UKPC/FCYA - Toronto

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2008-06-04T15:22:00.005-04:00

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Progressive Philippine Congress representatives in Toronto - April 2008

2008-04-07T21:42:00.001-04:00

CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES:Corruption, Repression and People's ResistanceTwo long-time activists, now members of Philippine Congress representing women and workers' movements, are visiting Canada to call on the Canadian government to stop supporting the repressive and corrupt regime of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Under the guise of the war on terror, President Arroyo is waging a violent

Philippine Vignettes: A Photo Exhibition by Alex Felipe

2008-04-07T20:45:00.001-04:00

Opening Night: 8 April @ 7:30pm.Runs Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:30pmto Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:30pmCafe Tinto89 Roncesvalles AvenueToronto, OntarioAlex Felipe is a Filipino-Canadian photographer that has just returned to Toronto after spending three months following the human rights situation in his mother country—which included a disturbing Canadian connection.The Philippines is a country

Press Statement: The Jocelyn Dulnuan Support Committee

2007-10-07T13:25:00.000-04:00

PRESS STATEMENTTHE JOCELYN DULNUAN SUPPORT COMMITTEE6 October 2007JOCELYN DULNUAN: TWICE A VICTIMWe, in the Jocelyn Dulnuan Support Committee, are deeply saddened by the death of a kababayan/ compatriot, a sister and co-worker, and we offer our deepest sympathies to her family, relatives and friends.Jocelyn came from an indigenous farming community in Ifugao province north of Manila. She worked

Jocelyn Dulnuan: Twice a Victim

2007-10-07T13:24:00.000-04:00

PRESS RELEASEMigrante-OntarioOctober 4, 2007 Jocelyn Dulnuan: Twice a VictimTORONTO -- Jocelyn Dulnuan, Filipina housekeeper of a multi-million dollar mansion in Mississauga, was murdered on Monday October 1st.Her sister in law Regina Kinnud said that “the police called and started asking questions about Jocelyn… When we asked why, they said that she was dead”. Shocked by the news, Regina

An Evening of Peace and Music - 35 Years After Martial Law

2007-09-14T09:27:00.000-04:00

Presented by Philippine Advocacy Through Arts - Canada (PATAC) and the Philippine Network for Justice and Peace (PNJP)Saturday, September 22, 20076:00 - 9:00 p.m.OPSEU Region 5 Office31 Wellesley Street East(blue building across Wellelsley subway station)Featuring:BANDANALevy Abad, Jr.Belinda CorpuzUKPC BandSeptember 21st 1972 is one of the darkest days in the Philippine history. 35 years ago

A Continuation of Our People's Struggle

2007-07-12T22:32:00.000-04:00

Speech delivered at the launch of two seminal studies on the Filipino community published by the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement (CERIS)July 12, 2007Thank you for giving us this opportunity tonight. This launch of the two studies by Dr. Philip Kelly and Mila Garcia is very important to us. For the first time in the history of our community in

Tinig ng Kalayaan - June 23, 2007

2007-06-13T13:48:00.000-04:00

Click on above image to enlargeTINIG NG KALAYAAN(Voices of Freedom)An evening of music, poetry and artcommemorating the Filipino people's struggle for independenceTORONTO – Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada (UKPC) Toronto Chapter and the Care for Ching Committee invite you to "Tinig ng Kalayaan: An evening of music, poetry and art commemorating the Filipino people's struggle for

UKPC-TO on the radio this Wednesday, June 13, 2007

2007-06-11T10:44:00.000-04:00

UKPC-TO guests on this week's TRIP! - a new youth-oriented Filipino radio program which airs Wednesdays at 10-11pm on CHHA 1610AM.* * *TRIP segment "Tambayan ng Bayan" will talk about "IDENTITY: Do you identify yourself as Filipino, Canadian or Filipino-Canadian?".Panel guests include

Testimonies from the Philippines

2007-05-04T02:21:00.000-04:00

Click on image to enlargePRESS RELEASEApril 24, 2007 Testimonies from the PhilippinesThe human rights situation in the Philippines continues to worsen. Since President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo came to power in 2001, KARAPATAN (Alliance for the Advancement of People’s Rights), the largest alliance of human rights organizations and advocates in the Philippines, has documented over 830 victims of

Making the Filipino Community Count in Ontario

2006-10-21T18:41:00.000-04:00

Toronto, Ontario, October 6, 2006REGISTER NOW!The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) and the National Alliance of Philippine Women In Canada (NAPWC) call for participants in its upcoming conference called “Making the Filipino Community Count in Ontario,” to be held on November 10-12, 2006 at the United Steelworkers Hall at 25 Cecil St., Toronto.This historic gathering marks the

