Get ready for breath-taking, heart-thumping scenes in the thriller film “Block Z”

The characters of Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia are caught off guard when the undead comes running after them in the film “Block Z.”

It was an ordinary day for pre-med student PJ (Julia) and her friends who attended to a patient that exhibits symptoms of rabies. The patient eventually dies but mysteriously comes back to life and started attacking people and turns them into a zombie.

“13th of SEPTEMBER” - Official Entry To the 9th Festival International de Théâtre de Mont-Laurier

“13th of September” - the Philippine’s official entry to the 9th Festival International de Theatre De Mont-Laurier is all set for its international gala performance on September 9 – Monday 4 pm at the Espace Theatre located at 543 Rue du Pont Local, Quebec, Canada.

Produced by Be Our Guest Theatricals, “13th of September – A Reimagination of Lanie Robertson’s “The Insanity of Mary Girard” was adapted by playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc and directed by Riki Benedicto.

The 9th Festival International de Theatre De Mont-Laurier is a biennial theater festival which will be held from September 5 – 11 with a total of only 25 companies from 19 countries as participants. The Philippines is the only country from Southeast Asia who was selected to join the festival since its launch in 2003.

The complete list of countries are as follows: Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Italy, Morocco, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Romania, and Syria.

ABS-CBN names Kerwin Du as new Country Manager for Canada

ABS-CBN Global, the organization that oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation, the world’s largest Filipino media and entertainment company, has recently named Kerwin Du as the new Country Manager of Canada.

As Country Manager of Canada, Du is responsible for strategy execution, business operations, profitability, growth and expansion in the country.  He reports directly to ABS-CBN Managing Director for North and Latin America Jun Del Rosario.

1st Fil-Global Immigration Expo Opens Exciting Opportunities

Fil-Global Immigration Services has been in the industry of providing opportunities for work, live, and study in various countries especially in places like Europe, Canada, US, Australia and New Zealand. As a one-stop shop for immigration requirements and assistance, they make sure that it lessens the hassle of going to so many processes which either delays or dismisses the opportunities abroad. Recently they had their first Fil-Global Expo that brings together brands and customers into one venue.

Among the exhibitors were 9.0 Niners IELTS Center, Security Bank, Universidad Catolica De Murcia, Niagra College Canada, Acsenda School of Management, and International College of Advance Education, JVB Travel and Tours, Pacific Cross, Queensford College, Southern Cross University, Cornell University, Arbutus College, Pearson College, and Regus. Most of them are schools with staff that will assist applicants with their inquiries and processing.

ABS-CBN's "Kasal" (The Wedding)" Lands in Box Office Top 20 in the U.S. and Canada During Memorial Day Weekend

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (Star Cinema) – the leading Filipino film production and distribution outfit – and global film distributor TFC at the Movies have a mainstream winner in their hands with “Kasal” (The Wedding) which stars Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Derek Ramsay.

Ontario’s Premier Visits First Jollibee in Toronto

Jollibee’s first Toronto location continues to draw crowds out the door, with non-Filipinos joining the mix to see what the hype is all about.

Even Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne paid a visit, greeted by Filipino community leaders, Jollibee’s North America President Jose “Pepot” Minana, and none other than a jolly red bee.

Hit Comedy "Patay Na Si Hesus" Starts U.S., Canada Run April 6

The mad, family roadtrip from Cebu is driving all the way to North America!

The most critically acclaimed Filipino comedy film of 2017, T-Rex Entertainment's “Patay Na Si Hesus” marks its foreign exhibition as it arrives in US and Canada theaters starting Friday, April 6.

Fans and moviegoers in North America may refer to the infographic below for the list of participating cinemas. Please check out the venues' official websites for screening details.

The sleeper hit of last year's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino where it won the Jury Prize, “Patay Na Si Hesus” is a quirky, Cebuano-language satirical comedy that chronicles a family's memorable roadtrip en route to a funeral they cannot afford to miss.

Chef Anton Amoncio in "Let It Snow": An Early Christmas in Canada

It was an early Christmas gift for celebrity chef Anton Amoncio who is still in high spirits after participating in “Let it Snow,” a chef exchange program by the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence held in Calgary, Canada. This is the first time that a Filipino chef was featured in the exchange. His trip was made possible through the Culinary Exchange program of the Canada Beef Centre of Excellence and in partnership with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. 

Chef Anton, together with other world-renown chefs, whipped up appetizing recipes using Canada beef.

The week-long event is in celebration of Canada 150, which is the 150th founding anniversary of Canada. Three events happened at different Canadian luxury resorts, highlighting the seasons of Canada: at the Fairmont Banff Springs in early summer, Fairmont Royal York Toronto in harvest season, and Chateau Lake Louise for winter.  Chef Anton’s visit to the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is the finale of Canada Beef’s Canada 150 celebrations this year. 

