Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition September 05 - 20, 2019

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QPAM 30th Year Gala Celebrates History and Founders

Quezon Province Association of Manitoba’s year-long celebration of their 30th Anniversary was highlighted by a Gala Night last August 24th at the Skyview Ballroom of the Marlborough Hotel. It was a memorable night of honours and recognitions, great times with friends and amazing performances which included QPAM Ladies’ folk dance in their vibrant costumes. Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal QPAM 8-9►

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BIBAK and Filipino Morden residents grace the Annual Morden Corn and Apple Festival parade

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well-known Winnipeg Filipino cultural group, BIBAK, together with the more than 150 Filipino residents in Morden, Manitoba, joined the parade celebrating the annual Morden Corn and Apple Festival last August 24, Saturday.

Marcos Simpao, one of the organizers of the parade says: “We have been joioning the festival since 2015 to showcase our cultural heritage, and the camaraderie of the more than 400 Filipinos living in Morden and to give back to the Morden officials and residents for welcoming us into their community. And with the enthusiasm and the happy faces of the Filipinos and the unique performance by the BIBAK dancers, the Morden residents would know how happy we are,

and sharing to them a glimpse of the culture of our country.”

BIBAK, founded in 1994, and one of the most unique and artistic performing groups in Winnipeg (some members live in Morden), stands for 5 provinces in the North Philippines and these include: Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc (now Mt. Province), Apayao and Kalinga. Its traditional dances celebrate good harvest, health and peace.

Added to the attraction in the parade is Manny Pacquiao’s look-alike, Richard Sapida who received so much attention.

After the parade, a Fiesta typecelebration was held to celebrate another successful participation at the annual Morden Corn and Apple Festival.

(Editor’s Note: Armando Mariano, a BIBAK Morden member, provided the information.

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Gilas ends up cellar dweller in Group D of Fiba World Cup The Philippines absorbed a Foshan International Sports and heartbreaking 84-81overtime loss Cultural Center in China. to Angola on Wednesday at the Despite Andray Blatche's best game in the tournament (23

points, 12 rebounds, four steals) and another strong performance from PBA rookie CJ Perez (17 points, 7 rebounds), Angola outworked the Filipinos in overtime to win their last game in Group D. The Philippines' 3-point shooting failed to go out on a high note as Gilas made only 10 of 46 attempts from behind the arc. On a positive note, their transition offense netted 18 fastbreak points.

They also grabbed 20 offensive rebounds that led to 19 second chance points. However their poor defense and execution at the end of the regulation period and extension denied coach Yeng Guiao and his boys a reason to celebrate during their World Cup campaign.

Gilas Pilipinas thus concluded the group round without a victory

and will now travel to Beijing for the classification phase. Angola, for its part, finished with a 1-2 slate. The two teams will play Iran and the loser of the game between Puerto Rico and Tunisia in Group N.

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he Department of Education (DepEd) will use its 2020 funding of more than P500 billion to hire 10,000 public school teachers and 5,000 non-teaching personnel.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones disclosed that the move is part of the agency’s commitment to further improve teacher-to-student ratio, enhance learning and ease the workload of its personnel. The hiring of additional teachers has a budget of P1.27 billion; while P1.28 billion has been allocated for the creation of new non-teaching positions.

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Meanwhile, the budget for the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) amounts to P8.99 billion. It will cover 4,300 e-classroom packages and 42,010 multimedia packages for schools. The DCP is aimed at providing the appropriate technologies to all public schools to enhance the teaching-learning process and to enable both teachers and learners to meet the challenges of the 21st century. It also provides relevant information technology structures, networking facilities and information systems to all levels of governance of the department.

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Barangay Ginebra to face Korean team in Asian Basketball Showdown

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Ginebra San Miguel will try to even up with LG Sakers, one of the stalwarts of the Korean Basketball League, in a rematch of two of the most popular basketball teams in Asia dubbed as the Asian Basketball Showdown.

The LG Sakers bested Barangay Ginebra in their first meeting five years ago. The Asian Basketball Showdown II will be held on Sept. 17, 6 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where the Gin Kings is hoping to get a win in home court. The exhibition game is free to the public courtesy of LG Philippines. According to LG Electronics Philippines Managing Director Inkwun Heo, the event is a treat to Filipinos in the spirit of celebration of the 70th anniversary of South Korean and Philippine diplomatic

Mayor Sotto aims for 10 percent reduction in government contracts Mayor Vico Sotto ensured that prices of all government contracts during his term will decrease by at least 10 percent. \The Pasig City executive said that transparency in governance was one of his top priorities, saying that his administration will open the public bidding of contracts to hit the target figure.

