Filipino Journal, Manitoba Edition - June 20-July 05, 2022

Celebrating 124 Years of Philippine Independence

JUNE 20 - JULY 05, 2022 | VOL 36 NO 12

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

PHILIPPINE FLAG RAISED AT CITY HALL Mayor Brian Bowman and members of City Council raised the Philippine flag on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Members of the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) and Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) and Knights of Rizal attended the flag raising ceremonies at Winnipeg City Hall in observing Filipino Heritage Month and 124th Philippine Independence Day.

Page 4►

FilipinoJournal.com

Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

Independence Day at Save On Foods COMMUNITY | 10 ►

Pista Sa PCCM FEATURE | 14 ►

Musica at PCCM COMMUNITY | 22 ►

Carla breaks silence on split with Tom STARIRAY | 8 ►

“The right time to plan is right now.”

At the time of need or when planning ahead call Mila, your Kababayan in the business.

Get organized now: Call our Planning Specialist and get a FREE Planning Kit: 204-996-2009

Glen Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery

Mila Mendoza Planning Specialist

by Arbor Memorial 204-982-7557 • glenlawn.ca CLIENT: DOCKET:

Arbor Memorial Inc.

Arbor Memorial

BLEED:

None

D016327

TYPE SAFETY:

0.125” all around

Glen Lawn Right Time to Plan

COLOUR:

4 Colour Process

NAME: AD SIZE:

3.35”w x 2”h

EVERYONE LOVE STICKERS

Visit the FJ Tent at the Manitoba Street Festival

2

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

LIFE-CHANGING DEBT SOLUTIONS

Local perspectives.

Local support.

Local debt solutions.

Tanya Reynolds, CIRP, LIT

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION

MNPdebt.ca

204-924-7530

Licensed Insolvency Trustees

899 ea

Haden Mangoes 5lb

Sarangani Bay Deboned Marinated Milkfish Frozen, 400g

699 ea

99¢

/lb

Opo Squash

Cut Blue Swimming Crab Frozen, 500g

FREE with your

799

Beef Rib FInger Meat Fresh

ea

899 499 ea

Basa Fish Steak Frozen, 680g

/lb

Chicken Legs Fresh, Back Attached

4500 POINTS REDEEMED*

POINTS REDEEMED*

for Bulacan Coconut Gel 340g

1800 POINTS REDEEMED*

/lb

399

ea

Gina Juice Assorted Varieties, 240ml

AA-1 Sardines 155g

89

¢ea

Bulacan Banana Leaves 454g

399 Super-Q Golden Bihon 454g

4

89¢

ea

Premium Pampanga Longanisa 375g

699 ea

Blue Mussels Frozen, 454g

Ding Dong Mixed Nuts 100g

199

ea

FREE WITH

Jimel’s Pork Asado 810g

2$

99ea

99 3100

ea

Gia Jasmine Rice 40lb

29

1099

Sunflower Butter Cream Crackers Assorted Varieties, 10 x 25g

¢ea

FREE WITH

599

Turbot or Greenland Halibut Frozen

Mama Sita’s BBQ Marinade 350ml

FREE WITH

259

/lb

ea

Pulo Ice Cream Ube w/ Ube Bits or Ube Macapuno, 2.03L

169

1299

ea

ea

5

2$

for

Leslie’s Clover Chips BBQ or Cheese, 145g

199 ea

Ho-land Hopia Assorted Varieties, 227g

5

2$

for

Marca Pina Vinegar 1L

249 ea

Lucky Me Instant Noodles Assorted Varieties, 6 x 60g

7

2$

for

Prices effective Thursday to Wednesday, June 16 to 22, 2022 Offers require use of More Rewards card.

INTERNATIONAL Northgate Shopping Centre 1399 McPhillips Street

Save-OnFoods and Western Canadians come together to Share It Forward for local food banks (Langley, B.C. – June 14, 2022) Save-On-Foods and Western Family are teaming up to Share It Forward for the fifth year in a row and are asking Western Canadians to join them in supporting those who are most vulnerable in our communities.

The annual Share It Forward event runs for seven straight days, and participating couldn’t be simpler.

For every Western Family product sold online or in-store at any SaveOn-Foods, PriceSmart Foods and Urban Fare between June 16 and 22, 2022, the companies will donate 50% of net proceeds to local food banks. All funds are donated back to the communities where they were raised.

Save-On-Foods’ goal is to raise $300,000 through the week-long campaign. Since it began in 2018, Share It Forward has generated more than $1 million for local food banks.

Food Banks Canada reports that in Canada, 1 in 8 people do not have enough food to eat, with 33% of those being children.

“As Canadians, coming together to support our neighbours is at the heart of our communities,” said SaveOn-Foods president Darrell Jones.

“Local food banks play a critical role in all of the communities we serve across Western Canada, and with the Share It Forward campaign, it’s easier than ever to support the great work they do every day.”

Western Family proudly works with more than 1,000 local producers and suppliers on its more than 2,800 continued on page 5 ►

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Let’s get social

June 20 - July 05, 2022

FilipinoJournal.com

3

4

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

PHILIPPINE FLAG TRIUMPHANTLY FLYING AT THE CITY HALL OF WINNIPEG It evokes welcome togetherness among the citizens of the City.

S

unny and balmy last June 10, Friday, the flag raising ceremony hosted by outgoing City of Winnipeg Mayor, Brian Bowman, Honorary Consul Ronaldo Opina, Julie Holand Javier, president of Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations (MaCFFA); Clarita Ortega Nazario, vice president of Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM), and Denise Samaniego, Miss Canada World 2022, at the City Hall of Winnipeg, had so much fervor and pride as the Filipino community celebrates the 124th Philippine Independence and the 4th year of Filipino Heritage Month of June.

Witnessing the flag raising include city councilors Cindy Gilroy, Markus Chambers,

Kevin Klein, Vivian Santos, and Ross Eadie.

Hon. Jon Reyes, Minister of Advance Education, Skills and Immigration; Sir Felino de Jesus, Sir Mohamed Alli, and Lady Linda Alli and Sir Eli Mones of the Knights of Rizal.

In attendance also include Florencio Antonio, former school board member, president and adviser of OFSAM, Letty Duque Antonio, president of OFSAM, and other senior members.

After the flag raising ceremony, Councilor Cindy Gilroy handed an award to Florencio Antonio as an outstanding volunteer in the Filipino community.

Rod Cantiveros, Filipino Journal Publisher, and former president of PCCM and MaCFFA, emceed the ceremony.

Photos by Ron Cantiveros

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

PEREZCOPE

by Perry Diaz PerryDiaz@gmail.com

Saber-rattling at the Shangri-La Dialogue U.S. DEFENSE SECRETARY Lloyd Austin blasted China’s “growing coercion” towards Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit held last June 10-12 in Singapore.

Convened by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the ShangriLa Dialogue is Asia's premier security summit. A unique annual event, it allows heads of state, ministers and other senior figures from global defense and security establishments to meet in person in Singapore to discuss the region’s most pressing security challenges. It features plenary debates led by government ministers, as well as important opportunities for bilateral discussions among delegations.

