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2020-05-05

Posted by: Donna

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 5) — For only the second time in its history, ABS-CBN has gone off the air. The National Telecommunications Commission ordered the giant broadcast network on Tuesday to stop operations due to the expiry of its…

2020-05-05

Posted by: Donna

COVID-19 is a global pandemic, spread by a virus that knows no borders. No country will be able to fully recover until we beat it all around the world. We must work together, and Canada is contributing to this fight.…

2020-04-24

Posted by: Donna

Post-secondary students are feeling the economic impacts of COVID-19. Many students were preparing to start a summer job in May, and are now worried about how to pay rent and cover basic living expenses, while recent graduates are struggling to…

2020-04-22

Posted by: Donna

Canadians across the country are continuing to face challenges during this difficult time, particularly those who are most vulnerable to the health, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19. For many Canadians who were already struggling, it’s even harder now, and…

2020-04-17

Posted by: Donna

The Government of Canada is taking significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the table,…

2020-04-09

Posted by: Donna

Winnipeg’s Price Industries is working on supplying a product that helps create a safe space for patients in places like hotel rooms , easing the pressure on health facilities across North America struggling to stay ahead of the COVID-19 health crisis. The…

2020-04-06

Posted by: Donna

April 6, 2020            Gatineau, Quebec             Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada continues to take action to support Canadians and their families impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development,…

2020-03-24

Posted by: Donna

March 23, 2020                              The Government of Canada is supporting our country’s researchers as they do critical work to protect the health and safety of all Canadians, and people around the world, during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Prime Minister,…

2020-03-24

Posted by: Donna

March 23, 2020 Canadian farmers and food businesses work hard so Canadians have quality food on their grocery store shelves and kitchen tables. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make sure that they are…

2020-03-18

Posted by: Donna

March 18, 2020                           The Government of Canada is taking strong and quick action to protect our economy, and the health, safety, and jobs of all Canadians during the global COVID-19 outbreak. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced…

2019-11-19

Posted by: Donna

Accompanied  by the prestigious Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO),  local singer Paul Ong’s annual charity fundraiser saw a whopping $25,000 donation to Sistema Winnipeg, a daily music program offering  intensive music education for  inner city children. The sold-out event held Nov…

2019-09-09

Posted by: Donna

Hundreds joined this year’s   Manitoba Branch  Kidney Foundation Fundraiser held at St Vital Park today, Sept 8, 2019. Prior to the walk, there was acknowledgement of event sponosrs led by Vickar Automotive Group, presentation of top fundraisers and kidney donor…

2019-07-24

Posted by: Donna

Supporters of the first Filipino bilingual program in Canada are hoping it doesn’t have to fold. For the program to continue this September, it needs at least 20 students in Kindergarten and Grade 1, and another 20 students in Grades…

2019-07-08

Posted by: Donna

Hundreds  joined  the members of   BIBAK  Association  of  Manitoba in the  first International Grand Cañao held at the Victoria  Hotel and Convention Centre this weekend. Cañao   is a  popular  traditional feast  celebrated  in the Philippine Cordillera for good harvest and …

2019-06-02

Posted by: Donna

Prior to the  official  adoption of Canada’s  Parliament   declaring “June as Filipino Heritage Month”,   there has been various celebrations of Filipino culture and heritage for many years in Manitoba. This year, it   was made more  significant  as  Filipinos across Canada,…

2019-05-27

Posted by: Donna

Rain or Shine, teddy bears and other stuffed toys had a great time  outdoors at the  33rd annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held Sunday at Assiniboine Park. Over 50 tents provided  a fun, entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. Volunteer  health…

2019-05-07

Posted by: Donna

Confronting grief and despair in the loss of her mother, Filipino-Canadian poet and author  Shirley Camia announced  on CKJS 810AM today the release of her newest collection of poetry,  Mercy,  as  an elegy dedicated to her mother. Shirley’s  mother died at the…

2019-05-06

Posted by: Donna

This weekend in Winnipeg,   dozens of  dance  lovers from the Filipino community   hit the  dance floor  grooving   into  “Just got Lucky”,  “Head over Hills”, “Ring my Bell” , “I’m so Excited”, “Name Game” to name a few,  in one of…

2019-04-05

Posted by: Donna

Big fans of   “Sarap to the Bones”   chicken can now enjoy all the tasty home-style meals from  The House That Fried Chicken Built’  in full swing. Max’s  Restaurant Winnipeg officially  opens its doors  following  Grand Opening Blow out  today  hosted  by…

2019-03-26

Posted by: Donna

Canadian Prime Minister  Justin  Trudeau  talked  about the newly-tabled  federal government’s  budget for 2019  and how it  impact  Manitobans and Winnipegers as he reached  out to the  50 thousand strong Filipino community on   CKJS 810 AM today. Speaking on “Good…