Winnipeg, the heart of the Canadian prairies, holds a magnetic charm for Filipino immigrants that sets it apart from other Canadian cities. It’s a story of warmth, opportunity, and a shared sense of community. Filipinos flock to Winnipeg because it feels like home. The city’s rich cultural diversity –multiculturalism at its best as reflected in…
Pananaw: Embrace both Solitude & Storm in the Pandemic
“Talents are best nurtured in solitude, but character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdown has created for many of us an opportunity to break out of the usual busyness of every day life so we may pause to notice, reflect and…
Bayanihan in Action as Winnipeg Responds to Taal Disaster
The Taal Volcano eruption stirred so much emotions within the Filipino-Canadian community in Winnipeg that many fundraising activities seemed to happen spontaneously. From Zumba to TALA dance fundraisers, and breakfast to social fundraisers, you can find many still going on. Many businesses, especially those that cater to Pinoys, took action along with Filipino community leaders….