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Abigail Legaspi is cooking up a storm at Winnipeg's first community food centre. The NorWest Co-Op Community Food Centre celebrated its grand opening last week for residents in the Inkster neigbourhood. It's the first of its kind in Western Canada and fifth in Canada and will provide local residents with greater access to healthy food through free community meals, community gardens, cooking classes and groups, community engagement and volunteer opportunities. Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal.

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Now Open: Winnipeg’s first Community Food Centre

The welcome board at the NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre featuring the lunch special for the grand opening.

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Councilor Mike Pagtakhan showing off the lunch special - braised beef shank with paprika white beans, roasted zucchini, red onions and cabbage.

he NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre is the first of its kind in Western Canada. It will be the fifth Community Food Centre in Canada, joining similar organizations in Ontario and a national movement that also includes developing Community Food Centres in Dartmouth, NS and Calgary, all of which strive to increase access to healthy food in low-income communities and provide respectful spaces that bring people together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food for all.

The NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre will provide the diverse multicultural population of Winnipeg’s Inkster neighbourhood with a muchneeded community space where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather around healthy food.

In the kitchen with Abigail Legaspi, Mike Pagtakhan, Kristina McMillan and Nick Saul and ready to bring healthy meals to local residents.

Many area residents struggle with unemployment, poverty, chronic disease, food Insecurity and social isolation (see Fast Facts on p. 3).

The Community Food Centre will provide people of all ages with greater access to healthy food through free community meals, community gardens, cooking classes and groups, education programs for kids, peer advocacy, community engagement and volunteering opportunities. The Centre will extend the existing primary care and social services currently provided by NorWest Coop Community Health.

The NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre hosts a weekly Filipino Family Cooking Group every Saturday which teach healthy twists on traditional Filipino recipes. To register, phone Abby at 204-806-3972.

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“Food is something that connects us all. Our beautiful new Community Food Centre is a dignified space where the community can truly come together. Through the power of good food, we can build health, hope and community in Inkster,” says Kristina McMillan, Community Food Centre Director.

The NorWest Co-op Food Centre will be a positive and transformative force in this community, and we are thrilled to be working with such a knowledgeable and respected partner to bring it to life,” said Nick Saul, President and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada.

NorWest volunteers plating up lunch at the grand opening.

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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!

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n a matter of days, the Red River Mutual Trail was officially closed on Monday, March 9 due to several days of warm weather that turned the 6.1kms river trail into a trail of slush. While the official start of spring is a couple days away, that didn't stop Winnipegers from throwing away the winter coats heading outdoors to enjoy the sunny and warm weather. This included Shooters Family Golf Centre opening last weekend to greet avid golfers with buckets of golf balls.

Bob Luna getting ready for the upcoming spring and summer golf season.

A busy weekend on the final weekend of the Red River Mutual Trail.

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by Gem and Lita Anis in Helsinki.

The tour continues on foot to the Market Place that provides a festive atmosphere along the city bay where we have free time for souvenir shopping and tasting local summer berries. Travelling through the city we enjoy seeing other unique monuments of Helsinki like the Uspenski Cathedral, the Parliament, Old Market Hall, the National Museum of Finland, the 1952 Summer Olympic Stadium, and the Central Railway Station. Helsinki is renowned not only for its romantic and classical buildings but also for its contemporary architecture of latest design innovations such as Finlandia Hall and the well-known Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art which has earned Helsinki the world design capital for 2012.

Under the heavy rain we Gem & Lita at the Sibelius Monument. trek to th famous Temppeliaukion ith just one short rainy reason why Winnipegers need not Church ("Rock Church"), a and sunny August complain about our frigid winters? unique circular church quarried day in Helsinki, the Because we are not alone although out of solid granite rock, covered northernmost European capital of our beloved city ranks first on Finland, you can't miss a city by the the planet for the lowest average sea with its 180,000 islands spread temperature in a year!

