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26 Years May 20 - June 5, 2012 • Volume 26, Number 10

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Quo vadis, Corona?

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hen the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona went into a six-week recess in observance of Lent, a lot of people were saying that it seemed that the prosecution would have a hard time piercing the Corona defense with the seemingly weak evidence that they presented. Some of Corona’s rah rah boys jubilantly declared that the prosecution’s case had been blown to pieces.

Indeed, Corona used the Holy Week to his advantage. He compared himself to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Like Jesus Christ, he said he was a victim of injustice and persecution. He seemed to have garnered some sympathy from the public. Yep, “tapos na ang boksing” (the boxing match is over), the Coronistas gloated!

But before the impeachment trial resumed on May 7, something unexpected happened that was about to change the course of the Senate impeachment trial.

Last April 23, 2012, Ombudsman Conchita CarpioMorales – acting on several complaints filed before her office – served an order to Corona to explain allegations that he has at least $10 million in bank accounts.

Carpio-Morales gave Corona 72 hours to explain in writing how he accumulated wealth, which was “grossly disproportionate to his salary and other lawful income.”

Full of holes When the impeachment trial resumed last May 7, the defense team presented three witnesses in an attempt to prove ownership of the Basa-Guidote Enterprises Inc. (BGEI); thus, justifying Corona’s non-inclusion in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) of the P34.7 million proceeds from the sale of a BGEI property to the City of Manila in 2001.

But former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza couldn’t give a straight answer why the P34.7-million check was made to “Cristina Corona in trust for BGEI” instead of just “BGEI.” The House prosecutor presented conflicting documentation on the disbursement of the check, which showed that the check should have been disbursed to “BGEI.” Seemingly sensing a “red flag,” Atienza disavowed any responsibility for the disbursement saying that the City Treasurer did it on his own.

The next day, May 8, Lucita Masangkay-Cristi, clerk of court of Regional Trial Court Branch 216, testified that Cristina Roco Corona (wife of Renato Corona) won in two libel cases filed against her uncle, Jose Maria Basa III, and other relatives in 2001. The court awarded her P500,000 in damages from the defendants. On April 28, 2003, the court issued a writ of

execution against the defendants of whom Basa owned more than 90.7% of the shares of the BGEI stocks. At this point the prosecutor disclosed that Basa died on August 29, 2002 and asserted that the writ of execution couldn’t be enforced against the deceased. However, the Sheriff nevertheless enforced the writ of execution.

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deny and rebut them through the testimony of the Chief Justice.”

Was Roy bluffing? If so, it was a risky bluff. Presiding Officer and Senate President Juan Ponce (This new column will feature trivial facts and information that involve ni Adonis in Fernandez Canada.)

Enrile called his “bluff” and agreed Filipinos or the Filipino community ad_gracer@yahoo.com to subpoena the “hostile” witnesses.

Alam Mo Ba Na…?

Bombshell On May 14, Ombudsman Carpio-Morales testified before the impeachment trial. CarpioMorales provided documentation that Corona had 82 dollar deposit accounts in nine bank branches in Metro Manila. She also produced a 17-page detailed report and a four-page summary report, which were prepared by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).

In my article, “It’s time for Corona to face the music” (March 22, 2012), I wrote: “Under the AntiMoney Laundering Act of 2001 (Republic Act 9160), banks and similar institutions are required to report to AMLC within five working days any ‘suspicious transaction’ – or ‘covered transaction’ — that exceeds P500,000 within one banking day. Under RA 9160, ‘money laundering’ is defined as: ‘A crime whereby the proceeds of an unlawful activity are transacted or attempted to be transacted to make them appear to have originated from legitimate sources.’ ” The AMLC report showed 705 transactions reported by banks to AMLC in compliance with the above provision of RA 9160. The Ombudsman requested the Commission on Audit (COA) to perform an audit of the report, which showed an inflow (deposits) of more than $28 million and an outflow (withdrawals) of more than $30 million. In addition to the dollar accounts, Corona had peso accounts, which showed movement of money totaling more than P242 million.

In addition to the movement of money, Carpio-Morales said that Corona had “fresh deposits” totaling $12 million. A deposit is called “fresh” if it was deposited into an account and remained in that account and never taken out (no movement).

After Carpio-Morales’ damning testimony, prosecution team leader Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. characterized the pattern of the movement of money like “professional money laundering.”

