March 09, 2010
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SECRETARY ROMULO MEETS IAEA DIRECTOR GENERAL AMANO
SECRETARY ROMULO WITH RP PEACEKEEPERS IN GOLAN HEIGHTS
GORDON HELPS CARAVAN AT OLIVA ST., BRGY. GORDON HEIGHTS
MEDIA FORUM AT THE QUIAPO
BUHAY PARTY LIST
AMBASSADOR MINERVA JEAN A. FALCON
BAGUIO CITY SORTIE
KAPUSO LIONS CLUB
BUHAY PARTY LIST SECRETARY GENERAL
Ontario News
Toronto's new Consul General, Ms. Minerva Jean A. Falcon meets the press
I will closely contact the members of the Filipino community in the province of Ontario and other parts of Canada under the jurisdiction of the Consul General's Office in Toronto, Consul General Minerva Jean Abuyao Falcon. (Ontario News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Knights of Rizal Regional appointments
The Regional Advisers, New Regional Advisers, Members of the Executive Council as per the attached Lists of Appoinments have been confirmed as appointees effective immediately. (Ontario News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Filipino-Canadians await the arrival of the Maleta (Suitcase) in Toronto
On Saturday, March 20, 2010, Filipino workers, women, youth, and their allies will gather in anticipation for the arrival of the Maleta (“Suitcase”) Project launch, signaling the beginning of a groundbreaking grassroots arts initiative that unpacks the community’s rich history of migration and community-building. (Ontario News-Mar 05,2010) Full Story 0
FilCan Educator Conducts Free Resume and Cover Letter Writing Clinic
By providing a meaningful and valuable opportunity to fellow kababayans central to producing acceptable and appropriate job search marketing tools such as well- structured and sector- specific cover letters and resumes, the Philippine Teachers Association of Canada (PTAC) sponsored a two- part, education job -centred workshop sessions during the "love" month of February, 2010. (Ontario News-Mar 04,2010) Full Story 0
The first round FSI winners
Congratulations to Arevalo Ledesma and Edmund King Kizer for winning first and second places, respectively, in the Filipino Singing Idol 2010, first round contest, held at the Rizal Hall last February 5. (Ontario News-Mar 03,2010) Full Story 0
All’s set for the grand President’s Gala, April 24
All is set for the grand FCT Presidents’ Gala at the posh Fairmount Royal York Hotel on Saturday, April 24, starting with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. (Ontario News-Mar 03,2010) Full Story 0
The ‘surprise’ birthday party for Dr. Andres
The rigodon practice at the FCT last Valentine’s Day turned out to be a “surprise” birthday party for Dr. Mario Andres who marked another milestone that day. (Ontario News-Mar 03,2010) Full Story 0
Nora Aunor Toronto Meet and Greet Night March 17th
The Nora Aunor Toronot Meet and Greet Night will be held March 17 (Wednesday) at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall. (Ontario News-Feb 28,2010) Full Story 0
Step Up and Stop Domestic Violence
The cycle of domestic violence can be broken. The first step is to recognize that the problem exists in all communities and to find a way to do something about it. (Ontario News-Feb 28,2010) Full Story 0
NORA AUNOR: The one and only SUPERSTAR to invade Toronto
After my two months visit to the Philippines I was informed by Manong Alex Parucha that Nora Aunor, the girl with the velvet voice from Iriga City will be coming to Toronto, Ontario. (Ontario News-Feb 22,2010) Full Story 0
TDJ presents....
