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KAUA’I, The Garden Isle (pt. 2)

KAUA’I, The Garden Isle (pt. 2)

Gem and Lita

A quintessential tropical paradise, Kaua’i, known as “The Garden Isle” of the Hawaiian Islands, boasts diverse and natural wonders that are easily accessible. And time stands still at the old historical towns of Lihue,

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Favorite (’80s-Released) Albums (Part 5)

Favorite (’80s-Released) Albums (Part 5)

aLfie vera meLLa

Here are 13 of my favorite 1980s-released albums. My having discovered as early as the late ’70s to the early ’80s bands like Blondie (“Heart of Glass”), The Cars (“My Best Friend’s Girl”), The

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SSS posts P42.57B collection in Q1 2018

SSS posts P42.57B collection in Q1 2018

The state-run Social Security System (SSS) said collections from its 15.4 million actively paying members amounted to P42.57 billion in the first three months of 2018 pushing its total revenues for the period to

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Whang-od receives award for cultural heritage

Whang-od receives award for cultural heritage

Living legend Whang-od Oggay of Buscalan village, Kalinga province was recently conferred the Dangal ng Haraya Award for Intangible Cultural Heritage. The world-renowned manwhatok received the award for preserving and celebrating the traditional art

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JC de Vera shares joys of fatherhood

JC de Vera shares joys of fatherhood

Actor JC de Vera said he has become more responsible and compassionate now that he has a daughter. The 32-year old actor recently posted a series of photos from the christening of baby Lana

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Isabel Oli, John Prats welcome second baby

Isabel Oli, John Prats welcome second baby

Actress Isabel Oli is pregnant with her and John Prats’ second baby. The actress made the announcement on social media Wednesday, June 20, followed by another disclosure on June 26 that they are expecting

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Winnipeg’s own The 12/21 Rocks The Forks on Canada Day

Winnipeg’s own The 12/21 Rocks The Forks on Canada Day

Regarded as the Filipino-Canadian community’s band of brothers, The 12/21—Maceda brothers Roman, Rico, and Roque—continues to conquer the city’s band scene with their charm, grounded sense of character, and obvious talents—in and out of

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Tunog Kalye!

Tunog Kalye!

July 14, PCCM Relive the vibes of ’90s Filipino Alternative Rock with some of the veterans of the scene. On July 14, 2018, at 7 p.m., at Philippine-Canadian Cultural Centre, four of the flagbearers

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Midway Photo Adventures

Midway Photo Adventures

The first annual FJ Photography Scavenger Hunt at the Red River Ex was a fun, creative and exciting way to take in the rides, games and food. Here are some photos from #FJPhotoHunt18 from

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204 Neighbourhood Watch Inc. Celebrates First Anniversary

204 Neighbourhood Watch Inc. Celebrates First Anniversary

By Leila Castro Leilacastro.ca@gmail.com At least 60 people gathered in Sinclair Community Centre on June 28 to celebrate the fist year anniversary 204 Neighbourhood Watch Inc. Tyndall Park MLA Ted Marcelino and Maples MLA

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