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ARANEZ, MANITOBA BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Manny Aranez, Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to be inducted as a Builder into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame this coming September. Basketball Manitoba called him the "patriarch of Filipino basketball" and to the thousands of basketball players, coaches and volunteers, all know him as "Tito Manny". His love and passion for basketball over the last 20 years has inspired generations of Filipino basketball players. In PBA last season in 2019-20 before the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBA League had over 114 teams across 14 divisions. The mission of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame is to induct into the Hall players, teams and builders for their outstanding achievements in the sport of basketball in Manitoba as well as to preserve and showcase the rich history of basketball in Manitoba. Page 7 ► Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal Archives

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Garden of Gift Giving inspires Filipino seniors to engage in outdoor and indoor gardenings FSGW's community garden invites veggie gardeners to plant veggies for "from garden to table" concept.

he Filipino Seniors Group of Winnipeg has launched "Garden of Gift Giving" to let the Filipino seniors enjoy gardening in this time of Covid-19 and at the same time, to have a chance to know more about veggies, flowers, and household plants, giving them a great time to be busy while staying home due to some health protocols imposed by health officials. "With Garden of Gift Giving, we want to share with our seniors the health benefits of outdoor and indoor gardening. We want them to enjoy themselves while living alone or with their loved ones. So we decided to convert the basement of the centre into a nursery and with the help of countless volunteers, we were able to get support from people who love gardening," said Aida Champagne, former FSGW president and former Chairperson of the Manitoba Filipino Street Food Festival. The FSGW vertical farming fever became hotter when the volunteers started dedicating their time and money, the idea to raise funds for the maintenance of the seniors center ballooned. The knowhow and knowledge of Allan Basco, Elmer Aquino, Jie Aquino, and Bobbit Nepomuceno were incorporated to make the "Garden of Gift Giving" realized. Lately, last Thursday, the Community Garden at the backyard of the FSGW Centre started to take shape with the help of the members of FILCAN Cabletow Lodge 189 led by Kaka Manlapaz, Felino

Aida Champagne, one of the initiators of the "garden gift-giving project", gets the seedling ready for planting.

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de Jesus, Reilly Amador and Jun Isla. "We would like to invite our kababayans to be involved in our community garden, There will be lots of fun in gardening," Aida said."Just drop by at the Senior Centre and we will give a chance to enjoy outdoor gardening this summer.": The current FSGW officers include Jun Isla, president; Aida Champagne, Kelly Legaspi, Jun and Rowena Oquendo.

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Philippine Customs and Traditions Continue to Thrive Online, In Cinema

“COVID ka lang, Pinoy kami!” After more than a year of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic and the frequent lockdowns and isolation that came with it, this expression of good-humored bravado is one that the average kababayan has heard or seen on Philippine TV and social media. For non-Filipino speaking readers of this column, that translates to “You are just COVID, we are Filipino.” It also characterizes the efforts of the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba, Inc. (PHCM) in tandem with Barangay Canada in coming up with the online series on Filipino Customs and Traditions. These two organizations did not let the pandemic stop them from continuing to promote Philippine culture and heritage. As the public health restrictions on gatherings put a stop to workshops and seminars, Pinoy resourcefulness and tech-savvy found a way to keep

the important conversations going by moving them online through video conferencing. Philippine Customs and Traditions Online Series The free monthly program started back in February of this year, with its inaugural episode showcasing the courtship rituals in the Philippines. The episodes are live streamed on the Facebook pages of the two organizing entities and embedded on a page on their respective websites as well. For the month of March, the topic was the kickoff of the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines. Pastor Victor Cuarto, a former history instructor of the De La Salle University, was the invited resource person. He provided additional historical context about the occasion and discussed the significance of the celebration’s chosen theme of

