Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition April 05 - 20, 2019

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In celebration of the International Women’s Day, Pinays MB, Inc. has once again recognized the contributions of three Pinay trailblazers in the community last March 23rd at the Marlborough Hotel.

The three outstanding Pinays include Loizza Aquino for her leadership and advocacy for mental health, Melody Balane for her achievements and contributions in sports and Maanne Dionisio for her inspiration and contributions in the field of performing arts.

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Jeth Reyes of Waverley Mitsubishi receives Triple Diamond Award: One of the top 5 from coast to coast!

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ow would you react when you receive a good news that you are one of the five topnotched sales associates all over Canada in 2018?

It is more than a celebration!

It is a recognition for his hard work of service to his clients and kababayans.

Jeth Reyes, sales advisor of Waverley Mitsubishi,received the highest award in sales: Triple Diamond Award! And he jetted to Vancouver, to receive the award, all expenses paid by the car manufacturing company.

"Thanks to my kababayans who have believed in the way I have treated my customers, and their trust and loyalty. I have

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treated all my customers as a family, giving them the best service, the best deal for owning a car," says Jeth.

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Since then, he has been busy meeting many kababayans who want to own a car.

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Floyd Mayweather snubbed the press conference at Resorts World Manila (RWM) disappointing writers and photographers who waited for almost nine hours for his appearance.

The media conference was set at 3 p.m but it was already past 11 p.m. when RMW Corporate Communication head Joee Guilas officially announced that Mayweather was not coming.

The 42-year old undefeated American boxer reportedly went to see beauty doctor Vicki Belo

in Makati and was expected to proceed to the RWM but was seen shopping at Greenbelt instead.

Fight fans initially thought that Mayweather was going to announce an update on his projected rematch with Pacquiao, whom he beat in their May 2015 showdown.

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204 Neighbourhood Watch heads for spring cleaning of parks and playgrounds

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pring has sprung and the truth to the matter, is the best time to the clean the parks and the playgrounds and at the same time, to recover some needles, separate plastic bottles from condoms, and other tasks to make the surrounding clean and livable. And the 204 Neighbourhood Watch is on the run to focus on the spring cleaning tasks.

"A productive evening last Thursdy, we found and removed a lot of used condoms and baggies from the Valour Community Centre park and playground. We thank our

patroller Pastor James Castronuevo for officially opening the Mabuhay Baptist Church as one of the 204 Neighbourhood Watch quarters we need a venue at the West End," says Leila Castro, head of the group.

Another highlight of the evening is the Climacosa brothers, Rommel and Rhodel (owners of Climacosa Services and business owner at AIM World Rhodel is also an active 204 Neighbourhood Watch patroller) handing to us their $2,000 dollar donations. This fund will be used as

204NW helps more neighbourhoods set up of their own patrolling group, and for various safety initiatives and projects of the group. Thank you, Rommel and Rhodel.

We also thank Bakerite for providing the weekly patroller snacks.

By Wednesday, April 3rd, 204 Neighbourhood Watch will be joining the Wolseley Watch in its launch of spring patrolling. 204 Neighbourhood Watch mentored Wolseley Watch and helped them with patrolling logistics.

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Marawi pupil wins national math tilt

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he winner of this year’s prestigious Metrobank Math Challenge (MMC) is a Maranao pupil from Marawi City.

Muhammad Nur G. Casib, a twelve-year old Grade 6 pupil bested nine other finalists in the Grade 6 individual category of the two-level (elementary and secondary) national competition in both written and oral mathematical tilts on March 29-30 at the Metrobank Plaza in Makati City.

Casib studies at the “My Precious Child Learning Center,” a private school in Marawi City where classes had to be suspended for more than a semester when militants occupied the city on May 23, 2017. His parents enrolled him in a school outside Marawi while the fight was raging. His father is Norodin Casib, a physician

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working at the Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) also in Marawi City.

The young Casib is the first Maranao to win any episode of the MMC contest. The MMC is held annually since 1997 by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Department of Education and the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines.

