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Arctic Life: Filipinos in Iqaluit By Marjorie Soldevilla
I am in awe of the resilience of Filipinos in Iqaluit. I recently travelled to Canada’s smallest and northernmost capital city of Nunavut. It is known for its long cold winters and short, cool summers. The average daily low temperature in February is -32oC and even colder with the wind chill. Snow storms can hit in October and November, and February through April. A few weeks before I arrived on April 14th, 2018 it was -4oC but I am told that the 90km wind makes it definitely feel much colder. It’s not surprising the city shut down. Iqaluit receives about four hours of sunlight during the shortest day of the year (December 21st), but
during the longest day of the year on June 21st, the sun is up for almost 21 hours. I went to Iqaluit on business and had the good fortune to meet our kababayans who have chosen to live and work in this remote community. I also wanted to know why. According to their anecdotal estimates, the Filipino population has grown to about 150 people. Iqaluit’s population is approximately 7,250, made up of approximately 60% Inuit. They are not fly-in flyout employees but rather, have moved there to become part of the increasing mosaic community. It is a similar trend happening in other parts of the Arctic region like Yukon
and Whitehorse where Filipinos have been answering the call to fill the labour shortage necessary to sustain growth. Judy Regalado Gabuna is one of the pioneers from the Filipino community to live in Iqaluit. She and her husband Bob originally immigrated to Winnipeg with their 2 young boys in 1987. In 2006, she made a leap of faith by accepting a job with the Government of Nunavut, Department of Health and Social Services. It was only supposed to be a one-year stint. Despite the often unforgiving winter, high cost of living and pangs of home sickness of being away
Judy at one of the several buildings that was Hudson’s Bay Company’s Northern store and post in the hamlet of Apex Beach. Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights are something to behold.
from her family, she found that there’s something about the city that pulled her in and made her stay to this day. Judy found fulfillment in her current career as a Financial Manager for the Government of Nunavut, Department of Culture & Heritage. She added that it’s not just about the better compensation that goes with the career advancement which may not have been attainable for her in Winnipeg. She was a CPA in the Philippines and had not worked at that level during her 19year residence in Winnipeg. It’s also about the satisfaction of embracing and respecting the local Inuit culture and giving back to the community for sharing their land. Judy has no qualms about partaking in traditional meals like frozen caribou, arctic char and other Inuit ‘country’ food. She feels honored to have been invited to their homes and makes an effort to converse in Inuktikuk (Inuit language) when interacting with the locals. I can tell from their smiles that they appreciate it very much. When I was with Judy, people often mistaken her for an Inuit. Judy also volunteers at the St. Jude’s Cathedral and holds fellowship meetings for women in her home on Wednesday evenings.
At the time when most people rent, the Gabunas were the first Filipinos to build their own home from the ground up. A process that was daunting because materials and furnishings had to be shipped via sealift which can take several months. So what do Filipinos do other than work to ease the loneliness of being so far away? I was fortunate to have been invited to the lovely home of Floreen and Nenette Demavivas. There, I met their super cute son Alex, their adorable puppy and other kababayans mainly fellow Ilonggos. Floreen is employed as a capital planner with the Government of Nunavut. They meet every Saturday for potluck, play radio bingo and sing karaoke. There’s no need to go to a Bingo Hall, you can purchase bingo cards and tune in for numbers to be called and if you have a winner, just call it in. Someone they know had actually won $20,000! Yes, there’s mahjong, after all it’s an Ilonggo party. And yes, they have The Filipino Chanel (TFC)! They are hoping to have GMA too but it’s not marketed there yet. Of course, we had delicious Filipino food continuation on page 7
Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre is the place to visit to learn about history and activities happening in Iqaluit.
The Qikiqtani Regional Hospital commissioned artist Jonathan ‘Jun’ Cruz to paint the mural which depicts northern culture and wildlife. Cruz is the owner of a graphic design company NUSCHOOL.
The cutie pies: Raphael, Alex and the Dimavivas’ puppy.
Maria Christine Gumban and Ramon Santos at Judy’s place.
Attending service at the Our Lady of the Asumption Catholic Church. The majority of parishioners are Filipinos.
Mahjong anyone? It’s not an Iloggo gathering without mahjong. Russel Dulos, Alita Marriott, Ernie Austria, Ryan Aguilar.
Aileen and Ernie Austria. Petting a husky before a dog sled race.
You cannot visit the Arctic without posing with an Inuksuk.
Jets fans in Iqaluit don’t eat wings watching the Jets game, they eat siopao and adobo. Marjorie at the plateau area overlooking the airport.
First aid ticket agent, Agnes Bernardo.
Ann-Ann Aguilar surprised me when I heard her speak fluent Ilonggo. Originally from Iloilo, she works at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum and is also an elementary school teacher.
