Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition July 05 - 20, 2016

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Strawberry season is in full swing at Manitoba U-Pick strawberry farms. It was strawberry picking time for Andrea and Joy Pascual over the Canada Day long weekend at Boonstra Berry Farms. The U-Pick strawberry farms are blooming ahead of schedule and families are enjoying the rural escape to hand pick the delicious red berries themselves. Photo by Jason Pascual

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Christine Advincula wins Jr. Defensive MVP honours

Manitoba Girls Football Association held its 6th championship at Investors Group Field.

North Winnipeg NOMADS team won the Junior Silver Medal and one of their team members, Christine Advincula, received the Jr. Defensive MVP award.

The next season of all girls football tackle will resume in Spring of 2017.

The Manitoba Girls Football Association is the first of its kind in Western Canada.

The MGFA is dedicated to developing and fostering opportunities for girls to play football against girls. We are not competition for minor football in Manitoba, our leagues are played in the spring, this allows girls learn how to play, hone their skills and compete against each other, and if they so choose to compete in the youth leagues in the fall. It is a stand alone program that allows the girls that only want to play against other girls to do so, and still allows the girls that wish to play fall football to do so as well.

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Road to Rio: Canada moves on, Philippines eliminated Canada sets its sight to a possible Rio Olympics slot by beating Senegal 58-55 in their last game to sweep Group A and advance to the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic men’s basketball qualifying tournament Wednesday.

Point guard Cory Joseph led the Canadians with 13 points, Tyler Ennis of the Milwaukee Bucks

had 12 and Melvin Ejim added 11 points and eight rebounds.

The 26th-ranked Raptors is being mentored by Coach Jay Triano. Canada earlier defeated Turkey 77-69 on the first day of the tournament.

Meanwhile, team Gilas Pilipinas got eliminated in front of a jampacked Mall of

Asia Arena composed mostly of Filipino fans. The road to Rio came to a swift and stunning end in local soil as the Philippines lost to New Zealand, 89-90. Earlier, France beat the Philippines 93-84 in the first day of the tournament.

The Kiwis advanced to the semifinal round along with France in Group B.

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Happy 149th Birthday Canada Canada turned 149 years old in for the 2016 Canada Day Living Quezon Province Association of Central Park and a Lipton Street Photo Credit: Canada Day 2016 and there were plenty of Flag at Shaw Park including Manitoba. block party also featuring Zumba Living Flag photo by Dan Harper celebrations all across Winnipeg. many members from the Celebrations throughout fanatics! for the Downtown Winnipeg Biz. Over 3,100 people turned out the city included more Zumba at

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Fundraiser in Memory of Michael Alden Ruiz Lina

Hello Everyone, Losing a child is one of the most difficult and challenging situation a parent could face. When we lost our son, Michael Alden Ruiz, last January 25, 2014, we were devastated. Despite the medical challenges he went through and his cognitive and physical delay,

Michael was a very happy and loving person, full of smile, laughter and hugs. We were blessed to have him for twenty three and a half years and there were numerous agencies and organizations which had assisted us with Michael’s special needs during those years. Organizing fundraising events for these organizations in his memory has helped us ease the pain, heal and move forward.

In 2014 we were able to raise $9244.69 for the PICU/ PSCU Area at Children’s Hospital which purchased an Optiflow High Flow O2 Machine for PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)and some TV, DVD players, portable DVD Players and toys for PSCU (Pediatric Special Care Unit) for long term ventilated pediatric patients. This year we have decided to support the Children’s

Rehabilitation Foundation because our son Michael was one of the many children who received equipment like modified wheelchair and attended the Sun and Fun Camp funded by the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation.

Children's Rehabilitation Foundation is a local Manitoba charity that raises funds to purchase equipment and provide programs for children living with disabilities. These funds are used to provide resources such as specially modified bicycles, wheelchairs, walkers and ipads used for communication. To learn more about Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation please contact Adell Gauthier, Fund Development and Event Coordinator at (204) 2586702 or adell@crf.mb.ca.

This year, we will be holding our second Bud, Spud and Chicken

Fundraising Event in memory of Michael on Friday, July 15 at Canad Inns Garden City from 6 – 9 PM. Tickets are $ 15.00. We are currently looking for donations or contributions for our silent auction. All donations above $15 will receive a tax receipt, cheques should be made payable to Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. You can also donate Online by using this link: https://secure.e2rm.com/ registrant/donate.aspx?eventid =198456&langpref=en=CA&R eferrer=https%3a%2f%2fadm in.e2rm.com%2fEventSettings. aspx For tickets or to collect your donation, you can reach me at (204) 509-1736. We are hoping that you can support us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000.00 for this event.

On behalf of the Ruiz family, and the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, we thank you.

Sincerely, Alda Ruiz

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Duterte’s Unorthodoxy: The New Orthodoxy

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ith no major political organization behind him and no big donors to fund his campaign, President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte was propelled to power by people from all walks of life. He beat four other candidates, three of whom – Jejomar Binay, Mar Roxas, and Grace Poe -- were funded by executives of some of the country’s top companies, including San Miguel Corporation, Araneta Group, and Aboitiz Group. Shunned by the major newspaper outlets –

or was it an organized boycott?

-- Duterte waged an intensive grassroots campaign and used the social media to reach out to the ordinary people.

He hammered in a promise to fight – nay, kill – the criminals and drug lords, and stop corruption in government. He vowed to restore the death penalty by hanging. And for drug lords, he’d hang them twice – once to kill them and the second time to severe their heads. And with his reputation as “The Punisher” during the two decades that he

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was mayor of Davao City, no criminal would ever doubt that he was serious about his threats. And to make his point crystal clear, he appointed his most trusted police officer, Gen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, as the new Director General of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Dela Rosa, on his first day on the job, warned the policemen involved in illegal drugs that “they have 48 hours to surrender to him.” Indeed, Duterte couldn’t have chosen a better PNP Chief than Dela Rosa, who earned his moniker “Bato” – which means “Stone” – for what he is, a hardened cop who had served “The Punisher” well in fighting criminals. But calling him “Bato” would be kinder than what I’d call him – a pit bull… without a leash.