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Manitoba celebrates 150th Anniversary with year-long festivities

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he year-long events and festivities to mark Manitoba’s 150th anniversary kicked off Friday with an unveiling at The Met downtown. Dubbed as Manitoba 150, host committee chair Stuart

Murray led the official launching of the logo, theme and website that will brand and guide the yearlong celebration. He said that the event commemorates Manitoba’s past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to Manitoba’s future. The celebration will also honour the thousands of years that First Nations have called this land their traditional territories and the hundreds of years that the Metis have called Manitoba home. The province is providing $2.5 million as seed money while potentially getting private donors to match contributions up to $5 million. For more details about the planned events, Manitobans are invited to visit Manitoba150.com.

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The Republic of Adobo

by Rod E. Cantiveros

Is Winnipeg a Narco-City?

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“Rash of homicides ‘taxing ‘ police.” Deadly record: city could break murder mark as police investigate 10th homicide” “Gone too Soon, “ “Multiple cops assaulted in string of incidents”, “Winnipeg police unit to target guns and gangs!” “Shootings propel rising homicide rates” “Man charged in teen’s death” “Forum to focus on fear of violence in faith community.”

These are the blaring headlines and blurbs in the various newspapers after the record breaking homicide cases reaching a mercurial high of more than 10 homicides cases, more than doubled as compared the number of crime cases against lives and properties in the same month last 2018.

And as a background, in 2018, the following media coverage on the proliferation of methamphetamine is alarming! LIke: at CBC: “Drugs, particularly the growing use of methamphetamine are fueling crime in the city and putting a huge strain on City Police Services:”and in Global TV: “Rise in violent gun crimes connected to the rise of meth use!”And in the Sun, the headline is nerving: 2018 in Review: Meth, violence and a city in crisis!” And in Free Press: “Meth, madness and misery, cheap, easy to find incredibly powerful and addictive crystal meth is holding Manitoba hostage!”

And will keep you trembling with the stats in 2017: Possession charges for meth 890% increase since 2012! And I repeat 890% increase since 2012!

Winnipeg as Narco-City since 2012, no wonder people are screaming for safety, people in the various communities are arming themselves against people , especially those, repeat offenders to raise havoc in my family or in your family.

And in the last issue of the Filipino Journal, the regular column of Dr. Denise Koh, Manitoba’s Chief Occupational Medical Officer and a Medical Officer of Health in Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness, writes: “Methamphetamine or meth is a powerful, highly addictive manmade stimulant known for its euphoric effects and the energy it triggers in users. The drug is cheap, relatively easy to get and make, and the high lasts for several hours. On top of that, there is NO IMMEDIATE ANTIDOTE, such as naloxone for opiate users.”

And read this with so much attention, as Dr. Koh writes further, “Meth use is quite prevalent in Manitoba. In fact, it is now the most-reported primary drug of use among people accesssing care at Addiction Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) facilities, with an increase of ovder 50% over the last few years. The Manitoba Nurses Union reported

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a 1,200% increase in meth-related emergency room visits since 2013.

There have been numerous recent meth-related violent incidents, like the latest victim, a young and hopeful man, Jimmy Adao, Jr, who met his untimely death from a man fueled by meth.

After all of these reality checks and balances on the prevalent of meth, would you consider that the City of Winnipeg has been a narco-city for many years and getting worse every year?

The Winnipeggers deserve a safe city, a city where newcomers had longed to stay and live and raise a family? What happened to the victims, and to their families?

Lives are stolen by people who are addicted to meth and in most cases, the perpetrators are known to the police as repeat offenders, the recipients of what we called: “revolving door kind of justice” when these criminals and killers are back to the community to raise hell!

I cannot blame those families who have many plans to have a safety home, a safety place for their children: most homes now are secured by special locks, some have installed CCTV, and built a cross-bar to avoid intruders high on drugs; and to top them all, they want to be armed with guns to protect themselves and their children.

And who will be the next victim? Someone you love most, or some of your friends’ children? or the children of the police officer, judges and elected and appointed members in our government?

Jimmy Adao, Jr, known to us as Jimboy, had all the ambitions in life but his life was cut short and now he is a part of the hair-raising crime statistics in the city known as Narco-City of Winnipeg!

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FMAACI and JCI Winnipeg Spearhead “Rhythms for Peace Concert”

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he .Filipino Music and Arts Association of Canada, Inc. (FMAACI) and JCI Winnipeg in cooperation with Acoustic Live in Winnipeg (ALIW) and Maginoo, Inc., will hold a multi-cultural music concert to promote the unending message for peace for all cultures on April 20, 2019 at Maples Collegiate Student Commons, 1330 Jefferson Avenue, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Local musicians and artists, Filipino and non-Filipino, will perform on this momentous occasion.

