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Kevin Lamoureaux set to carry the Liberal torch in Winnipeg North

Pages 18, 24 ► Royal Canadian tour arrived in Winnipeg.

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Kevin Lamoureaux captured the Liberal nomination for Winnipeg North over City of Winnipeg Councillor, Mike Pagtakhan.

Jeepney ni Larry & Tova set to hit the road.

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“Magkaisa, Lakad Na” celebrates Filipino culture and heritage

Page 14 ► Mike Pagtakhan and the Filipino Youth Initiative join Filipino community groups to recognize Filipinos in Manitoba and celebrate 30th anniversary of the Winnipeg-Manila sister city agreement.

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Kevin Lamoureux carries the Liberal torch in Winnipeg North

Kevin and Cathy Lamoureux enjoy that sunny afternoon with their supporters...

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he Manitoba Liberal Party is alive and kicking!

And the resurrection of the party took place during the nomination meeting between Tyndal (formerly Inkster) MLA Kevin Lamoureux and City Councillor Mike Pagtakhan when

the more than 2,000 members came and voted for their favorite candidate. Kevin Lamoreux won the nomination and he became the official candidate for the Liberal Party in the Winnipeg North federal riding. Lamoreux faces the newly minted NDP MP candidate, Kevin

Chief, for the federal election.

The nomination meeting became the talk of the town when Mike Pagtakhan announced his intention to run for the federal seat. Campaign for membership took shape and both camps had to work hard to get more membership. From the lowly 100 plus membership status, volunteers, mostly Filipinos, from both sides did the solicitation and when the deadline for membership came into effect, there were more than 2,000 new members listed and eligible to vote.

Both Kevin and MIke delivered a high powered speeches envoking the unity of the Liberal Party and thus, the strength of support to usher a great push to regain the Winnipeg North from the NDP. Each candidate focused their strength to carry the Liberal torch for the next federal election;

and their experiences in all facets of politics would help them serve their constituents. But at the end of their speeches, they declared that they would be working together whoever wins the nominations.

The audience, predominantly of Filipino descent, was totally lifted up by the chances of their candidate to win the hotly contested nomination.

“Wow, this is exciting...both of them are good politicians and whoever wins the nomination, will be a good candidate,” one of the members who joined the long of members heading to the voting station at the Maples Recreation Building. ““I came here to vote for the better man to defeat the NDP,” one lady said with the smile. “Who?”, someone asked the lady. “It is a secret...” she answered.

Near the voting site, MLA

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Kevin Lamoureux and Councillor MIke Pagtakhan were busy shaking hands with the members and both extended thank you’s to voters. Both were enthusiastic and fired up to see their supporters.

Would the Liberal regain the Winnipeg North in the coming by election or general federal election and when it would happen, the Winnipeg North would return to the hands of the Federal Liberal to continue its tradition started

by Dr.Rey Pagtakhan who won in 1988 against the formidable NDP icon David Orlikow. The rest is history.

And the longest line of members, sneaking in 200 meter long, would be possible to repeat its feat if both candidates have the support of the filipino community.

Politics is won by numbers and the candidate’s popularity must translate to numbers to win the MP seat on election day.

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The Philippine-American War

by Virgilio I. Gonzales

Brian Koonz’s column “From the Philippines to Bethel” reminded me of how little I knew about the history of my own country while growing up in the Philippines.

I grew up without knowing how the Americans ever came to the Philippines. All I knew was that they were already there, that my father was working in the US Navy Yard in Cavite City, and at schools we were taught the socalled 3 Rs—’riting, reading, and ’rithmetic in English—and sang English songs.

Every Monday morning before classes began, the schoolchildren assembled in the front yard for the flag ceremony, the American and Philippine flags waving high in breeze; then we sang the United States’ “Star-Spangled Banner” and the Philippine national anthem, “Land of the Morning.”

It was only in high school that we had history as a subject, but we learned US history more than our own history. We learned that George Washington was the father of his country, that Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death,” that Christopher Columbus discovered America, and were told to memorize Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.”

We learned later on that a U.S. commission in Manila selected the national hero for us—the peaceful and educated reformist Jose Rizal over the militant, revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio.

The Spanish authorities accused Rizal of inciting the revolution against Spain with his two novels Noli Me Tangere and El Fulibusterismo; he was later

executed by a firing squad at Bagumbayan.

Bonifacio founded the Filipino revolutionary organization called the Katipunan, which started the armed uprising against Spain.

It was obvious that the American colonial administration did not want a military leader for the national hero of the Philippines, so it chose Rizal over Bonifacio.

The Philippine history book that we studied in high school, though written by a Filipino, must have been heavily edited and censored, giving the impression that all was sweetness and light between the Filipinos and Americans.

Little did we know that there was a Philippine-American war in which 220,000 Filipinos perished, making it in effect “the first Vietnam.” No mention was made about the atrocities the U.S. Expeditionary Forces committed; about the “hamletting,” tortures, and “water boarding” of Filipino prisoners; and about the Balangiga massacre in which about 50,000 Filipinos, including children “above the age of 10 and capable of bearing arms,” were killed in Samar. The massacre was in retaliation for a Filipino attack against a U.S. garrison in which 74 American soldiers lost their lives.

It was described as the “worst single defeat of the U.S. Army” in the Philippine-American War. American historians referred to the war as the “Philippine Insurrection,” downgrading the Filipino soldiers under General Emilio Aguinaldo who were fighting for their country’s freedom—first against the Spaniards, and then against the

Americans.

Commodore George Dewey double-crossed General Aguinaldo, who naively believed that America would help the Filipinos overthrow their Spanish masters while all the time planning to colonize the Philippines.

Dewey made a secret deal with the Spanish governor-general in Manila to stage a mock battle to save the face of the Spanish garrison.

All these go to show that history is indeed written by the victor, not by the victim.

The Philippine-U.S. relationship started on the wrong foot, fighting and killing each other. It began with Commodore Dewey’s betrayal of the Filipinos’ struggle for independence against Spain. Five decades later, another famous commander, General Douglas MacArthur, redeemed America’s prestige by fulfilling his promise to the Filipinos: “I shall return.”

The enduring friendship between the two nations was forged in the battlefields of Bataan and Corregidor Island and in the Death March during World War II. And now back to the sword or bolo, which John Utz’s father, Otto Utz, brought home from the Philippines to Bethel as a souvenir of his service with the U.S. Army’s 26th Regiment Infantry, Company K, during the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. The Filipino bolo was not meant to be a weapon; it was a Filipino farmer’s tool used in tilling the the ricefields and clearing the forests. However, it became a weapon out of necessity because the Filipino soldiers had no guns in the beginning of their fight against Spanish oppression.

A bolo was all they had.

Otto Utz’s bolo has five notches on its handle, “presumably for the American lives its owner had sent home.” Perhaps, not all American lives, but Spanish lives as well.

The question that lingers in my mind is, “How many Filipino lives did Otto Utz take with his rifle?” Nevertheless, now that’s all water under the bridge. We move on. Yesterday’s foes are today’s

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“Walang wang-wang, walang tong”

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n his inaugural speech, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III said: “Walang wang-wang, walang tong, walang counterflow” (No more sirens, no more tong, no more counterflow).

So when he took off after the inauguration to go to Malacañang Palace to hold his first cabinet meeting, there were no wangwang (sirens) and the presidential

motorcade stopped at every red light.

It was a symbolic gesture of Pagbabago (Change) but I wonder if he’d continue doing that after a few weeks. I’m pretty sure that sooner or later, he’d travel again with wang-wang and running red lights. Simply said, he can’t afford to waste invaluable time traveling.

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discharge the duties of the president of 90 million Pinoys. Don’t worry Mr. President, we understand your predicament and would rather see you busy attending to the problems of your people and waste your time strapped in the confines of a car.

You can use all the wang-wang you want for the next six years-you deserve it. It’s not arrogance of power, it’s a necessity and it comes with the territory.

Reminds me when I was in my teens during the time of Marcos. My uncle had a jeep with a wang-wang.

In those days, nobody stopped you when your wang-wang was on.

One day, we were traveling on EDSA from Cubao to Ayala. When we reached Mandaluyong there was a traffic jam. The traffic going the opposite direction was light. So my uncle turned on the wang-wang and went to the other side of EDSA and drove counter to the flow of traffic.

Wowowee! I was on the edge of my seat as I watched the incoming vehicles stop and pull over to the side as we drove through. That’s what I call “arrogance of power” which up to this day a lot people in power still do with impunity. Not anymore.

