TORONTO–It was indeed another lavish Sweet Sixteen Debutante’s Ball thrown by Mr. and Mrs., Anthony deLeon, only this time, in honor of their youngest daughter, Margot-Denyel Bautista de Leon. Having embraced and integrated the western cultural tradition of celebrating Sweet 16, while at the same time, trying to preserve our very own cultural tradition of ⇒

Ontario Filipino Women’s Club officers received a Certificate of Appreciation from Annabelle Migalbin, President of Ontario Filipino Women’s Club December 13, 2014 held at Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant in Downtown Toronto  (PRESS RELEASE)

The Friends of Jesus Christ, Canada, headed by its pastor, Teck Uy, celebrated Christmas by staging a live musical play on December 20, 2014 entitled, Joseph, A Dream Come True. A live presentation based on “Dreamer: What Really Happened to Joseph,” the musical was held at Friends of Jesus Christ Canada House of the Lord, ⇒

Angeles Javier Aureus, 93, a leader in the Ontario Filipino seniors community and the widow of the first mayor of Naga City, Philippines, died New Year’s Day surrounded by loving family in Brampton, Ontario. The widow of Leon Sa. Aureus was born March 30, 1921, in Palapag, Samar, a small, impoverished town frequented by typhoons ⇒

Surprise birthday party at Music Box, January 4, 2015

Dec. 13 , 2014, Driftwood Communitry Centre, Toronto ABASO Board members: Casil Galicinao, Dr. Romy Sinajon, Don Quimno, Roman Maravillas Sr., Roman Maravillas Jr., Lilia Concepcion (Past President), Agnes Sarmago-Loshusan (President 2014-2016); Anthony Peruzza (Toronto Councillor – Ward 8 York West); Lilac L. Caña (Vice-President 2014-2016), Carmen del Rosario (Board member), Noreen Chan (Secretary-Treasurer 2014-2016), ⇒

The Philippine Reporter‘s Annual Christmas Get-together ——————– ALEX GUARNES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ——————– Taste of Manila Christmas Party, Dec. 12, 2014 (2 PHOTOS: ARIEL RAMOS) ——————– V. MAPA ALUMNI CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER

By Fe Taduran The Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) together with the Archdiocesan Filipino Catholic Mission (AFCM) and the Our Lady of Assumption (OLA) Catholic Church, had a Christmas Party attended by 350 volunteers and supporters, on Saturday, December 13th, 2014, at the OLA Hall at 2565 Bathurst Street in Toronto. Those in attendance enjoyed ⇒

A special mass was held on Nov. 8, 2014 at Our Lady of Asumption Church (OLA) in Toronto for the first year anniversary of the devastation caused by super typhoon Yolanda. Representatives from the affected areas were asked to light candles together with the officials of the Philippine Government, Ambassador Petronila Garcia and Consul General ⇒

Ivy Violan held her Nov. 17, 2014 concert at Prestige Bar. This jampacked event was indeed a very successful concert; and joined by gifted singers such as Gian Carlo Bobila, the 2011 WCOPA Singing Champion. PHOTOS: ARIEL RAMOS