Victory and Humanity. The most recent episode of the live stream series came out a week after Mother’s Day so the topic was naturally ‘Buhay Nanay sa Canada’ as it paid tribute to Filipino moms in Canada. Three different Filipino-Canadian moms were invited as resource persons. They each represented different mom-scenarios: one who started a family here, one who migrated to Canada with their kids at a young, formative age, and one who is a second generation Filipino-Canadian raising a family. The guests were Notre Dame MLA Malaya Marcelino, Lorna Aquino, and Girlie Romero. On the side of the panelists were ‘Tita’ Perla Javate, PHCM President, secretary Gani Casalla and yours truly. The full episode can be viewed at https://barangaycanada.com/ life-as-a-filipino-mom-in-canada. After listening to the guests share their experiences and insights, one can’t help having a deeper sense of respect and admiration for all the Filipino mothers here in Canada who are raising a family while building As part of TBA Studios’ marketing a new life, far away from relatives blitz in the Middle East and North and life-long friends. America, Barangay Canada was among the programs that were contacted ‘Dito at Doon’ to arrange a guesting of the film’s The world of Philippine cinema lead stars. Sure enough, the May 15 also devised a way of creatively edition of the Community Update turning the table on the coronavirus welcomed director JP Habac and pandemic – by using it as a plot Janine Gutierrez who is also the 2020 device in the new film ‘Dito at Gawad Urian Best Actress. Apart Doon’ (international title: Here and from the usual spiel to promote the There). This latest production from film, the duo also participated in a TBA Studios and WASD Films stars fun-filled drawing/guessing game and Janine Gutierrez, JC Santos, Yesh brought along their fur babies into Burce and Victor Anastacio. Directed frame as the episode wound down. by JP Habac, ‘Dito at Doon’ also Although ‘Dito at Doon’ is features the special participation touted as a ‘lockdown romance,’ of Janine’s mom, Lotlot De Leon. the film also takes viewers to a time Its original Philippine release was when love was new, unpredictable in March of this year. On May 1st, and exciting, but it is grounded by it began streaming globally through the reality of a fearful and uncertain https://www.tba.ph/global. future as the pandemic rages on. It's ‘Dito at Doon’ starts out as also a homage to Filipinos' resilience, an online argument between two sense of humour, and boundless strangers. After they are introduced optimism that have enabled us to to each other by a common friend, thrive even in these darkest times. a romantic relationship slowly I dearly hope that readers of this develops, albeit through online column will consider watching 'Dito communication only due to the at Doon' as a way of supporting pandemic-related lockdown. With top-notch Filipino storytelling and such a relationship relying heavily artistry establish a presence on the on online contact, how will it survive international stage. when taken offline? 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

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Filipino Heritage Month & PHCM Virtual Gala With the month of June just around the corner, the Filipino community across Canada gets ready to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month once again. It was a historic milestone for kababayans in Canada back in 2018 when the Filipino Heritage Month Act passed in Parliament and was celebrated for the first time the following year. With the arrival of COVID-19 the following year however, all celebrations got scrapped. But now that the community has learned to adapt to this new normal, a lot of organizations are busily preparing to resume activities by switching over to the virtual platform. Case in point: this year’s Filipino Heritage Month features a slew of culture and heritage programs that are free and accessible online. The Filipino Heritage Month coalition – made up of the Philippine Advancement Through Arts and Culture (PATAC), Barangay Canada, East Coast Filipino Portal and other notable kababayan organizations – have banded together for the SALUDO 2021 project. continued on page 5 ►

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Invoking the spirit of Bayanihan, the project aims to cooperatively promote all events and programs of Filipino Heritage Month. The gallery of events and their dates can be seen on the website at http:// saludocanada.ca. Site visitors who are also organizing celebrations in their area in Canada are encouraged to sign up and add their event so that kababayans in other parts of Canada will be aware of them and tune in. Here in Manitoba, the PHCM is in the thick of preparations for a Virtual Gala to celebrate the 123rd Philippine Independence Day as well as the Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines. The event will be live streamed over the Facebook pages of PHCM and Barangay Canada, and will also be embedded on special pages in their respective websites. The Virtual Gala is scheduled on June 12 at 7 p.m. central. More details will be announced soon on social media when they become available. As the Filipino-Canadian community looks forward to successfully pulling off these online celebrations for Filipino Heritage Month, we would have earned the right to say, “COVID ka lang, Pinoy kami!” Kris Ontong is an award-winning community advocate and a finalist in the 12th RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. He is the cofounder of Barangay Canada, and hosts its weekly video podcast.

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And the Losers Are... (On the Hidden Ugliness of Beauty Pageants) Tagasubaybay ka ba ng mga paligsahang pangkagandahan na gaya ng Miss Universe? Ako, hinde. I see them as a glamorized extension of female objectification. Women are being judged...for what? Beauty? Isn't this subjective? Aren't all the contestants beautiful already? Why the need to pit them against each other, as if proving a point which country has the most beautiful woman/men in the whole universe? In the recent decades, committees even added "brains" segment, in which the contestants will answer "intelligent" questions veering towards world politics and issues-which to me is only an attempt to legitimize this ridiculous, subliminal battle of egos and insecurities. And even more cunningly, they dress this shallow parade with besequined gowns of advocacy. Pageants--like showbiz--has become seemingly intentional distractions--an anaesthesia for the masses, to numb them from the real economic problems ailing the country.

