June 2019 was a busy month for Paulina Corpuz.

The Toronto resident organized Larawan (English translation: photograph), an exhibit featuring images of inspiring Canadian Filipinos. It’s a project of the Philippine Advancement Through Arts and Culture (PATAC), an organization of which Corpuz was the founding president.

Like Jason Pires, I grew up in a household where the news was an important part of the routine, especially the evening TV newscasts. Michelle Eliot also grew up in a house where consuming news was something the family did together. For Ria Renouf, journalism came into focus after college following the tragic death of an aunt.

Very few people get bit by the passion bug early on. One of those rare few is Loizza Aquino. And her passion is not remotely associated with anything trendy.

The 19-year-old Aquino is the president and founder of Peace of Mind Canada and Leaders of Today Canada.

Cesar Cala has served the greater community in Alberta for more than two decades, and he is not about to fade away.

When one immigrates in mid-career, one expects to bid one’s old career farewell. Usually.

Over the last 60 years, the University of Manitoba has recognized distinguished alumni for their outstanding accomplishments.

Joyful banter, poking, laughing, exclamations, and puppy dog eyes.

Like most children of Filipino immigrants, playwright Marie Barlizo knew all too well the pressure of being the best and bringing honour to one’s parents, especially when the family has been uprooted from the homeland.

For those competing, the goal may the same for everyone but the journey will be unique to each competitor.

I was 11 when my lola, or grandmother, passed away. My entire childhood, the complete gentleness of those years, is associated with her.