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Manitoba Government and Bright Futures Partners Prepare Thousands of Youth Forpost-Secondary Success Innovative Program Helps Former Refugee Students Overcome Hardship, Adjust to New Lives in Canada: Chief

he Manitoba Government and nine community partners are equipping about 2500 low-income and new Canadian youth with skills and support to succeed in high school and continue studies in

college or university through the Bright Futures program this year, Children and Youth Opportunities Minister Kevin Chief announced today. “I want every young person in this province to have the

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outcomes.” One partner, Peaceful Village, provides refugee students tutoring in their first language along with access to cultural and recreational activities. The program has demonstrated success in improving students’ understanding of math, chemistry and other school subjects. The graduation rate for youth who participate in the program was 96 percent last year. “The teachers and community volunteers who prepare exciting learning activities are invaluable to helping students build their

academic and English skills,” said Peaceful Village director Daniel Swaka. “And through this partnership we also provide social and emotion support as students adjust to their new lives in Canada.” The influence of the program is extended by encouraging the students’ families and caregivers to get involved in activities like community kitchens, family English language classes, and family gardens. Students are also able to earn up to up to $1000 per year for post-secondary education. Now in its sixth year, the province is increasing funding to more than $4 million for Bright Futures partners. Other partnerships provide programs that range from money management training, to career exploration, cultural exchanges, and university and college campus day-camps. To get involved and for more information on Bright Futures programs, visit: http://www.gov.mb.ca/cyo/ MobilePages/youth/leadership/ brightfutures.html

Honourable Kevin Chief announces increased funding to the Bright Futures Program that prepares low-income and new Canadian youth for high school and post-secondary success. Chief highlighted the Peaceful Village, one of the program’s nine community partners, at Gordon Bell High School’s Field of Dreams. Pictured with the Peaceful Village Drummers.

DepEd assign P300M fund for earthquakedamaged schools in Bohol and Cebu

he Department of Education (DepEd) are now preparing for the fund that will be using to support the reconstructions of damage schools in Cebu, Bohol and other nearby areas where a 7.2-magnitude earthquake happened on Tuesday. Base on the initial report DepEd CO, there are 134 schools suffered from structural damage after the powerful earthquake that strike in Central Visayas. DepEd said that around Php 300 Million can be readily used to reconstruct damage schools. Education Secretary Armin Luistro, the DepEd Central Office is monitoring the situation of schools in Central Visayas and currently waiting for the reports from their Regional Offices. Luistro said that the Php 300 million would be used as a “very quick response” to ensure that classes would resume by procuring tents and conducting minor repairs of buildings. He also added that aside from the Php300 million, the DepEd will seek the approval of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for another P400 million.

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7.2 Magnitude's Earthquake Death toll rises to 156 in Bohol

he death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that rocked Central Visayas on Tuesday rose to 156, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported early Thursday. Base on the latest update of NDRRMC, among the fatalities, 144 were from Bohol, 11 from Cebu and one from Siquijor. At least 374 were injured, including 188 from Bohol, 182 from Cebu, three from Siquijor,

and one from Negros Oriental while 22 others remain missing, all from Bohol. The NDRRMC also released a total of 631,809 families or 3,209,058 persons have been affected in 37 towns and seven cities. There are 6,511 families or 32,954 people are currently staying inside evacuation centers. At least 605 houses were destroyed and damaged 1,461 more in Bohol and Cebu.

A total damage of roads, bridges and flood control was initially estimated at P75.150 million, including P17.650 million in Cebu and P57.500 million in Bohol.

Miracles of two statues of the Blessed Virgin Manitoba government donates Mary during 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol $100,000 for Philippine fter a 7.2 magnitude Light Parish Church in Barangay Centuries-old churches in Earthquake Relief

earthquake that destroyed a lot of houses, buildings, roads, bridges and even centuriesold churches in the province of Bohol, the two statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary stand without any damaged among the ruins of two churches in Maribojoc and Loon. Residents of was surprised to find the 18th-century statue standing awry but without any scratch on the rubble of what used to be the Santa Cruz Parish Church. Same thing happened on the church grounds of the Our Lady of

Napu in Loon town. Evacuees staying in improvised tents were teary-eyed when they saw the grotto of the Birhen sa Kasilag (Our Lady of Light). In Loon, about 600 evacuees attended the Mass officiated by the parish priest, Fr. Joel Ruyeras, in front of the church ruins. On the other hand, Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle reminded Catholics to find “faith in the midst of ruins” as he noted that the historic churches destroyed by the earthquake needed something beyond physical reconstruction.

