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The 2019 University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association of Manitoba’s scholars: from left to right: Gerald Carbonell, chairman; Reyna Reyes, Johhan Austin Ong, Maxine Anne Restar, Andrei Joshua Loredo, Vianca Gamboa, Roland Anghelo Salacup, Nathaniel Gian Dizon and Regina Santos, chairperson, USTAAMI scholarship committee.

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Seven UST Alumni Association scholars receive cash scholarship awards

USTAAMI officers with the UST Scholars, seated, from l to r: Mayumi Vicente, Vianca Gamboa, Maxine Anne Restar, Reyna Reyes, Reggie Santos, Lanie Pasco; back row, standing,from l to r: Phil Anciro, Johhan Austin Ong, Andrei Joshua Loredo, Roland Anghelo Salacup, Nathaniel Gian Dizon and Evhonel Comia.

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ith the $6,000 scholar funds, the University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association of Manitoba awarded the scholarship cash awards to the seven scholars who have been selected for their excellence in academic and their total involvement in volunteerism while in the post secondary schools.

“We have developed a fair system to select the UST scholars, not only from their excellent academic achievements but also from their involvement in the field of volunteerism,” explained Regina Santos, former chairperson and currently the chairman of the UST scholarship committee, during the awarding ceremony held recently at Sturgeon Heights Community Centre.”This year’s applicants had given us the challenge to select the 2019 UST scholars and we are proud to present to you the seven outstanding students who are now pursuing their careers at the University of Manitoba and at the Canadian Mennonite University respectively,” Santos said.

“My dream is to work at NASA or the Canadian Space Agency to explore the outer space and perhaps be an astronaut someday,” said Andrei Joshua Loredo who is pursuing Aerospace Engineering at the University of Manitoba. “And to inspire my

dream while studying aerospace, I became a member of the U of M Space Applications and Technology Society (UMSATS) to try and gain experience in the field.”

Upon knowing that Reyna Reyes, enrolled at the Canadian Mennonite University, pursuing business administration leading to a law degree, Johan Austin Ong said, “I will connect with you to be my corporate lawyer.” Ong is pursuing business administration to become an entrepreneur. Reyna Reyes responded: “Yes, a retainer fee will be okay.”

The seven UST scholarship awardees include: Johhan Austin Ong, a St. John High School graduate, was admitted at the University of Manitoba pursuing Bachelor of Commerce.

His academic achievements include: Schroeder Bursary recipient; honor roll student in all four terms; and CEMC University of Waterloo 2019 Contest participant.Volunteer works include: cathechist at St. Joseph Parish, Rec and Read mentor, Special Physed class volunteer. His goal: to operate his own business and to become a successful entrepreneur and to give scholarships and bursaries to the student. Ong is the son Adrian and Myrna Ong.

Roland Anghelo T. Salacup: Maples Collegiate and enrolled at the U of M Faculty of Science where he is pursuing Science leading to medical studies. He is a consistent honor roll recipient and Euclid Mathematics Contest winner. Roland is involved with United Way community service, Siloam Mission, Rec and Read mentor, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and creator of program for the new comers. Roland, looking forward to be a pediatrician, is the son of Roland Paul and Edzel Salacup.

First UST scholar outside of Winnipeg, Nathaniel Gian Dizon graduated from Steinbach Regional Secondary School at Steinbach, Manitoba, with academic merit and academic award of excellence; a laureate and academic awards and distinction in humanities, applied Commerce,Math and Science.

He is involved as altar server, youth and family life member in the community. Future goals: to pursue a degree in nursing and to continue his study to become a family physician or surgeon.

Dizon is the son of Adrian and Annie Dizon of Steinbach.

Graduated with high honor at College Jeanne-Suave’, Reyna Reyes was admitted by the Canadian Mennonite University pursuing business administration. Her academic achievements include: Victor & Marie Wyatt Award, Support Our Troops Award, Inclusiveness Award, highest grade in Band and Prix du Directeur awards in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. She is a coach volunteer with Winnipeg Team Mayhem Basketball Club.

Daughter of MLA Jon Reyes and Cynthia Reyes, Reyna wants to complete her business degree leading to become a lawyer.

Reyna who wants to complete her business administration degree leading to become a lawyer is the daughter of MLA Jon Reyes and Cynthia.

His dream job is to gain employment in some space or aircraft agencies like Boeing, Space X, Canadian Space Agency, Magellan and NASA, Andrie

Joshua Loredo is enrolled at the U of M pursuing engineering for he wants to be an Aerospace engineer.

