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Kevin Lamoreaux and Mike Pagtakhan: June 29 Nomination

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Joseph Sevilla: RENT at Rainbow Stage

Page 18 ► MLA, Kevin Lamoreaux and Councillor Mike Pagtakhan vie for federal Liberal nomination for Winnipeg North.

Larry & Tova Vickar: Negev Gala Honourees

Page 2 ► Filipino community supports Negev Gala at Centennial Concert Hall.

Summer Time = Golf Time Page 9 ► Joseph Sevilla plays Angel in Rainbow Stage’s summer musical, RENT. Performances run from June 19 to July 9.

Page 12 ► Batangas golfers tee off at Kildonan Park.

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Larry and Tova Vickar honoured at Negev Gala

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he annual Jewish National Fund’s Negev Gala was held at the Centennial Concert Hall on June 1. Many of Larry and Tova’s friends from the Filipino community were in attendance to support the couple along with over 1,500 guests. Funds raised from the Negev Gala go towards project building co-operation between Israelis and Palestinians.

The Filipino guests at the reception, L-R: Lita Anis, Dr. Irene Guzman, Julie Javier, Fidel Araneta, Rod Cantiveros, Perla Javate, Jean Guiang, Cora Fernandez, Dr. Roland Guzman, Gem Anis, Nap Ebora and Tess Newton.

The officers and members of the Original Filipino Senior Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) headed by Florencio “Tony” Antonio, president.

At the foyer, L-R Julie Javier, Jon Gerrard, Mario Javier, Ron Cantiveros, Jean Guiang, Lito Taruc, Robert Viray and Poy Gomez.

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“Hello, Noynoy”

t 9:30 AM on June 10, 2010, after he was proclaimed President-elect by Congress, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III received a telephone call from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who had just left Shanghai, China on her way back to Manila. The conversation goes: Gloria: Hello, Noynoy. This is Ate Glo calling.

Noynoy: Ate Glo… who?

Gloria: This is President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. But just call me Ate Glo. Noynoy: Oh, hello! Madame President… err.. Ate Glo… umm.

What a pleasant surprise that you called.

Gloria: Well, I want to be the first to congratulate you on your proclamation as President-elect. You deserve the honor…

Noynoy: Thank you for your kind words, Ate Glo. But I just want to let you know that you’re not the first who called. President Barack Obama called 30 minutes ago. He was the first to congratulate me.

Gloria: Well, I’m glad then that I’m the second to call…

Noynoy: The second was Chinese President Hu Jintao. He told me that you wanted to see him in Shanghai to talk about improving ChinaPhilippine relations. But he said he refused to meet with you because you’re now a lame pekeng duck.

He he he… The third was Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan. We had a productive talk. And the fourth was the Portuguese Prime Minister.

Gloria: Portuguese?

Hmm… Anyway, I’m on a plane heading back to Manila. I would like to invite you to my private island resort for a têteà-tête to… umm… talk about our common interests.

Noynoy: I don’t think we have anything in common… other than smoking.

Gloria: I don’t smoke, Noynoy.

Noynoy: Well, in that case, there’s nothing to talk about then. Barack and I hit it off when we talked about our smoking habits. He he he… He invited me to a smoking and beer summit at the White House garden next month.

Gloria: Very good! Seriously, I must see you about something, Noynoy.

Noynoy: What is it, Ate Glo?

Gloria: I’m concerned about all this talk that you’re going to prosecute me for plunder. That’s a very serious allegation. However, I have a proposal to make.

Noynoy: Proposal? What is it that you want to propose, Mrs. Arroyo?

Gloria: Well, I’m willing to return 75% of all my wealth in exchange for immunity from prosecution.

Noynoy: That’s interesting! Actually, that also happened to my mom when she was president. The deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos made a deathbed proposal through Vice President Doy Laurel that he was willing to return 90% of the Marcos loot in exchange for immunity of his family from prosecution. Now, why is it that you’re only offering 75% of your loot?

Councilor Mike Pagtakhan A Letter of Support from a Kababayan

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Here is the content of his e-mail: Dear Konsehal Pagtakhan, I am an avid reader of Filipino Journal via Internet. Bagamat nasa Pilipinas po ako ay lagi akong updated sa mga kaganapan diyan sa Canada. Nariyan po kasi ang aking mga kamag-anak, kaya lagi akong nakaantabay sa bawat issue ng Filipino Journal.

Nabalitaan ko po na kayo raw ay tatakbo bilang Member of the Parliament para maging kinatawan ng isang lugar diyan sa Canada.

Hindi po ako familiar sa lugar at sistema ng gobyerno riyan, subalit

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Gloria: The percentage doesn’t matter, my friend. You see, the 75% I’m willing to return would be 10 times bigger than the 90% Marcos was willing to return!

Noynoy: Oh Lord, it’s true then!

You’re the most corrupt president in the history of the Philippines!!!

Kurakot!

Gloria: Hold it, hold it! Don’t get excited, my friend. I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse.

Noynoy: Oh? And what’s that, godmother?

Gloria: I’ll give you half of the other 25%. That’s 12.5% of the total loot!

And I’ll sweeten the pot, too. I have copies of the 175 Yamashita treasure maps. I’m talking about gold, silver, and precious stones valued in tens of trillions in US dollars! That’s a lot of moolah, pal. Let’s have a joint venture and split 50/50 what we recover. It’s going to be fun! What says you, partner?

Noynoy: My mom refused Marcos’ offer and I’ll do the same. I won’t take your offer. You’ll be prosecuted for plunder! And one of my top priorities would be to recover your loot! As for the Yamashita loot,

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am very surprised to receive an e-mail from a kababayan who is a regular reader of Filipino Journal through its Internet edition.

I would like to take this opportunity to reprint his e-mail which dealt with his unsolicited support for my nomination to become the official candidate of the Liberal Party as Member of the Parliament to represent Winnipeg North.

