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Philippine Bayanihan donated $100,000.00 to RHAF

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Page 19 ► The Officers of the Philippine Bayanihan Association in Alberta who were present during the cheque presentation are from L-R: Dave Guanlao (Treasurer), Tony Briones (President), Jeffrey R. Buhr (RAHF Development Officer), and Ernie Flores (Adviser).

By Pilipino Ako SAMA-SAMA po natin IPAGDASAL ang ating mga kababayan na sila ay maging ligtas sa mga oras na ito. Wala nang iba pang magtutulung-tulungan at magdarasal para sa kanila kundi mga kapwa PILIPINO. SIMPLENG DASAL para sa mga kababayan nating Pilipino.

Karilagan Dance Society Draws Crowd to the Heritage Festival Philippine Pavillion

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Filipino Community Cultural Dance Group at the 100th Anniversary of Calgary Stampede

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Filipino Community Cultural Dance Group at the 100th Anniversary of Calgary Stampede The Filipino community organized and represented by PIM (Possibilities In Motion, a Filipino-Calgarian leadership and non-profit charitable orgnization) performed during the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede 2012 opening parade. Photo shown AKRA, (Association of Kalinga Residents in Alberta) highliting a Filipino Cultural dance at the prelude of the parade. (Filed by Jose "Pepito" Magpayo, Editor)

Solid Industries, Ltd. 2012 Stampede party. Priscilla Turingan, Aida Recio Briones, Chelle Briones, Jenny Briones Bungay, Ellen Sarmiento, Vangie Fons, Lourdes Lebardo Ang, Malou Pastoral, Maricel Briones.

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The 2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 4x4 MegaCab

by Ron

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his truck is massive and it definitely turns heads in more ways than one.

In the first day of driving the Ram 2500 through the streets of Winnipeg, pulling up next to other pickup drivers, I’d get the occasional glance and “the nod.”

The nod basically affirmed the manliness of this powerful, bold and beautiful truck. Nods were more pronounced from other Ram truck owners so I affectionately referred to them as “Ram nods” on several instances on Twitter.

In addition to the “Ram nods,” I also got “the look” on more than one occasion. Let’s just say that I’m not your stereotypical truck owner and wearing a suit and tie that day, made “the look” even more comical. As I smiled and waved back, the light turned green and I was on my way again.

Basically, this truck was designed and built for cowboys. The look

also established that this truck means business. Depending on what line of business you may be in, it’s built for heavy duty work, and heavy duty fun.

The exquisite leather trim in the Laramie Longhorn edition comes with soft premium leather highlighted by laser etched designs on the seats, glove box, and all across the front dashboard.

The only thing missing is a hook to hang your cowboy hat. The premium leather package also comes with heated seats for our cold Canadian prairie winters and forced-air cooled seats for our blazing hot prairie summers.

On or off-road, the Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn owns the road. The front grill is bold and behind it, a 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-speed automatic 350hp engine with a maximum towing capacity of 9,600lbs. This truck could literally move houses if it had to. The other engine option is a 5.7L V8 HEMI with an 8,800lbs towing capacity.

City driving isn’t so kind to the Ram 2500. Parking the truck in a shopping mall lot takes patience and skill. Equipped with a MegaCab and an 8’2” long box, the Ram 2500 occupies two parking spots and forget going into any underground parking garage. Trying to find a parking spot in downtown Winnipeg was next to impossible and just meant

a longer walk to your destination.

The Ram 2500 is available in different trim levels beginning with the ST (starting at around 30,345), SXT, Tradesmen, Express, SLT, Outdoorsman, R/T, Big Horn, Sport, Laramie and on the top end, the Laramie Longhorn (starting at $50,745).

Price as tested for the Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Edition I drove last month was just over $73,000.

Competing vehicles that match up to the Ram 2500 include the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and the Ford F-350 Super Duty.

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Constitutional or man-made crisis?

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he Judicial and Bar Council’s interview of the 20 nominees to the Chief Justice position was going so well into the fourth and last day when suddenly it hit a snag that could trigger a constitutional crisis in the Judiciary. Indeed, in a matter of days, the orderly selection process went into a tailspin when the two leaders of Congress – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. – announced that they’re pulling their representatives out of the Judicial Bar Council (JBC) due to a Supreme Court decision, which ruled that the bicameral legislative body can only have one representative in JBC. As a result, the JBC postponed voting for the final three nominees to August 2.

The postponement gave Justice Secretary Leila de Lima who is running against time to have three disbarment cases against her dismissed before the JBC votes on the shortlist. But she suffered a major blow last July 28 when the Board of Directors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) rejected her bid to have the cases against her dismissed.

Instead the IBP board ordered a fullblown investigation into two of the three cases that were filed against her for defiance of the Supreme Court’s Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued on the travel ban ordered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on expresident Gloria Macapagal Arroyo last November.

Given the time needed to complete the investigations, it is doubtful if it could be done by August 2.

De Lima’s problem As soon as IBP rejected De Lima’s appeal, Malacañang Palace gave her some encouraging support.

During a press briefing, presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that De Lima has “right to appeal to the Judicial and Bar Council should it exclude her from the chief justice candidate shortlist.” “She is just laying out the basis why this disbarment case should not be considered by the JBC considering that they were filed in the light of her opposition to the removed Chief Justice Corona,” Lacierda said.

According to Lacierda, De Lima also submitted a seven-page letter to the JBC in which she argued that she should not be excluded from the shortlist on account of her pending disbarment cases, which she claimed were politically motivated. However, in an attempt to show neutrality, Lacierda said, “We will leave it with the JBC to determine in its discretion the validity and weight of the letter of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima.”

And to further distance Malacañang from the controversy, he said that the Palace was “very happy” and “very comfortable” with De Lima being the DOJ secretary.

But De Lima, 52, is driven by

ambition. If appointed, she will be the top magistrate of the land for18 years until she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70. She claims that as an “outsider,” she has the edge over the other nominees because of “her strong personality to institute reforms in a judiciary tarnished by the impeachment trial of Corona.” But what makes her believe that she has the “edge” when she doesn’t have any experience as a judge or justice?

And this brings to mind what kind of reforms would she institute?

Unlike the six “insiders” who each gave a detailed description of the reforms they would pursue, De Lima did not mention a single item that needed to be reformed. Besides, does it take 18 years to institute reforms? If she can’t do it in five to seven years, then she’s not the right person to institute reforms.

Enrile’s dilemma In another front, the Philippine Senate, things are different over there.

Senate President Enrile called for a caucus last July 30 to discuss their position on the JBC composition and other issues relative to the selection process.

In a resolution adopted, the Senate asked the JBC to defer deliberations on the selection and also for the Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on the issue of JBC composition.

The Court agreed and scheduled the oral arguments on August 2.

Another Senate resolution reiterated the position taken by both chambers of Congress that “representation to the JBC by Congress must be one for the House with one vote, and one for the Senate

with one vote,” which is in direct contrast to the Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling two weeks ago that Congress should only have one representative in the JBC. But Enrile raised another issue, which could throw a monkey wrench on the whole Chief Justice selection process. In a media interview, Enrile was quoted as saying that whoever is appointed Chief Justice by the President based on the list submitted by the JBC may still be questioned because of the status of the council’s membership. He also pointed out that the Constitution provides that only the Chief Justice can preside as ex officio chair of the JBC; thus, an acting Chief Justice or an associate justice cannot preside over the deliberations of the council.

If Enrile’s line of thinking is pursued, it could trigger a constitutional crisis. In essence, what Enrile was saying is that since an acting Chief Justice or an associate justice could not preside over the JBC and since the position of Chief Justice is vacant; therefore, nobody can preside over the JBC. In that event, the JBC would be functionally incapacitated and unable to produce the mandated shortlist of the final three nominees for the position of Chief Justice.

But notwithstanding this whichcomes-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg problem, the President is required by the Constitution to appoint a new Chief Justice within 90 days of a vacancy. But whom would he appoint if no shortlist were produced?

Someone suggested that perhaps P-Noy should appoint anyone of his choice in the absence of a shortlist. But that would be dangerous and P-Noy should – nay, must! – exercise utmost

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restraint from doing that. If he did that, it could trigger a constitutional crisis. And if the person he appointed is De Lima, then the people would think that the crisis was man-made, induced to pave the way for De Lima’s ascension to the High Court.

Ghosts from the past In the 25 years that the present Constitution has been in place, there were two major constitutional crises.

The first was in 2001 when then Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was sworn in as President by then Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. while Joseph Estrada was still the sitting President. To fix the looming constitutional crisis, the Supreme Court issued its controversial “constructive resignation” ruling that deemed Estrada resigned from office.

The second was in 2010 when Gloria appointed Renato Corona as Chief Justice in defiance of the constitutional ban on “midnight” appointments during a short period of time before and after a presidential election. The Supreme Court legitimized Corona’s illegal appointment by ruling that appointing the Chief Justice was not covered by the constitutional ban. Both crises took a heavy toll on the government and caused political instability for more than a decade, which culminated with the impeachment of Corona last May. Now that the government is recovering from those contentious years, it’s time for our political leaders to do what is right for the country and let the Supreme Court perform its constitutional mandate to produce the shortlist in a fashion that is fair, transparent, and objective. The people deserve no less.

