Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition November 05 - 20, 2018

NOVEMBER 5-20, 2018 | VOL 32 NO 21

THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987

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Manitoba Heroes honoured The Manitoba Heroes had been honoured and recognized in a Gala reception held recently at the Regent Event Centre for their extraordinary works in the community without any reward. And these were from left to right: Dave Beakly, Valerie Thompson, Leila Castro, Shirley Preteau and Mitch Bourbonniere.

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Kildonan Place hosts annual Eric Labaupa wins Angler of the Year ‘Carving for a Cause’ event ongratulations to Carving for a cause at Kildonan Place. The Category winners were chosen by the judges received an additional $100 donation for the charity of their choice. The other winners were: Best use of embellishments - NCI-FM; Best “Trending Now” - QX104; Scariest- Filipino Journal; Best Doghouse ever - KiSS 102.3; Cutest - NOW Country 104.7; Most Creative - ENERGY 106.

Meanwhile, Karly and Drew from 102.3 KiSS FM received 960 “likes” and earned an extra $500 for Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter, and the $20 donation a customer gave to take the pumpkin home.

Runner-ups were Rena Jae & Vicki Dave Turnbull from 92 Citi FM and Jordan Knight & Garth Hilderman from NCI-FM. These teams will receive extra donations

of $300 and $200, respectively and the 10 cents per reaction.

Earnings from pumpkins sold for a minimum $20 donation will go to your charity. The proceed from the sale of uncarved pumpkins sold for a $5 minimum donation goes to any team’s charity chosen by the customer.

These add-ons garnered a total of $140 worth of donations, spread out between a number of different groups.

The winning FJ Pumpkin.

Eric Labaupa with Nash and a committee member.

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this year’s Central Walleye Trail (CWT) ANGLER OF THE YEAR - Eric Labaupa. The title comes with $14,000 worth of prizes that include an Alumacraft Boat powered by a Mercury Marine outboard, trailer, battery by St.Croix Cycle's Tirecraft Auto and Offroad Centre, and the coveted Championship AOY Ring from Innovative Outdoorsman Marketing.

Eric's daughter also won the Youth Angler of the Year.

The Central Walleye Trail (CWT) is a not-forprofit organization dedicated to providing anglers in Central North America with an exciting and competitive fishing trail experience.

Eric Labaupa with his family.

Erice Labaupa, the recipient of the annual award.

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Health Matters with Dra. Denise – Smoke and Air Quality kaibigan! Or is it? This issue I wanted to continue the theme of weather and its effects on our health. Let’s focus on another big issue we saw—and breathed--this summer: smoke. It’s pretty tough to enjoy the outdoors when there is a haze and smoky smell all around us, and the problem seems to be

getting worse every year. What’s going on?

Again, this is Climate Change-a long-term shift in weather conditions marked by changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, and other indicators. The changes we are seeing include: •warming at the Earth’s surface

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• warming oceans that are becoming acidic more rapidly •melting polar ice and glaciers •rising sea levels •more extreme weather events (more frequent and longer-lasting heat waves, more intense, heavy rainfall events, etc) Wildfires are very common with Climate Change—they are due to the drying of the forest floor with elevated heat and drought.

Canada recorded over 6800 fires (4.5 times the 10-year average) this year, which burned over 2.25 million hectares. Smoke from fires in western Canada affected air quality between British Columbia and western Manitoba, prompting advisories by Environment Canada. The most critical area was dry southern British Columbia and southwestern Alberta. BC declared a state of emergency as a result of the fires. Manitoba had 472 wildland fires this year which burnt 218,000 hectares.

Smoke is made up of a number of components. The unhealthiest material in wildland fire smoke is the small particles (particulate matter--a general term for a mixture of solid and liquid droplets suspended in the air).

Particles that are 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller pose the greatest problems. Larger particles (>10 um) usually do not enter the lungs, although they can still irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.

The smaller particles enter the lungs, making it harder to breathe or triggering cough. They can affect the lungs and heart, where they can cause serious health effects or make existing heart and lung conditions worse.

Both short term and long term particle pollution exposures have been linked with health problems.

