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Kalayaan 2014: Celebrating 116 Years of Philippine Independence at City Hall

Page 12► The City of Winnipeg's Flag Raising Ceremony marks the celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence anniversary when Mayor Sam Katz, Drs. Roland and Irene Guzman and MaCCFA officers, the leaders and members of the Filipino community associations joined together to remind us of the gallantry and valour of those who died for freedom in the Philippines Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal.

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MaCCFA’s Kalayaan 2014 celebration premiers two cultural events Have you participated in "Balagtasan" lately? Or you've joined a "Sungka" or "Yo Yo" Tournament? Or are you the best "sungka' or "yo yo" player? The Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations Inc. (MaCCFA) will present, for the first time in Winnipeg, the Balagtasan and the Filipino Traditional Games Tournament, as part of the monthlong celebration of the 116th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence on June 29, Sunday at 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Filipino Senior Hall at 49 Euclid. The subject of the "Balagtasan", a poetic debate, will be "Saan Magandang Mamuhay; Sa Canada o sa United States?" (" Where is Better to Live? Canada or United States?" Letty Antonio will be for Canada side while Clarita Nazario the United States Side and Rod E. Cantiveros, the Lakandiwa. “Balagtasan” started in April 6. 1925 to celebrate the birth of Francisco Balagtas, the father of the Filipino language. Prominent writers and well-known Filipino poets including Rafael Olay, Tomas de Jesus, Amado V. Hernandez, Guillermo Holandez, Corazon de Jesus (Huseng Batute) and Florentino Collantes (Kuntil Butil) were involved to introduce the cultural event to promote the language to the Filipinos. The first balagtasan was very successful and this started to spread the

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poetic debate all over the country. The celebration of the birth of Balagtas is not complete without Balagtasan. There are more than 40 traditional Filipino games and most of these games are now at the back of the burner specially today when internet has been the preoccupation of the young generations. But in far flung places in the Philippines, some the games are being played; and today, MaCCFA will revive two of these traditional Filipino games, namely, Sungka and Yo Yo with tournaments on June 29, Sunday, at 2:30 p.m. at the Filipino Senior Group Hall at 49 Euclid. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. And for those who would like to join the "Balagtasan" and the "Sungka and "YoYo Tournament" please phone Rod E. Cantiveros 204.489-8894; Letty Antonio204. 783-8820 Julie Javier: 204. 430-6113; Rowena Oquendo- 204. 995-7730; Clarita Nazario- 204.694-6270 and Norman Padilla- 204.230-7186

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Eight to Great: Be a Team Player By Olivia Bauer

t’s World Cup 2014 kickoff time! Thirty-two countries have gathered their elite football players to compete in Brazil for the honour of winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup Championship.

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Hair dos and hair don’ts A pinay’s guide to planning your big day

eciding on your bridal completely carefree and down? hairstyle isn’t simply Will you pull your hair back, or about wearing it up or create a sweeter look with some down. fringe bangs in front? Buns? Braids? Curls? There are literally hundreds Waves? Will you wear it low by of ways to rock your locks on the nape of your neck, sitting the big day. Note: it can be a pretty at the top of your head, or teensy bit overwhelming when

flipping through catalogues, websites and Pinterest boards jampacked with so many inspiring recommendations. The question is - how do you choose? Before you get overly excited about a particular hair do, make sure you have all your other ducks in a row. What you have in mind may turn out to be a disastrous decision if every other piece doesn’t fall into place. To help you decide on a style, here are a few questions to consider: •How would I describe the style of my dress? Sophisticated, sexy, romantic, casual, or whimsical? Think about matching your hair with the movement of your dress’s fabric. A softer silk asks for a sweet and loose hairstyle. A structured

piece might match with a stiff, pulled-back look. •What kind of skin does my dress show off? If you have a fairly conservative dress, perhaps you want to show off some skin around your neckline. Does your dress have a plunging back? Maybe you’ll want to sweep aside or pin up your hair so it’s out of the way and not distracting from your exposed parts. •What kind of flowers am I having at the wedding? Once again, your floral décor sets the tone for your event. Whether you’re going with a more classic, organic or bold selection of petals and palettes, match your hairstyle with the floral mood. •Will you be wearing a headpiece or a floral crown? Many brides fall

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in love with the idea of wearing a bejeweled or floral headpiece. If you plan on sporting something atop your head, make sure your hairstyle structurally fits with the crown in question. Once you’ve decided on a style perfectly fit for you, connect with your hairstylist and book a hair trial. You’ll want to do this on a day that you can potentially wear the hairstyle out for an event or nice dinner, giving you an opportunity to see how the style holds during a longer window of time. Congratulations, you’ve finally decided on how to wear your hair. The last step is to fiercely rock your beautiful look (matched by your gorgeous face) down the aisle on your special day!

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World class fishing only minutes from home

Alan Alli and Divine Labaupa with a Master Angler catfish doubleheader.

alk to any Manitoban about the term ‘fishing vacation’ and automatically thoughts of deep sea fishing in the warm Caribbean or maybe a fly-in trip to a remote resort somewhere in Canada’s pristine northern wilderness comes to mind. Every summer there are many anglers from places throughout the United States, other parts of Canada, and even from Europe who pack up and leave home to embark on one of these such ‘fishing vacations’. Their destination? The lower Red River from Lockport to Selkirk. Like many of you reading this now, I was at first surprised that someone, out of all of the places, would plan an angling holiday getaway to these relatively mundane yet nevertheless wonderful municipalities. The answer is that they come here to target a species that

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we here locals truly take for granted, that being the mighty Channel Catfish. Species belonging to the catfish family can be found throughout the world. In the Philippines these would include fish called Hito and Dalag. The catfish species we have swimming in Manitoba waters along with the Channels are the often maligned Brown Bullhead and even smaller species the Stonecat. Anyone who has fished our surrounding rivers and waterways will undoubtedly have come across any three of these species attached to their line at some point. Channel catfish exist in other places, but what makes our local population so distinctive is the fact that they are so much larger and in such comparatively absurd abundance. For many visiting fisherman, our waters provide the best opportunity to catch a true fish of a lifetime. The minimum length requirement for a ‘Cat’ to qualify to be a Manitoba Master Angler trophy fish is 34”. Catching those sized fish on the Lower Red is the closest thing to a sure thing as there can be for a trophy hunter. A Master Angler is a great accomplishment but these

