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School jurisdictions in eight Alberta communities are busy outfitting the new schools with furniture and equipment, having received the keys to their new facilities on or before June 30. The 12 new schools opening are C.W. Perry School and W.H. Croxford High School in Airdrie, École Dansereau Meadows and Académie Saint-André Academy in Beaumont, Uplands Elementary School in Brooks, East Lake School in Chestermere, École Notre-Dame des Vallées in Cochrane, Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre in Medicine Hat, Penhold Crossing Secondary School in Penhold; and École La Prairie, Father Henri Voisin School, and École Barrie Wilson Elementary School in Red Deer. These 12 schools are part of a

$550-million investment, announced by the Alberta government in May 2011, to complete 35 new schools and modernization projects (22 new schools and 13 modernizations) in some of Alberta’s fastest-growing communities. The majority of the school projects outside the P3 bundle are complete or on track to be completed and ready for students beginning this fall. However the construction of the eight new schools promised for Calgary will be delayed after the province denied a private partnership bid. Before the last school year ends former Premier Allison Redford announced the 10 new schools in Calgary as part of the 70 modernization project of the province. The 10 new schools were six new continued on page 10

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Blind Obedience

“I think we are blind, blind but seeing. Blind people who can see, but do not see.” – Jose Saramago from the book Blindness, winner of Nobel Prize for Literature

The storyline of the book Blindness made me look at what’s happening in the world today. Jose Samago’s book was about a city hit by an epidemic of “white blindness” which spares no one. Authorities confine the blind to an empty mental hospital, but there the criminal element holds everyone captive, stealing food rations and assaulting women. There is one eyewitness to this nightmare who guides seven strangers through the barren streets and the procession becomes as uncanny as the sorroundings are harrowing. This book is truly a magnificent parable of loss and disorientation and a vivid evocation of the horrors of the twentieth century. Blindness is a powerful portrayal of man’s worst appetites and weaknessesand man’s ultimately exhilarating spirit. Books like Blindness bring

to focus the sufferings of civilians in times of an epidemic. The war happening between Hamas and Israel, Russia and Ukraine, ISIS and Christian Mosul and the armed conflict in Libya, Syria, Pakistan, Sudan has killed thousands of people and the numbers of them continue to rise. Images after images of violence and of the young, old, innocent and the weak being slaughtered have galvanized governments around the world to send humanitarian efforts and to help in the talks that could lead to a ceasefire. This ceasefire however temporary is quite important at these times so that humanitarian efforts can reach the refugees and other victims. I consider war or any armed conflict as an epidemic because it causes the spread of a culture of violence and a disregard to a human life. You can see this in the fascination of young and old

in games of warfare like the game Five Days War that is based on the Russian-Georgia war. In the midst of chaos and death, news about a civilian jet being shot down and an Ebola outbreak had scared many in travelling and in reaching out. Just like Donald Trump’s reaction to Ebola, “Stop it from coming to our country!” The initial reaction of isolation and in protecting our own despite of pleas from others created a different kind of culture- a culture of self interest and selfish preservation that is increasing and spreading like wildfire among the nations of the world. Such reaction became acceptable that it brings to mind the book turned movie “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. It’s a story of a Utopian community that chooses to lose its memories and sense of what is right, just and what it is to

feel love and other human emotions. I believe that this kind of community will really take place in our time if we promote such culture of self interest and selfish preservation. We can see the symptoms of it happening now as cynicism increase especially in humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts. If you think we are exempt to such happenings around the world, then we need to reevaluate and really open our eyes. Almost 700 of our Filipino overseas workers in Libya were repatriated back to the Philippines as Qadaffi’s supporters started again a series of armed retaliations. A student in one of the programs in CCIS found out that his brother was missing as kidnappings of young children were used as number one method of terrorist and rebel recruitment. These children were either trained as child soldiers or sold as slaves bar-

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tered for supplies needed. A friend found out his village was among those that was isolated and cannot be reached in the Ukraine crisis. Members of Christian communities are scamper-

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Feature Article Santa Aquino-Posadas

FEATURE ARTICLE

GLIMPSE AFTER GLIMPSE……. REFLECTION OF LIFE…THEN AND NOW “For now, we see ourselves only a reflection as in a mirror, then we shall see face to face a dream of perfection of this life. Now I know in part, then I shall know fully even as I am fully known”

August is a significant month for me. It is the month of my birthday and mostly of my loved-ones in the family. To mention some of them , my late beloved husband, Gerry, my grandchildren Emmanuel Vincent and Angela Grace, my daughter Cheryle, my nephews- Joey, Jory and Jacob; and my niece, Jhon-

nie. Remembering and celebrating our own birthday is foremost of all a gift of life from our LORD, our creator, and secondly from our loving parents for bringing us out into this world. It is very fitting that we should be grateful for these blessings we received in life. Happy birthday to me and to my loved-ones! This is the time for me to look back and reflect my journey to life and to evaluate lessons I learned and most of all count my blessings. There were many stories shared to me by my loving father. The most that

marked into my mind was when he related that it was August 5, 1942- the day I was born. It was during the era of the Japanese invasion in the Philippines. It was a cold breezy morning in a far-away town of Balungao, Pangasinan, mother did her birthing on a mat spread on the floor soil with the help of a komadrona( a midwife). We have a big dug-out that served as our shelter when Japanese soldiers did their rounds. At the time of my birth, my father planted a mango tree as landmark of my birthplace. Everybody was jubilant especially my parents for their firstborn child. Being a religious man, Papang named me Santa but my nickname is Carmen, but only by my immediate family knew it. AS time goes by how amazing to have learned the hardships they have undergone and endured during the war. The war years (1941-1945) shattered the peace in the country and we became a breed of hard-boiled survivors. The Japanese rule brought violence, hunger,

disease, death and other war atrocities into our life. At the young age with my brother, Angel, we learned how to endure pain and suffering, work hard for our food and saved for the day along with the dodging bullets during firefights. We have to take cover under the makeshift dug-out. After liberation in 1945, I was informed by my father that communist rebellion followed shattered the peace in the countryside causing tragedies in village life and disrupting farm work. Filipinos killed fellow Filipinos in a vicious shooting war. We lost our innocence and we developed tough stance toward danger. We did not fear the unknown. My father relied and clung on his great faith to GOD especially to the Black Nazarene. It was a miraculous ordeal we have overcome and very thankful that we were able to survive all through the years. Family values were revered by the people of my hometown during my childhood and adolescent years in Pangasinan

and in Pasay City where I grew up and spent most of my life. Obedience to parents, respect for elders, performance of errands and household duties, we, the six siblings (4 girls and 4 boys) were we strictly obeyed and observed. Prayer was taught to us and a must to go to church, hear mass on Sunday religiously. We practiced daily the angelus prayer every six-o”clock wherever we were and whatever we do we need to stop, pause and pray, when the church bell rung and have to be home at this time. During those times the Government employees performed their duties efficiently and corruption-free. There was zero crime rare in most towns. Townsfolk trusted the police to maintain peace and order. Though life is simple the whole citizenry has peaceful living style. The “Bayanihan” spirit of helping and camaraderie were shared among the community in every problems, events and festivities they have. They observed thanksgiving with a mass

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and fiesta every harvest season. Then, I have to think of my future life. I have choices and options on what career to go to. I decided to take up Education Course though I wanted to be a nurse. But for financial reasons, I have to abide to my parents advice. My educational formation gave a deep understanding of my sociology, psychology of the masang Filipino. The PNC- Philippine Normal College curriculum introduced me to the wonders of humanism that created the best features of ancient and modern civilization. A BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education) degree gave me the best foundation for intellectual endeavors. History, Philosophy, Literature, Arts and the classical gave me the urgent images and vocabulary for persuasive and clear communication perfect for my educational career especially my passion in writing. I believe with my 34 years of my teaching career, I continued on page 18

