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Won By One youth choir hosts 14th annual Music Central fundraiser

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n Sunday, November 24, 2013, Won by One Youth Choir from the West Park Seventh-day Adventist Church held their 14th Annual Fundraiser called Music Central, held at Red River Valley Jr. Academy. Sheena Abella and Adrian Villagomez did a wonderful job as hosts for the event...a casual night of delicious Filipino food and live entertainment, which showcased many young talented local performers. Each year, WBO reaches out to the community through music, searching for local talent (that normally don’t get much recognition for their music) outside of their church circle.

This year’s event showcased 11 performers that consisted of soloists, vocal groups and 1 band. Each year brings about 250 attendees, both young and old and this year was no exception.

Many thanks to Ivy delos Santos, WBO Youth Choir Director, for organizing this annual event and for the West Park SDA Church members for their continuous support through volunteering their time in food prep, staging decor, sound system, and ticket sales.

The history of Won by One Youth Choir: Originally called Higher Calling Youth Choir, this group started back 23 years ago, under the direction of Ivy delos Santos. With no other intentions

but to give the small group of youth something to be involved in, she finds herself today just as committed to lead out in the church’s music ministry with the young people. The purpose of the group remains the same; to bring together all youth through music and to share their Godgiven talents to those around them. The youth come and go, as the group started off with just half a dozen in the first year together and reaching close to 40 in membership in another year.

Currently there are 18 members.

They keep active throughout the year with regular choir practices every Friday nights, scheduled programs at local nursing homes, performances in and out of the city, and other various fundraising events to generate funds for choir tours. This year they are fundraising for a 14-day chartered choir tour to San Antonio, Texas in July of 2015 for the 60th General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, travelling and performing throughout New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, then up to BC, Alberta, and Saskatoon.

If you have not yet attended their annual fundraising event, make plans to join them next year as they celebrate their 15th year of Music Central! For more info of this youth choir, email them @ ivyds90@gmail.com

A group photo of the Won by One Youth Choir and performers. 2 performers missing in the picture. Music Central 2013 group pic.

The crowd (approximately 250 attendees) lining up to get their food.

Just a few of the choir’s parents working hard in the kitchen preparing the delicious Filipino meal.

One of our performers that night... This group is called 521 and was just put together last month for the first time. It is composed of current and former Won by One Youth Choir members. They performed Bruno Mars' song, When I Was Your Man. Photos by Ivy delos Santos

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he Department of Social Welfare and Development (DWSD) advised those affected by super typhoon Yolanda who are coming to Metro Manila to be vigilant against illegal recruiters and human traffickers.

DSWD-National Capital Region director Alice Bonoan said victims of disasters who are in dire financial needs as well as minors who have no immediate family are prone to illegal recruiters and human traffickers.

The DSWD together with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Inter-Agency Council Against

(DOH) says that the Philippines remains free from bird flu as airports screen inbound travelers for fever in order to conduct early isolation if needed.

DOH Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the DOH do not recommend a travel ban to Hong Kong or China despite the reported first case of the H7N9 bird flu strain in those places. However the Philippines still maintains the ban on poultry imports from China as precautionary measure.

According to the southern Chinese financial hub’s Health Trafficking (IACAT) are Secretary, a 36-year-old conducting information campaign to educate the arriving internally displaced persons (IDPs) about their rights and responsibilities.

The DSWD and IACAT have President Benigno S. Aquino said set up a booth in Villamor Airbase his administration is currently to accommodate inquiries and focused on rehabilitation and reports on possible trafficking reconstruction efforts in typhoonand illegal recruitment activities hit areas and has not discussed involving the IDPs. grooming anyone, particularly Those looking for jobs are Department of Interior and advised to coordinate with DOLELocal Government Secretary NCR at telephone numbers (DILG) Manuel Roxas II for the 4006011/3035921 or at the Public presidency.

Employment Service Office at the In a recent media forum, the various local government units in President also intimated that he Metro Manila.

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Skilled immigrant loan program marks 1st anniversary

Recognition Counts gets new funding partner, expands outside of Winnipeg Manitoba may soon have more nurses, engineers and physicians thanks to Recognition Counts, a loan program for skilled immigrants. Administered by SEED Winnipeg, the program celebrates its first anniversary today by announcing that it will expand to serve the rest of Manitoba thanks in part to the Jubilee Fund, which has committed to provide Recognition Counts with an additional $100,000 in funding.

Recognition Counts offers loans of up to $10,000 to skilled immigrants who are seeking recognition in Manitoba for the education and experience they obtained abroad. The program has delivered loans totalling more than $640,000 to 75 people in its first year. Four of those loans have been repaid already and 14 recipients have completed their certification processes and are working in their chosen occupations or a related field.

“When we have engineers or dentists who can’t find a job here in their chosen fields, then that’s a problem for them, their families and for all of us,” said Cindy Coker, Executive Director of SEED Winnipeg. “Until now, the program has only been available within Winnipeg, but there are a great many people throughout the province who need a program like this, which is why we’re very excited to expand to serve the rest of Manitoba.”

Recognition Counts is delivered through a partnership between SEED Winnipeg, Assiniboine Credit Union, and the Province of Manitoba. The Federal Government provided $ 1 million for the loan fund plus additional funds for program delivery. The Province of Manitoba contributed $250,000 to cover administration costs over three years. Ottawa’s

funding created a loan loss reserve which is used to guarantee 80 per cent of each loan against loss, while Assiniboine Credit Union accepts 20 per cent of the lending risk.

“Our donors support our organization because they know that we invest in people to help them make better lives for themselves and their families,” said Neil J. Childs, President of the Jubilee Fund. “We’re all stronger when they succeed. Our mandate is to run an ethical investment fund that is focused on poverty reduction and building healthier communities.

Recognition Counts is a wonderful example of a program that reaches in to give

individuals the boost they need to radically change their lives.”

“The Manitoba government is proud to be a partner for Recognition Counts and excited to see it expand beyond Winnipeg to begin meeting the needs of immigrants in towns and cities around the province,” said Labour and Immigration Minister Erna Braun. “Thanks to Recognition Counts, over the past year, 14 newcomers have been able to get their qualifications recognized and enter our labour market, with many more to follow. That’s good news for Manitoba’s growing economy, and will make a real difference in the lives of these families.”

Ethel Fernandez is now working as an engineer at the Royal Canadian Mint in part because of the support provided by Recognition Counts.

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Bisaman rallies to help the earthquake and typhoon victims

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hile at the height of the fund raising campaign for the Bohol earthquake victims, the officers and members of the Bisaya Association of Manitoba had no idea that there was a brewing tropical depression in the Pacific, let alone to know that the Central Visayas was the target of the storm.

It happened too fast and the tropical storm was considered as the super typhoon Haiyan, known in the Philippines, Yolanda.

The officers and members of the BISAMAN were totally affected by the super typhoon and this calamity has added the demand to raise more money.

"Total devastation is what typhoon Yolanda did to the Central Visayas and we confronted with more responsibilities to raise more funds," said Dong Calunia, president of BISAMAN. " It was a calamity after calamnity, and we are mobilizing our members to help raise the fund.

Donations and other forms of help have been pouring in and Bisaman had to find a place to hold their fundraising campaign.

They could not find a vernue for their fundraising and fortunately, the officers and board of directors of the newly constructed Punjab Centre at King Edward was offered to them for free.

