Filipino Journal Alberta Edition April 2016

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Volume 8, Number 4 • April 2016

Congress of Philippine Associations of Alberta starts food collections for the victims of the Wildfires of Ft. McMurray

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Karilagan Celebrates 45 Years and Announces 19th Hiyas (GEM) Recipients

Tinikling, the Finale Dance

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IIEE ABCA – The Birth of a Filipino Ethnic Professional Organization Joey Cabalza, IIEE ABCA PRO

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arning a degree over several years and then preparing for and taking board exams to get a professional license? Yes, it was tough. We have the Philippine license to practice, but it is not recognized abroad – especially here in Canada. What is it worth, then? This is only one of the many questions in the minds of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who got their license in the Philippines and are now working abroad.

It started with the desire and passion to help Philippine-educated Electrical Practitioners in Alberta to pursue their technical careers.

It was a collective aspiration of a group of Filipino professionals, colleagues and friends who believed that Philippine-educated Engineers have the same quality of educational skills and technical experience to be registered professionals here in Alberta and in Canada. Such collective ideas were combined and put into action when pre-installation meetings were held in Edmonton in September 2015 and in Calgary in October 2015 with satisfactory acceptance by around 39 initial members. This led to the formation and birth of the first of its kind – the ethnic Filipino professional, non-profit, Electrical organization named the “Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers Philippines, Alberta Canada (IIEE ABCA)”.

IIEE ABCA held their Board of Directors (BOD) election by the general membership in Edmonton

and Calgary in November 2015, followed by the Executive Committee election later that month.

Currently, IIEE ABCA has 53 active members since its formation from Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Thornhill, Ontario, and is expected to grow further and stronger. The organization is based in Alberta but accommodates members from all over Canada. Depending on the number of members as time goes by, it will be decided if other provinces will hold their own chapters.

IIEE ABCA’s objectives are to unite all Filipino migrants and Philippine-educated Electrical Practitioners working in the province of Alberta and other Canadian provinces; to facilitate the exchange of technical information, knowledge, ideas and experiences; to foster a higher sense of professionalism, ethics, fellowship, brotherhood and camaraderie among members of the institute; to provide career path guidance and motivation to its members; and to play an important role in the community and other organizations through collaborations.

The IIEE ABCA invites Philippine-educated Electrical Practitioners to join in its selfless and pure mission to help every member in their pursuit for professional excellence and professional registration in Canada. IIEE ABCA successfully completed free APEGA Licensure Information seminars in Calgary

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and Edmonton last March with the APEGA Qualifications Manager as the technical speaker. Currently, IIEE ABCA’s registration as a non-profit organization with the Alberta Corporate Registry is in progress. The next free technical seminar “Arc Flash Calculations and Applications” will be held in Calgary and Edmonton this coming May. IIEE ABCA also aims to collaborate with other Canadianbased organizations in its quest to uplift and promote professionalism and community service. IIEE ABCA duly complies with APEGA Legislation (Engineering and Geoscience Profession Act). As an overseas chapter of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, IIEE ABCA facilitates the renewal of PRC licenses and updates members on the current technical trends in the Philippines. This way, a member can still practice his license in the Philippines provided his Philippine license is updated.

If you are a Philippineeducated Electrical Practitioner based in Alberta and wish to join IIEE ABCA in its projects and events, you may contact us at rmmagalang@gmail.com or 403918-0942. You may also want to check our Facebook Group IIEE Philippines Alberta Canada Chapter (IIEE ABCA) for more information. All announcement of events can be found on our Facebook page IIEE ABCA Announcements.

IIEE ABCA Free APEGA Licensure Information Seminar in Calgary and Edmonton last March 08 and 23, 2016 respectively with APEGA Qualifications Manager Enayat Aminzadah

IIEE ABCA Pre-Installation Meetings Edmonton and Calgary last September 26 and October 03, 2016 with 39 initial members

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Albertans show support for Duterte

A maple-coated Filipino Heart

by Erlinda

Dolly Tan

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full packed venue of about 700 Albertans showed support to Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte in a political rally held

on March 26th at the South Edmonton Sejong Multicultural Center.

The organizer, Benjie Lindo, said it was the first political rally ever to be held in Canada. Many supporters waited outside the center hoping to get in but they were denied entry as the venue maximum capacity was only 700 as per city rules and regulations.

The rally started by singing the National Anthem of both Canada and the Philippines, and the singing of Ang Bayan Ko. It was an entertainment show at the same time as popular singers from the Alberta Filipino community showcased their talents. Then the speakers were heard explaining

Albertans show their passionate support.

The Philippine election is as to why they support Mayor not only in Alberta, but around the Duterte of Davao, the frontrunner world, to gather and show support set for May 9, 2016 (May 8 in Canada). in the presidential election whose for Mayor Duterte. rating in the latest survey (as of this writing) is 11% ahead of the next candidate. The highlight of the night was a live phonepatch conversation with Mayor Duterte himself to the delight of the audience. In return they sang him a Happy Birthday as it was his birthday that day.