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isa lang ang aking naramdaman nang mabasa ko ang tungkol dito at makita ang inyong Facebook page—ang pagiging PROUD FILIPINO! Kung hindi po ako nagkakamali, walang Filipino sa buong Canada ang miyembro ng parliyamento sa kasalukuyan. Kapag kayo po ang naupo riyan ay hindi lamang ang Winnipeg ang matutuwa kung hindi ang sambayanang Filipino rito sa Pilipinas at sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo. Kung maari lamang po na masuportahan ko kayo nang personal ay ginawa ko na, pero dahil nandito ako sa Pilipinas, wala po akong magawa kundi ang ipanalangin ang inyong tagumpay at ipahatid sa inyo ang aking suporta sa pamamagitan ng sulat na ito.

Sa Hulyo 1 ay mababago na po ang liderato ng Pilipinas.

Sana po, kasabay ng pagbabago ng liderato sa Pilipinas ay maging matagumpay rin kayo sa inyong plano para maging Member of the Parliament.

the Japanese Prime Minister and I already agreed that our governments will collaborate in searching for the treasures. Our governments will split what’s recovered.

Gloria: Ha ha ha… In that case I’m not going back to the Philippines.

Hoy, Mike! (talking to her husband) Tell the pilot to change course. We’re going to Portugal, right now! Did you hear that, Noynoy boy? We’re going to Portugal where there is no extradition treaty with the Philippines. Adios, kiddo! Ha ha ha…

Noynoy: Not so fast, Ate Glo! Didn’t I tell you that the fourth person who called me was the Portuguese Prime Minister? Well, I lied. Actually, I was the one who called him.

Gloria: You called him? Why???

Noynoy: Well, I called him about your secret plan to go to Portugal to avoid prosecution here. I requested him to deny you entry into Portugal. He agreed. You are now a persona non grata in Portugal. You have nowhere else to go. Come on home now and face the music. It’s going to be sweet and sassy. Hasta la vista, baby.

Gloria: Walang hiya!

Sa mga Filipino na nasa Winnipeg, ako po ay isang ordinaryong mamamayan sa Pilipinas na laging sumusubaybay sa mga kaganapan ng Filipino communities sa iba’t ibang bansa. Hindi po ako kakilala ni Konsehal Mike Pagtakhan ngunit nasubaybayan ko ang kanyang kakayanan bilang halal ng bayan.

Ang panawagan ko sa bawat isa sa inyo ay ang PAGKAKAISA! Ipakita ninyo sa pagkakataong ito ang PAGBUBUKLOD ng mga FILIPINO para iluklok ang ating kadugo at kababayan sa mataas na posisyon ng gobyerno ng Canada. Sino pa ba naman ang ating tatangkilikin kundi ang ating kababayan.

Mabuhay po kayo, Konsehal Mike Pagtakhan. Dalangin ng Sambayanang Filipino ang inyong tagumpay!

ANG DANGAL NG FILIPINO AY DANGAL NATING LAHAT! Salamat po, Ricardo Ignacio Thank you so much, Ricardo, for your e-mail that showed your support. You inspired me more to continue my mission of serving the public with enthusiasm, passion, vision, and dedication. Let’s keep going.

God bless all Filipinos!

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The Wave Splashes Eternal (part 4) (New album from the Winnipeg-born Postpunk band Crash Test Dummies)

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any influential people in the music business have long been predicting the death of albums in physical formats such as CDs and vinyl records. Time and again, passionate artists and serious music enthusiasts have proven them wrong; because, although many artists have begun releasing singles and albums in digital formats, m a n y b a n d s continue to issue a l b u m s on CDs. The sales of records in CD formats may have dwindled, but CDs and vinyls are here to stay—at least for another decade—as long as there are collectors and true music lovers out there who, despite downloading music, still purchase records.

Speaking of new music released in CD format, here’s the latest album from the New Wave– / Postpunk-influenced band Crash Test Dummies, who originally hailed from Winnipeg, Manitoba! Bandleader and lead vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brad Roberts—the remaining mainstay of the band—has moved to New York, where he has been living since; but fortunately, he

never abandoned creating music.

Crash Test Dummies Although many music journalists regard Crash Test Dummies as a Johnny-comelately in the music New Wave / Postpunk arena, because it was already in the 1990s when they shot to popularity, the Dummies has become a distinctive band in the said genre

primarily because of the bassbaritone vocal range of Brad Roberts and the heavy influence of baroque on the band’s music, evidensed by the use of instruments like mandolin, banjo, cello, violin, and accordion.

Crash Test Dummies released its first album, The Ghosts that Haunt Me, in 1991, which gave

them the hit “Superman’s Song.”

However, what catapulted the band to international success was the followup album, God Shuffled His Feet (1993), which contained one of their most well-known songs, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.” Sadly, in the years that followed, the popularity of Crash Test Dummies slowly faded, perhaps because of the surge of another genre of music known as Grunge, which swept the entire Rock music scene.

Seemingly unaffected by this, Roberts and his band went on to release five more albums before going on a hiatus: A Worm’s Life (1996), Give Yourself a Hand (1999), I Don’t Care that You Don’t Mind (2001), Puss ‘n’ Boots (2003), and Songs of the Unforgiven (2004). Despite having turned his focus on other priorities—like a dayjob as a music teacher, Roberts continued to make music on his spare time the initial results of which he originally planned to release only in digital format. However, in May 2010, with the backing of a record label, Crash Test Dummies released its eighth album, Oooh La La! The album still carried a baroqueinfluenced sound that features instruments like Optigan, Omnichord, mandolin, banjo, violin, viola, and cello.

Among the original members of the band, however, only Ellen Reid was able to join Brad Roberts in the album.

Crash Test Influences One of the biggest influences for Brad Roberts was the English Postpunk band XTC, two songs of whose Crash Test Dummies went on to cover, “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead” for the soundtrack to the film Dumb and Dumber

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and “All You Pretty Girls” for the XTC tribute album A Testimonial Dinner. Roberts’s University of Winnipeg education and interest in philosophy, literature, and the arts is very much evident in his lyrics and the concepts of his band’s albums.

