Canadian Filipino Net - Informing, Engaging and Connecting CommunityThe Canadian Filipino Net is an online publication owned and operated by the Maple Bamboo Network Society, a non-profit society powered by an all-volunteer stafhttps://www.canadianfilipino.net/2024-03-18T22:20:00-07:00RapidweaverRecognition for pioneer Benson Flores gains ground at B.C. legislature2024-03-16T07:08:00-07:002024-03-16T07:08:00-07:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/community/recognition-for-pioneer-benson-flores-gains-ground-at-b-c-legislatureBy Rachel Ramos-Reid /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/Benson-Flores.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 16, 2024 – On March 7 in British Columbia’s legislative assembly, Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore delivered a statement on a fundraising effort to install a permanent marker on the grave of Benson Flores, the earliest recorded Filipino to have arrived in Canada in 1861.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/Benson-Flores.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 16, 2024 – On March 7 in British Columbia’s legislative assembly, Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore delivered a statement on a fundraising effort to install a permanent marker on the grave of Benson Flores, the earliest recorded Filipino to have arrived in Canada in 1861.</p>
</div>Housing experience of Filipinos in Canada2024-03-16T07:03:31-07:002024-03-16T07:03:31-07:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/housing-experience-of-filipinos-in-canadaBy Carlito Pablo /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/erik-mclean-cCgQjugsaBY.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 16, 2024 — When the federal government tables its budget on April 16 this year, Canadians can expect to hear measures to address housing.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/erik-mclean-cCgQjugsaBY.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 16, 2024 — When the federal government tables its budget on April 16 this year, Canadians can expect to hear measures to address housing.</p>
</div>Diplomatic Ties Bond Philippine-Canada Partnership2024-03-01T03:57:35-08:002024-03-01T03:57:35-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/diplomatic-ties-bond-philippine-canada-partnershipBy Eleanor R. Laquian /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/mass.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 1, 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary will mark the 75<sup>th</sup> year anniversary of Phil-Canada Relations with special events throughout 2024. </p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/mass.jpg" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 1, 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary will mark the 75<sup>th</sup> year anniversary of Phil-Canada Relations with special events throughout 2024. </p>
</div>Record numbers of Filipinos come to Canada on study permits2024-03-01T03:51:18-08:002024-03-01T03:51:18-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/record-numbers-of-filipinos-come-to-canada-on-study-permitsBy Rachel Ramos-Reid /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/2_Filipino_International_Students.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 1, 2024 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released data showing the Philippines as one of Canada’s top markets when it comes to study permits.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/2_Filipino_International_Students.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>March 1, 2024 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released data showing the Philippines as one of Canada’s top markets when it comes to study permits.</p>
</div>Canada opens new Indo-Pacific agriculture office in the Philippines 2024-03-01T03:43:57-08:002024-03-01T03:43:57-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/canada-opens-new-indo-pacific-agriculture-office-in-the-philippinesBy Carlito Pablo /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/3_Lawrence_MacAulay.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p> March 1, 2024 — Canada on February 21 formally opened in the Philippines its first agriculture office for the vast Indo-Pacific region.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/march2024/3_Lawrence_MacAulay.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p> March 1, 2024 — Canada on February 21 formally opened in the Philippines its first agriculture office for the vast Indo-Pacific region.</p>
</div>Canada, Philippines ranked in global corruption index – good and bad news2024-02-16T23:09:50-08:002024-02-16T23:09:50-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/canada-philippines-ranked-in-global-corruption-index-good-and-bad-newsBy Carlito Pablo /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Canada-Phils.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 16, 2024 — Transparency International, which defines corruption as the “abuse of entrusted power for private gain”, has released its latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI).</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Canada-Phils.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 16, 2024 — Transparency International, which defines corruption as the “abuse of entrusted power for private gain”, has released its latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI).</p>
</div>Love in a Marriage - Isn’t it romantic?2024-02-16T23:04:29-08:002024-02-16T23:04:29-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/more/love/love-in-a-marriage-isn-t-it-romanticBy Jo Leuterio-Flach /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Jo-Flach.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>16,2024 – Ah, love! It makes the world go round. In fact, it is celebrated around the world on February 14.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Jo-Flach.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>16,2024 – Ah, love! It makes the world go round. In fact, it is celebrated around the world on February 14.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