the towns of Baclayon, Loboc, Dauis, Dimiao and Loay are also he Manitoba government destroyed by the 7.2-magnitude has pledged $100,000 in earthquake that hit Bohol Tuesday support of relief efforts morning. currently underway in the Philippines resulting from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol, Premier Greg Selinger has announced. “With a death toll well over 100, dozens missing, hundreds more injured and nearly three million people directly impacted by this horrific event, our thoughts and prayers are with all the families so suddenly and

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Come home to Sun Valley. ENJOY THE SUN, ENJOY THE RAIN, ENJOY THE CLOUDS, BEHOLD THE RAINBOW, BREATHE THE CLEAN AIR, RELISH THE SERENITY! SO NEAR YET SO FAR FROM THE CITY. Sun Valley Estates in spellbinding views are created Antipolo City is a community by the undulating terrain and

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Business Partnerships. More fun in the Philippines. Summary business mission report by Jon Reyes, MFBC President

he MFBC was able to open doors for our members and future members by meeting with key people from the different organizations in the Philippines. Working in partnership with the World Trade Centers in Winnipeg and Manila, the stage was set for high level business meetings with key organizations. If we are to have future MFBC business missions to the Philippines, we would have to always define the clear objectives for such a mission. The initial MFBC Business Mission team suggested the following:

A Business Mission Committee will need to be created and involve at least one person from the initial delegation, if they can commit to the role as committee leader. The next mission to be done annually for at least 3 years to really establish a solid foundation with the partner organizations we have developed in this initial trade mission. Some of the members even suggested, a delegation go back in 6 months or less as tentatively planned for Spring 2014. Have advance notice so that the MFBC members can budget

to participate in future Business Missions. The MFBC was able to create and develop the key business relationships in order for MFBC members to conduct business in the Philippines. The MFBC has made it easier for a member to go the Philippines with these contacts thus opening the doors for limitless opportunities. It is up to our members to take advantage of the contacts the MFBC has made. There are a lot of opportunities in Asia’s new emerging tiger in the

Asian Economy, who’s GDP is now directly to Jon Reyes, MFBC comparable to China’s. President by email to president@ The MFBC signed a mfbc.ca. Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) thus giving us the credibility and recognition as the leading Filipino business organization in Manitoba. This memorandum has also been signed by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce (Toronto) and the Philippines Canadian Trade Council (Vancouver). MFBC Trade Delegation at the Markets of For the full MFBC Mission the World Conference hosted by the World Report, requests can be made Trade Center Manila.

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Cesar Montano grieves Aga, Lea set to rekindle big screen team-up over fellow Boholanos Cesar Montano said he was shocked by the devastation caused by the earthquake in Bohol, and vowed to lead efforts to bring relief to his hometown. Cesar who traces his roots to the town of Baclayon in the province. is now finalizing a fundraising concert for the quake victims and survivors. He has mobilized the likes of Noel Cabangon. to help him in launching a fund-raising event.. Among the historical structures damaged in the quake. is the San Pedro Church in Loboc town that served as backdrop 13 years ago

when Cesar Montano proposed to estranged wife Sunshine Cruz . Cesar noted that Loboc Church is among the oldest structures in the Philippines, having been built in the 1600s. Bohol and Cebu are the worst affected areas of the 7.2 earthquake that hits the Philippines on October 15, 2013. The killer quake struck at around 8:00 in the morning devastating some of the most wellknown tourist spots and various establishments located in the two island provinces.

fter starring in two movies in Aga said he hoped he and Lea in mind a film similar to the 2009 the past, Aga Muhlach and could do something mature but American romantic comedy film “It’s Lea Salonga said they are still very enjoyable to watch as they Complicated” that stars Meryl Streep. open to be reunited on the big screen can’t do cute roles anymore. He has for a third time. Aga and Lea formerly starred in the romantic dramas “Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal?” (1992) and “Sana Maulit Muli” (1995). The former was Lea’s first film after getting worldwide attention for ‘Miss Saigon.’” The film also won an award for Aga in the 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival. Both actors are aware that making a comeback movie entails being in good shape and looking their best. In short, losing weight.

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Lola Fidencia David, 86, is visiting Canada along with Cristina Lope Rosello, a Filipina therapist who helps former comfort women deal with the trauma of their past. The two will speak about their goals to promote human rights for women facing wartime rape and human trafficking. They will be joined by CMHR representatives and members of Winnipeg's Asian community. Upon their arrival to Winnipeg, Lola Fidencia David and Cristina Lope Rosello were invited to take a tour of the The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The CMHR is still under construction and is expected to open to the public in 2014. Lola Fidencia David and Cristina Lope Rosello will continue their Canadian tour in Toronto next week as they speak to students of Northern Secondary

School on Monday, October 21, promoting human rights for women. The pair will also present alongside additional speakers at several events organized by

Toronto Association for Learning and the Preserving of History of WWII in Asia. More information on events can be found at www. torontoalpha.org.

