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The dancers from Pinoy Alliance of Canada (PAC) kicked off the 2-day street party with a colourful and energetic dance number at the 2022 Manitoba Filipino Street Festival which was held earlier this month on June 18-19, 2022. The Manitoba Filipino Street Festival returned to the Maples Community Centre and Multiplex grounds with a full lineup of entertainment, cultural displays, business and food vendors. Check out the videos and photos from the 2022 Manitoba Filipino Street Festival on the Filipino Journal Facebook pages and on the FilipinoJournal.com website. Page 8► Photo by JJ Photography | Filipino Journal

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President Marcos, a.k.a Bongbong Marcos, and Manuel Pinol have combined their passion to provide the Filipino people with the food they need in the coming years. President Marcos sent a wildfire reaction as he was sworn in as the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines when he delivered his inaugural speech when he said: "food is not just a commodity. Without it, people come apart. It is more than a livelihood, it is an existential imperative and a moral one." Even the newly appointed National Food Security Adviser, Manuel Pinol exclaimed with excitement: "At long last, ours will no longer be a lonely pained cry in the wilderness. There is a booming voice coming from the seat of powers who now says they should have listened to our cries long ago. This poetic justice and sweet vindication." And Pinol added: "Personally, para akong ini-angat sa langit ng mga katagang binigkas mo. Thank you, very much, Mr. President. You have given me a reason to hope and dream again." Even the outgoing current Secretary of Agriculture, William Dar, said as the election last May 9 had in the near-final end, showing Marcos with a landslide number of votes, he said: “I believe that the next administration will have that political will, that ability to give the topmost priority or one of the topmost priority areas that is the sector of agriculture and budget for would be at the level of double of the present or tripling the present budget of the Department of Agriculture,” he said. And take this, when Pinol posted what Marcos had declared on Facebook, there were 23,000 likes, 1,400 shares, and 900 comments, one would be awed by the reaction of thousands of Filipinos who were hoping and praying for the words to be put into action. Both Marcos and Pinol received so many inspiring comments. Would the power of President Marcos and the advocacy of the former Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Manuel Pinol (Appointed by the former President Duterte in 2026-2019), be the concrete force to change the blatant infinitude of food security. Time will tell as millions of Filipinos are waiting for action in the quest for basic human rights against hunger. Remember that the Philippines is endowed with rich natural resources, and if properly develop and sustain, as a moral responsibility, then, the country in the near future can compete with the exponential economic growth of Vietnam and Thailand. This is not the time to say again, "Quo Vadis, Philippines?"

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Immigration Advisory Council Launches Public Meetings to Receive Advice

anitoba's Immigration Advisory Council is launching a series of public meetings to inform its recommendations on improvements to Manitoba’s current immigration policies and programs, co-chairs Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes and Lloyd Axworthy announced today. “As we review the entire continuum of immigration, from promotion to retention of newcomers, we want to hear from others who have experiences and advice they would like to share,” said Reyes. “Meetings will be held in communities across the province to ensure we reach as many people as possible in the next few months to help us better understand what improvements are needed to support people choosing to make Manitoba home.” The council, created earlier this year, has 20 members with expertise related to immigration

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services, governance, economic development, analysis, project management and community integration. It represents frontline immigration service providers, ethnocultural community leaders and organizations, representatives of Manitoba’s business, industry and academic communities, and has urban, regional and francophone representation. Meetings will be held over the summer including sessions in: • Winnipeg in room 230, Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, on June 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; • Beausejour at the Beau-Head Seniors Association, 645 Park Ave., on June 23 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; • Dauphin at the Watson Arts Centre (Fire Hall Room), 104 First Ave. NW, on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; • Swan River at the Veterans

Community Hall (Legion Meeting Hall), 110 Sixth Ave. NE, on June 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; • Thompson at the Best Western Thompson, 205 Mystery Lake Rd. on June 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; • Brandon at the Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., on July 11 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; • Neepawa at the Neepawa Public Library, 280 Davidson St., on July 11 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; • Winkler at the Best Western Plus, 1705 Diamond Dr., on Aug. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; • Altona at the Millennium Exhibition Centre, 227-10th Ave. NW, on Aug. 3 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; • Steinbach at the Days Inn, 75 Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 12 N, on Aug. 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; • Winnipeg at the Winnipeg Grand Mosque, 2445 Waverley St., on Aug. 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and • Winnipeg at the Maples Community

