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ONE IN A MILLION FASHION AFFAIR Catwalk for a Cure’s mission was to raise awareness of CreutzfeldtJakob Disease (CJD). It is a rare, degenerative, fatal brain disorder that claims the lives of one to 1 ½ out of a million people around the world each year. Michelle Santos lost her mother to the disease was instrumental in bringing her family and the community together for a fashion affair a few weeks ago to raise awareness and funds to support research in finding a cure for CJD. Photo courtesy of Rollan Temporosa | Rollan Temporosa Photography

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Jon Reyes will ask voters in new Waverly Constituency in 2020 provincial election Jon Reyes, the current PC MLA St. Norbert, will seek the voters in the new Constituency of Waverly in the 2020 Provincial Election, after winning the nomination held recently. He will contest his seat as a member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly against the nominated opponents of the NDP and the Liberal, and probably the candidate of the Green Party.

“Jon has been a tremendous representative for his Constituents in St. Norbert,” said PC Party leader and the current Premiere of Manitoba at the nomination meeting. “His record of public service makes him the best choice to represent the new Constituency of Waverly. I look forward to working with him as we build a winning team that will continue to ear the trust of Manitobans in the next provincial election.”

Jon’s first attempt to become a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) was successful when he won the provincial election in 2016 representing St. Norbert Constituency.

Reyes was appointed as a Special Envoy for Military Affairs by Premiere Brian Pallister after winning the election which elevated Pallister as the new Manitoba Premiere.

A Canadian Force veteran, MLA Jon Reyes is a former

small business owner, community volunteer, and the founder and the 1st president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council. And currently, sports volunteer as a football official for the U of M

Bison and the Winnipeg Blue Bomber respectively.

Many Filipino and other ethnic supporters graced the nomination meeting. Married to Cynthia Baquiran and has two children.

ULAM : Main Dish screens in Winnipeg ULAM: Main Dish – is the first food documentary following the rise of the Filipino food movement via the chefs crossing over to the center of the American table.

Written and directed by Alexandra Cuerdo, it will be shown in Winnipeg on February 24 , 6:30pm at the Park Theatre.

The screening includes panel discussion featuring Filipino-Canadian Chefs Charlie Villapando, Lord Sale and Eejay Chua. Filipino movie snacks by Allan Pineda will also be served.

Screening is presented by ANAK Inc. and Baon Manila Nights. Tickets available via Eventbrite.

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How dangerous is the Philippines?

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global study conducted by Global Finance Magazine (GFM) placed the Philippines as the world’s “Most Dangerous Country.”

GFM’s explanation why the Philippines is more dangerous

than Yemen and 126 other countries is: “The safety score for countries equally weighs each of the three factors: (1) War and Peace, (2) Crime Risk, and (3) Natural Disaster Risk. The safety score aggregates the indices from

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these three risks, thus presenting a comprehensive view of safety for each country.”

GFM further explained: “This also means that a high level of risk in one factor will have limited effect on the country’s overall ranking. For example, the Philippines is ranked least safe while Yemen is ranked second least safe. This can be attributed to the fact that the Philippines has poor scores in peace, security, and prevalence of natural disasters.

Yemen’s terrible score is due to war and famine but the country has a very low risk of natural disaster.

Thus, the Philippines ranks lower than Yemen even though Yemen is a war zone.”

GFM said its Safety Index Score (SIS) used data from the World Economic Forum and the Global Institute for Peace to create the list. The SIS study covers 128 countries or over 99.7% of the world’s population and are assessed using 23 indicators.

Countries that hardly have any natural disaster -- such as Iceland -- would be low on the SIS list. On the other hand, countries that have a high risk of natural disasters – such as the Philippines -- would be high on the SIS list.

Global Peace Index But another study conducted by the Global Peace Index (GPI), which is produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), showed the Philippines as “Dangerous” but not the “Most Dangerous.”

GPI measures “global peace” using three broad themes: (1) The level of safety and security in society, (2) The extent of domestic and international conflict, and (3) The degree of militarization.

Unlike the SIS, the GPI doesn’t include “Natural Disaster Risk” as a factor, which made a big difference in the case of the Philippines because of the tropical storms that left in their wake a devastated country.

And this may have made a big difference in weighing the “safety” of the Philippines within the SIS and GPI studies.

The following are the highlights of the 2018 GPI list: 1. Countries that are engaged in wars or civil wars were high on the GPI list, which placed Syria as the “Most Dangerous Country” for the third consecutive year.

