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THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

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WAAY OF LIFE Team Red and Team Blue battling for the ball during the Jr Tykes championship game. WAAY Basketball capped off its ‎20172018 season last Sunday with exciting championship games at Tec Voc School and continues to highlight the talented youth basketball players in the Filipino community. The co-ed youth league runs November to March for children aged between 5-15 years old.

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“He is Risen” A rumor of hope (Mark 16:1-8)

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he "Resurrected JESUS planted the only durable rumor of hope amid the widespread despair of a hopeless world." A Rumor of Hoe! At the entrance of an empty tomb, we hear the first whisperings of that wonderful rumor: "He Has Risen!" Soon the rumor will begin echoing through the narrow stone-paved streets of Jerusalem: "He Has Risen!" Then it will be magnified and amplified across the province of Judea: "He Has Risen!" Ultimately it will shout like a blast of thunder rolling across an awestruck world: "He Has Risen!"

But the rumor begins amid hopelessness and despair.

THE TOMB AND THE GRAVE CLOTHES The account of the resurrection - the stone that had sealed the body of Jesus inside the tomb. When the three women looked up, they saw that the stone which was very large, had been rolled away.

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clothes, together with way they were arranged. The cloth that had been around the Lord's head was neatly folded and separated from the other grave clothes. The grave clothes, the strips of linen that had been wound around the body, had not been unwrapped or unwound.

They were lying in the form of a person as though the body had banished from inside them.

The Message of the Angel "Don't be alarmed", you are looking for JESUS the Nazarene, who was crucified. He Has Risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid HIM. But go, tell HIS disciples and Peter.

"He Is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him as He told you." (Mark 16:5-7) THE RUMOR SPREADS The empty tomb, the grave clothes, and message of the angel had a profound effect on these women. It filled them with hope, with joy, with excitement. In an instant, they were transported from the depths of despair to an ecstasy beyond our imagining.

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So they went out with gladness to begin spreading this rumor of hope, the only durable rumor of hope the world has ever known.

This glorious rumor was hastened along by the appearances of JESUS before witness after witness.

BELIEVING IS SEEING One of the powerful impressions of the account of the resurrection is this: the women believed, although they did not see. They saw an empty tomb.

They saw empty grave clothes.

But they they did not see the Lord.

Nevertheless they believed. Peter later wrote, "Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and even though you have not seen Him now, you believed in Him and are filled with the inexpressible and glorious joy" (1 Peter 1:8).

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previously underwent radiation has grown back. Song was confined at St Luke’s Hospital.

He became weaker, then he had

By Leila Castro to feed through tube. I had to start accepting that my husband was She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear slowly saying goodbye. Song told of the future. me to be prepared. He told me that Proverbs 31:25 when the time comes, I should be ready to let go. One time out of getting well, he underwent another mobility was also affected because despair, I just asked him why such chest x-ray. The following day, the cancer had spread to his bones. had to happen to him. In our 24 we received a call from the doctor Then he started feeling severe years of marriage, he was a very and Song was advised to go to the pain. Despite strong medication, responsible husband, father and hospital emergency. We were told the pain always kept him awake. good provider.” that something wrong was seen Mary attended to Song round the Then doctor told us that my on the x-ray, a 5 centimeter lump clock and also had just 1 or 2 hours husband had only two weeks was detected. We were surprised, sleep per night. One day, Song told to live. Song requested to leave because just 3 weeks back the Mary that he wanted to go out of the hospital and go home. “One diagnosis was pneumonia. Song the Health Science Hospital. He evening he woke up, he played our was sent to Misericordia for CT- said he wanted to go home. Song favorite Arnel Pineda songs. We Scan to confirm if it was a tumor felt that if he would continue to both listened, we were crying. One or positive for cancer. While going stay at the hospital, he would only time he opened a luggage. Inside through the procedure, the CT- last for a week. Song told Mary his were my photos that he compiled Scan technician asked if Song was wish to return to the Philippines, to an album. I knew he had them a smoker. My husband already while he could still travel. He but I did not know he would put sensed that something was wrong. instructed her to buy plane tickets. them together to create sort of a The biopsy result came out, still Mary discouraged her husband book of my life. He also showed his attending specialist could not because traveling could make his to me all the sweaters I owned. tell if it was cancer or not. There condition worse, but he insisted. I did not know he collected and was another round of biopsy test Because they had to travel soon, treasured all of them. I asked done. It confirmed a stage 3 cancer. Mary had no choice but to buy myself, how would I be ready to It was treatable because the cancer expensive tickets for her entire let go of someone who loves me had not spread, we were told.” family. deeply.”

