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JUNE: NATIONAL FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH June is National Filipino Heritage Month and many organizations in our community have big plans to celebrate virtually. While we are still in a pandemic, many Filipino community organizations will continue to celebrate online, virtually and some limited in-person events. Among the many events happening in Winnipeg are Philippine Heritage Week, Philippine Independence Day, and Kultivation Festival's Halo Halo Summit. We have so many reasons to celebrate including June 12th which marks the date of Philippine Independence.

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MLA Reyes introduces Bill recognizing June as Filipino Heritage Month in Manitoba Celebrating the Rich Culture and History of Filipinos in Manitoba: Reyes

Jon Reyes, MLA for Waverley, was pleased to introduce Bill 233: The Filipino Heritage Month Act, in the Legislature this week to recognize June as Filipino Heritage Month across Manitoba.

“Many Filipinos have chosen Manitoba to call home since the

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“I am pleased to introduce this Bill to recognize the social, cultural political and economic benefits that Filipinos and those of Filipino

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descent provide to our province.”

The vibrant Filipino culture and heritage is traditionally celebrated during the month of June in Manitoba, as June 12 is Philippine Independence Day. This Act will recognize June in each year to be known throughout Manitoba as Filipino Heritage Month.

FASCINASIAN FILM FESTIVAL PREPARES TO LAUNCH ON THE LAST WEEKEND OF ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH While it has been a difficult year for festivals and the arts in general, the stars have aligned for the founders of the FascinAsian Film Festival, who are preparing to launch their inaugural program scheduled for this weekend. It will be a virtual event, with a small but potent selection of feature films, shorts, and livestreamed filmmaker talks, all with the intention of showcasing North American stories from the Asian diaspora to try and shed light on some of the perspectives of our Asian communities and help give local Asian filmmakers some much needed exposure.

In the first blog posted on their website, Festival Chair, Alan Wong, writes about how in mainstream media, the Asian-Canadian & AsianAmerican voice is still under-

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represented. “However, there are marked improvements in how Asian characters and Asian stories are told.”

With the rise of Asian stories as critical darlings (The Farewell, Minari), mainstream successes (Kim’s Convenience, Parasite), and filmmakers with Asian backgrounds establishing themselves in the global cinematic landscape (Deepa Mehta, Bong Jun Ho, Chloe Zhao), what would be Canada’s third Asian specific film festival (after Toronto’s Reel Asian and the Vancouver Asian Film Festival), FascinAsian is building upon a wave of support for the development of organizations dedicated to uplifting these voices.

“There is so much support for under-represented communities right now across the industry, it is

wonderfully encouraging.” Wong says. “It is an indication that people everywhere are open to these kinds of stories, and that they do have an audience. Gone are the days when industry gatekeepers would dictate what audiences wanted to see. With the rise of Internet platforms and streaming services, accessibility is better than ever before and even the most niche content can be found. It has changed the game completely.”

With some high-level sponsors attached, such as the Canada Media Fund, ACTRA, the Director’s Guild of Canada, and the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba just to name a few, FascinAsian is poised for a successful first outing, despite the pandemic. In many ways, a virtual festival is a much simpler affair, with films being available on-demand during the weekend of the event.

If all goes well, the organizers plan on an in-person festival in 2022.

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Harana Pag-ibig sa Bayan A virtual concert featuring amazing performances from across Canada and from the Philippines!

Headlining this event are Kapuso stars Ken Chan and Rita Daniela! [7 PM CST - Live Stream Link] Hapon Hangout!

Youth event hosted by high school students affiliated with the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM). [6 PM CDT - Follow PHCM on Facebook for updates on event details.]

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A Tour of Canada Through Philippine Eyes Ten writers and poets of Filipino descent will give a virtual tour of Canada through readings which will represent a spectrum of locales across the country. [3 PM CDT - RSVP] ALSO LOOK OUT FOR… Manitoba Filipino Street Festival New videos coming in virtual celebration of the Filipino community in Manitoba! [Beginning later this year - Official Channel] Note: The release timeline is currently fluid.

If you or your organization would like to add an event or alter details in this document, please contact Jelynn Dela Cruz (sa fb/ig @jelynnd) or via e-mail (sa jelynnan@gmail.com).

Maraming salamat po at maligayang Filipino Heritage Month 2021 sa iyong lahat!

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Food give away to encourage COVID vaccine From vaccine lottery in the US to free food in Australia, there's a lot of effort to encourage eligible people to get the covid vaccine. In Winnipeg, there is a few business who's also doing the same, like King Kole catering. https://www.facebook. com/KingColeCatering/ posts/3964210363614306 Foodtrip Kitchen would like to show support and encourage our community to get the covid vaccine if eligible. With the exposure through your publication, i hope that many other businesses will also do the same, to help the government in getting the vaccine into the arms of many Canadians as early as possible. Even if its as small as giving a free dessert, which Foodtrip Kitchen started doing this week until next month.