2. The Philippines is 27th on the GPI list. She is preceded by more dangerous countries Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mexico, Palestine, and Egypt. She is followed by less dangerous countries India, Chad, Burundi, Cameroon, and Azerbaijan.

3. On the other end of the GPI scale, the most peaceful countries were Iceland, New Zealand, Austria, Portugal, Denmark, and Canada. Iceland has been ranked as the world’s “Most Peaceful” country every year since 2008.

Natural Disasters When the Global Finance Magazine report came out, Filipinos in social media were outraged. Many of them claimed that the study was “fake news.”

They said that it was a “hit piece” meant to disparage the Philippines and her leaders.

This writer believes that “War and Peace” and “Crime” can be prevented or controlled by man, while “Natural Disasters” cannot be prevented or controlled by human intervention. Natural disasters are limited to a smaller number of countries mostly in Asia. It is unfair to Asian countries while it gives advantage to countries that don’t have high or no occurrences of natural disasters such as Middle Eastern and African countries. Therefore, “Natural Disaster Risk” shouldn’t be used to measure “safety.”

Take for instance the Pacific Ring of Fire.

According to Wikipedia, it is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean, where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It has 452 volcanoes (more than 75% of the world’s active and dormant volcanoes). All but three of the world's 25 largest volcanic eruptions of the last 11,700 years occurred at volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

A volcanic eruption could cause a huge tidal wave called tsunami. The two tsunamis that occurred in the Aceh region in Indonesia in the past decade caused massive destruction and deaths. Tsunami occurs frequently in Japan. Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions cannot be controlled or prevented.

Another type of natural disaster is tropical storm, which originates from the Pacific

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Ocean and moves westward towards Eastern Philippines and eventually hits East Asia and Southeast Asia. Tropical storms hit the Philippines at least 20 times a year of which five to eight would wreak havoc to almost all the regions in the country.

To factor Natural Disaster Risk into the Safety Index Score is therefore unfair to countries that are vulnerable to earthquakes, tropical storms, and tsunamis.

If Global Finance Magazine fails to remove “Natural Disaster Risk” from the criteria used in the Safety Index Score, countries around the Pacific Ring of Fire would be at a disadvantage and their Safety Index Score would continually rate them as more dangerous than countries that have lesser Natural Disaster Risk or none at all.

Illegal drugs In the case of Global Peace Index published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, this writer believes that the factors used in the study were fair and objective. In the case of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration could improve the safety of the citizens from criminal elements. But as it turned out, extrajudicial killings (EJKs) perpetrated by criminal elements have become the number one threat to the safety of the citizens. While EJKs were intended to reduce the number of drug pushers and users, recent police data showed that they have increased, which makes one wonder if EJK is effective in stopping drug smuggling and trafficking?

The Duterte administration should go after the drug smugglers and traffickers, not their victims.

Rid the Philippines of predatory drug traffickers and you’d see a rapid decline in the use of illegal drugs, which is the most dangerous threat to the safety of Filipinos.

This writer therefore recommends that “Illegal Drug Risk” replace “Natural Disaster Risk” in the GFM’s Safety Index Score. We can then say that the Safety Index Score truly reflects a “comprehensive view of safety for each country.” And at that time, we can then ask: How dangerous is the Philippines?

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Things to do this Weekend in Winnipeg: February 22 – 24, 2019

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weekly digest of what’s in and around Winnipeg this weekend including family and kids’ activities, live music, theatre, performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend Festival du Voyageur Every winter, Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg’s French quarter, is transformed into a winter paradise and becomes host to the largest winter festival in Western Canada.

February 15 – 24, 20119 Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic comes skating into a city near you with a cast of over 50 of Disney’s characters, with Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and many of the Disney Princesses. Relive the magic of Disney’s Frozen with Anna, Elsa and Olaf.

February 21 – 24, 2019 Central Winter Festival An afternoon of free fun for all families.

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | Central Park, 400 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg Winter Safari Event Family fun activities include guided snowshoe treks, bird feeder crafts, a scavenger hunt, and animal identification tables.

February 24, 2019 International Polar Bear Weekend To celebrate International Polar Bear Day, a whole weekend of activities allows visitors to learn about polar bears, conservation, and what they can do to help protect our sea ice. A breakfast with the Bears on Saturday and other fun, family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

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Assiniboine Park Zoo – Tundra Grill, 2595 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg II. Live Music Star Wars vs. Star Trek Special guest hosts Brett Megarry and Jeff Braun, from CJOB’s The Couch Potatoes, settle the score with iconic music from both a galaxy far, far away and where no man has gone before.