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with ingredients purchased from the local North Mart including authentic palabok noodles. They also have an annual Christmas party. There is much natural beauty in Nunavut. On my first evening in Iqaluit, I saw the incredible northern lights or aurora borealis in Judy’s backyard. She was so kind to wake me up and the 3 teachers visiting from Spain at midnight so we can witness mother nature’s light show. An experience I will never forget. I ecstatically crossed it off my bucket list. “The landscape here is majestic and awesome. The sky can change every minute,” said Judy. I have been inside an igloo large enough to accommodate 4 gals taking a selfie, learned about dog sledding and drove around town in a Ford Escape kindly loaned by Floreen. I visited the museum, the Visitors Centre, churches, cemeteries and other tourist sites. You often hear people say, I’m in the middle of nowhere. In Iqaluit, I actually made it to the Road to Nowhere! In the Summer, Pinoys enjoy fishing, picnics (including the
Philippine Independence picnic) or simply enjoy the beautiful landscape. According to Princes Tabanao who previously lived in Toronto for 9 years, “I like the quiet small town with wide open space. There’s fresh air, no traffic and no long commute to work. Life is more laid back.” One downside? “There’s no mall!”, said Princes. Before she and Marlene Maranan arrived, they were provided with housing which is a stone’s throw away from the hotel where they are employed in the office. Filipinos are known to be hardworking people and it’s no different in Iqaluit. Almost everyone I have met has multiple jobs and helps their families financially back home. Our kababayans’ work ethic and adaptability knows no boundaries. They also shared that in Iqaluit, they have an opportunity to use the skills and education they studied in the Philippines. Degrees that gave them the advantage to enter Canada are often not recognized once they arrive, so they end up underemployed mainly in the service sector. Like Marlene and Princes, Kriz Sarte also immigrated to Canada under the Live-in Caregiver program. After working for several years as nannies in other Provinces,
they heard about employment opportunities in Iqaluit. During the day, Kriz is employed part-time in accounting at the Law Society of Nunavut. She also operates a daycare and has her own cleaning business where she works after hours. Kriz has been working tirelessly to support her family in the Philippines with the ultimate dream of bringing her 3 children to Canada to have a better future. After many years, she is finally reunited with them this year and live together in Iqaluit. Maria Christine Gumban, originally from Jaro, Iloilo, also lived in Toronto and found the 2-hour commute too long. “There’s also more competition for jobs in Toronto. Here, the wages are higher.” She was a Business Administration graduate of San Augustine University and had also worked as a nanny in Toronto. She later studied and received a certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics which helped land her a job in housing procurement at the Nunavut Housing where she currently works. She also works part-time as a Shelter Worker at the YWCA. “I miss the social life in Toronto but you can create it here too. You learn to appreciate what you have.” added Marie. Ramon Santos also has
Stunning Sunset! . Marlene at the Capital Suites, one of the 3 hotels in Iqaluit.
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a finance background in the Philippines. In Iqaluit, he is employed with the Department of Justice as a Financial Reporting Analyst. I first met Ann-Ann Aguilar at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit museum where she works in customer service. You guessed it she also has a part-time job as an elementary school teacher. She arrived in 1999 and lives with her handsome little man Raphael and husband Ryan Aguilar, who is employed at the hospital. “It helps to have family here,” said Russel Dulos. He was sponsored by his sister Naty from Dumangas, Iloilo who has lived in the city since 1997. Russel works at the Nunavut Arctic College, looking after Student Housing. For those who came much earlier, like Marcelo Perungao, the transition was much tougher. He may be one of the first to arrive in 1989. There was no Filipino community to support him and there was no Wi-Fi then. His family has remained in BC and visits them as much as he can. With Skype and WiFi now available, social media has made it much easier to communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world. Alita Marriott is another pioneer who arrived in 1994 and is passionate about her work as a daycare staff for babies and at the group homes for youth. I have also met health care professionals like Aileen Austria who is employed as a nurse at the hospital. Her husband Ernie Austria also a nurse in the Philippines, works for a mental health facility. Aileen said that in 2 weeks, she can earn an equivalent
With 3 Art teachers visiting from Spain.
Floreen and Nenette Demavivas with their son Alex.
Selfie inside an igloo with 3 Art teachers from Spain. Bingo!!
Some of the beautiful, hard-working and kind-hearted pinoys in Iqaluit. Front row: L-R: Nenette Demavivas, Alex, Ailene Austria, Judy Gabuna, Tina Ticao, Kriz Sarte, Ryan Aguilar, Alita Marriot Back row: L-R: AnnAnn Aguilar, Marjorie Soldevilla, Kriz’ 3 children, Ernie Austria, Janet Hodder and Floreen Demavivas.
Beautiful St. Jude’s Cathedral. Anglican or not, you will be welcomed warmly here. Services are in English and Inuktitut.
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7 of 1-year salary in the Philippines. Tina Ticao an alumni of St. Paul’s College in Iloilo, was a medical doctor. She then studied nursing as the journey to have a nursing credential recognized in Canada is shorter and less daunting than a medical degree. She found a job in Calgary advertised in the Nursing Journal. She later made a decision to move to Iqaluit for better opportunities. I briefly met Laudeline Atienza, a nurse recruiter for the Department of Health and her husband, Roland who is employed with the Government of Nunavut as a payroll officer for the past 11 years. They were getting ready to leave for their one-month vacation in the Philippines and kindly gave me a ride back to the hotel. On my way to the airport, I was reminded of the kindness and the warm welcome I received from our kababayans especially Judy, who work hard to support their families in Canada and the Philippines. The way they support each other to ease the loneliness and the climate/ culture shock of living in the Arctic region made me proud of my Filipino heritage. It certainly helped me forget I was 7000 km north of the equator, which is the closest I will ever be to the North pole. As I handed my passport to First Air ticket agent, Agnes Bernardo who has lived in Iqaluit for 9 years, she didn’t hesitate to say to me, a stranger, “Come back in the Summer, I will take you fishing”. Marjorie Soldevilla is a Senior Program Development Officer (Manitoba and the Territories) with Employment and Social Development Canada-Service Canada.
