YYC Family Lawyer

03/19/2026

⚖️ Kabayan, talk to our volunteer lawyers and get legal information this Saturday, March 21! No appointment needed.

03/17/2026

Eto na ang full episode!

Thank you Dream Big with Dodong B and Hanes for being great hosts at nawala ang kaba ko 😁

03/16/2026

Please join us sa free legal clinic sa Philippine Consulate General in Calgary this Saturday, March 21 from 10am to 4pm.
Hope to see you guys there!

Salamat ulit sa pag-guest sa akin sa inyong podcast Dream Big with Dodong B!

03/10/2026

Free legal clinic at the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary on March 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

💜 March is National Women’s Month 2026!

The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary invites everyone to join a month-long celebration highlighting Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality.

🛍 PUMP 2.0 – Pop-Up Market for Womenpreneurs
Support Filipina entrepreneurs on March 4, 11, 18, 21, and 25.

🧭 Information Session: Post-Arrival Orientation Conversation
with MWO Vancouver and CCIS
March 21, 9:30am-12nn: Learn about services and resources available for migrant workers and newcomers.
Register here: http://bit.ly/MWOPAOC2026

💬 Sharing Circles
March 21, 1pm-4pm: Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child
Register here: https://bit.ly/SharingCirc

⚖️ Legal Clinic
March 21, 10am-4pm: Consult with volunteer lawyers on legal information.

🪪 Saturday Consular Services
March 21, 1pm-4pm: For passport, civil registry, notarials, and other services.
Learn more: https://calgarypcg.ca

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March 4, 11, 18, 21, and 25: Wear purple every Wednesday in March to show support for gender equality and women’s empowerment.

🎶 All Women National Anthem Video
Featuring inspiring Filipinas every Monday and Friday throughout March during our flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies.

🗳 Special Lane / Expedited Overseas Voter Registration for Women this March
More information here: https://calgarypcg.ca/voting-philippines/

💜 Let us celebrate the strength, leadership, and contributions of Filipinas while building a more inclusive and empowered community.

02/18/2026

https://bdlfamilylaw.com/team/gemma-dee/

"Gemma is an Associate with BDL Family Law, where she exclusively practises family law, including separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property division, and child and spousal support. She is known for providing clear, practical guidance and supporting clients through every stage of the lega...

02/01/2026

Getting a divorce in Canada and wondering if it’s recognized in the Philippines? 🇨🇦🇵🇭

In general, a divorce obtained in Canada can be recognized in the Philippines, but it is not automatic.

For Filipinos, recognition usually requires:
• A valid foreign divorce (at least one spouse must be a foreign citizen at the time the divorce was granted), and
• A court process in the Philippines to have that divorce officially recognized.

Without court recognition, Philippine records (including marital status) may still show you as married—even if you are legally divorced in Canada.

Every situation is different, especially when it comes to citizenship, timing, and documents. If you’re thinking about divorce or have already gone through one abroad, getting proper legal advice early can save you a lot of stress later.

Information only, not legal advice.