"It is a real blessing that this new Punjab Centre is offered to us for the venue of our fundraisning, and as if it was a miracle, the miracle of giving, of sharing with other ethnic group, " added Calunia..

With help of Josie Rana and Luz,and other officers and other organizations, tickets were distributed and sold. "With so many guests tonight, all are here to help us meet our fundraising goals, is a great success, a real blessing ," he said with smile.

Grant Park High School donated more than $800 from the food sale initiative led by Rose Solitario.

MP Kevin Lamoureux donated 20 boxes of pizza; and the prizes for the auctions were

donated by businesses and individuals.

Fundraising activities are still going on and your donations are will accepted. The officers of Bisaman include Dong Calunia, president;Raffy Alingsog,

vice-president; Alex Makiling, scretary; Salvador Binas, treasurer; Geng Ramos, business manager;Mar Gabutero, auditor; Cecilio Ramos, Gerry Maruya and Joseph Casas, sgt. at arms.

A gesture of appreciation, Dong Calunia,president of BISAMA,handed a plaque of appreciation to Parmjeet Singh Gill, one of the board of directors, Punjab Cultural Centre,and MP Kevin Lamoureux.

Cecilio Ramos, volunteer, Dong and Gloria Asban

Who is lucky? Lydia Baquiran, Winnie Sadiua,from Calgary, Julie Javier,MaCCFA, and Aida Champagne, president, FSGW

Volunteers at the reception led by Josie Rana

Lets dance, guests, Omar, Aida, Kevin & Julie

Officers & members of BISAMAN led by Dong Calinia Photos by Rod Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

RBC donates $100,000 to assist relief efforts in the Philippines RBC Foundation today announced it is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support emergency relief efforts for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. RBC has requested that its donation be directed where it is needed most for emergency relief which can include food, clean water, shelter and medical aid.

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Acura’s new flagship in the luxury midsize segment just gained an additional letter. The new 2014 RLX model is redesigned from the former Acura RL. The new RLX is now longer and now provides more than adequate room for rear seat passenger comfort and a larger trunk.

The ride quality in the RLX was stellar. The ride was firm and very quiet as I rolled through the streets of Winnipeg. The interior is extremely well crafted for a vehicle in the $60,000 range. Some of the interior cabin amenities include heated and chilled leather seating. For us in the great white north, a heated steering wheel is welcome any day during our long winter months.

For the music aficionados, the new 14-speaker Krell audio system is a huge plus. Listening to beats is fantastic, including the Winnipeg Jets TSN 1290 game day broadcasts. It’s almost like you’re at a concert hall!

Lots of bells and whistles as one would expect from a luxury car. In fact, just looking at the

number of buttons and knobs on the steering wheel was confusing at first but easier to manage once I figure out everything.

For the week I had the RLX, average fuel economy for a fair majority of city driving was just under 12.0L/100kms in winter like conditions. That’s average fuel economy from my standpoint.

I’m curious and anxiously waiting for the RLX Hybrid AWD to be released soon for those waiting for a hybrid model. Under the hood of the 2014 RLX is a modern 6-speed direct injection 3.5L V6 engine and offers up to 310hp at 6500rpm and 271b.ft of torque at 5800rpm.

The P-AWS badge on the rear trunk of the 2014 Acura RLX also had me curious as I originally assumed it was an allwheel drive acronym. In fact, P-AWS refers to Precision AllWheel Steering system and Acura claims that it controls the left and right toe angles of the rear wheels. In layman’s terms, the rear wheels pivot to assist with driving dynamics. On u-turns at

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low speeds, the rear wheels pivot in the opposite direction of the front wheels.

The headlights on the Acrua RLX are pretty sick and aptly named Jewel-EYE LED headlights. As far as the exterior styling of the car, the LED headlights about the only eye catching feature. Don’t get me wrong, the car looks great but from a $60,000+ luxury vehicle, I

would have expected more from the new RLX. One last thing about the Acura RLX that impressed my passengers – three-stage rear seat passenger heated seats! Great for

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Price as tested of the 2014 Acura RLX with Technology and Elite packages, $62,190.

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Vibrant economy accelerates local real estate market

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he Philippine property market remains vibrant thanks to strong domestic consumption and increases in government spending.

Data from to Colliers International (see graph) indicate that during the year to end-Q2 2013, the average price of a luxury 3-bedroom condominium in Makati Central Business District (CBD) soared by 12.92% equivalent to PHP128,730 per square meter (sq. m.), higher than the annual rises of 5.6% in Q1 2013, 8% in Q4 and 8.3% in Q3 2012, The highest increase since Q4 1995 was recorded during the latest quarter with the high-end residential property prices in Makati CBD increasing 6.92% in Q2 2013.

In the second quarter of 2013, land values and rents in Makati CBD, also been appreciating recently. Based on figures from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the total real estate loans countrywide soared by 42% to PHP546.51 billion (US$12.47 billion) in 2012 from the previous year, yet the size of the mortgage market remains small at about 5.5% of GDP in 2012. Among the obstacles encountered by property buyers include houses sold for cash or pre-sold, . high transaction costs, corruption and red tape, fake land titles and substandard building practices.

In recent years, employees of new ITrelated firms such as call centers and other business process outsourcing (BPO) firms have boosted demand for rental housing, with a ripple effect on the construction, retail, and telecommunications sectors, resulting in property price increases of 59.3% (16.2% in real terms) from 2005 to 2008 (see graph). Thus in 2009, luxury condo price growth slowed to a meagre 0.2% y-o-y due to the global financial meltdown. But the significant economic recovery of the Philippines that started in 2010 is now propelling prices up again, with 5.5% price rises in 2011 (0.72% in real terms).

According to the World Bank, the remittances of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are powering the low-end to mid-range residential property market including the upper residential market due to increased housing demand from BPO employees and expatriates. Ayala Land has entered this market with around 55% of Vista Land’s reservation sales currently going to OFWs in Asia, Europe and Middle East, while US-based OFWs account for another 5% to 10% of sales.

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MaCCFA & FCTPAM initiative hits more than $25,000 for Haiyan victims

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ith more than forty volunteers,the officers and members of the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc. (MaCCFA) and the Filipino Canadian Technical Professional Association of Manitoba (FCTPAM), in cooperation of CADPOWER and the Filipino Journal, have hit the more than $25,000 cash donation for more than two weeks of campaign. The cash donations will be endorsed to the Canadian Red Cross, and when the Canadian government will match the donation dollar for dollar, the cash campaign is worth $50,000 for the Haiyan typhoon victims in Central Visayas.

“I’am so humbled by the outpouring help from our Canadians friends from all walks of life,theethnic and church groups,these donors have all the willingness to give, to help and to share our stories if our families are affected by the typhoon. Their responses are contagious, and the dedication and commitments of our volunteers are so strong, a great foundation of a community to work together to help the typhoon victims," said Rod E. Cantiveros, president of MaCCFA. “We are in awe from the outpouring of supports by Winnipegers and from those out-of-town visitors. One thing noteworthy is the passion of the members of the Filipino community to help their kababayans who were victims of the super typhoon Haiyan,” said Astrophel Miguel, a

collective comment from FCTPAM volunteers. “For the two-week duration of the campaign, we are humbled by the magnanimity of the community members who shared their bounties to those who are in need. It was an amazing two-week experience, “ he added For the past two weeks, the officers, members and volunteers of MaCCFA and FCTPAM held their fund raising at Lucky Supermarket, Polo Park Mall and Kildonan Place.