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Jets announce 2022 pre-season schedule highlighted by inaugural Season Ticket Member Appreciation Game and Hawerchuk statue unveiling on Oct. 1 WINNIPEG, June 23, 2022 - The Winnipeg Jets announced today the club’s six-game pre-season schedule for the upcoming 2022-23 NHL season. The Jets open their pre-season with a visit to Edmonton on Sunday, Sept. 25 against the Oilers. The first home date of the calendar features the Ottawa Senators at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Winnipeg then travels to Quebec on Thursday, Sept. 29 where they face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The Jets’ pre-season slate is highlighted by their first annual Season Ticket Member Appreciation Game on Saturday, Oct. 1 vs. Edmonton. Season Ticket Members will have access to exclusive benefits and experiences, including the chance to sing the national anthem and be a guest PA Announcer (contests for these opportunities and more to follow this summer). Members will also receive special deals on food & beverage and merchandise

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throughout the game. There will be one Season Ticket Member grand prize awarded per period, including a trip for two to a 2022-23 regular season road game. Prior to the Oct. 1 game, the Dale Hawerchuk statue will be officially unveiled in a special ceremony in True North Square. The ceremony will include members of the Hawerchuk family, Winnipeg Jets alumni and other special guests. All fans attending the Oct. 1 game will receive a Dale Hawerchuk coin to commemorate the unveiling. Hawerchuk passed away on August 18, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. The pre-season finishes with a home-and-home against the Calgary Flames: the first game is on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Canada Life Centre, before the Jets travel to Calgary for a Friday, Oct. 7 meeting at Scotiabank Saddledome. All Jets pre-season home games at Canada Life Centre have a game time of 7:00 p.m. CT.

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The Philippines 17th 2 Chinese nationals nabbed in QC, Cavite president's inaugural speech raids worth P1.7 billion ‘shabu’

n June 30, 2022. In the inaugural address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, he promised not to give excuses and to complete pending projects. One businessman called it the best speech, At the virtual "Pandesal Forum," GoNegosyo founder and former Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion whose father Jose was a political detainee during the martial law years said he was very impressed

with Marcos' address. In Marcos over 25-minute speech, he discussed climate change, overseas Filipinos, food security, energy, and the Build, Build, Build program, among others. Meanwhile, political analyst Ramon Casiple said Marcos Jr's speech was more forward-looking with the intent of telling the public that he was different from his father, whose regime spanned 20 years.

The Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group and PDEA teamed up for the operation conducted in Barangay Lourdes in the Banawe area. In separate raids in Cavite and Quezon City on Sunday, July 3, 2022, more than P1.7 billion worth of suspected crystal meth or shabu are hauled by authorities. About 40 kilos of a white crystalline substance, believed to be shabu, were recovered. Authorities estimate the haul is worth about P272 million. Two Chinese nationals were also arrested. The alleged illegal drugs were reportedly placed inside tea bags/packs. Villanueva said this group has been monitored for some time already. Another warehouse here in the National Capital Region was seized. Authorities confiscated around 220 kilos of the suspected shabu. The haul is estimated to have a street price of P1.46 billion In a follow-up operation in Barangay Salawag, Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Another Chinese national was arrested. Authorities are preparing charges against those arrested.

Livelihood aid for Ex-NPA rebels in Agusan Norte

n Agusan del Norte, a total of 114 former NPA rebels who surrendered this year on different occasions were provided with livelihood assistance and remuneration for surrendered firearms. The assistance, amounting to PHP10.7 million, was part of the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program for the former rebels. Released by the (DILG) and the provincial government of Agusan del Norte on Friday, July 1, 2022. Spearheaded by Agusan del Norte Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba, Agusan del Norte Second District Representative Dale Corvera, and DILG Provincial

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Director Ellen Vee Chua. Among the 114 beneficiaries, six former rebels (FRs) surrendered to the unit and received a total of PHP65,000 for livelihood, and separate amounts for the remuneration of the firearms they surrendered to the government. Col. Jason Saldua, commander of the 29IB, said the activity on Friday fulfilled the government’s promise to the FRs who once lost their lives and have found their way back to their families and communities.

