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Hot Rod’s Sweet Pork Longanisa Poutine wins the 2018 Judge’s Choice!

Hot Rod’s Sweet Pork Longanisa Poutine wins the 2018 Judge’s Choice!

At the La Poutine Week, Feb. 1-7, the blending of two iconic comfort food: French Canadian’s Poutine and the Filipino’s sweet longanisa, highlights the vibrant fusion of two cultures into a satisfying culinary experience!

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Another Rakrakan in Winnipeg!

Another Rakrakan in Winnipeg!

(Urban Dub and Franco at Pyramid, March 2) Several months have passed since the last Philippine band graced Winnipeg. Luckily, especially for enthusiasts of Alternative Rock music, two Philippine bands will be treating again

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Solid Mindanaoans of Manitoba meets at Hot Rod Grill

Solid Mindanaoans of Manitoba meets at Hot Rod Grill

The up and coming Solid Mindanaoans of Manitoba, a community association composed of Filipinos from Mindanoa, held their meeting recently at Hot Rod Grill, the latest venue where associations and organizations have a great

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Pag-ibig

Pag-ibig

Pag-ibig/Pagmamahal/isang salitang may malalim na kahulugan/isang kataga/na pag-naghari sa puso ng bawat isa, ay matatamo ang walang kahulilip na kaligayahan. Inibig ng Diyos ang tao. Iibigin ng tao ang kanyang kapwa, ngayon dala ko

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Oak & Grain wins Inaugural Fried Chicken Fest Bragging Rights

Oak & Grain wins Inaugural Fried Chicken Fest Bragging Rights

Chef Kelly Cattani of the Oak & Grain can proclaim, “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner” as the voters have cast their online ballots and bragging rights for winner of the inaugural Fried Chicken Fest. The

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Hot Rod’s Sweet Pork Longanisa Poutine

Hot Rod’s Sweet Pork Longanisa Poutine

If the Philippines had discovered poutine, bites of longanisa with fries, gravy and cheese would be the perfect mix. Keeping as true to Montreal poutine as possible, Hot Rod’s Longanisa poutine is made with

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Poblete Family holds get together on Christmas 2017

Poblete Family holds get together on Christmas 2017

by Dindo Orbeso The husband and wife team of George R. Poblete and Ms, Dolly Poblete hosted a Christmas shindig which were attended by his children, grandchildren, and relatives which actually was a get

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MAFTI’s Filipino Language Classes for Adults

MAFTI’s Filipino Language Classes for Adults

Participants to the 10-day Filipino Adult Classes posed with their certificates of participation during the culminating activity that was held at Seven Oaks School Division – Seven Oaks Immigrant Services, 930 Jefferson Avenue, on

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Look Mom, I’m in FJ too!

Look Mom, I’m in FJ too!

Megan is excited to be featured in the Filipino Journal after she was caught reading up on the latest celebrity gossip. Megan’s parents photo also made it into the Filipino Journal last month. Jen

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Local ice anglers this holiday season

Local ice anglers this holiday season

Local ice anglers have been hitting the ice hard over the holiday season. Ice thickness at most places are reaching about 18 inches to two feet after this extreme cold spell. Lockport and other

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