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117th Commemoration of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Martyrdom & 2013 Youth Recognition Award

117th Commemoration of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Martyrdom & 2013 Youth Recognition Award

In the words of this year’s YRA recipient Ms. Jea P. Laroza, “Dr. Jose P. Rizal only lived for thirty-five years, although short, his life was full and meaningful. He accomplished more than other

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Are the PCCM board of directors afraid to face the community?

Are the PCCM board of directors afraid to face the community?

By Ron Cantiveros Empty seats dominated the 2014 PCCM Annual General Meeting and board elections earlier this month. Based on the dismal attendance and lack of notice in the community, it would seem to

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Fundraising for typhoon Haiyan goes on

Fundraising for typhoon Haiyan goes on

Winnipeg Technical College’s student hairstylists answer the call for more help The Winnipeg Technical College Hairstyling Evening Class, with the support of the Canadian Red Cross conducted a fundraising event last January 16, 2014

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Lucky Filipino employees Christmas Party…

Lucky Filipino employees Christmas Party…

What a way to celebrate the most important celebration: Christmas Party! All the Filipino employees got together to celebrate this important event at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Tobinpe. And it was a

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Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) endorses $26,753.89, the money raised for Haiyan typhoon victims to the Canadian Red Cross last December 18, 2013

Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) endorses $26,753.89, the money raised for Haiyan typhoon victims to the Canadian Red Cross last December 18, 2013

The Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) turned over $26,753.89 to the Canadian Red Cross after the fundraising events at Lucky Supermarket, Polo Park and Kildonan Place, offices and other associations like

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MFBC kicks off 2014 with Open House at Jimel’s International Cuisine

MFBC kicks off 2014 with Open House at Jimel’s International Cuisine

We would like to welcome the new members Marvic Abarra, Sean Lacap, Judy Anderson and Michael Klein to the MFBC family. Special thanks to Cynthia Reyes, Olia Skala, Tia Polvorosa, Tes Aiello, Jihan Aquino,

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OFSAM officers for 2014-2017 inducted

OFSAM officers for 2014-2017 inducted

A new set of officers of the Original Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) has been inducted for the 2014-2017 terms of office at the dinner-dance held recently at Canad Inns, McPhillips. Inducted by Lawrence

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Ruwiz Mercado graduates at MC College

Ruwiz Mercado graduates at MC College

Ruwiz Mercado graduated after his nine months hairstyling course at MC College

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IKAW Community Basketball League kicks off 22nd Year

IKAW Community Basketball League kicks off 22nd Year

Four Divisions: Open A and B, 39+ and 48+ IKAW’s vision is to promote a team sport, strengthen and motivate individuals to play our national sport of basketball! To lead and be good examples

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Various leaders grace Citizen Equity Committee’s reception at  City Hall

Various leaders grace Citizen Equity Committee’s reception at City Hall

Leaders from the different ethnic communities joined Councllor John Orlikow and other city officials at the annual cheese and wine reception sponsored by the Citizen Equity Committee. Kamta Singh, one of the successful immigrants,

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