Song was referred to Cancer “It was the longest and After a few days, Song went Care for treatment. However, hardest travel of my life. Song into coma. When his hour came, it took 3 weeks before the first could not walk, not even two Mary stayed by his side and appointment was scheduled. In steps, I had to push his wheel watched him until his last breath, the meeting with the oncologist chair. In Vancouver, we had an 8 “I told him to rest. I told him he has for the treatment plan, Mary and hour our lay over. From time to nothing to worry about. I watched Song were told that something was time, Song’s pain was recurring. him until his eyes closed, until his wrong, that there was a mistake. He was badly suffering. Good breathing stopped, and until his “The doctor suspected that the thing there were friends who came colour turned pale. His face looked cancer had metastasized. My to see us at Vancouver airport. free from pain, he was in peace.” husband cried really hard. He could They were crying and asking why While grieving, she still not believe that he would be hit with it had to be their friend, as Song took charge of managing a lot of such illness. He was not a drinker. is a kind and good person.” To things – settling the hospital bills, He smoked but only for short time. Mary, witnessing her husband’s insurance claims, funeral service He was health conscious. Though suffering while at the same time arrangement including choosing his work for 8 years involved hiding her pain and fear, and doing the casket, attending to the visitors handling fiber glass materials, but everything to fulfill Song’s wish of who went to the wake. She ensured he was protected. I felt like I was going to the Philippines, it was all that everything was in order. After floating or just dreaming. I could a torture emotionally, mentally and the funeral, Mary travelled back not cry. My husband asked, why physically. “ I was not prepared to Winnipeg. “It was again a very him? What wrong had he done? for it. Yet I had to show that I was sad travel. I was thinking that just While hearing those, I composed strong, and that I was emotionally 3 months before that, I pushed my herself and tried to remain calm. I present for my husband. It was husband’s wheelchair at the airport, was thinking that I had to be strong expensive financially. I had to to bring him to the Philippines for my husband. It was a stage 4 pay for a vacant seat so that my where he wanted to die. Then cancer. Even chemotherapy was husband could lie down. When on my way back to Winnipeg, no longer considered for his case. we arrived in Manila, Song was I carried his ash. Looking back The only thing recommended was very happy to see his siblings and at his dying days, I do not know radiation treatment, just to ease parents. He never thought that he where I found the strength, I do not his breathing. But it was clear to would still have that chance. For know how I was able to do those us that my husband’s days were a month, he ate well and always things. But I fulfilled his wish. numbered.” requested for his favorite food. When I arrived home and entered Song was confined at Health But his seemingly improved health the house I shared with Song for Science Hospital. As days passed, condition did not last long. It many years, I gave out a loud his breathing became worse. His was diagnosed that the lump that cry. I unloaded everything that

Women of Courage

PART 2 Mary Mary Mallari is the Mama M across Papa Dee at Ayos! Fb Live.

The social media show airs twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday at 8pm.She is also visible at community gatherings and social events where she endorses shows, businesses and sponsors.

But according to Mary, her life was very different in the past, “My life was not like this before. In the past, my husband and I just would just go to work then back to house, it was our routine. And we were quite happy with it.”

It has been more than 20 years since Mary and her family came to Canada. Just like any new immigrant, it was a struggle at first. “I initially worked as clerk through staffing agencies.

Then I studied programming and was hired at Health Science for the Y2K project. Then I had the opportunity to go back to my line of specialization which is supply chain and logistics.” The rough journey of settling down lasted for two years, then what followed was years of stable and good life. It was Mary’s great teamwork with her husband to thank for. Having Song Mallari as a husband is a great blessing to her. Song never gave Mary any problem. He was a good provider, an ideal husband and father to their children. Mary could not relate to domestic issues experienced by other women.

Hers was a blissful married life.

Then in June of 2015, Mary said her husband started showing symptoms of an illness, “Song had bad coughing and was diagnosed with pneumonia. He had chest x-ray and took antibiotics, but he was not getting well. Most of the time he was catching his breath, and he felt that something was blocking his throat. He decided to take a medical leave. After a few days he saw the doctor again to complain. He was prescribed a puffer, and since he was not

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I hid inside me – the exhaustion, the deep sorrow, the longing, the burden of pretending that I was strong.”

Mary took a break from work for a year and devoted her time to her children. She said that having a pet dog also helped her bounce back fast. Her life now is different from what it was with Song. Now a known social media personality, Mary is contributing well to the Filipino community. I am sure her husband is also happy with what’s happening now with this new chapter of her life.

Julie She is fearless. Don’t mess with her, she is smart and knowledgeable. In my three years work experience here in Canada, many Filipinos I’ve met at the work place are passive and anxious of their actions fearing that a simple wrong move might cause them their job . My interview with Julie Panergo for this article was delightful and liberating. Even when she was just a new employee, she bravely fought for her rights and those of other workers. At first she thought such gestures would anger her employer and would cause her termination from work.

Instead her employer listened to her pleas and implemented positive changes to the work place.

The company union noticed her courage and wit, she was invited to join and eventually she became an officer and served as its president for 9 years.

Julie arrived in Winnipeg as immigrant in 1986. She started working in 1989, she was 24 years old at that time. Her job in the automotive industry was an eye opener for her. “I saw that many Filipinos, particulary women, were always crying. I became curious, what was happening to them?

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Then I witnessed how the Filipino employees were being mistreated by their supervisors. I bravely faced the supervisors and talked to them. I also went to the president’s office to complain. I was new in the company at that time, I was not aware that it had a workers union. When I’d see irregularities at the work place, I’d write my appeals on my timecard, it was my way of communicating to the management. After the officer read what I wrote, there were improvements implemented on the following day. Sometimes the problem is not really discrimination against Filipino workers. There’s the other possibility that the management just have to be made aware that there are improvements needed. If no one would air those to them, there is no way they will know about it.”

United Steel Workers Union saw Julie’s courage and leadership potential. “The union saw that I was not afraid to fight for the worker’s rights even if I was not part of the union. I was elected as union treasurer. I attended the Facing Management course and Leadership training. I learned a lot from the union specially from its leaders who had been there for a long time. In my own family, our parents encourage us to speak our minds. I remember our growing years in the Philippines, during dinner time we always had an open forum.”

Julie became the union president for 3 terms or 9 years. She was also actively involved in the Women of Steel, a group formed by the strong women in the union.

