Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition Apr. 20 - May 05, 2017

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Julie Anne San Jose wins in International song contest

Spring Fishing

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Letty Antonio’s 80th birthday

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It's warming up this spring in Manitoba and Kayla Labaupa is getting a head start on fishing season. Follow Kayla's fishing adventures this summer in her father's Angler Management features. See page 20 for complete story. Photo by Eric Labaupa | Kickerfish.

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A race for disgrace: Chevrier and Empress named Worst Roads in Winnipeg

CAA Manitoba’s sixth annual Worst Roads campaign concluded with a record number of roads around the province being nominated for the annual disgrace. Just over 8,400 votes were cast for 712 roads around the province, demonstrating the campaign to recognize roads that need improvements continues to grow.

“Worst Roads has achieved another personal best – or should I say worst? – as Manitobans voted on an historic number of roads. Clearly, many of us believe the routes on our commute are the roughest roads around and deserve to be recognized as an area of concern,” said Mike Mager, President of CAA Manitoba.

“That’s why we’re pleased our elected officials are more willing than ever to receive our campaign results.”

Provincial Road 239 took an early lead, and while several other roads made up ground during the

last two weeks, the crumbling winner emerged in both Winnipeg clearly, people have noticed the road off Highway 6 near Ashern and rural areas. St. James Street improvements on the TransCanada, was named the worst of the worst. and TransCanada Hwy. 1, specifically between Winnipeg and Four Winnipeg roads, Chevrier respectively, earned recognition the Saskatchewan border, make the Boulevard, Empress Street, for the repairs they’ve undergone drive safer and more comfortable than ever before.”

Pembina Highway and Fermor in recent years.

“It’s nice to see that As is the Worst Roads practice, Avenue, were sandwiched in the Winnipeggers acknowledge campaign results will be shared list.

Carlos Bergantim, owner of how much work has been done with Mayor Brian Bowman in Tony’s Academy Auto Service on on St. James Street since it was Winnipeg, as well as the Manitoba Minister of Chevrier Boulevard in Winnipeg, first given the top Worst Roads Government’s noted that his street has deserved title in 2012,” said Mager. “And Infrastructure, Blaine Pedersen. a badge of dishonour for 2017 Worst Roads Campaign Results a long time.

Winnipeg Manitoba “Driving on roads like Chevrier Rank Road Rank Road Area that are in poor condition adds up Faulkner Provincial Road 239 Chevrier Boulevard 1 1 over time and can Brookdale Provincial Road 353 Empress Street 2 2 take a toll on your vehicle.

While Anola Dugald Road Pembina Highway 3 3 the city patches and fills potholes Carman Main Street South Fermor Avenue 4 4 year after year, Minnedosa Main Street South Saskatchewan Avenue 5 5 the street falls apart every spring, Ochre Manitoba 20 McGillivray Boulevard 6 6 putting people at Oakbank Provincial Road 307 Henlow Bay 7 7 real risk of vehicle damage.”

Goodlands Provincial Road 450 Sherwin Road 8 8 With the Neepawa Mountain Avenue St. James Street 9 9 introduction of the most improved Gillam 10 Provincial Road 280 10 McCreary Road road category Most Improved Winnipeg Road: St. James Street to this year’s Most Improved Manitoba Road: TransCanada Highway 1 campaign, a clear

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Palace says Trump may attend ASEAN November meeting US President Donald Trump has personally indicated over the phone that he is coming to the Philippines later this year.

This was revealed by Malacañang protocols chief Ambassador Marciano Paynor saying the American leader is expected to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in November. Paynor, who is involved in the organizing body for ASEAN events, said the main summit will be attended by other leaders from the region, as well as from neighboring countries such as South Korea and New Zealand.

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he past few weeks have been very eventful for me, with much of my time spent at the Manitoba legislature working toward affordable, effective solutions to issues important to you and your neighbours.

Our government’s new provincial budget avoids drastic measures but makes significant changes to address many issues facing Manitobans, including: increasing the number of available child-care spaces,

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improving front-line services, rebuilding the economy and reducing the backlog in the justice system. The budget has no new taxes or tax increases as it works toward building an affordable and competitive environment to encourage economic growth and job creation.

Our recently announced health-care improvements for Winnipeg, in conjunction with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, are about healing the system in our city to ensure

patients get the right care at the right time and at the right place.

Over the next two years, as these changes take place, you will be advised of the hospitals or other facilities that are most appropriate to address a range of health concerns. Information, which will be updated regularly, is available at www.healingourhealthsystem. ca.

Water levels on the Red River continue to be monitored by the Province of Manitoba to address flooding concerns for friends and neighbours in our St. Norbert constituency. For up-to-date flood information and bulletins, visit www.gov.mb.ca/flooding or contact my constituency office.

On April 6, Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart announced changes to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, which assesses the skills and qualifications of potential immigrants who are sponsored by their families and friends. In April 2016, a backlog of applications dating as far back as 2013 was identified, but it has since been fully processed, providing answers to many who had put their lives on hold. The minister announced this month that future applications will be processed within six months, a vast improvement over the two to four years previously experienced by many anxious applicants and sponsors in the St. Norbert constituency.

