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Their back! Family & friends of Tony & Mila Laqui celebrate the reopening of Jejomar Bakery in the Exchange District after a fire damaged the backery in July 2009 at thier former Isabel St location.

MP Joy Smith celebrates riding diversity at AGM.

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OFSAM celebrates 2010 King and Queen Valentine Emilio and Milagros Briol

early, OFSAM honors some officers and members to become King and Queen Valentine. It is a joyous celebration among the seniors who have been active in the community. Every officer and member attend honor the selected couple or members who will grace the February celebration. Everyone becomes excited to know who will be proclaimed as King and Queen Valentine. And for this year 2010, Mr. and Mrs. Emilio and Milagros Briol were honored by OFSAM officers, members and guests. Crowning is done by the previous Queen and King, and this year, Queen Ester Gabriel of 2009 and with her son who represented the late King Valentine Jimmy Gabriel. Sash and flowers are offered and members and friends offer gifts to the King and Queen. And dancing follows the ceremony.

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Florencio Antonio, president OFSAM, Jaime Antonio Gabriel, King and Queen Valentine 2010, Mr. & Mrs. Emilio and Milagros Briol, Ester Gabriel, 2009 Queen Valentine, and Letty Antonio

Members of OFSAM who offered gifts to the King and Queen Valentine 2010, L-R: Juanita Limon, Carrie dela Cruz, Letty Antonio, King Emilio Briol, Dolly Borja, Queen Milagros Briol, Lorie Fernandez and Mercie Cuaresma

King Valentine 2010 Emilio Briol, Queen Valentine 2010 Milagros Briol, being crowned by Queen Valentine 2009 Ester Gabriel with her son, Jaime Antonio Gabriel Photos by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

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here will be no announcement of salary increase on Labor Day on May 1, but workers may expect non-wage benefits, according to the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC). Patricia Hornilla, NWPC deputy executive director, said the different regional wage boards are reviewing pending wage petitions, and may not be able to come out with a decision by May 1. “The boards are now in different stages of consultations to come out with basis, if there is any, for salary increase and these consultations are expected to go beyond May 1,” Hornilla said. Hornilla said seven of the 16 Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) have received formal petitions for increase in minimum wages. “The wage petitions are seeking increase in daily take home pay ranging from P50 to P128.60, with the highest demand coming from workers in Western Visayas Region,” Hornilla said In the National Capital Region (NCR), workers belonging to the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) are seeking a P75 increase in the basic daily pay. Hornilla said the prevailing power crisis and the effects of El Niño have to be taken into consideration in the wage review.

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MP Joy Smith institutes ethnicity in her riding

Minister Jason Kenny with some Filipino Canadian leaders during the one-on-one meeting held recently during the AGM.

ith the changing faces of the population in some of the federal ridings, Joy Smith, a member of Parliament of Kildonan-St. Paul, has initiated the cause of having other ethnic members elected in the board in the recently held annual general meeting in her federal riding. “I do believe that my federal riding board must represent other members of our community. We

have a very vibrant community from the different ethnic groups and it is only proper to have these people in our organization. Gone are the days when only certain group of people dominated the boards,” Joy Smith said. A new statistics report says that Winnipeg, as of the cities mentioned in the report recently, states that by 2031, or in the period of twenty-one years, more than one in four people in the

city will be a visible minority. Furthermore, the city’s visible minority numbers will grow from 1.5 per cent of the population now to 27 per cent in 2031. “We have to address progressively on this reality. And it is only proper that this reality must be reflected in all ridings, provincially or federally. And I am a strong supporter that these people must be given a greater chance to participate in the

political process. They must be “in the box” so that they can function as a real member of the political process,” Smith added with a smile. “Or we must be proactive to encourage members of the visible minority to participate actively in the political process. Be a candidate in the provincial or in the federal elections. By so doing, the governing body will be more a representative of the crosssection of the society.”

During the formal dinner after the AGM, MP Joy Smith welcomed Julie Javier, a very active member in the Filipino community for her mentorship; and Allan Zoleta, another very active member of the Filipino community, was elected member of the Kilonan-St. Paul Conservative Association. Other ethnics groups were also recognized as active members in her riding.

The Filipino Canadian guests during the PC Kildonan-St Paul 4th anniversary of MP Joy Smith election and governance held recently after the annual general meeting by the Kildonan-St. Paul Conservative Association. Photos by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

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There’s gotta be an app for that! The Filipino Journal is now available on the iPad, assuming you have one.

he initial figures are in! Apple sold over 300,000 iPads on the first day of sales in the US. As luck would have it, several friends of the Filipino Journal made it down to Minneapolis last weekend to purchase a car-load of Apple’s newest & sexiest device. They were able to pick one up on our behalf. After several days of playing and testing the iPad, we’ve been quite impressed. We have to emphasize “playing” with the iPad as the number of free apps for the iPad are limited but that is expected to change soon. Sure, the iPad is a device that allows you to surf the web, check Facebook and

Twitter, use email but depending on which apps you will use will define how and where you’ll use the iPad. Let’s get one thing clear. This device is pretty sexy! It’s like an iPod Touch but so much bigger. We have the 16gb wifi model so we’re able to connect via wifi/hotspots internet locations. In addition to being sexy, it’s a device that is quite easy to use and understand. The Canadian release date for the iPad is rumored to b e April 24th. According to online resources and many blogs, Apple retail employees have been told that they can’t request days off on the weekend of April 24th. Let the

line up at the Apple Store in Polo Park begin! Let’s chat briefly about the big picture. Will devices like the Apple iPad or the HP Slate be the platforms that drives the next evolution of publishing? As a publisher with over two decades of print publishing experience, we’re looking towards the future and how these devices will shape our industry. These ultra portable, highly connected devices will reshape the relationship between publishers and readers. Local newspapers, national magazines and book industries could be on the verge of new business models. As a bonafide techie, the arrival of the iPad has other publishers excited. There are several media companies developing dedicated applications to access their content. Yes, maybe one day, there will be a Filipino Journal app. Until then, we just have to look at other apps to emulate such as USA Today, BBC and Wall Street Journal. We’re hoping that there’s a Globe & Mail, Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg Sun app when the iPad (or iTunes canada app store) opens after the Canadian release date. Short of all the hype and functionality of the Apple iPad, it falls short on many items. No

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camera. No USB port so we’re stuck with that iPhone port for everything. Did we mention that there’s no camera? When it comes to web browsing, or in many cases, playing Fishville or Farmville on Facebook, you’re out of luck as iPad doesn’t support Flash. Most importantly, there’s no camera. Based on these limitations, the iPad is not likely to be a notebook killer. We still intend on using our desktop and laptops.

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Realistically, most people don’t need an iPad. With the gaming applications out there, the iPad is purely an entertainment device with limited productivity. As soon as more apps become available, that may change. Until then, I’m going to continue playing air hockey, mahjong and showing it off to clients and friends before the rest of Canada can get them.

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The Politics of ‘Faking Poverty’

little over a week ago, columnist Billy Esposo’s article, “How Manny Villar lied and used the death of his brother Danny,” created a maelstrom of controversy that unleashed a torrent of criticism against presidential candidate Manny Villar for his claim that his family was so poor that his brother died because they couldn’t afford to buy him medicine. It all started when Villar, in his “PANATA (Advocacy)” TV commercial, said: “Nakaranas na ba kayong … mamatayan ng kapatid dahil wala kang pera pangpagamot (Have you experienced losing a brother because you did not have the money to provide him proper medical care)?” It was a tear-jerker “testimonial” of how poor Villar’s family was when he was growing up. It earned him sympathy and respect. His poll ratings started to shoot up and came to within two percent of presidential frontrunner Noynoy Aquino. Instantly, Villar’s rags-to-riches life story became the talk of the town. His success became everybody’s dream. He was believed, emulated, adored, and loved. Suddenly, poor people were captivated by Villar’s magic, enthralled in virtual reality of a FJ-Wpg JS Furniture (April5-20,2010)1.pdf good life under the presidency of Width: 5” Height: 7.5”

If that was the case, then Villar’s family didn’t have to worry about buying medicine for Danny -- the charity ward would have provided for all the medicine Danny needed to recover from his illness. But Danny’s illness was a complication from leukemia which at that time was incurable. Danny was terminally ill when he was admitted to the charity ward. So when Villar said in his TV commercial, “Nakaranas na ba kayong … mamatayan ng kapatid dahil wala kang pera pangpagamot,” he lied. It was farthest from the truth.