February 22 – 24, 2019 Winnipeg Music Festival Participants come from all parts of the Province of Manitoba, from north-west Ontario and from the northern United States to compete in Winnipeg’s Festival.

February 20 – March 17, 2019 Chali 2na The official After Party of Festival du Voyageur at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain – CCFM. Rap/R&B fans will be blown away by Chali 2na’s baritone voice, Anthony OKS’s flow and stage presence and Alaclair Ensemble’s perfectly frenglish rap lyrics.

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM III. Theatre/Performing Arts A Doll’s House Part 2 February 20 – March 16, 2019 Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market Avenue. Winnipeg What if Romeo & Juliet February 15 – 24, 2019 Manitoba Theatre For Young People, 2 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg How I Learned to Drive February 20 – 23, 2019 Prairie Theatre Exchange, Winnipeg I Reveen Friday, February 22, 2019 | 8:00 PM Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave. W., Winnipeg The Threepenny Opera February 22 – March 2, 2019 | 7:30 PM

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West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg IV. Sports Coldest Night of the Year Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg International Women’s Junior Hockey Invitational February 19 – 23, 2019 BellMTS Iceplex, 3969 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg Red River Mutual Community Day Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM Red River Mutual Trail V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events Winnipeg Real To Reel Film Festival February 19 – 24, 2019 North Kildonan MB Church, 1315 Gateway Road, Winnipeg Winnipeg Real To Reel Film Festival February 22 – 24, 2019 RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg Ai-Kon: Winterfest 2019 A celebration of Japanese animation and culture all in one day!

February 23, 2019 RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg 2019 Afro Prairie Film Festival February 21 – 24, 2019 Winnipeg Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St, Winnipeg Savour: Wine & Food Experience February 23, 2019 RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg

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LLDA tags popular establishments among Manila Bay polluters

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he Laguna Lake D e v e l o p m e n t Authority (LLDA) has identified several popular food establishments as among the growing number of companies found to be polluting Manila Bay. The LLDA teams recently served the cease-and-desist orders (CDOs) to the Jollibee branch on Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City, and Max’s Restaurant on Maria Orosa Street in Ermita, Manila. Samples of wastewater collected from both establishments tested positive for a significantly high level of fecal coliform which was far above the standard set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Other establishments

that were also issued CDOs were HengFeng Kitchenette on F.B. Harrison Street in Pasay City, and Lamer Catering and Nihon Bashitei Japanese Food in Malate, Manila.

Meanwhile, a total of 15 other firms were issued show cause orders requiring them to explain why they should not be closed. These include Aloha Hostel, Sarmiti Food Corp.

(Shawarma Snack Center) and Orix Auto Leasing Philippines Corp. Two buildings of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and a building belonging to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration were likewise tagged as polluters. Also cited in Pasay City were The New

Blue Wave, Wellcross Freight Corp., Halina Lodge/Hotel, Harrison Lodge, First Marbella Condominium Association Inc. and The Biopolis. The Heritage Condominium Corp., Ma. Natividad Building and Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila all located in Manila were given similar notices.

So far, a total of 63 establishments have been issued various orders and notices according to LLDA environmental regulation department manager Emil Hernandez.

Police apprehends alleged pedophile priest

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he National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) served five warrants of arrest against American Roman Catholic priest Father Kenneth Pius Hendricks for separate cases.

The arrest warrants were for two criminal cases for acts of lasciviousness in relation to violation of Section 5(b) of Republic Act 7610 or the Anti-Child Abuse Law issued by Constantino Esber, acting presiding judge of the Eight Judicial Region Regional Trial Court, Branch 16 in Naval, Biliran; and three criminal cases for violation of Section 5(a) of RA 7610.

According to police, Hendricks arrived in the country from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA in 1968. As a priest in the Franciscan order, police said he has molested at least 50 individuals including seven-year-old altar boys who were serving at St. Isidore the Worker Chapel at Village, Biliran Ad Reference: Customer ID: AdTalustosan Type: Page: province.

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on charges filed against Hendricks for “engaging in illicit sex with a minor in a foreign country,” a crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison.

Hendricks was brought to NCRPO headquarters where he will be temporarily detained prior to the hearing of his cases.

Pacquiao not planning of higher post in 2022 Sen. Manny Pacquiao said he is happy as a senator and does not have any plans of running for a higher position in 2022.

Pacquiao is currently going around the country as PDP-Laban's campaign manager for the 2019

midterm elections, when asked by ANC's "Headstart" on Wednesday if his current activities are a prelude to a possible presidential bid in 2022, the boxer-turnedsenator admitted that it has not

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yet entered his mind. In the same interview, Pacquiao shared that he is finishing his college degree.

