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 […]
Kaninong Boses ang Naririnig Mo?
Anjology | by Anjo A few weeks ago, Bell made an announcement. They had a “technical update.” That update blacked out the internet across Ontario, Quebec, and the entire Atlantic region. Two hours. No signal. They said it was a glitch. But how many times have we forgiven them for outages like this? I came […]
Dionela Has Landed in Canada—Don’t Miss This
By RanzelSinger-Songwriter, Call In Sick I’ve never seen Dionela live. But today, that changes. As a Filipino singer-songwriter based in Toronto, I’ve been to countless concerts—but rarely do I get to witness an artist who feels this close to home. Dionela isn’t just performing. He’s redefining modern OPM—and thanks to Tala Entertainment, he’s bringing it here to Canada. I […]
Discovering Sye: The Filipino Frontman I Never Expected
By Anjo The first time I saw Bernie Carlos at a gig in Black Swan Tavern back in 2007, I could already tell—he wasn’t just some regular in the crowd. The long hair, the quiet confidence—he had that legit metal vibe. We ended up talking music, and instantly clicked. But even then, I had no idea just […]
The Bay: End of an Empire
by Anjo It’s quiet on Queen Street. No more window displays. No more last-minute shoppers trying to catch a “One-Day Sale.” Just silence—and dust-covered signs that read Everything Must Go. Hudson’s Bay is officially closed. But as I stand in front of this iconic building—once the crown jewel of downtown Toronto—I still feel the weight of […]
Our Lady of Lourdes: The Church That Held Us Together
By Anjo | Anjology In the middle of Toronto’s ever-changing skyline, where high-rises compete with the clouds and people rush from subway to shift work, there stands something still. A church. Not just any church, but a home for the tired, the hopeful, and the newly arrived. “Tahanan ng dasal, tagpuan ng luha, sentro ng […]
The Wait Is Over: Urbandub Is Officially in Canada
Written by Anjo | Filipino TV It’s finally happening. Urbandub, the iconic Cebu-based band that defined a generation of Filipino rock fans, is bringing their music across Canada—and after years of hoping, trying, and waiting, I’m finally getting to see them live again. Back in 2018, we at Filipino TV tried to bring Urbandub to Toronto. […]
A Quiet Force, A Loud Impact: How Kababayan Multicultural Centre Helps Filipino Newcomers Thrive in Canada
There are community centres—and then there’s Kababayan. For over 45 years, the Kababayan Multicultural Centre(KMC) in Toronto has quietly been doing the heavy lifting for Filipino immigrants and other newcomers long before immigration became a trending hashtag. This isn’t a feel-good story. This is real support, for real people, with real challenges. In this episode of Thrive in […]
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 […]
Jaycelyn Valencia: From Sidelines to Center Court
Jaycelyn Valencia didn’t grow up chasing a basketball dream. At first, she was just a little sister tagging along — watching her brother play in Mississauga’s Filipino leagues while her dad coached from the sidelines. But something shifted. The more time she spent at those games, the more she felt pulled toward the court. It […]