SEED Winnipeg hosting Recognition Counts webinar for internationally educated Manitobans WINNIPEG/TREATY ONE TERRITORY – Newcomers to Canada often face barriers to employment in the profession they have been trained in due to difficulties in meeting registration requirements of regulated professions in Manitoba.

According to a report by the Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner, between 2015-17, more than 3,000 internationally educated professionals (IEPs) applied for registration in a Manitoba regulated profession but only 16%, or 488, of these applications resulted in full registrations in their professions.

This results in an earnings gap for newcomers. According to an RBC report, immigrants aged 45-54 with a university degree earn around 18% less than those aged 45-54 with university degrees who were born in Canada. This earnings gap costs the Canadian economy an estimated $50 billion per year.

In order to address this, SEED Winnipeg runs a program called Recognition Counts that offers

financial coaching and the opportunity to apply for a loan with Assiniboine Credit Union to help with the costs associated with having qualifications recognized in Manitoba.

Ifeyinwa Echezona benefited from SEED’s Recognition Counts program. She arrived in Canada in 2017 and wanted to continue working as a lawyer as she was in her home country of Nigeria. She was working multiple jobs to make ends meet, which left her with little time to study to meet Canadian licensing requirements. With the support of a government program, she was able to leave her jobs and focus on completing her licensing requirements. But before she could be licensed, she needed articling experience at a law firm. Echezona was able to find an unpaid articling position, so she contacted SEED’s Recognition Counts Program for financial support. “Recognition Counts helped me a whole lot because I wouldn’t have been able to complete my licensing without

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With the support of Recognition Counts, she completed her articling and was called to the Manitoba Bar. Echezona has since opened her own law firm, creating additional jobs.

Echezona’s story has been featured on the United Way website: https:// unitedwaywinnipeg.ca/lives-changed/ ifeyinwa/.

Lizeth Ardila, marketing coordinator for SEED Winnipeg’s Recognition Counts Program says, “As an Immigrant myself, I understand the different challenges one can encounter after moving to another country. It is wonderful to be part of the Recognition Counts Program, which has been able to help many newcomers to Manitoba get back to working in their professions.”

SEED Winnipeg is hosting information webinars about the Recognition Counts program on June 8 at 2 p.m. and June 17 at 6 p.m.

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MAFTI CULTURAL EVENT By: Jon G. Malek

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n June 5, 2021, the Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers, Inc. (MAFTI) will proudly host its first online culminating activity in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month and a successful year of MAFTI’s Filipino Heritage Class. In this year of remote learning, our students and teachers have done an excellent job adapting to the online realities of education and have continued to deliver the programming mission of MAFTI. MAFTI’s first online Filipino Heritage Class ran for ten classes each Saturday starting on March 6, 2021. This year, there were sixty students enrolled in three groups.

Group A ran from 10:00-11:30 AM and was taught by Mary Jane Napolitano, Gloria Ortiz, and Vinza Fredis. Teachers Marilyn Gomez and Gemmarose Claveria led Group B from 1:00-2:30 PM. Group C was facilitated by teachers Loreta Genota and Lia Marqueses. The Filipino Heritage class, a successful beacon of MAFTI’s cultural and community programming, was led by Mrs. Genalyn Tan, President of MAFTI,

Heritage Program Coordinator, Mrs. Mary Jane Napolitano, MAFTI Vice-President Ms. Cecil de Guzman and Mrs.Vicky Cabrera as Program Consultant, The culminating activity will showcase the talents of our students and will allow them to present the knowledge of Filipino heritage that they have learned throughout their classes. Student presentations will include an intermission performance number, poetry recital, and singing of traditional Filipino songs. It will be attended by the parents of the Heritage students, MAFTI members and some guests like Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (MP for Winnipeg North), Mrs. Malaya Marcelino (MLA for Notre Dame), Mr. Jon Reyes (MLA for Waverly), Ms. Tehani Jainarine (Director, Multiculturalism Secretariat), Mrs. Jennifer Chen (School Board Trustee, WSD), Ms. Perla Javate (President, PHCM), Rod Cantiveros ( Publisher/ Editor, Filipino Journal), Faith Fundal (Host, CBC Manitoba), Kris Ontong (Co-founder/ Host Barangay Canada)

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The Filipino Heritage Program, delivered by MAFTI members, aims to preserve, promote, enhance, and share Filipino cultural heritage, values, and traditions through the teaching of Filipino, the national language of the Philippines. Our students are cross-cultural and include many non-Filipino students. The program was developed in response to the large number of Filipino children being born in Winnipeg, and has grown to welcome children from all ethnic backgrounds. Embedded in the teaching of the Filipino language are cultural values, customs, and traditions that parents want to pass from generation to generation, and which can help other members of Canadian society understand and appreciate Philippine heritage. This is achieved by teaching Filipino to elementary students through songs, poems, rhymes, and action songs.