Community News

AUGUST 2014

Strathmore Stampede Parade 2014

Strathmore Stampede Parade

Alberta’s minimum wage increases to

$10.20

September 1, 2014 Minimum wage earners in Alberta will get a raise September 1 when the province’s two minimum wage rates increase to keep pace with rising provincial incomes and the cost of living. Alberta’s general minimum wage will increase to $10.20 from $9.95 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage will rise to $9.20 from $9.05 per hour. The increase is based on a formula used since 2011 that links the general wage rate to annual increases in Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Alberta. In the past year, AWE rose 3.3 per cent in Alberta, while the CPI rose 1.4 per cent. The average of 2.3 per cent (plus rounding for easier employer calculations) translates into an increase of 25 cents per hour to the general minimum wage rate. “While Alberta has the lowest percentage of employees earning minimum wage in the country, these individuals form an important part of our workforce. Many work in the service and

retail sectors and are gaining the experience they need to succeed. These changes will give them a modest increase while keeping the viability of their employers in mind as well, “ said Kyle Fawcett, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Approximately 25,700 individuals, or 1.5 per cent of employees in Alberta, earn minimum wage, compared to 6.8 per cent nationally and 9.1 per cent in Ontario. When Alberta’s high personal exemption and low tax rates are factored in, the new general minimum wage ranks second highest in Canada, after Ontario. Government policy specifies a $1 differential between the general minimum wage and the liquor server rate to account for the tips generally earned by liquor servers. Employers and employees with questions about minimum wages can contact the Employment Standards Contact Centre at 780-427-3731, or toll-free at 1-877427-3731 or visit www. work.alberta.ca/es.

Officers of Strathmore Filipino Canadians Association

New Immigration restrictions mean families will be broken apart The Canadian Council for Refugees today expressed its disappointment at the narrowing of the definition of dependent child in the immigration rules, starting August 1st . The maximum age is being reduced from 21 to 18 years and the exception for full-time students is eliminated. “Newcomer families will be broken apart, and young adult children will be left behind,” said Loly Rico, President. “I wonder how many Canadian parents would think their 19 or 20 year old children were old enough to look after themselves and no longer be considered

part of the family. For children of refugees, the new rules mean not only that they are separated from their family, but also that they remain in a dangerous situation.” Key concerns include the following: Unmarried children aged 19, 20 or 21 years are usually still part of the family (economically, socially and psychologically) and need their parents’ support. In many societies it is difficult and even dangerous for single young women to live alone. Refugees are forced to flee danger and face multiple

losses and disruptions. Forcing refugees to leave their young adult children behind exposes them to risk, as well as causing hardship for all the family. The reason given for dropping young adult children is that dependants who arrive in Canada at a younger age earn more in the long term than those who are slightly older. The CCR questions the focus on economic factors: Canada’s immigration program is also about protecting refugees and reuniting families. Refugees and immigrants contribute more than just

economically. Separating families also has economic costs, which have not been evaluated in the government’s analysis. The CCR welcomes the introduction, in the final version of the regulations, of “lockin dates” for people in multi-step immigration processes. For refugees who wait years for their resettlement application to be processed overseas, or for their claim in Canada to be determined, this means that they won’t be separated from their child who turns 19 during the long wait.

BABAE Fundraising Bowling Event The first ever Fundraising Bowling Event of BABAE: Council of FilipinaCanadian Women, a non-profit organization was held at Century Casino on August 16, 2014. It was Participated in by over a hundred (126) bowlers from Babae members,family, friends and supporters from various organizations/ ethno-groups. The Bowling Event Committee was chaired by Amy De Leon with Vina Mariano and Sherissa Celis as members. The

Champion: Team Category - TK (True Kanadian) Team Team Captain: Rey Guinsatao; Members: Ma. Connie Gardose, Thomas ClarksoN, Nick Celis, Gemma Soria, Geraldine De Asis

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Gastronimic Escapades

AUGUST 2014

GASTRONOMIC ESCAPADE

Full English Breakfast

Marriott Country Hall

ENGLAND By: Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski

When we travel, half our time is devoted to visiting historic sights and attractions unique to that particular place, and the other half is spent savouring the culinary riches of the destination. The later is what inspired me to create the “Gastronomic Escapade” back in 2011. Although there will be a lot of catch-up story telling and sharing of fun memories, it is my privilege to introduce to our DF readers and online netizens to this newly born addition to the regular columns in the newspaper’s 2014 editions. I specifically chose England for our maiden escapade, because of the rich history and wide array of cuisines that can be find here. I am certain that there is something for everyone All my gastric juices are still oozing when I think of the food for which we searched and sampled and it has been over a year ago.

Very popular throughout all of England. It consists mainly of protein in the form of Bacon and Eggs, variously accompanied by Sausages, Black Pudding, Baked Beans, Grilled/Fried Tomato, Mushrooms, Hash Browns, Tea/Juice, Toast and Marmalade. Recommended Place: Marriott, Leeds.

English Afternoon Tea

Fish and Chips

ENGLAND - One of the most historic countries in the world, part of the United Kingdom in the European continent. It is a country of royalties, where Kings and Queens reign. London is the capital city with more than 50M people calling it home. Many would say that English Cuisine is as varied as the many countries that make up Europe. However, there are several dishes with which I’m sure you will agree in declaring “Definitely English”. I hope you will enjoy these foods on your next visit to this regal British country as much as I did.

Yorkshire Pudding

Traditional tea served at 4 o’clock p.m. An English custom that even at the present day is an elaborate, luxurious and fashionable gathering fit for the Queen of England. The Afternoon Tea is a small meal served to literally ‘bridge” hunger late in the afternoon before a late dinner. The traditional afternoon tea usually of consists of a tray of hot sweet tea in dainty china tea cups, alongside bread and butter scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream and sandwiches. To experience this, you can visit London’s finest hotels or Specialty Tea houses. Recommended Place: Betty’s Tea House, Harrogate

One of Britain’s favourite meals and most loved pub food. Fish & Chips is an iconic dish and one of the world’s most popular food. It is made of deep fried, well seasoned and crispy battered fish. The most popularly used fishes are Haddock and Cod which are always served with french fried potatoes and condiments like tartare sauce or malt vinegar and coleslaw. Fish and Chips was famously called “the good companions” of Sir Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister. Recommended Place: Sir Norman Rae Pub, Shipley

Roast Beef /Sunday Roast

Grilled Scallops

This airy puff meal starter is made of egg, flour and milk. A bread like side dish originated from the very historic, and England’s largest county , Yorkshire, situated in the NorthEast part of England. Yorkshire pudding used to be the first course in a meal among people who could not afford much meat on the table. It is now part of a traditional English dinner served with roast beef and gravy. Recommended Place: Marriott County Hall, London

This appetizer may not be uniquely British, but the best tasting, most

succulent and perfectly grilled scallops I have ever tasted were served in the heart of cosmopolitan London. I have sampled this dish in many parts of the world and this is by far the most highly recommended version. Recommended Place: Bentley’s Seafood & Grill, London

Served freshly cooked, cut or carved right at your table, many Carveries offer this traditional English Sunday Roast all over England. This meal consists of freshly Roasted Beef, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

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It is rooted in the English love of Beef and the practice of attending Sunday Service before lunch. The tradition initiated among Yorkshire families who would begin roasting beef in the oven just before leaving their homes to attend Service. By the time they returned, the meat would be freshly baked and ready for their Sunday lunch or dinner. A similar custom was practiced by the “Beefeaters” from where their name was derived. These Royal guards always eat roast beef after Sunday Service. Recommended Place : Russels Carveries, York

Community News

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GLOBALFEST

2014

By Len Chan

Thailand Performers

By Len Chan

Filipino Students Association

being newcomers to the fireworks festival along with France adds dynamics to Globalfest. The University of Calgary Filipino Students Association(UCFSA) continues to showcase

their talent on the stage. While Possibilities in Motion (PiM) with AKRA, FOREX, and other Filipino businesses spread the richness of the Filipino culture in the Philippines Pavillion.

