The Philippines

• Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of ousted dictator, wins Philippines presidential election

  Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. trounced rival Leni Robredo to become the first candidate in recent history to win an outright majority in a Philippines presidential election.

  World

  May 10, 2022
  
• China, 14 other countries sign deal to form world’s largest trade bloc

  The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, was signed virtually on Sunday on the sidelines of the annual summit of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

  World

  Nov 15, 2020
  
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• Taal volcano in the Philippines still life-threatening despite a ‘seeming lull’

  The volcano since Sunday has remained at alert level 4, the second-highest warning of a volcano’s danger, indicating a hazardous explosive eruption is possible in hours or days.

  Weather

  Jan 17, 2020
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• Edmonton’s Filipino community rallies to raise money for victims of Typhoon Mangkhut

  Over 300 people went to a barbecue in south Edmonton on Sunday to enjoy some grilled food, and more importantly, to raise money for victims of Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2018
• Canadian hostage Robert Hall appeals to Filipino government in Abu Sayyaf video

  In a new video released Sunday by terrorist group Abu Sayyaf, Canadian Robert Hall called on the Filipino government to help save him and his two fellow hostages.

  Politics

  May 22, 2016
• Philippines issue warning of recruitment scam in Saskatchewan

  An alleged international recruitment scam is targeting Filipinos who want to come to work in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2015
• Regina’s Filipino community reacts to Typhoon Hagupit

  Far from the aftermath, Filipinos living in Saskatchewan have also been impacted by Typhoon Hagupit, known locally as Typhoon Ruby.

  Environment

  Dec 7, 2014
• Conservationists criticize Philippines rice terrace stunt

  A video produced by Red Bull is raising eyebrows among conservationists.

  Sports

  Oct 28, 2013
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• Philippine police arrest suspected gunman in Harry Doyle murder

  One of the men suspected of gunning down a Fredericton businessman in the Philippines last year is in police custody.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2013