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On April 13, our government 7272 or jon@jonreyes.ca) to introduced a new grant for lower- arrange an appointment.

Jon Reyes, MLA for the income post-secondary students to ensure those facing financial constituency of St. Norbert barriers get assistance in pursuing their education. The grant will make $10.5 million available for qualifying students, and about 5,800 will benefit through this upfront, non-repayable assistance of up to $2,000 per student.

It has been my great privilege as Manitoba’s Special Envoy for Military Affairs to represent our provincial government this month at centennial memorial events honouring the Canadians who served in the First World War’s Vimy Ridge battle in France in April 1917.

Should you have an issue you would like to discuss with me, please contact the constituency office (204-261-

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The state university’s students and alumni have expressed their disappointment over UP’s decision, saying Duterte must instead be held accountable for the thousands of deaths under his administration’s bloody crackdown on drugs. Former student regent Cleve Arguelles in a public post said Duterte should be conferred instead with a doctorate on “crimes against humanity,” due his administration’s brutal war on drugs that has left thousands of suspected drug pushers and addicts killed. Meanwhile Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella downplayed the issue by saying that Duterte was not after the honorary doctor of laws degree.

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Prayer Changes Things What, How much, and in What Manner?

You will understand prayer much better, if you will consider three questions that arise from the well known saying "Prayer Changes Things.

1.What Things Does Prayer Change?

Prayer changes "all things".

If we are to "pray in everything", (Philippians 4:6) then everything must be capable of being changed by prayer. Prayer helps make "all things" work together for good (Romans 8:26-28).

But "all things" does not mean absolutely everything in the universe but rather "all things that pertain to godliness" (2 Peter 1:3-4, 11). The "Life" referred to is eternal life. Prayer does not change things which have no connection with the salvation of souls.

However this doesn't mean that prayer changes only spiritual things.

Prayer will certainly change material things when that change has a spiritual benefit. On the other hand, God is not Santa Claus.

Prayer is not satisfying material lusts and whims, although it is certainly important that we pray for material needs.

In one breath, Jesus taught us to

pray, "Give us our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses . . . The main purpose of prayer, however is to help make things "turn out for salvation" (Philippians 1:9).

2.How Much Does Prayer Changes Things?

Prayer avails "much" (James 5:6). But how "much" is "much"?

If you think "Not very much", you are mistaken. "Much is more than we ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20) Prayer changes things more than we imagine or comprehend.

Prayer changes things for spiritual and eternal purposes which are wonderfully high.

We cannot measure or perceive the changes which prayer makes, so in one sense, we cannot answer question "How much?"

But we know this: Prayer changes things as much as is necessary to insure the salvation of our souls.

Thus prayer changes very much indeed!

3.In What Manner Does Prayer Change Things?

Sometimes in a miraculous manner - for example when Peter raised Tabitha from death (Acts 9:40) Sometimes in an extraordinary manner - for example the case of Elijah and the drought (James 5:17-18).

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But mostly in an ordinary manner - for example when Paul was met by his friends (Acts 28:15-16). We usually experience the changes prayer makes at an ordinary level. If miracle and extraordinary events were commonplace, they would not be extraordinary, would they? God is able to influence the ordinary course of events so that our real needs are satisfied. This does not diminish the power of prayer or the providence of God. In a way, it makes it all the more wonderful and abundant, QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW 1. Does God do more for those who ask of Him than He does for those who don't?

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3. To what extent, and to what end, does prayer change things today?

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5. God answering prayer is by defenition "supernatural". Isn't it therefore "miraculous"?

6. Why is the operation of providence mistaken for coincidence or mere good fortune?

7. When prayer change things in the ordinary course of events, it does not change things very much. True or False?

8. Can we usually and confidently point to something and say "GOD change that!" and is it necessary or fruitful for us to do so?

9. The story of Esther (in the Old Testament) certainly demonstrates providence. How many miracles does the story record?

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t’s commonly said, ‘only in the Philippines’. Our country is so well known for changing the rules mid-stream. The forthcoming barangay elections was supposed to be held last year but was postponed to October this year. From Malacanang, President Duterte made an open declaration that he wanted the local polls to be once again be held some other time. ‘The president’s wish is my command’, his allies in congress were poised to accommodate Duterte’s desire.

You may want to look on yesterday’s political system. I grew up knowing two political parties in our country, the Liberal Party and the Nacionalista Party.

Our political system copied the two party system of the the United States of America. The counterparts in the USA are the Republican Party aka GOP (Grand Old Party) and the Democratic Party aka Democrats.

There was a time the voting age in our country was 21 but overtime our congress lowered it to 18. Curiously, I asked few eighteeners to name at least two political parties now accredited

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by our Commission on Elections (Comelec). I got blank answers.

Those above 21 whom I queried mentioned the Liberal Party and the Nacionalista Party.

