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Festival du Voyageur just around the corner

Manitoba’s largest winter festival announced the programming lineup for the 48th edition of Festival du Voyageur. Less than a month away, it’s time to find your favourite toque and sash and let that inner HéHo Hero loose!

Exclusive shows and over 150 artists!

Festival du Voyageur will welcome more than 150 worldclass international and local artists who’ll be performing during the event’s 10 action packed days. This year’s slate includes performances

by Le Bal à l’huile (Québec), Wide Mouth Mason (Saskatchewan), Suroît (Québec), Les Respectables (Québec), The Justin Lacroix Band, Alfa Rococo (Québec), Jocelyne Baribeau, Monophonics (United States), Iskwé, The Retro Rhythm Review, Sweet Alibi, Danny Boudreau Party (New Brunswick), Lanikai, ZuluZuluu (United States), Nadia & Jason Burnstick, 3Peat, Ghost Twin, Red Moon Road, The Catamounts and Jérémie and the Delicious Hounds.

Paired with innovative children’s programming, a newly redesigned outdoor playground, snowshoeing, sleigh rides and award winning children’s recording artists Carmen Campagne and Al Simmons, kids certainly won’t feel left out.

Two exclusive ticketed shows are lined up for the Voyageur Trading Post (CCFM – 340 Provencher Blvd.) this year. On Monday, February 20, rising Quebec stars, folk duo Les sœurs Boulay and pop-rock auteur Alexandre Désilets, will sing in the language of Molière on the Trading Post stage in the heart of Saint-Boniface. Then on February 25, the Trading Post welcomes the soulful solo-acoustic sound of internationally renowned American troubadour, Martin Sexton. Tickets for these special performances are $35 and $40 (plus GST and service charges)

respectively and can be purchased online on the Festival du Voyageur website (www.heho.ca).

The first ever Wood Carving Challenge at Voyageur Park To compliment the longrunning International Snow Sculpting Symposium, Festival du Voyageur will present the very first Wood Carving Challenge featuring chainsaw carvers from all over the nation including stars of HGTV’s Carver Kings and OLN’s Sawdogs. From February 18 to 20 and February 25, the carvers will rev up their chainsaws right in front of festivalgoers as they create their unique and original works of art in the heart of Voyageur Park.

You might even get to take one of the pieces home. An online auction and a live auction on February 25 are planned for the event’s sculptures.

Activities for all tastes and ages Voyageur Park is the ideal location to celebrate winter! Kids will love the redesigned winter playground with towers, tunnels and hills to climb. Adults can enjoy a brand new outdoor relaxation area hosted by Thermëa or have a drink at one of two outdoor Snow Bars.

Market Days are back on February 18 and 25 offering a large selection of local handmade arts and crafts. For the history-lovers out there, Voyageur Apprentice Workshops are back and brand new themed days will make Fort Gibraltar’s historical interpretation program livelier than ever.

A Giant Family Mosaic to Honour Tommy Prince In an ongoing effort to recognize and raise awareness about the contribution of remarkable Manitobans, Festival du Voyageur will honour Tommy Prince with a Family Mosaic tribute which will be unveiled on Louis Riel Day presented

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Plenty of New Entertainment on Tap at our Official Sites In addition to Voyageur Park, ten other official sites will offer special programming during the 2017 Festival du Voyageur. The Voyageur Trading Post (Centre culturel franco-manitobain), Le Garage, The Pionniers Trading Post, Club St-B, Rendez-vous on Ice, The Marion Hotel, Mon Ami Louis, The Wise Wolf Trading Post, The Wood and Le Canot presented

by Radio-Canada (a tribute to the legendary Saint-Boniface watering hole) will all be open to those looking to keep the party going!

The Voyageur Trading Post will host several activities and concerts this year including the new Acadian Night, exclusive shows, Community Night presented by La Liberté, Cajun Night, Auberge du Violon Night, Community Lunches and more!

The Rendez-vous on Ice, located at The Forks where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet on the Red River Mutual Trail, will be open to the public from February 17 to 20 and will offer several special events including a fashion show on ice, a Winter Pride event celebrating Winnipeg’s LGBTTQ community, an outdoor discothèque, the Wild Winter Canoe Race, a family day, an outdoor bar and much more.

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Canadian Museum for Human Rights previews their New Exhibit At FDV Festival du Voyageur has partnered with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to present a special preview of the museum’s newest exhibit, Our Canada, My Story, conceived for Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

“This outdoor display at Fort Gibraltar showcases seven remarkable Canadians with inspiring human rights stories – including one from the Prairies who expresses himself with French-language rap music.”

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Again this year, Festival du Voyageur offers a free shuttle service provided by Exclusive Bus Lines, in order to help reduce traffic around Voyageur Park and enhance the visitor experience.

The shuttle’s route will take it from the Centre LaVérendrye free parking lot (614, Des Meurons

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The shuttle will stop every 20 minutes at these designated parking lots.