fish are fun to catch no matter what the size. Channel Cats are one of the strongest freshwater fish around and any medium to extra large specimen (25” to 39”) will most definitely give you a workout. While the Red River at Lockport to Selkirk gets the most attention from visiting and local catfish anglers alike, there are trophy fish swimming all throughout the Red until well south of Winnipeg. The entire Assiniboine and the latter portion of the Seine River in the city also have healthy populations of supersized cats. I have caught monsters fishing from shore at places like Kildonan Park, The Forks, and the end of Ferry Road. To target one of these monsters, an angler should have equipment and tackle strong enough to match the brute force that these fish can exhibit. Incidental catches on pickerel rigs or jigs does happen but purposely using light gear to go after cats causes unnecessary stress on the animal as a ‘fight’ can go on for as long as half an hour or more in some cases especially when battling in stronger river current. Thicker rods that are designed for cats or shore-fishing for greenbacks come in all price ranges and are readily available for sale in local stores. Recommended fishing line strength is anything upwards of 25 lbs. Premade catfish rigs can be purchased at any tackle shop or you can make your own. A simple rig that I make myself consists of a 5/0 circle hook, 18” of 25 lb or stronger monofilament, a size 1/0 barrel swivel, and a 2oz flat lead sinker. A Google search can show you instructions on what knots to use and advantages to various styles of rigs and hooks. As for bait, anything that gives off a strong scent will work. The most popular choice by far is either cut

pieces of sucker or goldeye or whole shrimp. I’ve found that store bought packaged baits are not as effective and anglers would be better off using chicken hearts or pieces of red meat instead. I can recall times when I was younger when I would steal a small zip-loc of my dad’s BBQ babad (marinade) and use that as bait with great success. A reminder that the Manitoba regulation for Channel Catfish is a possession limit of 1 for Conservation License holders and 4 for a Regular License. Also, any catfish over 24” (60cm) must be released. Catfishing can get very addictive and doesn’t take too much of a time or cost commitment as world class

prime waters are practically in our backyard. Give it a try this summer and send me your trophy catfish pictures.

Jay Dela Cruz with a catfish caught on the Red River.

Inihaw na Striped Bass My favourite way to prepare white bass. The result is very similar to a tilapia cooked the same way. Ingredients: 1 small tomato, diced 1 small red onion, diced Thumb sized piece of ginger, sliced Salt and pepper 1 tbsp Calamansi juice Directions: Dress fish by scaling, gutting, and trimming fins. The scales on white bass can be easily removed by your fingers. When cooking whole fish I wash it thoroughly with a vinegar and salt solution first and then water to remove any remaining fish slime. Make a couple diagonal slices into each side of the fish and then rub with salt. Prepare stuffing by combining tomatoes, onion, and ginger in a bowl. Add calamansi juice and salt and pepper to taste. Stuff mixture into the fish’s cavity then wrap the fish in a banana leaf or aluminum foil making sure to fold up or close the ends. Cook fish on gas or charcoal grill for approximately 10 minutes on each side. Serve with desired dipping sauce. My favourite is toyo (soy sauce) with calamansi juice and sliced chillies.

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by Dr. Eusebio Koh

Our National Hero

he greatest Filipino who ever lived is not Manny Pacquiao who might be the most popular having beaten most of the top boxers in several divisions. He could be the Filipino who made the most money in one day (over US$20 million.) Nor is the greatest Pinoy Flash Elorde or Ninoy Aquino or Ramon Magsaysay or even Lapulapu. The greatest Filipino has his picture in some Philippine stamps and paper money, has the greatest number of monuments in the Philippines in his honor, and has streets, towns, schools, sports arenas, a university, a province named after him. He is also the man most often quoted for his timeless thoughts, ideas and ideals. He is our National Hero, Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo, born June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna and died December 30, 1896 in Manila. He lived thirty five years but what a lifetime of achievements and dedication to his country and his countrymen. Some still believe that his rise to national stature and prominence was micro-managed by the Americans as they are wont to do wherever they stick their noses around the world as in Panama, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. Over a century ago, Gov. William H. Taft was supposed to have said to the three Filipino members of the Philippine Commission he chaired (Trinidad de Tavera, Benito Legarda, Jose Luzuriaga), “And now, gentlemen, you must have a national hero.” And these men, in dogged obedience, chose Rizal after considering among others, Marcelo del Pilar of La Solidaridad, Gen. Antonio Luna with victories over the

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Spaniards during the Revolution, Emilio Jacinto of Kalayaan and Andres Bonifacio – Father of the Philippine Revolution. This is far from the truth, but I can imagine Taft suggesting to the Commission that honoring some of the fallen Filipinos in the Revolution has an uplifting and unifying effect. Rizal was great long before Taft came into the picture – a brilliant (sobre-saliente) student, a leader among the expatriates in Europe, a writer and novelist, a physician, a researcher. He led the Propaganda Campaign for reforms in the Philippines during the period 1882 to 1896. His novel Noli me Tangere, published in 1887 in Berlin, Germany showed his nationalism and helped to establish the Filipino identity. The Noli in a way influenced the Revolution although Rizal consistently claimed no such purpose. He was basically a reformer. But his friend, Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt said to him of the Noli, “Your work, as we German say, has been written with the blood of the heart… If you continue so, you will be to your people one of those great men who will exercise a deterministic influence over the progress of their spiritual life.” Prof. Blumentritt also said, “Rizal was the greatest product of the Philippines and his coming to the world was like the appearance of a rare comet whose brilliance appear only every other century.” Being the most intelligent and outspoken of the Filipinos made him a most dangerous man to the Spanish tyrants. It was therefore necessary and expedient for the oppressors to eliminate him and make him an example and a warning to those who might

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follow in his footsteps. After a brief mock trial, he was put to death by firing squad early in the morning of December 30, 1896 at Bagumbayan Field (Luneta) in Manila. Ironically, the squad was made up of Filipinos. In the Noli, Crisostomo Ibarra (who personifies Jose Rizal) said, “I love my country, the Philippines, because to it I owe my life, my happiness and because every man must love his country.” Dr. Jose Rizal became our National Hero not only because of his genius, his multiple talents but because of his unquenchable love of the Philippines. On December 20, 1898, almost two years after Rizal’s execution, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo issued the first official Proclamation making December 30 “Rizal Day”. While waiting in prison for his mock trial and execution, Rizal wrote the poem "Mi último adiós" in Spanish. (It is believed that he had this poem written even before his imprisonment,) Probably the most famous translation of this 14-stanza poem was by Charles Derbyshire which begins with Farewell, dear Fatherland, clime of the sun caress'd Pearl of the Orient seas, our Eden lost! Gladly now I go to give thee this faded life's best, And were it brighter, fresher, or more blest Still would I give it thee, nor count the cost. And concludes with Farewell to you all, from my soul torn away, Friends of my childhood in the home dispossessed! Give thanks that I rest from the wearisome day! Farewell to thee, too, sweet friend that lightened my way; Beloved creatures all, farewell! In death there is rest! This poem was recited by Congressman Henry A. Cooper on June 19, 1902 to standing ovation in his sponsorship of the Cooper Act which led eventually to the independence of the Philippines.

