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The Kubasa Pancit Project Where Ukrainian and Filipino food collide, thanks to Twitter.

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s most good ideas come, there is some weird and interesting stuff that happens on Twitter.

One of the latest Twitter topics of discussion was bringing together the fine tastes of Ukrainian and Filipino cuisine.

Amongst the tapestry of cultures I grew up with, there was nothing more Ukrainian than kubasa and cabbage rolls. I don’t really need to go into the favourites of Filipino food.

Panci, lumpia and caldareta are the most recognizable Filipino dishes.

Several months ago, Bartley Kives (@bkives) from the Winnipeg Free Press tweeted a poll about what would be a truely Manitoban dish. Kives’ followers, including myself suggested Filipino food as a Manitoba staple. After several replies, the Kubasa Panict Project (#KubasaPancitProject) was born.

Armed with a full kitchen, an equally passionate and creative chef at Rice Bowl Restaurant, Chef Harry and I were ready to take on the Kubasa Pancit Project. Now I just had to buy the ingredients.

To get the authentic kubasa, I turned to Twitter to crowdsource where in Winnipeg has the best kubasa. The polls indicated several

mom & pop meat shops in Winnipeg’s north end. I originally was going to go to each of the 6 meat shops/delis to pick up kubasa from each location.

As a newbie kubasa buyer, I realized that 6 coils of coarse kubasa may be overkill for a single plate of pancit. To show my research efforts, I even went as far to come up with a kubasa map of all suggested deli & meat shops.

Striker’s Deli & Meats on Burrows was the most suggest kubasa shop so there I went. The sign on the building said, “Winnipeg’s Finest Kubasa” so I knew I was at the right place. To add, Jurgen was the deli owner and gave me the entire tour of what it takes to make authentic smoked kubasa. As he mentioned, people from all over the province come to the deli. After taking home my coil of kubasa, I was itching to cook it and taste for myself if it was Winnipeg’s finest. Pan searing the kubasa and served with garlic fried rice was pretty delicious.

Buying smoke Winnipeg goldeye was the easy part. Also in the north end, I popped into Gimli Fish on Higgins and bought two smoked Winnipeg goldeye. Ingredients in hand, and quick drop-off at Rice

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Bowl, we were set to get cooking in the kubasa pancit project.

The following day, I met Bartley Kives at Rice Bowl to finally partake in our small cuisine fusion creation.

Not to my surprise, Chef Harry came up with two fusion dishes. The first one was the kubasa pancit creation and the second one was a Ukrainian cabbage roll creation. Normally served using shrimp and pork bits, we replaced them with shredded smoked goldeye and julienned strips of kubasa. As for the cabbage roll, Chef Harry used a minced caldareta as the filling, bathed in tomato sauce and served with a Spanish egg torta omelette with kubasa and potatoes, topped with sour cream.

Needless to say, Chef Harry hit two home runs during lunch. Is the #KubasaPancitProject done? Not likely. I expect to see more interesting fusion cuisine ideas. Will they be on the menu anytime soon? Not likely.

As for the next project, you’ll have to find out on Twitter. #NomNomNom

Chef Harry/Bartley

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St. Patrick’s Church Parish Family Picnic at Kildonan Park, June 25, 2011

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he members of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 172 Worth Street held their annual Family Picnic in the Park at Kildonan Park on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fr. Vic Tungolh officiated the Holy Mass at the park for the Eucharistic celebration before the start of the

different scheduled fun activities.

Members and guests came to enjoy the share food by each participant (potluck), camaraderie with friends (members and nonmembers alike) and the beautiful weather. Prizes were also awarded to to parlor games and raffle winners.

Holy Mass at the park officiated by Fr. Vic Tungolh

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resolved). In Filipino, altruism may be translated to “pagbubuwísbuhay,” which literally means “risking one’s life.” by aLfie vera mella elfideas102@yahoo.com

Should I Unfriend You?

(On the Virtues of Friendship) requirements for an interpersonal relationship to qualify as friendship. The persons involved in this kind of relationship should be demonstrating these consistently.

Failure to observe any of them ow would you know if dissolves or annuls the friendship you’re really a friend to that they claim they are sharing someone or if that person with each other. is indeed treating you as a friend?

Listing all the nice things and Indispensable Values or Virtues favors that you have done or have of True Friendship been doing for a friend would surely be easy to do. But what about Altruism is the renunciation of the listing all the nasty things that you self for the welfare of others; the have been doing to a “friend” or tendency to desire what is best for even to an acquaintance, for that the other. In Filipino culture, this matter? I had to enclose friend in is what some people mean when quotation marks because if you they say, “Isusugal ko ang aking are doing certain nasty things to buhay para sa kapakanan ng isang a person, then technically you kaibigan [I will risk my life for cannot be regarded as a friend of the sake of a friend].” In the most that person—in fact, you cannot extreme circumstance, “risking even be considered a good person one’s life for the sake of another” may be taken in a literal sense, at all.

Friendship is just one type of as in really ready to use oneself interpersonal relationship, which as a shield from a bullet that is may be categorized into different about to hit a friend. However, in levels that include also family or a figurative sense and in ordinary kinship relations, marriage, and circumstances, risking one’s life may simply mean that a person mere acquaintanceship.

According to some is ready to involve himself in the psychologists, the following troubles of another (even though values or virtues are indispensable he will not get anything from the results after the problem has been Marami ka bang kaibigan?

Sigurado ka bang tunay na kaibigan ang mga ito? Eh, ikaw— itinuturing mo ba naman silang tunay na mga kaibigan?

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is of grief, sadness, or sorrow, the more specific term that may be used is “pakikidalamhati” (fusion of the Filipino words “pakikihati” and “dalamhati,” or ‘sorrow or Sympathy is “the feeling of grief’). compassion or concern for another, closely understanding the Honesty denotes virtuous attributes latter’s feelings”; empathy is “the such as integrity, truthfulness, and capacity to recognize and, to some straightforwardness along with extent, share feelings (such as the absence of lying, cheating, or sadness or happiness) that another theft. It is best demonstrated in being is experiencing.” If someone situations in which speaking the has lost a loved one, for example, truth may be difficult for others, and you patted the shoulder of that especially in terms of pointing out person and uttered ‘Condolences’, the perceived faults of another. you are exhibiting sympathy. In If you regard someone as a Filipino, this is expressed usually friend of yours, then you should by saying “Nakikiramay ako (sa be able to tell him whatever is ’yo)[I sympathize with you)].” in your mind (especially if that Sympathy may be translated in involves something about him) Filipino as “pakikiramay,” which is without the fear of the possibility not restricted to expressing various of his judging you for that or his feelings of sadness; the term may getting upset because of that. In be used also when the situation of Filipino, honesty may translate to a person being sympathized with “katapatan”; or “pagkamatapat” is of joy or happiness. (being honest) or “pagkamatuwid” (being straightforward or being Empathy, on the other hand, upright). extends further than that. If you said you’re sad about that person’s Trust is the willingness of a person loss and you really felt the sadness to rely on the actions of another. In deep within yourself (regardless a friendship, there should be trust in of the degree of sadness that you each other. The moment one feels are feeling), then you are already doubt about the trustworthiness expressing empathy. If a person of the other, friendship becomes won in a lottery and you said questionable; it then ceases to that you’re glad that he won, exist. In Filipino, trust translates to you’re sympathizing. But if you “tiwala”; doubt “duda.” actually felt also a degree of joy (even without expecting a share Positive reciprocity is the equal of the fortune), then you are give and take between the two empathizing. In Filipino, empathy persons. This is what we also refer may translate to “pakikidamhati” to as a “two-way interpersonal (fusion of the Filipino words relationship.” It doesn’t matter “pakikihati,” or ‘sharing’; and who is giving more or who is “damdamin,” or ‘emotions’). If receiving more from whom, the feeling being empathized with as long as the exchange occurs

