September 1, 2024 — A program by the Philippine government to prevent and eliminate child labour in the country has received a boost from Canada.

September 1, 2024 - On August 15, 2024, Joy Lazo became the first Filipino Canadian to be inducted onto Rainbow Stage’s Wall of Fame in the Builders’ category. Lazo was one of five inductees honoured during a ceremony attended by friends, family, and Rainbow Stage executives and staff. The event took place just before the opening night performance of Mary Poppins, the second of two shows the company produced this summer.

September 1, 2024 — A unique dining experience is set to re-introduce what Filipino cuisine and culture mean for Canadians. Dubbed Indáy, culinary events are set for Vancouver on September 23 and 24 and Calgary on October 21 featuring four celebrated Canadian Filipino chefs from both British Columbia and Alberta. 

September 1, 2024 - In the Philippines where abortion is illegal, a young gymnast finds out she’s pregnant just days prior to a national team tryouts. She gets on a jeepney ironically named Gift of God as she seeks illegal abortion drugs. 

August 16, 2024 - The deadline for overseas voting registration for the 2025 Philippine mid-term elections is fast approaching. 

August 16, 2024 — Juggling two or more jobs is no walk in the park.

August 16, 2024 - Canadian Filipino Member of Parliament and Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez went on an official mission to the Philippines in July, participating in bilateral engagements with government officials, women community leaders, entrepreneurship organisations, and leaders in the small business and start-up communities. 

August 16, 2024 - What will the Philippine National Police  (PNP) do with the three high-ranking officers who were named as suspects in the ongoing probe by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs?

August 16, 2024 — The exhibit HOHOL (Hang Out Hang Out Lang) curated by young artists Christian Vistan and Patrick Cruz features artworks by 10 Filipino artists “from across the diaspora”. The exhibit is at the grunt gallery, an artist-run centre in East Vancouver.

August 16, 2024 – l The Filipino Canadian Lawyers Network (Le Reseau des avocats philippino-canadien) is hosting a virtual webinar on Leadership and Diversity in Tribunals, an area where few Filipino Canadians are represented, on Monday, August 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. EDT.

[Editor’s Note: This Commentary is from  Dr. Rey’s Medisina at Politika column in Pilipino Express.]

August 1, 2024 — The Philippines and Canada are stepping up work on a pact to govern their military forces during joint defence drills.

August 1, 2024 — Free and exonerated, Philippine human rights defender Leila de Lima is telling the story of her pursuit of justice and vindication.