Culture

April 16, 2025 — It’s not uncommon to hear some people speaking Tagalog in The Great White North.

October 1, 2024 — This year, the inaugural Filipino book festival in Vancouver showcased Canadian-Filipino authors. Three literary enthusiasts organized the event, which spanned three days in mid-July. Their hard work paid off, resulting in a successful festival.

June 16, 2024 —  A number of years ago, my sister had given me her Capiz shell lamp when the electrical parts stopped working, since my hubby is a MacGyver of sorts, and I am obsessed with all things Filipino.  I recently came across this forgotten lamp that had been sitting in a Superstore shopping basket gathering dust and felt the urge to check out this beautiful piece. 

December 16, 2023 — The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver holds  its 4th annual Maligayang Pasko Vancouver” (MPV)   on December 16  at the  St. Patrick’s  Parish Recreation Center  (2881 Main Street)  from 10 AM to 4 PM.  It features a Christmas market with 50 food and non-food vendors, Christmas caroling, pabitin, parol-making, Pinoy Story Time and a photo booth. 

October 1, 2023 - Mona Lavina says there’s something to be learned from a Filipino folk story about a monkey and a turtle who found a banana tree floating on a river.

September 16, 2023 - ‘Halina na! Kadto kamo! Sung na!’ are three distinct Philippine linguistic expressions with one common English translation, ‘let’s go’ or ‘come.’Together, they highlight the language diversity of the Filipino people and prelude the full title of a forthcoming cultural event.

September 1, 2023 - August brings memories of key Philippine historical figures Francisco Balagtas, Jose Rizal, and Manuel L. Quezon – all of whom weaponized Tagalog against colonial forces.

In a hidden rainforest in the highland of South Cotabato in Mindanao, lies the picturesque town of Lake Sebu, home of one of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines, the people of T’boli.

MANILA - Any Filipino who has migrated and called Canada their home for many years would definitely attest that the quality of life fares better in the Great White North.

On a social media post, children’s book author Carlos Cabaneros mentioned the value of culture.

“I strongly believe culture serves as a guide to the future,” the Toronto-area-based creator said.