The intensity of “wang-wang” is causing noise pollution in Metro Manila. Consider the number of Cabinetongs, Senatongs, Tongressmen, and their “queridas” and “number two’s,” wang-wang could really become hazardous to the people’s mental state. Maloloko sila sa wang-wang (Sirens could drive them crazy).

After P-Noy (short for “President Noy” and his preferred moniker) made a pitch against the use of wang-wang, Philippine National Police (PNP) Director Gen. Jesus Verzosa immediately ordered a crackdown on the unauthorized use of wang-wang and blinkers. The following day, PNP seized more than 50 illegal sirens and blinkers from various motorists. Attaboy, General!

However, the PNP reported that they’re having difficulty in apprehending vehicles used by politicians. Well, if they can’t be stopped, perhaps they should be

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identified and announced on TV and newspapers who these arrogant politicians are. “Nakakahiya!”

The next day, P-Noy was 40 minutes late to his first address to the military which was only 6.5 kilometers from his home. If P-Noy is going to spend a lot of time crawling through Manila’s notorious gridlock, he might make productive use of his presidential time if he would use a 20-foot mobile presidential office -- call it “Malacañang on Wheels.”

I can imagine P-Noy on the road at least two hours a day traveling between engagements.

And the worst part is: he will always be late. Well, finally, P-Noy has institutionalized the ageless tradition of “Filipino time” -- that is, “always late” -- in the affairs of the state.

Incidentally, whenever the presidential convoy stops, the president’s security officers would open the doors of their SUV’s ready to jump out in the event of a threat to P-Noy. This reminds me of former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada who used to commute between his house in Greenhills and Malacañang in the early days of his presidency. He insisted that he drive the presidential car himself.

When some media people told him that his security officers were having nightmares when he was commuting, Erap said, “How can they have nightmares during the day? And I know they’re not sleeping when they‘re with me.”

Hmm… Tama nga naman. *** During P-Noy’s inaugural address, he started his speech by acknowledging the dignitaries including Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta, former Philippine presidents Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, Speaker Prospero Nograles, and “members of the Supreme Court.” He didn’t mention “midnight” Chief Justice Renato Corona’s name, which shocked a lot of people. Was it intentional or Freudian slip?

The following day, a Malacañang official called the Supreme Court to explain why Corona’s name was not mentioned during Aquino’s inaugural address.

The official said that Corona’s name was not mentioned because it was not on the list. I can see why.

When Corona received the formal invitation from Malacañang, he

responded that he’s not sure of attending because he’d be busy all day swearing in more than 20 local officials in different places. I would then presume that his name was taken of the list, right? Well, he showed up without telling the event planners. So when P-Noy arrived at the Quirino Grandstand, he didn’t notice Corona seated on the front row, two seats away from where he was seated. But at least P-Noy acknowledged him at the conclusion of the inauguration. He approached Corona and said, “Ay, Chief Justice, nandito pala kayo.”

Corona was probably still in a state of “midnight shock” that he just stared back at P-Noy. It is interesting to note that two days before the inauguration, Supreme Court spokesman Jose Midas Marquez said that Corona “would be willing to administer the oath of office of Presidentelect Aquino if he decides to change his mind.” Marquez said administering the oath of office is just part of the Chief Justice’s duties as head of the judiciary. He said most incoming presidents take their presidential oath of office before the Chief Justice as a sign of respect to a co-equal branch of government. Apparently, Marquez couldn’t get it: P-Noy didn’t want to be sworn in by Corona because he doesn’t recognize the “midnight appointment” of Corona. *** Barely a day after being sworn in as a congresswoman representing Pampanga’s second district, exprez Gloria Macapagal Arroyo filed her first resolution in the House of Representatives -- Charter change.

Having failed many times to change the constitution while she was a sitting president, people wonder what’s giving her optimism that she can do it alone with hardly any following -- except her son Dato and brother-in-law Iggy -- among the 280 members of the House of Representatives.

Gloria and Dato, who is the co-sponsor of the Charter change resolution, are like Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza fighting the windmills. If Gloria continues to pursue Charter change, she might end up being called Doña Quixotica fighting the windmills of Pagbabago.

What’s Gloria’s problem? Is it a case of KSP syndrome? KSP is “kulang sa pansin” (attention deficiency).

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Child Trafficking Bill Receives Royal Assent by: MP Joy Smith

Ottawa, ON: June 29, 2010 marks an historical event, with Bill C-268 receiving Royal Assent. This bill is an Act to Amend the Criminal Code (minimum sentence for offences involving trafficking of persons under the age of eighteen years). Bill C-268 was signed by Justice Rothstein and read by the Speaker of the Canadian Senate, giving the Bill Royal Assent by written declaration.

The Bill amends Canada’s Criminal Code by introducing a new human trafficking offence specifically addressing child traffickers. The new law will provide a minimum sentence of five years imprisonment for anyone convicted of trafficking a minor in Canada and a minimum of six years imprisonment for cases with aggravating factors.

Bill C-268 was introduced as a Private Member’s Bill to the House of Commons by Member of Parliament for Kildonan-St. Paul, Joy Smith on January 29, 2009. It passed a final vote in the House of Commons on September 30 of the same year with the overwhelming support of the Conservative, Liberal and NDP parties. Only the Bloc Quebecois and a few NDP MPs opposed it.

The Bill was then introduced to the Senate on October 1, 2010 and

faced a final vote on June 17 of this year. A bill requires Royal Assent before it comes into force, which occurred on June 29, 2010.

“I am delighted by the strong support that Canadians have shown for the protection of our children,” commented MP Joy Smith. “Just before Canadians celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, Canadians also celebrate the passage of Bill C-268 into Canadian law. Canada is a proud country and stands firmly against those who exploit children.”

Bill C-268 is the first and only Private Members’ Bill to be passed

by Parliament since the last election in 2008. The passing of Bill C-268 is even more significant since it amends the Criminal Code. Prior to this legislation, only 14 Private Members’ Bills containing Criminal Code amendments have been adopted by the Canadian Parliament since Confederation.

“This is an historic moment for all Canadians,” commented Mrs. Smith. “Today we have taken a strong stance against the modern version of slavery. I know that I speak for all Canadians when I say that our children are not for sale!”

There has been considerable support for Bill C-268 by a large number of ethnic, faith-based and law enforcement organizations. In addition, Mrs. Smith has reached out to all Canadian communities from coast to coast advising them of this barbaric crime. In doing so she received many petitions with tens of thousands of signatures of those who support her work.

In addition, people world wide have been calling on Canada to do more to fight human trafficking.

The US State Department has identified Canada as a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. Prior to Bill C-268, Canada was one of the few developed countries that did not enforce mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking children.

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Caregiver Agencies see a 70 – 90% Drop in Placements Following Changes by the Government of Canada to the Live-in Caregiver Program “Significant Improvements” Bring Burden to Families Vancouver, BC – July 5, 2010 – Recent changes to Immigration Canada’s Foreign Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) have increased the burden on Canadian families through high costs and increased risks associated with hiring an overseas caregiver. The “Balanced improvements” have produced a significant decrease in the number of families using the program.

On April 1, 2010, Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, made it mandatory that any family hiring a live-in caregiver for children, elderly or disabled care must pay all travel costs (including airfare), medical insurance, worker’s compensation premiums plus all employee recruitment costs.

“The Association of Caregiver & Nanny Agencies Canada (ACNA) applauds the Government for its efforts at bringing much needed improvements to the LCP,” said Manuela Gruber Hersch, President, “but the changes have reduced the capability of Canadian families to hire overseas caregivers. Not only is it much less affordable, but there is no protection or risk mitigation for those who make the investment.”

Results from three consecutive surveys taken by over 100 Caregiver & Nanny agencies over the last three month across Canada show a significant drop in placements, ranging from 70 90%, as a result of the increased risks and financial burden on employers.

Although the employing family must pay all associated costs, the caregiver has no obligation to stay with the family and can terminate employment at any time. As a result, Canadian families are vulnerable to applicants who abuse the LCP by coming to Canada at no personal expense, staying long-term and seeking other employment. As families shy away from utilizing the program, this in turn limits job opportunities for overseas caregivers. Individuals willing to provide much needed caregiver services in Canada have little choice but to turn to illegitimate off shore agencies for assistance.

