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Paul Ong (Joseph, right) and Airon Recuenco (Young Joseph, left) led a cast and crew in "Dare to Dream", a live charity musical at the Centennial Concert Hall. After two years of virtual concerts, the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" was an exciting collaboration between Musical Theatre for Change in support Cancer Care Foundation (Pediatrics). The musical featured a volunteer cast and crew, band and mass choir of more than 300 participants. Page 7► Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

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More job opportunities in Canada await Filipinos - Bello

Management to decide on the four-day workweek - DOLE

Labor secretary Silvestro Bello III said that more job in Canada will be made available for Filipinos as he is currently in Canada to sign a bilateral labor agreements for jobs in Ontario and Yukon for Filipinos . Filipinos who have foreign worker visa may also be eligible to a resident visa. Meanwhile, DOLE announced that Filipino healthcare care workers who served during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic are set to benefit from the German government's COVID care bonus.

Not yet time to drop "mask" mandate - Duque It is not yet time to remove the face mask mandate even as COVID-19 cases in the country are dipping, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a Laging Handa briefing last March 17. "I believe it is not yet the time to remove the face mask mandate. We should learn from the experiences of different countries in Europe where they removed their mask mandates," Duque said. Duque cited European countries Austria, Denmark, Germany and France who after lifting the face mask mandate, have surged with their COVID cases again. Duque asked for patience and assured the public that the country will reach that point where it is safe to remove the face mask mandate.

Following the proposal made by National Economic Development Authority chief Karl Chua to President Rodrigo Duterte to adopt a four-day workweek will be the discretion of management of establishments or companies, said the Department of Labor and Employment. We should try conserving our energy and one example is to have a four-day workweek. They can also save up because they won't have to commute every day, and this will help us manage the economy," said Karl Chua.

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production. David had to put everything on acetate sheets before he could bring the story to life. Later, he realized that he needed powerful computers and printers to help him do the job. While David explored on stitching together the visuals, Hazel experimented on her character as the eight-year old Grace and the voice of the rest of the characters in the story. “I'm a trained performer, actress and everything. So, I use all of those techniques, right visualization, then I will find her voice and then who is this one and I'll find her voice and so lots of playful experiments. In terms of writing them, I think it was essential for Grace to learn specific lessons like what I drew up. That wasn't my imagination, but all of them are mine,” shared Hazel. Asked what their takeaways are on the story and the production… “The importance of storytelling and the pride that you can take with you like the confidence that you can have to really tell our story without really caring who's going to latch on to it or not, it's really about your own self-expression,” Hazel said. “You just need to grind it out until the very end, or else it's not going to happen. The execution part is very important, and I would like that as a message to everybody, to any creative Filipino, people of color or a creator out there who wants to make something is to make it and not just think about it. All these times, all these ideas are amazing…until you create it and execute it.

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In the proposal, each Filipino will still work 40 hours a week . But instead of five days, it will be four; instead of eight hours a day, it will be 10 hours a day. Meanwhile, in one of the interviews of Labor Undersecretary Banjo Benavidez, he said that the government will not be imposing the four-day workweek as a requirement as they are also thinking of a wage subsidy to offset the impact of oil crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war on poor families.

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SINCE 1947, WHEN THE Science and Security Board (SSB) of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists met for the first time to perform its annual ritual of setting the time on the “Doomsday Clock,” the scientists initially agreed to set the clock to 11:53 PM or seven minutes to midnight. The SSB is a select group of globally recognized leaders with a specific focus on nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. They hang the clock on a wall in the Bulletin’s office at the University of Chicago to remind everybody how close we were to the threat of global nuclear war. Since then, the clock has been set as close or as far as midnight. In 1972, the clock was set to 11:48 PM or 12 minutes to midnight when the U.S. and the Soviet Union signed the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. In 1984, the clock was set once again to 11:57 PM when tensions escalated between the U.S. and the Soviet Union when the arms race intensified. The U.S. deployed Pershing II medium-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in Western Europe. In 1991, the clock was set to 11:43 PM or 17 minutes to midnight, the earliest setting since its inception, when the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and the collapse of the Soviet Union thereafter. In January 2015, the clock was set to 11:57 PM or three minutes to midnight, the closest we were to doomsday since 1984. It was due to the modernization of nuclear weapons in the U.S. and Russia, the specter of a new Cold War, the problem of nuclear waste, and the danger of global climate change. In January 2020, the minute hand was moved 30 seconds forward from two and a half minutes to two minutes before midnight. But the worst has yet to come. "Humanity

