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Volume 7, Number 9 • August - September 2015

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he road to Rio continues for the Philippine national men's basketball team as it survived a hostile crowd to beat Lebanon in the quarterfinals, 82-70, of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Thursday at College of Social Work Dayun in Changsha, China.

Gilas Pilipinas will clash with second round opponent Japan in the semifinals, which it hopes to defeat a second time to move closer to its Olympic dream. As a semifinalist, the Filipinos are also already assured of a spot in the Olympic wildcard tournament next year.

Jayson Castro provided a game-high 25 points along with 3 rebounds, an assist and two steals. Andrew Blatche compiled 24 points and 17 boards. Terrence Romeo scored 10 points while Marc Pingris and Calvin Abueva added 8 and 7 points, respectively.

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he diesel emissions scandal erupted worldwide on Sept. 22 when Volkswagen, the world’s top-selling automaker, admitted on using the same software called “defeat device” to manipulate emission tests in the United States on 11 million cars produced worldwide.

The scandal is unlikely to affect sales of diesel-fueled motor vehicles in the Philippines as emissions standards in Asian countries are much less stricter than those in the United States.

Last September 8, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Volkswagen to recall The Lebanon team is lead by 3, Ganuelas 0, Thoss 0, Hontiveros nearly half a million diesel-fed cars for

Mohamad Ali Haidar with a teamhigh 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Bassel Bawji added 17 markers and 13 boards.

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Lebanon (70): Haidar 18, Bawji 17, Youngblood 12, Arakji 8, Abd El Nour 8, Saoud 7, Kheres 0, Ibrahim 0, Souaid 0, Akl 0, Tabet 0, El Ayoubi 0.

intentionally programming software to switch engines to a cleaner mode during official emissions testing.

Volkswagen is now facing fines up to $18 billion apart from classaction lawsuits for marketing “clean diesel” cars as being environmentally friendly.

Volkswagen Philippines states that all of the vehicles it sells are Euro 4 compliant and that they are operating within the bounds of the law.

Euro 4 is the emissions standard that was phased out in Europe in 2009, which is now enforcing Euro 6, while the United States implements Tier 3, one of the most stringent emission standards in the world.

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Papa Francisco and Xi Dada in America congressional leaders. The Pope politely declined the invitation, saying that he has a date with the homeless; he would be serving them meals at St. Patrick’s Church in Washington, DC.

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President Barack Obama must be elated that in a matter of days, he had played host to two of the world’s most powerful leaders.

Arriving within days of each other, Pope Francis, the spiritual leader and symbolic head of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, and President Xi Jinping, the supreme leader of China’s 1.3 billion people, crisscrossed the U.S. in a mission of goodwill.

Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. was his first. He was also the first Pope to address a joint session of Congress, an occasion that was significant only because he touched on a sensitive issue that has been rocking America’s political establishment – immigration. He reminded his audience that we should not be fearful of foreigners. “We, the people of this continent, are not fearful of foreigners, because most of us were once foreigners,” he said. “I say this to you as the son of immigrants, knowing that so many of you are also descended from immigrants.”

Being the son of immigrants, his comments were a testament to his family’s search for a better life.

His father’s family left Italy in 1929 to escape the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini. They found it in Argentina.

Born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the eldest of five children of Mario José Bergoglio and his wife Regina María Sívori, who is a daughter of Italian immigrants.

Little did they know that their son Jorge would someday become Pope.

After Pope Francis’ address to Congress, Speaker John Boehner – who was once an altar boy – invited him to have dinner with him and other

Ground Zero After his meeting with Obama at the White House, where they discussed climate change, Pope Francis left for New York City where a hectic schedule awaited him. He addressed the United Nations General Assembly and then went to the Ground Zero Memorial where he prayed for the victims of 9/11. In a few words of wisdom, he encapsulated the events of 9/11 into the human psyche, saying: “This place of death became a place of life too, a place of saved lives, a hymn to the triumph of life over the prophets of destruction and death, to goodness over evil, to reconciliation and unity over hatred and division.” construction, and militarization of disputed islands in the South Trade violations China Sea (SCS), Xi responded in Meanwhile, Chinese no uncertain terms: “Islands in the President Xi Jinping – called South China Sea, since ancient “Xi Dada” or “Big Daddy times, are China’s territory. We Xi” by his people – was busy have the right to uphold our own meeting business people across territorial sovereignty and lawful the U.S. On his first stop in and legitimate maritime rights and Seattle, Washington State, Xi interests.” He added, “Relevant impressed the media when it construction activity that China is was announced that China was undertaking in the Nansha Islands buying 300 commercial airplanes [Spratly Islands] does not target from Boeing worth $38 billion. or impact any country and there is However, the deal includes a no intention to militarize.” plan to build a 737 completion With those words, Xi made center in China that generated it crystal clear that the SCS is protests from Boeing’s labor Chinese property and that it’s union. The planned completion not negotiable.