Currently, Canada has no universally affordable childcare option, leaving some families with few alternatives other than hiring an overseas caregiver. Should the caregiver leave, many families struggle to find replacement workers. This can be emotionally and financially taxing, heightened by the fact that families typically assist the caregiver to adapt to Canadian culture, often making a substantial investment of time and dollars to train and teach the employee. The family carries the full cost of this expense – in contrast to government funded integration services provided to other categories of immigrants.

ACNA calls on Minister Jason Kenney not to treat private families accessing the LCP the same as business corporations accessing the Temporary Foreign Worker program. The corporation’s main objective is to grow revenue and turn a profit,

while the family’s objective is to raise healthy children and provide care for future and senior Canadians.

As ACNA predicted in December 2009 when the proposed changes were first announced, the changes have had a profound impact on the industry and on Canadian families—who have stopped hiring. Families wanting to hire a foreign caregiver must apply for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO), a process that demonstrates that the family has adhered to certain requirements.

Current issued Labour Market Opinions numbers for April 2010 are at 1,949, a number above the average. ACNA attributes this to Canadian families rushing to submit their applications before the April 1st deadline which would make them obligated to shoulder the new changes (airfare etc), and thus higher costs. ACNA estimates a huge drop to come in June 2010, which would be in line with the survey results.

As a result of these changes to the program, many reputable caregiver agencies have closed down and many families are left with no elder or child care. “The revisions to the Live-in Caregiver Program are having a negative effect on family life and are further eroding Canadian productivity,” finished Gruber Hersch.

ACNA Canada is an industry association of employment agencies who provide nannies and caregivers to Canadian employers.

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New Beginning, New Hope, Old Dream

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The recently announced cabinet lineup includes new faces that emote the spirit of Pagbabago as well as experienced and proven executives who would see to it that this government would hit the ground running on Day One. After his swearing-in, Noynoy gave a stirring 20-minute speech where he crystallized his fight against corruption. He said, “Ang sinumang nagkamali ay kailangang humarap sa hustisya” (Those who erred must face justice). And to make his point clear, he said: “To those who are talking about reconciliation, if they mean that they would like us to simply forget about the wrongs that they have committed in the past, we have this to say: there can be no reconciliation without justice.” Yes, indeed.

He promised to review the “midnight appointments” of former president Arroyo and to clean up the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Bureau of Customs of corruption to increase revenues.

After leading the “Pamata ng Pagbabago” (Pledge of Change) with the people, Noynoy was honored by the Armed Forces of the Philippines as their new Commander-in-Chief. After that he motored to Malacañang to preside over his first cabinet meeting.

t high noon last June 30, 2010, President Benign “Noynoy” Aquino III was sworn in as the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Swept to victory on a campaign for “Pagbabago” (Change) and a message of “Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap” (If there is no corruption, there is no poverty), Noynoy garnered the highest percentage of votes since the end of the Marcos dictatorship.

Indeed, it was a clear mandate for change and rejection of the culture of corruption spawned during the nine and a half years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s tumultuous presidency.

In a symbolic demonstration of change, Noynoy made changes to the way he was inaugurated as the country’s leader for the next six years. Gone are the long speeches.

Gone are the inaugural parades.

Gone are the pompous inaugurals balls. Instead there was a “street party” at the Quezon Memorial Circle in the evening. It was a people’s celebration of the dawn of a new era of Pagbabago. The austere cost of the inauguration signified the frugal tone of his presidency.

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country beset with crises and whose constitution has been changed so many times that nothing seems to work anymore. Since 1987 when the constitution was changed last in the aftermath of the first “people power” revolution of 1986, several attempts were made to amend it but failed. Noynoy doesn’t have to change the constitution to implement the changes he wants.

All he needs is the will power that would give him the strength and determination to withstand the resistance from the defenders of status quo.

He promised to fight corruption and end poverty. Can he do it? In my article, “Rx for Poverty and Corruption” (Dec. 9, 2005), I wrote: “Someone once said, ‘The human being is corrupt by nature and therefore corruption cannot be eradicated completely.’ I do not agree with the generalization that ‘the human being is corrupt by nature.’ I believe that the human being is inherently honest; however, the temptation to commit corruption is always present. And if undeterred, corruption becomes a way of life, particularly for those who hold positions of authority.

Then it becomes the standard for doing business, not only in the public sector but also in the private sector.”

Noynoy plans to create an independent commission to investigate and prosecute corruption cases during the Arroyo administration. He calls it the “Truth Commission” and it will be headed by retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. Ironically, it was Davide who swore in Gloria as president after Joseph Estrada was deposed in January 2001. Would he remain impartial and fair as the “Grand Creative Services Inquirer” investigating Gloria’s

alleged corruption?

New Hope So far, the people like what Noynoy said about fighting corruption and ending poverty.

Indeed, there is sense of “new hope” that, finally, things are going to change… for the better. It’s a Herculean task for Noynoy, but it is doable.

A study made by Management Systems International in Washington, DC, in 2003, has concluded: “Corruption has direct consequences on economic and government factors, intermediaries that in turn produce poverty.”

The study produced two models.

On the one hand, the “economic model” postulates that corruption affects poverty by first impacting economic growth factors, which, in turn, impact poverty levels. In other words, “Increased corruption reduces economic growth which would increase poverty.” On the other hand, the “government model” asserts that corruption affects poverty by first influencing governance factors, which, in turn, impact poverty levels. In other words, “Increased corruption reduces governance capacity which would increase poverty.”

High Expectations What is needed is a sustained effort to prosecute corrupt officials -- ruthlessly, expeditiously, and judiciously. Ruthlessly it must - take no prisoners. Expeditiously it must -- justice delayed is justice denied. And judiciously it must -- the court must be free of interference, from within and without. It should be incorruptible and “untouchable.”

Can Noynoy do it? Absolutely.

But would the Supreme Court

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cooperate? With the Chief Justice and nine associate justices perceived to be indebted -- “utang na loob” -- and partial to Arroyo, it remains to be seen if Noynoy could put a closure to corruption cases involving the Arroyos and others. The High Court could be the Arroyos’ “Court of Final Redemption.”

Noynoy should set the tone of his presidency in the first 100 days.

The fight against corruption must start on Day One. If he is truly keen about eradicating corruption and poverty, as he promised, then there must be discipline at all levels of the government. He must relentlessly pursue the real truth -not the “manufactured” truth -- and prosecute those who have stolen from the people.

Old Dream Noynoy concluded his inaugural speech by saying: “The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality.” Indeed, it’s a dream as old as the First Republic when Filipinos declared their independence from Spain in 1896.

That dream has eluded us as we fall prey to the dominion of corrupt governments.

Noynoy’s presidency ushers in a new beginning of Pagbabago and ignites hope that our dream would soon become a reality.

After hearing his inaugural speech, I’m convinced that Noynoy has what it takes to fight corruption.

“My parents sought nothing less and died for nothing less than democracy, peace and prosperity. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward,” he said.

Carry on Noynoy, lead and the people would be right behind you.

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Mga Puna ni Inna Congrats to the Graduates of 2010...However...

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Pero bago mo isiping handa na akong sumabak sa totoong buhay, e hayaan mong sabihin ko sa ’yo na, hindi pa. Katatapos ko pa lang ng Grade 12, sa Adult Education Program. May maga subject kasi akong tinapos muna bago ako tuluyang payagan ng Canada na makuha ang kursong gusto ko sa kolehiyo o unibersidad.

Matapos ang muling pagaaral, panibagong pagsubok na naman ang naghihintay, subalit ang mahalaga ay natapos ko rin ang isang hakbang ng mapanubok na proseso.

Ginanap ang graduation ko sa isang malaki at lumang simbahan.

Masaya ang pakiramdam ng lahat ng nandoroon. At dahil nga Adult Education Program—e natural na halos may mga edad na ang makikita mong nagtapos ng kanilang Grade 12. Habang ang lahat ng graduates ay nakapila na upang tanggapin ang kanikanilang diploma, naisip ko na mabuti rito sa Canada at kapag sinabing graduate ka na—e napakaliwanag ng pag-asang aayos ang iyong buhay. Basta ipagpatuloy mo lang na magsikap at mangarap.

Sabi noong isang nagspeech, “Hope is already there; opportunities are within our hands; it’s up to us to grab it and use it to our advantage.”

Oo, dito sa Canada, tila nga nasa ating mga kamay ang pagasa at oportunidad. Maraming pagkakataong nakaantabay sa mga taong nagsusumikap. Kumilos ka lang at may kagandahang darating sa ’yo. Hindi mahirap matupad ang mga pangarap lalo na kung ang mga ito ay hindi naman kumplikado.