n celebration of Philippines Independence Day on June 12, 2021, we are pleased to host our first-ever Halo Halo Summit - a safe virtual space for our community to come together and do a deep dive into what it means to be Filipino/a/x here in Winnipeg. Meet kababayans in your city and find others who share your story, successes, and struggles. Through this event, we hope to help you find community, inspiration, and a stronger sense of self through intentional community-building. This Summit is hosted in collaboration with Kultivation Festival, PAO!, Manitoba Filipino Business Council, and ANAK Inc. The one-day virtual Halo Halo Summit includes four activities: 10:30 AM - Filipino/a/x Model Minority Mutiny Workshop (Note: Due to the workshop model there is a limit of 25 participants) 12:00 PM - F.A.M.D. Entertainment / Lunch Break

And then after the crown has landed on the head of the "most beautiful" one, there will explode like confetti the braggadocio of the proud winners and vitriol of the sore losers. Sa Madaling Salita Imbes na maisulong ang kagandahang pangkalooban o iyong tinatawag na pag-uugali, lalo lang ibinabandera ng mga kumpetisyong gaya ng Miss Universe na ang kagandahan ay kanilang ibinabatay sa itsura ng mukha, haba ng buhok, balingkinitan ng katawan, kinis ng balat, at ningning ng mga kasuotan. Ayun tuloy, napakaraming tao e nagiging mapanghusga ng kaanyuhan ng kanilang kapwa, imbes na ang bigyang-pansin ay pag-iisip at kslooban. "Pageants focus on external beauty and winning. Young girls who compete in beauty pageants may experience low self-esteem and depression as adults. They can even harm their self-confidence and can make them develop distorted body images."

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ProtectMB Vaccine Ambassador: Perla Javate

hree years ago, I retired from the Winnipeg School Division, where I was a community liaison officer for 35 years. But I like to keep myself busy. I volunteer as co-chair of the Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba, president of the Coalition of Filipino Canadians for Stronger Families Inc, and president of the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba. I have no family in Winnipeg, so my

community is my family. When I called to make an appointment for my vaccination, I used the callback option, so I didn’t have to stay on the phone for too long. I had my first shot of the vaccine at the RBC Convention Centre on April 2. By then, they had the process well established. It took me about 40 minutes total in the building. Every step of the way they had staff directing which way to

go in the building. For the vaccine, the immunizer comes to inject you while you’re sitting down. I didn’t even feel the needle, it was so light. I had my eyes closed, I was biting my nails, I was ready for a painful prick, but it was painless and over in a second. After having the first dose of vaccine, you feel a little safer. But you still have to be cautious, not acting like everything is normal. Now I’m waiting for the second shot. As long as the vaccination consent form is already filled out ahead of time, you shouldn’t have much of a language barrier if english or french isn’t your first language. They have many workers to point you in the right direction. When the immunizer comes to give you the vaccination, they tell you to wait for 15 minutes before you leave, then they tell you that you’ll get a call in 3 to 4 months for the second shot. In the Filipino community, there have been postings on Facebook to ask friends and family to assist seniors who might not know how to

navigate the system, from phoning to booking a vaccination appointment to go to the Super-Site. Seniors may know how to take the bus but may not feel safe taking it at this time. It’s helpful to give them rides to the vaccination centres.There was a survey of how ethnocultural communities were impacted by COVID, and it found that 12% of the Filipino community in Manitoba have been infected by COVID. Most infections happened in workplaces, and many Filipinos are working in essential jobs requiring them to be physically at work. Many of them also come from multigenerational families. There’s been all kinds of myths on social media about vaccines, unfortunately. I tell people these myths aren’t based on science. The vaccines are approved by Health Canada and scientists who did their work to make sure it is safe for everyone. It is important for us to get vaccinated if we want to get out of the pandemic. We are all in this together.

Luckily, I’m set up for solitude and I enjoy that. But still, during COVID, I miss going out. I miss getting together for all kinds of celebrations. I am usually kept busy organizing cultural events with my group. Now, we have to be creative, organizing online events. During lockdowns, we weren’t able to go to church. Live streaming is different from being able to go to church, be with your church community, and celebrate the Holy Mass. Also with COVID, I feel grounded from being able to travel. Normally, I travel at least twice per year to meet up with family who are spread out in North America and Asia. And I love travelling to Europe—I lived in the Netherlands for three years. I’m lucky that in the beginning of the pandemic, I had just moved to a new apartment on the 11th floor with large glass windows and a great view of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It gives you a sense of being part of a big, wide world, which I hope and pray will be free from COVID-19 soon.

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article-family-matters-home-isat-the-heart-of-the-indigenousprison-crisis. ▫ “Black Lives Matter Toronto calls for police defunding, protesters charged.” CBC Radio-Canada, CBC News, 19 Jul. 2020, https://www. cbc.ca/player/play/1765588035817. ▫ Chung, Amy. “In 2021, Asian Canadians Document Hate Crimes To Be Believed.” The Huffington Post, 1 Mar. 2021, https://www.huffingtonpost. ca/entry/anti-asian-racism-canada_ ca_603d08cdc5b682971502118f. ▫ “If taking a knee was a genuine gesture, it would be followed by concrete action, says professor.”