With a “no center -- installing interiors, compromise” stand on territorial painting, and delivering the ownership of the SCS, Xi appears planes – would mean closing the to be telling Obama, “If you go to plants in Renton, North Carolina war against us, we will annihilate and at the Boeing Field in Everett, America.” He made his point Washington, and moving the clear last September 3 when in jobs to China. Trade experts celebrating the 70th anniversary believe that the controversial deal of Japan’s defeat in World War II, violates the Agreement on Trade Xi paraded China’s military might in Civil Aircraft, which is a “side that included seven new types of agreement” among member- offensive missiles, two of which countries of the World Trade were labeled in plain English, Organization (WTO).

“Carrier Killer” and “Guam Killer.”

No compromise Speaking at a joint press Raising the ante conference with Xi on September On September 24 – on the eve 25, Obama reiterated concerns of the Obama-Xi summit meeting about China’s reclamation, at the White House – it was

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reported in the news that China is launching a new ballistic missile submarine that could potentially target any part of the U.S. by the end of 2015. Further, the report said, “The Jin-class submarines will be armed with the new JL-2 ballistic missile. This missile has a range of 4,000 nautical miles, which would allow the submarine target Hawaii, Alaska, and portions of the west coast of the US from the waters off of East Asia.”

And instead of softening his hard-line stand on the South China Sea disputes -- which is a common courtesy in the world of high-level diplomacy – Xi raised the ante on the eve of his state visit when Chinese authorities arrested an American citizen, Phan Phan-Gillis, for spying. She was part of a business delegation from Houston when she was detained six months ago. Her husband, Jeff Gillis, told the New York Times, “It is the most stupid politics in the world to arrest a U.S. citizen the week that Xi Jinping is coming to the United States for a state visit on political charges of spying.”

on the American people.

On one hand, Papa Francisco had a profound impact on America as Americans of various religious beliefs and political persuasions had embraced the Pope’s message of peace and love. Indeed, Papa Francisco’s visit had brought together a people beset with seemingly insurmountable problems facing them: from immigration to the sanctity of life, from the plight of the poor to social justice.

On the other hand, Xi Dada brought a message of mixed signals that created an atmosphere of mistrust and belligerence.

Instead of bridging the gap that separates the world’s leading democracy and communist China’s godless society that values authoritarian elitism at the expense of human rights, Xi’s visit demonstrated that world peace is like a star – you see it glow in your eyes but far too distant to reach. It’s just a dream but Papa Francisco had made us believe that peace can be achieved through faith while Xi Dada tried to convince the world that universal peace can only be achieved with the economic, cultural, and existential Good vs. evil destruction of America.

It is evident that Pope Francis But as history has manifested and Xi Jinping’s visits to America it too often, in the end good shall have made contrasting impressions prevail over evil.

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Ten remarkable things from the Balikbayan Box controversy to thoroughly inspect and impose taxes on our balikbayan boxes.

We received overwhelming support from legislators like Senator Ralph Recto who said, “The bigger issue is for BOC to run after big-time smugglers, those who, for example, bring in rice in ships as big as a mall.”

He further said, “As in the case

by Erlinda Dolly Tan of the reported smuggling of oil erlindatan@yahoo.com and fuel, tankers are a million times bigger and easier to spot 1. Senator Sonny Angara passed a than a balikbayan box.” Customs, bill increasing the content of our there’s no LV bag inside my box, balikbayan box from P20,000 to I can only afford Aldo.

P150,000. The existing Bureau of Customs (BOC) rules are 3. Even an official of the Catholic obsolete. It says, “The contents of Bishops Conference of the a balikbayan box must not exceed Philippines (CBCP) slammed US$500.00 in value. Canned the government’s plan to open goods, grocery items and other our balikbayan boxes calling the household effects must not exceed process “callous and cruel.” The a dozen a kind, while apparel, CBCP official raised another whether used or new, must not critical point, “As they open those exceed 3 yards per cut. Only one boxes, they are exposing those consignment per sender during hard earned goods for abuses. a one-month period is allowed.” How will we know that not a Customs, what do you mean single will be taken away? How US$500? That’s only one laptop! about of planting something that And what do you mean “must not could be used against the sender?” exceed a dozen a kind?” I have Customs, we are only OFWs a cousin with 10 children, what (overseas Filipino workers), we about her grandchildren? What are not drug smugglers, what are about my neighbors? One dozen you looking for in our box? lotion is not enough.