The JAM for JUSTICE

2006-10-19T21:14:00.000-04:00

The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance presentsTHE JAM FOR JUSTICEFriday, October 20, 20068:30 - 10:15 PMDown One Lounge49 Front St. (West of Church)Suggested donation:$5-10 sliding scale19 and over eventLive performanes ofHip Hop | R&B | Acoustic | Filipino Dance | BeatboxingFeaturing:DagamuffinFolklorico Dance CompanyJohn FloresMarce & SouldagsSick Sound SyndromeMasia OneUKPC BandStay for JUS

Communiqué: Philippines-Canada Task Force on Human Rights launched

2006-10-17T12:24:00.000-04:00

UKPC/FCYA-TO is a member of the Philippines-Canada Task Force on Human Rights.-----Communiqué17 October 2006Canadians come together to support genuine human rights in the Philippines:Philippines-Canada Task Force on Human Rights launchedCanadians and Filipinos came together to form the Philippines-Canada Task Force on Human Rights (PCTFHR) in a historic gathering in Toronto on October 14, 2006.

Where Is the Justice?

2006-10-16T21:09:00.000-04:00

Forum on the political killings in the PhilippinesPart of the University of Toronto's week-long event "Xpression Against Oppression"Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2006Time: 5-7 PMPlace: Bahen Centre (40 St. George St.), Room 2145 University of TorontoWheelchair AccessibleDid you know that certain student groups and religious organizations are being targeted in the Philippines by

Communiqué: Pagsulong: Filipino Youth Uniting and Advancing Our Struggle

2006-10-10T00:44:00.000-04:00

September 23-24, 2006. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.In a historic gathering, Filipino youth in Canada have formed a national organization of Filipino youth—the first of its kind in any country outside of the Philippines. Held on September 23-24, 2006, in Toronto, the national gathering entitled “Pagsulong: Filipino Youth Uniting and Advancing Our Struggle” brought together 35 youth from Toronto,

PAGSULONG!!TWO BACK2BACK EVENTS THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!!

2006-09-21T13:33:00.000-04:00

Press ReleaseSeptember 19, 2006Filipino youth and students celebrateupcoming formation of Canada-wide organizationTORONTO – This weekend, September 23-24, delegates from Filipino youth organizations will congregate in a conference called “Pagsulong: Filipino Youth Uniting and Advancing Our Struggles”, at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) on 252 Bloor Street West. This event,

COMMUNITY MEETING: J4J Updates

2006-09-02T11:09:00.000-04:00

Click on above image to view larger versionThe Community Alliance for Social Justice (CASJ),the Justice for Jeffrey Coalition (J4J),and the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance - Toronto Chapter (UKPC/FCYA-TO)invite you toUpdates on the Justice for Jeffrey CampaignA COMMUNITY MEETINGFriday, September 8, 20066:30 - 9:00 p.m.Wellesley Community Centre495 Sherbourne Street(Northeast corner of Wellesley

"Pagsulong" Discussion Series

2006-08-21T00:04:00.000-04:00

UKPC/FCYA-TO invites all Filipino youthto a discussion series under the themePAGSULONG: FILIPINO YOUTH UNITING AND ADVANCING OUR STRUGGLES*Click on image to view larger versionAll discussions will be held at theUniversity of Toronto Women's Centre563 Spadina Avenue, Room 100North Borden Building(Between Wilcox and College on the east side of Spadina.)AUGUST 12: Identity & Racism (12-3pm)Do the

FORUM: Towards a Just and Lasting Peace: Stop Political Killings in the Philippines!

2006-08-15T00:04:00.000-04:00

Towards a Just and Lasting Peace:Stop Political Killings in the Philippines!A public forum and discussionFriday, August 25th, 6:00-9:00 p.m.Trinity-St. Paul's United Church427 Bloor St. West / Bloor and Spadina Sts.)GuestsEmmanuel Sayo, co-founder of the B.C. Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines and a delegate to the 2005 International Solidarity Mission to the PhilippinesCecilia Diocson

FUNDRAISING: Yard Sale

2006-08-15T00:03:00.000-04:00

Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance - Toronto Chapter(UKPC/FCYA-TO)YARD SALESaturday, August 19, 20068AM - 6PM145 Jameson Avenue(corner King Street West)Join Ugnayan as we gather to raise funds for"Pagsulong: Filipino Youth Uniting and AdvancingOur Struggles" -- our upcoming Canada-wideFilipino youth and student conference to be heldon September 23-24.Contact

STATEMENT: Release the 3 University of the Philippines Diliman Students Now!!!

