Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition Jun. 05 - 20, 2015

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Blackjack! Blackjack-Vickar edged out Loralee to take the Men's Open A Final championship title at Garden City Collegiate last month with a 65-58 win. Jeff Salamat was named Men's Open A division MVP for the regular season. Jeff Munoz was the MVP Finals awardee and Rodel Aaron, Joseph Medrano and Ryan Capina were the all-star players. Visit page 6 & 7 for complete PBA Winnipeg league and championship results. Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal.

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Vickar Community Chev recognized as Number 1 GM Dealer in Canada

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or the second time in three years, Winnipeg’s Vickar Community Chevrolet was named the number one GM dealership in the entire nation.

Company President Larry Vickar said they sold 1,458 new vehicles for the year, almost 100 units more than its next closest competitor and more new vehicles than any other of the 457 GM dealerships in Canada in 2014.

The company based in Transcona honoured the approximately 200 employees at a celebratory luncheon. Vickar also acknowledge the continuous patronage of its customers, notably the Pollock family from Carman, who has purchased a total of 30 vehicles from the dealership over the years.

On hand for the celebration on was General Motors Canada’s President Stephen Carlisle; John Roth, Vice President, Sales, Service and Marketing; and Glenn Lemmerick, GM Regional Director, Western Region.

In his speech, Carlisle expressed his admiration for the Vickar family, whose history in the auto business extends back close to 70 years. He also cited the inspiration to the auto business provided by the Vickar family as he shared his wish to attend the celebration again next year for the “three out of four” accomplishment.

Here is a list of awardees during the celebratory luncheon last April 21 (Vickar Community Chevrolet on Regent).

2014 Sales & Marketing Guild Award Winners (SMG): Gold: Dave Enns, Silver: Courtney Guest, Bronze: Lito Dabu, Julien Lacroix, Craig Ouendag.

Tech Guild Grandmaster Winners: 20 Years: Pat Blank; 17 Years: Lyndon Nelson, Dave St. Laurent; 15 Years: Scott Wood; 14 Years: Mark Blank; 12 Years: Michael Bisson; 10 Years: Derek Ross; 6 Years: Daniel Jablonski; 5 Years: Chris Oswald, Dennis Southern; 4 Years: Ben Groenheide; 3 Years: Myles Tweed; 2 Years: Jessica Archer, Tony Ambrenac.

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Vickar donation presentation to L'Arche Tova Cafe.

from left to right: Glenn Lemmerick, GM Regional Director, Western Region; Larry Vickar, President Vickar Community Chevrolet; Sam Vickar, General Manager Vickar Community Chevrolet; Stephen Carlisle, President GM Canada and John Roth, VP GM Canada.

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from left to right: Sam Vickar, General Manager Vickar Community Chevrolet; Lito Dabu, Bronze 2014 Sales & Marketing Guild Award Winner; Stephen Carlisle, President GM Canada and John Roth, VP GM Canada.

Larry Vickar with Pollock family.

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Sneak Peek: Snow leopard cubs!

Two snow leopard cubs were born at the Assiniboine Park Zoo on May 15. Both male cubs weigh a little over 1.5kg each and are now enjoying private time with their mom, Batu. It will be another two months before they will be on exhibit at the Zoo.

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Grand Opening for The Forks Farmers’ Market This Sunday: Over 30 Vendors, Entertainment and Giveaways From locally made preserves, to fresh baked goods, to luscious green plants and produce, The Forks Farmers’ Market has a little bit of everything for its grand opening this Sunday. On June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Forks Farmer’s Market will be celebrating their season opening with over 30 vendors, entertainment and free giveaways.

“We are thrilled to have so many great local producers, crafters and artisans and can’t wait to showcase them at The Forks Farmers’ Market,” says Melissa Morrow, Events Manager at The Forks. “It’s our second season of The Forks Farmers’ Market and

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we are looking forward to building on the success of last year with even more vendors and services.”

During the grand opening, there will be entertainment by Buskers including Drum Café, Double Trouble, and the Teakle Circus Performance. There is also free face painting and cookies for kids located at the customer service tent. The first 75 customers will also receive a free starter plant or flowers to take home for their garden.

Conveniently located in the Plaza Parking lot, The Forks Farmers’ Market offers an everchanging lineup of local vendors each Sunday.

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“From handmade goods to locally grown plants and produce, it is a fantastic showcase of what’s available within our community,” says Morrow. “And if your shopping bags get too full, there is a free pedicab service that will take you from the market to your car.”

The Forks Farmers’ Market runs every Sunday from June 7 through September. There is ample free parking and no admission fee. For a full list of vendors participating each week, please visit www.theforks.com/ farmersmarket.