He added that he will create a technical working group and an independent monitoring team that

will work with an observer from a non-government organization (NGO) to observe all processes to be undertaken by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC).

The 30-year old mayor also stressed that he will not accept kickbacks from government contracts. The funds that will be saved up from cheaper equipment and services will be returned to the people for additional medicines and scholarship funds, he added.

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QPAM 30th anniversary lauds founders and genuine volunteerism of Quezonians

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he Quezon Province Association of Manitoba celebrated its 30th Anniversary foundation by honoring the Ugat (founders) of the association and recognizing the passion of volunteerism through the years.

Every founding member received a certificate of recognition for being responsible to make this association so strong and sustainable since its founding in 1989. And at the same time, QPAM recognized the many volunteers during the annual Mayuhan and SantaCruzan when the 2019 Hermano and Hermana Mayor, namely Jhun and Jhulie Manzanilla, their daughter Johsa as Reyna Elena and her consort and the various sagalas were presented during the anniversary

celebration at the Marlborough Hotel last August 24, 2019.

Guests came in formal attire and walked the red carpet into the Skyview Ballroom while their pictures were taken.

Maggie Chan-Ubano, QPAM president, welcomed the guests after the Oh Canada rendition by Kristian Cahatol and the Philippine National Anthem by a QPAM Youth. Invocation was delivered by Mannie Aquino, one of the QPAM advisers.

After dinner, the QPAM’s Santacruzan 2019 Reyna Elena, Johsa Manzanilla with Christian Schroeder as her consort; Jhun and Jhulie Manzanilla, Hermano and Hermano Mayor 2019 were presented to the guests. Followed by the induction of the 2019-2021 officers. MLA Flor Marcelino as

an inducting officer. And followed by the Recognition Award for the Ugat (roots) members.

The newly inducted officers for 2019-2021 include: MaggieChan-Urbano, president; Nolasco Merluza, vp, external; Rowena Arquero, vp, internal; Claudia Cahatol O’Donnell, secretary; Precy Merluza, asst. secretary; Rosario Leonie Lacandula, treasurer; Jenny Novallasca, asst. trea.; Abdon Chan, auditor; Federico Hinanay, asst. auditor; Mariano Sarmiento & Mario Arquero, pro; Glenda Relis, Rizalda Plata Merluza, and Gil Lacandula, sgt. at arms; District reps: Eddie Revilla, 1st; Ronnie Merluza, 2nd; Ellen Sarmiento, 3rd; and Salve Mujar,

4th; Norman Padilla, Alden talents had performed. Johsa Novallasca, and Sunny Pauche, Manzanilla had a song and piano directors. rendition; Kristian Cahatol, Entertainment was in full blast when many outstanding continuation on page 9

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Kyleen Neis, Little Miss Galaxy Winnipeg; Raffy of Raffy’s cafe with ALIW band and Dr. Tricia Magsino Barnabe.

A special folk dance presentation by the lady officers and members of QPAM under the direction of Natie Aquino.

Closing remark was delivered

by Olie Merluza, QPAM Vice president. Hannah Chan Urbano and Alden Novallasca emceed the anniversary celebration.

Partners of the QPAM’s 30th Anniversary celebration

were recognized, namely Vickar Automotive Group, Filipino Journal and Just IN Couture and extending warm thank yous to the diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze sponsors.

Maggie Chan-Urbano, QPAM president says: “The success of our 30th anniversary celebration was the result of “kapit-bisig”, the dedication and the utmost cooperation of all the officers and members of QPAM, and the support of our many sponsors and partners, without them, this gala night would not be successful.”

With more than 350 attendees, the public dancing

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showed their prowess in dancing and the dance floor had almost taken over by happy and fun loving guests.

Indeed, a night to remember by all who attended QPAM’s every five-year anniversary celebration.

