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On Wednesday, April 24th, Volunteer Manitoba, along with presenting sponsor Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries recognized over 35 individuals at the 30th Volunteer Awards. The awards dinner is designed to publicly recognize the remarkable contributions made by volunteers across Manitoba.

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Premier’s Volunteer Service Awards Youth Duaa Kanan Ella Thomson Individual Dave Mouland Wendy Hallgrimson Pam King Heather Grant-Jury Gloria McDonald Community Group Keeping Abreast Committee CancerCare Manitoba Lafarge Canada Inc.

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The Golden Hand Award The Filipino Journal, Rodolfo Cantiveros and posthumously Rosalinda The RBC Local Hero Award Robb Nash, The Robb Nash Project

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he Golden Hand Award for Media is a posthumous award to the late Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros, former published and editor in chief; and to his surviving husband Rod E. Cantiveros at the 30th Volunteers Award presentation held recently at the Convention Centre.

The award, presented by Liz Wilson, vice-president of Volunteer Manitoba, recognizes the role of the Filipino Journal for more than 27 years of dedication,of serving the Filipino community and other Winnipeg communties through the sponsorship of wide range of the various community charitable initiatives. The Filipino Journal, founded in 1987, has become the pulse of the Filipino Community.

Through the effort and dedication of Mrs. Linda Cantiveros, who passed away last March 4, 2008, the pioneering Filipino Journal in Manitoba and in the Western Canada has become the dynamic mouthpiece of the achievements of the Filipino-Canadians, especially the youth.

And thru the passion of her elder son, Ron Francis Cantiveros, after he took over as publisher and editor-in-chief and a development officer, the Filipino Journal has surged the number of pages, its coverage and readership and advertisers. Thru Ron’s cross-cultural involvement in the Manitoba, Filipino Journal has become active in various fundraising efforts, to name a few, Cancer Care, United Way, Winnipeg Harvest, Filipino Disaster Relief Committee. And thru his contact with other communities, the Filipino Journal has become the voices of Folklorama, Festival du Voyageur, Manitoba Tourism, Asian Heritage May celebration; and true to his genuine involvement in the Filipino community, the Filipino Journal has been actively involved in the promotion the Filipino culture and heritage,namely, the newest sensation, the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival; the ever-committed Manitoba Filipino Business Council, the annual Philippine Heritage Week, the Mayuhan and other regional fiestas, the Filipino Basketball Association, IKAW and WAAY.

The Filipino Journal has gone a long way since its founding, thanks to the continued support of the advertisers, local and national, the professionalism of the management and staff of C-Designs, the Cantiveros family and volunteers, and most specially our readers from all walks of life.

Other sister publications of the Filipino Journal include Filipino Bride and Groom, Filipino Parents, and Filipino Journal Business and Community Directory.

Other awards were given to celebrate the incredible volunteer service by individuals, organizations and businesses: Lt. Governor's Make a Difference Community Awards recipients include Michael Buhr, Hill Bythoft, Barret Patrick Michael Marchand, Harry Paine, Kathleen Stokes; and 2013 Lt. Gov. Vice Regal volunteer awardee, Angele Delaurier.

Premier's Volunteer Service Award recipients are Dave Mouland, Wendy Hallgrimson, Pam King, Heather GrantJury, Gloria McDonald, Duaa Kanan and Ella Thomson, youth awardee; Keeping Abreast Committee, Lafarge Canada, Inc. and Cancer Care Manitoba, community group awardees.

The Mayor's Volunteer Service Awards include The Garden City Community Centre Board and Volunteers, Fish Winnipeg Program, Peter McCarthy, Pat O'Connor, and Ken Kronson.

Other awardees are The Simon'Lowe Family, the Manitoba Liquor Family Volunteer Award; David Anthony Wyatt, Investors Group Arts & Culture Award for Volunteer Excellence; John Tanner, Safeway Celebration of Ability Award; Beverly I. Beck, the Manitoba Real Estate Association Qualife of Life Award; Robb Nash, The RBC Local Hero Award; Ian Borland, Volunteer Manitoba Outstanding Communiyt Leadership Award; and Karen Dana, William Norie Outstanding Leadership Award (Winnipeg) Each awardee receives a commerative glass trophies and framed certificate.

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Winnipeg Jets Report

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Quest for the Playoffs Ends

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ven before the final horn sounded in the Winnipeg Jets final game, they had known their fate. A clearly dejected team had found out that the final two playoff spots had been claimed and they would not be in the postseason. Despite the fans at the MTS Centre showing their undying loyalty to them in the final minute, the Jets could only be disappointed in how close they had come.

The final five games of the Jets season were nothing short of exciting. Coming off a 4-3 shootout win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg came back two nights later with a 4-3 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Dustin Byfuglien

was the overtime hero scoring the game winner.

One of the hottest teams in the NHL came into town and provided the Jets all they could handle and more as the New York Islanders came from behind to win in a shootout. Kyle Wellwood had two goals for the Jets but Islanders star Jonathan Tavares scored the shootout winner to the disappointment of the MTS Centre.

The Jets would hit the road and take on the Buffalo Sabres and the Washington Capitals.

Winnipeg got off on the right foot as they edged Buffalo 2-1. Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec stood on his head stopping 24 shots to keep the Jets playoffs hopes alive.

With a chance to gain some ground on the New York Rangers for the eighth and final playoff spot, the Winnipeg Jets were outgunned

by Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals. Despite coming from behind, the Caps held on for a 5-3 win and clinched the Southeast Division title. It would all come down to the Jets last game of the year and would need a lot of help.

Winnipeg would make their final stand at home against the Montreal Canadiens. They would need to win and hope that the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers would lose their remaining games. The Jets were holding their own as they held a 2-1 lead going into the third period.

However, during the intermission, both the Rangers and Senators won on overtime heroics and would eliminate the Jets out of playoff contention.

The Jets came out flat in the third knowing their fate and would lose 4-2.

Even though the Winnipeg Jets fell short of 2012-2013 expectations, there will be plenty

to build off of. There was Andrew Ladd’s inspiring play that even garnered some Hart trophy consideration. There was the dynamic play of Evander Kane who scored numerous highlight reel goals.