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without expectations and the need to measure it. However, once the balance becomes much tilted or the reciprocity totally disappears, the friendship becomes nullified. It now becomes a mere relationship between a “user” and a “used.” In Filipino, positive reciprocity may translate to “bigayan.” (Literally, “bigay” is give; “bigayan” is “give and take.”)

Sa Madaling Salita Isa kang tunay na kaibigan o ang taong itinuturing mong kaibigan ay totoong kaibigan kung ang inyong turingán ay kakikitaan ng pagbubuwis-buhay, pakikiramay, pakikidamhati, katapatan, tiwala, at bigayan sa isa’t isa.

Or, in Simple Words True friendships are best defined by the presence (in varying degrees) of altruism, sympathy, empathy, honesty, trust, and positive reciprocity between persons who regard each other as friends. Without these values or virtues or without a fair balance of all these, the friendship becomes null and void; and the person guilty of failing to demonstrate any of the illustrated values should not be regarded as a friend at all by the other. The interpersonal relationship then becomes a mere acquaintanceship of schoolmates, coworkers, neighbors, co–church or co–club members—which is not a bad thing after all, but in which the persons involved should be more selective, careful, and tactful with their dealings with each other, to keep their private lives discreet and guarded.

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Filipino-Canadian band haLf man haLf eLf heats up the summer

by R. Reis Pagtakhan, LL.B., B.A. (Hons.) rrp@aikins.com

The Danger of waiting for Provincial Nominee Certificates in Canada

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n most cases, provincial nominees become permanent residents unless they are refused because of inadmissibility or an intent to live outside the province of nomination. However, permanent residency can be refused if a person cannot convince Citizenship and Immigration Canada that he or she will become “economically established” in Canada. Visitors to Canada should be aware of the case of Sulieman Wai. What is the danger of waiting for my permanent residency in Canada?

In 2009, a Manitoba Provincial Nominee by the name of Sulieman Wai was refused a permanent resident visa because he could not establish that he would become “economically established” in Manitoba.

In this case, the court found that just because Mr. Wai was a provincial nominee, this did not mean that he would automatically be considered to be “economically established” in Manitoba. The court made this finding despite the fact that Manitoba specifically stated that they thought Mr. Wai would have no difficulty finding employment in Manitoba.

In this case, Mr. Wai was waiting in Manitoba for two years as a visitor while his permanent residency application was being processed. Because he did not have a work permit in Canada, he was not allowed to find employment to support himself in Canada while he waited. Because he was not working, the Visa Officer found that he would not become “economically established” in Manitoba. As a result, his visa was refused even though Mr. Wai: 1. was a U.K. citizen who was fluent in English, 2. completed post-secondary education, 3. was physically and medically fit, 4. worked in the U.K. prior to traveling to Canada, 5. had family in Manitoba who supported him, and 6. was only 28 years of age.

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innipeg’s FilipinoCanadian band haLf man haLf eLf shares its brand of Classical New Wave music with the residents, patients, and staff of Riverview Health Centre (One Morley Ave.) on June 16. The following day, the band guested at Kelly Hughes Live! at Aqua Books,

along with Royal Winnipeg Ballet first soloist Jo-Ann Sundermeier and DIY Chix Cheryl Hood. Owned by Kelly Hughes and wife, Candace, Aqua Books is a secondhand-books shop and eat bistro located at 274 Garry St. in Downtown Winnipeg. haLf man haLf eLf is comprised currently by Bert Nicanor (drums/

percussion), Christine Mazur (violin/ cello), Dave Labovich (guitar/banjo/ mandolin), Janice Bamforth (cajon/ percussion), and aLfie vera mella (vocals/keyboards/percussion) with guest female vocalist Jana Morrison.

They are yet to finish their album entitled Tales from a Half Forgotten Era.

Provincial Nominee, please be aware that if you still must be able to establish that you will be “economically established” in Manitoba. If you cannot do this, your permanent resident visa could be refused even if Manitoba issues you a Provincial Nominee Certificate.

Do I have to be economically established if I apply in another immigration program to Canada?

The answer to this question is “yes”. In a court case decided in April, an applicant who scored more than the minimum number of points in the Federal Skilled Worker Program and had more than the needed settlement funds was refused a permanent resident visa because the immigration officer did not feel that she would become “economically established” in Canada.

In this case, the applicant was 63 years old, retired, and had not taken any steps towards securing employment in Canada despite living in Canada for a few years while her husband worked here.

The immigration officer found that the applicant’s ability to find employment in Canada was compromised and that she was not willing to work in Canada. As a result, her visa was refused.

This application was refused even though the Immigration Officer never indicated that the applicant had lost her skills. The officer’s concerns were that it would be hard for her to be employed since she was 63 and retired.

haLf man haLf eLf celebrates Father’s Day at Riverview Health Centre; performs at Kelly Hughes Live!; guests include Royal Ballet Winnipeg’s Jo-Ann Sundermeier; the band with Aqua Books’ owner Kelly Hughes

This Article is prepared for general information purposes only and is intended to provide comments for readers and friends of the Filipino Journal. The contents should not be viewed as legal advice or opinion.

Reis is a lawyer with Aikins Law practices in the areas of immigration law. His direct line is 957-4640. If you would like to know more about Reis or Aikins you can visit the firm’s web page at www.aikins.com, follow Reis on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/ As a result, if you are a visitor ImmigrationReis, or connect with to Canada and are applying as a him on LinkedIn at http://www. linkedin.com/in/reispagtakhan

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Lawlessness in Davao City

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nce known as the “Murder Capital” of the Philippines, Davao City once again topped the headlines when Mayor Sara Duterte – surrounded by armed police bodyguards -- beat a sheriff while hundreds of horrified people watched.

Duterte was caught on video camera punching sheriff Abe Andres – an officer of the court – several

times while he was serving a court demolition order to destroy the shanties of approximately 250 informal settlers – or squatters – in the Agdao district in the city.