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The Identity Question

by Miya Villarena Miya Villarena is a native of Quezon City who currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with her parents and brother. She enjoys art, mathematics, chess, and a good book along with a cup of coffee on a winter day, as well as writing stories in her spare time. She is also fond of cats and surfing the internet. When asked who her muses are, Miya considers her greatest literary inspiration to be Mary Hoffman, and her favorite artist to be Brett Helquist.

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here are just moments in life where you isolate yourself from the rest of the world and scrutinize your innermost being carefully.

That innermost being is your identity.

It is something we all struggle to find, something we all struggle to seek. And yet, the hardest part is piecing our identity together once we’ve found it.

What is identity? Is it our name, our personal information, the entire birth certificate which we possess as evidence of our existence? Is identity our driver’s license, our passport, our school identification card?

Often, we think of identity as a concrete concept to protect.

Identity is a thing that sets us apart in the sea of individuality and makes us who we are in the world.

Identity is a valuable thing which we have to protect, especially from people who want to steal it in order to use us for their nefarious devices.

In this very light, something I’ve thought about often is: what is

the Filipino identity?

Is there even a Filipino identity? I’m sure we can all agree that there is indeed, a Filipino identity. But what makes this identity unique from the rest of the other cultural identities that exist out there?

During my childhood years, my education on Philippine history gave me images of the past through battles, pacts, as well as friendships, and betrayals. Year after year, I saw history, from the brave Chieftain Lapu-Lapu against Ferdinand Magellan, to the courage of the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, all the way to the current struggles of our nation in the twenty-first century. Wars on the inside as well as wars from the outside both refined and shaped our nation to the point where it is at now. Civil wars, political wars, wars that rage inside the very souls of our countrymen are the wars which mold the identity, both national and individual.

The Filipino identity is just another in the sea of global identity which is comprised of more than a hundred independent nations, not counting the ones that are not fully recognized yet.

We can claim as Filipinos that we have been the most colonized country in all of Asia, first by the Spanish, then the Americans, followed by the Japanese, not to mention the wave of Dutch settlers who came along at some point in our history. In short, the Philippines can be compared to iron going through a refinery. The blacksmith who runs the refinery can be called ‘History’. The iron is subjected to various factors, such as pressure, heat, and the force needed, to create a masterpiece in the very end.

In this same light, our nation has been subjected to the invading forces of the foreigners such as Spain. At that point in history, the natives living on the soil of our country did not have a collective

identity yet. Instead, their identity was their tribal loyalty and their loyalty to their respective chieftains and communities.

Our ancestors’ fervent loyalty is the precursor to the subsequent nationalistic ventures to free our land as a nation and to claim it for one people: the Filipinos, and for the Filipinos only.

When Dr. Jose Rizal penned his famous poem Mi último adios, which translates to My Last Farewell, he fondly calls the Philippines his “adored land”, and that he would give his life for his country. His poem faced censorship from the Spanish government for his seemingly aggressive display of nationalism through his poetry.

Rizal died a martyr’s death, in the knowledge that his sacrifice would not be taken in vain. But before he died, he identified himself as a proud Filipino, who was proud of his motherland and is countrymen.

How many Filipinos today would gladly give up their lives for their country, like Dr. Rizal did? Clearly that is a question we must ponder.

Rizal was many things. He was a descendant of the Chinese as well as the Spanish. Yet, Rizal identified himself as Filipino.

The Filipino identity is a unique one. Not many people can claim that they are part of it. Not many people can proudly stand up and say : “I am a Filipino, and my country is the Philippines.” One does not simply identify with the identity like that.

There must be a connection and a fond loyalty for the country and the identity.

Three years ago, I was afraid to assimilate into the Canadian society for fear of losing my identity. But like I said, the opposite has happened to me. Instead of being more “westernized”, I’ve become more conscious of my Filipino heritage than I was back in the Philippines. I suppose it has something to do with the fact that if an individual is surrounded daily by the culture and the citizens, it is possible that they take this for granted and don’t hang onto it as much as they can. That is my experience. It may not be true for a lot of people, but it has been true for me.

When a person such as myself is separated from the whole, they tend to become more aware of who they are and their legacy. Canada is a wonderful place. It certainly allows people to pursue their own identity while not losing the fact that they are indeed, Canadian.

I have yet to get my citizenship. When I do, I will still identify myself with the Philippines.

I believe the definition of a true Filipino is one who keeps in their heart the love that is evident for the country and their countrymen. I don’t believe you have to be a citizen of the Philippines to be a Filipino. True, that counts as identity, but real identity is something that you hold dear to your heart.

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Nathan Celebrates First Birthday Nathan son of Lorie and Paul Mutuc of Seattle, Washington celebrated his first birthday in Edmonton, Alberta last Saturday August 5, 2012 where his grandpa Odring and grandma Linda Torrres reside. Families from USA gathered in Edmonton to celebrate Nathan first birthday.

Nathan and Dad Paul

The Torres and Mutuc Families

Nathan with his mom Lorie

Four Cousins Celebrate Birthdays

Keena Adeline celebrates her third birthday at the Ramsey Park along with cousins, Rian, Dylan and Sil last Monday August 6, 2012. Quad birthdays celebration with relatives and friends.

Keena with cousins Rian, Dylan and Sil.

Aaliyah Angeles Turns One It rained out at Aaliyah Angeles birthday party which was supposed to be at the park. Fortunately, Grandpa and Grandma offered their place for the party and it turned out to be a blast. A day to remember on Sunday July 15, 2012 when it rained out but did not hamper the celebration. Congratulations to Katie and Mike Angeles, proud parents of Aaliyah.

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The Untitled vs Entitled

Lito Mendoza Velasco Lito Velasco, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy A homoviator, a catalyst of change. He moves in the light of his Philosophical, Political and Theological backgrounds. He loves challenges and believes he learns and improves his critical thinking from those challenges.

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he Filipino minds have always been motivated by and adherent to these prevailing maxims: • The greatest risk is not taking the risk; • It is better to try and fail than fail to try; • There’s something wrong if you are always right; • A Country is transformed not by great men with small views, but by small men with great views.

• In everything you do, put God first and He will direct you and crown your effort with success.

• We can fool people so many times, but not at all times.

• And many, many, many more lovely quotes in the brains.

Truly, wherever we go, we can hardly find Filipinos (especially those who have been successful in life) who haven’t borrowed from one of those great sayings; they have surely been applying any borrowed words of wisdom to set their goals or aspirations on fire.

Matching Type A small brain thinks big; a short leg jumps high; a small mouth sings well; a short arm punches long. Do you like to buy these lines? If you do, will you not end up disillusioned or frustrated? Don’t you believe that, most of the time, if not at all times, the Filipino’s achievements in the Philippines, particularlyhere

abroad, always depend upon whom we are competing with, and who the producers are.

When a person decides to compete, hehas to be optimistic and competent; not just proud and conceited. Of course, winning should always be the ultimate goal.

Yet, losing is the other side of the coin that we have to be prepared about. Overconfident people always believe that everything can be achieved and nobody can take the crown from them. There are also times that the over competent aspirants failed to bring the crown home because of the incompetent or bias judges as well. Match any of those sayings above that best applies to this paragraph.

What’s the lesson? Can we take these reminders prior to competing? Regardless of the kinds of competition one has to join in, whether singing, boxing, or any other form of competitions, the contestant: √ has to make sure who is going to be his/her opponents or competitors (nationality); √ has to know the place where the competition is going to be held; √ has to know who is the organizer or who is behind it; √ has to be aware what is the Title of the Competition (if it is American Idol, then, never hope for the First Prize if you’re a nonAmerican or merely naturalized American); and, √ has to be informed Who the judges are.

Most probably, if these recommendations would just be taken for granted by the Filipino Competitors, they will just end up crying and frustrated. We will always going home with the Second Prize Award. Manny Pacquiao got the Second Place as his fight was made between him and Bradley (an American). So, as Jessica Sanchez got the Second Prize because she was not an American by blood.Philip Philips is. In the last analysis, no matter what and how well-trained our athletes, boxers, singers, dancers, essay writers were;we will always be givenunsatisfactory, if not failing grades. Certainly, because

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Angela ''Baby' Santos Celebrates Birthday

the powerful has always have the great firefighters to extinguish the Angela "Baby'' Santos celebrated her birthday at the Kitchen Bistro of flame of our desires to win! They Rivercree Casino last August 2, 2012. A circle of family and friends were both entitled but untitled. joined the celebrant for a buffet dinner at the Kitchen Bistro.