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goaltender Ondrej Pavelec showcased his breathtaking saves all year. With rookie defenseman Jacob Trouba set to join the fold and with the 13th pick in this year’s entry draft, the future looks promising for the Winnipeg Jets.

Bogosian, Wheeler and Ladd celebrate one many goals this year. They’ll be back next year.

The opening game day salute by Jets players kicked off the shortened 48-game 2012/2013 NHL season.

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Two communicants with their mothers: from left to right, Blessy Smith, her daughter, Berlyn Smith; Dominick Rodriguez and her mom, Carolina Rodriguez.

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Vote wisely and responsibly

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he May 13 mid-term elections present an array of senatorial candidates of various persuasions, backgrounds, and abilities. The “Magic 12” or the 12 top vote getters win. And as expected the candidates of the two major coalitions – Team PNoy and the United Nationalist Coalition (UNA) -- dominate the scene due to their huge war chests and well-organized campaigns. The other candidates who are running solo or independent are not making any headway and more than likely they would all lose.

And that’s the sad part because many of them are of good quality and would serve the people well in the Senate.

Senators play an important part in governance. They provide balance to a two-chamber legislative body where the lower chamber, the House of Representatives, is composed of 287 congressional district representatives elected by their constituents or through the partylist system. The upper chamber, the Senate, consists of 24 senators who are elected at-large by all voters.

Once elected to the Senate, that person qualifies to run for president or qualifies as a “presidentiable,” a term used to denote that he or she has the presumed qualifications of a presidential candidate. In other words, the Senate is a steppingstone to the presidency. And it is for this reason that those elected to the Senate should have the qualification,

experience, and character of a “presidentiable.”

It is interesting to note that the upper chamber is named Senate (from the Latin word senatus), which comes from senex, “old man.” The original senate was the Roman Senate, which was represented by respected elders of the community.

It was presumed that elders have the experience and wisdom to make the right decisions for the people, not for their personal interests. Although, in today’s age younger generations are running for the Senate, they should still be measured vis-à-vis a wise “old man.”

Election cheating In the past, many electoral contests were won by cheating.

As a popular cliché says, “In Philippine elections, there are no losers; only the winners and those who were cheated.”

Remember the time when the dead voted? Or candidates who got zero vote in their own hometowns? Or candidates who bought votes with counterfeit money? Or candidates who switched ballot boxes after the polls closed?

Or those who intimidated voters with armed goons?

When the late strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos ran for reelection in 1969, the term “Three G’s” was popularized. It stands for “Guns, Goons, and Gold.” Today, “Three G’s” remains the surest way to win elections.

But after the EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986 that toppled the Marcos dictatorship, a new form of election cheating was devised. Called “dagdag-bawas” – literally translates to add-subtract – it simplifies election cheating. There is no need to use the “Three G’s” or buy votes or switch ballot boxes. All a candidate needs is lots of money to bribe Commission of Elections (Comelec) officials – called “operators” or “mechanics” -- to perform a simple hocus pocus with the outcome of an election, which is to shave the votes of one candidate and count it in favor of the cheating candidate. Their combined totals would still be the same; however, the favored candidate would show more votes than the cheated candidate.

This “wholesale” cheating is hard to detect because those who are supposed to tally the votes are the ones manipulating them.

With the implementation of the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in the May 2010 elections, a new form of cheating was created – “electronic dagdag-bawas.” And since they’re harder to detect, election cheating is institutionalized. Unless the Comelec dumped the PCOS machines and adopted a more reliable automated election system, election cheating would be the rule rather than the exception.

Having said that, the May 13, 2013 mid-term elections could be a replay of the 2010 elections since the same PCOS machines would be used. And for as long as the Comelec “operators” are still around, only candidates with money have a chance of winning.

That brings to mind the question: What is then the use of voting if the winners are determined by dagdagbawas cheating? In my opinion, the existence of dagdag-bawas cheating

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schemes makes it important for the voters to turn out on Election Day and vote for the good – and deserving – senatorial candidates. While it may not guarantee the victory of all of the deserving candidates, it would minimize the chances of the “undeserving candidates” from making it to the “Magic 12” list.

“Magic 12” The latest Pulse Asia survey shows the rankings of the senatorial candidates. The Top Six are: Loren Legarda (Rank 1-2), Chiz Escudero (1-2), Grace Poe (3-4), Alan Peter Cayetano (3-7), Cynthia Villar (4-9), and Antonio Trillanes (4-10).

The Bottom Six are: Bam Aquino (4-10), JV Ejercito Estrada (5-11), Nancy Binay (5-11), Koko Pimentel (6-12), Edgardo Angara (814), and Migz Zubiri (10-16).

Behind them are four candidates on the 11th and 12th spots, namely: Gringo Honasan (11-16), Jack Enrile (11- 16), Risa Hontiveros (12-17), and Ramon Magsaysay Jr. (12-17).

From this “Magic 12” list of 16 possible winners, six are running for re-election – Legarda, Escudero, Cayetano, Trillanes, Honasan, and Pimentel; four are currently members of the House of Representatives – Villar, Estrada, Angara, and Enrile; two were former senators – Zubiri and Magsaysay; one was a former congressional representative – Hontiveros; and the other three are neophytes (no political office held) – Binay, Aquino, and Poe. In my opinion, these neophytes have no business running for a Senate seat.

They are not fit for the office. If they want to hold a political office, they should run for a congressional seat or local positions (e.g., governor, mayor).

Political dynasties There is a public clamor to put

an end to political dynasties. Section 26 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution declares: “The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.” But Congress – by design or neglect – has failed to pass enabling legislation that would define “political dynasties.” The congressional members’ self-serving inaction to pass such law should not be an excuse for political dynasties to ignore the spirit of the Constitution for which they would be sworn to uphold if they were elected.

However, their failure to pass an anti-dynasty law is not an excuse for sidestepping their constitutional duty.

If they don’t want to do it because of self-preservation, then it is up to the voters to decide whom to elect. They know who the dynastic candidates are.

Character factor And finally, the voters need to root out candidates who have checkered past such as involvement in corruption cases or run-in with the law like shooting incidents. They have no business occupying a Senate seat. A “senatoriable” should – nay, must! -- possess a character beyond reproach.

Article II Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution says: “The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.” It is for this reason that the people have the final say on who their representatives should be by exercising their right to vote. But with this right comes responsibility and requires a great deal of wisdom on whom to elect.

