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Julie Javier: Conservative candidate Pagtakhan and Taruc running for City Council for Winnipeg North
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Pages 25 Julie Javier set to run for MP for Winnipeg North under the Conservative banner.
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Mike Paktakhan is seeking relection to City Council for Point Douglas while candidate Lito Taruc is in a 5-person race for the seat in Daniel McIntyre.
Filipino candidates for School Trustees
Pages 5 Four Filipino candidates are participating in the school trustee elections. Ric dela Cruz, Corazon Juan, Darlene Bautista and Anthony Ramos.
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Your kids, your Filipino school trustees.
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he election is less than a week away and our fellow kababayans are looking to become your representatives within Winnipeg’s school system. Cory Juan and Ric dela Cruz are both running to serve as School Trustees in Seven Oaks School Division, Ward 2. Anthony Ramos is running in Winnipeg School Division, Ward 2 and Darlene Bautista is in Winnipeg School Division, Ward 3. A school trustee bears a lot of responsibility and as many concerned parents of children attending schools in Winnipeg, here’s what you should know about some of the Filipino Ric dela Cruz candidates. Seven Oaks, Ward 2 One of Winnipeg’s newest citizen election websites, WinnipegElection. ca sent questionnaires to all trustees and to get an idea of how they responded, here’s what they had to say about the important issues they’re standing for.
What are the major issues you would like to stand for and why did you choose these issues?
Major issues in this election include reviewing capital project to address over capacity in schools. Funding and investing in technology by building computer labs and use of technology to further education. Advocate for equitable school funding from the provincial government.
Cory Juan
Anthony Ramos
Seven Oaks, Ward 2
Winnipeg, Ward 2
Darlyne Bautista Winnipeg, Ward 3
The major issues are the overcrowding schools which results to the additions of portables in some schools. The average funding of every student in the province which Seven Oaks School Division does not get it to be able to meet the student’s needs. Bullying and special education programs have to be reviewed and re-evaluated continuously.
I would like to continue to stand for equitable education across the division. I believe this is the equalizing factor to close the gap of socioeconomic diversity among students in the division. I would also like to see a clear focus on new immigrant issues to enable a meaningful process of integrating new Canadian citizens through our school system.
Our schools need to reflect the learning that also takes place outside of the conventional classroom. Students (especially immigrant youth) are often left to navigate differing cultural perspectives taught in class and at home. I have learned that families and community groups can help students through this process with mentorship, language, and after-school activities with the right encouragement.
WinnipegElection.ca is a citizen-created resource for the 2010 Winnipeg general civic election, designed to provide Winnipeg voters with information on their mayoral, city council and school trustee candidates. The website has established itself as a leader in providing unbiased information about the Winnipeg election.
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Strongest typhoon in years rammed RP
by Lucille Nolasco lucille_nolasco@yahoo.com
Lessons learned from the King of Baking I just finished watching “King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo” - a Korean drama about a man named Kim Tak Goo, who experienced major hardships in his life mostly because of the orchestrations of other people, but still maintained his zest for life and faith in good things. Tak Goo was born out of wedlock. His mother was a governess in a rich family whose patriarch owned a popular bread and pastry business. He himself was a great baker. When the matriarch of the family failed to produce a son after several tries, the grandmother sort of thrown Tak Goo’s mother and the boss in each other’s company, thus came Kim Tak Goo. But of course the legal wife did not take it sitting down, and with the help of the husband’s conniving assistant
who was secretly in-love with the wife, tried every trick there is to make Tak Goo and his mother’s life miserable. One thing about the story’s protagonist is his joyful countenance. No matter what hardships or challenges thrown at him, he never lost his smile. Even during the most difficult times, he always has something to be happy about. And he shares that happiness to others like an unshakeable virus. Another virtue of Kim Tak Goo is is unwavering faith that good things will come to those who wait. He was separated from his mother at the age of 12. He spent all the years that followed looking for her, never losing hope that one day they will see each other again.
But of course there comes a time when he gets angry at people who makes his life and of those people he loves difficult. Still, he reigns his anger and tries not to let it cloud his judgement. The best thing about him is his being a great baker. He did not have any formal training, but he learned from observing and asking questions, and of course his magical nose helped a lot. Yes, by just using his nose and smelling things, he knows right away if a bread tastes good, and if the ingredients used were fresh or not. Even from a mile away. For the great baker, a bread is not just a bread. It is something you make with a happy and greatful heart thinking about the people who will eat it to alleviate their hunger and give them a good feeling. I know Kim Tak Goo is just a fictitious character, but his virtues should be real for all of us. May we never lose hope that after shadows pass, good things will shine; never lose that he most powerful typhoon joyful and grateful feeling for to hit the country in everything that happens to us; years rammed northern and that family and good friends Philippines on Monday killing should be treasured at all times. 10 people before exiting to South Hanggang sa muli! China Sea as it headed towards China and Vietnam.