Our guided walking on a beautiful archipelago and its most important neo-classical and tour of this vibrant seaside contemporary monuments as well metropolis commences from as its all-year-round indoor winter the Senate Square dominated wonderland. by four buildings - the Helsinki Often called "the white city of Cathedral, the Government Palace the north" due to its many buildings (executive office of the national that are constructed of locally government), the main building produced light-coloured granite, of the University of Helsinki, and Helsinki (Swedish: Helsinfors) is the National Library of Finland. one of the coldest cities in the world Also on the square is the oldest as it does not receive sunshine for stone house in the city, the historic about 51 consecutive days during Sederholm house built in 1757 winter. Won't this be a sufficient owned by Helsinki's then-richest

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The church is not only a Lutheran place of worship - it is also often used for concerts because of its excellent acoustics.

Not to be missed is the stainless steel sculpture resembling organ pipes, the Sibelius Monument, a monument to the world-famous composer Jean Sibelius located in a public park of the affluent Toolo district.

The Suomenlinna Fortress Islands.

The Helsinki Cathedral.

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Last but not the least is the famous Suomenlinna Fortification Islands, a major monument of military architecture included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The sea fortress, a mecca for summer excursions by the locals, offers outdoor picnic, walking and swimming areas, a visitor centre, restaurants, and galleries.

TRIVIA: Helsinki has the highest cellphone-to-resident ratios in the world. The world's leading manufacturer of cell phones, Nokia, is based in Finland.

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he annual AYA derby took place on Saturday, March 14 near Chalet Beach Road on Lake Winnipeg. Well over 1000 anglers competed for the top prize of a Lund boat, motor, and trailer valued at $12,228. Walking around the derby site, it wasn’t hard to find kababayan participants amongst the maze of fisher people. I spoke with Raymond Tan who was still looking for a bite with less than an hour to go in the derby. “I’m using this new Rapala lure that I bought online. Sana naman may kumagat”. Rolly Chico fished the event with his son Mark.

Although neither of them had caught a fish yet, they were in a great mood as Rolly had just won the 50/50 raffle draw, “I plan to spend some of the $2,540 on new fishing gear!”

Altogether there were twentyfive fish caught and weighedin. Sixty prizes were awarded which included a host of Rapala portable shacks, augers, and sleds.

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Cabela’s and Lund Boats among others donated fabulous prizes as well. The winning fish was a fat 6.71lb greenback caught by George Matte. Talking to George after, he stated that he caught the walleye on a green jig with a live minnow.

Angling notes: The annual March Madness fishing frenzy is in full flight as anglers have been absolutely hammering the greenback walleye on Lake Winnipeg.

This is also the best time of year to target Master Angler sized northern pike in the Whiteshell or Nopiming. Large schools of perch can be tracked down on Lake Manitoba or the Shoal Lakes in the Interlake. Warm weather this March has initiated an earlier than usual melt on our local bodies of water. The general fishing season in Southern Manitoba closes at 11:59pm on March 31. Please exercise caution and common sense if you are going on any excursions the rest of this month.

Antonio Raymundo had one of the best set-ups in the entire derby.

Jerry, JR, and Mike.

Rolly Chico and son Mark all smiles after winning the 50/50.

Kerwin Raymundo and Raymond Tan.

Winner George Matte and myself celebrating after the final horn.

Rowel Manalansan, Arnel Bonifacio, and Gil Bernardo.

Craig Stapon and the rest of the Lund Boats crew ran a great event.

George with his new 1600 Fury Lund boat.

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What if P-Noy resigned?

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n the aftermath of the Mamasapano Massacre, a groundswell is rising for the resignation of President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III. This is reminiscent of the time leading to the uprising in 2001 when a citizens’ movement snowballed into another people power revolution, which came to fruition when the generals of the Armed Forces of the Philippine withdrew their support for then President Joseph “Erap” Estrada.

Known as “EDSA Dos,” it was a coup d’état disguised as a people power revolution, which many believed was orchestrated by an elite group who wanted Erap’s vice president, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, to take over the presidency. Indeed, if EDSA Dos was considered a “revolution,” then it was a revolution of the elite – the oligarchs of the land. And true enough; as soon as Gloria took over, the oligarchs placed their people in key government positions. Indeed, EDSA Dos was all about power.