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Nominations for 2010 Presidential Awards Now Open
The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto would like to inform the Filipino community that nominations for the Year 2010 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations overseas is now open. (Ontario News-Feb 18,2010) Full Story 0
Molitor vs. Ndlovu II Tops Rumble at Rama XI on March 27; Women’s World Title Fight and Canadian Heavyweight Title Tilt Also on Tap
Since losing his IBF Junior Featherweight world championship to Celestino Caballero in November of 2008, “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor (31-1, 12 KO’s) has been on a single-minded mission to regain his belt, and re-establish his dominance at 122 pounds. (Ontario News-Feb 10,2010) Full Story 0
Events and Activites
OT: Schedule of Art Classes at YAS 0
ACTING WORKSHOP! 100 SLOTS AVAILABLE 0
YORK UNIVERSITY: Certificate in Harm Reduction 0
Teen Paraluman contest is on 0
Nurses review session resumes, March 21 0
OPM opens membership, sets board elections 0
Summer Acting Workshop basic indie production in editing workshop 0
‘Art 2 Art’ episodes in March 0
INVITATION !!! THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL 0
Sinehan Adobe Premiere Movie Editing Workshop This Summer 0
Three Straight Themed Movies This summer to be produced by sinehan for the workshops 0
Sinehan Acting Workshop Graduates Get Movie Projects 0
Announcements
MAGSIMULA KA!!! 2ND AUDITION 0
ANNOUNCEMENT: Asia Pacific Conference on IRM for Bt Crops, Manila, Philippines, 18 - 19 Mar 2010 0
FCT announces membership deadline, March 19 0
Animahenasyon 2010 is now accepting entries 0
Call for Exhibitors, Participants (Artists, Scientists, Performers, etc.) : Perlas ng Silangan Festival 0
Repertory Philippines Holds Open Auditions for EQUUS, 3/8 & 3/12 - BroadwayWorld.com 0
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The 2nd Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival 0
NEWS TODAY
Comelec briefs Filcom on automated polls in Singapore
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has decided to conduct automated polls for overseas absentee voting (OAV) in Singapore. (DFA Press Release-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Comelec and DFA conduct Consultative Dialogue and Ocular Inspection in Singapore and Hong Kong
The Commission on Elections' Committee on Overseas Absentee Voting (COAV) and the Department of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat (OAVS) conducted a Consultative Dialogue and Ocular Inspection in Singapore and Hong Kong (DFA Press Release-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Gov’t operations remain stable; more new appointees
Press Secretary Cris Icban Jr. today assured that government operations remain on track, with the new appointees to the Cabinet providing continuity of services as they took over from those who resigned recently to seek elective positions in the May 10 elections. (Malacañang News Feed-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
President Arroyo orders quick, cheap solutions to Mindanao's power woes
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo instructed today the Cabinet to come up with quick and cheap solutions to end Mindanao’s power problems. (Malacañang News Feed-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
RP medical tourism: a $3 B industry by 2015
Even the next administration will continue to gain from the growing medical tourism industry which is expected to become a $3-billion industry by 2015. (Malacañang News Feed-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
NP offers best platform for women; Five out of 12 NP ‘senatoriables’ are women
Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Manny Villar yesterday said the inclusion of six women candidates in NP’s slate led by his running mate Sen. Loren Legarda ensures that Filipino women’s welfare are adequately covered by NP’s platform. (General News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
FPRDI - tumutulong sa industriya ng water hyacinth
Water hyacinth - dati’y itinuturing na salot na halaman, ngayo’y isa na sa mga paboritong materyales ng handicraft industry sa mga bayang nakapaligid sa Laguna de Bay. (General News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Corruption remains top issue among voters
Someone who is not corrupt and has a clean record remains the top qualification preferred by Filipinos in choosing who they will vote for President in the May 10 elections, a Pulse Asia pre-election survey last month indicated. (General News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Villar waxes poetic on richness of Filipino culture
Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Manny Villar took time out from his hectic campaign schedule to participate in poetry-reading program aired on DWBR on Saturday. (General News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Violence in Jos, Nigeria; Statement by The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those who lost their lives this weekend in violence in and around the City of Jos, Nigeria. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured. (Ontario News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Erap to relinquish top post to VP in four years, if...
Former President Joseph Estrada, standard bearer of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), yesterday said that his only aim in running for the presidency again is to finish his “unfinished platform,” stressing that he is willing to relinquish his post as president to his vice president in the event that the aim is fulfilled. (General News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
President Arroyo orders relocation of Lupang Arenda settlers
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo instructed today the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) to immediately relocate almost 200,000 informal settlers living along the shorelines of Laguna de Bay. (Malacañang News Feed-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Naming of new AFP chief, an exercise of commander-in-chief’s power
Malacanang officials today said President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s appointment of Lt. Gen. Delfin Bangit as new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was an exercise of her powers and prerogative as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, even as they expressed confidence Gen. Bangit will have the support of the whole military. (Malacañang News Feed-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan; Government Sees Jobs And Opportunity In Water Expertise, Higher Education
Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians. (Ontario News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on International Women’s Day
Women and men around the world recognize International Women's Day as a time to reflect upon and celebrate women’s social, political and economic achievements, both globally and locally. In this country, much progress has been made since Canadians first marked International Women’s Day in 1977. (Ontario News-Mar 09,2010) Full Story 0
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