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IN ASIA Join Dr. Christina Lope Rosello Gates, clinical psychologist and author of Disconnect: The Filipino Comfort Women, for a discussion of the systemic violence faced by women during the Second World War in Asia, the protracted psychological impact, and implications for women’s human rights today. The evening will also feature a live excerpt from Rod Cantiveros’ play, “Ysabel – Comfort Woman.” For more information contact Clint Curle at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights: 204-289-2000.

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Choose your own horror adventure Relive your lola’s ghost stories and visit Lower Fort Garry this month

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18-19 and 25-26 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $13.60 each per adult, $9.70 for ages 6-16, or $37 for a family pass.

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t’s that time of the year again. That time when your lola or lolo would tell their first-hand experiences with ghosts in their hometown in the Philippines. If you miss listening to these stories and you want to relive them again, take a short trip at Lower Fort Garry. This October, Parks Canada and Friends of Lower Fort Garry introduce Fright at the Fort at Lower Fort Garry National Historical Site. “Fright at the Fort is Parks Canada’s Halloween Program. This year we’re stepping away from the family-oriented program and going for a scarier program that would appeal more to teenagers and young adults,” says David Lavallee, communications officer of Parks Canada. Fright at the Fort is a selfguided tour—it’s up to you which houses or buildings you go to. You arrive at the visitor’s centre where

they will show you a map of the path you’ll take and the houses you’ll visit. Where you want to go next is up to you. “They can go their own pace. You’re not rushed to keep up with the group. You can do it as you want to enjoy it,” says Lavallee. Parks Canada staff will be dressed in historical costumes and tell ghost stories. “There are different experiences: there’s storytelling, skits, and different elements of interpretation. Our costumed interpreters will be there to bring that stuff to life,” says Lavallee. “The stories they’re conveying is not necessarily historic facts but it’s grounded in the historic setting of the site. It takes advantage of the gothic, spooky feeling of the fort after hours. When the lights go out, it’ll be a big part of the experience when people go up there.” After the 90-minute tour, or if you want to take a break from

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y neighbour was working on his truck in his driveway and noticed me as I was packing the truck with camera gear for a photoshoot. As he approached, he asked if the RAM 1500 was my new media vehicle for the week. A couple weeks earlier, I had the Nissan Frontier in the driveway and my neighbour usually catches me if I have a truck or a sports car. I’d say he has pretty good taste. My neighbour always notices the trucks and sports cars in the driveway. As we walked across the lawn, he asked me after test driving and reviewing trucks, which one I liked the best. It was a great question and probably more challenging to answer as I rushed to get my camera gear loaded into the truck. I’ve driven several Ford F-150’s, a Toyota Tundra, and even the well-equipped RAM 1500 Longhorn Edition. Just a

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gear shift on the centre stack. I finally got used to it as the week long review went on. Ron Cantiveros Secondly, there’s more ron@filipinojournal.com than enough storage space in the Outdoorsman including two RAM Boxes on each side month ago, I was reviewing the wall of the rear flat bed. There’s Nissan Frontier. I've said it before, that I'm not ample storage capacity in the cab a truck guy because I don’t have when the rear seats are folded up a daily need to be driving one. When it comes to buying a truck, most people buy one for a very specific purpose. Whether it’s for towing a camper, or hauling gear there are so many options to pricing out a truck. Just looking at the list of trucks I've had the opportunity to review, we’re dealing with apples-to-oranges comparisons. So I informed my neighbour of all the good things I liked about the RAM 1500. Firstly, the interior décor is nowhere close to the styling interior of the Longhorn Edition. There were no fancy logos apart from the hard plastic embossed RAM logo on the centre armrest/ storage bin. One thing that was initially awkward was the dial

including smaller storage pods below the seats. Base price of the RAM 1500 with Outdoorsman trim is $41,295. Throw in the added comfort and luxury options including remote start, premium suspension, rear park assist and Uconnect added another $10,000+ in options. The RamBox Cargo Management