Digong and Bato It did not then come as a surprise when the drug lords put a P1-billion price on the heads of Digong (Duterte’s street moniker) and Bato. The bounty was offered by 20 imprisoned drug lords who’d pitch in P50 million each for their assassination.

But instead of cowering in fear from the jailed drug lords’ threat to assassinate them, Digong and Bato went on the offensive. To put an end to the corrupt culture inside the New Bilibid Prison, where the drug lords are given VIP privileges, Duterte ordered the replacement of the correctional officers with commandos from the PNP’s elite Special Action Force (SAF).

Poverty and corruption Duterte’s unorthodox ways and style have earned him the respect of the people, who have been waiting for a “messiah” to deliver them from the clutches of poverty and the evils of corruption. But election after election, pretenders and charlatans promised to eradicate poverty and stop corruption, only to make the lives of the common tao worse than before. But they saw in Duterte someone who is like them and thinks like them.

He talks, looks, and walks like them; therefore, he must be like them… nay, he is them! It is an alchemy that created a harmonious relationship between the people and him. And, hopefully, that fusion would stand the test of time.

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But Duterte doesn’t have too much time to deliver on his promises. He said he’d stop crime and corruption in six months. While that might sound quixotic – and it is in all honesty – his determination to put an end poverty and corruption gives the people a flicker of hope.

However, it is a challenge that ordinary politicians would fail the moment they take the helm of leadership. Indeed, a few days ago, Sen. Ping Lacson said that corruption couldn’t be eradicated in six months, not in six year, and not in 60 years! In a way, he’s right, corruption has been with us in the last 70 years since the Philippines gained her independence. But that’s putting it mildly. The truth is: corruption has been ingrained in our culture since the Spanish era. That’s more than 400 years! So, how can it be eradicated in six months?

Impossible! But Duterte can at least start sending drug lords and corrupt politicians to the gallows. Only then do I know that corruption can be mitigated and could eventually be stopped.

Communist insurgency Another daunting challenge for Duterte is the communist insurgency.

The communist rebellion in the Philippines is the only one of its kind in the world today. While Duterte was known to have links with communists and leftists during the early years of his mayorship of Davao City, he is a self-described “socialist.”

It would alarm some people -especially those who are in the upper strata of Philippine society – who brand the socialists as “communists.” But there is a large chasm that separates the two; although, politically, they find them themselves rooting sometimes for the same causes that benefit the common tao – particularly the poor.

And being leftist or socialist sometimes puts someone in league with those who have antiAmerican sentiments, which begs the question: Would Duterte veer the country away from the United States and bring the country closer to communist China?

I have been wondering myself where he’d lead the country? Would he terminate the U.S.-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement

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(EDCA), the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), the Logistics Support Agreement (LSA), and the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT)? Would he withdraw the case against China that is now before the United Nations’ Permanent Court of Arbitration (PSA)?

Indeed, during the presidential campaign, he sent strong signals about his position vis-à-vis the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Early on, he wanted to initiate bilateral talks with China; thus, abandoning the multilateral negotiation that his predecessor, former president Benigno Aquino III, preferred. The Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua took the cue and hopped into a plane to go visit Duterte in Davao City. And even Chinese President Xi Jinping wasted no time in conveying his congratulations when Duterte was being sworn into office.

Wind of change But following his swearingin, Duterte’s tone changed. He said he’s going to wait until the PCA made its judgment on the arbitration case, which many believe would be favorable to the Philippines. However, China had repeated over and over again that she would not abide by the PCA’s ruling. If that would be the case, the international community might treat China as a “rogue” or “outlaw” state, which would have a highly negative impact on China’s economic and political standing with the rest of the world. The question is: What are Duterte’s options? With his penchant for doing the unexpected in his unorthodox way, he just might surprise everybody with what he would do.

And to quote British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan’s famous “Wind of Change” speech to the South African Parliament in 1960: “The wind of change is blowing through this continent.

Whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact.” Today, that “wind of change” is blowing through the 7,000 islands of the Philippines. And with that change, what used to be Duterte’s unorthodoxy yesterday would be the new orthodoxy today.

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Duterte to talk with rebel groups in Mindanao

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resident Rodrigo Duterte about an imminent “reckoning” atrocities including kidnap-forbared on Tuesday about his for the group responsible for many ransom and murder in Mindanao. initial conversation with Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) chairman Nur Misuari and his plan to travel to Jolo to meet the fugitive leader.

Duterte, speaking at the 69th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Air Force in Clark air base Pampanga, said his team is communicating with Misuari who is facing rebellion charges in connection with the Zamboanga siege in 2013. Duterte added that he is also talking to the MILF on the continuation of the peace process. On the Abu Sayyaf Group, the president has warned

Duterte to reveal more cop involvement in drugs

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resident Rodrigo Duterte will name more policemen, including high-ranking officials who are allegedly involved in drugs.

This was announced by Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa saying that the president’s revelation of the names of five generals allegedly involved in drugs was just the first wave. Dela Rosa added that there is a long list of policemen from

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the rank of Senior Superintendent the Philippine Air Force in Clark down to Police Officer 1, who Field, Pampanga. are protecting drug syndicates or engaging themselves in illegal drug activities. Three active generals – Police Director Joel Pagdilao, Chief Supt. Edgardo Tinio and Chief Supt. Bernardo Diaz, along with retired police officers Marcelo Garbo and Vicente Loot, were among the PNP generals Duterte identified as drug protectors in his speech on Tuesday at the 69th anniversary of

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Rosales nixes hero’s burial for Marcos

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ormer Commission on Human Rights chair Loretta “Etta” Rosales said the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos could not be buried at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani because he was not a hero.

