Archive for December, 2009

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The Philippine Centre Foundation of Greater Montreal 2004, Inc. extended a benevolent gesture of donation to the Filipino Catholic Mission parish priest, Father Frank Alvarez last November 8th. The organization donated $8,000 that Sunday followed by another $12,000 last December 6th – a total of $20,000 intended as their assistance in the... »

Political scandals. Blatant corruption on every level of government. The joke of a president whose very family is deeply embroiled in controversy. Add to all these, the catastrophes of Biblical proportions. And lest we forget, the overwhelming number of impostors selling themselves to the people to secure unworthy votes in the upcoming elections. Where... »

Dear Ate V.,            I have a really good friend and she likes me. How do I tell her that I am not interested in anything more without compromising our existing relationship?            It is stereotypical for girls to always talk about feelings, especially when they want to talk about feelings and relationships with guys.  This... »

Last time around, we dealt with the details of choosing, booking, and verifying all details of your trip.  Many of you have done this now, and as we approach the very busy holiday season – we wish you Bon Voyage! for your Christmas Holiday trips.  This will be a short season however, as in... »

            I asked an old monk, “How do I get over the habit of judging people?”            He answered, ”When I was your age, I was wondering where would be the best place to go to pray…” Well, I asked Jesus that question. His answer was ‘Why don’t you go into the heart of my... »

            In the Montreal Philippine folk dance community, the name Cecille Hernandez is a familiar name. She has trained and choreographed for five of Montreal’s folk dance companies – Philippine Dance Theatre of Montreal, Filipiniana Dance Company, Kalinangan Dance Troupe, Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization and PAMANA ng LuzViMinda Dance Company.             Tita Ces’ eldest daughter,... »

Arturo Pis- O Javillonar, who has been an active member of the community since 1996 and was a director and secretary of FAMAS under James de la Paz. He is the organizer of the L’ Association des Vagabond du Quebec and also launched Little Miss Philippines Canada Universe. He is a member of Philbecan... »

            As the year is coming to an end I can only count my blessings and feel so grateful for the support that I have received from all our advertisers, Filipino organizations and community, other communities, our local and Federal government,  political leaders in the Philippines, Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, friends, my family and... »

Its Christmas time and shopping galore is here. You are on your living room watching your old SD (Standard Definition) television starts flickering and the colors are not exactly the ones you see in your favorite electronic store. This is the right time for an alibi, to buy a new plasma or LCD television... »