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Roberts, and Mitch Dorge) for a show in the band’s original hometown of Winnipeg. If this plan pushes through, I will be one of the first to purchase tickets so I may watch for the first time one of my favorite Canadian Postpunk bands, and take the opportunity to have them autograph my Crash Final Note Test Dummies albums.

According to latest writeups, For further reading: http:// Roberts is hoping to reunite en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_ the full band (Ellen Reid, Dan Test_Dummies [06/17/10].

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Mga Puna ni Inna Hayaan Mong Sila ang Patayin ng Inggit “Bakit nga ba ang tao lagi na lang ganito?” tanong ko kay Tito George.

Kumakanta ka ba? tugon niya.

“Hindi. Nagtataka lang ako at naiinis dahil maraming tao e hindi maalis-alis ang inggit na nararamdaman sa kanilang kapwa. Karaniwan pa, kung sino ang kanilang mga kamag-anak, kaibigan, o kakilala, e ang mga ito pa ang kanilang kinaiinggitan.”

Ikaw naman; para ka namang bata.

Aba e ilang taon ka na ba? Lagpas bente anyos ka na ah? Dapat sa edad mong ’yan e alam mo nang natural lang sa tao ang mainggit sa kapwa. Ika nga ng maraming psychologists, bahagi na iyan ng human nature. Subalit...

“Subalit ano?”

Subalit—tama ka—nakaiinis nga ang mga taong tila ba namamatay sa inggit sa kanilang kapwa. Dahil bagamat natural ang inggit—iyan ay nararapat na kontrolin.

Sa totoo lang, ang inggit ay maaaring maging positibo kung ang epekto nito sa isang tao e ang maging mas masipag siya at tularan ang magandang gawi ng mga taong kinaiinggitan niya. Subalit...

“Subalit ano na naman?”

Subalit kung ang epekto ng inggit sa isang tao e ang umisip ng masama sa kapwang kinaiinggitan at magkalat ng

mga tsismis na ikasisira nito para ito ay bumagsak at malasin—iyan ay hindi na tama.

“Oo naman,” sang-ayon ko kay Tito George.

Kaya ang payo ko sa ’yo: Wag mo na lang pagpapapansinin ang mga taong maiinggitin. Basta ba ang mga tagumpay na nakakamtan mo ay likha ng iyong pagsusumikap at sariling talino at kakayanan, wala kang dapat ikabahala.

Kung hindi ka madamot na ibahagi ang iyong nalalaman –lalo na sa iyong mga kaibigan at mahal sa buhay, mas maraming tao ang magiging mabait sa ’yo.

Pero asahan mong marami ring maiinggit at susubok na sumira sa ’yo. Di ba nga’t may kasabihan na ‘ang punong hitik sa matamis na bunga ay paboritong akyatin o batuhin ng mga taong maysa-tsonggo.’

At wag mo ring kalimutan ang tinuran ng bantog na philosopher na si Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘What does not kill me, makes me stronger.’

Basta ba wag ka lang pisikal na sasaktan ng mga taong naiinggit sa ’yo; aba, ibang usapan na ’yan. Pag umabot sa ganyan e ako ang bahala sa ‘yo!

Pamangkin yata kita!

Hayaan mong sila ang unti-unting patayin ng inggit na umaalipin sa kanilang mga isip at damdamin.

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Joseph Sevilla in dream role in Rainbow Stage production - RENT of Angel in Rent. He currently resides in Toronto and was last seen in Winnipeg playing the role of Mark in the successful fringe production of Altarboyz Written by Jonathan Larson with Winnipeg Studio Theatre.

Directed by Jeremy Kushnier Favorite credits include Pepper ormer Winnipeger, Joseph U/S in Mamma Mia (Mirvish Sevilla is excited to be Productions), Beauty and the playing his dream role Beast (Citadel/Theatre Calgary)

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The Canadian Premiere of Seussical the Musical as Jojo (LKTYP Toronto), Evita (MTC) The Wave (MTC) and of course Joe Vegas in Fame, and Pepe in Westside Story (Rainbow Stage) Love to my friends and family.

“Today for you, tomorrow for me.”

RENT is based on Puccini`s `La Boheme`, `Rent` is a “rock opera” that centres around one year in the world of two roommates (Mark and Roger) and their friends who are living the Bohemian life in East Village, New York City, 1989-1990. Over the course of a year, with success and acceptance always just out of reach, these starving artists must do their best to remain optimistic about the future as they struggle to survive and create in the face

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of their daily life of poverty, love, loss, and AIDS. A truly, powerful story.

The show`s creator, Jonathan Larson, offered this one sentence summary of the show, “RENT is about a community celebrating life, in the face of death and AIDS, at the turn of the century. (2000) A great dramatic story captured in a musical containing

dance – pop – R&B and rock `n roll.

RENT performances at Rainbow Stage run from June 21st – July 9th, 2010. Ticket may be purchased online at www.rainbowstage.net or at the Rainbow Stage Box Office: (204) 989-0888. Or in person at 200 – 180 Market Avenue, Winnipeg MB.

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Batangas Amateur Golf Association Tournament - 2010 Opening!

by Rhia Alcantara

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f home is where all our heart is, the golf course is definitely the home to golfers!

After months of waiting and countless hours at the dome driving range to get those golfing skills primed, summer is finally here and so is the golf season!

The golfers were on their toes as they couldn’t wait to get on those pristine greens and swing those clubs.

To mark its 10th year, The Batangas Amateur Golf Association (BAGA) headed by their newly elected President, Romy Alcantara officially opened their tournament last May 22nd, 2010 at the Kildonan Golf Club.

The president together with his set of officers composed of

Ted Ebora (Vice Pres.), Philip Intac (Secretary), Willie Tipan (Treasurer), Joel Sangalang (Auditor), Noel Silva & Ramil Ramilo (P.R.O’s) introduced the new members of the association so as the presentation of guest players from Philippine Amateur Golf Association of Manitoba (PAGAM). Mr. Kevin Chief (Coordinator, U of W) also attended the said event.