The voters can narrow their selection based on the following continuation on page 26

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Ben and Fe Cahatol celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Ben and Fe Cahatol celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary recently at St. Edward Parish and Fr.Sarce, as the officiating priest.

Fr. Sarce, the parish priest of St. Edward Parish, at the start of the renewal of wedding of Ben and Fe Cahatol.

Reception was held at Kum Koon Restaurant.

The 50th Wedding entourage composed of , front, Mrs. Leah Enverga-Magsino, sponsor,Fe and Ben Cahatol, their grandson, William O'Donnel, Dr. Ernie Milambiling, sponsor; back, Freddie Cahatol, Fr. Sarce, Hugh O'Donnell, and Claudia Cahatol O'Donnel

Officers and members of the Quezon Province Association of Manitoba (QPAM) enjoy the wedding celebrations of their kababayans.

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QPAM celebrates "Mayuhan" on May 25

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he long tradition among the Quezonians in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the annual celebration of “MAYUHAN” or the “Mayflower and San Isidro Festival”, in honor of San Isidro, patron saint of the farmers. This festival will be held on May 25, Saturday, at Kildonan Park - Shelter 2A & 2B at 10 a.m. till afternoon. This year’s celebration is sponsored by the Quezon Province Association of Manitoba.

Led by hermano and hermana mayor; and assisted by hermanito and hermanita, and grace by lovely sagalas and consortes, the "Mayuhan" in the Philippines is one of the most celebrated not only in Quezon Province but also in other parts of the country, especially in Metro Manila where former queens and movie stars are featured as Reyna Elena, Reyna Emperatriz and other religious titles. Young girls also give religious touch as angels.

“This Mayuhan has become our annual tradition in Winnipeg and we would like to invite our kababayans to share the spirit of this religious event,” QPAM, Inc. And this year's hermano and herThe officials for this year’s “Mayuhan” include Hermano Mayor- Joel Sebera; Hermana Mayor- Aurea Sebera; Hermanito Mayor- Jhun Arquero; Hermanita Mayor- Rowena Arquero; and Joyce Caldeo, Reyna Elena 2013.

The mass will held at 11:30

a.m. with Fr. Dindo Pepito as the celebrant. After the mass, a procession will be held as “Dios de Salve” will be sung by QPAM officers, members and guests.

Everyone is invited to our Mayuhan. Pabitin or "aranya" will be featured and the guests are invited to participate in the

The officers and some members of QPAM

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celebrations. Food will be served to the guests. Lechon and some Quezonians "handa" will be served.

For more information to join the “Mayuhan” as Sagalas, please contact: Don-204.775-4426; Maggie-204.775.7428; Rowena -204.699.2985

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At Jing Jing Restaurant the joy of dinning is an exceptional culinary journey

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here is a jewel of Chinese cuisine left in the subtle deminishing landscape of a typical China town in Winnipeg.

Jing Jing Asian Food Restaurant offers the joy of dinning in an affordable price and exceptional culinary journey.

Ask for a special soup and the owners, Minglo and Jing ,will serve you the healthiest soup taken from their giant jar near the food counter.

And a special tea is offered even you have not seated for your dinner.

Ask for specialty teas available from green tea, to chrysanthemum, to jasmine and other exotic brand.

Chinese hospitality is at best.

The variety of menu will give you the best selection and these menus are mouth watering as you pick up your favorite or you want to explore some of those menus which you have not ordered before.

Surprises are always attached to your liking, and end up satisfying.

As our kababayans love to have the whole pickerel in a special sauce, or even the jumbo shrimp coated with almond, and other favorite by regular diners.

Dim Sum Happy Hour at $1.99 between 11 and 5 p.m. is a knockout for budget minded dinner.

The dim sum selections are displayed on a help-your-self style.

And you can select your own dim sum and savour it with gusto in your table. Their happy hour is everyday- 365 days!

And late party goers have found a place at Jing Jing Asian Food Restaurant because they are open until 5 in the morning. And this late nite gathering is becoming

popular among the employees who get off from work at 12 midnight and the students who have more time to spend after burning the midnight candle.

And the Hot Pot or shabushabu is another enjoyment at Jing Jing Asian Food Restaurant.

Japanese style settting, sunken table, one will enjoy the variety of items from seafood to meat

offerings. Each guest has the liberty to make his or her own serving.

With the capacity of more than 250 persons, debut, wedding, birthdays, anniversary, socials and fundraising and even association's meeting, Jing Jing Asian Food Restaurant is the perfect place.

Frozen goodies, like sticky rice, and dim sum pieces are available at a very affordable

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prices, And if you want to have a personalized birthday cake, their own bakery will bake for your satisfaction.

One can find this oasis of Chinese cuisine at Jing Jing Asian Food Restaurant at Main and Pacific Avenue, a corner across the new United Way Building.

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Simplicity and fun marks Golden Screen Awards

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he 10th Golden Screen Awards for Movies recently held at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan City differed from the usual star award ceremony as it turned out to be a casual, fun-filled night among

artists, the press and other people working in the entertainment industry.

For one, the ladies who came in the small venue opted to wear simpler and more comfortable dresses instead of glamorous

designer gowns. Also noticeable was the program, hosted by John “Sweet” Lapus, which instead of spectacular production numbers, came out fairly simple spiced by a few song numbers. Though the venue seems lacking in space for the important occasion, it nevertheless allowed for an intimate ambiance that permitted the stars to freely mingle with each other.

Director Jun Lana’s indie drama-comedy “Bwakaw,” came out the big winner of the night as it won best picture (drama).

The other notable winners were best cinematography for Carlos

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Mina, Cherry Pie Picache, Eugene Domingo, Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Zsa Zsa Padilla Maricel Soriano, Aga Muhlach, Dennis Trillo, Coco Martin, Tirso Cruz III, Alfred Vargas, Sid Lucero, Eddie Garcia, Jeffrey Jeturian, APT Entertainment, Quantum Films and Star Cinema. These actors and production outfits qualified for the award for winning won at least two Golden Screen trophies in the past decade.

Mendoza; best story, best original The 10th Golden Screen screenplay and best director (his Awards for Movies was organized first) for Lana; and best actor for by the Entertainment Press Eddie Garcia.