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Manitoba Leaders’ Debate Highlights Election Season

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CBC Manitoba held a Leaders’ Debate at their Portage Avenue studios on August 28 in connection with the September provincial elections. Invited were the leaders of the four main political parties, namely Progressive Conservative (PC) leader and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Wab Kinew, Liberal leader Dougald Lamont, and James Beddome for the

Green Party of Manitoba. CBC Manitoba, CTV Winnipeg and Global Winnipeg formed a media consortium which fielded a panel of journalists from each organization. Among the panel were CTV’s Jeff Keele, CBC’s Marcy Markusa and CJOB/ Global’s Richard Cloutier. Joanne Kelly, a journalism instructor at Red River College, moderated the 50-minute verbal sparring among the leaders. Representatives of

various media groups who were not part of the consortium also received an invitation to cover the event. This publication was part of that group, and sent the team of Ron Cantiveros, producer Donna Medina-Cantiveros, and this writer. The coverage team did a pre-debate broadcast via Facebook Live and interviewed CBC’s Bartley Kives to explain his role as fact-checker and its importance in holding the party leaders accountable for the veracity of their claims. As the debate went underway, the external media followed the proceedings in a viewing room.

Right out of the gate, the three other leaders went after perceived front-runner Pallister and grilled him on the PC’s consolidation of the province’s health care system and the recent downgrade of Manitoba’s economic outlook by the Conference Board of Canada.

After the leaders’ questioned each other, they then answered questions from the panel of

journalists about health care, the environment, and crime and drug addiction. Among the key statements made were Pallister’s pledge that the PCs will balance the budget by 2022, two years earlier than previously projected; Kinew’s promise to re-open the emergency services at Seven Oaks and Concordia, and Beddome’s appeal to elect a Green Party representative to the legislature.

A media scrum was held in the same studio right after the debate.

One after another, the leaders re-emerged to answer questions from members of the external media. First up was Liberal leader Lamont, followed by Kinew, then Pallister, and finally Beddome.

They were asked about how they would rate their rivals’ and their own performance during the debate. They also added details to their responses that were cut short due to time constraints.

Overall, the debate was peppered with crosstalk among the leaders as they countered one another’s statements. As for audience perception, CBC’s Austin Grabish wrote about the reactions of body language experts who were asked to observe the party leaders during the debate. According to the article, the experts stated that Kinew came across as ‘polished’, Pallister as ‘flustered’, Lamont as ‘a little too casual’ because of his attire and demeanor, and Beddome coming off as lacking confidence in a number of subjects. It remains to be seen whether or not this Leaders’ Debate

will draw more voters to the polls compared to the average turnout in 2016 of 57.43% as posted by Elections Manitoba.

As for the rest of the candidates running in the elections, they have twentynine days to campaign in their respective ridings after Premier Brian Pallister met with the Lieutenant Governor on August 12 to formally call for the province’s 42nd elections. Six candidates from the Filipino community are running for seats. They are longtime MLA Ted Marcelino of the NDP running for re-election in Tyndall Park, the PC’s Jon Reyes previously the MLA of St. Norbert now running for Waverley, NDP’s Malaya Marcelino taking up the torch from MLA Flor Marcelino in the new riding of Notre Dame, Kelly Legaspi also of the NDP for the Agassiz riding, Liberal John Cacayuran for McPhillips, and Edda Pangilinan of the Manitoba Forward Party running for the Burrows seat. Advance voting began on the morning of August 29 and runs until September 5 in more than 300 locations throughout the province. The regular schedule of the provincial elections is on Tuesday, September 10.

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Kris Ontong is the past president of the South Eastman Filipino Association (SEMFA) and is an awardee at the 2019 Filipino-Canadian Heritage Event for his active role in the Filipino community. As a new Canadian and first-time voter, he interviewed Winnipeg-based candidates from the PC, NDP and Liberals to better understand the principles and platforms of each party, and the issues affecting their respective ridings and the province of Manitoba in general.

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Caring for our Environment – Manitoba Holds Workshop on Learning and Living Green

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n August 17, 2019, Caring for our EnvironmentManitoba (CEM), a non-profit organization hosted a workshop on “Learning and Living Green for a Sustainable Future" at the Sergeant Tommy Prince Community Centre (formerly North Centennial Recreation and Leisure Facility).

Two sessions were held simultaneously, one for kids and the other was for youth and adults.

It was a well-attended event with a total of 57 participants of all ages. The event was sponsored

by Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA), a non-profit organization.

