EDMONTON, CANADA --- The Dabawenyo Cultural Assistance Society (DCAS) has been doing charitable work for the last seven years without much fanfare by holding social events here and the funds have benefitted kids who are in school in the Philippines. "We are really grateful for the help of not only Dabawenyos here in Alberta Province but all Filipinos who are not from the … [Read more...] about Dabawenyos hold charity events to benefit young students in PH
Canada papers Citizens Bill involving migrant residents
EDMONTON, CANADA— The Canadian government is preparing a bill which will change the landscape in the law involving migrants in the country. Dubbed as the Citizenship Act, it will recognise the permanent residents as citizens of Canada and can now apply for citizenship. This development is a good news to all Filipino permanent resident as MP Randy Boissonnault joins … [Read more...] about Canada papers Citizens Bill involving migrant residents
Fil-Canadian Copaa’s Filipino Pavilion a huge success
EDMONTON, Canada --- The Congress of Philippine Associations in Alberta’s hosting of the Filipino Pavilion to Heritage Festival guests this year ended on a high note, Monday. Copaa spokesman Lito Velasco, editor of the Alberta Filipino Journal, said the three-day event displayed harmony among the different cultures in Edmonton. “We would like to thank the Filipino … [Read more...] about Fil-Canadian Copaa’s Filipino Pavilion a huge success
Fil-Canadians in Edmonton to offer “Mass for peace in Marawi”
EDMONTON, CANADA --- A Filipino-Canadian deacon has reached out to the Edmontonians to join them in a "Mass for Peace in Marawi" on Friday, August 4, here. Deacon Gem Mella announced that the 7 p.m. mass at the Corpus Christi Parish will be officiated by Father J.Roy Allan Laudenorio. Mildred Balmores, whose son Mark is a photojournalist covering the … [Read more...] about Fil-Canadians in Edmonton to offer “Mass for peace in Marawi”
FilCom in Canada raising fund to build church
EDMONTON, Canada --- The Filipino community here started the registration for the 2017 Corpus Christi Parish Charity Golf Tournament set June 19 at the Mill Woods Golf Club, here. Among the first to throw support for the purpose are Filipino-Canadian business owners. Tournament chairman Joseph Duenas said 74 players have signed up as of Monday, June 5, … [Read more...] about FilCom in Canada raising fund to build church
