December 2009
The Basic of TRVs and Invitattion Letters
Visitors to Canada from certain countries require what is known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) in order to enter Canada as a visitor. Usually a person applying for a TRV to visit Canada will be asked by the Canadian government to provide a letter of invitation from someone in Canada. Some visa... »
Christmas in our Hometown
The majority of us Canadians always wait impatiently for Christmas Eve at this time of the year. Spending the holidays with our family, giving and receiving gifts, singing Christmas songs… We all get into the holiday spirit for the purpose of spending Christmas in the best way that we can. But have you ever... »
Finding Comfort for the Holidays
Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone is busy with their last minute Christmas shopping and preparation for the holiday celebrations. This is the time that we all think about our families and friends and what it means to “give better than to receive.” While many get to celebrate and exchange... »
Banana Bread
3 med. ripe bananas (the darker the better) 1 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda Dash of salt 1 1/2 cup flour ½ cup butter milk or sour milk (or milk w/ 1 tsp lemon juice to equal 1/2 cup) 2 eggs 1/4 cup oil or 1/2 cup margarine or butter Mix 1 cup ... »
Retracing 2009
In the onset of any journey, plan, project, relationship and action there is a certain feeling of anticipation to what lies so far and beyond in the great unknown. It is a natural feeling that is known as “the beginning”. Within the confines of this time and flow we are engaged in... »
Awarding the Present for the Success of the Future
On November 21, 2009, I had the honour of receiving one of the ten Most Outstanding Filipino-Canadians of 2009 in Toronto. I was happy to share this special moment with members of my family, friends and colleagues from the Montreal Pinoy Post. I could not have received this award without the special... »
Filipino Voters Choose Union Montreal
On November 1 in what was a higher than usual turnout for a municipal election, voters re-elected Mayor Gerald Tremblay and gave the Union Montreal team a majority on City Council. In the Borough of Cote des Neiges – Notre Dame de Grace (CDN-NDG), the heart of Montreal’s Filipino community, Union Montreal re-elected... »
Christmas Spirit
November and December are the months when the rhythm of the school year has set in. It is neither the start nor the end of the year. Students like me are deep into all the work, projects and homework. Everyday feels the same. The monotony of everyday life is getting to me as much... »
Philstar Headlines
- No discrimination vs aspiring soldiers - AFP May 20, 2012
- Taiwan president hopes for peaceful end to shoal row May 20, 2012
- Bishops push for nationwide smoking ban in church premises May 20, 2012
- 200-MW shortfall seen in Mindanao May 20, 2012
- Metro Manila workers may get another pay hike May 20, 2012
- DND: China warships not cause for concern May 20, 2012
- Partial solar eclipse visible today May 20, 2012
- 'Corona will be a sitting duck' May 20, 2012
- 'CJ to address all issues' May 20, 2012
- Senators decide today on Supreme Court TRO May 20, 2012