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The award-giving body also bestowed the Dekada Award to Ara

Lovi Poe and Jennylyn Mercado star in ‘The Bride & The Lover’

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he latest movie offering from Regal Entertainment Inc. “The Bride and the Lover” features actresses Lovi Poe and Jennylyn Mercado.

The audience may guess the film’s storyline from the title alone. As it turned out, the fights and confrontation scenes between Lovi and Jennylyn took four hours to shoot. According to Director Joel Lamangan, the fight scene

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includes slapping and hair-pulling aside from the verbal brawls.

Of course the movie is not all about fights. There are sizzling love scenes that Lovi and Jennylyn did with their leading man Paulo Avelino.

“The Bride and the Lover” also stars Alex Castro, Joem Bascon, Tim Yap, Kat Alano, Carla Dunareanu, Carlo Gonzales, Tom Rodriguez, Ariel Ureta, Buboy Garovillo, Carmi Martin, Timmy Cruz, Cai Cortez, and Arron Villaflor.

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Philippine Canadian Guardians Brotherhood, Inc. (PCGBI) officers led by Faustino Dennis Castaneda (standing, 5th from left), elected national president and supreme godfather, pose in front of Lincoln Motor Hotel after their first board meeting on April 21, 2013.

The other founding national officers are: Orlando Alindayu, executive vice president; Justino Dalog, vice president for administration; Ernesto Ofiaza Jr., secretary-general; Nilo Muncal, treasurer; Bernardo Banaga, auditor; Joselito Culanag, business manager; Wilfredo Openiano Jr., PRO; and Mario Sarte, Michael Kimmayong, Renato Balolong, Jeffrey Soriano, Guillermo Dolor, and Nixon Beloro, as sergeant-at-arms. The group was formally organized on April 14, 2013 with the commitment to help fellow members, their families, and to serve the community as well. (Ernesto Ofiaza)

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The imposing walls of Avila, built in Romanesque style, date back to the medieval ages. It was King Alfonso, Spanish king of the autonomous region of Leon and Castille, who ordered the construction of this fortification after his conquest of Avila in 1090 by using the captured Moorish prisoners to build the walls as protection against the invading Moors.

The protective walls, still in perfect condition and extending 2,500 meters (8,202 ft.), encircle the old town. Shaped like an irregular rectangle and punctuated by 90 crenellated and heavily fortified towers and round turrets, the walls have 9 accessible gates of which the Alcazar Gate (Puerta del Alcazar) as the most solemn and spectacular. During the medieval ages particularly in the 11th century the walls, in addition to its defensive function, guard the city against outbreaks of plagues and epidemics.

Today, the entire system of the walls, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, is the largest fully and beautifully illuminated monument in the world.

For a small fee one can take a walk on the top of the walls.

A visit to the grey-granite Gothic Cathedral of Avila and to the Convent of Santa Teresa provides us some time for meditation and prayer.

Laid out in the shape of a Latin cross, the Cathedral is regarded as the first and oldest cathedral in Spain. Integrated into the city walls the cathedral with its magnificent altarpiece and beautiful stained glass windows has an external appearance of a strong temple fortress.

A popular pilgrimage shrine of the Roman Catholics the world over is the Convento de Santa Teresa, the primary shrine of Santa Teresa, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus.

A Carmelite nun reformer and a prominent Spanish mystic and writer, Santa Teresa is the patron saint of headache sufferers and special Catholic writers. Her symbol is a heart, an arrow and a book.

The convent, located on the Plaza de la Santa and standing over the site of Teresa's birth, enshrines the saint's relics built shortly after

The Imposing Walls of Avila

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May 5-20, 2013 her canonization as a saint in 1622, 40 years after death. The relics include a finger from her right hand, the sole of one of her sandals, her rosary beads, and a cord she used to flagellate herself. In 1817, the Cortes, the legislative body of Spain, declares St. Teresa as the patron saint of Spain.

Outside the walled city is a little shrine known as "The Four Posts" (Los Cuatros Postes) located on a hill overlooking the walls, marking the spot where, at age 7, Santa Teresa's uncle stopped her from running off with her brother to seek martyrdom in battle with the Moors. There's a cross covered by 4-posted roofless canopy.

Don't leave Avila without tasting its world-famous sweets, the "Yema" (sugared egg yolks) made by local nuns and commonly sold in small shops throughout the city.

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Viva la Ripoff!

(On a Song that Wanted Also to Rule the World)

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hile my kids were watching A.N.T. Farm on TV, an intermission music video of a song played, in which the intro was a solo violin melody. It caught my discerning ears because it obviously sounded to me like the carrier string melody of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida." Naturally, I thought it was a cover—a decent Pop version, I thought.

I was surprised to realize that it was not a cover but a totally different song, "Break My Heart" by a certain Victoria Duffield. After listening to the song several times more, I would certainly consider it a ripoff.

A ripoff is a song or any other piece of work which is obviously a derivation of an already existing work but which the “ripper” did not acknowledge or give any due credit or even honorable mention.

Doing my homework, I checked the song/artist out on Wikipedia at once, especially to see if the article would mention that the song was inspired by "Viva la Vida."

Unfortunately, no mention about it.

Acknowledging a direct derivation of or, at the least, having been inspired by another artist is maintaining artistic integrity and an expression of homage to one's influences; denying such is tantamount to disrespect; worse, plagiarism; or, at the least, riding on the coattails of the popularity of others. In an interview of Duffield shown in a segment of the same show, she said that she wrote the song (I was surmising, only the lyric) but again no specific mention of who wrote the music, more so if it was inspired by "Viva la Vida."

Victoria Duffield is a Canadian singer, a contestant of YTV's The Next Star (Season 3) who got to the Top 6. She released her debut album, Shut Up and Dance, on August 2012, which included the single in question. A copy of the album is already on my files, ready for my listening in its entirety and for my reviewing purposes.

New Wave Is as Strong, Relevant, and Influential as Ever Coldplay is an English New Wave / Alternative Rock band formed in 1996 in London, England. Its members are Chris Martin (vocals, piano, guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), Jonny Buckland (guitar), and Will Champion (drums).