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Manny Aranez, Commissioner Philippine Basketball Association - 2021 Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee

he Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its Class of 2021. The official induction is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. PLAYERS : ● Shawn Gray – a native of Toronto who starred with the Brandon University Bobcats 1993-98; four-time GPAC All-Star; All-Canadian selection in 1997-98; led BU to a CIAU National Championship in 1996 where he was named a tournament all-star; played professionally in The Netherlands and Belgium 1998-2001

with teams from all over the province; Coach-ofthe-Year in 1986 and MHSAA ‘AA’ Varsity Girls Provincial Champions in 1982 ● John Klassen – started his coaching career in Altona and then moved to Garden Valley Collegiate in Winkler where he coached the Zodiacs for 23 years and won seven MHSAA provincial Championships and 14 Zone Championships; provincial Coach-ofthe-Year in 1989-90; founded the Winkler Minor Basketball Association in 1993

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● Randy Kusano – one of the most successful high school coaches in Manitoba history; coached at Oak ● JoAnne Wells-Small – recruited from Halifax, Park High School for 34 years where his Raider teams Nova Scotia; played with the University of Winnipeg won 11 conference titles, three ‘AAAA’ MHSAA Wesmen, 2000-2006; 3-time CIAU/CIS All-Canadian; Provincial Championships and developed over 25 GPAC Rookie-of-the-Year in 2000-01; 4-time Canada players who went on to play at the next level; Mike West All-Star; Canada West Player-of-the-Year and Spack Award recipient in 2010; started his coaching Nan Copp Award winner as the National Player of the career at the University of Manitoba with the Junior Year in 2004-05; averaged 21.3 points per game and Bisons; 25 years as an assistant coach with Bison 6.7 rebounds over her final three seasons men’s and women’s teams; coached many Basketball Manitoba summer provincial teams and mentored BUILDERS : many young coaches ● Manny Aranez – founder and commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA); the league was founded in 2001 with just seven teams and now features more than 114 teams with 14 divisions; often referred to as the Patriarch of Filipino Basketball; elected as the commissioner of the Filipino Basketball Association of North America, 2014-18 ● Ray Hurd – longtime high school coach,1971-93, in Killarney and Brandon; in Killarney he coached 46 teams at all levels (Varsity, JV & junior high, girls and boys) and also refereed; the Shamrock Classic tournament in Killarney was built into one of the best

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Pia Wurtzbach Expresses her Sentiments on Pageant Fans’ Cheating Allegations

MaiMai Entrata to Drop New Single on May 21 It’s going to be a TGIF weekend for actress Maymay Entrata as she is all set to release her new song, “Di Kawalan” this May 21, just a week after she turned 24 years old. According to her record label, Star Pop in its Instagram post, Entrata’s song will be available on all music apps worldwide. The said post showed a video of the actress posing in front of a red moon. Apart from this, Entrata announced that her single release will come with a series of pictures

to be posted in her Instagram account. To give a glimpse of what is yet to come, she showed a photo of herself, all glittery, with a background of a pink and orange sky and captions that said, “new single release” and “05.21.21.” Just recently, Entrata made waves after gracing the cover of Xpedition, a Dubai-based magazine where she was featured in front of Jebel Jais, the highest peak of the United Arab Emirates. Moreover, she was the first Filipino to ever walk the runway of Arab Fashion Week last November 2018.

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“Trese” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” set to stream on Netflix this June People can look forward to two popular shows set to be released on Netflix next month. In its announcement via a video teaser of its line-up, Netflix Philippines revealed that the anime adaptation of the Filipino graphic novel, “Trese” will premiere on June 11 while the live action movie of “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” will be released on June 18. “Trese'' is a Netflix original

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series based on the graphic novel of the same title written by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldissimo. Voicing its lead character, Alexandra Trese, are Liza Soberano for the Filipino version and Shay Mitchell for the English version. Meanwhile, “Rurouni Kenshin” is one of the two films to conclude the live-action saga with Takeru Satoh reprising his role as Kenshin Samura, the assassin who became

a repentant wanderer and has made it his personal mission to be the protector of the people of Japan.