continues to face two simultaneous existential dangers — nuclear war and climate change — that are compounded by a threat multiplier, cyber-enabled information warfare, that undercuts society's ability to respond," the SSB said. Ukraine invasion On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “illegal and dangerous” invasion of Ukraine and placing Russia’s nuclear armaments on high alert, which the SSB considers to be the gravest danger to humanity, has set the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight, the closest it ever been to apocalypse. By threatening to use nuclear weapons or launching a “First Strike” nuclear attack against the U.S. and her NATO allies if war breaks out between Russia and the NATO alliance, it has brought a nightmare scenario to life, which sets the Doomsday Clock to 30 seconds to midnight. Biden’s mental paralysis But the problem is that President Joe Biden has encouraged Putin – by vowing not to get involved in the Ukraine war -- to flaunt using his nuclear weapons if the U.S. and her NATO allies would send troops to Ukraine. By playing the threat of “World War III,” Putin has disarmed Biden and tied his hands behind his back. Biden, the other day even said, “Don’t kid yourself, but once we enter the war, it will be World War III,” which makes one wonder: “If Russia attacks the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – which would be next after Ukraine -- would America and the NATO countries send their troops to fight the Russians? How about the two non-NATO countries of Moldova and Georgia? The other day, the Moldovan Prime Minister requested joining NATO because they know they’re next on Putin’s crosshairs. Taken aback, Secretary

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of State Antony Blinken didn’t respond. He could at least reassure the Moldovan Prime Minister that he’d relay the request. It would seem that the entire Biden administration – Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, four-star General Mark Milley – had succumbed to a debilitating mental paralysis, unable to act when threatened with nuclear annihilation. But the truth is: America’s leadership’s amnesia has its provenance since Biden hastily withdrew American troops from Afghanistan last year. It gave Putin the go-signal that he could do anything he wanted to and Biden would just play possum, unmindful of whatever the consequence will be. But doesn’t Biden realize that he had just pulled the MAD automechanism? Now, all Putin has to do is threaten “First Strike” and Biden would just stare blankly at the nuclear football held by his aidede-camp… and do nothing. And suddenly, his semi-senile mind goes into a paralytic state, unable to respond to the nuclear crisis, which he inadvertently and unconsciously abetted by vowing that he would never send the army of the most powerful nuclear power and richest country in history to fight the bankruptcy-bound invading Russians in Ukraine. What a shame! American history Biden needs to study American history from the time the U.S. entered World War I to the victorious conclusion of World War II. Never in those two world wars did America ever flinch in the face of defeat, only to emerge the victor who would rule in peace and prosperity until… today. Today, the great American nation is facing extinction only because she allowed a mad genius to roll his tanks into Ukraine and laid waste to a beautiful and proud country. Ukraine is bound to lose her sovereignty because America allowed Russian war planes to ravage their land and refused to send NATO warplanes to defend the besieged Ukrainian people who are fleeing -- helplessly and hopelessly – amid the attacking Russian tanks and aerial bombardment.

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THE CAST & CREW (in order of appearance) Narrators - Montana Coad, Kristina Corbett, Amie Drudge, Kyla Drudge, Kaitlyn Regier, Sheri Wasilewski. Young Joseph - Airon Recuenco, Joseph - Paul Ong, Jacob - Anthony Florentino, Jacob’s Wife - Janelle Chambers, Reuben - Jill Parsonage, Simeon - Stephanie Corbett, Levi - Reilly Coad, Naphtali - Connor Trueman, Issachar - Ari Quinn, Asher - Grace Kammerlock, Dan Ethan Henderson, Zebulun - Holly Owens, Gad - Isabella Recuenco, Benjamin - Lyla Nedelec, Judah - T.J. Chubaty, Butler - Jonathan Archer, Baker - Shelley Patel, Pharaoh - Paul Henderson, Lead Children - Kacie Bristow & Pierson Alibudbud, Swing - Daniel Rosenfeld.

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hrough photos shown in his slide presentation, nineyear-old Gab Gonsalves explained the reason why Kiddie Patrol group of 204 Neighbourhood Watch Inc. had to be created. The Kiddie Patrol is composed of young volunteers who walk with their parents during 204NW’s safe walks. Gab presented for 15 minutes. A few of the photos he showed were those of playgrounds in Winnipeg where drug paraphernalia and broken glasses were found. “Those are places that we, kids, frequently go to, however those places are also the most unsafe,” Gab said while presenting. “I think that people can learn a lot from young people, from children,” the MP Mr. Kevin Lamoureux said when it was his time to speak in the roundtable discussion. The MP said that the presentation of 204NW Kiddie Patroller sends a

