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Jon Reyes is taking his talents to Broadway. The PC Party candidate for St. Norbert won in a landslide victory over NDP incumbent, Dave Gaudreau in the 41st Manitoba general election on Tuesday night. Jon Reyes becomes the first Canadian-born Filipino to be elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

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Jon Reyes wins St. Norbert in landslide victory

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n convincing fashion, Jon Reyes, PC candidate for St. Norbert steam rolled over NDP incumbent Dave Gaudreau in the polls during the 41st Manitoba general election on Tuesdaynight. With 51.6% of the popular vote, Reyes won with 4,666 votes compared to 3,047 for Gaudreau. The huge margin of victory was the extreme opposite of the election results back in 2011. Gaudreau (NDP) won the St. Norbert riding in 2011 by a mere 31 votes over the PC candidate.

Jon Reyes becomes the first Canadian-born Filipino member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.

Surrounded by family, friends and supporters at his campaign headquarters Pembina Hwy, Jon addressed the jubilant crowd after local media reports announced he won riding. In his victory speech and with his family at his side, he commended the hard work of everyone on this campaign team for their support, dedication and efforts to during the nomination and election campaigns. After

several congratulatory photos St. Norbert Poll Results and lots of post-election winning Jon Reyes (PC) - 4,666 (51.1%) selfies, Reyes joined the rest of Dave Gaudreau (NDP) - 3,047 the PC Party at their election (33.4%) headquarters at Canad Inns Polo Park.

James Bloomfield (Liberal) 1,240 (13.6%) Narinder Kaur Johar (Ind) - 173 (1.9%)

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A historic win after 16 years on the sidelines...

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Brian Pallister leads the surging tide of change for a much better Manitoba

Brian Pallister becomes the 22nd Premiere of Manitoba, making a historic win which is considered the biggest upset in the political history ever recorded in the changing political landscape of Manitoba.

Progressive Conservatives easily won the whopping 41 seats while NDP under Greg Salinger ended the 16 years of NDP fatigue with a meager 13 seats and the Liberal got 3 "Manitoba is not a have-not p to spend your credit to budget province, it is a have province waiting to happen" Pallister said amid the jubilant crowd of supporters at the Canad Inn. Pallister outlined all the promises made during the campaign, making the return of the 7% sales tax from 8% which was implemented by the NDP under the leadership of Premiere Greg Salinger.

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Several NDP ministers were defeated and the Tories easily captured the seats from some of the former NDP strong hold in Central, Eastern and Western Manitoba,including Brandon.

"Unbelievable this things happened," a PC supporter said while looking at the numbers of NDP cabinet ministers who lost their jobs by the Tory swept into power with a mega-majority.

Jon Reyes, the first Filipino born in Winnipeg and the first president of the Manitoba Filipino Council of Manitoba, won handily at St. Norbert, knocking out NDP Dave Gaudreau; while Flor Marcelino and Ted Marcelino, both NDP , were re-elected. Aida Champagne, a Liberal candidate in Tyndall, needs a second try.

"We are happy that Jon Reyes won and we are looking forward for his major role in this government,"said one of Jon Reyes' volunteer. Jon Reyes is well-known for his inclusiveness, his passionate in helping others

and his firm commitment to ideals of good governance.

Premiere Greg Salinger announced his resignation Tuesday night while Liberal leader Rana Bokhari did not make any announcement of resignation.

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All Saints University was founded by a group of dedicated medical and business professionals in 2006. Since its’ inception, it has produced hundreds of Doctor of Medicine graduates in various stages of practice or training around the world, and now fully operates two campuses in the Caribbean islands of Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. With a current student population of almost 1,200, its’ students have the option to complete their Clinical Rotations in the United States, Canada or in the Caribbean.

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The medical school’s mission is to produce compassionate, competent and caring physicians for the global community. This was what attracted their current Filipino Dean of Clinical Affairs, Dr. Ronaldo Santiago, to join the University. An Ophthalmologist by background with previous work experiences in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and an alumnus of the University of Toronto where he did his fellowship in Ocular Oncology, Dr. Santiago is well aware of the potential Filipinos can bring in the medical field and is now fully intent on increasing the presence of Filipino students in the University. All Saints University strives to carry out its’ primary mission of producing graduates with strong moral and ethical foundation in the practice of Medicine, characteristics which Filipinos excel at. By doing this, the University aims to contribute towards global health by providing a better approach to educating the next generation of physicians at affordable fees. With graduates currently practicing or in various stages of their postgraduate or residency training in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, India, the West Indies and here in Botswana, the University

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The Republic of Adobo

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PC blue tsunami covers Manitoba, engulfs the NDP orange, and tickles the Liberal red...