Assault on sheriff The video footage played on TV news showed Duterte gesturing to Andres with her hand for him to come closer. Unsuspecting, Andres came closer and, in lightning speed,

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Duterte punched him on the head at least four times with her right fist. Andres cowered and ran away.

Duterte’s police bodyguards ran after him and dragged him back to Duterte.

While two of her police bodyguards held Andres’ arms, Andres with a swollen left eye grimaced in pain – and fear -- as Duterte grabbed his collar with her left hand and poised to strike him with her clenched right fist… click! That image was captured on camera for the whole world to see. The photo says it all: arrogance of power.

In an attempt to justify her beating of Andres, Duterte said that Andres ignored her “order” to wait for two hours before serving the writ of demolition. Andres did not heed her “order” – she’s not his boss -- and tried to proceed with serving the court’s writ of demolition.

That’s when Duterte lost her temper – wham! And all hell broke lose.

Duterte claimed that she was only trying to avert violence and bloodshed that would have happened if the demolition order were not stopped. Indeed, the video of the scuffle between the riot police and the squatters showed that emotions ran high.

For several days after the incident, Andres was out of public sight. And when he failed to attend a meeting with the Supreme Court administrator in Manila, it led people to speculate that he went into hiding.

The following day he appeared in public and denied that he was in hiding. However, he said that he was not going to file charges against Duterte.

In hindsight, couldn’t this sad episode been avoided if city and court officials were in communication during the time the demolition case was being heard before Judge Emmanuel Carpio, who happens to be related to Duterte’s husband, Maneses Carpio?

And don’t tell me that Duterte was not aware of the plight of 250 squatters within the city boundary.

If she were not aware of her constituents’ problems, then she was remiss of her mayoral duties. And to resort to violence to deal with constituents’ problems is typical of the mindset of local government executives who see themselves above the law. Worst, they think they are the law!

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Support for mayor It did not come as a surprise that many local executives came out in support of Duterte, most notably Mayor Alfredo Lim of Manila who had earned the moniker “Dirty Harry” during his first mayoral stint in the 1990s. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson – known for his “tough on crime” style when he was head of the Philippine National Police -- also justified Sara’s action.

In reaction to the punching incident, Sara’s father, vice mayor Rodrigo Duterte who is now acting mayor since Sara took a five-day leave of absence, expressed his allout support for his daughter, and congratulating her for a “good job” in punching Andres.

Last July 4, on his first day as acting mayor, the elder Duterte was caught flashing his middle finger on TV as he cursed the media critics of his daughter. He said that if he were the mayor at the time of the incident, he would have punched Andres and kicked him as well. And, in a demonstration of arrogance -- and raw power -- he addressed Andres directly: “It would have been good for you if that was all you received from me [Expletive].” Makes one wonder what else he would have done more than just punch and kick Andres? That brings to the fore the kind of “law and order” that existed in Davao City when he was the mayor.

The report, “You Can Die Any Time: Death Squad Killings in Mindanao,” details the “involvement of police and local government officials in targeted killings of alleged drug dealers and petty criminals, street children, and others, and describes the lack of any effort by the authorities to investigate the killings and bring those responsible to justice.”

The report further said, “The longtime mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte, has made numerous statements attempting to justify the killing of suspected criminals, believing that such killings have a deterrent effect on crime and have made the city a safer place. But according to statistics provided by the Philippines National Police, the number of annual crime incidents has increased some 219 percent in the last decade, while the city’s population rose only by 29 percent.

An increasing number of death squad killings appear to have made crime rates worse in Davao.”

The administration of thenpresident Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ignored the “targeted killings” in Davao City. Not only did she ignore those extrajudicial killings, she appointed Duterte in 2003 as her consultant on “peace and order,” which seemingly indicated that she approved Duterte’s modus operandi of operating outside the law in fighting criminal elements.

Culture of impunity Rodrigo Duterte, who was mayor from 2001 until he was termed out in 2010, gained notoriety when a vigilante group known as the “Davao Death Squad” was believed to have been responsible for the murder of more than 1,000 citizens including children and young teens. Although he was never proven to be associated with the death squad – which was often referred to as “Duterte Death Squad” -- he had made public statements that seem to encourage or condone those killings.

In February 2009, according to the Human Rights Watch, Duterte told reporters: “If you are doing an illegal activity in my city, if you are a criminal or part of a syndicate that preys on the innocent people of the city, for as long as I am the mayor, you are a legitimate target of assassination.”

Where do you draw the line?

Sara Duterte may have been be noble in her desire to alleviate the situation of the “informal settlers,” but was she right in resorting to violence to stop the court-ordered demolition? Do two wrongs make a right or three wrongs?

In a civilized society, which I presume we are, the rule of law should – nay, must! – prevail at all times. No one is above the law and every government official is mandated to enforce the law. But when public officials break the law and take the law into their own hands, then lawlessness would break out.

It happened many times before in other parts of the world. Indeed, it wasn’t too long ago in Somalia where lawlessness and poverty led to anarchy out of which warlords reign.

Are we getting there?

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Understanding “For Rent” Ads

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ost daily and weekly newspapers in Canada have a Classified Advertising section, where they publish advertisements (or “ads”) for apartments and houses that are available to rent. To save space, many of these ads use special terms and abbreviations that can be confusing to anyone who does not know what they mean.

To help you make sense of rental ads, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the following list of some of the most common Classified Ad terms and abbreviations: •A/C—air conditioning, usually central air conditioning, which means that the air comes through the heating vents rather than through a unit that fits into a window.

• apartment—a self-contained unit with its own private entrance.

Apartments can be in a house or in a lowrise or highrise apartment building.

• appl—appliances. All apartments must include a refrigerator and a stove. Some will also have other appliances such as a dishwasher or a clothes washer and dryer.

• bachelor or studio—an apartment that has just one room, which is used as both the bedroom and the living area, plus a separate bathroom and a small kitchen.

• basement—an apartment in the basement of a house. Basement apartments are usually cheaper than above-ground apartments, but they can also be cold, damp and have less light. Avoid damp or moldy

basements, especially if you have asthma.

• BR or bdrm—the number of separate bedrooms in the apartment.

For example, a “2BR” or “2 bdrm” apartment is an apartment with two bedrooms. In Quebec, a “2 1/2 BR” or “2 1/2 bdrm” is a two-bedroom apartment with a private bathroom.

• cable—cable TV (or television) service. Cable TV offers better reception and more channels than TV received with an antenna. Some apartments include “free” cable TV as part of the monthly rent.

• flat—an apartment inside a house.

A flat should have its own door that locks, but you will probably share the front entrance with other tenants.

• furn—a furnished apartment.

A furnished apartment includes such things as a bed(s), furniture, curtains, fridge, stove and basic kitchen utensils. As a result, furnished apartments can be more expensive than unfurnished ones. If you rent a furnished apartment, ask the landlord to clean the furniture and carpets before you move in.

