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FRIED CHICKEN CRAVING, SATISFIED! Winnipeg's Fried Chicken Fest back on its 5th year Chef Mark Merano of James Ave Pumphouse Food and Drink displays his entry to the 5th Fried Chicken Fest which runs January 16-22. Chef Mark's creation, called Orange Chicken French Toast, is one of the nearly 50 fried chicken recipes being offered in participating restaurants in Winnipeg. “Winnipeg’s restaurants are still struggling. This year’s Fried Chicken Fest gives people a fun way to enjoy their favourite food and help support the restaurant industry,” Chef Allan Pineda, co-organizer of Fried Chicken Fest said. Restaurants who have an entry to the festival are offering a unique fried chicken dish only for the week of the Frief Chicken Fest. Each dish is presented by their chef, showcasing their culinary skills and offering a unique flavour experience. Fried Chicken Fest goers are encouraged to try as many dishes as they can and vote for their favourite online at friedchickenfest.ca

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young, making it difficult for you to leave the house to go to work. Or you might think that your father was too strict with rules and got into arguments about this with him. This is fine, but you need to consider whether holding on to these feelings will help or hurt you as a parent (if at all). This can be hard because it means confronting things that we might not want to think about, but it is essential to understand better and help our children.

Top Five Good Parenting Tips

arents play a huge role in the lives of their children. Parents must teach and influence their children in the best possible way. Consequently, it is necessary to consider all aspects of parenting, from daily life issues such as getting your child to eat healthy, do well at school and make friends. In addition, consider more general problems such as preventing your child from developing mental health problems or risky behavior in later life. Here are five key tips to help you become a great parent. 1.Being a good role model It has been shown that children

will copy their parents' behavior, even when they have been asked not to. This can be seen in different situations, such as at mealtimes or watching television, but it is essential to remember that it works both ways. Thus, be careful of how you live as your child will copy you.

with time and experience. This is because children are more likely to obey their parents when they feel loved by them. It is also essential to be firm with your child, which means listening carefully to their feelings while still making the rules very clear.

2. Practice kind and firm positive parenting Be kind to your child, even when it is difficult. If they are tired or cranky, try to understand what is making them like this and show compassion instead of overreacting angrily. This may be hard as you might not know how to act in these situations, but it will become easier

3. Talk with your child and help their brains integrate It is essential to maintain open communication with your child. Regularly sit down together and talk about what they are doing at school, how they feel, their hopes for the future, etc. Get close with your child and help their brain integrate by

explaining things to them in different ways than you usually would. For example, when you know they are having a hard time at school, tell them what is happening in your day, but with the roles reversed. This will provide an opportunity for your child to let off some steam about the things that are bothering them while gaining some perspective on their situation. 4. Reflect on your childhood It is crucial that parents think about their own childhood experiences when parenting, even if it was a long time ago. For example, you might feel guilty or angry that your mother left home when you were

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5. Love your kids and show them love The most important thing is to love your children unconditionally and show them this through affection and other means. Even if they do not always obey you, telling them that you love them will help them trust in the relationship with their parents and feel safe. This unconditional love will also help them become more independent and feel good about themselves, so they can go out into the world and be confident. Following these five points will help guide parents towards developing strong, healthy relationships with their children. This is important because it has been shown that when there is a good relationship between parents and their children, their children will have a good everyday life. I’d love to hear your feedback and stories about parenting. Comments, suggestions and personal experiences are welcome. Email info@FilipinoJournal.com, Subject “Filipino Parenting Tips”

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The Winnipeg Foundation announces 2021 distributions totaled a record-breaking $84.9 million to approximately 1,100 charities

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This responsive and reliable community support is possible because of generous donors Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2021. For immediate release – In a year when we have all been deeply affected by the pandemic, The Winnipeg Foundation is grateful to have been able to support the community with $84.9 million distributed to approximately 1,100 charities working in all Cause areas in our community. This is the most distributed, to the greatest number of charities, in The Foundation’s 100-year history. The Foundation’s work is only possible because of generous donors. Despite living through the uncertainty of COVID-19, last year Manitobans yet again demonstrated why we are known as the most generous province. In 2021, The Foundation received a record 9,613 contributions totaling $189.8 million. “The pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives and the repercussions will be long lasting. However, we are never helpless. We can always rise to the challenges in our community,” says Sky Bridges, CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation. Charities deliver valuable programming that builds community and supports us all. The financial impacts of the pandemic have been especially challenging for charities, and so The Foundation is incredibly proud to have been able to deliver responsive and reliable support to our charitable sector. Between March 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021, The Foundation issued 749 COVID-related grants totaling $21,065,620. During the pandemic, The Foundation’s grantmaking adapted as circumstances evolved. It continued and heightened its practices of trustbased philanthropy, which includes engaging and listening to community organizations to understand their needs, being flexible with funding and reporting, and providing proactive and/or unrestricted funding. The Foundation also applied an equity lens to its work; acknowledging there are systemic barriers faced