The largest contribution received by the groups is the $10,000 donations from the management of Lucky Supermarket.

"Finding volunteers to man the campaign locations is an experience of how people easily respond to help raise the funds, there is a common thread of helping other people who are victims of this super typhoon," said Letty Antonio, chairperson for volunteers. " Volunteerism is at this height of their commitments to help other people.

The final computation is being tallied by Opel Miguel and Norman Padilla, chairpersons finance.

MaCCFA has been continuously holding fundraising for HELPfund Calamity Fund.

In the current MaCCFA project, Mrs. Philippines Manitoba 2014, the proceeds will be used in the reconstruction program in the areas where the need for housing is most felt. And being a co-sponsor of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Pilita Corrales Special, the proceeds will add to the funding for the reconstruction for the Haiyan typhoon victims.

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At Polo Park, from l t r: Caring, Jun,Tony, Letty, Sokoeun Yem, adminstrative asst., Polo Park and Norman

The officers and members of MaCCFA and FCTPAM, from l to r: Jimmy de la Cruz, Astrophel Miguel, Jun Oquendo, Rowena Oquendo, Rod E. Cantiveros, Florencio Antonio, Letty Antonio, Julie Javier, Clarita Nazario, Sharlene Guipit and Arlyn Recones

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Zumba puts "FUN" into fundraising Zumbathon raises over $6,500 for Typhoon Haiyan Ron Cantiveros

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ne amazing event. Twenty five of Winnipeg's finest and most talented Zumba instructors and over 200 participants made it out to the Zumbathon for Super Typhoon Haiyan at St. Mary's Academy gym on November 22nd.

Over $6,500 was raised for the Canadian Red Cross and with the current Government of Canada matching donation appeal, over $13,000 will be earmarked for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. On behalf of Kristin Macaraeg, a special thank you to St. Mary's Academy, Long and McQuade, Bel Ayre Rentals, Staples, Coca-Cola, ZRock Fitness, and the Filipino Journal for their generous donations, making the night a huge success.

Special thanks to Charlotte McIntosh, Kathy Banares, John Lalota, Cyrile Ong for helping organize the night. A big shout out to the event organizer and one of Winnipeg's finest Zumba instructors, Kristin Macaraeg for making it all happen including the many family and friends that helped out. Everyone in Winnipeg's Zumba community worked extremely hard to make difference right now for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

On behalf of Kristin, a sincere thank you to all those who came out and

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had a fantastic time partying with us for a worthy cause. A big shout out to Megan Blanchett from the Canadian Red Cross for providing support and guidance for the event.

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RWB student dancing his way to stardom

by Rod Escobar Cantiveros

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FJ: It is amazing to have a very talented Filipino Canadian to grace the celebrated tradition of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker. How did you reach this level within the performing arts?

JC: I started dancing at Sisler in Sisler’s Most Wanted, and from there I began doing hip hop, jazz, disco and ballroom. I remember one teacher telling me I was naturally good at ballet so I searched the internet for local studios and I begged my Dad to bring me to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School to sign me up for classes. I started in the RWB School Recreational Division and during my final dance recital in 2012, the Director from the Professional School was in the audience and saw my final piece which resulted in an invitation to attend the four-week Summer Session in July. It was an amazing honor to be considered for the program. From there, I’ve joined the full time program which

has contributed so much to my could be the start of many other Filipino young people thinking development. about getting involved in ballet or FJ: Who influenced you to make even other styles of dance in the ballet your chosen career? How Winnipeg dance community. about your current inspiration?

JC: At first, I wasn’t sure if ballet FJ: What were the challenges was the direction I wanted to take, you faced at first when you but what I learned quickly is that decided that ballet would be the ballet is an amazing foundation foremost interest in your life. for all styles of dance. If you are JC: Starting late! (laughs) It’s strong at ballet, your technique in been a real challenge starting at all of your other dance styles will this age. I was going into grade improve. Once I realized this, I 10 when I first started and at first decided I wanted to pursue this I felt behind some of the other style of dance and this is when students in my class. But through my love for ballet really started to this process, I’ve learnt that it’s never really too late – that every develop.

As for my inspiration, it person has their path to take, their would definitely be the teachers story. The silver lining of starting at the RWB School and definitely late is that it has helped me to my parents. I think about the level appreciate the journey and use of sacrifice and support that my the time that I have with dance to parents offer me and none of this really love each moment. would be possible without them.

FJ: How do you develop and FJ: Ballet is something foreign perform the character that is to most members of the Filipino assigned to you? community. You can count JC: When I am first exposed to very few ballet enthusiasts in the choreography, I think about the community, would this be who the character is, why they’re your medium to inspire the there and their intention. I then go through each movement and really community to enjoy ballet?

JC: I definitely hope that my break it down. I want to make dance is inspiring to others. It sure that in performance, with feels wonderful to be representing every movement, my character is the Filipino community and it connecting with the audience. feels good knowing that this

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FJ: As a role model, what is your advice to your Filipino friends pursuing this career?

JC: I want to encourage younger students, if they have that passion or desire to start dancing, to not hesitate. Dance is a very disciplined art form where you learn a lot about yourself, how to overcome challenges, how to persevere through struggles, while having a lot of fun at the same time. It has been a great experience for me.

FJ: Fifteen years from now, who will Justin Calvadores be?

JC: It’s hard to know exactly, but I’ve always told myself that no matter where I am in the future I want to make sure that what I’m doing what I love and what makes me happy – so whether I am involved in dance as a dancer, a choreographer or a teacher – right now I feel like those are all paths that are possible. Wherever I do end up, I hope to have reached out and inspired people along the way.

Justin Calvadores is a current student in the RWB School Professional Division and will be starring as Julien in the RWB’s Nutcracker which runs from December 19-29 at the Centennial Concert Hall.

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Pacquiao’s victory enlivens Filipino spirits

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The American boxer suffered a nasty cut on his left eyebrow that started bleeding from the sixth round. In comparison, Pacquiao didn't suffer any cuts.

Prior to the fight, Pacquiao made it clear that he had his fellow Filipinos in mind who suffered so much to super typhoon "Yolanda" (international name Haiyan) when he went up against the brash Rios.

The event was beamed live at a public park in Tacloban, Leyte for the benefit of typhoon survivors to whom Pacquiao dedicated his victory. A fan said Pacman lifted the hearts of Filipinos while another fan said the victory has given hope to every Filipino

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to rise from calamities. The statement of a fan named Joy Ligaya summed it best when she posted online that the Filipino boxing icon didn’t only gave the Filipinos a break from trials and hardships but a victory as well.

Pacquiao's masterful win over Rios only proved that his time as a world class boxer is not yet over. The win raised his record to 55-5-2 with 38 knockouts, while Rios' mark slipped to 31-2 with 22 knockouts.

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Dingdong Dantes plans to spend Christmas in Visayas The Kapuso actor said he wants to do it “unannounced” as it comes from the heart and no need for any fanfare.

Together with his YesPinoy Foundation, Dingdong earlier visited Estancia, Iloilo, one of those areas that were badly affected. His YesPinoy Foundation is one with the Department of Education (DepEd) in the mission ctor Dingdong Dantes plans to rebuild classrooms in Iloilo.

