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LITA CABAL ON A ROLL ON HER BID FOR CONSERVATIVE MP, ASKS FOR SUPPORT FROM THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY!
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Earlier this year at the Fleetwood Community Centre, Lita Cabal, her family, friends, and supporters, gathered as she announced her intent to run as nomination candidate for the Conservative Party in the Fleetwood-Port Kells riding for the upcoming federal election. Half a year after her ...
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Victoria festival marks Filipino Heritage Month
Victoria, June 10, 2024 – The Mabuhay Celebration, held on June 8 and 9, 2024, drew a lively crowd of over 5,000 participants and enthusiasts of Filipino culture. The two-day event, set under the clear blue skies of Victoria at Centennial Square, turned into a colorful festival celebrating the ...
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Three-day Program Promises Only Good News!
One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw hundreds from Iloko and Tagalog communities to Surrey, BC [Surrey, BC – July 8, 2024]— In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, a three-day live event open to the public ...
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Bombshell hidden provincial report confirms SPS costs to skyrocket by $750M
Surrey, BC – A Provincial report, hidden from public view for a year, has confirmed Mayor Brenda Locke’s concerns that Surrey Police Service (SPS) costs will skyrocket over the coming years. The report, commissioned by the Province and developed by Deloitte, reveals new details that confirm the SPS will ...
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Catriona Gray traumatized following London robbery
What was meant to be a happy road trip turned ultimately “traumatizing” for beauty queen-singer Catriona Gray and her family after they were robbed in London. Catriona took to social media to share with fans how the thieves actually broke the rear window of their car to grab their ...
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Bagging partners
ABS-CBN’s “The Bagman,” the 2024 action-packed drama series targeted for international release starring Arjo Atayde, John Arcilla, and Judy Ann Santos, is shaping up as one of the most awaited offerings of the company as several distinguished Filipino actors have been tapped to join the cast. Besides the award-winning ...
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Luis Manzano, Jessy Mendiola wed anew in Coron church wedding
MANILA, Philippines — After tying the knot in a civil ceremony in 2021, Jessy Mendiola and Luis Manzano exchange vows anew in a church wedding in Coron, Palawan earlier today. ABS-CBN entertainment reporter MJ Felipe tweeted on X (formerly Twitter) about the couple’s church wedding, which was officiated by ...
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Canada joins biggest Philippine-U.S. Balikatan war games
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Balik EDSA: Filipino community groups gather to mark 38th People Power anniversary
On Sunday, February 25th, at Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain station, Filipino-Canadian organizations in Vancouver ...
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A fond farewell to a film icon
The award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose passed away from a heart attack on Saturday morning, March 2. Her children, Andi Eigenmann and Gwen Garamond Ilagan, confirmed her death in a statement. Andi said, “It is with great sadness that I announce the untimely passing of my nanay, Mary Jane Guck, ...
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The Beekeeper (PG)
Running Time: 1h 45m Hornet’s Nest! By Robert Waldman Everyone needs a job. Even washed up/washed out spies. With apologies to Sir Sean Connery and James Bond modern action heroic icon Jason Statham (The Transporter) returns to the fold in the surprisingly entertaining The Beekeeper. Masterful director David Ayer ...
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Rewind’ breaks domestic box office records
MANILA — The 49th Metro Manila Film Fest entry “Rewind” is now the highest-grossing Filipino film in terms of domestic box office sales, amassing P815-million as of January 17. This surpasses the local box office records set by “Hello, Love, Goodbye” in 2019 and “The Hows of Us” in ...
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Del Monte to take same tested approach in defending Seniors title next year
CAGAYAN DE ORO–Del Monte broke through as a Philippine Airlines (PAL) Championship division titlist in the Seniors division on Sunday, and Yoyong Velez, the lawyer-turned-team builder, vowed that they will stick to the formula that gave them glory. And that is that no one from this champion team will ...
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Abdon dedicates overall Mabuhay Miles win to recently-departed wife
DASMARINAS–Playing in his first tournament since the demise of his wife, senior campaigner Ryan Abdon made it matter on Monday by gunning down an eagle and two birdies for a System 36 net four-under-par 68 to win the overall title in the blockbuster Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles Elite invitational ...
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Michael Martinez enjoys teaching young figure skaters in PH
MANILA — Filipino athlete Michael Martinez is enjoying mentoring a new generation of figure skaters in the country. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Monday, Martinez said it is fulfilling to see his students grow with his guidance. “It feels really nice to be back and not only ...
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Unity in celebration: Filipino BC fosters support for 2024 festivals in the community
VANCOUVER, BC, March 4, 2024 – Festivals are strong testaments to the power of community. They are magnificent occasions that bring people together to celebrate and rejoice. In 2024, the Filipino community is poised to revel in another season of festivals, starting this spring with the Lapu-Lapu Day Block ...
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Expanded travel programs benefit patients needing cancer care
VANCOUVER – Patients around B.C., especially those living in rural and remote areas, will benefit from improved access to life-saving cancer care as the Province provides $20 million to expand medical travel support. “When people who are diagnosed with cancer must travel to receive treatment, they deserve support every ...
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Dan Oh and family gives $10 Million Gift to improve Health Care in Richmond
From left to right: Dr. Barinder Brar, Emergency Department Co-Department Head and Physician, Richmond Hospital; Dr. Tracy Chandler, Radiologist, Richmond Hospital; Dan On Junior; Dan On; Victoria On; Dr. Penny Ballem, Board Chair, Vancouver Coastal Health; Natalie Meixner, President & CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation. Richmond, B.C. – Dan ...