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Proceeds for MaCCFA's Mrs.Philppines-Manitoba 2014 are for HELPfund and for Yolanda's reconstruction projects in LEYTE

f there is a council which is dedicated to help the less fortunate in the Philippines and in some other parts of the world, the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations Inc.can be accorded as one of the most active groups in raising funds. And to make a record straight, the Haiti Fund raising campaign with FCTPAM, MaCCFA submitted the amount raised totalling to more than $19,000; and to Haiyan (Yolanda),the two groups raised $26,753.89 with the matching dollar for dollar from the Federal Government. MaCCFA officials submitted the amount to Red Cross on time. MaCCFA together with other groups had been given recognition by the Red Cross during the special award ceremony held at the Government House where Lt. Gov. Philip Lee handed the certificate of thanks and recognition.

" We have all the records of our fundraising events for public information. We spend our own money and time to address our mandate. Even the Red Cross stipulate that an organization can get 5% of the amount raised for fund raising expenses, MaCCFA did not get that 5% for administrative expenses, instead, the amount was totally donated for Haiyan victims," says Rod E. Cantiveros, president of MaCCFA. "Anybody can ask us our record, and we will publish our financial records to inform our supporters and donors. And in this coming major fundraising of MaCCFA, the Mrs. Philippines-Manitoba 2014, the proceeds have been assigned to the HELPfund, a calamity fund and for the reconstructions in Leyte. "We have made connections to facilitate our plans to help the reconstructions in Leyte. We sent letter of intention to the person

who is more engaged in the reconstructions," Letty Antonio, adviser of MaCCFA, said. "As we have done before, all our fundraising efforts are intended to help the victims of the calamity. Another first in the Filipino community is when MaCCFA officers and board members were inducted by the officer of SILOAM Mission when they spent their own money, and with the help of some donors, to serve the less fortunate in Winnipeg. Instead of formal dinnerdance, the officers, members and volunteers had donated time and money to be with the people who would need more food. "We are the first Filipino organization to hold this special event at Siloam Missions. And we are planning more events which will address the needs of less fortunate in Winnipeg," said Julie Javier, vice president of MaCCFA.

Dozen Chinese vessels patrol PH’s economic zone

he Philippines is seeking an expeditious ruling by a United Nations tribunal owing to the increased Chinese activity in disputed waters as monitored by the Philippine Air Force. At least 10 to 12 Chinese Coast Guard vessels were monitored in the West Philippine Sea lately as if stressing Beijing’s expansive claim

over the South China Sea. The West Philippine Sea is part of the South China Sea within the Philippines’ 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said China’s increased activities only fuel escalating tensions in the region. China has refused to take part in the proceedings, but the tribunal has ordered it to respond to

Local airlines beef up flights to Canada

he Philippines and Canada signed a new air service agreement last May 29 that amended the existing 2008 Philippine – Canada Air Services Agreement. The new agreement increased the frequency entitlement for each country to

14 flights a week from seven flights a week. With this development, flag carrier Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL) and Cebu Pacific are looking to additional more weekly flight entitlements to Canada. Currently, PAL is having a massive

the Philippine case by Dec. 15. The Philippines has asked the tribunal to nullify China’s claim to almost the entire South China Sea, which Manila says encroaches on its exclusive economic zone . Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan, all of which also have claims in the strategic and resource-rich waterway.

fleet renewal program aimed at acquiring 100 brand new aircraft. Cebu Pacific, on the other hand, is in the middle of a $4 billion refleeting program that involves the acquisition of close to 50 aircraft. The Philippines has already signed a total of five new air agreements. These include agreements with France, Singapore, New Zealand, Myanmar, and Canada.

Senator Enverga on the Local sausage 116th Anniversary of Philippine Independence industry n behalf of the Senate Canadian society, from the arts and affected by of Canada, I wish to culture, to finance and education, convey my warmest as well as public service. The special relationship that congratulations to Filipinos all garlic prices over the world celebrating the Canada has with the Philippines

116th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of the Philippines. The declaration of independence made in 1898, after over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule, marked the start of a journey that now finds Filipinos in every corner of the world, working in every industry imaginable, making the Philippines one of the world’s first truly global nations. There are over 600,000 Filipinos in Canada, with the Philippines becoming the top source of new immigrants. Filipinos can be found contributing positively to every facet of

is one built upon shared family values of acceptance and tolerance, sacrifice and charity. Recent events such as Typhoon Haiyan are testament to the enduring spirit of the Filipino people, and Canada’s response indicative of our willingness to help those in times of need. As the Filipino community continues to grow here in Canada, we look forward to continuing building an even stronger relationship with the Philippines. Congratulations to the Philippines on the 116th Anniversary of their independence

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City of Winnipeg joins the 116th Philippine Independence celebrations

s the sun shines brightly and the wind rustles in a gently sway, Mayor Sam Katz and Dr. Roland and Irene Guzman, raise the Filipino Flag, a warm gesture of the City of Winnipeg's participation in the MaCCFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kalayaan 2014 Celebration. "By raising the Filipino Flag, I would like to commemorate the 116th years of Philippine Independence and recognize the importance of the Filipino community in Winnipeg," says Mayor Sam Katz. "Over 50 years ago, four nurses arrived from the Philippines to work at the Misericordia Hospital. Today, the Filipino community in Winnipeg is one of the largest in Canada, at over 60,000 people strong."