Gloria’s usurpation of the presidency in January 2001 positioned her to run for president in 2004, which gave her the “power of the incumbent.”

Elected amidst charges of election cheating, Gloria was in power for nine and a half years, which made her longest serving president since 1986, when EDSA 1 deposed the dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos. As we all know now, Gloria’s reign was the most corrupt since the time of Marcos.

People power Although the Resign Movement was gaining momentum, it didn’t reach a critical mass that could have ignited another people power revolution. And after three people power revolutions – EDSA 3 was a failed attempt to bring Erap back to power after Gloria was sworn into office – the people are now tired of “people power” revolutions.

So what we’re seeing now is a different tact to bring down the president: the use of the media.

And this includes social media, which in essence is another form of “people power.” But is social media enough to put pressure on P-Noy to resign? Or does it need “boots on the ground,” that is, another EDSA-type people power uprising?

But regardless of what the people – or those behind them --

would employ to pursue a regime change, it has all the trappings of a coup d’état.

The only difference is that the “players” this time around have a pinkish taint of anti-Americanism, who accuse P-Noy of being a puppet of the Americans. Ironically, the beneficiary of EDSA 1 – P-Noy’s mother, Cory Aquino – was the Left’s chosen leader. However, the two heroes of the revolt against Marcos’ totalitarian rule were his own henchmen, Minister of Defense Juan Ponce and Enrile and Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel V. Ramos -- a cousin of Marcos – who were both staunchly pro-American.

Regime change And just like the previous EDSA revolutions, the objective of this attempt to bring down P-Noy is regime change. And this is where it gets real fuzzy; the transition could be anything but orderly.

If the EDSA Dos scenario were followed, then the sitting Vice President, Jejomar “Jojo” Binay, would assume the presidency.

But unlike Gloria – who had the commitment of the military’s top brass and then Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. to install her as “president” instead of “acting president,” which was what Erap was assured of – Binay might have difficulty convincing Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to install him even as “acting president.” However, Binay could choose anybody – even a barangay captain – to install him as “president” and that would be it.

Déjà vu But what if P-Noy resigned?

The constitution says that the Vice President takes over the presidency when it’s vacated.

And this is where the anti-Aquino forces differ in strategy. Some say that Binay would make an excellent president, but others say, “He’d be the most corrupt president in the history of the country!”

More corrupt than Gloria? “Absolutely!”

Imagine this: Gloria had only her husband Mike doing all the “dirty” work during her presidency. But Jojo Binay has a family dynasty – to date, five members -- that’s too deep into politics, four of whom have been accused or charged of graft and corruption; some of which dates back three decades ago when

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Cory appointed Jojo as officer-incharge – and eventually elected mayor -- of Makati City. And with Jojo taking over the presidency, it makes one wonder what would the limit be; that is, how far would his family go in accumulating illgotten wealth? Or, would it be like a high rollers’ Texas hold ‘em poker game: no limit? And to think that Jojo would be in power for eight and a half years, there is no limit to what he and his family could do if they were to engage in corruption in a scale far greater than all the allegations of corruption against them when they held unrestrained power in Makati City.

To prevent Binay from ascending to the presidency if P-Noy resigned, the Resign Movement proposed the formation of a “National Transformation Council” (NTC), which would take over the rein of government and ignore the constitutional presidential line of succession. But this would look like a coup d’état, which can only succeed with the full support – and participation -of the military. And this begs the question: who would constitute the National Transformation Council?

Right now, it’s anybody’s guess.

What if Binay won?

The organizers were saying that the NTC would consist of persons with the following qualities: honesty, integrity, credibility, and efficiency. The question is: where do you find them? And what is the likelihood that it would be filled with opportunistic individuals who belong to the rich and powerful elite. It’s déjà vu all over again… and it could be worse.

Then there is the problem of convincing the international community – particularly the U.S. – that it was not a military takeover. But that would be hard to sell. Anything that comes close to a military coup d’état could compel the U.S. to withhold financial and military aid to the country.