The actor has yet to to celebrate the season in determine the exact location of one of the “Yolanda”-hit areas in his planned Visayas trip Visayas.

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OPM artists cheer up typhoon victims

Last Nov. 24, the biennial event to promote Original Pilipino Music was held at the South Road Properties in Cebu.

According to OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit) president Ogie Alcasid, the OPM Fair started

two years ago in Quezon City.

The then-Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan suggested that the next one be held in Visayas, and the third in Mindanao.

The highlight of the event was the traveling exhibit, “My OPM Playlist: A Thematic

Exhibition of 365 OPM Songs from the Playlists of Influential Filipinos.” The exhibit will be brought all over the country.

The Cebuanos came to watch the star-studded “365 Days of OPM” concert top-billed by Ogie, Noel, Jim, Chad Borja, Tres Marias (Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios and Lolita Carbon), Dingdong Avanzado, Jessa Zaragoza, Mitch Valdes, Yano, Tippy Dos Santos, Jeff James, Mike Hanopol, Mauna Kea Chan, Bloomfields, Brownbeat All Stars, Deanery and Urbandub.

Cebu’s Pride Cuarenta, AZZ band, Dympha, Drop Decay, Pain in the Neck and Powerspoonz also joined in the revelry.

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The New Year’s countdown event on December 31 will feature Yeng Constantino, The Dawn, and the Draybers band led by the first ever Voice of the Philippines Mitoy Yonting.

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Filipinos bid goodbye to Paul Walker On December 1 at around 10:30 a.m. Manila time, “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker died in a car crash shortly after attending a charity event to raise funds for the victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name “Haiyan”).

His death was emotionally felt in the Philippines because his final act was spearheading a fund raising drive to aid the Filipino victims of the latest disaster

that hit the country. Prior to the event, the charitable organization ROWW (Reach Out World Wide) which he and his friends founded four years ago has already sent a medical team to help the typhoon victims.

Walker and the cast of the seventh sequel of “Fast & Furious” also appeared in the 45-second video to cheer up their Filipino fans and appealed for aid to the Philippines. The “Fast

& Furious” movie premiered in Manila and topped local box office for two weeks.

Walker became famous in 1999 after his role in the hit film “Varsity Blues.” He became a big international star as Brian O’Conner in the film series “Fast and Furious.” In real life he was an avid car enthusiast and competed in various racing series. He was also very active in worldwide charity works.

Heart Evangelista graces Tanduay’s 2014 calendar girl

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ctress Heart Evangelista has been chosen as is Tanduay’s Calendar Girl for 2014.

Heart was chosen to follow last year’s calendar girl KC Concepcion who surprised the crowd with her daring poses.

The photography was handled by BJ Pascual, who first posted Heart’s photo in Instagram wearing a halter two-piece while sitting seductively on white beach sand.

Anne Curtis issues public apology for slapping incident

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op celebrity endorser Anne Curtis admitted on Twitter that she had one too many drinks on the night of November 23 at the Prive Luxury Club in The Fort Strip where some witnesses reported that she slapped John Lloyd Cruz and several others.

Anne was also reported to have shouted on model/actress Phoemela Barranda that she can buy Phoemela and her friends including the club.

Reports had it that Anne was at the club because she organized a private bachelorette party for a friend. She and her group occupied the VIP section of the second floor of the bar. John Lloyd Cruz together with showbiz personalities Jake Cuenca and Phoemela Barranda as well as some non-showbiz people were

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by Anne’s group. However, there was only one restroom shared by guests on the same floor, where the slapping incident started.

Anne said the incident was unintentional and it only happened because of a person’s misbehavior.

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John Lloyd Cruz.On December 1 or a week after the incident, the actress took to Twitter her official statement and public apology.

Anne further said she considered the incident a lesson for her to drink in moderation. The actress also apologized to her fans for what she has done. She put an end to the issue by saying that she will not speak of the matter anymore.

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Why scoring the minimum on the language test can still result in a refused visa

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ost people who receive provincial nominee certificates are get Canadian permanent residency.

For those whose applications are refused, the most common reasons for refusal are findings of “inadmissibility” for past criminal records, current medical conditions or past problems with immigration.

However, a provincial nominee can be refused even after meeting all of the other criteria for immigration.

This is because Citizenship and Immigration Canada can refuse a provincial nominee if they believe that the provincial nominee will not become “economically established” in Canada.

In the case of Fahmeeda Noreen, which was decided last month, Ms Noreen was told by Citizenship and Immigration Canada that her visa may be refused because she had an English language score that was too low. She was told this despite the fact that she scored above the minimum required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program on the language test. (Ms Noreen was applying to Saskatchewan.)

What did Ms Noreen argue to say she could become economically established?

In response to the visa officer, Ms Noreen gave 6 reasons why she could become “economically established”. The 6 reasons, as set out in the court decision, were as follows: 1. First, she would be immigrating with her husband whom, she said, would have no difficulty obtaining employment as a security guard.

2. Second, as her husband would be working full-time and supporting the family, she would be “focusing

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more” on improving her English language abilities by taking courses at the University of Saskatchewan “and working any part time job to contribute to the family income to become economically independent.”

3. Third, while she recognized that her ultimate goal of working in education requires strong communication skills, she was confident that by living in Canada and taking courses at the University, she would quickly achieve a “competent level of proficiency in English.”

4. Fourth, she was prepared, like all immigrants, to “start any odd or basic job” and she foresaw no problem with communication given her overall score of 5 on the IELTS. 5. Fifth, while she also foresaw difficulty obtaining her Saskatchewan teaching certification while working part time, she pointed to her accomplishments to date as an indicator that she would be successful.

6. Sixth, she pointed to the $24,000 she had saved to assist her and her family in becoming economically established.

Despite giving these reasons she lost her court case. In the court decision, the judge made a number of comments that all provincial nominees should be aware of.

Taking on odd jobs is NOT proof of the ability to become economically established While Ms Noreen thought the fact that she would be willing to take on odd jobs would prove she would become economically established, the judge in her case had the opposite view. In this case, the judge stated that “part-time or casual work” would not allow Ms Noreen to “fully support” herself. As a result, the judge found that the officer could find that Ms. Noreen would not be able to fully

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support herself and her family (even with the assistance of her husband) if she is only working on a part-time or casual basis. For people applying under a provincial nominee program, a commitment to take on whatever job may come your way could result in your application being refused.

A commitment to get recognized in a profession in Canada is NOT proof of the ability to become economically established While Ms Noreen indicated a commitment to working in her chosen profession in Canada, she was unable to indicate to the visa officer how long this would take. Without the ability to indicate how long it would take, the judge said that while “she offers light at the end of the tunnel”.

She “does not tell the officer how long the tunnel is and perhaps it is never ending!”. As a result, a simple commitment to work hard may not be enough to get an immigration application approved.

Scoring the minimum on an language test does not guarantee an approval Perhaps the most surprising finding of the judge in Ms Noreen’s case is that the judge found that scoring above the minimum on an English language test does not guarantee that language will not be an issue in an immigration application.

In this case, the judge stated that scoring in excess of the minimum IELTS requirement “only shows why she was not immediately screened out”. As a result, this case clearly shows that an officer can refuse a visa on the basis of language ability even if a person scores above the minimum test requirement.