Here abroad, there are Filipinos who really exceeded than what is expected of them by the society. No hindrances have ever impeded their ways in order to continue fighting against the challenges of life. They’ve brought with them some of the positive Filipino traits and tried to continuously blend those traits with the borrowed quotations. While some of us have brought honor, others have stained our race with their personal misdemeanors. This may not always be encountered by all of us but still the truth. Given a chance meeting between these two types, which side do you want to choose?While one party is entitled, and I personally admire them! The other should be untitled.

Start from the Radical Reality and End up to the Progressive Truth: Accept who we are Life does not only rotate within the axis of Sports to stay our focus on. There is still an orbit to revolve around. As previously mentioned, we still have other Sectors (Education, Health, Politics, Religion, Business, etc.) in the Society where we can fairly promote and share what we have in life. If we fail to unite and support one another, who do we think is going to unite and support us? Remember, born-nativeCanadians are still different from naturalized-Canadians. Let us hear the way they sing it: “Oh Canada, my Home and Native Land…”

Now, let’s sing it: “Oh Canada, my Home in Native’s Land…” The Native-Canadians, in reality, are the ones holding the Titles, while, the immigrants are just entitled.

But still, we are lucky for being hired here. Our stay here prolongs and enhances the lives of our loved ones whom we left back home.

Angela with her friends

Angela with her family

Cast Your Vote for Edmonton’s Best Front Yard in Bloom

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t’s time for people to choose their favorite front yard in the Edmonton Journal’s Front Yard in Bloom 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards. Edmonton’s final 6 yards have been chosen and now it is time for the public to have their say. People can visit www. frontyardsinbloom.ca to find out how to vote for their favorite front yard.

Edmonton’s Front Yards in Bloom program honours residents who are helping make Edmonton more beautiful while contributing Untitled or entitled? to the livability and vibrancy of Let me greet Arielle Hope their communities. This year, Velasco, my daughter, as she more than 1,700 front yards were turned Six last July 14, 2012! nominated, an increase of 15% We love you Eyel! over last year. This program has

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received support and assistance from over 120 volunteers and 40 community league groups citywide.

The winner of Edmonton’s Front Yard in Bloom award will be announced during the Edmonton in Bloom Awards on August 9, 2012 at City Hall. This year Edmonton will also host the national and provincial Communities in Bloom Awards on October 13, 2012.

Edmonton’s Front Yard in Bloom program is a partnership between the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Horticultural Society and the Civic Union of Postal Workers with support from the Realtors Association of Edmonton.

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Monsoon rains cause deaths and disastrous floods in Luzon

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ontinuous monsoon rains across Luzon peaked with a 48-hour deluge earlier this week caused the death of 62 people majority of whom died from drowning while 11 others died from landslide.

The latest data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) also showed that 10 people remain missing from heavy rains and floods resulting from a storm-enhanced "habagat" or the southwest monsoon.

Search operations conducted by the disaster management agency were able to rescue a total 57,150 people.

For its part the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the heavy rains and floods have affected almost 2.5 million people in 149 towns and 31 cities in 16 provinces, including more than 380,000 people who evacuated in various school houses and government buildings which served as temporary shelters and evacuation centers.

Meanwhile, a state of calamity has been declared in REGION I: Pangasinan Province, REGION III: Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales, and Bulacan, REGION

IV-A: Laguna, Rizal, and REGION IV-B: Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro; Culion, Palawan; El Nido, Palawan; Linapacan, Palawan.

In Metro manila, around 343,193 people were affected that compelled the affected local government units (LGUs) to declare a state of calamity in Manila, Marikina, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Muntinlupa, San Juan, Pasig, Pasay, Caloocan, Taguig, and Pateros.

Section 3 of RA 10121, known as the “Philippine Disaster

Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010,” defines a State of Calamity as “a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and normal way of life of people in the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of natural or humaninduced hazard.”

The effects of the declaration of a state of calamity include price control for basic necessities and prime commodities, granting of no-interest loans, and appropriation for calamity funds.

Ipagpatuloy niyo lang mga Ser! Saludo kami sa inyo! Wag tayo mawalan ng pag-asa, wag tayo maubusan ng dasal.

This is the situation in OLONGAPO, Zambales.

(Photo by Madj Avila)

Isang miyembro ng Philippine Coast Guard ang tumulong makaahon ang isang kababayan mula sa 3 oras na pananatili sa isang puno sa Quezon City dahil sa tubig baha.

Volunteer relief operations at the University of the Philippines. Salamat po!

This is what kids can do just to help and save their best friend.... what more if an adult can lend a hand to save people’s lives...

Walang kulay, lahi o edad ang makakahadlang sa pagtutulungan. Maraming salamat sa inyong Operation Walang Iwanan!

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Amidst the calamity.... Filipinos really know how to smile...

"Baha ka lang, Pinoy ako!" Picture...picture! (photo by Paul Quiambao)

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Dolphy: the Man, the Laughter, the Legend

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he measure of greatness of the man who made millions of Filipinos laugh can’t be measured by a National Artist Award conferred by a committee and anointed by Malacañang. Indeed Dolphy’s significance as a national treasure transcended any award from men or laws.

A true-blooded Manileño, Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Jr. was born on the 25th of 1928 in Tondo, Manila as the second of 10 children of Melencio Quizon, a ship mechanic, and Salud Vera Quizon, a tailor.

Recollections of his boyhood were filled with memories of variety shows at Life and Avenue theaters,

yet the skinny and asthmatic Dolphy would confess later that his initial dream was to join the US Navy.

The gangly teenager did odd jobs as a shoeshine boy, factory helper, porter, and calesa driver while watching the then very popular vaudeville shows. He also frequented the at Life and Avenue theaters watching vaudeville shows while selling peanuts.

Dolphy started his career at age 16 as a chorus boy. He adopted the name Golay and often performed with big stars of the era that include Fernando Poe, Sr., Bayani Casimiro, and the comedy duo Pugo and Tugo. It was World War II. His comic tandem with Panchito began during their stints in the radio.

In 1952, Sampaguita Pictures paid him P1,000.00 per movie as he debuted in the big screen which starred the love team of Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. In 1954, he made the first of many gay roles in “Jack and Jill”, an adaptation of a Mars Ravelo komiks serial.

After his contract with Sampaguita expired in 1964, Dolphy

at age 36 ventured on the television industry. His first project for ABSCBN was “Buhay Artista”, which became a Sunday evening hit for eight years. It starred Dolphy, Panchito, Ading Fernando, and Dolphy’s vaudeville colleagues Teroy de Guzman, Babalu, and Bayani Casimiro.

In 1965, Dolphy put up his own film company, RVQ Productions, whose first venture was a movie version of “Buhay Artista”. He scored one of his biggest box-office hits as actor and producer in 1969 with “Pacifica Falayfay”.

In 1973, Dolphy transferred to RPN Channel 9 where Ading Fernando created the sitcom “John en Marsha”. It starred Dolphy as the poor but principled John Puruntong who married a rich woman’s daughter, Nida Blanca’s Marsha, but refused any financial help from his motherin-law, Doña Delilah, portrayed by Dely Atay-Atayan. “John en Marsha” ran for a record 17 straight years until 1990. In 1978 Dolphy starred in the Lino Brocka drama “Ang Tatay

Kong Nanay” as a gay parent to child wonder Niño Muhlach.

Dolphy lived a colorful personal life. He never married but fathered 18 children by six different women, all of whom he supported financially.

Certainly, Dolphy’s greatest love was Zsa Zsa Padilla, the singer and actress 36 years younger, who had been his devoted partner in the last 22 years of his life.

In November 2010, Pres.

Noynoy Aquino bestowed the Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart on Dolphy, the highest honor given to a private citizen by the President of the Philippines. His peers believed he deserved to be named National Artist in his lifetime and nominated him twice during the term of Pres. Arroyo.

On July 10, 2012 Dolphy died at 8:34 p.m. at the Makati Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia, 15 days shy of his 84th birthday, ending a career spanned six decades and 13 Presidents from Jose P. Laurel to Noynoy Aquino, and encompassing the vaudeville stage, radio, movies, and television.

Bamboo Packs the Rivercree Casino and Resort Venue

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successful concert of Bamboo, a well known band from the Philippines attracted over a thousand fans last Friday August 3, 2012 at the Rivercree Casino and Resort Venue. The group

entertained mostly young Filipino crowd that follow this well known group.

The successful concert was promoted by the Kee Productions consisted of Eric Tingzon & Tai Gutlay.

Member of the Bamboo band

Bamboo

Members of the band

Kee Productions

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2012 Team Philippines: Fireworks Pyromusical Presentation: Platinum Fireworks (Defending Champion) Ethnic Food Booth: Ihaw-Ihaw

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“IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES”. The Republic of the Philippines is a big country in a small package. It is the second largest archipelago with 7,100 islands and islets off the southeast coast of Asia. Filipinos refer to it as their string of pearls. Your biggest problem is likely to be deciding which of the pearls to see first.

Then, of course, there are the Filipinos themselves. It has become a cliché to describe the Philippines as the land where Asia wears a smile. They are gregarious and accommodating.