The celebration also welcomes the presence of one of the family pioneers who, as husband and wife tandem, has left indelible marks of their volunteerism in the community. And those who are present were honored to have Dr. Roland and Irene Guzman, as special guests. The Guzman family arrived in Winnipeg in the late 50's and practiced as medical professionals and had become one of the pioneers in the Filipino community. Added to this, Dr. Roland Guzman has served as Honorary Consul General for almost 25 years. "On behalf of my family, especially my wife, Irene, I would like to extend my sincere greetings to all the Filipinos here in Manitoba, and to all our Canadian

friends in celebrating the Philippine Independence, in conjunction with the 116th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence Day," Dr. Roland Guzman said. And he added: "If there is anything to learn from our revolutionary past, it is that we must fight together as a caring, sharing and daring citizenry for the purpose of becoming capable and competitive in the present century." Invocation is given by Letty Antonio, OFSAM president, also the emcee; welcome greetings by Rod E. Cantiveros, president of Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations Inc. (MaCCFA), Julie Javier, VP president of MaCCFa and member of the City of Winnipeg's Equity Committee and Founder/ ED

of Asian ConNEXTion Group, introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Roland Guzman; and Florencio "Tony" Antonio, treasurer of MaCCFA and former member of the Mayor's Senior Advisory Committee and former member of Board of Trustee, School Division, renders the closing remarks. Rowelee Cantalejo, Nayong Pilipino Ambassador, leads the singing of the National Anthem. Various leaders and members from the different associations and organizations,namely, OFSAM, FILCASA, Quezon Province Association of the Manitoba (QPAM), University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association, Batangas Associaiton of Manitoba, Bulacan Associaiton of Manitoba, Filipino Senior Group, Manitoba Street Festival, Philippine Writers' Guild, Manitoba Filipino Business

Council of Manitoba, and some representatives from other Filipino organizations. MaCCFA's candidates for Mrs. PhilippinesManitoba 2014 grace the event. The following councillors and city officials who witness the ceremony include Dan Vandal, Ross Eadie, Harvey Smith, Paula Havixbeck, Mike Pagtakhan, Jenny Gerbasi and other city officials. A reception tendered by Mayor Sam Katz follows the flag raising ceremony and the unveiling the huge Filipino Flag.

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Kildonan Park now has a new restaurant. At the ribbon cutting ceremony of Food Evolution, owner Doug Stephen gave accolades to Councillor Devi Sharma saying, “right from the beginning, Councillor Sharma was on the phone with me asking what we can do to keep the project moving. She has an immense devotion to Kildonan Park.” Councillor Sharma praised Doug and his team for their dedication and vision in seeing Food Evolution come to fruition. She spoke about Kildonan Park being the second busiest park in Winnipeg and the improvements made to the pavilion, “the accessibility with the new elevator will ensure everyone

can make their way to the lower level and enjoy the walk-out duck pond.” She went on to say that Food Evolution was the missing link in an already active park and she looks forward to the new memories that will be created.

Doug Stephen, Food Evolution owner, MLA Dave Chomiak, MLA Gord Mackintosh, Councillor Ross Eadie, and Councillor Devi Sharma cut the ribbon with a giant pair of scissors at the grand opening of Food Evolution at Kildonan Park on June 4.

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The restaurant will feature a café, sit down dining, and an outdoor patio and will serve regional cuisine. The City of Winnipeg invested 2 million dollars into upgrading the pavilion to make it accessible and modern.

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Angelita Maduro is honored as the 2014 OFSAM's Mother of the Year

ll mothers are great and deserve honors and recognitions so the Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM), in their yearly presentation of the Mother of the Year, the 2014 title is given to Angelita E.B. Maduro. Presented lately at the Filipino Seniors Hall, 49 Euclid Ave., the 2014 Mother of the Year award was attended by officers and members of OFSAM together with their guests and family members of the awardee. Honored to have her only son, Sgt. Virgilio Maduro, Jr., to be present at the celebration, Angelita had become the central figure on how mothers are being honored, rewarded and recognized. The

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Levy Abad: Winnipeg’s Lone Filipino Folk Singer/Songwriter

urely there are many Filipinos in Winnipeg who could play a guitar and sing well. However, so far, there’s only one I knew of who could play the guitar and sing passionately not only covers but songs that he himself wrote. Levy Abad started playing the guitar when he was in secondyear high school. He wrote a whole cassette tape of love songs. Unfortunately, he could no longer find the said tape. He grew up with

songs of The Cascades (“Rhythm of the Rain”) and Neil Diamond (“Sweet Caroline”). When he was in high school, his favorites were Jim Croce (“I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song”), Simon & Garfunkel (“The Sound of Silence”), Asin (“Kapaligiran”), Eagles (“I Can’t Tell You Why”), Neil Young (“Only Love Can Break Your Heart”), Dan Fogelberg (“Leader of the Band”), and CSNY (“Teach Your Children”). During his university

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years, he was influenced by Bob Dylan (“Blowin’ in the Wind”), Woody Guthrie (“This Land Is Your Land”), Buklod (“Kanlungan”), Gary Granada (“Mabuti Pa Sila”), Danny Fabella (“Aking Pangarap”), Tambisan sa Sining (“Dakilang Pakikibaka”), Musikang Bayan (“Awit kay Bambi”), Tracy Chapman (“Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution”), and Jackson Browne (“For Everyman”). Abad has released two albums here in Canada: Canadian Experience volume 1 (an allFilipino album that sings about the struggles, challenges, and successes of the Filipino community; with songs like “Na-Shock Ako,” “Dito sa Winnipeg,” and “Hinahanaphanap”) and Never Give Up: Canadian Experience volume 2 (about human rights, with songs like “Never Give Up,” Stand Up for Your Rights,” and “Heading to Manitoba”). He is currently wrapping up his third album, tentatively titled Rhythms of Compassion. Both albums are available to purchase via iTunes.

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You may also check out on Nakhai’s documentary “Baby, YouTube videos of Not Mine”; while “Na-Shock songs that Ako” for the documentary “End of Immigration?” by Marie Boti and Malcolm Abad Guy. wrote If you i n want to tribute watch a live of the performance victims of Abad, a n d check him s u r v i v o r s of the recent out at the typhoon Haiyan that struck areas Migrant and in the Philippines—“Winds of Human Rights Forum on June Haiyan” and “Christmas Tears.” 26 and at the Winnipeg People’s Abad has been actively Social Forum on July 5. performing and promoting his I asked if he had something original music. He has performed more to say especially to the already in Mississauga (Ontario) community at large: “I produced with Lolita Carbon, Mike these albums because I want Hanopol, and Heber Bartolome; to give back to the community in Toronto (Ontario) at venues to inspire them to go on in the like Relly’s Bar & Grill, Ryerson midst of struggles. I would like Student Centre, and University to be remembered as one of of Toronto Auditorium; Montreal the pioneers in writing socially (Quebec) with Acalanto, a relevant songs that depict our Chilean Cultural Group; in life’s journey in Canada. I would Vancouver (British Columbia); like to take this opportunity to Ottawa (Ontario) at Manila thank Radio Migrante–CHRY and Hut; in Winnipeg (Manitoba) at CKJS–Good Morning Philippines Park Theatre, West End Cultural for supporting and promoting my Centre, Sam’s Place, Artbeat music.” Studio, and Philippine Canadian You may check more details Centre of Manitoba. about Abad by visiting www. Abad’s song “Para kay Ellen, levyabad.com or writing him an Jocelyn, Sol, at Juana” was used email: lev67.abad@yahoo.ca. as a musical score for Shasha