“I became chairman of the group.

I learned a lot about women issues.

The purpose of the group is to help women who are not comfortable to speak what they have in mind, to have the venue to express freely.

Included in its advocacy is fighting for equality in terms of pay and rights among men and women.

Normally women don’t know where to get support for the work issues they face. With Women of Steel, they know there is a group to go to. An example of women issue is discouraging women from applying on a higher paying job by telling them that they cannot do it, and that the job does not fit them because they are women. With the absence of support from women group like Women of Steel, a person will be easily influenced by what she heard, and it would eventually lead to a lower self esteem.”

“I have helped many members who were placed on disciplinary action. One example was the very first case I handled. A worker who worked for the company for 30 years was fired out because he did not report for 5 consecutive days.

He failed to notify the company about his absence. When we faced the HR personnel, I defended the employee. I told HR -- 30 years in service and you did not even care about what happened to your employee? What kind of company

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is this, and what are you trying to say to the people around you and to the society? What do you think will they say about you as a company? That you don’t care, you did not even bother to call.

You did not even bother to ask, if this person got into accident; and why the employee did it not even bother calling you?” The person reclaimed its position and was paid from the time he was fired out. Most of the time Julie looks at loopholes in the process.

Like in the case mentioned, the worker actually called up to notify, however they could not trace it.

For Julie, if there is a disciplinary case, it should not be finding who to blame. But it should be looking at fault in the system.

Julie gave advices about filing grievance (due to harassment, unfair labor practice, discrimination, etc.) and about WCB: Filing Grievance If you are a union member, if your union representative says that your union cannot do anything on your grievance or case, don’t stop there. Sometimes there are union officers that are lazy to fight for their members. If you encounter such, tell your union, “I will file a grievance because you are not filing my grievance.” Your grievance has certain number of days to file, after that you lose your right to file it.

If your union misrepresents you, either you bring your grievance directly to Labor, or you hire your own lawyer because there was a misrepresentation (or your union did not help you). With that, you

have the right to hire your own lawyer, and your union will pay for it, just be sure to inform your union first about getting your own lawyer.

If you are not member of the union (sample you are a contractual employee or the company is not unionized), make sure to document everything. Example, say there was harassment that happened, document the date, time, the people involved. Call Employment Standard to submit your report.

WCB Regarding Workers Compensation Benefit (WCB), that was created for the workers, and not for the employers. It was created because we gave up our rights as workers to sue the employer when we get injured, so instead we go to WCB to claim.

With this scenario, say a person filed claim at WCB after developing tendonitis from his work. After months of treatment and he was healed, he goes back to the employer to report for work.

However, the employer tells him that his work is no longer available because a replacement is already assigned to the position, and he is told to call WCB. On calling WCB, the latter instructed the person to file EI. Was it a rightful action on the part of WCB? According to Julie, it was a return to work so the employer must accommodate the person. It is your right to go back to retain your position. If you cannot perform the same job, then you should be provided by WCB with

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compensation. If WCB tells you to file EI, you should say, “No, I will go back to my position.” If WCB insists, then you should write a letter to appeal your case, and give it to WCB Appeal Board.

Tell WCB that they have that job because of the workers.

In addition, If you are on WCB, when you see your doctor, tell all your complaints about your injury. Because when you get old and an effect of your injury occurs, you can still file a WCB claim for that. That is a long term injury.

Another important thing, WCB can provide training for you. If you return to work and there is no position available for you, it is WCB’s responsibility to retrain you so you can get a work that will pay you the same. If your new job is paying you less, WCB must pay you the difference.

If you have questions for Julie, you may email her at julienery@ hotmail.com.

Julie Panergo.

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RISE Tribe Presentes Filipino Heritage Game with Raptors 905 Raptors 905 and local non-forprofit, Rise Tribe will hosted the Second Annual Filipino Heritage Game on Saturday March 10, 2018. The game featured commemorative Filipino Heritage jerseys worn by the full Raptors 905 team as they played against Canton Charge at Mississauga's Hershey Centre.

In addition, Filipino culture was celebrated with pre-game anthems sung by local Filipino choir, Light of Jesus, a pregame scrimmage with local Filipino basketball league, PHYBA, pregame and halftime hi-5’s with Megacity Basketball Youth and a special half-time performance by Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe of Canada.

SSS to PH-based retiree pensioners: No need for annual confirmation

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o save time and money, state-run Social Security System (SSS) reminded retiree pensioners in the Philippines who are 84 years old that they are no longer required to do the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) to continuously receive their monthly pension.

“The waiver of the ACOP requirement for retiree pensioners here in the Philippines is one of our ways to bring better quality service to our dear members.

This new guideline will allow our pensioners to save time and money. It will also lessen the number of transactions in our branches,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said.

ACOP is a program which requires pensioners to report annually to SSS or their depository banks to ensure the continuous payment of their benefits. It was implemented in 2012 to avoid circumstances where benefits are being received by persons other than the rightful beneficiaries.

In lieu of the ACOP, the SSS will instead conduct a verification procedure to confirm whether they are still alive or not and are entitled to SSS benefits.

Dooc stressed, however, the ACOP is still required for retiree pensioners based abroad, total disability pensioners in the Philippines, survivor pensioners, and minor or incapacitated dependent pensioners.

While retiree pensioners in the Philippines who are 85 years old and above and survivor pensioners who cannot report personally due to sickness, illness, or injury will still be checked through a mandatory home visit by SSS employees.