Diesel and Kerosene price rollback set for Tuesday

irms are set to implement a rollback this week, motorists will get a temporary reprieve from the continuous hikes of pump prices of petroleum products, but only less than 10% of the increases so far this year. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. said in an advisory,

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that it will roll back prices per liter of diesel by P3.00, and kerosene by P3.40. Unfortunately, there are no adjustments for gasoline. Cleanfuel and Petro Gazz will implement the same adjustment for diesel. They do not carry kerosene products. The latest rollback comes after four straight weeks of increases for gasoline, and five straight weeks for both diesel and kerosene. The changes will take effect at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, for all the firms, except for Cleanfuel which will adjust prices at 8:01 a.m. the same day. Other companies have yet to make similar announcements. Earlier, Energy Undersecretary Gerardo Erguiza Jr. said due to a mix of factors including the global demand and the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, pump prices could hit P100 per liter should the weekly increases continue.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL BE HELD PROVINCE-WIDE Meetings will be held over the summer, including sessions in: JULY 7 - Winnipeg (bilingual) CanadInns Transcona 826 Regent Avenue, W. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

AUGUST 4 - Altona Millennium Exhibition Centre 227-10 Avenue, NW. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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JULY 11 - Neepawa Neepawa Public Library 280 Davidson Street 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

AUGUST 10 - Winnipeg Winnipeg Grand Mosque 2445 Waverley Street 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

AUGUST 4 - Winkler Best Western Plus 1705 Diamond Dr. 10:30 a.m. to noon

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CEM Celebrates World Environment Day 2022 By Mhaolene Leana B. Palevino, Member, CEM Information and Communication Committee

he Caring for our Environment – Manitoba (CEM) Inc., a registered non-profit organization, celebrated its fifth anniversary alongside the observance of World Environment Day 2022 last June 4, 2022 at the Assiniboine Park. Forty-seven individuals attended. CEM participated and held fun-filled and meaningful events aimed at promoting environmental awareness and inculcating sustainability values among the members of the community. Highlights of the celebration included flag raising ceremony, park litter cleanup, launching of CEM’s website and participation in Manitoba Filipino Street Festival. Flag Raising Ceremony CEM participated in the annual Flag Raising Ceremony by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba, Inc. which was held at the Philippine Canadian Centre in Manitoba (PCCM) as part of the launching of the month-long Filipino Heritage Month celebration in Canada that takes place every June. Litter Cleanup In partnership with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) – Recycle Everywhere and Knights of Columbus, CEM marked its World Environment Day with a Litter Cleanup. The staff of Assiniboine Park Conservancy warmly welcomed the group consisting of members and volunteers and provided them with litter pickers. Cleanup kits and clear plastic bags for recyclables, which were donated

by the CBCRA-Recycle Everywhere, along with promotional items from Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM), were also distributed by CEM. Celebration of CEM’s fifth anniversary After the cleanup, members and volunteers celebrated CEM’s anniversary through a short program with good food and music. In his inspiring introduction, Ramon Sales, CEM president, shared about how five years ago, six like-minded friends who share the passion about environmental conservation, formed the organization. Now, the group has grown to over thirty (30) regular members and with an expanding network of volunteer and friends. He also talked about our role in environmental conservation and challenged everyone to join the global call for effective transformative changes in policies and choices that will help humanity address the interconnected issues of climate change, loss of biodiversity and pollution. Volunteers and guests from Knights of Columbus, Ms. Galaxy Winnipeg, Ms. PreTeen Galaxy Winnipeg, also joined the program and shared their advocacies about environmental protection. Another highlight of the celebration was the launching of CEM’s website, which supplements CEM’s Facebook and Instagram accounts as a platform for fostering public environmental awareness. Through its CEM website, the organization aims to expand its reach and to amplify its advocacies on environment and sustainability issues.

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This website features information about the organization’s vision and mission, its members, activities, published news articles, ways to connect with the organization. The CEM website can be accessed at www.ceminc.org. Manitoba Filipino Street Festival 2022 Last June 18-19, 2022, CEM also participated for the third time in the annual Manitoba Filipino Street Festival (MFSF). At this event, CEM partnered with MFSF, CBCRA- Recycle Everywhere, GFL Environmental, Knights of Columbus- St. Edwards Council and MMSM to promote public awareness on waste recycling and reduction through deployment

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t is one thing to be your child's role model, but another to be a good role model. It takes time and energy to evaluate yourself honestly and consider what you're teaching your kids without even realizing it. Good parenting involves not only showing them the right way of doing things, but it is also teaching them the right way of living. What role do you play in your child's life? Are they seeing a reflection of a role model or a role failure? If you want to be a good role model, try these tips; Be honest in all your role modeling. Remember that role model is a position of influence and you should use that role for good. Avoid lying, cheating, stealing, manipulating or any other behavior that would create a false role model for your child. Don't lie about things like what you've done or where you've been because chances are your children will find out the truth and feel betrayed. Be a role model of good decision making. Your role as role models is to show your kids how they can