Former Miss Universe winner, Pia Wurtzbach, conveyed her sentiments against pageant fans who were not able to accept Rabiya Mateo’s defeat and have accused the organization of cheating during the competition. In her talk with fellow beauty queens Carla Lizardo and Bianca Guidotti in an episode of the YouTube podcast, “queentahuan” Wurtzbach said that she did not like the allegation of the pageant being “bought”. She expressed her dislike of the public overthinking the competition mainly because they cannot accept the fate of the country’s contender, stating that she hopes that people will learn to be “good sports.” The final results of the 2021 Miss Universe pageant has Miss Mexico, Andrea Meza, as the winner while the country’s bet, Rabiya Mateo made it only up to Top 21.

Wurtbach added that fans should also learn to respect the decision of the judges, pointing out that questioning such actually defeats the purpose of Miss Universe and the message it conveys about the candidates who join the said competition. The message of Miss Universe to the world is all about “acceptance, regardless of what country you came from; hence, a bad audience is the complete opposite of what it wants to convey,” the former beauty queen explained. Wurtzbach admitted that although disappointed that Mateo did not win, she believes that being able to compete in the pageant alone is already a stepping stone and will surely open a lot of doors for her.

DOH: “COVID-19 cases decreasing in Manila but rising in Vis-Min”

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epartment of Health (DOH) has reported a significant decrease of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila and Central Luzon but a noticeable increase in Visayas and Mindanao. As per OIC director of DOH Epidemiology Bureau Dr. Althea de Guzman, they are monitoring the said regions because although it is not rapid, there is still a rise in cases. He reported that cases in Zamboanga Peninsula rose to 1,500 when the month of May started, which was four times the number of cases it had during April. Aside from Zamboanga, a rise in cases has also been noted in the Western and Eastern Visayas, Soccsksargen, Bicol Region, Caraga, Mimaropa, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. As for the reason of these increases,

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued a warning to Filipinos who wish to work overseas against recruiters using a modus operandi dubbed as “third-country recruitment” wherein a victim is given a fake itinerary but is illegally brought to another country to work there. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente gave this warning after the interception of four female OFWS, who presented documents to work in Maldives but were actually bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were caught separately at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Clark International Airport. The immigration personnel at NAIA Terminal 3 stated that two of the victims, aged 26 and 33

De Guzman stated that nonadherence to public health protocols is the most probable cause. Possibility of Granular Lockdowns In spite of the said increase, DOH is still not recommending to heighten restrictions on quarantine believing that the health facilities of the said regions are still capable of handling their respective cases. De Guzman, however,

made it clear that local government units have the authority to impose granular lockdowns should they deem it fit to curb the rise within their municipalities. Meanwhile, a decline of cases in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Calabarzon have been detected with De Guzman reporting that “cases have plateaued and gone down slightly.”

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he Cebu Department of Health regional office has told business establishments, specifically bars and restaurants, that discos are still not allowed. Such statement came after the police caught a club, located

at General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City, holding a disco last May 14. DOH spokesperson in Central Visayas, Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, stated that mass gatherings, like discos, is a “big no-no” and should be prohibited even in areas under modified general community quarantine

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(MGCQ) like Cebu City. A complaint by a concerned citizen was what promoted the police to investigate the said establishment and they discovered that instead of a restobar as what was previously believed, it was operating as a club. This happened just a few days

after the liquor ban was lifted in Cebu City and new regulations regarding alcohol consumption in public places were introduced. The new regulations emphasized ban on mass gatherings and holding only a maximum of 50 percent capacity for liquor-serving establishments. Last May 18, the club’s special permit to serve liquor was suspended

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years old, had given valid overseas documents pertaining to their work in Maldives; however, upon checking the online system, it showed that their tourist visas had UAE as their destination. Both women admitted that their documents were given to them just before departure and one of them confided that their recruiter had given her instructions to hide her UAE visa. She also revealed that they had applied as domestic helpers but the working documents given to them were for sales assistants in Maldives. As per Morente, this appears to be an “emerging” scheme which is similar to the experiences of victims who were recently rescued from countries at war like Syria.

by the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), Cebu City’s regulatory body for business establishments. Suspension will be lifted only when the establishment has converted to a resto-bar. It is worthwhile to note that the MGCQ status of Cebu City has been extended until the end of this month.

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And the Crown Goes To.... (On Pageants and Beauty)

Ano'ng Masasabi Mo? (Readers' Column) by Kathryn Valladolíd Ebrahim

"Elegance is the only beauty that whole solar system (as we know never fades."--Audrey Hepburn it) and beyond. The winner of the Miss Universe Sunday, 16 May 2021 (EST) 2021 title is Miss Mexico, Andrea - The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Meza. & Casino was again made popular, The Miss Universe pageant was not just for its bright lights but formed in the United States and has also for the Miss Universe pageant been in movement since 1952. Year coronation, in which 74 candidates after year (among the participating vied for the most coveted title of Miss countries), they find (and train) Universe--as determined primarily by young and suitable (based on their set the judges--who will carry the role for a full year, including duties set forth to give "the crown" a certain social relevance in the current times. Inside the hall, the crowd was mostly of the elite (strictly invitational), who were dressed-up to the nines. The stage lights focused on the three remaining contestants, one of which would be declared preferences) females who the "most beautiful woman in the will represent their own country of universe. origin to compete with each other Universe, after all, in my opinion, on the basis of beauty, confidence, is a misconception--as the organizers personality, sense of attractiveness, of the pageant perhaps envisioned and wit. that humans could reign over the Why does the notion of beauty