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(On the Origin of Some Filipino Dishes) Maraming Filipino ang madalas ipagmalaki ang kanilang kultura na kesyo wala nang gaganda pa rito. Ang paniniwalang iyan ay isang halimbawa ng pagkamayabang at pagkaignorante. Dahil kung ating pagaaralan, karamihan naman ng aspeto ng bawat kultura ay hango rin o impluwensiyado ng kultura ng ibang bansa. Isang halimbawa ay ang marami sa mga masasarap na putaheng Filipino na gaya ng mga sumusunod. Adobo The word adobo originated from the Spanish word adobar, which literally means “marinade” or “to marinate.” Marination is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned liquid before cooking to enhance their flavor and/or to tenderize the meat. The liquid, called the marinade, is often made with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon or lime juice, pineapple, or wine. It may also contain oils, herbs, and spices to further enhance the flavor. As the Filipino dish, adobo is meat (usually pork or chicken) stewed in a marinade of vinegar, soy sauce, and herbs like laurel or bay leaves and spices such as pepper. It is native to Spanish

and Portuguese cuisines and was adopted in Latin America and other regions colonialized by Spain and Portuguese in the previous centuries that included certain provinces of the Philippines. Many Filipinos regard adobo as a Philippine national dish. Kare-kare “Kare” is most likely derived from the word curry, a generic English term primarily employed in Western culture to denote a wide variety of dishes that originated from Southern and Southeastern Asian cuisines. The common feature of curry dishes is the incorporation of a combination of spices and herbs and most especially curry powder. The Philippines’ kare-kare, however, does not contain curry powder. Its name may have been derived only because of its yellowish color comparable to a curry dish. Kare-kare is meat (typically beef and oxtail plus some innards like tripe and intestines) and some vegetables (eggplant, Chinese cabbage, string beans) cooked in a variety of spices, herbs, and other ingredients that include ground roasted peanuts or peanut butter, ground glutinous rice, garlic, onions, and annatto-seed

(atsuwete) extract. It is served almost always with a side of sautéed shrimp paste (bagoong) as a complimentary condiment. Bistek A Filipinization or linguistic corruption of the phrase beef steak, bistek is simply a Filipino version of beef steak. Basically though, bistek is strips of sirloin beef slowly cooked in a marinade of soy sauce and calamansi or lemon juice with rings of onions or even fried potato slices or cubes on the side. Sa Madaling Salita Marami sa mga ipinagmamalaki at tinatangkilik na putaheng Filipino ay nanggaling sa kultura ng ilang bansang nakipagkalakalan o umokupa sa Pilipinas noong mga siglong nakaraan, at wala namang masama riyan. Kung iyong lalawakan ang iyong pananaw, mapagtatanto mo na ang bawat kultura ay impluwensiyado rin lang naman ng samu’t saring kultura ng iba’t ibang bansa. Or, in Simple Words Many of the revered and patronized Filipino dishes originated from the cultures of peoples who, in the previous centuries, had traveled to the Philippines either to colonialize regions of the country or simply do business and trades. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just a proof that no culture is pure or hundred-percent original and that cultures inevitably influence each other. So, while it’s okay to be proud of one’s culture, one should be also openminded, humble, and be ready to acknowledge the inevitable and significant contributions and influences of other cultures.

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Horoscope Hectic assignments at work would keep you busy for the day. Spiritual integrity will bestow you with good relief and peace of mind. A health check would be good for you. Financial front presents a good picture as there would be good inflow of funds. It’s would be better to avoid arguments with love partners. Overall, the day supports stable energies.

Earning money will not be a problem ,but work time remains on a premium .On the academic front ,you may feel pleased with your performance .Domestic workload is likely to lessen for the homemakers ,giving them more time for themselves .Lover may insist on exclusive time together ,so go ahead and have fun .Focus on your strengths .

Too much partying could have you feeling a little under the weather. The food and drink may have been great, but today you’d better eat plain but nourishing food. You may not be inclined to exercise, but a brisk walk or yoga class might be just what you need. It will also clear your head. You should be yourself again by midafternoon.

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It might be a fantasy, but it’s a nice one -- and you won’t be willing to let go of it without a fight. Fortunately, the entire world is in the mood to dream big dreams today and to reminisce, too. So if there’s someone out there you used to share some dreams with, why not pick up the phone and give it a shot? Who knows? You might still share those dreams and you might still be able to help each other to achieve them.

Someone may approach you talking about investments. This person may make whatever he’s pushing sound like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Remember the adage, “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” If you’re interested in what this person has to say, wait a few days and then check with an unbiased source. It always pays to be cautious!

There’s nothing worse than feeling as if you have overstepped your boundaries. However that’s something that you got yourself into and now you have to get yourself out of today. And if anyone can do it, it’s you. Also, today you may be obsessed with romance. Racy novels could be especially appealing, and you might try some experiments with how you look in order to enhance your sex appeal.

