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             Our new Philippine ambassador to Canada is His Excellency, Ambassador Leslie Gatan who took his post in September 2011.  Before taking this position he was an Assistant Secretary in the Office of the United Nations and other International Organization from January 2010 to the present. He  was Special Assistant , Office of the... »

            Choice is a dynamic birthright given and inherent in the human specie. The mind and the ability to think , create, and actualize our lives are distinct qualities.  It distinguishes us from the rest of the living and vibrating beings of this planet. The gift of free will and the power to make... »

            Elise Daoust is vigorously moving towards her concerns for her Outremont riding with her youthful energy to be the voice for her constituency in the areas of education, livelihood and opportunities for artists. She believes that education is a major factor in the development of a community and the growth of a nation.... »

             Conservative candidate for Outremont riding, Rodolphe Husny is the voice of conviction that is permeating from the promising leadership of the youth. He was born in Cote-des Nieges and grew up in Outremont. He is a graduate at HEC Montreal in a degree of Bachelor in Business Administration and specializes in public accounting.... »

              Saulie Zajdel is no newcomer in the political scene. He has been in the circle for the past twenty years. He served as city councilor in the districts of Darlington and Victoria in the boroughs of Cote- des- Nieges and Notre Dame de Grace since 1986 to 2009. He is a former Regional... »

           In 1911 the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in the following countries, Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Today after a hundred years it has evolved into a global celebration. The movement has taken to great leaps from suffrage to the more complex and essential realities of women’s role in a changing world,... »

             It was a day after a great winter storm and an historical day of one hundred years  International Women’s Day celebration when I decided to have an afternoon interview with FAMAS president Aurora Osdon. I was greeted at the door by Alex Sy, owner of Bahay Kubo, who volunteers a day each week... »

           Ambassador Jose Brillantes ended his tenure in Canada last September 2010 leaving memories that were vital as well as kindred in the hearts of many Filipinos specially those who live in Montreal. The unique affinity to him was well expressed at an elegant dinner party with a Filipiniana theme, hosted by Mely de... »

              I was thinking about the uniqueness of our traditional Christmas celebration in the Philippines and how we enjoy the spirit of joy and merriment listening to Christmas music from September till January of the following year.  We Filipinos pride ourselves with so many outstanding qualities. One of those qualities is our close family... »

             Bahay Kubo has been a landmark in the Van Horne and Victoria thoroughfare for the past years and has been a cozy nook of comfort and respite after a long day for the Filipino community. The food counter, lined with an array of Filipino food from various provinces in the Philippines, is a... »