He, however, refused to identify where he is studying and only said that it is in Manila.

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I'd Rather that People who Don’t Like Me Lose Me than I Lose Myself Trying to Please Them (On Remaining True to Oneself and Firm with One’s Conviction) Maraming tao na kahit pa magkakamag-anak o magkakaibigan e nasisira ang koneksyon sa isa’t isa dahil sa pagkakaiba ng kani-kanilang paniniwala—lalo na kung ito ay sa larangan ng pulitika at relihiyon.

Wala naman kasi dapat na maging problema sa kanilang samahan.

Naturál lang na magkaiba-iba ang prinsipyo at paniniwala ng bawat tao, ngunit maaari namang magkaintindihan, magkabigayan, at magkarespetuhan kahit pa magkaiba ang kanilang pananaw sa iba-ibang bagay. Hindi naman kasi dapat na sumangayon o gumaya o sumunod sa kagustuhan ng iba. Kanyakanyang perspektibo lang

dapat. Ang mahalaga ay walang pananakit o iligál na resulta ng mga opinyon ay desisyon na yan.

In my years of being a netizen of Facebook, I have unfriended and blocked only about five or six individuals—and that was only because of either a personal reason or because the said persons were willfully obnoxious and grossly verbally abusive to me.

But, in the matter of political or even religious differences, I have not severed my ties with people whom I consider worthy of getting connected with. I don’t kick them out of life just because I don't agree with some of their beliefs or sentiments.

We can agree to disagree, so to

speak. However, there are just some people who could not stand people whose views are different from theirs, causing them to stress themselves out thus deciding to get rid of such opposites.

For instance, there had been a few relatives and close friends who have decided to unfriend or unfollow me because they could not take my radical and challenging insights.

Well, that's life. We lose some; we gain some. We could not win them all.

Yes, in life, we can lose even some of the people closest to us just because we embrace different perspectives in life. Don’t be like those people. Learn to stand by your own beliefs and principles without the need to hate those who differ. After all, there will surely be still so many common things that you can agree on with other people.

If the problem is something about your belief systems and those people's inability to accept you for what and who you are, then—yes—I think that you should rather that these people lose you than find yourself kneeling down before them and heed what they want you to do even if it contradicts your own principles. You will be better off if those people lose you in their lives than your losing yourself and your sense of conviction in trying to appease them.

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All set for PBA AllJets Singing February Blues Star Game 2019 February hasn't been kind to the Winnipeg Jets. There have been some pretty bad losses for the Jets including two losses to the last place Ottawa Senators. In the two games against the Colorado Avalanche, the Jets have been outscored 11-2.

Patrick Laine is still looking for his scoring touch as he's been held without a goal for the last 14 games. His last goal was against the Anaheim Ducks on January 15.

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behind the Nashville Predators.

The Jets close out the month with road games against the Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes and then back at Bell MTS Place against the Minnesota Wild.

he Philippine Basketball Association has named the starters for the annual All-Star meet to be held on Mar. 31 in Calasiao, Pangasinan.

The South team will be led by June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer and Greg Slaughter of Barangay Ginebra, along with James Yap of Rain or Shine, Scottie Thompson, also from Ginebra, and Mark Barroca of Magnolia.

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The North will be spearheaded by the Hotshots’ Paul Lee and the Gin Kings’ LA Tenorio. They will be joined by Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar, San Miguel’s Marcio Lassiter and Phoenix’s Calvin Abueva.

The twin-tower combination of Fajardo and Slaughter will give South a significant size advantage. The North will rely on quickness and athleticism with the presence of Lassiter, Aguilar and Abueva in their lineup.

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by Rod E. Cantiveros

(Manila) The Philippine Political Circus will be in town on May 13th and the various ring masters have started dressing up their clowns who will be teasing the audiences with their raw and visceral antics to win the audience.

Consequently, the head ring master is also busy campaigning for his favored clowns, making these clowns to win at any cost just to probe that he is still the head ringmaster, uncontested and who has still holding the magnet to attract more people to make the circus successful and to validate that his clowns will have learned from him the arts of making the audience laugh.

The Philippine election is considered more than a circus where former clowns and newly trained clowns are ready to deliver their own antics, teasing the audience with their happy made-up faces supported by many promises to make the people happy and contented even behind their faces are true narratives of broken promises and suspicious hidden agenda.

Yes, the Mid-term Philippine election, slated onthe13th of May 2019, is another attempt for

some of the new, semi-retired and current civic, municipal, provincial and senatorial candidates who are campaigning to win and to serve the people.