The Liberal Party (LP) is one of the oldest extant political parties in the country and pride itself with big names like Manuel Roxas, Elpidio Quirino, Benigno ‘Ninoy’ Aquino and Diosdado P. Macapagal. It was founded after the war, sometime in 1945. And the oldest party is the Nacionalista Party (NP) which was founded in 1907. The NP was the ruling party from 1935 to 1944 and was headed by President Manuel L. Quezon till the war broke out.

Quezon took the submarine with General Douglas Macarthur for the United States via Australia and left the country and the party under the care of Sergio Osmena Sr. The NP big guns include former Presidents Ramon Magsaysay of Zambales, Carlos P. Garcia of Bohol, Ferdinand E. Marcos of Ilocos Norte and Claro M. Recto of Batangas.

One national figure coming from Pampanga was the late Senator

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Gil J. Puyat of Guagua who became senate president. The late Rafael L. Lazatin of Angeles City and the late Congressman Igmidio Bondoc were the last known prominent members of the party coming from Pampanga.

The leaderships of this country changed hands from stalwarts of these two parties.

No political figure during those years can become president unless they belong either to the NP or LP. I remember I was still in the high school when Raul Manglapus, a brilliant senator run as an independent candidate and assembled prominent names in his senatorial slate and all of them failed to get the approval of the electorates.

When martial law was proclaimed by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, the political system was overhauled and the multi-party system was born. Today we can no longer count with our fingers the number of political parties nationwide, and more so if we include the local parties that mushroomed in most provinces. Our poltical system became chopsuey.

Then came the party list system and the population of the lower house of congress ballooned from 104 members in the late sixties with almost 300 members now. There is a considerable view that the party list system is only an added cost shouldered by taxpayers’ money. And by the looks of it, the

additional party list members are enjoying the perks, and no way they will budge from their seats.

Only in the Philippines.

Editor's Note: Formerly newspaperman of Daily Inquirer and other major dailies; former

TV and radio Broadcaster. Former Director of various corporations like Clark Development Co.; and a former City of Angeles Councillor.

Now a regular columnist of Sun Star Pampanga.

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Trump’s North Korea dilemma

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n the wake of the Tomahawk cruise missile strikes on a Syrian airbase and after dropping a 2,100-pound “Mother of all Bombs” – MOAB – in Afghanistan, North Korea had threatened to test another nuclear weapon, her sixth test. In reaction, senior U.S. intelligence officials told the media that the U.S. is prepared to launch a preemptive strike with conventional weapons against North Korea if they’re convinced that North Korea is about to perform a nuclear weapons test.

Now that Trump has shown that he has cojones and is willing to risk going to war with North Korea, the geopolitical chess game has changed direction. What happened at the summit meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Trump’s Mar-a-lago resort in Florida was one for the books. Trump told Xi as they were having dessert, “Mr. President, let me explain something to you. We have just fired 59 missiles, all of which hit by the way, unbelievable, from hundreds of miles away.” Trump said the Xi paused for 10 seconds and then asked the interpreter to please say it again. Then Xi told Trump, “Anybody that was so brutal and uses gases to do that to young children and babies -

it's ok.” In a chess game, that was a brilliant end game: Trump checked Xi and Xi resigned to avoid a checkmate.

“We have a good chemistry,” Trump now said of Xi. Not too long ago, when he was campaigning for the presidency, Trump accused China of being a currency manipulator and a thief of American jobs. He said that China should no longer be allowed to “rape our country.” If elected, he promised to impose heavy tariffs on China and take her to court for shady trade practices.

But, ever the consummate dealmaker – or I might say, a wily wheeler-dealer -- Trump flip-flops on the issues and went easy on Xi. He must have taken note of what Xi said at the start of their meeting, to wit: “There are a thousand reasons to get China-US relations right, and not one reason to spoil it.” Trump abandoned his position on U.S.-China trade, which gave Xi a sigh of relief.

He did not declare China as a currency manipulator and the South China Sea and Taiwan were not discussed, as they would surely have caused some friction.

Trump paid a heavy price for whatever concessions he got, if any. But they agreed to form a

working group with a “100-day plan” to bolster American exports and reduce the US bilateral deficit.

China’s burden It’s interesting to note that on April 5, on the eve of the Trump-Xi summit, the Chinese government-owned Global Times published China’s “bottom line” on the situation on the Korean Peninsula. It said that China would not allow a “hostile government” in Pyongyang. It also said that Beijing would “not tolerate a U.S. military push toward the Yalu River.” It did not then come as a surprise when Beijing deployed 150,000 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops to the China-North Korea border at the Yalu River.

This reminds us when hordes of Chinese troops crossed the Yalu River in October 1950 during the Korean War to stop the northward push of the United Nations (UN) forces under the command of Gen Douglas MacArthur. The Chinese intervention pushed the UN forces back and the war seesawed until it ended on July 27, 1953, when an armistice was signed.

Technically, the two Koreas are still at war today.