So far, the band has released five albums: Parachutes (2000), A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), X&Y (2005), Viva la Vida or Death and and All His Friends (2008), and Mylo Xyloto (2011). Recommended songs include "Yellow," "Don't Panic," "Clocks," "The Scientist," "Speed of Sound," "Lovers in Japan," "Hurts like Heaven," and "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall."

Coldplay is one of the flag bearers of New Wave music in the current generation.

Classifying Coldplay's music New Wave is not hard for me because all the elements of typical New Wave are there—poetic lyricism, jangly and flanger-droned guitars, melodious and danceable bass lines, tribal (toms-based) drum

sounds, presence of piano and synth sounds, incorporation of strings orchestration, and the charismatic charm of its vocalist. Besides, Martin acknowledges that Coldplay's influences include U2, R.E.M., and a-ha, all of which are pioneers of the genre.

Final Note Many music critics say that the Internet has made music-making a novelty and no longer a serious art.

I disagree. The Internet, I think, is a neutral thing—like many other technological developments. It's how an individual takes advantage of its positive uses and how she allows herself to fall slave to its trappings.

There will always be original and passionate artists in every decade and generation; there will always be mediocre ones—those who value commerciality over originality and creativity. Back in the old days when the likes of Bach and Mozart reigned supreme in the area of music composing, it’s not hard to imagine that there were already mediocre wannabes and ungrateful, sneaky copycats—so as today. Many things never change—usually only the time context and the circumstances do.

Music-wise, I think that the Internet has, for the better, revolutionized the music world; it continues to empower artists especially those who have no chance of using the machineries of record companies. And for diligent music critics who really spend the time to assess and analyze music on a deeper level, the Internet makes researching and validating information easy.

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Melt with Them Over and Over Again

(On the New Wave band Modern English)

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

Personal Discovery I discovered Modern English in the summer of 1983. I was on a vacation at the house of my Aranzamendez uncles and aunties in Better Living Subdivision in Bicutan, Parañaque, Philippines, whose friends were into Punk Rock and New Wave. I was only 12 years old! It was the era when youngsters preferred house parties powered by mobile music over going to clubs. It was also the time when movies could be watched at home by way of Betamax films. There were no VCDs, DVDs, nor even VHS tapes yet. One day, my Uncle Edmon's friend Rey Aguila came over with a new Betamax tape in hand. It was the 1983 film Valley Girl, starring Nicolas Cage (as a romantic New Waver who lived downtown) and Deborah Foreman (as a happy-go-lucky girl who lived in the valley). More importantly, the movie featured as the main theme song a track called “I Melt with You,” by a band known as Modern English.

Formed in Essex, England, in 1979, Modern English may have eventually become more known especially in the 1980s as a Popleaning New Wave group alongside the likes of A Flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran, and ABC; but it actually started as a Gothic-sounding

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band in the league of Joy Division and Bauhaus.

Mesh and Lace (1981) You didn’t know how much I wanted you You didn’t know how much I needed you Shadows on the wall, staring from the bags Pent-up frustration, failed to explode After watching Valley Girl, I craved for more of Modern English.

Beginning in 1985, I finally acquired cassette-tape copies of the band's albums. The first of these was Mesh and Lace, originally released in 1981 on 4AD Records. It introduced me to the Postpunk/Gothic sound of Modern English—dark lyrics and haunting vocals on a backdrop of low-register bass, pounding tribal beats, angular guitars, and synthesizer drone. Tracks that best represent this description are “Smiles and Laughter”; “Swans on Glass”; “Black Houses”; and “Dance of Devotion (A Love Song),” a regular staple on WXB 102 during this Philippine FM radio station’s heyday in 1986.

After the Snow (1983) Dream of better lives the kind which never hates Wrapped in a state of imaginary grace I made a pilgrimage to save this human’s race Never comprehending a race that has long gone by This contains the song that catapulted Modern English to massive commercial popularity—“I Melt with You.” I regard this album as the band’s transition from its Gothic beginnings to its eventual New Romantic predilection. While the brooding theme of the lyrics remains, the instrumentation has become upbeat and more intricate and the melodies more catchy and engaging. My other personal picks off this album are “Someone’s Calling” (another WXB 102 airplay regular in 1986), “Life in the Gladhouse,” “After the Snow,” “Carry Me Down,” and “Tables Turning.”

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

Losing Permanent Residency

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anadian permanent residents must be physically present in Canada for 730 days in every five year period to maintain their Canadian permanent residence. When applying for a permanent resident card, two questions that arise are: 1. when does Citizenship and Immigration Canada determine the five year period and, 2. if a person is issued a permanent resident card, can he or she can travel to Canada without any issues until the card expires.

The answer to these questions can be found in the case of Faisal Nawaz Khan which was decided by the federal court in December.

What happened in Mr. Khan’s case?

Mr. Khan submitted an application to renew his permanent resident card and, in assessing the application, the officer made a determination that Mr. Khan was in Canada for the minimum amount of time as of the date that the application was received. As a result, a letter was sent to Mr. Khan asking him to pick up his permanent resident card at the local immigration office within 180 days. Mr. Khan went to the local office within the 180 days.

When Mr. Khan went to the local office, the officer there asked Mr. Khan to write down all the dates he had been absent in Canada

as of that date. The officer then found that Mr. Khan did not meet the 730 day residency requirement as of that date. The officer then refused to give him his permanent resident card.

Can a local office refuse to hand over a Permanent Resident card?

In this case, the federal court judge found that once a decision has made to issue a permanent resident card, the role of the local officer is restricted. Under the law, the only job of the local officer was to compare Mr. Khan’s original documents with the copies he provided in his mailed-in application. If the documents did not match, the permanent resident card could have been withheld.

However, since they did match, the permanent resident card should have been given to Mr. Khan.

Does holding a valid Permanent Resident card mean that a person’s Permanent Resident status cannot be taken away?

While Mr. Khan was entitled to a permanent resident card, the judge did say that the local officer was entitled to confirm whether Mr. Khan met the residency obligations as of the date that he appeared at the local office. While the local officer could not refuse to give Mr. Khan a permanent resident card, if the local officer

determined that Mr. Khan had not met the residency requirement, the local officer could have made an immigration report and begin proceedings to take away Mr. Khan’s Canadian permanent residency.

What can be learned from this case?