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h what a memorable Tuesday night, to see how the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives covered most of the seats with blue, making the NDP orange on the sideline, and the Liberal red, a minority.

Unbelievably, the Tories won a whopping 41 seats, NDP, a meager 13, and surprisingly, the Liberals had 3 seats, with 2 newly elected candidates from 1, Jon Gerald of River Heights. The Green Party of Manitoba was shut out of Tuesday's election.

That Tuesday night, the surge of Tory Blue tossed out many NDP cabinets and saw the changing color of the political landscape in Central Manitoba, with Tories claiming the whole electoral area: Eastern Manitoba with the total of 7, Western Manitoba with 7, and Brandon East and West. As the news media reported, "The scale of the victory of 61-year old Tory

leader Brian Pallister led his party to, is unheard of in Manitoba politics. Not only is it the largest seat count ever but possibly the highest share of popular vote ever," wrote Larry Kusch of the Winnipeg Free Press. And Joyanne Pursaga of the Winnipeg Sun wrote "The Progressive Conservative scored a landslide victory Tuesday night and were on track to possibly tie or even break the record for the most seats claimed by a single party.". Other broadcast media had validated the historic win of the Tories.

Thus, it ended the 16 years of NDP fatigue. And it ended its "cut! cut! cut! black propaganda”, and the tagline: The NDP builds; Conservative cuts!

And the Liberals, under current Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari, ended with a bang for another 2 newly-elected Liberals, namely, Cindy Lamoureux

who defeated Melanie Wight in Burrows, and Judy Klassen of Kewatinook, an upnorth riding.

Former party leader Jon Gerrard, who was the party's lone MLA before the election was called, was re-elected in his constituency of River Heights in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

And the Tuesday night celebration became a memorable event when Jon Reyes, the first Canadian- born of Filipino parents, won the St. Norbert Riding, outdistancing NDP Dave Gaudreau who was openly critical of PC leader Premier Greg Salinger.

"I'm I dreaming, please pinch me to wake me up!", Jon Reyes said before he addressed his Jon Reyes team, led by hard working Canadians and volunteers, at his headquarters where TV large screen had started painting Manitoba’s political landscape in blue and where you would find out the volunteers coming from the various ethnic communities.

"This is a part of my journey, from our simple family beginning when my parents immigrated in the late 60's, to the challenges and an opportunities given to us through hard work, and to our passion to serve others, and to be visible always in the various events and activities, my winning is only the beginning of my commitments to serve our community and our province. I will be your voice in the government," Jon Reyes said as the Jon Reyes Team and the volunteers were jubilant for his

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And everyone is hoping that Jon Reyes will be more visible to the various communities and be engaged regularly with his constituents. "My constituents voted for a big change, for a better Manitoba, and for a much better benefits for my St. Norbert constituents," he added with a grin. And he personally thanked his supporters and volunteers who helped him to win the hearts of the voters in St. Norbert riding.

Aida Champagne, another passionate leader in the community and who, with the help of other dedicated Filipino volunteers, founded the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, and a dedicated former president of the Filipino Seniors group, did not make it at her first attempt as a Liberal candidate for Tyndal Park Riding. In her Facebook, she wrote: "For the past few months, as I embarked on a new challenge in life, I got to know a lot of people who supported me and stood by me through good times and bad times. These people even set aside their personal lives to give unconditional love and support.

Words are not enough to show my appreciation and gratitude to all of you. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat."

Hoping for a much better Manitoba as envisioned by the Premiere-designate Brian Pallister when he said to the jubilant crowd of supporters at Canad Inns: "Welcome back former Manitobans to our province."

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Leading the race are Senate President Franklin Drilon (51.6 percent), Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III (49.8 percent) and former Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (46.8 percent), Panfilo Lacson (40.8 percent) and Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri (38.9 percent). The rest of the candidates who made it to the top 13 are boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao (36.3 percent), former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva (35.6 percent), Senators Ralph Recto (35.6 percent) and Sergio Osmeña III (34.2 percent), former Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon (33.8 percent), former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros (33.7 percent), former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima (32.3 percent) and Valenzuela City Rep. Win Gatchalian (31.5 percent).