• hrdwd—hardwood floors.

Hardwood floors can be healthier than carpets if you or anyone in your family has allergies or other breathing problems.

• junior one-bedroom—an apartment that is larger than a bachelor apartment but smaller than a regular one-bedroom.

• NS or non-smkr—an apartment that is only offered to tenants who don’t smoke.

• prkg—the number of parking spots that come with the apartment.

For example, “1 prkg” means the apartment has one parking spot, “2 prkg” means two parking spots, and so on. The rent may or may not include the cost of the parking space.

• sq. ft.—the size of the apartment, as measured in square feet. In most provinces, a 400 sq. ft. apartment is considered to be small, while a 2,000 sq. ft. home is fairly large. To convert square feet to square metres, multiply the number by 0.09. For instance, a 2,000 sq. ft. apartment is (2,000x 0.09)=180 square metres.

• util—the utilities you will need for your home. These include: electricity for the lights, stove and microwave; gas, oil or electricity for heat; cable TV; telephone or Internet service; and water. Some apartments include the cost of some or all of the utilities in the monthly rent. With others, you may have to arrange and pay for utilities yourself. If an ad gives the rent followed by a plus sign (e.g. $695+), it means you will pay for the utilities on top of the monthly rent.

• w/o—a walk-out door to a deck or balcony, usually off the kitchen.

For more information or to obtain hard copies for FREE on other aspects of renting, buying and renovating a home in Canada, visit www.cmhc.ca/newcomers. For more than 65 years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been Canada’s national housing agency and a source of objective, reliable housing expertise.

For story ideas or to access CMHC experts or expertise, contact CMHC Media Relations - National Office at: (613) 748-2799 or by email: media@cmhc-schl.gc.ca

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The Flight of the Igorot to Canada and the start of the BIBAK association

by Irene Mestito-Dao

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he BIBAK association held it’s Canao on May 21st, 2011. This year’s presentation featured Bontoc Mountain Province. The four dances presented follow the story of a young boy’s journey to Canada. Here is a summary of the presentation: Once upon a time a little boy named Padlon was born in a western Bontoc village called Besao. The village was 7km to the nearest available vehicle transportation. It had no electricity and no running water. The only people wearing shoes were the American missionaries and the 2 school teachers.

When Padlon was six, his oldest sister got married. Brides did not wear wedding dresses, they wore a tapis in their tribal colours, wrapped around their waist as a skirt. Traditionally, it is the mother of the bride who weaves the bride’s tapis for the wedding. The first dance of the evening, Takik or Wedding Dance is performed to celebrate the union of two people.

One day Padlon and his friends climbed the tallest mountain.

When they were on top, they were surprised to see other villages.

They also saw their first airplane, but never having seen an airplane before they called it a big flying bird. On May 1, 1950 Padlon left Besao to go to school in Lepanto.

He started his 7km hike to the town of Sagada to catch the bus to Lepanto. The bus was bigger than the houses in his village so he was excited to enter it, until it moved.

Motion sickness kicked in after 12km. In Lepanto he experienced his first electric lights, flushing toilets and best of all, the radio.

But since everyone spoke Ilocano instead of his dialect, Kankaney, he became very homesick. To cheer him up, his uncle invited him to Bontoc to watch the War Dance which depicts a clash between two warriors and ends with a peace pact ceremony.

Padlon stayed in Lepanto and enrolled in Grade One under the name Ben. That way even if the teacher punished him to write his name 100 times it wouldn’t take as long. When he was in grade four he changed his name again, this time to Milton. He stayed in Lepanto until he graduated from high school. He then proceeded to Baguio City to attend Baguio General Hospital School of Nursing. Being only one of two males in his nursing class of 56 students, it was common for Milton to be invited to perform the Boogie Dance of Bontoc, a courtship dance performed by young couples.

Milton graduated in 1965 and signed up to work as a nurse for the National Red Cross in Vietnam.

However his mother flatly refused

to let him go to Vietnam . He then heard that the Canadian government was recruiting nurses. So it was that on Sept. 14, 1966, with only $14 US dollars in his pocket, he boarded the flying bird he once saw from the tallest mountain of Besao and headed off to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

The following year marked the arrival of the first Igorot couple John and Gliz Gano, as well as Arthur Michael and Cesar Castro.

On December 31, 1968, these four men performed the first Igorot dance in Canada using Queen Annes pots and pans to celebrate the birth of the Canadian born Igorot baby – Aileen Gano. It took another 6 years before they were joined by other immigrants from the Cordillera region like the Bangloy’s, Buduhan’s, Asunsion Teleken and Conchita Kibeten (Talbot). Then on April 19 ,1994 BIBAK was formed with John Gano as the first Bibak president.

This little boy who embodies the true Igorot Bontoc spirit will now dance tonights final and most popular dance presentation, the Ballangbang Dance with 2 generations behind him: his daughter Irene Mestito-Dao and his two granddaughters, Katelyn and Lauryn Mestito-Dao. Padlon Ben Milton Mestito is not only the first Igorot to come to Manitoba, he is the first Igorot to arrive in Canada!

Igorot dances performed during the Philippine Independence picnic at Assiniboine Park on June 12, 2011.

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Manitoba is growing and getting younger

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anitoba continues to show record population growth in 2011.

Manitoba’s population reached 1,246,400 as of April 1 which increased by 16,121 people over the last 12 months.

Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister, Peter Bjornson said, “In the last 24 months, our province has grown by over 21,100 people.

We know this means more people are realizing that Manitoba is an attractive and affordable place to work, live and raise a family. We can also credit the Provincial Nominee Program for much of this success, as it continues to account for more than three-quarters of all immigration to Manitoba.”

At a recent Manitoba Immigration Summit, Jennifer Howard, Minister of Labour and Immigration also indicated that the Philippines continues to be the top

source country for immigrants to Manitoba over India and China.

In an effort to increase immigrant services to the community, Minister Howard indicated that a new satellite settlement office is expected to be announced and will be located in the northwest Winnipeg.

Manitoba’s Chief Statistician Wilf Falk also highlighted that Manitoba is getting younger. As of July 1, 2010 the median age of Manitobans was 37.7 years, slightly younger from a year ago. In contrast, Canada’s median age increased to 39.7 years. As Falk indicated, “immigration is slowing the aging process in Manitoba.”

Other statistics released showed during the last 12 months, there were 16,214 newborns in Manitoba. This is the highest number of births in the last 16 years and represents the sixth straight year of increasing births.

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Celebrating Canada’s 144th Birthday

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beat the former Canadian record held by Victoria, BC. Even with the morning showers, Winnipegers came in droves and demolished the record by registering 3,400 people to create Canada’s largest living flag.