2006-07-06T22:19:00.000-04:00

National Statement of Filipino-Canadian Youth7 July 2006Release the 3 University of the Philippines Diliman Students Now!!!Filipino-Canadian youth are outraged at the latest abduction of three University of the Philippines-Diliman students Karen Empeneo, Sheryln Cadapan and Manuel Merino on Monday June 26 at 2am in Bulacan, Central Luzon by 6 suspected elements of the military. We join other

FIRST ANNOUNCMENT: "Pagsulong: Filipino Youth Uniting and Advancing Our Struggles"

2006-07-06T22:15:00.000-04:00

First Announcement - REVISEDJuly 13, 2006"Pagsulong: Filipino Youth Uniting and Advancing Our Struggles" Canada-wide Gathering for a National Alliance of Filipino YouthSeptember 23-24, 2006Toronto, OntarioFilipinos currently comprise the third largest visible minority in Canada, 14% of which, are youth and students (Statistics Canada, 2001 Census). The grinding poverty and landlessness caused

UKPC-TO Speech at J4J Rally & March

2006-05-08T20:04:00.000-04:00

May 6, 2006(Delivered by BALANCE)Make some noise for being here!The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance Toronto Chapter or UKPC-TO welcomes everyone to the Justice for Jeffrey Rally and March. We are not only gathered here to welcome the inquest that the Reodica family, the Justice for Jeffrey Coalition, and you – our supporters and allies – have worked so hard for, we are also here today, May 6th

FILM & DISCUSSION: Pinoy youth ROCK THE BOAT!

2006-04-24T00:41:00.000-04:00

Click on image to enlargeUgnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada /Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance Toronto Chapterinvites you toPINOY YOUTHROCK THE BOAT!A film showing and discussion on the situation of Filipino youth and our role in creating social changeSaturday, April 29, 20061-4pmKapisanan Philippine Centre167 Augusta Avenue(West of Spadina Ave., north of Dundas St. West)Featuring:The Story

J4J Inquest Rally - May 6

2006-04-07T10:12:00.000-04:00

Click image to enlargeSAVE THIS DATE!: SATURDAY MAY 6thJoin the city-wideInquest Rally and Peace MarchSaturday, May 6th, 20061:00pm at Nathan Philips Square, Torontoand peace march to the Coroners Courts Join us as we rally before the Coroners Inquest into Jeffrey Reodica's unjust death by the hands of Toronto Police officers almost 2 years ago. This particular

JUSTICE FOR CRIS HUGO! Join the campaign now!

2006-03-24T02:04:00.000-05:00

MURDEREDBY THE ARROYO GOVERNMENTMarch 19, 2006Cris Hugo, 20-year-old student leaderHis only crime: fighting for truth, freedom and democracyUKPC/FCYA-TO strongly condemns the brutal killing of Cris Hugo last Sunday, March 19, by suspected members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).Cris was the coordinator for the Bicol region of the League of Filipino Students (LFS), a 10,000-strong

"Rebuilding People's Lives"

2006-03-21T23:11:00.000-05:00

Concert for Leyte mudslide victims set for April 28PRESS RELEASETORONTO -- A fundraising concert for the affected families of the Feb. 17 Leyte mudslide will be held on April 28 (Friday) at the Stephen Leacock Collegiate Auditorium (Birchmount north of Sheppard Ave.) in Scarborough, Ontario.The mudslide in Leyte buried Guinsaugon, a village in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, Philippines. More than

SOLIDARITY MESSAGE for the Vigil and Speak Out against Police Violence

2006-03-15T23:08:00.000-05:00

March 15, 2006UKPC/FCYA-TO members on right, at March 15 vigil spearheaded by J4J Coalition(Photo courtesy of ML)Good evening, friends. Warmest greetings from the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance Toronto Chapter (UKPC-TO). We are here tonight to express our solidarity with all of you in commemorating the victims of police brutality and in celebrating our continuing resistance against it.UKPC-TO

MARCH 15: Vigil and Speak Out Against Police Violence

2006-03-08T00:30:00.002-05:00

On March 15, 2006, the International Day Against Police Brutality**, concerned Toronto community members will gather to commemorate victims and survivors of police violence, and celebrate people’s resistance to oppression. All over the world, people fall victim to torture, abuse and brutality, everyday! People of all colours, religions and cultures continuously fall victim to this systemic