The Globalfest Human Rights Forum took place Aug.11-15 at the Calgary Public Libraries John Dutton Theatre from 12 noon to 1.30 and Theme Topics with speakers and moderators. All events were educational, interesting and opened the eyes of those attending. The Aug. 15 Topic was on the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and the Panel included Albert Johnson, President of United Food &

Commercial Workers(UFCW) 1118, Gil McGowan,Pres, Alberta Federation of Labour,Deb Kosteniuk,Public Service Alliance of Canada(PSAC)and a speaker from Kananaskis. The Moderator was Avnish Mehta-Vice-Chair of the Calgary Public Library and developed the Temporary Foreign Workers Program at Calgary Catholic Immigration

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Society(CCIS). The TFW speaker was Rezzy De Los Reyes from the Philippines who came to Canada in 2009 and talked about his struggles,acceptance and determination to better himself and for his family. Rezzy also spoke about how CCIS was a big help along with others and now working full time and is working towards his permanent residence status PHOTO BY LEN CHAN

Calgary’s most popular festival continues to shine despite a little rain and cloudy weather for some of the days. Those enjoying the festival are not daunted since this year Japan, Thailand, Vietnam

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Immigration News

AUGUST 2014

ABOUT THE WRITER Jon Salvador is a licensed immigration consultant and a member in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council

(ICCRC). He has more than 20 years of management and business experience in Canada. Prior to establishing his immigration consulting company, he worked for a U.S. based computer com-

pany and then at TELUS, the 2nd largest telecom company in Canada in various management positions. He is originally from Manila, Philippines and graduated from DLSU (De La Salle University) in

Manila with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also studied Business Management at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. If you would like to request articles on other immi-

gration topics for future “Diaryo Filipino” publications, you can contact Jon at (403) 241-6276 or at jon@nuerainc.ca or the publisher of this newspaper.

Bill C-24: New Rules regarding Canadian Citizenship applications On June 19, 2014 the Canadian government passed Bill C-24 a new law that introduced several significant changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act. The changes are designed to strengthen the rules regarding access to Canadian citizenship to ensure that new citizens are better prepared for full participation and integration into Canadian society. The changes include the following: 1. Clarifying the meaning of being resident in Canada; 2. Modifying the period during which a permanent resident must reside in Canada before they may apply for citizenship; 3. Expediting access to citizenship for persons who are serving in, or have served in, the Canadian Armed Forces; 4. Requiring that an applicant for citizenship demonstrate, in one of Canada’s official languages, knowledge of Canada and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship; 5. Specifying the age as of which an applicant for citizenship must demonstrate the knowledge about Canada and demonstrate an adequate knowledge of one of Canada’s official languages; 6. Requiring that an applicant meet any applicable requirement under the Income Tax Act to file a return of income; 7. Conferring citizenship on certain individuals and their descendants who may not have acquired citizenship under prior legislation; 8. Extending an exception to the first-generation limit to citizenship by descent to children born to or adopted abroad by parents who were themselves born to or adopted abroad by Crown servants; and 9. Requiring, for a grant of citizenship for an adopted person, that the adoption not have circumvented international adoption law. There are also changes regarding security and fraud such as: OLD RULES

• Residence for three (3) out of four (4) years (1,095 days); • No requirement that resident be physically present; • Time as a nonpermanent resident (non-PR) may be counted toward residence for citizenship; • No intent to reside provision • Adult applicants aged 18–54 must meet language requirements and pass knowledge test; upper age limit of 54 currently established by policy, not in legislation; • Applicants can meet knowledge requirement with assistance of an interpreter

BILL C-24 (NEW)

• Requires physical presence for four (4) years (1,460 days) out of the six (6) years; • 183 days minimum of physical presence per year in four out of six years; • Eliminates use of time spent in Canada as a non-permanent resident (non-PR); • Introduces “intent to reside” provision • Requires applicants aged 14–64 to meet language requirements and pass knowledge test; • Applicants must meet knowledge requirement in English or French

1. Expanding the prohibition against granting citizenship to include persons who are charged outside Canada for an offence that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an indictable offence under an Act of Parliament or who are serving a sentence outside Canada for such an offence; 2. Expanding the prohibition against granting citizenship to include persons who, while they were permanent residents, engaged in certain actions contrary to the national interest of Canada, and permanently barring those persons from acquiring citizenship; 3. Aligning the grounds related to security and organized criminality on which a person may be denied citizenship with those grounds in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and extending the period during which a person is barred from acquiring citizenship on that basis; 4. Expanding the prohibition against granting citizenship to include persons who, in the course of their application, misrepresent material facts and prohibiting new applications by those persons for a specified period; 5. Increasing the period during which a person is barred from applying for citizenship after having been convicted of certain offences; 6. Increasing the maximum penalties for offences related to citizenship, including fraud and trafficking in documents of citizenship; 7. Providing for the regulation of citizenship consultants; 8. Establishing a hybrid model for revoking a person’s citizenship in which the Minister will decide the majority of cases and the Federal Court will decide the cases related to inadmissibility based on security grounds, on grounds of violating human or international rights or on grounds of organized criminality; OLD RULES

• Consultants not required to be registered or regulated in order to represent individuals in citizenship manner; • No penalties for unlicensed consultants who charges fees to clients • Few tools to deter fraud and ensure program integrity; • Fines and penalties for fraud are a maximum of $1,000 and/or one year in prison only

BILL C-24 (NEW)

• Defines who is an authorized representative and provides authority to develop regulations to designate a regulatory body whose members would be authorized to act as consultants in citizenship matters; • CIC will also develop regulations to specify what information applicants must include in their applications, including identifying their representative or consultant. Failure to provide this information may result in the return of their application. This will help Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) enforce the new provisions relating to authorized representatives.

