Filipino

Esel

Esel Panlaqui came to Canada in 2005 from the Philippines. She assists newcomers to Canada, in particular live-in caregivers and other migrant workers, at the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office. She lives in Toronto.

Please don't cremate

Esel explains why Filipinos prefer burial to cremation. (01:00)

Filipino - After Death and Ceremonies

After-death traditions (2:09)
Filipino voices: After death and grief (4:35)

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