Nang mahawakan ko na ang aking diploma, at makita ko ang mga ngiti ng halos lahat ng taong nandoroon, biglang lumiwanag ang kapaligiran. Isa-isang nabuo sa aking isipan ang mga bagong pangarap na gusto kong maabot at matupad. Hindi mahirap magkatotoo ang mga iyan—nasa Canada ako e.

Subalit habang naglalakad na ako pabalik sa aking upuan, hindi ko maiwasang malungkot... bigla ko ring naisip ang sitwasyon ng mga estudyante sa Pilipinas, kung saan e libu-libo ang gumagradweyt taun-taon— umaasa na ang kani-kanilang diploma ang magsisilbing sandata sa pakikibaka sa buhay.

Abot-tenga ang mga ngiti habang suot ang toga. Pagkatapos ng ilang araw, sila’y magsisimula nang humanap ng trabaho. At doon nila mapagtatanto na ang kani-kanilang diploma ay hindi pala sapat para makamit ang

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“Gear up for Winnipeg Musiklaban and CKJS Tuklas Talino 2010!”

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For additional inquiries, kindly email me at pasada@ckjs.com Come November 6th, CKJS Radio 810 will hold Tuklas Talino 2010. The amateur singing contest has been “discovering” and showcasing talents from the Filipino-Canadian community since 1990.

Past champions include Miss Saigon’s Maan Dionisio, stage performer and choreographer, Joseph Sevillo, CKJS Radio’s Michele Majul, YTV’s The Next Star finalists Andrea Macasaet and Moses Duot, and Pinoy Got Talent Winnipeg champion, Reynalyn Mae Gacilan. The singing contest is also a way for CKJS to say ‘thank you’ for the community’s unwavering support through all the years.

Interested talents are invited to come to the Tuklas Talino open audition on August 22, 2010, from 1-5 p.m. at Jim Gauthier Chev, 1400 McPhillips. Please bring your registration forms that can be picked up at Jim Gauthier Chev, CKJS office at 520 Corydon Avenue or by visiting ckjs.com Those who will pass the open audition will go on to the Semi-Finals on September, then through the Grand Finals on November 6th at the Pantages Playhouse Theater. Win big cash and other surprise prizes! For more information, please visit www. ckjs.com Make your year extra fun and memorable by supporting these two major musical events in our community this year!

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matagal nilang pinangarap—ang magkaroon ng trabahong angkop his year two major musical musicians and performers. As sa kanilang pinag-aralan. events are happening in the well, the contest which was also a Nakalulungkot.

Sa Filipino-Community in Winnipeg. fundraising effort for the Mamerto Pilipinas, kahit tapos ka pa ng First up is the amateur band Bernardo Memorial School in Pandi, dalawang kurso sa unibersidad, contest, Winnipeg Musiklaban 2010. Bulacan in the Philippines, helped the hindi ka pa rin nakasisiguro na On its second year the event promises school build a library, buy computers, magkakaroon ka ng magandang to once again fill your senses with books and other educational materials buhay. Hindi porke ikaw ang rock and roll and everything in for their hundreds of students. (For valedictorian o salutatorian e between. Open to all amateur bands photos and information, visit www. siguradong magandang trabaho with members 14 years old and alleventscad.com) above, the contest will feature two This year Winnipeg ang naghihintay sa ’yo. performances from each band – one Musiklaban 2010 will be raising Pero ano nga ba ang highlighting their originality with funds for The Living Christ magagawa ko para sa kanila? their own composition and the other Community Church in Winnipeg Sa ngayon e siguro dalawang showing their versatility with their and the Philippine-Canadian Centre bagay na muna. Dahil nandito own interpretation of a cover song. of Manitoba (PCCM). Grand finals ako sa Canada, pagsisikapin kong Big cash prizes, trophy, and other will be held on September 18th, 6 p.m. at Garrick Centre in downtown ipagpatuloy ang aking pagsisikap goodies await the winning band!

Last summer, Winnipeg Winnipeg. na mapaganda pa ang aking Musiklaban 2009 received Interested bands can send/bring buhay—para magsilbing modelo overwhelming support from their registration form and demo ng aking mga kaibigan at kakilala sponsors, audiences and of course, CD to CKJS Radio at 520 Corydon sa Pilipinas. Ikalawa, ipagdadasal the contestants themselves, who Avenue, Winnipeg until July 15th. ko na lang ang mga estudyante sa showed that the Filipino-Community Registration forms are available at Pilipinas na sana naman e kahit in Winnipeg abounds with talented CKJS or at www.alleventscad.com ganoon ang sitwasyon sa Pilipinas e huwag silang mawalan ng pag-asang darating din ang araw na sila ay makaaahon sa akung anumang CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES pagsubok ang kanilang pinagdaraanan.

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Veterinary Office Assistant • Medical Terminology Sa bandang huli, ganyan talaga ang buhay, punung Taxicab Driver Training • Educational Assistant puno ng pagsubok; subalit hindi ko pababayaang ang mga pagsubok na ito ay pumigil sa aking mga plano at Our students have been successful pangarap. Kahit paano e naniniwala pa rin ako na saan ka man naroroon, mahirap man ang iyong sitwasyon, in achieving their career goals. hindi dapat na huminto ka sa pag-usad at sa pag-asang Best Wishes to them! gaganda ang iyong buhay.

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Luchie and Roland Sanchez at the marathon

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here’s nothing that says “I love you” more than sweat and muscle cramps. Literally.

Luchie and Roland Sanchez have been married for 25 years and both decided to accomplish yet another goal together - to participate in the 2010 Manitoba Marathon.

Although this wasn’t the first marathon Luchie has taken part in, it was the first one she’s done with her husband.

“I wanted to share the challenge with him,” Luchie explains. “I thought setting this goal and accomplishing it would also be a great Father’s day gift.”

After watching Luchie run her first half marathon in Disneyworld in January 2009 and her second one with their daughter in Fargo for Mother’s Day last year, Roland was inspired to take

on the challenge himself.

Roland and Luchie, both over 50 years old, trained diligently for two months leading up to the marathon going for runs and taking their dogs for walks around the neighbourhood together.

“I did the 10K walk and Luchie was part of a team relay,” Roland says. “Even though we didn’t run side by side, we both shared a memorable experience.”

For Luchie and Roland Sanchez, the Manitoba Marathon was an opportunity to support a good cause, promote fitness, and most importantly, achieve a personal goal they set together.

The couple says that they “plan to participate in more marathons in the future, hopefully doing a team relay with their two children.”

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Thousands Imelda Marcos celebrates 81st of Filipinos birthday working illegally Former First Lady Imelda second congressional district, in Afghanistan Marcos celebrated her 81st was crowned with flowers in the

In spite of the Philippine government’s deployment ban to Afghanistan in 2007 due to prevailing hostilities there, over 5,000 undocumented Filipino workers are now working in the war-torn country and the number of illegal deployed Filipinos there is still growing.

Local recruiters reported that Filipino workers continue to sneak into Afghanistan, opting to defy the government-imposed deployment ban to work in American military facilities. The US has increased it troops in Afghanistan to 94,000 recently and expects to add more troops by the year’s end before pulling them out in July 2011.

Many of the Filipinos are working as country managers/ directors, project team leaders, lead engineers, project managers, and department heads in Afghanistan and receiving monthly salaries ranging from $1,200 to $3,000.

The workers are recruited mostly in the Pampanga and Olongapo areas where many are familiar with operations of Subic Naval Base and Clark Airforce Base.

birthday on July 2 in her late husband’s hometown of Ilocos Norte.

The occasion was graced by Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, and Governor Gwen Garcia of Cebu.

The former First Lady, who is also the province’s newlyelected representative for its

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Judy Wasylycia-Leis with Kevin Chief, the NDP candidate running to replace her as MP for Winnipeg North, at a Roast and Appreciation Dinner held on June 28 in honour of her 13 years of service as Member of Parliament. More than 250 guests joined in the evening of tributes and entertainment. Jana Riva Morrison gave a rousing performance during the party. Jana is with her mom and dad, Gerry and Becky Morrison

year term. He also promised to increase funding for education, health and lowincome housing.

Aquino vowed to honor his parents’ legacy of democracy, and promised a better Philippines as his own legacy. Aquino also said he would revive his mother’s emergency employment program, which succeeded in generating economic growth during her term.

Aquino also announced that he would scrutinize the “midnight appointments” issued by Mrs. Arroyo and would continue the policy of peaceful settlement of conflicts in Mindanao Aquino repeated his warning to Arroyo and her allies that he would investigate and potentially prosecute them for alleged corruption, vote rigging and human rights abuses.