Graciousness and warmth seem to be built into their genes. They love food, love life, and love to have fun. It is the land where the karaoke and the yoyo were invented.

We welcome you to experience fun in our pavilion, the Filipino way!

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Bill C-35: It is now illegal for Employment and Educational Agents to represent clients, process their LMOs, Work Permits, Study Permits or handle immigration related matters.

Immigration News

by Columbio (Jon) Salvador, BSc.

Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant

(About the writer: Jon Salvador is a licensed immigration consultant and a member in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). He has more than 20 years of management and business experience in Canada. Prior to establishing his immigration consulting company, he worked for a U.S. based computer company and then at TELUS, the 2nd largest telecom company in Canada in various management positions.

He is originally from Manila, Philippines and graduated from DLSU (De La Salle University) in Manila with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also studied Business Management at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. If you would like to request articles on other immigration topics for future “Alberta Filipino Journal” publications, you can contact Jon at (403) 241-6276 or at jon@nuerainc.ca or the publisher of this newspaper.

Bill C-35 an Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (formerly called the Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act) came into force effective June 30, 2011. I have received several requests to republish the news article about this new law affecting employment and educational agents across Canada.

As per Bill C-35 the new Federal law, it is now illegal for Employment/Recruiting and Educational Agents for a fee - to represent clients (ie. employers, employees or students), handle and process their Labour Market Opinion (LMOs), Work

on.ca/LawyerParalegalDirectory/ 1. Representing an Employer in NOTE: “Authorized under index.jsp) admits paralegals as an LMO or AEO application IRPA” means the person doing members.

2.

Communicating with the work must be an authorized Citizenship and Immigration representative as defined by Bill Important Notice from Service Canada (CIC), the Canada C-35 (ie. a licensed Immigration Alberta Border Services Agency (CBSA), Consultant who is a member Last month, letters were sent the Immigration and Refugee in good standing with ICCRC, out by Service Alberta to all Board of Canada (IRB) or a licensed lawyer or registered Employment Agencies in Alberta Human resources and Skills member of the Chambre des regarding the impact of Bill C-35. Development Canada (HRSDC)/ notaires du Québec or a Paralegal Service Canada on behalf of the in Ontario who is a member in good standing of the Law Society Listed below are excerpts from client. the Notice sent out by Service 3. Explaining and providing of Ontario).

Alberta in Dec. 2011: immigration advice the Employer and 4. Providing guidance on how to Only “As a result of the amendments select the best immigration stream authorized representatives can to the Immigration and Refugee and completing the appropriate sign the last 2 pages of the LMO Protection Act (IRPA), the policies forms application forms. (eg. HRSDC related to the preparation of the 5. Representing the client in Form EMP 5512 (Low Skill jobs) labour market opinion (LMO) and an immigration application or and HRSDC Form EMP 5517 arranged employment opinion process (High Skill jobs) and HRSDC (AEO) processed by Service 6. Advertising that they can Form EMP 5520 – Annex to NOTE: Stiff penalties of up to two Canada have changed.”

Appointment of Representative provide immigration advice” (2) years imprisonment and/or up Form). to $100,000 in fines are stipulated “The amendments to IRPA change “Any employment agency that for persons convicted of offences the regulatory regime for who provides any of the above services Due to Bill C-35, employment covered by Bill C-35. can represent employers, TFWs, to an employer or to a person agencies – who plan to legally immigrants or any other person seeking employment and collects continue to perform immigration Who are considered authorized in matters related to immigration fees from the client, regardless related work need an authorized representatives? processes, including LMOs and of whether the fees are for that representative in their staff.

Under Bill C-35 only members AEOs.” immigration related service must The other option is to outsource in good standing of the following immigration related services to be authorized under IRPA” organizations are recognized “Only lawyers and paralegals in authorized representatives. by the Canadian government as good standing with a provincial or authorized representatives to territorial law society, notaries in See the samples of the LMO form pages as shown below: do immigration or immigration good standing with the Chambre HRSDC Form EMP 5512 related work : des notaries du Quebec and SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYER 1. Members of Immigration immigration consultants in good I have read and I understand the Personal Information Collection Statement found at the beginning of this application. I Consultants of Canada standing with the Immigration declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate.

Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

Consultants of Canada 2. Licensed Canadian lawyers Regulatory Council will be able and members of the Chambre des to charge fees for immigration SIGNATURE OF THIRD PARTY (if applicable) notaires du Québec. processes, including LMO and I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

3. Ontario Paralegals who are AEO applications.” members in good standing of the Ontario Law Society.

“Employment Agencies that INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS NOTE: At this time, only the provide any of the following Province of Ontario’s Law services are impacted: Society, the Law Society of Upper Canada, (www1.lsuc. NOTE TO EMPLOYERS and Permits, Study Permits or process immigration related matters (eg. PR applications) unless they have a license as: an Immigration Consultant (ie. registered member of ICCRC), a Lawyer (ie. registered member of the Law Society of Alberta or any other provincial Law Society) or a Paralegal who is a registered member of the Law Society of Ontario.

Under Alberta’s Fair Trading Act, the Employment Agency or Recruiters license from Service Alberta allows agencies to do recruiting work but it does not authorize recruiters to do immigration or any immigration related work (eg. LMOs, Work Permits, AEOs, etc.)

Signature of Employer

Printed Name of Employer

Title of Employer

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Signature of Third Party Representative

Printed Name of Third Party Representative

Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Please forward this application to the Service Canada Centre responsible for processing foreign worker applications.

For the list of appropriate centres, please consult our website at: hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/listhrcc.shtml Once the application is assessed, the employer will be notified of the decision.

HRSDC Form EMP 5520 - Annex to the Appointment of Representative

FOREIGN WORKERS: If the Employment Agent or Consultant with whom you are dealing with and paid fees to - refuses or does not fill out and sign the last 2 pages of the LMO forms and the Annex to Appointment of Representative Form to indicate that they are a paid representative, chances are they are not an authorized representative and should be reported to Service Canada and the ICCRC for investigation of possible illegal activities.

HRSDC EMP 5512 - APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE form

APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE To Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Service Canada FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER APPLICATION (Labour Market Opinion).

I,

, residing at

(name of employer)

(full address)

You can report suspected illegal activities to ICCRC at: 5500 North Service Road, Suite 1002 Burlington, Ontario, L7L 6W6 Tel: 1-877-836-7543 (toll free) Fax: 1-877-315-9868 (toll free) Email: info@iccrc-crcic.ca

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

hereby appoint

(name of representative and business name) of

HRSDC EMP5512 (2011-09-003) E

(full address) Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

as my representative to act on my behalf in order to obtain from HRSDC/Service Canada a labour market opinion relating to

Legal Disclaimer: This news article is designed for general information only. The information presented in this article should not be construed to be formal legal advice or the formation of a consultant/client relationship. Each individual situation is different and people should seek proper advice on their specific cases with a licensed immigration consultant of their choice.

(name of individual to whom employment has been offered)

I, hereby, agree to ratify and confirm all that my representative shall do or cause to be done by virtue of this appointment.

This appointment shall remain in full force and effect only for the processing of this application, unless due notice in writing of its revocation has been given to HRSDC/Service Canada.

(signature of employer)

(print name of employer)

(date) (YYYY-MM-DD)

(signature of witness)

(print name of witness)

Personal Information is administered in accordance with the Privacy Act. It will be retained in Personal Information Bank HRDC PPU 440. Individuals have the right to access their personal information. For instructions, please consult the government publication Info Source found in Service Canada Centres and available at the following address: infosource.gc.ca.

HRSDC EMP5512 (2011-09-003) E

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Karilagan Dance Society Draws Crowd to the Heritage Festival Philippine Pavillion

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dmonton Servus Heritage Festival this year August 4, 5 & 6, 2012 at the Hawrelak Park participated by over 80 world cultures attracted over 400,000 crowd a record breaking attendance in this 37th year of its existence. Philippine Pavilion's entertainment was one of the crowd drawers of the pavilion which was chaired by Memen Cochingco, the President of the Karilagan Dance Society.

Another attraction of the pavilion was the Arts and Crafts which showcased Philippine made arts and handicrafts chaired by Josie Pallard.

Grace Malbog-Tan with two of the upcoming Karilagan dancers

Bb. Pilipinas of the World Grace Panganiban, Memen Cochingco and DJ Hermes .

Karilagan Dancers

Josie Pallard, Chairperson of the Philippine Pavilion Arts and Crafts with her staff

Vendors of Arts & Crafts Pavilion

Art and Edna Divinagracia vendors of Arts and Crafts

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Aegis Concert in Edmonton Another successful concert was promoted by Dr. Nimrod Montano bringing back the famous Aegis Band a rock and alternative band popularized in the Philippines.

This group must have been to Edmonton so many times but the group still draw fans from different age groups.

Thanks to the production for bringing back and entertaining Filipinos in Edmonton once again.

