The Philippine Artists Group did it again. Two out of the 3 prizes were won by PAG members in the recently concluded Ontario Plein Air Society (OPAS) contest in Unionville. Shown from left with their winning pieces are PAG’s Antonio ‘Jun’ Afable - 3rd Prize and Teodorico ‘Teody’ Asuncion - 1st Prize, with Chinese artist Ted Yao - 2nd Prize. Last July, Afable also won 1st Prize in the first OPAS contest joined by the Filipino artists group.

AFCA Induction of New Members held at North York Civic Centre on October 20, 2012

The men and women behind the Philippine chamber Commerce (PCCT) headed by Oswald Tugadi (3rd from left), president. Shown from left: Edwin Corton, director; Ace Alvarez, 1st vice president, Isa Tugadi, executive assistant; Flor Vendiola, director for special projects; Elizabeth Legget, director; Cori Naron, corporate secretary; Steve Pagao, corporate treasurer; and Sonny Montojo, 3rd vice president; at the PCCT holiday party in Toronto.

Standing - extreme left Steve Pagao, PCCT treasurer, Oswald Tugadi, Sen. Tobias and Rosemer Enverga, Ted Dayno and extreme right Joseph Alilio. Seated - extreme right Rhodora Dayno, owner of RD Health & Wellness clinic, beside her is Perly Alilio, Sr. Executive of Forex/Umac group of companies and third from left is Maria Panaligan, guest singer of the event. PHOTOS: ARIEL RAMOS