This Article is prepared for general information purposes only and is intended to provide comments for readers and friends of the Filipino Journal. The contents should not be viewed as legal advice or opinion. If you have specific questions regarding immigration law, you should discuss them with a legal advisor of your choice.

Reis is a partner with Aikins Law and practices in the areas of immigration law. His direct line is 204-957-4640. If you would like to know more about Reis or Aikins you can visit the firm’s web page at www. aikins.com or email him at rrp@ aikins.com

Filipino Journal At Your Service

The Filipino Journal has been working with our kababayans who have encountered problems in housing, job hunting, in writing a will and in dealing with some agencies where they want to bring a petition and complain about rental housing and other problems with the landlords.

Currently, we are doing a follow-up with the Provincial Attorney General and the City of Winnipeg on the compliance of the landlord, part of the recommendations by the Residential Tenancy Commission on case brought up by the tenants at the Simcoe apartments. The tenants won their appeal and the 17 tenants received a refund of $1,705 each.

We are also working with some tenants in a Sherbrook apartment who present an appeal against the landlord's application for the apartment ecxcessive rental increase starting this coming month.

We learned that some tenants have been paying the new rent without the approval of the Residential Tenancies Branch. We do accompany some of our kababayans to help communicate with the personnel in the tenancy office.

(My advise to our kababayan, you have the right to appeal if the rental increase is not justified. Give yourself a time to appeal and to attend the hearing.

This is your right. Huwag kayong matakot.(

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Dito, pantay-pantay tayo.)

Of late, we got a call from a company's owner to help his contract worker who has no relatives or "kakillala" in Winnipeg to find a rooming house or a room for rent. The contract worker had been living in a hotel since his arrival and the owner could not afford the nightly rate. At first we guided the person how to use the transit system. And we brought him to some Filipino events to meet other kababayans.

He met some Filipinos who came from the same town where he lived before. And we were able to find a house with a room for rent n the Westend. His monthly payment is almost half of the hotel rate.

And many kababayans who want the service of the lawyer are increasing and we are able to recommend our kababayan to help and advise their legal needs. And many bagong datings have been asking some information about job opportunities, credentials and other professional requirements.

The Filipino Journal is always willing and ready to help.. FREE service!.Please send an email to rod.cantiveros@gmail. com or call us (204.489.8894) and leave a message.

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by Perry Diaz PerryDiaz@gmail.com

Chinese Dream: Beyond the First Island Chain

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n an apparent move against Japan – and the United States -China established an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over a large portion of East China Sea, which includes the disputed Senkaku Islands. The “No-Fly Zone” took effect last November 23. In her announcement, China said that her military would take “defensive emergency measures” if aircraft

entered the area without reporting flight plans or identifying themselves.

It is evident that China unilaterally imposed the ADIZ as part of her goal to eventually control the “First Island Chain,” which runs from Northeast China, thorough Japan, the Ryukyu archipelago, Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo, Malaysia, and to the Strait of Malacca, and encompassing the Yellow Sea, East

China Sea, and South China Sea. China could then break through the Miyako Strait between Taiwan and the Ryukyu chain or through the Luzon Strait between Taiwan and Luzon Island of the Philippines.

Pax Americana Currently, the U.S. operates six major air bases in Japan including the strategically located Okinawa Island, which is host to 25,000 American troops including 13,000 marines. Another 25,000 American troops are stationed on Japan’s main island, which is home to the forwarddeployed USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group based at the Yokosuka naval base.

Recently, Japan deployed several units of surface-to-ship missiles on Miyako Island, which could control navigation through the strategic Miyako Strait. On the other side of Miyako Strait is Okinawa.

Any attempt by China to break through the Miyako Strait would be difficult and could inflict heavy casualty to Chinese forces.

And this is where imposing a Chinese ADIZ could deny U.S. and Japanese forces from exercising total control of the Miyako Strait. If China exercises control of Miyako Strait, then she can make her next move, which is to dominate the Second Island Chain – a demarcation line from Japan through Guam to Indonesia – and bring China right to America’s doorsteps: Guam.

And who would prevent China from declaring an ADIZ over the entire Western Pacific including the airspace over Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines? Outlandish the idea might be, but it is possible.

By controlling the vast Western Pacific, China could establish herself as the sole superpower in the AsiaPacific region and transform the entire Western Pacific waters into “Lake Beijing.”

The question is: Would China stop at the Second Island Chain?

There are now talks that China is looking far beyond the Second Island Chain; that is, a Third Island Chain that would extend all the way to Hawaii… and ultimately to the shores

of California. By then China would be the biggest economic and military power on Earth.

Pax Sinica In my article, “Xi Jinping’s Pax Sinica” (November 3, 2013), I wrote: “Last October 31, 2013, China’s state-run Global Times published an article, saying that escalating tensions between China and Japan over territorial claims to the Senkaku Islands could ignite a war. It said that Beijing was preparing for a ‘worstcase’ scenario of military conflict over the disputed islands.

“It seems that China’s worstcase’ scenario is a deliberate attempt to fulfill Xi’s ‘Chinese Dream,’ which is the revival of imperial China — or Pax Sinica (Chinese Peace) – that had maintained Chinese hegemony in Asia during the reign of the Ming dynasty. ‘The great revival of the Chinese nation is the greatest Chinese Dream,’ Xi said before taking office in November 2012.

“Surmise it to say, China’s carefully orchestrated actions in the past two years are leading to war against Japan… and ultimately against the United States, with the goal of ending American hegemony – Pax Americana — in the Pacific.”

But there is a stumbling block – America – who, since the end of World War II, had established herself as the unchallenged power in the Pacific with the First Island Chain as her first line of defense against, at that time, Russia or what used to be the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

Paper tiger Three days after the ADIZ was imposed, the U.S. -- in an apparent show of force -- sent two unarmed B-52 Stratofortress bombers from an airbase in Guam to fly over the Senkaku Islands. Stunned by the U.S.’s quick response, China didn’t scramble her jet fighters to intercept the “intruding” aircraft. Evidently, China didn’t have any contingency plan to respond to the U.S. action.

The Defense Ministry merely said that it identified and monitored the aircraft. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with all its past bravura, was caught off guard. This led some Chinese media to call the PLA a “paper tiger.”

The U.S. counter-action proved two things. First, it served as a stern

December 5-20, 2013 warning to China that the U.S. would not take this sitting down. Secondly, the U.S. reassured her Asian allies that she remains committed to rebalancing 60% of her naval and air forces to the Asia-Pacific region.

No sooner had the B-52’s headed back to Guam than Japan and South Korea, in an act of defiance, sent their reconnaissance aircraft over the ADIZ. Again, there was no reaction from the PLA in both instances.

Chinese Dream In an article in the Want China Times that appeared on June 27, 2013, Admiral Liu Huaqing, the mastermind of China’s modern naval strategy, was quoted as saying in 1982 that it would be necessary for China to control the First and Second Island Chains by 2010 and 2020, respectively. “The PLA Navy must be ready to challenge US domination over the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean in 2040. If China is able to dominate the Second Island Chain seven years from now, the East China Sea will become the backyard of the PLA Navy,” he said.

China has yet to control the First Island Chain, which put her three years behind her timetable.

But by imposing an ADIZ over the East China Sea and planning to do the same over the South China Sea, China was hoping that U.S. would be shooed away from the Western Pacific. If China were successful in doing that, then the “Chinese Dream” is within her reach.