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Itinataguyod ng TELUS ang halaga ng pagiging mapagbigay at serbisyo sa kapwa. Kamakailan lang, pinagkalooban ng Asia CEO Awards 2017 ang TELUS International Philippines ng Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Company of the Year award para sa kontribusyon nito sa Filipino community. The annual ceremony awards the most accomplished leadership teams at individuals operating sa Philippines at sa South East Asian region. Sa ngayon, higit 10 years nang bahagi ang TELUS ng Philippine Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, creating jobs, providing digitally-enabled customer experiences and highquality outsourcing solutions. With five sites in the Philippines at higit sa 13,500 Filipino team members, TELUS is not just making an impact in the industry, it’s uplifting the community as well. Kamakailan lang, TELUS International Philippines extended its leadership and support to Brigada Eskwela sa pamamagitan
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Favorite Albums Part 6 Back to 1973 Progressive Rock When I'm in the mood for some cerebral music, I listen to either Classical or Progressive Rock. Some of my favorite Progressive Rock albums were released in 1973. I was only two years old that year, so I got to discover these albums already in my teens; but I have a pretty vivid recollection of days in the late ’70s when some older cousins and young uncles of mine would play their vinyl records on the phonograph that sat in the big living room of mom’s parents’ house where we also lived. Some of those records were of this genre and were the following. Aside from their having the same release year, another common denominating characteristic of these albums is the complexity of music, the focus of which is on the instrumentation itself. Well, what could one expect—that's the trademark of Progressive Rock— the genre that could launch a million brain cells in the mind of a so-called multidimensional
listener—the genre that I love next to New Wave. Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells (1973) Anyone who loves this album must really love instrumental music and have very patient ears and keen sense to details. Imagine, this album is comprised
by only two t r a c k s — “Tubular Bells” part 1, which is almost 26 minutes; and the 23-minute “Tubular Bells” part 2. Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Brain
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Salad Surgery (1973)My favorite album by the band, consisting of only 5 tracks, the last of which is the blissful, 30-minute long epic “Karn Evil 9.” Gentle Giant – In the Glass House (1973) Although this does not contain my favorite songs by the band— “On Reflection” and “Memories of Old Days”—it is, however, my most favorite because it contained some of Gentle Giant’s longest songs, such as “Way of Life” (7 minutes, 53 seconds) and the title track (eight, six). Genesis – Selling England by the Pound (1973)Many music enthusiasts in my own circle are familiar with Genesis via the band’s ’80s Pop, Phil Collins-fronted era. Personally though, I prefer the band's early albums because they were Progressive Rock– styled and showcased their most intricate and ornate songs, and especially because the guitarist Steve Hackett was still a part of them. Among these albums, 'Selling England by the Pound is one of my favorites, particularly the songs “The Battle of Epping Forest” and “The Cinema Show.” Final Note Curiously many of the Progressive Rock music followers whom I know belong to the 50+ and 60+ age brackets. Seldom do I stumble upon music enthusiasts
from my own generation (I'm currently in my 40s) who really dig Progressive Rock music. That's okay. I simply love complex music from whatever generation—be it from the Baroque or Romantic era of the previous centuries' Common Practice Period, Progressive Rock of the 1960s and 1970s, or their contemporary representatives. Even with my beloved New Wave music, I still get drawn more to those albums that feature more
instruments and unconventional song structures and extended interludes. But don’t get me wrong, for at the end of the spin, music to me is also about moods and moments. While I get elated with the hyperbolic ornateness of Progressive Rock music, I could also feel surges of sugar rush when listening to three-minute short, catchy Pop songs—but that’s for another story.
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Intriguing drama series unfolds in GMA Network Sunshine Cruz and Bing Loyzaga make their comeback bid in television via the new GMA drama series “Kapag Nahati Ang Puso” “Kapag Nahati Ang Puso” is about Rio Matias (Sunshine Cruz) and Claire del Valle (Bea Binene) who become rivals without knowing their real relationship as biological mother and daughter. Their paths crossed and both fall in love with Joaquin Espiritu ((Benjamin Alves). The intriguing drama series also stars Zoren Legaspi, David Licauco, Raquel Villavicencio, Robert Ortega, Sharmaine Santiago, Geleen Eugenio, Nar Cabico and Freddie Webb in a special guest role. “Kapag Nahati Ang Puso” premiered on July 16 and is directed by Gil Tejada Jr.
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discovered that he also had kidney cancer. The doctors then removed 30% of his right kidney to make sure none of the cancer cells remained. The singer-actor expressed thanks to God because the doctors detected the cancer at its early stages. . He's currently on leave from showbiz but is excited to be back soon.
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Maria Aragon sang the Canadian national anthem and a postgame unfurling of the Philippine flag during the fanzone on-field experience.
