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International Women’s Day Special – Beyond Gender and Job Stereotypes

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About the Special:

Join OMNI’s celebration of International Women’s Day by looking at the evolution of the role and contribution of Filipina Canadians in the country’s economy and society. This 30-minute special features the inspiring stories of:

  • Albertan firefighter Queenie Rondilla
  • Vancouver-based optometrist Dr. Marina Roma March who brings used eyeglasses to developing countries
  • Surrey welding apprentice Iya Beleno
  • Toronto PR firm founder Amira de Vera
  • Physical therapist for the Toronto Raptors Nikki Garcia

Sa ika-8 ng Marso, ipagdiriwang ng OMNI ang Araw ng mga Kababaihan tampok ang mga hindi pangkaraniwang kontribusyon at papel ng ilang Filipina Canadians sa ekonomiya at lipunan ng bansa. Sa loob ng 30-minutong special, mapapanood ang kwento ng bumbero na si Queenie Rondilla mula Alberta. Nariyan din ang optometrist na si Dr. Marina Roma March ng Vancouver, na namamahagi rin ng mga recycled na salamin sa mga mahihirap na bansa. Makikilala rin ang welding apprentice na si Iya Beleno ng Surrey, ang PR firm founder na si Amira de Vera mula Toronto at ang physical therapist ng Toronto Raptors na si Nikki Garcia.


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