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Super Typhoon “Juan” with international name Megi, packed sustained winds of 140 miles (225 kilometers) per hour and gusts of 162 mph (260 kph). It made landfall in northern Philippines and wreaked havoc on homes, trees and utility poles, cut phone and Internet services, and forced the evacuation of thousands to safer grounds. In Isabela province, more than 4,000 people seek shelter in school buildings, town halls, and churches. The province lost electric power along with 16 of the neighboring province of Cagayan’s 28 towns. The road network in the affected areas that includes Kalinga and Pangasinan provinces were either flooded or blocked by collapsed trees, power lines and debris. The powerful wind also forced the cancellation of ships and fishing vessels trips including several flights. The super typhoon was responsible for at least 10 deaths, including three men who drowned in a fish pond, a man who fell into a river, a woman who was pinned to death when a tree crushed her house, a security guard who was hit by a fallen tree, a mother and her 4-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son who were pinned to death when a tree collapsed on their house, and another man killed by lightning.
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Pinoy MMA fighter, Alex Ferrer suffers round 1 KO loss at CFC 6.
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Winnipeg Musiklaban 2010 update
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he successful Winnipeg Musiklaban 2010 event last September 18, 2010 held at the Garrick Centre downtown was able to raise a total of $1,843.24 for our beneficiaries - the PhilippineCanadian Centre of Manitoba and the GMA Kapuso Foundation. Organizers Arlene Ilag and Lucille Nolasco would like to thank all participating bands: Sacrament, Eryza Plague, Project Clear Sky, Casting the Circle, Hearts of Crosses,
Tuldok and Mustave (champion), for sharing their talents for a very good cause. Special thanks also to all our hard-working volunteers, families, friends, guests, judges and sponsors. “With everyone’s support, we will continue to bring the talents of Filipino-Canadians on centre stage, at the same time giving back to our community through our fundraising efforts. Maraming salamat po...we will rock on next year at Musiklaban 2011!”
Matt Veal (Thunder Bay) delivered the first KO (Round 1, 1:22) of the night at CFC 6 with a nice left-right combination that left Winnipeg’s Alex Ferrer on the canvas. Ferrer is back in training. CFC was held on October 8th at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Photo credit: David Lipnowski | www.davidlipnowski.com
Lito Taruc’s picnic gives great fun and relaxation for volunteers and supporters
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ito Taruc’s last Sunday, October 17 picnic had a fiesta atmosphere. Food and drinks were available and to add historic flavour, Vickar Jeepney keeps our kababayans to be have a photo op; and to give a fiesta accent, Kayumanggi Dance Troupe performed dances especially Tinikling before the audience composed of candidates, volunteers and supporters. Reelectionist Mayor Sam Katz, together with other candidates, namely, Bev Pitura, Conservative candidate for Winnipeg Centre; Derek Dabee,school board of trustee candidate, Seven Oaks School Division; and Rolf Salfert, school board of trustee ward ll candidate, School Division No.1, graced the picnic and each one had a great time to connect with the people. Last Sunday’s gathering was a success as a day’s off from campaigning.
Minister Kenney Hosts Vancouver Town Hall on Marriages of Convenience
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TTAWA, ONTARIO-(Marketwire - Oct. 14, 2010) - A town hall meeting on the issue of marriage fraud, also known as “marriages of convenience,” is being held tonight in Vancouver, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. This is the second in a series of cross-country town hall meetings the Minister is hosting on this issue. “I want to hear people’s views and experiences related to marriages of convenience and their opinions and ideas on how best to address them,” said Minister Kenney. “I believe
that we can sometimes get the best ideas from the grass-roots. That’s why we’re doing these consultations.” Another town hall meeting on this issue is planned for Montreal later this month. To complement the town hall meetings, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recently launched online consultations on marriage fraud. The national online questionnaire is available on CIC’s website at cic.sondages-surveys.ca/s/ marriage-fraud/langen and is open until November 3 for public input. Minister Kenney raised immigration fraud issues during
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his recent visit to China, India and the Philippines, the top three sources of immigrants to Canada. There, he discussed opportunities for collaboration in combating immigration fraud, including the use of marriages of convenience to circumvent Canada’s immigration laws. Canada is also working closely with India to put a stop to the operations of fraudsters in the Punjab region. Information collected through the town hall meetings and online consultations will help inform future actions taken by the Government of Canada to address marriage fraud. Follow us on Twitter at www. twitter.com/CitImmCanada.
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Filipino-Canadian Technicians and Technologist attend 45th CTTAM Annual General Membership Meeting.
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n October 16, 2010, the Filipino-Canadian members of the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM)
attended the 45th Annual General Membership meeting of the association held at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Winnipeg. Among those who received their certificates
for their new field of designations include: Eligio Minglana, C.E.T; Renato Dumadag, C.E.T.; Maria Ivy Santos, C.Tech.; Romulo Carloto, Associate; Romualdo Lacanlale,
Associate. Also, other regular members in attendance include: Reynaldo (Reyne) Cruz, C.Tech; and Elsa Villarente-Co, C.Tech. and other unidentified members.
CTTAM President Tracey L. Kucheravy, C.E.T.,an Structural Technologist congratulated the new members and thanks all the participants to the occasion.