9. Increasing the period during which a person is barred from applying for citizenship after their citizenship has been revoked; 10. Providing for the revocation of citizenship of dual citizens who, while they were Canadian citizens, engaged in certain actions contrary to the national interest of Canada, and permanently barring these individuals from reacquiring citizenship; and 11. Authorizing regulations to be made respecting the disclosure of information. In addition to the above, there also changes with regards to the processing of citizenship applications and the review of decisions made such as: 1. Requiring that an application must be complete to be accepted for processing; 2. Expanding the grounds and period for the suspension of applications and providing for the circumstances in which applications may be treated as abandoned; 3. Limiting the role of citizenship judges in the decisionmaking process, subject to the Minister periodically exercising his or her power to continue the period of application of that limitation; 4. Giving the Minister the power to make regulations concerning the making and processing of applications; 5. Providing for the judicial review of any matter under the Act and permitting, in certain circumstances, further appeals to the Federal Court of Appeal; and 6. Transferring to the Minister the discretionary power to grant citizenship in special cases. To summarize the changes, listed below is a table that compares the old rules versus the new provisions in Bill C-24:

OLD RULES

BILL C-24 (NEW)

• Persons who charge fees have to be licensed lawyers or licensed immigration consultants otherwise they could be penalized up to $100,000 and/or imprisoned up to 2 years; • Authority to refuse applicant for fraud; fines and penalties for fraud are a maximum $100,000 and/or five years in prison • Bars getting citizenship from people with domestic criminal charges and convictions

• Expands bar on getting citizenship to people with foreign criminal charges and convictions

• Limited authority to define what constitutes a complete citizenship application

• Establishes authority to define what constitutes a complete application and what evidence applicants must provide

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Tama ba ang pananaw na mahirap tumulong sa kapwa dahil higit na inaatupag ang kapakanan ng sariling pamilya? Ito ay hindi puna, nais lang maunawaan ang kasagutang nauugat sa ating kultura, kaanak muna bago ang iba, `ika nga. Tayo ay may kanya-kanyang opinyon sa pamamaraang pagtulong sa kapwa. Sa turo ng Diyos, ang sinumang tumutulong na dalisay sa puso’t isipan ay pagpapalain ng higit at lubus-lubos. Malinaw ito sa mga Couples for Christ (CFC) na siyang nagpasimula nito.

Hindi maikakailang may pagbabago din sa kaasalan, pag-uugali at pananaw sa buhay ang mga natulungan na ng ANCOP. Sila ay napapatungo sa pagiging mabuting tao at may pagmamalasakit sa kapwa-tao. Nakakamit na nila ang kasaganahan na naaayon sa kanyang pangangailangan para mabuhay.

Hindi man natin kayang pigtasin ang tanikala ng kahirapan, patuloy nating idulog sa Diyos ang paggabay ng kanyang pamamaraan tungo sa lipunang makatao, disente at masaganang pamumuhay hindi lamang ang sarili at kaanak kundi pati na rin ang kapwa-tao na salat sa biyaya. Malalim ang mga kadahilanan ng kahirapan sa mundo at sa ating pagbibigay kasagutan at solusyon ay nagniningning ang pagturing natin sa kapwa-tao bilang kapatid sa Diyos, may pagpapahalaga at respeto sa kanilang dignidad at karapatan. Ang pagtulong na walang kapalit ay karangalan at pagbibigay pugay sa Dakilang Diyos na nagbigay biyaya sa atin. Gaya nga ng ANCOP slogan sa wikang Ingles: “Less for self More for others and Enough for All.”

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What’s New this School Year 2014-2015? public school, one new francophone, and three new Catholic schools in some of Calgary’s fastest growing communities that aims to allow about 7,600 more students to attend classes close to where they live. The new schools are located in Auburn Bay (K-4 public school), Cranston (K-6 Catholic School), Evergreen Grades 5-9 public school), McKenzie Towne (Grades 5 -9 public school), New Brighton-Copperfield (K-6 Catholic School and Grade 5-9 public school), Panorama Hills (K-6 public school), Scenic Acres (K-6 francophone school), Tuscany (K-4 public school), and in Southeast (TBD) (grade 10-12 Catholic School). The public elementary schools for Evanston, Copperfield and New Brighton, middle schools for Saddle Ridge and Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge and two K-9 Catholic schools — one in Evanston and one in Auburn Bay — are among

the schools impacted by the delay. “Our government is delivering on the commitment it made to Alberta families and communities to build and modernize schools. For many years to come, tens of thousands of students throughout the province will benefit from these recently completed school projects and from the 120 new school capital projects currently underway,” says Jeff Johnson, Minister of Education. The Government of Alberta has committed to constructing 50 new schools and the modernization of another 70 existing facilities, with an estimated total investment of over $2 billion. All of those projects are now underway and are expected to be completed in 2016. Projects were selected through a comprehensive assessment of various

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Metaphors from a Priest

AUGUST 2014

Gems from rocks of burden By Fr. Edmund F. Vargas

Sometime ago, I joined several ministers and priests in a pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey dubbed as In the Footsteps of St. Paul. When we arrived in Athens, our tour guide gave each one of us a komboli, known outside of Greece as worry beads. In that part of the world, the souvenir string of beads is said to be resorted to in times of worry, boredom and tension. In our Christian tradition, we have our own version of the Holy Rosary which is used not only as an aid for prayer but as an emblem of our faith. In a way, we tend to resort more to prayer in times of trials and tribulations. We tend to cry out for God’s intervention when we find ourselves carrying seemingly unbearable burdens. Our faith dictates that we are open to God in prayer in good times and in bad. In the gospels, Jesus proposes an alternative way of dealing with life when it seems overburdened by trouble and anxiety. It is a different approach to what our world offers with its sense of control, domination and violence. It is the way of love instead of domination instead of domination, of letting go instead of controlling, of peace and nonviolence instead of violence. By

his becoming human, he humbles himself to encounter us as one of us, sharing our burdens and welcoming all who come to him. Jesus offers his own kind of yoke that lightens our life’s burdens and shows us the way to eternal life. A yoke is a tool that enables the one who uses it to manage a burden that would be impossible without it. Jesus proposes to us an approach to life’s challenges based on the spirit of humility and reliance on God’s strength and power. The approach is founded on a life that is open to God, with whom we can let go off our burdens. It is anchored on a spirituality that sees crosses as glorious crosses. It is inspired by a life that that has used the cross as a symbol victory. It is a lifestyle that sees problems as opportunities for growth and maturity, believing that God always makes use of crises and difficulties in our lives as ways of making us seek His kingdom more closely and more personally. With Jesus, we can find gems inside the heavy burdens we carry. With Jesus, our fears and frustrations are transformed into blessings in disguise. Our spirit of openness to God makes see things from His mighty perspective. In all our challenges, we have to always acknowledge God’s care and concern for all His creatures. Let me end this reflection by quoting straight from the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens… Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart…”

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PRESAF, the Philippine Rural Economic Social Assistance Foundation of Alberta, did recently pass a resolution to change its name to Maya Foundation of Canada. The change was welcome by a unanimous vote as a refreshing innovation towards charitable projects they have in rural Philippines.

for the family after paying the loan shark. In most cases, they can not pay in full their debts. This cycle goes on where farmer’s debts increase in fold from harvest to harvest. It is the devious powerful middleman, the so called “landless farmer’ that makes the barrio people poor.

This change will bring more incentives to rural folks by way of the Tindahan Sa Barrio Initiative or TSB. TSB will place all PRESAF projects as backyard piggery, poultry, vegetable gardening and Target a Child Initiatives under one roof. It also endeavours new projects as feeding malnourished children, health care, buying and selling barrio products and macro lending. TSB is self liquidating and is managed by the local Maya Foundation’s association in the barrios.

The middleman also owns the big store in the barrio. Farmers buy goods and things needed at the store. Credit system is arranged payable after harvest. The middleman has full control of the transaction as farmers are also obliged to sell harvest products exclusively at the store. The operation is well organized and the poor farmers are at the bottom of the scale exploited and abused.

Tindahan Sa Barrio initiative is derived to counter first hand analysis on the dynamics and mechanism on barrio society’s make up. The traditional arrangement imposed on barrio folks today is the reason why rural people are induced into unending poverty. It is man made. It is with fervent hope that this new ingenuity may find its mark to eliminate abuses imposed to small farmers.

