Tag: Canada
Dr. Jose Rizal monument now stands in Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Philippines' national hero Dr. Jose Rizal's life-sized bronze monument now stands in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada.
Patrick Fernandez’s immigrant art showcased in solo exhibit in Canada
Filipino artist Patrick Fernandez's exhibition "Luntian" (Green) was showcased at the 5th Edition of Art NOW Fine Art Fair 2020, which showcases the works of established and emerging artists and artisans from across Canada.
Rhea Santos leads ABS-CBN reporters, journalists for Filipino News in Canada
Rhea Santos now leads former ABS-CBN reporters in a Canadian TV program that provides Filipino news and information.
Fil-Canadian May Farrales, 1st Filipino tenured professor at Simon Fraser University
Filipino-Canadian May Farrales has been given tenure as a professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU), the first Filipino to be given the post at the prestigious educational institution in Canada.
Overseas Filipinos lead Philippine Independence Day celebrations in U.S., Canada, UAE
Overseas Filipinos are leading Philippine Independence Day celebrations outside the country as the nation marks the 122nd anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence on June 12, 2020.
Huge crowds camp out in new milestone Jollibee stores in Canada and US
Jollibee, the well loved Philippine fast food chain, ended 2019 with more milestones as it opened new branches in Canada and the United States with huge crowds lining up for the openings.
7-year-old Helene Elias wins “Ideas” aircraft design award at Innovation Fair in Montreal
Seven-year-old Helene Margaret Bariso Elias from the Philippines won the regional tilt of the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Innovation contest for aircraft design.
Helene Elias was awarded as the Asia-Pacific Regional Winner of the...
Philippines victorious in pyrotechnic battle in Canada
The Philippines won the 2019 "Living Skies Come Alive" international pyrotechnic battle held in Moosomin, Saskatchewan in Canada.
Platinum Fireworks Inc., the country's representative in the annual competition, bested Team Canada in the annual fireworks...
7 Filipino filmmakers join Lady Gaga and Adele in Oscars’ Academy Class of 2019
Seven Filipino filmmakers have been invited to join the Oscars' Academy Class of 2019, adding to the roster of Filipinos making their names in the international scene.
These 7 internationally-recognized film directors, editors, animators, and...
Taste of Manila to showcase Filipino streetfood in Canada
Taste of Manila, the largest street food festival outside of the Philippines, is all set to showcase Filipino streetfood in Canada.
The annual Filipino food festival comes just after Canada celebrated its first Filipino heritage...
Jose Rizal monument stands in Canada’s own Luneta Park
Filipino national hero Jose Rizal's monument now stands in Canada's own version of Manila's Luneta Park Gardens.
The cold cast bronze monument of Dr. Rizal is six feet tall and is installed on a granite...
Filipino-Canadian entrepreneur Gelaine Santiago is Top 25 Immigrants awardee in Canada
Filipino-Canadian entrepreneur Gelaine Santiago was awarded one of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Top 25 Immigrants in Canada.
Gelaine Santiago, the co-founder with her husband Jerome of the social enterprise Cambio & Co., was...