“We knew on the very beginning there were bank accounts, we did not imagine in our wildest dreams it would be this big and this many,” Tupas told the media.

Sham auction?

Sheriff Joseph Bisnar testified that it was he who enforced the writ of execution in a public auction on Sept. 30, 2003. But it was far from being “public” because the auction was not advertised in newspapers, as should have been the case. All he did was post a notice on the bulletin board in the Sheriff’s office… on the day of the auction!

It did not then come as a surprise when there was only one bidder who showed up at the public auction. But what was more surprising was that the lone bidder was Carla Corona Castillo, daughter of complainant Cristina Roco Corona, the wife Renato Corona. Did it surprise anyone that Carla submitted a low bid of P28,000, which was far below the judgment amount of P500,000?

In my opinion, this was a very unusual and anomalous auction.

What Sheriff Bisnar should have done was impose a “reserve,” which would have set a minimum bid. Without a reserve, the Sheriff was obligated to award the property to the sole bidder, Carla Corona Castillo for whatever bid amount she submitted.

But the strangest thing that happened was that Carla handed the money directly to Cristina without passing it through to Bisnar, which was standard procedure. When asked if he saw the P28,000 cash, Bisnar said he did not because it was inside an envelope. Heck, it could have been only P1 or P10 and nobody would have known it.

And when Sen. Franklin Drilon asked Bisnar if he received his four percent Sheriff’s fee, he said, “No.” So, for a measly sum of P28,000, Carla bought 90.7% of the shares of BGEI stocks with a par value of P453,500 and P34.7 million liquid assets from the sale of Quo vadis, Corona?

But Corona told the media that the BGEI property in 2001, which was deposited and co-mingled in Carpio-Morales’ testimony was “malicious” and a “lantern of lies.”

Cristina’s personal bank account!

He also said that the data were a “hoax.” He urged her to resign Risky bluff After the testimony of the from her position once he’s proven witnesses, defense lawyer Jose Roy her wrong. He vowed to debunk III announced that Corona would the figures presented by Carpiotestify if the $10 million allegation Morales. He declared, “Tuloy ang was brought before the Senate laban!” (The fight continues!) The impeachment trial; provided, question is: How is Corona going however, that the Ombudsman to explain to the satisfaction of the and the complainants would be senator-judges how he amassed subpoenaed to testify under oath. such wealth considering that he Roy said, “I would like to put only declared a net worth of P3.5 on record now, that once these million in his 2010 SALN? And if witnesses have put on record what he couldn’t give the senator-judges they have to state under oath, we a straight answer, then what? will present evidence to contradict,

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• In 1993, thousands of Filipinos in Winnipeg march in an eight-hour rally to protest an alleged racial-discrimination incident at a Superstore (Winnipeg Free Press, June 17, 2010).

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‘We Were Young and Wild and Free’ Really? Well, Maybe You, but Not Everyone (On the False Belief that Recklessness and Stupidity Are Rites of Passage)

Isa ka ba sa mga nagyayabang na napagdaanan mo na ang lahat ng kalokohan sa mundo noong iyong kabataan kaya akala mo e napakatalino at napakagaling mo ngayong ikaw ay matanda na?

Iniisip mo ba na kinakailangang madapa muna sa katarantaduhan at malulong muna sa masasamang bisyo bago makabangon at maging ganap na matibay at kagalang-galang?

Kung ikaw ay minsang nalulong sa masamang bisyo o nakagawa ng malaking pagkakamali pero natuto at nakayang bumangon at baguhin ang takbo ng buhay, e di mabuti; maaari mong gamitin ang karanasang iyan bilang aral para sa ibang tao at lalo na sa mga kabataan. Subalit wag mong isipin na ang pagkakadapa, pagsubok sa masamang bisyo, at paggawa ng kamalian sa buhay ay kinakailangang pagdaanan bago maging ganap na matatag at responsableng tao.

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any people believe that recklessness is a natural quality of young people—especially teenagers, thinking that just because they're still young and inexperienced so they are incapable of appreciating the

value of life and the virtue of humility and of developing a sense of logic. They think that, to become responsible adults, they should first experience being wild and reckless.

However, when I look back to my own youth, I realize that

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the assumption does not apply to everyone. Teenagers are not automatically reckless and careless. In fact, I had many friends back in my teenage and younger days who were having so much fun and even partying but were not engaging in stupid stuff like smoking their lungs black, drinking their livers to death, cooking and pickling their brains in drugs, and feeling invulnerable, arrogant and chauvinistic. Some were even able to party and follow fashion trends while being able to study and excel and engage in quiz bees, debates, class recitations, academic and other school activities, and ace the exams.

