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CUPE donates $25k to assist with typhoon relief efforts

CUPE donates $25k to assist with typhoon relief efforts

The Canadian Union of Public Employees donated $25,000 to Oxfam Canada to assist relief efforts in the Philippines following last week’s devastating typhoon. “The thoughts of all CUPE members across Canada are with the

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Operation HOPE Calamity Fundraising

Operation HOPE Calamity Fundraising

The joint fundraising efforts of four Filipino associations led by Aida Champagne has raised over $8,000 over the last couple weeks and is expected to grow with their upcoming social on Friday, November 29th.

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OFSAM celebrates 36th anniversary with great fun

OFSAM celebrates 36th anniversary with great fun

Who said that the members and guests of the Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba are getting older? They are not if you were present during the 36th anniversary celebration held recently at the

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MaCCFA: Shop & Donate

MaCCFA: Shop & Donate

Filipino associations all across Manitoba are collaborating efforts to raise money for the Philippines. In a joint effort led by the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) in partnership with the Canadian

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KoR-W Manitoba Seniors Month

KoR-W Manitoba Seniors Month

Members of several communities gathered at FILCASA on Saturday, October 26, 2013 to celebrate Manitoba’s Seniors Month. In this year celebration the participants learned more than just cultural dances and Pilipino food, for the

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Canada’s response to Typhoon Haiyan

Canada’s response to Typhoon Haiyan

The Government of Canada has taken decisive action to provide emergency relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. These measures include: • Providing an initial allocation of $30,000 to the International Federation of Red

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A.R.A.W. Celebrates Feast of St. Clement

A.R.A.W. Celebrates Feast of St. Clement

by Von Cruz It is the special month of November once again for Angono Rizal Association of Winnipeg (ARAW) members as they hold their annual Novena in honour of their town’s patron, St. Clement.

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PBA Opens 2013-14 Season

PBA Opens 2013-14 Season

Record Participation Marks League Opening A record of 61 teams with at least 12 more coming marks the biggest participation of over 900 athletes in PBA/Lipenos history during the opening ceremony at the Garden

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Manitoba Filipino Business Council joins local fundraising efforts to support disaster relief in the Philippines

Manitoba Filipino Business Council joins local fundraising efforts to support disaster relief in the Philippines

The Manitoba Filipino Business Council (MFBC) contributed $1000 towards Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in Winnipeg. The MFBC will join the league of fundraising efforts initiated by organizations including the Filipino Journal, The Canadian Red

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