4. We are capable of staging a 2. Senator Miriam Santiago bloodless global protest through received the online petition signed facebook. As I read those hand by 78,000 concerned citizens and written letters for BOC from filed a senate resolution seeking an OFWs around the world, I can investigation on the BOC’s plan picture us staging a rally in

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Luneta holding those banners.

(Remember how we also started a global protest online two years ago against Janet Napoles?

That one ended in a huge rally in Luneta, that one sent three senators to jail.)

5. When the issue is something that's too much to bear, when it's something that tramples our rights as individuals, we don't need to formally call for a protest – everyone joins! I saw several videos of private individuals who bravely appeared on camera, cursing Customs for their heartless policy. Even videos of foreigners supporting the OFWs, one from an Arab man in Saudi Arabia where the biggest number of our OFWs work; and one from an American fellow married to a Filipina. I know I could find a Canadian friend too, to appear in video.

there are 1,000 containers in one month, does this mean Custom officials get P40 million direct to their pockets? Up to P85 million?

Meaning, the $75 (for Manila) or $85 (for Tacloban) that we pay for each box, could actually be cheaper.

7. Another consequence to the controversy was the “Zero Remittance Day” protest initiated by Migrante (a global organization supporting OFWs).

Migrante requested OFWs around the world not to send money to the Philippines on August 28th to make a strong statement to the government and demand that the government recalls the P600-million revenue target from our balikbayan boxes. Senator Francis Escudero, former chair of the Senate Committee on Finance said, the government will lose P3 billion pesos if all OFWs participate. Migrante claimed the 6. In an attempt to collect protest was a success. taxes from our balikbayan box, Customs has opened a can of 8. One week after BOC announced worms and exposed the glaring that they will be opening corruption of their department. balikbayan boxes, there was a A freight forwarder has stepped breaking news! President Noynoy forward, faced the camera in a Aquino ordered to stop the random TV interview, and testified that physical inspection of balikbayan they would give Customs a bribe boxes. He listened to the OFWs! of P40,000 to P85,000 for each He said, “Moving forward, all container that has balikbayan containers of balikbayan boxes boxes. Otherwise, their papers should undergo mandatory x-ray will not be processed and our and K-9 examination.” Oh, the balikbayan boxes will be stalled power of social media! We won! at the port. Let's do some Math, if

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“If you’ve thought about developing a secondary suite in your home or making a suite safe for residents by ensuring it meets Alberta’s safety codes, now is the time to apply,” says Cliff De Jong, Special Project Coordinator with Planning, Development and Assessment at The City.

“This permit exemption can save homeowners an estimated $2,200 in associated fees and weeks in approval time by moving them right to the Building Permit application step.”

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“Secondary suite owners are accountable to provide residents a safe place to live, which enables them to escape in the event of an emergency, like a fire,” says De Jong. “The Development Permit exemption simplifies the application process for eligible candidates, which we hope will encourage the development of more safe secondary suites in the city.”

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Visitors planning to attend Council meetings in the Council Chamber will soon have to undergo security screening to get in.

“Keeping citizens, employees and Council members safe is our number one priority so we regularly review and assess security processes in municipal facilities,” says Owen Key, Chief Security Officer and Manager of Corporate Security.

Starting September 14, there will be a new visitor screening process requiring everyone entering the Council Chamber to pass through a metal detector or undergo screening with a handheld detector and have their bags, backpacks and purses checked.

The height of the glass partition between the public and Council seating areas has been raised by 35.5 cm and the number of guards in the Council Chamber will be increased when Council is in session.

“Security measures are similar to what Calgarians experience when attending sporting events or concerts,” said Key. “Standard screening should take 10-15 seconds per person,

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and while we don’t anticipate it will cause long lines, on those days when there is a long agenda or public hearings, it’s best to arrive early to avoid any delays.”

Visitor screening is only applicable to the Council Chamber, explains Key. “If you’re coming to the Municipal Complex for a permit, to pay taxes or bills, or to buy a bus pass, these changes will not affect your visit.”

Visitors wishing to enter Council Chamber should follow these simple steps: • Don’t bring food and beverages as both are prohibited. City water will be available inside Council Chamber via a water cooler.

• Ensure you are not carrying any prohibited item.