The rally was a big success in Edmonton. The organizers thereafter, went around the province to gather more supporters. They visited Calgary, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, etc. It has been an on-going phenomenon for Overseas Filipino Workers, Camrose supporters

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Rizal rice farmers girds for La Niña The farmers belonging to the Pulong Munti Association of Farmers in Cardona and Morong (PMAFCC) in Rizal province lamented how a huge portion of their rice fields dried-up due to El Niño. Some ricefields lying along the lakeshore of Laguna de Bay had survived but they have to use pumps to bring in the water from the lake.

Now the farmers are anticipating that the frequent rains brought about by the upcoming

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La Niña will flood their ricefields and ruined their produce. They are also worried on the consequences posed by the operation of a giant water concessionaire which will lay huge pipes in Laguna de Bay for Metro Manila’s water use. The farmers consider this latest development as bad for fisherfolks who depend on lake but also for farmers whose source of irrigation for their plantations is the country’s largest fresh water lake.

Manny Pacquiao has announced his bout for the WBO welterweight retirement after beating Timothy crown.

Bradley two weeks ago in Las Vegas, yet Shane Andre Mosley often known as "Sugar" Shane Mosley, wants to challenge the Filipino boxing icon to a rematch if he won his upcoming fight.

Mosley (49-9-1, with 41 knockouts), a former three-weight world champion, will be fighting in his 60th professional boxing match against an unknown David Avanesyan for the interim WBA welterweight title on May 28. The 44-year-old American boxer was defeated by Pacquiao in their 2011

Indie film “Iadya Mo Kami (Deliver Us)” by Mel Chionglo won the Silver Remi (Spiritual Section) at the 49th Worldfest Houston International Film and Video Festival, held recently in Texas.

The movie about a priest who had a child was written

by Ricky Lee and produced by BG Productions International.

Veteran actor Eddie Garcia led the cast. Also in the movie are Aiko Melendez, Ricky Davao, Diana Zubiri and Allen Dizon.

Duterte: A phenomenal phenomenon

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by Perry

Diaz

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nderfinanced and overly maligned for his brand of leadership, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte jumped into the presidential derby two months after the official campaign period had started. And with no national political machinery, and who hardly traveled outside his city for two decades as mayor, Duterte was hesitant to enter the race. But it must have been destiny that pushed him into the fray.

With no previous national government experience, Digong knew too well that to beat his nationally well-known rivals, he has to win the hearts of the people and seal a “sacred” covenant with them. To do this, he has to go down to the level of the “common tao” and impress upon them a sincere message of hope, which is “Para tunay na pagbabago” – for a real change.

Impunity of lawlessness Before becoming mayor of Davao City, the city was known

as the “Murder Capital of the Philippines.” It was the country’s Dodge City where lawlessness ruled. And this brings to mind the legendary Wyatt Earp, the crime-fighter in the epic movie “Gunfight at O.K. Corral,” which was followed by “Tombstone” decades later.

Together with his three brothers and the feared gunfighter and killer, John Henry “Doc” Holliday, Earp clashed with a group of outlaws called “cowboys” in the 1870s, chasing them from Dodge City, Kansas to Tombstone, Arizona where the Earps and Holliday figured in gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Wyatt Earp was credited with fighting lawlessness in Dodge City and Tombstone.

In so many ways, Digong Duterte may be likened to Wyatt Earp.

Wyatt’s posse cleaned up Tombstone of the lawless cowboys while Digong fought the criminals of his city with the participation of a reputed group of vigilantes known as the “Davao Death Squad” or DDS. Although Duterte never admitted to being the leader of DDS, it came to be known as the “Duterte Death Squad,” which makes some people wonder: Is Digong a gangster or a gang-buster? But his people – the “masa” – like what he did for their city, which Numbeo ranked in June 2015 as the “fourth safest city in the world.”

According to Wikepedia, Numbeo is a crowd-sourced global database of reported consumer prices, perceived crime rates,

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quality of health care, and other statistics. Using its crime and safety indices, Numbeo rated Davao City “low” in its crime rate measures and “high” in its safety measures. Interestingly, while that is happening in Davao City, other cities (e.g., Cebu City and Metro Manila) are rated increasingly in crime and dangerously unsafe.

Davao City boasts that it is one of only three areas in the world, after the U.S. and Canada, to have a fully computerized Integrated Response System 911. And by and large the citizens are happier.

Zero tolerance It did not then come as a surprise that when Digong entered the presidential race, his reputation as an iron-fisted disciplinarian impressed people across the country. And his zero tolerance for lawbreakers became his trademark.

He liked to patrol the city streets at night riding on a Harley Davidson or sometimes driving a taxi to catch robbers preying on drivers. He banned smoking. At one time, he caught a foreigner violating the ordinance and forced him to chew the cigarette butt.

He also prohibited firecrackers and imposed a nighttime curfew for minors to fight juvenile delinquency.

Digong’s “shock and awe” style of conveying his campaign message is what sets him apart from his rivals who use traditional canned slogans and promises to woo the voters. But the voters

preferred to hear Duterte’s blunt warnings and threats to lawbreakers. Like for instance when Duterte threatened to shoot criminals and hang them using laundry line or drown them in the Manila Bay. “The fish in Manila Bay will get fat,” he said. “If I become president, even God will cry.”

In one of the presidential debates, he pledged to eradicate crime -- especially drug trafficking and kidnappings – and corruption in three to six months. When a journalist asked him to elaborate, Duterte said that while suspected drug dealers end up in jail in Manila, they’d be dead in his city.