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Sam Pinto gets FHM Sexiest title as critics disagree

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am Pinto is this year’s FHM Sexiest Woman.

It appears however that some sectors are not satisfied with the selection especially fans of previous title holders Marian Rivera who is now at second place, and Angel Locsin who lags at third spot..

Sam though doesn’t take the remarks personally, saying she simply can’t please everyone.

The model-turned TV star also added that her idea of being sexy is by being confident in one’s self and loving one’s body as a God-given natural gift. Apparently she takes pride in her all-natural beauty and sexiness.

Though she believes that some of FHM’s title holders have went

through some cosmetic procedures, she is quick to add that she has nothing against those who had undergone surgical enhancement procedures.

When asked about Marian Rivera’s supposed cold shoulder treatment after her name was linked to the latter’s boyfriend, Dingdong Dantes, Sam maintained that Marian has nothing to be insecure about.

She admitted thought that Marian seems to be avoiding her on the set of the Sunday variety show, “Party Pilipinas.”

Sam expressed profuse thanks for her fans who have supported her newly-acquired FHM Sexiest Woman of 2011 title.

Fil-Irish Darren Criss now a regular on ‘Glee’ Season 3

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inger-actor Darren Criss has been promoted to series regular on “Glee” Season 3.

Criss currently portrays the character of Blaine Anderson, an openly gay student at Dalton Academy but in real life, he identifies himself as straight.

According to a recent article from The Hollywood Reporter (THR), he will be joined by Harry Shum Jr. as the newest full-time members of the hit US TV series.

Criss emerged as one of the biggest breakout stars of “Glee” for his and the Warblers’ cover of Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream.” Their rendition has become the biggest “Glee” hit on iTunes.

Originally from San Francisco, California, Criss is half-Filipino (on

his mother’s side) and half-Irish (on his father’s side).

Prior to his Glee stint, he is best known for playing Harry Potter in the fan made hit musical, A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel.

Major changes on “Glee” took off two weeks ago with the departures of some of the series’ core members next year namely Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) and Lea Michele (Rachel Berry).

In another report by ABSCBN’s “Balitang America,” the show’s creator Ryan Murphy said that there won’t be celebrity guests next season.

This means that recurring guest star and Filipina singing sensation Charice won’t be back on “Glee 3.”

Luis Manzano seems to have a hard time moving on “ex” to please show respect and to stop sending text messages, stalking and fighting or else she will be forced to talk to media on what he have been doing to her lately.

Manzano then replied with an apology to the actress also via Twitter. Earlier entertainment reports also show that he vowed to keep quiet when it comes to matters of the heart.

The pretty actress obviously has her eyes and heart set on Philippine Azkals star player Phil Younghusband.

Last Sunday, she was seen cheering the team in their game

against Sri Lanka at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Phil scored two of the Azkals’ four goals as the Philippine Football Team played their hearts out before a jampacked audience, blanking the Sri Lankan Brave Reds 4-0 to advance to the next round against Kuwait.

Younghusband and Locsin are currently dating and their alleged romantic relationship is a hot topic in the entertainment pages of local papers.

Meanwhile, Manzano has since confirmed that he and Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado are also going out on dates.

Phil plays terrific as Angel watches

Avenue as a way of giving thanks to families, fans and supporters of the country’s national football team.

During the victory party, Younghusband and Locsin were seen having precious moments with each other.

It was also reported that the Azkals star player had invited Locsin to come to Kuwait to watch their next game against one of the toughest team in the Middle East.

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hil Younghusband scored two of the Azkals’ four goals as the Philippine Football Team played their hearts out before a jampacked Rizal Memorial Football stadium last Sunday July 3, blanking the Sri Lankan Brave Reds 4-0 to advance to the next round against Kuwait.

Prior to the game, Younghusband proudly announced to media that Angel Locsin will

be watching the game. The pretty actress was indeed in the stands and was seen applauding after Younghusband scored both goals.

Younghusband and Locsin are currently dating and their alleged romantic relationship is a hot topic in the entertainment pages of local papers.

A victory party was later held at Robot Resto Lounge in Makati

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Explore Manitoba - Summer Roadtrip to Big Whiteshell

Exploring Manitoba and the glorious Canadian Shield

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kilometer outside of Rennie, Manitoba I found myself reliving memories of my youth many years ago when I was introduced to the wonderful beaches, sunkissed lakes and hiking trails of the Whiteshell Provincial Park. Nestled along the Manitoba-Ontario border, a short two hour drive east of Winnipeg, the destination for this trip was Big Whiteshell Lake to visit friends that have a trailer for the summer. After a busy Canada Day in Winnipeg, there was a lot of excitement to get out of the city and just enjoy nature. In the Whiteshell, that means sun, sand and water and no cell phone signal.

In elementary, I envisioned the Canadian Shield to be one massive rock in the center of Canada. Boy was I wrong! Exploring the Whiteshell, you’ll discover lush green forests and some of the most pristine freshwater lakes in Manitoba. Set against the backdrop of massive rock formations that make up the Canadian Shield, this area is host to many summer activities such as swimming, fishing and canoeing. The beach along Big Whiteshell Lake is no exception as you can enjoy solitude under clear blue skies.

I’m on a boat While most of my adventures this summer is expected to be on land, my friends offered to take us for a boating expedition to parts of the Whiteshell only accessible by boat. Our afternoon boating trip took us to parts along the Mantario Trail, a secluded boy scout camp, a trapper’s cabin and a trip along the Whiteshell River to Mallard Falls.

Speeding along the Whiteshell River, I couldn’t help but feel I was on an episode of River Monsters on the Discovery Channel. The trip along the Whiteshell River was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before.

Map of Whiteshell Provincial Park

Hiking in the Whiteshell No matter which trail you choose, there is magnificent scenery at many of Manitoba’s finest hiking trails. The novice 1.5km Big Whiteshell hiking trail is an easy trail to get started and offers two scenic viewpoints, one looking over Big Whiteshell Lake and the other that overlooks the never ending boreal forest. If you want to jump to a longer and more challenging hike, the Mantario Trail is one to consider. The 60-km hike can take anywhere from three to six days. Trail conditions will vary throughout the year.

and Interpretive Centre, Whiteshell Trapper’s Museum, Whiteshell Natural History Museum, West Hawk Museum and the Whiteshell Fish Hatchery Interpretive Centre. The Whiteshell Natural History Museum at Nutimik Lake is in an authentic log building and boasts a collection of displays of the boreal forest, petroforms and Aboriginal peoples.

The Big Whiteshell Lake Campground is located just off Provincial Road #307 and #309, via Rennie, MB which is one of three entry points to Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Interested in experiencing a Whiteshell summer adventure? Just visit the TravelManitoba.com website for more information.

Accommodations in the Whiteshell If you’re looking to spend a weekend in the Whiteshell, there are a whole host of accommodations to fit every budget. You can expect to be sleeping right next to Mother Nature with quaint bed & breakfasts, timber log cabins and lodges, hotels and roughing it at many of the provincial campgrounds.

