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Apol Apuntar - In The News

Apol Apuntar is regularly featured in the media and public forums as a resource person on immigration, migrant worker rights, and access to justice. Through interviews, public engagements, and advocacy initiatives, Apol contributes legal insight and grounded analysis on issues affecting temporary foreign workers, refugees, and marginalized communities—helping inform public discourse and advance fair, accountable systems.

OMNI News

February 19, 2026

Suporta para sa Pinoy migrant workers, idinetalye sa Toronto forum

Apol Apuntar, Spokesperson of TAMA NA Coalition in Canada, emceed and facilitated the community information session with Representatives from the Philippine Consular Office.

OMNI News

February 15, 2026

OINP kailangang ayusin para makabenepisyo ang ekonomiya: report

A report from the Toronto Region Board of Trade says that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is failing the economy and needs to be overhauled. Keisha Balatbat reports.

OMNI News

February 3, 2026

Panawagan ng advocates na pagbasura sa Bill C-12

Apol Apuntar of Migrants Resource Centre Canada talks about Bill C-12, encourages the community to write to the senators not to pass the bill.

CityNews Toronto

February 2, 2026

IRCC refutes reports that Canada’s open work permit programs are ending this 2026

Apol Apuntar, a Toronto-based licensed paralegal, played the role of a subject-matter expert clarifying that reports about Canada ending its open work permit program were false.

OMNI news

January 9, 2026

Pagpahinto ng open work permit sa Canada ngayong 2026, hindi totoo

Is Open Work Permit ending in 2026? Apol Apuntar explains and provides clarification. Warn's the public about misinformation

Bulatlat

December 28, 2025

17 OFWs in Canada reinstated after being collectively terminated

According to Apol Apuntar, while the employer’s reversal is a gain of the workers, it does not undo the abuse and exploitation they endured.

OMNI News

December 5, 2025

Pangamba ng temporary residents sa Bill C-12 ng Liberals

Apol Apuntar, share concerns about the Federal Liberals' Bill C-12, emphasizing unfairness to temporary residents

Philippine Canadian Inquirer

December 2, 2025

Filipino alliance in Canada demands transparency, systemic reform in PH

TAMA NA Coalition Canada spokesperson Apol Apuntar said migrant workers’ hard-earned remittances are siphoned off by a powerful elite.

OMNI News

November 29, 2025

Mga advocate sa Toronto nag-rally laban sa korapsyon

Apol Apuntar of TAMA Na Canada joined the dialogue at the Philippine Consulate Office in Toronto

Inquirer

November 26, 2025

OFWs to stage anti-corruption protests abroad on Nov. 29, 30

Apol Apuntar of TAMA Na Canada, joined the launching of Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot (KBKK) Global

Bulatlat

November 6, 2025

Filipino progressives in Toronto launch TAMA NA coalition against corruption

Filipino progressives denounce corruption and impunity at the Toronto launch of the TAMA NA coalition on Saturday, November 1.

OMNI News

April 3, 2025

Iba pang PR pathway para sa caregivers na 'di nakapasok sa immigration pilots

Apol Apuntar discussed caregiver pathways to permanent residency but note Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots are problematic.

Rappler

March 25, 2025

First days of internet voting enrollment: Late link, tech issues

Apol Apuntar talked about the implementation of the first internet voting mechanism in a Philippine election.

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