FILM SHOWING: Say I Do

2006-03-06T11:56:00.000-05:00

In celebration of International Women's Day,the Philippine Women Centre of Ontariowill hold a screening of the documentary film Say I Do on Sunday, March 12, 2006, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Bahen Centre (room BA1230), University of Toronto 40 St. George Street, south of Russell Streetfollowed by a report on the resultsof the community-based researchCanada:The New Frontier for Filipino Mail-Order

Fundraiser for Leyte landslide victims a huge success

2006-03-06T00:16:00.000-05:00

Len Cervantes performs a spoken word piece entitled "I Am Struggle"at fundraiser for victims of Leyte landslideUKPC/FCYA-TO co-organized a successful fundraiser for the victims of the Southern Leyte mudslide last Sunday, March 6. The event, entitled “It Takes a Village: A Relief Effort from Toronto’s Emerging Filipino Community” was the result of a first-time collaboration between various

It Takes a Village: A Relief Effort from Toronto's Emerging Filipino Community

2006-03-01T23:00:00.000-05:00

Press ReleaseMarch 3, 2006Young Filipino Canadians offer music and poetry for reliefTORONTO – Toronto’s young Filipino Canadian community is coming together this Sunday, March 5 for a show entitled “It Takes a Village: A Relief Effort from Toronto’s Emerging Filipino Community.” The event, to be held at Reilly’s Bar and Grill on 340 Yonge Street, is an unprecedented collaboration of different

GMA has not been good to the Filipino youth; we say lift Proclamation 1017, oust GMA!

2006-02-27T18:00:00.000-05:00

Statement on GMA’s declaration of a “state of emergency” in the PhilippinesFebruary 27, 2006Militant greetings from the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance Toronto Chapter! Today we stand together with the Filipino people in condemning Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Proclamation 1017, and in calling for her immediate ouster.Since President Arroyo’s declaration of the state of

TORONTO RALLY ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, AGAINST PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

2006-02-25T07:44:00.000-05:00

Never again to Martial Law!Defend the rights of the Filipino people!Photo from rally commemorating EDSA 1 in the Philippines, Friday, February 24.Courtesy of Arkibong Bayan . Dear Friends,As progressive Filipino-Canadians, we condemn Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's declaration of a State of Emergency" in the Philippines last February 24, 2006. Arroyo made the declaration on the

NEWS: Filipino-Canadians condemn Philippine official blaming people for Leyte disaster

2006-02-21T22:48:00.000-05:00

National Alliance of Philippine Women in CanadaSIKLAB - CanadaPress ReleaseFebruary 21, 2006A network of progressive Filipino-Canadian organizations condemned the statements of Malyn Tumonong, a Senior Science Research Specialist with Department of Environment & Natural Resources in the Philippines, which virtually blamed the people of the village of Ginsaugon, Southern Leyte for their own

AN URGENT APPEAL FOR SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF LANDSLIDE DISASTER IN SOUTHERN LEYTE, PHILIPPINES

2006-02-20T13:53:00.000-05:00

20 February 2006We, the undersigned progressive Filipino organizations in Greater Toronto Area, express our deepest sorrow at the death of many people who were buried under a sea of mud before noon last Friday in the village of Guinsaugon, St. Bernard town, Southern Leyte province.The deadly combination of mud, boulders and logs that cascaded very swiftly down the mountain wiped off the entire

EVENT:TALES FROM THE FLIPSIDE!!

2006-02-17T09:12:00.000-05:00

Carlos Bulosan Theatre presents Tales From The Flipside a night ofReadings, Rhymes, Rhythms & RuminationsWritten and Performed by Filipino-Canadian Artists Featuringbalancea member of UKPC/FYCA-Toronto February 24th & 25th at 8PM Tickets: $15 at the doorKapisanan Philippine Center3167 Augusta Ave (1 block west of Spadina, north of Dundas) To reserve tickets in advance e-mail:info@

Upcoming Events: February-April

2006-02-04T12:36:00.000-05:00

***email ukpc_toronto@yahoo.ca or call 647-273-6553for exact times and locations***high school students: get your community service hoursby participating in these eventsFebruary 11: History of our MigrationDid you know that Filipinos are spread in 186 countries all over the world? ...there used to be a Filipino movie house on Queen Street West in the 1950's? ...we are now the 3rd largest visible

Young Workers' Rights Update

2006-02-01T13:35:00.000-05:00

DID YOU KNOW...that you're supposed to get a wage increase as of today, February 1?This increase is part of the labour legislation introduced right after Dalton McGuinty became Premier of Ontario in 2004. The Ontario government announced that the hourly minimum wage will increase by 30 cents every year, until it reaches $8.00 in 2007.This was a victory on the part of workers' rights and

SIGE NA! BILI KA NA!

