First Philippine Military Academy woman cadet graduates from Royal Military College of Canada
On May 20 this year, the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) held convocation ceremonies online for its new graduates.
On May 20 this year, the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) held convocation ceremonies online for its new graduates.
In March 2021, a broad array of political opposition figures in the Philippines banded to form a coalition called 1Sambayan.
The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and consulates general in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto join Filipinos in Canada in celebrating Filipino Heritage Month in June.
May 16, 2021 – On May 6, Currie Dixon, Leader of the Yukon Party, announced critic roles for the Official Opposition party in the Canadian territory.
The National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre invited the Dimasalang III International Artist Group to paint outdoors at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver on Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Vino Cuenca did not have formal training in music but there was one thing he was sure of; he was going to pursue his passion for music. He picked up beatboxing as a hobby, eventually landing as the reigning Canadian Beatbox Champion.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has unveiled a plan to hasten the grant of permanent residency to foreign caregivers and their families.
Lawyer Gail L. Gatchalian, QC was recently appointed as Justice with the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. The announcement was made by Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti in April.
On April 14, IRCC Minister Marco Mendicino announced a new pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates in recognition of their contribution to Canada’s fight to control the spread of covid-19 and efforts to accelerate Canada’s economic recovery.
Filipinos and other members of the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities have borne the brunt of COVID-19 infections in Manitoba.
Filipinos in Canada join other Filipinos all over the world in celebrating the 500th year of Christianity in the Philippines which started with the launch of the 500YOC Prayer on December 14, 2019. To commemorate this event, the Filipino Catholic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver has taken the lead in Canada.
As Canadian Filipino Net wrapped up this current edition, Jillian Mendoza remained under watchful eyes in a Toronto hospital.
At noon on January 20, 2021, Joe Biden took his Oath of Office before Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court and became the 46th President of America, ushering the dawn of a new era committed to advance humanity and justice, inclusiveness in leadership, democratic tenets, and the rule of law and elevate public trustworthiness and empathy.
Filipinos in Canada have until September 30, 2021 to register for the Philippine general election to be held May 9, 2022. The 2022 elections will determine the election of president, vice president, senators and party-list representatives.
The B.C. provincial government has announced the appointment of lawyer Luningning Alcuitas-Imperial as chair of the Mental Health Review Board.
On January 11 Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, announced a continuing surge of new Covid cases in B.C. making it necessary to extend the province’s tougher Covid restrictions regarding travel and social gatherings for another four weeks up to Feb. 5th. Henry said an additional 1,475 people tested positive in B.C. over the past three days. If Covid cases continue to rise, it may be extended again.
January 16, 2021 - The Filipino Catholic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (filipinoministry.ca) invites Canadian Filipinos to join the celebration of the centuries-old image of the holy Child Jesus with a novena and Mass on the Sto. Niño’s feast day, January 17. It will be held at the St. Anthony de Padua Church in Agassiz, 7237 Morrow Road. The mass will be virtual (livestream) as churches are still not allowed to gather for worship per Provincial Health Authority Covid restrictions.