Calgary Filipino

Pacquiao vs Marquez 2

Calgary Filipino — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:53:37 +0000

Manny Pacquiao is the new WBC (World Boxing Council) and RING Super Featherweight Champion. Last Saturday, March 15, 2008, Pacquiao won by split decision in a classic boxing 12-round battle.

This fight represented the long awaited rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez, for the WBC Super Featherweight title.
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Return Of The Champions Canadian Tour 2008 Live - Mar 01, 2008

Calgary Filipino — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:00:03 +0000

Return of the Champions Canadian Tour 2008 Live & Night of the Champions
Sarah Geronimo, Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go & Christian Bautista
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Congratulations Christine & Jon - Vibe 98.5 Dream Wedding Winners 2008

Calgary Filipino — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:59:06 +0000

Vibe 98.5 announced the winners of their 2008 Dream Wedding Contest today. Congratulations to Christine Pangilinan & Jonathan Estor!
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Calgary Filipino Basketball Leagues

Calgary Filipino — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:31:16 +0000

The Calgary Filipino Community has 2 very active basketball leagues, Calgary Filipino Basketball Association (CFBA) and the Calgary Friendship League (CFL). They are run through association volunteers, sponsors and community support. Games are held on weekends in either the SW on 17th, or in the NE at the Calgary Soccer Complex.
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Vibe 98.5 Dream Wedding Contest - Vote for Christine & Jonathan

Calgary Filipino — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:56:56 +0000

Starting today, Monday, February 18 (Family Day), show your support and vote for Christine & Jonathan, as they compete to win the prize for Vibe 98.5 $98,000 Dream Wedding Contest. There are a total of 11 finalists and all will all have equal opportunity to win this amazing contest. Christine Borras Pangilinan and Jonathan Estor are part of two loving Filipino families in Calgary.
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On A Warmer Note - Feb 01 to 28, 2008

Calgary Filipino — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:47:11 +0000

a collection of mixed media art celebrating man, music and sun by PAULINA CONSTANCIA

Philippine-born artist PAULINA CONSTANCIA, now a resident of Calgary, presents a collection of mixed media paintings that warm the heart and make the hips wanna samba.
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Filipina Calgary C-Train Death

Calgary Filipino — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:06:12 +0000

Arcelie Laoagan left work around 11pm Thursday, January 17th. On Saturday morning, January 19th, the Calgary community was shocked to hear about this horrific death that occurred while Arcelie Laogan was taking the Calgary C-Train at night. Arcelie, 40 years old & a mother to 5 children in the Philippines, was said to be on her cell phone talking to one of her friends while someone was harassing her that night.
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Bisayan and Friends Family Day Celebration - Feb 16, 2008

Calgary Filipino — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:50:11 +0000

Bisayan and Friends Family Day Celebration
Hosted by Bisayan and Friends Cultural Society

When: February 16, 2008 (Saturday – a whole day affair)
Where: Montery Park Community Association, 2707 Catalina Blvd. N.E. Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6Y9
Telephone: Michael (403) 399-0590 / Elmer (403) 671-8566
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Riza Santos - Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2

Calgary Filipino — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:30:07 +0000

Riza Santos was runner up to Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition Season 2 big winner, Ruben Gonzaga on Sunday Night (January 6 2008).

In 2006, Riza was crowned Miss Earth Canada 2006. Later in that year, November 2006, she placed as a finalist in the Bathing Suit competition at the Miss Earth Competition held in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Years!

Calgary Filipino — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:37:47 +0000

Calgary Filipino Community would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! It has been a wonderful year in the community and we hope that it continues to grow and that we can continue to positively contribute to the community.