Horoscope You get a boost of self-esteem this week when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Monday, encouraging you to put yourself out there when it comes to your career. This is a great time to start investing in yourself and your career goals. It could lead to more money in the long run. Then take a moment to hang out with friends when Venus in Gemini trines Saturn in Aquarius on Wednesday. This is a great day for socializing and taking a short trip with friends (if possible).

Start your week with some self-discovery when the sun in your sign trines Pluto in Capricorn on Monday. You’ll get a better understanding of who you are through travel or higher education, as well as reconnecting with your cultural roots and where you came from. Reflect and learn now, Taurus. Make a good impression when Venus in Gemini trines Saturn in Aquarius on Wednesday, making it an excellent day for networking. Make sure you are charming but humble.

This is a big week for you, Gemini. First, Venus in your sign trines Saturn in Aquarius on Wednesday, encouraging your heart to go on an adventure. This aspect might help you discover new passions or learn more about the people you love. Play with your personal style, do some learning, and just have fun!

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If you want to achieve more in your career, you’re going to have to improve your reputation and public image when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Monday. That means you’ll have to settle down and actually get to work. You can make a good impression and achieve more when you practice a little discipline.

Creativity and discovery go hand in hand when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Monday, encouraging you to expand your mind and find new forms of self-expression. Learning something new can be very entertaining if you’re willing to put in the work. And you’re going to need a creative outlet when the sun enters Gemini on Thursday, unleashing your inner workaholic.

Start the week by changing your personal style when Venus in Gemini trines Saturn in Aquarius on Wednesday. This aspect encourages you to play with your style by turning to your cultural roots. It’s also a great day to expand your taste by decorating your home, watching foreign films, or reading different genres of books.

Success can be yours for the taking, Capricorn. You just have to keep moving in the right direction. The sun in Taurus trines Pluto in your sign on Monday, giving you reassurance that you can do anything you put your mind to. This aspect encourages you to use your talents and abilities to succeed. You have everything to need to reach your goals.

Communication is the key to a happy relationship when Venus in Gemini trines Saturn in Aquarius on Wednesday. By building stronger communication habits, you can work out problems logically and reach a common goal together. Just use your words, Sagittarius! If you do that, partnerships can easy and fun starting when the sun enters Gemini and your partnership zone on Thursday.

Major self-care is required to get through this week, so get out your fluffy bathrobe and scented candles now. The sun shines its light in Gemini and your family zone on Thursday. Focus on nurturing your inner child and spending time at home for the next four weeks. This is an ideal time to chat with loved ones and learn about your family history.

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Start the week by doing some networking when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Monday, encouraging you to use your charms to get what you want. People will want to meet you, and it will be easy to share your great ideas with others. Work it, Scorpio! Focus on your personal relationships when the sun enters Gemini and your intimate zone on Thursday.

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their lives? How many of them have isolated themselves and became a recluse? How many of them have been rejected? How many became more insecure and bitter? It is not fair to play on the lives of unsuspecting people for personal or corporate gain. Those pageants were created primarily to gain wealth, power, and popularity. Those poor souls who have been chosen to participate have been duped from the start, and they don't even realize it because of all

Teamwork makes the dream work when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Monday, making it a great day to work with friends on a project or business or toward a common cause. You can achieve great things if everyone works together.

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seem boxed within a beauty pageant's point of view? Since the beginning of the socalled beauty pageant era, females from all walks of life have idolized and aspired for the beauty of their chosen candidate/titlist and tried to imitate them from hairstyle to footwear. This, based on research, has known advantages and disadvantages. Those who are affluent simply go to the salon for the same hairstyle, shopping for the same clothes, and even undergo plastic surgery just to look like them. Sadly, it would be the opposite for those who don't have enough money. They are left staring towards the sky, only wishing for things to get better for them. But this is not all. The effect on some females (for purposes of focus) are far worse than one could ever think of. There are those who suffer psychological torture because no matter what they do, they could not be like those pageant candidates. As a result, they degenerate; lose their self-confidence and self-worth; isolate themselves from others; and create their own little world which they alone could understand. Some resort to committing crimes; others to the extent of even taking their own lives. Pageants have become part of many people's everyday lives because, I believe, these people have gotten used to having it within the circulation and that, not having it would be an abnormality. I say it's time for the experts in the field of

