Celebrating the Filipino Community in Canada
Adhika will mark 41 years of community service at its Oct. 31 annual general meeting in Toronto, with a focus on expanding community involvement and engaging younger generations. The meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Igorot Canadian Cultural Centre on Wilson Avenue. Adhika board member JB Ramos said the gathering […]
Filipino professionals hoping to work in Canada could face fewer work permit requirements under a proposed Canada–Philippines free trade agreement, as both countries continue negotiations ahead of a possible conclusion in November 2026. Toronto-based immigration lawyer Lou Janssen Dangzalan said the agreement could make it easier for certain Filipino professionals to obtain Canadian work permits […]
Music Commentary by Giana Tomas Ruby Ibarra turns hip-hop into a powerful record of Filipino migration, womanhood and resistance. After winning NPR Music’s 2025 Tiny Desk Contest with “Bakunawa,” the Filipina American rapper brought Filipino mythology, multilingual storytelling and an unapologetic call for change to one of music’s most influential stages. What sets Ibarra apart […]
When does Christmas officially start in the Philippines? While many countries wait until Halloween is over to put up their Christmas decor, the Philippines has already had a huge holiday headstart. With around 78 per cent of Filipinos practicing Catholicism, Christmas is one religious holiday that’s taken seriously. So how do Filipinos celebrate Christmas? Here […]
With Filipino immigrants representing Canada’s third largest source of immigration, coupled with the country’s need for more workers—particularly in the construction industry— Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced pathways to break down barriers to permanent residency. “We need about 100,000 construction workers. They won’t all come from inside Canada,” Miller said, speaking at the Filipino-Canadian Professionals […]