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A selection of stories reworked for vertical, social-first platforms — from story selection and captioning strategy to independent short-form editing. “You are Filipino enough”: Second-generation Filipinos learn ancient script writing A broadcast package independently converted into short-form vertical video, ready to publish to social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts or reels via Facebook or Instagram. ‘One of the most discouraging days’: Toronto food vendor comes up empty at event Another broadcast package independently converted into short-form vertical video, ready …

Second-generation Filipinos in Toronto learn ancient Filipino script writing

By THERESA REDULAPublished Aug. 19, 2026 It’s estimated that nearly 200 languages are spoken in Toronto, making it one of the most diverse cities in the world. Theresa Redula of OMNI News explores how members of the Filipino community are learning a once-forgotten form of written word. (Click below for full CityNews coverage) At Harana Night at a downtown Toronto restaurant, second-generation Filipinos are taking inspiration from love songs to learn an ancient way of script writing in the Philippines …

‘I had zero sales’: Filipino food vendor faces harsh reality many small businesses are experiencing

By THERESA REDULAPublished July 17, 2026 Chef Larra Libo-on called it one of the most discouraging days of her life. After spending hours preparing over 500 pieces of her signature dumplings and other products for a recent pop-up event, the Filipino mobile food vendor came face-to-face with one of the harsh realities many small businesses are experiencing across the city. (Click below to watch CityNews broadcast) “I think that’s the first time that for three hours, I had zero sales,” …