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‘Super-Spike ready to rock with over 420 teams & 3,500 participants this weekend!’ Super-Spike, presented by Michelob Ultra, is excited to announce that over 420 teams and 3,500 participants have officially registered for this weekend’s festival. Super-Spike, which takes place this Friday July 20th & Saturday July 21st at Maple
Grove Rugby Park, combines Western Canada’s largest outdoor/ beach volleyball tournament with a weekend-long concert series, all set in a festival atmosphere. New this year, Ultimate Frisbee has been added as an additional sport that will run in conjunction with the
volleyball tournament. 22 teams will be taking part in the inaugural Ultimate tournament at SuperSpike. Along with the tournament participants, thousands of additional attendees are also expected through the gates to watch the bands and take in the action and fun. Super-Spike is excited to welcome Canadian rockers ‘Monster Truck’ as this year’s event headliner performing Saturday July 21st on the ‘Recycle Everywhere Main Stage’. Along with Monster Truck, Canadian indie rockers The Elwins will be headlining on Friday July 20th. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are The Pistol Whips, Vikings, Deep Dark Cave, Leanne Pearson, The Middle Coast, The Honeysliders, Ras Tamils, and the Dust Rhinos. Although tournament/team
registration is now closed, weekend long concert and festival passes for non-tournament participants are still available and can be purchased on-line at www.superspike.ca for only $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at the door. The detailed event schedule including band times is now available and attached, along with an event FAQ. Any media outlets who wish to cover the event, are asked to contact greg@superspike. ca to have advance accreditation left for them at the front gate/will call. The event is requesting the media’s assistance in helping promote to the public the FREE Park & Ride Shuttle system taking place at the University of Manitoba’s U-Lot across from Investors Group Field. Unless
public have purchased a premium parking pass, they are not allowed to park at the Maple Grove Rugby Park festival site due to limited parking capacity. Please visit http://www.superspike.ca /venue/ parking/ for detailed information on the free park and ride. Super-Spike, now in its seventeenth year, also acts as a significant local charitable fundraiser with over $1.2 million raised to date. The event splits its proceeds between three charitable organizations including Volleyball Manitoba as a staple annual partner, and two rotating new charities each year selected through an annual application process. KidSport Manitoba, and the True North Youth Foundation have been selected as the two other Super-Spike charitable recipients for 2018.
Mastering the art of the job search
Whether it’s your first job out of post-secondary or the next step up the corporate ladder, finding a new job is never easy. If you’ve recently arrived in Canada, the process can be even more daunting. Your day-to-day life, as well as navigating the job market might be quite different from what you are familiar with. Understanding how it works in Canada will help set you on the path towards a fulfilling career. Here are a few tips to help you along with your job search: Leverage social networks. There are many online platforms that are frequently updated for job seekers, and are available for free. LinkedIn is a popular example where professionals can network, learn more about different industries, search, and or apply for jobs. Having an up-to-date profile with relevant work experience, education and volunteer experience will be an asset when it comes time to applying on this social platform. Find local resources. Look for free resources available in your neighbourhood. Organizations like ACCES Employment can help you with your job search and so much more. Aside from just helping you search for jobs, communitybased companies may also be able to offer skills training, language courses and resume help. Make time to volunteer. While you settle in and get your job search underway, explore volunteer opportunities. While they may not lead to a full-time job, volunteering is a great way to expand your network and help you hone in on skills or develop your interests. Find more information at www.rbc.com/newcomers.
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Tunog Kalye 2018 July 14, PCCM (A Gig Review)
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espite the barely a month’s preparation, the Winnipeg leg of Tunog Kalye 2018 Canadian Tour was relatively successful. The obviously engaged and chargedup audience of the concert that night were treated to choice cuts of Philippine ’90s Alternative Rock music as rendered by the front acts and the main artists themselves. Local eclectic music collective Tropa was apt as the
show’s opener, as they rocked the stage and seemingly electrified members of the audience with their progressive and audiovisually catchy renditions of songs by the likes of The Dawn, Alamid, and Eraserheads. The second and final front act, for their turn, wowed the crowd with their equally impassioned performance that included saxophone-laden songs.
First to grace the stage from the visiting artists were Cooky Chua (vocalist) and Edwin Vergara (guitarist) of Color It Red, delivering acoustic renditions of their band’s hits that included the upbeat “Na Naman” and the ubiquitous somber ballad “Paglisan.” After the duo’s heartwarming, dim-lit-worthy performance, one-half of Yano, Eric Gancio—backed up by the guys of Grin Dept.—dished out his erstwhile band’s frenetic Punkrooted songs one by one, to the excitement of the crowd—songs like “Tsinelas,” “Trapo,” the pensive “Esem” and “Senti” and, finally, the anthemic “Banal na
Aso, Santong Kabayo.” As Gancio left the stage after his set, his backing musicians—Andrew B. (vocalist/bassist), Jason Pelonia (guitarist), and Alfie Gutierrez (drums)—otherwise known as Grin Dept.—then entertained the audience with their own set of green-minded, naughty songs. Finally, Dodong Cruz joined the wacky department to perform a number of hits by his former band The Youth, such as “Multong Bakla (Multo sa Paningin)” and “Mukha ng Pera.” He also called in Tropa’s frontman aLfie vera mella (formerly of Half Life Half Death—a fellow batchmate of the touring artists) to do a duet on The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry,” which signified the two’s New Wave roots. Ultimately, to further show their recognition of the tour’s Winnipeg fans and supporters, all the visiting artists plus most of the local musicians gathered together
