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Filipino-Canadians Discover Fighting Spirit in Kendo
While most Filipinos are hyped by the 3 B’s namely Beauty pageants, Boxing, and Basketball, Filipino-Canadians at York University are defining a fourth B by learning the ways of Bushido through Kendo.
The York University...
Workplace Wellness Championed by Multi-Awarded Canadian Filipina Dr. Denise Koh
When it comes to using innovative approaches to optimize health and wellness for the individual, workers, and the population, including health inequities, Dr. Denise Koh is a leading figure. Armed with the courage to travel the road less taken, Dr. Koh sets an example for the future of using emerging technologies as a platform for individuals, worker groups such as healthcare professionals, and organizations to address their health concerns and enhance their performance.
Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio Honors Fil-Can Diaspora With Debut Book Reuniting With Strangers
They say the ultimate goal of a settlement worker is to help you feel settled. This is true for authors like Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio, a Filipina-Canadian who dedicates her debut book Reuniting With Strangers to decades of work with newcomers in Canada.
Impactful Pharmaceutics: Anna Patrizio in Cementing the Future of Community Pharmacy in Canada
“Pharmacists are those healthcare workers who perform miracles every day,” says the wise and experienced Anna Patrizio, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and empowered woman.
Meet the Filipino-Scottish Queen Leading Positive Change in Canada
“I feel like it is a personal responsibility to keep in touch with my heritage,” says Filipino-Scottish, Canadian-born, and French exchange student Alexa Marie Grant. More than her multicultural background is that invaluable opportunity to become an ambassador for social justice.
Learn How Atty. Paul Saguil Is Empowering More Filipinos Into The Legal Profession in...
Interested in Lawyering Up in Canada? Good news for you! A vibrant community of Filipino-Canadian lawyers exists in the ten provinces of the Great White North.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