The following items are prohibited inside Council Chamber: • Food and beverages; • Weapons, including mace or pepper spray; • Illegal drugs or substances; • Firearms and ammunition of any type; • Explosives and flammable substances;

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9. There was a facebook account that compiled pictures of written sentiments (in lieu of banners) from OFWs around the world.

The banner that made me cry was this, it speaks volumes: “Isang araw pag pickup, isang taon pinagpaguran mapuno, isang maliit na ligaya para sa aming naiwang pamilya, ngunit sa isang sandaling inspection ng #BOC, ito’y mababawasan at mabubuksan. -From Israel (In English: One day waiting for pick-up, one year hard work to fill the box, one small happiness for our families left behind, but in one moment of inspection by #BOC, the box will be opened and things will be taken away.

-From Israel) 10. My favorite line of all comes from Mayor Duterte, simple but very powerful: "Those balikbayan boxes are sacred.

They are an expression of love and affection. Nobody should be allowed to make a mockery of this sentimental bond between an OFW and his family back home."

To all who joined the online protest, thank you. See what we can do when there is unity!

I’m not a member of any OFW organization but I responded to the call. I am a balikbayanbox-person, I send three times a year and I felt it was my duty to protect my box and to support the interest of the OFWs. My “box story” is not about Toblerone or Nike Shoes, it’s about my ailing mother – I send her medicines from Canada.

• Noisemakers; and • Knives, blades, razors, edged or sharp objects and striking devices.

A kirpan with a blade less than six (6) cm in length may be brought into Council Chamber. The kirpan must be identified by the carrier and it must remain sheathed while in Council Chamber.

Metal Detectors • Visitors do not have to remove shoes, belts or jackets to pass through the metal detector. They will be asked to empty pockets prior to passing through.

• Metal detectors are safe for all individuals, including pregnant women, children and people with pacemakers. They operate at a very low frequency of electromagnetic pulses, which are lower than levels in a cell phone or garage door opener. There is no exposure to radiation.

• Visitors should advise security staff if they have a medical implant that may set off the metal detector. Those visitors will require additional screening with a hand-held wand.

• Visitors in wheelchairs or strollers will undergo screening with a hand-held wand.

• Individuals with service animals must walk through the metal detector with the animal. If the alarm sounds, the individual and the animal will undergo screening with a hand-held detection wand.

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Karen Leibovici

Your Federal Liberal Candidate for Edmonton West Karen understands that diversity and inclusion have been a cornerstone of building Canada.

Karen is active in her community, her city and her province. She and her husband chose Edmonton West to raise her family for over 35 years. She learned first-hand the values of fairness, generosity and inclusion from her parents, who immigrated to Canada in 1951.

Those values have guided her through her career. They’re what led her to social work, and then into political office, where she could lead the changes she knew were needed. They're what led her to advocating for those whose voices are marginalized or often silenced.

transportation and public works committees, and the Edmonton Police Commission. She was also the president of the Federal of Canadian Municipalities.

She was influential in spearheading the city's 10-year plan to establish affordable housing and end homelessness.

She also brokered a $53 billion infrastructure plan with the federal government for funding municipal projects across the country.

adequate parliamentary oversight, mandatory reviews of security legislation, and clearly defining and narrowing any terms to prevent misuse.

Talking with Edmonton West residents, Karen’s heard from countless people about their struggles with the current immigration system. She knows the immigration system is broken and that families are being kept apart. A Liberal government

will create more pathways to citizenship and bring families together.

Like you, Karen knows this election is about Real Change that seeks Tax Fairness for the middle class, growth and opportunity for all Canadians and dedicated investment in environmental technologies and jobs. Karen and a Liberal government will work to build a better future for you, your children and grandchildren.

A Defender of Community Interests As an elected official and staunch defender of local issues, Karen Leibovici has proven she is results-driven and can bring real change to her community. It is this tireless energy and depth Karen's commitment to the of knowledge which makes community Karen Leibovici held Karen the best representative for two terms as a Member of the Edmonton West.

Alberta Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Edmonton A Strong Voice in Ottawa Edmonton West residents Meadowlark. While MLA, she held the positions of labour critic, need a strong voice in Ottawa. health critic, intergovernmental One focused on serving the needs of the entire community. affairs critic and caucus whip.