by Indigenous communities, Black communities, People of Colour, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. “The Foundation is a testimony to what we can achieve when we work together,” says Doneta Brotchie, outgoing board chair of The Winnipeg Foundation. “2021 marked The Winnipeg Foundation’s 100th birthday, and we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. We celebrated our centennial with a variety of collaborations and activities.” Head to wpgfdn.org/ celebrating-our-centennial for more. While the ethos of service leadership is ingrained in The Winnipeg Foundation’s approach to supporting community, it is being reflected on with new vigour as it enters its second century. “The Foundation is working with stakeholders and the community to ensure we are helping to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” says Tom Bryk, incoming board chair of The Winnipeg Foundation. “We acknowledge this work requires an understanding of both power structures and of how institutions may inadvertently perpetuate inequities. We are committed to asking, listening and learning from our community as we build our best path forward. We also understand this requires reflection on both the individual and institutional level.” Gifts to The Foundation are pooled and invested in endowment funds, and a portion of the interest is granted back to the community each year. It is this endowment that allows The Foundation to provide responsive and reliable community support. The Foundation’s endowment, which is made up of thousands of individual funds, totaled $1.748 billion at fiscal year-end 2021 To view The Foundation’s audited financial statements, and read its 2021 Annual Highlights document, head to wpgfdn.org/ publications

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he National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) has supported Oxfam Canada's humanitarian response to Typhoon Rai (locally named Odette) that struck the Philippines in December 2021, recorded as the strongest cyclone to hit the region last year. "The members of the National

Union are deeply concerned about the situation in the central Philippines following Typhoon Rai. There is a critical need for support for those directly impacted by this disaster," said Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer On behalf of its Components, NUPGE has donated $15,000 from its John Fryer Fund. NUPGE is

pleased to offer support to Oxfam Canada for the humanitarian relief efforts in response to this crisis. Working with local partners, Oxfam is helping to restore access to clean water and safe and accessible washrooms, to provide emergency food, shelter, and hygiene supplies, and offer health support.

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The Pied Piper of Mar-a-Lago PEREZCOPE by Perry Diaz PerryDiaz@gmail.com IN 1284, AS THE LEGEND GOES, the people of Hamelin, Germany, hired the town’s rat-catcher, a piper, to lure the rats away with his magic pipe. The piper was dressed in multi-colored (“pied”)

clothing; hence he was called the “Pied Piper.” He led the rats out of the town and into the sea where they drowned. When the town’s people refused to pay him for his services, he retaliated by using his

magic pipe and led their children away as he had with the rats. Today, the term “Pied Piper” describes a person who talks often convincingly but who leads people into disaster. It is also used to identify a leader whom people willingly follow as he leads them into danger or trouble by means of lies and false promises. During the 2016 presidential elections in the U.S., Democratic Party officials labeled the Republican Party’s candidate Donald Trump a “Pied Piper candidate.” Using his strong appeal to white nationalists