Based on SSS Circular No. 2017-012, the schedule of compliance for retiree pensioners residing abroad and total disability pensioners is on their birth month; survivor pensioners on the birth month of the deceased member; while minor or incapacitated dependent pensioners should comply with their guardian on the birth month of the member or deceased member.

In addition, early compliance with ACOP, which is six months before the

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scheduled date is allowed if the pensioner reported for ACOP during the previous year.

Medical Fieldwork Service (MFS) or the home visit by SSS doctors may also be provided for total disability pensioners.

SSS reminded its pensioners that noncompliance with ACOP will result in the automatic suspension of their pension a month after the birth month of the pensioner or SSS member.

“Resumption of pension will take at least two months from the date of compliance of the pensioner. To avoid disruption in the receipt of benefits, please don’t forget to comply with the ACOP on your scheduled date,” said Dooc.

Dooc added that all recalled pensions, if any, and all accrued pension shall be remitted to the pensioner’s depository bank for crediting to the pensioner’s account after compliance.

The SSS also advised pensioners who are residing abroad to make use of the ACOP through Video Conference (ACOP-VC) facility for easier and faster compliance with ACOP. The ACOP-VC is launched in December 2015 exclusively for SSS pensioners abroad to comply with the annual reporting without the need to come home or have their documents authenticated by the Philippine consulate abroad prior to submission to the SSS. To use the ACOPVC, a pensioner must have a “SKYPE” account to do an online interview. The ACOP-VC interview must be conducted within the birth month of the retiree pensioner or the deceased member in case of death pension.

The pensioner needs to make an appointment with SSS by sending an email to ofw.relations@sss.gov.ph or to member_relations@sss.gov.ph indicating in the subject line “Skype (ACOP), pensioner's name and SS number”.

As of end-February 2018, total number of pensioners have reached 2.3 million and the SSS has so far released P10.4 billion as pension benefit for pensioners.

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Kambal’s 7th Birthday - Jeree & Jelee Lagac Jeree and Jelee Lagac celebrated their 7th birthday with a very trendy and popular Descendants theme. Special hand sewn dresses Descendants Evie and Mal were

made in the Philippines. The twin daughters of Jay and Noreen Lagac, Jeree and Jelee entertained their guests - family and friends with several choreographed dance

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numbers and several musical performances. Happy Birthday Kambal, from Papa Jay, Mama Yeng, Ate Iea, Kuya Jieo and Kuya Jeloy.

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WAAY of life T

he WAAY Basketball league hosted it's Championship finals and closing ceremonies at Tec Voc School, and featured championship and 3rd place games in four different youth divisions.

Throughout the year, WAAY committee members, coaches, parents and referees provide the necessary environment for kids to develop basic fundamental basketball skills, in a fun and safe atmosphere.

Through basketball and team sports, kids also learn life skills such as team

work, coachability, confidence, sportsmanship and fair play.

Congratulations to all players, coaches, parents, committee members and corporate sponsors on another successful season.

Division Champions: Jr Tykes Team Red; Tykes - Team Green; Peewee - Team Grey and Bantam/ midget - Team Black.

Most Valuable Players by Division: Jr Tykes - Rylan Peape, Team Red; Tykes - Duane Bacanto, Team Green; Peewee - John Mallari, Team Grey; and Bantam/ Midget - Gabby San Juan, Team Black.

Division Champions Bantam/midget - Team Black.

Division Champions Tykes- Team Green.

Division Champions Peewee - Team Grey.

Division Champions Jr Tykes - Team Red.

Jr Tykes Championship -Red vs. Blue.

Pee Wee Championship- Grey vs. Blue.

Tykes Championship -Yellow vs. Green.

Bantam/Midget Championship -Black vs. White.

Photos by Nelson “Noni� Manalili, Reigniel Santos, Carrie Carreon, John Gloria and Christian Manzano.

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Netizens express outrage over Billy-Coleen pre-nup photos

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he pre-wedding photos of television personalities Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia have created a big stir on social media.

Hours after the couple and their photographer posted images from their grand photoshoot in Lalibela, Ethiopia, netizens went abuzz over their supposedly insensitive pre-wedding photos with Ethiopian children and women in the background. The engaged couple who is set to the tie the knot in April, had their photoshoot in a remote village in the African nation. . Photos show them wearing colorful outfits with locals

either surrounding them or at the back. While some marveled at the photographs' beauty, others were quite dismayed that the engaged couple used villagers as "props."

The pictures have now been deleted.

Photographer Oly Ruiz had earlier come to the defense of Billy and Coleen.

Bianca Umali turns 18 Young actress Bianca Umali is now officially an adult.

Bianca turned 18 last March 2, feeling nervous and excited of her new responsibilities as a young woman. The Kapuso actress considers her independence as her biggest accomplishment, having lost her lost her parents at a young age. She will hold her debut birthday party on March 17 at EDSA Shangrila, courtesy of her home network. Her escort is her perennial partner Miguel Tanfelix. Her close friends Bea Binene and Kyline Alcantara will be part of the 18 candles; while GMA executive Joey Abacan and “Ismol Family” co-star Ryan Agoncillo will be part of the 18 roses.

Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant were recent Philippine visitors a couple of days ago.

The two Hollywood actors graced the premiere night and red carpet event of the second season of their Netflix starrer “Santa Clarita Diet,” at SM Megamall on March 12..It was not the first time that the two were in the Philippines.