She was elected to City Karen Leibovici and the Liberal Council in 2001 where she served Party will repeal the parts of until 2013. She has served as Chair Bill C-51 that violate Canadians’ or Vice Chair of the community rights and freedoms. The Liberal services, executive and Party is committed to ensuring

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Fiesta of Santa Marta of Pateros Another Summer Filipino Event

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he throng of Pateros organizers and devotees started to trek the Emily Murphy park last Saturday July 25, 2015 to participate at another fiesta in commemoration of Pateros' patron saint Santa Marta, the protector of the town of Pateros. Pateros known for its famous duck egg embryo "balut", a delicacy that has been popularized due to its palatable and appetizing taste once again uphold a tradition of carrying the image and dancing during the procession. The rhythm resembled the line dancing music hoping that the sacrifices of dancing with saint will miraculously answered their prayers. Followed by a sumptuous feast of food galore and parlour games. The fiesta brought fun and happiness to everyone.

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Patron Saint Santa Rosa de Lima of Teresa, Rizal Honored Families originating from the town of Teresa, Rizal honored their patron saint Santa Rosa de Lima with prayers, procession and picnic at Borden Park, Edmonton. This is the third time the group from Teresa honored their town patron saint and participation get bigger and bigger every year. The families of Berdon/Angeles, Pascual, De Leon, Cruz, Redulfin, Buenaventura, and Valenzuela organized the successful event last Saturday August 22, 2015.

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‘Heneral Luna’ now highestgrossing historical film

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istorical movie “Heneral Luna” has reached the P200 million mark on its fourth week in theaters making it the highest-grossing historical film of all time.

In 1898, General Antonio Luna, which stars John Arcilla as the short-tempered but patriotic general, wants to fight for freedom but members of the elite would rather strike a deal with the United States. His military decisions are met with resistance from soldiers who are loyal only to President Aguinaldo

(Mon Confiado). Ultimately, it is the general’s legendary temper and pride that bring him to his death when a pack of presidential guards assassinate him in broad daylight. American newspapers are quick to point the blame to Aguinaldo but the mystery has never been completely solved and the General’s killers were never put to justice.

Movie critics considered “Heneral Luna” as one of the best films to come from the Philippines in years, and it’s destined to be the most accessible

yet for a global audience. History was not as kind to General Luna whose brutal murder overshadow his many talents and virtues. He was a writer, poet, pharmacist, an excellent guitar player and martial artist. He studied in military strategy in Belgium and the use of field fortifications, trenches and guerrilla warfare.

The historical-action biopic has been selected as the Philippines’ Official Entry to 2016 Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film Category.

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AlDub’s 25.6 million tweets a new Guinness World Record?

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he 25.6 million tweets that the hashtag #AlDubEBforLOVE reportedly drew from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 26 may be a new Guinness World Record.

However Michael DiCarso, the Guinness World Records head for ASEAN records said that they needed to go through standard procedures to determine if AlDub indeed was able to break the records. Currently the Super Bowl XLIX event in the United States holds the record for the most tweeted about in 2015, with 25.1 million tweets sent.

Many fans believed that AlDub has already surpassed

Super Bowl's record as netizens from all over the world have also expressed interest in the onscreen couple, wondering why they trend almost every single day.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda one of the hosts of the rival show of GMA "It's Showtime" in ABSCBN said that even before the loveteam 'AlDub' became famous, there is already a competition between the two stations, ABSCBN and GMA. He added that it is not only in the noontime show, but for all of the shows as well. He also claims that the rivalry is a healthy competition to continuously provide a better show for the televiewers.

Kris Aquino’s son Bimby cried over yaya’s wedding September 29, the Instagram account of the Queen of All Media was filled with a very emotional Bimby. Wearing a turquoise suit while attending a wedding ceremony in Tagaytay, Bimby was shown crying and being comforted by his mom and his brother Josh.

It turns out that Bimby was crying for his Yaya Gerbel, who was the one getting married at the Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay. Kris said Bimby cried all

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throughout the ceremony for almost two hours.

Kris, who was visibly proud of the way Gerbel raised Bimby, missed the red carpet premiere of her own movie Etiquette for Mistresses so she could attend the wedding.

On another Instagram post, Kris revealed that Bimby, Josh, and she sponsored some of the details of the wedding to show their appreciation for Gerbel.

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Building Building our home with Crimson has been an experience we will never forget. We instantly fell in love with the house and it felt lilike a home the day we moved in. Wee have absolutely no regrets with the builder we chose. We are truly thankful that Crimson Cove Homes made our house buying experience easy and unforgettable. Abbey & Jose

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Filipino Radio Enthusiasts (FREEDX) Camping/Picnic The Filipino Radio Enthusiasts (FreeDX) held another camping/picnic event at the Miquelon Provincial Park last Satruday August 25, 2015. President Carmel Restauro organized the the three day event attended by the members and friends.