The ABS-CBN-commissioned survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews. It had a margin of error of plus-or-minus 1.5 percent.

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Toni Gonzaga is expecting a baby Toni Gonzaga confirmed that she expecting her first child by husband Paul Soriano.

The Kapamilya star announced the news during ABS-CBN’s weekend noontime show ASAP after months of speculations and gossip. She also said all her commitments will still push through. However, she will be taking it slow this time and wait for her doctor’s approval especially with her future projects. The actress and television host made the big announcement on Sunday (April 17, 2016), joined by sister Alex Gonzaga and co-stars Luis Manzano and Piolo Pascual.

Olivia Jordan with Megan Young during PH visit Miss USA and Miss Universe 2nd runner-up Olivia Jordan was briefly reunited with Miss World 2013 Megan Young during the former’s visit to the Philippines to serve as a judge in last Sunday's Binibining Pilipinas coronation night.

On Instagram, Olivia posted photos of her short trip and also said she is hoping to be back soon to the Philippines. The American beauty queen competed with Megan during the 2013 Miss World competition held in Bali.

Julie Anne celebrates showbiz anniversary with a concert

Singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose will celebrate her 10th year in showbiz with a concert titled “In Control” at KIA Theatre on May 14.

The concert will showcase her evolution as music artist and is also her way of thanking those who’ve

been supporting her since she joined the reality talent competition “Popstar Kids” and the group Sugarpop in 2005. She said she feels blessed for everything she has achieved, among them the Triple Platinum Award for her second album “Deeper.” The 21 year-old Julie Anne is also graduating from her Mass Communication course.

She considers her diploma a gift to her parents.

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Doctor Mike says Pia will be his Miss PH forever Russian-born Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, simply known as “Doctor Mike”, sent a sweet message to Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach as she is set to crown her successor in the Binibining Pilipinas – Universe title Sunday night, April 17.

In his Twitter message, Doctor Mike wrote, “Even though tonight you’re giving up the crown, you’ll forever be my Miss Phillipines! @ PiaWurtzbach #BbPilipinas2016 #comebacksoon.” In an interview, Pia admitted that she is dating the 26-year-old second-year medical resident. They met last February at a New York City restaurant.

Doctor Mike was named by

People magazine as the “Sexiest Doctor Alive.”

Arjo Atayde considers Coco Martin as mentor

Actor Arjo Atayde dispelled rumors of a rivalry between him and “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” costar Coco Martin by saying that he considers the latter as one of his mentors.

As a relatively newcomer in showbiz, Arjo said playing a villain wasn’t easy, especially since he is working opposite Coco. He added that working with excellent actors allows him to absorb the emotion they give to him. He also thanked the show’s loyal supporters who took to the Internet to express how much they appreciated his performance. Arjo was recently launched as one of three ambassadors of the scent, Axe Black.

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St. Peter Church’s Freedom Walk and Run celebrates wellness of body and soul

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he freezing cold on that Saturday morning, April 9th, the kickoff of the 1st St. Peter Church's Freedom Walk and Run did not deter the passion of the old and the young to walk and run for a good cause: raising fund for a new building for the church. The participants, ages 8 to 76, had to warm up before the start of the fund raising event. Hot coffee and Zumba dance triggered the interest and enthusiasm of the walkers and runners.

Men and women,young and old alike were registered for the 10K, and 5K and 1K family .

Seniors who participated include Leonor Gatdula, 76; Gloria Boychuk and Rod E. Cantiveros,

vp Marketing of the Filipino Journal and president of the Cantiveros Family Food Ltd, both 74 and the youngest, Kingston Sy Moore, age 5 and a kindergarten at Meadows West.Msgr. Enqique Samson, the parish priest and Luchi Sanchez, the coordinator, were busy making the participants alive and kicking.

Winners were awarded prizes and participants were given certificates of appreciation.

The winners include Griffin Pagtakhan, Samuel Rancourt, Doug De Jong, Candice Slowik and Lynette Trinidad.

The 2nd St. Peter Church's Freedom Walk and Run 2017 is already planned.

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Census 2016 It Benefits Us All. Complete your census May 10.

For every person ultimately missed in the 2016 Census, Manitoba loses $46,000 in federal transfer payments over the next five years.