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here are a few times throughout the year where different car manufacturers send me more cars than I have space for on my driveway. I remember last year, I had three different vehicles in a span of over 10 days. This time, I’m just playing catch up on the media cars that have rolled through Manitoba. Last month, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid and 2014 Lexus

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CT200h arrived. It seems I’ve been driving more hybrid vehicles in recent memory over the last couple of months. It’s a trend that won’t be ending anytime soon. 2104 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid I'm always going to have a special place in my heart for the Nissan Pathfinder. My first SUV in high school was a Nissan Pathfinder and I drove it everywhere. It was a workhorse and at the time, it was

one of the first SUVs on the market. The Pathfinder has come a long way since my high school days in the early 90's. Firstly, it's a hybrid and comes equipped with a dual 2.5L supercharged engine and electric motor combination that puts out 250hp, 243 lb-ft of torque. The lack of power is evident when accelerating. During my weeklong test, average fuel consumption for combined highway/city driving was 11.8 litres/100kms. That's a far cry from published fuel consumption of 7.8L/100kms (city) and 7.1L/100kms (highway). There's lots of storage space in the back when the 3rd row of seats are folded down. I would just prefer the extra storage space and get rid of the 3rd row. I'm still waiting to see a

real life practical use for a 3rd row in any SUV. The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid MSRP as tested is $49,198. Add $295 for metallic/pearl paint and carpeted floor mats and $1,560 for freight and PDI, the grand total for this media review vehicle is $51,053.

2014 Lexus CT200h F SPORT The 2014 Lexus CT200h comes with a fresh design, and sports the signature Lexus Spindle Grille. The media review model came with the F SPORT Package option that includes 17” aluminum alloy wheels, F SPORT markings and body design elements including the front grill and rear spoiler. My one area of discontent is that the CT200h didn’t have a NAV feature, something I would

expect in a car starting at $40k. The F SPORT package adds $7,450.00 to the base MSRP of $30,950.00. Price as tested is $40,529.45 which includes taxes, fees, freight and PDI.

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Sarah Lahbati opts for internal Paul Soriano sees himself solution to familial issue marrying Toni Gonzaga soon

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celebration isn't a celebration without cake, well in this case, cupcakes. Special Philippine Independence Day cupcakes were ordered from our kabayans Don & Phinky Fuentes at the Cupcake Corner. Let's just say that the cupcakes were consumed fairly quickly. Happy Philippine Independence Day.

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ood guys, doing good things — that's all Winnipeg’s Got Sole want to be known for. Jerry Legaspi, Frendell Cano, and Johann Generao make up Winnipeg’s Got Sole, a nonprofit charity that aims to connect Winnipeg’s sneaker community. What was originally just an idea, soon stemmed into a real possibility once Cano reached out to Legaspi, and Generao to help him organize a sneaker event. “I didn't know if an event like this would sell in Winnipeg,” says Legaspi. “But, once we started planning, things just took off.” In March of last year, Winnipeg’s Got Sole began to plan for the Winnipeg Sneaker Swap Expo, which took place in June. In just four months, the charity gathered Winnipeg’s sneaker community and successfully received over 500 pairs of lightly used shoes, and donated them to Siloam Mission, Basketball Manitoba, and Soles4Souls. “When we began planning the event, we wanted to incorporate a way to give back to the community, not just a standard sneaker event,” says Legaspi. “We wanted to make sure that we would do our part to give back to the city, and inspire others to do the same.”

During last year’s expo, the charity’s goal was heard by a teenage boy who donated the shoes on his feet, and spent the remainder of his at the expo in his socks. “I was touched,” says Legaspi. “It sent chills down my spine — later on during the expo, we tracked the kid down and gave him a brand new pair of shoes.” The Winnipeg Sneaker Swap Expo 2 is on June 21, 2014, at Bronx Park Community Centre. Tickets are on sale for $10 at several local shops including Modern Baohouse, The Urban Bakery, and Red Ronin Tattoos and Apparel.

Winnipeg’s Got Sole asks that attendees bring any pairs of gently used shoes that they no longer use for donation. In return, those who donate shoes will be entered to win a door prize including a pair of Nike basketball shoes. Winnipeg’s Got Sole also recognizes student athletes. Last year, the charity awarded Pajack Open Obeing from General Wolfe School with a pair of basketball shoes and a basketball. Winnipeg’s Got Sole aims to do the same this year, and reward another student who excels in academics and athletics. “We want to pay it forward, and we want others to understand that giving back is easy,” says Generao. “We're at a point in our lives that if somebody needs our help, we'll do it.”

Johann Generao and Jerry Legaspi showing off their kicks to promote the upcoming Winnipeg Sneaker Swap Expo on June 21.

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2014 Queen of the Festival Finalists- Profiles

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Occupation: Customer Service Staff Hobbies/Interests: Music, Fashion, Photography Favourite Filipino Dish: Kare-Kare and Caldereta Why I decided

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Occupation: Student/Restaurant Server Hobbies/Interests: I love reading both non-fictional and fictional books, magazines, cooking, watching favourite tv shows, playing some xbox games, yoga and travelling Favourite Filipino Dish: the Filipino community more and be proud of my nationality and culture.

to participate: I have decided to participate in this event in order to meet new friends, as well as to show my support for Manitoba Filipino Community in preserving the Filipino Culture and Heritage.

Why I decided to participate:I decided to participate in this pageant to be able to be more involved in our Filipino community here in Manitoba. Also, through this pageant, I want to take the opportunity to discover my strengths and weaknesses and be a better person.

Occupation: Freelance make up artist and customer service sales representative Hobbies/Interests: Special FX makeup, doing make up, watching horror movies, working

Occupation: Starbucks Barista/ Program Photographer Hobbies/Interests: Reading novels; listening to rock alternative, jazz, almost all kinds of music; watching reviews, vlogs, New Girl, TBBT; singing; taking photographs Favourite Filipino Dish: Bistek Tagalog Why I decided to participate:

Nicole Velasquez

out, baking, camping and spending time outdoors Favourite Filipino dish: Adobo Why I decided to participate: I decided to participate because I wanted to get to know more about the Filipino community: the culture, meet some new people, and also for the experience because I think it will be a great one.