His academic achievements include: consistent honor student, UM Guerin Centennial Entrance Scholarship recipient; and academic excellence award in the International Baccalaureate program. He is a volunteer at Monarch Butterfly Festival, Winnipeg Pet Shelter and a volunteer tutor for Chemistry and Math. He also received Moe Kowalson Optimist Club of Assiniboia Volunter Award.

Andrei is the son of Allan and Lynette Loredo.

Vianca Gamboa is a graduate from St. Maurice School and admitted at the U of M, pursuing commerce degree in actuarial science and have set a goal to work as an actuary in an insurance company..

Academic achievements include: Achievement Awards in Physics, Pre-Cal, Accounting, AP Calculus and Economics and she is a consistent honor students. She volunteered at Winnipeg Harvest, Annual Taekwondo Invitational Tournament, and MB Hydro Children’s Christmas Party.

Vianca is the daughter of Gody and Pinky Gamboa, a UST graduate.

A graduate at the Maples Collegiate Institute, Maxine Anne M. Restar is enrolled at the U of M College of Science.

Being a consistent honor student, Maxine received UM Entrance scholarship, Hogg Centennial Entrance scholarship, Maples Collegiate Scholarship committee, Institute of Chinese Language, Culture and Arts award; best Student Award. Volunteer works include, St. Anne Church, Tutor: Wayfinders Student Service Learning, CIBC Run For Cure.

Maxine wants to be a pediatric dentist.

Carlyle Angelo Foja, a former UST scholar, gave inspirational speech to the scholars.

Scholarship Committee is chaired by Reggie Santos; members include Phil Anciro, Rod Cantiveros, Maridol Madolora, Archie Huypungco, Aida Ruiz,

Leah Magsino, Mirla David, adviser.

UST Alumni Association of Manitoba’s board of directors and officers: Girald Carbonell, chairman; Phil Anciro, vicechairman; Lanie Pasco, treasurer; Mayumi Vicente, asst. trea.;Evhonel Comia, secretary; Reggie Santos, auditor; Byron Yadao, Maridol Madolora, Nena Huypungco, Procy Kalaw, Lauren Abano and Shiela Bumacod, directors.

The $6,000 scholarship fund was the interest from the principal capital being managed by the Winnipeg Foundation.Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 above. For more information, please contact any members of the Board of Directors. To make a donation please go to Winnipeg Foundation website www.wpghfdn.org and search for Filipino Heritage Scholarship / Bursary Fund.

Closing remarks by Mayumi Vicente and emceed by Lanie Pasco and Evhonel Comia.

Guest speaker: Carlyle Angelo Foja.

Reggie Santos with UST Scholar Johhan Austin Ong and Gerard Carbonell

USTAAMI officers and members with the scholars: front , from l to r: Gerard Carbonell, Rod E. Cantiveros, Lanie Pasco and Phil Anciro; seated from l to r: Nena Huypungco, Vianca Gamboa, Maxine Anne Restar, Reyna Reyes, Reggie Santos, Lani Santos and Rose Castro; back, standing, Mrs. Carbonell, Mayumi Vicente, Pinky Gamboa, Vicky Tualla, Nieva Embuldeniya, Archie Huypungco, Johhan Austin Ong, Andrei Joshua Loredo, Roland Anghelo Salacup, Nathaniel, Gian Dizon, Josine Valdez Golla, Carlyle Angelo Foja and Evhonel Comia.

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Filipino-Canadians take an oath as dual citizens

Consul Edna May Grecia-Lazaro, Consulate General of the Philippines, conducted the dual citizenship ceremony at Holiday Inn

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n a solemn ceremony led by Consul Edna May Grecia Lazaro for dual citizenship held recently at the Holiday Inn Hotel, more than 30 FilipinoCanadians took an oath of allegiance to the Philippine flag, making them both Canadian and Filipino Citizens.

"Having dual citizenship is the best to happen to me here in Canada, especially if you are thinking of a business or owning more lands. And being a Filipino citizen at the same time, staying in Manila will not be a problem," said Jason del Mundo who had been living in Canada for four years.

Led by Consul Lazaro, the consular services served the Filipinos living in Manitoba at the Holiday Inn. Applicants for passport renewal, power of attorney affidavit and dual citizenship oath-taking were some of the services being offered to the Filipinos living in Winnipeg and other towns and cities in the province of Manitoba.

"We do announce our outreach consular program on the internet and they can make appointments for the renewal of

many exciting trips to Boracay, passports," Consul Lazaro said.

The recent oath-taking of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, the Filipino-Canadians included Clark City and accommodation to the promotion of the 2020 Winter some 5-star hotel.