Launched in 2002, the ShangriLa Dialogue has attracted top-level military officials, diplomats, experts, commentators and defense-industry executives from across the world.

The summit did not take place in 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue is the 19th Security Summit. Military officials and diplomats attend it from more than 40 countries.

James Crabtree, Executive Director at IISS–Asia, said: “The IISS continues to believe in the role of face-to-face diplomacy to solve global problems.

At a time of ever-rising interest in Asian security affairs.” Indeed, it has become the main platform for geopolitical issues such as the Taiwan issue that has taken center stage in this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue.

US-China rivalry In a face-to-face exchange between Austin and China’s Defense Minister, Wei Fenghe, Wei warned Austin that Beijing will “not hesitate to start a war” if Taiwan declares independence.

Beijing has always treated Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to one day seize the island, by force if necessary, which has caused tensions to soar in recent months. To be more precise, Wei warned Austin “if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese

army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost.”

Wei vowed that Beijing would “smash to smithereens” any ‘Taiwan independence’ plot” and resolutely uphold the unification of the motherland.

He “stressed that Taiwan is China’s Taiwan… Using Taiwan to contain China will never prevail,” he said.

Adding more tension to the issue, US President Joe Biden, during a visit to Japan last month, appeared to break decades of US policy when, in response to a question, he said Washington would defend Taiwan militarily if it is attacked by China.

Whoa! Coming from Biden himself, it increased the tension tenfold. The US has used its policy of “strategic ambiguity” before; that is, never say whether or not the US would intervene if China invades Taiwan.

In other words, keep Beijing guessing.

However, the US has always been resolute on the provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, “which maintains commercial, cultural, and other relations through the unofficial relations in the form of a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the District of Columbia—the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)—without official government representation and without formal diplomatic relations.”

The Taiwan Relations Act authorizes de facto diplomatic relations with the governing authorities by giving special powers to the AIT to the level that it is the de facto embassy, and states that any international agreements made between the Republic of China (ROC/ Taiwan) and U.S. before 1979 are still valid unless otherwise terminated.

One agreement that was unilaterally terminated by President Jimmy Carter upon the establishment of relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was the Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty.

militarily if China attacks or invades Taiwan nor does it relinquish it, its primary purpose is to ensure the US's Taiwan policy will not be changed unilaterally by the president and ensure that any decision to defend Taiwan will be made with the consent of Congress. The Act also states that "the United States will make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capabilities.” However, the decision about the nature and quantity of defense services that America will provide to Taiwan is to be determined by the President and Congress. And this is where the US’s policy of “strategic ambiguity” comes in. It is designed to dissuade Taiwan from unilaterally declaring its independence, and to dissuade China from unilaterally unifying Taiwan with China.

With the provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act, China and Taiwan are dissuaded from joining into one government, unless China decides to invade Taiwan or on the other hand, Taiwan unilaterally declared independence. But Taiwan under the terms of the Taiwan Relations Act would not unilaterally declare its independence. Unless, it goes rogue, which is unthinkable. Therefore for war to erupt between China and

Beautiful. Personal. Affordable.

At your time of need or when planning ahead, call 204-982-7550

FREE

Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home

by Arbor Memorial

Arbor Memorial Inc.

Taiwan, it’s all up to China. And if China attacks Taiwan, then the US has the prerogative to exercise its policy of “strategic ambiguity.”

Family Owned. Proudly Canadian.

nay, must—stop sending its bombers and jet fighters across the Taiwan Strait towards Taiwan in an attempt to test Taiwan’s defenses. China has conducted dozens of incursions into Ad Size: 4” x 3” h B/WTaiwan’s air defense identification zone Status quo It would appear thenPublication: that the status for over a year now. And each time Contact: Erik Moloney quo would remain Format: in effecthigh unless res PDF Chinese warplanes were sent across China decides to attack Taiwan, which the strait, Taiwan had to scramble GL Number: 5660 – 6725 could lead to World War III. So what its jet fighters to meet the intruders Ref.#: PRT-060-S-AD cardBy (from Bishop is China doing by saber-rattling unless inBusiness combat. then, theGr.) Chinese ©Arbor Memorial Inc., 2016 the Chinese leadership is yearning for warplanes had turned around and a fight with Taiwan? flew back to China. It’s an exercise Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in futility but at the same time it tests then was right when he blasted China’s Taiwan’s determination to defend “provocative and destabilizing” military itself because nobody knows if and activity near Taiwan. China should— when China would invade Taiwan.

Strategic ambiguity While the Taiwan Relations Act does not guarantee the U.S. will intervene

everyone to purchase Western Family from June 16-22 and support the hundreds of thousands who rely on food banks across western Canada every single month.”

For more than 100 years, Save-On-Foods team members have been committed to Going the Extra Mile for their customers, communities, and one another – and that tradition continues today. Every year, the company donates food and consumer goods worth more than $3 million to local food banks, along with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash raised through community and store fundraisers.

Let’s get social

Ask for a Planning Kit!

www. glenlawn.ca 455 Lagimodiere Blvd • Winnipeg

from page 2

products on the shelf. By partnering with passionate producers and manufacturers who value traditional and authentic preparations, and healthy, tasty, sustainable and local ingredients, Western Family uses the highest-quality ingredients in its products and offers a 100 per cent money-back satisfaction guarantee.

“Save-On-Foods is a longstanding, trusted donor partner of Foodbanks BC, and a huge supporter of food banks across western Canada – we are honoured to be involved in their Share It Forward event once again,” said Dan Huang-Taylor, executive director of Foodbanks BC. “We encourage

5

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

FilipinoJournal.com

6

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Broken promises of politicians Political promises are made for big "bytes"

The Republic of Adobo

by Rod E. Cantiveros

A

ll politicians of all political stripes make promises with the intention of drawing attention, especially in the last stretch of the campaign, unloading the "big bytes" for the voters.

President-elect Bongbong Marcos had unloaded "big bytes" to lower the most basic need of the Filipinos--rice, to P20 per kilo when he would be elected.

Philippine Daily Inquirer, one of the leading broadsheets, reported.

Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. will work to bring down the price of rice in his administration if he wins in the May 9 presidential elections.

With barely three weeks remaining before the May polls, Marcos said that subsidizing the price of rice will be one of the options he will explore in the first year of his administration.

He also disclosed plans to bring down the price of rice by P20

to P30 per kilo by recommending a price cap on the staple.

But to do this, he cited the need for a regular and thorough inventory of rice harvests in the country.

And now, after more than one month, not yet been sworn in, and still, in the middle of a political honeymoon, some critics have started questioning the possible failure of his political promise.

In the history of political promises, the elected politicians. especially the presidents, have been facing problems of broken promises. Take the outgoing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. He made many promises before the election that led to his populist approach by promising to solve some of the major social, economic, and peace and order issues.