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(L-R): CTTAM president Tracey Kucheravy C.E.T., Maria Ivy Santos, C.Tech., Renato Dumadag, C.E.T., Eligio Minglana, C.E.T., and other new members.
(L-R): Reyne Cruz, C.Tech, Romulo Carloto, Associate, Maria Ivy Santos, C.Tech., CTTAM President Tracey Kucheravy C.E.T., Elsa Villarente-Co, C.Tech. and Romualdo Photos by Reyne Cruz Lacanlale, Associate.
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Maria Ivy Santos, C.Tech., receives her certificate of membership as Certified Engineering Technician.
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Ambassador Christopher Thornley meets with Manitoba Filipino Business Council
Newly appointed Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines, Christopher Thornley met with the Manitoba Filipino Business Council in Winnipeg earlier this month as part of a Canadian tour to visit Filipino business organizations. From left to right, Ginno Bains, Sammy Sarte, Michael Bhowani, Jojo Villanueva, Amb. Christopher Thornley, Jon Reyes, Almyra Gomez and Abby Sanchez-David. photos by: Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal
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Hundreds of people join MP Joy Smith in honouring true Canadian heroes.
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undreds of people come out to help Joy Smith, Member of Parliament for KildonanSt. Paul, honour the heroes who have spent many years fighting against the horrific crime of human trafficking. Manitobans are not immune to this heinous crime as recently witnessed in this province’s first human trafficking arrest. “I am delighted to present awards to the leaders who make a significant difference in the lives of so many innocent victims,” commented Mrs. Smith. “These leaders have worked tirelessly for the benefit of others and I am proud to recognize them for their accomplishments.”
The people of Winnipeg joined Member of Parliament Joy Smith in her fight to end modern day slavery and to honour true Canadian heroes for their tireless work in protecting those who cannot protect themselves. On October 16, 2010 Mrs. Smith hosted the First Annual Honouring Heroes Award Ceremony. The event took place at 7:30 pm at Eastview Community Church (3500 DeVries Ave.) in East St. Paul, Manitoba. To honour these wonderful people, Mrs. Smith hosted a press conference earlier on October 16 at 11:00 am at Canad Inns Garden City. The press conference introduced the award recipients and their triumphant stories. Included were two survivors of human trafficking and a former RCMP officer who worked on the Willie Pickton file, Grand Chief Ron Evans and a reporter. “Many people would be appalled to learn that slavery exists in a modern and developed country such as Canada,” comment Mrs. Smith. “It is time for the people of Winnipeg and Manitoba to create another historic moment in our nation’s history and join the fight against the sexual exploitation of women and children.”
for exploited children in Cambodia. His connection and empathy for these victims is a special and rare characteristic that truly makes him a hero. Natasha Falle was honoured for her support of trafficked women. As a former trafficking victim herself, Natasha has displayed impressive courage and determination to end human trafficking. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Sextrade 101, an activism organization that promotes public awareness and education to law enforcement internationally. She is also an instructor in the Police Foundation program in Ontario. Timea Nagy was honoured for her work with trafficking victims who have been rescued by the police. As a Hungarian woman, she was lured to Canada with hollow promises of work; she was then coerced into the flesh trade by being held captive in strip clubs and massage parlours. After escaping her perpetrators, Timea went on to run an organization called “Walk With Me.” She works with law enforcement agencies and has recently written her autobiography.
Mrs. Smith honoured these dedicated leaders for their tireless work in fighting human trafficking. Each recipient has made a unique contribution to fighting this crime, their names are:
Tamara Cherry is a reporter for the Toronto Sun who has written award winning articles on human trafficking. She began her work in this field in January 2008 with the first human trafficking arrests for Toronto Police. As a crime reporter at the Sun, she Grand Chief Ron Evans was has followed the topic of human honoured for his work in the trafficking, with a focus on domestic Aboriginal community. The Assembly sex trafficking in Canada, ever since. of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) received $100,000 in federal funding to MP Joy Smith presented the awards combat human trafficking. The AMC to the courageous leaders in the fight developed a First Nations specific against human trafficking. Mrs. Smith anti-trafficking strategy, including an continues to fight tirelessly in Ottawa education and awareness campaign and on the streets to prevent the to combat human trafficking aimed spread of this vile crime. The passing at stopping the sexual exploitation of of Mrs. Smith’s Private Member’s First Nations women and children. Bill, C-268, which aims at sentencing Brian McConaghy was honoured for his work in the Ratanak Foundation. Brian is a former RCMP officer who worked on both the Baker and Pickton Files. As the founder of The Ratanak Foundation, Brian has helped care
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criminals to no less than five years in prison for the trafficking of a child under the age of 18, was an historic moment in Canadian history. It was the fifteenth Private Member’s Bill to amend the Criminal Code of Canada since Confederation.