And he was applauded when he said: “When I say ‘leave Davao,’ you leave Davao. If you do not do that, you're dead. That's the way the story will go, no drama.” Then he turned to one of his rivals, Mar Roxas, and told him: “If you do not know how to kill people and you're afraid to die, that's the problem, you cannot be a president.”

That kind of language sends shudder down the spines of criminals. But to the masa, it sounds like sweet symphonic melody. He earned the nickname “Duterte Harry” after a Clint Eastwood character called “Dirty Harry” who had little or no regard for rules. Indeed, “killing all criminals” has become his trademark campaign battle cry.

However, he’d remind his audience that if they didn’t commit a crime, they don’t have to worry.

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Impossible dream?

Crime in the Philippines has become one of the country’s biggest – if not the biggest – problems. Killing of journalists, assassination of political figures, drug trafficking, and human trafficking have been plaguing the country… and the occurrences are increasing. No amount of law enforcement reform and legislation has effectively curbed lawlessness.

For the past two decades, people have been calling for a leader to come forth and give criminals a run for their lives.

And a lot of them wished, “If only we have a Filipino Lee Kuan Yew, the country would be a lot safer.” It would seem like wishful thinking, an impossible dream.

But when Duterte decided to run for president, the people reacted spontaneously. To a lot of them, particularly the poor masa, Duterte is the messiah who will deliver them from a perpetual bondage of poverty. When hope is gone, change – any change – is welcome.

After all, what is there to lose?

And for those who have yet to be convinced, the time of reckoning is coming on Election Day. And the voters who have yet to be convinced of the “Duterte Phenomenon” that is going viral in social media, they would come to realize – nay, believe! – that Duterte is not only a phenomenon; he is a phenomenal phenomenon.

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Duterte awakens the sleeping Philippine social volcano The Republic of Adobo

by Rod

Cantiveros

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he Philippine social volcano is ready to erupt.

It might be worse than the infamous Mt. Pinatubo when it exploded and covered many provinces, cities and towns by lahar. This social volcano has been sleeping for hundred of years, and admittedly it has more lahar to cover and to change the political playing field, currently strewn into chaos and milieu of fear among the elite; and the festive ambiance of the poor, looking forward for a change.

2016 Philippine election is heating up, moving people to participate and to engage in the electoral process when the head of the country will be elected and governed for the next six years.

But the political landscape has been changing everyday when the two leading candidates have been exchanging massive accusations and tirades.

The political battlefield is between Rodrigo Duterte, the Mayor of Davao; and Mar Roxas, the protege of the current President Noynoy Aquino who wants to continue his mandate of "Matuwid Na Daan". Along with these two presidential candidates are the people behind their candidacy: Duterte has the common people, mostly marginalized, mostly the poorest among the poor; while Roxas has the backing of the Malacanang honchos, by the selected elite, by the moneyed people, by the big establishment.

Charges and counter-charges have been the litany of actions. And the accusation of corruptions have been the cry from both camps.

Between these two candidates, the poor, the marginalized, the outsiders of the system have been crying for changes and underneath they are burning with the desire for equal

treatment, for a government serving the people, not the elite, not the moneyed people, not the corrupts. The heat is on, like melting lava and hot rocks ready to explode.

Duterte has been the leading candidate, and the probable winner in the May 9th election. Print and broadcast media, let alone the social media, have become the messenger, the informant of the dirty and filthy election process, a defining symptom of a dysfunction government. Most of the media are promoting fear of a possible imposition of a military government. Fear begets fear, and the elite and the powerful have started digging more dirt to stop Duterte. It has becoming an ugly war between the rich and the poor!

The elite and the moneyed populace are afraid for the change which Duterte has been fighting for while the poor, the marginalized, the people outside the system have been rallying hard to make changes in the governance, benefiting every one, making themselves as the recipients of the wealth of the nation.

The 2016 Philippine election ignites political debate and induces personal tirades for black propaganda, making this democratic process thrown into a lion's den where the strong, the mighty survive and the loser dies of too much pain and hardships.

Yes, pains and hardships are the common threads in the Philippine's more than 25 millions who are victims of inequity for many decades, hoping for a better life. Many presidential elections had been held, unfortunately, the cries of help were unanswered.

Corruptions have become the underground business of the governed, the elite has reached much higher levels, the rich has become super rich and the poor has become much poorer in the country where the natural resources are more than wealth to sustain the growing population.

The Philippine is brazenly politicalized against the will of the majority.

President after president, unsolved problems after unsolved problems like the unabated corruption, inept governance,and malfunction execution of justice and inequitable distribution of wealth.

Yes, the economy is growing

to a 6% but the question is: does it help the poor?; yes the Philippines has become a lender of million of pesos to some countries, but the poor has been hostage for a very long time.

The majority of the people are tired of hoping for a radical

change and has lost faith in the dysfunction system and the sleeping social volcano is ready to erupt.

And its suffocating lahar might change the political landscape, and this has been coming for a long time.

Lumad leaders to raise awareness in US tour Lumad leaders from the Philippines are now on speaking tour across the United States to raise awareness of politically motivated violence and forced displacement allegedly due to U.S. foreign policy and multinational corporate interests in the Mindanao region.

