Category: Local News
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Harper: Canada Moving In Right Direction
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that the economy is the highest priority of his government. Harper made this point in response to a question from the Philippine Asian News Today in a January 7 press conference with media representatives. The Prime Minister also responded to the PNT question of how much the economy is…
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Maharlika Awards Mark 5th Year With January 31 Recognition Night
For the fifth year, the Filipino Canadian Cultural Heritage Society will recognize outstanding men and women in the community for their various contributions. The 5th Maharlika Awards will be held on January 31, 2015 with a recognition night and dinner to be held at the Hilton Metrotown Vancouver. Twenty-six individuals and organizations will receive the…
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Harper brings good news to Canadian families
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper (second from left ) said in a meeting with representatives of community-based media last Wednesday(January 7) at Sheraton Hotel in Surrey that his government is providing tax relief to benefit Canadian families as the country enjoys political and economic stability. Harper is joined by (from left ) Richmond MP Alice…
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Man’s Good Work
t on 25 December 2014 in Local News Hits: 368 Print Email Special Message delivered during movement’s Christmas party on December 13, 2014 TAPSILOG is a funny name similar to Coca-Cola, Lululemon, Adobe, Apple, Banana Republic, Bebe and Chichiquita. It attracts attention that could start an easy conversation … which afterward reveals its identity as…
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Co-operative Christmas
The One Filipino Co-operative of BC greets everyone Happy Holidays this Christmas Season! Christmas season in its manyfacets has characteristics just like a co-operative. In the co-operative, the members warmly greet one another with best intentions and wishes as they go about their daily activities. Like the spirit of Christmas, there is sharing of resources,…
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Surrey Budget Top Priorities of 2015
Surrey, BC – Surrey City Council approved the 2015 budget at last night’s Council meeting. Recreation, Culture and Public Safety are key priorities that feature prominently in the budget. The financial plan calls for a number of the development and improvements for Recreation and Culture facilities. The total cost of the projects proposed for the…
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Canada Leading International Efforts in the Philippines
Montréal, Quebec – Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today hosted a roundtable meeting with members of Montreal’s Filipino-Canadian community and announced a commitment of $5 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help meet the urgent needs of those affected by Typhoon Hagupit. “It…
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PH, Canada, ink partnership for education
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a joint statement on education collaboration on the sidelines of the second high-level Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation meetings in Ottawa, Canada. The agreement will promote research, student and faculty exchange, curriculum enhancement and faculty development between Philippine and…
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Reuniting more families Parent and Grandparent program re-opening January 2, 2015
Ottawa — Today, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that the parent and grandparent program (PGP) will re-open on January 2, 2015. Alexander highlighted the success of the PGP, stating that Canada has welcomed more than 70,000 parents and grandparents since 2012. This number represents the highest level of parent and grandparent admissions…
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Unpaired Mismatched Drive Launched To Help the Homeless Campaign
Teacher and youth advocate Rich Abarquez has started a campaign to help the homeless. “I am collecting washed, clean and without holes unpaired or mismatched socks, gloves or mittens to help the homeless in Vancouver,” Abarquez said. Abarquez is urging everyone to help in the drive by sharing this campaign to friends, family, colleagues, and…