And a possible audience to Escapade 7 which will happen on meet the most popular City of January 15 to 22, 2020.

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he 2019 Federal Election was an exercise of what democracy means, but at the end, after the balloons were busted and the food leftovers were dusted into the bins, and after the window and the lawn signs were gathered for safe keeping for a possible election within two years, the streaming drama continues, giving a bit of fresh air to the Western Separatism, led by a man, Peter Downing, from Alberta, the province of oil and gas!

And the fallout is serious, making more twists and turns on the political drama endangering country’s unity and ethnic diversity. And in this political mayhem, there are more villains than heroes!

The Western provinces, namely, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba with a combined total of 11,089,522 souls ( 2016 census) would be strong enough to stand as one country, making the other provinces as neighboring countries for trading partners.

The Albertans are fuming that the Conservative did not win in spite of its popular vote and

this led to the re-election of Justin Trudeau, leaving him as the Prime Minister managing a minority government, as if swimming among the sharks and crocodiles.

Fuming that their horse did not win the political race and who, for them, would erase the most dreaded carbon tax; and presto, with the magic wand of Andrew Scheer, the gas pipeline would be in place in spite of the distractions made by the indigenous people and too emotional environmentalists?

As if their man as the Prime Minister of Canada, the Alberta oil and gas would pump another billions to make their lives back to normalcy? For Scheer having the prime minister, the glory of the olden days are back to a province without any provincial tax imposed to the Albertans.

For the Albertan conservatives, Scheer had all the advantage to win, without thinking that Maxime Bernier would not “steal” the votes from other sensitive conservatives.

Trudeau’s scandal ridden party, “the black painted face,”and other weaknesses attached to this young and popular hunk.

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“2019 Federal Election,” political Soap Opera, is now streaming into our consciousness But the gypsy had been looking from her crystal ball before the election time. Trudeau and Scheer, neck and neck! Singh was the rising star inspite of some old NDPs moving away from their traditional party for some reasons or another. Elizabeth May, the Green Party leader, moved faster to get more editorial lineage and tv hours and social media exposure.

And the People’s Party was a newbie party to catch the attention of the voters outside Quebec; and Bloc Quebecois, fully protecting their political bastion in Quebec.

But behind the crystal ball, the gypsy did not foresee some hidden treasures in the political trunk of the Liberals: the province of Ontario where most of the Ontarians dislike their Premier Doug Ford. Yes, the Conservatives have difficulty turning the Province into a blue colour! The gypsy was so quiet by the stronghold of the Liberals in Quebec! What else can you expect, the young and iconic Justin Trudeau is from Quebec and his dad, the late Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau has still definitive roots in this French quarter! The last but not the least, some strong satellites

of Liberals in Manitoba played a major rule in this election, to make the province of Manitoba to be represented by a diversified Members of Parliament elected, although, the province had gained to widen the blue area!

And the aftermath of this 34th Federal election is the rise of Western separatism, the WEXIT movement. And to go further, recently, this group behind this political movement has applied to become a federal party. As Peter Downing, the man behind the movement, as reported by CTV said: “We’re sending is over 500 signatures, over double the required 250 signatures. We’re going to do for Western Canada what the Bloc Quebecois does for Quebec.”

And as reported by CTV, Downing , as the founder of WEXIT movement in Alberta, aimed the three keys of the proposed federal political party: 1) the unification of the western Canadian provinces, elect members of parliament to legislate issues the direct impact the west, and to “bring Western Canadian nations to the national

forefront.”

Such a big dream!

But some stumbling blocks have been eroding the dream: Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister does not want to discuss the separation issue; and when Premier Jason Kenny was approached to legislate the referendum on separation, the Conservative Premier did not reply; and most of the political strategies and pundits have the same foresight: time consuming, complicated; the re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to meet all those leaders to discuss issues and concerns which triggered the rise of separatism.

So exciting to watch and see the next streaming: the opening of the Parliament, probably by early 2020!

And because Bloc Quebecois is resurrected; and the NDP lost a party status; and Andrew Scheer, the would be Prime Minister, would be surging like a wounded soldier, intense political drama will be the narrative of the continuing opera.

Watch it for your delight!

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November is Financial Literacy Month. This year’s theme, take charge of your finances, encourages Canadians to make a budget, have a savings and debt reduction plan, and understand financial rights and responsibilities.

“CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy Program delivers

unbiased financial literacy information to the general public with the goal of improving the overall state of financial literacy in Canada,” explains Brigitte Lazarko, CPA, CA, a volunteer in Manitoba.