As this case demonstrates, it is important to make careful note of the time an application to obtain a permanent resident card is submitted, especially, if the amount of time the permanent resident has spent in Canada is close to the minimum 730 day period over the 5 years. In addition, it is also important to note that even though an individual may have a valid permanent resident card, this does not stop Citizenship and Immigration Canada from investigating and perhaps even taking away permanent resident status if it can be determined that the individual does not meet the 730 day requirement after a Permanent Resident card is issued.

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

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

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Horoscope It’s going to be a busy day; communicating and getting in touch with others is very likely. You may adjust yourself at work. This is a good time to brainstorm with others, share ideas, and come to a group consensus. You need to take a walk, put things into perspective, and get a reality check about your place in the world

The world of imagination, fantasy, art, music, or mysticism is very appealing to you now, and if you have talent in any of these areas, this can be a creative and fruitful time for you.

Make time for your own needs by scheduling a part of your day just for you.

It would be a wonderful day for your career. It may be necessary for you to step outside of your own thoughts and feelings in order to clearly assess an opportunity. You’ve put a ton of effort into changing the direction of your career and you can start to see movement now.

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Your seriousness with regard to your career will keep you in comfortable position. There will be a certain amount of chaos in your day, and you’re going to need to get a handle on it if you want to stay on task. Times are very important -- make sure everyone knows when and where to meet up. You can’t take anything for granted, today.

Today you recognize that you are losing interest in things that used to have meaning for you. In reality, nothing has meaning except that which a person attaches to it. Speak on how you feel and take care to construct your message in the least damaging way possible. Keep your mind open, and you will be rewarded with a pleasant surprise.

Socializing and having a good time with others is highlighted now. This will be a day to take a break when needed, even if it involves removing yourself from your situation and walking away. Everyone has these cloudy days and you will just have to make the best of it.

This day will remind you how powerful a few kind words at key moments are so powerful and welcome. You want to focus on real accomplishment and avoid frivolity and distractions.

Yourself control is strong right now, but you need to make sure that you’re using it at the right times

Due to the fact that you can organize just about anything and develop an effective strategy to manage a situation you tend to overwhelm yourself. Think about giving yourself a well-deserved break in another locale. . If you want to keep harmony in your life, you need to adjust the expectations you have for yourself. Requiring a little bit less enables you to succeed a little bit more.

The spotlight will shine on you today. This is something that you have been anticipating for weeks that has finally come to fruition. You’ll be blessed with a great big chunk of free time today -- so start thinking now about what you will do with it! Or, it might be easier for you to make up a list of things not to do with it .Make sure you use this time for something productive.

They say that friends are the family you choose for yourself -- and today you will be reminded yet again how well you have chosen! Let them gain the recognition that they have been working so hard to achieve in your eyes. People want to impress you, so you should let them know when they have succeeded. And some day, they will do the same for you.

Good progress will be there in career. You’ve been super focused on giving flight to your professional aspirations.

As your project gets nearer to completion it may be wise to pepper in some social time into your schedule. Be attentive to the happenings around you.

Communication comes easy, and you can get yourself across without having to work at it. It’s a good time to get together with close friends or acquaintances and just socialize. It could be an active day at work and you will be able to score well.

Saving for the future is advisable

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Funds are ready when the need arises

alamities or natural disasters happen in the Philippines and in some other countries with so much damage to lives and properties.

Most of the time, the people are not prepared for emergency, and much worst, the people suffer agony on the increasing death toll coupled by non-availability of the basic necessities in life.

The natural response from the various countries, various organizations is to help by donating money and materials to the victims, thanks to the continued effort of volunteers to raise fund to address the demand. Other associations will react and initiate fundraising and whatever amount raised, the money is channeled to

an international agency or being sent direct to the areas affected.

After the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipinos in Manitoba had helped the Philippines and Haiti, the officers and members have realized that there must be a continuous fund raising.

So MACCFA decided to setup HELPfund, a calamity fund initiative to focus on raising money.

"Our move is proactive. We are planning to raise fund ahead to any kind of disaster or calamity that might happen to our home country anytime. If we have funds available when the calamity strikes, we can immediately respond to the needs of the victims," Rod E. Cantiveros, president of MACFFA, said." We

organized HELPfund initiative to address the immediate response to help the victims."

The first salvo of MACFFA's fundraising is the "BUD, SPUD & STEAK SILENT AUCTION & 50/50 DRAW" on May 18, Saturday,Canad Inns Destination Centre at 2100 McPhillips St. from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the HELPfund. Any donation for the raffle is gratefully accepted.

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Asian heritage celebration presents a month long festival of arts and culture

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he 11th Annual Asian Heritage celebration for the month of May begins with an Open House exploring the various Asian Wisdom which will be held simultaneously at the four community centres on May 5, Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome. Free Admission.

A bus tour which will start at from the Indo Canadian Arts and Cultural Centre, 479 St. Mary's Ave. The program at the Indo Canadian Centre includes * Interactive Workshops devoted to the great thinkers/philosphers of India including Tagore and Gandhi and mathematical concepts of zero and numerology; * Reiki Demonstration and * Classical Dance and Music Shows.

At the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 180

McPhillips St., come and learn about: *Buddism and ChantingRev. Fred Ulrich, * Origami -Momota Sugikami; * Shiatsu - Aki Sugikami; *Sushi Rolling with Sanao Ohno; * Ikebana -Lee Matsuo and Debbie Tsuyuki; * Karate * Taiko Drumming -Phoebe Man. Filipino Seniors Group of Winnipeg Cultural and Educational Centre, 49 Euclid St. Welcome to the Philippines. * Oh Canada and Prayer - Maija Buduhan; * Demonstration Philippine Cultural Dance - Aida Champagne; * Filipino Folk Dance Presentation - Cesar de la Cruz Dance Group; * PABASAReligious Presentation; * Taste & Sound-Filipino Cuisine - Aida Champagne; Snack Time