Drew was here two years ago to promote her makeup line Flower Beauty. As for Timothy, he lived in the Philippines with his family until he was two years old. In “Santa Clarita Diet,” they play married couple Sheila and Joel Hammond living in Santa Clarita, California. Their quiet suburban lives are shaken when Sheila wakes up one day with a craving for human flesh. Liv Hewson plays their teenage daughter Abby, whose special trait was instrumental in investigating her mother’s bizarre condition and covering up her mistakes. “Santa Clarita Diet” season two will stream from March 23.

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Flordeliza celebrates 80th birthday

Flordeliza Rembon celebrated her 80th birthday recently at Buffet Square where her family and friends enjoyed the food and camaraderie, making her celebration unforgettable.

Together with her numerous children and grand children, and with the officers and members of the Original Filipino Senior Association of Manitoba and

other relatives, Flordeliza welcomed her guests with all smile and vibrancy as if she is much younger, not an 80-year old celebrant.

Every sang "Happy Birthday" when she was blowing the cake. The celebration was more fun,more food and more than a family affair.

Flordeliza’s grandchildren, tenten, Raymar, Allyah, Ashlyn, Jednnel, Jerome, Julie, Gerlyn, Raven and Tricia.

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On The Road

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he Winnipeg Jets spent the first half of March on the road in an east coast 6-game road trip. Their first three wins came against the Carolina Hurricanes (3-2), a 3-0 shutout win against the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils. The last three games ended up as loses 2-1 against Philadelphia Flyers, a 3-2 overtime loss against the Washington capitals and closing out the road trip in Nashville 3-1. In the Jets lone goal against Nashville, Patrik Laine extends his points streak to 13-games, a franchise record.

The injury depleted Jets took on the Nashville Predators missing six top line players Mark Scheifele, Paul Stastny, Adam Lowry, Toby Enstrom, Dmitry Kulikov, and Jacob Trouba. The Jets earn 7 out of 12 points on the road and remain 3rd in the Western Conference behind Nashville and Las Vegas.

The Jets return home battered and bruised and return to Bell MTS Place on March 15th to play the Chicago Blackhawks and a short 6-game homestand.

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Packed audience at the Alumacraft Celebrity Cook-Off where Hot Rod’s Longanisa was a feature of one of the shore lunch recipes.

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Eric Labaupa and DJ DLO on stage at the Alumacraft Celebrity Cook-off event at the Mid-Canada Boat Show.

Eric with one of hundreds of boats on display at the Mid-Canada Boat Show.

Eric Labaupa hosting the Casting Deck Podcast panel on the Mid-Canada Boat Show floor.

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Sudoku Puzzles are games of patience, numbers and genius! The satisfaction of solving a challenging Sudoku Puzzle is one of the greatest accomplishments any sudoku game player can experience. Here is the puzzle. Good luck!

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Horoscope You may find yourself more expressive overall. Although they begin with a focus on your spiritual sector that could encourage you to adopt a compassionate approach to other people’s issues, this influence can shift quickly. Even so, life can become more exciting, intense and it could coincide with an instant attraction or the chance to make a key decision. If you should feel disobedient, try to think before making any impulsive moves.

Your social zone has been sparkling, but there is a shift to a more private and spiritual sector of your chart. You may find that you’re more connected with your feelings and better able to express them. This could encourage a more thoughtful approach to a key connection. An idea or encounter could sizzle with promising.

If you’re exploring the potential in a new plan or taking important steps forward. The focus on the topmost sector of your chart could encourage you to go ahead when you might not have enough information to make the wisest decision. At the same time, your social sector could be encouraging you to explore the many possibilities to be gained from networking.

As upbeat turns backward, you might want to rethink your schedule, too.

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If you’re exploring the potential in a new plan or taking important steps forward. The focus on the topmost sector of your chart could encourage you to go ahead when you might not have enough information to make the wisest decision. At the same time, your social sector could be encouraging you to explore the many possibilities to be gained from networking. As upbeat turns backward, you might want to rethink your schedule, too.

The emphasis shifts to your sector of exploration and far horizons, which could encourage you to move out of your comfort zone. You might notice how eager you are to search into new subjects, travel, and generally enjoy exploring new terrain. As intense sector of your chart aligns with potent you could make a choice that has farreaching consequences, one that could encourage radical change.

They could encourage you to review a recent deal or conversation and any promises made. At the same time, interactive are more intense sector of your chart, and this could inspire you to let go of any plans that no longer serve you. Old associations that seem to have passed their sell-by date can also be released if you feel it’s a good idea. Only go ahead if your instincts tell you to.

You have been through a busy phase, one in which you may have made several sacrifices to help others. This can encourage you to talk things through and create a compromise or come to other suitable arrangements. They can encourage you to plant the seeds that might increase your income further down the line. Patience may be necessary.

They can be excellent for entertaining, beautifying your home, and making the most of being with those you love. At the same time, this could encourage you to get back in touch with old friends or associates, especially if you want to get reacquainted. However, go easy, especially if you feel an impulsive mood coming on.

While you may have enjoyed some special dates and lovely outings with friends and family, the focus shifts to your sector of work and lifestyle issues. As messenger your connections with others can be helpful at work and in everyday life. In addition is retrograde in opportunity to review your plans and make any relevant adjustments.

Avoid impulsive moves.

They could encourage you to network and reach out to others who can help you achieve your goals and plans. Your communication zone gets a boost as interactive move in.

And with continuing its journey through your social sector, attending key events can be another way to produce new connections and have fun. It might be time to reassess your life goals and perhaps make a few key adjustments.