This money, as well as information from the Census, is used to make important decisions about your community’s roads, hospitals, schools and social services.

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UPAA-MB grants theses bursaries to UP Baguio students UPAA-MB Inc. recently awarded a total of $1,771.00 or Php 62.064.00 to undergraduate students of UP Baguio to support their theses preparation and writing.

Recipients (some in teams) were chosen based on their

academic achievement, financial needs, and the social impacts of their theses.

The top team received $885 or Php 31,014, while the 2nd placer and 3rd team each received $443 or Php 15,525.00. The recipients

are mostly children of taxi drivers, sari-sari store owners, construction workers, and housewives.

The top team is composed of BS Biology seniors Roselyn Solomon, Kimberly Paglingayen and Patrisha Kate Moises. Their thesis is a comparative analysis of copper contamination in Agno River and its ecological impact on the native fish species – Terapon jarbua locally known as “Bogaong” and its parasite Anasakis. Bogaong is one of the most consumed fish species in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, solo second placer Jared Jeric Dela Cruz, a BS Management Economics major, sought to determine the regional economic variables that attract foreign investors to make Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in a particular country and region.

Dela Cruz wanted to help local governments and organizations in their focus for improvement.

The third placer is another team of BS Biology seniors composed of Renren B. Barroga, Jericho Allain Kyle B. Vidad, and Leonard Q. Guerrero. Their thesis is about Quorum Quenching (QQ) potentials of various microalgae as a new and better way of treating bacterial infections. The study aims to identify which among the Philippines’ rich microbial resources can be developed into antibiotics in order to lessen the country’s dependence on expensive imported drugs.

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Baguio, UP Cebu, UP Diliman, and UP Tacloban.

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by UPAA-MB members and friends through a Breakfast fundraiser held at Canton Buffet Restaurant last May 2015. The Fundraising effort was spearheaded by Mei Villafania.

The applications were reviewed and evaluated by UPAA-MB members Arwin Chua, Christy Domingo,

Norman Garcia, Noel Generoso, Sarah Gonzales, PJ Failano, and Aiza Sola. The introductions and correspondences between the Bursary Committee and with the participating UP campuses were facilitated by Upsilon Sigma Phi. This is the second time that UPAA-MB extended its bursary project to the University of Philippines System students.

The UPAA-MB Scholars 2016.

Scholars with UP Baguio administrators Crispina Facunla (Scholarship Officer), Dr. Corazaon Abansi (Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs), Dr. Raymundo Rovillos (Chancellor) and Erlinda Castro-Palaganas (Director, Student Affairs).

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Duterte Winnipeg Support Growing

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embers of the local Duerte Winnipeg Chapter got together during their 2nd General Assembly at Assiniboine Park to show thier support for the Philippine presidential candidate, Rodrigo Duterte.

The Duterte Winnipeg chapter is one of hundreds of worldwide chapters dedicated to Duterte’s campaign. Many of the members are eligible to vote in the OAV (Overseas Absentee Voting) process and are formulating their local campaign strategy and community meetings.

Follow Duterte Winnipeg Team on Facebook for upcoming event and assembly announcements.

“It was my first time to join a political assembly and it happened here in Winnipeg.

I strongly believe that my chosen candidate Du30 will really make a CHANGE in our country. Poverty, crimes and corruption are the cancers that should be stop for a very long time ago. I support federalism because i want my loved ones back home to feel the comfort i am enjoying right now with this kind of system.

I hope our voices through that assembly would help others to vote wisely. Go for Ducay!”Charry Mae Castillon-Ibanez

“Duterte is an advocate federalism and I think that’s what the country needs now, a feudalism form of government.” - Katya Labelle Photos by Krypton Enerio | Krypton Enerio Photography

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Horoscope You could see you growing less visionary and more materialistic, particularly when it comes to career, money, and security. So you could focus even more deeply on a goal or plan that you’re trying to finish. There’s a danger that you could become obsessed, so watch out for that tendency.

Could find you sharing feelings you’ve held back for some time.

You may begin to feel more relaxed and less exhaust as eases out of your career sector and enters your social sector.

You’ve been through a fairly hectic phase recently, but with a focus, it’s time to unwind and have some fun. On another note, don’t pay too much attention to someone’s opinion, particularly if it seems somewhat negative.