Volunteer performing artists are as follows: Phoebe Man, James Cruzat and Jef Reyes, Victor Bustamante, Alfie Mela & Julius Eugenio (The Halflings), Christine Mazur and Gilbert Trillana, Daniel Tabo-oy, Darwin Rufino, Dario Javier(Triple “D”), Nandita Selvanathan, DJ Feliciano, Ke Meng, Levy Abad, and Acoustic Live In Winnipeg (ALIW) singers

and players: Jojo Yso, Rodel Olesco, Frank Urbano, Jon Rigor Natoc, Patrick Mayuga, Arnold Tongol, Donn Kay Bermudo, Jaymar Tria, and Emogen Ventura; with the special participation of the “Movin’ Up with Seniors” Dancers (led by Alma Ganaden), and KC Salazar, Miss Junior Canada Galaxy candidate.

Proceeds of this collaborative endeavour will cover the event’s cost of production and for FMAACI’s music and arts programs as the 2nd Filipino Folk Music Festival is slated on June 23, 2019 at the Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre (SOPAC) just in time for the celebration of Filipino Heritage Month.

FMAACI is a non-profit organization established since 2014 that gave birth to the 1st Filipino Folk Music Festival that was held at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba

on November 15, 2014. It aims to explore and develop unique and creative approaches in the preservation, promotion and blending of Filipino music and arts in a multi-cultural environment.

Composed of local artists musicians and creative community leaders, FMAACI’s objectives are: to discover and develop talents in music and arts; to establish and build relationships among Filipino artists through networking and mentoring, academic and artistic programs, and special recognition; to share Filipino music and arts in the community and to ensure their continuity for the next generation.

JCI Winnipeg, on the other hand, is comprised of young professionals and entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-40 who come from a wide variety of backgrounds : business owners, managers, accountants, sales professionals, financial analysts,

journalists, lawyers, doctors, dentists, students, and the like.

Their mandate is to provide the members with opportunities for professional and personal development, networking, camaraderie, and to instill in their membership a sense of local and global responsibility.

His opponent is PDPRival senatorial bets lunch party.

Laban candidate Vladimir Ramon Frivaldo, grandson of together at Escudero’s home the late Sorsogon governor Juan Nationalist People’s Coalition

Senator Chiz Escudero hosted lunch for opposing senatorial candidates at his house in Sorsogon.

PDP-Laban candidate Bong Go shared lunch Sunday, March 31, with Otso Diretso bets Romy Macalintal and ex-solicitor general Florin Hilbay. Over

lunch there was no rivalry while Frivaldo. the candidates from opposing parties exchanged pleasantries and talking about life after elections They even posed for pictures together. Later Escudero endorsed the candidacy of Go. Escudero is running for governor of Sorsogon under the

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Police to file case against Migo Adecer for fake license The Makati police is set to file a criminal case against GMA actor Migo Adecer for falsification of public documents.

Adecer was earlier arrested after his car hit two Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) employees and then tried to escape. He presented a license which had been proven to be bogus. The police also said the LTO-National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) will initiate the administrative aspect of the case considering that based on LTO records, he already had four recorded reckless driving cases. The 19-year-old actor whose real name is Douglas Errol Dreyfus Adecer, won GMA’s talent search “Starstruck.”

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Catriona Gray is ‘Sexiest Woman Alive 2019’

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is Esquire Philippines’ Sexiest Woman Alive 2019.

The April 1 digital cover of the men’s magazine Esquire shows Catriona in a bathtub clad in one piece black swimsuit. According to Esquire Philippines, the Filipino-Australian beauty queen was chosen for the honorific title for being a woman who have made an impact and for making a career out of simply being awesome. A profile feature, written by Audrey Carpio presents Catriona’s childhood, the challenges of her early modeling days, and her charity works to a non-government organization for children in Tondo, Manila. The photography was done by Dookie Ducay.

Jim Paredes apologizes for sex video

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inger Jim Paredes apologized for a video of him doing sexual acts that went viral.

The 67-year-old APO Hiking Society member admitted that it was him on the video which recently made rounds on social media. Thru his personal blog “Writing on Air,” he said he has hurt and embarrassed his family.