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A Grand Celebration for Nicole Nocum’s Debut Nicole Nocum daughter of Eleanor and Victor Nocum celebrated her grand debut at Ramada Hotel and Conference Center last Saturday July 28, 2012. It was evening attended by over 200 friends and relatives.

Nicole was presented to the public in a fashionably rosy pink evening gown complete with a tiera.

Dr. Nimrod Montano and his wife and friends

Nicole with Mom Eleanor and Dad Victor

The Aegis Band at the Venue of Riviercree Casino and Resort

L-R Jun and Hermie Angeles, Nicole, Eleanor and Victor Nocum

Son of Dr. Nimrod Montano performing a song

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Nicole Blowing her Cake and Dancing with her Dad Victor

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Philippine Bayanihan donated $100,000.00 to RHAF Lito M. Velasco

The officers of the Philippine Bayanihan Association in Alberta who were present during the cheque presentation are from L-R: Ernie Flores (Adviser), Leo De Castro (Adviser), Tony Briones (President), Dave Guanlao (Treasurer), Jeffrey R. Buhr (RAHF Development Officer), Ed Ison (Vice President), Rudy Arcilla (Adviser), Rolly Salvador (PRO), and InoGeneblazo (Business Manager).

The Philiipine Bayanihan Association in Edmonton, donated the amount of $100,000.00 to support funding towards the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Endowment (C.K. Hui Heart Centre) for Research and Innovation in Cardiology. This funding will help provide cardiologist with long-term sustainable funding to help develop innovative therapies, launch clinical trials and improve patient’s outcomes. The research funding has also potential to further patient care here in Edmonton, throughout Alberta and across Canada.

In recognition of the Philippine Bayanihan Association in Alberta’s support, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation would name CCU (Coronary Care Unit) Waiting Area in honor of the Association.

Present during the cheque presentation are, from L-R: (Standing) Rolly Salvador, Ernie Flores, Ed Ison, InoGeneblazo, Winnie De Castro, Corrie Briones, Irene Flores, Mary Geneblazo, and Lynn Guanlao. (Front) Dave Guanlao, Rudy Arcilla, Tony Briones, and Leo De Castro.

Wedding Arlene & Art

Congratulations to Art & Arlene Pasion Wedding held on August 5, 2012 at the SDA Church, Garden Road, Calgary. Reception follows at the Croatian Canadian Cultural Centre, Calgary. The couple’s kids, Luis Kyle and Kassandra Rheannne joined in the ceremony.

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Mauban Celebrates Feast of Patron Saint St. Bonaventure

Jimmy Villamayor with guitar led the group in singing religious and OPM songs

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or the first time, families and friends from Mauban, Quezon, celebrated the feast of their Patron Saint Bonaventure last July 14, 2012 at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton. It was highlighted with a thanksgiving prayer followed with lots of food including the best halo-halo in town. Singing, playing guitar, exchanging jokes and eating again until late in the evening. Jimmy and Fe Villamayor organized for the first time the Mauban group

Fire at Seniors Residence Remains Under Investigation

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he three-alarm fire at 151 Street and 102 Avenue on July 31, 2012 remains under investigation by Edmonton Fire Rescue. The City of Edmonton will provide an update when there is new information.

GEF Seniors Housing, the nonprofit company which operates Canora Gardens, continues to support its displaced residents with interim accommodations.

This support will continue after the fire investigation concludes, as the building will require repairs and clean up before it is safe for residents to return to their homes.

It is not yet known how long the repairs and clean up will take.

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New historical data on the founding of the "Katipunan"

by Danilo V.

Donor ( M.A Ed. )

donordanilo@yahoo.com

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n July 7 of this year marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of the "Katipunan" ,the secret revolutionary society that sparked the beginning of the Filipino fight for independence.

Philippine history textbooks merely repeat Teodoro A.Agoncillo's "The Revolt of the Masses",page 42 : Date of the Founding of the Katipunan: July 7,1892 ,the day the newspaper"Gaceta de Manila" published Gov.Gen.Euligio Dispujol,s decree exiling Dr.Jose P.Rizal to one of the islands in the south of the Philippines.

Place: No.72 Azcarraga Street (now Claro M.Recto Avenue.

Manila ),occupied by Deodato Arellano,Brother -in-law of Marcelo del Pilar,one of the leading reformists.

Founding Members: "Andres Bonifacio, Deodato Arellano,Valentin Diaz,Teodoro Plata,Ladislao Diwa,Jose Dizon and a few others".

NEW HISTORICAL

DISCOVERIES SHED LIGHT ON THE EXISTENCE OF THE KATIPUNAN BEFORE JULY 7,1892 However new historical documents were discovered,one of them dated JANUARY 1892, proved that KATIPUNAN HAVE ALREADY EXISTED SIX MONTHS before the July 7 foundation date of the Katipunan"."A document dated January 1892 which brings together all the abuses committed against the Tagalogs ( Filipinos--D) ends in this manner:'we declare that from this day on this archipelago is operating from Spain,and it neither acknowledge a sovereignty other than that of this Supreme association.'".This Tagalog document is can be found in the archive of Servicio Historico Militar (SHM),Madrid.,leg.1, 36,37 . (see Arcilla,2006:21 ) Jose Baron Fernandez ((1981/1992:222,241)wrote that during the first two months of 1892,Graciano Lopez Jaena who supported Jose Rizal in his rivalry against Marcelo H .del Pilar proposed the establishment of a new "Comite de Propaganda' and the establishment of a "Partido Rizalista" and "Meanwhile from Paris came the news of a creation of a revolutionary organization called "Katipunan'".

THE COMPLETE LIST OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE "KATIPUNAN" Who were the founding members of the katipunan?

Agoncillo and history textbooks

answer:" Bonifacio, Arellano, Diaz, Plata, Diwa, Dizon and others."

But who are "the others"?

They were Ildefonso Laurel and Roman Basa according to Dr. Pio Valenzuela and Nicomedes Carreon (see Borromeo-Buehler, 1998:194). Pascual Poblete, added Briccio Pantas.(p.79) All the founding members of the "Katipunan" were Freemasons of Philippine branch under Grand Orient of Spain except Pantas and Laurel.

MARCELO H. del PILAR :THE REAL BRAIN BEHIND THE FOUNDING OF THE KATIPUNAN Agoncillo and history textbooks stated that Andres Bonifacio was the FOUNDER of the Katipunan. That's the present historical orthodoxy. But it was MARCELO H. DEL PILAR, 32 degree Mason of the Grand Orient of Spain who was the real brain behind the Founding of the Katipunan. Basing his data on the interrogations of captured rebels and subversive documents Captain Olegario Diaz reached the following conclusion :"Whilst Rizal, in Manila,was engaged in the organization of the Liga Filipina which only the well-to-do or educated classes could enter,an attempt which,for that time failed on account of his immediate deportation, MARCELO H. DEL PILAR, from Madrid ,in July 1892 (sic---must be January 1892 as stated above---D) ,ADVISED THE CREATION OF ANOTHER ASSOCIATION which was to

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s Edmontonians remember the tornado that devastated the city 25 years ago, the City of Edmonton wants to remind residents that it’s prepared to respond to a tornado or any major emergency.

Joanne Sheardown, director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, says the City is better able to deal with a significant event today thanks to several changes since a tornado hit Edmonton on July 31, 1987. These include the creation of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and the establishment of a standalone Emergency Operations Centre that is ready to go into action 24/7.

“The anniversary of the tornado is a reminder of how serious a natural disaster can be,” said Sheardown. “The City of

Edmonton’s Office of Emergency Preparedness is ready to respond.

And we can respond more effectively since adding resources to the way we handle emergencies.”

The Office of Emergency Preparedness, created in 2002, is responsible for the City’s municipal emergency plan. It has several staff dedicated to emergency planning, training and working closely with the City’s emergency partners.

“We also promote emergency preparedness in the community by encouraging individuals, families and businesses to be prepared with emergency supplies for a minimum of 3 days,” said Sheardown. “The anniversary of the tornado is a good reminder of the importance of doing this.”

As well, public warning systems used to notify Albertans of

severe weather and other dangers were expanded as a result of the 1987 tornado. The Government of Alberta created the first provincewide emergency public warning system in 1992. In 2011, the system was upgraded and renamed Alberta Emergency Alert to make better use of new technology. It provides warnings through radio, television, as well as through RSS feeds and social media. Today, Alberta leads the country with the most advance emergency warning systems in Canada.

The tornado that struck Edmonton and surrounding area in1987 killed 27 people.

The flags at all City of Edmonton buildings will be flown at half-mast on July 31, 2012 to mark the 25th anniversary of the tornado.

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be similar thereto but which was to include the agricultural labourers and persons of little or no education and instruction but who ,directed in the localities by the caciques and chiefs,were to form an enormous nucleus which should ,at the proper time ,give foth the cry of rebellion. He (Pilar) provided minute instructions concerning the organization and forwarded a project of regulations.