Psychology to lend a thought or two on the presence of pageants and their effects on the citizenry in general, mostly those who patronize it. The call of these pageants have always been "world peace." However, after all these years, world peace has not been achieved. Among participating countries, each candidate competing against each other is already considered a sign of disparity. Then what of the ones who lost? Are they now branded as not competitively beautiful? Based on history, how many of those losing candidates have taken

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the fame, glamor, limelight, and lustre it carries. What does it mean to be "beautiful?" An old cliché would say, "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." This would mean that each person would have different definitions or perception

of beauty--which is actually good. Some who may not have developed a pretty face but possess a kind heart and good attitude are also beautiful. Those who seem to not have complete body parts and are considered differently abled, but are kind, confident, and friendly among others, are beautiful, too. Human beings, in general, did

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not evolve equally. Some are too thin; some too short; others too tall; worse, some--as many people describe--ugly. Overall, truthfully, one will find beauty in a person not just by focusing on the outer/physical appearance, but by looking beyond it. Remember, beauty is a notion that rests in our brains. People are

beautiful because we are rational beings. We think and we reason (at least, most of us). Elegance is in the confidence, personality, attitude, mindset, and kindness that we have. That is the greater and more important kind of beauty. This is the beauty that we should dwell on, embrace, and celebrate.

*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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lizabeth “Liz” Lynne Cheney was born on July 28, 1966 in Madison, Wisconsin, the elder of two daughters of former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Second Lady Lynne Cheney. She is an attorney and politician serving the House of Representatives as the congresswoman from Wyoming’s atlarge congressional district since 2017. Cheney like her father is neoconservative, known for her focus on national security, her support for the U.S. military, a pro-business stance, foreign policy views, and for being fiscally and socially conservative. Cheney supported Trump's position in 92.9% of House votes. On November 14, 2018, Cheney’s party mates elected her chair of the House Republican Conference, the third-ranking Republican in the chamber, behind Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise. She was the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress. Cheney is considered one of the leaders of the neoconservative wing of the Republican Party and she was critical of the foreign policy of the Donald Trump administration. She supported the second impeachment of Trump for his role in the 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol. Because of her vote and Trump’s stolen election narrative – known as the “Big Lie” – pro-Trump Freedom

Caucus members of the House tried to remove her from party leadership in February 2021. They failed to remove her at that time. They tried again on May 12, 2021, when she was removed from the position by voice vote of the House Republican Conference. Fiery last stand On the eve of her removal, Cheney took a fiery last stand on the House floor, warning that Trump had created a threat that the country had never seen before: he had “provoked a violent attack” on the U.S. Capitol “in an effort to steal the election.” She said she wouldn’t sit quietly by as Republicans abandoned the rule of law. “Remaining silent and ignoring the lie emboldens the liar,” Cheney said. “I will not participate in that. I will not sit back and watch in silence while others lead our party down a path that abandons the rule of law and joins the former president’s crusade to undermine our democracy.” To the very end, she remained defiant, underscoring her determination to fight the powerful Republican cliché that kowtows to Trump. Yes, she embraced her downfall rather than fight it, offering herself as the sacrificial lamb to save the Republican Party or what’s left in its destructive path. Speaking during the closed-door

meeting with House Republicans, Cheney said: “If you want leaders who will enable and spread his destructive lies, I’m not your person, you have plenty of others to choose from. That will be their legacy.” She added: “We cannot let the former president drag us backward and make us complicit in his efforts to unravel our democracy. Down that path lies our destruction, and potentially the destruction of our country.” After the meeting, Cheney told the reporters that she did not feel betrayed by her ouster. “I am going to keep on fighting to prevent Mr. Trump from ever making his way back to the White House,” she said. “We cannot both embrace the big lie and embrace the constitution ... I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office.” It’s her opening salvo in her declaration of war against Trump and his minions. Cheney’s campaign for the 2024 election has just begun. National figure Cheney’s removal makes her a national figure with a huge platform from which to voice her opinion with the authority of someone who chose country over party, which reminds me of the late President of the Philippines Manuel L. Quezon, from 1935 to 1944, who once said, “My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.” It was true then, it’s true now. By severing her ties to Trump, Cheney is now the only openly antiTrump Republican in Congress. She has done something that nobody would dare do in the open for fear of antagonizing Trump, who many believe they could lose in the primary because of Trump’s strong support