But there is one thing that prevents China from fulfilling the “Chinese Dream” and that is the United States’ intent to remain a Pacific power. And at the rate China’s neighbors are coalescing together to counter China’s aggression, she may have to find a friendlier and less threatening way of winning her neighbors’ goodwill and cooperation.

Instead China is stoking fear among her neighbors in the same manner that Adolf Hitler stoked fear in Europe when Germany annexed Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.

Makes one wonder if history is repeating itself?

At the end of the day, China’s dream of going beyond the First Island Chain could turn out to be just that -- a dream. Or it could be a nightmare nobody wants to wake up from.

Ecole Victoria-Albert School raised $430.00 for the Philippines

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hey would donate the money via Canadian Red Cross for the victims of the supertyphoon Haiyan that hit various places in the Philippines.

The fundraising activity was spearheaded by the teachers Renee Sanguin and Camille Roth and their students Ariana Doucette-Taylor, Jaymel Yabut,

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Jordan Yabut, Autumn Batangan, Aleca Revidad, Shanelle Sorro, Gabby Corbillon, and Mia Laqui Ortiz. Because of this fundraising event, the teachers were able to raise not only money but more so awareness and a sense of compassion among their young students.

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UMAC sends more than 150 boxes of relief to Haiyan victims

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ith more than thirty volunteers, the UMAC Cargp Express Winnipeg led by Garry and Aida Montierro, manager/owners, mobilized their door to door service by calling family friends in Winnipeg, Brandon and Steinbach, to donate used clothes, shoes, children and baby dresses, shoes, blankets and groceries. And the response was tremendous and it took them many days and nights to pack and repack the donations.

Donations of goods came from Western Glove, Warehouse One (new garments) Greenwood Hotel (blankets and bed sheets), Steinbach and Brandon Filipino associations, french school, and families and friends.

"I am so amazed and humbled by the responses from our friends, our clients and our canadian friends when we started our plan to send relief goods to the typhoon victims", said Garry Montierro who was busy assisting the Steinbach delegation led by its president, Cesar Valdez,to unload the forty boxes of relief goods donated by the Filipinos in Steinbach.

The warehouse of UMAC was busy like a beehives where the volunteers had to work classifying the relief goods. Toys, used clothes for men, women, children, boys and babies and blankets were packed separately.

Upon learning some of the news of relief goods which are no longer being accepted by the Philippine government, the UMAC management changed their plans to distribute the relief donations.

"We decided that the UMAC Philippines will be in charge to distribute these relief goods. No

"Sana naman, huwag nang non-governmental organizations smiles, the images of desolation, or agencies will be handling this hardship and homelessness still fresh maulit ang ganitong tradedya, nakalulungkot," one of the responsibility," Aida said. "And we in their minds. volunteers said with fervent wish. want to be sure that these reliefs will be given direct the victims, and this way, I want that the donors here in Manitoba to be comfortable with our system", Aida added. The collection of cash amounting to $5,000 was endorsed to Canadian Red Cross.

According to Aida, more than 20 boxes are addressed to some barangays and churches where the needs are most wanted.

"We do this to help our kababayan, at least in a very small way. We feel the needs of the Haiyan Delegation of officers and members of the Southeastman Filipino Association led by its typhoon victims. and our service president Cesar Valdez, with Aida Montierro Aida, Jane and Lucky Montierro would be used to extend our help from Canada," said Larry Baguisa.

CEO of UMAC Express Cargo, who is planning to leave for Manila and lead the distribution of the relief goods in the Visayas. UMAC Cargo Express in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto had accepted free shipment from their kababayans Gary Montierro with the Filipino donors for their kins in the affected areas in Music provides background while sorting and packing releif goods from Steinbach Even the ladiesd help sealed the boxes Central Visayas.

With the continuous work of the volunteers, Gary and Aida and their relatives perpared food and drinks as a sustenance for their effort in separating the donations, folding and putting in the box.

Men volunteers closed and taped the boxes with relief identifications.

"Maraming salamat sa mga nagdonate ng mga reliefs,at makaka-asa kayo na makararating ang inyong tulong sa nasalanta ng bagyo, " Garry said.

It was all fun after finishing more than 150 boxes. Every one Volunteers led by Nanay Photos by Rod Cantiveros | Filipino Journal was all smiles, but behind their

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Horoscope Channel any nervousness into positive energy and keep on doing what you’re doing -- it’s working! The waiting might feel like torture, but you are about to get the chance you have been waiting for. Stay away from luxuries and extravagance.

There would be a good rapport with your love partner which would be a comforting factor for the day.

Encouraging words from someone you look up to may prove a big morale booster on the academic front. The magic of thinking big can do wonders for your current professional situation. People will appreciate your hard work and effort and you will save some cash. Relationship gets a boost, as your lover seems extra lovey-dovey today!

If you feel you lack self-confidence in an area of work that you are actually very good at, bolster your confidence by assessing your many skills. A family vacation may seem too rushed up for you to enjoy. Those buying property must look at all the options. Health will be in good form. You will feel refreshed and active through the day.

PAHALANG

This is an impulsive time which may result in a “love at first sight” experience. This does not mean that it will turn into a love affair. It is just that you are projecting your feelings of love onto a person that you think you desire. At closer inspection, you will realize that you are feeling the same way you felt when you fell in love with an actor on the big screen.

You are likely to do well in a competitive situation on the academic front. Keen foresight on the financial front is likely to increase your assets and wealth manifold. A lot is happening on the home front, so expect your share of work. Cementing new friendships promise to turn into long term relationships.

Avoid excesses as too much of a good thing can have deleterious effects. Several opportunities present themselves in quick succession in the form of possible friendships or partners just now. Financial issues may end in your favor and grant you good gains. Be wary in your romantic decisions.

Health would be fine.

It’s not selfish to want to be by yourself -- it’s actually quite healthy! So if being a social butterfly is simply not high on your priority list right now, don’t be ashamed of it. Rent one of your favorite movies and get comfy on the couch tonight.

Order in some food and just relax. Social-hound friends may not understand this inward phase you’re going through, but they will accept it -- they’ll have to! You need to be honest with your needs. People appreciate it.

Banking on others to do your work may not be a good idea, as you may be left high and dry. Taking the initiative on the academic front will find you in a most favorable situation. You may resort to cutting corners to save money. Your spouse or a family member may rattle you by remaining uncharacteristically quiet. Implementing new ideas on the romantic front will help rejuvenate your love life.

Spiritual pursuits would give you satisfaction and peace of mind.

Try to concentrate more on your work area as there may be some errors. Understanding your financial worth and considering the broader ramifications of material security should be a priority today. Regardless of your age, today is a good time to chart a path towards financial security.

Don’t get oversensitive to other’s comments, if you are not sensitive enough yourself. Everybody has a right to their opinions. Taking initiative will help you in seizing good opportunities on the business front. Your family will appear most responsive to your needs today. Your sympathetic attitude towards someone in need will be appreciated. Taking the advice of a friend may benefit you on the investment front.

There is optimism, there is faith, and there is a tendency to take chances at the deepest emotional levels. This is a time of exploring your feelings, a kind of restlessness for new emotional experience. A feeling that anything is possible if you set your sights high enough characterizes mood today.

You will muster additional efforts for better results in your work area. Financial assignments may not fetch you the desired results. Try to restrict unwarranted expenditures.

