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PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY February 16 - 28 , 2018
Black History Month : Remembering Viola Desmond ’ s fight for change
On a fall evening in 1946 , one woman ’ s act of courage and resilience in the face of racism would prove to be a pivotal moment in Canada ’ s history .
Viola Desmond was a successful Black Nova Scotia businesswoman who defiantly refused to leave a whites-only area of a movie theatre on November 8 , 1946 , and was subsequently jailed , convicted and fined .
While she was unsuccessful in her subsequent efforts to quash her criminal conviction , her story resulted in a milestone human rights case in Canada .
Desmond ’ s court case was one of the first known legal challenges against racial segregation brought by a Black woman in Canada . It was an inspiration for change and part of a wider set of efforts toward racial equality across the country .
The case touched a nerve within the Black community and added to the growing consciousness regarding racial discrimination in Nova Scotia .
Desmond eventually received a posthumous free pardon from the Nova Scotia government on April 15 , 2010 . It was granted by then-Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia , Mayann Francis , the first Black Nova Scotian and only the second Black person to hold such a position in Canada .
The premier at the time , Darrel Dexter , issued a public declaration and apology , saying charges should never have been laid and that Desmond ’ s conviction was a miscarriage of justice .
In 2018 , the theme of the Government of Canada ’ s Black History Month campaign is Black Canadian Women : Stories of Strength , Courage and Vision . Viola Desmond ’ s courageous stand and ensuing fight for justice is one such story and is about to make history once again . Later this year , Viola Desmond will become the face of Canada ’ s new $ 10 bank note , becoming the first Canadian woman to appear on a regularly circulating note .
The Bank of Canada is proud to feature Viola Desmond as the portrait subject of this human rights-themed note . This note will gradually become available to the public starting at the end of this year , alongside other $ 10 bank notes already in circulation . The reverse side of the new $ 10 note will depict symbols and images that complement Viola Desmond ’ s achievements and reflect the broader themes of social justice and the struggle for rights and freedoms .
Viola Desmond was named as the portrait subject following an open nomination process that called on Canadians to suggest who they thought should be on the next bank note .
The excitement surrounding the new $ 10 featuring Viola Desmond provides an opportunity to break with tradition once again with the next $ 5 note , which will feature another prominent Canadian nominated by the public who has made a mark on the history of our country .
In due course , the Bank will launch another consultation process to seek input from Canadians on the portrait subject and design of the new $ 5 note , building on the successes of this most recent process .
Visit bankofcanada . ca to learn more about the design and security of Canada ’ s currency and stay tuned for the launch of the next bank NOTE-able campaign . Follow the Bank on Twitter (@ bankofcanada ) for the latest news about Canadian bank notes .
PAL sustains 4-Star rating with major projects
After receiving the 4-Star Certification from Skytrax , Philippine Airlines ( PAL ) will undertake major initiatives within 2018 to follow through on this historic milestone and sustain the 4-Star rating .
First in the line-up is the introduction of a new line of aircraft tailored for mid-size markets on medium-range routes . The new Airbus A321neo is slated for delivery starting March , to be deployed on the new Manila-Brisbane nonstop route by May . With the A321neo , PAL becomes the first Asian airline to utilize a narrowbodied aircraft equipped with 12 fullflat Business Class seats .
All 168 seats ( Business Class and Economy ) on the A321neo have inseat video monitors – another first for PAL ’ s single-aisle aircraft fleet – loaded with more than 300 hours of inflight entertainment . Economy seats are more spacious with wider legroom .
The eco-friendly and powerful A321neo engines generate less noise and can fly up to a maximum of eight
hours . The whole cabin also offers free Wi-Fi connectivity .
A total of six A321neo and four Airbus A350-900s will be delivered within 2018 . The A350-900s – equipped with exciting cabin features in PAL ’ s most luxurious Business Class , Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins to date - will start arriving in June , allowing PAL to deploy non-stop flights to the US East Coast through the polar region , along with more routes to European cities .
First up is nonstop service from Manila to New York J . F . Kennedy Airport by October , with services to Seattle , Chicago and a point in Western Europe in the pipeline afterwards .
PAL will continue to beef up its flight networks originating from Clark , Cebu and Davao , as part of its “ multihub ” network strategy . A new Davao- Siargao route will open in March 2018 , even as PAL hikes Cebu-Bangkok services from thrice weekly to daily for the upcoming April to October summer schedule period .
Another major initiative is the ongoing construction of a 900- square-meter , two-story Mabuhay Lounge to rise adjacent to the North Wing of PAL ’ s Terminal 2 hub at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport ( NAIA ).
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