The curriculum includes Filipino teaching materials such as pictures, stories, myths, and legends that embody Filipino culture, customs, and traditions.

Thanks to our students, parents, MAFTI Heritage teachers, officers, members and everyone else who has offered their tremendous support to this year’s cohort! We gratefully acknowledge funding from the

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Government of Manitoba’s Ethnocultural Community Support Program, Multiculturalism Secretariat, Sport, Culture and Heritage that has helped make this program a continued success. Mabuhay! Happy Filipino Heritage Month!

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To celebrate our first Halo Halo Summit on June 12, 2021, we are giving one lucky winner an amazing treat as the heat comes in. We’re sending you on a Halo Halo Tour to try this staple Filipino dessert at some of our favourite restaurants and shops in Winnipeg!

PRIZE: $25 Charlees Gift Card (@charlees_rnl ) $25 Juvians Gift Card (@juviansrestaurant ) $25 Supreme Ice Cream Shoppe Gift Card (@thesupremeicecream ) $25 Jeepney (@jeepneywinnipeg ) $25 Max’s Gift Card (@maxswinnipeg ) $25 Jimel’s Bakery Gift Card (@jimelsbakery ) That’s $150 worth of halo halo for you and your household!

HOW TO ENTER: • Follow @kultivationfestival on Instagram • Like this official contest post • Comment below a friend you’d share this Halo Halo Tour with and tell us your favourite topping

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(1 comment is 1 entry, and you may enter as many times as you like) Bonus, share this post on your story for an additional entry Conest ends on June 10, 2021 11:59PM CST and we’ll announce the winner on June 11, 2021!

To celebrate our first Halo Halo Summit on June 12, 2021, we are giving one lucky winner an amazing treat as the heat comes in. We’re sending you on a Halo Halo Tour to try this staple Filipino dessert at some of our favourite restaurants and shops in Winnipeg! Visit @kultivationfestival on Instagram to enter. Good luck.

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Roselyn Advincula, Neighbourhood Immigrant Settlement Coordinator, Immigrant Centre Manitoba

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arlier this year, I would have said no to a COVID vaccine.

All my information was coming from social media. Then the NorWest Co-op community health clinic had an information session about vaccine awareness, with a nurse who did a Q&A session. Everyone there was able to freely ask questions about the things they had been hearing from Facebook and other social media. Attending that information session changed my mind. From then on I became an ‘encourager,’ reminding people to keep looking for credible information about

vaccines. When you take the time to seek out the knowledge, you’re truly informed, and you get your questions answered, then you can freely make an informed decision.

I live in an area of Winnipeg with a lot of COVID cases. So when my friend informed me that we were suddenly eligible, I immediately called and booked appointments for my husband, my sister and me.

We had to wait about two weeks to get an appointment at the new Super-Site clinic at the Winnipeg Soccer Federation North at Leila.

I’m very excited and looking forward

to getting the shot.

I work as a neighbourhood immigrant settlement coordinator, to help newcomers access the many services offered by the Immigrant Centre. As a community volunteer, I post relevant information on a Facebook group called Newcomer Coffee Club to help people feel less isolated, and become informed and connected. My friends and I also created Kamustahan Nights, meaning “How are you” in Filipino or Tagalog,

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Nobody can force you to take the vaccine. If you have hesitations, find the right person to ask questions.

At the end of the day, you can decide for yourself, with valued,

credible information. Not just social media–that was my mistake in the beginning. My dad always said: ask questions, don’t be shy, and you’ll never be lost. That’s what I would say to people who are hesitant: don’t be shy to ask questions, and reach out for resources and support.

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Fans In The Stands

Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff) from across Manitoba were selected by a random lottery. Over 6,000 entries were received for the special ticket lottery draw.

“As Manitobans make their appointments to get vaccinated, we hope that the sight of fans back in the stands will offer some encouragement of what a return to more normal life will look like. In the meantime, it is very encouraging to welcome even a small group of fans back to the next two Winnipeg Jets games at Bell MTS Place,” said John Olfert, President & Chief Operating Officer, True North Sports + Entertainment. “We are excited to be able to provide this first fan opportunity as a show of gratitude to those within the healthcare sector who have provided so much support and care to our community throughout the pandemic. These fans will bring an energy to our team that has been greatly missed over the past 15 months.”

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crowd of 500 fully vaccinated healthcare workers graced the stands of Bell MTS during Game 1 of Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, between the hometown Winnipeg Jets and visiting Montreal Canadiens.

In full compliance with public health guidelines, this small gesture of appreciation is being offered to up to 500 healthcare workers who will be given the opportunity to win a ticket to one of the first two home games.

