Month of June is the celebration of Filipino Heritage Month in Canada from coast to coast to coast. Motion 155 authored by MP Salma Zahid of Scarborough Ontario, co-authored by MP Anthony Housefather of Mont Royal Riding in Montreal, was unanimously approved by the House of Commons in recognition of the growing to a million Filipinos contribution to Canada today. Hardworking and responsible service working people, creative and resourceful in […]
International Festival De Theatre De Mont-Laurier 9th edition was held in the province of Quebec on Sept. 5-11,2019, at Espace Theatre Mont-Laurier, 543 rue du Pont , Mont- Laurier. The festival was participated by 23 out of 25 theatrical group from 16 out of 20 expected countries. One of the entry was from the Philippines, the Be Our Guest Theatrical’s “13th of September”. A drama (dula) performed in tagalog with flashing English translation. Congratulations to Director Rommel V. Benedicto; Stage […]
The Mindanao State University Alumni Association-North America successfully conducted the 2nd International Alumni Convention and Reunion 2019 in Toronto held at Four Points Sheraton, 6257 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario on July 12-14, 2019. Attending Guest President of the University System, Dr. Habib W. Macaayong was accompanied by his wife Ms. Rehanna Biston Macaayong, Atty. Ricardo S. Pacaldo – Acting Executive Director, International and Linkages Office, Mr. Bobby Lim- the President […]
One of the most recognized Filipino organization here in Montreal has it's the biggest event happening every two years during summer the Election of Officers. Today, July 27, 2019, is the second day of advance voting for the election of officers in one of the famous Filipino organization here in Montreal. COMELEC Chairman Pastor Glenn Opendo, the appointed person to head the Board of Election Committee, supervised the handling of […]
Divorce and separation is a reality for many Canadians, and ensuring the family justice system can effectively respond to the needs of families in these situations is critical. That is why the Government of Canada took action by introducing Bill C-78, which modernizes and strengthens federal family laws. Today, the Government welcomed the Royal Assent of Bill C-78 following its careful review by Parliament, marking the first substantive changes to […]
USCIS to Close the Manila Field Office USCIS will permanently close its field office in Manila, Philippines, on July 5, 2019. The last day the office will accept applications/petitions and be open to the public is May 31, 2019. The office began redirecting Forms I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to the USCIS Lockbox on May 14, 2019.The U.S. Embassy in Manila will assume responsibility for certain limited services previously provided by USCIS to individuals residing in the Philippines (see table below). Beginning […]