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PBA 2014-15 Championships Tykes Division: Champion: Winnipeg Spirit; Finalist: HotShots; 3rd Place: Winnipeg Blizzards; MVP Reg: Mehki Lisan; MVP Finals: Marc Roxas; All Stars: Miguel Nitro, Cameron Pacheco,Paul Bocalan

Juvenile Division: Champion: Redstar; Finalist: Birchwood Honda; 3rd Place: Tune Squad; MVP Reg: Chris Benevides; MVP Finals: Joseph Medrano; All Stars: Uncle Drew, Byron Oduca, Randel Viray

Peewee Girls Division: Champion: Winnipeg Stars; Finalist: Manitoba Magic; 3rd Place: Fury; MVP Reg: Aira Abello; MVP Finals: Sarmiento; All Stars: Garing, Fury, Pride

Ladies Open Division: Champion: Anishinabe Pride; Finalist: F Words; 3rd Place: Birchwood Honda; MVP RegAlex MCiver; MVP FINALSSkylar; All Stars- Robyn B., Hailey Lavarias, Raizel Guinto

Bantam Girls Division: Champion: Fury; Finalist: Mens Open B Division: Manitoba Magic; All Stars: Janine Champion: Taylors; Finalist: Garing, Billion and One; 3rd Place: Tropas; MVP Reg: Patrick Bantam Boys Division: Boathong; MVP Finals-Michael Champion: Blizzards; Finalist: Gonzales; All Stars-David La Gladiators; 3rd Place: Grizzlies; Chica, Adrian Eisma, Raynard MVP Reg: Shawn Maranan; MVP Mercado Finals: Jalen Milla; All Stars- Joe Pham , Tiernan Marshall, Sel Mens Open A Division: Diotay Champion: Blackjack/Vickar; Midget Boys Division: Finalist: Loralee Champion: Sarte Heating and 3rd Place: Redstar; MVP RegCooling; Finalist: Manitoba Jeff Salamat; MVP Finals- Vince Magic; 3rd Place: Fury; MVP Munoz; All Star- Rodel Aaron, Reg: Kniel Frances Sullera; Joseph Medrano,Ryan Capina MVP Finals- Miguel Guevarra; continuation on page 7 All Stars: Brian Casimiro,Shemar Omar

Champion Midget Div Sarte Heating And Cooling and Finalist Magic.

Masters Div 3rd Place winner Realty 2000 with NDP Candidate Levy Abad.

Ray Mercado and Erwin dela Cruz of Team Billion and One with Daniel Macintyre Counciilor Cindy Gilroy handing the Trophy.

Trophy Donors Todd Labelle of TLP and Coun.Cindy Gilroy.

Muriel Masangkay winning free 2 tickets courtesy of Toddlabelle Promotion to see Eric Santos and Angeline Quinto.

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PBA 2014-15... from page 6

Mens Senior 32 and Over: Champion- Loralee; Finalist: Spirits Dad; 3rd Place: Redstar/ Celebrity; MVP Reg: Honesto Manlig; MVP Finals: Ryan Capina; All Stars- Diowe Bacanto, Ken Sarmiento, Gerrywill Marqueses Mens Senior 39 and Over: Champion: Munoz Silkscreen Printing; Finalist: James Mariano Group; MVP Reg- Lenin Mangaron; MVP Finals- Ryan Oregas; All Stars- Joel Capalad, Joel Gaspar, Oliver Yambao Mens Masters Division: Champion: PBA Cagers; Finalist: Loralee; MVP Reg- Monching

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Hayag; MVP Finals- Que Aguilar; All Stars- Billy Burcelis, Ed Garcia, Leo Malabanan Sponsors: Thank you to the following people for their continued support to PBA and the youths!

Loreto Opinga, Larry Vickar Automobile, Jocelyn Edic Birchwood Honda Regent, James Mariano Group, MP Winnioeg North Kevin Lamoureaux, MLA Kevin Chief, Councilor Point Douglas Mike Pagtakhan, Concilor Daniel Mcintyre Cindy Gilroy, Henry Celones, Todd and Katya Labelle, Jun Urbano, NDP MP Candidate Levy Abad, Jody Ford Regional Manager Equitable Life , Joe Marrast Tim Hortons, Mar Macalalad Tri M Windows, Ray Duque Auto

Champion Blizzards with Coun.Mike Pagtakhan, Ruel Maranan, Sefu Millan and Dr. Noel Silva.

Mens Open A Div Champion Blackjack/Vickar with Larry Vickar

Mens Seniors 39 and Over Champion Munoz Silkscreen Printing with the Manager Romy Munoz.

Master Division Champion PBA Cagers with Kevin Lamoureaux Member of the Parliament frrom Winnipeg North and Assistant Henry Celones .

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VICKAR Group of Companies Extends Financial Assistance to a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Mr. Larry Vickar, CEO and President of Vickar Group of Companies had generously donated $1000 cheque for Melissa Pascual who will undergo kidney transplant at Marikina Valley Medical Center in the Philippines. Said amount was handed in to her father Pepito Pascual, Vice President of PCGBI Neepawa Chapter during the 2nd year anniversary celebration of the Philippine Canadian Guardians Brotherhood, Inc. last April 25, 2015 at Buffet Square, Winnipeg. An

additional amount of $555 from PCGBI National and PCGBI Winnipeg Chapter was donated through the efforts PCGBI National Founding president Dennis Castaneda, Bro. Loreto Opinga, Founder Federico Hinanay, and all kind-hearted PCGBI brothers.

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Great start to the season

Geno Melegrito caught this Master Angler channel catfish off the shore at Lockport.

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nglers have been enjoying a fantastic first few weeks of the fishing season. The weather has been all over the place but that hasn’t stopped people from getting out and enjoying the outdoors. The months of May and June are primetime for targeting gamefish of all species, so if you have been thinking about making a trip now would be the time to do it.