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STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MAPLES COMMUNITY CENTRE

he Filipino community celebrated the return of the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival to the Maples Community Centre and Sportsplex with 2-days of fun filled entertainment, food and over 85 vendor booths. Tens of thousands of festival attendees made their way to the Maples Community Centre & Multiplex grounds to enjoy the celebrations. The majority of the colourful and highly decorated

booths represented many community associations, cultural groups and local businesses. The food stalls featuring many local Filipino street and festival food vendors also drew large crowds and lines throughout the weekend. The festival returns after hosting a smaller version of the festival last year at the Philippine-Canadian Centre fo Manitoba due to the global pandemic and public health restrictions last summer.

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Start the week by getting passionate about your community when Mars in your sign sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on Monday. This is a great day to be the change you wish to see in the world, so attend a town meeting, organize a volunteer event and take small actions that can lead to major changes.

It’s your season, Cancer, and you’re really starting to feel yourself now when the new moon is in your sign on Tuesday. This is a great day to reinvent yourself for the summer and show everyone your inner sunshine. Whether you’re doing your hair, buying a cute swimsuit, or just meeting new people. Get ready to shine and sparkle!

Summer is here, but you’re more focused on achieving your goals than hitting the beach when the new moon is in Cancer on Tuesday. The moon will be in your career zone, encouraging you to think about the long-term goals you wish to achieve during this lunar cycle.

Love is in the summer air for you this week with the new moon in Cancer on Tuesday. The moon is in your partnership zone, encouraging you to ask someone out or take things to the next level so you can start the season on a positive note.

Give your siblings a call when the new moon is in Cancer on Tuesday. The moon is in your communication zone, making this lunar cycle a busy one, especially if you just moved to a new community. This is an ideal time to meet new neighbors, speak at a town meeting and just express yourself.

Start the week with a quick romantic getaway when Mars in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on Monday, putting you in an adventurous mood. This is an excellent time to travel to new places, take a road trip or just do something new with your partner that will bring you closer together.

The start of a new lunar cycle encourages you to learn more about your cultural roots when the new moon is in Cancer on Tuesday. With the moon in your expansion zone, it’s an ideal time to learn more about where you come from. Start by digging deep into family history to make new discoveries.

Start the week on a productive note when the new moon is in Cancer and your habit zone on Tuesday. This lunar cycle is a great time to create positive habits for yourself. From regularly cleaning your home to starting a morning fitness routine, a little goes a long way, Aquarius.

Start the week with a major self-esteem boost when the new moon is in Cancer and your value zone on Tuesday. While it might be tempting to use material goods to define your selfworth, look for value from within. Make sure that what you own doesn’t own you, Gemini.

A great time to help your community is during the new moon in Cancer on Tuesday. The moon is in your social zone, encouraging you to be the change you wish to see in the world. Gather your friends together and organize a volunteer program to make your town a better place.

Your week begins on a pleasurable note when Mars in Aries sextiles Saturn in Aquarius on Monday. If you want something a little different in your love life, let your partner know. There’s no need to be embarrassed, Sagittarius. It could change your relationship for the better and make you happier.

Start the week on a very pleasurable note when the new moon is in Cancer and your creative zone on Tuesday. This is a great time to get into your feelings and express yourself through your creative passion. From doing art therapy to starting a new project to redecorating your space, you’ll feel connected to your emotions through art.

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ctress Kris Aquino, on Thursday noon June 30, 2022, posted her health updates on Instagram. Aquino also had a long written speech about her current condition, accompanied by photos and videos of her family, particularly her brother, the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Kris started by apologizing to her brother for greeting him five days late for his first birthday. Then, she proceeded with enumerating the conditions and treatments she went through, including a Corticosteroid challenge allergies, and other treatment side effects, she also experiences hives, “constantly high” blood pressure.