Indochina Chinese Association of Manitoba Centre, 435 Cumberland Ave. Program includes * Wushu Demonstration, * Folk Dancing, * Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments * Calligraphy May 4- Saturday -Taste of Japan Cuisine Night- Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre-180 McPhillips St. Ticket: $32 Art Miki- 204.488.8059. June 1May 9- Thursday - Asian Heritage Symposium, University of Winnipeg 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. -Topic: Contributing to Canadian Society. Panelists: Mike Pagtakhan- City Councillor, Kei Latimer- Songwriter; Kirin Dhillon-CBC; Ashley Au Musician. Cultural Workshops: Henna Art/Origami- Michael Le; Taiko Drumming - Phoebe Man; Song Writing - Keri Latimer; Learning Japanese Language & Writing - Jiyu Iida- U of W student; and Tai Chi - Fortunato Lim. May 13, Monday at 6:20 p.m.- Asian Canadian Writers Workshop - Sally Ito: poet and writer-Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

May 19- Sunday- 1-5 pm; 7-10 p.m May 20, Monday - 1-5 p.m. - Asian Canadian Festival at the Forks -Entertainment and Cultural Displays. At the Forks Under the Canopy May 26, Sunday 5 p.m. - Asian Fusion and Closing CeremonyWest End Cultural Centre - Ellice and Sherbrook. $10 May 30, Thursday- Asian Writers'Showcase. Readings by Shelly Tanaka, a children author from Toronto. Kelvin High School Library- 155 Kingsway at 9 a.m.

Sisler High School Choir Room,, 1360 Redwood Ave. at 1 p.m.

May 30, Thursday 7 p.m. - "Doin' Good": New Contemporary Shorts. Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. at Exchange District. Curated

by Leslie Supnet June 1, Saturday- Mirai 3.11 Benefit -Fundraiser for the Future of Children Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake - 5 to 10 p.m. $35 -Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre-180 McPhillips St. 204.774.5909 For more information please contact Muni Mysore -204.895.7242; Art Miki 204.488.8059 Rod E. Cantiveros -204.489.8894

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criteria: Qualification, Experience, and Character. There are a total of 27 candidates. With that number of senatorial candidates, the voters should be able to pick their choices.

In the final analysis, the quality of the elected senators could only be guaranteed if the electorate voted wisely and responsibly.

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My Ride Ron Cantiveros

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On the long road through the prairies

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ravelling from Winnipeg to Calgary can be a long and painful drive, especially through the flat prairie landscapes of Saskatchewan. The only saving grace is that you can drive at 110km/hr on the TransCanada Hwy. According to Google Maps, the distance between the two cities is approximately 1328 kms and should take you about 13 hours.

Last month, I had an opportunity to make a Calgary-Winnipeg run with two different vehicles – 2013 Kia Sorento SX AWD and the 2104 Mazda CX-5 GT with SKYACTIVE. After spending close to 14 hours in the driver’s seat, there are several key things to remember when head out on a long road trip.

Luckily, the Sorento had SiriusXM Satellite Radio and enjoyed the consistent familiarity of XM channels as we crossed into

Saskatchewan and Alberta. Coming back from Calgary, the CX-5 only had the SiriusXM preview channel and that’s where the AM/FM scan button comes in quite handy. I’m sure Saskatchewan has great radio stations as I ended up hooking up my Samsung Galaxy SIII via Bluetooth to listen to songs on my phone.

Traveling to Calgary and back, we had our fair share of luggage, camera gear and bags of pasalubong.

Thanks to the multiple stops for coffee, there were more than enough drink holders for everyone. One cup holder in the door pockets, and two in the centre console.

Just after leaving Swift Current, we were hit by a freak blowing snowstorm that appeared out of nowhere. Mother Nature has been quite crazy recently and had to turn our cool passenger cabin on full heat before the windows fogged up.

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Interestingly enough, I also turned that I enjoyed were the automatic and handled extremely well on the on the heated steering wheel button rain sensing windshield wipers and highway. on the Sorento. That feature was the fact that this was a 4-banger unavailable on the CX-5. Even in this seemingly mild snow storm, I can only begin to appreciate how useful a heated steering wheel can be during our frigid Manitoba winters.

Trunk space and access in the Sorento is large as 2nd and 3rd row seats can be folded down to give you maximum cargo space.

The retractable rear cabin cover can be removed if necessary but a welcome option to hide any valuable belongings. In the Mazda CX-5, the 2013 Kia Sorento 3.5L SX AWD folding 40-20-40 rear passenger seats Photos by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal can be flipped down directly from levers on each side of the rear storage cabin. The only thing you would have to remember is to move the front o learn how to play an grade 6 French Immersion student at passenger seats up as the rear seat instrument is one thing but to Ecole St. Germain, started playing the headrests snags midway. create your own composition piano when she was just 4 years old.

In real world fuel efficiency takes a lot time, practice, hard work, She is a graduate of the Yamaha Junior ratings over 1400 kms, the average dedication and a great sense of Special Advanced Course (JSAC) and highway driving fuel rating ended imagination. has won many piano competitions. up 12.4L/100kms for the Kia Reyna Reyes of Winnipeg, Reyna began composing her own Sorento. In the Mazda CX-5 with its Manitoba was amongst one of twelve music at the age of 6, and has also smaller 4-cyclinder SKYACTIVE exceptional performers from across performed at Yamaha JOC events in technology, fuel efficiency was rated Canada selected to perform at the Whistler, Calgary and most recently to 8.8L/100kms.

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Price as tested for the 2013 Kia Junior Original Concert (JOC).

Reyna is the daughter of Jon Sorento 3.5L SX AWD was $41,295.

The event organized by Yamaha and Cynthia Reyes, granddaughter For the 2014 Mazda CX-5, the price Canada is meant to “Showcase to Arcadio & Lydia Baquiran and as tested was $35,045. original Compositions by Yamaha Reynold & Leticia Reyes. She also Other great features in the Kia Young Ambassadors of Music”. The has a younger brother Miguel (age 6), Sorento included the 3rd row of prestigious event was held at the who will be starting his JSAC course seating and the double moon roof. In Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on this fall. Congratulations again to the Mazda CX-5, the notable features April 28, 2013.

Reyna, one of the many talents that Reyna, who is 11 years old and a we have in our Filipino Community.

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Reyna’s family from BC came to see her perform. From left to right, Auntie Arlene Baquiran, Reyna’s parents Cynthia Reyes, Jon Reyes, Auntie Lolita Reyes & Uncle John Treleman. Centre, Reyna Reyes and bottom little brother Miguel Reyes

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How can you expand your small business in an increasingly competitive market?