The annual white bass run is at its peak right now and local enthusiasts have been taking full advantage. Good numbers of stripers have been reported at Manigotagan and Pine Falls.

The usual hotspots on the west side of Lake Winnipeg such as Wavey Creek, Willow Creek and up to Hecla Island are running a bit behind but should pick up in the next few weeks. On a recent guiding trip, I helped mang Totoy

Caspillo catch his first ever fish in Canada, a huge freshwater drum (silver bass). A quick learner, he went on to catch a few more white bass and drum although not all of them made it into the boat.

Ideal opening week conditions on the Red River gave many fishermen, such as young avid angler Geno Meligrito, an opportunity to hook into loads of leftover greenback walleyes, white bass, and channel catfish.

Lower than usual water levels and light current made for great fishing from the banks and on the boats. Recent heavy rainfall has muddied up the water and the current has increased drastically so fishing has slowed a bit in the last week or so. The river should get back to seasonal norms soon.

Remember to pick up a ticket for the Lockport Tagged Catfish Contest just in case you should hook into one.

Sturgeon are relatively rare to catch on the Red or Assiniboine, but on all sections of the Winnipeg River they are very targetable. On a recent trip I took to Pine Falls fishing for stripers, I witnessed mang Eric Ramos battle a 52.5 inch sturgeon to the shore. I’ve seen many sturgeon before of all sizes but this monster was the thickest one I’ve ever laid my eyes on. I helped out by carrying it down to the shoreline for release, but I’m sure I broke something in my back doing it.

Nutimik Lake and Pointe Du Bois are other popular places to try for one of these prehistoric giants.

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Totoy Caspillo is all smiles as son Arbee Caspillo nets his first ever fish caught in Canada.

Geno with one of several greenbacks he caught on the day.

Eric Ramos strains to hold up this massive 52.5” master angler lake sturgeon he caught at Pine Falls.

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Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba presents colourful programs at the Forks May is the Month of the Asian Heritage, highlighting various activities for the whole month of May. Last May 23 and 24 respectively.

For the two-day celebrations at the Fork, various Asian associations and groups, and individual presented colourful dances, inspiring songs, martials arts and other talents.

May 23 Performers: X-Man – Flying Lion Dance Group, Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts, Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts, Punjabi Dance Group, Manitoba Kendo Club, Arnis Filipino Martial Arts School, Aurora Japanese Dance Group, Colours of Indonesia, India School of Dance, Shaolei Taichi Wushu Institute, Indian Band “Ullash”, Tiffany Ponce, Kelly Winnipeg Sikiran Arnis

Academy, K-pop Dance Team (Team X-man), Tracma Canada, Flavors of India, Korean Traditional Instrument and Coffie Man. May 24 Performers: Flying Lion Dance Group, Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts, Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts, Filipino Dance Group, Villamore Sikaran Martial Arts School, Confidence Building Martial Arts, Friendly Chinese Dance Association, Taichi Group “U Can Flow”, Tiffany Ponce, Sri Lankan Dance Group,Northern Ligt Drumming Company, Japanese Band “Bounce”, Friendly Chinese Dance Association, Kelly Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy, K-pop Dance Teamm, Sunshine Dance Group, Cho Sun Hee Dance Team and Coffie Man.

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Senator Enverga’s statement on Philippine Independence Day

On June 12th, Canadians of Filipino descent will celebrate the 117th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence. It marks the first time that the flag that brings us such pride was flown as a symbol of our united intent of being one country of many peoples. It is a day that is celebrated all around the world by our diaspora, and it stands as a reminder of the freedom for which our forefathers fought, and the freedom that we, kababayans in Canada, are fortunate to have.

This important day is a great time to celebrate the strong ties that our two nations share that were further strengthened during the official State Visit to Canada by His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic

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of the Philippines. We can also celebrate the increasing peopleto-people ties and highlight our growing trade relations.

The recent trade mission I participated in, led by Minister of International Trade Ed Fast, to the Philippines, proved the strong economic links we have and the potential for further trade between our countries. It is also a day to celebrate the significant economic, social and cultural contributions that Filipinos make to Canada.

The strong presence of Filipino-Canadians in civic life is testament to our tireless efforts of participating in the democratic process, and we are seeing an increasing number of kababayans in all levels of government. I am truly encouraged by the already confirmed candidates for the upcoming federal elections, and I hope that we will see more before we go to the polls. We should be proud of all of our achievements.

As in the years since my appointment to the Senate of Canada, there will be a Flag Raising Ceremony held on Parliament Hill on June 11, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. to mark this special day.

On behalf of the Senate of Canada, I wish you all a happy Independence Day. Maligayang araw ng kalayaan sa inyong lahat!

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MaCCFA celebrates 117th Independence Flag raising at City Hall

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o celebrate the 117th Independence of the Republic of the Phillipines, a City of Winnipeg Flag Raising ceremony will be held on June 9, Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at the quadrangle, as the Mayor Brian Bowman has invited various associations to attend this historical event sponsored by the Manitoba Council Canadian Filipino Associations Inc. (MaCCFA) At the celebration, the Philippine Flag will be raised by His Worship Mayor Brian Bowman, assisted by Dr. Roland Guzman, former Consul General and one of the Filipino pioneers. National Anthem will be led by Mrs. Zeny Calimlim

Fronda, Mrs. Luzon-Manitoba 20142015. Opening remarks will be Florencio "Tony"Antonio; invocation by Letty Duque Antonio, president of the Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM), closing remarks by Maggie Chan-Urbano, president of Quezon Province Association of Manitoba.