Scientific evidence shows that exposure to fine particles is likely to cause breathing effects, including asthma attacks resulting in hospital admissions and ER department visits, reduced lung development in children, and increased respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. The evidence also shows a link to cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) effects, including heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes, which results in hospital admissions, emergency department visits, and in some

cases premature death. Outdoor air pollution, including particle pollution, causes cancer in humans. There is limited evidence for a broader range of health effects associated with fine particle exposure such as developmental and reproductive effects.

Young children, the elderly, and people with heart or lung conditions, like asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and congestive heart failure are more sensitive to the adverse effects of exposure to smoke. People with diabetes, people of lower socioeconomic status, pregnant women and the developing fetus are also at risk. Those participating in sports or strenuous work outdoors may also be more susceptible, because they are breathing air deeply and rapidly. Risks increase when smoke becomes heavier and as the length of time a person is exposed increases.

When it is smoky outside, what can you do?

•Limit outdoor activities, especially if it makes you tired or short of breath.

•Stay inside and keep windows and doors closed. If you have an air conditioner set it to “re-circulate” and keep it running to help filter the air and keep you cool. If you do not have air conditioning, if possible, try spending some time in an air conditioned place (eg a mall or library) to cool off.

•Keep a close watch on at risk individuals, particularly those that live alone. Young children, elderly people and individuals with chronic conditions may be more sensitive to heat or smoke.

•If you are in your car or truck, keep the windows closed and put the air system on “re-circulate.”

•Limit any strenuous indoor activities if you have been exposed to smoke.

•Avoid cigarette smoke.

•If you have room air cleaners with HEPA filters, turn them on.

•Don’t burn anything, including wood stoves, gas stoves and even candles.

•Check local weather forecasts and the Manitoba Sustainable Development - Fire Program website for information on fire conditions in your area.

•If you live in the Brandon or Winnipeg area, check the local Air

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Quality Health Index, for updates on air quality conditions.

The AQHI factors in the concentrations of 3 major components of air pollution: nitrogen dioxide (related to traffic, comes out of vehicle tailpipes, increases during rush hour), ozone (formed by a complex chemical reaction in the air from other pollutants and requires sunlight and heat to form), and PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter <2.5 um diameter). The resulting ratings range from 1 to 10+ and are grouped into risk categories (low, moderate, high, very high) designed to help you easily and quickly identify your level of risk. Check out my blog for more details on the AQHI and what at risk folks can do.

Actions you can take to help spare the air: Travel tips: -Leave your car at home; walk, cycle, carpool or take public transit.

-Teleconference instead of driving to meetings -Limit car trips by doing all your errands at once -Driving: no engine idling -Keep vehicle well tuned; check tire pressure and drive at moderate speeds Electricity saving tips: -Set your AC temp a few degrees higher (health permitting) -Turn off lights you aren’t using Other pollution reduction tips -Leave lawn mowing for another day -Restrict the use of gas-powered equipment -Delay using oil-based paints, solvents, & cleaners Kung may tinanim, may aanihin; health starts at home.

Alagaan ninyo ang katawan at kalusugan ninyo! Take care, and mind your health!

About Dr. Denise Koh Dr. Denise Koh is Manitoba’s Chief Occupational Medical Officer and a Medical Officer of Health in Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness.

She is a Public Health specialist with additional training and experience in Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine.

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Duterte to mobilize gov’t assets vs. illegal drugs President Duterte during a Cabinet meeting in Malacañang said he will issue a memorandum circular directing the entire government machinery to mobilize its assets and to take an active role in government’s anti-illegal drug campaign nationwide.

Duterte added that he will activate a National Anti-illegal Drug Task Force to be composed of the personnel assets from the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Customs, Coast Guard and the other agencies of the government.

The President also defended his decision to allow military presence in the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to help combat corruption and smuggling of drugs and

other contraband. He earlier appointed former military general Rey Guerrero as new Customs chief, replacing Isidro Lapeña after a huge shipment of shabu

was allegedly smuggled into the country. Several lawmakers and concerned sectors said the planned military takeover was unconstitutional.

AFP Chief lauds Navy unit’s role against state’s enemies Armed Forces chief General Carlito Galvez, Jr. praised the Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG) for its important role in fighting rebels and terrorists.