But according to many political pundits and critics that this election a.k.a circus will be the litmus test for President Rodrigo Duterte if he has still the power to rally for more changes in his governance. Duterte has given blessings to some senators who had been accused of fraud, and to another member of the Marcos clan who had supported him in his 2016 run for power; and to some of his favorite circle of confidants like Bong Go and De la Rosa, popularly known as “Bato.” One will wonder, even myself, that the poster endorsing Bong Go is ubiquitous in the urban and rural areas as if Bong Go is the only senatorial candidate running for this election. Some sari-sari stores have the poster of Bato with his picture and an iconic slogan: “Itaga mo sa BATO”.

But this coming election has some changes, radical changes, I would consider. Gone are the annoying campaign materials like posters and billboards that during

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Philippine Political Circus: Please send in the clowns! the last elections, these campaign materials were considered as the measurement on who were the candidates had deep pockets and had the army of people who plastered their campaign materials on any space available, even in print or in broadcast. Now the Commission on Elections has strongly imposed the standard size of all campaign materials and where those campaign materials must be posted. Violators will be prosecuted, and to a severe punishment, the bar candidates from running.

Another major change is when President Duterte announced the non-partisan of his cabinet members and the military from campaigning for any candidate.

Another change is the emerging of the new political parties, gone are those popular political parties like the Liberal, the Nationalista, the Lakas, the UND, and others, instead,

voters are confused of the Party organized and founded by Davao Mayor Sara Duterte,known as “Hugpong Sa Tawong Lungsod”, “Otso Diretso”,a.k.a Dilawan or the Liberals; and one independent party, Poe Party. And for the House of Representatives, the “Party Lists”.

Yes, kababayans, on the show again to entice the audience as clowns make some sorties in the various parts of the country, zizaging and criss-crossings the various islands and cities to

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Kabayan, are you ready for the show? And to laugh at the clowns? And to be happy for just a one night slambang to entice you to vote for him or her and after election, promises would be broken?

And would Duterte still be the head ring master?

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Ariana Grande surprises TNT Boys

Ariana Grande surprised the young Filipino trio singers, TNT Boys, in an episode of American talk show “The Late Late Show With James Corden.�

The TNT Boys are composed of Keifer Sanchez, Mackie Empuerto, and Francis Concepcion.

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television series “The World’s Best� wherein TNT Boys are contestants representing the Philippines.

Danielle Barreto, Xavi Panlilio got engaged Danielle Barretto is now engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend Xavi Panlilio.

Danielle is the daughter of actors Marjorie Barretto and Kier Legaspi. She uploaded photos of the romantic proposal on her Instagram account. Her siblings Julia and Claudia also confirmed their eldest sister’s engagement on their respective social media accounts. Her best friend actress Bela Padilla also shared clips of Panlilio’s proposal on her own Instagram account. Padilla shared that the proposal happened in a studio while Barretto was being interviewed by Spring Films about her friendship with the actress.

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Rodelle Borja wows the competition by his moving rendition of Elvis Presleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Help Falling in Love with Youâ&#x20AC;?. His performance was shared

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Korina & Mar Roxas welcome twins

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roadcaster Korina Sanchez announced Thursday, February 21, that she and husband Mar Roxas are now parents to twins.

Sanchez, 54, and Roxas, 61, told ABS-CBN News that the twins were conceived via surrogacy. They quietly travelled abroad to welcome their baby boy and baby girl.

Sanchez currently hosts evening magazine show “Rated K” on ABS-CBN, while Roxas is running for the Senate in the upcoming midterm election.

While this is Sanchez’ first time to have children, Roxas has a 25-year-old son Paolo from a previous relationship.

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Fans cheer Catriona Gray in her homecoming parade Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray was cheered by Filipinos in her first public appearance after she bagged the crown in Bangkok, Thailand last year.

The 25-year old Fil-Australian beauty wore a Sampaguita-Anahaw inspired modern terno designed

by Mak Tumang during the homecoming parade in the streets of Manila. She braved the heat of the sun and raised the Philippine flag while waving to her fans.

The motorcade started from Manila, entered Makati and ended in Glorietta. The float was inspired by her signature ‘lava walk and was designed by Fritz Silorio

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Festival du Voyageur celebrates 50th anniversary

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elcome to the 50th edition of the Festival du Voyageur, a celebration of the rich heritage of the Franco Manitoban . And there is a historical significance by renaming the festival to La Prairie Tent to Forest Tent in tribute of the founder and the first official voyageur Georges Forest and his wife,Anita.

