaking many communities in Mindanao, Southern Philippines since October 16.A Quick Response Command Center for Relief Operations under the diocese’s Social Action Commission has been opened… Read More »
On March 6, 2019, my life turned upside down. I was on top of the world when on that day. I fell ill and ended up in the hospital due to low blood pressure. I fainted while I was having dialysis treatment and was rushed to emergency room at Kaiser Hospital. I had no recollection of what happened… Read More »
“The great enemy of clear language is Insincerity. When there is a gap between one’s real and one’s declared aims, one turns as it were instinctively to long words and exhausted idioms, like a cuttlefish squirting out ink.” (George Orwell, 1903-50, English Novelist) Marissa Odi Gonzales’ Immigration Services Team at 1008 Pape Avenue, Suite 2W in Toronto binds… Read More »
The MFFC (Markham Federation Filipino Canadians) just marked its 30th anniversary last Nov 1st. Did you say 30 years?! Yes, three decades. Sounds ancient? But naaah, it is the definition of being rock solid. In a place peopled by varied races, here’s an org that seems to marinate in constant stimulation of achievements. The respected group is gifted… Read More »