Galvez, who was guest of honor and speaker at the NAVSOG’s anniversary rites at Sangley Point in Cavite, cited the capabilities and competence of the unit, which is considered the country’s version of the US Navy SEALS. He noted NAVSOG’s

role as the first line of defense Jr., Emmanuel Bautista, and Rey at Lake Lanao when ISIS-linked Leonardo Guerrero. terrorists attacked Marawi in 2017; and its operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group in different areas of the country.

NAVSOG later named Galvez, as an honorary SEAL member. Other honorary members include former DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and former AFP Chiefs of Staff Generals Alexander Yano, Ricardo David

P10 COLA plus P25/day in basic pay in NCR

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he Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the National Capital Region has prescribed a package of wage adjustments that included the integration of the P10 cost of living allowance into the basic pay of Metro Manila workers, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced on Monday.

public hearings. This order is meant to provide minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region the capacity to cushion the impact of higher consumer prices. This has also taken into particular consideration the economic implications of wage adjustments and their effects on business and industry,” Bello said.

Upon its effectivity, the new minimum wage rates shall be P537, reflecting an increase in daily basic pay of P25. Non-agricultural workers in the national capital currently receive a P502 basic wage a day plus a P10 daily COLA.

National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) Executive Director Maria Criselda Sy said that the decision factored in the respective positions labor and management representatives from different industries in the national capital.

In Wage Order No. NCR-22, the RTWPB also mandated that workers in the retail and service establishments employing 15 workers or less, and those in the manufacturing business that regularly employ less than 10 workers shall receive a minimum wage of P500 a day.

“Our primary concern is the capacity of the economy to absorb the increases in consideration with the position of both labor and management. We must always consider the impact of raising wages in the economy and its capacity to absorb the increase,” Sy said.

Bello said the order was submitted to the National Wages and Productivity Commission for validation and affirmation.

“Upon the effectivity of the Wage Order No.NCR-22, the new minimum wage rates in Metro Manila shall be P500 to P537 across different sectors,” Bello said. The new wage rates will take effect 15 days after the wage order is published in a newspaper of general circulation.

“This wage order is a product of the NCR Board’s careful study and series of tripartite consultations and

Sy also said the regional wage board also took into consideration the cost-pushinflationary effect wage adjustments, a situation in which the overall price levels go up due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

“The new order is already 80 percent of the P667 Philippine Statistics Authorityprescribed average wage in NCR. We do not want to crowd out that 20 percent because we leave that to the collective negotiation at the enterprise level because we acknowledge the primacy of the collective negotiation or bargaining as the primary mode of setting a better terms and condition at work,” Sy added.

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ositioning Winnipeg for growth while maintaining fiscal discipline will be the focus of the newly appointed Executive Policy Committee (EPC), Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.

“Over the last four years, I have been working toward a vision of Winnipeg becoming a city of a million people strong,” said Mayor Brian Bowman.

“Last month, Winnipeggers gave me a renewed and stronger mandate to continue building our city for the future with a positive vision to grow our city and its diversity, and to continue promoting it as a great place to live, work, and invest.

“At the same time, we need to continue working together to ensure our city maintains a strong fiscal position so that we can not only provide today’s residents with the services they need but also ensure these services are available to the next generation as well,” the Mayor said.

The Mayor emphasized that an important part of serving on EPC is the willingness to demonstrate and exercise leadership and collaboration that transcend ward boundaries in the best interest of overall city building.

It also requires members to maintain professional working relationships with the Public Service, other Council colleagues, and residents while ensuring they represent the city

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Re-elected Mayor Brian Bowman announced the members of the Executive Policy Committee and the Deputy Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor, respectedly, from left to right:Scott Gillinghan, Matt Allard, Vivian Santos, Cindy Gilroy, Markos Chambers, Sherri Rollins, John Orlikow and Brian Mayers.

in a manner becoming of civic leaders.

“A critical part of being an effective EPC member is being willing to build a unified city rather than focusing on regional divisions and differences,” said Mayor Bowman. “We can’t be city builders if we tear each other down.”

Following the October 24th civic election, Mayor Bowman met individually with each new candidate elected to Council as well as those members reelected to Council. During these meetings, Mayor Bowman was able to discuss the various priorities Councillors have for the city as well as share details of the mandate Winnipeggers provided him.

Following these meetings, no changes are being contemplated to Council’s standing policy committee structure.