Deodato Arellano (bother-in-law of Marcelo),Andres Bonifacio, Ladislao Diua(sic--Diwa )and Teodoro Plata WERE THOSE COMMISSIONED TO CARRY INTO PRACTICE THE PROJECT OF PILAR,they discussed the regulations and added to them..."(emphasis mine.)

The conflict between proRizal and pro-del Pilar factions of the Filipino reformist in Europe triggered the founding of Rizal's La Liga Filipina and del Pilar's Katipunan.

BONIFACIO'S SPEECH ON THE SECRET MEETING OF JULY 7,1892 As far as the author knows,there is no existing minutes regarding the secret meeting held on July 7,1892.Curiously an alleged speech of Andres Bonifacio was printed in "Buhay at mga Ginawa ni Dr.Jose Rizal " a 1909 biography of Jose Rizal by patriot -writer Pascual H. Poblete.

REFERENCES:

Teodoro A. Agocillo. "The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan."

Quezon City. University of the Philippines Press.1996 (reprint) Fr.Jose Arcilla ,S.J. "Unknown Aspects of the Philippine Revolution".

Makati, Metro Manila. St, Paul's. 2006 Jose Barron Fernandez. "Jose Rizal: Filipino Doctor and Patriot".

Manuel Morato (publisher). Sec Ed.1992 Soledad Borromeo-Buehler.The Cry of Balintawak: A Contrived Controversy. Quezon City. Ateneo de Manila Press. 1998 Apolinario Mabini. "The Philippine Revolution", Translated by Leon Ma. Guerrero.Manila. National Historical Commission, 1969 Pascual H. Poblete. "Buhay at Ginawa ni Dr.Jose Rizal at Ipinalimbag ni G. Neneng Rizal, Kapatid na Panganay ni Dr. Jose Rizal".Manila. 1909. Reprinted by Biblio Bazaar,2006) Statement of Capt. Ologario Diaz, Manila, 28 October 1896, in Francis Dt. Clair. The Katipunan or The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune. Manila. Ti. "Amigo de Pais".1902 (reprinted by Solar Publishing Co. 1991.Metro Manila)

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Horoscope You can look forward to a good day. Career will be promising and beneficial. So long as you continue to heed the work &life balance lessons of the past, this gives you a chance to ensure that the wheels are running smoothly on the home front.

You can feel connected to many people but to feel connected enough to pursue a romantic relationship could take time for you to develop.You’re entering a period of emotional change now: feeling two ways at once without getting too deep into either polarity is possible.Fortunately, all turned out well and you have peace of mind.

You are very congenial and cooperative now and more interested in the similarities than in the differences between yourself and others. It takes time and work to develop a relationship worthy of the title love and if a lasting bond is what you desire you’ve got to be prepared to do what it takes to make it work.

This is a good time to look at the world around you and observe those that have greater restrictions placed upon themselves than you do. You will find yourself better able to take charge of your daily routine and let it energize you rather than drag you down. Your dreams and wishes are about to come true but you may need to hold on to your seat .

With some major relationship developments from next month onwards, do what you can now to ensure the communication lines are open. Be alert towards work. Your energy is high but you will restrict yourself to play it safe. In general, you will find an average day.

Reaching your goals is your number one priority right now.

Now is a time for communicating your enthusiasm, sharing your plans and dreams and also being more receptive to others’ thoughts and point of view. The day will turn out to be quite pleasant as far as personal relationships are concerned.

When the universe smiles on financial affairs, so do you, Scorpio and right now you’re in for a good ride. Few things in life are given to you without the expectation of a return so you can expect to work for whatever you receive. Bounce your ideas off a friend or co-worker to strengthen your presentation.

Great personal life will make you happy. Excellent cooperation in partnerships and friendships is highlighted now. For those of you already experiencing the gifts love offers, continue to enjoy and develop the bond.

It is a thoughtful day. More travel is possible at work front.

You’ll be expressing your affection more strongly than usual.

The change of attitude will help you to see things clearer and also assist you in getting what you really want.Today, compromise is the key word for you.

In order to achieve healthy levels of activity in all areas of life you need to first commit to yourself and your goals.You hear some good news which will move you forward in your plans.

This is your day to enjoy as you can finally see the dream becoming reality. Personal relationships will be good.

You are committed to your purpose and accept that it may take time to achieve all you want to. With this attitude and a little faith, you can be given the power to accomplish just about anything you want to. At the work front, care should be taken as some hurdles are possible.

Today you will find something that you misplaced a few weeks or months ago. Some adjustment or adaptation to new routines, or a relinquishment of a personal interest, may be necessary to maintain peace and harmony. Emotionally, this will be an active day. When it comes to physical fitness, this is a perfect day.

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The City reminds Calgary pet owners not to leave dogs unattended in vehicles during the hot weather Filed by Jose “Pepito” Magpayo

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he City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services, the Fire Department and the Calgary Humane Society are warning pet owners that leaving dogs in hot vehicles unattended puts them at serious risk of heatstroke.

“The temperature can rise so fast in a vehicle, it’s not safe for dogs to be left for any amount of time in hot weather,” said Bill Bruce, Director, Animal & Bylaw Services. “Just think how hot your car is when you return to it even after 15 or 20 minutes. No animal should be left in conditions like that.”

Calgary’s Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw states that pets can’t be left unattended in a vehicle if the weather conditions are not suitable. This applies to both hot and cold conditions. On a day where the outside temperature is 29 degrees, it takes only ten minutes for the interior of a vehicle to heat up to approximately 39 degrees.

Within 30 minutes, the temperature inside of that same car can reach an unbearable 49 degrees. Dogs do not have sweat glands and primarily use panting as a means of cooling down which is much less efficient than sweating. In a very short period of time, a dog with a high body temperature can suffer critical damage to his nervous system, heart, liver and brain.

From July 1-16, Animal & Bylaw Services responded to 65 complaints of an animal in distress in a vehicle. That’s more than double the 31 received over the same period last year.

Many complaints are resolved by the time an officer gets to the scene, but of the most recent complaints, four resulted in charges being laid against the dog owners. In one case, the owner of two dogs was issued a court summons for each pet after admitting to leaving them in the car for an hour and 15 minutes while the temperature outside was 31 degrees. Another dog owner was charged after leaving a dog in the car during a fitness class. A fire crew was dispatched and rescued the dog from the car and a Bylaw officer took the dog for a veterinary check up before returning the pet to the owner. The Calgary Fire Department is routinely dispatched if an animal needs to be freed from a hot vehicle and the owner can’t immediately be located.

“Fire crews are often the first responders to these calls and we understand firsthand how quickly pets can overheat and sustain serious, life threatening injuries or death,” said Jayson Doyscher, Public Information Officer with the Calgary Fire Department.

“We work closely with Animal & Bylaw Services on these calls and we urge pet owners to ensure the health and safety of their pets by not leaving them unattended in their vehicles.”

Animal & Bylaw Services, the Fire Department and the Calgary Humane Society suggest that on hot days, pet owners leave their dogs safely at home where they are comfortable. On cooler days, if a quick errand results in a dog

being left for a short period of time unattended in a vehicle, the windows of the vehicle must be left open to allow suitable ventilation.

The windows must not be open so wide that the dog has contact with people outside of the vehicle. It’s also recommended that water be left in the car for the dog to access.

If Calgarians do see an animal in a vehicle in distress, they are encouraged to call 3-1-1. These

are treated as urgent requests and a Bylaw Officer will be dispatched to the scene to follow up on the compliant.

Onward/ Animal & Bylaw Services is the first responder for animal emergencies and incidents providing safe keeping for pets.

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he Calgary Police Service is renewing a reminder for residents to be mindful of garage and vehicle security following an increased number of offences in the communities of Willow Park, Maple Ridge and Acadia.

At the end of June, police issued a warning after 22 offences were committed during the month. Since then, a further 28 offences have been committed with offenders continuing to target vehicles and garages.

As with similar incidents across the city, many of the vehicles targeted had been left unlocked.

In the garage break and enters, offenders have gained access through unlocked doors or they have stolen garage door openers from vehicles to gain access.

Items stolen include cash, purses and small electronic items.

Police have increased patrols in the area and have dedicated resources to identifying the culprit but are reminding all Calgarians to take steps to prevent break-ins and car prowlings.

These offences are often crimes of opportunity and there are many simple steps residents can take to decrease the chances of becoming a victim: Vehicle theft and car prowling prevention • Garage openers should not be left in vehicles, as thieves can use them to gain entry into a home.

• Avoid parking in unlit areas at night.

• Lock your doors and close all windows.

• Hide your valuables out of sight, or better yet, take them with you.

• Don’t keep extra keys in your vehicle.

Home and garage break-in prevention • Keep your doors locked, even when you’re home. Ensure your garage doors and windows are also closed and locked.

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• Install exterior motion lights to brighten dark areas around doors or windows, to make them easily seen by neighbours and passersby.

• Lock all garage doors, including the one between an attached garage and the house.