The committee on program is headed by OFSAM as represented by Letty Duque Antonio, as president; and co-chaired by QPAM led by Maggie Chan-Urbano.

A reception will followed after the flag raising ceremony.

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For generations, Canadian Footwear in Winnipeg’s Exchange District has been the store of choice for anyone looking for Canada’s great values on great fitting shoes. Since 1932 when Bert Scharfstein first opened his doors, customers have been coming back, recommending us to their friends and family. Today we are proud to serve the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of our earliest customers.

The basis for such long-standing customer loyalty goes much further than having Canada’s best selection shoes, boots and sandals. We stock Timberland, Merrell, NorthFace, Clarks, New Balance and Sorel and a host of other top name brands that are known for quality and comfort. When you need to maximize your all day comfort, our Dansko line is an ideal choice.

More important than our outstanding choice of footwear is our well trained staff, who take special care to find the perfect shoes for your feet. “We Fit You” is our motto for good reason.

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Liza Soberano not yet ready to get romantic

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oung actress Liza Soberano admitted she regarded her on-screen partner Enrique Gil as a boyfriend material but shared she is not ready to get romantic with him.

Liza said she likes Enrique’s fun loving attitude and his being family-oriented.

She also revealed that he gave her a Tiffany & Co. necklace for her birthday. She added that she is happy with the way things are between them as she noted that the young actor is always there

for her and is someone whom Are,” is about to be shown, she she can tell everything. feels pressured but hopes that the Now that her first movie fans would watch the film. with Enrique “Just The Way You

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Sen. Grace Poe graces the cover of Esquire magazine

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he June 2015 cover of the Esquire Philippines magazine will shows Sen. Grace Poe as a child hugging her late father Fernando Poe Jr. The senator will be featured for the second time in the magazine together with the “King of Philippine Cinema,” in celebration of the upcoming Father’s Day. The magazine said its Father’s Day issue would also contain exclusive photos of the late action star provided by the

senator herself, and tributes from writers and TV personalities Lourd de Verya and Erwin Castillo.

Prior to the upcoming June 2015 issue, Senator Poe was also featured in the magazine’s December 2014-January 2015 issue.

Poe is currently one of the strongest contenders in the presidential race and is running second in the surveys behind Vice President Jejomar Binay.

New Music genre for singer Nyoy Volante

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fter the grand finale of “Your Face Sounds Familiar,” Nyoy Volante plans to focus more on his upcoming wedding and composing new music. When he joined the show and became one of the finalists, Nyoy had less time for preparations for his upcoming February wedding with Mikkie Bradshaw In case he takes home the P2-

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million grand prize, half of which will go to his chosen charity, Nyoy plans to use the other half for his wedding.

Meanwhile, Nyoy believes his upcoming wedding and being part of the talent show have given him new ideas for his music.

He has Bruno Mars in mind as peg for the new genre in music that he will enter—something in between pop and acoustic.

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The Klownz Made the Whole Crowd Go LOL! by aLfie vera mella

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he recently finished comedy show billed as Klownz Comedy Bar, held last May 29, at Club Regent Event Centre, was successful in all fronts. It was full-packed, assuring that the producers, couples Dennis Castañeda and Mary Aromin, got back their investment and

efforts’ worth—ready for the next project; the audience was really satisfied, judging by how they laughed their hearts out all virtually throughout the entire show; and the performers, both the main artists and the opening local acts, engaged the audience really well.

Each of the three Philippine comedians—Boobay, Ate Gay, and Allan K—delivered his own style of comedy in rainbow colors. Boobay’s style revolved around his knack for wordplay, making him the classy stripe among the three clowns. Ate Gay’s equally engaging segment

Ate Gay.

Allan K.

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featured mashups of classic and contemporary Filipino and nonFilipino songs which sent much of the crowd guffawing. Finally, Allan K came across as the serious yet simply funny one, hard-hitting and subtle sexually-infused jokes but delivered in juxtapositional suave and taste; as in the Filipino

lingo, “pasimpleng bastos pero tipong matino at maginoo.”

In short, the Winnipeg leg of the Klownz Comedy Bar 2015 Canadian Tour was a success.

Because of this, we can now expect more classy entertainment projects to come from producers Castañeda and Aromin with their production support group.

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Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, MTS Centre – Saturday, October 10 On-Sale Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am through Ticketmaster

The National Basketball Association (NBA) will hold its fourth annual NBA Canada Series presented by Bell, featuring a record five teams playing an alltime high four preseason games in Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Winnipeg’s game will be held on Saturday, October 10 when the Chicago Bulls take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Tickets go on-sale Saturday, June 6 through Ticketmaster with prices starting at $19.50 (plus fees) and courtside available starting at $175.00 (plus fees).

The Toronto Raptors will play three games, while the Minnesota Timberwolves will play two games, and the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards will each play one game.

