Celebrating the Filipino Community in Canada
With platforms like YouTube or TikTok overflowing with content, finding your starting point and seeking inspiring content through a Filipino lens may be overwhelming. Whether you’re new to these platforms or simply on the lookout for fun content, here are some Filipino creators worth checking out. From heartwarming family moments to hilarious loveteams, insightful food […]
In true Filipino fashion, author Catherine Hernandez—of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese and Indian descent—said “I feel like a lola telling you to grab some food. Eat! Eat! Take some for baon,” at the book launch of her fourth novel, ‘Behind You’ on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Held at the spacious and trendy It’s Ok* Studios in […]
Immigrating to Canada at the age of 9, I found it challenging to navigate between assimilating into Canadian culture and preserving my Filipino heritage. Back then, I longed for resources and organizations like the ones available now, especially those led by the youth. Here are three remarkable Filipino-Canadian groups in the GTA, dedicated to empowering […]
The brutal wait is over. Olivia Rodrigo, the immensely talented Filipina-American singer-songwriter and Grammy winner, performs in Toronto March 29 and 30 with her sold-out world tour, Guts! The 77-show world tour, which kicked off in February 2024, has already garnered rave reviews for Rodrigo’s electrifying, feisty, and infectious performances, making it a must-see event […]
Imagine this: the sweet smell of inihaw and sisig fills the air. The lively chatter in Tagalog surrounds you, along with the many Filipino food vendors lining Mel Lastman Square. The vibrant atmosphere feels like a slice of the Philippines is right here in Toronto. This was the scene at the Enchanted Lights Filipino Market […]
Asian-owned businesses stole the show as more than 100 vendors gathered at Sweet City Fest held at Stackt Market—a shipping container shopping centre—in Toronto from February 9 to 19, 2024. During the 10-day festival dedicated to celebrating all things sweet, Auntie’s Supply and Barkada Mrkt., both Filipino-owned companies, joined forces to curate the vendor market, […]