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I was invited to join by and represent the Association of Caviteños in Manitoba. I’ve always been part of the student government making events like this pageant happen, now I want to give myself a chance to be part of the stage. I want to prove to myself that I still keep the Filipino spirit not only by living it but also through sharing our culture and promoting it to our fellow Filipinos and to other nationalities.

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Occupation: Hotel staff Hobbies/Interests: Music, internet surfing, dancing, likes to play with kids Favourite Filipino Dish: Sinigang any kind, adobo atay, menudo Why I decided to participate: I decide to participate because I want to share what Filipinos has to offer to other nations with culture and festivities that we have.

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Occupation: CIBC Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Starbucks Barista Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, singing, motor sports (go karting), swimming and hiking. Favourite Filipino Dish: My favourite Filipino dish would be Sinigang :) Why I decided to participate: I’ve Abigail Macatbag decided to take this opportunity to voice out my wisdom and knowledge, to try and influence our youth today and lead them to a good path. I believe that one can make a difference without being neglected. I also wanted to involve myself in the Filipino community more and be proud of my nationality and culture. Occupation: Working part time and soon to be real estate agent :) Hobbies/Interests: Love outdoor and all extreme sports. Favourite Filipino Dish: Adobo and crispy pata Why I decided to participate: I joined this pageant to make my parents happy. My dad’s bday wish isfor me to become a Jaina Medida beauty queen before I get married. And the best part since they are my parents, they believed that I have the looks, the brain and talent to prove to everyone that I can be The Queen of MFSF 2014. :)

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Occupation: Middle Years School Teacher Hobbies/Interests: Coaching junior high sports teams, Zumba, and spending precious time with my family and friends. Favourite Filipino Dish: Hands down, Chicken Adobo!!! Why I decided to participate: I was asked by MIPS -Winnipeg Batangueno Cad Comm Assoc.It was not until, I shared my excitement with my students was where I

really began to comprehend what I was really in. I realized through their excitement, I was not only representing the Winnipeg Batangueno Community, but my students as well. I finally understood that I am not only a young Filipina role model in the classroom, but in the community as well.

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he non-stop rain on Saturday did not dampen the spirits of the organizers and participants of the first Tiannge Ng Bayan (Filipino Community Market) at Maples Multiplex. Over 45 vendors, partners and festival sponsors fill up the Maples Multiplex with tables and booths offering contests, product giveaways and wide range of flea market type offerings.

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The full day affair was hosted by Roldan Sevillano Jr and Alyssa de Guzman with a supporting cast of Festival Queen candidates and board of directors. This is the first Tiannge Ng Bayan event hosted by the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival and is the second of four summer activities leading up to the 2014 Manitoba

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n its efforts to give back as “Iskolar ng Bayan” [Scholars of the State], the University of the Philippines Alumni and Associates in Manitoba, Inc. (UPAA-MB) extends its bursary project to the Philippines. This bursary which reflects the value the organization places on higher learning and community support, will have its first recipient in the Philippines: an underprivileged but deserving student of the University of the Philippines (UP) Tacloban campus. The choice of campus was chosen primarily through the following criteria: potential for UPAA-MB to create impact; overall need by students for financial support; and ease with which to administer the bursary. UP Tacloban was severely damaged by Typhoon Haiyan (local name Yolanda), the super typhoon which ravaged several cities and caused over 6,000 lost lives. Starting 2012, UPAAMB, Inc. has been awarding a bursary to a first year university student in Manitoba, of Filipino descent, who has demonstrated strong inclination to pursue postsecondary education. University of Manitoba students in the names of Fredieson Jem Tumambing and Coleen Valdez have been the first recipients of this bursary in

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Manitoba. The recipient for this year’s bursary in the Philippines will undergo a screening and selection process by a UPAAMB, Inc. Bursary committee in cooperation with UP Tacloban. Flapjack Fundraiser In line with this year’s bursary project in the Philippines, UPAA-MB, Inc. will hold its Flapjack fundraising. Flapjack fundraising is a campaign driven by ticket sales for a pancake and drink breakfast, a 50/50 draw, individual/corporate sponsorship, and door prizes to lucky attendees. This year’s The Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser will be held on June 28, 2014, Saturday, from 8-10am, at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1150 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg. Tickets cost $10. Through this fundraiser, donor companies and individuals can give hope, support, and change one life through educational endeavours. After the devastation of typhoon Haiyan where almost everything was lost, education will surely be one sweet gift. UPAA-MB, Inc. is a Manitoba-based Filipino organization which helps the community through Immigration Info Sessions and volunteer work at the Winnipeg Harvest, Siloam Mission, and Christmas Cheer Board Sponsor-a-Family Program, among others.

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Behind the lens at the Red River Ex

here's something magical about the Red River Ex and there's something for everyone on the midway. Several photographers took to the Red River Ex midway to capture the magic. Here are a few images

from the Filipino Journal Meet Up & Photo Walk. To end the night in style, Ron Cantiveros from the Filipino Journal also won a 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; stuffed polar bear.

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Horoscope Worrying about all the possible negative paths a relationship could take is a waste of your energy, yet you might not be able to simply turn off the noise in your head. Realizing how your present condition is vastly different from the past one can help you move beyond your fears and release you from the vicious cycle. Awareness of your personal history frees you from having to repeat it.

You might attempt to take total responsibility for a misunderstanding, but somehow your good intentions still could get muddled. Others may misinterpret your words, even if you think you’re being very clear when explaining your motives. Quit trying so hard to justify your actions; a simple apology should suffice as long as your heart is in the right place.

If someone approaches you with a big idea, don’t close down before you give it a fair shake. Obviously you’re not interested in chasing windmills, but you could inadvertently say no to an innovative plan just because you were recently burned by another grandiose scheme. Remain open-minded so you can weigh what you hear on its own merits and then act accordingly. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

You may as well put in extra effort this period, for it could be your best chance to get some real work done. Your new plan of attack might be an excellent one, but it’s still highly likely that you’ll run into more obstacles later in the day. Don’t be self-critical if you fall short of your own expectations now. Get plenty of rest tonight; tomorrow is a brand new day.

Keeping your thoughts quiet might feel safer than sharing them, but the isolation you manifest may be completely unnecessary. The real problem isn’t what you are thinking, but how you communicate your ideas now. Others won’t be able to fix your problem, but they can listen and be supportive of your process. There’s no need to prove anything by carrying your burden alone.

You are capable of secretly holding onto an old wound for too long, even after you’ve forgiven everyone involved and allegedly moved on. But even if you can detach from your personal pain, it’s not necessarily the smartest strategy for happy living. Once you have relearned your lesson and passed the test, you will finally get to take things to the next level. You can’t embrace your future until you have fully dealt with your past.

