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 December 2018

CHRISTMAS IN MY HEART WITH JOSE MARI CHAN

by C.K.
It was a cold evening but it did not matter because everyone is on their way to see the all time favorite singer/songwriter all the way from Manila that night. He is also dubbed as the “Father of Philippine Christmas Music” because as early as September 1st of every year, his Christmas themed songs are being played in different [...]

Three Words to Forever Review Round-up: What the critics are saying

The much-anticipated “Three Words to Forever” finally hit Philippine cinemas and has since made its audiences laugh, cry, and question their relationship with their parents (in the best way possible).
The film, which premiered last November 28, is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and features a star-studded cast with the Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Richard Gomez, Kathryn Bernardo, [...]

CONCERT IN REVIEW – ONE MAGICAL NIGHT

What can we expect from the KATHNIEL TANDEM? Of course, it’s more of the kilig factor aside from the performance where Kathryn Bernardo showed her expertise with her dance moves and Daniel Padilla showed off his singing talent with some kind of a Michael Bubble twist. On the other hand, Wacky Kiray and Negi had [...]

Pinoy Times 10th Year Anniversary Celebration

Photo credits to Lambert Rellosa and Steve Tarzwell

NOTICE TO MEDIA

Canada’s rules are changing: Temporary and permanent resident applicants from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas will soon need to give their biometrics

Canada is expanding its biometrics collection program. Starting December 31, 2018, nationals from countries in Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas will need to give their fingerprints and a photo (biometrics) when [...]

’Tis the Season: Giving Togetherness

The Christmas-New Year’s season in Canada is when friends and family come together and celebrate the many things that this time means to them— the birth of Christ, a time to give and receive goodies under the tree, spending lots of money at commercial establishments, throwing parties for the year to come, or just getting [...]

Erwinism: Christmas in Our Hearts

By Erwin “Little Drummer Boy” Maramat
“Someone must have drugged me with rohypnol, I can’t even remember what month it is,’ said Scrooge as he dragged himself out of the couch. “I don’t know how long I have been binge drinking them spirits.” It’s a brutal hangover after a long night of partying with the ghosts [...]

New employment standards for youth under 13

The Government of Alberta is updating employment rules for youth aged 12 and under.
The new standards only apply when there is an employment relationship, such as jobs where employers make mandatory deductions or provide benefits such as vacation pay. They do not apply to volunteer activities or casual work such as babysitting, lawn-mowing, snow-shovelling or farm and ranch work.
The changes mean [...]

LET’S JINGLE ALL THE WAY!

By Pastor Nilo Briones, BALM
As the classic song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The frenzy mix of planning joyful celebrations and reunions among friends and families is a common yet exciting scenario. But if we try to dig deeper spiritual truths, we will truly appreciate the essence of Christmas more than [...]