“Our annual golf tournament promotes not only good camaraderie but also a sense of community through our common sport. It’s always been great to play with our fellow kababayans, that makes every game a good and fun game!” said Romy Alcantara, President BAGA. The BAGA would like to

thank their generous sponsors: Miguel (Future Shop), Lito Dabu Randy Viray (Randy Viray (Vickar Community), and Ron Financial), Ramil Ramilo (Global Urbano (AutoHann).

Travel Agency), Roger “Jojo” San The tournament is still set for

4 more games before they get into their 6-game season championship on the 15th of September at Larters Golf Club.

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Romy Alcantara

Ed Ebora

Philip Intac

Bob Luna

Loel Sangalang

Randy Viray

Jerick Belmonte

Art Cueto

Romy Roque

Neo Baldoz

Lito Ramilo

Mar Alcantara

Tony Bantados

Ding Luna

Jerry Alcantara

Tem Chavez

Romy Lubi

Ron Urbano

Pepe Maranan

Reggie Daquiz

Bong Dayao

Gene Abrenica

Jimmy Marana

Danny Guevarra

Felix Sangalang

Bert Obtial

Pete Sangalang

Louie Lorenzo

Gabby Sangalang Photos by: Vhong Sombrero & Carl Cadiz

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Small-town boy wins “Pilipinas Got Talent” grand prize

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16-year old Batangueño with the voice reminiscent of Journey frontman Arnel Pineda, bested other finalists during the “Pilipinas Got Talent” grand finals at the Araneta Coliseum on June 12 to become the first grand prize winner in the talent search.

Jovit Baldivino, the first ever contestant to have received a

standing ovation from the show’s judges Kris Aquino, Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Freddie M. Garcia for his performance of Europe’s “Carrie,” also won legions of fans that screamed out his name, raised streamers and waved balloons during the finals night.

One of the four kids of a jobless mother and a sick father, Baldivino

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F said he helped augment the family income by selling “siomai” after school. He also turned to singing hoping his God-given gift could be of use to put food on the family table. Now with two million pesos, the teenager said he will buy a piece of land where a decent house for his family would be built, help his siblings finish their studies, and bail out his parents from poverty.

Aside from establishing himself as a singer, Baldivino also wants to try out acting with the wish that KC Concepcion will be his leading lady.

ilipino fans of the rock band Journey who missed the band’s special onenight performance last March 14 at the Mall of Asia can now enjoy the DVD release Journey Live In Manila.

Journey is considered one of the great rock bans of all time. It has now been making hits for 35 years, among them Open Arms, Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Still They Ride, and Don’t Stop Believing which was used in the TV series Glee.

The Manila concert did not only showcase to Filipino fans the band’s terrific performance.

Band members Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo came to Manila specifically to introduce Filipino singer Arnel Pineda as their new member.

Filipinos watching a Journey show can not help but became emotional watching Arnel

KC grateful to Sharon for supporting her movie career

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ega-daughter KC Concepcion expressed thanks to mom Sharon Cuneta for allowing her and her dad Gabby to guest on Sharon’s evening variety talk show.

The show episode marked another onscreen reunion for the

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ex-couple, having briefly shared a scene on the big screen via Gabby’s surprise cameo appearance in the film “Best Friends Forever (BFF).”

The father and daughter tandem stars in the movie “I’ll Be There.”

KC said mom Sharon would only do a movie with her following a Gabby-KC film. For his part, Gabby said if there will be an “I’ll Be There” part two, he wants his ex-wife Sharon to be a part of it.

The young actress admitted though that she is not yet ready to do a movie with Sharon because of the tremendous challenge playing a role with her Megastar mother would entail.

Pineda perform. It is a mixture of overwhelming pride and admiration for the excellent job he is doing that truly gives the Filipinos something to be proud of.

Shot in Manila in RED technology, the concert video boosts of two hours of fantastic music and sharp, dynamic images that promises to be one of the best concert videos ever made.

Kim Chiu hits the books anew

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apamilya teen star Kim Chiu has decided to heed the encouragement of her close friends to put studies on top of her priority list this year.

TheABS-CBN star has enrolled in a home study program in a school in Parañaque upon the prodding of her chums, the Chiurigogobaschu girls composed of Kim, “Pinoy Big Brother” fellow Teen Edition housemate Beauty Gonzales, “Star Circle Quest” alumni Melissa Ricks and Erich Gonzales, comedienne Kitkat and “Rosalka” lead star Empress Schuck.

Kim said she is determined to squeeze in school work with her actual work in showbiz as she wants to do well not just in her craft but also in school.

Prior to hitting it big in showbiz, the young actress was a student at the Cebu Cherish School where she excelled in declamation and dance contests.

ABS-CBN’s Nina Corpuz wins International Media prize for Labor Rights

ABS-CBN Senior Reporter Nina Corpuz has been awarded The Media For Labor Rights Prize, a journalistic prize established by International Labour Organization (ILO), the labour arm of the United Nations.

The prize recognizes efforts to help spread information on international labour standards drawn up and overseen by the ILO and their relevance to local labour and social issues.

Nina’s article, entitled “Filipino Domestic Workers, Between Justice And Survival”

was chosen as the best story on labour rights among 50 entries from journalists and media professionals around the world.

Previous winners were from Japan and Zambia.

The award ceremony will take place during the 99th Session of the International Labour Conference from June 2 to 18 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The article will also be posted on the ILO website, and will be published by newspapers in different countries and languages.

In August last year, Nina was granted a scholarship to attend a course on “Communicating Labor Rights” at the International Training Center of the ILO (ITC-ILO) in Turin, Italy. It was here that she started writing the winning article, and continued working on it upon her return to the Philippines.

The article was further inspired by her experience while covering repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers who were sent home from the Middle East in August 2009 after their employers

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abused them.