It’s becoming apparent that forcing P-Noy to resign and replace him with a junta wouldn’t dwell too well with the Filipino people, many of whom have horrendous memories of the Marcos dictatorship.

Leaderless and rudderless, the Resign Movement is beginning to show cracks on its façade.

The challenge facing the nation is to find an honest and incorruptible leader. There are a few elected men and women who have excelled in the performance of their electoral mandates. Anyone of them could be a better president than Binay. But can they beat Binay who has been campaigning for president since he was elected vice president in 2010?

The question to be asked then shouldn’t be “What if P-Noy resigned?” but it should be “What if Binay won?”

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Grateful to the Breakfast Club (part 2 of 2)

by Levy Abad

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he warm welcome of the friends and acquaintances I have made in the Filipino community helped me forget the dreadful cold of winter…

I cherish my conversations with Kaka Rey Pacheco about Philippine history, most particularly the Marcos era, because he personally knew a lot about a number of leading personalities during that time. I love reading Kaka Rey’s biting articles and insightful poems because of his lyrical style of writing. He also shared to me that the first Chair of the Breakfast Council (est. 1997–2000) was Ric Dela Cruz, followed by Bob Gabuna (2001–2002), Kuya Ted Marcelino (2003–2005), and Kuya Fred De Villa (2006–present).

On the subjects of Theology of Liberation and Church History, Fr. Greg Sevillo is the person to have good discussions with; on Filipino Social Democracy, Kuya Vic Pao and Mar Cadiz; on Philosophy and Conservative Ideology, Kuya Mar Javier. Kuya Fred was the one who shared to me the history of PAM (Philippine Association of Manitoba) and the beginning of PCCM (Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba).

Another person whom I could not forget to mention is Tatay Joe “Doc” Inot, who is also a musician and a great drummer. He used to play with Tito Ted Ombrog at community parties. I had the

chance to watch them perform, and I found them amazing. Kuya Bert Nagutom is another, who told me that he used to be a SIKARAN/ Arnis instructor and that he used to play as an extra in Philippine movies. But the most important experience I guess that he shared was his Trade Union experience in the Philippines. I listened attentively when he shared his NAFLU (National Federation of Labour Unions) days of standing up for the rights of Filipino workers.

I also want to add to the list Kuya Tem Chavez, who is a close friend of Manong Popoy Gomez. Kuya Tem is fond of sharing not only jokes and funny stories but also practical insights on how to survive here in Winnipeg.

Aside from the political and social discussions I had with members of the Breakfast Club, the Scripture was also a controversial topic. Theological orientations were expressed at times. I remember exchanges with Kuya Manuel “Boy” Negado, Bro. Bert, Kuya Nilo Almodal, and Jared Moran, an El Salvadorian who also wanted to share his perspective.

There were convergences and contradictions but, in the final analysis, everybody goes home learning and unlearning something.

At the Breakfast Club, we used to have discussions about the old country and what should be done to make it progressive.

We discussed the massive

corruption and how to end it.

We made comparative analysis between life in Canada and in the Philippines. Discussions ranging from left-wing politics to the right of the political spectrum elicited provocative ideas and opinions.

The Breakfast Club also became a forum for coming up with ideas on how to fundraise for the victims of the different natural calamities that hit the Philippines. Forums were organized on immigration issues and have successfully lobbied for the reduction of the landing fee, otherwise known as head tax. Kuya Fred De Villa also told me that they used to invite experts to discuss particular issues.

Another major achievement of the Breakfast Club, according to Kuya Fred, is the story of nurses hired from the Philippines. Back then, a group would go to the Philippines to give test to nurse; those who passed were hired right away. The Breakfast Club protested this initiative, citing the fact that there were about forty-five licensed nurses originating from the Philippines who were already working in garment factories in Manitoba. They pushed for the prioritization and consideration of these professionals. This initiative became successful.

There was indeed a mix of clashing perspectives, jokes, laughter, fun, and grief. I heeded the advice given to me. I listened and learned until such time that they asked me to share my thoughts.

Well friends, one day all of us will become seniors and we will take their place. I will remember all of them, especially those who passed away, and I will sing The Beatles’ song “In My Life.”