East Timor President Jose RamosHorta and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk were among the foreign dignitaries that attended the inauguration ceremony.

Sen. Lacson preparing to return home A source said fugitive Sen. Panfilo Lacson is set to return home next week just days after his Senate colleague, now president-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, is sworn into office.

The source added there is a group within the group of president-elect Aquino that is now facilitating the return of Lacson to the country.

The senator left the country last Jan. 5 before the Manila Regional Trial Court issued the arrest warrant charging him as the principal accused in the murders of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. He

traditional Padapadakam after a mass at the Paoay Church.

Later in the day, a grander celebration was held for the VIPs who went to the province for Marcos’s birthday. In the evening, another event - a dinner-dance party - was held in Batac, which also doubled as the inaugural party for Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., and Governor Imee Marcos.

Judy Wasylycia-Leis Roast and Appreciation Dinner

Noynoy Aquino sworn in as country’s 15th President

enigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III took over as president of the Philippines on June 30 with a vow to lift his nation out of poverty and wipe out crippling corruption that he said thrived under the previous administration.

In his inauguration speech delivered at a seaside Manila park, the 50-year-old bachelor promised to honor the trust of the millions of Filipinos who voted him into office.

Aquino said ending poverty by eradicating corruption would serve as the foundation of his administration’s six-

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later released a statement saying he fled the country to avoid what he called political harassment by the Arroyo administration.

With Aquino now in power, Lacson hopes to be given fair trial over his case.

The source claimed Lacson stayed in China before proceeding to Italy and Switzerland and is now in Malaysia.

Lacson served as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and concurrent chief of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force. His former subordinates in the police service have tagged him as among those who allegedly ordered the killing of Dacer and Corbito.

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Congratulations!

Considered as the pride of the Filipinos...

Biyaheng PCCM unveils Larry and Tova Jeepney

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Jana Riva Morrison Sisler High School - 2010 Graduate

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iyaheng PCCM! Biyaheng Bulacan!

Biyaheng Quezon! Biyaheng City Hall and Legislature! Or Biyaheng Regent!

These are only some of the sign samples posted in front the newly painted and overhauled Philippine jeepney which ordered by Larry and Tova Vickar direct from the Philippines.

And after the total overhaul, changing all the engines, front

seats and passengers’ seat. repainting and redecoration, Jeepney ni Larry is ready to go for a great trip experience in Winnipeg and beyond!

“I would like that the PCCM will be first involved in the unveiling of this jeepney as a major fundraising event.”

Larry Vickar said many months ago after the arrival of the jeepney. “And i hope that this Philippine icon will become a part of the vibrant

Cargill Performing Arts Scholarship Sisler High School -Visual and Performing Arts Award Sisler High School- Director's Award Sisler High School- Inspirational Dancer Award Jana Riva Morrison has been accepted and will be attending The Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, British Columbia.

Good luck and Congratulations, Jana...

Gerry and Becky Morrison

Ted Bobier, a Winnipeg Filipino Artist, is commisioned by Larry Vickar, left, to recreate the design of the typical jeepney in the Philippines. Ted Bobier will make the Jeepney ni Larry as his canvas to show his artistic talent.

Hang on there, fellas! Larry Vickar, owner/operator of the Jeepney ni Larry; and CEO and president of Vickar Autogroup, Inc; Ted Bobier, a wellknown Winnipeg Filipino painter/ artist; and Steven Menkin, marketing, try to recreate the rush hours in Manila where passengers hang themselves at the back of the jeepney Photos by: Rod Cantiveros | Filipino Journal

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presence of the Filipinos here in Winnipeg. This is also a dream came through for us and for the Filipino community to have this kind of historic vehicle in Winnipeg. The Jeepney ni Larry will be also exhibited during the two-week Folklorama festival: 1st Week - August 1-7 - Nayong Pilipino at Tech Voc; 2nd Week - Aug. 8 to 14-Magdaragat at R.B. Russel School.

Rod E. Cantiveros, president of PCCM, presented a fund raising program to Larry Vickar, president and CEO, Vickar Autogroup, Inc. Jeepney ni Larry will be unveiled at PCCM in the later part of July. Invitations are being readied to all organizations and associations, government officials and guests from other communities. There will be pictorial opportunities for every association and guests.

And there will be various trips through the sponsoship of organizations and associations.

Government officials and guests also will have a chance to ride in the Philippine pride.

Ted Bobier, a well-known Winnipeg Filipino artist, has been working to make the Jeepney ni Larry as his canvass to recreate the various folkloric designs on the jeepney.

And don’t be surprised when you take a ride, you are welcomed by a blasting sounds of music; and from the jeepney driver, “Miss Upong $5 lang po.” And with a karaoke feature in the jeepney, singing while cruising is an unforgetable new experience!

Written by Gat Lopez Salamat

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Inaugural Filipino Unity Walk celebrated unity of Winnipeg’s Filipino community

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he first-ever Filipino Unity Walk dubbed as “Magkaisa, Lakad Na!”, a project of City Councillor Mike Pagtakhan in cooperation with the Filipino Youth Initiative (FYI). The Filipino Unity Walk aimed to strengthen solidarity among Filipinos in Manitoba and to promote and be proud of our rich culture and heritage.

This event also celebrated the 30thAnniversary of Sister City

agreement between Winnipeg and Manila.

The post-walk celebration at Billie Mosienko Arena included entertainment by Brakada and Joshua Caldo. The event featured Mayor Sam Katz as he joined the walk for the entire walk. Great job Sam! Signs with the letters U-N-I-T-Y were available for participants to sign and leave messages for incoming Philippine President Noynoy Aquino III.

The 1st Filipino Unity Walk- Magkaisa...

Lakad Na!” also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the twinning cities between City of Winnipeg and Manila. Filipino leaders and volunteers and city officials join the historic project of Councillor Mike Pagtakhan and the Filipino Youth Initiative (FYI)

The officers and members of Triskelions Grand Fraternity and Sorority led by Oscar de Paula and JB Caseres with Mayor Sam Katz, Councillor Mike Pagtakhan and PAM president Lito Taruc

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Officers and members of the Original Filipino Association of Manitoba (OFSAM)

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Kris Aquino parts ways with James Yap Kris Aquino has announced on national television that she is breaking up with her basketball celebrity husband, James Yap. Aquino also revealed she is quitting the showbiz oriented talk show “The Buzz,” which she cohosted over the past decade with Eugenio “Boy” Abunda, Jr.

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The youngest among the Aquino sisters said her siblings, particularly Viel Aquino-Dee and incoming President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino tried to patchup thing between her and Yap, but failed since she believed it was time to end the relationship.

The talk-show host and

actress didn’t elaborate on the reason for the failure of her marriage, saying that the she needs to first explain it to her son when he comes of age.

Aquino expressed profound thanks to the management of ABSCBN for the trust given her. She also thanked Abunda who became one of her closest friends in the television and movie industry.

The Lakdayan Elementary School in San Narciso, Quezon is the first beneficiary of “Eat Bulaga’s” EB Classroom Project that aims to refurbish and restore old, dilapidated classrooms in farflung areas.

Spearheaded by the noontime show host Vic Sotto along with the entire “Eat Bulaga” Dabarkads, construction of two new classrooms began end of April this year and was completed in time for the opening of classes

Luis Manzano admits he wants Angel back

Manzano said he and Locsin are still in communication but they have not been together for quite a time. He added that he is far from writing the last sentence of his chapter with the actress.

What is keeping them from being reunited is their decision to focus on their respective showbiz career in other to maximize the opportunities offered to them.

Locsin is busy shuttling between taping for “Imortal” and shooting her movie.

Manzano on the other hand, is juggling two films in “Hating Kapatid” and “Petrang Kabayo” Actor Luis Manzano while hosting the “Wowowee,” disclosed that he is still courting “Panahon Ko ‘To,” “E-Live,” ex-flame Angel Locsin.

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The TV host-comedian together with fellow Dabarkads Senator Tito Sotto, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Eat Bulaga producer Tony Tuviera and a number of the show’s staff also visited Lakdayan and gave away library books, a brand new TV set and other audiovisual equipment.

The Lakdayan Grade III pupils were also given new pair of slippers and raincoats.

Lea Salonga congratulates Charice for ‘Glee’ stint

Broadway singer Lea Salonga congratulated fellow international performer Charice for her inclusion in the second season of the hit US TV series “Glee.”