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ur summer is indeed full of serious training, fun, excitement and blessings! On June 22, we started a Fundraising page on Facebook. To date, we have received $374 from friends and family, some directly through the page, some through e-transfers, some are by mail and some even brings them to our home in person. Not only that we are blessed with all the help we are getting but running to our community mailbox everyday to see if we got mail helps us build our stamina and keeps us in shape too! On July 2, we started promoting our Fundraiser: Bud, Pizza and Pasta at the Essence Event Centre CanadInns Garden City. It is such a big surprise from friends and businesses who volunteered in extending their help to us by sponsoring silent auction prizes. To date, we sold over 200 tickets! We are very grateful to all
who generously volunteered to help sell the tickets. Many thanks to Lorie Policarpio, so far she sold the most number of tickets and is still selling. Thank you to Arlene Dayanghirang, Imelda Casimiro, Alda Ruiz, Ester Camuyong, Fermel Distajo, Ivana Chu, Kristine Arenas & The Glee Club, Jaynor Kahal, the staff of Belgian Alliance Credit Union Jefferson Branch and Cris Gomez. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the following: Adam Waud, Girl Carino DJ Shockwave, Angelic Bagsic, Jason Abraham Signs and Designs, JP Sumbilio, Nonie Nelson Manalili, Paul and Geraldine Ong, CKJS 810AM Good Morning Philippines, Filipino Journal, Cantiveros Family Food and Papa Dee; Silent aution and door prizes donors: Fran Vasu of DKF Fashion, Maria Cabal Sarao, Elaine Sauler-Tumbokon, Orly
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Sanchez, Councilor Devi Sharma and Garry Alejo of Gemstone Digital Graphics. To date, the total amount raised for the trip to WKC World Championship on October 27-November 2, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland: $1,520. The following cash donors include Ray Duque of Ray Duque Autocare, Manny and Emy Adao of Bakerite, Belgina Alliance Credit Union, Jefferson Branch, Rosini del Rosario, Lea Magsino, Madel Samaniego, Faye Ramos, Victor Santoyo, Leila Castro, Maria Salceda, Rommel Simbulan, Joseph Family, Santoyo Family, Benny Malaso, Sandra Isi, Leo Chuatoco; UP Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority: Lira Catalan, Bam Pareno, Gina Tolentino, Michelle Ferrer, JoAnn Bars, and Carlos Zenarosa of UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity. More update of donors and sponsors will follow in the next issue of the Filipino Journal.
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onstage to render a festive and celebratory performance of The Dawn’s “Salamat”—such an apt concert closer. Superb! Nostalgic! Satiating! Tunog kalye at its best! Tunog Kalye was brought to us by Ron Culianista and his Petmalu Events Management, MRD Production, Livewire, and 204 Live Music. [Photo credits: Jeprox Photography] There Will Be a Line to Heaven in Winnipeg Introvoys (with Tropa, The 12/21, & Route 90) September 15 PCCM After having been treated to the rocking Tunog Kalye 2018, Winnipeg will then be given a special line to heaven on the evening of September 15, at PCCM, as the classic Filipino band Introvoys take their turn in making the summer delightful. This concert is brought by IGN Productions.
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Horoscope The freedom would tempt you, without a doubt, but would it make you happy. If you were offered the opportunity to take a trip around the world, where you would see wonderful places and experience a timeless love affair, would you take it? Have you considered the possibility that you can create an environment here at home that gives you that same sense of freedom?
You won’t have much to say, and you’ll feel sleepy and somewhat irritable .They might be a bit difficult, because you aren’t likely to be as productive as usual. In other words, it’s the perfect way to go back to bed with that novel. Take a nap - or several naps - and follow your desire to do as little as possible. There will be plenty of time to catch up on work.
You certainly are in an unusual mood. True, things have been going smoothly for the past, but be careful not to fool yourself. “Pride comes before a fall,” as the expression goes. You should be wary of the way you treat your lover now. You’re likely to be disappointed feeling by your sweetie’s attitude, yet you’re the one who has lost from reality.
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The people you meet will be sociable and caring, and the future will seem like a bright, attractive place to live. It will be as though you’re in a new, hopeful world. In other words, you feel as though you’re living in a fabulous dream. Alas, the alarm clock is bound to wake you up soon. Enjoy the sweet reality of ahead while it lasts.
You’re likely to put all these experiences into the hopper, stir them up, and be grateful for the thrilling life you lead right now! They should be excellent. You’ve been searching for meaning behind recent events. No doubt there have been a lot of changes both at work and at home. You’re breaking open with new ambition. You may not get a specific answer. Sometimes feeling grateful is an answer all its own.
This kind of unfamiliar doesn’t occur often. You no longer seem to know what you want. Redecorate your house or live in a beach shack? It’s hard to communicate because you feel it’s pointless to try to explain your point of view, especially when you don’t know what it is. The best thing to do may be to unplug from your usual activities and go for a walk. This confusion will pass.
This can’t be anything but beneficial because your tendency recently has been to offspring over everything. It has been difficult for you to find material satisfaction of late, but today offers you a view into the world of the intangible and unreal. You may find it especially satisfying to participate in an artistic or religious activity.
You’ll probably be perfectly in tune when it’s tempting to run away from the reality of the moment and its hardships. At times like you’re so having tender feeling that you find it easy to listen to others, and life is truly rewarding. People find your company soothing and pleasant, and they are likely to thank you for it.
The grass may be greener on the other side of the world, but have you considered the possibility that it isn’t? Do countries abroad represent real opportunities for you? This is a question that you’ll soon have to answer. Could it be that the dream of working abroad is a convenient explanation for the dissatisfaction you feel at work? It’s important to solve this riddle, because you’ll soon make some key decisions that depend on the answer.