There are places I remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places had their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life, I’ve loved them all

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hat are Canadian employers looking for?

This was the question Rita had on her mind when she visited Manitoba Start to find out how to get a job in Winnipeg.

Rita had arrived from India three months earlier where she had been a manager at a textile company. She was interested in working in hospitality or sales and went to Manitoba Start for support in developing her career plan and professional goals.

In 2014, the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) surveyed employers and recruiters to find out what employers want (CACEE 2014 Campus Recruitment and Benchmark Survey). Rita’s career coach shared some information from the survey during an employment preparation workshop.

Employers Emphasize Soft Skills Employers want to hire people who work hard, communicate well with others, and identify solutions.

According to CACEE (2014), the five soft skills employers prefer most are: 1.Problem-solving skills 2.Communication skills (written and verbal) 3.Teamwork skills 4.Analytical abilities 5.Strong work ethic Rita was glad to hear this. She was a hard worker and had great interpersonal skills. However, she wanted to improve her language skills and signed up for English classes.

Employers Highlight Digital Technology Skills Employers are looking for hires who have good computer skills. More and more, recruiters use digital technologies to find new skilled talent. LinkedIn is one of the main platforms Canadian

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employers use to advertise new job opportunities. Recruiters are also more likely to consider job applications when the resume and cover letter are tailored to the specific job requirements the organization has posted.

After the workshop, Rita created a LinkedIn account where she listed her skills, work experience, and education.

She also signed up for the free Microsoft Office refresher course offered at Manitoba Start to improve her computer knowledge and keyboarding speed.

Employers Value Experience According to CACEE, on average, employers are looking for 1.5–2 years of work experience for entry-level positions. Work experience is often a stronger consideration than academic credentials for many employers.

To build Canadian work experience while looking for a long-term job, Rita decided to volunteer as an administrative assistant.

After Rita completed her language training, she successfully applied for a position as a front desk hotel clerk. Rita was excited to take this first step towards her long-term goal of being a manager in the hotel industry.

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Imbes na Tayo Ay Magtulungang Dalawa On the Universality of so-called Crab Mentality

Sabi ng isa kong katrabaho na Puti, papasok raw siya sa trabaho nang marinig niya sa radio na ang pinag-uusapan ay yung tinatawag daw na crab mentality. Ayon raw sa dalawang Filipino na nag-uusap, ang crab mentality raw ay kaugalian ng mga Filipino na magsiraan at maghilahang pababa dahil sa inggit sa kapwa. Tanong sa akin ng katrabaho kong iyon, kung totoo nga raw ba iyon. Interesado rin siyang malaman kumbakit ang tawag sa pagsisiraan sa kapwa ay ‘crab mentality.’

Crab Mentality This term simply refers to the tendency of a person to feel envious or jealous of others because of their achievements or accomplishments. While we can claim that this tendency is universal and may be common among many people, the difference lays on how each individual process this feeling and control or manage it. Some people may turn this into something positive by viewing it as admiration that may inspire them instead into becoming better persons. But then, of course, there are also people who couldn’t handle their feelings of envy, which cause them to do bad things like negatively criticizing the people of their envy, discredit them or, worse, fabricate lies and gossips that may result in destroying the reputation, credibility, or social standing of the people whom they feel jealous of.

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Having described the habit, it now becomes clear that crab mentality is not exclusive to the Filipino culture. Crab mentality is simply a Filipino term for “uncontrollable feelings of envy.”

And any person—whatever the race or nationality—may be prone to it. It is just a matter of how to control or manage such negative emotions and turn them into something positive for one’s betterment.

Therefore, yes—while there may be lots of Filipinos who have crab mentality, there are obviously many Filipinos who do not; or at the least, could manage such feelings and turn them into something positive for the goodness of themselves and others. And because feelings of envy and jealousy are basic human emotions, they may be

observed in any other cultures as well. So, crab mentality is, after all, not a Filipino trait; it is a universal trait shared by people of any nationality who could not handle or control their envy for the success of others.