The 2015 NBA Canada Series schedule includes: •The Raptors, led by 2015 NBA All-Star Kyle Lowry, taking on eight-time NBA All-Star Chris

Paul and five-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin and the Clippers at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Oct. 4 •2010-11 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose and the Bulls squaring off against Toronto native Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg on Oct. 10 •The Timberwolves facing the Raptors at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Oct. 14 •The Raptors playing two-time NBA All-Star John Wall and the Wizards at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Oct. 23 Tickets for all four games will go on sale on June 6. Visit www.nba.com/canadaseriestix for more information.

The NBA Canada series will also celebrate basketball with interactive fan events and community outreach programs designed to further develop the game in Canada.

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NBA rosters at the start of the 2014-15 season featured a record 12 Canadians, more than any country outside the United States, and Andrew Wiggins became the first Canadian-born player to win Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. The 2014-15 regular season also generated significant increases in national television viewership in Canada for both the NBA (+73%) and the Raptors (+75%). Additionally, NBA AllStar 2016, the first NBA All-Star to be held outside of the United States, will be held at Air Canada Centre in Toronto Feb. 12-14.

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Some Recently Released Albums to Check Out (part 2)

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n the last issue, I gave a sneak preview of the recently released new albums of Blur, The Charlatans U.K., Katrina Leskanich (of Katrina & the Waves), and Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis). Now, here’s another batch of new albums released this year.

Annie Lennox – Nostalgia In September 2014, the Scottish-born female half of the New Wave / Synthpop duo Eurythmics has released her sixth solo studio album. Entitled Nostalgia, it features cover versions of several American Pop and Jazz standard songs mostly released in the 1930s.

With Lennox’s already soulful voice and dark vocal timbre, she certainly whips those songs up with so much ease and confidence. The accompanying music itself remained true to the respective songs’ old Soul and jazzy mood. In short, Nostalgia is Lennox’s nostalgic excursion to the old roots of Traditional Pop. Recommended songs: “Georgia

in My Mind,” “September in the Rain,” and “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” Howard Jones – Engage The latest, 10th album of the English artist Howard Jones sounds like a sneak peek into all of the musical styles that he already explored.

Entitled Engage, it consists of two instrumentals and songs that touch on certain styles that Jones has become proficient in.

It offers a taste of pianooriented Classical (“5 Pianos”), Dance/Chill Electronica ( “ H u m a n To u c h ” ) , S y n t h p o p balladry (“Joy”), and cinematic music (“The Moon over Kamakura”).

Marc Almond – The Velvet Trail One of the most prolific artists of the New Wave genre, Marc Almond has released his

20th album. Entitled The Velvet Trail, it is a seeming trail both nostalgic and contemporary. The moods of some of the songs hark back to Almond’s past hits with his former band Soft Cell (“Bad to Me” and “Demon Lover”).

There are tracks that sonically express Almond’s current musical taste (“When the Comet Comes” and “Minotaur”). Either way, Almond’s flare for catchy Pop melodies is as strong as ever. The highlight of the album for New Wave enthusiasts remains to be “Pleasure’s Wherever You Are.” Martin Gore – MG The English artist Martin Gore is best known as the chief songwriter

and occasional vocalist of the New Wave / Synthpop band Depeche Mode.

He has released two solo albums in the past, 1989’s Counterfeit

EP and 2003’s Counterfeit2.

This year, fresh from the recent Delta Machine Tour (in support of Depeche Mode’s latest album) and from his collaboration with former Depeche Mode bandmate Vince Clarke (now of Erasure), Gore has released another solo album, simply entitled MG. Those who are expecting it to sound like his Counterfeit projects might be disappointed because MG is a purely instrumental affair. The album has its own merits though.

It will nevertheless interest enthusiasts of instrumental music in the vein of the works of film scorers like Hans Zimmer and Philip Glass. Some of the tracks also sound like backing tracks to classic Depeche Mode songs (“Pinking” “Stealth, and “Southerly”).

Others may even remind of the dark mood of early Skinny Puppy and Throbbing Gristle albums (“Exalt”).

However, “Crowly” is certainly MG’s highlight— catchy and melodically uplifting with its faint echoes of the bombastic symphonic piece “Santorini” by the GreekAmerican composer/keyboardist Yanni.

Final Note These are just some of the new records released recently.

Considering that 2015 is only nearly half done, there surely remain many more interesting new albums to look forward to in the remaining part of the year.

P-NOY issues EO on automotive manufacturing program President Benigno Aquino III has issued an executive order (EO) for a Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) to revitalize automotive manufacturing in the country.

The EO aims to give way for the implementation of the CARS program, which has been earlier presented to the business sector and is designed to build and grow the parts making capability of the auto industry.

The program is expected to create 200,000 direct and indirect jobs according to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, citing the Department of Trade and Industry.

The EO is intended to attract new investments, stimulate demand and effectively implement industry regulations that will revitalize the Philippine automotive industry, and turn the country into a regional automotive manufacturing hub.

The implementation of EO is necessary to reduce the cost gap of $2,000 between locally produced and imported vehicles as compared to neighboring countries. The program will provide non-fiscal assistance through existing laws.

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Horoscope There’s nothing wrong with this week that a little social planning can’t set to right. You may encounter resistance from a friend, or even a love interest, talking about it could help. Later, misgivings can give way to a happier feeling. Try to see the best in yourself and others without too many expectations. Friendly vibes can make this a fun time for all.

