go Nissan, PSA-Leduc, Knights, Blue Eagle Warriors advance to PRSAA-Leduc basketball semis By Moses Billacura go Nissan and three other squads are moving to the semifinal round of the PRSAA-Leduc Spring Basketball League on Sunday, June 4, at the Ecole Junior High School gym. The Prime Holganza-led go Nissan sported a 4-2 win-loss card at …
2ND EDSON INTER-TOWN LEAGUE FINAL Crosstown Auto outlasts Grande Prairie FBL, 108-86 By Moses Billacura EDSON — Crosstown Auto Centre fought toe-to-toe in the first half with the Grande Prairie Filipino Basketball League (GPFBL) squad but outlasted them in the last two quarters to annex the 2nd Edson Filipino Inter-Town Basketball League title, 108-86, at …
You won’t see his name hanging on a wall before but this time, it’s entirely a different ballgame. On Saturday night, hundreds of fans saw the name Darren at the Mirage Banquet Hall and confirmed they are in the right venue. Many came from Saskatoon, Fort McMurray, Bonnyville, Red Deer and from other towns who …
News Release Group Celebrates Consular Campaign Success, To Remain Vigilant Vs Other Migrant Issues The Filipino community is reaping the fruits of their labor after more than a year of dedicated hard work for the campaign calling for a permanent consular office in Alberta. Philippines’ Gabriela Women’s Party representatives Luz Ilagan and Emmi de Jesus …
The Province of Alberta has appointed Filipino-Albertan Alexander R. Donado of Edmonton as one of the province’s Marriage Commissioners. Donado received his appointment last August 25, 10 days after being authorized under the Marriage Act to “perform civil marriage in the Province of Alberta”. The Province has been inviting qualified Albertans to become Marriage Commissioners …
News Release Alberta’s minimum wage increases to $10.20 September 1 Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques on September 1, when the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage will increase from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage will rise from $9.05 to $9.20 …
Senator Enverga makes the funding announcement on behalf of the Hon. Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie accompanied by Ontario Senator Thanh Hai Ngo and York Centre MP Mark Adler. News Release Canada providing humanitarian assistance to the Philippines Canada’s support will address immediate needs of thousands of conflict-affected families in …
Tourism not closing doors to back-to-back Miss U hosting By Azer N. Parrocha POLILLO, QUEZON (Philippines News Agency) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday said that it will not be closing its door to the possibility of hosting a back-to-back Miss Universe pageant in the Philippines but noted that it cannot be done … Continue reading →
Bill seeks punishment for spread of fake news By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — A bill was filed Thursday seeking to penalize any person or entity who maliciously offer, publish, distribute, circulate, and spread false news or information in print, broadcast or online media. Under Senate Bill No. 1492, or An Act … Continue reading →
‘Letter of Hope’ drive for soldiers, Marawi IDPs launched COTABATO CITY (Philippines News Agency) -– The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) today launched a campaign that will give hope to residents of Marawi City affected by the hostilities and soldiers fighting terrorists through “Letters of Hope,” an ARMM official said. ARMM Cabinet Secretary Khal … Continue reading →
OFW remittances not covered by tax reform MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Money sent by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Philippines are not covered by the proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) of the Department of Finance (DOF) as the government has no legal jurisdiction over remittances sent from abroad. Finance Undersecretary Karl Kendrick … Continue reading →
President Duterte’s fruitful ‘tour of duty’ in his first year MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte made 21 foreign trips to 18 countries during his first year in office. The President’s foreign trips form part of his obligation as Head of State to maintain and strengthen the country’s diplomatic and economic ties … Continue reading →
Be wary of scammers soliciting donations for kin of Marawi victims — AFP By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday warned the public to be on the lookout for unscrupulous individuals or groups who are soliciting donations supposedly for the benefit of internally displaced … Continue reading →
Duterte won’t allow civil war under his watch MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, June 20, said his administration will not allow a civil war to break out among Filipinos suffering the brunt of war. “Ang malakas na driving force nila mapalitan na itong nationalism o ‘yung paghinakit nila nawalaan … Continue reading →