Now, the next question is, where does the very term ‘crab mentality’ come from? Why is the term common in the Filipino culture?

The Origin of the Term Crab Mentality Actually, ‘crab mentality’ came from the vernacular term “talangka” mentality. ‘Talangka’ (shore crabs or river crabs) are small species of crabs that are common in the Philippines.

Because they are relatively inexpensive, these crabs have become a staple food of the common Filipino. It may be prepared or cooked in the same way one cooks lobsters. Now, the way these crabs are being sold in the market—they are placed in big containers out of where the crabs try to escape. The action of the crabs—using their pincers and legs—escaping out of the containers by crawling onto the sides and on top of each other, pulling one another down, as if trying to outdo or outrun each other—is the very action that has been used to illustrate a person’s

tendency to destroy the reputation or discredit others.

Sa Madaling Salita Ang tinatawag na crab mentality ay namamalas hindi lamang sa kulturang Filipino.

Dahil ang inggit sa kapwa ay pangkalahatang emosyon, na maaaring magtulak sa isang tao na gumawa ng hakbang para maisahan o masira ang taong kanyang kinaiinggitan, ang

kaugaliang ito ay makikita rin sa iba’t ibang bansa, lahi, o kultura.

Nasa sa indibidwal na iyan kung paano niya gagawing positibo ang pakiramdam na iyan.

Imbes na siraan niya ang ibang tao e mas mabuti na gamitin niya ang tagumpay ng kapwa para magsikap at magtiyaga siyang makamit ang sariling tagumpay na ang ginagamit ay sariling kakayanan at abilidad.

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he concert OPM Legends was successful in many ways. The hard work, goals, and vision of the producers, Dennis Castañeda and Mary Jean Aromin, plus the entire production team paid off. The whole event was presented well. The venue, Club Regent Event Centre, was classy and audience friendly. The parking space was very available, accessible, and convenient for everyone. The main acts were billeted in the same hotel, so it was comfortable and convenient for them—no need to transport them from one place to another.

During the concert itself, the audience turnout was relatively positive, about 80 to 85% of the projected attendance was achieved.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the performances not only of the main acts but also of the show openers.

Singer/songwriter Levy Abad performed two of his original songs that many in the audience were already familiar with, particularly “Dito sa Winnipeg.” Came next was haLf man haLf eLf, which dished out three well-arranged songs each of which wowed the crowd because of the incorporation of various musical instruments and the stage presence of the group’s members. What became a crowd favorite was the rendition of Yano’s “Esem,” which featured an accordion and violin not present in the original version of the song and, most especially, the Filipino-worded song was sang by the group’s Canadian violinist Christine Mazur with flawless Filipino accent instead of its lone Filipino member, aLfie vera mella.

Wrapping up the introductory part of the concert was local Rockers Traffikk Jamm, which delivered an equally energetic and engaging four-song set that included their versions of “Habang May Buhay”

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After a short intermission, the most-awaited stars of the night made the crowd ecstatic, singing, dancing, and shouting the names of their idols. Marco Sison, Hajji Alejandro, Eva Eugenio, and Rico J. Puno were able to deliver their respective distinct styles in flying colors and soaring voices.

The soft and smooth crooning of Sison melted the hearts of many, while the naughty and humorous spiels of Puno effectively elicited heart laughter from the audience.

Alejandro’s prim and proper personality exuded from his serious style of singing, while Eugenio wowed everyone with her vocal belting as well as her flamboyant attires.

The lobby of the event centre was like a party after the show, when the artists—despite having gotten tired—gave chance to their fans to have pictures with them taken and autographs signed.

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Everyone surely went home exhausted but contented.

Overall, the concert is more of a cultural event than a simple concert because the audience included also a good number of non-Filipino attendees who enjoyed the performances nonetheless. The producers were also able to give a chance for our Winnipeg local Filipino-Canadian artists to shine in their own ways and to perform in their best forms.

As in the words of Sison and Puno, during the soundcheck earlier in that day, “Ang ganda ng venue at ang ganda ng sound system. Eto ang pinakamagandang show namin sa tour na ‘to!”