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by Jackie Doming

f you’re not sure how, Ryan Caligiuri has a few suggestions. On April 18, growth strategist Caligiuri shared the method behind his marketing genius at the Manitoba Filipino Business Council (MFBC) monthly meeting.

Caligiuri is the Director of Internationally Accepted Marketing Standards (IAMS) with the International Institute of Marketing Professionals (IIMP),

working with worldwide experts to develop and manage the world’s first marketing designation – the Certified Marketing Management Professional (CMMP).

He is also the founder and CEO of The Growth Network, a training program for entrepreneurs of small-and-medium sized businesses. His strategies have been used by organizations across the globe in the fields of technology, telecommunication,

government, gaming and beyond.

Caligiuri called the secret behind his success the Amazon River Framework, a four point marketing method necessary to help a company grow. His methods included fostering credibility; offering a compelling competitive advantage; generating leads and demands; and creating new revenue streams.

He engaged the meeting’s attendees with a workshop-style

Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba leader Brian Pallister with members of the MFBC prior to Ryan Caliguri's keynote address.

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presentation, challenging them to think creatively and use the framework method to brainstorm viable growth strategies.

“Use your creativity to stand out,” said Caligiuri.

The workshop allowed participants to think critically and look behind the surface of “what” type of marketing to use and instead pay more attention to the “how” behind it.

“It’s not just understanding what to do, but it’s also about executing it.”

The meeting ended with lighthearted closing remarks from Caligiuri and community announcements from Ron Cantiveros. He reminded MFBC members and guests to save the date for the Filipino Journal Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 7 at Bel Acres Golf & Country Club. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ron at info@filipinojournal.com.

Next month, the MFBC is inviting presenter Wilf Falk, The Chief Statistician of Manitoba with the Manitoba Bureau of Statistics (MBS), for the next meeting on May 22, 2013 at Canada Inns Polo Park.

Falk will be presenting “It’s all about People Manitobans:

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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” discussing Manitoba’s demographic future; the changing labour market; the four generations in our workplaces; the role of the Human Resource function in organizations; our Aboriginal, Immigrant and Visible Minority communities; and future Manitoba households.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this great opportunity to network with members in the Filipino business community and meet entrepreneurial leaders in Manitoba. To register for next month’s meeting, visit mfbc.ca or e-mail info@mfbc.ca.

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Fit and Fab for Sport

fashion show showcased local talent and raised close to $3000 for Kidsport Winnipeg.

The Filipino community was well represented with local Filipina bikini competitors Dairess Beron and Joan Presto (also part of the organizing committee), as well as DJ Ill Jay 2 (Jhorick Lavador) laying down the tracks for the show. For a first time event it was a smashing success and plans for making it an annual fundraiser for Kidsport are already underway.

The organizing committee would like to thank all the supporters & sponsors including Black Caviar Productions, Dwight Loewen, Jenny Eaglesham, Madison Financial, Acceleration Fitness, Summit Search Group, Jemuel Opera Ultralounge providing the backdrop for Fit and Fab (Photo by Jenny Eaglesham) Tonog, Shelley Ediger, Auren wo worlds collided on Opera Ultralounge runway Descata, Klas Clothing, Lenard April 4 as local fitness in local fashion designs. The Taylor, JD Fitness, Gracetta models rocked the Fit and Fab for Sport charity Swimsuits, Muscles by Meyers, Keebo & Opera

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Jones vs Silva Super Fight: Next Logical step

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ith 27 seconds left in the first round, the referee stepped in and called a halt to the main event of UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen. Champion Jon “Bones” Jones kneeled over Chael Sonnen and was raining down vicious punches and elbows as the challenger covered up. Much was made about Sonnen being able to trash talk his way into a match for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship since in his last outing he lost via TKO in round two of his title fight with Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. Many said Sonnen was not a worthy contender. Jones total domination

in their fight proved many of those people right. Though the champ has many tools in his arsenal, he chose to use Sonnen’s best weapon against him. Wrestling. Take downs and ground and pound. As Jones put it, he out “Sonnened” Chael Sonnen.

Worthy challenger or not, the rivalry between Sonnen and Jones contributed to the highest ratings The Ultimate Fighter has received in the last few seasons.

Looking at the top of the light heavyweight rankings, you’ll find fighters who already lost to Jones. Rashad Evans, Shogun Rua, Lyoto Machida, Ryan Bader

have all tasted defeat at the hands of Jones. Dan Henderson recently lost to Machida, bringing his stock down. Now that Sonnen has been dispatched, who do you give the next title shot to? Alexander Gustafsson would be the next choice in terms of the light heavyweight division.

But the match most anticipated would be as super fight between Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva.

Looking at Sliva’s rouges gallery in the middleweight division, undefeated challenger Chris Weidman is up next. He gets his shot at the title at UFC 162 on July 6th. Assuming Silva gets past Weidman, though that is certainly no guarantee. Who would be next in line? Yushin Okami lost his title shot, yet beat Hector Lombard.

Tim Boetsch beat both Okami and Lombard, yet lost to Constantinos Philippou. Mark Munoz was beaten

by Chris Weidman. Alan Belcher was close to a title shot, yet recently lost to Michael Bisping, who lost to Vitor Belfort. Of course Belfort had his title fight against Silva and lost via knock out in the first round. Strikeforce Champion Luke Rockhold could be next, but he has to get past Vitor Belfort.

Constantinos Philippou could also be the next in line, but has a tall order in former Strikeforce champion Ronaldo Souza May 18 at UFC on FX 8.

All in all the middleweight division has a lot that needs to be worked out before a clear cut challenger can be announced.

Whereas the light heavyweight division has been cleared out. The only real logical choice would

be a super fight. Champion vs. champion. Jon “Bones” Jones against Anderson “Spider” Silva.

This would be a block buster.

An interesting note, if Chael Sonnen could have lasted those final 27 seconds in the first round, he would be the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Jones suffered a gruesome toe injury

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during that first round that almost ripped it right off his foot. He was celebrating his win when Joe Rogan pointed it out, the camera zoomed in and we could see his big toe, bone exposed, just barely hanging on. Sonnen lasts the round, Jones would have forfeit due to injury, new champ. The difference 27 seconds can make.

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