By Michelle Chermaine Ramos Independence Day celebrations were in full swing as an excited crowd of friends, fans and diplomats gathered at the opening of the Philippine Artists Group of Canada’s 26th anniversary exhibition at the Neilson Park Creative Centre on Saturday June 7th 2014. The show titled The Next Quarter, in reference to the ⇒

Officials and staff of the Philippine Consulate General-Toronto, led by Consul General Junever Mahilum-West (to the right of the flag pole), leads the flag-raising ceremony at Toronto City Hall, marking the 116th Independence Day celebration of the Philippines. Joining the Consul were guests, including Toronto mayoral candidate John Tory (to the left of the flag ⇒

PHOTOS: ARIEL RAMOS

Erlinda Insigne, president of Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan with Vaughan public officials and community leaders.

Ricoh Coliseum, June 21, 2014 PHOTOS: ARIEL RAMOS

Philip and Gloria Rafanan standing together with their grandchild, Noah, daughter, Victoria, and son-in-law, John Nepomuceno during a family get together in Toronto recently. Philip and Gloria, despite their busy schedules still have time to participate in several Toronto Filipino community events like the yearly Pinoy Fiesta Trade Show of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation ⇒

By Babeth Cerbas The Kalayaan Picnic 2014 which was held on Saturday, June 7 at the Mississauga Valley Community Park, was a big success. Thanks to the Kalayaan Filipino Cultural Organization (KFCO) who organized the annual event and partnered with the Josie de Leon School of Performing Arts, it was well attended by the different ⇒

Consul General Junever Mahilum-West received a painting as a birthday gift from PAG members at the opening of the exhibit of Philippine Artists Group at Nielsen Park, June 7.

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