Here’s to the next locally produced Filipino cultural event!

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Bb. Pilipinas-U Pia Wurtzbach says she enjoys President Aquino’s company Miss Universe-Philippines 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, 25, admitted that she and President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, 55, have been communicating with each other recently.

In her talk show on Tuesday night, March 17, presidential sister Kris Aquino frankly asked the beauty queen if she’s dating the bachelor president.

Pia did not directly answer the question but shared that she personally knows the president and that she enjoys their conversations. She added that she and PNoy are both busy with their respective duties which left them little time to get to know each other.

Previous reports said the President and Pia were spotted having dinner date in a Quezon City restaurant last March 7

GMA-7 confirms talks with Ai Ai delas Alas GMA-7 Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Lily Rasonable confirmed in an interview that they will be talking to Ai Ai delas Alas for a possible project with the network.

However the GMA executive said that formal negotiation with the comedienne has yet to start.

Rumors of the Comedy Queen’s transfer widely circulated

since her contract under ABS-CBN management will expire soon. Ai Ai has been with ABS-CBN since the late 90s and has starred in a number of shows for the network.

As an actress, she gained nationwide recognition for her movie “Ang Tanging Ina” which became a blockbuster hit

Ogie, Noel to discuss OPM Bill with fellow musicians

local artists who are members of guilds accredited by the National Committee on Music (NCM).

However some musicians feel that this provision seems selective.

Ogie heads the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mangaawit (OPM), while Noel is the president of Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP).

Singers-composers Ogie Alcasid and Noel Cabangon want a dialog with their fellow artists to discuss House Bill 4218, or the OPM Development Act of 2014) authored

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Horoscope You may notice a desire to rebel against the system, but you’d be better off finding a way to fulfill your desires while still maintaining a positive relationship with the laws of the country.

A spiritual breakthrough can attract you to meditate regularly and watch your dreams. By doing so you may benefit more than you know.

Get ready for an upbeat social life with options for romance and a chance to hang out with the people you enjoy most. Although you might feel a bit concerned about an ongoing relationship, your best bet may be to let it go. Let it unfold as it will. You’ll release the charge around it and may even find that the problem melts away of its own accord.

Don’t let a minor misunderstanding affect you early on. Stay positive and things should soon blow over between you. On another note, find the middle way between sharing too much information and being apparent. You don’t need to knock over your secrets to everyone, only those you trust to keep them safe.

Your career brings a chance to make a breakthrough. If you’re offered a golden opportunity, go for it.

You’ll need to decide how much to focus on your mission and purpose and how much to give in to another’s need for attention. One incident could make you aware of how much of your time you’ve given away and how little you’ve gotten in return. The move of your social sector brings options for warmth, romance, and fun.

You’ll be in the flow at work and at your creative best.

Tackle your imagination for success. An apprehensive transit suggests you should guard against letting someone disrupt your emotional foundations. Be strong! Your work and lifestyle sector could coincide with events that encourage you to make a fresh start with your health or other routines or habits.

Self-doubt could be a problem, but you can overcome anything with a determined approach. Even so, you could resist changes within the home or family. It’s wise to be flexible, as this is a great time to make progress. Romance move smooth into your pleasure sector to make for some divinely sensual encounters. This week could pave the way for a new and very exciting career or business option.

Responsibilities may hinder a desire for fun and adventure, which you’ll need to remedy. What you really need is balance - not too much of one or the other. It’s certainly a good time to study or consider making travel plans. Once you’ll be eager to reach out and connect with people who can help you with your professional aspirations.

Progress is now possible in the public arena, whether it involves a career objective or other high-profile project.

It’s time to let people know what you think and make a stand. Look into repairs at home, housework, and generally setting things straight, especially in preparation for any upcoming parties or celebrations. Romance looks warm, too, so enjoy the potential that’s showing up for you right now.

Communication and interactions continue to be very important, bringing many opportunities for work, new business, and buying and selling. The only thing that could prevent you from getting ahead is the pattern of limitation within you. It’s time to become aware of it and let it go. A potent influence could encourage you to make changes to your financial situation, particularly if you’ve lost your way lately. Take time out to deeply relax.