Its historical significance took place when Georges Forest dreamed a winter celebration deeply rooted in the FrancoManitoban and its fur-trade aimed at reuniting in St.Boniface, their home, and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.

“Georges Forest’s vision and pride has carried us through these last 50 years and will continue to carry us into the next 50 years,” said Darrel Nadeau, executive director of Festival du Voyageur.

“We’re grateful for the works

he put into making this festival happen and are honoured to pass that legacy and heritage onto the next generation.”

To celebrate the last 50 years of the festival, the organizers have included the return of the popular dogsled Rides courtesy of the Great West Life; a special night music featuring the FrancoManitoban artists to highlight the evolution of their music; and to showcase the various works of the indigenous artists, namely, the First Nation, Metis and Inuit.

Added new attractions include the “Festi-Bar On Ice” at the Forks, silent discos and a chocolate sculpting expo.

The 50th Festival du Voyageur started Feb. 15 until Feb. 24, 2019.

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Getting Active at the Manitoba Outdoors Show

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he annual Manitoba Outdoors Show took place on February 8, 9, and 10 at Red River Ex Place in Winnipeg. The large consumer trade show focusses on getting people and families active in the outdoors. Everything from hang gliding to archery and fishing to scuba diving was featured at the show. My favourite activity there every year is the LumberJax axe throwing booth. It looks incredibly dangerous but chucking axes at a target is actually quite surprisingly satisfying. I watched as kids as young as seven years old were throwing blades in the caged lanes.

I had the opportunity to once again be a stage presenter at the event. My area of expertise of

course is fishing, but I changed it up slightly this year with relatively off the wall topics such as ‘How to Win an Ice Fishing Derby’ and ’10 Ways to Make Kids Hate the Outdoors’. If you didn’t get a chance to see my seminars in person, I will have written article versions of them posted soon on my website Kickerfish.ca.

Local cat fishing legend Todd Longley hosted his version of The Price is Right on the Saturday to a huge audience. Contestants were called to the stage by random draw and competed to guess the price of various prize packages. The final grand prize was an Alumacraft 14ft Jon Boat which was won

by Filipino Anglers Association of Manitoba executive member Robert Donato. He guessed the

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price to be $1200 as did another contestant which ended up being over by only $1. The two finalists then competed in a game of ‘heads or tails’ for the boat which Robert won.

The next big trade show is the upcoming Mid-Canada Boat Show at the Convention Centre on February 28 - March 3. I will be there competing at the Alumacraft Celebrity Cook-Off each day of the event so please come down to cheer me on. I will also be helping at the Enns Brothers booth if anyone out there is in the market for a new boat. Be sure to find me as I can most likely help with getting you the best deal possible.

Even if you are not in the market, the annual boat show is always an interesting place to walk around and explore. The Hook and Bullet section of the show has dozens of booths from Humminbird Electronics to Lake of the Woods Sports Headquarters tackle store to check out as well.

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Horoscope A group with which you’re associated may be temporarily cut apart by politics and quarrels. It’s best to stay out of it. A friend could be having trouble and come to you for advice and help.

Don’t get too frustrated by his or her weaknesses. This could be a frustrating for you - one best spent working on your own projects. All will be better tomorrow.

Your friends aren’t likely to be thinking clearly and may not respond to reassurances. Your psychoanalytical talents could be put to work when misunderstandings come up. Use your intuition to determine the best way to defuse the situation. Finances might cause some worry now, but your ingenuity and fiscal sense should put things right. Go out and have a good time tonight.

Possible you’re planned to attend a group event but circumstances beyond your control got in the way. Maybe it was canceled. This could cause some disappointment for you and others. Find something else to do. A project of your own is likely to need some attention, and this challenge could keep you preoccupy for, treat yourself to dinner out.

You usually place a lot of importance on self-control. This will come in handy when you receive some wonderful news that might otherwise move you to tears. Don’t carry it too far. Under these situations, it’s OK to let it out a little. Your hard work and dedication are finally paying off. News about possible advancement could come your way.

Changes in your home could cause temporary frustration that creates some tension with family members. Perhaps you’re moving, cleaning, or refurnishing, and everyone is getting in everyone else’s way. The best way to handle this situation is to try to get the job done as quickly as possible. Once it’s done, tempers will subside and all will be fine.

The person you’re attracted to may seem to be interested in someone else. This could bring up your insecurities and jealousy. Don’t make yourself. Try to learn the facts before letting the situation get the better of you.