Mutual adjustments may be the order of the day with regard to relationship. A health check would be better.

PABABA

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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Winnipeg Jets Report

by Derick Ramos @DerickRamos

Expect the Unexpected

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s we near the 30 game mark of the NHL season, the Winnipeg Jets are flying an unpredictable course.

When the Jets seem poised to take off and challenge for a playoff spot, they tail off and go into a mini slump. When the Jets faithful expect their team to sink further down in the Western Conference standings during a two week road trip, they surprise everyone and look like road warriors. So what can the Jets fan base expect from their team? Anything and everything.

Coming off a 5-4 loss to Western Conference cellar dwellers, the Calgary Flames, the Jets would close their home stand against the powerhouse Chicago Blackhawks and division nemesis, Minnesota Wild.

The Jets fought hard and gave the Blackhawks a stiffer

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challenge this time around. With the score tied 3-3 going into the third, Chicago captain Jonathan Toews powered the Hawks to three third period goals to double up the Jets 6-3.

Winnipeg would entertain the Minnesota Wild in an afternoon matinee and Jets secondary scoring came from Matt Halischuk and Michael Frolik , both recording a goal and an assist. With five minutes left and the score 2-1 for the Jets, Wild forward Zach Parise scored a short-handed equalizer forcing overtime and a shootout. Niklas Backstrom outdueled Ondrej Pavelec in the shootout to give the Wild a 3-2 win.

With an upcoming road trip, Claude Noel felt it would be good for the Jets to take a break at home and build some chemistry on the road.

“Now we play in the East and it will be good for us and get some team building and some comradery,� Noel said.

The New Jersey Devils would be the perfect tonic for the Jets woes. Evander Kane scored the game winner to get the Jets back into the win column with a 3-1 victory. Pavelec turned aside 22 shots in the win.

Winnipeg would build off their win with another solid outing against the New York Islanders.

A three goal second period gave the Jets enough to hold off the Isles 3-2. Backup Jets goalie Al Montoya stopped 22 shots to get the win against his former club.

In an early Black Friday tilt in Philadelphia, the Flyers edged the Jets 2-1. Flyers forward Sean

Couturier scored a second period short-handed goal which held up as the game winner.

Olli Jokinen provided the heroics against the New York Rangers. Jokinen had two goals in the third period and also added an assist to help propel the Jets to a 5-2 win in Manhattan.

The Jets have a 13-12-4 record and sit four points out of a playoff spot.

Jets-Wild game at MTS Centre on November 23. Minnesota Wild pull off overtime shootout win 3-2.

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Maxcyn celebrates 7th Birthday!

Maxcyn Morales celebrated her 7th birthday last September 21 at Marigold Restaurant with family and friends.

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Santiago lambasts Enrile for ‘sins’ to the Filipino people Senator Miriam DefensorSantiago in a privilege speech has tagged Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile as the mastermind of the P10-billion pork barrel fund scam.

The feisty lady senator also called Enrile many names including being a “sex addict,” “Drama King” of corrupt politics, “Mastermind of Plunder,” “King of smuggling empire” and “King of Martial Law” among others.

Santiago urged the Dept. of Justice (DOJ) to order an immediate and exhaustive investigation into the crimes under the Penal Code allegedly committed by Enrile.

Meanwhile, Enrile who was just seated in front of Santiago was seen grinning and at times playing with his tablet computer while the lady senator is delivering her fiery speech.

Meralco says increase in electric rates temporary

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ustomers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) were assured that the increase in its generation charge by P2 to P3 per kilowatthour would be temporary.

Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga in a radio interview said the increase in generation cost starting December is due to the shutdown of the Malampaya Power Plant from November 11 to December 10. He explained that Meralco will use more expensive fuel from the Ilijan and Sta. Rita power plant in Batangas which use the more expensive liquid fuel instead of natural gas.

Zaldarriaga further said the increase in generation charge will reflect on the receipts of customers starting this December and will last until February.

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Angono - Winnipeg Fiesta 2013

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lmost three hundred people, consist of families and friends, filled the parish hall of St. Joseph to grace the Annual Fiesta of Angono, Rizal Association of Winnipeg (ARAW). The “Maganak na Higantes”, an Angono

icon, welcomed everyone as they entered the venue. Each family brought their special dish to share which made the table an instant buffet of Filipino food & delicacies. Raffles were also drawn for silent auction, 50/50, and special categories like early

Line dancing with the parehadoras, Tenyenta & Kapitana, Hermano for 2014, ARAW members, and the Mag-anak na Higantes.

bird, membership, and autopac sticker. A special number was also presented the Tenyenta and Kapitana as they danced the “Sayaw ng Pagbati”, a tradition practiced during Easter Sunday in Angono. They are also part of the fluvial procession on the

feast of St. Clement. Before the night ended, the draw for the next Hermano was made.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Joey & Lea Sulit, for being our new Hermano for 2014. The night was concluded with line dancing, participated by the parehadoras, Tenyenta and Kapitana, the new hermano, carrying the image of St. Clement, the rest of the ARAW

Angono Rizal Association of Winnipeg members, families, and friends.

The New Hermano for 2014, Joey & Lea Sulit

Angono Rizal Association of Winnipeg members, families, and friends.

The Men of ARAW enjoying the night

Tenyenta Rea Alcantara and Kapitana Daisydee Bautista with their mentors Mhigz Tolentino, Marvin Beronilla, & Maja Hernandez Photos by Von Cruz

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31 members, and the Mag-anak na Higantes. This is Angonians in Winnipeg’s way of having the fluvial procession or Pagoda sa Lawa. ARAW officers, led by Ate Gina Samson, thanked everyone for their active participation and unending support to all the activities of the organization.

Until next year mga ka-ARAW!

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Grand Cayman, "a place that forgot to age"

by Gem and Lita Anis

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f you happen to be in "a place that forgot to age" life seems to be in a suspended animation, i.e., as long as you are in the British Overseas Territory of Grand Cayman where you can stroll endlessly on a beach or experience a magnificent underwater world to a depth of one hundred feet without getting wet.

Since becoming fans of Mississippi novelist John Grisham after reading his best sellers "The Firm" and "The Pelican Brief", which are made later into Hollywood movies, we have been interested in Grand Cayman being used as a place of refuge for Grisham's heroes and heroines to

escape the madness surrounding their lives in America. Located directly south of Cuba, Grand Cayman is only 60 minutes flying time from Miami, Florida. In the centuries past Grand Cayman is the perfect hideaways for pirates and now a favourite tax haven for businessmen and investors because the country imposes no income tax, no corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no payroll tax, no sales tax, no inheritance/gift tax, and no withholding tax on foreign entities.

It is said that "if you bring your

cash to Grand Cayman, it will be invisible to the whole world".

Having its own dollar currency, the Cayman Islands GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita is the 14th highest in the world. With an average income of KYD (Grand Cayman Dollar) 47,000, the Caymanians have the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. No wonder, you won't see roadside vendors and panhandlers on the streets!

In 2003, the Cayman Islands become the first country on earth to mandate health insurance for all

"Postcards from Hell", franked ``Hell, Grand Cayman``.