According to Mr. Vittorio Longhi, a Trainor at the ITC-ILO, Nina’s article “is a global story” which he hopes “will also have an impact in the Philippines and help to improve domestic workers’ conditions.”

The article’s topic is also timely, as the 99th International Labor Conference is including in its agenda for the very first time the setting of international standards for the protection of Domestic Workers.

Nina has been a television journalist for ABS-CBN for the past 9 years, filing reports for newscasts TV Patrol World and Bandila, The ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), Studio 23 and www.abs-cbnnews.com. She also anchors a news program, Balitang Europe, which airs on The Filipino Channel (TFC) and ANC. Nina also hosts the daily evening show “Magandang Gabi Dok” and the Saturday morning program “Para Sa ‘Yo Bayan” with Vice President Noli “Kabayan” De Castro on DZMM Teleradyo.

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Ang Pating Nga Ba ay Dambuhalang Uri ng Isda?

[Are Sharks Enormous and Monstrous Species of Fish?]

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ito, sabi ng kaklase ko ang pating daw ang pinakanakatatakot na uri ng isda kasi dambuhala ito at nangangain ng tao,” sabi sa akin ng isa kong pamangkin.

“Not always,” I replied.

Although there are large species of sharks that are known to attack humans—like the great white

shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier)—most species are actually otherwise—relatively small and do not eat nor harm humans. Only a small percentage of the estimatedly 440 known species of sharks are large and predatory. About half of this number are under one meter long. The size of sharks range from seven to eight inches—the smallest,

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ome and be a part of the first-ever Filipino walk for unity dubbed as “Magkaisa, Lakad Na!” on June 28, 2010, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM), located at737 Keewatin St., Winnipeg, MB. This is a project of City Councilor Mike Pagtakhan in cooperation with the Filipino Youth Initiative (FYI), in celebration of a united Filipino community through a peaceful street parade.

“Magkaisa, Lakad Na!” aims to strengthen solidarity among Filipinos in Manitoba and to promote pride in their rich culture and heritage. It will coincide with the 30th Anniversary of Sister City ties between Winnipeg and Manila.

The parade starts at PCCM then

proceeds northbound of Keewatin, left turn to Kinver Ave., left turn to Dexter, left turn to Burrows, and right turn to Keewatin St. to reach converging point at Billy Monsieko Arena at 709 Keewatin St. Be proud of your organization! Bring your banners, flags, or placards with unity message. Dress up Filipino-style, wear your regional costumes, and dance during the parade or simply bring your family and friends and together join the crowd in the leisurely and celebratory walk.

After the walk, an exciting program will be held to include a message from President-elect Benigno “Noynoy”Aquino, cultural presentations, and a historical signing of Unity Pledge on our Freedom Board which is open to everyone.

Be proud to be a Filipino!

Be part of our unifying efforts!

Magkaisa, lakad na!

For more information, call 330-1433 or visit our Facebook Event Page at http://www. facebook.com/home.php#!/event. php?eid=125863760785593

the spined pygmy shark (Squaliolus laticaudus)—to the largest, 46 feet— the whale shark.

In fact, even the whale shark (Rhincodon typus)—also the largest fish in the world—is harmless, feeding only on algae, plankton, and small invertebrates.

The bad reputation of sharks has been magnified and became popular because of scary shark movies like Jaws (originally released in 1975), which primarily focused on great white sharks and their attacks on people in specific areas of the United States. Scientists continue to study sharks especially their behavior, which will help dispel the many scary myths surrounding these misunderstood animals.

Sa Madaling Salita Bagamat halimaw at dambuhala

haLf man haLf eLf continues to make waves

The only Filipino-Canadian Classical New Wave band, haLf man haLf eLf carries the flag of originality and creativity wherever they perform. Experience their unique brand of music. Catch them in their forthcoming shows. haLf man haLf eLf consists of Robert Villanueva Jr. (12-string acoustic guitar / 6string acoustic guitar / percussion), Robert Nicanor Jr. (drumkit/percussion), Christine Mazur (violin), Johnny Holmes (bass), Tyler Holmes (keyboards), Jan Castillo (ukulele), aLfie vera mella (vocalist/keyboards/bellkit/ timpani/percussion), with Jand Avila (guest kid vocals).

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ang tingin ng maraming tao sa pating, mas di hamak na marami ang bilang ng maliliit at di delikadong uri nito.

Or, in Simple Words Although many people see sharks as enormous and predatory monsters of the sea—only a few have

these characteristics. In fact, smaller and nonpredatory species of sharks outnumber the giant and vicious ones.

Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharks [06/16/10].

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Filipino-Canadian Masons at the Philippine Heritage Week Opening Activities

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he Manitoba FilipinoCanadian Masons coming from different Lodges under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba led by Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge No.189 under

the leadership of its Worshipful Master Bro Ben Gasmena join the Philippines Independence Day opening event at the PhilippineCanadian Centre of Manitoba on June 5, 2010 and they were

given the role of Marshall for the day event. This is the first time the Filipino-Canadian Masons participated in this longweek activities to celebrate the Philippine Heritage Week.

Awarding of certificate to the organizations and individuals led by Mayor Sam Katz, Honorary Consul Eda Pangilinan and PHMC president Perla Javate.

Officers and members of Pangasinan Group of Manitoba (PGM) headed by its president Rowena Oquendo.

The officers and members of the Filipino Canadian Masons at the flag raising ceremony at PCCM.

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Officers and Members of Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Association led by its president Rowena Oquendo.

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6th Anniversary of Moncadenians ti Manitoba held May 15, 2010, Marigold Restaurant at Ellice.

by R. Reis Pagtakhan, LL.B., B.A. (Hons.)

Moncadenians ti Manitoba Executive Officers for 2010-2012 inducted by Kevin Lamoureux (MLA-Inkster) May 15, 2010 during the 6th Anniversary Celebration.

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What Law Applies when Doing Business Overseas?