A new person in your life is also interested in what you have to say, although for reasons that might not be immediately apparent. They are, however, interested in interesting ideas, and you have a lot of them! So don’t sell yourself short or let yourself be overlooked. You need to meet their expectations and not appear to be too contrary. Later on, once you have proven yourself, you can be more vocal about disagreeing with them.

A romantic partner may appear to be more concerned with business than with you right now. You will derive ultimate relief through spiritual pursuits. Try to have a control over your expenditures as you have to manage the affairs of the day through meager inflow of funds. Family relationship will be smooth. Eat healthy. You are prone to skin irritations.

Devote more time with your love partners and analyze their requirements to infer a special bonding. Problems at work will require immediate attention. Things going wrong will be set right through your efforts. Do not expect much from your financial transactions as there would be meager profits. Have a watch over your expenditures.

Someone’s steady progress will give you a lot of encouragement .Using your time constructively is the key to success on the academic front, so the sooner you do so, the better .Financial dire straits, which you find yourself now, will improve by leaps and bounds. Adhere to proper diet schedules and correct food timings. Practice mild stretching workouts and brisk walking to stay fit. Love life needs rejuvenation.

Be open to constructive criticism today, no matter how much it may sting, you need to listen. Favorable opportunities would be possible with regard to your career which can be utilized to the best extent. Deep love exists between you and your partner .Bringing health into focus now will help in remaining active and energetic.

You will be able to meet your commitments as there would be good inflow of funds. Relation with your love partner will be cordial. You will be in a position to expand your social acquaintances. New friends would support you. Spiritual concepts may seem elusive and incomprehensible today. Financial front would offer you a comfortable picture. Health will be fine.

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century when artists can be frequently identified depicting themselves as either the main subject or important characters in their work. Many regard "Portrait of a Man in a Turban" by the Flemish painter Jan van Eyck of 1433 as the earliest known panel selfportrait.

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he word selfie has been officially included in the dictionary (Oxford English Dictionary, August 2013) to mean "a type of self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone or using a webcam or an automatic camera." A selfie could be also a picture showing several persons whom include the person who took the picture. Therefore, if a picture of a person is taken by another person not included in the frame, then it is not a selfie. A picture is considered a selfie only if the person who took it was included in the picture itself. One of the First Known Selfies Athough selfies have gained commercial popularity only in the current decade, the idea or concept may be traced back to the early 1900s when Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia took one of the first teenage self-portraits using a mirror and a Kodak Brownie

camera to send to a friend in 1914. Besides, centuries prior to that, there were already artists who had painted portraits of themselves, often titling these simply as "Self-Portrait." A self-portrait or selfportraiture, on the other hand, is a representation of an artist drawn, painted, sculpted, or photographed by the artist herself. Self-portraits have been made by many artists since the earliest times; however, only until the Early Renaissance in the mid-15th

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Destigmatization of Selfies Is there something laughable or stupid about posting selfies on the Internet, particularly on social networking sites like Facebook? It depends. To me, there's nothing wrong in posting selfies per se. Selfies themselves should be fine. It is a neutral thing. What's wrong anyway with posting a harmless picture of oneself so that friends and other acquaintances may see it? It's not even with the number of selfies posted;

instead, it largely depends on the nature of the selfies themselves--on what are shown on the selfies. What would make a posted selfie ridiculous and stupid is the nature of the selfie itself. If the selfie depicts something that may put the author in trouble or, at the least, embarrassment; then she might as well not post it; she should rather keep it in the privacy of her personal files. For example, selfies that express troubling or embarrassing elements such as nudity or any illegal or criminal activity are what I would

25 discourage anyone from sharing publicly. Otherwise, posting even a hundred wholesome selfies should be fine and should not be frowned upon. The Last Leaf Therefore, everything boils down to a person's being tactful and responsible when sharing a selfie of herself. Don't feel embarrassed if you want to post on a website or any social network a selfie as long as it does not put you in trouble or a bad light or embarrassing or incriminating situation.

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How many pumpkin pies can you make from a winning 1,111-pound pumpkin!