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Jodi Sta. Maria discovers a new facet in her acting career
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ctress Jodi Sta. Maria decided to veer away from her comfort zone to play the role of a prostitute and in the process discovered more acting freedom doing an indie film. Sta. Maria together with director Adolf Alix recently graced the prestigious Pusan International Film Festival in South Korea for the
screening of the indie film “Chassis.” “Chassis” tells the story of Nora (played by Sta. Maria), a homeless woman who was forced by circumstances into prostitution to earn a living for her daughter. Her excellent performance earned a positive review from Variety, a highly-regarded American weekly entertainment-trade magazine.
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Sarah Geronimo grabs Entertainer of the Year award
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inger Sarah Geronimo was cited as Entertainer of the Year for this year’s Aliw Awards held Oct.18 at the Manila Hotel. The young singer scored a double feat as she also won the Best Major Concert (Female) award. Inducted into the Aliw Hall of Fame for winning the same category at least three times were Ryan Agoncillo (Best Male Emcee), REtroSPECT (Best Group Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars) and the UP Concert Chorus (Best Choral Group). Boxing icon and Saranggani
representative Manny Pacquiao was the hands down winner in the International Achievement Award. The Best New Artist and Best New Artist (Group) were given to Jovit Baldovino and Juan Pablo Dream, respectively. The concert “Only La Diva at Music Museum” of GMA7’s La Diva grabbed the Best Concert Stage Director for Louie Ignacio, Best Musical Director for Danny Tan, and Best Concert Performance by a Group. Some of the other notable awards given were the Lifetime Achievement Award for Tommy Abuel, Ben Cervantes, Cecille Licad, Tiongco Brothers, and Ariel Ureta, Best Emcee (Male) - Boy Abunda, Best Emcee (Female) - Miriam Quiambao, Best Comedy Act (Male) - Jon Santos, Best Stage Actor (Musical) - Robert Seña, Best Stage Actor (Non-musical) - Bembol Roco, Best Performer In Hotels, Music Lounges, Bars (Male) - RJ Jacinto, and Best Major Concert (Collaboration) Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The Aliw Awards are given annually to recognize the best performers in live entertainment in the country
Diana Zubiri returns to acting
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fter disappearing from the showbiz scene for quite a time, Diana Zubiri broke her hibernation to play the role of a pregnant woman accused of her vasectomized husband of infidelity and immorality in the Thursday episode of TV5’s Untold Stories. The sexy actress explained that she temporarily turned her back from the movie scene to fulfill her dream of finishing college. She said she is currently enrolled in a four-year film course at an exclusive school, the name of which she is not at liberty to reveal. Untold Stories is the dramatization of real-life confrontations aired on Face to Face hosted by Amy Perez who also anchors Untold Stories.
Soldiers escorting Arnel Pineda cheats death accident last Oct. 17 when the speedboat they were riding turned over while traversing a river on their way back to Manila from Isla Pugad, Hagonoy, Bulacan. Pineda was grateful that no one among the five soldiers was seriously hurt in the accident. He also thanked the soldiers for escorting them in their “Misyon Kalusugan Grande sa Oktubre” project for Isla Pugad as part of his he escort soldiers Arnel Pineda Foundation.. accompanying singer Arnel The foundation is now two Pineda and his medical- years old and continues to provide dental mission team figured in an
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quality education, health services and medical attention particularly to underprivileged children in seldom-visited depressed areas in the country; feeding and gift-giving programs; subsidies for hospital medicines and medical procedures; and scholarships and mobile schools. The international singer said his foundation is his way of sharing the blessings that he has been receiving for the past three years, and also a way of thanking his band Journey.
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ith a heart of gold, Paulyn is a volunteer at William Whyte Elementary School and helps to motivate and encourage children to have fun in after school programs. She has a zest for life and loves searching for thrill and excitement. Miss Alcantara is motivated with trying and experiencing new things, hence modeling for PROVICI. Flawless skin is something everyone wants to achieve. During our teenage years and sometimes even up until our 20’s we aren’t all lucky to be blessed with perfect skin due to hormonal change or the stress of school and exams. That’s when we need to refine our artistry skills in the field of foundation to help us out. Fresh, flawless makeup is all in the details. You want to make sure that you have enough on to cover and still keep it looking natural. Your foundation and concealer should be well blended. Using the right tools, such as a concealer and foundation brush can help to achieve that. It also helps to take care of your skin with a good cleansing and moisturizing regimen because no matter much how makeup you have on you can’t hide dry, rough skin.
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On the campaign trail with Cindy Gilroy-Price, Kevin Lamoureux and Kevin Chief
Cindy Gilroy-Price, candidate for Daniel McIntyre Ward at a weekend BBQ with MacDon friends.
Justin Trudeau, MP and Kevin Lamoureux pose for picture at rally
Kevin answers a question at the Open Mike Town Hall with the Hon. Michael Ignatieff, Liberal leader, looking on.
Kevin Chief, NDP Candidate for Winnipeg North, with Mayoral Candidate Judy WasylyciaLeis, School Trustee Candidate Darlyne Bautista, Honourable Flor Marcelino, MLA for Wellington, and Gurmit Sandhu at a fundraising dinner for Judy at the Punjab Banquet Hall on October 3.
