By Mila Astorga-Garcia TORONTO–Organizers of Pinoylicious Wine and Dine – a food, wine and music event to promote Philippine cuisine in a grand way to Toronto’s mainstream diners – are jubilant over the success of their initial effort. “It exceeded our expectations,” confides international Sommelier Arlene Oliveros to this writer immediately after the event held ⇒

This year, Ontario increased supports for people caring for their loved ones at home in the Central Local Health Integration Network region, by increasing access to respite services for over 1,500 local families. Today (April 4), on National Family Caregiver Day — York Region MPPs Dr. Helena Jaczek, Steven Del Duca, Reza Moridi, Michael Chan ⇒

Filipino TV proudly announced today that it will launch TV Migrante as part of its regular programming on its carrier cables starting April 21, 2017, Thursday from 9:30pm -10 pm. It will be replayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays thereafter, spaced at every eight hours on those days following its first telecast. Filbert Wong, ⇒

SEVENTY (70) people – family, staff and friends – gathered for an intimate dinner party to celebrate the 28th Anniversary of TPR and the 70th birthday of Hermie Garcia on March 31, 2017 at Wah Sing Seafood Restaurant in Toronto. (Photos: Eric Parungao, Mel Jaluag, Lito Garcia)          

The 2nd global reunion of Burgosinians of Ilocos Sur Global Organization, held in Burgos, Ilocos Sur Philippines was a triumphant huge success. The five days event, February 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20, 2017 had the global theme, “Panagiinniliw (Nostalgia), Panagtitimpuyog (Togetherness) Panagkakapya (Peace) and Panagraragsak” (Celebration). Benilda Filart Degracia -Hizon, Founder and President of ⇒

Photos courtesy of Dindo Orbeso

Photos courtesy of Dindo Orbeso

Photos courtesy of Dindo Orbeso

Photos courtesy of Dindo Orbeso

Photos courtesy of Dindo Orbeso