Time to Break the Myth and Disengage from Such Stupid Rituals Recklessness is not an inescapable folly. One can become wise and responsible without having to experience being reckless. Choosing better paths and thinking smartly do not depend on the age of the individual. People should not think that recklessness and stupidity are rites of passage to adulthood. Adult people who think this way are perhaps reckless and careless themselves when they were young, and they are only assuming that everyone shares their experience, failing to realize that they should be speaking only for themselves, because there are many people who passed through their youth without succumbing to such follies as recklessness and stupidity.

The more they think that way, the more they are influencing many young ones into succumbing to the follies of youth. But I don't lose hope.

I still believe that there will always be people who want to let young people of this generation realize that they always have a choice—the right to choose between pursuing a better and responsible path towards adulthood and treading a dangerous and reckless road to irresponsibility, mediocrity, and pathetic self-destruction.

There are many assumptions and misconceptions

about teenagers and teenage itself. Many people think that irresponsible and reckless experiences or activities are rites of passage from youth to adulthood. They should realize that these are all unnecessary and that a person can experience teenage without the need for these obvious mistakes and follies. In fact, many people who didn’t experience such stupidities turned out fine… even better, wiser, and cooler individuals.

The Truth about Teenagers and Teenage Smoking, drinking, and drugs are not teenage necessities.

You always have a choice, and there are many good ways in becoming a cool person. While there are many reckless and irresponsible teenagers and young adults who dabble in these vices, there are those who don’t but are still able to engage and delight in worthwhile activities related to music, arts, literature, and sports—and they turn out even healthier and wiser.

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positive outcomes—are worth pursuing and trying. Reckless risks—those which have obvious negative results—are simply stupid. Quitting school for a year to pursue a promising business or career opportunity is an example of a calculated risk that is worth trying. Stealing examination documents from the faculty office to possibly pass an examination is obviously not only risky but also stupid.

Sa Madaling Salita Ang kalokohan at katarantaduhan ay hindi kinakailangang pagdaanan ng kabataan. Maaaring maging isang responsableng tao na hindi na kinakailangang madapa at magumon pa sa masasamang bisyo at gawain.

Or, in Simple Words Recklessness, carelessness, stupidity, irresponsibility, and other similar follies are not default rites of passage from youth to adulthood. A young individual can become a responsible adult without the need to dabble in crazy stuff.

There are a myriad better ways “Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll” is of enjoying one's youth. only a myth. Getting into music or forming Rock bands does not The experienced, the challenged, require engaging in smoking, and the scarred do not necessarily drinking, and drugs. The and automatically end up as battered cliché “Sex, drugs, and the wiser and more responsible rock ‘n’ roll” has always been a citizens of the world. In fact, myth only stupid, gullible, and many responsible, admirable, narrowminded people believe. and well-accomplished adults have always been like that since Taking risks is okay but not at their younger days.

You don’t need to fall just all times. It depends on the kind of risk one is taking. Calculated so you can stand up and rise with risks—those that can have your head high.

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Philippine Consular Outreach Services in Winnipeg May 19-21

Appointment Schedule Fully Booked

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riginally announced on May 9th that the Philippine Consulate General of Toronto would be sending a Consular Outreach Team to Winnipeg, appointment times for the three-day mission were all booked within two days. The Consular Outreach team arrives in Winnipeg on Saturday, May 19 to Monday, May 21. We do hope that the PCG plans for another outreach mission sooner than later.

announce to the general public that it has now reached its quota of applicants to be provided consular services during outreach mission in Winnipeg May 19-21, 2012.

We, therefore can no longer accept appointment reservations.

The Philippine Consulate General will endeavour to conduct another mobile consular outreach mission soonest.

For breaking announcements from the Philippine Consulate General of Toronto, or from the Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa, make sure Press Release from May 11 The Philippine Consulate to join our Facebook page or follow General in Toronto wishes to the @FilipinoJournal on Twitter.

Welcome to Winnipeg Ambassador Gatan

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.E. Leslie B. Gatan, Philippine Ambassador to Canada is expected to make his first formal visit to Winnipeg on Monday, May 21st for a three-day visit to Manitoba.

While in Manitoba, he will meet with Filipino community during a potluck dinner and forum at the Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba at 6:00pm on May 21.

