Vol. 27 No. 18 »

Angara praises signing of Anti-Bullying Law

Angara praises signing of Anti-Bullying Law

President Benigno S. Aquino III has recently approved the law against bullying in schools. Aquino signed Republic Act No 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, as Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara lauded the

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DILG, CAAP mull resumption of Zamboanga flights

DILG, CAAP mull resumption of Zamboanga flights

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are planning to resume daily commercial flights at the Zamboanga International Airport. DILG Secretary Mar Roxas II

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Senate finally approves FOI bill

Senate finally approves FOI bill

After being approved in the Senate during the last Congress but failing to get the same approval at the House of Representatives, the proposed Freedom of Information (FOI) bill was approved by a joint

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Team Toba wins gold in Holland!

Team Toba wins gold in Holland!

Rhaychelle Tan (front row, 2nd from the left) along with her Team Toba captured the gold medal in Level B team event at the 2013 International Cup for baton twirling in Holland. Photo provided

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Here to succeed!

Here to succeed!

by Manitoba Start Staff Newcomers arrive in Manitoba with a vision to succeed. The purpose for immigrating is often to access new possibilities or to provide better opportunities for family and loved ones. Remind

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Government of Manitoba Working with Communities to Increase Recreation Choices

Government of Manitoba Working with Communities to Increase Recreation Choices

Province’s Recreation Policy to be Updated to Improve Accessibility, Better Reflect Changing Face of Manitobans: Chief Starting this fall, the province will begin a review of Manitoba’s Policy for Recreation Opportunities to help the

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Orli Marcelino installed as Honourary Consul General for Manitoba

Orli Marcelino installed as Honourary Consul General for Manitoba

Orli Marcelino was sworn in as the next Honourary Counsul General for Manitoba during ceremonies at the Philippine Consulate (Toronto) last August 16, 2013. Hon. Consul Marcelino was sworn in by Consul-General Junvever Mahilum-West.

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Winter Escapade – It’s More Fun in the Philippines

Winter Escapade – It’s More Fun in the Philippines

Team Philippines-Canada, composed of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa as well as career and honorary Philippine Consulates-General throughout Canada, is proud to launch the first-ever Winter Escapade – It’s More Fun in the Philippines

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Bicol Association of Manitoba celebrates “Our Lady of Peñafrancia”  annual fiesta at Kildonan Park

Bicol Association of Manitoba celebrates “Our Lady of Peñafrancia” annual fiesta at Kildonan Park

With more than four hundred devotees at Kildonan Park, the annual “Pista ng Lady of Penafrancia” is considered as one of the biggest number in participation; and most food available during the lunch period.

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FIDWAM celebrates 25th Anniversary

FIDWAM celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Hon Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg, delivered the keynote speech during the 25th Anniversary Dinner of the Filipino Domestic Workers Association of Manitoba (FIDWAM) on Saturday August 24,

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