Migrante rally on the arrival of Dulnuan's body in Manila.
Outside a Department of Foreign Affairs office in Manila.
Jocelyn Dulnuan’s mother, Godeliva, being interviewed by Manila media on Oct. 16. PHOTO: MIGRANTE INT’L
A mock funeral march on the streets of Manila demanding justice for Jocelyn Dulnuan.
Peggy Nash, MP-Parkdale-High Park (NDP), supports changes in llive-in caregiver program.
Cheri DiNovo, MPP-Parkdale-High Park (NDP), supports implementation of Employment Standards Act in caregivers’ workplaces where applicable.
IMIE Belanger and Sol Pajadura at the press conference on Oct. 6 in Vaughan.
THE JUSTICE FOR JOCELYN campaign was brought to the attention of Liberal leader Stephane Dion during his meeting with the National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), Monday, Oct. 15, at the Toronto City Hall. When the concerns regarding the working conditions of live-in-caregivers was brought up, Dion said he has learned about long working hours, and other labour issues of live-in-caregivers. He added that he will seriously study current information and policy recommendations related to the live-in-caregiver program. The Jocelyn Dulnuan murder case, which had grabbed Toronto Sun's headline on that day, had prompted inquiries and concern from some of the 50 ethnic media publishers, editors and journalists present.
AWARD. Ontario's Lieutenant Governor David C. Onley (right) confers the Human Rights/Social Justice Award to Mila Astorga-Garcia of Philippine Reporter. At left is Thomas Saras, president of National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada.
The Honourable David C. Onley (centre), Thomas Saras (front left), Toronto Mayor David Miller (seated right) and the 27 other 2007 awardees including The Reporter’s Mila Garcia (4th fr. Rt.)
From left: Norman Garcia, Mila Astorga-Garcia, Dr. Bikram Lamba, Hermie Garcia, Thomas Saras, president NEPMCC and Katherine Saras at the reception following the award ceremonies.
POMPOSA DE VEYRA MUSCA, matriarch of the De Veyra clan of Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines, was feted with a grand 90th birthday celebration by her nine children, 21 grandchildren, and great granddaughter, Maede, 2. She received greetings from family in Canada, the US, UK and the Middle East.
POMPOSA MUSCA, who turned 90 last Sept. 19, entertains her guests, from left: Mamima Bayaya, Guillerma de Veyra, Monsignor Alex Opinanio, and Fr. Roy Villas.
Toronto’s very own, Miss Josie de Leon (left) in San Diego, CA . She performed in a benefit show for Multiple Sclerosis Society . Shown with her in photo is Tita Diaz ,one of the organizers and a Filipina diagnosed with MS .
HON. PETER MACKAY
KALAYAAN Jewelry presented its holiday designs in a successful pre-holiday sale over tea, coffee, and merienda delicacies at the residence/studio of visual artist and jewelry designer Kalayaan (Lala) Garcia De Vera. The unique selection includes one-of a-kind handcrafted creations in sterling silver, pearls, natural stones and swarowski crystals. Most popular are the artist’s unique customized family jewelry creations.
ARTIST Kalayaan (5th from left seated, back) with some of the ladies who came to her busy but lively jewelry party. From left back, Vangie and Jodie Alva, Rosemer Enverga, Marlene Mogado, Mila Garcia, Tess Sison, Virgie Legaspi. Front from left: Pat Lazaro, Ging Paterno, and Maria Burns.
Grace Victoria G. Parucha (2nd from right) celebrated her birthday last October 27 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Toronto, which was attended by relatives and close friends. From left: Alex P. Parucha Sr., Krist Alex Parucha, Grace, Manuel Dominic Agutaya and Corazon Valenzuela Parucha. (PHOTO BY JOJO TADURAN)
The Colinognons of Ontario from Calinog, Iloilo, judged as one of the cleanest and greenest town in the Philippines, had a fund raising trip to Niagara Fallsview Casino on October 20, 2007 for the benefit of the West Visayas State University, Calinog Campus.
Comfort Keepers franchise owners: Seated: Yoko Reventar and Virginia Legaspi, standing are Kelly Reventar and Oscar Legaspi.
Comfort Keeper caregiver with client.
AWARE/GABAY recently held a successful reunion attended by its members, mostly former live-in-caregivers, their families, friends and suporters at the Wellesley Community Centre. It included the book launch of “Leaping Into the Unknown” by Florchita Bautista, musical entertainment, lots of food, and a commitment to support the Justice for Jocelyn campaign, and to the continuing efforts to improve the lives of live-in-caregivers and other migrant workers in Canada.