PANAHON NA!

Premier Smith appoints Joseph Angeles as official candidate for MLA in Edmonton South

By Moses Billacura

The Filipino community’s hope of representation in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta is not lost as Premier Danielle Smith appointed lawyer Joseph Angeles as official candidate for Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Edmonton South riding.

The appointment to run for MLA was seen as a clear indication that Premier Smith has fully acknowledged the importance of having a Filipino voice in the Legislative Assembly.

Attorney Angeles, whose family is originally from Bataan, is a practicing lawyer, managing their own law firm with wife and fellow lawyer Katrina along with two other lawyers and has been active in serving his community in various roles in the Knights of Columbus, Couples for Christ, Philippine Business Society of Alberta, including heading MP Kelly McCauley’s riding board as president.

“Panahon na magkaroon tayo ng boses sa Legislative Assembly and I’m appealing to our Kababayan to support us,” Angeles told the Alberta Filipino Journal about having a Filipino voice and perspective in the Legislative Assembly.

While he seeks the support of his Kababayan, he also sought the support of other visible minorities in Edmonton South, pointing out that they share the same challenges as immigrants who aspire to be better contributors to the Alberta society.

Angeles, who started his career with the Law Society of Alberta, strongly believes in working for Albertans for a sustained economic stability and affordability, improved healthcare services and continued work in fast-tracking the recognition of foreign education credentials.

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