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You could lose your patience very quickly if you believe that someone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes. But even if you don’t know exactly what kind of tricks others are up to now, you can clearly tell the difference between fact and fiction. Trust your inner voice more than anyone else’s advice; your intuition won’t lead you wrong as long as you maintain a modicum of objectivity along the way. This is a transition period for you, so finish up your current projects so you can be ready for an interesting new opportunity. The sparks of excitement may already be flying in your mind, but you can’t make your enthusiasm last longer by exerting control over all the variables in your environment. Your best move now is to temporarily let go of your previous agenda and simply be as spontaneous as possible. The real magic comes from living in the present moment rather than engineering your future. If you have your eye on someone at the office, you might feel as if the two of you are ready to make beautiful music together. This person might share your attraction, but what’s even more compelling is the fact that both of you appear ready to take on exploring whatever that attraction means.

It seems as if the clock is ticking and there’s not much time left to untangle a couple of loose ends; unfortunately, you might have to leave some things unfinished before moving on to what’s next. Don’t fret about incomplete projects since you may have time over the next few weeks to revisit what’s been left undone.

You may decide early on to adopt a spiritual approach and not force your ideas onto others. However your laid-back demeanor only lasts so long; when you decide it’s time to make your move, at least do so with kindness and awareness. An act of courage doesn’t have to be delivered at the tip of a sword.

Your upbeat manner just might be your clever tactic of covering a growing insecurity. However, others probably won’t even notice that you’re faking your way through the day. Examine your motives behind your false optimism later. Believe it or not, it’s best to go ahead and share your feelings now, resigning yourself to dealing with the consequences as they unfold.

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watched the “Godfather” movie -- for the umpteenth time -- last week and loved every scene just like when I saw it the first time 42 years ago. Yes, forty-two years and the movie is still popular – indeed, very popular -- and the No. 1 movie of all time. It had brought criminal enterprise and the violence and corruption that it brews into a level of acceptability – and even respectability -- in people’s lives. In the same year the “Godfather” made its debut in the movies, another “Godfather” emerged from the political doldrums of the early years of an independent Philippines. On September 21, 1971, in a stroke of madness, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081, the declaration of martial law. Fifteen years later, the EDSA People Power revolution ousted Marcos and brought Cory Aquino to power. She presided over a revolutionary government, rewriting the constitution in the process. Known as the 1987 Constitution – often called Cory’s Constitution -- it was supposed to dismantle and reform the corrupt system of government that Marcos left behind. Anti-corruption provisions were added to the constitution; however, not all of them were selfexecuting, such as those found in Article II, the Declaration of Principles and State Policies. Most of them are general principles that require a supplementary or enabling legislation to make them executory. Without the enabling laws, these constitutional provisions are hollow and useless. Fighting corruption Twenty-seven years later, Cory’s son Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III, who became president in 2010, is still struggling to fulfill his promise of change, “Pagbabago.” He has been in office for almost four years, yet things seem like they hadn’t changed at all. His campaign slogan, “Walang korap, walang mahirap” (No corruption, no poverty), which excited a lot of people during the presidential election, is now the most despised cliché in Philippine politics. Corruption in government continues with impunity and people are mired in abject poverty and misery. The famous French journalist and novelist Alphonse Karr once said in 1839, “The more things change, the more they are the same.” This epigram seems to fit well into P-Noy’s “Pagbabago.” And no matter how much P-Noy tries, if he had tried at all, the government is so corrupt that he has to go -- beyond demagoguery -- to hell and slay the devil himself. Then and only then can he pierce the firewall that protects the corrupt, many of who are members of his inner circle including his KKK cronies – Kakampi, Kaklase, Kabarilan (party mates, classmates, and shooting buddies) -whose loyalty to him is betrayed by their corrupt activities for personal aggrandizement. Institutionalized corruption In my article, “Institutionalized corruption” (November 21, 2012), I wrote: “In many countries, like

the United States, people with illgotten wealth deposit their money in banks in Switzerland or the Cayman Islands, where bank secrecy laws protect the identity of depositors. But in the Philippines, a corrupt official, a drug lord or a jueteng operator doesn’t need to go abroad to hide their dirty money. Yep, they can go straight to their local bank and open a foreign currency deposit account and nobody can see it, not even government investigators. “Known as ‘Foreign Currency Deposit Act of the Philippines,’ Republic Act (RA) 6426 was signed into law by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos in 1974 during the martial law era. The law states that any information can only be disclosed ‘upon written permission of the depositor.’ Many believe that it was enacted for the purpose of hiding the ill-gotten wealth of Marcos and his cronies. “But RA 6426 survived when the people power revolution toppled the Marcos dictatorship. Oddly, it remains in the books to this day. Perhaps, the lawmakers find it useful. “After Corona was impeached and removed from office, there was a move by a few lawmakers to amend or repeal RA 6426. But P-Noy didn’t warm up to the idea and it ended up in limbo, never to see the light of day again.” Freedom of Information But instead of reforming the law, P-Noy chose to run his administration with shallow slogans. He prods his underlings to walk a straight path --“Daang matuwid” – in the exercise of their responsibilities. But many of them have chosen to take a path that runs counter to P-Noy’s objectives. To make matters worse, P-Noy disregarded allegations of impropriety against his appointees. And without looking at the facts, he absolved them of any wrongdoing, saying that they’re “presumed innocent until proven

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guilty.” But Mr. President, how can anyone prove their guilt when you’d dismiss these allegations without investigating them? But even if investigations were done, they might not produce evidence to prosecute erring public officials because of the secrecy lid on information, which can be pried open with the passage the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill. P-Noy knows too well that the notion of FOI was embodied in Section 24, Article II of Cory’s Constitution, to wit: “The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in nation-building.” The framers of the constitution must have realized that an FOI law is indispensible to building a nation of laws; thus, ensuring transparency and accountability in government. But P-Noy believes that he doesn’t need an FOI law to govern. His spinmeisters defend his position saying that P-Noy is honest and transparent; therefore, there is no need for FOI. I agree that P-Noy is inherently an honest person. However, how can he claim transparency when he refuses public access to government information? If he has nothing to hide, what is there to fear? The next Godfather And how about the next president after him? There is no guarantee that P-Noy’s successor would be as honest and transparent as him. And looking at the present crop of presidentiables, in my opinion there is no one that is untainted by allegations of corruption. And who knows, the next “Godfather” might just be a vote away. If P-Noy were really serious about dismantling institutionalized corruption, there are a few things that he could do: (1) Pass the FOI bill; (2) Remove the secrecy lid on RA 6426; (3) Comply fully with international anti-money laundering law requirements; (4) pass the antidynasty bill; and (5) decriminalize libel. It’s a tall order, but if P-Noy wants to stand tall and leave a legacy, then no order is too tall that he couldn’t achieve. At the end of the day, instituting reforms in government should – nay, must! – begin with reforming the reformers and then reform the law. And don't forget to always start at the top.