Duterte promised that he would eradicate drugs in 3 to 6 months, and corruption within a year. Although Duterte had made more successes on

many promises, like the increased salary for the military and the teacher; he did not score well on changing his behavior, the national healing, sparing no one in the drug war, the end of contractualization and providing affordable food for the Filipinos.

Unfortunately, with the surge of the pandemic during his term, so many promises were broken by concentrating more on the safety of the Filipinos.

What about the late former President Benigno Aquino III? He failed to end the serious violation of human rights and to be tough with the ongoing corruption.

In the United States, from the presidential period since 1916, most elected American presidents had broken many promises. Like Wilson, Hoover, Johnson, and the modern-day US presidents like the Bushes, Clinton and Obama failed to keep their promises.

Former President Donald Trump alone had 60 political promises, 21 were kept; 25 broken while other promises led to compromises and attempts in progress. Some Trump's broken promises include 1)to repeal Obamacare; 2) to build a wall along the border of Mexico; 3) to have Hilary Clinton imprisoned.

Former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

And why are there so many political promises that are broken?

As one critic says: "Reality often doesn't fit the promises."

As from Qoutestats.com on political promises: "Politicians promise you heaven before election and give you hell after." Emma Goodman.

So true! Indeed!

Try to react to what former Russian President Nikita Khrushchev: "Politicans are the same all over.

They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers."

Have you seen a bridge built without a river in one of the rural areas in the Philippines? At least, that politician kept his promise!

LOL! How about what the former

Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon MacKenzie King said: "The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today."

Ouch!

"Politics is the gem of the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other." Oscar Amevinger And this is a tickling quote from Teresa Heinz: "Political campaigns are the graveyards of ideas and the birthplace of empty promises."

Would President-Elect Bongbong Marcos keep his political promises?

Time will tell!

Just remember what former Russian President Nikita Khrushchev said!

Ultimate New Wave Evolution (& closely related styles) part 14 Sa Úgoy ng Músika by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com

I

first noticed this kind of music as early as 1981, when I heard songs by the likes of Blondie ("Heart of Glass"), The Cars ("My Best Friend's Girl"), Devo ("Whip It"), Gary Numan ("Cars"), The B-52s ("Rock Lobster"), Ultravox ("All Stood Still"), The Vapors ("Turning Japanese"), The Knack ("My Sharona"), and The Romantics ("What I Like about You").

Forty years later, and I'm still into it, diligently following the

genre's evolution and development-most importantly, still buying or checking out whatever new album whose sound may fall under the genre is available.

For this set, I have gathered the respective last proper albums of some of the key players in what may be regarded collectively as New Wave music.

I'm still looking forward to the long-overdue followups.

* Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot (2017) ("Dreamland") * Echo & the Bunnymen - Meteorites (2014) ("Constantinople") * Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Punishment of Luxury (2017) ("Art Eats Art") * U2 - Songs of Experience (2017) ("Get Put of Your Own Way") * The Cure - 4:13 Dream (2008) ("The Only One") * The Mission - Another Fall from Grace (2016) ("Tyranny of Secrets") * New Order - Music Complete (2015) ("Restless") * a-ha - Cast in Steel (2015) ("Forest Fire")

Contributing Writers: Kris Ontong Jomay Amora-Dueck Eric Labaupa Gem & Lita Anis Johnny Cantiveros Ryan Reyes Tony and Letty Antonio Leila Castro Max Sangil Perry Diaz Kathryn Valladolid Ebrahim

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Rod Escobar Cantiveros

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

Ron Cantiveros

Business Development

Photographers: Star Roxas

Alfie vera Mella Associate Editor

Clarence Cantiveros Creative Services

Rosalinda Linsangan Natividad-Cantiveros

Founder, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief- Filipino Journal (1987-2008)

All photos & articles available online!

Alfred Gaddi

We welcome submissions-news, articles, pictures and letters.

Letters must include signature and phone number; names can be withheld upon request. We reserve the right to edit for length and content. All submissions, unless arrangements are made, become the property of the publisher. Reproduction of contents, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the expressed written permission from the Publisher/Editor. Opinions by columnist, writers, and readers do not in any way reflect those of the Publisher/Editor.

Published by

Molave Publishing Company, Inc. 46 Pincarrow Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1E3 •Tel: (204) 489-8894 •info@filipinojournal.com •www.filipinojournal.com Publications Mail Agreement No. 40032612 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Molave Publishing Company, Inc. 46 Pincarrow Road, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1E3

Bryan Mesias Nonie Manalili

FilipinoJournal.com

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

7

By: Ron Cantiveros

Five key tips to help you become a great parent

P

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 healthily, do well at school and make friends to more general problems such as preventing your child from developing mental health problems or risky behavior in later life.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

WINNIPEG HAS A NEW BRAND!

W

innipeg's new brand: "Winnipeg: Made from what's real" was officially unveiled at the State of the City Luncheon hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce earlier this month.

After more than two years of research, surveys and engaging Winnipeggers from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, Economic Development Winnipeg is excited to launch, Winnipeg: Made from what’s real. This new place brand, created in partnership with Travel Manitoba, will be used to market Winnipeg to the world and attract more talent, investment and visitors to our city. Their mission is to make Winnipeg matter to those most likely to love it here and instill community pride in those who call Winnipeg home.

“There has always been a realness and sincerity to how Winnipeggers talk about this city and whether you visit here or live here, there is a great story to tell. What our research found is that Winnipeggers are proud of the ingenuity, creativity

and industriousness of our city. We build exceptional things here, we invest in them, we protect them and we need to celebrate them,” says Dayna Spiring, President & CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg.

A place brand can be used to tell a compelling story about a community through marketing campaigns and other promotional efforts, but at the end of the day, it’s about the very real and positive things we feel and know about ourselves as a community.

Winnipeg: Made from what’s real genuinely reflects the passion and experiences of those who live here.

“Since 2017, Travel Manitoba’s Place Brand program has been helping the lesser-known hidden gems of our province create a single brand that extends to all its offerings,” said Colin Ferguson, President and CEO of Travel Manitoba. “We’re thrilled that Winnipeg now has its own unique brand that will encourage Winnipeggers to become ambassadors for the city and draw visitors from other provinces and around the world to live, work and play.”

Let’s get social

The campaign is encouraging Winnipeggers to be ambassadors for our city here at home and abroad with some unique merchandise options created by local makers and companies, whose products reflect the vibe of this city and brand.

“There are amazing stories made here and I want Winnipeggers

to talk about them. I think about the entrepreneurship that comes from here, I think about the companies that are the best in the world at what they do, built here by people who were born here or came here and now call Winnipeg home. I think about the one-of-a-kind, world-class attractions and projects that draw attention and accolades from

FilipinoJournal.com

the likes of TIME magazine and the Intelligent Community Forum.

Others see that Winnipeg is offering something special and we need to start talking like we deserve it, because we do,” adds Dayna Spiring.