Indeed, China hasn’t changed her position since the time of Mao Zedong, which is to protect and preserve the communist regime in North Korea. Let’s face it: Korean reunification under the existing South Korean government would not be palatable to the Chinese rulers. The best thing that the U.S. could hope for would be a regime change that would usher in a friendlier communist government like Vietnam is today. But would Xi agree to that? I don’t think so.

Don’t be fooled by his affability and “soft power” approach to world economic dominance. But deep inside him, he is a dogmatic and hard-line communist in the mold of Mao. Putin scared stiff In the case of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Tomahawk cruise missile strikes in Syria must have scared the daylights out of him. It caught him flat-footed and dealt a humiliating blow to his ego. His inability to stop the strikes is a repudiation of Russia’s much-ballyhooed air defense system and proves that Putin is an unreliable ally. Indeed, the Tomahawk strikes diminished Putin’s image as a fearsome bully

who uses nuclear blackmail to get what he wants. Not anymore. The new bully in the neighborhood is Trump. The difference between the two is: Putin is unpredictably predictable while Trump is predictably unpredictable. That makes Trump more dangerous than Putin.

And to show that Trump means business, he dropped the “Mother of all Bombs” – America’s most powerful nonnuclear bomb – on a network of fortified underground tunnels in Afghanistan that ISIS used to launch attacks on Afghan forces.

The strike also killed at least 94 ISIS fighters.

On the European continent, Putin’s misadventures in Ukraine and Crimea might look like a geopolitical victory for him but are actually a big setback for him. Prior to the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s relations with the Eastern European countries -- her former satellite states – were mutually economically beneficial. Now, these Eastern European countries, fearful of Putin’s aggressive behavior, have turned to their NATO allies for protection. The U.S. and several other NATO countries responded by sending thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks including heavy weapons to Poland and the three Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

They formed a “wall of steel” along the border with Russia.

Kim Jong-un’s obsession Trump’s slogan “Peace through strength” is finally put to a test. A few days after the Trump-Xi summit meeting, Trump ordered the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group to sail to the waters off North Korea in response to North Korea’s planned nuclear weapons test, which was scheduled to coincide with the 105th birth anniversary of North Korea’s founder and Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un’s grandfather Kim Il-Sung last April 15. The occasion was celebrated with a parade showing a variety of offensive missiles. During the parade Kim threatened to annihilate the U.S. with what he called “game-changing” missiles.

He vowed to “beat down enemies with the power of nuclear justice.”

Within hours after the parade, North Korea attempted to launch

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a ballistic missile and failed. “It blew up almost immediately,” an observer said. But the fact that North Korea tried to launch the missile in spite of warnings from South Korea and the U.S., is an indication that Kim is obsessed with making his country a nuclear power. It is estimated that North Korea may already have at least a dozen nuclear weapons, which she can use against South Korea, particularly targeting the huge U.S. base near the DMZ. Some experts believe that North Korea could build a hundred nuclear weapons within five years. North Korea could then become a very dangerous threat to the peace and stability in East Asia. With that in mind, Japan and South Korea might decide to build their own nuclear capability. In particular, Japan could produce nuclear weapons if she wanted to. She has 47 metric tons of weapons-usable plutonium, which is enough to make nearly 6,000 warheads like the one the U.S. dropped on Nagasaki. This huge cache was the by-product from reprocessing of spent uranium and plutonium used in Japan’s nuclear plants, which makes one wonder: Would Japan make nuclear warheads and use them if she were threatened with nuclear extinction by North Korea? Well, your guess is as good as mine. But I think your guess is: Yes, she would. Who wouldn’t?

The U.S. and China’s goal is the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. But for as long as Kim Jong-un is in power, that is not going to happen. And with North Korea fast-tracking her production of nuclear weapons and the development of landbased and submarine-launched medium- and long-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching as far as the U.S., she could become a nuclear superpower within a decade. And this begs the question: Would the U.S. allow a rogue nuclear superpower to threaten not only the security of Japan and South Korea but the existence of America as well?

Trump’s dilemma is that there is no easy solution to the North Korean problem. He might just bite the bullet to keep the peace in Asia-Pacific.

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Letty Duque Antonio turns 80!

Letty Duque Antonio, the most active senior in the Filipino community, turns 80 and she is looking forward for more years of service to her family and to her community.

And what do you expect when this lady turned 80 recently?

An intimate birthday celebration last April 1st at Viscount Gort when the members of her family, colleagues and friends attended

and congratulated her; and danced with her.

When asked the secret of her joyful life, Letty said:” Being in the Mighty Hands of our Lord Jesus makes me complete. The blessings that God has given me is so wonderful which includes my family, friends and all people around me. I can’t ask for more because He is all in all for me.

I thank God that I have known Him and will serve Him the way He wants me to.”

A special program had been prepared by the family members to make the night as a special event for the family matriarch.

Letty Duque Antonio is the current president of two organizations, namely, The Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) and the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations Inc.(MaCCFA).

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Since its founding in the late 70's, OFSAM has been one of the major Filipino senior organizations and thru the leadership of Letty, the organization has been very active in fund raising and organizing various events for senior members.