Rosales’ reaction was in response to the remarks of President Rodrigo Duterte, who said he would allow a hero’s burial for Marcos to end decades of divisions that hounded the country. Rosales said human rights groups were poised to counter a future decision to bury Marcos at the heroes’ cemetery through a temporary restraining order. The twenty-

year Marcos regime was marked by imprisonment, killings and disappearances of activists and human rights defenders. It was ended by a people power revolution in 1986, which sent the dictator’s family into exile in Hawaii where Marcos died.

Gilas gets eliminated in front of home crowd

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he Philippine men’s national basketball team's road to Rio has come to an end on Wednesday, July 6 after losing to New Zealand, 89-80 at Mall of Asia Arena.

It was the second consecutive defeat in as many days for the Philippine team, which lost to France on Tuesday and finishes the tournament

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with a 0-2 record. Gilas Pilipinas appeared sluggish from the start, falling behind in the first quarter.

The Philippines came to within two points late in the fourth but committed several turnovers and missed shots. New Zealand will play France with the winner earning a higher seeding in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament semifinals.

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Balagtasan is alive, inspiring the younger generation Out & About In Manitoba: Torillos ho said that The audience, mostly seniors With the dedication of the family explores the past at the "Balagtasan" belongs citizens and some families with officers of MaCCFA led by Letty Canadian Fossil Museum to the forgotten past? their children, had enjoyed Duque Antonio,president, the

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Ask the members of OFSAM how they engaged in poetic battle exposing them the vitality and the beauty of the "Balagtasan".

Three seniors citizens, namely Mercie Cuaresman, Eli Mones and Felixberta Cleofas exchanged their poetic talents in the "Balagtasan" sponsored by the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations Inc. (MaCCFA) held recently to commemorate the 118th Philippine Independence at the North Centennial Recreation Facility.

The poetic exchanged focused on this topic: "Sino Ang Mas Mahalaga: Anak na Lalaki o Anak na Babae" Mrs. Cuaresma tackled to defend her side: "Mas Mahalaga ang Babae"; and Ms. Felixberta Cleofas voiced out with conviction that "Mas Mahalaga ang Anak na Lalaki";while Eli Mones, another poet,acted as Lakandiwa.

listening to the poetic verbal tussle among the three seniors who have the talent to dramatize the topic.

With their facial expression, hand gestures and strong voices, their newly-found fans gave warm applause.

"Balagtasan" marked as the 2nd year. Ms. Duque said: "We have to expand our "Balagtasan" by linking our celebration with the school. Younger generations must avail to watch and heart this kind of celebration honoring our national language."

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t's time to explore our beautiful province of Manitoba.

Over the following months, we will be looking for adventurous readers as they highlight their summer travels to interesting and fun spots all across Manitoba. This issue, our adventure takes us to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, Manitoba with the Torillos family. Thank you Jun and Howie Torillos for submitting your family adventure photos.

Ang mga manunula: mula kaliwa- Mercie Cuaresma ( Sa Anak na Babae), Letty Antonio, MaCCFA president; Felixberta Cleofas (Anak na Lalaki) and Eli Mones, Lakandiwa).

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The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre (CFDC) previously Morden and District Museum currently houses the largest collection of marine vertebrates in Canada. This large fossil collection has led the museum to a continuous need for expansion and improvement, even at the present time.

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MaCCFA holds tournament to promote and sustain indigenous games Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016 Denisse Samaniego opens the game..

Sungka?

Tumbang preso?

Patintero? Tatching? Yoyo?

Labtik? Luksong Tinik? Juego de Anillo? Sipa-Sipa? “Holen”?

These are the games which occupied our minds and souls in the growing days in 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We grew with it, probing that these indigenous games are akin to our rich cultural identity.

But with the advent of an advanced technology, the tv and video games took over, adding to the demise of our indigenous games. Or are these games have gone forever? I don’t think so!

In the 80’s during the time when we organized the Filipino Sports Federation led by Fred de Villa and yours truly, we did promote the indigenous games thru “Mga Palarong Pilipino”, a one day sport tournament of the Filipino games. Interest was so high. We got a special grant from the Provincial government to promote these games. Our mandate was to let the younger generations know that we have had the games played by Filipinos since time immemorial. But this group did not exist for a long time. It fizzled after personality conflicts among the Filipino leaders of a newly founded organization, leading to a natural death of the organization and this hampered

our intention to promote these indigenous games. And now the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations, Inc., led by Letty Duque Antonio, president of MaCCFA, has embarked to re-introduce the forgotten games, a rich Filipino cultural identity without any grant from the government.

On June 25, Saturday at the North Centennial Recreation and Activity Centre, MaCCFA, led by Ms.Antonio, the presidents; Rod E.Cantiveros, immediate past president; Julie Holland Javier, board member; and Clarita Nazario, vice president,Tony Antonio, treasurer; and Ben Ignacio, president of Bulacan Associaiton of Manitoba, the sponsoring member association, opened the 2nd year of the “Palarong Pilipino”.

And MaCCFA is privileged to welcome Denisse Samaniego, Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016, to open the “Sungka Tournament” and the “Tumbang Preso led by Caring de la Cruz of OFSAM while Lorie Fernandez, another OFSAM officer, became the mentor of Denisse as she opened the “Sungka Tournament”.

“We are dedicated to promote “Palarong Pilipino” as part of the 118th Philippine Independence Celebration, to

make sure that our indigenous games are still part and parcel of our rich cultural heritage,” Letty Duque Antonio says. “With this opportunity to promote and sustain our indigenous games, we would like that the young generations to learn and understand some of our rich cultural identities,” she adds.

After many round robin games, after all the excitements of who would be the champions, and after the last stones, Julie Javier and Tony Antonio won the championship beating Eli Mones and the youngest participant who came with his Mom & younger sister.

