Seven young martial arts athletes from Winnipeg, Manitoba emerged triumphant and competed in the World Karate Commission (WKC) World Karate & Kickboxing Championships held in Dublin, Ireland. October 27 – November 4, 2018. The seven athletes were part of the…
An evening of entertainment with singing, dancing and comedy as Philippines’ father and son heartthrob Piolo and Iñigo Pascual come to Winnipeg for a concert on Oct 29, 2018. The ever dashing Piolo is best known for his award-winning acting in…
Sixteen year old Roshlind Kate Mance was recently diagnosed with two life-threathening diseases called -Aplastic Anemia- a rare blood disease and Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) — a rare disease of the bone marrow. Roshlind’s only chance at returning to a normal…
Two years ago, Filipino-canadian couple Gilbert and Carmela Ramos introduced their product Creamela to the peanut butter loving kababayans. It all started as a hobby and passion as the couple used to give them as gifts to their friends during special…
Prairie Nurse tries to see the lighter side of finding one’s place in a new country. Canadian playwright Marie Beath Badian gives the account of two newly-arrived Filipino nurses in Canada in 1967. Purificacion Saberon (Puring) and Indepencia Uy (Penny) came…
Two weeks to go for Winnipegers to enjoy Lights of the North running until October 14th at the Red River Exhibition Park in Assiniboia Downs. Until Sept 30 only, avail yourself of the 50% discount for children and 20 % discount for…
Mental health advocate Winnipeger Loizza Aquino bagged the Young Leader of the Year award in the recently concluded nationwide search honoring outstanding Filipino Canadians, the 2018 Golden Balangay Awards. Another Winnipegger Judianne Jayme of Mabuhay TV and Culture Card was …
Undeniably funny with some spiels suited for parental guidance. Non-stop giggles and laughters as gay power took over the centre stage at the Fairmont Hotel this weekend featuring Filipino actors, comedian and TV hosts Donita Nose and Super Tekla. “Summer Pinas-Saya” …
Rainbow Stage’s take of the blockbuster musical Beauty and the Beast give its viewers a summer experience to remember. This the second time the popular Disney fairy tale is staged in Winnipeg since its first production in 2009. Audience…
Filipino-Canadian MLA Flor Marcelino is one of the 18 female legislatives trailblazers who were honoured Tuesday, Aug 28 at the Manitoba Legislature for their contribution being the “first” in Manitoba’s history for the past 100 years (1916 to 2016).…
Spirit of volunteerism was alive at the “Zumba for JDRF to Cure Diabetes” which brought together families, friends and strangers in one evening of fun dance fitness. In total, the event raised $2,735 from entrance and auction tickets sales…
There is another special reason why coming to Folklorama’s Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavillion this summer brings double treat. Young musicians of Iskuwelahang Pilipino (IP) Rondalla travel all the way to Winnipeg from Boston, Massachusettes to bring in a…
More than a thousand participants, donors and supporters joined this year’s Answering Cry of the Poor (ANCOP) Walk held at the Assiniboine Park on August 11, 2018. The annual event’s main goal is to raise funds for child sponsorship, community…
Max’s Restaurant, the casual dining restaurant serving authentic Filipino cuisine made famous by its signature juicy and crispy Max’s Fried Chicken is set to open its long awaited branch in Winnipeg, Manitoba fall of 2018. Now with 15 locations in…
Manitoba’s largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world– FOLKLORAMA is here once again! Every summer, audience are given a treat to explore and experience world’s cultures through this two-week event that began in 1970. Folklorama showcases …