The committee chairs of each standing policy committee and the membership of EPC will include the following six members listed in alphabetical order: •Councillor Matt Allard (St. Boniface): Chair of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works •Councillor Scott Gillingham (St. James): Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance •Councillor Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre): Chair of the Standing Committee on Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment •Councillor Brian Mayes (St. Vital): Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development, Heritage and Downtown Development •Councillor John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry): Chair

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of the Standing Committee on Innovation •Councillor-Elect Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry): Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks Mayor Bowman also appointed Councillor-Elect Markus Chambers (St. NorbertSeine River) as Deputy Mayor, and Councillor-Elect Vivian Santos (Point Douglas) into the role of Acting Deputy Mayor.

"I am pleased to welcome these two individuals elected as Councillors into the roles of Deputy Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor,” said Mayor Bowman.

“These positions play an important role in representing our city, as well as Council. I look forward to working with Markus and Vivian to continue building pride in our city, as well as promoting our city as an international leader for human rights.”

Additional nominations and appointments or reappointments to various City of Winnipeg agencies, boards, commissions, Council liaison positions, including the Winnipeg Police Board, will be made as part of the Organizational Meeting of Council scheduled later in the month. The nomination and election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be undertaken as part of tomorrow’s inaugural meeting of Council.

"It’s an honour and incredibly humbling to have been re-elected as Winnipeg’s Mayor,” said Mayor Bowman. “I look forward to working with members of EPC, as well as all Councillors, as we continue to move Winnipeg forward with a positive vision to build our city toward a population of a million people.”

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How Filipinos vote their Senators ( The Lito Lapid Story)

Manuel' Lito' Lapid’s life story can make a good movie. In the same manner the life story of his late uncle, Jess Lapid life story was made into a movie. It was also in that movie ‘The Jess Lapid Story’ produced by an independent filmmaker where Lito Lapid in a starring role zoomed to stardom.

And from then on, there was no turning back for him. He made more than a dozen box office hits and even the name Leon Guerrero stuck in his persona.

From the glitzy showbiz he parlayed into politics and chalked success after success. I should know, he was much loved by the people. I tagged along every election year he was involved. I accompanied him in his sorties to towns and cities in the Visayas and Mindanao. Vice governor, governor for nine years, senator of the republic for twelve years.

Uninterrupted. And somehow that success changed greatly the simple and humble Lito Lapid. He was known in his hometown Porac, particularly to his childhood playmates as a kind and caring individual. The fellow grew up in a modest house at the back of the

municipal building. He did all odd jobs just to earn few pesos inorder to put food on the table. He has a lot of common sense but was very poor in academics in school.

It was hardship all throughout. He struggled and persevered. But that is all behind him now.

From the poor man’s house at the back of the municipio, he now owns a rich man mansion at the foot of a hill overlooking the town. His former house now a spitting distance in front of the town municipio has a high wall and an impregnable gate that no town mates can even peep. He now owns several houses in Metro Manila, Baguio and in the United States. ‘Hindi na siya maabot Tang Max’, his elder brother told me once while having a chat with him in Boracay. The two have falling out after a case was filed against Rey over a dispute of some disposable construction materials.

It was his Kuya Rey a movie camera man who somehow started him to showbiz. It was in their blood. Their father Jose, older brother of action star Jess Lapid, was so good on horses that

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he was then the leading stuntman of action pictures produced by Premiere Productions. He died so early and was not able to witness the success of his youngest. And of course the quarrels among the siblings.

Lito Lapid was a member of the SOS daredevil when he was spotted by Jess Chua, then an independent filmaker and made him as a lead star of a movie.

And movies after movies earned money in the box office, and later he was ranked as an action star sharing the marquees along with Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Ramon Revilla and many other popular actors. He became a leading man of many pretty actresses in the celluloid world. He himself produced dozens of box office movies and Leon Guerrero is one of the most popular.

If Chua gave Lapid his movie break, it was then Pampanga Governor Estelito Mendoza who ushered him to politics.

Mendoza convinced Lapid to run in tandem with his cabalen, Dr. Rogelio Reyes who was to contest Guiao for governorship.

Reyes lost, but Lapid won as vice governor and was presiding officer of the provincial board dominated by Guiao's allies.