Charice thanked Salonga for her support and at the same time pleaded the public to stop comparing her to Salonga.

The young singer was reacting to a rumor saying that Salonga had earlier auditioned for the show but was not accepted. The truth is that the Tony Award-winning theater actress, who is also a self-confessed big “Glee” fan, merely expressed her desire to be part of the US TV show.

Shooting for the next season of “Glee” is set to begin this July.

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omen often feel that when they hit a certain age they can’t pull off as many makeup looks as they used to.

Don’t underestimate pinay beauty!

Generally you look younger than your Caucasian and Latina amigas.

Just remember, it’s all about having fun with your look, staying kikay at heart, knowing what’s out there, and most importantly, choosing eye shadow colors that are flattering to you and your personality.

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Queen Elizabeth II Visits Winnipeg

by Rod E. Cantiveros

It was thirty minutes after one in the afternoon, young and old, individuals from various ethnic backgrounds - all royal watchers, have started trekking on the grassy side of the fenced walkway leading to the Scotia Stage where Queen Elizabeth would address them. .

It is a humid Saturday afternoon and the gentle breeze cools off the stirring heat of the sun. The address is scheduled at 5:30 p.m.”

What a long time to wait”, one woman says as she tries to get the best place on the hill overlooking the walkway “I do hope my brain will not fry by this heat”, another woman says. “It will be a worth waiting”, she adds. And if you are not really for monarchy, you would not sit and wait for more than 4 hours just to see or glimpse the most popular woman in world whose visit started last June 29 at Halifax.

Mostly first time royal watchers are in the crowd; a family of 5 from Altona is excited and inch their way nearer the fence so that the young girls will have a good vantage point to greet the queen. Two teachers, Pam and Brenda, from Balmoral, Manitoba, are getting ready with their Union Jack and Canadian flags and their cameras. “This will be a great story for my students and for us, this is a great experience,” says Brenda while Pam is ready to hand-in to the queen the two cutouts of popular figures of a

Queen Elizabeth looks toward her well-wishers upon her arrival at the Forks Queen Elizabeth talks to one of the cadets...

MP Pat Martin with his partner

Two Balmoral Elementary Interlake teachers - Pam Lawardoski and Brenda Margetts get ready to welcome the Queen and Prince Philip

children’s story with a touch of royalty. “Show that to the queen, it may peak her interest,” one man suggested. “I guess, she will be

wearing another color...what color will it be? a middle age woman asks. “And her hat, wow, has been the talk of the town...she loves hats!” When the queen arrived in Halifax, she sported a blue one and during the Canada day in Ottawa, she donned one with beautiful blending of red and white. So when she comes to the Forks today, what would be the color of her dress and the style of her hat,” they muse. Another couple with two children is excited. Both their children have a special gift for the queen: a handmade greeting card with flowers. “We made this card for her majesty,” the boy says.

As time goes by, the crowd is getting bigger. Some bring their own chair and drinks; some find comfort on the grassy hills. “My daughter is lucky, she a member of the Cadet,” one man standing beside me says. “First time to see the queen in person,” I ask.

He shakes his head and, “We do come every time the Queen is in town...we have a great connection with her,” he says. And his story takes shapes to explain their family connection with the royalty. Leonard’s mother-in-law, Elsie,age 85,who is not in the crowd is the former playmate of young Elizabeth when the family was still in England. The family makes and supplies bows and arrows for the royal family and there were times when young Elizabeth would play with Elsie.

No pictures were taken to prove his claim because they were not allowed to take pictures while they were playing.”There was no picture taking because the public would not like to see that the royal

The couple who has a history of royal connection- Elsie Bouyer Laberge and her husband Fernand join the adoring royalty watchers. Elsie’s mom, Mary Bouyer Erickson, was the playmate of the four-year old Elizabeth, known as Lilibith, now the reigning Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip leave the Fork after the human rights program at Scotia Stage. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife, Laureen, bid goodbye to the Royal Couple

The Queen heads to the royalty car

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Manitoba’s new cell phone law comes into effect - July 15 Sen. Estrada to push through with “Kasambahay” bill No conversation is worth a ticket or your life!

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here’s a direct connection between cell phones and dangerous driving. Study after study after study has shown that drivers who talk or text on a cell phone while they’re behind the wheel significantly increase their crash risk. That’s why Manitoba has joined many other jurisdictions in making it illegal for drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving a vehicle.

Prohibited Devices Talking, texting or emailing using a hand-held cell phone or smartphone. Any other cell phone or smartphone functions unless they are being used `hands-free’ by voice commands or one touch. In case of emergency, prohibited devices may still be used to call fire, police or ambulance services.

The new law includes fines for drivers of approximately $200.00.

Cell phones and driving don’t mix • Your safest option is to turn your cell phone off while you are driving. However, if you leave your phone on, here are some other tips that will help reduce your risk: • Pull over and stop your vehicle in a safe place before using your cell phone to talk or text.

• If your phone rings while you’re driving, let the call go to

voice mail and listen to it later when you are parked.

• Never use your cell phone in heavy traffic or bad weather - you need to focus even more in these types of conditions.

• If possible, let a passenger take and make all calls.

One final point - never call someone who you know is on the road unless it is an emergency.

You are putting them and others around them in danger.

Smoking in cars with children Studies show the same toxic chemicals found in your car’s exhaust such as formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide

are found in cigarette smoke. By smoking in your car when your children are present, you are exposing your children to these deadly chemicals and increasing their risk of developing serious respiratory illnesses.

The change to The Highway Traffic Act banning smoking in cars when children under 16 are present becomes law on July 15, 2010. This applies to all lighted tobacco products. The new law includes fines for drivers of approximately $200.00.

The law applies to all motor vehicles, regardless of whether any window, sunroof, rooftop, door or other feature of the vehicle is open

Re-elected Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada refiled his Senate Bill 1662 last Thursday for the 15th Congress which opens on July 26.

The “Kasambahay” bill which seeks to uplift the livelihood of domestic helpers by guaranteeing them decent working conditions and compensation was approved by the Senate on November 5, 2007 but its counterpart bill was not passed by the House of Representatives.

The bill, also called “Freedom Charter for the Household Workers,” was logged as Senate Bill No. 78 when it was refiled with the Senate Bills and Index Service.

Under the bill, “kasambahay” refers to “any person who renders for compensation to a homeowner or employer undertaking tasks ascribed as normal household

chores within a specific household.” The term includes maids, cooks, houseboys, family drivers, and yayas who provide daily service on a full-time, livein or live-out basis. The bill also prescribes a written employment contract between the employer and the “kasambahay” which shall state: period of employment, monthly compensation, annual salary increase, duties, and responsibilities, working hours and day-off schedule, and living quarters. Employers will also be required to enroll house helpers to the Social Security System (SSS) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) as insurance plan holders.

Estrada expressed confidence that the 15th Congress would see the strong merits and noble intention of promoting the welfare of house helpers of the measure.

15 killed, scores injured in Cebu bus accident Fifteen people were killed and 48 people were injured in a bus accident in Cebu, central Philippines about 350 miles (560 kilometers) southeast of the capital Manila.

According to the police, the bus carrying mostly homebound factory workers was traveling at high speed Saturday in Cebu province when it lost its brakes

while maneuvering a downhill curve. The bus crashed into the cement barrier barely missing a group of people along the street.

Most victims were killed inside the bus but five others died after being thrown from the vehicle on impact.

The bus driver was among the inured and was taken into police custody for questioning after receiving treatment.

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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug 22)

You now have an ingenious ability to solve problems and tend to intuitively take actions when needed. You feel more positive about your abilities and your judgment. You are more able to assert yourself without any friction. It’s time to take an initiative, to apply your confidence and positive attitude to something useful.

3, 6, 45, 28, 12, 67 Tuesday.

Romantic activity this week could blow your socks clean off but you need to keep your private life private to avoid complications. Attempts to manage your hectic social life and your work commitments could take their toll. If you don’t take a reduced schedule you could blow a fuse (and your savings) trying to keep everyone satisfied.

20, 17, 5, 67, 44, 18 Tuesday.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)

You will gain valuable insight and knowledge through the experiences you have along the way. You will have the getup and go to contribute a great deal to groups of interest. You may be torn between two possibilities. This has left you in a confused and uncertain state. You will attract new love interests.

1, 45, 32, 54, 33, 30 Wednesday.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20)

You will focus on activities that will keep you in the middle-of-theroad. You’ll tend to express yourself creatively, through activities with children, romantic activities, hobbies or sports. You are more playful than usual, and especially magnetic. Depending on your circumstances, a new romance or even a series of romances is quite possible.