Kevin Chief, NDP Candidate for Winnipeg North, with Pastor Alfredo Velasco at the River of Life Church of the Nazarene’s Fall Community Family Fun Day Celebration on Oct. 2. Kevin Chief Photos by: Rommel Cueto
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used the pseudonym Lewis Carroll when he wrote fantasy novels. Joanne Kathleen Rowling used only J.K. Rowling when she published the Harry Potter books to conceal her gender. The Brontë sisters and by aLfie vera mella Jane Austen used pseudonyms for elfideas102@yahoo.com their early works. The prolific writer Stephen King occasionally wrote using the name Richard Bachman in order to increase his publication without oversaturating the market for the King “brand.” Authors who write books about espionage or any, if not most, writers pseudonymity are simply expressing crime or explicit erotic fiction may and authors proudly byline cowardice and irresponsibility. They adopt pseudonyms to hide their their articles. Why not— are mistaken, or plainly ignorant, identity. Journalists who deal with it’s their bloodwork—so perhaps because they fail to realize that almost anyone would want to get the writing in pseudonymity has various proper credit, even if only to stamp valid reasons. such articles with their names? It may be a matter of life-or-death Hiding behind a Literary Veil like a conqueror’s planting a flag on In literature or journalism, a his conquests or as trivial as a kid’s pseudonym (pen name, nom de labeling her lunchbox with her name. plume, or literary double) is adopted Regardless, all boils down to giving by an author or writer to make her name more distinctive, to disguise oneself a sense of ownership. However, there are those who her gender or ethnic background, to would want to write occasionally, distance her from some or all of her selectively, or even permanently in works, to protect her from retribution anonymity or pseudonymity. Some for her writings, or for any of a people—especially those who are not number of reasons related to the well-read, thus did not know that the marketing or aesthetic presentation of famous literary names Lewis Carroll, the work. The author’s name may be O. Henry, and Richard Bachman known only to the publisher, or may were actually pseudonyms of Charles come to be common knowledge. For example, Charles Dodgson, commentaries, editorials, and other a Dodgson, William Sydney Porter, and Stephen King, respectively— a mathematician who had published sensitive issues may even write in think that writers who write in academic works in mathematics,
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anonymity, which means not using any pen name at all. For instance, the British weekly The Economist is an un-bylined paper. According to Wikipedia, all British newspapers run their editorials anonymously. Also in Philippine Literature There are/were Filipino writers who have also written using pen names. Some of the most popular were Jose Rizal, who used pseudonyms that included Dimasalang and Laong Laan; Marcelo H. del Pilar, who edited and wrote essays and editorials for the newspaper La Solidaridad using the pseudonym
popularly known as Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (‘Stories of Grandma Basyang’) using the pen-name Lola Basyang, perhaps to be able to write and tell stories in the perspective of an old grandmother; and contemporary poet and critic Virgilio S. Almario, who is better known for his pseudonym, Rio Alma. These are just some of the popular writers in the annals of Literature who have effectively used pseudonymity in writing, not because they were cowards or were trying to run away from the responsibility for their writings but because of various valid reasons that well suit their purposes.
The Last Leaf Every writer or author has the right to use a pen name and write in pseudonymity if s/he chooses to, for reasons some of which were discussed in this article, as long as her/his writings are not candidates for plagiarism, libels, factual errors, and other illegal technicalities . Using a pseudonym does not necessarily equate to cowardice or irresponsibility; more than this, it may mean privacy, safety, expression of style, and a mere sense of creativity and mystery on the part of the writer. It takes not a mere writer BUT a wide reader to be Plaridel; Severino Reyes, who able to understand pseudonymity or wrote a compilation of stories now anonymity in journalism, literature, and arts.