About Explore Manitoba Summer Series Who says there’s nothing to do in Mantoba? We’ve got lakes, parks, festivals and beaches to keep you busy all summer long. Join the Filipino Journal as we travel all across our beautiful province of Manitoba this summer. What time is it? It’s Manitoba Time!

Hiking along the Big Whiteshell Trail.

Campers along the Mantario Trail.

Discovering the Master Angler Looking for a great fishing experience? The lakes in the Whiteshell boast a wide variety of species such as northern pike, walleye, perch and small mouth bass. So grab your fishing license, rod & reel and set your eyes to catching a Master Angler. I found my first and only Master Angler back in 2003 during a golf & fishing trip to Falcon Lake, also in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. It was a 43” Northern Pike. Whiteshell Heritage There’s quite a bit of history in Quite a proud moment in my short this area and boasts several museums fishing career. such as the Alf Hole Goose Sanctuary

Big Whiteshell Lake, South Beach

Jumping off at the mouth of Mallard Lake.

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The 10th PBA Winnipeg Tournament was a success!

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he summer brings the heat inside the hardcourt of University of Winnipeg as teams from the Juvenile, Midgets, Men’s, and Bantam divisions battle during the 10th PBA Winnipeg Tournament last June 24-26, 2011.

Of the 23 teams that participated in the event, only the top four for each division competed at the final championship match.

After three days of adrenalinefilled basketball action, four teams were declared champions: Winnipeg Spirits for the Bantam division (with the score of 51-36 over their rival, Hawks); Winnipeg Spirits for the Midget division (against FBA-Wolverine with the score of 64-58); Team Academy

for the Juvenile division (a close fight versus Team Wesmen, with the score of 65-62); and Indo Pak for the Men’s (leading far ahead with the score of 77-59, against Stephen OJ).

Four players were hailed as the best for the season: Daniel Tuazon with jersey no. 5, for the Bantam division; Chris Benavides of Winnipeg Spirits for the Midgets; Jamar Farley of Team Academy (who scored 19 points) for the Juvenile; and Dave Brar of Indo Pak for the Men’s.

The commissioner of PBA Winnipeg, Manny Arañez said that the 10th PBA Winnipeg Tournament was a success.

PBA Winnipeg Announcements July 10, 2011 - Golf Tournament at Kildonan Golf Course Price: $50.00 ( includes 1 round of golf & food)

August 13, 2011 - 10th Year Anniversary Social Pampanga Restaurant, 349 Henry Ticket: $15.00

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The Wave Splashes Eternal, part 9 (Melt Once Again with Modern English)

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he power of communication and networking that the Internet has afforded the world has been a big help to the entire music industry. For instance, many New Wave and Postpunk bands that were commercially popular in the 1980s but had faded off the media radar in the Grunge-dominated 1990s have been reinvigorated in the recent years because of the Internet. This made them realize that, because of their recorded music, they have accumulated many fans from many parts of the world, and that many of these people are still raving for their music and craving for something new from them.

Despite the sprouting of new, younger Rock bands, many returning pioneers of the genre have proven that they still have the chops to come up with new materials--age plus experience is indeed an edge.

Words of reverence from new bands have also contributed to the success of the return of many veterans. For example, contemporary bands like Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, and Coldplay have cited pioneers like a-ha, Duran Duran, The Killing Joke, and Gang of Four as being influential in their own music; and this resulted in generating new fans for these veterans as well as reigniting the interest of their old fans.

Here’s one classic New Wave band that was very popular in the 1980s but had faded out of the commercial radar in the 1990s.

Surprisingly, it recently returned to form, with its original lineup and with a new album in tow.

Modern English may be regarded paradoxically as popular and obscure at the same time— popular because their 1982 single “I Melt with You” continues to be a favorite radio staple in many countries; and obscure, for many people recognize the song but not the band and usually dismiss the band as a “one-hit wonder” despite its discography.

Formed in Essex, England, in1979, Modern English started as a Gothic-sounding band—dark mood and lyrics on a backdrop of low-bassdriven beats obviously influenced

by Postpunk/Gothic pioneers such as Joy Division and Bauhaus. The band’s debut album, Mesh and Lace (1981), best represents this style. Modern English catapulted to commercial popularity when “I Melt with You” (from the second album, After the Snow, 1982) was included in the soundtrack of the 1983 film Valley Girl (starring Nicolas Cage as a romantic New Waver who lives downtown and Deborah Foreman as the happy-go-lucky girl who lives in the valley).

As Modern English progressed, its music became more instrumentally intricate and Synthpop-oriented.

The third album, Ricochet Days (1984), may be regarded as the peak of the band’s musicality—a bittersweet mélange of electric guitars, synthesizers, piano, violin, cello, oboe, and horns. The next album, Stop Start (1986), geared toward an edgier type of Rock, emphasized by the dominance of the guitar and the drums. The change in the band’s members was most likely

one of the reasons for this change of musical direction. Add to that, the changing tide of what’s commercial in the Alternative Rock scene as the 1980s began to end. In 1990, Modern English released its fifth album, Pillow Lips, which contains a re-recording of “I Melt with You”; and then they disbanded. Some of the members, headed by vocalist Robbie Grey, reformed in 1995 and in the following year released a new album, Everything’s Mad. In between low-key concerts in the United States, the band began recording new songs for a new album; but because of difficulty in securing a record label, they were able to release the album, entitled Soundtrack, already in 2010.

Modern English is currently comprised by original members Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), Michael Conroy (bass, vocals), and Stephen Walker (keyboards) with Steven Walker (guitar) and Ric Chandler (drums). The reinvigorated group are currently on tour promoting the new album.

Final Note If you want to have a feel of the central style of Modern English’s music without having to listen to everything, you may start with the following: “Smiles and Laughter,” “Sixteen Days,” and “Swans on Glass” from Mesh and Lace; “Someone’s Calling,” “Life in the Gladhouse,” and “I Melt with You” from After the Snow; “Rainbow’s End,” “Spinning Me Round,” “Hands across the Sea,” and “Blue Waves” from Ricochet Days; “The Border,” “Ink and Paper,” and “Breaking Away” from Stop Start; “Life’s Rich Tapestry,” “Beautiful People,” and “Care about You” from Pillow Lips; “I Don’t Know Anything” and “Heaven” from Everything’s Mad; and “It’s OK” from the latest album, Soundtrack.

(Some more new albums from New Wave / Postpunk pioneers in the next issues: Blancmange, Gang of Four, R.E.M., The Killing Joke, Crowded House, and The Wild Swans)

Pan Am Martial Arts Games 2011 results by: Kelly Legaspi, RN/BSN

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just want to share with you the results of the Pan Am Martial Arts Games that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan last weekend June 10-12, 2011 The five athletes of our school The Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy who competed for Canada all came home with medals, honor and pride.

