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Philippines No. 1 Immigrant Source to Canada in 2014

10 years ago

More than 40,000 Filipinos became permanent residents of Canada in 2014, making the Philippines the top source country for Canadian immigration last year, according to the Canada Immigration Newsletter. ...

CBCP Exec Lauds POEA Policy on Exit Clearance

10 years ago

An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines lauded the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’s lifting of mandatory payments for overseas Filipino workers’ exit clearances. CBCP Commission for ...

Light a Candle for Mary Jane Veloso!

10 years ago

Manila, April 27 – As I write this piece, the vigils are being held in various places, white ribbons are being worn, prayers are being said, candles are being ...

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  • WELL DONE: Members of the Smart/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo pose after the 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong, winning two silver and eight bronze medals.
    17 December 2024
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    Pinoy jins bag 2 silvers, 8 bronzes in world tilt

    THE Smart/MVPSF Philippine taekwondo squad won two silver and eight bronze medals in the recent 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong. The partnership of Justin Kobe Macario and Juvenile Faye Crisostomo came through with a near-flawless performance to finish second in the freestyle over 17-years category, and ...

  • Manny Pacquiao during his heydays wih trainer Freddie Roach and promoter Bob Arum (File Photo)
    17 December 2024
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    Manny Pacquiao inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame

    Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao has been recognized as among the best to ever wear the boxing gloves and step into the ring. The only eight-time world champion and, no doubt, one of the best fighters of all time has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame class ...

  • EVACUEES from upland areas in La Castellana, Negros Occidental stay at Saint Vincent's High School Inc. after Kanlaon Volcano erupted on Monday, Dec. 9. (Photo courtesy of Lumyen Castandiello)
    17 December 2024
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    Kanlaon eruption displaces 630 families

    BACOLOD CITY – A total of 628 families or 2,616 individuals were evacuated in La Castellana, Negros Occidental, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said, after the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in neighboring Canlaon City in Negros Oriental on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9. They are temporarily staying ...