5, 1, 19, 13, 20, 27 Monday.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

In career matters, it will no longer be necessary to wear many hats.

You can finally get down to dedicating yourself toward one or two goals, not ten. You should also be able to access the resources of your job to make it easier for you.

17, 21, 59, 62, 33, 19 Thursday.

Two things are very difficult for you to find right now. Where is your ability to discipline yourself and where, exactly, are you headed?

With your foundation going through a tremendous shift, you’re at a loss to find solid ground.

14, 5, 22, 38, 20, 10 Sunday.

There is a marvelous closeness built up with parents, older people, in-laws, who might not always approve of your eccentric and strongly different opinions. This month, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now.

14, 22, 5, 4, 25, 30 Saturday.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

On the more positive side, any contracts, communications or short trips bring the beginnings of a solid sense of rapport with others.

Look at what you feel that you are “supposed” to do and work from there.

12, 17, 21, 65, 54, 33 Sunday.

It might be a good time to make a thorough scrutiny of the real you, an honest assessment of your face, figure, health and assets and seek to implement a make-over where necessary.

No.10, 74, 23, 44, 55, 43 Wednesday.

Your lack of attention may have been a factor. You will be highly sensitive to comments made by your lover. You are best to sit back and think it through, rather than add to the ranting and raving. Do not get upset over trivial matters.

56, 27, 33, 49, 76, 61 Friday.

Your lack of attention may have been a factor. You will be highly sensitive to comments made by your lover. You are best to sit back and think it through, rather than add to the ranting and raving. Do not get upset over trivial matters.

56, 27, 33, 49, 76, 61 Friday.

Travel and communication will be lucrative for you. Plan to do things with your faithful pet or with youngsters who have interesting hobbies. Overexertion and negligence will be your worst enemies.

49. 7, 13, 26, 18, 22 Saturday.

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by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com

The Wave Splashes Eternal, part 5 (The Return of This Final Frame)

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he pre-Internet age was indeed a difficult time for artists to spread their music and for music enthusiasts to discover them. Whatever critics might have to say against peer-topeer music sharing, they cannot deny that this has helped artists to widen their presence and to reinvigorate the music careers of those whom time forgot.

I’m lucky to have been able to interview via e-mail Paul Skillen of the English New Wave / Postpunk band This Final Frame for my music column “Sa Ugoy ng Musika” in Filipino Journal (a Filipino community newspaper published semimonthly in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where I live). Thanks to my friend Giselle Roque for hooking me up with Paul. Giselle helped the reformed This Final Frame secure a distribution deal in the Philippines for their new album.

This Final Frame formed in Liverpool, England, in 1979. They had a number of hit singles in the 1980s: “Stories,” “The Mask (Falls Away),” and “The Diary.” With Paul Skillen in the original lineup were Jim Short (trumpet, cornet), Eamonn Sale (keyboards, vocals), Peter McAsey (bass), and Carl Henry (drums, kettle, guitars, keyboards, percussion).

Without having the chance to release a full-length album, they disbanded in the late 1980s. Realizing that they had, after all, garnered countless fans despite their obscurity in the 1980s, they reformed in the late 2000s to record a new album, My Blue Heart (released in 2009). My personal favorites are “Crashing Down,” “Across the Wire,” and “The Ways of the World.” To purchase the album and read more info about the band, check out http://thisfinalframe.com.

I for Filipino Journal: What bands inspired you to form This Final Frame?

Paul: Working for Merseysound magazine back in the days reviewing

bands, I was influenced by Echo & the Bunnymen, The Teardrop Explodes, O.M.D., China Crisis, The Icicle Works, Black, Hambi and the Dance, a-ha, Japan, and most of all, The Wild Swans—I love them; I’m a big fan; I have been to their comeback gigs and loved every minute. [In the photo: Paul Simpson of The Wild Swans, a fan, and Paul Skillen of This Final Frame, during a comeback gig of The Wild Swans at Static Gallery in Liverpool, July 2009.]

FJ: Who are the current members TFF? Paul: We have two new members—Ian Jackson on bass and Steve Meadows on keyboards.

FJ: Why did you disband in the late ’80s?

Paul: We did not realise how popular we were; and because there was no Internet in those days, we thought that our style of music had gone out of fashion. The late-1980s was dominated by dance tracks, and songs were not fashionable anymore.

FJ: What are your favorite TFF songs and why?

Paul: My favourite tracks from our ’80s materials are “The Mask (Falls Away)” and “Eden.” “The Mask...” because it was uplifting and different from songs by other bands, and it was a song which defined our sound and mood. I’m still proud of it, 30 years after we recorded it. “Eden” was a moody track, and I wrote it during a boring Theology lecture. At least something good came out of my studies. It floats along majestically.

During the time, my good friend Michael was building his own harp, so I had to get him on the track.

FJ: Your thoughts on music downloading and peer-to-peer musicfile sharing?

Paul: There is nothing anyone can do about it. In the old days, we would copy vinyls into tapes. It does, however, restrict the sales of bands.

Anyway, I think people who follow

their favourite bands would still want to buy their albums—a physical copy which they can hold and look at, and the cover sleeves of which they can read.

FJ: Do you think the Internet has been helpful in reinvigorating artists like you?

Paul: Oh yes! The level of support that we experienced through the Internet made us decide to come back. Before that, we had no idea how popular we were in the Philippines and in Germany. The hundreds of emails really encouraged us to start again. The support and goodwill has been amazing, and we are so grateful to everyone who has supported us in getting back together. We were encouraged by a couple of Philippine labels, Mike Sutton of WXB 102, Clem

and “Crashing Down” have that socalled ’80s sound, they wouldn’t be out-of-place when played alongside songs by modern bands like The Killers and Muse.

FJ: What can old supporters and new followers expect from This Final Frame’s new album?

Paul: I think they will hear a continuum...a development of the old This Final Frame...something to do with the orchestral instruments. I do enjoy the orchestral sounds. I like the idea of this big sound in our pop songs. The lyrics, I hope, are less obscure and more memorable and talk about things that people can relate to.

FJ: Were you surprised that This Final Frame and New Wave / Postpunk music have an enormous number of enthusiasts in the Philippines?

Paul: I was amazed, bemused, and delighted in equal measure. Thank God, Filipinos

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Camerawalls, fans in Germany, and Giselle Roque who urged us to write again. Our agent Ian Abraham asked us also to play live again, so we will be playing on the China Crisis tour in August.

FJ: Your music virtually maintained the same style—why is that? Do you think style is important for an artist to gain respect?

Paul: I think we have a distinctive Liverpool sound, and the trumpet also adds to the effect. There is a Liverpool Postpunk sound—The Wild Swans, O.M.D., China Crisis, The Icicle Works. Besides, same age, same era, same influences, same heart and soul. When I hear new bands I still hear ’80s influences. I just try to write good songs. Although our new album tracks like “Across the Wire”

recognise good music. The radio over in U.K. is terrible with very little opportunity for quality bands like the ones I have mentioned above. It

July 5 -20, 2010 is usually the same and does not help music at all. Only big-label bands get played; unless you can get on the BBC which will play a greater variety of music. We have done sessions this year for the BBC. It is strange that our album can be “Album of the Week” on Spanish national radio but not get played on our own local independent radio stations anymore—especially that it was them that played us to death in the ’80s. Sadly, winners of talent shows are the ones whom the radio usually play until people get tired of these and move on to another fresh-faced kid singing yet another power ballad.

FJ: How have you been able to get in touch with anyone in the Philippines?

Paul: A great response came from the Philippines. I’ve been able to do interviews with Federico Peñaflorida of NU107 Cebu via Skype; George Frederick, Julius Caesar, and The Ghost of WXB 102 have been very supportive; and Giselle Roque has been organising things for us as well. We are very grateful for her determination. We receive e-mails on a daily basis from fans in the Philippines and I could not list all the wonderful supporters over there. My dream is to come over there and play—hopefully with The Wild Swans as they are due to tour the Philippines. Peter Chan at Universal Records has been helpful in signing us and releasing the album, showing faith in the band again.