Read more about the brand and collaborations with great Winnipeg companies at www.realwinnipeg.com

8

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Carla Abellana breaks silence on split with Tom Rodriguez

Photo: @carlaangeline on Instagram

F

ive months after being quiet about her split with her estranged husband, actor Tom Rodriguez, Kapuso actress Carla Abellana finally broke her silence

after a netizen who commented on her YouTube vlog post, seemingly pushed her button to speak up.

Abellana responded in defense to the comments made against her by netizen, Marlyn Generao.

“I was disrespected. I was betrayed. I was lied to. I was used. I was shamed. I was made to look so stupid,” Abellana said.

“Kung sana hanggang du’n lang po, makakabangon din po ako balangaraw. Pero para gawan pa po ako at ang pamilya ko ng mas marami pang kasamaan at kataksilan sa mga sumunod na araw, linggo at buwan, sobra sa sobra na po ang sakit at pagdurog ng puso at pagkatao ko.”

Abella also said that she did not do anything bad to Rodriguez.

She was not even allowed to feel

angry, hurt, disappointed, or sad throughout the seven years that she and Rodriguez were together as a couple.

It was also disclosed in the comments that Rodriguez was hurting her and that she had asked the latter to seek professional help but still did not work out in the end.

The actress also mentioned that she gave everything to Tom, leaving nothing for herself.

And while she likes negative comments about her ex-husband, it could not compare to anything that was done to her and her family.

Abellana also noted that what the public sees online is just a part of what's happening off the camera and on social media.

Filipina joins Canada's Drag Race season 3

F

ilipino drag queen Kimmy Couture joins season 3 of the award-winning series Canada's Drag Race.

The drag queen who hails from Ottawa, Ontario will join 11 other queens in the Canadian franchise of the hit series "RuPaul's Drag Race" airing on July 14.

Couture has expressed her gratitude to her supporters: "To all my trans brothers and sisters, the Asian community, and to

Sharon Cuneta supports daughter Miel coming out

M

egastar Sharon Cuneta expressed support to her daughter Mel Pangilinan who recently came out as a queer.

In an Instagram post, Cuneta made her thoughts public while showing photos of her daughter with Senator Kiko Pangilinan.

"I know that my Miel’s coming out will draw lots of attention. Lots of them will be negative,” she said. “Lots of people who are quick to judge instead of pausing to think for a moment that my daughter, like so many members of the LGBTQ+ community, did not choose to be queer. She just is.”

Cuneta said that what matters to her is a person's sincerity, goodness, and faith in God and that she sees those qualities in Miel.

The megastar also stressed that Miel is Miel Pangilinan (Image: Instagram/@reallysharoncuneta) accepted by their family and will not be treated differently, leaving their message of love to Don’t give any negative commenters any attention,” she the daughter: told Miel. “They don’t matter. We do. And we’ve got your “Be strong! It’s your life, no one else’s. back. Forever and ever.”

All photos & articles available online!

courtesy: Kimmy Couture's instagram

FilipinoJournal.com

all POC, to my family and friends, my drag family, my Ottawans, and to all the people in my homeland, to every person who's been rooting for me and supporting me since the beginning. I am thankful and grateful for each and every one of you. I dedicate this all to you!"

Kimmy Couture said she identifies as a trans woman and expressed her hopes to be the first trans winner of the local franchise.

9

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Mayor Brian Bowman bids farewell during final State of the City luncheon All Services in one convenient location to serve you better.

Ron Cantiveros

ron@filipinojournal.com

Brand NEW Columbarium Now Available

Venice Fabros-Diaz

GREEN ACRES

Funeral Home & Cemetery

ww w. g reen acres funer al home.c om

F un er al & C eme ter y A dv a nc e Pl a nn in g Sp ec i al i st

204-222-3241

A Div ision of Se rvice Cor poration In tern ation al (Can ada) ULC

F

or the last time as the Mayor of Winnipeg, Brian Bowman stood in front of a sold-out crowd at the annual State of the City Address Luncheon hosted by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.

In his final remarks to Winnipeg's business community, he shared "Serving our city as the 43rd mayor has been one of the greatest honours of my life."

As Winnipeg's 43rd mayor

Photos by Ron Cantiveros

and when he was first elected, he promised to work tirelessly on behalf of all Winnipegers. A video montage ran before Mayor Bowman made it to the podium and shared many of the civic projects that were completed and/ or initiated during his two terms.

Over the past eight years, Mayor Bowman made significant progress in making Winnipeg a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Let’s get social

FilipinoJournal.com

ADVERTISE in the

AND FEEL THE WARMTH OF THE UNIQ

The pulse of the Filipino Community in Winnipeg!

The Filipino Journal is published twice a month in Winnipeg. We are committed to help you attain your marketing, sales, and company objectives. Your company advertisement in our newspaper will surely appeal to 50,000 Filipino’s and Canadian readers. Advertisers can expect to get their message to its readers and consumers in this area. People read the Filipino Journal because of its very informative news, entertainment sections and useful everyday information on living in Canada.

The pulse of the Filipino Community in Alberta!

Filipino Journal is the no.1 Filipino-Canadian Newspaper in Alberta that published 10,000 copies once a month. We are the largest and fastest growing Filipino-Canadian newspaper, with 70,000 Filipino’s and Canadian readers.

With a unique message that will attract readers and consumers. Advertising your products and services is one of the most strategic business decisions you can make.

Call 888-489-8894

info@FilipinoJournal.com

www.FilipinoJou

QUE FILIPINO CULTURE IN CANADA!

urnal.com

SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES

Social media marketing brings your company to the fastest growing networking hubs on the Internet.

We can help you reach out to, collaborate with, and market effectively to targeted audiences in their on-line haunts.

Social Media Marketing services include: Social Media Strategy - finding your potential clients on-line and figuring out how to reach them.

Corporate Facebook Pages – building and managing effective Facebook presences; Twitter Services – using Twitter the right way.

Our social media marketing services can: * increase brand awareness; * create buzz; * promote and advertise products and services; * generate sales; * establish expertise; * drive more web site traffic * showcase and demonstrate product effectiveness.

Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube get millions of visitors daily.

Tap into this vital social phenomenon and reach a vast new audience, contact the Filipino Journal today to find out how.

RON CANTIVEROS (204) 489-8894 ron@FilipinoJournal.com

10

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

MFSF Heritage & Independence Celebrations at Save-On-Foods International Sunday, June 12, 2022 - Save-On-Foods International, Northgate on McPhillips

Photos by Noni Manalili

Visit the Filipino Journal Facebook Page and watch the Facebook Live webcast of the celebrations at Save-On-Foods.