What if a legitimate charity organization replaces the role of the middleman? We had been working on this idea for sometime. After consulting from appropriate sources concerning possibility and viability both in financing and operation, we are convinced that through proper management on site, this concept is sound and helpful. The Tindahan Sa Barrio initiative is the solution to the enslavement of small farmers in the barrio. The beauty is in self liquidating nature of the store. It will be properly managed as normal business venture where net profit goes to projects for the wellbeing of local barrio folks. It can also expand from barrio to barrio with no outside financing but from its own resource.

The archaic method of carabao farming is over. It is now an industrialized enterprise where machines did replace the carabao. The small farmer can not afford farming machineries. They have to borrow money from local loan shark with exorbitant interest plus partial return of harvest. The farmers are to contract-out works in the farm from cultivating the What is necessary is the initial funding to start the field and on to harvest. pilot project. Maya Foundation is seeking ways to raise $12,500 of its own for a matching dollar to The final outcome is that farmers have nothing left dollar grant with the Alberta government. It needs

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one million Philippine peso or $25,000 to realize it. The fundraising for this project will start on Saturday, October 11, 2014 starting at 6:00 pm at the Marlborough Community Center along Marlborough Way NE, Calgary. The Maya Foundation is ardently imploring on the generosity of Filipinos and more so on pledges of associations to this worthy cause. It will be an evening of fun with social content and entertainment. This is the inauguration of the new name and change in operational format. We are optimistic that Maya Foundation will not only inherit decades of PRESAF’s experience in charity usefulness, but also in its modification and adjustment to current condition. Private and business donations to this endeavour are tax deductible as Maya Foundation is a registered charity in Canada. It is also allowable to donate from associations gaming fund. We can assure donors that their generosity will be securely managed to go precisely to where it is intended. The people of the barrio had been waiting for a chance to be unbound from the torment of poverty. It adds more pain that this is from the doings of the selfish and the unjust. They alone are not in good footing to demand. They never are listened. They swallow in bitter taste to what is given and endure the pain that comes along. They live with fading hope of what life ahead could bring. Let’s give them the chance. They need a helping hand.

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MadameKC “Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.” Dear Madame, Hindi ko na po kaya ang byenan ko na biyuda. As in she is too much!!! Tatlo po silang magkakapatid ng asawa ko. Ang kuya nya may asawa na din at limang anak. Ang kapatid na babae naman n’ya na bunso ay may asawa na din at dalawang anak. Kami ng asawa ko ay isang anak lamang po. Noon pa man sa amin na umaasa ang momin-law ko. Ok lang Dear Mary Grace, Mapagmahal na anak ang iyong asawa. Pero sana mapagmahal na asawa at magulang din siya sa inyong anak. Totoo ang kasabihang “Blood is thicker than water”. Utang na loob natin sa ating mga magulang ang ating buhay, ang pagpapalaki at mabigyan ng magandang buhay. Kung

naman sana po kung paminsan-minsan. Pero ang obligahin n’ya ang asawa ko na kailangan mag bigay sa kanya ng sustento buwanbuwan ay sobra naman ata? Ang masakit pa dito Madame naglihim sa akin ang asawa na pinapagawan na pala niya ng bahay ang nanay n’ya. Samantalang kami ay nag re-rent lang at wala kaming sasakyan dito. Nag loan pa yang biyenan ko ng malaking halaga at ang asawa ko ang pinapabayad. Hindi na-

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iisipin ay obligasiyon nila ito, obligado din tayong suklian sila. Likas na sa ating mga pinoy ang kaugaliang ito. Alam kong parehas kayong nahihirapan sa sitwasyon. Ang lahat ng bagay ay may hangganan. Hindi masamang tumulong sa ating mahal sa buhay at kapwa ngunit kung ikakasira ng iyong buhay o pagsasama ng isang pamilya ay

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Minsan ko nang linayasan ang asawa ko at umuwi ako sa pamilya ko. Pero dahil nga may anak kami, at nangako s’ya na aayusin ang pagsasama namin, kaya ako bumalik. Hindi ko naman inaalis na tulungan ang nanay n’ya. Pero ang point ko lang, eh sana mas bigyan n’ya kami ng halaga. Feeling ko simula ng mag-asawa kami, ang nanay n’ya lagi ang 1st

Muli mong kausapin ang iyong asawa at ipaintindi ang mga bagay na dapat niyang harapin sa iyo at sa inyong anak. Simula ng nagtaguyod siya ng pamilya at nangako sa altar ay dapat kayo na ang kanyang unang prioridad. Mahirap mang ipaintindi ito pero iyon ang dapat.

place, kami ng anak n’ya laging 2nd place. Sana lang maintindihan ng nanay n’ya na hindi porket isa lang anak namin eh kailangan mas malaki ang ibibigay namin. Unfair namn yun sa amin diba? Meron din naman kaming pinaglalaanan. Iniisip ko lang ang para sa aking anak, kahit hindi na yung para sa akin. Mahirap isipin, masakit sa ulo at dibdib. I know my husband will hate me for this letter. But Sayang naman kung masisira ang inyong pamilya ng dahil lang sa bagay na ito. Mahal ka ng asawa mo at alam kong mahal mo din siya. Kung maayos ninyo ito sa magandang usapan ay gawin ninyo. Subukan n’yo ring kausapin ang iyong byenan at baka sakaling maintindihan din niya ang sitwasyon ninyong mag asawa. Lalo na’t kung sa ikakabuti ng kanyang

I want him to understand everything and when I say understand huwag n’ya ako baliktarin. Alam ko hindi siya papatalo when it comes to his family. Ako ang aawayin n’ya eventually. Nothing is settled back to where we started na naman. Paikot-ikot lang at walang amendments. Ako ang palalabasin na makitid ang utak at selfish.

want my husband to know when I start talking this way, it is just because his family is always the reason. I don’t hate them! I just don’t like the idea na masyado s’yang pressured sa kanila, when in fact sa amin tatlo palang, pressured na s’ya. Sana lang maintindihan din nila ang situation.

This is what I feel right now, minsan lang ako mag open up. And I

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BEA, ENJOY SA TARAYAN NILA NI MARICAR SA “SANA BUKAS” Aminado ang Movie Queen ng bagong henerasyon na si Bea Alonzo na natutuwa siya sa tuwing may maiinit na komprontasyon ang mga karaketr nila ni Maricar Reyes sa top-rating primetime drama series ng ABS-CBN na “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon.” “Nag-eenjoy kami lagi ni Maricar tuwing nagaaway at nagtatarayan kami sa mga eksena namin bilang si Sasha at Rose,” pahayag ni Bea kamakailan nang magrenew siya ng kanyang two-year contract sa Kapamilya network. “Nakakatuwang gawin ‘yung away scenes dahil sa totoong buhay hindi namin ‘yun ginagawa. Challenge para sa amin na gawing kapani-paniwala sa viewers ‘yung tarayan at sagutan namin,” ani Bea kaugnay ng kanilang roles na mainit na pinaguusapan maging sa social networking sites. Taliwas sa alitan ng kanilang mga karakter sa “Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon,” sinabi ni Bea na maayos ang samahan nila off-cam ni Maricar at ng kanyang leading man na si Paulo Avelino na gumaganap sa kwento bilang si Patrick, ang lalaking kapwa mahal nina Rose at Sasha. Aniya, “Lagi kaming nagtatawanan nina Maricar at Paulo sa set. Dahil sa soap na ito, mas naging close kami sa isa’t isa.”