In San Francisco, leaders of “Lakbay Lumad USA: The Continuing Journey of Mindanao’s Indigenous Peoples for Peace and Justice” were hosted in an event called “San Francisco to Salupongan” by the International Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) and Salupongan International, a grassroots network in support of the Lumad’s right to self-determination, on April 29 at the African American Arts and Culture Complex at 762 Fulton Street.

The term Lumad collectively stands for indigenous people in the

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Philippines. The Lakbay Lumad USA is a continuing journey of the indigenous people of Mindanao from their communities to voice their demands for peace and justice.

The tour will bring representatives of various tribes as well as faithbased advocates from coast to coast and through the Midwest to

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speak on the violence and forcible displacement they are experiencing at the hands of the Philippine government. They hope to inspire individuals and organizations to join them in immediate action and provide concrete support to Lumad schools and community projects.

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Congress of Philippine Associations of Alberta Starts Food Collections for the Victims of the Wildfires of Ft. McMurray

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he wildfires that ravaged almost 90 percent of the oil & gas capital of Canada forced the 88,000 residents to escape out of Ft. McMurray. For the fast few days the fires are still burning and out of control.

Thousands of evacuees ended up in Edmonton, the nearest city south of Ft. McMurray. There are a lot of Filipinos working on this place and they are seeking the help of our "kababayan" for immediate assistance in

the form of clothing, food and shelter. Some local agencies in and around the city open their services as well as some private citizens offering their houses for temporary accommodations.

The Congress of the

Philippine Associations of Alberta acted urgently by donating nonperishable items to Edmonton Food Bank. This will be an ongoing project by the Congress headed by president Jun Angeles.

He urged the different association

May 5, 2016 at the headquarter of the Service Employees International Union, Local 2 in Edmonton. Novie Sambat and colleagues from the Catholic Social Services and Marco Luciano of Migrante Canada had initially shown concern and support to some evacuees from Ft. McMurray, Alberta by inviting individuals and families to organize a potluck and Relief Goods Operation.

An Open Forum was also conducted in order to listen to the victims' grievances. All of them, especially the Temporary Foreign Workers, were worried that after the fire, they may get fired, as their employments are coterminus with the business' existence of their employers.

However, both Migrante and Catholic Social Services had assured of lobbying their situation to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada, to let them stay here by whatever possible and favourable way that can be extended to them.

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members to start donating items for the victims. Lito Velasco, PRO of the Congress is in touch with Migrante Alberta and several local agencies to coordinate in helping Filipino victims.

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Filipino Retirees Association in Alberta (FRAA) celebrated its first Santacruzan last April 17

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ommonly known as Flores de Mayo, the Filipino Retirees with the leadership of the president Dory Gonzales celebrates the Santacruzan de Mayo last Sunday, April 17 at the General Hospital gym. Esmeralda Jose chaired the event while Letty Tria, Lina Luna and Lulu Bernal were declared as the Hermanas Mayores. All the guests enjoyed the festivities with a beauty parade, entertainment and delicious food.

Santacruzan is a religious historical event held in many cities, town and villages all over the Philippines dedicated to the blessed Virgin Mary.This custom and celebration started after the Holy Cross was found and brought back to Rome.

A joyful thanksgiving honoring the blessed Virgin Mary. The Filipinos paraded the Blessed Virgin Mary with the sagalas of Filipino maidens. The sagalas with escorts parade under the hand carried bamboo arches adorned with fresh flowers.

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Seated L-R Esmeralda Jose, Chairman, Dory Gonzales, President, Letty Tria and Lulu Bernal Hermana Mayores.

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espite having arrived in Canada just 3 years ago, Renan Orquiza has already made several significant contributions to the community and the Engineering profession in Ontario. As a result of his contributions, Renan has been shortlisted for the 2016 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award.

Philippines-born Renan Orquiza arrived in Canada on May 31, 2013, and unlike Renan Orquiza other newcomers who were struggling in adapting and landing their desired job within their professional field, he seemed to have planned things out and was able to transition his life smoothly.

He signed up with a non-profit organization that helps bridge internationally trained immigrants into their careers in Canada.

And he was hired by a geo-environmental consulting firm based in Markham, Ontario, as an Environmental Project Manager within four months. While employed, he also participated in an Engineering Bridging Program offered at Humber College, which helps engineering students with networking, resume preparation, interview skills, software skills, etc. He then learned that networking and volunteering were also important to your career in Canada.

With that in mind, he looked for non-profit organizations that he could help. He started volunteering at the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Mississauga Chapter as a committee member. He helped facilitate a bridge building competition for high school students as well as assisted in organizing other events such as Mathletics, Licensure Programs, Conferences and/or other technical seminars. In early 2015, he was elected to become one of the executive board members and is currently appointed as the Environmental Committee Chair.

He also volunteers with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Authority promote their environmental programs and share information with the public about maintaining and preserving the conservation areas. Renan wanted to give back to the community where he and his family were living in, as well as to help conserve the environment for future generations. Because of his efforts, he received a long hours service recognition from CVC. He was also selected as the 2014 recipient of the Newcomer Gem Volunteer Award by the Volunteer MBC. He is also a member of the grad panel for the Engineering Bridging Program at Humber College, where he speaks to recent candidates and share his story and tips. One of his proudest accomplishments is mentoring others, which provides him with the opportunity to touch people's lives personally and to get to know others better. Even though he is mentoring others, he realizes that he, too, is learning and growing through the experience. Recently, he decided to take this passion to another level by officially becoming a mentor within the Mentoring Partnership program by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE).

