June 12 is a date significant to Filipinos. It does not matter whether they are in their native land or in another part of this planet, June 12 is a date wherein Filipinos congregate and raise their national flag, June 12 is Philippine Independence Day.
          In Markham, Ontario, the town council declared a Philippine Independence [...]

Holy Week had just passed and once again, the Philippines was featured on television. Scenes from some areas were shown wherein men, the upper parts of their bodies naked, walked along the dusty roads, flagellating themselves on Good Friday. The “Penitensya” has become a tourist attraction that draws crowds from distant places, some of whom [...]

By Roger Dur. Sta. Mina
Taimtim na dasal ang iniaalay
Kay Cory Aquino, sa kanyang pagpanaw,
Tigib kalungkutan, nagluksa ang bayan!
Natatanging Ginang. Ulirang maybahay.
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Sa huling sandali nakibaka pa rin!
Simula sa EDSA! Hanggang People Power!
Cory! Cory! Cory! Sigaw na kay tining
Abot dun sa langit! Nabingi ang anghel.
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Si Cory at Ninoy, hayun nagkita na
Dun sa kalangitan [...]

I was sitting in the waiting room of the family court in Toronto working on some puzzles when a duty counselor called my attention. “Are you the court interpreter in Tagalog?
“Yes” I responded, “but not in the actual hearing. I am here for the conference of the lawyers and their clients”.
After a few minutes, an [...]

In what better way could a grateful community remember its sterling moments with the congenial Alejandro Mosquera, Philippine consul general in Toronto?
Celebrate with ConGen Mosquera his commencement march as he ends in June his tour of duty in Toronto; but in a singular occasion that would mark a glaring spirit of bayanihan (collective cooperation) and [...]

A week ago the Philippine Reporter celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala event. Several Filipino organizations shared the joyous occasion. The Hon. Mayor of Toronto, David Miller was the main speaker. He underscored the contributions of the paper to the culture growth of one of the most multi cultural cities in the world – [...]

Rodel J. Ramos
I believe the Philippine Press Club of Ontario is more relevant today than any time in the past because of the problems in the community and the global crises. Those of you who are new in the organization may not know it, but it was members of the [...]

Several days ago I attended a presentation in my parish church on the “Jewish Roots of Christianity”. This occasion was a part of the Lenten Reflections. The presenter was Sr. Lucy Thoron from the Interfaith Desk of the Scarboro Missions.
I am very glad I attended this gathering. To me the presentation went beyond the religious [...]

TORONTO, CANADA - Filipinos are today considered the fourth largest minority group in Canada, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area. The need to maintain community communication increases as their number expands numerically, economically, socially, and politically.
The rapid growth of the community in the early 1970s brought a need to bring the Filipinos together and strengthen [...]

“We’ve come to offer a proactive approach to break barriers and stereotypes, increase communication and understanding between the groups and the police, thereby helping to create a safe and improved quality of living in this city and communities.” Rowena Santos, Co-Chair, Planning Committee
This statement in the introductory speech of one of the Filipino leaders and [...]