Invitations to more than one social event for the same night might force you to make an uncomfortable choice.

Make the choice that’s best for you.

You have visitor who a little sympathy needs could visit you. Your friend probably wants some advice about some problems. He or she could also bring information involving new scientific or metaphysical studies that you find fascinating. This information could trigger your own insights. Write down your ideas. You will want to remember them.

You may have to control the urge to cry tears of joy.

Expect some great news regarding money, possibly involving professional advancement. In a different vein, a close friend could be going through some changes and might want your support. Your best course of action would be to listen rather than give advice. You may have to control yourself if the situation challenges all reason.

They have someone is keeping secrets from you. We all have private issues we don’t wish to share, but this affects you. Your intuition will probably tell you who this person is. Try to get him or her to open up without making pressure. Unfinished tasks could be driving you crazy. You may try to run through them quickly, causing too much stress. Get the most crucial done and let the others go.

An old social tradition could be a powerful part of you.

An emotional event concerning your family - wedding, christening, or other milestone - could especially move you. In the rush of social interactions, you will probably keep a tight rein on the expression of your feelings.

Keeping up appearances could be more important to you than usual. Do it, but be yourself.

Miscommunication with someone far away could lead to bruised egos, heightened emotions, and angry phone calls. Don’t get sucked into a quarrel. Try to sort out the problem. Changes in your neighborhood could cause trouble getting around, so be prepared for blocked streets and heavy traffic. Walk, if you can.

It will clear your head and get you where you’re going more quickly.

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Your own projects, particularly those done with other people, could be going well in spite of having to overcome some difficulties. Happy events involving your mother or another close female relative might have you feeling emotional. It could involve a marriage or birth. The results could move you to tears, and you may feel the need to control yourself. Don’t be afraid to show how you feel.

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Báwat Pag-aálinlángan Ay Mistúlang Dilím na lang ang láging kiníkimkím Makulimlím…bákit makulimlím?

Anó ba ang nása likód ng úlap na abúhin?

Ang mga nakasúlat sa lángit ay iyóng basáhin Párang búhos ng ulán na lang Ang láging dumádagundóng Magináw…bákit magináw?

Anó ba ang makákamtán nápos n’yang tag-ulán?

May alimuóm at sílip-liwánag pa Bang babatì sa mulí nitóng pamámaálam?

Mapuputíng ngípin pa ba ang nása likód Ng ’yong mapuputlá nang mga ngitî?

Tíla hindí na nagkukúlay-rósas ang ’yong mga pisngî Ang dati-ráting kintáb ng buwán at

Ng iyóng mga labì ay walá na…

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Ang gátas ko at kapé mo ay Mas matabáng pa kaysá maputláng tsaá sa Tuwíng sasápit ang mísa de gállo Saán ba táyo lumábis?

Saán ba táyo nagkúlang?

Sa panutsáng inarníbal?

Dagundóng ang búhos ng ulán.

Ulán ang paták ng luhà.

Luhà ang tilamsík ng báwat pagaálinlángan.

Báwat pag-aálinlángan ay mistúlang dagundóng. Ang búhos ng ulán, ang paták ng luhà, ang tilamsík ng báwat pag-aálinlángan ay mistúlang…

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Catwalk for a Cure 2019: A fashion affair in support of the Canadian CJD Association

By Judianne Jayme

February 10th, 2019 was an evening that combined passion and fashion. The Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM) was transformed into a runway where the different community groups got together to share about, educate, and raise funds to combat Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Creator of Catwalk for a Cure, Michelle Santos , became the co-founder of the Canadian CJD Association after losing her

mother, Minda, to the disease in 2014. Her goal is to raise awareness and raise funds to propel studies in finding a cure and treatments for CJD. She is currently working with Dr. Valerie Sims, based in Alberta, who is one of the top researchers in this field.

In 2016, Santos created a fashion line of everyday clothing for men, women and kids with messages continued on page 21

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that reflect her journey. She chose phrases that can be interpreted universally and can be applied to anyone’s story. One of her most inspiring messages, which could also be seen iced on cookies at the event, is “ Live for You” , a true testament of her work and mission to share about her mother’s story.

These pieces were all featured in the finale that the models wore during the fashion show.

The event was a collaboration with Linger Ann Aragon , the owner of Ann + Co and Parasayo , who had taken on this signature event as both the event planner and design partner. What you see in decorations, who you see volunteering and providing services, sponsors, media and vendor partners, and the timeline of the event itself were coordinated

by Aragon. This is a thankless job that often goes unnoticed - in fact, Aragon was barely seen at the event because, truth is, she needed to be everywhere behind the scenes. She made sure deliveries were received, timelines were

adjusted, she coordinated with her team and volunteers, and did everything else to make this event run as smoothly as it did.