the man who broke the yoke of poverty and became one of the ten richest men in the country today. And captivated they were… until the truth set them free. Faking Poverty Truth came in an outpouring Plagiarizing campaign ads of articles written by some of the Recently, another controversy country’s best journalists: Billy arose from one of Villar’s ads. Esposo, Lito Banayo, Solita Collas- Journalist Toto Causing exposed Monsod, Conrado de Quiros, Manuel another Villar “fake” when he L. Quezon III, and many more. posted, “Manny Villar has been Their articles tell incontrovertible accused of plagiarizing the proof and compelling arguments television advertisement campaign that Villar lied about the death of of a presidential candidate of his brother. Argentina, Lopez Murphy.” But what is sad is why Villar Causing stated: “Dubbed as the used the death of his brother to gain ‘upside-down’ advertisement, sympathy to increase his chances of Villar’s TV ad narrated lines as winning the presidential elections? each line is highlighted downwards It was a calculated risk realizing that and after reaching the most bottom if he pulled it off, he would fulfill line he narrated it again but reading his dream of becoming president of each line in the upward direction. It the country. However, I’m pretty turned out that Villar actually copied sure that he was also aware that if the advertisement of Argentina’s the truth came out, it would bring presidential candidate.” The Villar him down. ad and the plagiarized Murphy ad He took the gamble… and can be viewed at www.GlobalBalita. lost. com, “Did Villar commit plagiary In an attempt to control in his campaign ad?” the self-inflicting damage to his Now, not only is Villar faking candidacy, Villar’s media people poverty, he is plagiarizing campaign started spinning stories insisting ads. that Villar was dirt poor. They’re Politics of ‘identifying with the saying that Danny was admitted to poor’ the charity ward of FEU Hospital.Creative Services Identifying with the poor is a

popular election campaign strategy particularly in a country where the people are predominantly poor. “I’m poor, I’m one of you,” would resonate well with the marginalized sector. Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada successfully used that strategy when he entered politics. He used the moniker “Erap,” which is “pare” spelled backward, to identify with the poor, whose men commonly used “pare” -- a contraction of “kumpare” -- to address each other. When he launched his presidential bid in the late 90s, he used the slogan, “Erap para sa mahirap” (Erap for the poor). It catapulted him to the presidency garnering the highest margin in presidential elections since the time of Marcos. The fact that he was born in Tondo, an impoverished district of Manila, helped seal his identification with the poor. But, most importantly, he showed a genuine sincerity in his sympathy and concern for the poor. The late President Ramon “Monching” Magsaysay was the most successful politician in terms of identifying with the poor. Although he came from a middle-class family, Magsaysay projected himself as coming from humble background -he once worked as a car mechanic. When he was Secretary of Defense under President Elpidio Quirino, he started the “Land for the Landless” which eventually broke the backbone of the communist Huk insurgency. With the slogan, “Magsaysay is my Guy,” he won the presidential elections in 1953 defeating his former boss Quirino by 68.9% of the vote. Politics of ‘faking poverty’

April 5 - 20, 2010 It did not then come as a surprise that Villar used the same strategy that Magsaysay and Estrada used successfully to win the presidency. However, Villar had a big problem: he is filthy rich. And that would not bode well with the poor. But he had one thing that he could use to his advantage: like Erap, Villar was born in the poor district of Tondo. All he had to do was embellish his life story. To make the story short, Villar fashioned, or faked, a new image of himself -- a rags-to-riches success story: the poor boy who fulfilled everybody’s dream of becoming rich. He would have succeeded had he not falsely used the death of his brother in his campaign commercial. That fake campaign commercial opened a can of worms that eventually gnawed acidly at the manufactured façade he built around his persona. As a result, his campaign started to crumble. The latest Pulse Asia survey conducted on March 2128 showed Noynoy Aquino pulling ahead of Villar: 37% for Noynoy, 25% for Villar. There is a trend that is showing a steady support for Noynoy. However, Villar’s ratings continue to slide from a high 35%, which was within 2% of Noynoy’s 37%, in the January 22-26 Pulse Asia survey. In politics, once your ratings start to fall, your challenge is how to stop the gravitational pull. And like a meteor falling from space into the stratosphere, gravity takes over and what happens next is the spectacular disintegration of the meteor. Is Villar’s meteoric rise going to disintegrate like a meteor falling from the sky?

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Release of payment of teachers serving poll duties urged

he running mate of former environment secretary Lito Atienza in Manila, Councilor Bonjay Isip-Garcia urged the Comelec to pay the allowance at least two weeks or a week before the May 10 election, of the estimated 300,000 teachers serving poll duties. Isip-Garcia also called on

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the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to make sure to release the funds immediately and not to pay in installment. The vice-mayoral candidate also asked authorities to ensure the safety of every teacher who will be serving as Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).

LP says Chiz Escudero to stay

he Liberal Party (LP) says Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero still supports the candidacy of Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III Aquino said Escudero and his people are still in his team helping to focus on the strategy in the last 30 days of the campaign. According to LP sources, Escudero and Aquino are scheduled to shoot their campaign advertisements which is intended for release towards the last two weeks of the campaign to further boost the LP standard bearer’s ratings. Aquino added that Escudero has been an invaluable supporter to their campaign especially in mapping out what radio stations in Visayas and Mindanao they would visit.

Binay urges Comelec to be more careful with UV lamps

nited Opposition vicepresidential candidate Jejomar C. Binay urged the Comelec) including all monitoring groups to be more careful with the ultraviolet (UV) lamps that will scan ballots before these are processed by Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines. Binay said UV markers can easily be purchased that might result on a lot of fake ballots branded with UV seals and passed off as genuine. He also expressed concern over double registrants in the country which the poll body

Lakas-KampiCMD downplays latest Pulse Asia survey

has not yet purged out from the master list. The other opportunity for cheaters is to try to jam signals or manipulate the results of the elections in transit.

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he ruling party Lakas-KampiCMD has downplayed the latest survey results of Pulse Asia showing administration bet Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. still trailing behind in the presidential race. According to Rep. Edcel Lagman of the 1st District of Camarines Sur, the party is optimistic that Teodoro’s standings in the presidential race will improve in the coming days after leaders of the administration party implement the solutions in their electionrelated problems. Pulse Asia released the result of its most recent survey that showed Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III of the Liberal Party is still leading with 37 %. Nacionalista Party standard bearer Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar took the second place with 25 % and former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada of the Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) with 18 %. Teodoro remained at fourth slot with 7%.

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Springtime, Potholes Are Here!

he weather is now conducive for going out and having fun with family and friends. There’s one nuisance though when taking a road trip— potholes on the roads that are more than just a nuisance. They can actually cause damage to cars and even vehicular accidents. So, instead of simply cursing the road every time to encounter a pothole, help our city by reporting areas that need rehabilitation. Let’s help keep our roads safe and free of such dangers. • Contact 311 to report a pothole. • Contact MPI Autopac at http://www.mpi.mb.ca/ english/dr_tips/wfpcolumn/ potholes.html if your vehicle was damaged when hitting a pothole. Cause Freeze thaw cycles during the spring season cause most potholes. During warmer weather, the snow melts, causing water to seep into the cracks in the pavement. When the temperature drops, the water freezes and causes the base to expand. This puts pressure on the pavement in a small area, resulting in pavement failure or a pothole. Similarly, water in the cracks or in between the concrete and asphalt overlays can freeze, causing pieces of pavement to pop out. Heavy traffic puts an added burden on weak pavement.

Repair Repairing potholes is an important part of street maintenance. The City strives to do this in a safe and costeffective manner. Depending on the situation, a pothole repair may involve a temporary, semipermanent, or permanent solution. Following are overviews of repair types:

Temporary Repair • Cold-mix patch • Asphalt product designed to remain workable during cold weather • Good bond between pavement and patch is not made, thus water can quickly flow into the patch forcing it out due to freeze thaw action Semi-Permanent Repair • Pressurized-eulsion patch

• Machine-applied spray consisting of a combination of hot emulsified asphalt oil and crushed limestone chips • High pressure at which the patch material is sprayed forces it tightly into the pothole, and to some extent, it displaces water in the pothole • Repair lasts approximately 6–8 months Permanent Repair • Hot-mix patch made of hot asphalt • Applied during dry weather • Debris in the pothole is blown out, and a tack coat of sticky emulsified asphalt oil is applied to the pothole • The hot asphalt mixture is placed into pothole and compacted with a vibratory plate compactor or vibratory roller

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Adjuster will handle many of the details associated with resolving the situation. You also have the option of directly contacting City Claims. However, you will be responsible for handling many of the details that the MPI Adjuster would have handled for you. When contacting City Claims, you will be expected to do the following: • Provide a minimum of two estimates • Arrange an appointment with a City Claims adjuster to see damage

By far, the easiest way to handle a pothole-damage situation is to call MPI Autopac. Check out the following link for more information: http://www. mpi.mb.ca/english/dr_tips/ wfpcolumn/potholes.html Have a safe and stress-free driving! Reference: http://winnipeg.ca/ publicworks/Services/Potholes_ causeandrepair.asp [04/08/10].