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Gil Pasalo Celebrates Birthday Gil Pasalo, the new president of Beskeg (Pangasinan) of Edmonton and partner of Little Asia Distributor Ltd. observed his birthday last Saturday, September 5, 2015 held in the presence of his friends and relatives.

Congratulations Gil and good luck on your new business venture.

Virgie and her group entertain the crowd with their band.

Gil Pasalo getting ready to blow the candles.

Standing Hermie Angeles, Gil Pasalo, Jun Angeles, seated Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Maglalang of Little Asia Distributor, and Mr. & Mrs Arnim Joop, Publlisher of Millwoods Mosaic newspaper.

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K to 12 Curriculum to Go Forward

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva stated that the only way to support the K to 12 Curriculum was to move forward.

The new implementation to the educational system is crucial to the future of the youth according to Villanueva.

Around 600 participants

gathered on September 29 at Club Manila East in Taytay, Rizal with the theme the “Bar in the TVET Sector for 21st Century Learners”. The event focused on the importance and effectiveness of TVET (technical vocational education and training) and the quality of information it can generate.

Under the new curriculum,

Senior’s discounts

By Willie Jose

The senior’s discount given to the elderly in the Philippines is one good enough reason for Filipinos either working and living abroad to come back home often.

For balikbayans, treating their families and friends to never-ending lunches, dinners and get-together parties held in some restaurants is something they always look forward to simply because of the legally mandated senior’s discount of 20 percent for the food is a big saving on their pockets.

After they have finished eating and the bills are served to them, their senior friends would immediately hand over their gov’t-issued discount cards to their hosts-- and voila, they get their food discounts.

The Philippines is a paradise to seniors because in some cities, seniors even get free entry to movie houses and a law has been enacted giving hospital discounts to seniors needing hospital care.

While writing this piece, a good friend of mine has told me that our countrymen are also enjoying discounts for medication, foodstuffs ,transport fares --and mind you, these discounts are mandated by the law.

This senior’s discount is a big incentive for our seniors; it’s something that could entice them to leave their homes, eat in some restaurants or sip their cups of coffee in coffee shops that spring up the streets of the metropolis.

In return, these businesses profitably take a big boost considering that at least one member of the Filipino households is working overseas—meaning that these senior family members would surely have the money to spend, in spite of the monthly pensions they get from the GSIS and the SSS. Have you not noticed that almost all day, these shopping malls are full of people and these seniors are often seen dining out with their families there.

So, what’s my point here ?

It’s a good idea even for some developed countries like Canada to take the initiative in enacting a law that could extend discounts to all seniors for their food and grocery items, medications, house rentals, hydro, movies transport fares.

And we should carry out this law-mandated discounts Canadawide.

As it is now, some grocery

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all students are required to go to kindergarten, six years of primary education, four years of junior high school and two years of senior high school.

K to 12 curriculum highlights TVET but the students can choose from the four tracks offered at senior high school- academic, sports, arts and design and technical-vocational-livelihood.

stores and pharmacies are giving senior’s discount of 5- 10 percent only in some specific days or weeks in a month. The same is true with hotels, plane fares and food items—and their discounts are not compulsory as required by any specific law.

But we have to take into account the big number of seniors in this country’s population.

Seeing these seniors spending their money for some discounted items will surely boost Canada’s economy. All throughout the year, we frequently see seniors in malls, either eating or buying stuffs.

This senior’s discount is also a welcome move because it shows that Canada appreciates the positive contributions of these seniors to the country.

This senior’s discount is not a new idea; look around us--there are some restaurants, grocery and drug stores, movie houses and other services/construction industries which are now giving discounts to seniors.

But the challenge is for the Federal lawmakers to make it mandatory to extend the benefits of the senior’s discount to all old people in the country.

If we love our elderly, please think about their much-needed senior’s discounts, now or never..

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Philippines - Five Ranks Higher in Global Competitiveness

The Philippines’ ranking at the World Competitiveness continues to improve as it moved five notches up in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Global Competitiveness Index 2015-2016.

Previously ranked as 52nd out of 144 economies, the country now ranks as 47th among 140 economies. The WEF rankings are based on the effect of institutions and policies on the level of productivity of a country.

The Philippines received the highest ranking in terms of

macroeconomic environment followed by market size and business sophistication.

However, the country lacked in progress in terms of infrastructure, labor market efficiency and goods market efficiency.

The country’s improvement in the global ranking is welcomed by the foreign business groups, but also pointed out that the Philippines need to focus on the most problematic factors in order to be totally competitive.

Calgary region transit gets $187 million GreenTRIP boost

Filed by Jose Pepito Magpayo

Grants to regional municipalities support new bus rapid transit, LRT upgrades, and the purchase of new buses and transit facilities.