He must have impressed the Pampanga constituency that in the next election, he faced Guiao and garnered the biggest majority of votes on record. He won in every town with more than eighty percent of the votes, and counting was not yet over when Guiao called to congratulate.

After finishing his three terms as governor, he was drafted in 2004 as part of a senatorial slate fielded by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Insults after insults were heaped towards

Lapid, but he survived the elections and got elected.

His first political defeat happened in 2007. He run against then well entrenched Mayor Jojo Binay in Makati City. It was a humbling defeat. Again he run for mayor in Angeles City 2016 and was trounced. Lapid must be damn lucky and he has the long running TV series ‘ Ang Probinsiyano’ to thank. According to the surveys he will win as a senator if elections are held today.

If he wasn’t cast in the TV series, I doubt it if he will be getting a ranking in the surveys. That’s how many Filipinos send their representatives to the senate.

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.

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Vietnam wins first Miss Earth crown

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he Philippines’ Karen Ibasco passed her crown to the new Miss Earth from Vietnam during the Miss Earth 2018 coronation night recently held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Vietnam's Phuong Khanh Nguyen won the ultimate Miss Earth 2018 title, while Melissa Flores of Mexico was named Miss Earth Fire, Colombia's Valeria Ayos as Miss Earth Water and Austria's Melanie Mader as Miss Earth Air. The Philippine representative, Celeste Cortesi, settled at

the top 8. She won special awards, including “Beauty of Face and Poise,” “Beauty of Figure and Form,” and “Intelligence and Advocacy.” She also ranked fifth overall in pre-pageant activities, including a gold medal for resort wear; silver medals for swimsuit and evening gown; and a bronze medal for the National Costume competition.

‘Total Entertainer’ Rico J. Puno, 65 Rico J. Puno, also known as the Total Entertainer, died of cardiac arrest early Tuesday morning, Oct. 30. He was 65.

Some of Puno’s biggest hits include “Macho Guwapito,” “Kapalaran,” “May Bukas Pa,” and “Buhat.” He also popularized the use of Filipino lyrics in English songs notably “The Way We Were.” Makati mayor Abby Binay said the city government and the people of Makati mourn the sudden passing of Puno. He served as councilor for the 1st District of Makati for three straight terms from 1998 to 2007, and also won in the 2016 elections. In 2015, Puno survived triple bypass surgery.

Marcelito Pomoy astounds Ellen DeGeneres

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ormer “Philippines Got Talent” Season 2 winner Marcelito Pomoy wowed American television host Ellen DeGeneres and the audience during his guesting in the latter’s show.

Pomoy took the stage to perform the Andrea Bocelli and Céline Dion’s classic “The Prayer,” and the Disney classic

“Beauty and the Beast,” in both male and female voice. He also talked about his early struggles particularly how he made his way from the streets to the stage. The TV host then gave the Filipino singer tickets to Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show and set up a meet and greet with the pop diva, who happens to be his favorite singer.

Filipino filmmakers, actors shine in Hanoi Int’l Filmfest Christian Bables was adjudged Best Actor in the fifth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) for his performance in “Signal Rock” during the award ceremonies held at Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace on Oct. 31.

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“Signal Rock” is also the country’s entry to the Foreign Language Film category in the forthcoming 91st Academy Awards.

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C4 Central Canada Comic Con excites comic lovers With seven celebrities in attendance

Paul Blake,David Hayden-Jones, Corin Nemec, Jewel Staite, Allan Harris, Michael Dorn,Toby Philpott, and Todd Haberkorn!

These are the celebrities who graced the 2018 C4 Central Canada Comic Con at the RBC Convention Centre.

And with more than 1,000 posters; more than 250,000 photos of Funko Pops, media kits, trinkets, the Star Wars pet supplies, the more than 27,000 attendees were immersed into the Comics World.

Being the largest comic convention, the C4 Central Canada Comic Con has been giving the total experience to be with the comic characters and celebrities who are available for photo opportunities with minimum charges, Most of the popular characters in their costumes welcome the guest who are also wearing comic characters' costumes for photos and selfies.