The desire to splurge could be the reason your shopping list keeps getting longer. You may be tempted to purchase a bigticket item you’ve coveted for some time. Don’t fall for it right away. Hosting guests is probable in the coming weeks. It seems you’re going to be busy on the home front - in a good way.

Discussions can lead to productive encounters along with opportunities to get involved in creative projects. This isn’t the time to make snap decisions or say anything you could regret later. Sizzling chemistry may endear you to someone very quickly. The weekend brings a chance for all-out indulgence.

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Find something to celebrate this week, as the active influences can make for a memorable time. A focus on relationships suggests that being a team player could be more useful than working alone. You may be inspired to make travel plans over the weekend. Any innovative ideas that can expand your horizons should be considered, too.

It’s time to have fun!

Though creative conflict could show up, the motivation to make a start on an idea you’ve been mulling over should bring results. Don’t let doubts about your ability prevent you from going ahead. Success happens when you take that first baby step and keep going. You’ll also benefit from a chance to relax and recharge.

Translate restless urges into plans that can pave the way to a better future! A part of you may be looking for something new, fresh, and exciting in life. Moving in new circles and networking with key people could have a positive influence on your well-being and happiness.

You might pick up a few tips by hanging out with others who are experts at closing deals and making money. If you’re already an expert, consider teaching others how it’s done, as it could be a lucrative source of income. If you enjoy theater and drama, you’ll do well on stage, or you could excel in general by making the most of your natural charisma.

Your curiosity is piqued, enticing you to consider dating if you’ve been out of the loop for a while. You’re in your element this week and eager to enjoy the pleasures of life.

Even so, you might want to lighten your schedule. As feelings could run high, it would help to ease off the accelerator and go with the flow. Later, social opportunities look especially encouraging, with a chance of a delightful meeting.

Career matters come very much to the fore, this week is excellent for networking with the right people, getting advice, researching your options, and getting your face known in the right places. You’ll benefit from listening to your intuition, too, as it could be a crucial factor in finding the right job for you or hooking up with someone who turns out to be on your wavelength as well as fantastic company. Make time to have fun.

Don’t be so serious about life that you forget how playful your true nature can be when encouraged. If you’ve had a lot of responsibilities to contend with lately, it might be time to relax and seek some fun. You may be champing at the bit in anticipation of travel adventures and other opportunities to explore.

This week, career and job prospects may be on your mind, along with parental concerns and home-based projects. Take advantage of opportunities to solicit opinions, as there could be a lot to discuss. If you’re eager to keep off the pounds, you may want to step up your workout routine or make notes to yourself to persevere with your diet.

You’re at that time of year when it’s good to relax and recharge. Use this chance to tune in to your heart’s desire and tune out the world’s distractions. Even so, it helps to pace yourself, particularly if you’re busy professionally or socially. You’ll get more done if you lighten your schedule and focus on what needs to be done.

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Spratly hold ‘em

T

he most popular variation of poker today is called “Texas hold ‘em.”

Whoever shows the best hand wins the game, except where players fold their hands. “Texas hold ‘em” is not a game of chance or luck, it’s a game of strategy – and deception -- where a player’s goal is to turn a weak and losing hand into a winner.

The beauty of this game is that it can be used in any situation including politics, business, and geopolitics. Indeed, its strategic orientation is akin to Sun Tzu’s “Art of War,” which Chinese military strategists have been using for the past 2,500 years.

Today, what we’re seeing in the Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea is the real-life geopolitical variation of “Texas hold ‘em.” Let’s call it, “Spratly hold ‘em.”

Unsinkable aircraft carrier About two years ago, China started building artificial islands in seven coral reefs in the Spratly archipelago. Using huge dredging equipment, sand and rocks were scooped up and dumped on the coral reefs to form artificial islands. One of these “islands” – Fiery Cross Reef – which is 1,400 miles from China’s coast and only less than 200 miles from the Philippines’ Palawan Island, is turning out to be a military outpost consisting of a long runway and deep harbor to accommodate China’s most advanced aircraft and warships. Some observers call it an “unsinkable aircraft carrier.”

A few days ago, China broke ground for the construction of two “multi-functional lighthouses” on two reclaimed reefs. To date, China has reclaimed about 2,000 acres, the equivalent of 1,500 football fields. And when the work is completed, China would become the dominant superpower in the Asia-Pacific region where she can project power all the way to the Second Island Chain.

With China claiming sovereignty over 90% of the South China Sea, she would be in a position to control the trade lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca where 17 million and 15.2 million barrels of oil pass through, respectively, each day. About 80% of China’s foreign oil travels the strait. The region generates more than $5 trillion a year in trade.

Malacca dilemma Should hostility erupt between U.S. and China, all the U.S. had to do to defeat China was to block the Straits of Hormuz and Malacca, which would stop oil

from reaching China. It wouldn’t take long before China drained her strategic oil reserves and her economic and military engines would then come to a screeching halt. Kaput!

Needless to say, China’s leaders know their weakness.

And it would be foolhardy for China to do nothing to fix the problem. Since going to war against the U.S. is not a winnable option, China’s solution to her “Malacca dilemma” is to remove her dependence on the Strait of Malacca to transport her oil home. But how?

China had several plans to bypass the Strait of Malacca including building pipelines from Russia, Pakistan, and Myanmar.

The China-Myanmar pipeline is the only one that is operational today; however, its transmission capacity is only 22 million tons per year. The Russian and Pakistan pipelines have yet to be built.