2005-12-09T04:46:00.000-05:00

We decided to get crafty this season...UGNAYAN PAROLS ARE FINALLY HERE! Brighten up your spacewith our big selectionof handmade parols. yellow / orange / red / blue / greenornament: 2 for $5 or $3 ea.mid size parol: $5jumbo parol: $10Email ukpc_toronto@yahoo.ca to order

Communiqué

2005-12-09T03:51:00.000-05:00

Ipagpatuloy: Living the StormDecember 5, 2005In an unprecedented effort to understand their role and responsibility as overseas Filipino youth in movements of social transformation, 80 Filipino youth and supporters from Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York came together in Vancouver at a recent conference entitled, “Ipagpatuloy: (Continue On) Living the Storm,”

NEWS: Conference recognizes Filipino youth's crucial role in social change

2005-12-02T11:40:00.000-05:00

‘Ipagpatuloy - Living the StormConference recognizes Filipino youth’scrucial role in societal change By Ted Alcuitas Vancouver, B.C. - Delegates to an international Filipino youth conference in Vancouver held last weekend concluded Filipino youth play a crucial role in changing society.In his keynote address from the Netherlands where he has been living in exile since the early 90’s, Prof. Jose

STATEMENT: Let the storm rage on! Sulong, kabataang Pilipino!

2005-11-24T14:24:00.000-05:00

UKPC/FCYA-TO Solidarity Statementon the occasion of the conference, Ipagpatuloy: Living the Storm, in Vancouver. B.C.November 23, 2005 Warm and militant greetings from Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada – Toronto Chapter (UKPC-TO)! We extend our congratulations to the organizers of this conference, Ipagpatuloy: Living the Storm, for your successful efforts in making this conference happen.

PHOTOS: November 22 Rally

2005-11-24T14:09:00.000-05:00

View photos from the rally protesting the gang-rape of our Filipina sister by U.S. Marine soldiers in the Philippines.http://siklabontario.blogspot.comhttp://johnb.smugmug.com/gallery/987694 *http://www.flickr.com/photos/alex_felipe/sets/1435083/ **Photos on these sites are copyrighted and are for viewing only.Photos courtesy of SIKLAB-Ontario, John Bonnar and Alex Felipe.

URGENT ACTION: JOIN THE PROTEST!

2005-11-14T14:45:00.000-05:00

JUSTICE FOR FILIPINA RAPED BY U.S. MARINES!JUNK THE VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT (VFA)!U.S. TROOPS OUT OF THE PHILIPPINES, NOW!PROTEST RALLYWHEN: Tuesday, November 22nd at 12:00 p.m.WHERE: U.S. Consulate360 University Avenue(between Dundas & Queen Sts. / between St. Patrickand Osgoode subway station)The Toronto protest coincides with a caravan and a vigil by people's organizations from Manila to

FUNDRAISING TEES: BILI NA KAYO!!!

2005-11-12T13:54:00.000-05:00

CLICK ON SHIRTS TO ENLARGEAvailable in youth & adult sizes.Email Balance at ukpc_toronto@yahoo.ca to pre-order.MORE TO COME!!!Proceeds go towards covering the costs of our activities and programs.

POSTPONED: November 9 Action

2005-11-09T11:53:00.000-05:00

In light of the uncooperative weather, we have chosen to postpone the protest action scheduled for today. We will keep you updated on rescheduling and other events towards International Human Rights Day, December 10.Thank you for your support and solidarity.Philippine Women Centre - Ontario * SIKLAB - Ontario * Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance - Toronto Chapter * Philippine Solidarity Group of

URGENT ACTION: Justice for 22-year-old Filipina gang raped by 6 U.S. Marines!

2005-11-07T16:00:00.000-05:00

This victim is our sister, our mother, our daughter, our kababaihan.Join the Filipino community in TORONTO in condemning the gang rape of a young Filipino woman by 6 U.S. United States Marines and demand that justice be done!!!PROTEST RALLYWHEN: Wednesday, November 9th at 12:30 p.m.WHERE: U.S. Consulate360 University Avenue(between Dundas & Queen Sts. / between St. Patrickand Osgoode subway

EVENT: J4J Dinner & Dance

2005-10-24T19:30:00.000-04:00

The Justice for Jeffrey Coalition invites you to...ALL FOR ONEDinner & Dance FundraiserSaturday, November 5, 2005. 6pmSt. Nicholas Greek Canadian Community of Toronto3840 Finch Avenue East(Between Birchmount & Kennedy)Tickets $25All proceeds go to the Jeffrey Reodica Memorial Trust FundFor tickets and more info: www.reodica.com/jeffR.I.P. Jeffrey Michael Rich Reodica -- May 6, 1987-May 24, 2004