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Zeny Calimlim Mother of the Year 2016 Family members joined the celebration...

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or the first time, with her family members who fully involved and engaged in the ceremony, Zeny Calimlim was proclaimed and crowned as the 2016 OFSAM Mother of the Year.

Zeny Calimlim, also crowned as Mrs. Luzon Manitoba during the MaCCFA’s 2014 Yolanda Fund Raising Beauty Pageant, was joined by the members of her family and the officers and members of the Original Filipino Senior Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) during the annual celebration honoring our mothers and grandmothers held recently at Eaton Hall, Marlborough Hotel.

Emceed by Rod E. Cantiveros, FJ co-publisher and past president of MaCCFA, and member of OFSAM, the program went truly a family affair, making the event as a memorable celebration honoring our mothers.

The ceremony included: sash, Letty Antonio, OFSAM president and MaCCFA president escorted by Tony Antonio, immediate past president of OFSAM and treasurer of MaCCFA; corsage, Van Francis and Alodia Escubio; Bouquets of flowers and roses, Joel and Irma Quintos; Renz and Divina Banag; Joselito & Irene Doon; trophy, Hilda & Perry Dayanghirang; Plaque of Recognition, Jovita

Miranda Tagumpay and Cesar Fronda; gift-giving by TwinsRonan & Vanessa Quintos, Cheska & Dea Escubio, Bernard Banag & Joirene Doon, Kyle & Chloe Dayanghirang; gifts from OFSAM officers and members;

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and from FILCASA officers and members.Poem offering by Mercie Cuaresma, Canada and Philippine National Anthem, Gloria Agravante; song by Glen Nhoho. Closing remark by Tony Antonio, OFSAM adviser.

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Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016 Denisse Samaniego goes to Toronto for the finals Our kababayan on-line votes will decide who will be the Miss Teenage Canada 2016!

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ne of the prides of our Filipino is heading to Toronto for the Miss Teenage Canada 2016!

And for Denisse Samaniego, the current Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016, your great help is needed to continue her mandate to spread her platform for the youth.

And by on-line voting which will start on Jully 17th will give her a better chance to be Miss Teenage Canada 2016!

Denisse Samaniego is a 19 year old university student who was crowned Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016 on May 15 at The Fairmont Winnipeg. Denisse along with 11 other talented and beautiful young women between the ages of 13 and 19 were evaluated on their evening gown, swimsuit and personal campaign presentation. Aspiring

to become a teacher, Denisse will be focusing her energy on promoting mental health in schools, encouraging youth to speak up and start a dialogue. In addition, Denisse is preparing for a national competition that will be held in Toronto on July 24 and will compete against 60 candidates from across Canada for the title of Miss Teenage Canada 2016.

Denisse needs our help!

Participate online and vote for Denisse for the People’s Choice Award. On July 17, log on to www.missteenagecanada.com and vote for Denisse Samaniego.

Cast your vote using your email address (one vote per email address) and help Denisse in her journey to become Miss Teenage Canada 2016!

Watch the live broadcast on July 24. Log on to www. missteenagecanada.com for more info.

Follow her journey on Facebook (Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016 – Denisse) and on Twitter and Instagram (@ MissTeenageMB16), and her official MTC blog at http:// missteenmanitoba.com/ Your vote through email will make the big difference for her to win the national title: Miss Teenage Canada 2016!

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Even at the beginning of her reign and when she graced the MaCCFA’s event during the 118th Philippine Independence when she formally opened the “Palarong Filipino”, she got the support from all the attendees at the event held recently at the North Centennial Recreation.

Again, on July 17, log on to www.missteenagecanada.com and vote for Denisse Samaniego.

Cast your vote using you email address (one vote, one email address).

Filipino beauties have winning ways, and Denisse Samaniego, the reigning Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016, has the qualities to win the national title.

(Grandma) Josie Concepcion on the left and (Anma) Amy Samaniego on the right.

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Tina Turner Tribute for PTSD Awareness Luisa Marshall brought her talents back to Winnipeg for a second time in as many months.

The Filipina singer, talk show host and Tina Turner look alike performed at Pampanga Restaurant and Banquet Hall.

Earlier in May, Luisa Marshall was also in Winnipeg as she made a tour stop on her way to the coast on her Hope Beyond Thunderdome Tour

2016. The Canada-wide coast- been travelling on the road to-coast tour has taken her across across Canada all the way to Canada raising awareness for the Newfoundland and back.

Canadian Military Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. So far, the tour has raised more than $21,500 and that amount is expected to grow as the tour continues.

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New PBB edition goes to Vietnam

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or the first time in Pinoy Big Brother’s history, the newest edition of the reality television show will not be held in the Philippines, but in the neighboring country of Vietnam.

The news was revealed by ABS-CBN’s director Laurenti

Dyogi, who said they decided to set up the show out of the country to give PBB’s followers a new viewing experience. He added that Vietnam has many similarities with the Philippines, including its culture and temperature. Five

celebrity housemates have already been revealed namely, McCoy de Leon, Nikko Natividad, Yassi Pressman, Jinri Park at Juan Karlos Labajo. This year’s edition has been nicknamed “PBB Lucky 7,” and will start airing on July 11.

Showbiz colleagues come to help Dick Israel

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he organization of concerned members of the entertainment industry, Damay Kamay Foundation, has launched a fund drive for Dick Israel.

Israel, 57, is dire need of aid after a fire razed his house in Caloocan City on Saturday that left him and his family homeless.

Actress Nadia Montenegro visited Israel on Tuesday morning on behalf of the Damay Kamay Foundation.

Vivian Velez, one of the showbiz

folks who run the charity group, acknowledged the immediate help given by Nikki Valdez, Ricardo Cepeda, Roderick Paulate, Rita Avila, Marvin Agustin and Efren Reyes. Israel suffered a stroke in 2010 that left half his body paralyzed and impaired his speech. He is one of the most prolific actors in the 1980s and 1990s, winning two best supporting actor awards, one from the Metro Manila Film Festival and another from the FAMAS.