</div>A look back at Lani Maestro’s neon art No Pain Like This Body2024-02-16T22:59:15-08:002024-02-16T22:59:15-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/culture/arts/a-look-back-at-lani-maestro-s-neon-art-no-pain-like-this-bodyBy Carlito Pablo /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Solo-No-Pain.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 16, 2024 — In 2008, Lani Maestro took a walk at Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood that has struggled with complex social challenges, from drug use to prostitution, crime, and homelessness.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Solo-No-Pain.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 16, 2024 — In 2008, Lani Maestro took a walk at Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood that has struggled with complex social challenges, from drug use to prostitution, crime, and homelessness.</p>
</div>Filipino chefs bag top prizes at Canadian Culinary Championship2024-02-16T22:50:57-08:002024-02-16T22:50:57-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/culture/dining/filipino-chefs-bag-top-prizes-at-canadian-culinary-championshipBy Rachel Ramos-Reid /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Two-Filipino-Chefs.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 16, 2024 —This year’s Canadian Culinary Championship (CCC) was not only dominated by Western Canada chefs but two out of the three podium finishes were bagged by Canadian Filipinos.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Two-Filipino-Chefs.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 16, 2024 —This year’s Canadian Culinary Championship (CCC) was not only dominated by Western Canada chefs but two out of the three podium finishes were bagged by Canadian Filipinos.</p>
</div>Canada signs defence pact with the Philippines2024-02-01T00:25:57-08:002024-02-01T00:25:57-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/canada-signs-defence-pact-with-the-philippinesBy Carlito Pablo /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Canada_Philippines.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 — The Philippines and Canada are boosting their defense partnership with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) that could potentially see greater cooperation between their military forces.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Canada_Philippines.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 — The Philippines and Canada are boosting their defense partnership with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) that could potentially see greater cooperation between their military forces.</p>
</div>CFNet hosts McLuhan Fellow Gavilan in talks with Community leaders on February 152024-02-01T00:20:33-08:002024-02-01T00:20:33-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/cfnet-hosts-mcluhan-fellow-gavilan-in-talks-with-community-leaders-on-february-15By Eleanor R. Laquian /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Jodesz_Gavilan.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 – Established in 1997, the prestigious Marshall McLuhan Fellowship is awarded annually by the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines to a recipient “embodying outstanding qualities in the field of investigative journalism.” Launched in 1997, it is part of the embassy’s advocacy to encourage responsible journalism in the Philippines with the belief that a strong media is essential to a strong democratic society. Sun Life of Canada is a major sponsor of the program.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Jodesz_Gavilan.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 – Established in 1997, the prestigious Marshall McLuhan Fellowship is awarded annually by the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines to a recipient “embodying outstanding qualities in the field of investigative journalism.” Launched in 1997, it is part of the embassy’s advocacy to encourage responsible journalism in the Philippines with the belief that a strong media is essential to a strong democratic society. Sun Life of Canada is a major sponsor of the program.</p>
</div>Canadian embassy unveils logo for 75th anniversary of Canada-Philippines relations2024-02-01T00:15:16-08:002024-02-01T00:15:16-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/canadian-embassy-unveils-logo-for-75th-anniversary-of-canada-philippines-relationsBy Carlito Pablo /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/75_Canada_Philippines.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 — Canada and the Philippines are marking in 2024 the 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/75_Canada_Philippines.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 — Canada and the Philippines are marking in 2024 the 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.</p>
</div>Manitoba health care recruits from the Philippines arrive2024-02-01T00:10:33-08:002024-02-01T00:10:33-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/news/manitoba-health-care-recruits-from-the-philippines-arriveBy Rachel Ramos-Reid /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Chi_Banner.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 – Following a <a href="https://www.canadianfilipino.net/about:blank">recruitment blitz by the Province of Manitoba</a> in 2023, 35 health care workers have arrived from the Philippines in January.</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Chi_Banner.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 – Following a <a href="https://www.canadianfilipino.net/about:blank">recruitment blitz by the Province of Manitoba</a> in 2023, 35 health care workers have arrived from the Philippines in January.</p>
</div>Kasama Chocolate promises to be with you through all times2024-02-01T00:05:34-08:002024-02-01T00:05:34-08:00https://www.canadianfilipino.net/culture/dining/kasama-chocolate-promises-to-be-with-you-through-all-timesBy Rachel Ramos-Reid /<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Kasama_Workshop.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 - The Tagalog word “<em>kasama</em>” evokes many meanings: companion, partner, collaborator. It also evokes various levels of togetherness:<em> kasama sa buhay</em> means life partner while <em>kasama ka ba</em> means “are you with us?”</p>
</div><div class="feed-description"><p><img src="https://www.canadianfilipino.net//images/photos/feb2024/Kasama_Workshop.png" alt="" width="630" height="360" loading="lazy"></p><p>February 1, 2024 - The Tagalog word “<em>kasama</em>” evokes many meanings: companion, partner, collaborator. It also evokes various levels of togetherness:<em> kasama sa buhay</em> means life partner while <em>kasama ka ba</em> means “are you with us?”</p>
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