Among the 500 fans included Jackie Bansal, Mary Manzano and Mike Groening.

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Happy Filipino Heritage Month!

Mula sa Punong Ministro Justin Trudeau at ang mga Liberal na MPs

Maligayang Buwan ng Pamanang Pilipino!

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To stay safe during these challenging times, many will be observing and celebrating traditions differently this year. Please continue to follow your local public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Upang mapanatili ang ating kaligtasan sa mapaghamong panahon ito, karamihan sa atin ay kina-kailangan maging mapagmasid sa pagdiriwang ng ating taunang tradisyon o okasyon sa kakaibang pamamaraan.

Mangyari lamang po na ipagpatuloy ang pagtalima o pagsunod sa mga regulasyon ng ating lokal na pampublikong pang-kalusugan upang maiwasan ang paglaganap ng COVID -19.

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Vice Ganda’s New Program, “Everybody, SB19’s Pablo Wins for collab song, Sing!” set to debut this June 05 “Determinado” at Djooky Awards

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he country’s first community singing game show titled, “Everybody, Sing!” will have its first episode on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live this June 05.

Hosted by Vice Ganda, the game show will have 25 players from one sector who will be showcasing their teamwork with the goal of winning the P500,000 jackpot prize.

Originally a concept of ABS-CBN, “Everybody, Sing!” will feature teamwork and the Filipino trait, bayanihan that are both important to have in our community, most especially at this time of pandemic.

Vice Ganda says with this game show, there is no competition and loser because all 25 participants are going to be helping each other in order to win. He further added that it doesn’t matter if one sings out of

tune, what is important is to sing the right lyrics.

In order to win, the players, dubbed as “Songbayanan” will have to team up in guessing the right lyrics of different songs. All 25 players will be divided into 5 groups for the game’s 5 rounds which will also be featuring different styles of playing to make it more challenging for each contestant’s skills.

For each right answer, a player wins P1,000 with an additional two seconds merit for the jackpot round. During the final round, the “Songbayanan” will guess the title of 10 songs using their merit time while playing the five rounds.

For each right answer in the jackpot round, they win P5,000 and if they successfully guess all 10 songs right, they win the P500,00 grand prize.

The first batch of contestants set to play during the first episode this June 05 are community pantry volunteers while on June 06, it will be members of the food and beverage service crew.

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ablo of the Pinoy pop boy band SB19 came out as the winner of Djooky Music Awards (DMA) Spring Edition 2021 for his collab song with rapper Josue entitled, “Determinado.”

DMA had announced the good news on its Twitter page, showing pictures of the singer and dubbed the duo as “Spring Season Winners 1st place.”

Bagging the second and third places respectively were DMP band and singer Mossa, who came from the Solomon Islands.

The song, “Determinado” won

over entries from countries like the US, Russia and Peru. Judges for the international competition were a 7-member panel consisting of musical producers from all over the world, which included Christian Bautista.

For his part, Paolo shared the good news with a thank you message to his fans posted in his Twitter account. He also thanked DMAs for enabling him to “listen to amazing artists all over the world and get a glimpse of their culture.”

Prizes he is set to receive will either be a $20,000 (over P950,000) cash proze or an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles where he will get to record a song with American producer, Brian Malouf.

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imig Handog 2019 winning song, “Mabagal” now has a Chinese version, with Star Magic artist KD Estrada and Singaporean artist, Haven as the singers.

According to Star Magic’s Inside News, Estrada learned Mandarin just for this recording. Translating the Tagalog lyrics to Chinese was Roy Li. Estrada expressed how honored he was to be part of this international collaboration between the Philippine’s Star Music and Singapore’s Academy of Rock and shared how everyone involved made it a super fun experience.

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The Chinese version of “Mabagal” can now be heard in YouTube and other music streaming platforms.

When asked what he is busy with now that the recording is finished, Estrada said he will be writing more songs and would like to do more international collaborations so he can learn about new cultures, music and consequently, broaden his genres.

Estrada used to be part of the iWant series, “Unloving U” and is now a group member of the Squad Plus group.

“Mabagal” was sung by Daniel Padilla and Moira dela Torre. Apart from winning Himig Handog Song of the Year, it also bagged all the competition’s special awards.

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Typhoon Dante Triggers Floods to Parts of Visayas

of hospitalization and deaths once 30% of their populations have already been vaccinated and continued to decline upon reaching 50%.

Under the Philippine setting, he said restrictions can be loosened at the 30% threshold and later on, re-open the economy upon reaching 50%. However, he clarified that their target is actually to be able to complete inoculation for 70% of the population by the end of 2021.

In Metro Manila, the 70% target can be achieved with 120,000 jabs done daily, which basically means 1,200 vaccination sites must be able inject a minimum of 100 individuals each day. At present, the national capital region is able to perform up to 500 injections; thereby making this target highly achievable.

