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 June 2019

121st Independence Day with the Philippine Consulate of Alberta and Saskatchewan

by: Connie Kriaski
It was a private event and we, PINOY TIMES AND PINOY TIMES ON AIR 94.7 FM , were very much honored to be invited to join the rest of the community leaders and other dignitaries at a cocktail reception hosted by the Consul General and Madame Gilberto Asuque and the rest of the [...]

Mr. and Ms. Pilipinas Canada Independence 2019

The winners for the just concluded Mr. and Ms. Pilipinas Canada Independence 2019 held at the Polish Canadian Cultural Center last June 9, 2019 are as follows:
Mr. Pilipinas Canada Independence 2019 – Mr. Xavier Ivan Titong Miss Pilipinas Canada Independence 2019 – Miss Michaella Visto
Mr. Pilipinas Canada Heritage 2019 – Mr. Taylor Divina Miss Pilipinas [...]

121st Philippine Independence Day Celebration

by: Chona Decena
The annual Philippine Independence Day celebration took place on June 12, 2019. This year’s theme is “Unity & Harmony-Key Factors To Radical Changes”. There was a flag raising held at the City Hall at noon joined by different members from the community association. This was organized by CAFFA thru the leadership of Ms. [...]

Erwinism: A Journey into the Light

by: Erwin D. Maramat
Is life just a garbled metaphor? The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. In the beginning there was darkness and the soul was empty and formless and God said, “let there be light,” and there was consciousness, and atoms in our body generated electricity called [...]

Cubao to Makati in 5 minutes by December

Malacañang said that President Duterte probably has something up his sleeve when he announced that his administration will reduce travel time from Cubao to Makati to just five minutes.
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo stated this after Duterte said over the weekend that commuters and motorists will only have to travel for five minutes when going to [...]

Pia: It’s every actress’ dream to portray Darna

Pia Wurtzbach’s fans launched an online campaign for the beauty queen to get the coveted role of “Darna” when news broke out that actress Liza Soberano had to withdraw from the movie because of an injury.
But the 2015 Miss Universe winner said she was praying that the Kapamilya actress would still be able to take [...]

Make Each Day a Better Day

By Consuelo (Chit) E. Munar
“You can’t have a good day with a bad attitude and you can’t have a bad day with a good attitude.” Unknown
Everyone needs a happy life, grow a healthy relationship, perhaps a successful career or business, and many things more, even if life is difficult. We are a hopeful people despite [...]

Children of Lesser Touch

By: Tigs Tidalgo
June 12, 2019.
My name is Filipinas and today is my birthday.
Look back to days of youngness when fun filled the heart.
Goodbyes were said to ride on dreams and I understood.
You left and since I yearn for my sons and daughters to return.
I never give up hope. The farther I suffer, the more I [...]

West Nile Virus

What is West Nile virus?
West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The infection it causes may be so mild that people don’t even know they have it. But in rare cases, West Nile leads to severe illness that affects the brain or spinal cord. People older than 50 [...]

Canada to empower visible minority newcomer women

Making it easier for women to succeed as they settle in their new country

June 6, 2019—Toronto, ON— Canada is making it easier for newcomer women to find a job by providing the support and services they need to succeed. This will help these women highlight their talents and experiences as they settle in Canada. [...]