The workshop sought to increase awareness knowledge and understanding of kids, the youth and adult participants of the importance of protecting our environment that sustains the

economy and society. Topics included climate change, 3RCreduce, reuse, recycle and composting as well as conserving our natural resources. The session consisted of presentations, video shows and interactive group exercises to identify issues and solutions that they can do at school, at home, and in our community to foster sustainable living.

At the end of the session, everyone learned something, and are excited to share it with family, friends and other members of the community and make it a part of their daily lives. “This is a great initiative, everybody should get involved in regardless of age.

There is always something new to learn even for older generations like me” said Alberto, one of the participants.

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Bea-Gerald issue resurfaces as Gerald’s mom publicly airs her opinion

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he brouhaha between erstwhile couple Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson recently resurfaced this week as his mother, Evangeline Opsima, granted an interview with ABS-CBN. Opsima shared that she had never approved of Bea as his son’s girlfriend and heavily criticized her. She added that their relationship issues should have been settled privately instead of the public scandal it turned into.

A few days after the interview went public, Bea posted her own thoughts on her Instagram account.

She shared a peaceful photo of herself wrapped in a blanket with the caption “Chillin’ while thinking of writing letters to myself just so I’m reminded that I am constantly surrounded by love.” She also used the hashtag #OneDayAtATime which she first used in a previous post which talked about moving on from the relationship.

Korean awards body honors Alden Richards Alden Richards got another milestone in his showbiz career by receiving the Asian Star Prize at the Seoul Drama Awards 2019.

The actor flew to Seoul to receive the award on Wednesday, August 28. In his speech, he said the award is extra special in time for the celebration of 70 years of friendship between the Philippines and South Korea. Alden is the latest Filipino actor to receive the award, following Gabby Concepcion and Dennis Trillo.

The Seoul International Drama Awards brings together all professionals in the field of TV drama production and media industry and global audiences who enjoy television dramas.

Viva Films unveils first teaser of Sarah Geronimo starrer Viva Films on Saturday, August 31 has made public a two-minute first teaser of Sarah Geronimo’s comeback film, “Unforgettable,” together with the official poster for the movie, which is scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide this October 23.

The short trailer shows a young woman, played

by Sarah who was with her beloved pet dog, Happy. She and her pet got lost on their way to Baguio City to visit her sick grandmother. She then comes across an eatery run by Regine Velasquez.

Sarah became the unlikely helper in the carinderia.

“Unforgettable” is a joint project of Viva Films and The Idea First Company. Aside from Regine, other stars in the film include Anne Curtis, Cherie Gil, Tirso Cruz III, Ara Mina, Kim Molina, Meg Imperial, Gina Pareño, and Yayo Aguila.

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various cultures. n it's second round attracting this year following Aside from the food being the the first one last May, continuation on page 17 Food Trip Festival 2019 was once again brought to the community's diverse palates and hungry tummies last August 31- September 1 at Tyndall Park Community Centre.

Over 40 food trucks and tents offered different cuisines

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The Butchart Gardens, the Gardens of Five Seasons

Lita at the Sunken Garden.

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hroughout history of mankind gardens have been feast for the senses and quiet refuge and spaces for reveries and meditations or contemplations allowing people to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. There has always been a link between man and flowers in the garden as American playwright and poet laureate of Vermont, Robert Frost, expresses in his poem "Lodged" - "The rain to the wind said, You push and I'll pelt, They smote the garden bed,

That the flowers actually knelt, And lay lodged though not dead, I know how the flowers felt."

The iconic Butchart Gardens of Victoria, British Colombia, a National Historic Site of Canada as a remarkable example of 20th century estate garden, is one of the ten most beautiful gardens in the world along with the Monet Gardens of Giverny, France and the Gardens of Kent, England.

For over 100 years the gardens have been a stunning depiction of flora, trees and shrubs as

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A must-see oasis when visiting beautiful Victoria, set on 55 acres (22 has.) of privatelyowned land with a full-time staff of 50 gardeners, all experts at deadheading (removing spent flowers), and 26 greenhouses, the gardens originally started with Robert Pim Butchart and his wife Jennie who migrated to the west coast of British Colombia to quarry limestone necessary for Portland cement production. When the limestone quarry became exhausted Jennie smothered the abandoned pit with soil and turned it into a garden, now the Sunken Garden.

