THE LBC, hari ng padala and dugong Pinoy, participated in the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show last June 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, with games enjoyed by members of the Filipino community in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo shows (from right to left) Rafael Policario, LBC manager for Ontario; Frances Policarpio, and Emy Quinto. (Larry Torres)

THE Knights of Rizal Canada Region celebrated the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Rizal Monument in Earl Bales Park on June 19.

Rizal Canada Region is honored to have Sir Consul General Pedro O. Chan, KR, inducted to the Knights of Rizal in front of the Rizal monument.

Sir ConGen Pedro O. Chan led the wreath laying at the Rizal Monument at Earl Bales Park.

Other officials who witnessed the wreath laying were Sir Honorable Federal Minister Joe Oliver, KOR; Sir Honorable Murray Glen, KCR, MPP and former mayor of Winnipeg Glen Murray, KCR; and Honorable MP Joe Thomas of Don Valley East, Toronto Catholic School Trustee Sir Jun Enverga, KCR.

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FOURTEEN-year-old Filipino-American Leah Taylor Ligan will be part of next year’s Miss Teen California, USA.

Taylor, as she is fondly called by friends and family, was born in Glendale, California from both Filipino parents. Her father is a native of Davao, while her mother — born from a Cebuano mother and American father — was born in California.

Taylor describes her father as “very traditional and strict” but “such a hardworking man.”

“I can see the difference with my friends’ fathers who are not Filipino. They’re more laidback and not very strict,” she says.

However, Taylor admits that despite her father’s tough rules, he remains fun and adventurous.

Like her dad, Taylor is an outgoing person. She enjoys playing basketball and volleyball. And like most Filipinos, she also has the love for music; she can play the piano and violin. (Read more)