You may feel more energized, upbeat, and eager to get out and enjoy yourself. And while in your home zone could see you keeping out of the limelight and relishing some quiet time, the chance to take an outing or attend a cultural event could leave you feeling really positive, which could encourage you to pay even greater attention to dreams and intuitive nudges.

As the focus shifts to your financial zone, you might feel a desire to reorganize your budget and get your money working harder for you. However you might also feel you deserve a few treats. Think about something that can boost your well-being, such as a relaxing massage or other pampering treatment. On another note which could encourage you to overcome key beliefs so you can move out of your comfort zone.

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The kind of politicians we have

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e are looking for some needless in a haystack, if we are looking for politicians in this country who are imbued with high ideals. Many politicians assume we are an ignorant public. This is actually happening. If the political landscape is a garden, you can see very often butterflies changing their colors depending on the season. In this country, politicians seemingly are already immune to any feeling of embarrassment when they change political parties.

They change for convenience. It is baloney if you hear them saying they entered politics because they want to serve the public. The truth is they are there for the money and influence. At least many of them. They think they can take everybody for fools.

They switched political parties as they change their neckties. And that will depend who is the tenant in Malacanang.

And because today President Rodrigo Duterte carried the banner of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas Bansa (PDPLaban) many wanted be in this party. It’s the ‘Birthday Party’.

All wanted to get a slice of the cake.

Looking back, in the early

years there were two main political parties. The Nacionalista Party (NP) and the Liberal Party (LP). And now with the multiparty system, many of them go to where the bread is buttered.

During the many years that Marcos was president, sans for few they were into the powerful Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL). And when Marcos was forced to live in exile in Hawaii and Corazon Aquino was swept into power, many became chameleons.

Fidel Ramos was partyless but wanted to run for president vs Ramon Mitra, a close associate of the widow’s husband, the former Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. who was killed at the Manila International Airport tarmac.

Ramos, who was her husband’s jailer when martial law was proclaimed in September 1972 got the support of Cory. Of course PDP-Laban members were furious. Many thought Cory should have supported Mitra instead. But just like in any drama, there was that twist.

Ramos in need of a party, supporters founded one for him, and won the presidency. It was the Lakas -NUCD, a brainchild of his kabalayen, Speaker Jose ‘JDV’ de

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Wag Ka Na Angal, Ganyan Talaga ang Buhay

(On Finding a Sense of Satisfaction)

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here is a big difference between complaining and simply stating a fact.

Personally, I acknowledge that life here in Canada is so much better when it comes to having a stable job, healthy lifestyle, and a fairly comfortable life. I will never exchange all these again with life in the Philippines— inasmuch as I love my friends and families who are still living there.

However, I could never warm up to the cold and snowy

days of Winter. Given the choice, I will still choose a hot summer any time—this is more manageable for me. But I don’t really complain when it’s Winter because I know well that it is a part of life here…a yearly routine.

Long winters will always be a part of life in Canada, especially here in Winnipeg. We just need to find ways to deal with it without the useless complaints. But also, there is no need to force ourselves to like or love something that we really dislike or hate. Just

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Venecia. And those ‘furious’ PDP members switched their loyalty to Ramos. And then came Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada. From the vice presidency, he was catapulted to the presidency under the Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP). So many jump ship and wanted to be identified with Erap. Then EDSA Dos, Erap was dislodged and was succeeded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and stayed in Malacanang until 2013. GMA’s party was the Lakas Kampi. More than two thirds of those in congress sided with GMA and took their oath of allegiance.

GMA’s reign ended and Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino became president because Cory died months before the presidential elections.

The outpouring of sympathy of the people was translated into votes for the son despite a small revived Liberal Party which only account with few members. They only grew in number when the election results showed Noynoy won the presidency.

And today, the PDP-Laban served notice that henceforth there will be a cut-off in accepting members. Almost all politicians, big and small wanted to join.

Well the reason is obvious.

Now the question that we can profound is if our country will really move forward with the kind of ‘leaders’ we have in our midst.

Editor's Note: Formerly newspaperman of Daily Inquirer and other major dailies; former TV and radio Broadcaster. Former Director of various corporations like Clark Development Co.; and a former City of Angeles Councillor. Now a regular columnist of Sun Star Pampanga

Manny Pacquiao ventures into cryptocurrency Senator Manny Pacquiao is venturing into cryptocurrency and will launch the PAC Coin as the first celebrity to create a token.

Pacquiao is an investor in blockchain firm Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX), which enables celebrities to create their own cryptocurrencies called Celebrity Tokens. The Celebrity Tokens can be used to buy exclusive goods and services in relation to the celebrity on GCOX’s platform. It also provides fans access to their favorite stars through interactions

don't think about it that much.

Meaning, if you dislike Winter, then feel free to express it. But don’t complain or bitch about it too much because by doing so, you just stress yourself out with something that you can never really change or stop from happening.

Sa Madaling Salita Wag nang angal nang angal sa buhay sa Canada at panay ang pahaging sa mga kamaganak sa Pilipinas na kesyo “Akala nila ganun kadali buhay rito sa Canada!” Una, magaan naman talaga ang buhay rito kaysa Pilipinas—lalo na kung masipag ka, may determinasyon, at hindi naghahangad nang sobra-sobrang luho. Ikalawa, kaya ka nga nagpunta rito para manirahan, kasi di sapat ang ligaya at kasaganahan sa Pilipinas. Kaya wag nang ipokrito at sabihing mahirap buhay sa Canada, dahil sa totoo lang e kahit saan may dumarating na mga pagsubok at problema— pero di hamak na mas mahirap mamuhay sa Pilipinas at medyo magaan at madaling mabuhay rito.

