Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
Belated Happy Labor Day to all. Colors are changing around us, a sign that summer is over and fall is here to stay for a while. My 13 year old daughter and my 5 year old son are very much excited that school will soon start. We have to make sure that our children are safe [...]
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NEWS FROM October 2011

The Lucila Project at the Alberta Arts Days – A. Blair McPherson School, Edmonton

by Ida Beltran-Lucila
All across Alberta, from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 were events marking Alberta Arts Days. Alberta Arts Days began in 2008 as a one-day event to recognize the value of Alberta’s arts and cultural communities. Since then, it has expanded into a vibrant, three day province-wide celebration that has helped inspire the creation [...]

ALBERTA ARTS DAYS 2011

Cardel Place was the scene of another excellent performance by some of Calgary’s most talented Filipinos. As part of the Alberta Arts Days celebrations, October 1 was a proud day for all Pinoys! The generosity of the Cardel Place team allowed a large group of Philippine performers the chance to reach a crowd of both [...]

Genesis Centre Nearing Completion

After years of anticipation, hard work and development, Calgary’s newest jewel is nearing completion. The Genesis Centre for Community Wellness, a $120 million multi-functional facility for sports, recreation and community services is opening soon!
Merely a dream 15 years ago, through the efforts of the North East Centre of Community Society (NECCS) and a commitment for [...]

First Filipino-Canadian Gala

by Ida Beltran-Lucila
The First Filipino-Canadian Gala was held last September 17 at the Northlands Edmonton Expo Centre. A night of dinner, entertainment and dancing, it was a celebration of Filipino-Canadian achievements and a way of giving back to the community. The net proceeds from ticket sales and auctions were earmarked to the Edmonton’s Food Bank.

On [...]

PINOY LIVING Today Magazine Launch

October 2, 2011 – Barrio Fiesta Restaurant, Calgary, Alberta
The maiden issue of Connie Kriaski’s first magazine PINOY LIVING TODAY all in high definition glossy pages is in circulation now. The launching held at Barrio Fiesta on Sunday October 2nd was greatly welcomed by her friends, family, advertisers, contributors, and staff.
Connie’s welcoming speech was a [...]

Pinoy Ito anong Say Mo?

PINOY TO ANO’NG SAY MO?
by: Tata Gascon-Delos Reyes

“How do you feel about school now that the new school year just opened?”

Kristal May Rubiano
“I was so ecstatic to see my friends again and finish my last year of high school. The thought of graduating in less than a year was just [...]

SIMBANG TAGALOG in honor of SAN LORENZO RUIZ

SIMBANG TAGALOG in honor of SAN LORENZO RUIZ – The First Filipino Saint
@Sacred Heart Catholic Church & St. Mark Catholic Church
September 18 & 25, 2011
By: Estrella “Tatsky” Delos Reyes
Two back to back Sunday masses in Tagalog where celebrated last September 18, and 25 at the Parishes of Sacred Heart & St. Mark’s Church. The [...]

What is your Lifestyle?

While exercise is important, often the biggest weight loss changes come from how you eat. You want to make sure you burn more calories than you eat. Many people find greater success in making small changes over time.
I’m not a big believer in diets. I believe diets are a temporary fix and a sure [...]

NATIONAL SENIORS DAY

Saturday October 1 was already looking like a hectic day for us, when, at the last moment we were asked to attend a special event. Why Immigrant Services Calgary decided one day before that the Filipino community should be invited at all leaves a few of us with unanswered questions. Their so called “National Seniors [...]

PRO-LIFE CHAIN RALLY

Supported by The K of C – All-Filipino Council
San Lorenzo Ruiz Council 14746
By : Carlos “Bing” Gascon
LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 90 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion [...]