On Boatswain Beach is the Cayman Turtle Farm, the world`s only green turtle breeding farm, home to 11,000 green sea turles ranging in size from 6 ounces to 600 lbs. each. These wonderful aquatic creatures that have been on earth longer than man are available for visitors to touch and hold. Products from the turtles include turtle meat, soup products, turtle shells, leather, and even oil for cosmetics. Nearby the farm is a cafe where I courageously

The Seven Miles Beach

Gem & Lita at Cayman Green Turtle Farm

its residents of 54,878.

The landscape of the 76 sq. mi. island is anything but lush with vast expanse of sands only compensated by casuarina trees along the beach. Capital and main city is George Town, modern and bustling with 27,704 people It is the centre of government, business and shopping.

George Town harbour is home to cruise ships anchoring offshore and ferrying passengers by tenders called shuttle boats.. When cruise ships are in the port the downtown area gets very crowded. Grand Cayman is a duty-free port and charges no sales tax, so imported goods are available at bargain prices. Many stores and shops are closed on Sundays except restaurants and snorkeling / scuba diving shops.

On the western shore of the island lies the Seven Miles Beach, a crescent-shaped coral and white sand beach. The beach which is actually 5.5 miles long is a public beach which means visitors/ guests can stroll freely along the shoreline.

Driving up the west coast we reach a popular small town called "Hell", so named due to its eerie black limestone formations occupying an area half the size of a soccer field. "Hell" has a fire-engine red hell-named post office from where you can send

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try and enjoy its specialty dish of turtle meat soup and turtle meat sandwich!

Just off Grand Cayman`s North Sound lies the shallow sandbar known as ``Stingray City`` inhabited by tamed friendly, graceful stingrays. You can swim with them, pet and interact with them and feed them right out of your hand with chunked-up squid meat.

No visit to Grand Cayman is complete without experiencing Àtlantis Submarine`excursion to discover Cayman`s underwater parks and gardens to depths between 65 to 100 feet without getting wet. The journey in this 48-passengers fully submerged excursion takes about two hours.

You`ll be mesmerized travelling through the coral canyons among the abundant sea life of corals, fishes, stingrays, and, on rare occasions, sharks.

Quick stops at the Tortuga Rum Factory noted for its delicious rum cakes, at the Conch Shell House uniquely built with more than 4,000 conch shells, and at Pedro St. James House, the oldest existing structure in the island where the Caymanians met in 1931 to introduce democracy with its first elected Parliament, give us more insight into the culture and history of the Cayman Island.

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MFBC Celebrates Another Successful Year in 2013

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he Manitoba Filipino Business Council (MFBC) met for a year-end Members Only Mixer on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Charlee’s Restaurant & Lounge. Members had the opportunity to network, provide feedback, and brainstorm new and exciting ways for the MFBC to continuing reaching out in 2014.

Welcome New MFBC Members!

The MFBC meets Prime Minister Stephen Harper

•Charactoon Souvenirs (Enrico Francisco) •MRD Enterprises (Damian Pili) •Pinnacle Wealth Brokers (Genesis Tuazon) •Manitoba Start (Sharon Castillo and Norman Umali) •Agape Insurance (Marianne Ferrer) •Winnipeg Zumba (Cyrile Ong)

•Acclaim Real Estate (Hester Taruc) •Fundex Investments (Joe Woitas) •Funshots Photobox (JP Sumbillo) •Jason Abraham Photography & Promotions (Jason Abraham) •Jeff Doneza, CGA (Jeff Doneza) •Digital Ink Creative (Jackie Doming)

MFBC & Manitoba Start Hipolito Alibin Jr. (MFBC presentation to new immigrants at Treasurer and Controller at Manitoba Start on the topic of his Blueprint Global Partners) gave a company and the MFBC.

Photo, left-right: Valen Vergara - Imagine Mobile Solutions, Cynthia Reyes - The UPS Store Kenaston Common, Jon Reyes - MFBC President, Darin Hoffman - Mosaic Funeral Services and Jeff Doneza - MFBC Finance Committee Member

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“There are many organizations with champion volunteers in our Filipino community here in Winnipeg. I commend them all for their tireless efforts.

The MFBC is just one of many doing our part. At the end of the day, it takes a complete team effort and it’s great to see our Filipino community’s joint efforts in helping our kababayan.” - Jon Reyes, MFBC President

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Model: Katerina Magsino Makeup Artist: Tia Provici Hair Artist: Krystle De Leon Written By: Tia Provici and Alana Klein

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chieving that natural “cover girl” makeup appearance is the look we all would like to perfect, especially for those days when we are rushing in the morning. If you don’t know how to achieve that natural everyday look, we will teach you what to use and how to apply it.

You can still wear foundation, mascara and blush. The key to naturallooking makeup, is flawless glowing skin, and to highlight your best features.

PROVICI TIP: Make sure you're washing your face every night before bed to remove all makeup from the day. Once you've got a clean face, moisturize thoroughly. Make sure you're choosing a good quality moisturizer.

We recommend our Hydrating Crème Concentrate to nourish your skin on a daily basis.

Our guide to the Barely-There look:

Step 1: Even your skin tone

Using Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation and a Foundation Brush, apply using small strokes all over the face.

Before

After :

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Step 2

Add a touch of colour

Reduce shine Once your foundation is applied you will want to set lightly with Provici’s Mineral Powder Foundation to help the foundation last all day and reduce shine in the t-zone.

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Touch up the eyebrows You will also need to add blush in a natural shade to bring some color with eye shadow back into the skin. Try using Provici’s Your brows also need to be filledWhisper Apricot Sheer Satin Blush in to frame your eyes since you if you like a bit of glow, or Café Blush won’t be wearing any eye shadow. if you prefer a matte look.

Going Dutch Krystle added to the look with a beautiful Dutch Braid. Follow these three simple steps for a dazzling new style for your hair: Now be knotty

Begin your Dutch braid just under the : Step 2 teased portion.

Tie off the end of your hair once you have reached the bottom.

Use an eye shadow with a Precision Angle Brush (we used our Cedar Matt Eye Shadow).

Using an eye shadow instead of a pencil to fill your brows gives a more natural effect.

Purchase any PROVICI eye shadow for $17 and receive our pastel pink Candy eye shadow for FREE! Please present this coupon at time of purchase. Expires Dec 9, 2013. Not valid with booked appointments.

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A touch of mascara You will also want to use mascara to bring out your eyes subtly. Don’t layer it on so that it’s clumpy – just a nice coating to bring out your lashes.

We used our Black Waterproof Mascara on Katerina.

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Step 3

Finally, the lips Add some sheer tinted gloss to add shine and colour to your lips.

Try using Provici’s Super Nectar Lip Gloss for a great look.

Check out Tia on Shaw TV channel 9 on Tuesday evenings, and Wednesdays before noon.

Kung meron kayong questions, comments or suggestions send an e-mail to tia@provici.com.

She welcomes your questions and is available for personal appointments.

Just log onto www.provici.com or visit Tia at PROVICI Cosmetics, now located at 214 McDermot Ave. or call (204) 957-1544 for more info.

Gently pull each section of the braid to give it more of a bolder look.

Spray into place.

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Step 6

Tia’s image-consulting firm, PROVICI, has attracted a loyal following in the entertainment and business communities. She has recently styled individuals for print media and live entertainment, and for awards shows such as the Junos and the Grammys.

Pull it tight

Step 1: Tease, tease, tease

Tease top portion of hair on crown. Spray the teased section for a stronger foundation. Continue teasing until you have reached your desired height for volume.

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