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and right-wing conservatives, Trump got the nomination of the Republican Party by eliminating his 16 rivals, one by one, in the primaries. During the general election, Trump used demagoguery to deliver a populist message such as “America First” and “Make America great again!” He also manifested antiwomen, anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim behavior. But to his die-hard supporters, his coded messages stirred their own prejudices. Well, the “Pied Piper candidate” won the 2016 presidential elections. But it was downhill from that time onward. He was twice impeached by the House of Representatives but was acquitted by the Senate, which requires a two-thirds majority of the senators present at the trial to convict the president. In the 2020 presidential elections, Trump lost to Joe Biden by more than eight million votes. But Trump never conceded defeat. He propagated the “Big Lie” that the election was stolen from him. But it was never proven. Lawsuits filed by Trump’s supporters lost in more than 60 cases including two cases thrown out by the Supreme Court. And then on January 6, 2021, Trump incited his supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol. All hell broke loose! The insurrection caused damage to the Capitol Building and the deaths of at least five persons including one Capitol police officer. A year later, on January 6, 2022, the January 6th Subcommittee that is investigating the insurrection, revealed that testimonies from witnesses indicate the extent of the conspiracy to topple the U.S. government by forcing the Senate to overturn the Electoral Count, which gave Biden 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232 electoral votes. Had Vice President Mike Pence ruled to overturn the results in favor of Trump, he would still be sitting in the Oval Office today. Pence should be congratulated for resisting pressures from Trump and other Republicans to overturn the results of the election. Clearly, it was an attempt to execute a coup to install Trump as the election winner. Ultimately, Trump left the White House, defeated but not out of the game. He vowed to make a comeback in 2024. He opened an office in Palm Spring, Florida and put a big sign that says “Office of Former President Donald J. Trump.” He went to work right away, calling his allies and die-hard supporters, encouraging them to

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continue the fight to save America. He opened a fund-raising account called “Save America PAC” and started sending out letters to millions of his supporters asking them for donations to his campaign to retake the White House. And his base responded enthusiastically. He raised $75 million in the first six months of the campaign. But Trump’s re-election requires maximizing – and expanding – the support of his “base,” which is the white voters without college degrees, in the key battleground states where he won in 2016. However, Trump is losing support among other voters – suburban white women, college-educated whites, blacks, Latinos, Asians, and other minority groups. As a result, Trump’s narrow path to victory would require high voter turnout by the so-called “workingclass whites” in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Wisconsin, and Michigan. And based on recent polls, his base is shrinking. The question is: What would his base look like in 2024? If the trend of his shrinking base continues, he’d be left with an unsubstantial number of die-hard supporters by the next presidential election, not enough to win the election. But Trump’s magical power to attract millions of MAGA diehards has kept political pundits wondering: What does it take to break his spell over his supporters? A few weeks ago, when Trump was interviewed on Bill O’Reilly’s “History Tour” on television, Trump announced he was vaccinated and received a booster shot. Instantly, his supporters booed him. The outcry was unbelievable. However, it was his undoing. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, Trump was known to be against vaccination, which has conditioned the minds of his supporters to refuse to get vaccinated, believing that it is harmful to the body. Hence, many of his supporters began campaigning against vaccinations. Known as the “anti-vaxxers,” they resisted vaccination. So when Trump announced that he’s been vaccinated and boosted as well, they rose in protest. And if Trump began losing the support of his anti-vaxxer base, it would create a backlash against him come 2024. So now, Trump would have to change his magic tune in order to keep his followers stay with him. Has the Pied Piper of Mar-a-Lago lost his touch with his MAGA followers?

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SOIS Holds Teachers’ Panel for IETs

s a frontline organization that helps newcomer individuals and families in the NorthWest Winnipeg community and other parts of the city by offering information, support systems, enhanced skills and community connections to attain better lives in Canada, the Seven Oaks Immigrant Services (SOIS) had conducted a Teachers’ Panel for internationally educated teachers (IETs) and other interested immigrants, permanent residents, and citizens on December 4, 2021 at the Maples Collegiate Student Commons, 1330 Jefferson Avenue.

A set of speakers who are administrators and educators from Seven Oaks and Winnipeg School Division were invited to share to the participants their expertise, skills, personal success stories and career growth, hiring requirements and processes in the school system. The two-hour event had the following: 10:00 AM Treaty 1 Acknowledgment and Welcome by Ernesto Ofiaza Jr., Teachers’ Panel Coordinator; 10:05 AM Introduction of the Panel by Hanna Fiesta-Reyes, SWIS Coordinator; 10:10 AM Topics and Speakers -What administrators are looking

for in a teacher or educational support staff? by Ms. Harpreet Panag, Principal, Arthur E Wright Community School; Understanding Manitoba School Culture and System by Mr. Paul Ong, Vice Principal, Ecole Garden Grove School; The Advantage of Volunteerism in Navigating the School System by Ms. Fran Taylor, Executive Director, Seven Oaks Adult Learning Center and Immigrant Services; Success Story of an Internationally Educated Teacher by Ms. Fatumah Mbabaali, Principal, Collicut School; Professional Organizations as a Tool for Success by Ms. Mary Jane Napolitano, PRO

Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc.; 11:30 AM Q & A and Networking moderated by SWIS Clare Shann Blanco & SWIS Khristine Villanueva.