She was an instrumental part of the event’s success. Catwalk for a Cure was fuelled by 30 dedicated volunteers. As you walked in, you were greeted by the front desk team ensuring that you were taken care of. VIPs were treated to a swag bag of perks from local businesses. Before you even made it to your seat, international students from the University of Manitoba were volunteering their time, circulating with hors d’oeuvres. Tables with beautifully donated prize packages were available for silent auction.

A free photobooth for guests was provided by 6 Degrees Photobooth.

The evening was hosted by the always energetic and hilarious Lendyll Soriano, radio host of CKJS 810am and Mabuhay TV. The audience got to know Minda’s family’s story through videos of her husband and children, created and edited

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based singer-songwriter Yvanne with her dancers, and music for the evening was supplied by Jamil the DJ. Many of the volunteer models, both kids and adults, were experiencing their first runway!

All 65 models got ready with the help of a glam team, and with the guidance of volunteer stage manager Lara Mae Delos Santos.

Clothing featured on the catwalk were provided by sponsors Hush + Shout, Loka, Tharnzie, Style Confidante, Knits by Che, Loose Threads Co., Trendy Tots, Quinn and Dot, and Sewrenity Creations. These products, along with Santos’s line of everyday wear, were handled by wardrobe managers Rojuane Aragon and Ashley Phillips .

The ending of the event was memorable as runway was filled with the kids, the Santos Family, and the models for one final call.

It was a visual reminder of the impact that comes when people unite with purpose.

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New Album Releases for 2019 (part 2) Broods – Don’t Feed the Pop Monsters Still one of the worthy purveyors of Synthpop in the current decade is Broods, whose debut album was released in 2014. The followup came in 2016, after when the sister-andbrother duo went on a hiatus to pursue their respective solo projects.

Reuniting in 2018, Broods have finally come up with their third album, Don’t Feed the Pop Monsters.

Released on February 1, 2019, i t illustrates their k n a c k in marrying the classic and the modern aspects of Synthpop music—melodic and meticulous, yet loose and uncontrived.

Recommended track: “Falling Apart.”

The Lemonheads – Varshons 2 In the Alternative Rock world, Evan Dando will be hailed forever as one of the genre’s charming purveyors especially during its peak and most fertile period—

the ebullient and mighty ’90s.

And his band The Lemonheads’ breakthrough album—1992’s It’s a Shame about Ray—one of the decade’s top gems. After a couple

more chart-topping albums before the 1990s ended, followed by a lowkey solo career after the group disbanded, Dando in 2005 has once again resurrected The Lemonheads. However, he is yet to recast his magic spell in writing original materials. In the

meantime, content yourself with Dando’s cover projects under the guise of The Lemonheads.

Released on February 8, 2019, The Lemonheads’ latest album, titled Varshons 2, is a continuation of Dando’s dalliance with Alternative Country music.

It features quirky renditions of songs by the likes of Yo La Tengo, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Lucinda Williams, Florida Georgia Line, and The Eagles.

Recommended track: “Things,” originally by Paul Westerberg.

Jon Fratelli - Bright Night Flowers One of the bands that came out in the 2000s whose music represented Indie Rock in that decade was The Fratellis. Aside from having released already five studio albums with his band, Vocalist Jon Fratelli has embarked also on a solo career, releasing his first offering, Psycho Jukebox, in 2011. Now, eight years after, Fratelli has finally unleashed the followup, titled Bright Night Flowers. Released on February 15, 2019, it delves more on his arty and folky Country/Neoclassicism side, favoring ornate arrangements and Country/Folk-associated instruments over the typical electric guitar. Recommended track: “Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name.”

The Final Note These are just a few of the new albums that will define the sound of the final year of the 2010s. Listen to them to add a new soundtrack to the current stage of your life. And mind you, the year is just starting! Albums slated for release in the coming months include awaited works by the likes of The Cranberries, Morrissey, and The Cure.

Working mothers granted additional leave benefits The signing of the Expanded Maternity Leave Act, which covers working mothers in both public and private sectors, was confirmed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. The new law applies to every instance of pregnancy and provides 105 days of paid maternity leave to all working mothers and an additional 15 days to solo mothers. Mothers President Rodrigo Duterte has will also have the option to signed a law that extends the extend for an additional 30 days paid maternity leave to 105 days of unpaid leave. The previous law for female workers. allowed women only 60 days of

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