Samantala, tiyak na mas paiinitin ng “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” ang gabi ng TV viewers ngayong hindi na papipigil pa si Rose sa kanyang paghihiganti sa lahat ng taong sumira sa buhay niya. Paano ipagpapatuloy ni Rose ang kanyang plano laban kina Sasha at Patrick ngayong may nararamdaman pa rin siya para sa kanyang asawa? Mapagtatagumpayan pa rin ba niya ang paghahanap sa tunay na pumatay kay Emmanuelle at sa kanyang ama? Sa ilalim ng D r e a m s c a p e Entertainment Television, ang “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” ay kwento ng dalawang magkaibang babae na naghahangad na makamit ang hustisya. Ito ay sa ilalim ng direksyon nina Trina Dayrit at Jerome Pobocan. Huwag palampasin ang mga makapigilhiningang eksena sa “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” gabi-gabi pagkatapos ng “Ikaw Lamang” sa ABSCBN Primetime Bida. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon kaugnay ng “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon,” bisitahin lamang ang official social media accounts ng programa sa Facebook.com/SBPAK. TV, Twitter.com/ SBPAK_TV, at Instagram. com/DreamscapepH.

“MMK” NI LYCA, PINAKAPINANOOD NA WEEKEND PROGRAM SA BUONG BANSA Inabangan at tinutukan ng buong sambayanan ang kauna-unahang pagsabak sa pag-arte ng first grand winner ng “The Voice Kids” na si Lyca Gairanod sa pamamagitan ng pagsasabuhay ng kanyang kwento sa “Maalaala Mo Kaya” ng ABS-CBN. Ayon sa datos ng Kantar Media, ang “MMK” episode noong Sabado (Agosto 16) na nagtampok ng life story ni Lyca ang pinakapinanood na programa sa bansa noong weekend. Pumalo ito sa national TV rating na 38.4%, o triple ng nakuhang 12.8% ng katapat nitong programa sa GMA na “Magpakailanman.” Bukod sa TV ratings, namayagpag rin sa Twitter ang unang “MMK” ni Lyca. Dahil sa buhos ng tweets ng netizens kaugnay ng makabagdamdaming episode, kaagad naging bahagi ng listahan ng worldwide trending topics ang official hashtag ng programa na #MMKLyca. Gayundin, pasok rin bilang isa sa nationwide trending topics ang mga katagang “watching MMK.” Samantala, sina Enchong Dee at Pokwang naman ang susunod na bibida sa panibagong family drama episode ng “MMK.” Ngayong Sabado (Agosto 23), bibigyangbuhay nina Pokwang at Enchong ang mga karakter ng mag-inang Lui at Paul na kapwa kinailangang gawin ang lahat upang suportahan ang kanilang pamilya matapos dapuan ng malubhang sakit ang kanilang haligi ng

tahanan na si Eddie (Robert Sena). Paano napagtagumpayan ni Paul at nagawa pang magtapos na Magna Cum Laude sa kolehiyo sa kabila ng lahat ng pagsubok na hinarap niya at ng kanyang pamilya? Bahagi rin ng upcoming episode sina JB Agustin, Carlo Lacana, Phoebe Arbotante, Jerald Napoles, at Jaime Jalandoni. Ito ay sa ilalim ng direksyon ni Garry Fernando at panulat nina Mark Duane Angos at Arah Jell Badayos. Ang “MMK” ay pinamumunuan ng business unit head nito na si Malou Santos at creative manager na si Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario. Sa loob ng 23 taon, bahagi na ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino saan man sa mundo ang “Maalaala Mo Kaya” na bawat Sabado ay nagpapaluha, nagpapangiti, at nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa TV viewers sa pamamagitan ng mga totoong kwentong buhay na ibinabahagi ng lettersenders ng programa. Huwag palampasin ang longest-running drama anthology sa Asya, “MMK,” tuwing Sabado ng gabi pagkatapos ng “Wansapanataym” sa ABS-CBN. Para sa iba pang updates, mag log on sa MMK.abs-cbn. com, sundan ang @ MMKOfficial sa Twitter, at i-like ang Facebook. com/MMKOfficial. I-tweet ang inyong saloobin at opinyon kaugnay ng episode ngayong Sabado gamit ang hashtag na #MMKAgainstAllOdds.

BABAE Fundraising Bowling Event various organizations and groups that participated were: Association of Kalinga Residents of Alberta (AKRA), Possibilities in Motion (PiM) Filipino Catholic Society (FCSDC), Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), EthnoCultural Council of Calgary (ECCC), Travel Place International and Philippine Independence Organizing Committee of Calgary (PIOCC). The turn-out of participants and collection from registration exceeded the organization’s expectation considering

that it was the first fundraising event Babae has ever done in sports. After its success, BABAE is intending to calendar the event annually as one of its activities to raise funds. President Connie Raz thanked everyone for coming and explained that proceeds for this event will be utilized to further achieve the goals outlined in the society’s by-laws, the society’s plans to acquire basic office equipment necessary to facilitate its services and disseminate information.

Winners in the event: Best Individual Player – Connie Gardose of TK (True Kanadian) Team (Female Category) Best Individual Player- Rey Guinsatao of TK Team (Male Category) Champion Team Category - TK (True Kanadian) Team Team Captain: Rey Guinsatao Members: Ma. Connie Gardose Thomas Clarkson Nick Celis Gemma Soria Geraldine De Asis Second Place – Smooth Bowlers Team Captain: Marijo Dayoan Members: Bless Batungbakal Mhellen Casuncad Jhing De Asis Jigs Ungria Marrah Ungria Third Place – Team Sikat Team Captain: Tess Lim Members: Nerissa Alcala Mellany Balatayo Marivic Prospero Emmy Quinto Ko Luu Special Awards were also given to Monching Montemayor of Filipino Catholic Society as Most Matured Player and 6 years old Joshua Juen of Okotoks Super Bowlers as the Youngest Bowler. Babae is committed to uplifting FilipinaCanadian women’s status in Canadian society and bringing forth their potential to successfully integrate into an environment of diverse backgrounds,

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AUGUST 2014

AdUAACC Golf Tournament at Fox Hollow STAMPEDE Supports 2014 Scholars in the Philippines By Wally Cousart

It was a bright sunny day, 3 Championship trophies, sumptuous meal and lots of prizes and giveaways as the 2nd Annual Adamson University Alumni Association Calgary Chapter (AdUAACC) Golf Tournament kicked off on Saturday morning of July 12, 2014 at the Fox Hollow Golf Course. The tournament teedoff at 11:00 am with fifty three (53) participants signed up for the event. This fundraising activity has helped support the association’s scholars in the Philippines. One of the scholars is already a fourth year B.S. Civil Engineering student in Adamson University and the other completed her Tourism and Hospitality Management course last semester at STI College in the Philippines.

combination of the bad shots, the good shots and the summer heat makes the game more fun. A truly great feeling as one of the participant of this tournament and bringing home a trophy is just a Congratulations to the bonus. A tournament winners – Louie Siapno that can’t be missed in the (Class A), Nestor Lipura years to come - Cheers!” (Class B), and Clemens Rivera (Class C) and Clemens Rivera – “First also to the three (3) of all, I would like to ladies who joined us commend the officers this year, Lorie Liberato, of Adamson University Wayie Buenaventura Alumni Association and Maria Nicolas. Calgary for the successful 2014 Golf Tournament. Here are what the I also would like to winners have to say express my gratitude to about the tournament: the organizers for inviting me to this tournament, Louie Siapno – “Getting which I readily accepted to play a wonderful game because this gave me with wonderful people and the opportunity to in the process supporting contribute, even in a small an endeavour determined way, to a very worthy to uplift the lives of the less cause, which is to raise fortunate but deserving funds for the scholarship individual is a cause of deserving students. As worthy of our attention to the golf tournament and support. And for that; itself, it has been a my hats off to each and fantastic event and lots everyone who in one way of fun, the enjoyment of or the other, organized and playing golf with friends supported the 2nd Annual and new acquaintances Adamson golf tournament has been more treasured in Calgary. We look forward than winning a prize. In to the next years of this fact, winning is farthest wonderful event and more from my mind. Again, power to the organizers. I look forward to be invited to the tournament Nestor Lipura – “Great job for the years to come.” to the organizers for such The association would a good cause tournament like to thank the trophy and bringing busy Filipino sponsors; Solid Industries friends the opportunity Ltd. and JBascon to play golf together. The Enterprises Ltd. owned