A canal has been proposed to be built across the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, which China could use to transport oil; thus, avoiding the Strait of Malacca. But the Kra canal project is still in its conceptual stage and would take at least 10 years to build.

So the next best thing for China to do is claim the oil-rich South China Sea. If she succeeds in doing that, her dependence on Middle East oil would drastically be reduced… or, perhaps, eliminated. She’d have most of the oil she needs right in her own “backyard.”

World War III Recently, the U.S., alarmed by the massive Chinese military build-up in the Spratlys, sent a P-8A Poseidon surveillance plane over the artificial islands.

China immediately denounced it. The Global Times, a tabloid owned by the People’s Daily, the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s official newspaper, said that “China is a major world power with nuclear weapons” and warned the U.S. that World War III is inevitable if the U.S. persisted in meddling in China’s right to do anything within her territory.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, who was on an important trip to the Asia-Pacific region, warned China: “There should be no mistake: The United States will fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows, as we do all around the world.”

Last May 28, it was reported that China had deployed weapons to the artificial islands. Yep, China had just upped the ante by

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militarizing the reclaimed islands.

The U.S. could call the bet, raise it or fold her hand.

While the U.S. wouldn’t resort – not at this time -- to armed attack against the Chinese forces on the reclaimed islands, she can continue flying surveillance planes over the islands and send warships to within 12 miles of the islands, which she had implied earlier.

Boomers How China is going to react to such incursion is anybody’s guess. But for sure China would lose face if she doesn’t repel the “invading” Americans.

And “losing face” is a big thing in Oriental cultures, which leaves China with only one option – attack the “invading” Americans.

But how can China fight the U.S. Seventh Fleet, which has around 60 warships, 350 aircraft, 38,000 naval personnel, and 22,000 marines deployed to the IndoAsia-Pacific region?

But the U.S. Navy’s ace in the hole is her fleet of 14 nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). Known as “boomers,” each submarine carries 14 multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs). Each MIRV is a ballistic missile payload containing 24 nuclear warheads, each of which is capable of being aimed independently to hit a target. With 336 individual warheads in each “boomer,” they add up to a total of four megatons – the equivalent of more than 2,500 Hiroshima atomic bombs.

At least four SSBNs (the actual number is classified) are on “red alert” 24/7, which means that they can fire their MIRVs when ordered by the Commander-inChief.

On the other hand, China’s offshore combat capabilities are limited. She has one aircraft carrier, which has yet to be operational. At this time, China has about 100 land-based DF-5 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), which are capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads. They have a range of 8,000 miles. The only problem with the liquid-fueled DF-5 missiles is that it will take at least two hours to fire them, which means that the MIRVs from the American “boomers” could wipe them out before they’re launched.

In a nuclear war, a secondstrike capability is a country’s nuclear deterrence from a firststrike attack. And the key to nuclear deterrence is to make sure that your enemy knows that you could survive a first-strike attack and have the ability to retaliate with a devastating second-strike counter-attack, which begs the question: Is China bluffing and pretending that she has the means to destroy the U.S. in a first-strike attack?

In poker, the number one rule is: “Bluff only if you have the best hand.” That’s true in a game of “Texas hold ‘em.” It should also be true in “Spratly hold ‘em.”

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“Improving the recreation facilities in Winnipeg will allow urban young people to discover the physical b enefits that come from a healthy lifestyle,” Minister Caldwell said. “We also know that world-class facilities attract world-class events, whether it’s the FIFA Women’s World Cup or a youth-organized event like the 100 basketballs Tournament.”

“Basketball has done a lot to keep me out of trouble. I want more kids to have more opportunities to pursue their passion for sports,” said Lenard Monkman, a youth leader in the north end. “Quality sport facilities mean more chances for young people to come together and inspire each to play harder and give their best.”

“All over the province young people will tell you they are proud of who they are, proud of their hometowns and neighbourhoods, and that they want to give back,” Jobs and the Economy Minister Kevin Chief, as he represented Minister Caldwell at the 100 Basketballs Tournament, a North-End neighbourhood event organized by Monkman. “When we stand with Lenard and the youth he supports, we are showing

them how important they are to us and to Manitoba’s future.”

The province is providing the Norquay Community Centre with funding for a new, state-of-theart outdoor basketball court. The project will include a new outdoor basketball court to replace two current courts that have fallen into disrepair. The proposed outdoor basketball court project includes asphalt foundation with proper surfacing, nets and backboards, fencing and outdoor lighting, Minister Chief said, adding work on the project is expected to start in June.

“The young people we work with are ecstatic. A new court will give them an avenue to exert some energy, do something positive and have some fun,” said Rita Richard, manager, Norquay Community Centre.

In August 2014, the Manitoba government committed $140,000 to the project through the Winnipeg Community Infrastructure Program, a threeyear, $7.5-million program that provides grants to support not-for-profit or city-owned community recreation facilities within Winnipeg.

Hundreds of people came out to the 100 basketballs tournament on Sunday, May 31 at the Ralph Brown Community Centre. Over 200 basketballs were distributed to North End kids during the Family Fun Day organized by Lenard Monkman and Aboriginal Youth Opportunities. Chief Devon Clunis led a Winnipeg Police team in an all-star game against Kevin Chief and the Neechi Commons All-Stars. Point Douglas MLA Chief also announced that the provincial government has committed $140,000 to a new state of the art outdoor basketball court at the Norquay Community Centre to be built this summer.

