“The Filipino-Canadian Dream of an abundant (masagana), happy (masaya) and peaceful life (matiwasay na buhay) for everyone who puts in the honest effort (pagsisikap) required to succeed without taking advantage of or leaving behind anyone (walang iwanan) is possible in the framework of bayanihan (mutual help and cooperation).” – Winnipeg Pinoy Ikaw, kaibigan, ito rin…
Category: vision
What’s better than the North American Dream?
Many migrate to North America in pursuit of the American Dream: a better, richer, and happier life through social mobility and freedom of choice. The idea of individual achievement through hard work that is available to all regardless of social class or circumstances at birth has the most appeal among the most ambitious migrants craving…
Winnipeg Pinoy Reboot
August 2013 After some reflection and planning over the summer, my online activities started to increase as temperature began to fall… and Winnipeg Pinoy was born. It was envisioned to be a community for Filipinos in Winnipeg, Manitoba and surrounding municipalities/cities as we are becoming an undeniable force shaping the future of our new home…