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[25 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]

“Pinoys are usually stereotyped because of their distinct attitude as a result of a historical blend of multi cultures during the era of foreign colonization. This brings complexity to a simple “indigenous Juan” whom did not outgrow the influences of his foreign invaders and made him who he is at the present. Pinoys here and abroad knows the fact that each foreign influences are evident to what we see in our society in variety of ways but not limited to attitudes, foods, arts, and fashion among others.
If I read some …

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[23 Oct 2007 | No Comment | ]

I live 5 minutes from the palatial estate of Doulton Place Mansion, located in the elite urban neighborhood in Mississauga where Jocelyn Dulnuan died. I heard the fresh news from CTV and I am deeply saddened by what happened to her. Another Filipina whose dream of coming to Canada shattered all of a sudden and how did she died remained an enigma with no details disclosed to the media that should kept one’s mind from wondering. This breaking news bedazzled the Filipino community in Toronto and all throughout Canada.
According to …

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[24 Jul 2007 | One Comment | ]

Welcome to Pinoy Network!
To get started, you need to know what Pinoys are all about! Pinoys have distinct, and unique traits. As an FYI, the Pinoy culture is a merger of multi-cultures that happen to be foreign colonizers ( namely, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, American lineages among others). These historic accounts had been recorded in the pages of Philippines history. Having been influential to the roots for more than hundreds of years, the result is undoubtedly and unquestionably exceptional Pinoy identity.
Examples of  some Pinoy unique  traits:
1. Hospitable. Pinoys are warm in welcoming and accomodating guests to their …

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[30 Jun 2007 | No Comment | ]

Filipinos are known to the multicultural community in Canada as the Third largest Ethnic group comprising the immigrants of Asian origin. According to Census Canada, Asian ethnicity has increased by 27% since 1996 and comprises 10 % of the total Canada population. The Chinese topped the list as the largest Asian ethnic group in all provinces except Manitoba, where Filipino is the largest group, then followed by the East Indian descent, and then followed by Filipinos. The Filipino community had grown tremendously in numbers and being popular among the multi-ethic …