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Is a new ‘alliance’ in the offing?

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s official visit to the Philippines on January 12-13, 2017, came at a crucial moment in Philippine Rodrigo Duterte’s quest for a place on the table of world politics. Last November, Duterte declared his “separation” from the U.S. in front of his Chinese hosts in Beijing. Then a week later, on his way to Lima, Peru to attend the annual summit of Asia-Pacific leaders, he issued a statement saying, “If China and Russia would decide to create a new order, I would be the first to join.” He added that he’d quit the United Nations. Indeed, with an “alliance” that consists of China, Russia, and the Philippines, who needs the United Nations?

When Duterte finally met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Lima, Duterte ranted a litany of gripes against the United States, to which Putin replied that he shared Duterte’s sentiments about the United States and other Western countries. “Our assessments coincide in many respects,” Putin said.

Putin promised to sell Duterte weapons at half price including missiles and submarines. Wow! What a deal! When Putin sent a Russian warship on a goodwill visit to Manila, Duterte visited the warship and told the ship’s captain that he hoped Russia would become his country’s ally and “protector.”

Meanwhile, details are being worked out for Duterte’s visit to Moscow in April. It was reported in the news that Duterte and Putin will sign a Russia-Philippines military agreement during his visit.

And not to be outdone by Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to give – free!

-- $14 million worth of weapons plus $500 million low-interest loan that Duterte repays at his own time. All Duterte had to do is send someone to pick up the arms which are ready for shipment.

Alliance with China With all the anticipation of Duterte’s blossoming military alliance with China and Russia, one wonders how would he use such alliance to defend the Philippines from invaders? And

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who would these invaders be?

U.S.? Japan? South Korea?

Vietnam? Right now, the only conceivable country that would invade the Philippines is China.

Russia doesn’t have any core interests in the South China Sea that would give her any reason to attack the Philippines.

With China getting more assertive with her claim of ownership of virtually the entire South China Sea and by building artificial islands on reefs and atolls in the Spratly archipelago -- and militarizing them -- China is in a position to invade the Philippines. However, a Chinese invasion could be averted if the Philippine government invoked the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). But if the Philippines were governed by a president – Duterte -- who is beholden to China and wouldn’t invoke the MDT, then China would be in a position to take over the country… without firing a shot.

Abe’s visit changed all that. With Abe and Duterte signing various memoranda of agreement on economic and defense assistance including agriculture, transportation, small and medium enterprise, infrastructure, counter-terrorism, drug-rehabilitation projects, and security cooperation, it begs the question: Are these “goodies” enough to entice Duterte into taking a detour from his misadventure into the SinoRusso orbit? The answer is no.

So there must be something more promising than what the public is aware of.

Golden opportunity It’s interesting to note that Abe included in his Philippine itinerary a visit to Duterte’s home in Davao City, which is extraordinarily unusual.

But the significance of his visit to Duterte’s residence could be to privately discuss sensitive geopolitical issues that involve their countries in a changing world dynamics, particularly security issues and alliances.

Perhaps, a “golden opportunity” has been discussed for which both countries could benefit

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On a more serious note, Abe’s ulterior motive might have been to sway Duterte away from the Sino-Russo axis and bring him back into the fold of the U.S. and her Asian-Pacific treaty allies that includes Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

While the Philippines has been a treaty ally of the U.S. since 1951 when the MDT was signed, Duterte has been distancing the Philippines away from the U.S. and seeking defense alliance with China and Russia. Thus far, with the U.S. doing nothing to mend her differences with Duterte, it would seem that Duterte is just waiting for the right moment to declare a revolutionary government allied with China and Russia.

Dangerous game But Duterte seems to be playing a dangerous geopolitical game by courting Japan while he is kowtowing to Xi Jinping. Right after his China state visit, Duterte visited Japan. Abe welcomed him warmly and offered economic and military assistance including $300 million in loans for patrol boats.

Abe’s reciprocal visit to the Philippines changed Duterte’s attitude towards the U.S. During their meeting, Abe reportedly told Duterte that Japan would offer security and economic support for the Philippines. However, he emphasized the significance of enhancing cooperation between Japan, the U.S., and the Philippines, to which Duterte acknowledged the importance of the Philippines’ alliance with the U.S. He also assured Abe that he did not enter into a military alliance with China and that he would insist on the rule of law in the South China Sea. Clearly, Duterte’s stance was a 180-degree turnaround from his previous position of “separation” from the U.S., abrogation of the defense agreements with the U.S., and military alliance with China and Russia.

Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. also assured Abe, saying: “In one of the significant things I heard from the prime minister’s visit, he pointed out that the strong relationship and friendship between Japan and the Philippines will also open the door for us to engage in other areas of joint cooperation. These include how to deal with the United States and let them understand the geopolitical situation and realities on the ground,” he added.

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Christening celebration of Allister Isaiah Bermisa Allister Isaiah Bermisa , the son of Gerald and Grazia Bermisa , was baptized recently at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Roman Catholic Church.