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Our Manitoba Heroes Gala

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his year’s Our Manitoba Heroes Gala was held on October 27th at Club Regent Event Centre. Five Manitobans – Dave, Mitch, Shirley, Val and Leila, accepted the Our Manitoba Heroes 2018 award. Dave Beakley is a strength coach and is teaching kids about the importance of nutrition, exercise, discipline and hard work. Mitch Bourbonniere does many hours of community service by volunteering with the Mama Bear Clan Patrol, Got Bannock and Drag the Red. Shirley Preteau is instrumental in the creation, development and growth of Never Alone Foundation. Valarie Thompson has been chosen as Woman of the Year for the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, wrote a book for echocardiography, and is the

founder of the echocardiography teaching and mentoring program in Manitoba. Leila Castro, the first Filipino to receive the Our Manitoba Heroes award, is the founder of 204 Neighbourhood Watch, a pioneer of the large social media group 204 Filipino Marketplace, and a columnist in Manitoba Filipino Journal.

Centric Productions Executive Producer, Michael Linton, gave the opening remarks. Tyler Magnaye, the DJ of 103.1 Virgin, was the master of ceremony. CBC broadcaster Marjorie Dowhos introduced Leila Castro before the latter’s interview video was shown. The event was concluded by a closing speech given by Our Manitoba Heroes Committee Chair Paul Bennet.

Inc., former long time MAFTI president Gemma Dalayoan, and Manitoba Filipino Journal publication and Hot Rod’s owner Rod Cantiveros.

Husband Rene Castro (204 In the interview video, Leila Neighbourhood Watch volunteer said that even if it is her name and member of MAFTI board), children Jaclyn Renee Castro and Daniel Joaquin Castro, and sister Genalyn Tan (president of MAFTI) accompanied Leila in the event.

Also present were friends, and supporters of 204 Neighbourhood Watch from the Filipino and East Indian communities - business owner Rhodel Climacosa of AIM World and Climacosa Services, realtor Charmaine Hernandez of Coldwell Banker Preferred Real Estate, realtor Maneet Jassal of Landmhel Real Estate Services

that surfaced as the awardee, for her the heroes are the volunteers who walked with her, and those businesses in the community that continue to support 204 Neighbourhood Watch and sustain its logistics needs.

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(From left) Rene, Leila, Jaclyn Renee, Daniel Joaquin and Genalyn Tan.

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Horoscope If you became an animal you’d be a puppy, all frisky and showing fondness. By all means, put your passion to good use! Surprise a special someone with a home-cooked meal. Set a table in front of the fireplace, light candles, pour the wine, and let nature take its course. You need not bother to plan a dessert. There’s wonderful energy flowing between you. The sparks will fly!

You could have some good ideas for home improvements .You have a creative and artistic nature that you might want to put to good use. Perhaps you need some bookcases to help you get organized, or maybe you want a complete renovation. Whatever you do, it’s bound to look beautiful. When it comes to artistic aspire, you definitely have the touch.

You may miss friends and family who live far away. Why not make yourself a cup of tea and write some letters and make a personal card for them. It will help you feel connected in a different way than sending an email or making a call. Remember that you’re blessed to have these people in your life even if you don’t see them as often as you’d like.

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This is a real gift, and if invested wisely, it could lead to some important self-discoveries. You may have recently inherited either some money or some free time. Perhaps you could use the money to enroll in college, take music lessons, or do something else that makes your heart aspire. If you received free time, you could catch up on reading, paint, or try some writing.

Your sense of adventure is assuredly up to it! this well be suited for making new friends. You will be your usual confident self, but others will seem to respond to your great personal charm even more than usual.

At a party, you may meet someone who lives far away who invites you to visit at a later date. What a wonderful opportunity for travel!

This is a very spiritual and creative than usual for you. You’re especially instinctive. Any creative effort will likely resond deeply. Even if you don’t feel you have the talent for it, why not try some form of artistic expression? You could dabble with a paintbrush or makes notes in a journal. Don’t let that bothersome internal editor kick in. Create for the sheer joy of it.

If you don’t have a special someone, make an effort to expand your social circle. It’s great for forming new relationships or improving existing ones. Attend a lecture or take a workshop. If you have a mate, do something different together that helps you get to know one another better. A spiritual retreat might be just the boost your relationship needs.

Your natural talent and industrious work ethic earn you admiration and respect. Whether you’re aware of it or not, others look up to you as someone who has it together. Yet you still have that nagging doubt that you’re an impostor.

