This Friday, June 12, marks 122 years of Philippine independence from the Spanish Empire. In 1898, the Philippine Revolution helped end more than 300 years of colonial rule which saw the introduction of Christianity and the seizure of lands in…
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ART: Celebrating Philippine Independence Day through art: Reflections on a revolution that ended colonial rule
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Philippines’ ABS-CBN goes off air following National Telecommunications order
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…
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PRESS RELEASE : Canadians can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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,…
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PRESS RELEASE:Canada’s plan to mobilize science to fight COVID-19
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,…
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PRESS RELEASE:Prime Minister announces support for farmers and agri-food businesses under Canada’s response to COVID-19
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…
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PRESS RELEASE:Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
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…
PRESS RELEASE: Prime Minister announces new actions under Canada’s COVID-19 response
March 16, 2020 COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global issue. The Government of Canada will do everything necessary to protect the health, safety, and well being of Canadians, and is working around the clock to limit the spread of this…
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Passing of Bill Evanov
Vasil William EvanovSeptember 18, 1942 – February 28, 2020 Media Release Toronto, March 1, 2020. – Evanov Communications Inc. is deeply saddened to announce that Vasil William (Bill) Evanov, the company’s founder and President, passed away peacefully in his sleep…
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COMMUNITY: Filipino Radio on CKJS 810: Birth and Growth
February 13 is World Radio Day. We take pride to celebrate our community radio — CKJS 810AM — probably the strongest, longest-running multilingual radio stations in the whole of Canada. Since its inception in mid 70s, CKJS has maintained its…
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COMMUNITY: Winnipeg holds Tala dance challenge for a cause
Dubbed “Tala for Taal”, about 70 Winnipegers braved the minus 23 degrees celcius windchill and made their way to dance together to raise funds to help victims of Taal Volcano eruption. The high-spirited crowd led by Zumba and fitness instructors…