At MaCCFA, Letty has initiated many fund raising campaigns and lately, helping our kababayans in the Philippines in their housing needs. Letty has found time to serve the church and has been writing her column in the Filipino Journal.

Letty together with her husband, Tony Antonio, raised six children and countless grand and great grand children and their presence in Winnipeg, is known as Barangay Antonio. Every Christmas is considered as a big event for the Barangay Antonio.

Dancing followed the birthday celebration.

Eighteen gentlemen offered roses to Letty Duque Antonio and danced with her, and these include: Justin Ken Antonio, great grandson; Pastor George de la Rosa, Polly Sagaral, Rod Escobar Cantiveros, Cesar Fronda, Emilio Briol, Kevin Antonio Algabre, Jhun Algabre (Gina Antonio

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“The earth is our most precious asset, and it is our duty to protect our environment to make it a safe and thriving place for humans and animals,” said Gary Lunsford Sr. Director, Animal Care & Conservation at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. “The Zoo is the perfect place to connect with nature and learn about conservation and sustainability and the Party for the Planet is a great way for visitors to do this in a fun and interactive way”.

Activities include: NATURE WALK BINGO - Pick up your map and checklist at the Zoo Entrance, then explore the Zoo and cross off all the things you see. Get at least one BINGO line, submit your bingo sheet to Wild Things Unique Gifts and collect your seed planting packet (while

quantities last) in celebration of Earth Day! DAILY ZOOKEEPER TALKS - Learn about our animals from our Zookeepers and the Zoo’s conservation efforts to help protect them.

10:00 am | Spotlight on Leopards (Snow Leopard Enclosure, Animals of Asia) 11:00 am | Trek into Journey (Snowy Owl Enclosure, Journey to Churchill) 11:30 am | Our Youngest Bears (Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre) 1:00 pm | In the Company of Camels (Camel Enclosure, Animals of Asia) 1:30 pm | Canadian Wilds (Cougar Enclosure, Grasslands & Boreal Forest) 2:00 pm | Discovery Experience (Kinsmen Discovery Centre) 3:00 pm | Tropical Adventure (Toucan Ridge) RECYCLE EVERYWHERE & CLIMATE CHANGE CONNECTION – Stop by their interactive stations and participate in activities that teach visitors about ways to help protect our environment.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN – Face painting, colouring, crafts, story time, and hands-on biofacts table in Gateway to the Arctic building (11 am – 3 pm daily).

RECYCLING DROP-OFF PROGRAM - Assiniboine Park Zoo is currently a public drop-off for two important recycling initiatives- cellphones and their accessories through RecycleMyCell.ca and Nespresso capsules through Terracycle.ca.

The collection containers will be at the Zoo entrance all weekend.

The Assiniboine Park Zoo is home to many endangered species from around the world and participates in the Species Survival Plan Program (SSP).

The Zoo is committed to conservation, research and raising awareness that will contribute to decreasing our carbon footprint and help protect the earths’ animals.

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Assiniboine Park Zoo Unveiling NEW Dinosaur at Opening of Dinosaurs Alive!® Exhibit in May

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In celebration of the newest dinosaur, the Assiniboine Park Zoo is launching a contest for children in Grades 1 through 6 who can enter to win a free trip to the Zoo for this season’s exhibit opening and the official unveiling of the new dinosaur.

“Last year, our Dinosaurs Alive!® exhibit was a huge hit with local visitors of all ages as well as tourists and we can’t wait to see it return,” said Gary Lunsford Sr. Director, Animal Care & Conservation. “What better way to kick off the season than with the unveiling of our newest dinosaur. It’s going to be a fantastic summer at the Zoo.” Children in Grades 1 – 6 can enter the contest by writing a short story about what life would be like if dinosaurs still lived on earth. Word count should be between 250 and 500 words.

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The deadline to enter is May 1. Stories can be emailed in English or French, accompanied with the Teacher Name, Classroom, School Name and Contact Information to info@ assiniboinepark.ca For full contest information visit www. assiniboinepark.ca/contests In 2017, Dinosaurs Alive!® will feature 16 lifesized animatronic dinosaurs throughout a forested path in the Zoo. The exhibit offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time to the prehistoric era as the lifelike dinosaurs move and roar demonstrating how they may have looked and moved in a natural environment millions of years ago. In addition to the dinosaurs themselves, the exhibit features a dig site and excavation site where children of all ages can discover what it’s like to be a paleontologist.

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Horoscope There is a mix of energies - slow and steady as well as nimble and light - so you could find yourself testing a number of ideas and exploring their potential before you decide where to focus. You seem to be making progress, yet it may seem like you’re trouble by more delays than usual. You might just have to take this in stride and do your best. Also, you could feel doubtful about exploring one relationship, but time may tell a different story.

This is a time of reunions or family get-togethers that you’ll very much enjoy. They also move into a more private sector of your chart, which could stir up your dreams and personality. It’s an opportunity to explore inner patterns and the workings of your deeper mind and better understand what makes you beat.