Father Darrin Gurr, the parish priest of St. Gianna Berreta Molla Roman Catholic Church, officiated the sacrament of Baptism.

The godfathers include Joshua Erickson and Manuel Decebal-Cuza and the godmothers

were Vanessa Bermisa and Marcela Decebal-Cuza.

Witnessing the baptism ceremony include Allister's grandmothers, Trifona Bermisa and Ruth Provitina; and great grandmother, Mercedes Calixterio; his two sisters, Sabrina and Sasha Bermisa and some guests.

Reception at the foyer followed after the Sunday 11 am mass.

Fr. Gurr immerses Allister at the baptismal ceremony.

The young Bermisa family gets ready for the ceremony.

Fr. Gurr raises Allister after the immersion.

Fr. Gurr anoints baptismal oil on the forehead of Allister.

Bermisa family, godparents and Fr. Gurr: Mercedes Calixterio, Trifona Bermisa, Sasha, Grazia, Fr. Gurr holding the newly baptized Allister, Vanessa Bermisa, Joshua Erickson, Ruth Provitina, Marcela Decebal-Cuza and Manuel Decebal-Cuza.

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The Young Bermisa couple- Sasha, Gerald, Grazia, Sabrina and Allister Isaiah.

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For this edition, the column offers a hodgepodge of news, comments and reviews.

Miss Universe 2017: to showcase the slogan “It is Fun in the Philippines and at the same time, to show the real Philippines. (The poverty in our country).

walls and be painted in white along the routes where the Miss Universe contestants, the international press and guests would pass by.

Department of Tourism official did not allow, instead the BOT officer issued a statement that other countries do not cover the ugly pictures of poverty. As the BOT official said that let the 2017 Miss Universe candidates, foreign guests and international press to see the real Philippines.

Unveiling the plan to hold the 2017 Miss Universe has included this most contentious issue: to develop a strategy to cover the ugly side of the Philippines, by installing walls to cover the filth and squalor of the shanty towns along the highways and streets where the international beauty contestants and foreign guests and press, exposing the ugly heads of financial inequity: poverty for more than 25% of the total population.

When it was brought up, following the tradition when then, First Lady Imelda Marcos, in 1974. had instructed to construct

Metro Manila Film Festival 2016, featuring independent films, receives accolades from the critics and support from the public.

The recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festivals when most of the eight entries were independently produced had received accolade and honors from the various sectors in the

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Philippines, marking the creativity and craftsmanship of the Filipino Filipino filmmakers.But,some producers and actors were irritated when their commercial film entries were dumped by the selection committee.

Some producers reacted and from Senator Tito Sotto, the brother of Vic Sotto whose film was not selected for the festival, suggested that there should a separate film festival for independent filmmakers. He said that the 2016 MMFF had stolen the gifts of Christmas from the children who missed the some of the sequels of the rejected film entries.

The 2016 MMFF has elevated the quality of the Filipino films and everybody must be proud of.

does not trust some of the major print and broadcast media; same as Trump who accuses some mainstream print and broadcast media in the United States; both are divorced from their 1st wives; both have outtalk or outwit some critics; both are protectionist; presidents have been working for a better relationship with Russia/ Philippine and Russia/USA relationships; both had criticized the United Nations: for Duterte, the UN must not meddle with his war against drugs and corruption; and for Trump,knowing that the USA supports the UN financially and posturing that the United Nation is being used to talk to each other; and have a great gettogether and have fun; both are detested by their political rivals: Duterte against the Liberal Party What are the similarities and when he defeated Mar Roxas, differences between President the star candidate of the Liberal Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Party; while Trump against President Donald Trump? the Democratic Party when

First, the similarities: both were elected as a populist and as a nativist; both have had radical views on changes, especially outlashing the critics and the so-called “status quo” on radical changes; both have had a war against established media conglomerates, Duterte favours his own public media and

he demolished the “probable winner” Hilary Clinton.

And now the differences: Duterte has a background on politics being a long time mayor of Davao city; Trump, has no background on politics, being a tycoon and a host of a celebrity reality show, “The Apprentice”; Duterte did not appoint a family

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member as one of his advisers while Trump appointed his son-in-law as one of the major members of the powerful group of advisers; Duterte has a simple and cozy house in Davao City; and Trump has the palatial home and owns many real estate properties, one is in the Philippines and in other parts of the world; Duterte has a common law wife while Trump is married with a former model; Duterte wears a barong and ordinary checkered polo shirt while Trump is typically handsome with his coat and tie; Duterte has been waging a war against the evils of drugs and corruption while Trump is waging war against illegal immigrants specifically the Muslims and the Mexicans, and at the beginning of his campaign, he mentioned about the Filipinos; Duterte has only million in pesos as compared with Trump, a billionaire with many past bankruptcies; Duterte has a traditional politician (tra-po?)man as his opponent while Trump has also a traditional lady politician as his opponent; Duterte has a 6-year tenure as president of the Philippines while Trump has 4 years to govern with a re-election option. Duterte is facing critic against the extra-judicial killing (EJK) while Trump, for the time moment, does not face criticism on the rising numbers of victims of drugs and loose guns in the United States.

