From Bridal Gowns to Ball Pits: How Jacqueline Built Funday Indoor Playground
By Anjo Pallasigui When weddings stopped during the pandemic, Jacqueline’s business did too. She had run a successful bridal boutique in Port Credit, but with events on pause, she and her husband knew they had to pivot. What they didn’t expect was that their next business idea would come from spending time with their two […]
Rah Rah Razila: The Magic of Laughter and Balloons
By Anjo Pallasigui Before the costume, before the magic tricks, before the cheers — Rah Rah Razila was just a guy with clown white, a lipstick, and a borrowed eyeliner. He started back in Southern Leyte, doing magic shows for kids. His first talent fee? Five hundred pesos. A friend was the client. It wasn’t […]
Rosanna of Lui Skin Tech: From Dubai Dreams to Canadian Grit
By Anjo Pallasigui “Sarap mabuhay sa Canada, basta wala kang inaapakan.” That’s one of the first things Rosanna said during our interview — and that pretty much sums up her story. She’s the woman behind Lui Skin Tech, a small clinic in Ontario helping clients (mostly kababayans) feel confident in their skin without breaking the bank. […]
Beneath the Surface: Abraham Reyes and the Art of Hidden Stories
When you first see Abraham Reyes’ art, it’s easy to get lost in its beauty — rough rubies, wild pearls, queen wasps, crushed diamonds. But step closer, and you’ll discover what Tunog Tao uncovered: this isn’t just art. It’s a love letter to the Philippines, written in gems and relics, layered with history and identity. A collector […]
Karlo of Square Box: Fighting with Heart, Not Just Fists
When Karlo took his first loss after 21 wins, it shook him. “It crushed me,” he admits. “I had to re-learn that losing is part of the game.” But that moment of pain became the foundation for something greater—Square Box Toronto, a gym he co-founded with two fellow fighters. Karlo didn’t grow up with access […]
Josie De Leon: Building Confidence, One Performance at a Time
At first glance, JDL Performing Arts looks like a simple kids’ theatre program. But step inside on rehearsal day, and you’ll find something much deeper—community, creativity, and heart. Founded by Josie De Leon, a singer and actress whose love for the stage began in her youth, JDL was born from a desire to give Filipino children […]
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, […]
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 […]
