By Ysh Cabana DOWNSVIEW PARK, TORONTO–Michael Levitt, Member of the Parliament for York Centre, said he is ready to take on the opportunity to introduce… 11/24/2017
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News & Features
MP looking into Filipino Heritage Month legislation at the federal level
Conservatives vote against $15 minimum wage
Ontario Conservatives voted against Ontario’s Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs Act, effectively saying no to a $15 minimum wage, no to equal pay for part-time… 11/24/2017
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TORONTO COUNCIL VOTES: June is Filipino Heritage Month in Toronto
By Ysh Cabana TORONTO–The Toronto City Council voted to designate June as Filipino Heritage Month on Wednesday, November 8. With 41 ‘Yes’ votes and no… 11/10/2017
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Average rent in Canada’s largest cities reaches record high
By Ysh Cabana Inching closer to the $2,000 threshold, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto remains one of the highest in Canada.… 11/10/2017
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PH Trade and Industry Dept opens T.O. office
Canada is the 21st trading partner of the Philippines. Total bilateral trade between the Philippines and Canada in 2016 stands at barely USD 1.0 Billion… 11/10/2017
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Enverga defends caregivers, questions long process for permanent residency
OTTAWA–On November 2, the Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario Senator, questioned the Government Representative in the Senate during question period concerning the increasing wait… 11/10/2017
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PIDC to hold elections
The Philippine Independence Day Council – PIDC, will hold an election of the Executive Officers and Board of Directors for the January 2018 to December 2019 term… 11/10/2017
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Toronto councillor to push for Filipino Heritage Month declaration
By Ysh Cabana TORONTO–A motion to declare June as Filipino Heritage Month annually in Toronto has been introduced in the city council the first week… 11/08/2017
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‘Poverty is not a hindrance to success’ — Renee Salud
13 Lessons & Points to Ponder for Aspiring Designers By Michelle Chermaine Ramos With a career spanning decades, Renee Salud (or Mama Renee as he… 10/27/2017
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Powerful play tackles martial law and EJK
‘Pagsambang Bayan,’ The Musical By Mila Astorga-Garcia TORONTO – One of the gems of theatre art which powerfully tackles the issues of extra judicial killings… 10/27/2017
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