Lex Legaspi - 14 yrs old, black belt won Gold medal in the Non Traditional Weapon Forms; Gold medal in Musical Forms; Silver medal in Traditional Hand Forms; Silver medal in Traditional Weapon Forms and Silver medal in Sparring.

Jerome Santoyo - 13 yrs old, brown stripe black belt won Gold in Sparring and Silver medal in Traditional Forms.

Raxle Uygen - 12 yrs old, green belt won Silver medal in Women`s Sparring.

Josh Joseph - 11 yrs old, brown belt won Gold medal in

Traditional Forms and Silver in Traditional Weapon Forms.

Lee Angela Igne - 9 yrs old, green stripe brown belt won Gold Medal in Musical Forms; Silver medal in Traditional Forms.

These 5 kids competed against over a dozen teams in the team forms events and they won bronze. The teams that got the silver and the gold medal were all adults and are already black belts.

We are so proud of them!

The divisions and the events were Thank you very much for all these 5 kids competed had a large the support and cooperation! number of competitors and they The next Pan Am Martial Arts Games will be in Switzerland all emerged in the top three! next year.....

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Horoscope Your main focus in July is work and family. Only towards the end of the month are you feeling more sociable and playful.

It’s a fabulous month for joining a gym or stepping up exercise and health routines.

Romance has recently become a rather serious matter for you. Responsibility and maturity are themes this year when it comes to your pleasure-seeking and romantic life. July may be one of the most interesting and lively months of the year for you.

Money matters come into focus for you in July, when discussions and ideas about finances and material security figure strongly. You may be tempted to spend extra money on things that will make your life more comfortable and pleasant, and work that needs to be done in and around the home becomes a priority.

It’s time to go after what you want with confidence, although positive situations seem to just fall into your lap regardless.

Opportunities to increase your income find you this month, and you are likely to receive gifts and other favors.

Career matters take center stage for most of July, dear Libra.

You possess extra charm and verve in your professional life.

Behind the scenes projects also capture your interest, even if your life feels very public just now.

Life winds down for you in the first three weeks of the month, dear Leo, and you are able to get the rest you need before the power weeks ahead. Although closing projects and withdrawing a little from the busy pace of your life is in order, you are highly motivated to make money.

Even if you don t have solid travel plans, dear Scorpio, your mind is certainly focused on getting away from it all in July.

Social life takes priority in your life. You have recently become very serious about your long-term goals, and this month you are especially motivated to put your plans and dreams into action.

You feel very unique in this cycle. The practical advice of others may bring back those rebellious urges. A concern over finances is seen. Allies appear out of nowhere with viable alternatives for advancement.

Looks like a very active and interesting month. Meet your responsibilities, but then recreate! Sports such as golf, baseball, and racquetball have appeal.

Great month for a yard sale, housewarming or painting party!

Baby and wedding showers may also come out of no-where.

Good friends pull you into many little festivities.

Friends and lovers take priority for most of July, dear Virgo.

The 18th brings eye-opening experiences in your romantic life. Your energy is seemingly boundless this month, save for some tension around the 10th.

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Here is the puzzle. Good luck!

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Konsulado Panlahat ng Pilipinas

Consulate General of the Philippines

PRESS RELEASE The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto would like to inform the public that it will conduct a mobile Consular Outreach Program in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 25 to 26 June 2011 (Saturday & Sunday,). The venue of the consular service will be at the CANAD INNS GARDEN CITY HOTEL, 2100 McPhillips St., Winnipeg.

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OTHER SERVICES OFFERED

Saturday - July 9th, Sunday - July 10th • 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• 1:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Notarization of documents - Bring your document and sign it before one of the members of the Consular Team. Requirements: photocopy of passport and fee of C$28.75.

• Notarization of NBI Applications – Fingerprinting will be done by the team. Requirements: one (1) colored passport-sized photo taken not more than three (3) months ago with white background and fee of C$28.75.

• Consultation on Dual Citizenship/Administration of Oaths of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines – Applicants are encouraged to submit application and requirements to Toronto for review before the service date of the mobile consular team.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC-PASSPORT (ePassport) APPLICATION: o Applicant should have a VALID passport; o If passport has expired, applicant must present a VALID work permit or a VALID permanent resident card (PRC), or any proof that Canadian citizenship has not been granted/ obtained; o Photocopy of the data page of latest passport where picture is affixed; o Standard-sized pre-paid NATIONAL Xpresspost envelope (to be used to return your new and old passports; a letter-sized National Xpresspost envelope will be required for a family/group of more than 4 applicants); o Fee of C$69.00 can be paid by cash, money order or bank draft, payable to the Philippine Consulate General o Applicants are requested to accomplish their application form for passport application prior to coming over. Forms can be downloaded from this site http://www.philcongentoronto.com/consular/consular_passport.php .

The biometric capture of data, fingerprint/s, photo and signature of each applicant is a long process. We ask for your patience while waiting for your turn.

Due to technical difficulties and the huge number of applications for the ePassport, the applicant will receive the ePassport no earlier than four(4) months or more after applying.

You will be informed of the schedule of oath-taking during the outreach.

For further inquiries, please visit: http:// www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/consular_dual.php or the Philippine Immigration website: www.immigration.gov.ph Fee = C$57.50; Minor children of applicant below 18 years old = C$28.75.

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VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST YOU UPON YOUR ARRIVAL OTHER RELATED NOTES: - Applicants will be accommodated on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. - There will be a separate line to accommodate those who live far from Winnipeg (Addresses will be verified.)

- Please follow instructions/signs, observe silence and avoid littering and loitering in the Hotel!

For further inquiries, please contact the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto at 1 – 416 – 922-7181, email at consularmatters@philcongen-toronto.com or visit their website http://www.philcongen-toronto.com

Housekeeping, Housemen, Front Desk, Registered Spa Therapists, Spa Coordinator, and Dining Room Department Positions The Elkhorn Resort, Spa and Conference Centre is a luxury 4-Star property in Clear Lake, Manitoba, located next to the southern entrance of Riding Mountain National Park.

The Elkhorn Resort, Spa and Conference Centre is looking to fill Housekeeping, Housemen, Front Desk, Registered Spa Therapists, Spa Coordinator, and Dining Room Department Positions. We provide staff accommodations, Uniforms, Benefits including medical and dental, Food and beverage discounts and on-site training.

The team at the Elkhorn Resort and Conference Centre is dynamic, client and guest focused, dedicated and goal-driven.

We look forward to matching the successful candidate with the positions.

For the Housekeeping department contact: Barb Kelly – Executive Housekeeper E-mail: barb@elkhornresort.mb.ca Telephone: (204) 848-2802 ext. #509 Toll-free 1-866-355-4676 (1-866-ELKHORN)

For Front Desk Representative contact: Leslie Reid - Front Office Manager E-mail: leslie@elkhornresort.mb.ca Telephone: (204) 848-8737

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Sing, Soar, Slide, Sting, Slap, Scratch!