Your opportunity to bring your dreams to life by acting on those that appeal to you most. An idea you relished in the past could reappear and move up your priority list. In addition, your sector of personal finances, and this could encourage you to take a look at the present state of play and get your money to work harder for you.

This is an opportunity for you to display your best skills and impress all the right people. The topmost sector of your chart, you could be heading into the spotlight. Your social sector like networking could play a big part in your career or business success. If you’re looking for love, this can be the perfect time to get back into the dating loop, too.

This is your chance to let go of situations and perhaps people that no longer serve you and resolve issues that seem to be hanging over you. More isolated sector of your chart, concur a period in which you can gain comfort from standing back and reflecting on life. You’ll be ready to go on your plans may be better than diving in too carelessly.

A renewed focus on your sector of travel and exploration could put the spotlight on new way and intriguing opportunities. You could find back into your sector of shared resources pushes you to work harder at resolving any financial issues. Your sector of goals and ambitions could encourage you to achieve great things.

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Your life may take on a deeper focus, encouraging you to look in a lower place in outside area, especially when resolving matters that need an in-depth perspective. They could also enhance your love life and encourage you to take stock of finances relating to loans, mortgages, investments, and the like. You could also feel guilty for letting someone down, but if this is unavoidable, a diplomatic explanation can help. The desire to take a vacation or short trip could be very strong.

If key relationships have seemed less settled than usual lately, this feeling may end. You may find that things become stable between you softens moves into a more sensitive sector of your chart, which could influence joint finances and encourage you to sort out any insignificant issues. You may also be curious to understand more about yourself and what motivates you to action.

Health and wellness issues may have been important to you, but it might be time to take stock of how far you’ve come.

It can also be an opportunity to reorganize and adjust your routines so that they work better for you. So there will also be more activity regarding relationships. You could be eager to clear the air or rewrite any unspoken rules in an important bond.

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Romance could blossom or the flame of love could be light again in your present partnership. Leisure and pleasure options kick into gear for you over is coming, and this chance to relax and unwind could do you a world of good. You’ll need to balance work and play as the lively energies your lifestyle sector. Schedule your work and time for exercise, as well as fun and entertainment.

Focus on your domestic sector, use this chance to spend time with those you care about most, as well as to nourishment yourself with good food and plenty of rest. The cosmos encourages you to take time out for self-care and relaxation.

At the same time, leisure options may attract, and you could be curious about a certain pastime, sport, or new skill that you would enjoy learning more about. Romance could shine, too.

An opportunity could invite you decide to take it up you could make some progress. You should also expect a few delays and changes of plan. This may not be a bad thing, though, and it might even work in your favor. Home and family matters also come to ahead. Bringing an opportunity to clean, clear out clutter, and get everything tidy.

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Philippines’ Finest Alternative Novelty Bands:

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he Alternative Rock scene of the Philippines is populated by countless of bands and artists many of whom have made their unique marks in the country’s music history. The scene may be traced back to the classic so-called Pinoy Rock of the 1970s, with the likes of Maria Cafra, Asin, and Juan De La Cruz Band.

In the 1990s, the scene became so much revitalized, giving birth to more exciting local bands—diverse groups with equally interesting styles of music. Among these, Siakol and Grin Department served as the representatives of what may be described as Novelty Alternative Rock, whose theme is light comedy and social sarcasm, poking fun and critique at the ills of the Philippine society; or, in some cases, giving doses of lighthearted humor meant to lighten up the mood of the listeners amidst the country’s prevailing political and social issues.

Siakol Formed in 1994, Siakol is comprised currently by Noel

Palomo (vocals), Anthony Cervantes (guitar), Wowie Flores (bass), and James Rodriguez (drums). In their more than 20 years of activity, the quartet has released nine studio albums, from 1996’s Tayo Na sa Paraiso to 2015’s Haymabu, spawning a string of singles that include “Lakas-Tama,” “Peksman,” “Bakit Ba?,” and “Hindi Mo Ba Alam?” To this day, the wacky yet serious-with-theircraft band remains active in the concert circuit. In fact, they will be performing in Winnipeg this coming May 6, at Essence Event Centre (Canad Inn on McPhillips), along with another prime Philippine band Grin Department.

Grin Department Formed in 1995, Grin Department rocked the Alternative Rock–loving community of the said decade with its brand of naughty, double entendre songs that are full of humor and wordplay. To date, the lively band has several studio albums under its name, from 1995’s Hahehihohu to 2009’s

Apunten (Eym), producing now classic singles like “Miss U (Miss, Miss sa Loob ng Jeepney),” “Syota ng Bayan,” “Magbati Na Kayo,” and “Picture Mo, Inday.”

Currently, the band consists of Andrew Balatbat (vocals/bass), Alfie Gutierrez (drums), and Jason Pelonia (vocals/guitar). The trio

will be joining Siakol in gracing the stage of Essence Event Centre on May 6.