Nationally, the Financial Literacy Program has over 300 sessions scheduled in the month

of November and since it’s inception in 2015 has reached over 200,000 people - from elementary school students to newcomers and entrepreneurs.

“CPA Manitoba is proud of the fact that so far this year, we’ve delivered over 130 Financial Literacy sessions to Manitobans at schools, businesses, not-profit organizations and public venues such as libraries and community centres,” says Geeta Tucker, FCPA, FCMA, President & CEO of CPA Manitoba.

In Manitoba, a team of over 250 volunteers and committed professionals are encouraging citizens to attend a free Financial

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Sessions include: Monday, November 4, 2019 Managing Your Finances in Retirement St. John’s Library, Winnipeg MB Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Maximize Your Business and Growth and Expansion: How Best to Grow Your Business World Trade Centre, Winnipeg MB Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Understanding Financial Statements for the Non-Financial Director CPA Manitoba, Winnipeg MB

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Carving for a Cause 2019 $100 donation each plus 10 cents per vote.

All participating teams got $100 each that was donated to their choice of charity plus 10 cents per vote. This year, people got to vote in –person as well on National Pumpkin Day last October 26th.

Kildonan Place Shopping Centre is thankful to all the participants and voters and hopes to see everybody again next year.

Jordan and Garth from NCI FM - The Spirit of Manitoba for Main Street Project Inc. Gabrielle, Brittany, Kahla and Abigail from Global Winnipeg for Siloam Mission

Kerri and Vicki from 94-3 The Drive for Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation

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ocal media personalities in Winnipeg have once again gathered last October 25 for the annual “Carving for a Cause” hosted by Kildonan Place Shopping Centre. Participants from various TV, radio and print got to carve pumpkins in support of their favourite causes. The winning pumpkin was based on who got the most reaction on Facebook which was won by Brody and Randy of QX 104 with 898 votes. The team got an extra $500 for their choice of charity which is the Winnipeg Humane plus 10 cents per vote.

Runners-up were Kerri & Vicki from 94.3 The Drive and Pamela & AJ from Hot 100.5. These teams received extra donations of $300 and $200, respectively plus 10 cents per vote.

Category winners were: Scariest: NCI-FM; Cutest: Hot 100.5; Most Creative: ENERGY 106. Their favourite causes received an additional

Pamela & AJ from Hot100.5 FM for Penny’s All Breed Animal Rescue Inc.

Tyler and Sarah from ENERGY106FM for Winnipeg Harvest Rod and Donna from Filipino Journal for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

Kris and Tyler from Virgin Radio Winnipeg and 999 BOB FM for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

Karly and Drew from KiSS 102.3 Winnipeg for The Dream Factory

Greg and Brett from 680 CJOB for Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

Brian, MJ & Steve from Now Country 104.7 for Main Street Project Inc.

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The workshop mentor is noted Filipino singer-songwriter Levy Abad who also serves as Vice-president of FMAACI. Abad was appreciative of the mentoring opportunity as he explained the Credit Counselling • Credit Rebuilding activity’s significance, “It elevates our migrant experiences culturally by having it chronicled through songs. [It also] develops critical awareness in our youth through identifying the processes that we go through as migrants.”

The idea of having such a workshop came naturally to FMAACI President Ernesto Ofiaza Jr. due to his background

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The basic songwriting workshop will run until December 6, with sessions scheduled every Friday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 930 Jefferson Avenue.

According to Ofiaza and Abad, late registrants are still welcome to join.

Kris Ontong is a member of the Executive Board of FMAACI, and is an awardee at the 2019 National FilipinoCanadian Heritage Event for his active role in the Filipino community.

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Angel Locsin donates relief goods for quake victims Angel Locsin and her fiancé Neil Arce flew to Davao City to donate and volunteer in the distribution of relief goods to the quakeaffected communities.

The Kapamilya actress has been known for her charitable works.

During the annual ABS-CBN Ball to Bantay Bata, Locsin directly donated the money

she should have used to buy a gown for the event. In 2017, Locsin also donated relief goods to the victims of the Marawi siege.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said a total of 23 people have died from the earthquakes that have struck Cotabato and adjacent areas in Mindanao since October 16.

Vanjoss Bayaban wins season 4 of ‘The Voice Kids’ Vanjoss Bayaban of coach Sarah Geronimo’s team won the 4th season of “The Voice Kids Philippines” on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Resorts World Manila.

The 12-year-old Vanjoss, who hails from Asingan, Pangasinan bested other contestants with the highest combined percentage of text

and online votes, 62.11 percent. He outscored Bamboo’s bet Carmelle Collado (24.74 percent) and coach Lea Salonga’s representative Cyd Pangca (13.15 percent).

