Former Lord Mayor Art T. Viola (center) is flanked by members and guests of the Philippine Press Club of Ontario during the PPCO annual picnic in Niagara-on-the-Lake in August. From left: Hermie Caspe, Mila Astorga-Garcia, Rose Tijam (president), Viola, Melinda Rustia, Elvira and Sally Damasco. (PHOTO: HG)

Proud parents Rosalie and John Zolina had Brayden Mathew Zolina baptised on Aug. 13, 2015 at Saint Paschal Baylon Church. Godmothers are Norlyn Relente, Amy Villorente,
Lea Selorio and others. (PHOTO: ARIEL RAMOS)

Mhalou, and Imelda, owners of White Hoptomai Health Clinic proudly opened their new clinic at
100 Steeles West on July 1, 2016. Senator Tobias and Rosemer Enverga were present during the ribbon cutting; friends, customers and well wishers attended the opening. (PHOTO: ARIEL RAMOS)

Candonians Association of Ontario (Candon, Ilocos Sur) celebrated their Annual Summer Picnic at Earl Bales Park on Aug. 27, 2016. This event was organized by its president William Dy and PRO Officer Joe Damasco. (PHOTO: ARIEL RAMOS)

Tanza – Cavite Association of Canada decided to do their BBQ Summer Party at Earl Bales Park on August 27, 2016. The picnic celebrated the feast of St. Augustine patron town. The association, led by its president, Edgar Torres, also initiated a fund campaign for needy youths of the town. (Photo by Ariel Ramos with Larry Torres and Sherwin Sunico)

Duran Nastor celebrated his 50th birthday with family, relatives, and friends on Aug. 9, 2016. (PHOTO: ARIEL RAMOS)

Jonathan Salares celebrated his 2016 birthday at Congee Queen in Markham on Aug. 19, 2016. Relatives and closed friends came from around GTA. (PHOTO: ARIEL RAMOS)