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Philippine national animal carabao depicted in Toronto diversity mural

The carabao is a water buffalo found in Southeast Asian countries, like the ...

November 1 - 15, 2019

Editorial: Saint Andres Bonifacio (November 2019)
November not only commemorates All Saints and All Souls days but celebrates the birth of Philippine national hero Andres Bonifacio on November 30. To most Filipinos, he may not personify the idea of a conventional saint (he was a freemason married to a Catholic Gregoria de Jesus) but looking back at his life, Andres Bonifacio truly deserves a place in heaven and worthy of emulation by so many of us Filipinos who struggle to make ends meet while aspiring to serve a purpose much bigger than our own. Read more

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Philippine entry ‘13th of September’ to Quebec theatre festival shines spotlight on mental health

The Philippines has an entry to the 9th Festival International de Théâtre de MontLaurier in Quebec ...

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Philippine Consulate in Vancouver presents film festival celebrating centennial of Filipino cinema

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is organizing A Century of Filipino Films, in partnership with the ABS-CBN media network in the Philippines, and two Vancouver-area-based entities, the ...

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Juilliard-bound Calgary dancer Briana Del Mundo recognized as emerging artist

A Victoria, B.C. - based arts organization has recognized a young dancer from Calgary with a 2019 Emerging Artists ...

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Mamma Mia! It Is Live Theater Under The Stars

Since 1940, the Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has been producing shows literally under the stars in Vancouver’s crown jewel – Stanley Park. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ...

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Vancouver’s Florchita Bautista to launch new book Interviews Across Time and Space

During his lifetime in 8th century BC, the Hebrew prophet Amos railed against social injustice and corruption. He predicted the destruction of Israel and Judah, even through the two kingdoms at the ...

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Alamat exhibit in Ottawa features modern take on Philippine mythical creatures

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa’s Sentro Rizal is featuring an exhibit on Philippine mythical creatures by children’s book illustrator Frances ...

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Filipino artists from Canada, U.S. and Philippines showcase works at Vancouver’s Roundhouse

Twelve artists from Canada, the U.S., and the Philippines are featured in an exhibit titled Pagtitipon 2019. The show will be held July 16 to 21 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation ...

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Through the Bamboo: Grief, healing, and Philippine mythology

This year’s Toronto Fringe Festival features a play that navigates through death and grieving by way of Filipino mythology. Through the Bamboo is penned, directed and acted by Canadian ...

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