ABOUT THE FILIPINO BUSINESS COMMUNITY CHECK-IN

s we all enter another year in this pandemic, the Manitoba Filipino Business Council wants to hear how YOU and your business are doing. Join us for this free virtual Community Check-In where you can connect and share stories with other Filipino/a/x business owners. The Community Check-In will give you and your team a safe space to share your current challenges and struggles with other Filiipino/a/x business owners who understand. We will discuss how we handle our own roadblocks and how we can move forward stronger, together. Why should you attend? • Meet with other Manitoba Filipino/a/x business owners • Share your current challenges and roadblocks in your business • Be a part of a community who listens and supports one another This complimentary virtual networking event will take place on Wednesday, January 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM via Zoom. You will receive a link with an invitation to join the virtual event following your registration. NOTE: This event will be recorded and available for viewing on our exclusive members-only YouTube channel.

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FILIPINO CHEFS SHOWCASE A UNIQUE SPIN ON FRIED CHICKEN DISHES

ith the record number of participating restaurants in the 5th Winnipeg Fried Chicken Fest this year , more Filipino chefs have also brought their culinary expertise to the first festival of the year-some new, some returning. Chef Mark Merano of James Ave Pumphouse Food and Drink is one of the new ones. His creation, Orange Chicken French Toast, is buttermilk fried chicken with a spiced orange syrup

, condensed milk French toast , and garnished with orange segments, feta, pickled onions, mint and chili flakes. “It’s like painting a picture , my inspiration was fried chicken and French toast. And you just put it together and see what made sense. I love Chinese food so I thought of lemon chicken, then changed it up a bit, thus, the orange chicken,” said Chef Mark when asked about the recipe inspiration. Chef Mark said that it took a BLOCK AND BLADE 1100-50 Sage Creek Boulevard The Ultimate Mother Clucker Presented by Chef Noel Soriano Six deep fried chicken balls stuffed three ways: Apple and Brie, Broccoli and Cheddar, and Pesto Parmesan topped with a cream sauce, maple-flavoured aioli and green onions, served in a waffle cone bowl.

couple of days of trial and error before he came up with the final showpiece. “I think it is a matter of looking what is available in your arsenal as a chef. You scrap what doesn’t work and keep what works,” added Chef Mark. Since the festival started, Chef Mark shared that the restaurant has been getting good feedback about their fried chicken dish entry. “People say it’s a very brunchy item, it’s unique.” Chef Mark, working in a unique restaurant, it being built in a historical building which was Winnipeg's first high-pressure water system, not only boasts of their amazing location but also a menu that draws on Manitoba culinary traditions. Two of their bestsellers are the Dan Dan Thai and Braised Beef Tacos which definitely are must try recipes.

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UPTOWN ALLEY BISTRO 1301 St. Matthews Strike n Spare Chicken Sandwich Presented by Ben Fernandez

CHARLEE'S RESTAURANT 185 Stadacona St. CRK ( chicken, rice & ketchup) Burger Presented by Chef Charlie Villapando Panko-breaded rice bun. Deboned chicken thigh. Smothered in our housemade banana BBQ ketchup. Topped with our housemade pickled cucumbers, a fried egg, bacon, and cheese.

This year’s event amid another round of COVID restrictions, Chef Mark sees more promise to the festival's goal of supporting Manitoba restaurants and all the people who make up this important industry. “I think we’re on the way back up to success because people are eager to come out again. They want to support, and people love eating out. With patience, we will be back at how we were, striving and creating food and being part of a place where everyone comes in with friends and family,” Chef Mark said. Try out all the amazing fried chicken recipes featured

Dan Dan Thai foregrounding the historical pumphouse

SEA LEVEL 100 806 Sargent Avenue Yoshi Japanese-style fried chicken with zesty ginger coleslaw, sushi rice, and Chef D’s sweet sauce in a delicious nori taco shell.

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A delicious ground chicken patty with a touch of marinara sauce, Asian style coleslaw on a bun made from our pizza dough.

PROMENADE CAFE AND WINE 130 Provencher Blvd Maple Benny Chicken Sandwich Presented by Chef Anthony Carino Maple-glazed chicken, field greens, pickled onions and bacon jam, and topped with Hollandaise on a sourdough waffle.

