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….
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The Top 5 Filipino-Canadian Stories in Winnipeg for 2019
2019 saw important milestones in the Filipino-Canadian community in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here are the top five highlights of a year that took Winnipeg Pinoys to new highs and lows: #1 — Canada has recognized the contributions made to this country by Canadians of Filipino descent by declaring June as Filipino Heritage Month. On its inaugural…
Dawn Mass in Winnipeg
The Filipino-Canadian community in Winnipeg continues to uphold the distinctly Filipino custom of Dawn Mass or Simbang Gabi. Pope Francis lauded Filipino migrants for bringing this devotion in many parts of the world during the first ever Simbang Gabi presided by a Pope in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome on December 15, 2019. While many…