Ownership of the gardens still remains with the Butchart family with their great granddaughter Robin Lee Clarke as managing director.

Walking in a clockwise direction we visited first the main highlight of the gardens and the beloved area of the landscape, the Sunken Garden cloaked in lush green and colourful blooms of red, white and yellow and the Ross Fountain before heading to the Concert Lawn and into the Rose Garden of approximately 300 varieties of roses and then straight ahead to the Sturgeon Fountain and into the Japanese Garden that gives a display of reds, oranges and greens with Japanese bamboo and maples emerging from moss-covered beds and with waters bubbling in a pond. Then down to the Star Pond and the Italian Garden which is home to a gelateria, bronze-cast statue and flower-studded pond.

The Butchart Gardens are open year-round, in all four seasons plus one, the Christmas Season winter (January to March) when the gardens are bursting with thousand of blooms; spring (April to June) with hundreds of bulbs and colours and scents of spring; summer (June - September) with floral splendour and when the concert lawn stage comes alive with a variety of performing artists; and autumn (September to November) with the vibrancy of autumn when Japanese maples turn russet, gold and red. The 5th season is the Christmas Season - the magic of Christmas with displays of holiday wreaths, garlands, outdoor ice skating rink, and the Twelve Days of Christmas.

The Butchart Gardens is located on Vancouver Island, north of Victoria at 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay. It is easily accessible via a scenic drive from Victoria.

We`re coming from Vancouver, so we take the BC Ferries from Tsawwasen Terminal to Swartz Bay and follow the signs to the gardens. Peak season is July and August. Best time to visit (it takes an hour and a half to two hours to see the gardens) is early in the morning.

Be among the more than 1 million visitors each year to experience the Butchart Gardens, the gardens of five seasons.

The Sunken Garden.

Lita’s daughter, Marie-Anne at Butchart.

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main attraction, fun rides and entertaiment were present too.

GMA Artist Lovi Poe came to perform and entertain the audience with singing and fun games.

Now on it's third year, Food Trip serves to be the biggest Filipino Food Fest that happens in the months of May and September.

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You’re on a roll socially, with many opportunities to mix, mingle, and enjoy some fabulous evenings out. You might feel motivated to volunteer, too, particularly if others need a helping hand. It should now be easier to make progress with your career and begin to put plans into action. The focus shifts to spiritual matters, rest, and relaxation. If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, the nature hints that the chance to recharge could do you good.

With a full house at the top of your chart, you might be in the position of having to make key decisions that could affect future plans. If you have big dreams, you’re ideally placed to start demonstrate them.

Your social life starts to sizzle with many opportunities for magical evenings out. Particular spotlights passion and desire!

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Use this opportunity to get advice and put it into action.

You’re also primed for adventure and embracing a learning curve. A lineup might encourage vacation plans, whether you go abroad or stay close to home.

The important thing is to relax and nurture key goals that you’ll soon put into action.

This is a good time to sign documents, close deals, and generally get back into the swing of things. When it comes to finances you’ll need to keep a hold tightly on things. The focus suggests you’ll be tempted to spread just for the sake of it, so go easy if you can. The fun begins later, when action-packed influences coincide with unleashed passions.

Romantic opportunities seem particularly encouraging you to add a touch of magic to an ongoing relationship or to help a new liaison blossom. You’ll also find that interactions, including business meetings, benefit from your creative and inspirational input. You could be more impulsive when it comes to spending your money or flirting with someone who takes your special. It helps to adopt a sensitive approach to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

You’ve been thinking of starting a business enterprise or developing your creative potential, so this is the perfect time to move from research to action. Romantic opportunities look promising, with a chance to take a budding liaison to a new level of commitment. Things really start to sizzle from making this an excellent time for a passionate encounter. If was disappointing, this should be sensational.

The early part offer tender embraces and the chance for a special date. Romance is sweet and magical, leading to the potential for a relationship that include mystery and the unknown. You have a great opportunity to start on DIY projects or other plans as the cosmos lends its support. You’ll be more competitive at work and while working out. If you’re eager to exercise, you might decide to increase your esteem in order to get fit.

Home life seems upbeat so long as everyone is being honest with each other. There’s a chance that this might not be the case, particularly if you sense someone isn’t telling the truth.