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Another service, Celeb-Charity, allows fans to donate to celebrities’ causes using the digital coin. The cryptocurrency value is determined through “open market forces” and is supposed to be indicative of the star’s popularity. The Filipino boxing icon is reportedly worth over P3 billion. His 2016 statements of assets, liabilities and networth also show he owns over 100 real properties and has P250 million worth of investments.

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‘Big Sister’ comes to the rescue

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ith her little brother caught in a quagmire of electoral protest that doesn’t seem to be moving towards a victory over Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, Ilocos Norte Governor Maria Imelda “Imee” Marcos is stepping up to the plate to lead the Marcos dynasty in trying to regain national preeminence. Can she do it?

At 63 years of age, the road to a national office is fraught with risks. Simply put, there are many of the old Marcos enemies who would relish in pulling her down. And just like what her only brother former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. had to run the gauntlet to make it to the finish line. But it was a “photo finish” with Leni finishing by a nose – 263,473 votes – that Bongbong could not accept, claiming he was cheated. Yep, it seems like it is another case of the Loser Syndrome: “Survival of the Cheatest.”

Bongbong had asked the Supreme Court, which sits as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), to order the recount of ballots in pilot provinces Camarines Sur, Negros Oriental and Iloilo. The initial recount is set for March 19.

That reminds me of the unofficial election rule: In Philippine elections, there no are no losers, only the winners and those who were cheated. And when a candidate gets defeated, it breaks his or her heart, but usually – in most cases – he or she would concede defeat and graciously congratulate the winner.

But at the back of the loser’s mind, plotting begins on how he or she could cheat bigger and better to win the next election.

But Bongbong couldn’t admit that he was beaten with the “unofficial election rule” still fresh in his mind. So he was cheated, he so believed. The election was his to win. It was his destiny to continue his father’s legacy but it was short-circuited by the “Yellow Army” of former prez Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Yep, the Yellows did it again, just like in 2010 when Noynoy won the presidency. It was a long period – six years -- of nightmarish mind games.

Bongbong’s gambit But Bongbong set his eyes on the presidency by way of the vice-presidency.

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with high-powered wannabes who know how to play the “unofficial election rule” and win! Bongbong figured that once he is elected vice president, there are several ways in which he could take over the presidency. I don’t know how he would have done it, but who cares – he’s out of the game now. Instead he’s concentrating in trying to convince the PET members to reverse the outcome.

He had counted the heads of the justices and was pretty sure that he had majority of them supporting him. This led some observers to believe that the Marcos billions was being played like Monopoly money.

However, the pace of the PET process was painstakingly slow and tedious like a turtle having difficulty making it to the finish line, which makes one wonder: would PET be able to complete its mandate by May 2022 at the end of the current presidency? And while the PET process continues, Bongbong is immobilized, unable to make a political move, lest he’d lose his chance of winning his electoral protest. But this could all be an exercise in futility because nobody has yet to win an electoral protest for the presidency or vicepresidency.

“Big Sister” Meanwhile, “Big Sister” Imee Marcos has been honing her political tools, knowing that she is entering an arena where political gladiators fight it to death: no rules to adhere to, no “below the belt” restrictions, and no quarters given.

Of course, Imee will win a Senate seat if she decides to enter the Senate race in 2019. There is no question about it. She told reporters there is a 50-50 chance that she will run. It all depends on whether Bongbong continues to pursue his electoral protest against Leni. But it’s taking forever and there is no end in sight.

If she wins a Senate seat, that would position her to run against Leni for president in 2022. It would be quite a spectacle: Leni supported by the Aquinos and the Liberal Party and Imee supported by the Marcos dynasty, the archenemy of the Aquinos.

Indeed, it’s going to be a proxy war between the Marcoses and the Aquinos.

When asked if her father’s legacy will affect her decision to run for national office in 2019, Imee said she’s confident that her father’s legacy will “stand on its own.” But she’ll be vying

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for one out of 12 senatorial seats, which gives her a greater chance of securing a Senate seat.

But what if Bongbong wins his electoral protest?

Would Imee still run for Senator? With Bongbong gunning for president in 2022, would “Big Sister” forgo a Senate run and put all of the Marcos’ political capital behind Bongbong? It’s sort of “all or nothing” for Bongbong.

But what if Bongbong loses the election? That would put an end to the Marcoses’ plan to regain the power and prestige that they lost during the People Power Revolution 32 years ago.

Third generation Marcoses And with Imee terming out as Ilocos Norte governor in 2019, that would put a limit to the family’s influence beyond her province. It doesn’t come as a surprise then that third-generation Marcoses have been involved in local politics.

In May 2015, Imee officially notified the Commission of Elections that she was a resident of Laoag. In September that same year, the three sons of Bongbong – Ferdinand “Sandro” Alexander III, Joseph Simon, and Vincent – registered as voters of Laoag City, claiming their dad’s house in Barangay Suba as their residence.

Imee’s youngest son, Matthew Joseph Manotoc, ran for the Ilocos Norte provincial board in 2016 and won. It won’t take too long before this new crop of Marcos politicians would be running for Congress. Ilocos Norte has two congressional districts. The 1st District is controlled by the Fariñas political dynasty while the Marcoses hold the 2nd District tightly.