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Zumba Master Class this July

For enthusiasts of Star Wars, Pokemon, Star Trek, Wrestling toys and superhero comics and other collector’s and hobbyist’s items like cards, posters, and books, check out this event happening on June 21 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Viscount Gort (1670 Portage Ave.).

On July 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Zumba instructors Sheila and Joel with Ricardo Marmitte are holding a Zumba session at North Centennial Recreation Centre (90 Sinclair St.)

For tickets and other details, contact Joel (estradajoel@yahoo.ca) or Sheila (sheilacua@yahoo.ca)

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(This column is reserved for the readers of Filipino Journal who have something to say about particular issues concerning, but not limited to, the Filipino culture especially politics and current events. So, if you have something to say, write it down and then submit it to elfideas102@yahoo.com. If we find your article befitting our standards, we will publish it here.—Ed.)

Remembering the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919

by Levy Abad

L

ast May 15, I attended one of the events of the May Works 2015 Festival at the Ukrainian Labour Temple dubbed as “96 Years Later: The Legacy of the Winnipeg General Strike.” I was with some friends who are also members of the Winnipeg Multicultural Human Rights Forum, Simon Baer and Pablo Herrera, Chair of the Chilean Human Rights Forum. Before going to this event, we were at the Meet Me at the Bell Tower event at Selkirk.

Arriving at the Ukrainian Labour Temple reminded me of the historic struggles that happened in the past here in Manitoba. Sitting and looking at the architecture of the building brought back memories when I was still a member of the cultural arm of one of the biggest unions in the Philippines, the May First Movement (or Kilusang Mayo Uno), which fought for the welfare of the workers and the whole country in general. I remember writing

songs that were sang in big rallies against abusive regimes as well as singing anti-fascist songs like “Viva la Quince Brigada,” “Levántate” of Victor Jara, and songs of Bertolt Brecht. It took me back to the days of organizing unions through cultural approach, attending cultural workshops, and giving songwriting workshops in different parts of the old country.

That night we saw some of the good activist friends whom we met in the community, including Dennis Lewycky, former Executive Director of Social Planning Council, who invited me to attend the event.

He assured me that I was going to enjoy the musical. He was right.

I really appreciated it for having reminded me of those times when I was still a trade-union cultural activist in the Philippines. I recalled the International Solidarity Affairs in which brothers and sisters from different unions rendered cultural

presentations depicting the struggles from different parts of the world to end human exploitation by wicked influential and powerful individuals.

There was this group of four artists who sang songs from Danny Schur’s musical Strike!—songs that depicted the workers’ struggles in 1919, songs that told of issues that mattered way back in time, especially from an ideologically conscious perspective and cultural pieces that constitute the spirit of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.

The lyrics of the songs dealt with issues like unemployment insurance, the weekend, equal pay for equal work, workers’ compensation, health benefits, farm labour rights, minimum wage, pension benefits, sick leave, parental leave, civil rights, and grievances. Such rights have long been entrenched in Manitoba.

In the Philippines, similar struggles for these rights were bloody. I could not help but think of my friends who were felled by bullets because of their firm stance for the welfare of the workers.

As an artist and a cultural activist, I am well aware of the role of the workers in improving human conditions and I know that songs with social content can be used as a powerful tool in rousing people to stand up for their rights, achieve victory, and defend the historical gains. In moving marginalized and oppressed people, a good cultural presentation is more powerful than a boring speech full of rhetoric.

Only an ideological cretin will fail to recognize this. When a movement fails to consciously use culture as an aid to raising consciousness, it can be considered a dull movement not worthy of emulation.

Ninety-six years ago, the North End was the centre of gravity of the struggle to improve the condition of the working class. The intensity of the Winnipeg General Strike was such that the reactionaries of the past were not able to crush it.

Most of the issues enumerated have already been legislated into laws; and nowadays, the goal of reaction is to gut or reverse the historical gains of the great Winnipeg Strike of 1919. I can still hear the thunderous chants of the movement that can be likened to the song “We Shall Overcome.”

It doesn’t matter if people forget about it. What matters most is that there is a group that remembers and will continue to raise the banner of struggle if need be. The workers also deserve a rest in the great struggles of life. What the oppressors should worry about is the reality of the resurrection of the working class movement. Viva 1919!

And as the African-American social activist Frederick Douglass once said: “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”

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QPAM’s 2015 Santacruzan highlights religious tradition with funfare and colours

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he Annual Santacruzan, others call it Mayflower Festival, and the feast of San Isidro Harvest Festival, partron saint of farmers, took a center stage at the Maples Community Centre last Saturday, exhibiting religious fervour with sounds and colours plus the presence of sagalas, with some guest queens and local beauties.

The 2015 Santacruzan and Fiesta was led by David and Linda Tseng, Hermano and

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From Manitoba Filipino Street Festival: Aida Champagne, Juliene Reyesand Jackie Servida; Bicol Association: Rorie Joyce Palmalra, Mysisha Fedrine Laniog and Jade Michaela de Leon; Sagalas: Alyssa Kiara Murillo, Lily Ann Sevillo,

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