Getting Canadian citizenship is now easier

Filipinos planning to migrate and become citizens of Canada may now find it easier and faster with new proposals from the Canadian government.

Changes in the Canadian citizenship act now offers greater flexibility for applicants trying to meet citizenship requirements. PHOTO CREDIT: canadapinoy.net

Changes in the citizenship act now offers greater flexibility for applicants trying to meet citizenship requirements. Among the proposed changes is the non-permanent resident time. Under the new law, the non-permanent resident time will count towards the new three year visible citizenship requirement.

The proposal also entails change in the age range of applicants who must meet language and knowledge requirements. Applicants under 18 and over 54 will be exempted from language and knowledge testing.

Joe Puzon, a permanent resident in Canada, thinks that the changes are good.

“I think the changes are good. I feel that the new policies are very inclusive because as an immigrant I think they’re very inclusive. I feel that my rights as an immigrant are protected by the current government, he told ABS-CBN News.

Meanwhile, Kyle Puzon, another permanent resident in Canada, believes that the changes allow shorter time to become a citizen of the country.

“If I get my citizenship faster, it’s easier to travel. There’s a lot of places I can go to without needing visa,” Kyle said.

Meanwhile, Fil-Canadian citizen Cesar Cunanan thinks that the proposed changes can compromise national security. Based on the proposal which repeals Bill C-24, the government will no longer be allowed to revoke citizenship in certain cases.

“Ang hindi ko gusto sa proposed changes ay yung the one who committed treason will still be having Canadian citizenship,” Cunanan explained.

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-Mini, The Summit Express

VIRAL: Proud teen mom graduates from college; inspires other teen moms to finish their studies

MANILA, Philippines- Becoming a mother at a young age did not stop a woman from finishing her studies and fulfilling her dreams.

This proud teen mom believes having a child is not an obstacle in reaching one’s dreams.
PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Emjhei Guerrero

Through a lengthy Facebook post, fresh graduate Emjhei Guerrero shared how she overcame the struggles and challenges of motherhood while working her way o obtain a college degree. The inspiring story has gone viral amassing almost 4,000 shares on Facebook.

Guerrero, who got pregnant when she was in third year college, recently graduated from Sienna College of Taytay.

Despite the difficulties of studying while pregnant, Guerrero didn’t quit school. The young mom had to endure bouts of morning sickness as well as unwanted attention from other students. With the support of her family, Guerrero was able to finish her third year in college and breeze through her pregnancy.

On May 24, Guerrero gave birth to her daughter allowing her to go back to school in June. This posed another challenge for the new mom as she could possibly have a relapse. Still, Guerrero chose to fulfil her parents’ dream for her.

Through her story, Guerrero wants to encourage teen moms not to give up their dream of finishing school. The young mom stressed that a baby should serve as an inspiration and not an obstacle in reaching one’s goals.

“Teen moms, wag isipin na hadlang si baby para makuha niyo yung dream niyo instead gawin niyo silang inspirasyon. Patunayan natin sa mga tao o sa mga parents natin na kaya pa din natin makapagtapos kahit na may na may baby na,” Guerrero wrote.

(Teen moms, don’t think that your baby is an obstacle to your dream. Instead, think of them as an inspiration. Prove to people or your parents that you can finish your studies even if you have a child already.)

The proud teen mom also clarified that she is not encouraging teenagers to have babies while still in school as it’s best to finish studies before having a baby.

Read her full story below.

Akala ko hindi na ko makakapag aralo makakapagtapos nung araw na binigay ka sakin ni Lord. 3rd year college ako nun,...
Posted by Emjhei Guerrero on Saturday, March 19, 2016

-Mini, The Summit Express

Duterte, Poe statistically tied at top spot in new Pulse Asia survey

MANILA, Philippines- Consistent frontrunner Senator Grace Poe now shares the top spot with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte in the latest Pulse Asia survey.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Grace Poe are statistically tied at the top spot in latest Pulse Asia poll

The ABS-CBN-commissioned survey conducted from March 8 to 13, 2016 was the first poll conducted after the Supreme Court approved Poe’s candidacy for president. Held nationwide with a sample size of 4,000, the survey yields a margin of error of +/- 1.5%.

PHOTO CREDIT: ABS-CBN News

Respondents in the poll, who were adults aged 18 and above and were registered voters with Biometrics, were asked the question: “If the coming 2016 election were held today, whom would you vote for as President of the Philippines?” The respondents were shown a sample ballot with a list of candidates as of February 15, 2016.

The results of the poll showed that 26% of the respondents preferred Poe, while 25% chose Duterte. Not far behind the frontrunners is Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay who was picked by 22% of the respondents. Administration bet Manuel “Mar” Roxas II was preferred by 20% of the respondents while 3% picked Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Five percent of respondents did not choose any presidential candidate.

Compared to the poll carried out from March 1 to 6, the latest survey has a bigger sample size which had 2,600 respondents. Poe, who earned 28% of the votes in that survey, had a slight advantage over Duterte, who had 24%.

PHOTO CREDIT: ABS-CBN News

Poe emerged as the top choice in the National Capital Region (NCR) and the rest of Luzon (34%). Meanwhile, Roxas remains the preferred candidate in Visayas with 36%. Duterte swept Mindanao with 46% of the votes.

While Duterte remains the top pick of respondents coming from Class ABC, Poe was preferred by respondents coming in Class D and E.

PHOTO CREDIT: ABS-CBN News

-Mini, The Summit Express