Congressman Rudy Fariñas – just like Imee – will be termed out in 2019. With Imee now officially a resident of Laoag, which is in the 1st District, what is the likelihood that she’d run in the 1st District?

Bongbong’s eldest son Sandro is now primed to run for office in the province. Why not the governorship that Imee would be vacating? Bongbong’s second son, Joseph Simon would be in a position to run for mayor of Laoag City against incumbent Chevylle Fariñas.

And Bongbong’s youngest son Vincent would qualify to run against Laoag City’s incumbent vice-mayor and Chevylle’s husband, Michael Fariñas. That would certainly stack up the cards against the Fariñas clan right in their own backyard.

The Senate, however, is a hard nut to crack. There are just too many “senatoriables” from the various political groups and dynasties, mostly southerners with political ties to President Duterte.

By the way, the matriarch of the Marcos clan, Imelda Marcos, is the congresswoman representing the 2nd District of Ilocos Norte. If she’s ready to retire from politics, she could easily hand the district to one of her grandsons, unless Imee comes to the rescue and takes full command of the family’s political affairs.

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Pub Height Table with 6 Pub Chairs offers a Solid Wood Dining Set with Dark Brown PVC Seats. Table is 54” square and has removable Table Leaf.

• FULLY-EQUIPPED MODERN ONE-LEVEL FACILITIES

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Mosaic Reclining Sofa offers a unique 3 Reclining Seat option on the Sofa which is available in Charcoal or Brown or a Two Reclining Sofa with a drop down tray in Center.

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Covered in a sleek, gray woven upholstery, it has a relaxed contemporary vibe. Sit back and lean into wide tapered arms. Ikat pattern elevates the look of brown and cream accent pillows.

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• SPACIOUS CHAPELS AND RECEPTION CENTRES

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• 24 HOURS A DAY

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• SERVING ALL FAITHS, CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES

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PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY

SAVE THE GST

NAP EBORA Community Representative/ Preneed Consultant

ON PREARRANGED FUNERAL PACKAGE

Prearrange with Mosaic Funeral Cremation & Cemetery Services by April 30, 2018 and receive a discount equivalent to the cost of GST. 1725 ELLICE AVE.

WINNIPEG

204-783-1727

www.furnitureandmore.ca Appliances & electronics not applicable to discounts. Applicable to new purchases only. Floor samples, limited quantities. Not exactly as illustrated. Limited time offer. Discrepancy in price store tag will prevail. Prices may vary due to location. See store for details.

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-8,

Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Sale Ends February 28, 2018

2450 SASKATCHEWAN AVE. W

Coupon must be present at time of purchase.

No cash value. One per customer. Expires April 30, 2018

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 204-239-8544

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CALICHO - CASHMERE SOFA

MOSAIC RECLINING SOFA

Modular 6 Pce Power Reclining Sectional in a durable Polyester material for relaxing after the Big Meal. Set Includes RHF and LHF Power Recliners, Armless Power Recliner, Armless Chair Console and Wedge.

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36”x60” Faux Marble Dining Table with Parsons Chairs (4) and Cozy Bench all with plywood seat frames for extra support.

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1006 Nairn Ave.

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Featuring a striking classic design for a look that will last. Enjoy the versatility of all seven pieces in this complete set.

You’ll appreciate the display and storage capacity of its rectangular top.

LOCATIONS

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Removal from home, hospital or nursing home

Air Leather Accent seating chairs. The Diego Swivel accent chair offers 4 great colors to choose from.

Outside of Winnipeg: 1-866-724-2080

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With ample parking

Elegant Style 6 Pce Bedroom Suite that Offers a Dark Espresso Finish with accent lighting in the Mirror and Headboard also has Hidden Storage and power bar. Set Includes Dresser, Mirror, Queen Headboard, Footboard and Rails and 1 night table Also available in King Size.

Elegant Styling of Rich Cherry Finish with Nickel Hardware with a Storage Footboard to make sure that you use every inch of drawer space

DIEGO ACCENT CHAIRS

Contemporary Style 2 tone Sectional in Gel Leather Dove Grey with Dark Grey Accent Border offers Adjustable Headrests for extra Comfort. Available in Right or Left Facing Chaise.

Compact Stylish Reclining Sofa set in a Ultra Durable Polyester Fabric. Perfect for a small room. Available in Brown Color Only.

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Multi cycle, bleach dispenser, large dryer easy cleanlint dispenser.

Power Reclining Chair in Durable Polyester Material. Available in Grey, Brown & Taupe.

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16” ALUMINUM WHEELS

LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL

Including*: Collision Mitigation Braking System,™ Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and more.

2018 HONDA CIVIC SE MODEL# FC2F6JEX | STOCK# 148617

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**$79 weekly at 2.99% APR for 60 months lease. 2018 Honda Civic Sedan SE, stock:148617, model code: FC2F6JEX, down payment: $0, residual: $9,031, yearly KM allowance: 20,000/yr, $/km overage: $0.08 for excess kms. All payments/ prices are taxes extra. Some conditions apply - see dealer for full details. Dealer permit #0114. First payment due upon signing. Offer valid until March 31, 2018. *See dealer for details or visit hondamanitoba.com for contest rules and regulations.

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Several members of our team are fluent in Tagalog to make the purchase experience that much more comfortable for our customers.

It’s that dedication to 100% customer satisfaction that continues to make Crown Honda the premier destination for all things Honda in Winnipeg. Whether you visit us for a test drive or to explore financing

SALES MANAGERS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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