ANNOUNCEMENT: First Quarter Storm Campaign

2005-10-23T19:30:00.000-04:00

Ipagpatuloy: Living the StormFirst Quarter Storm CampaignFilipino Youth and Student ConferenceNovember 25-27, 2005Russian Hall600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CanadaOrganized by Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada / Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance - BC (UKPC/FCYA - BC)***TO REGISTER ON-LINE PLEASE GO TO http://www.ugnayan.net***/

EVENT: A Canada-wide gathering of Filipino migrant workers

2005-10-08T23:01:00.000-04:00

click image to enlarge MIGRANTENG PINOY: MURA NA, PANG-EXPORT PA!Our History, Situation and ResistanceA Canada-wide gathering of Filipino migrant workersThe country's “greatest export.” “Global investors.” This is how Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo refers to overseas Filipino workers as she aims to export at least 1 million Filipinos per year. Filipinos in Canada are part of the

NEWS: J4J campaign increases pressure on provincial gov't

2005-10-05T13:10:00.000-04:00

September 2005After a successful rally in May on the one-year anniversary of Jeffrey Reodica’s shooting, the Justice for Jeffrey Coalition has launched a series of efforts to increase the pressure on the Coroner’s Office and government leaders to expedite the inquest info Jeffrey’s death.In August, the coalition delivered an open letter to the Chief Coroner Barry McLellan, Minister of Community

STATEMENT: On the killing of labour leader Diosdado Fortuna

2005-09-26T23:34:00.000-04:00

National Statement of Overseas Filipinos in CanadaSolidarity message to Nestlé workersThe news of the recent politically-motivated killing of labour leader Diosdado Fortuna "Ka Fort", chairman of the militant Pagkakaisa ng Manggagawa sa Timog Katagalugan (Solidarity of Workers in Southern Tagalog), the regional chapter of Kilusang Mayo Uno (May First Movement) in Southern Tagalog, enrages us

EVENT: Gloria Under Fire

2005-09-15T22:09:00.000-04:00

Gloria Under FireThe Arroyo Regime in Crisis and the People's ResponseThe Philippine Network for Justice and Peace, Philippine Solidarity Group of Toronto and the Philippine Reporter invite you to a reportback from an International Solidarity Mission to the Philippines Wednesday, September 21, 20056:00pm to 9:00pmUniversity Settlement Recreation Centre23 Grange Road(just off McCaul St. south of

IN PRINT & ONLINE: Ugnayan-Toronto in Malaya newspaper

2005-09-15T18:28:00.000-04:00

See blurb about Ugnayan-Toronto in Philippine-based Malaya newspaper's website: http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep16/edjesus.htm

ON AIR: Ugnayan-Toronto boards the Pinoy Express

2005-09-13T02:14:00.000-04:00

Tune in to Radyo Pinoy 101.3FM tonight, Tuesday, September 13, at 8-9PM and join Ugnayan-Toronto on the program Pinoy Express. Listen in as host Paul de la Cruz interviews us about what Ugnayan-TO is, our activities and current campaigns, and issues of youth in our community.Call in during the program to ask questions, give us feedback and share your views - (416) 593-0055. We'd love to hear from

MAP & DIRECTIONS

2005-09-13T01:20:00.000-04:00

*click on image to enlargeSAKAY NA! From Sherbourne Station, walk 4 small blocks south or take the 75 southbound bus From Wellesley Station, walk 4 blocks east or take the 94 eastbound bus

EVENT: SAKAY NA! Hopping on to the Community Scene

2005-09-03T15:08:00.000-04:00

Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance - Toronto Chapter(UKPC/FCYA-TO) invites all Filipino youth toSAKAY NA!Hopping on to the Community SceneOpen house & meet-and-greet event for Filipino youthSaturday, September 17, 2005 > 1-5pmWellesley Community Centre> 495 Sherbourne St. > Room B(Northeast corner of Wellesley and Sherbourne Streets)*Meet UKPC/FCYA-Toronto

NEWS: Filipino youth gathering in Montreal - a resounding success

2005-08-28T02:50:00.000-04:00

CommuniquéAugust 26, 2005Filipino youth gathering in Montreal - a resounding success: Filipino youth in Quebec build higher unity!Over 80 Filipino youth delegates and observers have been inspired and energized by a recent gathering held in Montreal, Quebec for two and a half days where they shared their history of migration and experiences as overseas Filipino youth in Canada.Under the theme of