At present, he is a registered professional engineer (P.Eng.) within Ontario and working as a Project Manager at an environmental consulting firm based in Vaughan, Ontario.

Website to vote: http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top25-immigrants/vote TO VOTE FOR RENAN, you may visit the link provided and find his profile under Column 2 Row 10. Click on the "vote for me" box under his name and then register your e-mail address at the bottom page before clicking the "Vote Now" button.

Voting ends in May 13, 2016

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Blessing of San Pedro Calungsod

Edmonton, Alberta - April 2, 2016. The blessing of San Pedro Calungsod's Statue at St. John Evangelist's Parish Church.

Followed by the Mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Nilo Macapinlac. Assisted by Deacons Tony Obleada and Gem Mella.

This statue was brought by Brother Lito Reyes and his wife Lady Juliet when they paid visit to the Philippines. Then again, being introduced to the Filipinos in Edmonton through Grand Knight Robert Croteau and the entire Knights of Columbus, Nazareno Council.

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Bae in the City of Edmonton a Resounding Success Alden Richards with Rocco Nacino and Kim Idol successfully attracted over a thousand audience at the Maharaja Banquet Hall last Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Palabok House once again sponsored the show from GMA Network. Alden Richards an actor and singer is a member of the Eat Bulaga show and became a sensation heartthrob when paired with Maine Mendoza in the noon time popular TV show.

The promotion was successfully launched by Lydia of Palabok House Restaurant.

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Karilagan Celebrates 45 Years and Announces 19th Hiyas (GEM) Recipients

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fter almost half a century Karilagan Dance Society, a non profit organization run by volunteers and members or non-members Filipinos and Canadians celebrated a milestone of 45 years of Philippine folk dancing.

Elmina (Memen) Cochingco on her message noted " Within the forty five years existence of the Karilagan, some dancers left to pursue their chosen careers, got married and have a family of their own. But did not forget what was instilled in their minds about our heritage, some of them rejoined Karilagan, this time not for them but for their children to be knowledgeable as they are and be proud of their ancestry."

A national and international multi-awarded organization, the Karilagan once again performed at their annual presentation last Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center with a theme "45 Years of Philippine folf Dancing." this time the dances showcased dances from Spanish influence, Jota Manila, Polka Sala, La Jota Moncadena and Polkabal. They presented also the traditional Rural Suite dances, Lumang Tugtugin, Sakuting , Pasigin, Binasuan, Maglalatik , Binuyugan, subli, Sayaw Sa Bangko, Ilocana A Nasudi, Wasiwas and the finale Tinikling.

The Karilagan Dance Society continues to entertain and compete at different levels competition.

They also perform and volunteer in many local charity functions and Filipino events.

Publisher of Alberta Filipino Journal receiving Hiyas (GEM) Award for Community Service . Receiving the trophy from Dolores Sorenson, President of Mexican Society.

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Mayor of Edmonton Don Iveson surrounded by the Karilagan organizers and dancers.

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Karilagan Dance Society 2016 Hiyas Award Recipients Academic High School – Lance Rupert Beltran Upon arriving from the Philippines in 2010, Lance started his schooling as Grade 9 in St. Clements Elementary School, Edmonton and received Academic Excellence Awards. He moved to Strathcona High School in Grade 10, completed his full curriculum and received Honors with distinction. His family moved to Calgary and received Honors with distinction and several scholarships.

Academic- University, College or Vocational – Allison Mejilla Allison, a Hiyas Award Recipient for Academic –High School in 2008 is now a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with Distinction. She also has her degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Science with Physical Science Minor with Distinction from the University of Alberta.

She has been a Karilagan Dancer since she was 4 years old, grew up with the group and became one of the lead dance teachers. She became inactive with KDS in order to pursue her career.

Community Service – Jose Angeles, Jr. Jun as known to many of us did countless

volunteerism, and received numerous awards of recognition. He was among those who was responsible in building different Filipino Organizations among them were the Filipino Retirees Association in Alberta and The Filipino Seniors Association in Alberta in which his diseased mother was part of them. He continues to contribute his time and financial knowledge towards the welfare of the Filipino Community. He was a recipient of Hiyas Award in Business.

Science – Leticia Tria Leticia migrated from the Philippines in 1973,m pursued her career at the University of Alberta and became registered Nurse in 1988. She was immediately employed by the University of Alberta Hospsital where she is still employed to date. She is presently assigned at the Mazankowski Institue, the nucleus for highly skilled cardiac care professionals.

She was president of the Filipino Nurses Associatio in Alberta from 2007=2013. She was part of the team in partnership with Capital Health Care that redruited over 700 nurses from the Philippines. She was among those nurses who lobbied at the Legislature of Alberta to help those nurses to stay permanent resident in Canada.