Final Note This Final Frame is only one of the numerous classic Postpunk bands that, because of the Internet, have been reinvigorated to write again and record new albums. Let us support them by listening to their music and by purchasing their albums if you feel they are deserving.

haLf man haLf eLf’s gigs for July

The only Filipino-Canadian Classical New Wave band, haLf man haLf eLf performs on July 16 at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church (525 Wardlaw Ave.), on July 20 at Dylan O’Connor’s Irish Pub (2609 Portage Ave.), and on July 29 at Curtis Hotel Henderson Drafthouse (1011 Henderson Highway). haLf man haLf eLf is Roberto Villanueva Jr. (12string acoustic guitar, percussion), Robert Nicanor Jr. (drumkit, percussion), Christine Mazur (violin), Tyler Holmes (keyboards), Johnny Holmes (bass), Jan Castillo (ukulele), aLfie vera mella (vocals, keyboards, bellkit, percussions), and Jand Avila (guest kid vocal).

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melon, n. – the fruit of any of various plants of the gourd family, as the muskmelon or watermelon cantaloupe, n. – a variety of melon, Cucumis melo by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com cantalupensis, of the gourd family, having a hard scaly or Ang Pating Nga Ba ay Dambuhalang Uri ng Isda? warty rind [and sweet, juicy, orange flesh] [Are Sharks Enormous and Monstrous Species of Fish?] honeydew, n. – a variety of the winter melon, Cucumis melo inodorus, having a smooth, pale-green rind and sweet, juicy, light-green flesh watermelon, n. – the large, roundish or elongated fruit of a trailing vine, Citrullus lanata, of the gourd family, having a hard, Sabi ng pinsan kong si that a dictionary is the best tool green rind and a sweet, juicy, Jenny ang melon at cantaloupe to prove the veracity of what I usually pink or red pulp daw ay magkapareho. Sabi ko was saying. So, without further How about in Filipino? naman, HINDI. Bagamat ang ado, I got my Random House As if really cantaloupe ay isang klase ng Webster’s Unabridged challenging me, melon, hindi lahat ng melon ay D i c t i o n a r y Jenny now asked: cantaloupe—kung kaya hindi off my “How then do we mo maaaring ipagpalit sa isa’t call cantaloupe isa ang pangalang cantaloupe a n d at melon. honeydew Unconvinced, Jenny i n kept on insisting that melon and cantaloupe are the same fruit…that there is no difference between the two, the names melon and cantaloupe are interchangeable.

Knowing quite well about the distinction, for I already researched about it in the past, Filipino?” but because I wanted to assure bookshelf, and showed In Filipino, both fruits may Jenny that I was telling her her the following entries: be referred to as milón (with an factual information, I told her

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“i”). In the old days, only the cantaloupe was commercially available in the Philippines, so when Filipinos say “milón,” they were referring to the cantaloupe. However, because the honeydew has become also available in the country beginning in the 1990s—and having without a specific name for it, Filipinos simply called it milón as well. There is nothing wrong about this: Anyway, as we learned, both the cantaloupe and the honeydew are varieties of melons. Therefore, in Filipino, the cantaloupe and the honeydew share the same name—milón.

Or, if you may, then simply use their English names to be specific; anyway, English is also an official language in the Philippines.

“What about pakwan?”

Jenny asked.

“What about it!”

“Do you mean, we can also call pakwan a milón since that watermelon is also a melon?” she now asked, as if really challenging me.

“Technically, yes: We may refer to pakwan as a milón, for the watermelon is a variety of melon. The dictionary made that clear for us. However, because the watermelon has a specific Filipino name, which is pakwan, why call it milón? In languages, if you want to be clearer, peruse a general term only when there’s no specific word for what you

are referring to.”

Words can be tricky and confusing. However, the ability to know the meanings of words or discern the differences of closely related words is a skill. And just like any other skills, it can be honed and developed further.

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Therefore, in that case, having a good vocabulary is not a literary indulgence—it’s a necessity!

Sa Madaling Salita Magkakaiba pala ang cantaloupe, honeydew, at watermelon pero pare-pareho silang nabibilang sa pamilya ng milón.

Or, in Simple Words In Filipino, “melon,” “cantaloupe,” and “honeydew” may be referred to as milón; whereas “watermelon,” although also a variety of melon, is specifically called pakwan.

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girl was playing with a commoner.

There should be a distance.” And during one visit to Canada, his wife was able to talk to the queen and she sent a greeting to her mom.”How is Elsie Boayer?”, the queen asked.

“Everytime the Queen comes to town, we love to see her all over again...such a wonderful woman,” the daughter says.

The long wait comes to an end when the young cadets start lining the two sides of the walkway. “Wow, how can we talk to the Queen... we’re covered, Mom?,” the girl tells her mom. “It is okay, she will see us

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More people came and settled near our place. Politicians riding on golf carts are being brought to the site of the Queen’s first stop, to unveil the maker for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Military officers and security men walk to and fro looking at the crowd, scrutinizing everyone behind the fence.” Are there some trouble makers? Spare the Queen please. The sun shines so bright and once in a while the dark clouds cover it, what a relief! People have tripled in our area. They just stand with so much anticipation to see the

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth looks at the royalty wathcers who stay to see her departure

queen in person. And then, we hear the 21 gun salute and everybody stands and everyone presses forward to have a better view of the queen on the walkway. The two teachers are ready to wave the flags; the two children are already on the shoulder of their parents; the girls from Altona are all ready to take a snap on the queen. Two individuals climb the tree to have a better vantage of the queen. And every individual has a camera ready to record a history making visit of the Queen at the Forks. Myself, being a first time royal watcher, squeeze in with the children from Altona to have a closer view of the queen. My camera is ready...”Anybody wants to guess what is the color of her dress and her hat?”, I ask. Some answer: “ This is Winnipeg...summer is beautiful here in Winnipeg and we have lots of flowers here”...”.

“What is the color of human rights?

Red I suppose? Or black and red?”

A guessing game of the color of her dress draws more discussion. “Look at her in Ottawa...red and white, the color of the Canadian Flag.” One woman says: “Probably yellow with flowers...that is my guess.”

Above us, the dark clouds start gathering and a probably there will be a thunderstorm as forecast this morning. “What happens when the rain pours while the queen is walking in front of us?, another guy says with a smile. “She has a hat to protect from the rain...or, there is always someone with an umbrella..” “How about us, would we run away and take cover?”, another royalty watcher says. “I will stay while the rains pours on me...it will be wet royal watch,”

I say. We hear applause as we see the media people heading to the walkways...”The Queen is coming now,” one young woman says.

Everybody stands and individual cameras are ready... Oh,, she is coming now...I can see the throngs of camera men in front of her...

Oh what a charming lady walking and waving her hand beside Prime Minister Steven Harper. The big claps and greetings come from our side...she stops and the kids wave their handmade cards...she smiles at us...and she waves her hand..and I can feel that she wants to come closer to us to get the cutout and the handmade cards...frantic people try to get the best shots in their camera.

It is a perfect day: it is not too hot because the dark clouds are getting larger and larger. The Queen waves her hands towards us. I get a good shot of her... she keeps moving with the entourage and heads to the carpeted walkway leading to the Scotia Stage. “She is beautiful...she never loses her charm...” the girl says. “She is old but she is a warm lady...I like her smile,” one woman says as she prepares to move out from the crowd. Everybody has been satisfied to see the Queen in person...such an experience...such a piece of history ... who knows, it might be a long time for the next visit.” Just to see her makes me contented...she is a wonderful woman,” a young girl says as she leaves the grassy hill.

The royal program continues on Stage Scotia. Dark clouds are getting darker and we feel some drops. The royal car comes in front of us followed by other cars for the entourage. Wow, the Queen will

The Queen rides in her royalty car

The Queen begins her ride to another function

The Royalty car with the Monarch Flag

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It did not take long for the entourage led by the Queen to head towards us. Not even one cameraman covered Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Only the security officers walk side by side with the Queen. We can see the Prime Minister, Prince Philip and Harper’s wife behind the Royal Couple. What a perfect spot we had!

It gave us a clear view of the Queen and Prince Philip. They stopped near the Royal Car...handshaking follows and goodbyes are said...The Queen walks towards the back of the car and the crowd greets here with clapping hands. The Queen looks at us and waves again. “We love you, Queen Elizabeth!”, someone bursts. Queen Elizabeth waves her hand and smiles. The security man leads her to the car and with grace, she enters the royal car and takes her seat comfortably, turns her head towards the window and she waves her hand.

This is a great moment, to witness her arrival at the Forks and her departure after the Human Rights Concert. Her presence captured the hearts of many, including me.

Monarchy has a magic as Queen Elizabeth II inspires her subjects.

Indeed I echo, “God Save the Queen.”

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