EVENT: Fil. Youth Consultative Forum, Quebec

2005-08-15T12:39:00.000-04:00

UNDERSTANDING OUR PAST, CREATING OUR FUTUREFilipino Youth Consultative Forum of QuebecOrganized byKabataang Montreal and the Filipino Youth Committee of QuebecAugust 19-21, 2005Fraser-Hickson Institute4855 Kensington Ave., Montreal, QuebecUKPC/FCYA-TO members are once again travelling to Montreal to join Filipino youth there in discussing and strategizing on issues relevant to the realities of

EVENT: Gloria Resign! Picket-Rally

2005-08-01T01:42:00.000-04:00

Monday, July 25, 2005 @ 12nnIn front of the Philippine Consulate161 Eglinton Avenue East, TorontoOn that day, as Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyodelivered her state-of-the-nation address, Filipinos all over the worldmarched and raised their voices in protest:ENOUGH OF GLORIA!NO TO ELECTORAL FRAUD, CORRUPTIONAND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS!GLORIA RESIGN!For photos of the rally, go to http:

PHOTOS: UKPC/FCYA-Toronto in Montreal

2005-07-27T00:40:00.000-04:00

MONTREAL - Bar O'Shea's was packed with Filipino youth on Saturday, July 23, as Kabataang Montreal and the Filipino Youth Consultative Committee of Quebec hosted In Our Memory, an evening of musical performances, in tribute to the late Jeffrey Reodica. The event, which featured live performances by funk, alternative and metal Filipino bands, was organized to raise funds for a youth consultative

EVENT: RepresentAsian!

2005-07-26T10:42:00.000-04:00

Pop your leadership skills and make your mark at this interactive, multi-community discussion. Come share your opinions with other Chinese, Cambodian, Filipino, Korean and South Asian youth. Share experiences about:-identity-power-what 'diversity' means to you-how we can make Toronto inclusive for everyone July 30, 2005, 10-4pm, FREE! Food provided.260 Spadina Ave, suite 408 Please register by

EVENTS: Networking Workshop & Cultural Night

2005-06-11T01:07:00.000-04:00

NETWORKING WORKSHOP FOR FILIPINO YOUTH2-6pm. Date and location to be announcedThis event is a get-together for Filipino youth in Toronto, which will bring together different Filipino youth organizations, particularly those with a focus on creating greater awareness on Philippine heritage and culture, as well working on social justice issues in the Filipino community. The activity aims to build

ANNOUNCEMENT: Name Change

2005-06-05T12:14:00.000-04:00

We've changed the English translation of our name to correspond with the name of the Vancouver chapter.OLD NAME: Filipino Canadian Youth Network NEW NAME: Filipino Canadian Youth AllianceShort forms of our name which you'll see in our announcements and publications are:UKPC-TOUKPC/FCYA-TOUKPC-TorontoUKPC/FCYA-Toronto

EVENT: Justice for Jeffrey Peace March/Rally

2005-05-18T19:57:00.000-04:00

SHOW SOME LOVE... BE THERE!

EVENTS: Justice for Jeffrey

2005-05-16T12:37:00.000-04:00

Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 1912 noon - 1pmPicket outside the Coroner's Office25 Grosvenor Street(North of College St. on the east side of Yonge St.; across the YMCA)Friday, May 20, 11amPress ConferenceFilipino Centre of Toronto597 Parliament Street(South of Wellesley St.)Saturday, May 21, 2pmPeace March & RallyStarting at Nathan Philips Square (Queen St. & Bay St.)and ending at the

EVENT: Justice for Jeffrey Reodica Rally

2005-05-06T22:59:00.000-04:00

PRESS RELEASEApril 28, 2005 - TORONTO, ONRally to mark anniversary of the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jeffrey Reodica by Toronto PoliceConcerned community members from across the GTA are holding a peace march and rally in support of the "Justice for Jeffrey" Campaign on Saturday, May 21, 2005 beginning at 2:00pm at Nathan Philips Square. The march will then proceed to Toronto Police

EVENT: Community Forum

2005-04-23T11:22:00.000-04:00

STOP THE KILLINGS! UPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS!An open forum and discussion on the current state of human rightsin the Philippines.with guest: Trelly Marigza, President of Negros Oriental Chapter, GABRIELA Party List (currently a guest of the United Church of Canada)Saturday, April 30, 6-9pmThe Fireside RoomTrinity-St Paul's United Church427 Bloor St. West (1 block west of Spadina Ave)*donations

CAMPAIGN: Stop the Killings! Uphold Human Rights Now!

2005-04-18T11:49:00.000-04:00

UKPC-Toronto, in collaboration with other progressive Filipino community organizations, is launching a campaign to call for the Arroyo government to stop its violation of the Filipino people's civil and political rights.Check this site regularly for more updates, or contact us at ukpc_toronto@yahoo.ca.