We will go forward with intensity to follow the succeeding actions of the two presidents.

And we will be writing more on their similarities and differences.

Probably, our readers can contribute to this column as they follow the actions of President Duterte and President Trump in the days to follow.

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Nanuq & Siku - Two New Polar Bear Cubs at Assiniboine Park

Assiniboine Park Zoo's two new polar bear cubs now have names.

In an online poll, the following names were selected - Nanuq, the Inuit word for polar bear, for the female and Siku, the Inuit word for ice, for the male.

Names for the female cub were submitted by children and staff at the Churchill Children’s Centre. Names for the male cub were submitted by APC staff.

Both lists were then examined and narrowed down by representatives from the Zoo. “We are so pleased with how many people voted for

their favourite cub names,” said Johanna Soto, Curator of Animal Care and Behavioural Husbandry at Assiniboine Park Conservancy.

“These cubs serve as ambassadors for polar bears living in the north whose habitat is threatened due to climate change. Involving the community in the naming process helps form that connection to the bears and inspire people to take positive actions in their own lives to combat climate change.”

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Camille Prats and businessman John Yambao tied the knot on Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas.

The occasion was attended by couple’s relatives and Camille’s celebrity friends in show-biz and entertainment industry.

Taking part in the ceremony were Camille’s brother John Prats and his wife Isabel Oli, Diana ZubiriSmith, Pauleen Luna, Kaye Abad, Sam Milby, Rochelle

Pangilinan and her beau Arthur Solinap, Yayo Aguila, and Suzy Entrata-Abrera of GMA News TV. Singer-actor Ogie Alcasid performed some romantic songs especially for the wedding. On Wednesday, January 11.Nice Print Photography released the wedding video.

Camille and VJ have known each other since childhood. This is Camille's second marriage. She was married to Anthony Linsangan in 2008 who died 2011. They have a son, Nathaniel.

Pia Wurtzbach, Marlon Stockinger officially together Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has admitted that FilipinoSwiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger is her boyfriend.

Despite her busy schedule, Wurtzbach shared that Stockinger, remains understanding and open-minded, and

that they shared a lot in common.

She expressed how happy she is of the fact that besides being half-Filipinos, they are both Catholics. Stockinger’s humor is one of the best traits that the beauty queen admires. It was earlier in October when Stockinger admitted he was seeing Wurtzbach.

Xia Vigor impresses Perez Hilton Hollywood showbiz writer Perez Hilton’s attention was captured by the performance of Filipina-British child wonder Xia Vigor who impersonated Taylor Swift on the local TV show “Your Face Sounds Familiar”.

Vigor performed Swift’s 2008 hit single

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“You Belong with Me” wowing judges Sharon Cuneta, Ogie Alcasid and Gary Valenciano.

Swift’s fans and netizens were impressed by her performance including Hilton, who shared Vigor’s performance on Twitter. Vigor’s video has been viewed on YouTube 1.3 million times.

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Missosology picks Top 15 in Ms U swimsuit competition

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eauty pageant website Missosology has selected its Top 15 for the unofficial preliminary ranking of the 2017 Miss Universe candidates in the swimsuit competition. The event was held at the five star J Park Island Resort and Waterpark in the southern province of Cebu.

The Missosology Top 15 list: 1. Belgium (Stephanie Geldhof) 2. Nicaragua (Marina Jacoby) 3. Philippines (Maxine Medina) 4. Barbados (Shannon Harris) 5. Sierra Leone (Hawa Kamara) 6. Thailand (Chalita Suansane) 7. Panama (Keity Drennan) 8. Aruba (Charlene Leslie) 9. Venezuela (Mariam Habach) 10. Mexico (Cristal Silva) 11. Brazil (Raissa Santana)

12. Malaysia (Kiran Jassal) 13. Hungary (Veronika Bodizs) 14. China (Li Zhenying) 15. Chile (Catalina CĂĄceres) Missosology said Stephanie Geldof of Belgium impresses the most with her breathtaking beauty, poise, flawless skin and well-proportioned body. Long-legged Marina Jacoby of Nicaragua is next in the list. Miss Philippines Maxine Medina of the host country wowed her local fans with her great body and catwalk skills.

Missosology clarified that the official swimsuit and evening gown preliminary competition will be held on January 26th at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, to determine the semifinalists, along with their interview scores and the votes coming from the Miss Universe Organization.

Talent handler gets Miss World-PH franchise

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alent manager Arnold L. Vegafria is the new franchise holder of the prestigious Miss World Philippines.