Galvez further stated that with the Philippines set to receive 9.95 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers within this month, there will be a “symbolic rollout” to the A4 category (economic frontliners) this coming June 07.

Moreover, a vaccination site capable of inoculating 6,000 individuals is set to open this June 04. ABS-CBN’s Investigative and Research Group reported that 5.18 million doses have already been administered as of May 30. From this quantity, 1,206,371 were employed for the second dose thus completing full protection from the virus.

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Citing examples, Galvez said that countries like the US, UK and Israel have all shown a decrease

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eavy downpour brought about by typhoon Dante has triggered flooding across a significant number of provinces in the Visayas.

For its part, the Queen City of the South has been pounded by the said storm early Tuesday evening, also affecting certain areas within the city.

Among these areas within Cebu City were Nasipit Road in Talamban, Kinasangan Road, Bayanihan in Quiot Pardo, the road below Mambaling Flyover, P. del Rosario Street, Sikatuna Street and parts of Ayala Access Road in Hipodromo and Lorega San Miguel.

Barangay T. Padilla was knee-deep in floodwaters and flooding was likewise reported in Consolacion, one of Cebu’s municipalities.

In Eastern Visayas, 13 villages located in Maasin City, Southern Leyte were flooded, affecting 600 families. As per Maasin Mayor, Nacional Mercado, a number of villages had houses submerged in floodwater with the families currently in evacuation centers.

The Philippine National Police Eastern Visayas reported that subdivisions

within the towns of Bato, Matalom and Hilongos in the province of Leyte were likewise flooded, with 17 families from Matalom municipality evacuated.

Landslide The Department of Public Works and Highways Central Visayas reported a landslide in the municipality of Dalaguete, Cebu; thereby, making a part of the Dalaguete-Mantalongon-Badian road impassable. No casualties were reported during the said incident.

Stranded Passengers The Philippine Coast Guard also reported 3,360 passengers to be stranded in 63 ports nationwide, along with 1,078 rolling cargos, 71 vessels and three motor bangkas.

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Ano'ng Masasabi Mo? (Readers' Column)

by Kathryn Valladolíd Ebrahim

Stretch Your Hands across the Seas (On Long-Distance Relationships) "I exist in two places, here and where you are."--Margaret Atwood Long-Distance Relationship--or LDR--is a situation in which, while being in a relationship, couples or members of a family are miles or countries apart from each other but still keep close contact and continue to maintain the connection. Because of this, time and distance

has become of greater consideration. As a key factor, the kind of work one performs may or may not restrict each one of quality communication as it can determine how much time they are willing (based on work schedule) to spare for each other.

While being in an LDR does not necessarily limit people within the context of a romantic/married relationship, the reality remains that it happens if not by choice, but

due to the fact that there are some families whose bread winners found work abroad for economic reasons.

Thus, the need to be worlds apart ensues.

Over the years, given that it has almost been the norm among couples and families (in the Philippine setting) that one from the union or family is either sent far away for work or by choice, people have found a way to be creative

in making each one feel a bit closer- -no matter how far, in reality, they are.

Communication, given the predicament of being thousands of miles away from loved ones, has also evolved with the signs of the times. In the past (before the invention of the telephone), to be able to reach a person (whether near or far), one would write a poem or

Horoscope Something you’ve been longing for could finally happen when Mars in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces on Monday. However, keep the good news to yourself for now and enjoy this magic in private. Wait until the retrograde is over to share it with the world.

a letter, bring it to the Post Office and have it mailed ASAP. The missive would reach the recipient three days at least, or two weeks even, depending on the distance.

Sending postcards was also a trend. With the sight of a scenic view from the country or a particular area where the person is (captured in a photo or a drawing), one would be in awe and might wish to have been there. This may go on until each side has created a heap of letters from writing regularly back and forth. Storage now becomes a problem since those things occupy physical space. With the invention of the telephone, speaking to someone near or far was made easier and faster with just dialing a series of numbers. Operator-assisted calls were the case until the early '90s.

As years went by and with the advancement of technology, modes of communication became faster and more creative. In the advent of the Internet, which became commercially available in the late '90s, many availed of its ability to send electronic mails.

Now in the digital age, missing a loved one thousands of miles away may easily be tapered off by video calls. While in the pandemic, being in LDR is more prevalent given the fact that separate-household couples or family members are restricted, in general, from being physically close together. The demand, at this time, for more frequent communication as well as video calls is greater.

More and more people have sought work abroad at this time. There also seems to be more people who are bored and the Internet is their only saving grace.

I am no alien to long-distance

Though Mercury is still retrograde, your love life hasn’t slowed down when Venus enters Cancer on Wednesday. Your ruling planet enters your communication zone, making it easy to express yourself in your romantic relationships. This is a great time to develop a new love language, be social with friends and neighbors, or finally use your head when it comes to love.