• Produces a dense, hard patch that seals the edges of the pothole preventing water from getting under the patch Reporting a Vehicle Damaged by a Pothole If your vehicle was damaged when you hit a pothole, we recommend contacting MPI Autopac. A clear advantage to contacting them is that the MPI

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Do first impressions need to last?

know, it has been said a zillion times, that “first impressions last.” That is why we try so hard to impress others especially on first meetings - on job interviews, on first dates and

on almost all social aspects of our lives. We believe that first impressions are the basis of opinions others make about us. But are first impressions enough to measure the personality

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or totality of a person? If a person is late for an appointment, say for a job interview, should the Human Resources representative dismiss him readily? If a child is unruly and throwing tantrums inside the toy store, does it mean he has irresponsible parents? If a person doesn’t often join social gatherings, does it mean she’s anti-people? About two Sundays ago, my family and I went to Church. We came just in time for the service but since there were a lot of people, we couldn’t find seats, so we just stood with the rest of the parishioners near the church entrance. A few minutes later, one of the ushers found a chair and offered it to whoever wants it. My sister took it so she could share with her little boy. There was a woman who came later and stood in front of us. She was holding a baby in her arms. She kept looking back at us, not in a very nice way, particularly at my sister. The mass ended with her looking one last time at us and slightly shaking her head. I knew she wanted us to offer her the chair. A part of me wanted to. But I also know that my sister is about 3 months pregnant and she’s having a very difficult time with her pregnancy. It was short of a miracle that she was able to finish the mass without getting dizzy or vomitting. Thanks to that chair. The woman didn’t know that and obviously, she had a bad impression of us. But it wasn’t a fair judgement, was it? Forming impressions is not that different from judging others. As the saying goes, “do not judge a book by its cover.” First impressions can’t be helped, but let it not be the be-all and endall of our relationships. May we learn to see past these superficial impressions or unfair judgements as we cultivate the relationships of our choosing. Do not be so quick to judge because there is a reason for everything. It’s just waiting to be found by those who care to look for it.

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Balanced Reforms Planned for Canada’s Asylum System OTTAWA, ONTARIO-Legislation to improve Canada’s asylum system, deliver quicker decisions on asylum claims and provide faster protection to those in need was introduced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “This balanced reform would both increase support for refugees in need of protection and discourage many of the unfounded asylum claims that burden our system,” said Minister Kenney. “These changes would result in faster protection for those who need our help and quicker removals of those who do not.” As the Auditor General of Canada has said, delays in rendering final decisions on asylum claims leave the system open to abuse. Canada’s existing system is crippled by long delays and a cumbersome process which results in many claims taking years to resolve with finality. These delays encourage people not in need of protection to make claims knowing they will be able to live and work in Canada for many years. “Canada’s asylum system is broken,” said Minister Kenney. “We must act to avoid a twotier immigration system: one for immigrants who wait in line - often for years - to come to Canada, and another for those who use the asylum system, not for protection, but to try to get through the back door into Canada.” It currently takes an average of 19 months for claims to be heard by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). The proposed measures would shorten this so that claimants would generally have a hearing at the IRB within 60 days. “This would allow those in need of our protection to have security, and to build their new lives in Canada much more quickly,” said Minister Kenney.

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All eligible asylum claimants would continue to get a fair hearing by the IRB based on their individual circumstances. Most claimants would also have access to a new appeal process at the IRB including the opportunity, in certain cases, to present new evidence. “Through these changes, we would create a more efficient system where most failed claimants would be removed from Canada within a year of their final IRB decision,” said Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety. “This would benefit all Canadians and protect the integrity of our immigration system.” In general, failed claimants would be removed within a year of their final IRB decision, compared with the status quo in which it generally takes 4.5 years to exhaust all recourses and remove a failed asylum claimant. Quick removal of failed claimants would help discourage individuals from using the asylum system to try to jump the immigration queue to enter Canada. These new measures exceed Canada’s international and domestic legal obligations to asylum seekers and address key concerns raised by the Auditor General of Canada in her May 2008 report on managing the detention and removal of individuals. Following the example of several democratic countries, the new measures would also allow the government to designate safe countries of origin. As in the current system, all eligible asylum claimants, including those from designated safe countries, would continue to receive a hearing at the Refugee Protection Division of the IRB. All claimants would continue to be able to ask the Federal Court to review a negative decision. It is estimated that each failed asylum claim costs Canadian taxpayers $50,000, mostly in provincial social service and health costs, and that these reforms would reduce this cost to $29,000 per claim. By shortening the time failed claimants remain in Canada, we could reduce the costs faced by provincial and territorial governments. These improvements to the asylum system would also allow the Government of Canada to help more refugees resettle to Canada through a commitment to increase the annual refugee resettlement target by 2,500, to a total of up to 14,500 refugees per year. In addition, as announced yesterday, the Government of Canada would be able to increase Resettlement Assistance Program funding to $54 million, the first increase in over 10 years, in order to help these refugees successfully integrate into Canadian society. Funding would also include an investment to reduce the existing backlog of asylum claims.

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by R. Reis Pagtakhan, LL.B., B.A. (Hons.) rrp@aikins.com

Immigration Law: Changes in English Language Assessment

mmigration applications under the Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class partially assess ability in English. Since 2002, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has allowed people to submit approved language tests or other written evidence of their ability in English. Since 2004, CIC has given people a second chance to take approved language tests if the other written evidence submitted was not good enough. Beginning April 10, 2010, this second chance will no longer be available. Can I still put in written evidence of my English language ability instead of a language test? While the answer to this is yes, CIC recommends this only if your first language is English. If

your first language is not English, you should strongly consider taking one of CICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved language tests. I have taken language courses and have a certificate; is this good enough? Not necessarily. We have had many clients who submitted language certificates that CIC considered insufficient. One disapproved client even had a language certificate from the University of Winnipeg. In these cases, the client was given the opportunity to take an approved language test. For applications filed after April 10, 2010, CIC will no longer give this second chance. If I do not submit a language test, will I be refused? The language component of an application is only one

part. Depending on your other characteristics, you may still qualify for a visa without scoring any points for language. If you do not submit an approved language test result but submit written evidence, CIC will assess you on the basis of the written evidence. I have lived in the Philippines all my life, should I take an English test? Yes. While it is possible that you may have convincing evidence of your ability to communicate in English, the best way to prove this is to take an approved English test. What English test should I take? There are two approved English language tests: 1. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)[www.ielts.org] 2. The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

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specific questions concerning immigration law, you should discuss them with a legal advisor of your choice. Reis Pagtakhan is a lawyer with the law firm of Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP. He practices in the areas of immigration law and corporate and commercial law. His direct line is 957-4640. If you like to know more about Pagtakhan or Aikins, you may visit the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site: www.aikins.com.

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Jejomar Bake Shop offers the best...

Filipino hospitality offers to customers in the Exchange District

taste of Filipino hospitality has been the order of the day when Jejomar Bake Shop reopened its doors last Sunday, March 28, 2010 to the electic crowd in the Exchange District. Tony and Mila Laqui, the owners together with their children and staff have welcomed the new and former customers to savour the variety of baked goods and deli selections. Jejomar Bake Shop is another additional attraction along with other old and new businesses at the historic Winnipeg Exchange District. Nestled at the corner of 237 McDermot at Arthur St., Jejomar Bake Shop can be regarded as a new exciting place for breakfast, lunch and dinner or even just for a brief coffee break. Among the distinctive neighbors include the Cinematheque, the Exchange District Stage where Jass Festival, Winnipeg International Fringe Theatre Festivals are annual cultural fare. Other offices include Music Folk Festival, Contemprary Dance, the City Hall and further north, concert and theatre patrons Pantages Playhouse, Centennial Concert Hall and Manitoba Theatre Centre. With this cross-section of clientele, Jejomar Bake Shop is at the centre of various events. “We are very happy to see new clients. And they are excited to see our baked goods and i think this will a challenge for us to make this place as a popular place for writers, artists, concert goers and movie goers. And we are ready to serve them the best of our baked goods and deli offers,” Mila Laqui said with a great smile.