He also said that he has disappointed a lot of people who held him in high esteem with the scandal.

Fil-Am beauty is 2nd in Miss Eco International 2019 Miss Philippines Maureen Montagne won 1st runnerup in the Miss Eco International 2019 pageant held at the Almasa Capital Theater in Cairo, Egypt last Friday.

The Filipino-American beauty queen finished behind winner Suheyn Cipriani of Peru. Other winners were Miss USA, 2nd runner-up; Miss Ukraine, 3rd runner-up; and Miss Malaysia, 4th runner-up. The Miss Eco International pageant is the first international contest for the 25 year-old Montagne. She has earlier competed in Miss USA 2015 pageant where she placed in the top 15 and Miss World America 2017 contest where she won 1st runner-up. She said she now wants to focus on TV hosting and acting.

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The Road to Heavenly Hana

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aking the most of our travel to Maui, the Valley Isle and the best island on earth according to the Conde Nast Travelers, we considered it mandatory to challenge the beautiful drive along the world-famous road to heavenly Hana. (When will you come to this place again?) This time it is more about the journey through valleys. beaches, bamboo and lush rainforests, waterfalls, landscapes, and cliffs than the final destination.

The famed Hana Highway (Hwy. 36) of 53 miles along the coast of Maui with no billboards and no signs along the way to indicate stops or points of interest twists and turns 617 times on very narrow two lanes often going down to one and passing over 56 picturesque aging one-lane bridges. So by necessity we take it slow; this is not a trip for tentative drivers or those prone to carsickness.

(Note: Billboards are banned in Hawaii since 1927 thereby enhancing the attractiveness of the Aloha State.

In addition to Hawaii, three other states in the U.S. prohibit billboard advertising - Vermont in 1966, Maine in the early 80's and Alaska in 1998.)

We start our journey from the cool, laid-back town of Pa'ia with a full tank of gas early at 8:30 in the

morning. (Avoid driving at night.) An old sugar mill town and now surrounded by sugar cane and pineapple fields, Pa'ia is known for its wide variety of art galleries and antique shops.

Driving time is approximately 3 hours to Hana, much longer if you stop at the numerous sites along the way.

Just a few minutes east we experience Ho'okipa Beach Park, a mecca to windsurfing . Ho'okipa means "hospitality" in Hawaiian.

Surfers have flocked to this white sand beach since the 1930's due to its wind-blown waves breaking across a system of reefs across the bay and

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"Halfway to Hana" has become strong winds. If you are lucky you Creditaid might see a Hawaiian green sea turtle a local landmark on the famous road.

Home of "The Original" banana near the reefs. bread, it offers fresh fruits aside Next is Twin Falls, the first easily accessible string of waterfalls and pools on the road to Hana. We hike the short distance to the tropical waterfalls before refreshing ourselves with freshly squeezed sugarcane juice at a family-owned farm stand.

Back on the road we pass through the rural area of Haiku where we see banana patches, sugar canes, papaya and kukui nut trees, and avocadoes.

At Kaumahina State Wayside of Gem & Lita at “Halfway to Hana”. exotic plants and forests we watch from the Kaumahina Lookout the beautiful scenic view of Maui's north coast. A picture-perfect sight for an excellent photo opportunity!

A must-see stop is the Ke'anae arboretum and botanical garden of native Hawaiian flora and foliage Here you'll see and admire rainbow eucalyptus, blue marble trees, fruit trees such as breadfruit, papaya and mountain apple.

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Winnipeg Jets Whiteout Parties are back!

Jets fans are getting ready for another playoff run and with that, the popular Winnipeg Jets Whiteout Street Parties are back and better than ever.

In 2018, the Whiteout Parties were free during Winnipeg Jets playoff games. Cost to enter the Whiteout Parties in 2019 will set you back $5 and available on Ticketmaster.

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ticket sales will be donated to the United Way. Tim Hortons has signed on as the title sponsor of the #WPGWhiteout Street Party.

True North has several configurations for planned street closures next to Bell MTS Place – parts of Donald Street, Graham Avenue and Smith Street next to Bell MTS Place. The Street Party

would be able to accommodate as many as 25,000 fans.

Whiteout street party tickets for Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs go on sale on April 8!

Remember, wear white and Go Jets Go!