You’re excited for summer, but you might have to deal with a little rain. With Mercury retrograde and love planet Venus entering Cancer and your privacy zone on Wednesday, this could be a time of endings. After being a social butterfly, take a rest and be by yourself for a bit of introspection. You might need it.

With Mercury still retrograde in your sign, you’d be better off staying close to home when Venus enters Cancer on Wednesday. Venus will be in your value zone for the next four weeks, encouraging you to buy beautiful things for your home and boosting your self-esteem. Just don’t go overboard with it, Gemini.

Even though we’re still in Mercury’s retrograde, it wouldn't be a bad idea to start doing some damage control when Mars in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces on Monday. It’s a great day to mend a relationship if you’ve recently had a falling out. There’s magic in the air, so use it to your advantage.

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While other signs are starting their summer of love early, you’re in a committed relationship with your job when Venus enters Cancer on Wednesday. Your ruling planet will be in your career zone for the next four weeks, encouraging you to focus on your long-term goals and how to appear professional to others. Fuel your ambition and your hard work will be rewarded soon.

Summer doesn’t officially begin for a couple more weeks, but things are already heating up for you when Mars in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces on Monday, creating a sensual and steamy day. This is a great time to start a love affair, be creative, or discover a new talent.

Spring flings can become deep summer romances when Venus enters Cancer on Wednesday. Venus in your intimacy zone makes it easier to form strong attachments. This marks a period of growth as you move from one phase of life to another. This could involve a serious relationship, a change in your style, or doing some adulting. This is the universe telling you it’s time to move on.

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We constantly communicated through overseas calls via the landline as well as letters via electronic mail.

Fortunately, despite her age, she was highly skilled and always updated with the new trends in computer programs, enabling for an efficient communication.

My fiancé (who lives and works as a healthcare professional abroad) and I use Facebook Messenger as our message board. We have revolutionized togetherness by sending messages every chance we can get, constantly updating and reassuring each other.

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Your week begins on a dreamy note when Mars in your sign trines Neptune in Pisces on Monday, encouraging you to follow your passions this week. If you’re looking to go on an adventure—whether it’s daydreaming, reading, or in real life—just do it! This aspect has got your back.

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relationships. My siblings and I grew up with our dad's being away most of our lives. He worked abroad, and I could remember only a few times he went home. Our mom would receive letters from him, written two or three weeks prior to the date of receipt. There would be rare moments when he would call, but transmission was delayed. Because there were no revolutionary ways of communication yet in those days, in the '80s, we didn't truly get to know our dad.

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Your summer of love starts early when Venus enters Cancer and your partnership zone on Wednesday. Over the next few weeks, you’re getting serious about love and perhaps even taking a relationship to the next level. However, with Mercury’s retrograde still in play, there could be some fights before you settle down. All’s fair in love and war, Capricorn.

The intellectual stimulation of last month loses its excitement when Venus enters Cancer and your habit zone on Wednesday. Coupled with Mercury’s retrograde, you could be dealing with a severe case of creative block. Developing a strict schedule might help with your productivity and get your creative juices flowing. Self-disciple is key.

Summer fun begins for you this week, so prepare for some heat! It all starts when Mars in Cancer trines Neptune in your sign on Monday, bringing you a spark of inspiration to start something new. Whether it’s a creative project or a dreamy love affair, it’ll be magical.

calls. Due to the time difference, we make sacrifices for each other in terms of schedule. This is our way of expressing our commitment and loyalty to each other, at least for the time being. Love, after all, is spelled TIME. Being in a long-distance relationship is indeed maddening.

I am just grateful that, unlike in the '80s or even the '90s, communication in the current age is easier and not much limiting. Missing a loved one may be subdued with just a touch on the screen. The Internet has practically become everybody's reliable friend.

Overall, as LDR is not an easy

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circumstance to be in, readiness of the mind and body is essential.

Having a mature and sound enough mind helps a lot in circumventing the situation, so solutions may come easily when difficulties arise.

Loyalty and dedication are offered freely. Self-control fortifies and add meaning to those values. Ultimately,

equipping oneself with 101% trust, tolerance, patience, and understanding will relieve oneself of unnecessary stress and uncertainties.

Amidst all these, one must love oneself first and recognize one's value and self-worth. Then and only then can one be able to send love...long distance.

*Currently working at the Philippine International Convention Center, where she began services 22 years ago, Kathryn Valladolid Ebrahim is an alumna of St. Scholastica's College–Manila; she finished a degree in Bachelor of Arts, major in Sociology, at the University of Santó Tomás; drawing and writing are her primary avocations.