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from his base of voters. But is that the truth or it’s just a myth? But how can Trump claim his primacy when he lost the 2020 election by eight million votes to Joe Biden? Do you think that he can improve his numbers in 2024 when he runs for president against Biden or Kamala Harris if Biden wouldn’t run for reelection in 2024? Or can he beat Cheney in a Republican primary who by the looks of it is tailor-made to lead the Republican Party or a third party in the 2024 election? However, she described the grip Trump had on the Republican Party as “dangerous” and “a cult of personality.” She said it was a “betrayal” to see him try to burn down the party and American democracy in an attempt to regain power. “It’s a real betrayal. He’s going to unravel the democracy to come back into power,” Cheney said. Anti-Trump coalition Meanwhile, on May 13, a coalition of 150 prominent Republican and independent leaders released “A Call for American Renewal,” a principle-based vision for American leadership, as an alternative to the current direction of the Republican Party amid growing extremism in the country. It calls for strengthening the rule of law and increasing government ethics. The manifesto was released one day after the ousting of Cheney as chair of the House Republican Conference, and was largely seen as a reaction against the influence of Trumpism within the Republican Party. While the GOP leadership marginalizes Cheney and other members for simple acts of truth-telling and conscience, founding signatories are mobilizing disaffected voters “to impact competitive elections around the country and shape the future of the nation.” This “common-sense coalition” seeks to catalyze the reform of the Republican Party and its recommitment to truth,

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founding ideals, and decency or, if unsuccessful, lay the foundation for an alternative – possibly a third party. Among the signers are four former governors, including Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford; 27 former members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Barbara Comstock, Charlie Dent and Paul Mitchell; and one former Senator David Durenberger. Other prominent names include attorney George Conway, husband of senior Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway; former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci; former Department of Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann; and former DHS general counsel John Mitnick. In my column, “Quo vadis, Republican Party?” (April 9, 2021), I wrote: “Leaderless and rudderless, the Republican Party seems like it is about to implode. A lot of Republicans are disillusioned. Many have changed their party affiliations. They believe that the Grand Old Party of Abraham Lincoln has lost its vision and moral compass. The party needs an extreme makeover to survive and remain a viable political party. Quo vadis, Republican Party?” In the short time since then, the world of Republicanism has turned upside down. A political civil war broke out on May 12, pitting a lone Republican congresswoman – Liz Cheney – and her supporters against the powerful clique of Republican leaders led by Senate Minority Floor Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who are promoting former president Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that the 2020 election was stolen. The following day, the manifesto called “A Call to American Renewal” was released. Now, the shooting starts! As they say: In politics, there is never a dull moment.

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New Record from the English Wild Boys

o this day, many think that Duran Duran was only of the 1980s and that it disbanded long ago. But the fact is, vocalist Simon LeBon and founder/keyboardist Nick Rhodes never left the band and soldiered on past their heyday and through the challenging decades that followed. After Duran Duran's illustrious days in the 1980s, the mediapeople at large--who are always on a hunt for something new and younger-began to tire of them. Despite that, the band did not stop from recording new materials. In the 1990s, Duran Duran still managed to secure a good standing, with "Come Undone" and "Ordinary World," albeit falling under the commercial radar after that. The so-called Cuccurullo era (1990-2000) is often ignored, but it produced five albums, which included the self-titled record with the heartrending hit "Ordinary World," expressing the band members' struggles in facing their perceived irrelevance in the Grunge-dominated

1990s. (Originally from Missing Persons, Warren Cuccurullo served as an effective guitarist and cosongwriter for Duran Duran during his time with the band.) 2000's Pop Thrash was almost written off; but to the keen-eared, its songs are as compelling as any Duran Duran material--the Psychedelictinged "Hallucinating Elvis," the upbeat and angular "Lava Lamp," and the bittersweet ballad "Someone Else Not Me" deserve revisiting. For the obvious reason of the original members' reuniting in the early 2000s, the press coverage became momentous once again, especially in promoting 2004's Astronaut--the first album to feature the fabulous five members since 1983's Seven and the Ragged Tiger ("The Reflex," "New Moon on Monday," "Union of the Snake"). With the then new single "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise," Duran Duran was back in the limelight. However, the departure of guitarist Andy Taylor soon after had derailed again the band's momentum.

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The remaining four carried on, releasing three albums more--2007's Red Carpet Massacre, 2010's All You Need Is Now, and 2015's Paper Gods. And now, still full of musical ideas, Duran Duran is set to release in September its 15th studio album, titled Future Past. With Giorgio Moroder and Blur guitarist Graham Coxon as part of the production team, the upcoming record is surely full of pleasant surprises. *Final Note* So, who said that Duran Duran was long gone? The band that was formed in 1978, in Birmigham, England, practically did not rest after all--15 albums, from 1981's self-titled to 2015's Paper Gods and the coming Future Past, the wild boys are still at it--driven like hungry wolves and glamorous as ever!

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