Filipino language

The New Digital Series, FILGRIMAGE, Captures The Life-Changing Journey Of Young Filipino-Americans In Their Quest For Identity

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Southeast Asia, Asia, Spanish East Indies, Maritime Southeast Asia, Philippines, Filipinos, Filipino language

Many of us spend our entire lives wondering, but never truly find the answer.

Key Points: 
  • Many of us spend our entire lives wondering, but never truly find the answer.
  • For eight young students the answer came during a life-changing summer in the Philippines that was all captured on camera.
  • The new digital series, Filgrimage, also known as a Filipino pilgrimage, follows a group of teens'quest for identity.
  • By connecting them to their heritage, Filgrimageawakens and inspires these young Fil-Ams into becoming Filipino at heart.

Island Pacific celebrates Filipino American History Month with Mask Initiative

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Filipino American History Month, Filipino language, Asian culture, Filipino diaspora, Asia, Continents

October is a busy month for not only for the grocery chain but for Filipinos in America because of Filipino American History Month .

Key Points: 
  • October is a busy month for not only for the grocery chain but for Filipinos in America because of Filipino American History Month .
  • There are many opportunities at the store level, as well as community wide to celebrate Filipino American culture.
  • Island Pacific ramps up its social corporate responsibilitythis Filipino American History month by actively supporting nonprofit organizations CultureAid and FilAm Arts through it's "Hand Crafted Face Mask" initiative.
  • With the Hand Crafted Face Mask available at Island Pacific, the community can wear their Filipino pride, stay safe and shop with purpose this Filipino American History Month and beyond.

Statement by Minister Rodriguez on Filipino Heritage Month

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Sunday, June 2, 2019
Culture, Filipino Heritage Month, Little Manila, Canadian culture, Filipino Canadians, Asian Diasporas, Culture of Canada, Filipino language

OTTAWA, June 2, 2019 /CNW/ - This June, Canadians mark the inaugural Filipino Heritage Month.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 2, 2019 /CNW/ - This June, Canadians mark the inaugural Filipino Heritage Month.
  • On October 30, 2018, the House of Commons unanimously adopted June as Filipino Heritage Month in recognition of Canadians of Filipino descent and the contributions they have made to our country.
  • Filipino Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and learn more about the Filipino community in Canada and the valuable role they play in creating an open and diverse society.
  • Happy Filipino Heritage Month!

51Talk Holds Press Conference Detailing its "Road to 100k Online Filipino Teachers"

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Monday, December 17, 2018
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Filipino language, Culture

On December 11, 2018, 51Talk held a press conference with the theme "Road to 100K Online Filipino Teachers" in Shangri-la Hotel (Taguig) to present its plans for cooperation with the Philippine government, academe, and the business community over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • On December 11, 2018, 51Talk held a press conference with the theme "Road to 100K Online Filipino Teachers" in Shangri-la Hotel (Taguig) to present its plans for cooperation with the Philippine government, academe, and the business community over the next five years.
  • 51Talk is a leading brand of online English education with the greatest number of Filipino English teachers.
  • The number of online English learners has reached 19.689 million, but the demand for online foreign teachers has exceeded 500,000.
  • Now, 51Talk has over 16,000 home-based Filipino teachers teaching online in total, and 10 million registered learners in China taking 3 million one-on-one online lessons every month.