Culture

Why isn’t it spelled “Philippino?” (Part one of a three-part series)

“Filipino? I thought it was spelled Philippino because you’re from the Philippines, right? And why do you say, ...

Editorial
Debt of Gratitude and the May 2022 Philippine Election
November 1, 2021 - Nostalgia is the unforgiving curse of nationalistic Filipino immigrants. These immigrants are prone to periodic bouts of longing for their home country.

A Canadian Filipino Member of Parliament and yet we’re still underrepresented
October 1, 2021 - It was a hastily called federal election that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had hoped he could use to solidify his party’s hold on political power.

How to Watch Filipino Movies: A Peek at Philippine Culture Through Its Movies

The following are remarks delivered at the Introduction of Filipino Movie Nights, a Filipino Film series presented at the Explorasian Festival of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month, May 18, 2017, and ...

Celebrating Special Occasions with Filipino Food

Traditionally, Filipinos observe a number of occasions throughout the year that entail certain rites and the serving of particular types of food. Even Filipinos abroad follow some of these traditions ...

Vanishing Christmas Traditions Need Reviving To Put Christ Back in the Spirit of CHRISTmas

Filipinos so love Christmas that it has now become customary throughout the land to start celebrating it in September when the rainy season has ended and there’s a bit of chill in the ...

A Christmas Belen Tradition Comes to Vancouver

When I was growing up in the Philippines, our family did not have a Christmas tree during the holidays. What we always had on our windows were home-made brightly lit star-shape Christmas lanterns ...

The role of food in Filipino culture

There is no Filipino gathering, big or small, where food does not play a starring role. Whether it is held in a restaurant or at home, the host makes sure that the guests are warmly welcomed, ...

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