EVENT: Film screening - "Sa Ngalan Ng Tubo"

2005-04-04T15:06:00.000-04:00

The Philippine Network for Justice and Peace,the Philippine Solidarity Group of Torontoand the Philippine Reporterinvite you to the screening ofSA NGALAN NG TUBO(In the Name of Sugarcane... In the Name of Profit!)A video documentary on the Hacienda Luisita farmworkers' strikeimage source: BulatlatThursday, April 7, 2005Rainbow RoomTrinity St. Paul's United Church427 Bloor St. W. (west of Spadina

EVENT: Justice for Jeffrey Reodica

2005-03-15T19:39:00.000-05:00

DINNER/DANCE FUNDRAISERSaturday, April 9, 2005, 7pmImmaculate Heart of Mary Parish131 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (Birchmount Rd. & Danforth Rd.)Tickets $30For more information, call Robyn Reodica at 416-999-6440.

EVENT: Women & Globalization

2005-03-12T15:04:00.000-05:00

The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario inivites all women of Philippine ancestry to a film screening and discussionKABABAIHAN AT GLOBALISASYON (Women & Globalization)Sunday, March 20, 2005Philippine Women Centre of Ontario1093 Davenport Road(Between Ossington St. and Dovercourt Rd.)Kababaihan at Globalisasyon features the effects of globalization on the Filipino women and the country's economy. A

MEETING: Community Alliance for Social Justice

2005-03-11T19:23:00.000-05:00

1ST GENERAL MEETINGSaturday, March 19, 20052-5 pmMetro Hall Council Chambers55 John St. (corner King St. & John St., near St. Andrew station)All CASJ members are enjoined to attend this important event - the first general meeting since the organization was launched last January 22.New members are welcome. No fees. Light snacks will be served. For more information, call:Pura Velasco (416-292-9583

MOVIE NIGHT: Sa Liyab ng Libong Sulo / In the Blaze of a Thousand Torches

2005-02-26T11:36:00.000-05:00

Friday, March 4, 20056:00-9:00 PMBayani's placeSa Liyab ng Libong Sulo "traces the origin of the enslavement of the Filipino working class and people, and their early struggle against Spanish colonialism and U.S. imperialism that continues until today." (www.ibon.org/other/videos.htm)Call us at (647) 273-6553.

MEETING: UKPC-Toronto Orientation

2005-02-19T19:26:00.000-05:00

Friday, February 25, 20056:00-8:00 PMBayani's place(Call us for the address.)Open to anyone who's interested in joining or just learning more about UKPC-Toronto.* Who are we?* How did UKPC-Toronto come about?* What issues do we care about?* What kinds of activities do we do?RSVP: 647-273-6553We'll make dinner, but additional snacks are welcome, too!

EVENT: Speaker Series at St. Dunstan Catholic School, Scarborough

2005-02-15T23:08:00.000-05:00

The St. Dunstan Catholic School Parent Council presents as part of a speaker series Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural Policy of the Toronto Catholic District School Board Thursday, February 17, 2005 7:00 - 8:30 pm St. Dunstan Catholic School Gym 14 Pharmacy Avenue, Scarborough Speaker: Kirk Mark Coordinator for the Race and Ethnic Relations, Multiculturalism Department of the Toronto School Board

POETRY: Philippine Beauty Queen

2005-02-10T04:14:00.000-05:00

Brains plus beauty miss congeniality,No more Philippine beauty queen.You think I’m the right combination because I’m Asian,but I’m not a fetish sensation.This double minority in the eyes of society, funny thing is, I AM THE MAJORITY.More than you think.Speak when spoken to.Sweet and submissiveCatch a rich white husband,You’re lucky if this is how you live.Philippine princessSo slender thin,You

ON TV: Rolling Longaniza

2005-02-08T14:50:00.000-05:00

Rolling Longaniza (written & directed by Romeo Candido) is the first nationally televised film with an ALL FILIPINO cast and crew. Check it out this Wednesday, February 9 on CBC's ZeD at 11:25 pm

EVENTS: Ninotchka Rosca in Toronto

2005-02-08T01:20:00.000-05:00

Internationally-acclaimed Filipino journalist and novelist Ninotchka Rosca will be in Toronto at the following events: Friday, February 11 PUBLIC FORUM: Globalization and the Trafficking of Women Room 7216, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) 252 Bloor St. West (between St. George and Bedford Streets) 6:30 PM Saturday, February 12 BOOK LAUNCH: A Revolutionary Is Not A Terrorist *