Helping families break bread

PAGE B1

ESS IN S U B Y IT C

CM YK

●

SEC TION

B

p Breaking u with a bad habit is hard to do

EEPRESS.COM

▼

WINNIPEGFR 7, 2022 ● CITY.DESK@FREEPRESS.MB.CA ● RUARY204-69 7-7292 NDAY FEBTHIDRI CKSON B1 MO STACEY EDITOR, NEWS: ASSOCIATE S SOURCE NO. 1 NEW H WINNIPEG’S CONNEC T WIT

SHELLEY

COOK

a sign sends me universe aps THINK the it most. Or perh likes to when I need of person who ordinary I’m the kindand meaning in signs look for . on bracket situations end, I broke a gletooth Last week was on my snag bane of es. It been the my brac that has rememas I can — the tooth for as long of place and out my smile on I bit the use it was ber beca insecure. The reas es. (The made me opted for adult brac who is ne bullet and incisor, for anyo al left later the tooth curious.) ket popped off no big The brac hing, and it was ned out brus straighte as I was teeth have the braces in the deal. My an ade I got sinc h d tione (with rience) so muc I’ve ques expe summer. of orthodontic another 18 mitted lack to wear them for straight. ly why I have teeth are near ing ket popp My months. s of the brac beside it tooth Within hour the es, and or ve had brac off, my incis ache. If you’ feeling of started to this ache. It’s the a like a not you know ing. The pain is deep in s shift hurt that teeth le. It’s less toothache ng regular unbearab The feeli es and is the nerv but still painful. in your than that, isolated to one spot and it is usually tooth, maybe two, a mouth — the tooth is sore. le affixed this. Whi r feels like rised at fine. Afte I was surp my tooth felt it and ket, ing, to the brac s free, it was hurt es tighta few hour n I get my brac and whe shifting was like feeling of the orthodonit to ened — that irmed n I made pain. Whedays later, she confwasn’t as it ed, and appointtist a few had shift the tooth it was at my last But why? as straight n. That was fast. bracket ment. Dam ace, before the and were On the surf had changed soon as teeth broke, my so drastically. But, support of changing was without the migrate tooth the trying to spot. as ked ket, it was the brac old, comfy, croo est to hard back to its trying my t serve I have beenold habits that don’ that of te new ones break out ore and crea better. Like me anym my life and self ult is to e will mak gletooth, my defafy, crookmy old snag to my old, com familiar back use it is migrate ge in life, beca because chan ed place and fortable, and com one lately, and to is hard. ts ge for me A big chanuncomfortable habimy t of my mos relationship with . It was my wine break, is s or glasses of I would nightly glas t to break than habi a harder it.

G FREE PRESS ZIE / WINNIPE s have MIKAELA MACKEN like to adm last two year ificantly I know the hol use sign ption. My ed alco heighten folks. I am no exce , or that by dusk of eim, Calif. for many triggered ine d time, in Anah habit is oftening slot in my rout e or for the secon Arts g ty rmin doing a chord game emp even hips of Perfo a show, or boar watching ing, or playing a d Champions Worl the some writ .

Canada at gh to feel kids represent with the lly only drink enou e where I in 2018, will d to Canada I’d usua s — a plac re the i, who move whe numbnes sober, but stressors the warm Jovelle Balan and rent was cohe day and all of its medicine It felt like wards. edge of the softened. icipate.” festivities after y to part had been ent and poison of the eable to will appl mony, highlight more notic when I the mom s A popular lar opening cere Nations in t became tacu The habi y in the morning the evede of is the speca colourful Para ticipated ciall s, and in me, espe me a real featuring nd. The much-an unmatched feeling gros woke up n wine o’clock beca t know at Disneyla Boot Camp is an seminars don’ rs nings whe e in my home. I on any sort ational Worldsta fram rates non of educ stry experts. use time hol ome equating alco indu phen ment shops by where my am also in no ways or trying and work celebrity entertain od, I ne else’ us of scale.

Hollywo VIPs and tion to anyo t is a really seriog I served as greats from my situa story idea industry and New York have induclight of wha le. The only thin If you have a with to make journalism, this daily Nashville been honoured many peop to Hall of to diversify our t us at: issue for for myself is thatto keep up ing along them es and ing Arts contac jamm judg orm ed er me know please ca Perf for s.mb. the truly petition.

“I remembas a kid. I discover and too easy tion into e@freepres to break. global comevent is truly rs ction habit is far harder for me since I’ve readerbridg e at this Carpente dad’s CD colle . I would this Fam s ng of da L part my and getti been a few week The esent Canafirst through me a fan since then and do “Being a JANINE LEGA and to repr It’s only the wine for tea. er gives My born have beco songs over and over an honour a reward for me. virtually out long ni, who was switched dusk usually no her says. play their for the judg is already petition was heldchallengto overpour OVELLE Balathe Philippines, too,” she with music and est r artists ce. com trigger of matic response got Holly kind of front in and othe karaoke, WCOPA inter raised in ID. It was jugglers ence to experien g is often 2018. The and raised me the auto s of wine. I’ve Woman on Balani wasys encouraged her due to COV just performing glas A Canada in es and audi national gatherin for aspiralwa virtual, was myself a book Quit Like heard good migrated to a growing vinyl parents ite being as there ing, as I r’s it.

The inter ical mem nt Olympics” ers, and era. Desp Whitake library app. I’ve I crave a fan has in pursuingmy earliest mus the “tale rtain of a cam nerve-wracking, people ts g to d man ente on goin avid music calle s ally of hold my t it. On the nigh a Walk to annu ers and “One ction, love it was stillsands of talented was lucky elf ly hard not me carrying gs abou ing perform t of its kind held rtainlistening record colle s and considers hers thou ente ories was 4. I remember Music, to t. And I the Top 3 thin s of wine, I try realking my habit. even were the , even only the of d the brea glas ywood area when I wasles, the Sound of it. Fast habit of . who joine be chosen as one vintage store in the Holltal of the world. CEO and a with gory. It wasBeat break my know how it goes to . love gh the d Cate l to in soul told erse enou ion capi I fell I an old ment when in the Voca silver med I’ll let you il, competit Universe , Balani imm name a few.when I was 12, take voice Finalists to bag gold and says.

Griff O’Neutive of the Miss that, b.ca to An only child aspect of music ur ni ess.m ard to ted se hono Bala reepr wan forw joinan ok@f y former exec in a news relea tries country,” nts that I there, I started shelley.co my pare als for the herself in ever and quickly became ant, said ions, from over 60 coun g for lleyACook Page petit And @She ns. com from t on to nts lesso erts.” icipate, vyintotal of from early mentalist, learning “Contesta -school talen a ts and conc ing inter cted to part the s stru s, cash andlarships. are expe ing in even t Canada at ED ON B2 a multi-in lele, drum perform plus prize represen orming ● CONTINU n guitar, uku the gold ion dollars in scho the world Balani willpionships of Perf heim, play piano, singing whe Ana half a mills of people around She began lly World Cham second time, in ented by and violin. n and has been voca Thousand the Arts for annual event pres dancers, she was seve age 12.

Calif. The features singers, e rs Worldsta trained sinc

I

TELLING STORIES THAT REFLECT MANITOBA’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY. Our Reader Bridge program is strengthening the community through the power of words and pictures so that all Manitobans regardless of race or ethnicity see themselves in the pages and pixels of The Free Press.