“And I am also happy to see my former customers.” After their Isabel bake shop was gutted by fire in July 2009, the Laqui family had been looking for another location. Our kababayans had been missing the traditional pandesal, ensaymada, kalihim and meat buns since its closure. Fortunately, 237 McDermot had become vacant and the Laqui family took advantage of the offer. And their decision to move out from the Filipino Townsite in Isabel St. paid off. “I will be working hard in order to continue what we had at Isabel... and this is a great place to do business,” Jejomar Laqui said, the only son of Tony and Mila and the source of the name of the bake shop. “I am happy to be involved in this business,” he said after posing a solo picture outside the bake shop. Maria Laqui, another daughter, is specializing cakes for all occasions. And she is ready to accept cake orders. And it is obvious that the whole Laqui family is involved. When Laqui family works together; the customers enjoy whatever they can savour during breakfast, dinner and supper... and even just a sip for cafe espresso or just plain dark roast or decap... or just having a tea and cake for a coffee break. And they are working together with their staff... just like a member of the Laqui family. Enjoy the ambience of Jejomar Bake Shop and relish our Filipino hospitality in a slice of cake and coffee or in the smoked salmon wrap! See you there!

The blessing of Jejomar Bake Shop is conducted by Fr. Rene Sarci, parish priest of St. Edward’s Parish; from l to right, Fr. Sarci, Tony Laqui, owner/manager; Julie L. Carlos, Antonette Laqui, Mila Laqui, owner/manager; Maria Laqui, Cris Manese, Vanessa, Mia and Monica.

The family that works together; stays together, L-R: Mila, Maria, Jejomar, Vanessa, Antonette, Tony; front, Monica & Mia Ortiz

Jejomar Laqui in front the the Jejomar Bake Shop

Owners and staff include L-R: Karlo Cemania, Cris, Jejomar, Mia, Monica; back row, Fr. Sarci, Tony, Antonette, Maria, Vanessa, Liza de la Cruz and Mila Photos by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

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Dethroned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2010 wants to clear name

enus Raj, the 21-yearold Journalism graduate who won this year’s Bb. Pilipinas-Universe title was recently dethroned due to alleged inconsistency in her birth certificate. The tall and dusky Bicolana said she had been honest with

the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) from the very start concerning her birth certificate which states that she was born in Doha, Qatar. However BPCI claimed that all Bb. Pilipinas titlists should be born in the Philippines. Raj for her part, said the point is immaterial within the

rules of Miss Universe. The dethroned beauty titleholder, who was a scholar of Francis Padua Papica Foundation that supported her studies at the University of Bicol in Naga City, feels she wasn’t given due process. She said she has been consulting with her lawyer and may bring the matter to court in order to get her title back and thereby clears her name.

“Clara” expecting her third child

ctress Gladys Reyes, best known for her character “Clara” in the hit television series “Mara Clara” is expecting her third child. The actress, married to Christopher Roxas with whom she has two other children, is now 6 weeks pregnant. She and her best friend Judy Ann Santos are thus both on the family way. Santos played

the character “Mara’ in the aforementioned afternoon television show. Reyes is now doing her reunion project with Santos in the TV series “Habang May Buhay.”

Cesar Montano deeply hurt by son’s death

ctor Cesar Montano is trying to cope up and move on after the tragedy that befell his family. His 23-year-old son, Christian Angelo Manhilot, committed suicide on March 26 allegedly due to personal problems. Angelo was the actor’s son by his first wife who passed away some years ago. The actor said he is still trying to accept the fact that his son is already gone. He also admitted that sometimes he would berate himself for failing to stop the tragedy. He is aware though that he and his family have to move on eventually, adding that everything happens for a reason. Montano is running for governor of Bohol in the coming May elections.

Mariel Rodriguez returns to hosting PBB

s an original host of Pinoy Big Brother,WATC Mariel Rodriguez ANNOUN returns to the task anew when she takes the hosting job of “PBB Teen Clash 2010” with Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales. Rodriguez said the Winners will c upcoming edition will surprise viewers dueFor to the unexpected more info tasks cooked up by Big 46 Pincarrow Rd Brother. Her advice to the new (2 batch of teen housemates Tel: is Fax: (2 simply to have fun and don’t info filipi be too overly conscious with the ever-present cameras. www.filipi The recent Double Up season saw the emergence of the funny love team of Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros as the new hot PBB item after Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson’s romantic tandem.

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Pacquiao ignores Carolla’s comments, calls him a mere attention getter

BO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao just ignored the statements of an American radio personality and actor who commented negatively on the drug-testing issue that aborted the

Filipino Champion’s planned fight against American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Adam Carolla who hosts the TV show The Adam Carolla Podcast chided Pacquiao for not agreeing to the Olympic-style

drug test proposed by Mayweather following the procedure adopted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Carolla said Pacquiao does not deserve to be respected and admired by his fellow Filipinos and even called him as an illiterate and idiot. He also criticized the boxer about his decision to run for congress in the May 2010 elections, and even added that what the Philippines got are a brain damage boxer and sex tours. Carolla’s irresponsible statements caused uproar among the Filipinos who lambasted the American in different networking blogs. The Philippine government for its part, through Deputy Presidential Spokesman Gary Olivar, said Carolla is just a sick minority and deserves to be ignored.

Edu Manzano mourns departed brother

n the midst of the electoral Adrian is survived by campaign, Lakas-Kampi- his wife, Gina Magsaysay del CMD vice presidential bet Rosario, their daughter Rosemarie Edu Manzano silently mourns and 2 grandchildren. the recent death of his brother, 64-year-old Adrian “Dicky” Manzano. The actor and TV host said his brother, an accountant, had been confined due to aortic aneurysm at a hospital in Torrance City for 2 weeks prior to his death. He died last Monday, April 5, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific time. Manzano added that Dick was an avid supporter of LakasKampi-CMD presidential candidate Gilberto Teodoro Jr. He also said he will take a break from campaigning and fly to the USA after the family finalized the plans for his brother’s interment.

Children’s party-list appeals to leave Baby James alone

he sole party-list for children’s rights and welfare have appealed to the public to respect Baby James’ innocence and childhood The party-list group Akap Bata made the call after the 2-year-old son of Kris Aquino and basketball superstar James Yap shouted “Villar” on stage, referring to Sen. Manny Villar, the standard bearer of Nacionalista Party, instead of his uncle’s name, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, during the campaign sortie in Bacolod last week. After the incident, videos and photos of Baby James showing the child as the “Secret Supporter of Villar” have saturated the Internet through YouTube, Facebook, and blogs. Although Akap Bata admitted that there is nothing wrong if Kris Aquino brings her child to these political activities, the group also called on the actress to supervise and guide her youngest son so that he will not be dragged into the messy world of politics.

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akeup is an important part in looking professional. Keeping your makeup to a minimum and not too overdone will help give you a polished look. In the professional world looking well put together can make a very good first impression and give you the confidence you need to succeed. Makeup for work doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. Using quality cosmetics is VERY IMPORTANT as they will wear longer and be better for your skin.

Once the skin is already moisturized you want to begin with your eye makeup so that it’s easy to clean up under the eye after. Using the Lanski Eye Shadow Palette, apply the highlight color to the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye. Then take the camel color from the palette and apply to the outer corner of the eye, and the outer crease. Using either of the 2 darker browns, apply a little bit to the outer corner of the eye for depth, but keep it low.

Written by: Anthony Polvorosa & Alana Klein

Makeup by: Alana Klein

After the eyeliner and shadow is applied, clean away any loose particles from under the eyes. Take your Concealer/Foundation Stick and apply under your eyes, around your nose and wherever else you need a little bit of concealing. Set the Concealer/Foundation Stick with the Mineral Pressed Powder. Also apply the powder all over the face to even out the rest of the skin. Model: Maureen Cruz Gabuna

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Apply Whisper Apricot Blush to your cheeks for a touch of color.

For Maureen’s look we kept it fresh and simple.

Apply a few coats of Lush Black Mascara to enhance the eyes even more.

To finish off the look, line your lips with Tearose Lip Pencil. Apply Heavenly Lipstick and Nectar Gloss.

About Anthony Polvorosa

Anthony’s image-consulting firm, PROVICI, has attracted a loyal following in the entertainment and business communities. He has recently styled individuals for print media and live entertainment, and for awards shows such as the Junos and the Grammys. Check out Anthony on Shaw TV channel 9 on Tuesday evenings, and Wednesdays before noon. Kung meron kayong questions, comments or suggestions send an e-mail to anthony@filipinojournal.com. He welcomes your questions and is available for personal appointments. Just log onto www.provici.com or visit Anthony at PROVICI Cosmetics, now located at 233 Mc Dermot Ave. or call (204) 957-1544 for more info.