The previous franchisee, beauty and wellness expert Cory Quirino decided to give up the license of the beauty tilt due to personal and business reasons. Quirino held the license for six years which saw the country produced its first Miss World in 2013, Megan Young. In 2011, Gwendoline Ruais placed first runner-up.

Queneerich Rehman finished among the top 8 in 2012, Valerie Weigmann made it to the top 25 in 2014, and in 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao was included in the top 10 circle. Last year’s Miss World Philippines, Catriona Gray, was third runner-up. Vegafria vowed to discover and mentor a new breed of Filipina beauties that will perpetuate the noble legacy of the Miss World Organization.

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he 3rd annual KidFish ice fishing fundraising derby took place on Sunday, January 8. Over 1200 competitors attended this year’s event despite the cold temperature. 100% of the money raised is donated to the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg, Cancer Care Manitoba, and several other ‘kid’ related charities. The goal this year was to hit $40,000. Judging by the generosity of everyone who bought entry tickets, bought raffle tickets, and donated to the food tent jar plus with help from all of the event sponsors, there is a good chance that we hit our goal.

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As volunteer videographer for the event, I was free to walk around the entire derby area gathering footage throughout the day. I was very proud to notice that our Filipino community was well represented once again at an outdoors fundraising event. We may not be ‘designed’ for this weather, as we often joke, but I love how Filipino-Canadians here embrace winter activities with ice fishing being no exception.

The food offered to all in attendance was phenomenal, especially considering that it was all absolutely free. All kids received a free ice fishing rod, every fish brought to the

measuring tent was awarded with a great prize as well, draw prizes and giveaways were constant throughout the day, and the prize packages for the Top 5 Kids and Top 10 Adults were ridiculous.

Truly an amazing event to participate in.

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Wonderful Wedding Show January 21 & 22, 2017 at RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

There’s no shortage of wedding inspiration at this year’s Wonderful Wedding Show, especially with the beautiful new venue expansion. The show now spans over two city blocks, taking over the entire third floor for a total of 130,000 square feet of everything wedding.

The 27th annual Wonderful Wedding Show has a fresh new look this year, featuring the entire show on one floor of the newly expanded RBC Convention Centre. “We’re very excited for this year’s Wonderful Wedding Show,” says Sherri Rheubottom, Show Manager. “The show has

been spread out onto three floors for the past several years, so having the show entirely on one floor this year will definitely make our production logistics easier and attendees will find navigating throughout the show seamless.”

Some of the benefits of the additional space include the newly expanded 2,500 sq ft Inspiration Gallery positioned in the heart of the show. “Our show features the city’s most talented wedding professionals and this year’s new Inspiration Gallery gives our vendors a chance to showcase some show-stopping, over-the-top designs to give brides endless inspiration for their own wedding.”

And speaking of showstopping, the show’s wow factor continues in this year’s new “Crème de la Crème” Brides Lounge and Wedding Trends Showcase, featuring exquisite tablescape designs and special lounge area for brides to relax and enjoy free wine sampling during the show. “This year’s Brides Lounge inspiration is designed by Events by Emma along with a team of top wedding industry experts so get ready to be wowed,” says Sherri.

“We want the show to be a fun experience so this year the Brides Lounge will even feature live performances by Danny Kramer Dance Band, so brides can take

a break during the show with a glass of wine and great music.”

Guys will be equally pampered in the newly expanded Eph Grooms Lounge where they can watch TV and enjoy some beverages.

Of course the headliner of the show is the daily fashion shows, showcasing the latest bridal fashion trends from the city’s leading retailers. This year’s “Destination Love” fashion show will take couples on a romantic journey around the world.

Couples will also have a chance to win lots of prizes including a $20,000 Dream Wedding at the Viscount Gort Hotel, a Dream Honeymoon courtesy of SellOffVacations, a Sensational Sound Deluxe Sound & Lighting Package, plus all tickets purchased online before the show will be entered to win a trip for two to Cancun Mexico compliments of LA Travel Group.

Brides can also Pre-Register online as a V.I.B. (Very Important Bride!) on the show website at wonderfulweddingshow.com.

Brides who pre-register online get V.I.B. early entrance into the show at 10:00am plus they’ll also qualify for a chance to win a $3,000 Diamond courtesy of Bijou Fine Jewellery. When brides arrive at the show they’ll also receive a special pink Bride Lanyard compliments of

Sensational Sound and Gift Bag courtesy of Clarity Dental.

The 2017 Wonderful Wedding Show also marks the launch of the second issue of the show’s new V.I.B. (Very Important Bride) Weddings Magazine. The show has been featuring Manitoba’s most talented wedding industry experts for 27 years and is now proud to also have the opportunity to showcase these incredibly creative professionals in V.I.B. Weddings Magazine.

Inside, readers will find 100% local, relevant Manitoba content including expert advice, fun planning tips, and the latest wedding trends and inspiration.

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ven in blizzard conditions Winnipeggers braved very wintery conditions to drive through the annual holiday light show and, as a result of their efforts, $14,000 has been donated to local charities.

