Vol. 36 No. 09 »

May 9th Philippine Election: All Smoke And Mirrors!

May 9th Philippine Election: All Smoke And Mirrors!

Rod Cantiveros

Philippine democracy needs to recalibrate! Too obvious to consider that the 2022 Philippine election is all “smoke and mirrors” as two leading presidential candidates, Vice President Leni Robredo and the son of former Philippine

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Strictly no extensions for Mail-In Overseas Votes

Strictly no extensions for Mail-In Overseas Votes

Despite election paraphernalia arriving late in some Philippine foreign service posts, the Commission on Election said on Thursday that there will be no extension of the voting period for Filipinos abroad, staying firm that

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The 5th FAAM Annual General Meeting

The 5th FAAM Annual General Meeting

Eric Labaupa

2022 FAAM AGM group photo Congratulations to the incoming FAAM Executive Committee!! The following members will be serving in their positions during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 election cycle. President: Janis Alrus Vice-President: Gil Vargas

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PBA Championships: That’s a wrap for 2021-22 Season

PBA Championships: That’s a wrap for 2021-22 Season

PBA Winnipeg basketball league wrapped up their 2021-22 season last weekend with closing championship games at Garden City Collegiate. Championship, 3rd place and consolation games across all divisions including Elite Division, Men’s Open Pool

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

A simple but intimate opening ceremony, full of cultural flavour, marked the 20th Anniversary of the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba last Sunday, May 1st, at the Japanese Cultural Centre. The event was graced

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MAFTI recognized for its contributions to the community

MAFTI recognized for its contributions to the community

by Gemma Dalayoan A memorable event for the founders and members of Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc. ( MAFTI) took place at the Legislative Building on April 27, 2022. Malaya Marcelino, MLA for

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PH to become a Medical Tourism  Destination

PH to become a Medical Tourism Destination

The Department of Tourism (DOT ) is eyeing to transform the Philippines into an attractive medical tourism destination with its untapped potential in health and industry. “With world-class hospitals and facilities, skilled doctors and

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Duterte Declares Election Day as Special-Non Working Holiday

Duterte Declares Election Day as Special-Non Working Holiday

(Photo by Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg) Malacanang announced on May 3rd that May 9, election day will be a special non-working holiday for the national and local elections. Proclamation 1357 was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador

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Serving the Public with Integrity is Hermie Angeles’ Mission

Serving the Public with Integrity is Hermie Angeles’ Mission

Hermie Angeles is in every sense a people’s lawyer. Her legal career has always evolved to serve the public. Beginning in Law School at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), she was a working

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Vina Morales supports ex Robin Padilla in election campaign

Vina Morales supports ex Robin Padilla in election campaign

Photo source: ABS-CBN News Actress and singer Vina Morales joined her former boyfriend and love team Robin Padilla who is currently running for senator. Morales shared on her Instagram her trip to Camarines Norte

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