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Giant Laundry Potholes by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com

Ano Nga Ba ang Tawag sa Mamalya na May Bulsa sa Tiyan? [What Do We Call Those Mammals that Have Pouches in Their Bellies?]

i g u r a d o akong, tulad ko noong ako’y bata pa, tuwangtuwa ka sa kangaroo dahil meron itong “bulsa” sa kanyang tiyan, kung saan nito ikinakanlong ang kanyang supling habang ito’y maliit pa. What do we call those mammals with distinct pouches on their undersides in which they carry their young? What other animals, aside from the kangaroo, belong to this specific kind of mammals? Pouched Mammals Mammals that are characterized by a distinctive pouch

(called the marsupium) located on the underside of the body, in which the mother carries its young until this is old enough to be on its own, are called marsupials. Of the estimatedly 334 species of marsupials, over 200 are native to Australia and neighboring northern islands. Other species are found mostly in South America and Central America. Wellknown marsupials are kangaroos, koalas, possums, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and squirrel gliders.

t’s spring in Winnipeg and that can only mean one thing - Potholes. They can be small and a minor annoyance or they can be big and end up causing frustration and a trip to your auto mechanic for costly repairs. If you thought Winnipeg had potholes, just take a look at what

Sa Madaling Salita Ang tawag sa mamalya na merong “bulsa” sa kanyang tiyan kung saan nito inaaruga ang kanyang supling habang ito ay maliit pa ay marsupials. Or, in Simple Words Mammals that have pouches in their bellies in which they carry their young through early infancy are called marsupials. Reference http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Marsupials [04/05/10].

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Destination: Medjugorje

n hour-five-minute flight by Croatia Airlines from Rome took us to the City of Split in the shores of the Mediterranean. Upon our arrival in Split we were greeted by out tour guide and bus driver for a three-hour drive by a private motorcoach to the village of Medjugorje where we were introduced to our host famly in whose modern and comfortable ‘pansion” house we stayed for the whole duration of our pilgrimage. Medjugorje is one of the villages of Bosnia-Herzgovina municiplaity of Citluk. The name

Medjugorje is of Slavic origin meaning “area between two mountains” with a mild climate ideally suited for the cultivation of wine, tobacco and fruits. The story of Medjugorge begins on 24 June 1981, when six teenagers, referred to as “visionaries” reported that they encountered the Blessed Virgin Mary on the hill of Crinica (now known as the Apparition Hill) in the quiet hamlet of Pobrdo. The six young parishioners are Ivanka-Ivankovic-Elez, Mirjana Dragecevic-Soldo, Vicka Ivankovic, Marija Pavlovic -

Lunetti, Ivan Dragecevic, and the youngest, Jakov Colo. The children described the Lady as being very young and indescribably beautiful, possessing dark hair and blue eyes. Dressed in gray and white, she wears a white veil with an arc of stars appearing above her head. On the third day of the apparition, the teenagers asked who she was and the Lady replied, “I am the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Since then the Lady introducing herself as the Queen of Peace has been appearing and giving messages to the world. She tells us, “I have come to tell the world that God exists. He is the fullness of life and to enjoy this fullness and peace, you must return to God.” It is on the third day of the apparition when the Lady said, “Peace, peace, peace, and only peace. Peace must reign between God and man and also between men.”

Another important message of the Lady is, “Dear children, I invite you for your individual conversion. This time is for you. Without you, God’s plan cannot be realized. Dear children, grow day by day closer to God through prayer. I give you the weapons against Goliath; here are your little stones - prayer with the heart (rosary), Eucharist, Holy Bible, fasting, and monthly confession”. In addition to the public messages our Lady is to give each

Blessed Virgin Mary & the “visionaries”

Gem & lita on the Apparition hill

Climbing Mt. Krizevac

Summit of Cross Mountain (Krizevac)

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of the six visionaries a total of ten “secrets” or happenings that will occur on earth in the near future. During our stay in Medjugorje we met and shared our faith with thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Each morning at 10 o’clock we would assemble at St. James Church (named after St. James, the patron saint of pilgrims). Our local guide accompanied us one whole day as we followed the same path up to the Apparition see page 22 ►

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Asian Drumming Festival May 23, 2010 The Forks 7:00 to 10:00 PM

his is the first time in Winnipeg that percussion groups will come together to play in a symphonic concert. This will be an educational and exhilarating experience for those people interested in traditional drumming. As part of the projects held during the celebration of Winnipeg Cultural Capital of Canada 2010, the Winnipeg Arts Council provided a grant to the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba to host and support the Asian Drumming Festival at The Forks during Asian Heritage Month in May. Showcasing drummers from different Asian cultures will be the highlight of this year’s Asian Canadian Festival, an annual event held at The Forks during the Victoria Day weekend. Drums, used by many cultures, can be traced back to 6000 BC and have played an integral part in their daily lives. In ancient times drums were used as a battle call, for offering prayers to the Gods, for communication purposes, for religious ceremonies, and for harvest celebrations and festivals. Today, these traditional drums have become a popular and lively form of entertainment especially during concerts and festivals. Drumming performances will be provided by Flying Lion Dance Troupe, Music department from the India School of Dance, Music and Theatre Korean Drummers from Korean Society of Manitoba, haLf man half eLf, a New Wave Filipino band, Hinode Taiko and Fubuki Daiko. Guest drummers include the Summer Bear Dance Troupe from the Aboriginal community and the Hi-Life Steel Orchestra from the Caribbean. From classical to contemporary, from ancient to new music, come and feel your heart pound to the rhythms of the beat of every country. Celebrate and know Winnipeg as the Cultural Capital with all its diversity on a musical tour of a lifetime. For more information contact: Rod Cantiveros – rod. cantiveros@gmail.com Art Miki – artmiki@mts.net Muni Mysore – muni.mysore@ gmail.com

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Mga Puna ni Inna Kadalasan Kung Sino Pa ang Relihiyoso

abi ng kaklase ko e suwerte raw siya at ang kanyang pamilya e hindi sagrado relihiyoso. Pinalaki raw silang magkakapatid ng kanyang mga magulang na malawak ang pananaw at na may kalayaang pumili ng paniniwala. Kasi napansin niya raw na karaniwan, kung sino pa ang mga relihiyoso at regular ang pagbisita sa kanikanilang simbahan e sila pa ang pinagmumulan ng kademonyohan. Mukhang mabigat iyang paratang na ’yan ah, sabi ko sa kanya. Ano ba ang ibig mong sabihin sa kademonyohan? Eto ang kanyang litanya. Ano pa, e di mga gawaing ubod ng sama— na hindi mo akalaing manggagaling sa taong palasimba. Sa tingin ko e hindi magandang maging alipin ng relihiyon o paniniwala; hindi dapat na maging masunurin sa lahat ng sinasabi sa bibliya o ng kung sinumang lider o propeta

dahil sila mismo e hindi naman sumusunod sa mga itinuturo nila. Makasarili. Palagi na lang sinasabi ng mga kaanib ng isang relihiyon na ang kanilang “libro ng pananampalataya” ang bukod-tanging tama at totoo. Kung sino man ang hindi naniniwala rito e naliligaw raw

ng landas; hindi maisasalba ang kaluluwa pagdating ng huling hukom. Makukulit, pipilitin at kukumbinsihin kang maniwala sa kanilang pinaniniwalaan; kung

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Gusto kasi nila na maging kagaya nila ang lahat ng tao. Hindi na nila inisip na sa dinami-dami ng kultura sa buong mundo e ganyan rin karami ang paniniwala—kaya hindi maaaring sila lang ang tama. At higit sa lahat, at ang pinakanakatatakot, sinumang magpahayag ng hindi pagsangayon sa kanila e siguradong tutuligsain at pagbibintangang

MEDJUGORJE Hill where the young parishioners first encountered our Lady. As we climbed over the sharp stones to the place of Lady’s first apparitions until a pile of rocks where a huge cross is erected we contemplated on the inspired artistry of the bronze plaques depicting each mystery of the Holy Rosary. A pilgrimage to Medjugorje is incomplete without climbing the Cross Mountain (Krizevac) rising on its peak at 520 meters above sea level. Atop stands an 8.50meter high reinforced concrete cross completed on March 15, 1934, in commemoration of the 1900th anniversary of the Passion of Jesus with the following words engraved on the cross, “To Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the Human Race, as a sign of faith, love and hope, the Pastor Bernadine Smoljan and the parish of Medjugorje erected this cross. From every evil, deliver us, O

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sugo ng kasamaan. Ayon sa kaklase kong iyon, ilan lang daw ’yan sa mga kademonyohang karaniwang ginagawa ng mga taong alipin ng kanilang relihiyon o paniniwala. Nakalulungkot nga naman. Sa tingin ko naman, kanya-kanyang paniniwala lang kasi ’yan. Ang mahalaga, wala tayong pineperwisyo.