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hen doing business overseas, one question often overlooked is, which country’s law applies. In many contracts, the governing law is buried deep within the last part of the document. Unfortunately, when a dispute arises, the governing law becomes very important.

What is the “governing” law of the contract?

The “governing” law is that of the country’s which applies to the contract. This is important because different legal systems can interpret words in contracts in different ways.

Not necessarily. Although a contract is governed by Manitoba law and requires lawsuits to be filed in Manitoba, there are sometimes other things that can be done overseas. When doing business overseas, getting legal advice from a lawyer in that country is a good idea; for this allows you to see what possible exposure you have.

Is there anything else I can do to protect my business dealings overseas?

Yes. There are a number of different things you can do to protect your business dealings.

Some businesses

Front L-R: Rafael Sagun, Eligio Natividad, Rodolfo Pagaduan & Maximo Gonzales (S.at Arms) and Midas Gonzales (PRO). Standing LR: Zorina Marzan Chang (Vice-President), Raissa Sagun (Vice-President II); Myra Gonzales (Secretary), Rosa de Guzman (Secretary II); Nicole Pagaduan (Treasurer), Evelyn Yasay (Treasurer II), Kevin Lamoureux (inducting officer), Arturo Galupe (Auditor), Zeny Gonzales & Remedios de Guzman (Advisers), Mayor Sam Katz (guest speaker), and Liberty Natividad (President).

Moncadenian ladies each representing 6 of 37 Barangay of the Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines. L-R: Zorina Marzan Chang (Bgy. Rizal), Lina Sagun (Bgy. Aringin), Evelyn Yasay (Bgy. Atencio), Conchita Tamayo (Bgy. Camposanto 2), Mely Pagaduan (Bgy. Poblacion #1), Liberty Natividad (Bgy. Rizal), and Emily Alfonso(Bgy. Capaoayan).

The best way to be clear on the “governing” law is to stat it in the contract. If your contract makes the laws in your province or country the governing law, you may have an advantage because it may be easier for you to find lawyers with expertise who can help you.

purchase specific insurance for their overseas dealings, some businesses purchase contracts that can protect them from exchange rate changes, some businesses set up business structures that limit liability, and some businesses deal with letters of credit that regulate the schedule when payment will be made. These are some of the Where would any lawsuit be best examples that should be decided? prioritized.

In addition to knowing the governing law, another important This article is prepared for consideration is the place where general information purposes lawsuits could be decided. only and is intended to provide I have seen contracts comments for readers and friends in which Winnipeg-based of Filipino Journal. The contents companies require any disputes to should not be viewed as legal be dealt within Manitoba courts. advice or opinion. If you have This can create great advantages specific questions concerning for Manitoba businesses because immigration law, you should the travel costs are minimal and discuss them with a legal advisor the ability to find local lawyers of your choice. is easier. On the other hand, if Reis Pagtakhan is a lawyer you enter into a contract which with the law firm of Aikins, requires disputes to be dealt in MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP. courts outside of Canada, you will He practices in the areas of be the one paying the travel bills immigration law and corporate and looking for foreign lawyers to and commercial law. His direct hire. line is 957-4640. If you like to know more about Pagtakhan or If I have the right paragraphs Aikins, you may visit the firm’s in my contract, am I safe?

Web site: www.aikins.com.

Moncadenians ti Manitoba new President, Liberty Natividad, with Outgoing President, Zorina Marzan Chang, Inducting Officer, Kevin Lamoureux (MLA,Inkster) and wife, Cathy.

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Me, too! (No! It should be “I, too!”)

(The Most Widely Tolerated Grammatical Error in the English Language)

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o you remember the grammatical blunder we used to talk about when we were still both working at Diwa Scholastic Press in the Philippines?

The use of ‘Me, too,’ instead of ‘I, too,’” asked a friend of mine.

“Of course! Why?” “When are you going to write about it?”

I think I already wrote about it in the past, but only in passing.

Thanks for reminding me. You just gave me a very interesting, because we hear this blunder every day—not only from students but also from professors or even lawyers and linguists. This grammatical blunder seems trivial, and unnoticed by many people; to me though, this is perhaps the most widely used and tolerated grammatical error in the English language. This grammatical error is a relative of “Me and my friends” when this is used as the subject of a sentence.

A Relative of Me and My Friends To illustrate: Incorrect: “Me and my friends are watching a movie later.”

Should be: “My friends and I are watching a movie later.” Or even,

“I and my friends are watching a movie later.”

The personal pronoun me should be used only in the objective case; while I in the subjective case.

And, the location of the personal pronouns in the sample sentences above is in the subject part; therefore, the use of me as a part of the subject of a sentence (as in the first sentence I illustrated above) is incorrect. This applies also to the very common utterance “Me, too.”

“Me, too” versus “I, too” The common utterance “Me, too” is incorrect when used in a subjective case. I instead of me should have been used instead; as in, “I, too.”

Because, “I, too” (or the blunder “Me, too”) is simply a contraction of a sentence as in the example below: Gabriel to Mommy: “I want to go with you.”

Evawwen, who also wanted to go with Mommy: “Me, too!”

Evawwen’s utterance is actually a contraction of “Mommy, me, too, want to go with you,” which is grammatically incorrect because he should have used the subjective case of the personal pronoun, which is I.

Therefore: Gabriel: “[Mommy,] I want to go with you.”

Evawwen: “I, too!” (or to complete the utterance, “Mommy, I, too, want to go with you.”

Is there an occurrence when “Me, too” is correct?

Yes, there is; but there should be no comma that separates me from too. The utterance “me too” is grammatically correct when it’s occurrence is in the objective case.

To illustrate: Mommy to Gabriel: “Mommy loves you.”

Evawwen: “Me too!”—which is a contraction of the sentence, “Mommy loves me too!” In this sentence, “Me too” is correct.