(On Some Philippine Insects and Their Local Names)

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ummetime once again— the season for camping, picnicking, and strolling at the parks. Usual nuisances though are the cankerworms, mosquitoes, and other pesky insects that abound during that time of the year.

“Yeah, those annoying mosquitoes,” agreed my inquisitive niece. “Oh, by the way, Uncle, what is mosquito in Filipino?”

“Lamók,” I answered.

“La-mok?”

“Correct, but you have to pronounce it fast, without putting a stress on the first syllable; like how you would pronounce reborn, not the way you say stubborn.”

The way many Filipinos who were born or who grew up here in Canada pronounce Filipino words may sound funny to a legitimate speaker of the language, but their interest in learning the national language of their ancestral country compensates for it. At least, they are trying; and unlike some other

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insects like ants, butterflies, fireflies, and spiders.”

Sure. In that case, I better make a list of insects that are commonly found in the Philippines along with their names in Filipino.

By the way, I have to correct you—spiders are not insects; they are arachnids.

aquatic crustaceans, like crabs, lobsters, and shrimps; and insects are all arthropods – invertebrates classified under the phylum Arthropoda that are best characterized by their segmented bodies, jointed limbs,

and usually shell coverings that undergo molting. One easy way to differentiate an insect from an arachnid is by counting its legs: Insects have six legs; arachnids, eight.

Some Insects Common in the Philippines and Their Local Names ant – langgam bedbug – surot bee – bubuyog blowfly/botfly – bangaw butterfly - paruparó caterpillar (or larva of butterfly) – higad cockroach – ipis cicada/cricket – kuliglíg dragonfly – tutubí firefly – alitaptáp flea – pulgás grasshopper – tipaklóng housefly – langaw June beetle – salagubang locust – balang louse - kuto maggot (or larva of housefly) – uod mosquito – lamók moth – gamugamó termite – anay tortoise beetle – salaginto wasp – putaktí wriggler (or larva of mosquito) – kitikití

young kids nowadays, they are not ashamed to speak their native language.

“Uncle, are there lots of mosquitoes in the Philippines?” she asked.

I said yes, especially after rainy days and during floods, when canals, puddles, and other stagnant bodies of water become breeding places for such insects.

“How about other insects?”

“What about other insects?”

“I mean, are there lots of insects in the Philippines?”

Every time my niece engages me in a conversation like that, I feel that I should be ready with the smartest answers; inquisitive kids like her can be really persistent in a pleasant way. “Oh, yeah, you can find different kinds of insects in the Philippines, but this should not be surprising. Insects abound in any other country. They are among the most abundant kinds of animals in the world.”

The Last Leaf “I’m interested in learning the Arachnids such as scorpions, Filipino names of some common spiders, and ticks; the usually

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Five reasons tito ortiz should retire

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efore the UFC was as big as it is now, one fighter stood out among the rest. You may not have known too much about MMA or UFC, but you knew, or have heard the name Tito Ortiz.

At the time, the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” was the best. He held the Light Heavyweight World title longer than anyone has in the UFC. Ortiz’ legend grew even more during his feud with UFC Pioneer, Ken Shammrock.

But, injuries and lack luster Octagon performances lead to a winless streak that’s lasted since 2006. That is until he face Light Heavyweight stand out Ryan “Darth” Bader at UFC 132. No one gave the former champion a chance. The odds were 4-1 against Ortiz, but about a minute into their fight, Ortiz caught Bader with a short right uppercut then sank in the guillotine choke forcing the tap out at 1:56 in the first round.

He did what no one thought he could do... he won.

Now here’s five reasons I believe he should retire: 1) Money. As in, he doesn’t need it. Ortiz get’s paid $250,000 a fight guaranteed. Few fighters get such a big paycheck. Plus his endorsements and outside projects

makes him independently wealthy.

The man doesn’t need to fight to eat.

2) Projects. He’s the owner of Punishment Athletics clothing. He’s done a few movies. Tito Ortiz simply has so much on his plate already that he doesn’t need the grueling weeks of training camp leading up to each fight.

3) Training. What Tito Ortiz showed during season three of The Ultimate Fighter is that he is an awesome coach. His knack for

training young fighters could be very lucrative for him, and it keeps him in the fight game.

4) Broadcasting. Ortiz had said he looked up to Bas Rutten. How the man trained like an animal and people were afraid of him. Maybe Tito’s next step is to once again do as Bas did. Become an MMA broadcaster.

Former Hockey, Baseball, Football and Basketball greats have done it, so why not him?

5) Go Out On Top. Despite his fantastic win at UFC 132, let’s not forget he’s lost for the last five years.

The list of names of fighters who’ve fought too many times and gone out with a whimper is way too long. Do something different. When people think back to the career of Tito Ortiz, the last image will be of him, on top of the cage with his arms raised in victory.

There you have it. Five reason’s why Tito Ortiz should retire. Maybe next time I’ll gave you my one reason Ken Shammrock should retire.

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Boxing body warns Donaire

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he World Boxing Council (WBC) has officially notified Filipino bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire to comply with their rules and regulations that require all champions to make a title defense every four months as failure to do so within six months will led to the declaration of the title vacant.

A statement issued by WBC from its Mexico City headquarters said they have not yet received a reply from Donaire who in turn indicated that he will soon make an

announcement about his return to the ring.

Donaire has not fought since knocking out Fernando Montiel of Mexico on Feb. 19 in Las Vegas.

Currently, promotional rights to of his fights are being contested by Top Rank Promotions’ Bob Arum and Golden Boy Promotions’ owner Oscar de la Hoya.

A string of impressive fights has made Donaire among the world’s best fighters and boxing analysts said he is a likely successor to Manny Pacquiao.

Aquino assures more jobs for Filipinos

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resident Aquino has guaranteed the availability of more local jobs for the remainder of his

Aquino said the government has prepared a Philippine Labor and Employment Plan 2011-2016 that seeks to increase employment levels, improve the quality of employment, expand access to employment opportunities, and advance dialogue processes toward more mutual or collective gains.

Addressing the 3rd regional conference of the Union Network International-Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Manila, the President cited the various accomplishments of his administration in his first year in office.

Foremost among these was the increase in salary of many workers to ease their burden amid rising commodity prices

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The President also cited his administration’s effort to resolve labor-market mismatch.

This was carried out by increasing the budgetary allocation for the Training for Work Scholarship Program of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority for their Training for Work Scholarship Program.

He also said that the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) will upgrade the government’s job matchmaking system to house supply and demand database systems such as the National Skills Registry System.

The government also extended skills training programs to workers displaced by the conflict in the Middle East and North Africa.

On the maritime labor sector, Aquino said about one fourth of the total seafarers in the word are Filipinos.

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