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MAIBSAN ALAY PUNA KALINGA LAKAD More thoughts for less talk INAATUPAG MARALITA PIFTASIN calgary • edmonton • red deer • leduc • grande prairie • drumheller • lethbridge • medicine hat • brooks • high river • fort mcmurray • drayton • fox creek • regina • banff • canmore TUTOK DALISAY KAPISANAN KASAGANAAN AUGUST 2014

JUAN more HIRIT

Juan & Inday Mag asawang Juan at Inday magasawa ang dumulog sa korte para magpaannul. Judge: Ano ang dahilan para kayo magpaannul? Inday: (Nagsalita habang nakayuko) Your honor, katawan lang ang gusto niya sa akin. Judge: Anong pruyba mo? Inday: (Nakayuko pa rin) Tuwing nag love making kami tinatakpan niya ng towel ang mukha ko. Judge: Ikaw Mister bakit mo ginawa yun? Juan: No comment your Honor. Just see for yourself. Inday: (Nagalit at ihinarap ang mukha sa Judge) See bastos talaga ang taong yan. Judge: (Habang nakatingin kay Misis.) Annulment petition granted and no motion for reconsideration forever be granted.

Juan & Teacher Si Juan, nagpasa ng blank paper sa art teacher... Teacher: Bakit blank ang work mo? Juan: Nagdrawing po ako ng baka at damo. Teacher: (tinignan ulit ang papel) San ang damo? Juan: Ubos na po,kinain ng baka. Teacher: (kamot sa ulo) Eh nasaan yong baka? Juan: Ano pa gagawin ng baka dyan, eh wala ng damo? syempre umalis na po. Common sense naman mam! Juan & Erap Juan: Sir Erap, pang ilang Tirso Cruz na si Tirso Cruz III? Erap : (natawa) Trick question ba yan anak? Eh, di pang-lima, kaya nga PIP ang tawag sa kanya, di ba?

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Whatever you do, don’t take anything too seriously or too personally, because it isn’t.Don’t be shy or hesitant about doing your best. Home life may be happier and it could be hard to get yourself to go out.Enjoy, but try to keep things under control.

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Plenty of opportunities for fun and big-time celebrations. However, watch out for confusion or misunderstandings and the rash judgments and wrong assumptions that can follow. Make that change, start that next big, beautiful, domestic thing, throw that party.

CANCER LEO People (especially a nervous or insecure partner) may expect you to take care of everything.July 23 and July 24 have many sweet encounters, some sweet nothings, and perhaps delusions, but pleasant nonetheless. You’ll have no trouble separating fact from fiction. Enjoy good times before Friday night

Relax, don’t fret, and know that all lost cats will find their way home. The July 26 New Moon is all you, so look and feel your best and project your best image. People will be seeing you everywhere they turn, so be ready.Let the Universe amaze you, and refuse to be jaded by the world.

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Finances could take a lucky turn for you.Concentrate on being responsible at home and don’t be tweaked by unreasonable demands or other people’s fears.Save a little energy from the weekend to keep things going. Watch out for any extra unexpected expenses, too.

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Mental fog and confusion dissipate as the month begins, and it gets easier to think straight about even the most convoluted of things. You don’t have to tackle anything big unless you’d like that. Take your happiness and high spirits to the streets with the Full Moon on July 12.

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Any dissatisfaction or friction at home won’t tarnish the bright good luck you have at work at the July 12 Full Moon. Relax and be great in public. Lots of friends and fun come to you with the New Moon on July 26. Ration your energy, choose what (and whom) appeals most, and go have a blast. Love comes your way with the Full Moon on July 12. Open your eyes and heart, be willing to look close to home, and see past any temporary personal unhappiness. The New Moon on July 26 positions you to benefit from other people’s good intentions. Make sure you’ve paid it forward as much as you can, then graciously be ready to receive what you’ve already earned.

Be patient with yourself and others, and don’t let anything set you off. The New Moon on July 26 impacts your career and public presence. A lot of people will be grateful and even like you if you give them half a chance.

Imaginary fears or low self-esteem could cost you a lot of happiness and good luck in your daily life. Don’t go there. Let it pass. Work at fine-tuning that daily routine, then go out and join the happy crowd. The weekend of July 19 has surprises, possibly big, but short-lived. Avoid confrontations. A shining new romance or ideal partner could flash across your horizon with the July 26 New Moon.

Work your magic and reassure friends. It’s back to basics for the Full Moon on July 12. Find the answer to a big question, even if it’s someone else’s, and know that you’re doing fine no matter how it feels. July 24 offers opportunities that only you can see. Be modest but move quickly.

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AUGUST 2014 More thoughts for less talk

Temporary Foreign Workers By Ymor H.

The TFW is likened to diabetics’ dose of insulin Employers and employees, mutually benefiting Moratorium took place, Canadians complaining Program was skewed, government’s explaining Out came some stakeholders, counter arguing Reason was lame, abusive employers are few Although, “Canadian First” is reasonable and true Research if you must, but statistics would tell you Yes, Canada’s 19M workforce, only 0.2 % is TFW Forget the numbers, employers and employees On to something significant and truly visionary Reoriented TFW, “Canadian First” is the priority Every means should be made to make it reality In your wild dream! Many would mockingly say, Get real! Expect lazy and spoiled brats serving you? Not a chance, they rather spend time with selfie What is at stake? Canada’s socio-economic stability Overprotecting people is psychologically unhealthy Resulting to entitlement and utter irresponsibility Knowing well the history of this fine and great country Envy of nations, thousands flock to its ports of entry Remember who built this strong and healthy society? Surely, the hard working immigrants like you and me! continued from page 02

their safety. Obedience is a part of the foundation of society. Without obedience, nothing would exist but chaos and anarchy. Stability, productivity and the well-being of the citizens become non-existent. Because of this, one must question how obedient society can be without losing its individuality, for a society with no individuality does not consist of people but of mindless drones, unthinkingly carrying out orders for the hive’s queen. Based on various experiments, human individuality is often subverted by the blind obedience humans feel towards those in a position of power. If one follows the authority’s task and causes pain to another person, they have lost their individuality and ability to make choices on their own. Once one blindly follows a figure of authority’s directive, that person may conform to the majority if the superior commands many people. That was clearly manifested recently during the Filipino Seniors Picnic where a paper was passed around asking for signatures. Since some started signing it others follow thinking that they are signing

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an attendance sheet. After everyone signed it, one senior leader of the community explained that the signatures in the paper will show support in the lift of the suspension of Honorary Consul Ferdie Aguirre. When it was shared to me by one senior, I asked why no one protested on the method used in signing that paper, explanations should have come first. This was answered briefly, “it will just cause a stir,” “it will just create more talk”, and “majority of people did not say anything so I keep mum about it.” Another example of this blind obedience is the wellknown and well-publicized Nazi general Eichmann’s defense. During his trial, his defense was that he was merely carrying out orders from those above him. By using this defense, he attempted to remove the blame from himself. He obediently filled out the paperwork that was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Jews simply because his superiors ordered him to. It was Eichmann’s belief that, because

he was not directly responsible for delivering the killing blows, he could escape responsibility because his superiors told him to do it. If society follows the same path as Eichmann, people would be nothing more than tools; unthinkingly carrying out our superior’s every desire regardless of the harm it may cause others. Blind obedience that leads to nothing but pain and suffering is destructive and undeserving of followers; people deserve their independence and should open their eyes to what they are asked to do. One hundred fifty years ago on Aug. 22, the first Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field was adopted, enshrining the idea in international law that even in times of war, a certain degree of humanity must be preserved. For what’s happening around the world- Let us continue to pray for peace. Let us join hands in spreading peace, prosperity and love for all mankind. Shalom!