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What the hell is going on in the US? PEREZCOPE

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n the first five months of 2021, more than 7,500 Americans died from gun violence. Why? What’s causing the pandemic on gun violence? Gun control advocates say that background checks are not effective. Gun ownership advocates insist that guns don't kill; it’s the people that kill people, which is convoluted logic. But according to a gun control advocacy group, the number of gun sales along with the disruption to normal life by the covid-19 pandemic has contributed to a 25% surge in homicides and non-suicide-related shootings in 2020. The group also found there were nearly 4,000 more firearm deaths and more than 9,000 firearm-related injuries in 2020 than in 2019. Some experts say that “stress levels were high, opportunities for employment were lower,” which makes sense. However, could it be that fear has contributed to the rise in gun violence? Fear of whom?

But what I noticed is that while gun violence is on the rise, the National Rifle Association (NRA) keeps on defending gun ownership based on the Second Amendment, which says: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” But there are no militias in cities. A shooter in a supermarket is not a militia. A militia is an organized group; and those who

committed homicides are mostly the “lone wolf” types who oftentimes are mentally unbalanced. Records show that a good number of mass murderers bought their firearms as recent as a day or few days before committing the crime without the statutory waiting period.

Massacre Last May 26, a man went on the rampage in San Jose, California killing eight people. He then shot himself to death. The gunman, a 57-year-old man was an employee of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and his victims were also employees of VTA. A search of the man’s house revealed an arsenal of assault rifles, handguns, magazines, and thousands of ammunition.

The massacre in San Jose signifies the seriousness of gun violence in the U.S., which has claimed thousands of lives of Americans. And this brings to the fore the issue of gun ownership in the country. While, it is true that the Second Amendment gives citizens the right to keep and bear arms, there should be a law that regulates gun ownership, such as a “universal background check,” and a legal requirement that any gun sale require the buyer to undergo a background check. New federal law also mandates that anyone who sells guns for a living has to have a

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license to sell and has to undergo a But this right applies only to a “well background check. regulated militia,” not deranged “lone wolves” who massacre people like “Constitutional carry” what the San Jose mass murderer did.

The day before, in a twist of In my opinion, it does not apply to irony, the Texas Legislature – in a the new Texas law. Does it seem like lightning speed -- gave final approval the Texas Legislature has turned the to a bill that would allow residents to calendar back 150 years during the carry handguns in public without a days of the Wild Wild West? Or the permit, and Gov. Abbott is expected Roaring Twenties when Bonnie and to sign what many referred to as a Clyde, Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy “constitutional carry” proposal.

Floyd, Ma Barker, John Dillinger, Al Under the new law, residents over Capone and their ilk roared in the the age of 21 could carry a handgun in Midwest and the South? public without a license, background And to show how sickening the check, or training. Currently, the law NRA’s reaction to the spate of killings requires gun owners to be trained and is, the NRA tweeted that it had cause undergo a criminal background check for celebrating a Boulder, Colorado before they are licensed to carry a gun. judge who ruled that a city’s ban They might as well put a sign at the on AR-15 rifles was pre-empted by border that says: “Welcome to Texas state law and struck it down. That’s where everybody is a fair target.” cold and cruel. Didn’t the judge Some lawmakers hailed the bill know that it was only recently that as a victory for proponents of the 10 people, including a police officer, Second Amendment. One legislator were killed when a gunman opened said, "This is a simple restoration of fire at a grocery store, where residents Texans' constitutional right under had gathered to shop and receive the Second Amendment, a right of COVID-19 vaccines? the people to keep and bear arms."

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former president Barack Obama tried to implement gun control through executive action but Donald Trump, who succeeded him, reversed the regulation that made it more difficult to buy a gun or transfer ownership.

Sad to say, the powerful gun lobby is stopping Congress from enacting gun control legislation.

President Biden recently unveiled six executive actions to address the current “gun violence public health epidemic.” Foremost is the regulation on so-called “ghost guns,” makeshift weapons that can be assembled at home or lack a serial number.

In another action, Biden directed the Justice Department to publish model “red flag” legislation, which allows a family member, friend, or law enforcement officer to petition a court to temporarily ban a troubled or dangerous individual from accessing a gun. Meanwhile, the Biden administration will submit legislation to pass permanent red flag legislation.

But these actions are not enough to address the proliferation of guns and assault rifles, which are the main cause for gun violence. The U.S. has the highest civilian gun ownership at 101 per 100 Americans. That’s almost double that of the second highest country, Serbia.

Surmise it to say, gun advocates have gone berserk! With NRAbacked legislators and judges -- who have a twisted interpretation of the Second Amendment -- pushing for loosening gun control, the country is way too dangerous for the American people to exercise their freedom of movement for fear of getting killed by deranged citizens. As California Gov. Gavin Newsom said during a press conference in the aftermath of the San Jose mass murder, “What the hell is going on in the country?”