You look at where these doubts originate. It’s time to get to the source and exorcise the monsters for good! They have nothing to do with your success.

You can’t help but feel connected in a deep, spiritual way with all who have come before you and all who follow.

You have a good heart that expands to giving love on all mankind. Even if you don’t have a lot of money, consider setting up an annual giving plan that will benefit worthwhile causes. This would be a direct expression of your feelings and could potentially help many people.

Friends will try to get you to support one of their causes.

It looks as though you’re about to hop on the bandwagon.

Think carefully. They aren’t going to settle for a check.

They want your hands-on support. While you might be frightened by addressing a crowd, you always did want to use a megaphone. Volunteer for a night and see how it goes. You may enjoy it.

You will likely find it difficult to keep your mind on serious matters . You’re in the mood for romance, and you want to make sure everything is in place for a perfect evening out with that special someone. You have the sexy outfit and dinner reservations, and that’s just for starters.

No wonder you can’t concentrate, with such an amazing evening to look forward to.

Work seems boring compared to the rich fantasy inside your head! Love and passion are at the forefront of your thoughts. If possible, make a point of getting together with your mate. He or she is likely feeling as roamantic as you.

You two have much to celebrate. The celestial atmosphere is conducive to the deepening of your relationship.

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WBC “diamond” belt is Promoters mull Donaire’s next fight in Asia The given to the winner of a fight between two high-profile and

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he next fight of newly-crowned WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. against WBO titlist Zolani Tete of South Africa will likely be held in Asia with Manila an option.

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This was learned from Donaire himself who said Manila may host the World Boxing Super Series semifinal on the way to determining a unified champion in the 118-pound division. The Filipino boxer recently wrested

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The WBC gave Donaire recognition as its “diamond” champion for defeating Burnett.

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Family in Canada seeks life-saving stem-cell match

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ixteen-year-old Roshlind Mance was recently diagnosed with two rare blood diseases called aplastic anemia and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria or PNH. Her family in Winnipeg has made an appeal to the Filipino community in an attempt to find a life-saving stem-cell match. According to medical experts, stem-cell match is the only cure for the two rare blood diseases. Roshlind’s sisters were tested, but they weren’t a match and her best chance now is a match from someone of the same ethnicity. The Canadian Blood Services said that only

0.9 per cent of the adult stem cell donor database is Filipino.

The desperate family held a stem cell donor registration event in Edmonton last weekend. According to Joel San Juan, Roshlind’s uncle, Winnipeg has a fast-growing Filipino community with around 53,000 living in the city. “The Match 4 Roshlind” event takes place on Saturday November 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday November 4 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex. Candidates have to be healthy and between 17 and 35 years old.

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June as Filipino Heritage Month

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n October 30th the House of Commons in Ottawa voted on motion “Motion- 155” and it passed with the support of every member meaning all political parties recognized the motion’s importance. The motion in Ottawa was better known as recognizing “Filipino Heritage Month”.

The debate began on October 1 with the following words.

“That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Filipino-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Filipino language and culture, and the importance of reflecting upon Filipino heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Filipino Heritage Month.”

Salma Zahid the MP for Scarborough Centre in Ontario was the Member of Parliament who sponsored the motion and I would note that more members spoke to that motion than any other private

members motion that I am aware of, as there was a great deal of interest.

Liberal MP Salma Zahid stated “I am privileged to rise today to move my private member's motion, Motion No. 155, which speaks to officially designating the month of June as Filipino heritage month across Canada from coast to coast to coast. I do this on behalf of a vibrant and dynamic Filipino Canadian community that is proud of its culture and heritage and equally proud of its new home, Canada, a community that makes immeasurable contributions to Canadian life from coast to coast to coast. This is borne out by the 2016 census from Statistics Canada, which shows Filipinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in Canada” Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai stated “Let me say, as my hon. colleague mentioned, that in 2015, the Filipino community became the largest community of permanent residents in this

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country. As a matter of fact, when I accompanied former prime minister Harper on his visit to the Philippines, he mentioned that Tagalog is the fastest-growing language in Canada. As I have stated, the Filipino contribution to our country is immense, and we are extremely happy that it forms a part of the great multi-ethnic mosaic of Canada.”

