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12/28/2025
A historic church beside the Carriedo Fountain now carries one of the Church’s rare titles. Pope Francis approved Sta. Cruz Church, also known as the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, as the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in March 2025. It sits on Carriedo St., Plaza Sta. Cruz, right in the heart of old Manila, a quick walk from LRT-1 Carriedo Station and close to Escolta and Binondo. Trivia for your next Manila visit: the Archdiocese of Manila’s Corpus Christi celebration centers here, with a Eucharistic procession that goes from Sta. Cruz Church to the Manila Cathedral.
12/28/2025
Canadian Tire feels like it is in every Canadian town, and that is not an accident. The company reports 502 Canadian Tire stores across Canada as of December 28, 2024, including stores in Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
The story starts in Toronto in 1922, when J.W. and A.J. Billes buy a tire and garage business for $1,800. In 1923, they rename it Canadian Tire. The company incorporates in Ontario in 1927, then builds a dealer operated network that keeps stores rooted in local communities.
It becomes part of culture because it stays close to where people live. Canadian Tire says more than 90% of Canadians live within 15 minutes of a store, with over 500 locations. Add Canadian Tire Money, which the company says starts in 1958, and you get a routine Canadians pass down: winter prep, car basics, and quick home fixes.
12/28/2025
Chelsea Alley keeps Slapshock’s guitar legacy alive, and it starts with Lean Ansing. He co-forms the band with former Slapshock drummer Chi Evora, alongside vocalist John Borja and guitarist Ariel Lumanlan, then they debut with “Heneral” on Dec. 25, 2021 as a tribute to the late Jamir Garcia.
Lean’s name matters because he also serves as Slapshock’s lead guitarist through the band’s 1996 to 2020 run, a sound that helped define Pinoy heavy rock for a generation.
12/27/2025
That line in My Amanda (2021) lands hard because it is simple and true. Piolo Pascual as TJ “Fuffy” says, “Sino man ang mahanap mo, alagaan ka sana niya tulad ng pag-alaga ko sa iyo. Iisa lang ang puso mo. Huwag kang pumayag na mawasak ito.” If you are moving on from someone who cared for you, take the message as a reminder to choose a love that shows up, respects your limits, and protects your peace.
12/26/2025
Edmonton and Calagary Pinoy fam! Let's rally behind our local Filipino businesses and bring that authentic Pinoy crunch home! Matteo’s Kitchen Gourmet Chicharon is NOW available at Seafood City Edmonton – and their recent free tasting had everyone coming back for seconds (and grabbing bags to go)!
Super crunchy, always fresh, and bursting with that irresistible flavor. One bite = instant addiction!
Flavors to choose from:
• Original
• Vinegar
• Spicy Vinegar
• Barbecue
• Spicy BBQ
• Sour Cream
Support local Pinoy entrepreneurs and treat yourself – head over and stock up!
12/26/2025
Filipino events happening this weekend (Dec. 26th-Dec. 28th) in Canada! Don't miss out! 🎉🍻🇵🇭🇨🇦🍁
12/26/2025
Boxing Day lands on December 26, and in Canada it is a real public holiday for some workers, not just a shopping tradition.
It is a “general holiday” for employees in federally regulated workplaces under federal labour standards, which is why banks, telecom, airlines, and other federally regulated sectors often treat it like a statutory day off.
Ontario also lists Boxing Day as a public holiday under its employment standards rules. In many other provinces it is not a statutory holiday, but some employers still choose to observe it.
It becomes the biggest moment for markdowns and clearance because retailers need to move leftover holiday inventory fast and make room for new stock. Add returns, exchanges, and gift card spending, and you get a second wave of buying where prices drop harder, especially on seasonal items and older models.
The name itself comes from older British traditions tied to giving, including church “poor boxes” and gifts or gratuities for worker.
12/26/2025
Weedd’s “Long Hair” takes a direct shot at school haircut rules and the pressure to follow whatever hairstyle is “in.” The hook is simple and loud: “Anong p**i mo sa long hair ko.” The song comes out in 1995 on the album Weedd, with songwriting credits commonly listed as E. Delgado, P. Garcia, and J. Valera.
In an interview, the vocalist says the song starts as a reggae idea before the band shapes it into what we know now. That detail fits the attitude of the track: playful on the surface, but serious about respect and personal choice. If you ever felt singled out for how you look, this song still hits.
12/25/2025
Out for Lunch with FTV is your weekday lunch live show and smart tambayan for Filipinos in Canada and beyond. Hot topics, explainers, trivia, and practical tips in 30 minutes. Chat with us live on YouTube or Facebook.
12/25/2025
This Ottawa corner sits on a street that goes pedestrian in 1967, and it still feels built for walking today. Sparks Street sits just one block south of Parliament Hill, so from Sparks and Metcalfe you can stroll up Metcalfe toward Wellington and the Hill, or walk east toward Confederation Square and the National War Memorial. If you want an easy downtown stop, this is it: heritage buildings, shops, and patios when the weather cooperates, all in a few minutes on foot.
12/25/2025
Most of Toronto closes on Christmas Day, but you still have a few lifelines for food, transit, and things to do.
Transit
• TTC runs a Sunday schedule. Most surface routes and subway service start around 8 a.m. Subway trains run every 4 to 5 minutes.
• GO Transit runs a Saturday schedule.
Groceries and essentials
• Most grocery stores are closed.
• Rabba Fine Foods locations remain open.
• Summerhill Market locations are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• LCBO is closed.
• The Beer Store is closed.
Malls
• Most malls are closed.
• Pacific Mall is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Attractions and things to do
Some big attractions stay open on Christmas Day:
• CN Tower: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. [last entry 7 p.m.]
• Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Toronto Zoo: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• High Park Zoo: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• City outdoor skating runs through the holidays, including Nathan Phillips Square. Check the City rink map before you go.
• Many major movie theatres operate on Christmas Day [confirm your local showtimes].
What’s closed [quick heads up]
• Banks, Canada Post offices, and government services are listed as closed on Christmas Day.
• Toronto Public Library branches are closed.
If you’re heading out, check the exact location page before you drive. Holiday hours can change by branch.
12/25/2025
It is Warmdrive time on Test Drive by Filipino TV.
Kyle plugs in the Warm Audio Warmdrive to find out if this so called Dumble in a box actually deserves a spot on a real world board. He uses it as an always on tone sweetener, a low gain rhythm drive, and a smooth lead boost, then stacks it with other pedals to see where it works best in the chain.
Expect honest AB comparisons between amp only and Warmdrive engaged, plus quick sweeps of Gain, Tone, and Voice so you can hear what it really does in a band style mix. If you are curious why so many players chase that smooth edge of breakup instead of a simple distortion pedal, this episode shows where the Warmdrive shines and who it is really for.
📍Filmed at Long and McQuade Stouffville, 178 Sam Miller Wy, Whitchurch Stouffville, ON L4A 5G8
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