Lighting the way for new leaders

MUSIC N O D E S I R A represent

to immigrant Philippines orld championships w at da na Ca

READER BR

Reader Bridge to Free Press future

IDGE

J

Scan the code to read the Reader Bridge

www.winnipegfreepress.com/reader-bridge

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

In the light of cultural learning

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Let’s get social

June 20 - July 05, 2022

FilipinoJournal.com

11

12

June 20 - July 05, 2022

All photos & articles available online!

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

FilipinoJournal.com

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Let’s get social

June 20 - July 05, 2022

FilipinoJournal.com

13

14

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Flag Raising Ceremony and Assembly at PCCM Saturday, June 4, 2022

Photos by Noni Manalili

Pista Sa PCCM

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Photos by J & J Photography

More photos on FilipinoJournal.com and FJ FB

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

15

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

Philippine Independence Ball June 4, 2022, Skyview Ballroom at Marlborough Hotel Photos by Noni Manalili

Proud to Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month!

Dougald Lamont Manitoba Liberal Leader MLA St. Boniface

Jon Gerrard

Cindy Lamoureux

MLA River Heights

MLA Tyndall Park

MANITOBA

LIBERALS

manitoba.liberals@leg.gov.mb.ca

More photos on FilipinoJournal.com and FJ FB

Let’s get social

FilipinoJournal.com

16

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Seven Oaks School Division MAFTI Cultural Philippine Independence Night June 4, 2022, PCCM celebration

Photos by Noni Manalili

June 10, 2022, Maples Collegiate

Photos by Noni Manalili

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

17

Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony on Parliament Hill The Philippine flag was raised in front of Parliament Hill on Thursday, June 9th as part of on-going events organized by the Canada-Philippines InterParliamentary Friendship Group led by MPs Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North) and Rechie Valdez (Mississauga-Streetsville).

Attending the flag raising ceremony included members of the Filipino Canadian National Congress (FCNC) (and Arlene Evangelista), Ambassador Rodolfo Robles and Mrs. Robles along with staff from Philippine Embassy, Rosemer Enverga and family, Nora Arriola, Chair of Philippine Independence Committee of Ottawa Valley (PICOV), family members of FCNC directors, members of the Canada Philippines InterParliamentary Friendship Group (MP Dan Mazier, MP Leah Gazan, MP Peter Fonseca, MP Francesco Sorbara, MP Larry Maguire, MP Ken Hardie, MP Wilson Miao, MP Michael Kram and Sen. Yonah Martin); and Minister Ahmed Hussen and Minister Sean Fraser.

More photos on FilipinoJournal.com and FJ FB

Let’s get social

FilipinoJournal.com

18

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Copyright @ puzzles.ca

Sudoku Puzzles are games of patience, numbers and genius! The satisfaction of solving a challenging Sudoku Puzzle is one of the greatest accomplishments any sudoku game player can experience. Here is the puzzle. Good luck!

Solutions for Palaisipan & Sudoku will be posted online www.FilipinoJournal.com

PA L A I S I PA N PABABA

PAHALANG 1. Disipulo ni Apostol 5. Nata 9. Suman 10. Kalye sa Binondo 11. Arabian Oil Minister 13. Lasa ng isang panimpla 14. Lawak, ganda 15. Pangalan ng isang sektang Kristiyano 17. Mahirap 18. National University; daglat

(Crossword)

20. Tira ng sunog 22. Dugong bughaw 25. Takalan ng sorbetes 26. Isang nota sa musika 28. Sisidlan ng tubig 30. Unlaping pamilang 32. Bayad 34. Poot 36. Bigyan ng direktiba 38. Larawan 39. Kulong ng tubigan 40. Materyales na yari 41. Salin

1. Sigurado 2. Masamang pakiramdam 3. Gulayan 4. Hayop 5. Bigkas ng pagkabigla 6. Kabayo 7. Nasa Gitnang Silangan 8. Katas ng isang punongkahoy 10. Sinaksak 12. Isang pantukoy 16. Partidong pampulitika; daglat 19. Unang sigaw

Horoscope

21. Produktong mula sa mina; Ingles 22. Mabini, mahinhin 23. Kawawa 24. Katipan 27. Tuyot 28. Nakaw 29. Gumagapang na hayop 31. Pangatnig 33. Lahat, halos 35. Tukoy sa paslit 37. Unang nakilala bilang Cassius Clay

Copyright @ horoscope.com

Your summer is already off to a swinging start this week when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving into your communication zone. Over the next two weeks, you’ll have opportunities to plan weekend getaways, gossip with friends or even take a short summer learning course. As long as you’re moving, Aries, it’ll be exciting.

Oh no, Cancer! When Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, you’ve been entrusted with steamy gossip that you’ll have to keep secret. Even from the people you care about. With Mercury in your privacy zone, you’ll need to keep your secrets close, though it will be tempting to spill everything.

Open your mind to new information this week as Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving into your expansion zone. Over the next two weeks, your curiosity will increase, leaving you hungry for knowledge. This is a great time to learn a new language or take a trip.

Your week begins on a productive note when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving into your habit zone.

Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll be motivated to take on different projects at once, so retool your regular routines so you can achieve everything. Use your charm to befriend your coworkers.

Your mind is moving a mile a minute when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday. Mercury will be in your value zone, encouraging you to scheme and plan all the ways you can increase your cash flow before summer. Especially when there’s a strong possibility of overspending on cute beachwear.

Summer starts on a very social note when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving into your friendship zone. Over the next two weeks, you’ll find a captive audience for all your stories and even make some new friends. Your words might even help you become an influencer on social media, so share your thoughts with the world!

No subject is off-limits for the next couple of weeks when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday. With Mercury in your taboo zone, you’re willing to gab about everything from how much you make to who’s sleeping with whom.

However, don’t get too nosy or people will start digging into your private affairs.

After a creativity dry spell, you’re finally feeling your imaginative energy this week when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving into your creativity zone.

Mental blocks are finally removed and you’re ready to start new projects that will keep you entertained. Or you might even find entertainment in flirting with a summer fling. Enjoy, Aquarius!

Your week begins on a positive note when Mercury, your ruling planet, enters your sign again on Monday, where, unlike last month, it will stay for the full two weeks. This is a happy reunion because you’re feeling confident and curious.

You’re willing to try anything, so this is a great time to start new projects.

Start the week by using your gift of communication to help your career when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday.

Your ruling planet will be in your career zone, encouraging you to make a name for yourself. While your hard work usually speaks for itself, doing some networking with other professionals won’t hurt, especially if you have big ideas.

It’s a great day to make a match in all areas of your life when Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving into your partnership zone. This is a good time to do some wheeling and dealing to get people on your side, from signing contracts to finding a partner in crime.

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

After a very rocky few weeks, this is an ideal time to reconnect with your family as Mercury enters Gemini on Monday, moving back into your home zone. After the strain, you’re ready to open the lines of communication with your loved ones and start catching up on the family gossip.