You may begin to feel more relaxed. Even though you’ll be busy, you should feel less worried and a lot calmer as you go about your everyday tasks. However, you might need to detach from a family situation that may be taking up too much of your time and energy. So you may realize that this situation has gone on for too long. This is your chance to do something about it.

You may begin to feel as though a difficulty has been lifted and your pleasure sector. If you’ve been busy with family matters. You now have a chance to entertain your senses and enjoy yourself. Think luxurious massages with scented oils, country walks, hikes on mountain trails, dates in exotic restaurants, or anything else can think of. This is your chance to go for it!

Enhance energy and encourage you to put meaningful plans into motion. You could become evolve in a relationship that may not be in your best interests. Guard against this, as you’ll need as much freedom as you can get if you’re to make the progress you desire. On a little white lie might be better than being too honest.

You look very promising for work together on a long-term project. And even though results may be slow in coming, success can be yours with hard work. Meanwhile, your thoughts may move toward more materialistic and career-oriented goals and the topmost sector of your chart. They could bring drama on the home front, which you’d be wise to ignore, especially if you have more important matters to attend to.

It would be helpful to not get too obsessed with a certain situation. The more you can stand back and let matters take their course, the sooner you can find a solution. The sector of relating allows you to take stock of key associations, friendships, and a romantic partnership and consider how you can improve matters. Expect the unexpected!

If you feel exhausted, your home sector could be like returning to the blank. This is your opportunity to nurture yourself and refill your energy. If someone calls with an exciting project, don’t immediately say yes and commit.

You need this time to get back in touch with your body and restore yourself to stability. Nevertheless, could put you in the spotlight. Be ready!

Entering a phase in which you’ll want to avoid too much gatherings, preferring to spend more time doing your own thing. Your successes and failures over the past year and look ahead to what you hope to achieve. This can also be a promising for collaborating on a long-term project. It might be slow, but eventually success will be yours.

Your romance and creativity could become more focused on a growing relationship or artistic project. However, you could get a bit obsessed, which certainly won’t help. Make time to stand back and get involved in other things, as the outcome will be more positive if you do. In fact can be an invitation to explore new territory or take a break, which should help you unwind on all levels.

You may find yourself becoming a lot more attention on money, career, and the material side of life. Indeed, the issue of financial or other security may weigh heavily on your mind. A part of this might be because negative in your personal financial zone, causing you to be overly concerned with money matters. If you can relax hold on this area, cash may flow to you more easily - and from unanticipated sources. Take it easy!

Your mind may turn to more practical activity as enters your sector of talk and thought. Plans that could enhance your security, grow your business, or improve your lifestyle may seek expression. As retrograde, steer clear of a certain friend who may be jealous of you. In fact, you might need to cut off the relationship completely if things don’t change.

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Farmers want water pumps

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t least 28,000 farmers in time for the next cropping farmers have already received affected by the El Ni単o season between May and June. water pumps. in various areas of Gov. Claude Bautista said some Davao del Sur have urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to provide them water pumps instead of conducting more cloud seeding operations.

DA director for Southern Mindanao Remelyn Recoter said they have been doing cloud seeding and would soon complete 45 flying hours this month alone. However the farmers the operations have barely eased the effects of the drought. They added that without adequate water supply, the farmers would not be able to prepare his field

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PBA Championships

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he PBA season is winding down as divisional playoff and champion games continue to be played every weekend at Garden City Collegiate.

The Birchwood Regent Honda Rebels won the Juvenile Division championship against the Rebels. In 39+ Men's division, Ginno's Automotive won against Munoz Ballerz, and Canadian Choice Windows & Doors picked up 3rd place honours.

Vince Munoz of Birchwood Honda on Regent Wolverines win the Juvenile championship title over the Rebels.

Champion: Gino’s Automotive, and 2nd Place award to Munoz.

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V-League Winnipeg: Winnipeg’s Emerging Hot Sports among Pinoys

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he volleyball games during Life of Peg Sportsfest last year spurred the growth and rise to the new volleyball league, aptly called V-League

by Life of Peg organizers and sponsors. While the play of hoops showcased male bravados, it was the grace and art at volleyball games that filled the gym bleachers at R.B. Russel High School.

“Perhaps, it is because when a working mom or a wacky aunt, engaged in competitive sports such volleyball, the entire family or clan showed up to cheer,” explained Nestor de Quiroz, one of the convenors of the Life of Peg event, in an exclusive interview for Filipino Journal.