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Felly Grieve: kind-hearted lady who makes a big difference in running a business for wellness! by Rod Escobar Cantiveros

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hen you meet Felly Grieve, a deminutive lady with an energizing spark, you will feel at ease instantly by her welcoming smile, a very friendly greeting for the day, she gives to anyone she meets. And thus, Felly Grieve's caring and giving qualities make a big difference in running her health providing business, A1

Nutrition at Grant Park Shopping Centre, a place where you can find all your needs to enjoy life, as provided by her staff and by herself. And these qualities of a successful business lady, Felly Grieve was rewarded to be one of the 29 finalists in the latest awarding ceremony: Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for 2014!

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"I am so humbled by the recognition given to me by the Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards governing body, and I am so honored to be one of the Manitoba women who have ventured, and who have become of the major engines in our provincial economy," says Felly Grieve, owner/operator of A1 Nutrition. " And I do recognize my passionate staff and our wonderful customers for giving

me the opportunity to work with them and serve them." The A1 Nutrition at Grant Park Shopping Centre started with a humble beginning. In 2004, Felly Grieve bought the business and she was able to turn it into a major health store offering a wide range of natural products including supplements, homeopathic remedies, beauty and health food products. "With the surge of making yourself healthy through the alternative health products, A1 Nutrition has been serving the large community. Our customers come not only from the River Heights District but also from other areas in Winnipeg, and outside the city," Fely says with a smile. "And we are happy to help people to become healthier, happier in their lives. My most

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Welcome to 2014 Blue Bomber Filipino Nights Blue Bomber Filipino Nights at Investors Group Field is back for 2014. Over 450 fans, family, friends and kababayans from the Filipino community were treated to the opening pre-season game between the Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts.

The Bombers may have lost the pre-season game but the fans certainly enjoyed the football experience as it was the first time for many to watch a CFL game, let alone check out the new stadium.

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Masama Ba’ng Magsinungaling? (On the Concept of Lying) Karaniwan nang bukambibig ng maraming tao ang "Huy, masama’ng magsinungaling!" Halos lahat nga yata ng magulang e palaging pinaaalalahanan ang mga anak nila na “Masama ang magsinungaling.” However, I think that lying itself is not a bad thing, because lying may be defined simply as “the act of not telling a truth.” And not all cases of not telling a truth are bad. As how my friend and fellow thinker Adonis Fernandez put it: “If one takes on moral philosophy (and perhaps, some other disciplines), an action is usually evaluated on three considerations: nature of the act (legally, culturally, psychologically, etc.), intention of the doer (if it can be known and can be verified), and circumstances surrounding the act. Lying’s being ‘good’ or ‘bad’ is relative to a specific legal, cultural, psychological, religious context. The intention of the doer and the circumstances surrounding the act serve either as mitigating or aggravating factors to the overall judgment of a certain action.” Therefore… Lying Is Bad If …the information being withheld, being undisclosed, or being lied about is malicious, illegal, or has the possibility of causing harm or danger. And not only that: Lying—being a normative action—should be better judged as not only either good or bad but also reasonable/unreasonable, justifiable/unjustifiable, or legal/ illegal.

In philosophy, normative actions are actions that may be subjected to what is known as subjective morality—how things should or ought to be, how to value them, which things are good or bad, and which actions are right or wrong based on culture, religion, or laws. Some examples of cases of lying that may be considered bad: 1) A friend of yours committed a crime. He went to your house for refuge. You welcomed him. A few days after, a police officer came knocking on your door, asking if you have information about the whereabouts of that friend of yours. You said you haven’t seen him for a while. You lied. The act of lying here may be legally bad, because the information you are withholding is tantamount to breaking a specific stipulation in the law—that is, hiding or harboring a criminal or fugitive or a suspect of a crime is in itself a criminal offense. However, on a moral standpoint, your lie may be justifiable and reasonable because your intention was to protect your friend whatever it took. 2) You took money from the purse of your mother without asking permission from her or at least letting her know that you took something from her. The next day, your mom asked you if you took something off her purse. You said no. You lied. This act of lying is bad because there is malice in the information you are withholding—you took something that is not yours, which is tantamount to stealing

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and is, therefore, illegal. And even if the deed was too trivial for your mother to consider it a crime, what you did could still be seen as something against a perhaps universal cultural norm or standard of morality of not taking something that does not belong to you. 3) Despite your having a spouse or a girlfriend or boyfriend, you still dated or had an affair with another person. Your partner, for some reason, learned that you did; and asked you about it. You denied it. You lied. This act of lying is bad because, even if your reason may be not to cause emotional harm to your partner if you tell the truth or to protect your own self from whatever negative consequences your confession might result in, still you broke an implied agreement; and that is what makes it bad. Every time a person enters in a relationship with another, there is an implied agreement that the relationship would be exclusive only to the two of them—unless, there was a clear understanding of a so-called open relationship, in which both partners agreed that it would be okay to see other people or, in extreme cases, a threesome or polygamous relationship was the nature of the relationship they got into in the first place. Lying Is Not Bad If If the purpose of the lying is to protect oneself or another person from certain or perceived harm or danger, then this case of lying is not bad. A good example would be the following case: A known enemy of an acquaintance of yours asked you where to find that acquaintance of yours. Even though you knew the present location of

that acquaintance of yours, your answer to his inquiry was, “No, I don’t know where he is.” Clearly, you did not tell a truth. You lied. Why? Your reason was to protect that acquaintance of yours from a perceived harm or danger that he might get from that known enemy of his. Therefore, the act of lying here is not bad. Because of your reason, it may even be considered justifiable. Sa Madaling Salita Hindi masama ang magsinungaling. Ang kasamaan nito ay depende sa dahilan kumbakit ang isang tao ay nagsisinungaling. Or, in Simple Words

Lying is simply “not telling a truth,” and not all cases of not telling a truth are bad. What we should be fostering or teaching especially to children is not “Don’t lie, and don’t ask why”; but rather, when could lying be considered good/bad, reasonable/ unreasonable, justifiable/ unjustifiable, and legal/illegal. Add to that, the consideration for these three important factors involved in lying: nature of the act, intention of the doer, and the circumstances surrounding the act. (with inputs from Adonis Fernandez)

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