I Am Canadian. And I Am Filipino.
In this spoken word piece from Anjology, Anjo delivers a proud, poetic declaration of identity—one that stands firmly in two worlds. He isn’t a lumberjack, doesn’t own a dogsled, and still doesn’t know how to skate. But he can brave a snowstorm, wait eight hours in the ER, and say “po” when ordering a double double. […]
From Kitchen to Skincare: How H’s Beauty Studio Found Its Glow
When Helen started offering facials from her home, it wasn’t part of some big business plan. It was survival. A mother of three and a former baker, she needed a way to earn income while staying close to her children. What began as a side hustle during maternity leave slowly grew—fueled by late nights, word-of-mouth, […]
A Day as a Tourist in Your Own City: Drei Tries the Sightseeing Bus in Downtown Toronto
Drei, a local who usually drives around the city, decided to ditch the car, skip the subway, and spend a carefree day seeing Toronto through a new lens—aboard the iconic hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus. And for someone who hasn’t commuted solo in years, it turned into a refreshing adventure. Starting her day at Sankofa Square, formerly known […]
R&B Bread and Noodles: Taste of Ilocos, Heart of Ajax
At the heart of Ajax, Ontario, tucked between suburban streets and local shops, sits a humble Filipino restaurant with a bold spirit. It’s called R&B Bread and Noodles, and for many in the community, it’s more than just a food spot—it’s a taste of home. Founded by Rena, a former caregiver turned realtor turned restaurateur, R&B […]
Inflation Hack: Anjo Tries T&T’s $15 Viral Crispy Chicken
With rising food prices, finding a meal that’s both satisfying and budget-friendly feels like winning the jackpot. In this FTV Vlog episode, Anjo explores just that—stumbling upon what he calls an “inflation hack” at T&T Supermarket: a whole crispy chicken for just $15. For context, similar meals at fast food chains like KFC or Popeyes easily reach $20–25 […]
Hiraya Battlegrounds: A Historic Night for Filipino Hip Hop in Canada
It wasn’t just another rap battle. It was a movement. A gathering. A declaration. Hiraya Battlegrounds recently brought the fire to Toronto, uniting Filipino battle rappers, performers, and fans from across Canada and the U.S. in a night that felt less like a competition and more like a community reunion. Set against beats, bars, and […]
Why “Lovely Pau”? A Story of Siopao, Survival, and Serendipity
“Who’s Lovely?” That’s the first thing many customers ask when they walk into LovelyPau. The answer? There’s no one named Lovely behind the counter. Lovely, it turns out, is the siopao. What started as a humble recipe shared between cousins has grown into one of the most loved siopao spots in Toronto. But this isn’t […]
Cherie Picks: A Library That Feels Like Home
In the heart of Toronto, just steps from the busiest subway hub in the city, stands a quiet sanctuary: the Toronto Reference Library. Cherie walked in not just to borrow books, but to step into possibility. It doesn’t take long to feel the weight of the place—not heavy, but grounding. Designed in the 1970s by […]
Bangku: From Sandwich Struggles to Sisig Stardom
Before Bangku became known for sizzling sisig and hot-off-the-pan silog, its story began far from home—in the back kitchen of a sandwich shop in Australia. “I didn’t even know what Swiss cheese was,” the owner laughs, remembering his first job abroad in 1999. With no culinary background from the Philippines, he started from scratch—literally. From learning the difference between breads […]
The $20 Craving: Kyle’s Search for Delimondo Corned Beef in Toronto
Fresh from a trip to the Philippines last October, Kyle returned to Toronto with a suitcase full of essentials—including multiple cans of Delimondo Corned Beef. But several months later, his stash had run dry. And so began the hunt. Featured in the latest FTV Vlog, Kyle heads to Toronto’s Little Manila at Wilson and Bathurst, hoping to track down […]