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CRSPY BNCH 806 Sargent Ave. Crspy ChicFredo Fettuccine pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce, topped with bacon crumbles, grated parmesan cheese and herbs, all stuffed in a savoury panko-fried chicken taco shell with a garlic parmesan swiss stick.

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wonderful culinary experience is when you are fully satisfied, more than your money's worth when you dine at KumPares Grill House, a new destination of the Filipino for grilled cuisine, boodle food fight and mouthwatering menus. And this is what the Andres family has been doing since they opened in August 2021, at the height of the pandemic with surging COVID-19 cases. "It was difficult for us, especially for my four sons who have been toying with the idea of having a restaurant of their own at this time of the pandemic. But the family stood together hand in hand, heart to heart to open KumPares Grill House to offer something more

unique and distinct to our clients in Winnipeg, " Alice Andres, the mother , and a prep employee, said during our interview. Although the Andres Family, immigrated to Winnipeg in 2007, had no restaurant connection in their hometown, Taytay, Rizal, their four sons, Adrian, Alvin, Mark and Arnel are certified foodies, giving themselves the challenges to savour variety of foods. Arnel later moved to Vancouver. "Mark developed the concept of the restaurant and Arnel was also very passionate to own a restaurant which can offer a unique culinary experience, something that the Filipinos in Winnipeg had not been into," added Alice with a smile. The family looked for space and when they found a former restaurant space on Sherbrook, close to Logan, her sons started planning the KumPares Grill House, giving more attention on the kind of food they wanted to serve. KumPares as the name of their restaurant evokes warmer and closer friendship. "One of the most awaited foods we now offer is "cochinillo" (lechon), a real suckling pig aged 2 to 3-month old," Mark said with great expectations. Last Christmas,

there were 45 cochinillo sold. The demand skyrocketed." With the added experience of Adrian, Alvin and Mark, like Mark and Alvin who worked with Mangkok International Cuisine, the brothers took advantage of their experiences that inspired them to own their own restaurant. "Even, my former boss, the late Rod Layco, owner and chef of Mangkok Restaurant, encouraged me to put up my own restaurant," Mark said. At first, they were renting a licensed facility to serve the growing clients and when they realized that it was time to open the family restaurant, the four brothers, their parents, Rudy and Alice Andres, together with the spouses, Mila, Jonah, and Marie, of the three chefs. KumPares, a strong brand for Filipino identity, came into reality in spite of the on-going restriction due to the COVID-19 cases. "I am happy for the warm reception rendered by our Filipino customers and it seems that they are our extended family members, " Alice Creditaid said with the voice of hope and courage.

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(Calgary A), Chris Loredo (PGA BC), Mel Bagara (PGA BC), Francis Sepnio (Edmonton), Vic Morales (Saskatchewan), AJ Ramos (Saskatchewan), Jay Rejano (Calgary B), Don Dexter Malabad (Calgary B) The first Fil-Can Intercity Golf Tournament will be held in the 28th of July at Heritage Pointe Golf. D’Arcy Ranch will be the main venue by the 29th and the Championship will be held at Glen Eagles Diner with the awarding still waiting to be announced.

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Janella Salvador undergoes Netizens react to Heart Evangelista 's liposuction; admits interesting IG post it helped her bag the Valentina role

Highly noticeable in social media right now is the liposuction procedure of Kapamilya star Janella de Leon which apparently helped her bag the role of Valentina in the series Darna. In her Instagram account, Dr Vick Belo posted the procedure that Janella underwent. The Kapamilya star came to Belo six months after she gave birth to son Jude, to prepare her figure for work. "We did 360-degree liposuction on her arms, wings, back, and

abdomen," Vicki narrated in the video. "Three months after the lipo, we used the Skin Genius to tighten and shrink the loose skin on her back and arms," she added. Vicki shared that Janella is happy with the outcome and always texts to thank her. “'Yun naman ang hinahanap ko kasi. I mean, of course, I don’t deny that money is good, but the client's satisfaction is what makes my heart sing,” Dr Vicki Belo said.