Sports – Arne Bernal Sports are in Arne’s blood. At the age 5 until his early teens, he played Hockey with the Knightn of Columbus. He received numerous trophies and medals from different tournaments here in Canada and the USA. He captained his team to get the City and Provincial Hockey Championship award. During his Junior and High School years, he played Volley Ball, football, tennis, Basketball as also participated in Track and Field. When he graduated from

Junior High at St. Clement Junior High School he received the Athlete of the Year Award.

In the later years, he continues to play hockey and soccer with the different league in Edmonton. Last year he participated in the Master Mini World Cup, an inter city Soccer competition and was awarded Top Goal Keeper Masters 2015. He also coached his wife daughter and Son Soccer teams including his daughter and son’s Hockey Team.

Hiyas Awardees: L-R Memen Cochingco, President Karilagan Dance Society; Lulu Bernal, Chairman of the Hiyas (GEM) Award; Allison Mejilla, Academic Awardee; University, Leticia Tria, Science; Jose (Jun) Angeles, Community Service; Arne Bernal, Sports; and Lance Rupert P. Beltran, Academic-High School.

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Avoid over-paying your taxes

I Lesson-Driven Perspective Lito Mendoza Velasco litovelasco65@yahoo.ca Lito Velasco, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy A homoviator, a catalyst of change. He moves in the light of his Philosophical, Political and Theological backgrounds. He loves challenges and believes he learns and improves his critical thinking from those challenges.

f there is one that cannot be avoided by a canadian, that is, the Canada Revenue Agency.

According to them, paying taxes is equivalent to the food that we eat. Now, if we can't totally evade from income tax return; then, try to at least avoid over-paying it.

“Every year many Canadians do not take advantage of the discounts available to them when they are filing their taxes,” says Jeffrey Schwartz, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada. “And when a consumer fails to file common deductions they will end up paying more than

they need to,” says Schwartz.

For Canadians looking to avoid over-paying their taxes this year, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada recommends the following: 1. Keep a running record of income and expenses throughout the year.

Self-employed Canadians should write down tax deductible expenses as soon as they incur them. This way, when it is tax time, deductible expenses will not be missed.

2. Choose a charity and make

a donation. For the first $200 of the expenses of the home where charitable donations, a consumer they conduct their business. will receive a 15 per cent credit.

This applies to homeowners and renters. A consumer just has to 3. Childcare expenses are calculate the percentage of their deductible.

These expenses living space they use for their include daycare fees, boarding business. school, recreational activity fees etc. These can be deducted when 5. Moving expenses. If a either both spouses and/or a single consumer is employed and they parent are working on a full-time move 40 kilometres closer to basis or when one spouse is in their place of work and incur such school for part or all of the year. expenses as renting a van to move furniture, breaking a lease, meals 4. Self-employment expenses. and lodging – they may qualify If someone works from home, for this deduction. a consumer can claim a part of

The Exposure of a Filipino-Canadian Catholic Visionaries: Delivering the Gift Faith

by Lito Mendoza Velasco

Listen: God speaks through him.

Speak Lord though a Canadian born visionary, vibrant and humble servant. These characteristics can be attributed to Brother Robert Croteau, the incumbent Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Nazareno Council.

April 8, 2016 the Knights of Columbus Nazareno Council 12904 celebrated its 15th Charter Anniversary. Our council is part of an international organization that got its start thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners. The Connecticut state legislature, on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 15,100 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan, Lithuania, Ukraine, and South Korea.

The impetus to form a Filipino Council was the idea of Julito Reyes, then State Deputy.

In the spring of 2001 Julito Reyes along with Pedro “Bong” Estoque, then District Deputy and Teddy Tuazon, met and developed a plan of action. On April 8th, 2001 the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus chartered Nazareno Council 12904 in Edmonton, Alberta with Teddy Tuazon being the Charter Grand Knight.

Over these 15 years our council has been active in supporting various charities such as Lurana Shelter, The Archdiocese of Edmonton and MADD, to name only a few, by donating proceeds from our annual golf tournament and other fundraising activities.

We organize religious celebrations such as Simbang Gabi, Pabasa, Salubong and the January 9th Feast of Jesus the Black Nazarene and providing support for those less fortunate in our community buy hosting Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas Hamper delivery.

To commemorate our 15 years of service on April 9th, 2016 we hosted a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. John the Evangelist Church followed by a reception at The Executive Royal Hotel in Leduc later that evening. The reception included the recognition of the top 15 volunteers in our council. Also the charter or original members were recognized.

Our council meets once per month. If you would like to become a member please contact Grand Knight Robert Croteau for more information at 780-721-9153.

Listen: God speaks through him. Speak Lord using a Filipino visionary and humble servant.

These attributes can be found in the person of Brother Julito Roque Reyes, founder of the Nazareno Council.

Being one of the founders of the Knights of Columbus, Nazareno Council, Brother Lito Reyes’ love to his faith and the faithful knows no boundaries. Evidently, he has abundantly shared the fruits of his to everybody. This can be testified by the good words and phrases he mentioned in his speech last April 8, 2016 during the 15th Charter Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, Nazareno Council. To wit, “Our Charter members made a choice fifteen years ago to be part of an organization that would make them better Catholics, better husbands, better fathers, better citizens, and better fraternal brothers. Nowhere else has there been an organization that offers a

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15 council outstanding volunteers recognized during the 15th Nazareno Charter Council Anniversary Celebration From: Left to Right: Bros. Ricky Santos, Carlo Capito, Joe Sindayen, Gardy Guevarra, Apollo Arcilla, Kit Garcia, Laddie Celemin, Rolly T. Marcos, Ludy Juanillo (representing Bro. Dario Juanillo), Deacon Bro. Gem Mella, Armand Bernabe, Oscar Mejilla, Ferdie Y. Mendita and Sam Llamas. Missing: Bro. Jose Villarica.

