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               I hope everyone has been following Canada’s Got Talent and were able to catch a group of young dancers that you felt connected to; not by their talent but by their culture. On episode four of Canada’s Got Talent, a Philippine folk dance group from Winnipeg called the Kayumanggi Philippine Performing Arts of... »

               The truth hurts. Your best friend just told you your boyfriend is cheating on you. You cry yourself to sleep because you wish it wasn’t true. The emotions are quite painful. It hurts. But when you are listening to a Filipino comedian telling jokes on how to really pronounce Pacquiao, balut on Fear... »

            Resources to serve the Filipino youth are plenty within our community and it is great to know that these resources continue to grow.            Rev. Orlan T. Racacho, full-time ordained minister, and his wife Lucy Bermejo Racacho of the Fellowship Bible Baptist Church have relocated their congregation to 3737 Van Horne Avenue, on the... »

             Five young ladies took to the stage at Vanier College’s auditorium to show the Filipino community what they are made of. Organized by FAMAS, March 26, 2011, marked the first Miss Teen FAMAS pageant.  The candidates – Christine Sy, 14; Junora Gapuz, 14; Klaudeen Carbon, 15; Maegan Cowling, 13; and Romina Gabrielle Avelino,... »

How can I keep myself motivated about school?             For high school students, it may be really difficult to study subjects that you have no interest in or even plan to use in the future. But what you must realize, this will probably be the best time of your life, because it only gets... »

            Philippine folk dance has a very unique standing within the dance realm.  It is said that the Philippines is unique in that no other country is able to cultivate five completely different dance styles, each based in its own geographical and religious landscape.  In broad terms, the five “styles” are: dances from the... »

            For many first generation Canadian born Filipinos, the Philippines has become a country only known as the land of our parents, relatives and ancestors. But what else do we really know about it?             “People Power” presented by Teesri Duniya Theatre, in October, put on an emotionally commanding show that took the audience... »

My boyfriend is spending too much time playing videogames. How do I get him to stop?           These days, threatening to break up with your boyfriend is simply not enough to change this type of hobby. Since he is busy doing what he loves, maybe this is your opportunity to do things that you... »

            On June 23, uniformed members of PAMANA ng LuzViMinda filled the airport with carts stacked with luggages bearing our group’s name on pink ID tags. Dancers excitedly chatted with each other and parents giving their children last minute instructions. Bystanders curiously looked over at our direction wondering who we were and why were... »

           Lately, my girlfriend has been upset with me because I have been spending more time at work and less time with her. However, when she is busy, I give her the space she needs without complaining. How do I tell her that she’s being unfair?            There will always be a time when... »