Now that Winnipeg weather is finally bright and dry, a bit warm and still chilly, going out to have some fun is the order of the season. So, come May 6, be in your best Rocking self and

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Fun with suckers

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or us anglers in southern Manitoba, the month of April signals the end of ice fishing season and brings eager anticipation of opening day in May. This transition period where frozen bodies of water give way to fast flowing spring runoff is also a time marked on the calendar by many who partake in an annual tradition in this province. A short timeframe window in the spring, known locally as the ‘sucker run’, is when hundreds of people take advantage by pulling out their dip

nets (saloks) and head to their favourite spots to catch a few (or dozens) of these fish.

There are several species of suckers here in Manitoba. The most common one that is readily caught during the spring spawning run are of the white sucker variety.

In other parts of the province a good run of redhorse suckers can be found as well. The ones that spawn can range in size from 15 inches to a whopping beyond Master Angler 20 inches plus in length.

Suckers are regarded as ‘rough fish’ and are commonly looked down upon as by-catch by most sport anglers. To those in the know however, they are quite tasty and can be prepared several different ways including canned, smoked, breaded/battered, and the ever popular Filipino-style fish ball. Prepared properly the cooked meat resembles that of a lake whitefish. For many others, the main reason for dip netting these fish is to accumulate a supply of cut bait for later in the open water season. Cut chunks of sucker are a go-to bait for many channel catfish enthusiasts in the spring while sucker belly strips make fantastic bait for those who target lake trout.

Places to salok some suckers are along the shorelines of small rivers and creeks. You can watch as huge schools of them swim diligently along the water’s edge.

They spook very easy though and netters have to be creative and apply some skill to be able to get a few in the scoop. The best place to get them by far however are flooded roadside ditches that flow into any lakes or rivers that have suckers in them. These relatively narrow strips of water can surprisingly

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carry hundreds if not thousands of these fish at times kilometres away from the source waterbody.

Culverts and neckdowns are natural places that people and suckers alike congregate to.

I ventured out recently with my daughters to catch a few. We explored several areas checking ditches and creeks with no luck but eventually came upon a spot that had good numbers swimming along the length of it. I placed my girls with a big catfish net at a narrow spot while I went upstream a ways and herded a bunch of fish their way until some would end up in the net. We were able to get lots of pictures and we filmed a video which you can watch on the Kickerfish channel on YouTube.

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Things to be aware of if you plan on heading out sometime these next few weeks to try: An angling licence is required which is the same one that you would have from this past ice season or last summer. Practice safety as many waterways can have fast flowing water at this time of year and small creeks and ditches are deceptively deep in the middle. In addition to any sucker species, carp, burbot, tullibee, and other small baitfish can be taken. Any game fish such as pike, walleye, perch, etc. that you may catch in your net must be released immediately. Always refer to the current Manitoba Angling Guide for full explanations on the regulations.

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he past years have been exciting for band-music enthusiasts in Winnipeg.

The city has already hosted a stream of Philippines-based bands that included Slapshock, Pupil, True Faith, Ely Buendia & His Band, and MYMP. In fact, Parokya ni Edgar had just jampacked Garrick Centre a month ago; and Siakol and Grin Department are about to rock the stage of Essence Event Centre next month. But, hey, summer fun is not yet over!

We still have Sponge Cola to watch out for, end of May; and then the premier Rock band of the Philippines, The Dawn is set to rise this August.

In the meantime, prepare yourselves for a sparkle of Sponge Cola. The dashing quartet is set to shower the open-air parking grounds of Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (737 Keewatin St.) with sunny, summery Alternative Rock music on May 21.

Formed in 1998, Sponge Cola currently consists of Yael Yuzon (vocals, guitar), Gosh Dilay (bass, vocals), Armo Armovit (lead guitar), and Ted Mark Cruz (drums). In its nearly two decades of activity, the band has released five studio albums, from 2004’s Palabas to 2014’s Ultrablessed, spawning a string of singles that include “Jeepney,” “Bitiw,” “Tambay,” “Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay,” “Tuliro,” “Di Na Mababawi,” and “Move On.” Brought by Vocal Arts Production, the Winnipeg show of Sponge Cola is part of the band’s 2017 North American Jeepney Tour. For tickets and inquiry, contact Paige Dimayuga at 204330-3010.

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Jets Flight Path: Staying The Course

by Ryan Reyes

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h Jets, you just had to tease us with a 7 game winning streak to end the season didn’t you? Were they clicking on all cylinders? Was their goaltending now decent?

Were they playing something resembling defence? It was a little bit of each but maybe it mostly had to do with the fact that there was no longer any pressure on the team.

Regardless of any analysis, that nice little run did one thing for sure; it helped Jets management solidify their stance on extending head coach Paul Maurice’s contract this summer. Anything Paul Maurice-related in the latter third of the season was discussed and debated with much passion by fans and media alike: Patrik Laine not being in the first power play unit, Nic Petan continuously scratched in favour of Chris Thorburn and the aforementioned extension speculation. I’d have to agree with my colleague Allan Madriaga; let’s extend Maurice and see what he can do with our talented young core AND some average goaltending. Right, ok, I can hear detractors saying “PoMo’s track record has been one of consistently below-average results with teams that did have young talent and bad goaltending in the past; eg. Carolina.” Let’s just say my leash would be shorter than True North’s.

