The second Canadian of Filipino ancestry to be elected as Member of Parliament and the first Filipina to sit in the House of Commons: this week’s episode of Pinoy Nation is an intimate interview with MP Rechie Valdez on her journey in politics, plans for the future and the importance of honouring her Filipino roots.

From helping a dying Canadian stranded in the Philippines to encouraging people to ‘adopt a family’ during the holiday season, this week’s episode of Pinoy Nation follows the story of Joven Antolin’s charitable causes and the importance of giving back

He has a 10-foot tall statue in Calgary, Alberta, a park named after him in Brampton, Ontario and countless other monuments around the world: but who is Jose Rizal?

On this week’s episode of Pinoy Nation, we sit down with Manny Aranez, Manitoba's ‘Patriarch of Filipino Basketball’ to learn how he made his hoop dreams a reality.

Although we’re quick to celebrate Canada's diversity and congratulate new immigrants on their successful arrival, the difficulties surrounding the process to get here are often overlooked.

Learn more about the heartfelt fight to see Filipino Heritage Month recognized in Ontario and why the month of June is so important to Filipinos around the world.

Introducing Pinoy Nation – a podcast from OMNI News for Filipinos, by Filipinos, examining the Canadian diaspora. Come see what we have in store for you in our first season!