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to 11%; thus giving him a “net positive rating” of 60%. That’s a 24% drop in three months! Compared with previous presidents’ “satisfaction ratings” during their first 100 days in office, P-Noy’s “satisfaction rating” is higher than his late mother Cory Aquino’s 53%; lower than Fidel V. Ramos’ 66%; tied with Joseph “Erap” Estrada; and much higher than Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s 24%. However, except for Ramos whose “satisfaction rating” was pretty stable during his first two years in office, the “satisfaction ratings” of Cory, Estrada, and Arroyo plunged during their first year in office. The question is: Which way would P-Noy’s “satisfaction rating” go during his first year in office? Up or down? While a majority of the people would still be confident that P-Noy is honest and incorruptible -- thus deserving of a high personal “satisfaction rating” -- it might not hold true with his “performance rating” which was manifested poorly in the second and third surveys published last October 11 and October 16. With 41% of the respondents “dissatisfied” of his performance and 50% believing that he can only fulfill “a few” of the promises he made in his SONA, that is definitely a big “red flag” and P-Noy should strive hard to improve his performance and program of government. Indeed, P-Noy needs to shift from “campaign mode” to “governance mode.” It’s time for him to digress from demagoguery and start laying the groundwork for the delivery of his campaign promise, “Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap” (No corruption, no poverty). His first 100 days in Analysis office are over; he should now be While the first survey -- P-Noy’s cranking out results. “satisfaction rating” -- was deemed by SWS a “very good” A lesson from history start for P-Noy, it doesn’t look “very good” when compared to During the reign of the late his “trust rating” conducted from Chinese leader Mao Zedong, June 25-28, 2010 just before he Mao managed to stay in power by took office on June 30, 2010. keeping the “spirit of revolution” The results of that survey were: alive. He reasoned that as long 88% of the respondents had as China was in a perpetual “much trust” in him compared to state of revolution, the Chinese only 4% who had “little trust” in people would make sacrifices him; thus, giving him a “net trust in the belief that once the revolution had ended, it would rating” of 84%. Now, if P-Noy’s usher in an era of peace and “satisfaction rating” is measured prosperity. That’s the farthest against his “trust rating” when from the truth: the revolution he was still president-elect, his ended when Chiang Kai Shek “positive rating” dropped by fled the mainland in 1949 and 17% and his “negative rating” the communists took full control increased almost three times of the government. However, by ast October 16, 2010, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) published the results of the its survey on the performance of President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III’s “national administration.” The survey drew mixed reactions. However, a large percentage of the respondents were dissatisfied with his “national administration,” specifically on the issue of “Resolving the hostage-taking of Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza.” The SWS survey conducted from September 24-27, 2010, showed that 41% of the respondents were “dissatisfied” with the performance of P-Noy’s “national administration” while 36% were “satisfied” and 21% were “undecided.” This survey was actually the third that SWS conducted during the same period from September 24-27, 2010. Makes one wonder why they were published piecemeal one week apart. The previous two surveys are the following: The first SWS survey was about P-Noy’s “satisfaction rating.” The results were published on October 5, 2010, to wit: 71% of the respondents were “satisfied” with P-Noy’s performance while 11% were “not satisfied.” That places his “net satisfaction rating” at 60%. The second SWS survey conducted during the same period was published on October 11, 2010. The respondents were asked: “In your opinion, how many of the promises of Pres. Noynoy Aquino can be fulfilled?” The results were: 9% said “all or nearly all”; 35% said “most”; 50% said “a few”; and 4% said “almost none.”
constantly reminding the people of revolutionary “changes,” the people remained hopeful that things were going to get better. But nothing changed much. The Chinese people remained powerless and poor under Mao’s oppressive “revolutionary” regime. When Mao passed away in 1976, the visionary Deng Xiaoping became the de-facto leader. Deng started instituting drastic and ambitious economic reforms. His instituted “revisionist” policies – anathema to Communist dogma -- that eventually freed China from the yoke of poverty. Today, after three decades of industrialization and blending capitalism with its socialist economic system, China is now the second biggest economy in the world, after the United States. I am not espousing that PNoy should embrace the Chinese brand of social-capitalism. However, he should break away from a feudalistic – and anachronistic -- agricultural
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system and push the country on the road to industrialization. In my opinion, industrialization is the only way to bring about real and meaningful economic progress in the Philippines. Political will But first things first. P-Noy has to have the political will to implement the changes he promised the people. He needs to go beyond the “wang-wang” politics that awed the people during his inauguration. He needs to demonstrate leadership
skills and do away with “hotdogeating” gimmickry. While it might endear him to the “common tao” in the short run, the real challenge for him is to assert his primacy as the nation’s leader and impose his supremacy when dealing with recalcitrant and troublesome subordinates. He can be caring yet resolute. He can be fair yet astute. He can be a benevolent yet stern disciplinarian. And he can be loved by the people yet feared by his enemies. These traits are the mark of a true leader. That’s the P-Noy we’d like to see.
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Chickboy, Chicks, and Chikinini