During the first day of the finals on Saturday, November 2, Vanjoss performed the song "Habang May Buhay" with Sarah.

He also performed another song, " Ti t a n i u m . " He performed "You Raise Me Up" for his final number.

Pia Guanio irks Alden Richards’ fans following hosting ‘blunder’

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evoted fans of the Pambansang Bae, Alden Richards have flooded social media with criticism for Pia Guanio after her alleged hosting error on “Eat Bulaga!”

Pia apparently forgot to introduce Alden as he was set to reveal the second runner-up for the winners of the “Miss Millennial 2019” segment. It was Paolo Ballesteros who came to the rescue by acknowledging Alden’s presence. Pia has since asked Alden to stop his fans from bashing her online following the incident.

Vice Ganda considers Ion Perez as ‘katuwang sa buhay’

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hort of confirming their rumored relationship, comedy actor and TV host Vice Ganda said on Monday that he considers Ion Perez as his “katuwang sa buhay.”

The issue came up during a press conference for the 10th anniversary celebration of “It’s Showtime.” Vice Ganda said he has now somebody who

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accepts and love him back, before directly naming Ion as that person. He and Vice Ganda has been the constant target of teasing from their co-hosts, suggesting they’ve brought their onscreen “romance” into real life. Fans of Vice Ganda and Ion have flooded social media with supportive comments, at times even making “ViceIon” trend on Twitter.

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Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy athletes haul forty-two awards

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he fourteen competitors from the Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy hauled fortytwo awards, with 23 first places, 9 second places, 8 third places and 2 fourth places, at the US Diamond World Karate Championships, held recently in Minneapolis.

Winning trophies and awards is the very trademark of WSAA, local or in the various international arnis and karate competitions. And the recent awards this year attested to their dedication to the martial arts.

“We are very proud of them and we thank their parents for entrusting their kids’ training with us

and for being a part of the WSAA family, “ said Master Red Igne of the WSAA. There were fourteen competitors at the Minneapolis, Minnesota martial arts competition; among them is the youngest, Kyle Dalandan, age 6 and Lee Angela Igne who is 17.

Kyle, age 6, the youngest participant

Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy's winning circles with their 42 trophies and medals! Such a feat to garner most of the winning trophies.

Robredo accepts appointment as co-chair of gov’t body vs illegal drugs

Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday said she is accepting President Rodrigo Duterte's invite for her to be the co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD).

It took some time for Robredo’s camp to decide whether or not she would accept or decline the appointment, with spokesperson Barry

Gutierrez saying that the memorandum dated October 31 offered a non-existent post as per Executive Order No. 15 which created the ICAD. The appointment stated that she would be sharing a post with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Aaron Aquino.

The Vice President admitted that the job could be difficult given her consistent criticisms of the administration’s drug war.

She also clarified that her acceptance of the post does not mean that she would be all praises for the drug war from this point.

Senators wished Robredo good luck on her new job; while Liberal Party congressmen also welcomed with cautious optimism Robredo's acceptance of the post.

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by Perry Diaz PerryDiaz@gmail.com

My long journey to rehabilitation

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n March 6, 2019, my life turned upside down. I was on top of the world when on that day. I fell ill and ended up in the hospital due to low blood pressure. I fainted while I was having dialysis treatment and was rushed to emergency room at Kaiser Hospital. I had no recollection of what happened next. But my wife Dolores told me a few days later that I had seven cardiac arrests in one

day! I was given Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) seven times in one day. The procedure broke four of my ribs.

They put me on liquid diet and inserted a tracheostomy breathing tube into a hole made in my neck and windpipe. The tube was attached to a ventilator that provided oxygen. I lost the ability to speak. I communicated with the use of pad and pencil.

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Bedridden, for the first time in my life I felt helpless and hopeless.

I was in and out of sleep. I asked my wife to call my brother Titus and have in come here to keep me company at the hospital. Titus arrived two days later from the Philippines. He stayed for two weeks. But I had no recollection of his visit. Nor do I remember my friends who visited me at the hospital. My mind was lost. All I remembered was my wife visiting me every day. But when night fell, I felt lonely… and frustrated.

A week later, I came down with pneumonia and was transferred to Folsom Mercy Hospital, which has an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Miraculously, I recovered from pneumonia after a day. I was then moved back to Kaiser Hospital. The doctor said that it usually took two weeks to recover from pneumonia.

My wife gave me a book given by my brother when he visited me.

