Thrive in Canada: Turning Job Search Challenges into Career Wins with Access Employment
“Most of the jobs out there? They’re never posted.” That’s how Mangjit Deman, Senior VP at Access Employment, kicked off a deeply insightful conversation on Thrive in Canada. And for thousands of newcomers struggling to find meaningful work, this fact can be both sobering and empowering. In this episode, we dive into the realities of job hunting in […]
Phil Ramirez: Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do
Phil Ramirez didn’t plan to be a trainer. It started with his little brother. Just two siblings in the gym, pushing each other, dreaming big. Phil had played college and university ball at a time when there weren’t many Filipinos on the court. That mattered to him. Representation mattered. So he trained hard, not just […]
Marching to a Shared Beat: Philippine Heritage Band Shines at Vaughan International Music Festival
This year’s Vaughan International Music Festival (VIMF) press conference hit all the right notes—not just with music, but with meaning. Now on its fourth year, VIMF continues to grow as a vibrant platform for cultural unity. Co-founder and chair Sandra Yang Rako shared the festival’s vision: using music to bridge divides, spark connection, and celebrate diversity. “You don’t need […]
Marlon Viaje—The Master Behind the Metal at Impera Auto Collision
In a world where accidents can turn any day upside down, there’s someone quietly restoring more than just cars—he’s rebuilding peace of mind, one dent at a time. Meet Marlon Viaje, a seasoned autobody technician at Impera Auto Collision Inc. in Scarborough, Ontario. For over 25 years, Marlon has been the steady, skilled hand behind […]
Layers of the City: Discovering the Soul of Kensington Market
Kensington Market isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a living mosaic of Toronto’s past and present. In this episode of Tanging Tanawin, Anne Wong takes us on a sensory journey through one of the city’s most storied streets. What was once a horse stable is now a cheese shop with floorboards stamped by time. Jewish tailors, Portuguese bakers, […]
Wrapped in Warmth – Aling Zenaida’s Suman sa Lihiya
In a quiet Canadian kitchen far from Tacloban, the comforting aroma of sticky rice and coconut wafts through the air. It’s here where Aling Zenaida Singson-Alex, with a pot in one hand and memory in the other, recreates the suman sa lihiya of her youth—one leaf-wrapped bundle at a time. In this episode of Lutong Kapitbahay, we’re […]
Spring in Canada: A Lesson in Trusting the Wait
Spring in Canada doesn’t arrive with fanfare. It tiptoes in, like someone who texted “on the way” an hour ago but still hasn’t shown up. The calendar says it’s here—but step outside and the cold air, silent birds, and undecided trees will have you questioning everything. Canadian spring is an exercise in patience. It’s the […]
AJ Mandani: Bigger Than Basketball
AJ Mandani has played the game at the highest levels. From college basketball in Missouri to pro leagues in Indonesia and Thailand, his journey was full of highs and lows. But after 14 years away, missing birthdays, holidays, and milestones, AJ found a new reason to come home. That reason was family. More specifically, his […]
Where Music Begins: Anjo’s Story at Long & McQuade
Every Filipino musician in Canada has a Long & McQuade story. Mine began 20 years ago. We had no budget, just a head full of melodies and dreams that needed mics, an audio interface, and a stand. We found everything—plus a little encouragement—at Long & McQuade. It’s more than a music store. It’s a launchpad. […]
Where the City Pauses: A Poetic Walk Through The Beaches
In the heart of Toronto’s relentless rhythm lies a rare kind of silence—gentle, salty, and lined with sand. Welcome to The Beaches, where time slows down, and the waves whisper stories older than the skyline. Once called the Ashbridge Estate in the 1800s, this lakeside neighborhood began as farmland and fishing grounds. By 1868, with the […]