ithin a week, President Beningo “P-Noy” Aquino III’s love life has dominated the “chizmis” crowd after it was revealed that he broke up with his girlfriend, Shalani Soledad. Indeed, three young “chicks” – Trish, Barbie, and Liz -- were rumored to having a love affair with P-Noy. If that were true, P-Noy would qualify as a playboy or “chickboy.” Yup! And I wouldn’t be surprised if some “chizmosas” would swear that they have seen P-Noy with a “chikinini” (hickey). Hmm… Makes one wonder if that “chikinini” was the cause of his breakup with Shalani. Meanwhile, Shalani denies the “chizmis” that she has been dating the Mayor of Valenzuela. Hey, it’s a free country. Besides, the Mayor is younger than P-Noy. As some women would say, “Age really matters.” Looking at the pictures of his young “chicks,” P-Noy seems to agree as well. While P-Noy can get rid of any of his “chicks” like flicking a cigarette butt into the trash can, he’s stuck to his longtime friend, mentor, and “shooting buddy,” Rico E. Puno. A lot of people have advised P-Noy to fire Rico as Undersecretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for complicity in the August 23 bloody hostage-taking crisis and the jueteng payola scandal in which he was
alleged to be receiving P8 million a month from jueteng lords. “No way,” says P-Noy. Unlike his expendable “chicks,” Rico is indispensible and untouchable. Reminds me of England’s King Edward VIII who gave up his crown for the love of a divorcee. Hey, that’s what true love – or in the case of P-Noy, true friendship -- is all about. Latest Manila sport… After P-Noy split with Shalani, there’s a new sport in Manila called “Spot-Noy-on-a-date.” It started when P-Noy was seen at Nuvo Restaurant and Wine Bar with a pretty young woman who was rumored to be Barbie Palagos. But Nuvo’s manager claimed that it was not Barbie, “The Barbie Palagos seen with the President that night was not the same woman in Facebook. The Barbie in Facebook was younger than the one who dated Mr. Aquino, and she was 25 to 27 years old.” Hey, does it matter whether it’s Barbie or not as long as P-Noy is satisfied with his date? “Satisfaction” survey… In the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) “satisfaction” survey conducted from September 24-27, 2010, the National Administration of P-Noy took a beating when 41% of the respondents said they were dissatisfied with his National Administration, particularly on the issue of “Resolving the hostage-taking of
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to “review and revise” the new jueteng guidelines. Who knows, his “shooting buddy” might have some vested interest in it. By the way, jueteng whistleblower Sandra Cam revealed a few weeks ago that certain PCSO officials were getting mini-Cooper cars from Pampanga jueteng lords. Is that all they’re getting? Heck, the Pampanga jueteng operations are generating P33 million a day! And all they’re getting are those funny looking midget cars? Gloria junketing to South Korea… A news report says, “Former President and now Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will lead allies from Pampanga in a 6-day trip to South Korea. Arroyo will be joined in her trip by her political ally, Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda. Pineda and her husband, Rodolfo ‘Bong’ Pineda, were recently invited to a Senate inquiry on jueteng after being accused of being jueteng operators in Pampanga.” Hmm… Don’t be surprised if the South Koreans will start jueteng in their country pretty soon. Yup, it looks like La Cuarta Nostra is going international, folks. Like they say in Juetengland, “Cuarta na! Cuarta na!” By the way, Gov. Lilia Pineda insists she is not a “jueteng lord.” Yup, she’s right. She’s not a “jueteng lord,” she’s a “jueteng queen.” Dyok of the Week… A news report says, “Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo on Thursday assured that it has been clear with Rico Puno, a shooting buddy of President Benigno Aquino III, that he is not the boss in the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).” Robredo said, “I’m Rico Puno’s boss.” Hehehe…
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Immigration Law: Marriages of Convenience (Part 2: Genuine Relationships)
n the last issue, I discussed how the Government of Canada has launched a national online consultation on marriage fraud or marriages or relationships of convenience. Marriage fraud is when a foreign national marries or gets into a relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident solely to immigrate to Canada. While marriage fraud is a serious problem, marriage fraud does affect applications for people in genuine relationships. If my marriage is genuine, why am I affected? Because of the large number of marriage fraud cases from the Philippines, all marriage cases are looked at more closely. I have personally seen a number of genuine cases refused because visa officers believed the marriage to be one of “convenience” when it was real. How can I convince a visa officer that my
marriage is real? When you prepare your application, you should keep in mind that the visa officer is likely a total stranger to you. If a visa officer has a question about the relationship and the answer is not clear from the documents you submit, he or she will call for an interview. In this case, visas may take 2 to 3 times longer to issue. Also, the chances of refusal increase. I put in all of the documents from the checklist on the Web site, isn’t this enough? Simply putting in documents on Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s checklist may not be enough. Visa officers have manuals that list other documents, not on the checklist, to look for. In addition, there are a number of Immigration Appeal Division and court cases that talk about documents that can be used to prove a relationship is real. Some of these documents do not appear on the checklist. In all my years of practice, I have always put in more documents than on the checklist. How do I know what documents to enclose? Proving that your relationship is real can be difficult. When submitting an application, it is necessary to carefully review your relationship and the documents that you may have to show the relationship. Since every relationship is different, no two applications are the same. A spousal sponsorship application is different from other immigration applications, such as one under the Provincial Nomine Program. Under the
Provincial Nominee Program, you have to prove more objective things. For instance, when you have to prove that you graduated from university, you can show a diploma and transcript. However, proving that you love someone through documents can be tricky. In my practice, I generally speak to the client to get to know about their relationship. We then go through the types of documents they may have and choose the relevant ones for submission. This article is prepared for general information purposes only and is intended to provide comments for readers and friends of Filipino Journal. The contents should not be viewed as legal advice or opinion. If you have specific questions concerning immigration law, you should discuss them with a legal advisor of your choice. Reis Pagtakhan is a lawyer with the law firm of Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP. He practices in the areas of immigration law and corporate and commercial law. His direct line is 957-4640. If you like to know more about Pagtakhan or Aikins, you may visit the firm’s Web site: www. aikins.com.
