Denny’s Protest
Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) have filed a $10 million class action lawsuit against Denny’s for alleged breach of contract.
Tag Archives: Migrante BC
Philippine Independence Day in Vancouver
If there’s one thing Pinoys know how to do, it’s to throw a great party! To celebrate the 113th year of Philippine Independence, Filipinos in Vancouver had not one, not two, but SIX Philippine Independence Day parties all over the Lower Mainland. SIX perfectly wonderful excuses to get together, sing and dance to traditional Filipino [...]
Cordillera Day in Vancouver
April 24th – Cordillera Day – is a celebration commemorating the brave struggles of indigenous peoples in the Philippines to protect their ancestral land and preserve their way of life. With music, dance and community chanting, people pay tribute to Cordillera martyrs who have fought for self determination in their own homeland. Today, Cordillera Day is [...]
No More Grand Slam Breakfast
A few months ago, Mable (my partner) and I went for our usual breakfast at Denny’s. Comfort food. We wanted a big, hearty start to our day. Recognizing fellow Filipinos, our server introduced himself to us. He was a temporary foreign worker and relatively new to Canada. Mable gave him her business card and extended [...]