The book was titled, “Healing is

a Journey.” Authored by Minx Boren, the book was uplifting. I started reading the book and found it helpful in my situation. It talked about hope and acceptance. It says: “Hope is a survival trait. Without it, we lose heart, and without heart, we become susceptible to despair.

When we can no longer see any options, we are liable to give in or give up. To keep hope alive is to hold a positive vision for the future.

Yet to be fully present in our own life, we must also be willing to be with what is true in the moment.

If we are always waiting when – when I am stronger, pain-free, thinner, healthier, wealthier, married, divorced, hired, retired, etc. – before we can enjoy where we are right now or commit to something we are passionate about or dare to explore something different, then we may never experience newfound joys or reach beyond the status quo.”

It was then that I realized to choose what my options were. Either

I give up and consign myself to live for the rest of my life bedridden or get on my feet and walk again. I am not going to give up. First, I need to be able to speak again. At the hospital, I availed of the speech therapy given to people who have lost their voices. My happiest moment was when they remove the tracheostomy tube from my throat.

I began to talk again.

After a month I was discharged from Kaiser Hospital and moved to Vibra Hospital to continue my recovery. After a month at Vibra, I was discharged and admitted to the Rosewood Post-Acute Rehabilitation.

When I thought I was on the road to full recovery, I was rushed to emergency room. My hemoglobin (blood) count decreased to 4.9, way below the acceptable level of 12.

I needed blood transfusion. I was given two pints of blood. I was discharged and went back to the continuation on page 17

Opening Day: PBA 2019-20 Season

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he Philippine Basketball Association kicked off their 2019-20 season at Garden City Collegiate on Sunday, October 20 with the parade of athletes representing the 97 registered teams.

As most of the teams assembled in the gym, the formal part of the ceremonies started with the Philippine and Canadian National athems sung by Kaitlyn Yago, semi-finalist Pinoy Tribe Singer of the Year 2019.

Invited guest speakers MP Kevin Lamoreaux, MLA Cindy Lamoreaux, MLA Shannon Martin, Vickar Automotive Group CEO, Larry Vickar, and Superintendent Seven Oaks School Division, Bryan O'Leary.

Special dance numbers by Thia & Friends, and awards to FBNA 2019 Chicago winners, Best Uniform and Ms. PBA Winnipeg 2019.

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• have ancestral origin from the Philippines; • be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada; • be a resident of Manitoba; • pay an annual membership fee of $15.00 Application for Candidacy as The Philippine Canadian PCCM Board of Director Centre of Manitoba, Inc invites Applicant must: all its members, who are in • be at least 18 years old as of good standing as of November November 22, 2019; 22, 2019, to attend the PCCM • have ancestral origin from the BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ Philippines; ELECTION and ANNUAL • be a Canadian Citizen or GENERAL MEETING on Permanent Resident in Canada; December 8, 2019 (Sunday) • be a resident of Manitoba for at at 2PM to 5PM at the PCCM least 3 years; and Multi Purpose Hall, 737 • be a PCCM member in good Keewatin St., and Distribution standing as of November 22, 2019 • Police Clearance: official receipt of Ballots (2PM -3PM) Registration of PCCM showing his/her police clearance application is accepted provided Membership a copy of the police clearance be Registrant must: • be at least 18 years old as of furnished to Election Committee as soon as it arrives.

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rehab center. But my hemoglobin didn’t improve much. Once again, I was rushed to the emergency room for another blood transfusion.

My blood count improved to 8.4, which was barely enough to keep me out of harm’s way. But what caused my blood count to drop? I took several tests and stayed in the hospital for several days. For the next three months, I went through physical therapy and occupational therapy. I was on wheelchair then.

Learning how walk again was the biggest challenge during my stay at Rosewood. I was discharged from Rosewood on September 3, 2019.

But that was not the end of my therapy. It was only the beginning.

I continued the therapy at home with the help of home health nurses and therapists. The home health service ended on October 22, 2019.

I was able to walk with the aid of a walker. I registered for outpatient physical therapy at Kaiser. I will continue my physical therapy in November. And God willing, I’ll be able to walk without the aid of a walker before Christmas.

I never lost hope during my long journey to rehabilitation. My faith in God gave me the strength and determination to overcome the obstacles and challenges in the six months I was in the hospital and rehabilitation center. I never fell into depression.

Power of prayer Throughout my stay in the hospital and rehab center, the fervent prayers of friends and relatives had miraculously given me a new breadth of life. I truly believe that God extended my stay on Earth.

My fate is now in God’s hand.

Minx Boren’s book was enlightening. It taught me to persevere and never to give up hope. She said hope is a choice. And I chose hope.