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strong and powerful message, “When a kid or anyone goes to a playground, they should feel safe. When you go to the sand box, your hand should not be cut by broken glass. When you

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f caring for the community is a virus, then these four kids are super spreaders. Dozens of people emulated what the kids - Mikayla Redublo, Camilo Redublo, Javier Redublo and Alexis Redublo, have been doing. Last month, these kids started the Sulat Kamay “Adopt A Hydrant” kid’s edition, in response to Headingly Fire Department’s call for the community’s help. The kids look for fire hydrants that are continued on page 13 ►

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PAHALANG 1. Propeta 4. Minahal 10. ___ Jones; dating sikat na singer 11. Itinakip sa ibaba ng katawan 12. ___ Veneracion; artista 14. Ilipat 15. Tawag kay Nora 17. Pangmasa 18. Malapit sa Diyos 20. Panghalip

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Horoscope Spring is almost here, and you have some serious cleaning to do. Use the full moon in Virgo and your habit zone on Friday to do a deep clean. Get rid of all your old emotional baggage and reorganize your life for the better.

Sharing ideas and beliefs can lead you to make new friends when Mercury in Pisces forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday. Whether you’re attending a lecture, learning a new skill, or discussing things that interest you, you could meet someone with the same passion, making you fast friends.

Take it easy this weekend, Libra, especially during the full moon in Virgo on Friday, which encourages you to spend the night alone. The moon is in your healing zone, allowing you to do some self-assessment as you sort out the areas of your life you wish to change.

Your week begins on a romantic note when Mercury in Pisces forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday. Find ways to get intimate with someone using your words, from poetry to pillow talk to text messages that aren’t always safe for work.

If you shared one of your secret dreams with someone lately, Leo, they might help make it come true when Mercury in Pisces forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday. Someone close to you may help you get something you desperately want or give you the encouragement you need to get started.

If you have a creative idea that just needs a little help to take off, Scorpio, you could find your perfect creative partner when Mercury in Pisces forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday. Together, you can make something amazing happen with your original ideas.

If you’ve owed someone money over the last six months, it might be time to finally pay them back when the full moon is in Virgo on Friday. The moon is in your shared finances zone, so try to settle your debts. If someone owes you money, you could finally get it.

Forming a partnership and going over contract details could lead to interesting discussions when Mercury in Pisces forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday. These discussions could expand your beliefs and philosophies, so go into them with an open mind. There’s more than one way to do something.

Your hard work is starting to pay off this week, Sagittarius, as you begin to see the fruits of your labors during the full moon in Virgo on Friday. The moon in your career zone is shining a spotlight on all that you’ve achieved. While you’re not done yet, you can take a bow if you want to.

You have quite a way with words this week, Pisces. When Mercury in your sign forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday, you can talk to anyone you want with ease. Use your increased intuition to get what you want through your words. Especially if you’re looking to ask someone out.

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Kick off a very busy weekend with a night of sensual pleasure when the full moon is in Virgo, illuminating your pleasure zone on Friday. Whether you’re expressing yourself through art, creative hobbies, or your body, you’ll surely have a fun night, Taurus, even if you’re by yourself.

Start the week by giving yourself a break when Mercury in Pisces forms a sextile with Uranus in Taurus on Thursday. Set up your “out of office” message and let yourself take a break from everything. No e-mails, no phone calls, no video meetings. Just rest.

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buried in deep snow, and they use their shovels to dig out. To date, they have cleared 13 fire hydrants. The story of what they do reached the people of Winnipeg, where the 204 Neighbourhood Watch Inc. volunteers were among those inspired. In a safe walk at Tyndall Park, the 204NW volunteers joined by

MLA for Tyndall Park Ms. Cindy Lamoureux, cleared the snow from three fire hydrants. They timed it, with four people shovelling, it took at least 3 minutes to break the solid ice that had enveloped a fire hydrant, before the water outlet was exposed. If there is a property fire, a lot of damage and harm will be prevented if there

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will be no delay to get the water flowing from said outlet. More and more people are heeding the call. Lately, Kyle Villordon, Prince Elomina, Maureen Sy, Uno Navea, the Tek De Leon & Kids, Adam Aguinaldo & Family, Mr. Denny Nangan, and Cynthia Ocampo & Family, have joined the bandwagon. Salute to these selfless people!