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he end of Filipino Journal 2013 Sama-Summer brought us to witness the 2013 Pumpkin Festival in Roland Manitoba,and to see the weighing ceremony for the largest pumpkin grown in Manitoba and in Minnesota, for a possible challenge to the Guinness Book of Record. There were 63 entries being lifted by a forklift and with the

help of at least 5 volunteer firemen, and thanks to their strength, the pumpkins were carefully unloaded on the weighing scale. Everyone was excited to know the weight. Cruising with the maximum speed along Highway 3 and 23, myself, Julie Javier, Julie Vila and Sembra Agapito headed to Roland, Manitoba. and kept ourselves from

Julie Javier, Sembra Agapito, Julie Vila and Rod Cantiveros posing as "farmers" the winning entry.

the cold wind howling while we had a photo opp at the symbolic pumpkin monument near the entrance of the town of more 500 residents. For the first time, we were welcomed by rows of rows of different sizes of pumpkins, different designs of decorative squash. Guests had busy times to pick up some decorative squash, mutli-colored corn for a photo opp. "Never in my life to see all these pumpkins in one location," Julie Javier took some decorative squash for a great photo op." Very colorful, and a real picture perfect for Manitoba fall season." "I have never seen a blue corn," Sembra said while paying a bunch of blue corn at the counter managed by the Roland farmers. "So beautiful for display." "Thank you for coming to our place...you're from the Filipino Journal," one of the organizers told us upon seeing the Filipino Journal van parked at the very entrance of the building where the pumpkin contest was being held,": I am glad that you, people participate in our Pumpkin Festival, have fun!" he added with a welcoming smile. "I have been here in Manitoba since 1974 and this is my first time to join the pumpkin festivals. And today I am so excited to see how big are these pumpkins! I love farming and I

would like to grow a pumpkin with more 1,000 lbs," I said when we were busy taking pictures of all the three winning entries. To our surprise, the ladies gave us some seeds to be grown for the next year's contest. We had a great Pinoy lunch after tasting the pumpkin pie and pumpkin soup sold by the volunteers at the weighing centre. Before we headed to Winnipeg, we attended various events and bought some souvenirs! Such an unforgetable experience of Manitoba summer! How many pumpkin pies can you make from a 1,111 winning pumpkin grown in Manitoba? Your guess is better than mine! Of course, thousand pumpkin pies!

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QPAM elects new officers; looks for busy years!

new set of officers for the Quezon Province Association of Manitoba has been elected in the recently held meeting with the advisers, officers and members at the Filipino Senior Group Cultural Centre at Euclid. The newly elected officers include Maggie Chan-Urbano, president; Rowena Arquero, vicepresident, external; Oly Merluza, vice-president, internal; Norman Padilla, secretary; Glenda Relis, asst. secretary; Kristina Andrade, treasurer; Ferdinand Profeta, asst. treasurer; Eduardo Aquino, auditor; Rodolfo Aquilar, asst. auditor; Eddie Revilla & Anthony

Maling, pros; Mandy Habito, Pipo Sarmiento, Alden Novallasca, directors; Rod E,Cantiveros, Normita Cymbalisty, Leah Enverga-Magsino, Fe Cahatol,Nattie Aquino & Jun Manzanilla, council of advisers. And lately, at the get-together and meeting held at the residence of Dr. Romulo and Leah Magsino, the new members are welcomed and entertained. The new members include Con & Millie Zaballero, August and Glaiza Lacerna, with daughter Zam, Alden and Jenny Novallasca, Mariano Aguilar, Abdon and Lolita Chan, Gilberto and Leony Conchada, Anthony and Catherine Maling,

Jonathan and Ailie Inoc; visiting kababayans, Armando Habito and Gloria Conchada. One of the fundraising events will be the “Christmas Carolling” this coming December. And President Maggie Chan-Urbano has been working to form a committee to handle the schedule, the contacts and the coordination of the fundraising. And on May 2014, a grand “Santa Cruzan” at the Forks is being planned for a change of venue. Oly and Precy Merluza will be the Hermano and Hermana Mayor. Precy Merluza is the official candidate representing QPAM in the MaCCFA Search for Mrs. Philippines Manitoba 2014.

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LBC Introduces Air Cargo Recipients get packages in 7-10 days LBC continues its tradition of innovation and excellent customer service by introducing air cargo with free pick-up service. LBC customers in Metro Vancouver and Metro Toronto can now send through Air and enjoy parcels to be delivered within 7 to 10 days. Customers may also schedule a free pick-up of their air cargo packages right from their doorsteps. Packages that weigh over 10 pounds can be picked up with no extra fees from the sender's home or any preferred location. Affordable rates, fast delivery This added bonus of free pick-up will not affect LBC's very affordable rates and fast delivery for its air cargo service. Customers will still pay as low as $12.00 for documents or as low as $20.00 for parcels when sending to the Philippines through air cargo. LBC will deliver the packages to recipients anywhere in the Philippines within (7) seven to (10) ten days. Competition is no match LBC's new free pick-up feature beats virtually any of the competition's similar service. The free pick-up service is available for parcels 10 pounds and above. Anything below 10 pounds will have a pick-up fee of $10.