Courtesy calls on Premier Greg Selinger, Lieutenant Governor Philip Lee and meetings with community leaders are also planned for the Ambassador's visit.

Foreign Affairs of the Philippines on 1 March 1983 and currently holds the highest ambassadorial rank of Chief of Mission Class I. As a career diplomat, he had served as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York; Minister at the Philippine Embassy in Brussels; Minister, Consul General and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN-ESCAP at the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok; Consul at the Philippine Consulate General in Milan; First Secretary and Consul at the Philippine Mission to the United A bit more about our new Nations and Other International Ambassador Organizations in Geneva; and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Mr. Gatan is a career foreign service and Representative to the Colombo officer. He joined the Department of

Plan Council in Colombo.

He holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of the Philippines, and Bachelor’s degrees major in Business Management from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and in Political Science from the OrtanezUniversity. He had likewise earned units in law and Masters in Business Administration.

He had special trainings on security studies from the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, international economics from UNITAR in Geneva, international trade from EROPA in Berlin, export promotion from the EEC in Dublin, and international relations from the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies in Colombo.

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Happy Mothers’ Day

the Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday celebration. However, the modern holiday is a U.S. modern invention, and it is not related to these celebrations. Despite this, in some countries Mother’s Day has become synonymous with these older traditions.

In the Filipino culture, celebrating Mother’s Day has also become a popular and longrunning tradition. Such honoring are done in various ways that days in many parts of the world, include giving gifts, greeting most commonly in March, April, cards, flowers, family dinner getor May. Celebrations of mothers togethers, and writing poetry. and motherhood occur throughout the world; many of these can be I am honoring my mother by traced back to ancient festivals, sharing a poem I wrote for her. like the Greek cult to Cybele,

(To All Responsible and Loving Mothers in the World)

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ccording to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various

A Poet to His Mother I may have not been too vocal in the past Of my respect and love—for they are so vast An old ballad sings: "Some good things never last" But in me, O Mother, may you put your trust My childhood memories with you and Father Are in my heart well-kept—be lost they'll never Our countless strolls in Luneta and Ongpin Were magical as the lamp of Aladdin

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said, should be free Could you have persevered and The reason we persevere to be stayed? better The picture of you which I've The pains and sacrifices that painted in my head you've been through Right after I heard your voice on I shared them all with you; you the telephone— know it is true Soft-haired, simple smile beneath Every ups-and-downs, you're charming eyes always there beside Lovely lips, supple skin…

Me—believing, comforting, reassuring Would you have loved me then Like you love me now?

Like a hen, you reared us singlehandedly Moments spent yearning for my Like chicks, we followed you own lao jia affectionately Could you have been dreaming and hoping I might have pecked and scratched In the same moments for someone you from time to time like me?

Whatever pain I'd caused you... Could I have been the portrait of pardon my rhyme your newfound love For you, I will always be... Even if I had not arrived that hoping...dreaming fateful night?

I may have not been too vocal in the past Despite, you knew my love and respect are vast A few years more must pass—oh Time, such a tease!

Yet from yearning to go home I'll never cease With another poem I wrote I’m honoring also Charina Oyong for being so caring and loving and for being a good mother to our children.

A Poet to His Love {To Charina}

Your well-cried tears and heartily shed laughter If you met me in my youth Till my twilight I will always In the days I was wilder and freer remember Could you have loved me still?

If you met me in my youth To be happy for and love one When my heart was restless and another untrue You taught us how—my lovely sisters and me Forgiveness in our hearts, you

As far as I knew Being with you Evokes the same comfortable delight When I first met you The Last Leaf I left the Philippines for Canada in 2003. It took me 8 1/2 years before I was able to visit my birthland for the first time. In January 2012, I with my own family—Charina, Marina, Jannica, Gabby, and Evawwen— finally visited the Philippines together for the first time. Seeing my mother once again was one of the highlights of our vacation.

With me and Charina in the picture are my parents—Edgar L. Mella and Teresita Vera-Mella, taken on the very night we arrived at the Philippine airport last January.

China’s suspension of travel tours hurting Boracay resorts

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he suspension of travel tours to the Philippines by China following the ongoing standoff over the disputed Scarborough Shoal. in the West Philippine Sea is hurting the tourism industry in Boracay Island According to the Department of Tourism-Western Visayas (DOT6) regional director Helen Catalbas, bookings in four hotels on the islandresort were cancelled. The canceled reservations were mostly group bookings for packages for two-night/ three-day stay and three-night/fourday stay.

