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THIS IS ME: An Interactive Musical Experience
By Ronaldo (Nalds) Pesigan and Tricia Magsino Barnabé Tricia Magsino Barnabé singing Defying Gravity On Friday, August 23rd, audiences were treated to a one-night-only, sold-out show at PTE, entertained by a cast of two
Read More »Helping Kids Transition Back to a School Sleep Schedule
As the carefree days of summer draw to a close, getting kids back into a school sleep routine can feel like a daunting task. However, with a few simple adjustments, you can ease your
Read More »Kultivation Festival 2024: A Week of Culture, Community, and Creativity
The 2024 Kultivation Festival has wrapped up another unforgettable year, further cementing its place as one of the coolest Filipino festivals in North America. For a whirlwind week, the festival hosted 33 unique activations,
Read More »Disneyland, the happiest place on Earth
Gem & Lita at Disneyland’s 50th Sleeping Beauty Castle with Swans in the Moat A mecca for tourists from all over the world. Disneyland is “the happiest place on earth”. In 1955, Walt Disney
Read More »Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 64
The popular narrative about New Wave music is that it was derived from Punk; thus, Post-Punk. That suggestion was correct but only partially, because of this less-discussed and often-dismissed part of the story. Punk
Read More »Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Celebrates Filipino Heritage Month at Save On Foods Northgate
Photo courtesy of J & J Photography The Manitoba Filipino Street Festival (MFSF) hosted a vibrant celebration of Filipino Heritage Month at Save On Foods Northgate, drawing a lively crowd to honor the rich
Read More »Filipino Day Brings a Spectacular Lineup of Performances
Filipino Day at the Red River Ex is on Sunday, June 23rd and it is set to dazzle attendees with a vibrant array of performances, thanks to the partnership support of the Filipino Journal.
Read More »Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 63
The Post-Punk period of New Wave music is best characterized by songs that featured angular guitar strumming and cyclical ad-libs and either low-register or throaty, frenetic vocal styling. This was obviously a direct transition
Read More »NEWS BITES: Act Now: Solutions for temporary and migrant labour in Canada
Act Now: Solutions for temporary and migrant labour in Canada On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology released its report on Canada’s temporary and migrant labour force,
Read More »Canada Launches New Programs to Support Filipino Caregivers and Families
For decades, Filipino caregivers have been the heart and soul of many Canadian households, providing essential care to children, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of these dedicated individuals, the Canadian
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