The success of last year’s sports festival pushed the triumvirate of Nestor and Jackie de Quiroz and Vangie Mance to replicate or even expand the sporting event this year.

Nine teams registered in the women’s division while seven teams enlisted in the men’s division. The best team in each

division will be bring home the De Quiroz Mance Cup at the conclusion of the league on June 15, 2016. One team in each division will own the perpetual bragging rights of being the first champion of V-League Winnipeg.

League games are Friday and Saturday nights at Sturgeon Community Center and the R.B. Russell High School. On any given night, fancy team names such as Let’s Eat Pancit, Forever Flames or Saladmaster duke it out in the name of volleyball glory.

V-League is sponsored and run by Nestor and Jackie De Quiroz, mortgage specialist and realtor tandem, and Vangie & Mar Mance of Mance Financial. Along with their V-League committee, work tirelessly to ensure the first year league is a success for its player, and their families who pack the gym every week.

“Some people think the registration fee will be sufficient to cover all expenses. That’s the farthest from the truth. Just imagine paying two line judges, two referees and 3 table officials

every game. And other incurring expenses such rent for venues and marketing. We subsidize this activity because we believe in them,” Jackie De Quiroz on start-up and supporting V-League initiatives.

It is the belief that a sporting event like this one redefines and strengthens our solidarity as one vibrant community.

Nestor de Quiroz is a not a stranger to organizing. In fact, prior to migrating to Winnipeg, he was a sports coordinator for the prestigious DLSU in Cavite.

It is no surprise that it comes as second nature for him.

Catch the excitement. Visit www.v-leaguewinnipeg.com for schedule games, news features on players and other announcements.

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New Albums to Check Out This Year (part 2)

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n the previous issue, you've seen previews of the new albums released this year by the legendary English artist David Bowie, the iconic Metal band Megadeth, and the pioneering Britpop group Suede. However, these are just the tip of the socalled sonic iceberg. If you're a music buff who does not discriminate on music--meaning, you are the type of a music enthusiast who appreciates any genre of music--then you should know that every year is a good year in music. Whatever kind of music you dig, there should be something for you in any given year. All you need are a pair of open ears, initiative, and the guide of music journalists who are always on top of whatever's new in the music world. So now, let me recommend to you another batch of new albums released this year that are worth checking out.

Dream Theater - Astonishing Inarguably, Dream Theater is one of the most revered bands in the Progressive Metal arena.

Every album that the American band releases is worth the wait-well-conceived, well-arranged, and well-produced. That should be unsurprising, considering the musical background and instrument proficiency of each of the band's members. Formed in 1985, Dream Theater released its 13th studio album in January.

Entitled Astonishing, this latest oeuvre is a concept album divided into two acts comprised by 34 songs and instrumentals,

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James - Girl at the End of the World For fans of Indie Pop music, the English band James is no longer unheard of; after all, James has been in the Alternative music circuit since 1982, now armed with 14 studio albums' worth of discography, not counting various non-album releases. James's list of classic hits include "What For," Ya Ho," "Stripmining," "Come Home," "Born of Frustration," and the commercial favorite "Say Something." Last March, the prolific band released its 14th work, entitled Girl at the End of the World. True to the band's trademark sonic style, the sound of the album is unmistakable-jangly and chiming guitars, rolling basslines, upbeat tempo, trumpet flourishes, and of course vocalist Tim Booth's distinct yelpy voice.

Recommended songs are the guitar stomper "To My Surprise," the piano-led, Gospel-flavored "Nothing but Love," the eeriesounding, carnivalesque "Dear

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Rihanna - Anti By now, the one-word moniker Rihanna is already a household name. Well, why not? After all, the U.S.-based Barbadian singer has become one of the popular singers in the recent years who has achieved celebrity status. Thanks to her international Pop hits that include "Umbrella," "Disturbia," and "Birthday Cake," all of which have become regular radio staples. If you're regularly tuned in on the radio, then the R'n'B-flavored Hip-hop song "Work" must by now have become a worm to you ears.

That song is actually a single off Rihanna's eighth studio album, entitled Anti. Released in January, Rihanna's latest offering is a powerhouse of dancey, upbeat, groovy, and sexy songs that will certainly adorn any dancefloor or dimly lit entertainment basement.