Teri Malvar earns another international award

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oung actressTeri Malvar earned another international recognition this time in the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) by winning the Silver George best actress award on June 30 for her performance in the crime-drama "Hamog (Haze)", Malvar is also the winner of the Screen International Rising

Star Asia at the New York Asian Film Festival. She had previously received local recognition for her role in the film at the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival. She had also beaten veteran actress Nora Aunor’s "The Story of Mabuti," with her performance in "Ang Huling ChaCha ni Anita,” at the CineFilipino Festival 2013.

Ate Glow gets married

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omedian Ate Glow (or Rene Boy Facunla in real life) is now married.

Ate Glow tied the knot with her British boyfriend on Saturday,

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The Republic of Adobo

by Rod E. Cantiveros

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ng radical na pagbabago para sa kabutihan ng mamamayan, para sa bagong Pilipinas, ay sinimulan ni Presidente Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

Una: laban sa droga at mga illegal na gamot.

Malinaw ang sinabi ni Pangulo Duterte: "Huwag ninyong sisirain ang kinabukasan ng mga kabataan, papatayin ko kayo. Huwag inyong sisirain ang Pilipinas, papatayin ko kayo."

Matigas ang paninindigan ni Digong, simula pa nang siya ay manganpanya, haharapin niya ang problemang ito na wari'y hindi matugunan ng mga kasalukuyang administrasiyon.

Laganap at harapan ang paggamit at paggawa ng mga shabu.

Maraming nasisirang mga kabataan; maraming nawawasak na tahanan. Panahon na ngayon upang ito ay matigil.

Wala pang isang lingo sa panunungkulan, ang ating pangulo, Rodrigo Roa Duterte ay nasasaksihan na maraming factory ng mga droga at mga illegal na gamot. Nitong nakalipas na araw na lamang, halagang aabuting ng Ph1.7 bilyong piso ang halaga ng mga nakumpiska sa Philamlife Village, Las Pinas City

at sa BF Homes Paranque City.

Sa Claveria, Cagayan, natuklasan ang halagang Ph900 milyong piso.

At halos sa mga iba't-iba pook sa Pilipinas, may mga sumusuko, may mga nakikipagsagupaan sa mga pulis, ilan ang patay and may mga nasusugatan. At kahapon, ibinulgar na ng ating pangulo ang limang PNP generals na pinaghihinalaang may kaugnay sa drogat at mga illegal na gamot. Sabi ng mga autoridad, may mga ebidensiya laban sa mga sumusunod: Gen. Marcelo Garbo, Gen. Vicente Loot, Gen. Bernardo Diaz, Gen. Joel Pagdilao and Gen. Edgardo Tinio.

At ngayon, ang listahan ng mga ma-impluwensang politiko na involved sa drugs ay nasa kamay na ni Pangulo Duterte, at malamit nang ipahayag sa publiko.

Marami sa mga nasasangkot na nagmamanufacture ng mga droga at mga illegal na gamot ay mga Tiawanese?

Paano nakarating dito ang mga ito. Sino ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaan ay mga kinalaman dito?

Ang hindi maunawaan ng karamihan ay bakit sa loob ng Bilibid prison, ang mga nakakulong na mga drug lords ay may layang magluto ng

Radical na pagbabago sinimulan na ni Presidente Rodrigo Roa Duterte: Laban sa Droga at mga illegal na gamot mga shabu. At ang isa pa, bakit nakalulusot ang mga supplies, At dito rin sa Bilibid Prison, ang mga gang ay patuloy na naghahari at wari ba'y nagbubulag-bulagan ang mga nasa pamahalaan at mga namamahal ng national na bilangguan?

At sa iba't ibang panig ng Pilipinas, libu-libo ang mga sumusukong gumagamit at nagbebenta ng mga droga at mga illegal na gamot! Marami din ang nagsasagupa, kalimitan, humahantong sa barilan at patayan. "Alam ko, ang aking anak ay nagbebenta ng droga, iyon ang hanap buhay niya, upang mabuhay ang kanyang pamilya," sabi ng isang ama ng napatay ng drug pusher.

At sa mga barangay, marami mga opisyal at mga mamayan ang natutukan at nahuhuli sa pagbebenta at pagamit ng droga.

At ang bagong hepe ng PNP Chief Gen.Ronald "Bato" de la Rosa ay may lakas upang pangunahan ang pakikipaglaban sa droga at mga ilegal na gamot.

Nakakagulat ang libu-libong sumusuko at nais magbagong buhay.

Ganito ba ang kasidhi ng problema sa droga at

Matamong nga natin: wala ba bang nahuhuling mga drug lords?

Abangan ang patuloy ng pakikipaglaban sa droga?

At sino ang tatlungpung mayor na mga nanalo dahil sa ginamit nila ang perang suhol o kita sa droga.

Sabi ng karamihan: "Bakit ngayon lang ang maraming

Jennylyn Mercado stays with GMA-7 Jennylyn Mercado renewed her contract with GMA-7 on July 4 after her contract expired last May, The actress has been a loyal Kapuso ever since winning the talent search reality show “Starstruck” in 2003. She has made more than 20 TV shows for GMA-7 in her 14 years as Kapuso. For its part, the network regards Jennylyn as their “Ultimate Star,” giving her shows of different genres; from dramas and variety shows to cooking shows. Showbiz grapevine had it that she might do a new teleserye with Alden Richards reportedly on the Filipino remake of the Korean series “My Love From The Star.”

A new Enrique Gil in ‘Dukot’ Enrique Gil tries out something new in his upcoming film “Dukot.”