It’s understandable why Winnipeg’s fanbase has little patience left. It’s been 6 years(but 6 years isn’t too long for me if we’re creating a dynasty!). It didn’t help that we overachieved a couple of years ago and were swept by Anaheim. It sure doesn’t feel right when we were gifted by the hockey gods with a player as exciting & talented as Hatrik Laine only for the team to fizzle out of playoff contention.

Heightened expectations. I get it.

Allan gets it too: we’ve done well with the drafting part, now we’re in the thick of the developing stage and sooner or later it’s going to be domination time.

I’m fine with The Hockey News’ prediction of 2019 being the year that the Jets hoist the Stanley Cup on the corner of Portage & Main aren’t you?

Fast Facts Part I Winnipeg had a better record this year: ●2016-17- 40 Wins- 35 Losses- 7 OT Losses- 3 SO Wins- 87 Points ●2015-16- 5 Wins- 39 Losses- 8 OT Losses- 3 SO Wins- 78 Points Fast Facts Part II The Jets finished with 4 players that had 60 points or more: ●Mark Scheifele 32 Goals + 50 Assists = 82 Points ●Blake Wheeler 26 Goals + 48 Assists = 74 Points ●Nikolaj Ehlers 25 Goals + 39 Assists = 64 Points ●Patrik Laine 36 Goals + 28 Assists = 64 Points

Forward Thinking Future Jets Kyle Connor, Jack Roslovic and Eric Comrie all performed fine in their late season call-ups with the Jets; each played a single game. Connor scored a goal in his, Roslovic didn’t look out of place, and Comrie earned the win in his game. I feel Connor has a higher chance to make the senior squad next year compared to Roslovic. Don’t kid me, both would be nice. While Comrie will blossom with the Moose next season and be ready to compete for an NHL job in 2018-19.

Who will the Jets leave unprotected in the Expansion Draft: Perreault or Lowry?

Will they somehow keep both by offering Las Vegas a side deal? That’s my wish.

Which goaltender do you want the Jets to pick up?

Are you as excited as I am in seeing how Tucker Poolman pans out?

Let me know your thoughts by tweeting me at @FJRyanReyes.

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‘Dutertenomics’ to usher onrush of economic activity

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he Duterte administration’s economic managers were in full attendance as the government formally unveiled “Dutertenomics,” or the economic and social development program

resulting from the country’s improved peace and order situation.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Dutertenomics include accelerated infrastructure

spending, progressive tax reform package, and improved social services and development programs. He added that the government will continue current policies that have successfully

contained inflation, stabilized foreign exchange, and attracted foreign investments. For his part, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said in the same forum

that the government has launched “Build, Build, Build” portal or www.build.gov.ph where the public can monitor and track government projects in real-time.

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Bayuga who reigned as Mr. & Mrs. PGM Valentine's in 2016.

The title now goes to Peter & Dolly Estrada as the reining Mr. & Mrs. PGM Valentine's 2017.

Congratulations to the sweet and loving couple, more power to you both and your family!!

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Unifying cultures and communities in Winnipeg

Culture Card is an arts, cultural and cultures together to create Bayanihan in mind,” says Valen Filipino Business Council. “The community – that’s how we view custom Bayanihan Culture Card.” media, and entertainment company communal unity.

Vergara, co-founder of Culture Card Filipino “We created Culture Card with and board member of Manitoba represents unity, cooperation, and Vergara and his fellow co-founder, that brings different generations Arturo Orellana want to work toward unifying and exploring different cultures Winnipeg has to offer.

“Winnipeg is such a great city because of how multicultural it is, it’s something to be proud of,” say Orellana. “The main goal of our project is to highlight the cultures our city offers.”

Orellana says Culture Card makes people feel like they’re home again because their events showcase tradition and integrate all generations.

Dalagita 2017 is one of these events – Dalagita celebrates the Filipino community through fashion, food, music, and dance.

This event takes place on May 12, 2017 and features prominent Filipinos Jeremy Senaris, Tiffany Ponce, and Kelvin Ong. While Culture Card looks to connect Winnipeg’s cultures, it also encourages its users to explore Winnipeg. Culture Card grants users exclusive treatment like discounts to events at Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and more.

“Imagine as a newcomer coming from the Philippines having access to this project for free,” says Vergara. “As a newcomer, you might not know the city yet or know what to do, Culture Card solves that – it delivers useful information to get out and explore right to your cell phone.”

Culture Card mobile app is available on iPhone and Android mobile devices for free and delivers everything you need to explore your city and the cultures it offers.

“Culture Card keeps you informed, keeps you active, and keeps you excited, not just about events, but about Filipino culture and the other amazing cultures in Winnipeg” says Vergara. “It’s communal unity.”

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