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 April 2017

Star Magic 25 at Queen Elizabeth Theater in Vancouver

by C. K.
This year, TFC has prepared big shows for Canada to celebrate its 150th year. And although Calgary was not chosen as one of the cities for these big events, PINOY TIMES decided that we will still be there to cover STAR MAGIC 25 which was held at the Queen Elizabeth Theater on Saturday, [...]

Movie Review: Northern Lights: A Journey to Love

I was pleasantly in awe with what I watched. Shot mostly in a picturesque town in Alaska, where spectacular display of Northern Lights can be seen frequently, thus, the movie took its name. This is a natural phenomenon that results from collisions of gaseous particles in Earth’s atmosphere, more popularly known as the Aurora Borealis. [...]

Philippine Destinations for Your 2017 Getaways

Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It’s known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views [...]

PNB Global Remit held PNB Centennial and PAL 75TH Anniversary raffle

The awarding of prizes for the winners of the recently concluded PNB Centennial and PAL 75th Anniversary Raffle was held at the Manila Convenience Store on Friday, Match 17, 2017 to coincide with the opening of their new wing for remittance and travel business.
The prizes were presented with the store owner, Ms. Joy Tajanlangit. Below [...]

Holy Week practices in the Philippines

PASSION OF CHRIST. Scenes from the Via Crusis are re-enacted in the streets
From crucifixion rites to the Easter egg hunt adopted from Western countries, the Catholic faithful in the Philippines observe practices and traditions in observing Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines – Holy Week is observed by devout Catholic faithful around the world. In the Philippines, it’s [...]

Ratana and her Magic Touch

Red Deer Report
By Prodie Gar. Padios
It is unbelievable but the power of her “magic touch” is truly amazing.
This author can attest, and he can prove it by stating that the numbness of his right hand and backache he suffered for almost a year were vanished like nightmare, when that said magic touch applied on him.
That [...]

ABS-CBN Files $5M Lawsuit Against Casinillo and Gonzalez For Selling Pirated Set-Top Boxes in Edmonton, Canada

EDMONTON, CANADA, March 30, 2017 - ABS-CBN filed today a Statement of Claim in Canadian Federal Court against Ed Casinillo andRoxy Gonzales for damages of over $5 million for copyright infringement, trademark infringement and enabling and inducing copyright infringement of ABS-CBN’s copyrighted works.
The lawsuit alleges that Casinillo and Gonzales sold set-top boxes that were manually programmed by Casinillo to enable buyers to access hundreds [...]

AWRA Is The Grand Winner Of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids”!

MANILA, Philippines – The ‘Breakout Childstar’ Awra Briguela was hailed first-ever grand winner of ABS-CBN’s reality show ”Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids” during the finale episode on Sunday, April 9 at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.
Being the last performer of the night delivered a spectacular performance as he impersonated the American rapper Nicki Minaj. He [...]

More Pinoys enjoys Kapamilya Shows via ABS-CBN TV Plus

ABS-CBN TVplus has changed the way viewers watch television as they now enjoy crystal clear picture, additional premium channels with no monthly fees, and Super KBO service that features the latest blockbuster movies.
With 2.6 million TVplus units sold since its launch in 2015, ABS-CBN has seen a significant boost in its TV ratings and viewership. According to data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN’s [...]

Kuya Bong’s Kusina

Ginisang Gulay

Ginisang Gulay is a simple sauteed vegetable dish. It is composed of eggplant, squash, okra, amapalaya (bitter gourd), and string beans. The combination of vegetables resembles a Filipino dish called Pinakbet.
Ingredients

1 medium bitter gourd (ampalaya), cored and sliced
6 to 8 pieces okra
1 cup sliced tomatoes
8 pieces string beans sliced in 2 inch pieces
1 medium Chinese [...]