Feature Article
The Reward of Community Service
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... »
An Honorable Adieu For Ambassador Jose Brillantes
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... »
A Cozy Nook: Bahay Kubo
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... »
Teesri Duniya Theater Presents: People Power
Teesri Duniya Theatre will be opening its 30th anniversary celebration with presentations of plays that evoke emotions and stir deep thoughts with personal, original Canadian plays with PEOPLE POWER. People Power known as the EDSA Revolution or Yellow Ribbon Revolution in 1986 was a non-violent and prayerful revolution in the Philippines. It... »
Norma Flores Vohra: Lakandula Platinum Awardee
Norma Flores Vohra is a woman best described from a deeper sense of what she is as a person. Her endearing qualities are her generous and compassionate heart. Those qualities were part of her achievements in life and it marked the process of her journey as well as her challenges. Her guiding philosophy was... »
Ester Jayjay T. Villanueva: A Devoted Community Leader
Ester Jayjay Villanueva is the founder and publisher of The Montreal Pinoy Post, a community publication in the city of Montreal. This endeavor is rooted in the deep commitment of Jayjay to the continuous growth and development of the Filipino community that she serves. She believes in the dynamic process of community life and... »
Philbecan and Manileno Candidates and three Most Outstanding Awardees from Montreal Triumph in Toronto
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... »
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... »
A sense of coomunal spirit to a cry for help
It was the usual break of dawn in the city of Manila and environs, the rhythm of life wound up to a momentum of work, time and the business of surviving. It was a regular day for most of the populace. The monsoon season has taken on the expected rain, wind and warm climate,... »
Doctor Jesus P. Pelausa’s defined destiny and purpose…
By: Elenita Belgica Who is Doctor Jesus P. Pelausa ? Did anyone of you enjoy his company and shared a table with him in one or several Filipino community events and listened to his countless stories woven in cerebral fluidity and bravado?mWere you invited to his home and broke bread with his loving family... »
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