For a change, the Kapamilya actor is starring in a project without his onscreen partner and rumored girlfriend, actress Liza Soberano. He will be the lead actor in the upcoming action movie "Dukot," which takes him out of his comfort zone of doing comedy, drama and romantic comedy. Directed by Paul Soriano, the movie is based on a real kidnapping incident in the country more than eight years ago. Also part of the film are Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Christopher de Leon and Alex Medina. “Dukot” will be in theaters on July 13.

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Ngayon, si Pangulong Duterte ang pangunang nakikipaglaban, at bakit ang mga nakaraang presidente walang mga nagawa?

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St. Peter’s Parish 2016 Fiesta

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he community of St. Peter's Parish celebrated their 2016 Fiesta in June with their main theme "Parish Vision/Mission - Vibrant, Family Oriented Christina Community United in Love and in Service."

On Saturday, June 25, the community celebrated the fiesta with an opening procession, a Thanksgiving outdoor mass with adult confirmation and followed with a potluck dinner.

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U-Pick strawberry season in full bloom

By Elaine Sauler-Tumbokon

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t was going to be a sunny Saturday, said the weather forecast. So hubby and I thought we should spend the day out so we decided to go for strawberry picking (I haven't been since last came here for 6 years now) and check out on Prairie Berry, a new strawberry plantation down South of Winnipeg which is about 10

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minutes passed University of Manitoba. (Visit their website: http://prairie-berry.com/) I heard there's more places to go around Manitoba, like Boonstra and Mayfair. These farms all have the Pick Your Own (or U-Pick ) Farm.

Strawberry picking season is short, so better call the U-Pick farm and know these details

before going down. Know the strawberry availability, hours of operation, and directions to the strawberry picking location, and the payment methods that are accepted. Many strawberry farms only accept cash, so make sure you take the correct payment vehicle.

Before going to pick strawberries, it is important to know what your quantity goals for strawberry picking are. Try to determine how many strawberries you will be using for cooking, processing, or eating fresh.

Once you determine how many strawberries you need, try not to pick strawberries in excess of that amount. Strawberries have a notoriously short “shelf-life” and will go bad quickly. They will quickly begin to get moldy if left at room temperature and only remain edible for 2 or 3 days if refrigerated. Picking too many strawberries will end up costing you time and money if you aren’t able to use them quickly.

Take a hat and sunscreen so that you won’t get sunburned and bring your drinking water so that you don’t get dehydrated. A snack or two might also be a good idea if you will be out strawberry picking for an extended period of time. Bugs aren’t generally a tremendous nuisance, but if it has been especially rainy recently, bug repellant might be a good idea. Make sure to also wear closed shoes, if you don’t want your feet to get wet and bring back some caked mud.

It was a fun and delicious activity, great for groups or families with small children, a great experience for everybody under the sun. It is very rewarding too! Even though I love strawberry and regularly buying at shops like supermarkets, the feeling is different after you harvest the berries yourself. It is my first time again to experience picking after 12 years, my last was back in the Philippines, in La Trinidad Benguet which is known as the "Strawberry Capital of the Philippines"

It was a great experience and I must say that staff was very delightful and accommodating.

They are polite, friendly and very courteous. We highly recommend Prairie Berry, and will surely come back.

Don't miss the fun! Take a bite out of a fresh, juicy and sweet strawberry.

For more information about U-Pick Strawberry farms, visit the Prairie Fruit Growers Association website - pfga.ca. The Prairie Fruit Growers Association is a voluntary non-profit organization representing fruit crop growers.

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Filipino artists rocking the Red River Ex Community Stage

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t was an exciting night at the Red River Ex for Filipino Journal night! Part of the rockstar line up to grace the Red River Ex Community Stage included Paul Ong, Bea Jaime, Dasha Quintana, James Cruzat, Vina Dimayuga and dance groups ProdiGals and QVC. As a last minute addition to the program, the Queen of the

Festival talent finalists were able to perform - Shania Carino, Rina Contantino & Hanna Napolitano!

Thank you to Red River Ex management for the opportunity to showcase Winnipeg's talented Filipino artists and special thanks to Myra Jacinto, from MYXZ Images and Richie Sarao as production partners.

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Gaano Mo Kakilala ang Manitoba? (part 2) (Some Significant Landmarks in Winnipeg)

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oong nakaraang isyu, ating binisita ang ilan sa mga kilalang istrakturang matatagpuan sa Winnipeg— ang Esplanade Riel, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, at ang Golden Boy ng Manitoba Legislative Building. Ngayon, ituloy natin ang pagkilala sa ilan pang mga kapansin-pansing gusali sa lungsod.

The Oldest Building in Winnipeg Located at 444 York Avenue, in Downtown Winnipeg, the former Vaughan Street Jailhouse is the oldest building in the city, still standing since its construction in 1881. Designed by the architect Charles Osborne Wickensen, it was later modified, in 1909, by Samuel Hooper. No longer functioning as a jailhouse, the building has become a historic

site. If you are interested to see its interior, you may visit the place.

Guided tours are open to the public.

The Tallest Building in Winnipeg The office tower at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street is named 201 Portage. At its height of 420 feet, the 33-storey structure is currently Winnipeg’s tallest building. It was originally built in 1988 by Toronto Dominion Bank, based on the design by Charles Bentall Architects, and was completed in 1990. The current owner of the establishment is Portage & Main Development Ltd. (Former) Winnipeg Cold Storage Company Ltd Building Located at 422 Jarvis Avenue, in the Dufferin Industrial neighborhood, adjacent to

the Salter Street Bridge, this unmissable building used to house The Winnipeg Cold Storage Company Ltd. The company was founded by the local entrepreneur Meyer Chechik, who hired Max Blankstein to render the initial architectural design for the building, which was built in the 1930s. The building is no longer in use.

Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral The highest throne of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada actually resides in this particular cathedral, which is located at 1175 Main Street, between College and Mountain Avenues. Its construction began in 1949; it officially opened in 1962. It was built in the style of traditional Ukrainian Orthodox cathedrals in Ukraine, with five copper domes and a Byzantine Iconostas. The large mosaic of the trinity at the front of the building was designed by Leo Mol, a Ukrainian Canadian stained-glass artist and sculptor.

Sa Madaling Salita Ilan lang yan sa mga importanteng gusaling matatagpuan sa Winnipeg at malamang na palagi mong nakikita kung ikaw ay regular na bumibiyahe sa siyudad, lalo na sa Downtown Winnipeg at North End area.

In the next issue, we will continue our site-seeing to know more about the city, or perhaps it’s time to go farther to the outer skirts of Winnipeg. So, stay tuned and always grab your copy of Filipino Journal.

Erratum Notice In our feature of the Gaano Mo Kakilala ang Manitoba? (Some Significant Landmarks in Winnipeg) in the Filipino Journal print edition (June 20 - July 5, 2016, we placed it under the column banner Sa Ugoy ng Musika it is supposed to be under Sa Madaling Salita masthead.

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Horoscope The opportunity brings for a new start on the home front. If you’ve had a vision of how you want a room, garden, or the whole property to look, they could encourage you to make it happen. And with a positive seems that the funds will be available for you to, go ahead. However, you and your partner or other loved ones may need to negotiate plans that work for everyone.

It allows you a platform to make a fresh start. There’s the possibility of your wishes being granted. It would be valuable to spend time thinking about what things you want to achieve in the coming year and writing them down. You may be surprised by how many items come true as a result.

One promising romance could blossom, too.

The only thing that might stop your any hesitation is you may place of safety. Someone could step in as a mentor, encouraging you to relax your comfort zone and try. The perfect time is to write down your goals for next and getting in torch yourself up to reach for them. All that’s needed is for you to take that first step!

With a lineup in your sector of spirituality and reflection, could encourage greater focus on the perceptive aspects of life. This might mean taking up a practice like meditation or yoga that can help you expand your awareness and understand yourself a little better. You might also find that inspiration flows freely, bringing ideas for your creative plans and projects. If a realistic dream wakes you up, you might want to write it down.

Start an innovation in your financial sector, encouraging you to manage your money more efficiently. Over conversations and opportunities that come your way could open doors that help you earn more? The potential for increasing your income is certainly there. You only need to be alert to take advantage while you can. If you’re willing to put in a little more effort, you could get big results.

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Your social scene shines with plenty of encouragement from the cosmos to network on plans and projects. You might be the moment of truth for a cooperation that proves very fruitful. However, without difficulties, as brings the potential for misunderstandings. You may be willing to compromise if it means keeping your friendships complete.

Romantic opportunities look plentiful, with one in particular worth follow.

It seems you’re in the prominent, which is probably one of the best. With your sector of career and ambition, you will be well placed to make a start on a goal that could have the potential to change your life. There may be others who disagree with you, and you might need to have a heartto-heart talk with some. However, it may only take a diplomatic approach to win them over.

Relationships could be very rewarding, particularly with a sector of connections and companionship bringing new possibilities your way. This is certainly a time to negotiate as against to trying to force the step or bend a situation to meet your needs. Gaining the cooperation of others might mean that you can achieve a lot more than you could alone.

If you have dominant friends, they may be willing to pull a few strings for you.

Far horizons beckon, calling you to go on new adventures.

This could be a time when you choose to take a class, travel, or even work or retire abroad. What could stop you from taking that first step is a desire to hang on to the past.

However, nothing stays the same. The recommend you have to push forward and take on new challenges is one that you should consider very seriously.

With a focus on your lifestyle sector, this is an opportunity to reorganize your routines so that you can achieve more even as you have more fun. You should avoid days that are completely free of relaxation. In fact, could bring an event your way that helps you realize the productivity of an attitude of “all work and no play.” Think about treating yourself to a spa day, movie, or anything else that makes you feel really good.

Whatever it is motivate you to move in a direction that brings the best possible outcome. You could have more resources at your disposal than you realize, and they include faith in yourself and in what you’re hoping to achieve. If you’re worried that you might lose out, it could be because certain fears are getting in the way. They may begin to dissipate when you take the first step.

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This is your time to erect into the prominence and showcase your skills and talents. With a focus on a dynamic sector of your chart, this isn’t the time to hide your light under a barrel. Shine brightly so that everyone can see. The best time to set your intention to get your creative ideas out to the world. Romance is also in the cards, with bringing options for some sizzling nights out - or in!

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Aljur takes biggest challenge in ‘Hermano Puli’

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unk actor Aljur Abrenica more to him than winning the title Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano takes on the biggest of “Ultimate Hunk” in the talent Puli” opens on September 21 in challenge of his career by search series, Starstuck. “Ang cinemas nationwide. taking the lead role in “Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli.”

The historical film by Gil Portes is based on the story of Apolinario de la Cruz, the religious leader who founded the Cofradia de San Jose (Confraternity of Saint Joseph). He led a rebellion against the Spaniards after his application to become a priest was rejected due to his Filipino race. Aljur did his research for his role and went to Hermano Puli’s hometown in Lucban, Quezon. The actor said he wants to prove that there’s

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Drilon files bill to increase salariest of state workers

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enate President Franklin M. Drilon has filed Senate Bill No. 13 or the Salary Standardization Law IV that introduces a 27 percent average increase in the salary of government employees.

The bill mandates a threeyear compensation increase for the national government’s 1.53

million and military and uniformed personnel, and provides for a midyear month pay bonus equivalent to a one month’s basic salary and an enhanced performancebased bonus equivalent to one to two months’ basic salary. The bill seeks to introduce reforms in the government’s compensation system to make it competitive

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with the private sector, and to boost the employees’ morale and productivity. If passed into law, the first tranche of the adjustment under the SSL 2016 will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017, with the subsequent tranche to begin in Jan. 1, 2018, and the final tranche slated for Jan. 1, 2019.