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Three Pinay trailblazers recognized by Pinays MB Inc.

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hree outstanding Pinay trailblazers were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Filipino community last March 23 at the Marlborough Hotel by Pinays MB, Inc. This was in conjunction with the celebration of International Women’s Day. The three outstanding Pinays include Loizza Aquino for her outstanding leadership and advocacy for mental health; Melody Balane for her outstanding achievements and contributions in sports; and MaAnne Dionisio, for her outstanding contributions in the field of performing arts.

Loizza Aquino who witnessed the fatal consequences of the problem of mental health at an early age organized “Peace of Mind”, a non-profit organization to tackle mental health issues. Composed of young people working together to eradicate the stigma on mental health, the organization has been adopted by many schools across Manitoba, Ontario and now growing on a national scale. After the success of the organization, Aquino started a new group known as “Leaders of Today, “ for the purpose of creating a positive social changes among the youth in Canada.

In 2017, Aquino received from TD Bank a $70,000 community scholarship and moved to Toronto to pursue her studies. Currently, she is taking up a double major in mental health and international development studies at the University of Toronto with a perceivable future to work at UN. Aquino has received numerous awards of recognition for her advocacy on mental health from the various awarding bodies.

A triathlete who believes that “every finish line is magic, “ Melody Balane is given a recognition for

her outstanding achievement and contributions in sports.

Melody is recognized as the 1st Filipino-Canadian woman triathlete in Manitoba to finish IRONMAN, the world’s renowned race and is considered the world’s toughest one day event.

Together with her husband, Murray Vanderpont, she accomplished the 2014 Challenge Penticton consisting of a 4 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run. And in August 2016, both finished the IRONMAN Race in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.

Melody has represented Manitoba in various races and competitions, and her achievements, to mention a few, include the following: holder of 2nd degree black belt Martial arts in both Taekwando and Karate; gold and silver medalist for Sparring and Kata Karate competition in Denver, Colorado and also a yoga practitioner. She has volunteered and participated in various events.

She is giving back to the community by providing triathlon mentoring and providing training support to the beginners and to the novice athletes.

Everyone knows this Winnipegger who was catapulted into a stage stardom in Toronto and took the role of Kim in the most celebrated musical, “Miss Saigon!”

Only Ma-Anne Dionisio who started as a choir singer at St. Edward Catholic Church, then to a national recognition of her talent in a special

cross-Canada musical project to celebrate Canada 125! And recently, Dionisio was given a recognition for her exemplary achievements in the field of performing arts.

Dionisio was born in the Philippines on July 16, 1973, and immigrated to Canada with her family. She joined the church choir, sung in various social gatherings and joined singing contest. Mary Anne Dionisio, better known as MaAnne, had followed a path in the entertainment world. She moved to Toronto and opened more theatrical opportunities after honing her talent with Nicolas Hytner of National Theatre who directed Ma-Anne with high standard and this polished her talent and gaining more professional standard demanded in the rightful niche in the musical theatre.

Ma-Anne won many theatrical awards, like the Dora Mavor Moor Award for best actress in a musical in 1994 and 2011; And she has been playing the role of Kim in British, Australian and American production of Miss Saigon. Her latest visit in Winnipeg was last summer when Ma-Anne played a major role in the musical “Mama Mia” by Rainbow Stage at Kildonan Park.

For her there is no place like home!

In 2009, she is the founding artist of “Theatre 20,” a musical theatre company formed by many artists. She appears occasionally in films and in television shows and expecting more challenges and

success in the field of performing arts.

The 45-year old theatre thespian, a single mother with three children, Nikko, 20; Cody 14 and Anya 12 whom she considers the beacon that light her life.

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

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Horoscope Avoid rude comments or dirty jokes when in large groups of people. Appearance and a good-natured manner will get you far.

You may get a chuckle from those around you, but realize that this sort of behavior isn’t always looked upon kindly. Perform noble deeds to help build your character.

A change in your financial state is definitely indicated, as is the resulting boost to your self-esteem. You may feel a little out of sorts. Perhaps you indulged a bit too much.

However, some exciting phone calls perhaps good news from a friend or colleague. All looks wonderful for you in the months to come!

Investments in real estate, particularly the home, should pay off now. Some strange phone calls might come your way, perhaps from people you don’t know.