12 Days of Christmas bring the Filipino touch to homes around the world through Christmas carols

TFC, the world’s largest and leading Filipino news and entertainment brand, and Remitly, the easy, fast, and affordable way to send money to the Philippines from a computer or mobile device, have partnered to bring Filipinos all over the world the first-ever digital Christmas caroling experience, Namamasko Po! The Kapamilya Christmas Carols. The project will bring the Filipino Christmas spirit to Kapamilyas around the world.

“I came to realize that in countries like the U.S., you get more trick-or-treaters than you get Christmas carolers,” said Head of Global Events Ricky Resurreccion, a migrant who has lived away from the Philippines for many years. He adds: “Mas maraming nananakot, kaysa sa nangangarolling.” (There are more people trying to scare you, than those bringing good cheer through caroling). Anecdotal to some but true for most, there is a sentimental longing for celebrating Christmas the way it is done in the homeland, especially given that the Philippines is famous for having the world’s longest Christmas season.

Leading leather brand McJim shoots new ad campaign in Montreal, Canada

McJim Classic Leather takes its newest ad campaign
to the historic and cultural city of Montreal in
Canada as it highlights it quality leather products
hat match a classic urban backdrop.

Leading leather brand McJim Classic Leather took its international campaign to the next level with a memorable photo shoot last May 6 in the historic and cultural city of Montreal in Canada, brandishing its world-class products against a spectacular metropolitan backdrop and further solidifying its status as a global brand.

A team from Modeles LCP, a boutique modeling agency that exclusively represents male models in North America, brought its expertise and creativity to the cobblestone streets of Vieux-Montréal (Old Montreal), reintroducing McJim to the world as a brand that is at par with its international peers. 

ABS-CBN’s TFC Live Joins Canada 150’s Celebration of Diversity

Canada truly embraces diversity and two of its world-renowned leaders emphasized this as they ushered in 2017.

On the eve of the beginning of the of the 150th anniversary of Canada – also known as the sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation – no less than Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, praised the nation for having “earned a reputation as a welcoming, respectful and compassionate country.”  The Queen encouraged everybody “to continue to embody the values of equality, freedom and inclusion” and “to remind the world of the importance of protecting those values and of passing them on to future generations.”

GMA International Supports Second Annual Original Pinoy Music Festival in Vancouver

GMA International – the business unit handling GMA Network’s three international channels – celebrates Filipino music by partnering once again with the Filipino Canadian Marketing Group (FCMG) in presenting the annual Vancouver’s Original Pinoy Music (OPM) Festival in Canada.

Filipinos are known music-lovers and this fact rings true wherever they may be in the world.  Launched in 2012, this year’s Vancouver Original Pinoy Music Festival 2013 is slated to be held at the Plaza of Nations, 750 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver, on Sunday, July 21st, from 3:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Admission is FREE for all our Filipino-Canadian kababayans. Joining them would be the popular Kapuso loveteam, the hunk Aljur Abrenica and talented actress Kris Bernal, both survivors of the reality-based artista search StarStruck: The Next Level. They will have a meet-and-greet on July 19, 2013 at Max’s Restaurant Cuisine of the Philippines on Kingsway in Vancouver. 

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Canada Steps In To Assist Flood And Conflict Affected Children In The Philippines

Emergency food assistance donated by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has boosted the Philippine Government-led emergency relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Central Luzon and conflict-affected areas of Central Mindanao.

“WFP is grateful to CIDA for its steadfast commitment in responding to humanitarian needs in the Philippines when they arise, which has enabled WFP to be an effective partner to the Philippine Government,” said WFP Philippines Representative and Country Director Stephen Anderson.

GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, reigniting Pinoy Pride among Filipinos all over the world

The Kapuso Network, through its international channels GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, was undoubtedly at the heart of the Philippine Independence Day celebrations this year as it brought Filipinos from all over the world closer to home through various, highly successful events attended by today’s brightest Kapuso stars. 

Records from the different organizers show that the events participated by GMA International attracted the biggest crowds among all the Independence Day celebrations in their respective areas.

EVENTOLOGY: Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2012 Week 5

The competition gets more tough with each country showing prowess in the art of music and fireworks. This week we have two powerhouse countries in the fireworks industry, Australia and Canada. And with a lot of experience from their countries and international competitions, they won't settle for anything less but the best fireworks spectacle this week!

Now lets see what they have got after the break!

EVENTOLOGY: Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2012 Week 3

The fun and excitement continues with the 3rd week of the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. This week,  two European countries will face this week's challenge to light up the Philippine skies with colorful fireworks. Finland and Portugal go face to face in this round. Will these two European countries have what it takes to paint a beautiful canvas on the sky and also please not only the crowd but also the thousands of lenses capturing those moments?