Coffee Hopping in Markham: Kyle’s Top 3 Local Café Finds
Coffee is a big part of Kyle’s day. He admits he can’t function without it. So one morning, instead of heading to a big chain café, Kyle decided to explore some of Markham’s local coffee spots—small businesses with great flavor and character. First stop, Café Mode. A cozy spot with a clean, relaxing vibe—perfect for studying, working, […]
EC Hair Form: How Evelyn Built Success One Client at a Time
At 580 Marlee Avenue in Toronto, the sound of blow dryers and laughter fills the air. Behind the chair stands Evelyn Canimo, the proud owner of Easy Hair Form, a salon built from grit, gratitude, and years of hard work. When Evelyn came to Canada, she didn’t plan to become a salon owner. She worked long […]
Hollywood on Yonge Street: Drei Visits the Suicide Squad Set in Toronto
Sometimes you pass by a place a hundred times and never realize it’s been in a Hollywood movie. That’s what happened to Drei. In one of her latest vlogs, she takes us on a casual walk through downtown Toronto — specifically to Yonge and Dundas, the same intersection transformed into Midway City in the 2016 film Suicide Squad. […]
Galing Montreal, Diretso sa Tunay na Usapan
by Anjo Pallasigui Frozen Flame wasn’t even supposed to be called that. They couldn’t think of a name, so Dolans pulled something from a game he was playing—Chrono Cross or Chrono Trigger, they’re not even sure anymore. It stuck. This week sa OPM Livestream, dumayo sila mula Montreal to play originals, tell stories, and hang with […]
Backyard Sessions: Two Decades Later, Still Playing
By Anjo Pallasigui Summer in Canada goes by fast. You blink and it’s already August. That’s why when the weather’s good, you make time for things that matter. Last weekend, we had a backyard jam. Nothing fancy. Just friends, a few guitars, and a small setup outside. Some of us have been playing together for […]
When the Distillery District Turned Filipino
By Anjo Pallasigui It was the kind of Toronto summer evening you wish you could bottle. Warm breeze, golden hour light, and music echoing off cobblestone streets. But for many of us there, it wasn’t just another weekend—it was a first. For the first time in its 14-year history, the Italian Contemporary Film Festival opened its stage […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Power Plant That Refused to Die: The Story of the Hearn
Every city has its ghosts — structures that refuse to leave, that linger like unsent letters from another era. In Toronto, one such ghost still stands, silent but unyielding: the Hearn Generating Station. Opened in 1951, Hearn was once a giant — one of the powerhouses that kept half of Toronto alive with electricity. Fueled […]
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 […]