Lloydminster Booming border City of promise and success By Ymor H.

Tirso and Nora (4th and 5th from left, back row) with their fans from Lloyd, Edmonton and Calgary

T’was more than a decade when I first drove to the laid back life of Lloydminster, the border city of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Too close be a border for they share the same city name and too closest for it takes just 10 steps away with the other to be both in the same province. The Lakeland College where I attended a conference was on the Alberta side. It caters residents from neighboring towns and provinces as well. During my stay in the college, I had ample time to visit downtown after each day’s session. I never found any soul similar to my skin and taste bud. Good thing, Tim’s and McDonald rescued my need for nutrients. It was quite a lonely experience. Three days after, I drove back home with my native tongue intact and undisturbed. The ability and knowledge to speak the international language was sharpened though. (the only consolation I got) Last June, my five hour drive to Lloydminster with my family was totally the irony of my first. It was a visit and a tale of fun and inspiration of life and success. We attended a joint celebration of my wife’s niece and a friend’s birthday. The GPS directed us to one of the Range Roads minutes away from town. On a quad waiting for our arrival, we followed the celebrant’s dad down the street. The driveway leading to the house was roughly a hundred meters. The family residence, a bungalow, was built in the middle of a four acres lot. More than 15 cars were parked everywhere in the property. The big building located at the back corner of the acreage was decorated, turned into a reception hall where foods, drinks, balloons and hearty talks were overflowing. There was a festive mood and everyone was enjoying the cowboy theme and jovial ambiance the place has to offer. The warmth atmosphere among guests was truly evident. Everybody seems to know each other well even for a

short acquaintance. After the sumptuous dinner, my eagerness to finally get it touch with the couple host was satiated. Despite their super busy routine for the day, I was able to engage myself with them over a cup of tea. From there, we exchanged life stories stories of struggles, ordeals triumphs and blessings of Filipinos seeking for greener pasture in the Snow Country. From the lowly rice fields’ part of Luzon Island in the Philippines, the struggling couple with their four siblings arrived in Lloydminster more than four years ago. The need to resist the pressure of job hunting and social stress of starting a family together are factors that motivated them to really strive the hardest in any possible way they can. It was a battle of decisions for them, either to go back home in the Philippines and settle for minimal and average way of living for the kids or push through the promise of life amidst difficulties and rigid adjustments. Faith in God coupled with determination fueled them to decide and stay. Now, the couple works for one of the car dealers in town. Tirso, the husband, is the lead man of the dealer’s car body repair department, and Nora, the wife, is in charge of car detailing. Their eldest son, Melvin, who is just in his early 20’s, is already a licensed mechanic and is doing superbly well in his full time job. The family’s mechanical skills, hard work and discipline have resulted to financial strength. The biggest manifestation of this is the acreage they have just bought months ago. The fruit of their labor as they said, is now the haven of numerous Filipino gatherings in the town as they willingly give permission to have their acreage serves as venue for reunions and events. ( for free) As we went through with their admirably engaging story, our talk shifted to more than 1,500 Filipinos

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in Lloyd and neighboring towns. I was surprised to know that majority Filipino immigrants in the area are working in the oil and gas industry than TFW working in the food and hotel sectors, which means Filipinos are becoming at par in terms of employment and income. The following morning, Nora drove us around town. She introduced us to her other friends. The couple from Laguna who owns Negosyo Filtrade Ltd. (along 50 Avenue) spent time with us despite their busy schedule. We were also introduced to the co-owner of New York Fries store located at the food court of Lloyd’s Mall. Their success stories were also remarkably encouraging. It was a two- day well spent with people who never cease to improve lives and share blessings to fellow Filipinos. These Lloydminster folks gave me one enriching thought I will always live by. That in every part of the world, there will always be self made and blessed Filipinos who are paving their way in the foreign land. Heading back to Calgary from Lloydminster at 119.99 Km/Hr along the Yellow Head Highway, three things popped into my mind. For new immigrants with marketable skills the chance of success in small town is relatively higher than in urban centres. In a growing Pinoy community, hard work, focus and financial discipline are keys to establishing one’s business. Finally, credibility and integrity are essentials to clients’ loyalty and patronage. Absolutely, Tirso and Nora figured it out. Like my younger days in the Philippines, after watching Tirso and Nora’s love story movie, (I mean the real Philippine Cinema Loveteam) I will forever be inspired with Tirso and Nora’s success story. For Tirso and Nora, who undoubtedly and unselfishly made our stay at Lloydminster a memorable one, more God’s favors are on your way.

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GLIMPSE AFTER GLIMPSE……. REFLECTION OF LIFE…THEN AND NOW think I have accomplished my mission and mantra in life. “I can only give back to GOD the talents I owe through the precious children in my care*Upon my retirement in 1997 my being an educator did not stop. To help my mind alert and imagination, I pursued my passion in writing. It serves as a foundation of my commitment to writing. It is a form of my redemption and redeeming the lives of my lost loved-ones, frustration, failures but it helps me in finding peace and hope at the same time. Writing and volunteering have given me once more finding my second wind of life. I am so grateful to God for blessings received all these years. I am now seventy-two years old. I have seen and experienced many things in life good and bad during my lifetime. It truly matters now to me my family, love, friendship, faith in God

and service for others. Most importantly I have to spend more quality time with loved-ones and enjoy the beauty and serenity that nature offers. It gives inspiration and graces into my life. Now I have resolved to treasure every multi-seconds of my life for my family and appreciate the moment of the present. Getting the most out of each day, enjoying life to the fullest will help us understand the importance of every moment in life. It is said that time once passed became our past and a past can never be back. Only those who value and respect will reach the summit of success in life. Let us plan the daily deposit where to spend time effectively based on our priorities. Let us be more organized and productive. Time represents significant milestones, birthdays, anniversaries, the births of children.

These are the reasons why our own date of birth is important and special to us. I usually keep diaries, journals to mark the passing of time. These records become rich treasures, troves of vital information about everyday doings and any achievement problems and activities of families and friends shared. The passing of time escapes no one. We are all subject to aging and the fear of mortality. Now, I have to feel more amiable to changing and passing through the latter decades of my journey in life. Getting older is natural and must accept it gracefully. The best defense against the worries is to associate it on contemplating time effective-

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into the loving, merciful guiding hands of our Father Almighty. As I trudge on my journey to this God-given life I have to be aware of my actions, words and thoughts- knowing that I have a choice to put an end to the causes of failures, pain and sufferings that will come my way. This is a way of awakening our true potential and capabilities nature. In everything we do and say think first and assume responsibility for ourselves now in life. Try to have a full glimpse of your life in the past, retain the happy and good ones then go through the present with a positive outlook so as to reach the future with success and happiness. Happy summer to all!

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