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In her recent OOTD post on Instagram, Heart Evangelista captioned it "interesting" as it involved her husband, Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero, barging into her video. On her January 17 post, Heart posted a series of IG Reels, showing her outfit of the day. Likely unbeknown to Chiz that he was being captured in the video, he entered the room and asked Heart if the light (in the room) has been fixed. As he was walking out, Chiz

noticed the open cabinet of Heart's designer bags. "Dumami na naman yang bag mo?, Chiz asked Heart. In her defense, Heart replies: "Hindi ah! Nilagay ko kasi yung Chanel dito, pinalitan ko lang [yung placement].." Chiz reminded Heart as he walked out : "Darling, tigil-tigilan na 'yan. Aalis ka. Bawas-bawasan. Makakabili ka lang kung magbenta ka." Heart then replied with assurance

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unassuming of flu-like symptoms: headache, cold, cough, fever, and loss of strength. This is unlike the regular flu, in which a person could still occasionally manage to perform (Readers' Column) house chores here and there. On by Kathryn Valladolíd Ebrahim the other hand, also like the flu, it could pass on to each and every member of the household, often leaving no stone unturned. 01231224ÿ6738ÿ9 0 203820 822 2 Unassuming as it seems, Omicron "Truth is stranger than fiction, but "work from home") when along reportedly spreads five times faster it is because Fiction is obliged to comes a mild whiff of wind that than other variants and has already stick to possibilities; Truth isn't."- carried another Corona virus variant. taken two lives in the Philippines. -Mark Twain COVID baffles the human Metro Manila is once again on the Reality is indeed stranger race by every single breath each brink of a lockdown due to the surge than fiction. one takes. In a span of two years of positive infected citizens that Establishments and businesses (and counting), the Corona virus multiplies by the minute. Imagine this, a nephew of mine were slowly reopening, and work has mutated into different strains arrangements were normalizing to that infected a huge percentage who had his RT-PCR test two days already three days on site of people from across the global ago which brought back negative (the rest of the hemisphere, as well as taken results, experienced symptoms the next day after being exposed week, lives by the million. Omicron, the newest to a family member positive from strain known today, is the Corona virus. Voila! And just like mildest and the meekest that, he now tests positive. Thing is, among the various forms, it was not his choice to be exposed I believe. It takes to the virus. The other person is a on the most senior citizen who is in need of care, and he is the one in charge. No matter how much people, in general, want to stay healthy these days, it's just so difficult. I have observed that even when one practices health and safety protocols enough to keep away from being infected, the virus somehow finds its way. Many have done it--minimized risks of exposure, practiced isolation in the house, sanitized dwelling spaces, and even arranged for food delivery. There are those who will even attest that they have probably used most of the tricks in the book. But lo and behold, they end up infected just the same. Admittedly, there are needs that

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Horoscope After weeks of hustling, it’s important to spend some quality time at home during the full moon in Cancer on Monday. The moon is in your family zone, encouraging you to stay out of the public eye to attend to personal matters. Some self-care will do you a world of good as you bond with the people you love.

You could start the week feeling a little restless, Taurus. Even after the holiday hustle, you’re still running errands for family members when the full moon is in Cancer on Monday. With the moon in your communication zone, it’s an ideal time to hang out with your siblings and friends and have a good, emotional talk.

Start the week with a self-care day when the full moon illuminates Cancer and your value zone on Monday. If you’ve been feeling extra emotional, you might want to self-soothe with a little retail therapy. A soft blanket or warm drink is fine, Gemini, but don’t blow your budget.

Monday night is all about you when the full moon is in your sign. However, while your ruling planet is here, this can still be an emotional time for you in which you might need some extra attention from your loved ones. If you’re not getting the attention you crave, don’t lash out. Instead, find a healthy outlet to express your feelings.

After months of working hard on your career, you could finally see the results of your efforts during the full moon in Cancer on Monday. The moon is in your career zone, bringing the possibility of the praise and recognition you deserve. Get out the tissues, Libra. It’s going to get emotional!

Mondays are always rough, but this one could really take the cake with the full moon in Cancer that day. The moon is in your subconscious zone, so spend the night getting in touch with your feelings and doing some deep emotional healing. Allow yourself some privacy, Leo. You don’t have to be on all the time.

Your week begins on an emotional note when the full moon is in Cancer on Monday. With the moon in your expansion zone, you’ll feel extra sensitive when your long-held beliefs are tested. Don’t lash out when someone is trying to help you see another point of view. You don’t always have to be right, Scorpio.

Start the week by spending a fun night in with your closest friends during the full moon in Cancer on Monday. The moon is in your social zone, encouraging you to get together with buddies to catch up—or complain about retrogrades. You could use a good venting session, Virgo.