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Prime Minister Harper paves the way for Julie Javier’s candidacy for Winnipeg North
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rime Minister Stephen Harper has given full support for Julie Javier’s candidacy for the Federal Winnipeg North during his visit in Winnipeg at the rally held recently at Polo Park CanadInns. At first,Public Safety MinisteR Vic Toews publicly announced the candidacy of Julie Javier, a well-known Filipino community leader in Winnipeg, as an acclaimed candidate for a possible by-election this coming fall. And then, Julie Javier introduced Prime Minister Harper to the more than 900 people composed of Manitoba Members of the Parliaments, Senates, official candidates and supporters. As Julie said: “While travelling from coast to coast, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has consistently reached out to the grassroots of our party and to Canadians from all walks of life. He is a man with a clear vision for Canada. His leadership, his resiliency and his tenacity have guided Canada’s economic out of a global recession . Canada’s economy has become the envy of the world.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper cited the job security when he visited Bristol Aerospace in the early morning Winnipeg visit. And in the afternoon, Harper met with Conservative Party members at the Canad Inns where he spoke on his minority government’s achievements on economy, jobs and security. Harper had a grand time to speak informally with the party supporters and members after the rally. “Thank you for this opportunity, Prime Minister to see you and talk to you in person”, one of members of the visible minority who brought a special gift for the Prime Minister. Most of the Filipino delegates had a great opportunity for a pictorial with the Prime Minister. “I will not forget this moment with the Prime Minister who is very accommodating and approachable,” one of our kababayans said.
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Concert kicks off St. Peter’s fundraising for a new church building and family oriented Christian community that is united in love and in service, a community of people practicing Christian Stewardship in their lives for the proclamation of God’s Kingdom through sharing of their Time, Talents and Treasures not only within the parish but even with others in need and in cooperation and coordination with the programs of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. Monsignor E. Samson, St.Peter Church Parish Priest FJ: There is the so-called Separation between the Church he Filipino community is and the State, how would the growing; and the Catholic parish raise the necessary funds congregation of St. Peter to build a new church? Church is growing too. In view of this continuous growth, St. MS: Personally, this principle of Peter Church has to find ways to Separation between the Church build a much bigger facilities to and the Sate is just a distinction address the growing parishioners of the means of services that both of the parish. And to start with institutions however in as much the project, a series of fundraising as both institutions serve the same efforts are conducted by members people there must always be rooms of the St. Peter Chruch headed by for cooperation, coordination and Luchi Sanchez. And in order to respect. Moreover, both serve give more light and inspiration on the same people, creatures of the the project, the Filipino Journal is same God. pleased to get more views from MS: Secondly, right from the Monsignor Enrique Samson, very beginning of the planning Parish Priest. particularly on fundraising for this mission to build a new FJ: In Ten years time, what is Church there has never been a the vision of St. Peter’s Parish? plan to ask monetary help from the government except in other MS: In ten years time and with matters that concern Government God’s grace, we hope to be able intervention. But of course any to move forward to the realization financial contribution from of our Parish Vision/Mission sincere donors/sponsors will i.e. to be able to build a vibrant, always be appreciated.
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FJ: Right now there is also a plan to build a new Catholic Church in the Southend, would this project be in conflict with the Archdiocese? MS: This mission to build a new Church for St. Peter’s Parish can never be in conflict with the Archdiocese because we do not do anything unless approved by the Archdiocese and this can never be in conflict with the other Church mission since we serve different communities as far as Canonical jurisdiction is concerned. FJ: With the strength of the Parish Stewards, their commitment and dedication, would the needed fund for the construction be raised by the community? MS: Yes, we strongly believe in the “Power of Unity”, and we believe this is God given mission so God will always be with us and provide us but in His time. FJ: For the time being, would there be additional Holy Mass celebrations to accommodate the growing number of parishioners? MS: This question of additional Holy Mass Celebrations has been considered already, however, let us remember that the Church is not only concerned about Mass celebrations. There are other
concerns/ ministries that must be FJ: How many Church Organizations are behind this taken into considerations. project? FJ: Would the new site of the Church be accessible to MS: This is a mission entrusted to all parishioners in terms of the whole Christian community so this is an Apostolic endeavour of services? everybody both belonging to and MS: Definitely the Church will not belonging to any Religious always be accessible not only to Organizations and Movements. parishioners but even those future visitors of the Parish. In fact, one FJ: How positive you are very positive development is that this first kick off of the the widening of Inkster Road on fundraising will generate more that location. Does this give a interest and cooperation for the mission? message to all of us? FJ: What is the total cost of the New Church? How would we raise the funds? What will happen to the current House Of Prayer of St. Peter at Keewatin? MS: Total Cost will be – MS: We hope to raise the necessary funds for the construction through: a. At present we have money held in trust by the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. b. The present Church building will be sold and there are several religious groups that have approached and called us already. c. We hope to gather pledges from the people both parishioners and generous people here and outside Winnipeg. d. We also hope to have some funds from our planned fund raisers.
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MS: Actually and thanks be to God more and more people are interested in sharing their Time, Talents, and Treasures for this project even before the conceptualization of the Power of Unity Concert. In fact people are already starting to give their pledges and some have already donated for a specific place of the Building. Of it is always God who will encourage people and for this we always pray. FJ: With you as an inspiration for this project, would you ask favours from all walks of life? MS: HA....Of course am not the inspiration of this mission. It is God! And to God we give honour and praise...WE are just God’s instruments. Let us remember i am just continuing what my predecessors have begun.
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