“Give me ten thousand Filipino soldiers and I will conquer the world.” – General Douglas MacArthur Tayong mga Pilipino ay kilala sa katapangan at lakas ng loob sa harap ng pagsubok lalo na para sa kapakanan ng pamilya o tungo sa hangaring ating pinahahalagahan. Our desire for freedom from poverty, oppression and violence deserves all…
Filipinos in Canada
While bigger Canadian cities still attract and retain most immigrants from the Philippines, there are growing Filipino communities in smaller municipalities and remote areas in all Provinces and Territories primarily because of employment opportunities in health care, retail, service, education, agriculture and food production. In personal travels within Canada, not only do we meet Filipinos…
Pananaw: The Filipino-Canadian Dream
“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…