She said: “There are thousands of things that can give us hope and just as many things that can take it away. Babies give me hope. Good teachers, good parents, and good citizenship give me hope. Simple acts of kindness and generosity give me hope. Technology gives me hope.

There are breakthroughs happening in medicine and alternative energy resources that may one day save our bodies from the worst ravages of diseases and our planet from

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Festival kicks off 2020 events with OPM concert

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ast October 27, 2019, the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival launched their 2020 events through a concert dubbed as " Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika," at Essence Event Centre.

Local artists such as The Astranauts, Geena Navalez and Kristin and Kayla Manibo serenaded the crowd with OPM hits.

MFSF Board, headed by Ley Navarro, formally launched the annual street festival which is happening on June 6-7, 2020.

MFSF has also entered a float in the Santa Clause Parade on November 16th.

For updates, you can check out Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Facebook page.

the more destructive activities of humankind.

“What is clear is that hope needs to be a choice we make again and again. I am aware that the half-full glass only appears to be so when I am disposed to declare it so and live as if it is so. And I am also certain that when I choose hope and lean toward optimism, possibility, and recovery, the great blessing is that healing happens on many levels and happiness shows up in my life in many ways.”

Thanks to all who prayed and wished me well. God heard their prayers. I am on my way to full recovery. I plan to have kidney transplant by next year. And I hope that God will give me the strength to undergo the procedure.

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Horoscope You should feel romantic and passionate and want to get together with your love partner. You’ll probably do that, but it may be difficult and only arranged at the last minute. Don’t panic if you can’t reach your friend. Don’t give up.

A woman colleague, who is sometimes annoying, may visit to you. If you are not careful, this person may come to you in a heated discussion or arouse your insecurity. Try to distance yourself. This person has issues of his own to deal with little if any regarding you. Be polite and understanding and then show him the door!

Some involve people who live far away, some are from friends with heavy emotional difficulties, and one could come from a romantic partner with whom you’re very anxious to get together . A lot of calls could come your way. You might hop in the car to meet this person somewhere familiar in your community. Don’t wear your voice out talking on the phone!

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Money matters may require attention. Payments must be paid, contracts deposited, or contracts executed.

The relief you get from handling it should lift your spirits. Get out in the fresh air, walk, and exercise some of your energy. Call a friend and enjoy.

Your physical energy is high, so some exercise is indicated, possibly sports. You’re in a great mood, and you’re raring to go at just about anything. You might want to take a short trip out of town or embark on a new course of study or try your hand at writing.

Your enthusiasm and optimism are high, so the sky’s the limit.

You might feel a strong psychic link with a friend who lives far away that you haven’t seen for a long time. You might wonder what this person is up to and this could be a bit worrying. Don’t be shy. Call! One way or another, you should know what’s happening.

Provide a sympathetic ear!

This isn’t a good to get involved in heated discussions even if you find the idea tempting. Group activities or meetings could prove fraught as those around you get pulled into discussions about which they feel strongly and on which they don’t all agree! Stay out of it! Find someone who’s also staying out of it and talk to that person.

This should raise your spirits if for no other reason than to have it all out of the way. Legal papers regarding money that you may have been working on for a while should finally be done! You should feel especially talkative, enthusiastic, and passionate. You may want to schedule a romantic evening with your partner. Have fun!

The probability of impending changes in your personal or professional life could have you feeling worried and insecure. Don’t be. If anything, you’ll benefit from these changes. There could be a lot of tension and stress in the air, and it will be hard to avoid picking up on this energy.

Let yourself be carried along by the current. . Try to relax!

This person could be unpredictable happy one minute and in the depths of gloom the next. Some bad experiences regarding career, family, travel, or education could have a friend, colleague, or love partner in an explosive mood.

Don’t try to give advice or cheer up him or her. It will only result in anger. Stay out of the way and let your friend work through it.

You’ve finally stepped over the line and made the decision to do it. You may have been making plans to take a long trip or return to school for an advanced degree. Until you may have put it off. There’s no stopping you! You may spend a lot of time on the phone gathering information and making preliminary arrangements.

Drinking a lot of water would be a good idea. Job stress might be getting to you. Moderate amounts of exercise and rest are also indicated. Don’t eat very spicy foods.

This is a good to catch up on reading, studying, or research. Your physical self may not be what it should be, but your brain is sharp.

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Good times at the 2019 Heritage Classic

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he Jets played host to the Calgary Flames in the 2019 Heritage Classic in Regina at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday, October 26. The snowy evening in Regina was the perfect backdrop to a Jets 2-1 win in overtime.