The Last Leaf Many people, especially those who are already accustomed all their lives to using “Me, too” instead of “I, too”—even though they mean this in a subjective manner—will surely stubbornly keep on committing the same grammatical blunder. Their reason will be any of the following: they are already used to it so why change; laziness to or fear of adopting something unconventional yet correct; they don’t care because they have “more important” things to take care of; or simply, “me, too” sounds right to them, while “I, too” does not.

As far as I’m concerned, there is no truth to “when it sounds right, then it’s right.” Knowledge is something that we acquire and develop by studying, learning, understanding, and putting to correct use—not by hunches or gut feelings.

Pagtakhan and Lamoreaux vie for Liberal nomination in Winnipeg North

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ity of Winnipeg Councillor, Mike Pagtakhan and provincial Liberal MLA, Kevin Lamoreaux will be seeking the federal Liberal nomination in the Winnipeg North riding on June 29th at Maples Multiplex Arena (454 Adsum Drive). Former NDP MP Judy Wasylecia-Leis stepped down from her federal post earlier in the

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year to run for mayor of Winnipeg.

Interested individuals and/or groups interested in supporting either candidate during the nomination can purchase Liberal memberships by contacting them directly.

Mike Pagtakhan http://www.mikepagtakhan.ca

Kevin Lamoreaux http://www.4kevin.ca Liberal nomination meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29 at Maples Multiplex Arena from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.

Updated nomination meeting updates can be found on the FilipinoJournal.com website!

WANTED: Bus Driver with Class 2 License Vacancies for part-time casual drivers with Class 2 Licenses are available. Community shuttle bus will be used for major community events and initiatives throughout Winnipeg this summer and fall.

Drivers that are able to speak Tagalog/Filipino is an asset. Must have clean driving record, and own their own vehicle to travel to/from bus storage facility. Please send resume, cover letter and availability by email - info@FilipinoJournal.com with the Subject: “Community Shuttle Driver”

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20)

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

There will be pleasant surprises that will happen exactly to you.

During this period you might disclosure new abilities or you’ll get tremendously lucky in business sphere. Favorable events and tendencies will dominate in your family life and relationships with close people during the first two weeks of the month.

12, 20, 32, 68, 98 Wednesday

During this month the natives of this sign may face strange, unusual and quite mysterious events. It’s possible that circumstances will bring you together with something inexplicable and only your intuition or subconsciousness will let you guess what this really might be. Just be prepared to such events and don’t take them with excessive apprehension.

3, 29, 13, 19, 65 Friday

June 2010 may bring extraordinary ideas and plans to your life.

However you shouldn’t think that they are absolutely unrealizable!

These days your ideas may seem strange, but in a while people will call them great and breakthrough. That is why don’t be in a hurry to act. At the same time do not discard your projects but record them.

9, 15, 21, 29, 35 Thursday

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

These days your life priorities may cardinally change. It is essential to try to avoid spontaneous decisions they won’t always prove reasonable. But if you have a sense that something should have been changed long time ago, then it’s the right time to act.

5, 7, 13, 35, 43 Monday

Typical Leos will feel intense longing for new knowledge. Most likely these will be advance domains of science or something unusual.

You’ll have a strong desire to broaden your outlook. This will be an excellent time for various trips and communication with foreigners.

12, 14, 18, 26, 32 Monday

During the first summer month you should be very cautious. It will be really difficult for you to stay where you are now since sought after adventures and life changes will occupy your mind. However try to be as reasonable in your decisions making as possible and avoid unnecessary risk.

7, 27, 31, 45, 51 Friday

During this month may bring happiness to the typical Libras’ lives.

These days you may expect various surprises from your partner, which might help you to look at your beloved one under another angle. This might be the perfect time to refresh your relationships and make your couple life more spicy.

2, 4, 10, 16, 40 Tuesday

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Unexpected events, mostly of pleasant nature, may happen to typical Scorpios in career sector. Sudden changes of your responsibilities or even new offers concerning more perspective job are quite possible.

5, 9, 11, 29, 33 Saturday

A lovely romantic adventure may happen to typical Sagittarius in June. These days unusual encounters will occur on regular basis. If you live in a couple, your love affairs will be full of romance and pleasant surprises. You should also make efforts in order to make your relationship more passionate.

4, 22, 30, 42, 58 Thursday

June 2010 will bring unexpected but really happy events to the Capricorns’ family live. Even small troubles that may occur in this sphere of your life now will cause a major positive evolution in future. This period will be quite favorable for moving or changing a place of residence, though you shouldn’t make such steps spontaneously.

12, 20, 32, 68, 98 Monday

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)

You’ll have a chance to meet some extraordinary people in June.

Be prepared to their appearance in your environment! These might be your neighbors or someone strange, who will probably going to work together with you in a public transport during this period.

17, 32, 19, 25, 73 Sunday

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

You have chosen a certain line of work, but are wondering whether you should have gone down another path entirely. There’s still time to investigate your options. Sniff around. See what you can learn.

5, 19, 1, 13, 25 Wednesday

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by Perry Diaz PerryDiaz@gmail.com

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Instrument of Change

lected on a promise of “change,” President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is now faced with the gargantuan task of fulfilling his promise. The magnitude of the work ahead of him is so overwhelming that he’s probably wondering where to start.

Indeed, he can pick any of the, perhaps, hundreds of agencies in the government where corruption was seeded and blossomed into a monstrous plutocracy during Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s inglorious presidency. Noynoy can then attack them with laser-like precision and surgically incise the cancerous cells of corrupt officials that have institutionalized their nefarious modus operandi in the way the government conducts business. Today, corruption is deeply-rooted that it would take a Herculean effort to uproot it.

Recently, a firestorm of controversy was ignited when Gloria made more than 250 midnight appointments to various positions in government including the Armed Forces Chief of Staff and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. While Noynoy categorically said that Chief of Staff Delfin Bangit had to go, he gave himself some leeway to wiggle in the case of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Heads to roll A few days ago, Noynoy said that he will fire 5,000 employees and hire their replacements to make sure that everyone would “pull in the same direction.” Included in the planned reorganization are Gloria’s “midnight appointees.” To make his point clearly, Noynoy said, “The basic principle I think all of us will agree [is that] the power to appoint carries with it the power to dismiss. That has been decided in so many precedent-setting cases.” Interestingly, Malacañang is saying that there are only 1,000 employees who are co-terminus with Gloria. Makes one wonder if “ghost employees” made up the difference.