Begin the week with a lesson in give-and-take during the full moon in Cancer on Monday. The moon is in your intimacy zone, encouraging you to discover what you want from others and what you’re willing to give in return. Settle your emotional debts, Sagittarius, and ask for help if you need it.

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How much of a team player are you, Capricorn? You’ll find out when the full moon is in Cancer and your partnership zone on Monday. Balancing your own needs with the needs of others can be tricky, but it will help you develop a connection with the people who truly matter to you. Put your ego aside and compromise.

Okay, so you’ve been letting your goals slide a little. When the full moon is in Cancer and your selfimprovement zone on Monday, it’s time to get back on track. Use the lunar energy to make some positive changes to your life and restart your New Year’s resolutions if you need to (no one will know).

Your week begins on a very creative note when the full moon is in Cancer on Monday. With the moon in your pleasure zone, finish up any creative projects you’ve been working on. Show the world just how talented you are, Pisces.

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Philippine Genome Centre (PGC). “While Omicron mostly present with asymptomatic and mild disease, our data shows that those most at risk for fatalities are still the elderly and those with comorbidities and unvaccinated,” it said in a statement. “With the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant and the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the DOH urges the public to follow protective health protocols and adhere to minimum public health standards,” the DOH said.

COMELEC DELAYS PRINTING OF 2022 BALLOTS DUE TO TECHNICAL FACTORS The Commission on Elections said that the printing of 2022 Election ballots, slated on January 19th, did not push through. “The printing committee, taking into consideration various technical factors, has moved the start of printing to a date yet to be announced,” Comelec spokesman James Jimenez told reporters on Viber later the same day. Jimenez added that the later printing will not have any negative impact on the Comelec's preparation for the election . He also added that the ballot design will be released soon as the finalization process has been completed. Nearly 67.54 million ballots will be printed over 3 months or until April 21, the printing committee said.

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SELECT PHARMACIES IN NCR TO ADMINISTER 100 BOOSTER SHOTS DAILY Seven pharmacies in Metro Manila will roll out 100 booster shots daily during the pilot run of the "Resbakuna sa mga Botika," said National Task Force (NTF) adviser Dr Ted Herbosa . All individuals aged 18 and above, aside from senior citizens and those with comorbidities, can avail the vaccine through the program, NTF said . Walk ins are allowed but will be required to register online once at the pharmacies , according to Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon. "Our plan is that once a pharmacy starts, it will continue. The government will continuously supply them with vaccines," Dizon added. In an interview with CNN Philippines last Jan 20, Dizon said the seven pharmacies and clinic will administer COVID -19 vaccines daily from 8am5pm after initial roll out.

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was 10 years old, in the summer of 1981, when I first heard of the music genre called New Wave. I was at home during lunch time when I thought of turning on the radio, which played a succession of songs that caught my fancy. Since that day, I began to tune in

to that radio station to hear more of whatever that kind of music was. I finally found out afterwards that the radio station was DZRJ 810 AM, the DJ was Howlin' Dave (the late Dante David, who introduced Punk & New Wave to the Filipino audience as early as that year), and

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the songs were the likes of "Rock Lobster" by The B-52s, "Whip It" by Devo, "Cars" by Gary Numan, "All Stood Still" by Ultravox, "Heart of Glass" by Blondie," "My Best Friend's Girl" by The Cars, "What I Like about You" by The Romantics, "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors, and "My Sharona" by The Knack. That discovery started my life-long musical journey with New Wave, Punk, and eventually, other kinds of music such as Metal, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock, and Classical. Amidst all these, however, New Wave in all its guises has become my numberone favorite. Here are some more albums from the genre that I first discovered in the 1980s that made that chapter of my life so exciting and unforgettable. *Blue Zoo - 2 x 2 (1983) ("Love Moves in Stramge Ways") *Fiction Factory - Throw the Warped Wheel Out (1984) ("[Feels Like] Heaven") *Translator - Translator (1985) ("Come with Me") *The Lover Speaks - The Lover Speaks (1986) ("Never to Forget You") *The Call - Reconciled (1986) ("Everywhere I Go") *Alphaville - Forever Young (1984) ("Big in Japan") *The Blue Nile - A Walk across the Rooftops (1984) ("Stay") *The Bible - Eureka (1988) ("Crystal Palace")

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