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s Manitoba’s first-dose vaccination rate continues to grow, additional efforts are being taken to address vaccine hesitancy and access to ensure Manitoba is able to aim high and reach its provincial vaccination goals, Premier Brian Pallister new funding and grants program. “I want to commend the hundreds of thousands of Manitobans who have participated in our vaccine efforts thus far. Thank you for your willingness and excitement to roll up your sleeve for the first available vaccine and for doing your part to protect Manitobans,” said Pallister.

“As a government we are we are doing everything we can to ensure Manitobans have the information and support they need to make the right decisions to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community.”

This new phase of vaccination promotion and delivery will include four key initiatives: • the ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants, funding for local organizations, groups, businesses in the province that work with and in vaccine-hesitant communities to improve uptake; • an expanded ProtectMB advertising campaign to encourage Manitobans

to ‘take their seats’ by getting vaccinated so they can enjoy the activities and spaces that Manitobans have missed and that vaccination will allow everyone to enjoy once more; • creating a ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee co-chaired by Cynthia Carr and Dayna Spiring that is providing advice to government on encouraging vaccination uptake and reopening safely; • expanded vaccine access through clinics, pop-ups and pharmacies to make it easier than ever to choose vaccination.

The ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants will offer funding of up to $20,000 to Manitoba organizations, businesses, churches and others who work in and with low-uptake communities.

Applicants will be required to attend an information session on vaccine uptake and hesitancy, and submit a simple proposal on their approach to addressing low uptake in their community. Staffing, outreach, food and other activities will be eligible for funding. Interested organizations can register for an information session at www.

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Bigmouth Strikes Yet Again!

(Morrissey Set to Release New Album)

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ow, Morrissey is really on a roll! He has just unleashed his last, 13th album last year--I Am Not a Dog on a Chain--and yet he is already announcing that the followup is forthcoming, titled Bonfire of Teenagers, which is slated to come out any time this year.

According to Morrissey, "The worst year of my life concludes with the best album of my life."

Morrissey is most known by enthusiasts of New Wave / Jangle Pop music as the wordsmith and crooner behind the provocative and compelling songs of The Smiths, which was formed in 1982, with guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Immediately after the splitup of the legendary

English band in 1987, Morrissey embarked on a successful and prolific solo career, releasing his debut record, Viva Hate, in the year that followed.

From then to now, amidst various musical evolutions, Morrissey proved to be relentless, unbridling one controversial album after another.

The Pope of Mope may be 62 already, but the

post-punker in him is as youthful and confrontational as ever. Just how many of the supporters of his music love it! *Final Note* So now, smithsonians of the world, prepare to unite and join the coming bonfire.

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VANCOUVER, One of the Top Ten Most Beautiful Cities in the World (Part 3) Trip Advisor’s first ever Traveller’s Choice Award.

Must-sees at Stanley Park include the nine (9) towering Totem Poles located at the First Nations area at the

by Gem and Lita Anis beautiful meadow setting at Brockton Point. Depicting traditional themes prominent landmark in USA. At FlyOver Canada, with its of thunderbirds, bears and wolves, the the heart of Vancouver’s special effects of wind, mist, scents totem poles, also considered as the waterfront is the Canada combined with ride’s motion, you’ll British Columbia’s Indians’ Coat of Place with its five huge sails, the experience an unforgettable virtual Arms, are traditionally carved from symbol of British Columbia’s and ultimate flying journey for about the wood of the western red cedar maritime history. Each of the five 8 minutes across Canada from east trees. Not idol, nor worshipped, sails is 90 feet high and is made to west, hanging suspended and each carving with a meaning tells of fiberglass coated with Teflon. feet dangling before a spherical of a real or mythical event. The eagle represents the kingdom of Drawing comparison to the Sydney screen .

The pier at Canada Place is a the air; the whale, the lordship of Opera House in Australia, the Canada Place Sails of Light are cruise ship passenger terminal for the sea; the wolf, the genius of the illuminated each evening from the region. It’s here where cruises land; and the frog, the transitional dusk to dawn with seasonal vibrant to Alaska originate. Canada Place link between land and sea.

S to explore We take our own time colours making it a more beautiful has also a promenade for waterfront ULOU B A F the park’s thousand acres to see its & sight. Marking the 1986 World walkers connecting it to the popular RTY O F : I T Exposition on Transportation and Stanley Park nearby.

MAF sights and learn something of its Communications, or simply “Expo From here we walk to the history; otherwise, you can you ‘86”, Canada Place was officially world’s largest (1,000 acres) park can step aboard the old-fashioned opened as the Canada Pavilion by of urban green spaces, Stanley Park, horse-drawn carriages, departing HRH Prince Charles, Diana, Princess where you can stroll, sunbathe or every 20-30 minutes, and meander of Wales, and by former Canadian swim from one of its beaches or visit through the park.

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