Don’t even try to understand what’s happening, because you won’t be able to understand it. Collective currents of concern are imposing upon your life and you’re powerless to stop them. Some soul searching may help. True, at the moment you do feel like you’re just a grain of sand in a vast universe, but is that really so bad?
They such that a lot of people - and you in particular feel frustrated by an inability to realize their dreams. Look around and you’ll see that people either have their heads in the clouds, are depressed, or seem to be trying to keep up a good front. This is a difficult situation to be sure. Know that it will pass.
There are feel wonderful without being able to attribute the feeling to any real event. Of course, your intelligent mind will search for a reason for the happiness. If you count the number of times when you do things against your will or better judgment, it becomes obvious that logic and reason don’t always apply to this world. Don’t even try to understand, just enjoy!
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Magdaragat hosts Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston for 2018 Folklorama Festival
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or the first time in their 42 years of existence, Filipino nonprofit cultural organizations Magdaragat Philippines of Winnipeg and Iskwelahang Pilipino of Boston (IP) will join together to rehearse, collaborate, and serve the Filipino community through song, dance and community-focused service. Both Iskwelahang Pilipino and Magdaragat are educational organizations that were founded in 1976 by Filipino immigrants in their respective new communities to preserve and share Filipino culture. Magdaragat will be hosting the IP Rondalla group in Winnipeg from August 11-15 during the IP Rondalla’s tour of Canada. Iskwelahang Pilipino was born in 1976 when a group of parents in Boston, MA, USA collaborated to provide an environment for their children to learn about their Filipino heritage. The mission of IP is to strengthen Filipino American children, families and community by celebrating the rich Philippine cultural heritage in a structured and nurturing environment. A decade later, musicians within IP - some of the cultural school’s students, joined by a handful of parents began to learn how to play rondalla instruments from the Philippines and they formed the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla. The first batch of rondalla players quickly found that they could incorporate dance and movement instead of being limited to a traditionally seated performance format, differentiating their ensemble from others. The combination of choreography with modern and traditional musical compositions has allowed the IP Rondalla to take to the stage on an international level, performing for Philippine presidents as well as a wide array of audiences across the U.S., Europe and the Philippines. “When the IP Rondalla first began touring in 1990, it was an opportunity for all of the members to go to the Philippines, experience some of the things taught in their classes, and spend time with extended family,” said IP Rondalla Music Director ChristiAnne Castro. Castro is the only performer who has participated in every IP Rondalla tour since 1990 and is also a composer for many of the ensemble’s signature pieces. “Touring greatly expands the worldview of IP students, forces them to try to understand how others live outside the US, and lends a bit of maturity through the challenges of working together in sometimes difficult circumstances.” The 2018 Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla Canadian tour of Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto is different from past performance tours because, in addition to giving performances, it also has the goals of connecting the Filipino-American youth of IP with Filipino-Canadian youth of Magdaragat while serving the local community. “I’m excited to meet the members of Magdaragat because we are similar in that we are Filipinos not living in the Philippines, so we share that identity,” said Lilly Bolandrina, 16, from Boston. “It’s especially interesting because of the differences we will have because of
where we live--them in Canada and IP Rondalla in Boston.” Magdaragat Philippines Incorporated, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and propagation of the positive aspects of Philippine culture, was founded in 1976 by the late Dante C. Buenaventura. Magdaragat Philippines is known best for hosting the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion annually during Winnipeg’s Folklorama, Canada's largest and longest running multicultural festival. “We display the rich essence of our rich and diverse culture through song, dance and drama,” said Magdaragat Production Director Goldie Garcia. The group is composed of the Youth Development Council (YDC) ages 12+ and Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) ages 5-11 and is a frequent guest at various festivals across the United States and Canada, including Winnipeg’s PanAm Games opening ceremonies, Inter-Parliamentary Conference in Ottawa, visits from the Queen and Princess Anne in Winnipeg, and much more. As part of this partnership, the youth from the two organizations will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform folk dances with live music together as part of the Folklorama Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion (Petrus Hall, 2624 Inkster Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba) on August 13 and August 14. Both groups will also perform full shows for each other as a Filipino performing arts exchange, engage in volunteer work at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion, and explore Winnipeg together while sharing their memories and recollections of life in the Philippines or life as a Filipino-American or Filipino-Canadian. As explained by Goldie Garcia of Magdaragat, “This collaboration between Magdaragat and the IP Rondalla is a culture share of Filipino-Canadians and Filipino-Americans who have a shared interest in Philippine heritage and its preservation. We have so many commonalities. It will be a great experience for both groups and to make long lasting relationships.” The Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla will be presenting their touring show, “Reveries and Rhythms” in Winnipeg. The "Reveries and Rhythms" performance is a combination of traditional Philippine folk songs and folk dance music, Philippine contemporary music, original Filipino-American compositions, and American contemporary music
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- all performed on bandurias and octavinas (mandolins), guitars and a double bass, with supplemental percussion to accentuate the rhythmic theme of the show. Sabrina Lane-Smith, an IP Rondalla performer and IP alumna, explained why touring is so memorable to both the performers and the audience. “After every show I’ve performed for Filipinos, there has always been an audience member who has thanked us for bringing them a piece of home,” said Lane-Smith. “So many people haven’t had the chance to go back to the Philippines for many years, and some haven’t returned since they left. Being able to bring them joy and help heal their homesickness, even a little bit, makes me proud to be a part of the IP Rondalla and to be able to provide that for them.” The young musicians of the IP Rondalla integrate dance movements and acting into every piece of music played and enjoy entertaining and interacting with audiences of all ages! “I’m excited for my first tour because I get to play some traditional songs my parents grew up knowing, but also have the ability to perform some new songs and arrangements no one else has ever heard,” Max Bolandrina said. “Adding the dancing to it makes it even more enjoyable for us and hopefully for the audience too.” The IP Rondalla of Boston "Reveries and Rhythms" performances will occur at two locations in Winnipeg: August 12, 2018 at 7pm, Folklorama in the Park, Assiniboine Park Conservancy Summer Concert Series, Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg. August 13, 2018 at 12pm, Portage Place Mall, 393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. Contact person for Magdaragat: Goldie Garcia Email: Magdaragat@hotmail.com Contact person for Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston: Elsa Janairo Email: IPBostonRondalla@gmail. com Website: IPBAHAY.ORG Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/groups/294817427312126/
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2018 Red River Ex Farmer’s Market Now Open Every Saturday!