The delivery fee for a package from Vancouver or Toronto sent through air cargo to a residence in Makati City using other service providers is heavy on the budget. Faster yet affordable option By offering this new feature, LBC is providing the Filipino community in Canada a faster but still affordable option of sending important documents and valuable gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines, said Patricia G. Garcia, LBC USA's brand head for North America. “Customers rely on LBC to deliver their packages without delays. Providing our customers with this faster option will give them a greater degree of flexibility and better connection with their loved ones back home,” Ms. Garcia explained. She further pointed out that LBC is offering this new feature as a show of appreciation to their customers. “We are in the business of making our kababayan’s loved ones in the Philippines happy. We know how hard our kababayans work for what they send home. We are introducing this new feature for air cargo as a show of appreciation for the trust that our customers continue to give us,” Ms. Garcia explained.

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Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Photo Contest Award Winners

ne, two, three! The three winning photographers from the 2013 MFSF Photo Contest sponsored by the Filipino Journal were presented with their cash and prize packages during a short breakfast ceremony at Canton Food Gallery. Orlie Buduhan, External VP for the Manitoba Filipino

Street Festival and Ron Cantiveros, Publisher (and photographer) with the Filipino Journal were on hand to present Krypton Enerio (1st place), Jason Ymas (2nd place) and Von Louis Cruz (3rd place) for their photo submissions taken during the 2013 Manitoba Filipino Street Festival.

Manitoba Filipino Street Festival board & committee members during the festival appreciation breakfast at Canton Food Gallery on Saturday, September 28.

Awards presentation with (l-r) Orlie Buduhan, Krypton Enerio, Jason Ymas, Von Louis Cruz and Ron Cantiveros.

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he wheels are up for the 2013-2014 Winnipeg Jets season as they take flight on their 82 game schedule in hopes of landing into the playoffs. After reaching high altitudes in their first couple of games, the Jets

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tailed off, battling inconsistencies that have plagued them in the past. Winnipeg opened their first six games with a 3-3-0 record but some bright spots could be seen in some new additions and a player on the cusp of a breakout year.

Leaving Their Mark Winnipeg quickly renewed their rivalry from the 80s with an opening day tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers held a 4-2 lead midway through the second period but the Jets stormed back for three unanswered goals from rookie Jacob Trouba and twice from off-season acquisition Michael Frolik. The Jets held on for a 5-4 win. Rookie Mark Scheifele also scored in the victory. The LA Kings would roll into the MTS Centre only to find that Jets were not just a one line team. The Jets used secondary scoring as Devin Setoguchi, acquired from

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The Filipino Journal has been working with our kababayans who have encountered problems in housing, job hunting, in writing a will and in dealing with some agencies where they want to bring a petition and complain about rental housing and other problems with the landlords. Currently, we are doing a follow-up with the Provincial Attorney General and the City of Winnipeg on the compliance of the landlord, part of the recommendations by the Residential Tenancy Commission on case brought up by the tenants at the Simcoe apartments. The tenants won their appeal and the 17 tenants received a refund of $1,705 each. We are also working with some tenants in a Sherbrook apartment who present an appeal against the landlord's application for the apartment ecxcessive rental increase starting this coming month. We learned that some tenants have been paying the new rent without the approval of the Residential Tenancies Branch. We do accompany some of our kababayans to help communicate with the personnel in the tenancy office. (My advise to our kababayan, you have the right to appeal if the rental increase is not justified. Give yourself a time to appeal and to attend the hearing. This is your right. Huwag kayong matakot.(

Teemu Selanne during the pre-game warmup for the only Jets-Ducks match-up and the last regular season game for Teemu Selanne at MTS Centre.

the Minnesota Wild, had two goals and one assist and rising star Evander Kane added a goal and two assists to give the Jets a 5-3 win. Jets Drop Three Straight Teemu Selanne and the Anaheim Ducks outshot the Jets 34-17 and came up with a 3-2 win after an unfortunate turnover by Zach Bogosian led to a Corey Perry goal late in the third period. Selanne who played with the Jets in the 90s will retire after this season and was greeted by the Winnipeg crowd with a large ovation. Two Central division rivals would take on the Jets on back to back nights. The Minnesota Wild edged the Winnipeg