Aside from "Work," other catchy songs from the album include the sinister-sounding "Kiss It Better," the midtempo bass-heavy "Same Ol' Mistakes," the big-hall ballad "Love on the Brain," and the lyrically provocative "Sex with Me." Final Note In the next issue, join me again in this exciting sound trip.

Expect the new releases by the English Synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys, the pioneering Britpop band Kula Shaker, and the Greek New Age–music composer Yanni.

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Fabulous Las Vegas 2

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amous for glitz and glamour, Las Vegas dazzles day and night and magnetizes people - millions of tourists and wealthy gamblers leaving huge fortunes in the Sin City.

On The Strip of 4.2 miles (6.8 kms.) stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard are the mega casino-hotels and their associated entertainment that make Las Vegas a city like no other. Most people consider The Strip, originally the two-lane main road leading into the city from Los Angeles, California, actually from Mandalay Bay to Stratosphere or vice versa.

Nothing can compare a stroll at night on The Strip, as it's cooler, to admire Las Vegas cityscape with its dramatic architecture on a sea of lights. Visible from The Strip are popular free attractions that won't eat up your budget. You don't have to break the bank to enjoy your trip to Vegas because there are totally free attractions to discover and explore right on The Strip such as the man-made volcano, also a peaceful waterfall when it's not erupting, belching

fire every hour after dusk at 7pm at The Mirage with the smoke spouting more than 100 feet above the water which is actually perfumed with a pleasant pina colada scent to cover up the odour of the natural gas; the full scale Carribean pirate ship that engages in combat with a British frigate at The Treasure Island; the thousands of dancing fountains synchronised to a rainbow of coloured lights and accompanying music at The Bellagio; or the strongest beam of light in the world coming from Luxor's black glass pyramid.

Live circus shows for kids and adults of all ages are also free at one of the best kid-friendly casino-hotels in the city, Circus Circus (the largest permanent big top on earth) where worldclass acrobats, jugglers, trapeze artists, and unicyclists perform death-defying stunts for about ten minutes every half-hour between eleven am to midnight.

Inside The Bellagio are the "Fiori Di Como", a huge handblown glass sculpture that covers the ceiling of the casino-hotel's

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lobby, created and completed in 1998 by renown sculptor Dale Chihuly and the Conservatory & Botanical Garden which undergoes five seasonal themes using tens of thousands of real flowers, trees and plants to showcase the beautiful sights and hues of spring, summer, fall, winter, and Chinese New Year.

Visit Caesars Palace Forum Shops to see the Fall of Atlantis and Festival Fountain Shows. The Fall of Atlantis Show using water, fire, smoke, and animatronic ninefoot-tall talking Roman statues around the aquarium tells the story of a feud between the bratty kids of King Atlas as to who will rule the throne of the Atlantis Kingdom. Then God interferes and the kingdom falls. To the west side of the Forum Shops is the Festival Fountain amazing laser, water and light show featuring the moving statues of Greek gods Bacchus, Venus, Apollo, and Plutus.

Catch a glimpse of The Flamingo's outdoor wildlife habitat of pink-coloured birds - a flock (called a "flambouyance") of Chilean flamingos peacefully co-existing with an array of black swans, exotic ducks, Japanese koi fish and yellow catfish, pheasants, and turtles among the foliage and waterfalls, streams and lagoons.

The Excalibur with its exterior medieval castle appearance that is sure to fascinate the kids features a large arcade, the Fun Dungeon Arcade.

For a culture buff here's something to do in Vegas that may be completely different - taking a spin around the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas public spaces with exclusive art collections at the open art P3 Studio on the 3rd floor of the resort where you can

The Bellagio & Dancing Fountains.

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Active Living Seven Oaks (ALSO) promises healthier and more active living

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ant to have a healthier, more active and much longer life?

Then join the Active Living Seven Oaks (ALSO) at the Garden City Shopping Centre every Thursday and Saturday, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Close to a more than 40 regular attendees

have been working out, making themselves more active and healthier while enjoying the camaraderie and fun, the best recipe for a complete wellness.

Recently ALSO celebrated its 3rd anniversary of wellness at Smithy's.

Cory Juan, the founder, said: "Our group is composed of many men and women living in Seven Oaks and we welcome others who are not living in Seven Oaks. Our aim is to enjoy life to the fullest.

Wellness is wealth."

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