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So what is Sudoku? Pronounced [su:doku], Sudoku is the Japanese abbreviation of “the digits remain single”. In Japan Sudoku is sometimes referred to as “Number Place” and can be spelt “Su Doku”. Sodoku originated in Japan and was designed by Howard Garns. The Sudoku Game was first published in New York in 1979 and was likely inspired by a game called Latin Square.

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hindi e hindi ka nila tanggap sa kanilang samahan; masahol, kaaway ka nila. Ipokrito. Bawat relihiyon e palaging merong ipinagbabawal—pagkain, musika, pananamit, klase ng babasahin, at kung anu-ano pa—na kung tutuusin e hindi naman talaga masama, maliban na lang kung nakaaapekto sa kalusugan at pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay. Kadalasan ang mga kaanib— pati mga pinuno—ng relihiyong ito e sumusuway rin naman sa kanilang ipinagbabawal—patago nga lang. Tsismoso. Karamihan kapag nasa loob ng simbahan e napakatatahimik, pero wag ka, inoobserbahan ang mga tao sa paligid. Paglabas na paglabas ng simbahan e simula na ng tsismisan—pag-uusapan ang buhay ng ibang tao—kesyo may bagong kasamang lalaki si ganito, baon sa utang si ganyan, iniwan ng asawa si ganire. Mapagduda/ Mapanghukom. Maraming sagradorelihiyoso e palaisip ng masama sa kapwa nila. Makakita lang sila ng taong kakaiba ang pananamit, may tattoo, “maingay” ang musikang kinahihiligan, o medyo radikal at kakaiba ang pananaw at pilosopiya sa buhay e iniisip agad nila na masamang tao ito at walang gagawing mabuti.

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PABABA

Pusta Sa lalong madaling panahon Abot Tula Kabuuan Pugay Bangang makipot ang bibig sa Espanyol Dalaga sa Santakrusan Uri ng kuhol Lugar sa Quezon City Larong my baraha Sakit sa ilong na lumilikha ng sugat Sangkap ng halo-halo Tambol Pamalo ng bola Dahong medisinal Higaang kawayan Anyaya Sabik na paghihintay Ningas ng sinindihang uling Tuyong dahon ng tubo o mais Nimpa Bating Espanyol

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Jesus”. After the Medjugorje apparitions began various luminous and other “signs” on the cross are claimed to be seen by a great number of locals and pilgrims. We prayed the devotion of the Way of the Cross as we ascended the steep, rugged and rocky winding path to the Cross on the mountain summit overlooking the Medjugorje valley. Along the path, fifteen bronze reliefs are placed and the image of our Lady is in each of them. Through the Medjugorje information booth a meeting with one of the vasionaries was arranged and on the last day of our trip we saw Vicka Ivankovic in her own home and listened to her amazing visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. So blessed, we left Medjugorje on a nice sunny day of April.

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Volunteer Photographers Wanted

Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver & Winnipeg Volunteer photographers needed. Build your portfolio or use your expertise to aid the Filipino Journal by photographing special events and concerts. Must have own equipment and transportation. Photo editing skills would be helpful but not required. The Filipino communities are growing in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver & Winnipeg. More & more events being passed along our way, we are looking to complement our team with volunteer photographers to cover all those events. As with any community newspaper, we focus on local events such as community gatherings, picnics, sporting events, press conferences, dinners. Some gigs can be as quick as 15-20 minutes and other can be long, painful & boring. Our goal is to find photographers that we can assign work to on any given story. The majority of the events are during the evenings and weekend. As far as compensation is concerned, we’re offering several options and considerations: 1. promotional compensation with photo credits on all photography used in our print and online editions. 3. advertising compensation with supporting photography services ad in our print edition. 4. royalties on any photographs sold through our website (in development). Interested photographers can submit their name and portfolio to info@FilipnoJournal.com

Part time Event Coordinator Wanted to coordinate events in Winnipeg, Manitoba Job description: • Schedule events • Post events on various web sites • Market event • Recruit attendees for event • Set up for event • Run event • Send out e-mail communications to attendees • Update database with new attendees and new contacts • Attend networking meetings and mixers Please respond with an attachment of your resume or a description of your qualifications and why you are interested in this role. Applications to this role can be submitted to info@FilipinoJournal.com Thank you for your interest. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Expanding Canada’s Refugee Resettlement Programs OTTAWA, ONTARIO-Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today launched a series of proposed reforms to Canada’s refugee system, beginning with a commitment to resettle 2,500 more UN-selected refugees living in refugee camps and urban slums once the package is approved. “Millions of people have fled violence and persecution to seek refuge outside their home countries and we would like to do more to provide them with protection in Canada,” said

Minister Kenney. “We know that we can’t help everyone. But what we can do is introduce balanced reforms to our refugee system that will allow us to expand our refugee resettlement programs to provide protection to more people.” The Government-Assisted Refugees Program would be expanded over time by up to 500 places while a further 2,000 resettlement places would be added to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. This means that Canada would annually

resettle as many as 14,500 UNselected refugees from refugee camps and urban slums. The increase would begin once Parliament approves legislation to be introduced tomorrow to improve the in-Canada asylum system. “We have been clear that Parliament enacting balanced reforms to our asylum system will be met by more government help for refugees living in desperate circumstances around the world and in urgent need of resettlement,” the Minister said. There are an estimated 10.5 million UN-designated refugees living in refugee camps and urban slums in the world today. Countries with refugee resettlement programs resettle about 100,000 refugees from abroad each year.

Of that number, Canada annually resettles 10,000 to 12,000, or one out of every 10 refugees resettled globally, through its governmentassisted and privately sponsored refugee programs. In 2008, Canada was second to the United States among all industrialized countries for providing protection to refugees from abroad and at home. “This is an encouraging move in the right direction that yet again demonstrates the humanitarian commitment of Canada to provide protection to needy refugees for whom resettlement is the only solution enabling them to rebuild their shattered lives with respect and dignity,” said Abraham Abraham, the United Nations High Commissioner

for Refugees’ (UNHCR) Canadian representative. “The UNHCR remains grateful to the Government and people of Canada for their continued generosity and hospitality in making this possible.” The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) helps governmentassisted refugees successfully integrate into Canadian society and the job market by providing immediate and essential services and income support on arrival. The balanced reforms to our refugee system would allow the Government of Canada to increase RAP funding by 20 percent from about $45 million to a total of $54 million. The first permanent funding increase in over 10 years, the investment would give those we welcome the support they need to begin their new lives in Canada. This would allow refugee resettlement assistance to catch up with and maintain alignment with provincial social assistance rates in order to provide refugees with access to immediate and essential services provided under RAP. The amount of monthly income support provided to government-assisted refugees is based on prevailing provincial social assistance rates and provides the minimum amount required to cover only the most basic food and shelter needs until the refugees are able to become self-sufficient. This support is normally available for up to one year but may extend up to two years for refugees with special needs. Spread over five years, enhancements to Canada’s resettlement program for refugees abroad would cost $90.7 million plus $21 million in ongoing funding. Providing increased support for resettled refugees clearly demonstrates Canada’s ongoing humanitarian commitment and affirms our long-standing tradition as a leader in international refugee protection.