Replacing those who are coterminus with Gloria would provide Noynoy with a grand opportunity to appoint people who would share his vision of a society free from corruption and poverty. When he became the apparent President-elect after the elections, he said that he would appoint to cabinet positions only those who do not have any record of corruption and that each prospective appointee would be extensively vetted to make sure that he or she was not in any way involved in corruption or questionable activities.

Now, that is a very tall order.

However, it is doable. I’m pretty

sure that there are idealistic people out there who are honest and incorruptible. Many of them have never been in government service but they have exemplary track records in the private sector.

The question is: are they willing to abandon their professional careers and bright future in the private industry, and accept a lowly-paid - and thankless -- government job with all the bureaucratic baggage that comes with the territory?

On the other hand, there are also those who have been in government positions before and have proven themselves, without a shadow of doubt, to be honest and incorruptible.

However, there aren’t many of them around. Some have gone into full retirement and some would never go back to government service. But there are a few of this rare breed who are willing to sacrifice their lofty and safe nests for a stint in the murky waters of a kleptocratic bureaucracy.

polls. The candidates of the defenders of status quo were being crushed as shown in the transmittals of election returns from the 86,000 Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) machines throughout the country.

At the end of the day, Noynoy’s 5million lead in votes over his closest rival was insurmountable. His victory was sealed… a fait accompli.

Last June 9, a joint session of Congress proclaimed Noynoy as President-elect of the Fifth Republic of the Philippines, a government shaped in spirit by the “Cory” constitution of 1987, only to be prostituted in the years following the sham EDSA 2 “people power” revolution that catapulted Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to power.

Indeed, the EDSA 1 “people power” revolution of 1986 that dismantled the Marcos dictatorship and brought Noynoy’s mother, Cory Aquino to power has come to a full circle with the ascension of Cory‘s son. Finally, the people can once again rekindle their hopes of peace and prosperity.

Change vs. status quo And this time around, they would not Noynoy’s election did not come let their guard down. as a surprise. While he had the good names of his parents -- Ninoy and High expectations Cory Aquino -- behind him, he rode With victory comes high the crest of “Change” fueled by expectations. Unlike the “people “people power,” not in the tradition of power” revolution of 1986, the EDSA 1 or EDSA 2 but in the spirit of peaceful “people power” revolution empowering the powerless mass. It’s at the polls in 2010 was different. In the self-actualization of the people’s 1986, the people were complacent burning fervor to free themselves while the Cory government was from the clutches of corruption and hounded by military rebels who tried the gnawing pain of poverty. to depose her. But this time the people When the first partial results are in a virtual state of insurrection. coming from various regions were They are expecting action -- right announced at 8:00 AM on May 11, now! -- to correct wrongs that were it became apparent then that Noynoy done during the past nine years. The was being swept to victory by a result of this year’s elections was flashing current of mass action at the

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an expression of the people’s angst: enough is enough!

Noynoy must act right away to fulfill his promise to fight corruption and poverty. His slogan, “Walang corruption, walang mahirap,” resonated clearly with the voters. And now, it’s time for Noynoy to deliver, and deliver he must.

Zero tolerance Noynoy needs to put in place the “instruments of change” to satisfy his covenant with the people. He should -- nay, must -- put honest and trustworthy men and women in his government, starting with his cabinet.

He shouldn’t reward his political allies with exclusive fiefdoms to pursue their personal economic interests. He shouldn’t allow people who have his ears to influence his policies or the awarding of government contracts. He shouldn’t use “power of patronage” to achieve political supremacy but instead should hone his personal power to influence others to achieve the changes he wants. And he shouldn’t allow government officials to turn a blind eye or a deaf ear to corruption under their watch. Those who err should be punished and those who excel should be rewarded.

At the end of the day, Noynoy is the people’s ultimate “instrument of change.” He must take full responsibility and accountability for all the actions of his subordinates -from the cabinet secretaries down to the lowest ranks in the government. If they fail Noynoy, then Noynoy fails the people. The people would not ask for more nor would they expect for less.

That is the price of leadership.

The First Annual Filipino Unity Walk - Magkaisa, Lakad Na! 30th Anniversary of Winnipeg-Manila Sister City relationship

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ome and be part of the 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), in celebration of our unity as Filipinos through a peaceful street parade on June 28, 2010 starting 6:30 p.m. at PCCM located at 737 Keewatin St. Winnipeg, MB. The Filipino Unity Walk aims to strengthen solidarity among Filipinos in Manitoba and to promote and be proud of our rich culture and heritage. This event will coincide with the 30th Anniversary of Sister City ties between Winnipeg and Manila.

The parade will start from PCCM on Keewatin St. to proceed northbound of Keewatin, left turn to Kinver Ave, left turn to Dexter , left turn to Burrows and right turn

to Keewatin St. to reach converging point at Billy Monsieko Arena at 709 Keewatin St. Be proud of your organization!

Bring your banners, flags or placards with unity message. Dress up the Pinoy style, wear your regional costumes and dance during the parade or simply join the crowd with your family and friends as we leisurely walk to celebrate our pride of being Filipinos!

After the walk, an exciting program will be held to include a message from President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, cultural presentations and a historical signing of Unity Pledge on our Freedom Board which is open to everyone.

Be proud to be a Filipino!

Be part of our unifying efforts!

Magkaisa, Lakad Na!

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Philippine Independence Picnic celebrated indoors The Filipino community celebrated the annual Philippine Independence Picnic indoors at RB Russell due to rain and inclement weather. The rain or change in venue did not diminish the spirit of the celebration of food, fun, games and community fellowship. The picnic was originally planned for Crescent Drive Park.

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