Approximately 55,000 people came through making this the fifth-­best attended show in our seventeen-­year history.

“Even in the worst conditions, Winnipeggers bundled up and came out to support our annual event. A big thanks goes out to them and to our crews who worked

long hours to ensure that roads stay clear in blizzard-­ like conditions.

Our folks were outside in some very cold conditions taking tickets, changing light bulbs and moving snow to ensure the lights weren’t buried. Thank you to everyone who came out to see the lights and to all of our employees for braving such adverse conditions,” said Garth Rogerson, Red River Exhibition, CEO. In keeping with the holiday season and the spirit of giving, Canad Inns Winter Wonderland has donated $7,000 each to KidSport Manitoba and the Red River Exhibition Foundation. To date over $287,000 has been sent to Manitoba charities on behalf of everyone who came out to enjoy the lights during the holiday season.

Special thanks goes out to Canad Inns Destination Centres, Red River Co-­operative Ltd., Pepsi, Battlefield Equipment as well as our invaluable media partners for their continued support.

Produced by the Red River Exhibition Association, Canad Inns Winter Wonderland is Manitoba’s largest drive-­ thru holiday light show and provides a brilliant presentation of over one million lights in 26 different theme areas.

The 2.5 kilometre route was open nightly from December 2, 2016 to January 7, 2017. (except Christmas Day when the Park was closed).

Next year’s event runs December 1, 2017 to January 6, 2018.

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ormer Ateneo star Alyssa Valdez has expressed desire to join the tryouts for the national women’s volleyball team set to compete in the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Acting president Peter Cayco of the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas Inc. (LVPI) said he appreciates Alyssa’s respects for the selection process the same way she respects other players’ readiness to fight for their slots in the national team.

Cayco added that she could join the try out in Cebu and Davao around February as she still has a commitment to play for her Thai club 3BB Nokhonnont which is starting its second

round campaign in the Thailand Volleyball League. If Alyssa qualified for the national team, she will be reunited with Coach Francis Vicente who mentored her in high school volleyball at the University of Santo Tomas.

DepEd to hire more teachers and staff in time for K to 12

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February 25, 2017 Arrival and Hors D’Oeuvres

he Department of Education (DepEd) will be receiving the biggest allocation from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) among all the executive departments this year at P543.2 billion to pave the way for the hiring of more than 65,000 teachers and non-teaching staff for public schools nationwide.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones said the

additional teachers and staff will strengthen the implementation of the K to 12 program this coming June. The DepEd will also be getting funds for the repair, construction, and acquisition of basic educational facilities including classrooms, school seats, textbooks and instructional materials as well as science and mathematics equipment.

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MEET THE CHEFS This dinner in celebration of all Manitoba has to offer, will showcase locally made products, prepared by local Chef Jordan Carlson and MasterChef Canada contestant Jeremy Senaris.

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Death penalty bill takes center stage as Congress resumes

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he leadership of the House of Representatives led by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is confident the majority coalition would pass the debates to get the green light for the controversial death penalty bill. Alvarez said they intend to vote on the bill after 30 session days of debate.

For its part, the House Minority bloc believes the bill won't make it in Congress as they claim they have the

Jordan (right) is a chef with more than 10 years’ experience. He began his career working for Chef Takashi Murakami, C.M., at the St. Charles Country Club, before moving on to become Chef de Cuisine at Deseo Bistro.

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numbers to block its approval.

Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said a number of members from the super majority, including allies of President Duterte are now rethinking their support for death penalty.

The fate of the bill lies on public support, church, civil society groups, and even international parliamentarians, and, eventually, on the number of votes it can gain from lawmakers.

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Horoscope The opportunity to take stock of your money situation, simply shining a light on it and getting a sense of what’s working and what isn’t may encourage you to come up with a plan of action. At the same time, thoughts of faraway places and fun in the sunshine suggest that you may be ready to take a vacation. This might seem impossible when you consider your workload.

You could meet someone who’s willing to say exactly what they think. Although you’re known for your tact and attention, you also admire people who speak their mind. Will you be upset? The present blend of energies hints that you may find this quite refreshing, especially if you agree with the comments. In fact, they could even be the motivation for a decision that changes everything.

Something within you may be urging you to be more adventurous and take the road less traveled. You might be surprised by how little has changed. You may also find the company of friends to be a little sketchy if takes away apart from the thoughts and intense feelings you are having. While peace and quiet can be useful for capturing key insights, getting out and about can take your mind off things, and this can be good for you, too.

Relationships could take center stage is coming. When it comes to a developing romance, things may not be going as smoothly as you’d hoped. But don’t take this as a sign that it isn’t meant to be. These could be minor troubles. In fact, passions could boil over with interesting results approaches.

Working as a team on a challenge might enhance your connections.