The Alberta government’s commitment to accessible, riderfriendly public transit includes support for: • Calgary’s 17 Avenue Southeast Transitway and Southwest Transitway: bus-only lanes or roads, LRT electrical upgrades, and North and South Crosstown Bus Rapid Transit projects; • a new transit facility in Airdrie; • a transit bus hub in Canmore; and • a bus storage facility in Banff.

“This GreenTRIP investment will expand and enhance transit service throughout the Calgary region and the Bow Valley corridor.

Improved regional transit will benefit both riders and the environment. Our government is committed to investing in infrastructure that gets Albertans moving while driving economic growth.”

Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation “This important investment will dramatically improve public transit options for Calgarians.

Four new cross-town rapid transit routes will make it easier for our citizens to get to school and work.

Upgrades to the LRT system will make it more reliable and able to serve more people.”

Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary

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“As our residents seek efficient, accessible ways to travel, more and more are choosing to use public transit. GreenTRIP support is helping to ensure regional transit will continue to meet the needs of our communities.”

John Borrowman, Mayor of Canmore and Chair of the Transportation Committee of the Calgary Regional Partnership “The Canadian Urban Transit Association applauds Alberta for its commitment to public transit and urban mobility. By dedicating stable public transit funding, GreenTRIP directly contributes to the economic and environmental well-being of Albertan communities.”

Patrick Leclerc, Canadian Urban Transit Association President & CEO The Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) provides funding to municipalities in support of local sustainable public transit projects, including purchasing transit vehicles and technologies, building transit terminals and expanding light rail transit services to increase ridership and reduce traffic congestion.

The government has committed $2 billion to GreenTRIP by 2020-21. Albertans are already seeing the benefits of the program through 15 transit projects, worth more than $1 billion.

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Horoscope You’ll be eager to start your plans or projects although the beginning of the week may need some careful handling.

Patience will lead to the things you want to happen. Issues regarding romance or creative ideas can now begin to resolve themselves.

Expressing yourself, sharing your knowledge and interacting with the world come naturally to you at this time. Be cautious though as sharing a secret at the beginning of the week may backfire. Wait a week before making a special purchase for a more positive buying experience.

This is a good time to attend to your inner game. You’ll have the opportunity to be your own coach and mentor that can result in great success. In order to forge ahead, you may need to reflect on your attitude and beliefs. Identify those areas through reflection and meditation.

Try not to assume things early in the week. Allow time to unveil the truth. Doing so can save you from embarrassing yourself. You’ll be open to learning new things and exploring exciting possibilities. Financial and business matters may improve in the days ahead.

Try not to rush into romance this week. Influences around you may bring confusion and misunderstanding. Use this opportunity to reflect on what you are looking for in a relationship. Later in the week, you’ll find an improvement in relationships and finances.

Try to avoid impulse buying early in the week as you might regret your purchase later. Make sure to research and read contracts well before signing and committing to anything.

Later in the week, you’ll see signs of improvement regarding your love life.

Be careful who you confide to as they may not have your best interests. You’ll be a positive element to groups in your community and to your friends who are eager to be in your company. The end of the week hints a progress in your goal or ambition.

This week could be a turning point when it comes to your love life. You’ll feel more confident in choosing a love interest or a romantic partner. Your finances will look a lot more promising, too.

Plans of renovation may be appealing to you right now.

You will be keen on making changes on your home or even purchasing a bigger property. Avoid making big a decision by the start of the week. Get into details as you may not have all the facts.

This week, you’ll be eager to explore new horizons and is more prepared to experiment with new ideas and opportunities.

You can make great progress once you are clear with what you really want. Spending some time alone and reflecting on things may be very helpful.

You will take pleasure in planning ahead and working on what it takes to make your dream come true. Take daily steps to manifest your goals. Don’t worry about the obstacles and opinions that try to counter your plans. Go for it as long as you’re feeling confident in what you’re doing.

A misunderstanding with a partner or a friend could take place early in the week. Take your time to reflect and all should become clear after a few days. Avoid rushing to any decisions, as new information could change the course of things. Don’t worry about asking for what you what. There’s a good chance you’ll get it.

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PABABA 22 Sira na salamin 23 Katawan ng palay 26 Araw: Ingles 27 Mararamdaman 32 Hayop: Ingles 33 Tawag sa panganay na lalake 34 Daluhong 35 Dumi sa mukha 36 Maliliit na langgam 37 Pitpit

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20 Yayapos 22 Balance: abbr.