Also affected were the chartered flights between the Kalibo International Airport and Shanghai and Beijing.

Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) chairman Henry Chusuey said the cancellations constituted 15 to 20 percent of expected tourist arrivals on the island. The hardest hit would be hotels and resorts that relied on

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tourists from China constituting up to 60 percent of their bookings.

China is the third-biggest market for foreign tourists in Western Visayas following Korea and the United States.

The DoT-6 is planning to come out with promotional flyers and pamphlets in Korean language to offset the impact of the decline in tourists from China and to cater directly to the Korean market.

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Technology Balancing Act Made Easy

By Cynthia B. Reyes

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pril 19th’s General Manitoba Filipino Business Council (MFBC) meeting brought guest speaker Alan Castell and Bruce Froebe in to share ways to improve people’s use of technology. Alpha Technologies Inc. is the fruit of a partnership built on 22 years of technology experience between the duo.

Alpha Technologies strive to provide the best customer support and service that exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Their goal is to help business save money by using their technology to make more efficient and ultimately increase productivity. They will help companies find customized solutions that fit a company well.

Solutions vary but to name a few, areas of expertise include helping businesses set up large scale backup devices and network equipment.

Creating solutions by using an IP address phone linking people with international distance but only end up paying a local price.

Another specialty is SIP Trunking—Session initiation Protocol.

SIP Trunking is using the SIP protocol for voice the way most cellular phones use or generate voice sounds. SIP features may include 3 way internet; it can be used for instant message video.

Unlike the old perception that reputation of being unreliable; Alan demonstrated that SIP lines are in fact very clear.

Technology has come a long way.

Alan Castell is of Filipino-British decent his mother immigrated from the Philippines to the USA 1961. He is also a proud new member of the MFBC, and recently announced as the new membership coordinator for the MFBC. If you are interested in using technology to leverage your business, visit their website at www.alphatechnologies.ca Cynthia B. Reyes is the owner of The UPS Store Kenaston Common, member of the Women Business Owners of Manitoba and member of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council.

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arlier this year, while walking through the Landmark store in Makati with Larry Vickar, we stopped at a Mitsubishi Philippines promotion booth that had a white Mitsubishi ASX. A discussion ensued on the differences in Mitsubishi vehicles sold in the Philippines and Canada. The RVR is one example, known as the ASX (Active Sport Crossover) in the Philippines, it’s sold as the RVR (Recreational Vehicle Runner) in Canada. Many of the new immigrants will easily recognize the newly redesigned 3rd generation styling of the RVR just like ASX back home.

The 2012 Mitsubishi RVR GT is an extremely well equipped compact crossover. This sporty and agile crossover is designed with functionality in mind. The RVR is slightly shorter and smaller than the Outlander. The front grill is distinctively massive and if it wasn’t for the front license plate required in Manitoba, it would look even sexier. If you wanted to look sexier without that front plate, you’ll have to move to Alberta, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island or the Yukon. Only a rear license plate are required in those provinces.

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If you’re a racing fanatic or just like to pretend you’re a rally car driver, the GT comes with paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The RVR comes in three trim levels, ES, SE and GT with 2WD and 4WD options with pricing starting at $19,998 (ES). The road tested GT was priced at $34,198 and included leather interior, 18” aluminium alloy wheels, and for all the audiophiles out there, a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system with nine speakers and a subwoofer.

As gas prices increase for the summer in Manitoba, the RVR will save you on fuel with an estimate 7.7L/100kms in combined City/Hwy mileage tests.

One last notable feature of the RVR is the massive panoramic sunroof. The sunroof is at least 3’ by 3’ and uniquely lit with orange LEDs at night. Add some tunes with Rockford Fosgate sound system and you’d think you’re at a nightclub.

The Mitsubishi RVR joins a wide range of competing vehicles such as the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tuscon, Kia Sportage and the Chevy Orlando. The 2012 Chevy Orlando was recently reviewed in the May 5-20, 2012 edition of the Filipino Journal. The road test vehicle was provided by Waverley Mitsubishi.