To make matters worse, she and Bimby also tested COVID-19 positive around three days after her eldest Joshua tested positive. She had to say a proper goodbye on social media because many have prayed for her and her sons “regardless of their political affiliation.” She is to undergo Rituxan, which she described as chemotherapy but for people with autoimmune diseases like her after being COVID-19free. After two months of Rituxan treatment, she will rest for four to five months before beginning another cycle or probably another chemo. She was told that treatment would probably last for the next year and a half the 51-year-old said.

n a tweet on July 2, 2022, The Kingmaker director cries copyright infringement over the Imelda Marcos billboard located along EDSA saying “clearly, whoever stole my image to wish her Happy Birthday doesn’t understand copyright infringement.” The billboard shows Imelda in a red terno, with the text “Happy 93th Birthday first lady Imelda Marcos.” The image in the billboard was taken by Lauren for her documentary The Kingmaker and was even used in the film’s poster. The billboard company apologized to Lauren, in a statement, saying “We were unaware of your copyright, and we appreciate that you brought the matter to our attention” and took the billboard down after being made aware of the issue. It’s not immediately clear

whether Lauren will be taking any legal action against the people behind the billboard. Imelda was born on July 2, 1929, which marks her 93rd birthday as well as the return of her

family to Malacañang after her son, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. was sworn in as the 17th president of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30, 2022.

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unday, July 03, 2022, during Chaumet's gala dinner in Paris, the international fashion icon Heart Evangelista shared a photo of her and the Korean lead star behind the famous K-Drama series "Full House" and "Descendants of the Sun," Song Hye Kyo, on Instagram. Heart wore a white thigh-high slit Mark Bumgarner gown while Kyo was in a black ensemble. They Photo source: Heart Evangelista/IG

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A Day of Discovery in Varadero, Cuba by Gem and Lita Anis

he top beach destination of the Caribbean island of Cuba sits on a 13-mile long peninsula (20 km. long and only 1.2 km. wide) with pristine white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees and calm crystal-clear waters drawing more than one million tourists each year. Located in the province of Matanza, 120 kilometres east of the capital city Havana, this famous place for the sun, surf and sand is ranked second on the list of the world’s best beaches. Also known as “Playa Azul” (Blue Beach) because of its clear, calm waters, this is the right place to “kick back and enjoy a laid-back sun- and rumsoaked vacation”. The beach scene includes snorkeling, pedal-boating, paragliding, catamaran rides, sport fishing, scuba diving, and of course, swimming. . A place like no other is VARADERO! Founded in 1887, the municipality of Varadero (meaning “dry dock”)

has a population of about 20,000. In addition to the beach that stretches for miles Varadero has natural attractions such as caves and virgin cays and also cultural and historical sites. A hop on – hop off double-decker bus cruises around town with stops at well-marked places particularly at the main principal street, Avenida Primera (Avenida 1), which runs along the oceanfront. Aside from the beach, our bucket list includes Mansion Xanadu, the Santa Elvira Church, Parque de las 8000, La Casa de Al, and Cueva de Ambrosio. Step back in time and visit Mansion Xanadu and La Casa de Al! Formerly a three-story mansion built by an American millionaire, Mansion Xanadu is now a hotel and restaurant like the “Casa de Al”. At Avenida Kawama in the western part of Varadero is La Casa de Al, a beautiful stone and

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wood beachfront house dating from the 1920s and now one of the best restaurants in Varadero. Legend says that the well-known Chicago gangster Al Capone might have been its owner. An old Ford Model T sits on the front lawn. We did enjoy here our late lunch of lobster and shrimp meal! Located at the corner of Avenida 1 and Calle 47 is the quaint historic church overlooking the ocean , the Santa Elvira Church. Known for its peculiar and irregular structure of stones and wood, this little Catholic church built in 1938 features a horseshoe arch serving as a bell tower with a cross at the top. Also at Avenida 1 is “Parque de las 8000 Taquillas” (Park of the 8000 Cubicles). Used to be a place where tourists/visitors could leave their personal belongings in the basement of the park it is now remodelled and named Centro Comercial Hicacos where you can find many shops and boutiques. “Cueva de Ambrosio” is located in Varahicacos Ecological Reserve archaeological site which reflects the Indian traditions revealed in one of the largest collections of Indian pictographs in the Caribbean . Inside the cave is a rock drawing

Gem & Lita at the famous Casa de Al, Veradero

thought to be more than 2000 years old. The cave is home to many hundreds of harmless resident bats flying around or hanging from the ceiling of the cave. It’s almost evening time when we returned to our place of stay in the Villa Bacuranao. TRIVIA: The Number One world’s very best beach is Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.

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