The comfort sector can be an opportunity to take a step back from life. Although there is still a lot going on in many areas, time to reflect and consider your priorities can be very useful now. There’s also a strong focus on developing your creative skills, although you may wonder whether it’s worth the expense of doing so. Don’t let such doubts put you off.

Someone may be urging caution. While you may be eager to push ahead on an important goal, Should you listen? Perhaps not, as another potent blend of energies suggests that your instincts are at play here and what you possibly notice as being a good move might well be. There are times when certain people in your life have good advice for you, but this it could hem you in rather than help you out.

A lively link could see you and another cooperative idea that looks likely to be a resounding success. While you may have the practical ability and knowhow, someone else could have the inspiration this can also be a good opportunity to review your lifestyle and wellness routines and consider making a few changes. Seeing as you love efficiency, reduce your schedule could be the secret to enjoying ahead.

This can be a short journey and catching up with administrative tasks. In fact, your sector of communication you could be involved in this time. However, doors can open and new opportunities present themselves because of your efforts. You have a lot to look forward to, so try not to be bothered by family members who would prefer that you put your energies into more domestic matters.

Tie this in with crucial and you could decide to stay put and not venture too far out of your comfort zone. With a silent sector of your chart, it could be difficult to feel as motivated as usual. However, other influences may call out to you to do exactly that. Curiosity may be what eventually encourages you to step forward no matter what. On another note, desire could pave the way to an intense conversation.

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Things may not always have been comfortable for you - even a little painful at times - but an awakening may have occurred out of this. Moving through your spiritual sector for some time now, an inner wisdom may have developed because of key experiences. If everyday matters seem a little not important at times, apply this deeper knowledge to change your perspective. Finally, a desire to get to know someone better may be worth following up.

Clarity may dawn over as well as a desire to get cracking on plans that you’ve been dreaming up. This can be something sign journeying through the more mystical sector of your chart. Another lovely lineup could encourage you to explore possibilities connected with a recent encounter. The person’s inspired view on life could act as a motivation for you.

After an exciting start you may feel like enjoying more time to yourself .You’ll still be busy, and your friends will still be eager for you to join them for evenings out, but you’ll also recognize the value of reflection and meditation for the insights they can bring. They have romantic implication and a sizzling date night to look forward to. A movie could also have quite an impact on you.

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Albay Rep pushes for lower income tax for wage earners Rep. Joey Salceda of Albay has proposed a tax reform package under his Bill 4688, titled Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) that will

provide relief to the vast majority of Filipinos by lowering income taxes by 2018.

In recent a news conference, Salceda said an additional three

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million salaried workers in addition to millions of minimum wage earners, will pay zero income tax based on the adjusted brackets.

He said that the optional standard

deduction system be limited to low-income earners. He added that rich Filipinos with incomes exceeding P5 million a year will not be accorded this privilege.

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Upcoming Heavy Traffic for Traffikk Jamm Formed in 2013, Traffikk Jamm is one of the enduring

and proficient Filipino bands in the local Winnipeg scene. It is comprised by Jojo Yso (guitars), Erwin San Juan (guitars), Willie

Liwanag (bass), Noel Marana (drums), and Arnold Tongol (lead vocals). The musically virtuous quintet have been all around the circuit, performing their energetic set of Classic Pop/Rock tunes to very receptive crowds who often could not help but sing along or dance with the equally lively band. Every show is definitely a heavy-traffic party.

On February 18, Traffikk Jamm, in cooperation with TJ Productions, will grace Essence Event Centre at Canad Inns at Garden City (2100 McPhillips Street). Billed as “A Night with Traffikk Jamm for a Cause,” the all-ages “buds, spuds, and steak” will include also local artists

Levy Abad, Tina & John, and Ryan Mendoza to add to the fun.

More so, it will benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba and Dalagita (A Debutante Project), for part of the profit will go to these groups.

So, if you’re interested to not only watch the band but also join their noble cause, buy your tickets now (C$25). You may contact Arnold (1-204-881-4480 / nonoyg3@hotmail.com) Jojo (1204-962-0136 / joeyso@totaltire. ca).

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12/21 will treat lovers, friends, Pop Rockers, and other music fans to an evening of youthful and young-at-heart original songs and covers on February 11, at Canton Food Gallery (111 Logan Avenue). Local singer Sheryl-lyn Padua Policarpio will open for the trio. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets now (C$25). Contact Ardie Gervacio (204-227-9348).

Moreover, if you haven’t gotten yet your copy of The 12/21’s CD, then you may buy it at the show. Have it autograph there as well. The gregarious brothers will surely be more than delighted to do that for you.

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Clarita Ortega Nazario is 75 and counting!

Clarita Ortega Nazario celebrated her 75th birthday recently with her family and friends at Viscount Gord, making the event a showcase of some traditional offerings to the celebrant.

With more than 200 guests, Clarita welcomed many distinguished guests composed of

politicians of all stripes, community leaders and countless friends who attended the celebration in spite of a bone-chilling cold weather.

