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‘Pinoy Town’ in Vancouver draws mixed reactions

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VANCOUVER BC – A campaign to designate an area as “Pinoy Town” in Vancouver is receiving mixed reactions from the Filipino community.

More than 3,000 signatures of support have been gathered by the “Pinoy Town” campaign. Many Pinoys said they are excited to finally have a place they can call their own.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/01/11/12/%E2%80%98pinoy-town%E2%80…

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Leslie Brodie is a reporter, writer, blogger, activist, and a religious leader in the community.

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