By Mila Astorga-Garcia TORONTO–Fifteen new members were inducted to the Philippine Press Club of Ontario (PPCO) in ceremonies held on December 8, 2016, at Max’s… 12/23/2016
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15 new members inducted at PPCO holiday event
Migrante International celebrates 20th anniversary
By Ysh Cabana Alliance of overseas Filipinos and migrants rights advocates marked twenty years since its foundation on December 18 and called for President Rodrigo… 12/23/2016
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‘Four-in, four-out’ rule for TFWs removed
OTTAWA–This week, the Honourable John McCallum, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced a number of changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program.… 12/23/2016
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Application process for parent and grandparent sponsporship changed
The Government is committed to a fair and transparent immigration system. Changes made to the Parent and Grandparent Program will improve access to the application… 12/23/2016
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Artist/Author Interview: Eric Tigley
By Michelle Chermaine Ramos Eric Tigley is a Toronto schoolteacher and artist/children’s book author. Born and raised in the Jane and Finch area, his childhood… 12/23/2016
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Ontario remembers victims of WWII in Asia
Memorial wall for Nanjing Massacre victims Bill 79, the Nanjing Massacre Commemorative Day Act, 2016, passed Second Reading in the Ontario Legislature. The Bill received… 12/23/2016
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The Joy of Giving: 5 Ways to Give with the Whole Family
By Simone Mets Author of Very Christmas Each year, we are teased earlier and earlier of the impending holiday season. Then suddenly, time flies, and,… 12/23/2016
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Grave challenges to media under Duterte regime
By Althea Manasan A growing culture of impunity around media killings, online threats toward reporters and the antagonism toward the media by President Rodrigo Duterte… 12/09/2016
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Multi-sectoral groups tackle migrant worker issues
New Westminster, BC By E. Maestro In the last decade, there has been an increased number of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) across Canada – low-skilled… 12/09/2016
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Winning the water fight: Netizens vs. Nestlé
By Ysh Cabana TORONTO–“Where has our water gone?” While the Ontario government is considering a two-year freeze on new bottling facilities, some people are already… 12/09/2016
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