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Pacman vs. Kris

f Noynoy has Kris, I have Pacman,” says Manny Villar, a.k.a. “Money Villarroyo.” Thus began the battle royale between two Titans in the entertainment industry. Yup, it’s going to be Pacman vs. Kris, folks. Pacman has 48-3-2 stats (confirmed) while Kris has 3624-36 stats (unconfirmed). Kris is brainy and beautiful, Pacman is brawny and loves beautiful women. Kris is good at acting, Pacman is acting like he can act good. Kris sings and dances on stage, Pacman sings in a karaoke bar and dances in the ring. Well, folks, may the best woman win! After his easy victory over Joshua Clottey, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao hinted that he might be retiring soon. Makes me wonder why? Is Pacman scared of Floyd Mayweather? Well, like the old saying goes, “Quit while you’re a head.” I’m not sure about that cuz I thought Pacman already lost his head over a young and sexy actress. I’d like to see a match between Pacman (1-0) and Tiger Woods (14-0) at what they do best. That would really be something to watch. Pacquiao has been promoted to Senior Master Sergeant in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. A reservist, Pacquiao goes to military training once in a while. When he first showed up at the boot camp, Pacquiao gave a salute to the commander. The commander

money. Now, Villar is running for president and Bro. Mike for Congress. On to better things; the opportunities never end in the land of milk and honey. Yup, lots of cows to milk and plenty “honeys” of the night.

noticed the way Pacquiao saluted so he told him, “You salute with all your fingers straight. You’re saluting with only two fingers. That’s for boy scouts.” Pacquiao was flabbergasted, he said, “Sir, I *** tut I joined the boy scouts, hindi Conversation between Gloria and pala.” her granddaughter: Apo: Lola, I’m very sad. *** With the presidential Lola: Why, my apo? campaign heating up, the candidates Apo: Cuz, lolo told me that are bringing in top entertainers in you’re not going to be president their campaign sorties. Money anymore. Villarroyo has Comedy King Lola: Don’t worry, apo, cuz I’ll be Dolphy campaigning for him. Prime Minister soon. Bur rumor has it that Dolphy told Apo: What is Prime Monster, lola? Villarroyo that he can only spend Sounds scary! Nakakatakot! one hour a day on the campaign Lola: No, apo, it’s not ‘monster,’ trail. Villarroyo didn’t give up, it’s ‘minister.’ he offered Dolphy more money Apo: You mean like a church to spend more time campaigning minister? for him. Yup, what Manny wants, Lola: Yup, but the church will be very big, it’s the entire country. money gets. What do Manny Villar and Apo: But a church minister Gloria Macapagal Arroyo have in doesn’t make lots of money like common? Gloria is the daughter you did as a president. of the poor boy from Lubao while Lola: Well, in my church, the Manny is the son of a poor man minister makes tons of money. from Tondo. Today, both Gloria Apo: How? and Manny are filthy rich. It really Lola: Think of the money the people donate to the church. pays to be elected in office. What do Manny Villar Apo: I’m confused, lola. I thought and Bro. Mike Velarde have in the people give money to the common? Manny made P6 billion church, not to the minister. from the C-5 road extension Lola: Yes, apo. But you see, I am project while Bro. Mike made the church. *** P1.2 billion. Some people call With all the land-grabbing them, business partners, others charges made against Money call them partners in crime. Either Villarroyo, columnist Lito Banayo way, they made lots and lots of wrote: “

A retired colonel who was once one of FVR’s most trusted managers, and whose integrity has been unquestioned, sent me this funny text message: ‘We need a land grabber to get Sabah. Vote Villarroyo and get Sabah back.’ ” News Item: “Villar vows justice for Luisita victims.” That is a big piece of land that is ripe for pickin’ and grabbin’ by Money Villarroyo. *** Mikey Arroyo gave way to his mom Gloria so she can run for his congressional seat in Pampanga’s second district. Mikey said that he did it because Gloria is one million times smarter than he is. Nobody disputed him on that. But when it was announced that he’s the nominee of the party-list Ang Galing Pinoy, a lot of people protested. It turned out that Ang Galing Pinoy is a party-list that seeks to represent the marginalized sector of security guards and tricycle drivers in the House of Representatives. Critics are saying that Mikey and other alleged “bogus” partylist nominees are “bastardizing” the party-list system. With the

numerous “bogus” party-list groups that sprang recently, the House of Representatives would end up as the “House of Inglorious Bastards.” Hey, one of them is called GLOW (Gloria Arroyo). I guess Gloria considers herself marginalized now, huh? I agree that Mikey can’t represent the security guards - he’s never been a “sikyu,” as security guards are called, all his life. But my investigative reporter James Macaquecquec got a scoop that Mikey is going to prove that he was at one time a tricycle driver. Mikey has an old picture showing him driving a tricycle, a gift from his mom when he was four years old. I’m sure that, with little greasing, he can convince the Comelec commissioners that he is qualified to represent Ang Galing Pinoy. If Ang Galing Pinoy wins in the May 10 elections, Mikey will join his mom Gloria, who is expected to win Mikey’s old seat, and three other Arroyos: his brother Dato Arroyo, his uncle Iggy Arroyo, and Iggy’s sister Lourdes of Ang Kasangga partylist. Evidently, the Arroyo dynasty will be around for sometime. Wah wah wee! Kawawa naman ang Pilipinas.

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Philippine News A new species of Philippine lizard discovered

ETRO MANILA, Philippines – According to a study released early this month, the giant, goldenspotted monitor lizard discovered in the forested mountains of the Philippines six years ago is a new species. The two-meter-long lizard was first spotted in 2004 in the mountains of Sierra Madre, in the main island of Luzon. Determining that it was a new species took long. The DNA samples that researchers from University of Kansas,

Crop damage due to El Niño exceeds P10 billion

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United States, and National Museum of the Philippines obtained helped them confirm the species of the lizard. U n l i k e many other monitor lizards (including the related Komodo dragon) which feed on carcasses, the new species—named Northern Sierra Madre Forest Monitor Lizard (scientific name: Varanus bitatawa)—feasts on fruits and snails. According to American and Filipino researchers who wrote about the discovery in Royal Society Journal Biology Letters, the lizard spends much of its time in the treetops and has unique claws that allow it to reach its favorite fruits. Source: http://news.yahoo. com/s/ap/as_philippines_giant_ lizard [04/08/10].

amage to crops due to El Niño has exceeded P10 billion, prompting a government reassessment of its economic target for this year. In a situation report released Thursday (April 8), National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) executive officer Glenn Rabonza said losses due to the severe dry spell totaled P10.41 billion as of April 6 or higher than the P9.58 billion reported by the NDCC to the Cabinet last Tuesday. Rabonza said the dry spell

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has affected a total of 768,962 hectares of agricultural lands and destroyed 733,342.36 metric tons of rice, corn and high-value crops. The damage has hurt the livelihood of more than 245,000 families nationwide, the NDCC said. Hardest hit by the dry spell were the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao and SOCCSKSARGEN.

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Not Just Thingies After All (On ‘Nameless’ Things or So They Thought)

he continuously evolving English language is so rich and encompassing that commonly seen or observed things many people think nameless turn out to have legitimate names after all. “Oh, who cares?” some might say. “I have no use for those words anyway.” Like, for instance, who needs to know that there is a word for that smell that the soil exudes when the rain touches it after a hot, dry weather? I do! Don’t you? Learning uncommon words and trivial bits of information may seem useless and a waste of time, but I believe that being smarter is better than being smart. Having a rich vocabulary may translate to being an interesting conversationalist. And I’m sure many people would rather engage in a conversation with someone who can tackle various subject matter than with someone whose expertise is gossipmongering. What’s That Word Again? Here are some examples of words (and their origins), because they are rarely used, many people—teachers, linguists, grammarians, lawyers, and politicians included—think do not exist. You can help popularize these words by using them more often.

describe this smell. Finding none, they coined their own term by combining petros (Greek for ‘stone’) and ichor (the fluid flowing in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology), thus borne the word petrichor. Philtrum. Also known as the infranasal depression, philtrum is the vertical groove in the upper lip, formed where the nasomedial and maxillary processes meet during embryonic development. It

Accismus/accismist (pagpapakìpot/pakìpot, in Filipino). When one fakes lack of interest in something but secretly desires it, one is exhibiting accismus. This is a form of irony in which one pretends disinterest and refuses something while

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has no apparent function besides its visual prominence. The word originated from Greek philein, which means “to love; to kiss.” Wattle (pálong, in Filipino). In anatomy, wattle is a fleshy flap of skin or structure hanging from various parts of the head or neck in several groups of birds, goats, and other animals. In the Philippines, this anatomical structure is popularly known as pálong, as in “pálong ng manok” (chicken’s wattle). The Last Leaf These are just some of the

words in the English language that many people think don’t exist. Now that your vocabulary has been enriched, feel inspired and empowered to uplift the English language by using the uncommon words you have learned in this article as often as you could. Reference Garg, Anu. The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two: The Hidden Lives and Strange Origins of Common and Not-SoCommon Words. 2007, Penguin Group.

actually wanting it. The word was derived from Greek akkismos, which means “coyness.” If someone who exhibits narcissism (“obsessive love of oneself,” derived from the Greek mythology character Narcissus) is called a narcissist, may I then propose the word accismist to refer to someone who exhibits accismus. Petrichor (alimuom, in Filipino). Rain after a long, dry weather causes the soil or the ground to exude a particular smell. In 1964 two Australian researchers, I.J. Bear and R.G. Thomas, needed a word to

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Three simple ways to develop a career We invite the Filipino and Filipino-Canadian Community to the 2010 Inaugural Ball of the Manitoba Council of Canadian-Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA)

Let’s get together …. Let’s be one Voice …. Let’s be United & Strong …. Yes, we can do it ….