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Straight Right Report: Super Showdown

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Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, provided the confidence on his fighter's behalf.

"I've been looking forward to this for a long, long time," the ten time trainer of the year said.

"We're fighting the best fighter in the world and we're going to kick his a--. Good luck, Floyd" Both camps and networks stood side by side on stage and posed for the cameras for the fight's one and only press conference. With sports networks like ESPN treating the mega-fight like a Super Bowl, the two fighters will be bringing boxing back to the sporting world forefront on May 2nd. The fight is expected to break records for gate and PPV buys. Regardless of who comes out on top between Floyd he boxing world will come undefeated record and making a Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, at Pacquiao's previous the real winner will be the sport of to a standstill on AD May PROOF 2nd small dig & ESTIMATE boxing. when Floyd Mayweather losses.

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Letty Dugue Antonio, president of Original Filipino Seniors Association of Manitoba (OFSAM), right; and Florencio "Tony" Antonio, OFSAM adviser, left, graced with the newly crowned Gloria Agravante, OFSAM's Queen of Hearts 2015.

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To be or not to be (married) A pinay’s guide to getting hitched

There’s a process to becoming a bride.

To be clear, I’m not referring to legal logistics. What I’m talking about are the decisions one makes on the road to marriage. If you’re still at the starting point, I must warn you it’s not an obvious path.

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comes before getting engaged, dating, and simply making yourself available. Committing to a relationship means you’re open to the idea of sharing your life with someone, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable in all the best and worst ways. Long-term commitments are scary for some, and impossible for others. And, let it be known, there is nothing wrong with choosing to be single.

Get to know yourself best before letting someone else in.

If you’ve axed the idea of becoming a lifelong bachelor or bachelorette, now comes the hard part. That is, finding someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. It sounds simple, but finding a compatible person takes stamina. The lucky ones find their lifelong mates early on, but the average person will have to sort through a few duds before finding their match. At this point, it’s easy

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Say odds work out in your favour and you’ve found Mr. or Miss Right. No one says they have to be perfect. The only condition is you must love them unconditionally.

A year or two come and go.

Then, another five fly by and, suddenly, you’re ten years down the road. Before you decide when to get married, ask yourself do you want to get married?

Some of us come from traditional families where marriage often sounds like the only option.

Though I followed these footsteps, I’m a proponent of living together on your own terms.

Maybe you want to wait until you’re married before moving in together. Maybe you want to live together first and figure out if your lives can be synchronized before signing the dotted line. And maybe, just maybe, you choose to live under the same roof for the rest for your lives without sharing the same last name.

We all have different ideas and expectations of love and happiness. Figure out what it means to you, and pursue it.

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The Jets kicked off the month of March with a matchup against the Stanley Cup champions, Los Angeles Kings. Drew Stafford continued to show Jets fans why he was acquired at the trade deadline by opening the scoring in the first period. After Kings forward Jeff Carter tied it up in the second period, the Jets fired right back with three of their own. Andrew Ladd scored twice in the second period and Michael Hutchinson stopped 18 of the 20 Kings shots in a 5-2 victory. After the game, the Jets captain spoke about the team building confidence while having fun as the stretch drive approaches.

"We head into every game knowing that we can beat any team," Ladd said. “It’s a fun time of year. It still doesn’t compare to playoff time but we’re getting closer and closer to that, so it will be exciting if we can get there.”

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Ottawa Senators before setting off on a four game road trip. Rookie Sens goaltender Andrew Hammond puzzled the Jets all night long making one spectacular save after another. Kyle Turris had a goal and an assist for Ottawa and Hammond saved 35 shots in a 3-1 win. Michael Frolik scored the lone Jets goal on Hammond.

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Michael Frolik scored in his third consecutive game to open the scoring for the Jets. The Blues stormed back with four unanswered that included three goals in the second period.

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In the the third period in a tight affair, Panthers forward Alexsander Barkov went high on Hutchinson to put his team ahead 3-2. Florida added an empty netter for a 4-2 victory.

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