NDP MP Jenny Kwan stated “The Philippines has consistently been a top source country for newcomers to Canada for years.

In 2016, it was the number one source country with over 40,000 new permanent residents to Canada.

Large, vibrant and flourishing communities have been established in Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary and my home city of Vancouver. In my time in municipal, provincial and now federal politics, I have had the opportunity to engage with Vancouver's Filipino community and now with communities across the country. To

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say that this community contributes to Canadian society would be a massive understatement.”

The motion states “the importance of reflecting upon Filipino heritage for future generations by declaring June, every year, Filipino Heritage Month”. As a nation we are being encouraged to better understand the many contributions that our Filipino community has made and to encourage that we cherish and promote our Canadian/Filipino heritage, particularly in the month of June.

For years Winnipeg has been doing just that because of the excellent work of many Filipino organizations. Without naming people or organizations, I would like to reference activities like, raising the Philippine Flag, fiestas in the park, banquets, shows, activities in schools and community centers, recognizing Philippines

Independence Day, week long activities and of coarse the 2018 Filipino street festival.

The motion was debated for two hours in total and had a formal vote on October 30th. On October 31 within the Parliamentary precinct the Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila Garcia delivered a wonderful speech to Members of Parliament and many community members that came out to acknowledge the passing of the motion. The Ambassador talked about the growing Filipino community here in Canada and reminded us all how the community contributes to Canada’s diversity and the special relationship between Canada and Philippines.

June 2019 will be extra special as it will be the first time that all regions of Canada will be encouraged to celebrate and promote our Filipino-Canadian Heritage.

Kevin Lamoureuxstanding with the Ambassador on his right community member on both sides of them.

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Maui, "The Valley Isle" (pt. 2)

W

e love Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian islands.

Revisiting "The Valley Isle" is like coming come - Maui's Haleakala sunrise still spectacular, its road to Hana still heavenly and daring, its Iao Valley still beautiful, its old whaling town Lahaina still popularly historic.

However, the Ka'anapali Beach Club resort located at the island's western shore with its lagoon-style pool, outside cafes set amidst tropical atrium and its relaxing waterfalls now makes the difference.

The small town of Ka'anapali is one of Maui's main tourist attractions.

The Ka'anapali beachwalk for which it is noted for takes you on a scenic shoreline walk for about two miles along the stretches of coastline.

Also dominating the Ka'anapali beach is an ancient Hawaiian landmark, Pu'u Keka'a, a dark lava promontory known as "Black Rock" where young cliff jumpers can be seen climbing up the rock to jump into the waters below.

We make a stop at the new and prominent ocean front and open-air shopping complex, Whalers Village, with good variety of stores and cafes and

Gem & Lita at Haleakala.

other dining options.

Two-and-a-half hours by car from Ka'anapali is the massive shield and dormant volcano of "Haleakala" whose name literally means "House of the Sun" in Hawaiian. At 10,023 feet above sea level, the volcano, inactive since 1790, towers over the island visibly seen from just about any point. Hawaiian mythology says that Haleakala volcano was once the abode of Pele, the goddess of fire. The summit is sacred for native Hawaiians so be quiet and respectful when visiting the site. The great basin below the volcano summit known as the crater is 3,000 feet deep and

moon-like, 7.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide.

No trip to Maui would be complete without a trip to Haleakala to watch the sun soars from the summit in all its glory.

(Sunrise time in Haleakala is 6:22 A.M.) To witness the sun makes its way across the morning horizon of Haleakala we start very early before dawn to trek to the mountaintop in the chilly darkness of the drive up Haleakala which begins among the jacaranda trees of blue blossoms, orchid farms and dark green macadamia nut trees past the 100-year old Haleakala Ranch, and groves of fragrant eucalyptus tress alternate with rolling grasslands. It is freezing cold here at the summit - temperature frequently drops below freezing point before dawn plus the weather may be windy.

Dress warmly. We huddle in hotel blankets and beach towels. We see other visitors wrapped in hotel bedspreads and blankets!

Our return down the mountain included a stop at the Haleakala Visitor Centre which has cultural and natural exhibits.

Gem & Lita at Ka'anapali Resort.

Lita with Mer & Cassy at Haleakala Summit.

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