Emceed by Azel Santos and Glady Martin of the Bulacan Association of Manitoba, the program went on smoothly as the celebrant accepted gifts and joined with some

traditional offerings, bringing up the cultural aspect of the celebration.

Personal congratulations from her two sons and their families, friends and from the members of Sing Bulacan Choral were presented via a video presentation.

Active in the Filipino community, Clarita is the current Vice-President of the Original Filipino Senior Association of Manitoba (OFSAM), vicepresident of Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations Inc. (MaCCFA); and former president of Bulacan Association of Manitoba and former board member of the Philippine Canadian Centre.

Her family composed of her one son and two daughters, Carol and her husband Tony Raymundo; Violeta Odulio and her children; Romeo, Jr. and his wife Emer and family did all the preparation to make the celebration unforgettable.

Clarita's auntie, Nanay Naty Fernando and her family also graced the event.

MP Winnipeg North Kevin Lamoureux gave a special talk, mentioning Clarita's involvement in the community and her unique way of handling the Filipino hospitality whenever he goes to Bulacan; while Letty Antonio, president of OFSAM and MaCCFA, gave inspiration talk

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about Clarita. Birthday songs were sung by Adrienne Odulio, Paul Ong and Arnold Tongol while Aida Champagne's group performed special dances for the honoree.

Other guests include MP Kevin Lamoureux and his wife, Cathy and his staff, Henry and Linda Celones, MP Lawrence Toet and his wife; MP Robert Falcon Ouellette, MLA Ted Marcelino, Councillor Cindy Gilroy, and Steven Lipischack and his wife.

Public dancing followed.

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thought we'd be. Our children seem to bring out the worst in us.

Our weaknesses are magnified every day and, worse, we are now noticing them in our children. We feel defeated and powerless. We know things could be better if we could just change... but we can't.

In our jobs, many of us have come to the depressing realization that we're not quite as talented or gifted as we thought we were.

Others are passing us by.

We have tried for years to corral impure thoughts and pursue holiness with no real progress.

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Each one of us has a generous assortment of weaknesses that we'd desperately like to replace. We struggle in our relationships. We know our marriage could be better.

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by Derick Ramos facing an uphill battle to remain in the thick of the wild card race. @DerickRamos It was all sunshine for the Jets in the state of Florida. Nikolaj Ehlers scored a pair of goals and Patrik Laine contributed a goal and two assists to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4. The he Winnipeg Jets got off but took a turn for the worse in following night, the Jets showed to a quick start to 2017 their third game in. Patrik Laine, no sign of fatigue soaring past with back-to-back wins the Jets leading scorer, suffered the Florida Panthers 4-1. Laine

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Connor Hellebuyck backstopped the Jets to victory with 25 saves.

The Jets lost more than just the game against the Buffalo Sabres. Patrik Laine was on the receiving end of a Jake McCabe hit in the neutral zone in the third period and had to leave the game due to a concussion. With the score tied 3-3, Brian Gionta broke a tie halfway into the third period giving the Sabres a 4-3 win. The

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Jets received goals from Nikolaj Ehlers, Drew Stafford, and Joel Armia in the loss.

The Jets returned home for a pair of games against a couple of Canadian teams. The Calgary Flames were shutdown by the Winnipeg Jets defense and Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves in a 2-0 shutout. Dustin Byfuglien tallied for the Jets in the first and Blake Wheeler added another early in the third period to seal the game. The Montreal Canadiens got off to a quick start at the MTS Centre scoring two goals in the first five minutes of the game. The Jets responded with goals from Mark Scheifele and Mathieu Perreault. Scheifele added another in the second period but the Habs had too much firepower. Phillip Danault and Artturi Lehkonen both scored a pair of goals to lift the Canadiens to a 7-4 win.

Shawn Mathias got the Jets off to a quick start in the desert against the Arizona Coyotes.

Mathias scored his sixth of the year 3:43 into the game but the Coyotes answered back and answered often. Before the first period ended, Arizona scored four unanswered including a pair of goals from Brendan Perlini and the Coyotes shut down the Jets the rest of the way to win 4-1.

The Jets travelled to the Golden State for dates with the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks but could only muster one point. Marian Gaborik gave the Kings a 1-0 lead in the first but a pair of goals by by Drew Stafford and Dustin Byfuglien gave the Jets a brief lead. Kings forward Dustin Brown scored with just over five minutes left to tie the game up 2-2. Just 1:36 into overtime, Jeff Carter scored the overtime winner powering the Kings to a 3-2 win. In a Monday matinee on Martin Luther King day, the Jets surrendered the first four goals to the Sharks and couldn't recover. Josh Morrissey and Mark Scheifele tried to rally the Jets but it was too little, too late. Joe Thornton added a goal to lock up a Sharks 5-2 win.

The Winnipeg Jets (20-234) return home for pair of games at the MTS Centre against the Arizona Coyotes and St. Louis Blues. Winnipeg currently sits four points out of the final wild card spot.

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