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LEA SALONGA’S DREAM AGAIN TOUR IS BACK IN WINNIPEG

ward winning singer and actress, Lea Salonga is back out on tour for her Dream Again Concert 2022! Starting April 6th, she will be touring Canada and North America with Winnipeg as the first leg of her tour after two years of not being in the concert scene due to the ongoing pandemic. To talk about her concert, life during the pandemic and what’s keeping her busy now, The Filipino Journal had a little chat and kamustahan with the award-winning performer.

begun but it's a nice leisurely relaxed process now. It's not something too stressful. At the same time, I'm also involved with a TV show called Pretty Little Liars. Thankfully my filming schedule is not heavy. It gives me time to just be a human and play video games and hang out with my daughter and sleep. I get a really nice existence at the moment. Lea is currently in New York filming the Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin where she auditioned in September and got the role a week later. The series is set to premier on HBO Max this summer. FJ: How have you been? FJ: You are kicking off your LEA: I’ve been well, thank you! concert tour in Winnipeg. How Concert preparations have sort of do you feel about going back to

this city and being able to perform again in a concert? LEA: I’ve been to Winnipeg enough times that I lost count. It gets really cold there but whatever the weather, I think our experiences in Winnipeg have all been wonderful anyway, regardless of how it is outside. The main thing is, oh my god, it's cold or we have to go underground to get from this building to another building or, you know, that it would get dry. It would feel like dry in a room. So it's like, we're gonna need water to hydrate. I have to really think about my technique and my singing under those conditions. But despite the cold and dry weather, everyone that I've met has just been warm

and friendly and welcoming. And so I think that that is what I can look forward to when I go back. FJ: Any memories that stand out in one of your concerts here? LEA: I think it was one time where there was a sports event that was going on. And so I was giving live updates on score. I think there was one guy in the front row that was wearing a jersey and just went with his wife, I think I was giving live sports updates in one Canadian show. (laughs) FJ: What can the fans look forward to in your concert? LEA: There's a lot of new music! There's a lot of new music that I have never performed before that I'm going to get to do for the first time and so Winnipeg, because it's the first stop, it's it feels like okay, this is where we're going to figure out if this works. We're trying everything out here. This is our first shot and let's see how everything works. So I think it's just gonna be fun. That’s the fun part. FJ: Being in the pandemic (still), what would be the extent of audience participation like invitation to go on stage to sing with you? LEA: We’re not doing that because we're still in COVID. So, Newsflash, do not prepare your vocal cords for A Whole New World, because we're still in a pandemic. And there are things that I have to adapt in the routine of, not just what we do on stage, but also stuff we do offstage, so I need to do my part and keeping people safe and keeping audiences like while still engaged. And whatever regulations the venue has set are things that we're going to have to follow. So yeah, so there will not be an audience invitation. FJ: What is your message to Winnipeg fans who are not only looking forward to see you but also to be back in a concert event after two years. LEA: If you bought a ticket to my show, thank you so much, because it means a lot. It means a lot because it means that our musicians get go back on the road. It means that I get to do what I love to do. It means that audiences get to return to venues and watch live performances again and it signals a return to some kind of normal, but a normal in which we are able to do what it is we love. So I'm happy and grateful that we get to start things off on this Dream Again tour in Winnipeg. And I'm looking forward to seeing everybody there you know. Let's also not forget that we're still in the middle of you know, this very unpredictable and uncertain time. But let's all try to do what we got to do to infuse - to infuse our lives with a little bit of art and joy and happiness and fun. Dream Again Tour 2022 is happening on April 6th at the Club Regent Event Centre. Go to the Filipino Journal Facebook Page to join the contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the concert. Tickets are also available for purchase through Ticketmaster.

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GMA Network premieres 'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss'

eginning March 14, GMA Network and Regal Entertainment offer another topnotch series that will bring good vibes and kilig to viewers with 'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss.' The heartwarming program is headlined by three of the Network's sought-after stars: Ken Chan as Richard Lim, Kelvin Miranda as Nestor Lorenzo and Bianca Umali as Irene Pacheco. 'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss' tells the story of a headstrong woman who tries to balance her career and her romantic life. Irene (Bianca) has her life planned out. In two years, she will marry her longtime perfect boyfriend Nestor (Kelvin) and move to Australia to join the rest of his family.

But life takes a turn when Irene finds a job as assistant to Richard (Ken), a geeky Filipino Chinese businessman who needs to earn the trust of his father to head the family business. As the boss and his bubbly assistant work together, feelings change, and this causes confusion in Irene’s heart. Taking a shift from dramatic roles, Bianca admits being challenged with her first romcom series, "It's definitely a milestone for me. I'm used to doing heavy drama stories or characters and this one will be my very first full on romantic-comedy show. Nakaka-kaba because I can say that this is one of the most challenging roles ever."

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