China takes the offensive

May 1, 2023 - It was short and clear. And combative.

Spirit of EDSA Revolt lives: Vancouver democracy advocate Erie Maestro explains

March 1, 2023 – The 1986 EDSA People Power uprising represents one of the most iconic moments in Philippine history.

$196-Billion Health Accord 2023: A Resolve to Modernize Medicare

[Editor’s Note: Dr. Rey – a retired physician and professor and former Member of Parliament (MP) andcabinetminister – has publicly championed Canada’s Medicare since his first election as MP in 1988.

Marcos starts foreign trips with Indonesia and US visits in September

It is significant to note that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. chose Indonesia as his first entry to the world stage first week of September.

Why we have to learn the art of listening and discerning

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr was interviewed by Times Journal’s Lizzie Lazo and DZRH’s Resty de Quiroz at the house of businessman Eduardo Cojuangco Jr in New Manila, upon his arrival in the Philippines after five years in exile, on Oct. 31, 1991.

Bongbong Marcos enters the world stage

The office of incoming President Ferdinand ” Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced that he is thinking of attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September in New York.

Canada, Philippines establish Joint Economic Commission

Canada and the Philippines have created a new mechanism to enhance economic ties.

Dictator’s son Marcos Jr. set to lead the Philippines for next six years

The die is cast. As of May 13, almost all election returns within the Philippines and 70 percent of those within Canada have been received by the Commission on Election (Comelec).

WHY LENI ROBREDO SHOULD and WOULD be the NEXT Philippine PRESIDENT

This month as Filipinos in Canada are celebrating the rites of spring and new beginnings, Filipino voters are faced with a crucial task of electing their next president along with hundreds of other government officials in a national election on May 9^th. 

Overseas voting for Philippine national elections off to a bumpy start

Overseas voting for the Philippine national elections in Canada is not quite in full swing. Although the official start of overseas voting according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) started on April 10, the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa reports that as of Monday, April 11, it has not yet received ballots from the COMELEC headquarters in the Philippines.

Paul Ong’s ‘Annual Concert for a Cause’: A Canadian Filipino Community’s Pride and Joy

I begin with wishes of a Joyous Easter to all as the Christian faith commemorates the beginning of the Eastertide season come Sunday, April 17. As the season begins, allow me to share with readers a source of pride and joy in the midst of ongoing twin global painful challenges.

Putin’s War in Ukraine: “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.”

Editor’s Note: This Commentary is from Dr. Pagtakhan’s column, Medisina at Politika, in Pilipino Express.

Pambansang Kamao tries his hand at highest Philippine office

(Note: This is the last of a five-part series on candidates running for president in the Philippines in the May 9, 2022 election. Canadian Filipino Net started the series in November 2021 with Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Maria Leonor Robredo in December, Panfilo Lacson in January and Isko Moreno in February.)

Putin’s War in Ukraine: “The Genocide of Ukrainians Is Taking Place…”

Editor’s Note:This is from Dr. Pagtakhan’s column, Medisina at Politika,in Pilipino Express.

Putin’s Act of War in Ukraine: A Crime Against the Ukrainian People, A Crime Against World Peace

Editor’s Note: This is from Dr. Pagtakhan’s column, Medisina at Politika in Pilipino Express.

Loving Leni Robredo

 What’s not to love and like about Leni? Nothing.

What is to love and like about Leni? Everything!

Anyone who has met her in person will surely agree.

Canada stands with Philippines in South China Sea

Real friends stand up for each other.

Countries do as well. Canada is a good example.

Canada has shown that it is prepared to stand up for the Philippines in its longstanding territorial dispute in the South China Sea with Asian power China.

First Canadian Filipino woman MP Rechie Valdez delivers maiden statement in House of Commons

The Canadian Filipino community’s first woman Member of Parliament has made her presence known in the House of Commons.

Facts and Figures on 2022 candidates for Philippine president: For to know them is to elect them or... First of a 5-part series

(Editor’s note: For the next 5 months starting on November 15, CFNet will feature a presidential candidate for the coming May 9, 2022 Philippine national election. 

Stephanie Valenzuela becomes first Canadian Filipino elected to Montreal city council

A daughter of immigrants from the Philippines has been elected to the city council of Montreal.