You could also decide to make a new investment in this area. Follow your ideas. Don’t let your usual logic get in the way! Your mind is especially receptive to messages from other realms now. Make the most of it.

Celestial energy could find you making plans to travel for pleasure or possibly business. A young friend or relative might accompany you. You’re likely to accomplish whatever you hope to on the trip. All signs are for success and good fortune. You might even aim for a new position.

This is an excellent period to open up your own business.

You may be filled with conflict when your legs carry you one way while your heart tugs you in a completely different direction. Don’t get caught in an uncomfortable situation like this. If you move around on automatic pilot all the time, you may end up missing out on the things your heart truly longs for.

You should be filled with a new sense of optimism, enthusiasm, and hope. Your hard work is finally paying off. A phone call brings good news to you. Work will be more of a pleasure than a drag, because you have something to look forward to. Changes are definitely in the wind for you, so be prepared for just about anything!

A long-awaited and very welcome call from an older friend might finally come your way. News that a goal you’ve been working toward has finally been reached could come as well. You’re optimistic about the future. The ambition that has served you well in the past will continue to do so. You will probably entertain some visitors. It will mean work, but you will have a great time.

Financial benefits may come your way through channels you’ve never dreamed of. Pleasant recurring dreams may come your way, bringing insights to your past and giving rise to new self-awareness. This could have to do with investments, settlements, or insurance benefits. Someone from the past you haven’t seen for a long time may suddenly reappear. This should be a pleasant surprise.

Success in the past might have you thinking about doing something more innovative to earn your money, possibly something to do with the opportunities surrounding the Internet. You’re a hard worker with a good business head and strong practical sense. Business and personal communication of all kinds should come to you during this favorable period.

All the hard work that you’ve done in the past may finally be paying off. The near future looks great for you, with auspicious omens for success and good fortune regarding career and money. Advancement is on the horizon, as well as increased income and much happiness. All signs are that you won’t stop there. You’re more likely to continue working toward new, more challenging goals.

A friend might approach you with the idea of forming a partnership, and even propose drawing up a tentative agreement. This is definitely something worth looking into although you should consider all the facts before committing. Success and good fortune are definitely in the works, whether through this partnership or not. Expect an important call from a romantic partner.

The good news is that the answers are now out there and easily accessible. Seek the truth and you will find it. Make sure you probe more deeply than you might think to do. Instead of just asking for the answer, seek to find the full mechanics behind the problem. In this way, you’re much more likely to find being or happening at the end of a process to success.

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Palace says Polong’s ‘drug video’ mere black propaganda Malacañang thru Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the video linking former Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte in the illegal drug trade is just black propaganda.

The video said to be the first episode of a series titled “Ang Totoong Narco List,” was uploaded on YouTube on April 1.

The video showed a list of code names allegedly being used by principals and their kickbacks which were deposited in the bank

accounts of the supposed drug lords. The male narrator in the video claimed that the code name “POLODELTA-TSG01” was the Presidential Son Paolo Duterte based on his initials.

The video further tagged Agriculture Undersecretary Waldo Carpio as Polong’s supposed dummy in the transactions. Carpio is the brother of lawyer Mans Carpio, the husband of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.

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ANAK Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence 2019 Deadline: May 3, 2019

ANAK is pleased to present its thirteenth annual “Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence” to Filipino-Canadian students in Grade 12, who demonstrate a commitment to preserving and promoting Philippine heritage.

Two (2) scholarships of $500 will be awarded in June 2019

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must: Provide official school transcripts demonstrating a B (70% or 3.0) grade point average or better in three 40S courses (including English) Read the following articles: Rabson, Mia. “Activists Ask Trudeau to Act as Canadian

Trash Continues to Rot in Manila.” National Post, 30 Jan. 2019, nationalpost.com/pmn/ news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/ activists-ask-trudeau-to-act-ascanadian-trash-continues-to-rotin-manila.

Rosario, Ben. “House OKs Bill Requiring Graduating Students to Plant 10 Trees.”

Manila Bulletin, 22 Dec. 2018, news.mb.com.ph/2018/12/22/ house-oks-bill-requiringgraduating-students-to-plant-10trees.

Savaresi, Annalisa, et al.

“Why the World Is Looking to the Philippines for Climate Justice.” The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2018, theconversation. com/why-the-world-is-lookingto-the-philippines-for-climatejustice-91792.

