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Canada opposition leader meets with Filipino Canadians in Surrey

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Surrey, British Columbia
Posted at Jan 28 11:01 AM

The new head of the Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre, promised that he will scrap professional licensing groups that make it hard for immigrants to get jobs in their field. Read more »

British Columbia's first baby of 2023 born to Filipino parents

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Posted at Jan 05 10:46 AM

Gabriella Louise Camayang was born two minutes after midnight on January 1, 2023, but her Filipino parents were not expecting her to arrive until January 21. Read more »

Ontario gala night puts spotlight on Filipino event vendors

Christine Santos | TFC News Toronto
Posted at Jan 02 11:36 AM

Hundreds of Filipino Canadian vendors that make parties and events memorable finally had the chance to celebrate and connect with their fellow professionals in the industry. Read more »

More than 20 Filipino Canadian families lost homes in fire

Rowena Papasin | TFC News North Vancouver
Updated as of Dec 20 08:29 AM

Members of the community immediately reached out to give food and clothing to the victims. Read more »

Appointment of Austria as PH ambassador to Canada lauded

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Posted at Dec 13 09:15 AM

Community leaders hope Austria will continue to represent the voices of Filipinos in Ottawa when she formally takes over as ambassador next year. Read more »

Winnipeg Jets hold first NHL Filipino Heritage Night

Rhia Alcantara | TFC News Winnipeg
Posted at Nov 28 10:15 AM

The Winnipeg Jets paid tribute to Filipinos by hosting the first ever Filipino Heritage Night during a National Hockey League game. Read more »

Filipino Canadians hold biggest basketball tournament in Whitehorse

Zerline Rodriguez | TFC News Whitehorse
Posted at Nov 23 10:09 AM

Eighteen teams of Filipino Canadians gathered at the F.H. Collins gymnasium to kick off the biggest basketball tournament of the year in Whitehorse. Read more »

Filipino Canadians urged to take precautions amid influenza epidemic

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Posted at Nov 22 08:36 PM

As Canada faces an influenza epidemic, a Filipino Canadian doctor stresses the need to become more vigilant and take extra health precautions. Read more »

Canada lifts 20-hour work cap for international students

Marjorie Carmona-Newman | TFC News Edmonton, Canada
Posted at Oct 11 08:43 PM

The change in policy is one of the Canadian government's measures to address current labor needs. Read more »

More Filipino Canadians run in British Columbia's municipal elections

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Posted at Oct 05 08:44 AM

Five Filipino Canadians have thrown their hat into the ring to become city councilors in British Columbia. Read more »

Temporary foreign workers' rights tackled in Calgary assembly

Marjorie Carmona Newman | TFC News Calgary, Alberta
Posted at Sep 26 08:36 PM

The one-day assembly seeks to make Filipino temporary foreign workers more aware of their rights and responsibilities while in Canada. Read more »

Filipino Canadian singer Rufy Guron eyes Juno nod

Marjorie Carmona Newman | TFC News Edmonton, Alberta
Posted at Sep 26 08:29 PM

The young artist from Lloydminster, Alberta comes from a musical family and said music came naturally to him. Read more »

Yukon Filipino receives Pat Lechelt True Sports Awards

Zerline Rodriguez | TFC News Whitehorse, Canada
Updated as of Sep 26 08:15 PM

For people who know Arcel John Siosan, the recognition for the Filipino volleyball player was not a surprise. Read more »

PH regional cultures showcased in Edmonton festival

Marjorie Carmona Newman | TFC News Edmonton, Alberta
Posted at Sep 24 06:40 PM

The richness of culture from the various regions of the Philippines were on full display during the first Kultura Festival in Edmonton. Read more »

Canada holds commemorative ceremonies for Queen Elizabeth II

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Vancouver
Updated as of Sep 21 05:06 PM

Vancouver will also hold a memorial service at Christ Church Cathedral on September 25 as a final goodbye to the Queen. Read more »

Another Filipino Canadian announces bid for Surrey council seat

Rowena Papasin | TFC News Canada
Posted at Sep 14 08:37 PM

"It’s about time a diverse team or group of elected leaders be there at city hall," Surrey councillor candidate Narima Dela Cruz stressed. Read more »

Dozens join Filipino Canadian-led kids and teens fashion show

Marjorie Carmona Newman | TFC News Edmonton, Alberta
Updated as of Sep 14 08:52 PM

The young models wore creations from various designers who created pieces in shades of white and blue, a nod to the show's theme of "Bloom Under the Sea". Read more »

Fil-Can community leaders laud impact of Canada Fiesta Extravaganza

Christine Santos | TFC News Montreal
Updated as of Sep 15 08:38 AM

Canada Fiesta Extravaganza will bring back the festivities next summer to more Filipino Canadian communities across the country. Read more »

Filipino Canadians express sadness over Queen's death

Rowena Papasin | TFC News, Vancouver
Posted at Sep 12 11:43 AM

Some also raised concerns about the possible changes that may happen to Canada under King Charles III. Read more »

Mabuhay PH Festival brings sizzling summer fun for Filipino Canadians

Christine Santos | TFC News Toronto
Posted at Sep 09 08:33 PM

It was a sizzling summer for Filipino Canadians with multi-day cultural events hosted by the Philippine Independence Day Council. Read more »