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Good Inspiration presents various points of views that inspire us to be our best selves
City of Brampton honors Jose Rizal with Bust Installation
A newly installed bust of Jose Rizal decorates the park named after his honor in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The monument was inaugurated in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month by key people in the city of Brampton such as Mayor Patrick Brown, Councilor Rowena Santos, Member of Parliament Rechie Valdez, and more.
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Preserving Filipino Pride in New Zealand: Banyuhay Aotearoa Fuels Youth Enthusiasm with Jose Rizal Poetry Speech Choir Competition
In a bid to keep the Filipino heritage alive among migrant communities in New Zealand, Banyuhay Aotearoa, a Filipino charity organization, is sparking youthful enthusiasm with a youth speech choir competition. This contest aims to foster love for Filipino literature, using the legendary poem of national hero Jose Rizal, “Sa Aking Kabata”.
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Prioritizing Peacebuilding With Japanese University Professor Dahlia Simangan
“We have to advocate for peace even amidst times of peaceful situations,” says one of the leading Philippines’ peace advocates and academician, Dr. Dahlia Simangan.
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Enjoy International Flavors at STREAT FEAST Feast in Winnipeg this August
If you are looking for a way to engage and bring the community together, then this event is right up your alley – especially if you live in Winnipeg! Admission is free and the event is located at The Forks CN Stage and Field at #1 Forks Market Road. The event will take place on August 19 and 20, 2023.
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Triumph Over Trials: Inspiring Filipino-American Journeys of Zen Esguerra and Ysabella Baetiong
What a pleasant surprise to hear my name announced at the ninth-grade promotion! We, teachers, never know what influences or impacts our students so, to be recognized by someone of stature, the Associate Student Body President, is a high honor. Additionally, hearing Tagalog, my native language spoken to greet guests is incredible, as it validates our presence in America, and warmly welcomes our Filipino families and friends.
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Auckland’s best batchoy cooked by a Filipino from Iloilo
In this episode, get to know Andrew Judicpa Drew who is from Pavia, Iloilo. Andrew is a marine engineer with a passion for cooking. He grew up with the family business in the Philippines and has brought his mother’s cooking to New Zealand. He started his La Paz Batchoy and BBQ business as a sideline and a year ago he decided to go full-time. Learn more about how he started his business, the challenges, and the rewards for La Paz Batchoy and BBQ in Auckland.
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Enjoy Taste of Manila Festival In Toronto’s Little Manila This August!
Attracting more than 350,000 guests, one of them being Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Taste of Manila is coming back for its 10th year in Toronto this August 19 to 20, 2023.
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Get To Know Coach David, the Pinoy guide of the Tall Blacks New Zealand for the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines
In this episode, get to know David E Perez, basketball coach and founder of Unofficial: CAMP DAVID, who is again involved with the logistics team of the New Zealand Tall Blacks coming to the Philippines for the FIBA World Cup scheduled this August 25 – Sep 10, 2023.
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Dr. Papa’s Impact Is Viral: Meet The Trailblazer of Phage Biology in Asia!
In her younger years, Donna Papa kindly asked maintenance personnel if she could use a piece of worn laboratory equipment thrown in the trash by her peers to test out her ideas for Phage Biology. The result? A lifetime of advocacy to combat antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture, horticulture, and health.
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Cabalen Ballers win Ambassador’s Cup in Auckland, New Zealand
In this episode, Direk Rene chats with Pinoys Nardjo Botio and Coach Wowskie of the Cabalen Ballers after winning their game at the annual Ambassador’s Cup which has started in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Dr. Eileen De Villa’s Excellence: How the People’s Doctor of Toronto Honors Filipino Roots
Fortunate is the Filipino who uses her platforms to bring out the best in others. A bright statement to share as colorful as the scarves she wore in her public appearances. People may know Dr. Eileen De Villa as a loving mother of three. A public health doctor to almost three million residents in Toronto. An Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto. Maybe even as a friend to Canada’s multicultural city. One thing our Kababayans should know is she is also a proud Filipino!
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