Villarta, Chica. “The Real Price Tag of Fast Fashion.” CNN Philippines, 5 May 2017, nine. cnnphilippines.com/life/style/ fashion/2017/05/05/true-cost-offashion-documentary.html.

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Tama Bang Makipagkilala sa Kalye, sa Resto, sa Sine, o Kung Saan-saan?

(On Choosing the Appropriate Moment to Make Friends) Ikaw ay naglalakad. Nang may nasalubong ka e binati mo siya ng "Good afternoon." Ngiti lang ang itinugon niya sa 'yo.

Bumibili ka ng pagkain sa foodcourt. Nang makita mong kalahi mo ang serbidora, sinubukan mong makipagkilala o -huntahan.

Ngiti lang ang ibinalik niya sa 'yo.

Nanood ka ng Captain Marvel. Nang mapansin mong Filipina yung katabi mo e nginitian mo ito at sinubukang kakausapin.

Tahimik itong tumayo at lumipat ng upuan.

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A Stranger's Smile Everyone has the right to respond to a stranger's smile however one wants.

Hindi mo dapat i-judge agad ang isang tao na minsan mo lang nakita at nangitian at porke hindi ka kinausap e suspicious na agad para sa 'yo ang ugali nila.

You have to put yourself in other people's places. Paano kung may iniisip silang problema o kailangang gawin that day?

Paano kung suspicious lang sila sa intensyon ng isang stranger?

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Right Place and Time Just remember. There are good places where acquaintanceship may be best established. At 'yan ay sa mga gaya ng parties, get together, community events, at other social situations.

Pero yung mga malls, sinehan, restaurants, kalye, public transport, at lalo na at kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho ang isang tao sa mga malls o foodcourt--hindi ito mga appropriate times para makipagkilala, makipaghuntahan, at makipagsosyalan.

Just choose the right timing and place.

Sa Madaling Salita Hindi naman porke kalahi at nasa ibang bansa e ie-expect na agad natin na mag-respond sila sa action natin the way we want them to. To feel this way-to expect others to give in to our personal expectations just like that e indication yan ng pagkakaroon ng tinatawag na false sense of entitlement.

We should always give people their private spaces. Don't judge them just like that. Most often, knowing the real characters of individuals takes more time and patience. Even we don't like ourselves to be judged just like that, do you?

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Duterte says corruption, red tape still rampant

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orruption and red tape are still prevalent in the bureaucracy in exchange for faster public service.

This was bared by President servants, he warned anew state also urged the public to be vigilant said he is ready to take action and Rodrigo Duterte in his speech officials and workers not to get against corruption and to report address the complaint any time of during the PDP-Laban campaign involved with any irregularity. He to his office any irregularity. He the day. rally in Malabon City Tuesday night. He said some people are forced to pay grease money to facilitate the processing of permit applications.

As the President renewed his resolve to weed out erring public

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MFSF Queen Bulilit 2019 candidates shine at the meet and greet event

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here are eleven candidates for the 2019 Queen Bulilit.

And they are cute, they are lovely and they are ready to show their talents and their winning ways to be the Queen Bulilit in the 2019 Manitoba Filipino Street Festival.

The 2019 Queen Bulilit candidates include Glecy Mae Dimagmaliw, Jazmine-Pearl Mendoza, Chiara Asumbrado, Chloee Lachica, Aniya Caparino, Kairra Amante-Ferrer, Princess Gawat, Lori Miel Batac, Sofia Talibsao, Aiyana Du and Katie Gawat.

The candidates will be presented to the public on May 5, Sunday, 2019 at 3 pm at the

Eastern Chrysler, 1900 Main St. The Queen Bulilit pageant is one of the main features of the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival which will be held on June 8 & 9, 2019 at the Maples Multiplex Community Centre.

The meet and greet event was hosted by the Pageant

The 10 candidates who were present with their parents.

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Committee, headed by Alyssa De Guzman, MFSF Queen 2013, and the pageant chairperson. Other guests include Aloida Tunacao, Queen Bulilit 2018; Julika Navacilla, 2nd Princess QB 2018; Kc Salazar, 2nd Princess, QB 2016.

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L’entrée aux sites de Parcs Canada est gratuite pour les jeunes de 17 ans et moins!

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