• Always close and lock any windows that could be used to gain access to your home while you’re away or sleeping, even on hot summer nights.

• Store important or irreplaceable documents and items away from your home, such is in a safety deposit box.

• If you see homes with open doors, front doors with keys left in the locks or a neighbour’s car with the truck left open, give them a quick call to let them know.

• Consider installing home and vehicle alarm systems and vehicle anti-theft devices.

It is also important to take proactive measures when leaving your home for extended periods of time • Make your home looked lived in.

Put lights, radios and TVs on variable timers. If you’re leaving a vehicle outside your house, have a neighbour move it periodically. Arrange for lawn and garden upkeep.

• Either cancel newspapers, mail and other deliver items or have a trusted neighbor collect them for you while you are away.

Always call police if you see suspicious activity in your neighbourhood.

Anyone with information about these offences is asked to call the Calgary Police Service District 6 office at 403-428-6600 or you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods: TALK: 1-800-222-8477 TYPE: tttTIPS.com TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

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wo recent fatal collisions involving motorcycles are a sobering reminder of the vulnerability of riders, and the responsibility of everyone to share the road.

Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities.

Riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle so they are more likely to get injured or killed in a collision.

Nearly two-thirds of the collisions involving a motorcycle resulted in death or injury. This compares to approximately one in 10 for all collisions. Sharing the road and driving safely is the key to reducing collisions.

The focus of the Traffic Safety Plan in Alberta in July is motorcycle safety, and the Calgary Police Service would like to remind

Calgarians of the following: For motorcycle operators: • Stay out of blind spots! Make sure other drivers see you.

• Be alert at intersections. Make eye contact with other drivers/riders before making your move.

• Protect yourself with the right gear and an approved motorcycle helmet.

• When it comes to other drivers, your speed can be easily misjudged.

• Ride defensively and make every effort to enhance your visibility.

• Be aware of what is going on behind you to avoid deadly rear end collisions.

• Showing off and speeding do not pay off.

• Sharing the road is one of the keys to having other road users respect you as a motorcyclist.

For drivers of other vehicles:

• Share the road – look twice for motorcyclists at intersections or when changing lanes.

• Never underestimate the speed of a motorcycle. Their size makes their speed deceptive.

Facts to know: • In Alberta, wearing a helmet is the law when you are on a motorcycle.

Head injury is a leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes. A rider without a helmet is 40 per cent more likely to incur a fatal injury in a crash than a helmeted rider.

• Replace a helmet that has been damaged, and avoid buying a used one. A used helmet may have been involved in a crash and could be damaged in ways that are not obvious.

• Motorcycles demand a high degree of skill - proper training and preparation are essential to a safe trip.

Seasonal gravel lane repairs continue Filed by Jose “Pepito” Magpayo

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algarians are reminded that gravel lane maintenance is still in full swing, and is an essential part of keeping our roads safe and clean.

Seasonal gravel lane repair is important. Gravel lanes can deteriorate over time causing issues such as potholes, incorrect drainage and improper grade.

Annual gravel lane repair reduces washout of gravel on to roadways and sidewalks while reducing the amount of gravel entering our sewer systems, lakes and rivers.

The City of Calgary relies on the cooperation of all residents, vehicle and property owners to observe the 2012 gravel lane repair signs and remove any obstructions, such as vehicles, solid waste containers, piles of soil, flower beds, sidewalk blocks, etc. that are located within the lane next to their property. This is to ensure a safe and efficient repair to scheduled gravel lanes.

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in the laneway. Lanes that are too congested will not be repaired.

Please note the order in which communities are serviced varies from year to year and can change depending on the maintenance program. Be sure to check the2012 Community Lane Repair Schedule on Calgary.ca for details.

As part of the 2012 Summer Maintenance Program, The City conducts gravel lane maintenance during the construction season, which typically runs from July to the end of September.

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Santa Marta, Patron Saint of Pateros Honored

by Jun Angeles

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he Pateros devotees once again gathered at the Emily Murphy park to celebrate the feast of Santa Marta led by Arturo and Fely Santos last Saturday, July

21, 2012. Pateros is a town famous for trading and raising ducks and 'balut' near the Pasig river.

The traditional procession of the statue of Santa Marta was

honored by the men and women carrying the image of Santa Marta across the park swaying and dancing with music of Pandanggo.

Men and women who participated

in this ritual believe to be blessed by the saint and protected from harm and danger. A customary "pasubo" or giveaways ensued during the procession. A fiesta

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was not complete without the food which was served with traditional delicacies like lechon, pancit, menudo and of course the famous "kalderitang itik.

Calgary’s Child Advocacy Centre Takes Shape as Construction Begins

Alberta pharmacists opening the door to primary care

Released on Behalf of Calgary's Child Advocacy Centre Construction is in full swing at Calgary’s Child Advocacy Centre (CAC). Scheduled to open later this year, the top floor of the Child Development Centre is being transformed into a safe haven for children and youth who have experienced abuse.

Contractors and partners are working together to make the 25,000 square feet of empty space come alive.

“The very heart of Albi Homes is our people, who are motivated, caring, and experienced. That’s why we are deeply committed to creating an extraordinary Child Advocacy Centre,” says Tom Mauro, Co-Chair of Albi Homes and the CAC Board of Directors. “We know the heart of the CAC will be the children and the families who come here for help, and the incredible people who will provide services to them.”

The CAC and its Board of Directors are grateful for the generous support and commitment from the community during the planning and construction phases. Many companies have come together to make the CAC a reality, often donating their time or materials to help keep construction

lbertans can now visit their pharmacist for prescription renewal and six other publicly funded health services, making access to primary health care easier and more efficient.

Starting July 1, Alberta pharmacists will be compensated by the government for providing the seven new services, which include administering drug injections and altering prescriptions based on a patient’s health needs. This will allow pharmacists to work to the full scope of their practice while freeing up doctors’ time to see more patients and handle more complex cases.

A transition team representing Alberta pharmacists has been working with Alberta Health to develop a pharmacy services framework to expand the number of services pharmacists can provide Albertans.

In addition to drug injections and prescription renewal and changes, Alberta pharmacists can now authorize medication in a medical emergency, create care plan to help Albertans understand and

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costs down.

Special thanks to: Albi Homes, EllisDon Construction, Gibbs Gage Architects, Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, Keebee Play, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Engineers, TYZ Engineering, KBM Commercial Floor Coverings Inc, United Decorating and RGO Office Products.

“EllisDon Construction is proud to help build the Child Advocacy Centre. Children and families are near and dear to our hearts at EllisDon,” says Vince Davoli, Senior Vice President of EllisDon Construction. “We are passionate about the safety of our community, and we hope the CAC will inspire abused children to lead safe, healthy, and happy lives.”

“Gibbs Gage Architects are honoured to help bring Calgary’s Child Advocacy Centre to life. We know the CAC will have a tremendous impact on abused children and their families. We have taken great care to help create a warm and welcoming design where children and youth will feel safe,” says Stephen Mahler, Partner with Gibbs Gage Architects.

The CAC will be funded by Calgary’s corporate community, engaged citizens, the Government of Alberta and the City of Calgary.

Million-dollar corporate donors include ARC Resources and Cenovus Energy.

The space, which is dedicated to child development initiatives, is hosted by the University of Calgary.

About the CAC: The CAC represents a comingtogether of four agencies: Calgary and Area Child and Family Services, Calgary Crown Prosecutors, Calgary Police Service, and Alberta Health Services. These four government agencies are leading the way with a new model of integration and collaboration.

For the first time, these groups will work together under one roof, to focus on prevention and treatment of child abuse.

Designed for children 17 and younger, the Centre will house a compassionate team of front-line social workers, medical experts, therapists, and police officers who will provide support to children and their families who have experienced abuse, while improving communication and furthering justice when a crime has been committed.

The Child Advocacy Centre is located on the 4th floor of the Child Development Centre located on the campus of the University of Calgary at 3820 24thAvenue NW, across from the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

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manage their medications better and, if the pharmacist has additional prescribing authority, prescribe medication.

The cost of expanding the services pharmacists can bill for will be covered primarily from savings gained from the reduction of generic drug prices. Effective July 1, Alberta reduced what it pays for generic drugs from 45 per cent of the cost of name brand drugs to 35 per cent.

The price reduction means Albertans will save on their out-of-pocket costs for generic drugs, and the Alberta government will save about $85 million in 2012/13.

Premier Alison Redford has made access to primary health care a priority for government, promising each Albertan a home in the health system. This summer, MLAs will be having discussions with Albertans to determine the best way to meet the health needs of each community, including establishing more Family Care Clinics across the province.

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The Blame Lies Not Only on the Fraternity Leaders (On the Accountability and Underlying Reasons in Joining a Fraternity)

by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com

According to Wikipedia, “hazing is the practice of various rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.

Hazing is seen in many different types of social groups, including in gangs, sports teams, schools, military units, workplaces, and fraternities.”