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more will be available for shoppers to enjoy. “The Red River Exhibition Association is proud to produce the Red River Ex Farmers’ Market as an important contribution to our community. As a not-forprofit Association, we always look for ways to partner with and support like-minded individuals, groups companies, activities and events that support the people who live, work and play in our community,“ Garth Rogerson,
Red River Exhibition Association CEO said. “We appreciate the vendors who provide the goods and services, and similarly, we appreciate the community members who continue to support them with their purchases,” Rogerson added. The Market, which operates out of the Park’s south parking lot, can be accessed off of Racetrack Road in west Winnipeg. Admission is free and there is lots of free parking.
Local Filipino-Canadian Pop R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter YVANNE releases her debut single ‘My Heart is Home’
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With an entire catalog of original music in queue for visioning, production and release, Yvanne guarantees that ‘My Heart is Home’ is simply the start.
‘My Heart is Home’ is now available across all major online music platforms. Add ‘My Heart is Home’ to your Summer playlist today!
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Vickar Ford Grand Opening - Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Larry Vickar, President of the Vickar Automotive Group celebrated the grand opening of the company's newest dealership, Vickar Ford at 2000 Main Street. The Vickar Automotive Group opened the dealership in January of 2017.
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Trump’s xenophobic paranoia of immigrants
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ast January 2018, when lawmakers presented Trump the idea of restoring protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations as part of a bipartisan immigration bill, he replied: “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” He then suggested that the U.S GLOBAL BALITA: Trump's xenophobic paranoia of immigrants . should admit more immigrants from places like Norway, an obvious preference for white immigrants from Europe. In trying to defend Trump’s use of the term “shithole,” the White House issued a statement saying: “Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people.” But Mr. President, you seem to forget that immigrants are Americans, too. They pay taxes and serve in the military, don’t they? Recently, news reports reveal that the U.S. Army is abruptly – and quietly -- discharging immigrant recruits. Some recruits were told that, “They were considered security risks because they have relatives abroad or because the Defense Department had not completed background checks on them.” Again, this is another case of xenophobic
paranoia of immigrants that Trump had manifested since he took office. Travel ban Indeed, how can one forget that in just a few days after he was sworn in as president, he issued an executive order (EO) banning Muslims from certain countries from entering the U.S? The courts ruled the EO unconstitutional but Trump rewrote it as a “travel ban” to make it more palatable to Federal judges. After seesawing through the lower and appellate courts, the EO eventually reached the Supreme Court where the conservative majority upheld Trump’s travel ban on people coming from seven countries, five of which are predominantly Muslim countries – Syria, Iran, Libya, Yemen, Somalia. The other two are North Korea and Venezuela. Surmise it to say, these two countries were included in the “travel ban” to avoid the EO from being branded as “anti-Muslim.” “These are animals” During a Cabinet meeting attended by news reporters, Trump vented his anger on the nation’s immigration laws. He called them, “The dumbest laws on immigration in the world.” “We have people coming into the country, or trying to come in -- we’re stopping a lot of them,” Trump said. “You wouldn’t believe how bad these people
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are. These aren’t people, these are animals, [Source: Wikipedia] and we’re taking them out of the country at a level and at a rate that’s never happened before.” Calling certain people “animals” bespeaks Trump’s insensitivity and callousness of character. It manifests his low esteem and lack of respect for immigrants. The fact that he ordered migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border to be placed like animals in chain-link cages inside windowless warehouses denotes his total disregard for human rights. And in another expression of his hatred for immigrants, Trump tweeted: “We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country. When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back from where they came. Our system is a mockery to good immigration policy and Law and Order.” Clearly, the fact that he wants to deport undocumented immigrants without “due process” is not only unconstitutional, it smacks of dictatorship. Fake Pocahontas When Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited a processing center for undocumented immigrants on the Texas border, she dismissed the notion that the migrants should be denied due process. “A mother with a young child who faced threats from gangs and asks for asylum in the U.S. should not be rejected without a hearing,” she said. "That's not what our country stands for, we do have a system of laws,” she added. Miffed by Warren’s constant criticism of his immigration policies, Trump, at a recent campaign rally in Montana, repeated his mockery of Warren, calling her “the fake Pocahontas.” He told the crowd that should the