Nazareno Council Charter members Left to Right: Br. Lito Reyes FMFD and PSD (founder), Br. Bong Estoque FDD and PGK ( founder), Br. Teddy Tuazon CGK (founder), Br. Apollo Arcilla, Br. Carlo Capito, Br. Laddie Celemin, Br. Joe Duenas PGK, Br. Bert David, Br. Many Ibasco PGK and current DD, Br. Kit Garcia, Br. Alfie Lacanlale, Brl Ricky Santos, Br. Rudy Valencia, Br. Sam Llamas

catholic gentleman and his family so much for so little. I think, we should give others the same opportunity of membership with the Knights of Columbus where we have grown stronger in our faith and our family life by reaching out to their families and friends and encourage them to join us.

The Mission and Vision Emphasized There are many persons who from time to time, raise the questions about the Knights of Columbus: “Who we are and what do we do? One of these questions invariably is: “What is the Mission of the Knights of Columbus?” Its Mission can be summed up in a series of words, which, as all words do, signify concepts. These words are: 1. Charity, Unity, and Patriotism.

These are our principles and ideals.

2. Catholic, Family, Fraternal, and Service. These are the description

of our organization.

3. Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth. These are the objectives of our Council Program.

The Nazareno Council has a large engine and a beating heart to serve the community at large without seeking anything in return...The great need of our time is leadership with vision. We need inspired and inspiring leaders who can rally the organization beyond the horizons of our dreams.

Leadership is the capacity to translate Vision into reality. Anyone can dream. Effective leadership is knowing how to lay down the action steps for yourself and the organization so that the vision can be realized. This requires us to be practical and to understand the process along the way.

We work for the world where the culture of life prevails, where the sanctity of human life is respected at every stage of life and where all recognize the dignity and

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rights of every human being.

As volunteers, our brother Knights continue to contribute their time and energy, their ideas and ideals. We increase the ability if our church and communities to benefit many people. We repond to human problems by doing what needs to be done. We expand the delivery of human services in many ways for the welfare of of the society, and we direct human resources to provide help where it is urgently needed.”

Witnessing: Living by the examples of the Saints Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible and suddenly, you are doing the impossible. -St. Francis of Assisi Yours are the only hands which God can do his work. Yours are the eyes through which God’s compassion can shine upon a troubled world.

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Horoscope You could see you growing less visionary and more materialistic, particularly when it comes to career, money, and security. So you could focus even more deeply on a goal or plan that you're trying to finish. There's a danger that you could become obsessed, so watch out for that tendency.

You may begin to feel more relaxed and less exhaust as eases out of your career sector and enters your social sector. You've been through a fairly hectic phase recently, but with a focus, it's time to unwind and have some fun.

You may begin to feel more relaxed. Even though you'll be busy, you should feel less worried and a lot calmer as you go about your everyday tasks. However, you might need to detach from a family situation that may be taking up too much of your time and energy.

You may begin to feel as though a difficulty has been lifted and your pleasure sector. If you've been busy with family matters.

You now have a chance to entertain your senses and enjoy yourself. Think luxurious massages with scented oils, country walks, hikes on mountain trails, dates in exotic restaurants, or anything else can think of. This is your chance to go for it!

Enhance energy and encourage you to put meaningful plans into motion. You could become evolve in a relationship that may not be in your best interests. Guard against this, as you'll need as much freedom as you can get if you're to make the progress you desire.

You look very promising for work together on a long-term project. And even though results may be slow in coming, success can be yours with hard work. Meanwhile, your thoughts may move toward more materialistic and careeroriented goals and the topmost sector of your chart.

It would be helpful to not get too obsessed with a certain situation. The more you can stand back and let matters take their course, the sooner you can find a solution. The sector of relating allows you to take stock of key associations, friendships, and a romantic partnership and consider how you can improve matters. Expect the unexpected!

If you feel exhausted, your home sector could be like returning to the blank. This is your opportunity to nurture yourself and refill your energy. If someone calls with an exciting project, don't immediately say yes and commit. You need this time to get back in touch with your body and restore yourself to stability.

Entering a phase in which you'll want to avoid too much gatherings, preferring to spend more time doing your own thing. Your successes and failures over the past year and look ahead to what you hope to achieve. This can also be a promising for collaborating on a long-term project.

Your romance and creativity could become more focused on a growing relationship or artistic project. However, you could get a bit obsessed, which certainly won't help. Make time to stand back and get involved in other things, as the outcome will be more positive if you do. In fact can be an invitation to explore new territory or take a break, which should help you unwind on all levels.

You may find yourself becoming a lot more attention on money, career, and the material side of life. Indeed, the issue of financial or other security may weigh heavily on your mind. A part of this might be because negative in your personal financial zone, causing you to be overly concerned with money matters.