Any crisis resulting from this may be short-lived. Instead of holding back, people will be ready to tell it like it is, helping to clear the air. On a positive note, a burst of passion could reignite a relationship.

This isn’t the time to be overconfident or take things for granted. Instead, it helps to bring balanced judgment to the table, particularly if your reputation is at stake.

Later, indecision and a lack of facts may give way to a determination to succeed no matter what this can also be the perfect opportunity to clear out mess and gets your place looking exactly as you want it.

As gets up to speed, you’ll find your efforts are quickly rewarded. Meanwhile, continue to stay in control where finances are concerned. Cut back on items you no longer use or need, as doing so could save you a lot. New ideas inhabit your mental universe, enhancing conversation. Go easy to avoid a flare-out however!

You’ll gain control to produce ahead with personal plans.

On your spiritual sector can be useful for starting practices such as meditation, yoga, or anything else that helps you feel more peaceful. It’s time to take action. Avoid impulsive spending and direct your energy wisely. Take care of any immediate problems.

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Duterte sacks BuCor chief Faeldon President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday fired Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Nicanor Faeldon following the release of 1,914 heinous crimes convicts under the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law.

The President said the former marine captain has to go because he disobeyed his order. Duterte announced this as Faeldon continues to undergo

investigation by the Senate regarding the GCTA. Faeldon came under fire after news surfaced that BuCor had approved the release of convicted rapist-killer Antonio Sanchez based on good conduct while in prison. The former Calauan, Laguna mayor was supposed to be released last August after earning enough GCTA, which allows the early release of convicts. During the Senate hearing on Monday,

BuCor earlier said nearly 2,000 heinous crime convicts have been released since 2014. it was revealed that Faeldon Before his stint at the BuCor, had allowed the processing of Faeldon was chief of the Bureau Sanchez’s release. This, however, of Customs. He resigned after a did not push through following massive public outcry and the President’s order not to release Sanchez.

The President also ordered the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate BuCor officials who have been with the agency since 2015, or a year after the early release of prisoners started. The

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KC Salazar makes it to the Galaxy Pageant semis Winnipeg’s pride and representative to the Galaxy International Pageant, KC Salazar, has finally competed in the pageant’s coronation last August 24 at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida.

KC made it to the semi-finals as one of the top 8. Though she did not win the title of Junior

Miss Galaxy Internationals 2020, she is already a winner just by representing the country and a pride to the Filipino community being the first Filipino-Canadian representative. "Competing in the International Galaxy Pageants as one of the flag carriers had brought me out of my comfort zones, one of which is to model

a gown in front of an international audience. I also met a lot of amazing people from across the globe throughout my journey and we became friends until now, “ shares KC. KC’s family was with her throughout the whole journey.

Her father said, “KC's experience is one that cannot be forgotten

because at her young age, she was able to give pride and prestige to the country as young beauty queen and honour to the Filipino community. This only proves that Filipino beauty is still one of the best in the world and we believe that this will open many opportunities for her.”

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Team Canada delegates during the floor pictorial right after the coronation of all Galaxy Divisions

KC standing at the hotel’s grand staircase during the coronation night

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Team Canada on their White Party dresses

Team Canada attended the coronation night of Latina Belleza Galaxy (Galaxy International Pageants for Spanish subjects) Photos by Kenneth Salazar

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In Loving Memory of Edgardo Carolino Gaddi SEPTEMBER 29, 1954 AUGUST 21, 2019

Edgardo Gaddi, 64, passed away peacefully on August 21,2019 at St. Boniface Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Gaddi.

They shared 29 years of happy marriage together.

Edgardo was born September 29, 1954 in Quezon City. He was the son of Alfredo and Eulalia Gaddi. He was raised by Dr. Bienvenido and Nora Gaddi. He graduated from the University of the East and worked with Philippine National Bank as a Certified Public Accountant.

In Winnipeg, he worked with Smith’s Quality Meats as a production line staff.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing his guitars, singing and listening to music. He treasured family pictures.

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He loved collecting action figures and santas! He loved to swim, play tennis and badminton. He will be remembered with his bold fashion and hair. He was a friend to everyone he met. long streaked hai He is survived by spouse, Mary. His children, Mabel, Alfred, Patricia, and Bien. The memorial service was held on September 1, 2019 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.

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