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two find themselves on a debate stage, he would challenge her to submit to genetic testing to prove that she has Native American ancestors (Warren, who is leading potential 2020 presidential rival, has said she stands by stories about her Native American ancestors she was told as a child.) Warren shot back: “While you obsess over my genes, your Admin is conducting DNA tests on little kids because you ripped them from their mamas," she wrote on Twitter, a reference to the migrant children who have been separated from their parents because of Trump’s “Zero Tolerance Policy.” El Presidente Pocotonto But his derision of Warren boomeranged when, according to FaceBook blogger Bobby M. Reyes, many Filipino and Hispanic voters call Trump, “El Presidente Pocotonto.” Reyes said, “Is there truth to the rumor that Hispanic folks and Filipinos now call President Trump the ‘Pocotonto’ after his ‘Pocahontas’ comment? To those who don't understand Spanish or Filipino, ‘Poco’ means in Spanish ‘a little bit’ and ‘Tonto’ is the word in both languages for a ‘fool.’ Is President Trump losing his marbles, as many of his critics claim?” For someone who has exhibited abhorrence for immigrants, Trump needs to remind himself of his own provenance. His grandfather, Friedrich Trump, immigrated to the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor in 1885. But had his grandson Donald Trump been the president then, Donald’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” would have barred his grandfather from entering the U.S. Immigrant family ties It is also important to note that Trump has been married twice to Eastern European
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immigrants: his first wife Ivana Trump and his third and current wife Melania Trump. His second wife was Marla Maples who was born in the U.S. Ivana Trump was born Ivana Marie Zelníčková in Czechoslovakia. She moved to Canada in 1972. In 1976, she moved to New York City to promote the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. It was in New York City where she met and married Donald Trump in 1977. Ivana became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1988. [Source: Wikipedia] Melania Trump was born Melanija Knavs (Germanized to Melania Knauss) in the Yugoslav republic of Slovenia. She worked as a fashion model in Milan and Paris. She moved to New York City in 1996. In 2001, she became U.S. permanent resident. She married Donald Trump in 2005 and got her citizenship in 2006. [Ibid] With Trump’s immigrant family ties and two marriages to immigrants, one wonders why he is so xenophobic and patently paranoid of people immigrating to America, particularly people of color or Muslims, which begs the question: Is Trump racist? Has there been an incident or experience in his childhood that alienated him from people who were born in countries other than America? Is he suffering from misopedia (hatred of children), which could be the reason for his cruel, despicable, and inhumane treatment of migrant children? At the end of the day, one might ask: Is Trump truly losing his marbles as some of his critics claim? If so, he might as well be called “El Locotonto,” the crazy fool. Or is he just a bumbling fool swinging a wrecking ball at the multi-cultural tapestry of America?
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at the last few songs, that is when panginoon (Christ look a like) Dodong Cruz appears on stage ha ha ha! It was a great show, the audience said. The sound was good. I am happy that we are here to bring you a good concert and to quench your thirst for Original
Pinoy Music show,” shared Eric Gancio. These OPM artists deserve all the pampering they received from us. They worked hard to bring us a great concert show. They are down to earth, very approachable, and they are the
real talents we longed to see perform before us. We did not let them go without hearing their promise to return for Tunog Kalye 2.0. Photo credits to Henry Balanial and Jp Sumbillo.
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he moment Cooky Chua of Color it Red started singing the first line of her song, I felt like I was on a time travel. Hundreds of Pinoy Winnipeggers gathered close to the stage. They sang along the very familiar Tunog Kalye songs with the vocalists of Color it Red, Yano, Grin Department and The Youth. These rock bands released songs that became hits in the 90’s. I recall those were the years I was still fresh from University, I was just beginning to build my dreams and starting to feel the harsh realities of life being new at work and providing for myself. I am sure many of the generation X who just recently immigrated to Winnipeg can relate to that. We heard these Tunog Kalye music played in jeepneys and FX vans. Their songs speak of the very fiber of being a Filipino in the Philippines, something our millennial children here will find hard to understand. My heart raced, and I was 25 again when I heard the song Paglisan. My cheeks warmed up, I could not believe I was blushing and laughing while digesting the lines of the songs of Andrew Balatbat of Grin Department. It was like I could smell the smoke coming out from the jeepney and hear the loud noise of the racing tricycle with the songs of Yano’s Eric Gancio. When Dodong Cruz
appeared on stage, PCCM was on fire. It was not just a concert, it was a storm and we were flooded with great entertainment and good memories of the past. With four hours of great music from amazing talents, everyone said it was sobrang sulit (well worth the money spent). Cooky Chua and myself belonged to the same college and batch at DLSU. I offered to invite the concert performers for a lunch at my house. I had the chance to see them up close casually hum songs, strum their guitar, and even compose songs. I asked them what they like in Winnipeg. “It is like I am in the Philippines, there are so many Pinoys in Winnipeg. Everywhere in Canada, people warmly welcomed us. There are lots of good food, I am not sure if we will still fit in the airplane. Hospitality is amazing and there is full support to the OPM local music scene,” said Cooky Chua. “It’s peaceful in Winnipeg. Sponsors and hosts took good care of us. It is my second time here, and there will surely be third time. Then we will just go to the Philippines for holiday, and stay here for good,” Andrew laughed while saying. “I like the people. I like the place. I enjoyed the people in the concert, they were very warm. They gathered early in front of the stage. That is rare, normally audience flock the stage
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Jason Pelonia, Kyle Canlapan, Andrew Balatbat, Jackee Castro and Alfie Gutierrez.
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