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Coco Martin-Angeline Quinto starrer soon to hit the big screen

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n line with the release of the first movie team up of awardwinning actor Coco Martin and singer Angeline Quinto, ABSCBN’s movie production unit Star Cinema has released the full trailer of its upcoming romantic comedy “Born to Love You.” The movie is the debut of the Queen of Teleserye Theme Song in the acting industry and also a dream come true for her as she has been very vocal with her

Malou de Guzman, Kiray Celis, Jojit Lorenzo and Eda Nolan.

The movie will be showing in all cinemas nationwide beginning admiration to the Prince of Indie May 30, 2012.

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The film’s story revolves around the struggles of two individuals who wanted to reach out for their dreams. They dislike each other but fate made them meet again to discover that they have something in common and they compliment with each other.

Directed by Jerome Pabocan, the movie also stars Albert Martinez, Eula Valdez, Al Tantay,

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Childstars Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey topbill ‘Luna Blanca’

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MA Network’s upcoming drama series “Luna Blanca” will be topbilled by talented and lovable child actors, Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey. According to associate producer Jonathan Pachica, Luna Blanca is a sequel to the network’s high-rating telefantasya, “Luna Mystika,” a 2008 drama series that starred Heart Evangelista in twin roles.

Jillian will play the role of Luna while Mona portrays the character of Blanca. The twin sisters are born with completely different features; Luna is of dark complexion while Blanca is fair-skinned. Luna has a mystical twin shadow, the same eerie creature first unveiled in “Luna Mystika.”

The storyline of the fantaserye will run for 3 generations and will

feature a different lineup of actors.

Jillian and Mona will lead the cast of the Luna Blanca’s young generation, teen stars Barbie Forteza and Bea Binene will star in the second generation and for the third generation, the adult characters of will be portrayed by Heart Evangelista and Bianca King, respectively.

The Kapuso offering is the first primetime show of the network for the second quarter of 2012. Jillian and Mona are joined by Raymart Santiago, Camille Pratts, Chynna Ortaleza, Dante Rivero, Marissa Delgado, Karen delos Reyes, Mercedes Cabral, Buboy Villar, and Arkin Magalona.

Dominic Zapata directs “Luna Blanca” that will premiere on May 21 on GMA Telebabad.

Kim Chiu admits blossoming friendship with Xian Lim

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lthough she and actor Xian Lim often go out, actress Kim Chiu refused to confirm if they’re exclusively dating.

Chiu admitted though that that her friendship with Lim continues to blossom. The latter often visits her at home and doesn’t forget to give presents to them siblings as well as the rest of the household.

The young actress said that the qualities that endeared Lim to her include his effort to get close to her family, the way he treated the members of her household, his fondness for surprises, and his way of showering her with gifts.

For his part, the actor-singer simply said he is happy to spend more time with Chiu. He added that their friendship is getting deeper as he has already met Chiu’s family and vice versa.

The former ‘My Binondo Girl’ co-stars are currently busy with their respective showbiz careers.

Chiu reunites onscreen with former real-life sweethearts Gerald Anderson for the upcoming movie to celebrate the 20th year of Star Magic.

Lim, on the other hand, stars in a youth-oriented film entitled “The Reunion,” with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Kean Cipriano.

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Currently the beauty queen is under contract with Viva but is open to work with the three competing networks.

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Horoscope It’s a great time to spruce up your image. A financial endeavor may run into trouble consider asking an expert for economic advice. A loved one could be. Don’t let another’s negative attitude bring you down. Think carefully before you speak rash talk could land you in hot water with an associate.

Career matters could be stressful this time. You might have to deal with someone who’s bossy and overbearing or a situation that’s constantly changing. Whatever occurs, you’ll feel uneasy and anxious, and you may feel pushed into taking actions that make you feel uncomfortable.

Frustration could be your middle name this time, try to overlook life’s little annoyances. You’ve been learning valuable lessons lately, so try to be patient if things don’t always go your way.There will be a strong need for rest and relaxation and a desire to travel with friends or a loved one.

You’ll make plans to travel or improve your mind during this time.You could be drawn to learning a new language, starting a blog, or going back to school. Whether you take a trip or pursue an interest, make sure there’s an educational component.

This should be a positive time when you can confidently make your mark and be open to new opportunities. The only caution is that you might overindulge or spend beyond your means.

Keep it real and don’t become greedy.

There will be new opportunities regarding career matters.

You’ll have to put in a lot of effort and be proactive if you want to make progress. You may be impatient, but it will be important to slow down and take care of details.

You’ll be active and engaged with your friends or a group, and work on projects with others. You will pitch in and take care of planning, organization, and any details that need to be addressed.