Where:

Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM) Multi-Purpose Room 737 Keewatin Street April 30, 2010 - Friday 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Formal $30.00

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(NC)—Although the terms “job” and “career” are often used interchangeably, there are real differences between the two. A job is usually a means to an end – you have bills to pay, so you need a job to make money. A career, on the other hand, is something longer term that you build throughout your life, something you are passionate about. Since Canadians spend more time working than doing anything else, wouldn’t you rather all that time and energy was put into a career you care about? The experts at Careego.com, a new online career management portal, share their approach to building just that type of future: 1. Assess your skills You want to start your career but don’t know what your strengths are or where your skills would be the most useful. Taking a detailed career assessment gives you an in-depth, personal report of where you are now, what skills you have to offer and the

areas you should focus your career sights on. 2. Build your brand Your resume is your written brand. It is speaking on your behalf and quickly needs to highlight your experience and skills to the reader. First impressions are critical, whether face-to-face or in a resume, so know what your brand is selling. Failure to sell your resume and brand will typically be a deciding factor as to whether you get an interview. 3. Take advice Network, network, network is the easiest way to find a career. Networking with professionals is the easiest way to find new leads in your industry of choice. Fellow professionals can also provide you with advice on how best to navigate your career and achieve your goals. Don’t be afraid to ask them how they got started and what steps they took to get where they are today. More information and resources needed to turn your job into a career are available online at Careego.com.

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The Alternative Rock Explosion of the ’90s

Part 3: Britpop

n the mid-’90s, soon after commercial media got tired of Grunge, which originated in the United States, their spotlight started to look for something new. This brought them to the United Kingdom, where another wave of young English bands were making their presence felt. To many music journalists, this genre which became known as Britpop was UK’s reaction against Grunge; to others, however—including me—Britpop of the ’90s was simply a continuation of New Wave and Postpunk of the late ’70s and the ’80s. An experienced and well-attuned Rock-music enthusiast can easily deduce that the musical stylings of bands lumped as Britpop are closely related to those of artists classified as New Wave and Postpunk. As always, the media just wanted a fresh name to market these new bands, so they coined the new name Britpop. The musical comparison is unsurprising and

inevitable because many Britpop bands were admittedly influenced by the music of their New Wave and Postpunk predecessors—for instance, Suede cited The Smiths as a major influence, Oasis always referred to Paul Weller of The Jam and Style Council, Elastica cited Wire, and Blur looked up to XTC. Significantly also, most of them commonly cited ’60s guitar pop bands The Beatles, The Kinks, The Byrds, and The Small Faces as main influences. Characteristics and Origin Britpop emerged from the British independent music scene of the early ’90s and was characterized by bands influenced by British guitar pop music of the ’60s and ’70s. The genre developed as a reaction against various musical and cultural trends in the late ’80s and early ’90s, particularly the Grunge phenomenon from the United States. Alternative rock acts

originating from the Indie scene of the ’80s (The Smiths, Orange Juice) and of the early ’90s (Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses) were the direct ancestors of Britpop bands. Stylistically, Britpop bands relied on catchy hooks and wrote lyrics that were meant to be relevant to British young people of their own generation.

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pay attention at the time and are interested now in catching up, the music of the following bands is where you should start. (Listed are my favorite album/s from each of these bands). However, these are just some of the more popular Britpop artists that brokethrough commercially in the ’90s. Check out the reference

Prominent Britpop Bands Some of the well-known Britpop bands that best defined the genre include Blur, Suede, Pulp, Elastica, Oasis, Menswear, and The Boo Radleys. Although many of these groups have long disbanded, some continue to make music as solo artists or as members of new groups. More so, the musical styles pioneered by such bands can still be felt in the music of many contemporary Indie bands like T h e provided Arcade Fire, Coldplay, Radiohead, below for more and The Killers. albums.

The Auteurs – New Wave (1993); Now I’m a Cowboy (1994) Blur – Parklife (1994); The Great Escape (1995) Pulp – His ‘n’ Hers (1994); Different Class (1995) The Boo Radleys – Wake Up! (1995) Oasis – Definitely Maybe (1994); (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? (1995) Elastica – Elastica (1995) Supergrass – I

Should Coco (1995) Sleeper – Smart (1995) Gene – Olympian (1995) Menswear – Nuisance (1995) bands and Lush – Lovelife (1996) Cornershop – When I Was Born for the 7th Time (1997) Kingmaker – Eat Yourself Whole Final Note If you were too young to (1991); Sleepwalking (1993) Reference listen to Britpop during its peak Suede – Suede (1993); Coming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ in the mid-’90s or simply did not Up (1996) Britpop [04/04/10].

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Make This Mother’s Day Count! by Joy Smith, MP

n May 8, 2010, I will be hosting a “Walk to End Human Trafficking”. I have been very active in ending

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this heinous crime against innocent victims. Canadians need to be aware that although slavery was abolished in the 1800’s it is still alive and well today. Many people would be shocked to learn that slavery not only exists in the 21st Century, but that it is very common in a developed country such as Canada. Canada is considered a destination, transit and source country for victims of human trafficking. The majority of trafficked victims are between 12-14 years of age, with some being as young as 5. Many NGOs estimate that between 12,000-

15,000 people are trafficked to and through Canada annually and that Aboriginal women are at the greatest risk. These innocent victims are targeted and exploited by perpetrators who enjoy a luxurious standard of living off the avails of child exploitation. I introduced Private Member’s Bill C-268, aimed at introducing a minimum sentence for those who traffic children under the age of 18. This means that anyone found guilty of this will face at least 5 years in prison. I am proud to say that my Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is currently in the Senate awaiting second reading. If Canada’s Upper House passes the Bill, it will then become law. We need to ensure that Canadian Senators understand

the gravity of the situation. It is for this reason that I call on all Manitobans who are concerned about the safety of our children to join me on May 8th. I have invited Grand Chief Ron Evans, Members of Parliament, MLAs, faith groups, concerned citizens and many others from across Canada. Together we will send a message to human traffickers that our children are not for sale! The event will begin at the north steps of the Manitoba Legislature and include opening comments, a half hour walk through Winnipeg’s downtown and several speakers on human trafficking.

Nominate Winnipeg’s Top Administrative Professional, enter them in the power of commitment contest

he International Association of Administrative Professionals Winnipeg Chapter (IAAP) I would like to invite all administrative professionals to participate in the, POWER OF COMMITMENT contest. The POWER OF COMMITMENT recognizes the outstanding performance of an administrative professional with a commitment to leadership, education and professional development, and who Please feel free to visit my provides meaningful contributions website at www.joysmith.ca or call to their employer. The POWER OF my office at 984-6322. COMMITMENT AWARD winner will be announced April 21, 2010 during the IAAP Winnipeg Chapter’s 48th annual Professional Development event featuring keynote speaker Stephanie Staples, at the Fairmont Winnipeg. If you would like to join us, or for more information on this event please go to our website: www.iaapwinnipeg. com. The winner will receive a prize package valued at over $500.00. POWER OF COMMITMENT CONTEST ENTRY You may nominate a fellow administrative professional or nominate yourself. Tell us in 1000 words or less how the nominee demonstrates their continued Power of Commitment. Please provide detailed examples. Here are some suggestions: ▪ Is a committee leader or sole administrative participant on a committee. ▪ Establishes rapport and facilitates team-building with coworkers and piers. ▪ Attends and participates at networking events. ▪ Holds a CPS, CAP or other professional certification ▪ Regularly participates in or attends educational conferences and actively utilizes training options available. ▪ Takes the initiative to develop innovative solutions to challenges and problems. ▪ Demonstrates the willingness to be an early adopter of new devices and technology solutions. ▪ Communicates effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. ▪ Negotiation: uses tact, diplomacy, empathy and business savvy to engage in productive discussions with vendors that result in positive outcomes. ▪ Goes above and beyond job description to ensure their tasks are done to the best of their ability Nominators must provide valid information including; Name, Job Title, Company, Phone Number and Email address with your submission. All entries must be submitted in PDF format to: info@iaapwinnipeg.com no later than April 10, 2010. Entry constitutes your acceptance of all rules and consent to IAAP Winnipeg’s use of your name and your entry for advertising, promotion or marketing purposes, as permitted by law, without additional compensation. All entries remain the property of IAAP Winnipeg Chapter and will not be returned. No purchase necessary.

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