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Assiniboine rivers as well as any they can be harder to find but are waterways that feed into or on definitely worth searching out for.

Lake Winnipeg.

Roaming the vast waters of Lake Channel Catfish

Common Manitoba Sport Fish To Target This Summer

Walleye Also known as ‘pickerel’, this species is the most popular sportfish targeted by Manitoba anglers. So much so that it was recently voted in as our official provincial fish. They are sought after in no small part due to the fact that they make delicious table fare. Popular Filipino dishes that can be prepared with walleye are ‘sinigang na isda’ and ‘pesang

isda’. Easier to target in the fall during the greenback run, these fish can still be readily caught on most lakes and rivers in the province. During the heat of summer, the best times to go after them are early in the morning and in the evening when they are most actively feeding. Their closely related smaller cousin the Sauger, is equally as tasty and are plentiful to catch on the Red and

The stretch of the Red River just north of Lockport to the big lake is world renowned for its fantastic trophy channel catfish fishery. While this area is definitely loaded with monster fish, these voracious predators can also be caught anywhere in the river waters within Winnipeg all the way to the U.S. border. The beaches along Lake Winnipeg and Pine Falls are also good places to target these hard fighters.

Throwing a simple weight and hook rig out with shrimp or any cut bait is usually enough to tempt one into biting. If you intend to specifically go after cats, a must is suitable tackle and equipment for big fish to reduce stress on the fish due to long battles.

White Bass Also locally referred to as ‘striped bass’, these fish will aggressively attack a variety of lures and bait. White bass are fun to target as they fight hard and school up in huge numbers. After their annual spring spawning run,

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Winnipeg, they will often make forays into the shoreline waters to feed in the summer. Throwing out rigs baited with minnows at places like Winnipeg Beach or Chalet Beach can sometimes pay off in big numbers caught. I have also waded out into the waters of the big lake at Gimli to the outlying

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sandbars to cast jig ‘n grub combos or spoons and have been rewarded with some solid fish.

Northern Pike Often times looked down upon by local anglers as a nuisance fish, pike or ‘jackfish’ are extremely fun to target and are relatively easy to find. During the summer when most fish are taking a break from the heat, these fish are more than willing to cooperate by slamming many lure or cut bait offerings.

Smaller ones affectionately called ‘hammer handles’ can often help with providing action on many otherwise slow days on the water.

Back bays, marsh waters, and smaller rivers or creeks are full of these toothy predators. Few ever complain when they successfully land a trophy sized specimen as these fish are truly impressive when you have one in front of you.

Freshwater Drum Classified as a rough fish, these underappreciated scrappers are a handful on rod and reel. Also continuation on page 27

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known as ‘silver bass’, they make decent table fare when prepared on the grill. Catching a drum typically signifies the start of the summer season as they become fully active once the water temperatures warm up. Catching these fish off the shores of the Red or Assiniboine rivers with minnows or worms is a great way to get people and kids into some decent easy action.

They are plentiful to catch but are also feisty and heavy on the line.

Smallmouth Bass Often called the ‘pound for pound’ hardest fighting freshwater fish, the smallmouth bass is no doubt a fun fish to target. They will hit top water, fast moving, or dead still presentations with equal ferocity. Nothing quite compares to a bass leaping out of the water on the end of your line. Canadian Shield lakes and rivers in the eastern part of the province are full of ‘smallies’ ready to hit your lures this summer.

Yellow Perch Another fun fish to catch albeit much smaller in size and fight are the yellow perch. These colourful panfish are plentiful in numbers once a school is found and are very good table fare as well. Fishing at the marinas at Gimli or at Hecla Island are popular spots to target summertime perch. Under docks and piers in the Whiteshell are also good places to try and get into some.

Smallmouth Bass.

Yellow Perch.

Freshwater Drum.

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Florencio “Tony” Antonio turns 80 with double celebration

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ge does not matter. And of course, age is only a number.

And for Tony Antonio, age does not hamper to be active volunteering in the community; and for him he is only 40 if we consider the popular adage: life begins at 40!

On the very day of his birthday celebration, his friends and his family members gathered in their residence. Some had brought gifts and food and had a great time to mark his 80th birthday.

And the biggest slambang for his 80th birthday when his sister Elizabeth married to Patrick Dunbar, a native of Scotland, who are residenst in Los Angeles had hosted the USA party attended by his brother Mario, sisters Morita and Ileana with their families, who came from the Philippines to join the celebrations.

It was a great experience at 80 because Elizabeth planned side trips to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.

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SOFEA celebrates 118th Philippine Independence and Heritage Day Celebration

by Dr. Porfiria Pedrina

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he Philippines commemorated its 118th Declaration of Independence Day from Spain on June 12th, 2016. Filipinos all over the world, including those who are residing here in Winnipeg, celebrate annually its Independence Day. On June 8th, 2016, Seven Oaks Filipino Employees Association (SOFEA), Seven Oaks School Division and Maples Collegiate proudly held another

momentous event in connection with Philippine Independence and Heritage Day Celebration.

The program involved not only its students and the schools in Seven Oaks School Division but also the Seven Oaks community, from the very young to senior citizens. An exhibit showcased the Philippine culture and traditions. Dr. Porfiria Pedrina, SOFEA president shared to the audience the mission-vision of the association as well as the different

projects they have undertaken so far. While Rica Facundo, a student from Maples Collegiate read a brief history of Philippine Independence Day. Capturing the huge audience’s attention were the students special dance numbers and special song numbers. As well, a skit from Cine-gang drew the hearts of the young ones in understanding how courtship is done the Filipino way.

Many students and parents feel closer to their roots and proud of their heritage when they see such enthusiasm, love and passion from this festive

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atmosphere and from the way the participants perform and deliver their lines. Indeed, the celebration is worth repeating.

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