INC’s canned food drive for “Our Place Society”, a community centre in the heart of the city of Victoria, BC Jeanete Duazo reports
Tag: Canada
EBC bureau: Fort McMurray, Canada
Philippine military expresses sympathy over Canadian hostage beheading
The Philippine armed forces on Tuesday (April 26) expressed sympathy over the execution of a Canadian hostage by Islamist militants in the southern Philippines, as military operations continue to secure the remaining captives. John Ridsdel, 68, a former mining executive, was captured by Islamist militants along with three other people in September 2015 while on vacation on a Philippine island. The Philippine army said a severed head was found on a remote island on Monday […]
UPDATED: Canadian executed by Islamic militants in Philippines: Trudeau
By Michel Comte with Mynardo Macaraig in Manila OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Islamic militants in the Philippines have executed a Canadian hostage, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, after the Filipino authorities said they had found the head of a foreign man on a remote island. “I’m outraged by the news that a Canadian citizen, John Ridsdel, held hostage in the Philippines since September 21, 2015, has been killed at the hands of his captors,” […]
INC District Unity E-games held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
The Iglesia Ni Cristo held its Unity E-Games in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Raissa Mangilit reports from EBC’s Canada bureau
Sunset at Iona Beach, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
(Eagle News) Sunset at Iona Beach, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Photos by Eagle News photographer Julius Mangoba, Western Canada.
Cherry blossoms as seen in a street in Canada
(Eagle News) — These photos taken by Neil Duazo in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada show the cherry blossoms in full bloom as seen in a quiet neighborhood in the area. These were taken in late February of this year.
‘Felix Manalo’ movie premieres in Canada
The Felix Manalo movie continues its premiere around the world. In Canada more than 1, 400 Iglesia Ni Cristo members and non-members alike flocked to the screening. (Eagle News Service)
Canada’s Trudeau sets up inquiry on missing and murdered Aboriginals
Vowing to renew the relationship between Canada and its Aboriginals, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday (December 08) his government would set up an inquiry on missing and murdered indigenous women, a measure opposed by his predecessor. Trudeau said his government was committed to repairing the partnership with Canada’s Aboriginals, who make up 5 percent of the population but have higher levels of poverty and addiction and are far more often victims of crime […]
Philippines thanks Canada for its increased bilateral assistance
President Benigno S. Aquino III met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 27th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in furtherance of their countries’ bilateral ties. Keeping reporters apprised of the meeting, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the Philippines thanked Canada for making it one of the 25 ‘countries of focus’ that will receive 90 percent of its bilateral official development assistance. The Philippines and 24 other […]
Scientists from Japan, Canada win Nobel Prize in physics
Two scientists from Japan and Canada won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday, for discovering that neutrinos have mass, which changed our views of the universe. The prize was awarded to Takaaki Kajita, a professor at the University of Tokyo, and Arthur B. McDonald, a professor emeritus at Queen’s University, announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. “It’s very important because neutrinos are elementary particles. There are very many of them. They are […]
Ruby’ victims receive shelter, livelihood assistance from Canada
MANILA, Aug. 5 (PIA) — Canada’s ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder recently visited Eastern Samar to monitor projects funded by Canada for those affected by typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which hit the province last year. Making his first visit to Eastern Samar, Ambassador Reeder led the ceremonial turn-over of more than 60 shelter units to those affected by typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) which hit the province last year. Joining him in the ceremonial turn-over is Dolores […]