19

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

FILIPINO BUSINESS COMMUNITY RECONNECTS WITH THEIR ROOTS MANITOBA FILIPINO BUSINESS COUNCIL CELEBRATES FILIPINO HERITAGE MONTH Thursday, June 16, 2022 – WINNIPEG, MB – On Monday, June 27, the Manitoba Filipino Business Council (MFBC) will host a community celebration honouring the ancestry of Filipinx business people and community members across the province.

The community celebration and speed networking event will be held in partnership with ANAK (Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan), a partnering non-profit organization representing the voice of young Filipino-Canadian professionals and students. Attendees will gather in a safe space where they will be encouraged to reflect on their shared histories while reconnecting with their Filipinx identities.

“We know Filipinx people, particularly here in Manitoba, are

deeply interconnected and fully represented in all business sectors and beyond. It’s important we take time to honour the significant role immigrant communities like our own play in diversifying perspectives and adding vibrancy to our economy,” says Jackie Wild, President of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council. “Filipino Heritage Month is an important time of year for our kababayan (fellow country people), which celebrates the independence, impact and influence of Filipinx people. Together, we plan on reconnecting with our cultural roots while collaborating on ideas to further lift up Filipinx voices in Manitoba.”

The event is held in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, which recognizes Filipinx-Manitobans’ invaluable contributions to our local

economies and communities. Filipinx people serve as integral contributors to Manitoba’s economic, social and cultural fabric, and play an important role in supporting the growth and prosperity of this province.

EVENT DETAILS: Monday, June 27, 2022 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CST) 433 Main Street | Floor 15 | Buzz Code 1307 Free to attend HOW TO JOIN: Registration link - https://bit. ly/3xYB1UQ PROGRAM: 6:30 p.m. – Doors open and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 7:15 p.m. – Cultural connection activities led by ANAK 8:00 p.m. – Program ends

Are you looking for

FILIPINO EMPLOYEES? DIVERSIFIED WORKFORCE? Contact us for Special Pricing on Employment Ads

FILIPINO JOURNAL

Employment and Career Advertising

204-489-8894 info@FilipinoJournal.com Let’s get social

SUBSCRIBE! TO OUR NEWSLETTER FilipinoJournal.com FilipinoJournal.com

20

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Tony Antonio receives outstanding volunteer award from Councillor Cindy Gilroy

I Photo by Ron Cantiveros

n a very surprising gesture after the Filipino Flag raising ceremony at the City Hall last Friday, June 10, Councilor Cindy Gilroy handed a framed recognition award to Florencio (Tony) Antonio, a prominent Filipino leader in the community, as Mayor Brian Bowman and some councilors and other Filipino leaders watched with so much appreciation.

Councilor Cindy Gilroy says:

"I wanted to recognize Tony’s tremendous contribution to the Filipino community and the city of Winnipeg."

Daniel McIntyre Councilor Gilroy added "Tony grows over the decades within the Filipino community. He has helped mentor new families as they came to Canada. He has dedicated his life to being both a proud Filipino with routes from the old country and Canadian. He has

honoured his routes through the years and paved the way for others to love both the country that they have come from and their new home country, Canada. He has been part of the Citizen Equity Committee of Winnipeg which is now the Human Rights Committee. He has served as a citizen adviser for the Daniel McIntyre Ward in the West End. continued on page 21 ►

Toronto PCG Commemorates the 124th Philippine Independence Day with Flag Raising Ceremonies at the Toronto City Hall and Brampton City Hall Toronto, 12 June – On the occasion of the 124th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, as well as the celebration of the National Flag Week and the Filipino Heritage Month in Canada, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and the Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising Committee held the Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony 2022 at the Nathan Philips Square in front of the historic Toronto City Hall starting at 8:30 AM on 12 June 2022. The event was also for the National Flag Day and the Filipino Heritage Month

Consul General Orontes V. Castro receiving a Proclamation from City of Toronto Mayor John Tory during the celebration of the 124th Anniversary of Philippine Independence at the historic City Hall of Toronto on 12 June 2022.

(L-R photo) Councillor James Pasternak, Consul General Orontes V. Castro and Toronto Mayor John Tory with members of the Filipino Community at the Nathan Philips Square, Toronto City Hall.

(L-R photo) Consul General Orontes V. Castro and City of Toronto Mayor John Tory were the guests of honor during the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show on 12 June 2022 sponsored by the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation led by its President, Ms. Rosemer Enverga. Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson and recently re-elected Member of Provincial Parliament Aris Babikian (riding of Scarborough-Agincourt) were the other dignitaries invited to the event.

celebration in Canada. The Filipino Heritage Month was proclaimed in the Toronto City Council on 08 November 2017.

The Philippine flag raising ceremony was led by Consul General Orontes V. Castro and City of Toronto Mayor John Tory with other local government officials, including Councillor James Pasternak and Toronto Medical Officer of Health Eileen Patricia De Villa, who all gave their support and joined in the celebration with the Filipino-Canadian community and the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General and the personnel of the Philippine government agencies.

In his remarks, Mayor John Tory acknowledged the important contributions of the Filipino-Canadian community to Toronto, especially during the height of the pandemic. He requested the continued warmth and support of the Filipino community in the future development of the City of Toronto. He presented Consul General Castro with a Proclamation recognizing the outstanding contributions of the Filipino community to the City of Toronto.

During the Philippine flagraising ceremony, Consul General Orontes V. Castro also conveyed appreciation for the support of the local government to the Filipino community and presented Mayor

All photos & articles available online!

(L-R photos) Councillor James Pasternak, Toronto Mayor John Tory and Consul General Orontes V. Castro in front of the hoisted Philippine flag, surrounded by the IPEN and OFWC beauty title holders.

John Tory with the Quincentennial Award for his continued support to the Filipino community.

The Philippine flag was proudly hoisted in front of the Filipino community, and the officers and members of the Ontario Filipino Women’s Club, Cavitenos of Canada, National Congress of Filipino Canadian Associations, Philippine Independence Day Council, Knights of Rizal, Kababaihang Rizalista, Muslim Filipino Association of Canada, Partido Federal Party, and IPEN and OFWC Beauties.

Flag raising in the City of Brampton Immediately after the flagraising at the City Hall of Toronto, Consul General Castro joined City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor Paul Vicente, Councillor Jeff Bowman, and the Filipino community in raising the Philippine flag at the Brampton City Hall.

In his remarks, Mayor Brown thanked the Filipinos for their positive and significant contributions to the development of the City of Brampton.

He then presented Consul General Castro with a Proclamation recognizing “Filipino Canadians have contributed tremendously to the socio-economic fabric of Brampton.”

Consul General Castro presented Mayor Brown and Regional Councillor

FilipinoJournal.com

with a Quincentennial Award for their invaluable and dedicated service to the Filipino community in the City of Brampton.

Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show Consul General Castro and Mayor Tory were the guests of honor in the afternoon at the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show in Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough, Toronto. The event was sponsored by the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF). It was traditionally held annually at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre by the PCCF to raise funds to support indigents in the Philippines and Canada. This event was held virtually for more than two years due to the pandemic. This year, the event was held outdoors and offered free to the general public.

The Pinoy Fiesta is a celebration of Philippine arts and culture, Filipino Heritage Month and the Philippine Independence Day. The event featured non-stop entertainment and it showcased Filipino food, art and culture.

The celebrations of Philippine Independence Day and Filipino Heritage Month in the City of Toronto were covered by the OMNI News and can be accessed at https:// www.facebook.com/OMNIFilipino/ videos/393273932755124/ and https:// www.facebook.com/OMNIFilipino/ videos/1168473747330244/

June 20 - July 05, 2022

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

He was instrumental in creating the Original Filipino Seniors Group which honours the Filipino heritage and provides guidance to seniors in our community. He has also participated in many Folkloramas, organizing and spending countless hours of volunteering and dedication for all to enjoy. Tony was also a school trustee for the Winnipeg School Division. He was a voice for Filipino teachers, families, and students in our schools. I was honoured to personally hand Tony Antonio a Special City of Winnipeg

Councillor’s Award to formally recognition awarding include recognize him. Salamat" Councilors Kevin Klein, Vivian Antonio has been active in the Santos, Markus Chambers, and Ad Reference: Customer ID: Ad Type: Page: many facets of volunteerism since MLA Jon Reys. Filipino leaders 1000067806 / 1000557380 DHCW / WP 1 of 1 he arrived in Canada in the 70s. He like Tony's wife, Letty Antonio, Ad Request ID: Ad Class: Ad Proof Date: has been involved in PAM through president of OFSAM; Clarita Nazario, 1-5175499912 SPEC 2016-01-05 12:58 Folklorama, OFSAM, MaCCFA vice president of OFSAM: Julie Ad Placement Reference: and very active volunteer with Javier, president of MaCFFA; Sir WPGY/YPE/16/Credit & Debt Counselling the provincial and federal Liberal Party, the civic political arena, and the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba and extending his volunteerism outside the Filipino community,.

Present during the surprise

Mohamed Alli; Lady Linda Alli; Sir Felino de Jesus and Sir Eli Mones; Miss Canada World 2022 Denise Samaniego and her parents; Rod Escobar Cantiveros, Publisher of the Filipino Journal, former PCCM president and currently one of the board members of the Red River

Commemorating the 124th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Credit Counselling • Credit Rebuilding

LEAH

GAZAN

204.987.6890 BUILD

LEARN

SAVE

your credit

to budget

p to spend

r et télécopier ans les 48 heures.

this page at s.

Your Member of Parliament Winnipeg Centre 892 Sargent Avenue 204-984-1675 Leah.Gazan@parl.gc.ca

Signature ________________________________________________________________________________________ Nom / Name ______________________________________________________ Date _________________________ J’ai pris connaissance de l’avis au verso et je le comprends. / I have read the notice on the reverse and I understand it.

Annonce représentée à 100.0% de la taille réelle. / Ad shown is 100.0% of actual size.

Let’s get social

FilipinoJournal.com

21 Exhibition Inc.; and other members of OFSAM. "Tony deserved this recognition, making him one of the founding members of the Filipino community being one of the pioneers who paved many ways to make this community thrive and prosper," Cantiveros said.

22

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Musica: An Evening of Kundiman and Philippine Art Song is a profusion of genuine nationalism

Kundiman's revival sees the light as the audience exulted warm reception

T

here was a genuine nationalism overload as the arrays of local talents belted "Kundiman" to the max, giving the audience the feeling of being a true Filipino as nostalgia started to catch on.

The first part of the program brought the Mga Makabagong Kundiman (Modern Kundiman) when Tricia Magsino (soprano) sang "Minamahal Kita" followed

by Jovelle Balani (alto) when she rendered "Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan" and ended with playful performance of "Katakataka" by Immanuelle

To cap the program, a full- and the Revolution) when Hazel hearted patriotic fervor was the Wallace sang "Ang Mutya Ng clear message of "Ang Kundiman Pasig" followed by "Pilipinas Kong at Himagsikan" (The Kundiman Guerrero-Concepcion (soprano).

The 2nd part is a cornucopia of Diwang Kundiman Hango sa Kanluran (Western influences of the Kundiman) when the operative voice of Ronald Mervin Sison (tenor) crystalizes Puccini's Nessun Dorma, followed by another Puccini's Mio Bambino Caro by Hazel Wallace (soprano); and then followed the iconic "Donna Emobili" sung by Glenn Naquila (tenor).

The 3rd part shifted certain emotional quotients to a higher gear of engaging musical travelogue Suyuan

at Ligawan Sa Nayon ( Love and Courtship in the Village) as if it were the full narrative of the meaning of Kundiman, taken from the words "Kung Hindi Naman," with the abundance of songs like Pakiusap, Bituing Marikit, Pamaypay ng Maynila, Nasaan Ka Irog, known as classic and yet endured its popularity for its raw feeling of love and passion.

And through the six talented local singers Naquila, Wallace, Concepcion and Sison, heightened by bucolic Naku...Kenkoy played by Naquila and Sison .

All photos & articles available online!

FilipinoJournal.com

continued on page 23 ►

Photos by: Alex Canlapan

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

June 20 - July 05, 2022

Mahal" and "Bayan Ko," and with the waving of the flag added poignancy as other members, like Paolo Camus, the violinist; and Jett Russel Panganiban, pianist including some special guests, sponsors and some PCCM officers members led by President Virgie Gayot.

The opening salvo and infused of being a Filipino when Immanuel Guerrero-Concepcion heartily sang Lupang Hinirang and Joanne Roberts rendered "Oh Canada." And to usher more "Kundiman" feeling, an instrumental Filipino folk song medley was played by Paolo Camus on violin; and Jett Russel Panganiban on piano. Oscar Pantaleon, Jr., scriptwriter and Artistic Director, Dante Aviso, is also a PCCM board member and a singer (base). The program was emceed by Denise Samaniego, Miss World Canada 2022; and CBC's Joanne Roberts.

Musica is a Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba Inc. presentation to commemorate the 124th Philippine Independence Celebration and the Filipino Heritage Month of May.

Photos by: Alex Canlapan

Let’s get social

FilipinoJournal.com

23

24

June 20 - July 05, 2022

All photos & articles available online!

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

FilipinoJournal.com

FILIPINO JOURNAL Send us your

EVENT PHOTOS PHILIPPINE FLAG RAISED AT CITY HALL

Mayor Brian Bowman and members of City Council raised the Philippine flag on Friday, June 10, 2022. Members of the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) and Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) and Knights of Rizal attended the flag raising ceremonies at Winnipeg City Hall in observing Filipino Heritage Month and 124th Philippine Independence Day. Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

Independence Day at Save On Foods

Pista Sa PCCM

Carla breaks silence on split with Tom

Email events@filipinojournal.com Let’s get social