Dito, pantay-pantay tayo.) Of late, we got a call from a company's owner to help his contract worker who has no relatives or "kakillala" in Winnipeg to find a rooming house or a room for rent. The contract worker had been living in a hotel since his arrival and the owner could not afford the nightly rate. At first we guided the person how to use the transit system. And we brought him to some Filipino events to meet other kababayans. He met some Filipinos who came from the same town where he lived before. And we were able to find a house with a room for rent n the Westend. His monthly payment is almost half of the hotel rate. And many kababayans who want the service of the lawyer are increasing and we are able to recommend our kababayan to help and advise their legal needs. And many bagong datings have been asking some information about job opportunities, credentials and other professional requirements. The Filipino Journal is always willing and ready to help.. FREE service!.Please send an email to rod.cantiveros@gmail. com or call us (204.489.8894) and leave a message. All information is confidential. Tutulong kami sa abot ng aming makakaya.

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Jets 2-1. The following night, Tyler Sequin and the Dallas Stars handled the Jets easily as Sequin scored two goals and two assists in a 4-1 victory. Bouncing Back After coach Claude Noel called Ondrej Pavelec play superb, he gave his overworked netminder a rest in favour of Al Montoya. Montoya would turn away all 24 shots he faced as the Winnipeg Jets found the win column again beating the New Jersey Devils 3-0. Evander Kane led the charge with two goals. The Jets will play the next four games at home then will close out October with a four game road trip.

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Model:Talynne Bains Makeup Artist: Alana Klein Written By: Alana Klein & Tia Provici

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o you have chinita eyes? Make them pop with the magic of makeup! Before we give you the details on what we did to Talynne to emphasize her eyes, we will start with some tips to help you with your eyes. PROVICI TIP # 1: Groom Your Brows - Our first tip is not even makeup: keep those eyebrows well groomed to help open your eyes even more. Even without any makeup, eyes look instantly wider when they’re framed by well groomed brows. See a professional for the perfect plucking, or try it yourself by using tweezers to remove any stray hairs under the arch of your brow. Fill in sparse spots with brow powder using an angle brush. PROVICI TIP # 2: Avoid Dark - You will also want to use light colors on your eyes. Dark shadow shades make small eyes look even littler. Instead, brighten things up with light colors such as bone, taupe and heather. Soft fun colors, soft greys and soft white are good choices for all skin tones. For liner, go with a deeper tone, but avoid a thick line of black or charcoal, which can actually appear to close the eye. PROVICI TIP # 3: Shimmer Shimmer - Another shadow trick: use a shimmery formula which reflects light and makes eyes pop. Pick a shadow with a subtle glimmer, but avoid very heavy frosts as they tend to settle into fine lines. PROVICI TIP # 4: Girl Curl - Curled lashes are the secret weapon to opening up eyes. Even using natural false eyelashes can really open up the eyes. Talynne came to us with her mother to do her look for a special event and wanted to make her eyes pop! Follow along to see how we brought out her inner celebrity.

Before To Get The Look: Begin with a fresh brightening look and apply a wash of Sandstone eye shadow STEp 1 all over the entire lid and brow bone to create soft luminosity

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Using Sooty Plum eye shadow, apply from the middle to the STEp 3 outer corner of the eyes. Line with Mahogany Crème liner to the top of the lid in a thin line. Highlight under the eyes with Sandstone eye shadow to open up even more. Once you have powdered the face, add a few coats of STEp 2 Lush Black STEp 5 Mascara and Apply Aquamarine eye shadow false eye lashes To finish off the look, apply from the inner corner to the (our 747xs). middle of the eyes for a fun and STEp 4 Tearose Lip Pencil to subtly Apply Soft carefree statement. brighten the lips. Clay Blush to add facial contour.

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Tia’s image-consulting firm, PROVICI, has attracted a loyal following in the entertainment and business communities. She has recently styled individuals for print media and live entertainment, and for awards shows such as the Junos and the Grammys. Check out Tia on Shaw TV channel 9 on Tuesday evenings, and Wednesdays before noon. Kung meron kayong questions, comments or suggestions send an e-mail to tia@provici.com. She welcomes your questions and is available for personal appointments. Just log onto www.provici.com or visit Tia at PROVICI Cosmetics, now located at 214 McDermot Ave. or call (204) 957-1544 for more info.

Purchase any PROVICI eye shadow for $15 and receive our Glamour Eyes Palette (a perfect all in one cheek and lip quad) for ONLY $10 -- a sensational savings of $19!!! Please present this coupon at time of purchase. Expires Nov 29, 2013. Not valid with booked appointments. Remember to like PROVICI Cosmetics on Facebook and follow Provici_Canada on Instagram.We love you for your support! Salamat po!

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