You could be flirtatious, though, so try not to play with the affections of others. You’ll give a lot of thought to your current situation, whether or not you’re in a relationship.

Take pride in your accomplishments don’t be afraid to look in the mirror and smile. A hidden matter may finally come to you’ll discover the real truth regarding a certain situation.

Your intuition will be spot on target,pay attention to your sixth sense, especially when meeting new people.

A project may go on hold don’t be discouraged, the timing isn’t right for this particular venture. Your life partner will be in an amorous mood, if you’re single, you might fall in love at first sight. Put your energy to good use by exercising. A neighbor may ask you for a favor feel free to refuse if you’re too busy.

Don’t be afraid to stand up for your beliefs. The opportunity to relocate may arise consider the matter thoroughly before calling the moving van. Avoid the casino you could lose a bundle of cash by playing games of chance.

Your patience will be in short supply.Try to breathe deeply when you’re stressed. The urge to win a contest will be overwhelming don’t abandon your ethics for a trophy.

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Asian Heritage celebrations continue to inspire Canadians

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by Rod E. Cantiveros

he Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba's 10th Anniversary celebration started with a bang during the successful grand opening ceremony held last May 5 at the Indo-Canadian Cultural Centre.

The guests and volunteers enjoyed the show and the food.

Senator Vivienne Poy, the author of the Asian Heritage Month of May, was the guest speaker

together with Christine Melnick, minister of immigration and multiculturalism. Before the opening, Asian story telling was held last May 4.. And on May 10, the Asian Heritage Symposium was held with Winnipeg high school students attended and listened to five young professionals who were members of the panels namely, Fortunato Co, Dr. Jodene Baccus, John Reyes, Ina Sidhu

and Yenny Trinh. U of Winnipeg President, Llyod Axworthy, addressed the attendees; and Dr. Marilou McPherdran, principal of Global College presented a video to inspire the students to look forward to the opportunities offered at Global College.

Tree Planting Ceremony was held last Saturday, May 12 at Kildonan Park. As per record, this is only the tree planting ceremony

held in Winnipeg as the whole country celebrates Asian Heritage Month of May. The donors of the tree include Muni Mysore and her family; Julie Javier and her family; Fortunato Lim and his family; and the Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros Foundation.

Poetry reading and workshop was held last May15 where Winnipeg poet, Sally Ito, was the guest poet. The attendees were given a chance composed some poems and to be exposed to Haiku, a Japanese poetry form.

This coming Victoria Long weekend, May 20 to May 21, at the Forks, the Tai Chi/ Chikung Workshop will be held at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. near the Canopy; and the Asian Festival at the Forks begin at 1 to 6 p.m. under the canopy where various Asian cultural groups will perform. Inside the Forks, some demonstration on embroidery, calligraphy and origami will be

held. All the shows at the Forks will have a free admission. On May 23, Asian Canadian Writers Showcase at McNally Robinson, Grant Park where Rabindranath Maharaj will read the books.

Brandon City will host for the 1st time the Asian Heritage presentation which will be held on May 27 at the Brandon City Hall. Local Asian-Canadians performing groups will be presented together with some guest performers from Winnipeg.

And the closing ceremony will be held on June 9th, at the Shaw Arts Centre, Manitoba Theatre for the Young People , where the Drumming Festival will be held at 7 p.m. AsianCanadian drummers, dancers and guest performers will be featured.

Admission fee is only $10. For tickets, contact Muni Mysore, 895-7142; Rod E. Cantiveros 489-8894 and Art Miki, 488-8059

Winnipeg High School students at the Asian Heritage Symposium at the University of Winnipeg.

Tree Planting Ceremony in Kildonan Park. A sign of good luck, throwing coins into the ground before tree is planted.

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I HELP TURN SPREADSHEETS INTO PREMIERE GAMING. Inspired by the challenges and possibilities ahead, Dan Santiano packed up his life in the Philippines and ventured across the world to the land of opportunity, Canada.

Although the transition was large, he was optimistic about the structured and diverse business climate available. What attracted him to the CMA program was the opportunity to build on his technical and soft skills while maintaining full-time employment.

Since accounting is just a portion of what is covered, Dan sees the designation as a great door opener into any position including sales, marketing, operations and more. It has allowed career mobility in both public and private sectors throughout his career. The payoff is limitless as CMA helped create his own Canadian dream.

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