Your mind may turn to more practical activity as enters your sector of talk and thought. Plans that could enhance your security, grow your business, or improve your lifestyle may seek expression. As retrograde, steer clear of a certain friend who may be jealous of you. In fact, you might need to cut off the relationship completely if things don't change.

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PABABA 23 Ikwento 25 Ms. Sotto 28 Exam sa elementary 29 Bisitahin 32 Pantukoy 34 Bayan sa Nueva Vizcaya 35 Iyakin 36 Hindi kasundo 37 Tanong ng naghahanap 38 Brand ng bola

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o matter the reason for your travel you will enjoy Las Vegas, the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World" internationally known for its mega casino-hotels, worldclass amusements and plentiful buffets.

Known as simply Vegas, the City of Las Vegas, established in 1905 and incorporated as a city in 1911, is the most populous city in the State of Nevada.

"Las Vegas" means "the meadows" in Spanish, the name given to the area by Mexican scout named Rafael Rivera to acknowledge the wild grasses growing abundantly in an oasis of a barren desert with ample supply of groundwater, a part of the old Spanish Trail used by the Spanish traders in the early 1700s to make their way east to Los Angeles, California.

Due to the city's tolerance for numerous adult entertainments that have started since the desert valley began as a small railroad town the city has earned the title of "Sin City". Las Vegas is also credited with its popular advertising campaign slogan "What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" – first cooked up in 2003 to brand Vegas for something

other than gambling. The ad has helped drive million of visitors to the Sin City. In 2014 a recordbreaking 41 million visited the city making it one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

Visiting Las Vegas encompasses two different worlds - the Strip of 4.2 mile stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard, more lively during the day but expensive and the Old Vegas Downtown, quiet during the day but cheaper. Every time we visit Vegas we stay on The Strip and visit Old Vegas Downtown for two reasons: the Strip is where all the action takes place and has also many reasonably priced hotels.

Downtown Vegas where you will find historic buildings, hotels and museums offers a nostalgic trip back in time. The first hotel and casino, The Golden Gate, located at One Fremont Street, opened its doors in 1906 when rooms went for a $1. The hotel welcomed the city's first telephone in 1907 and became well-known for its 50 cents shrimp cocktail appetizers now served in a tulip sundae glass for only $3.99. If you've ever wondered what Las Vegas was like in the Roaring 20s or the Rat Pack era then experience the Golden Gat Hotel-

Casino. (Rat Pack is a group of Hollywood actor like Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. originally centered on their leader in the mid-60s.

Check out the city's first movie theatre in Vegas, called "El Portal", still standing and the first air-conditioned building in the city. It's now a gift shop, El Portal Indian Arts & Crafts Store.

Across is "The D Las Vegas" where you'll be officially greeted by the Dutch naked "little pee man", the Manneken Pis who has now grown from about 2 to 6 feet tall relieving himself while smiling at you mischievously. A remnant of the past also lives on here - its second floor is dedicated to vintage casino games including coin-operated slots and the "Sigma Derby" horse racing machine.

Don't miss the Mob Museum located at 300 Stewart Ave. The 3-story building erected in 1933 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places boasts the world's most extensive collection of mob and gangster memorabilia.

On the corner of Fremont and 6th Streets is the longest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas, "El Cortez".

The must-see in Old Vegas at Fremont Street Experience are the free amazingly spectacular Viva Vision Light Shows which happen throughout each night and run every hour lasting for about 6 minutes. The Viva Vision's projection is the largest video screen on the globe spanning 1,500 feet in length (the size of 5 football fields).

We'll see you later at the Bellagio on The Strip.

Gem and Lita at Las Vegas Welcome Sign

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Lucy Sagun is 98

Nanay Lucy Sagun had blisfully celebrated her 98th birthday last 19th of March 2016 at the Fat Jakks Restaurant, Edmonton, Alberta. She was serenaded by her daughter Nita from Edmonton and son Fred Sagun who flew from Reno, Las Vegas, in the presence of approximately 150 visitors and special friends.

"I am blessed and thankful about this very meaningful life that God has showered upon me.

And, I am happy celebrating with the people who have the same vision and worked with me all the way until this moment." She said.

April 2016

Celebrates Malou Filasol's Birthday Many thanks to Lydia Jimenez of Palabok House Restaurant who prepared a sumptuous dinner for the celebrant.

L-R Resty Reyes, Ed Gonzales, Noel Angeles, Ludia Jimenez, Dr. Nimrod Montano and Jun Angeles

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April 2016

You know a community is inclusive when even old shipping containers find a home.

After a lifetime at sea, there’s probably not much in the way of weather that can take a metal box by surprise. Entering a new life as a high-tech shelter in Edmonton, however, just might.

Conservation is a big part of The Hills at Charlesworth. When the centrepiece of your community is a space called the Sustainability Plaza, it had better be.

Here, under the glow of wind-solar hybrid lights, you’ll find native plant species, a system for harvesting rainwater, and those sea-weary shipping containers. There are two of them here; one with solar-powered Wi-Fi inside and the other with energygenerating fitness equipment.

The architecture adds its own charm. Homes come with many modern conveniences and can be further enhanced with tailored comforts, all for a sum that’s sure to make you feel welcome.

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