Personal Responsibility and Unresolved Issues While I express my “The dreams of a freshman law condolences to the loved ones of student of San Beda College the casualties of fraternity hazing, abruptly, violently ended on a farm in Dasmariñas City.

“Mark Andrei Marcos was the latest fatality in an apparent case of fraternity hazing.

“Police said the bruised body of Marcos, 21, was brought to De La Salle University Medical Center in Dasmariñas City, Cavite province, at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday by two women— identified as Marlen Guadayo and Soledad Sanda—and two unidentified men. Marcos was pronounced dead on Monday.”—Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 1, 2012 That’s another widely reported casualty of hazing in the Philippines.

I will not hold myself from expressing also what I think about those who join fraternities. While I denounce the irresponsibility and powertripping tendencies of many if not all fraternity leaders and favoured members, I think that victims of hazing are responsible as well for what befell them—because the moment they decided to join a fraternity, they knew that the risk of death or, at the least, getting badly beaten or injured during the initiation rites will always be there.

Yes, peer pressure is also a factor, so as the desire to

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jackets,” said Bill Bruce, Director, Animal & Bylaw Services.

“We’re also seeing some people possessing and consuming alcohol while operating their watercraft or while on the adjacent park areas.

This is a recipe for disaster. The water doesn’t have to be high and flowing fast for people to get into trouble if they’re intoxicated or not wearing a life jacket.”

Better Alternatives I know a lot of people— friends and acquaintances—who survived highschool or university/ college life without getting lured into joining a fraternity, and they turned out fine if not better individuals. Most often, these individuals are more talented and have more useful skills, worthwhile hobbies, and sets of good friends.

Sa Madaling Salita Maraming mas kaaya-aya at produktibong paraan para mapunan ang pagnanasa ng isang tao na makilala sa kanyang komunidád at maramdaman ang pagkalinga ng mga taong

Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services reminds river users to wear a life jacket The City’s protective services urge Calgarians to think about safety before going rafting on one of the city’s waterways.

Calgarians planning to go rafting must remember to wear life jackets or other approved personal flotation devices and don’t take risks.

“We’re still seeing too many people in rafts without their life

belong to a faux brotherhood; but I think individuals who join fraternities have some degrees of insecurity and a yearning for power, belonging, and to boost their self-esteem, seeking these in the company of supposedly future brothers.

On the other hand, every blow of the paddle of many if not most fraternity leaders is an expression of their frustrations, repressed negative emotions such as hatred, insecurities, and powertripping.

Over the past two weekends, Bylaw officers with the Webfoot program, a joint initiative with the Calgary Police Service, have had more than 200 educational contacts with rafters who had life jackets but weren’t wearing them on the Elbow River.

During those two weekends Bylaw officers handed out 12 tickets for not wearing a life jacket and 17 tickets for alcohol related offences.

Animal & Bylaw Services and their partners, the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department, urge all river users to proceed with caution and to know the risks before going on the water.

Anyone out in a watercraft must wear a personal flotation device and have an emergency kit on board that includes a bailing device, a paddle, a sound signalling device and a buoyant tow line.

Fines that Calgarians can be subject to on the water or along the shore include but are not limited to: • Failing to wear a PFD/life jacket, mandatory court appearance • Consuming liquor in public, penalty $115 • Littering on/into/under water, penalty $115 • Littering in a park, penalty $500 • Littering from a vehicle penalty $750 • Littering burning waste, penalty $1000 • Urinating or defecating in public, penalty $300

nakapaligid sa kanya. Kung susumahin ang mga positibo at negatibong naidudulot ng pagsali sa isang pakikipagkapatiran, mas hamak na lamang ang pagkawalang-kuwenta sa pagsali rito—pakikipagkapatirang karaniwang pinamumunuan ng mga taong handang manakit, manakot, mangmaliit, at maglaro sa dignidád ng mga nagdesididong sumali rito.

Or, in Simple Words There's nothing noble, substantial, nor special in joining a fraternity especially if we are to weigh in the risks and degradation every neophyte or aspirant has to endure to be able to survive the initiation rites inevitably involved in completing his membership in a fraternity. There are many more worthwhile, more productive, and less risky ways of curing one's insecurities, boosting one's self-esteem, and gaining a sense of power—activities, passions, hobbies, and preoccupations that do not rob a person of his life, dignity, and respectability.

“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”—Lord Acton (1834– 1902), British historian

Public Safety Communications Launches Pathway Location Marker Pilot Program Filed by Jose “Pepito” Magpayo

Calgarians will now have the ability to keep better track of their journey along some of the City’s pathways in the instance that they should need to call for emergency assistance.

Public Safety Communications is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot program which places pathway markers along Centre City/Bow River, the Elbow River pathways and in Fish Creek Park. The markers, placed approximately 1 kilometre apart will assist pathway users in providing 9-11 Emergency Communications Officers with location information so that emergency responders can be dispatched to a more precise location.

“Our goal is to help provide assistance to citizens as efficiently and seamlessly as possible,” says Nina Vaughan, Commander of Public Safety Communications.

“Since Calgary has more than 700 kilometers of pathways, it’s not always easy to articulate where you are on our extensive pathway network when you need help.”

This program, the first of its kind in Canada is being piloted along three Calgary pathways as they have been identified as higher usage areas. Signage installation signifying the implementation of

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the program was completed this month.

“Summer is generally the peak time for pathway usage,” says Vaughan. “We wanted to make sure that parks and pathways users were aware of this tool while they are out enjoying the pathways.”

Pathway users are encouraged take note of the unique location code (combination of two letters and four numbers) on the first marker they see and then track their progress by the last two numbers of each sign they pass. If an emergency occurs, they will then have the information Public Safety Communications needs to get help to them in a timely manner.

This pilot program will be monitored by Public Safety Communications and the results will be reported to the Standing Policy Committee of Community Protective Services in Spring of 2013.

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DUNEDIN, a Kiwi City with a Scottish Heart

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elcome to Dunedin, NewZealand!

Perched on the hills above one of New Zealand's loveliest harbours, Dunedin (pronounced Dunn-knee-din), is a kiwi city with a Scottish heart.

"Kiwi", a flightless bird, is the national symbol of New Zealand.

Once a little Scottish settlement founded in 1848 (a group of Scots settled here to escape religious persecution in their homeland), the Scottish influence bequeathed the world's best preserved Victorian and historic buildings and houses set against the backdrop of the heritage city's lush greenbelt of verdant native bush.

"Edinburgh of the South" is how the city is sometimes described because Dunedin is the country's only kilt maker, whisky distiller and home to many

bagpipe bands - keeping its ties with Scotland very much alive.

Dunedin is a city of "firsts".

The incorporation of the city council in 1865 was the first ever in New Zealand. It's also home to the first university (University of Otago), first girl's high school (Otago Girls' HS), first chocolate factory (Cadbury Chocolate Factory), first public botanic gardens, first daily newspaper, first cable public transport, first street lighting, and first public art gallery. The first telephone call in New Zealand was also made here.

With more than 126,000 inhabitants, a cultural mix of Maori, whaler and Presbyterian Scot, Dunedin is a well-planned metropolis with its streets and suburbs fanning out. "Octagon", the eight-sided plaza that forms the core of lively business district, is the heart of the city.

Within easy reach around the square are notable landmarks such as the restored Town Hall, the Municipal Chambers and St. Paul's Cathedral, all watched by the statue of Robert Burns.

Our Dunedin experience starts from Port Chalmers inside the Otago Harbour, the gateway to Dunedin, which is located about eight miles from the city centre.

Travelling alongside quaint stone-walled farmlets the whole day guided bus tour that began early in the morning offered panoramic views down the Otago Harbour on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.

Continuing through the tranquil countryside and halfway down the Otago Peninsula we called into the grounds of the famous neo-Gothic Larnach Castle. Built for banker William Larnach and his first wife Eliza, the estate boasts lavish embellishments, rich appointments, beautiful gardens, and spectacular tower views overlooking the harbour.

Today the castle is home to the Barkers who have spent over 40 years restoring the 40,000 sq. ft. mansion, filling it with original New Zealand period furniture and antiques and gracing it with a garden of international significance.

After a photo stop at Dunedin's landmark railway station that features an elaborate Victorian facade, extravagant tile floors and etched glasswork, we visited the Cadbury Chocolate Factory where we learned the

Gem & Lita posed with a bagpiper

Kiwi bird, national symbol of New Zealand

Dunedin’s historic railway station

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history of chocolate at the informative visitor centre and see how Cadbury chocolates are made on a factory tour also featuring an amazing 5-story chocolate fall.

The Otago Museum is the place not to miss. For a $10 entrance fee you can have a guided tour of the various galleries, and its culture, nature and science centre.

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For local cuisine that's distinctly New Zealand style we enjoyed the lamb, cervena (venison), Bluff oysters, paua (abalone), pipis and tuatua (both are types of New Zealand shellfish), kumara (sweet potato), and of course, the kiwi fruit and tamarillo and the national dessert, pavlova.

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