Following the Heritage Classic, the Jets went on a west coast road trip that saw them visit the Ducks (Loss, 4-7), and a back-to-back with the Sharks

(Win, 3-2) and Golden Knights (Win, 4-3 OT). The Jets rallied late in the game to force overtime where Kyle Connor scored the OT winner.

For November, the Jets are in Winnipeg for a 4-game homestand (Devils, Canucks, Stars and Avalanche) and then hit the road for 4-games against the Panthers, Lightening, Predators and Stars.

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Pagbabalik-tanáw Bágo ang Paglahò Ang larawáng 'yon sa dingdíng ay pamilyár Ambilís raw ng panahón sa pagandár Péro sa ákin ang íkot ay táma lang Ang lahát ay waláng lábis, waláng kúlang

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ROLAND, Manitoba, home of the “WORLD’S LARGEST PUMPKIN” (part 2)

Roland has earned international fame as the birthplace of the 4-H Club (head, heart, hands, health).

It all started here in Roland as it was the community in which the first organisational meeting was held in 1913.

Roland boasts Juno-nominated international children's musicians, Lulu & the Tom Cat, formed right here in Roland in 2001 by Lori Lulu and Thomas Neufeld. The group has performed concerts and produced children's albums.

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he name Manitoba may not be quite well-known internationally; however, you'll be surprised and also proud to know and discover the hidden gems of the prarie province: several places are world title-holders on their own special categories.

Known for beluga whales, Churchill is the polar bear capital of the world. Neepawa with 2,000 varieties of lilies is the lily capital of the world. The town of Selkirk calls itself the catfish capital on the planet. Morden is home to the world's largest collection of marine reptiles and world's largest mosasaur on public display in the world. The Narcisse Snake Dens have the world's largest concentration of red-sided garter snakes. Winnipeg's Festival du Voyageur is the world's largest kitchen party. And last but not the least Roland is home of the world's largest pumpkin!

Roland is a village of about 1,129 people, predominantly rural, in the Pembina Valley regions of the province of Manitoba. This rural municipality is governed by elected officials - a reeve and four councillors. Its economy has always been agriculturally-based with its fertile soil yielding grains, canola, corn, sunflowers, and beans.

Amenities are quite handy with a

gas station, a convenience store, a post office, and a restaurant, the Roland's Roadhouse. Roland is also home to Roland 9-hole golf course.

The world's largest pumpkin, created in 1990 during the Roland centennial, is a super-sized pumpkin replica, standing 12 feet tall, measuring 12 feet wide, weighing 1,684 lbs. and is constructed out of steel rods and covered in orange fibreglass.

The landmark is a tribute to honor the town's world record pumpkin growing "Pumpkin King", Edgar VanWyck, a local resident who made the Guinness Book of World Records in 1977 for growing the largest pumpkin.

Every year on the first Saturday of October Roland celebrates the oneday fun-filled Pumpkin Festival with the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh-off, always held at the Roland Arena, as the main highlight. Pumpkin entries from across southern Manitoba and beyond as far as Minnesota are weighed and the heaviest is declared as the winner of the $1,500 grand prize. The 2019 monster pumpkin, weighing 1,660.5 lbs. was grown by Cornie Banman from Shanzenfeld, Manitoba, breaking the Manitobagrown record. Prizes are also handed out for the heaviest squash, the heaviest tomato and the heaviest watermelon.

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First Filipino Children’s Market Launched

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hat compelling reasons can make a group of volunteers and parents gather on a very lovely Fall morning, and on a Sunday at that, in Winnipeg?

For one, they all believe that entrepreneurship is a critical

skill that must be nurtured at a young age in order for children to thrive in the real world and to prepare them for an unpredictable economy. More importantly they believe that parents and the communities have a shared accountability to raise financially

literate and socially responsible children.

With the objective of equipping kids with entrepreneurial mindsets and a set of skills that can be applied to any career, the Christmas Children’s Market was launched on October 20, 2019 at RBC Regent Avenue branch.

The children’s market was inspired by B2BPreneur, a nonprofit organization based in Toronto that aspires to build a generation of empowered entrepreneurs with a heart. It offers entrepreneurship events and workshops that foster financial and social responsibility among children so they will be

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empowered to shape their future and make a positive change in the community.

The Children's Christmas Market will be held at the Petrus Hall, 2624 Inkster Boulevard on November 23 from 10am to 3pm.

This event will give children between 8-17 years old the opportunity to be entrepreneurs for a day by selling their product or service in a marketplace setting.

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