23 Naghintay sa wala 24 Galugad 25 Tawag sa kumare 26 Palagi 28 Paraan sa paghalo sa harina 29 Hinhin 30 Pustura 31 Pita

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Brussels the "European Village"

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queezing the many mustsees of a city in one day?

Short on time we did it in Brussels through De Boeck sightseeing tours after an almost 3-hour Eurail trip from Amsterdam.

Brussels (also Bruxelles) is the largest and capital city of the Kingdom of Belgium, a small European country with about 11 million people officially speaking two languages, French and Dutch (Flemish).

In the international scene Brussels is the "de facto" capital of the European Union which is home to the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of Ministers. It is also the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The first and definitely the best place we started is the Grand Place (Grote Markt), said to be the most beautiful square

in the world. We viewed and admired in awe the cobbled town square, listed as one of the sites of world heritage by UNESCO since 1998, surrounded by old but opulent guildhalls, the Gothic Town Hall which is a remarkable work of art, and Maison du Roi (King's House) also known as the "Breadhouse" containing the city's museum. As a literary enthusiast I was quite amused to learn from our tour guide that famous French author-novelist Victor Hugo of "Les Miserables" spent six months in 1851 staying in a house known as "Pigeon" at Grand Place.

Starbucks is also here where you can get free wi-fi to send some photos home. Had we been here in the middle of August we wouldn't have missed the "flower carpet" display on the square. Every two years since 1971 the Grand Place

Grand Place

is covered with a 19,000 sq. ft. carpet of nearly one million fresh begonias kept in bloom by water fountains to last for about 4 to 5 days. The next flower carpet show that is dedicated to 150 years of Belgian-Japanese diplomacy will be on 12 August 2016.

Located close to the square on rue de L'Etuve 31 is the famous "Peeing Boy", the Manneken-Pis. The Manneken-Pis is an icon culturally significant to Brussels what the Statue of Liberty is to New York or Eiffel Tower is to Paris or Big Ben to London or the

Little Mermaid to Copenhagen.

However, don't be disappointed like ourselves to find out that this fascinating bronze statue of a naked little boy urinating in a fountain is only 61 cms. tall!

One legend of this tiny pee man is about a boy spy who urinated on the burning fuse of a bomb during a siege by a foreign power that stopped the city from being blown up.

Brussels' skyline is dominated by a gigantic structure shimmering in the autumn sunlight - the Atomium. Built for the World Exposition of 1958 the Atomium is made up of nine stainless steel-clad soheres all together connected up by tubes.

Each sphere which is about the size of a large apartment represents a single unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. The five spheres are accessible by stairs, escalators and a lift in the central vertical tube. The top sphere reachable by an elevator has a restaurant with a view of the city. The other four spheres are accessible by escalators.

At the foot of the Atomium

Gem & Lita at the "Atomium"

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is the Mini-Europe theme park, the only park where you can have a tour of Europe in a few hours.

The park contains replicas of famous buildings, villages and scenery and monuments from all over Europe.

Although we didn't see the interior the "Palais de Justice", Belgium's Supreme Court of Law on a hill looking down the city, is quite impressive. You don't have to be an architecture fan to see this gorgeous building with a distinctive golden dome and many columns decorating its facade.

And finally to make it in Brussels you need an appetite for chocolate and beer! Be it known that the best chocolate in the world comes from Belgium. And its "trappist" beer is the world's best beer!

TRIVIA: The French fries or frites is a Belgian creation. It was not created in France.

The Brussels sprout, the green leafy vegetable like miniature cabbage, originated and was first cultivated in large quantities in Brussels as early as 1587.

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Aaliyah Angeles Fourth Birthday A wet and sunny day All mixed to warm the day Aaliyah fouth birthday Turned out to be gay.

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Aaliyah with Elmo and friends

Kyamni Foster Baptism Congratulations Kymani on your baptism last SundayJuly 126, 2015 solemnized at the St. Theresa Church.

A reception followed at Palabok House restaurant.

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150

$ 2015 NISSAN ROGUE S AWD

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S CVT

STK#15RO4632

STK#15AL1620

MSRP $28,298 OUR PRICE

MSRP $26,828 OUR PRICE

OR

25,458 $156

$

B/W

24,078 $147

STK#15F08448

MSRP 35,071 OUR PRICE

OR

MSRP $24,543 OUR PRICE

$

$

34,071 215

B/W

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2015 NISSAN FRONTIER AUTO 4X2 2.5 S

STK#15PA0916

$

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$

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OR

$

2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER S AWD

Get up to

21,843

OR

134

$

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