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The public recently got a glimpse into the future of the Philippines’ distinctive mode of transportation, the jeepney. The government plans to replace all

old public utility vehicles (PUVs) aged 15 years or older with safer, environment-friendly jeepneys.

As part of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV)

Modernization Program, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Trade and Industry held an expo held last October showing prototypes of the new vehicles.

Local manufacturers built prototype vehicles following DOTr specifications, which include Euro 4 engines or electrically powered engines with solar panels on the roofs.

The new jeepneys are also expected to have safety features such as a speed limiter, a closedcircuit television camera, GPS, and dashboard camera. Fare See JEEPNEY p9

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#Davaostrong Just days before Christmas, my hometown of Davao City was hit by twin tragedies. On the night of December 22, floodwaters began to rise in some communities that were near the Davao River, which had swelled because of heavy rains in mountain areas outside the city, being battered by tropical storm Vinta (international name Tembin).

Hardly anyone saw it coming because the city itself was spared the worst of the storm, but in hindsight, it really was the perfect recipe for such a disaster.

Decades of logging (both legal and illegal) had left many forests bare, and without trees to absorb it, the water soon found its way to the Davao River. Add to that the fact that Davao City has never really been hit by a typhoon or strong storm (it’s too far south, and the eastern province of Davao Oriental usually breaks up any threatening weather disturbance), and one can see why Davaoeños were admittedly complacent.

The speed with which the

floods hit also caught everyone by surprise. Neighbourhoods saw water rise from ankle deep to lampas tao (over the head) within minutes, and most people were not able to save much of their belongings. Many flood victims literally escaped with just the clothes on their backs.

A total of 18,308 families were affected in 25 barangays (villages). And while the good news is that no one died in the floods, thousands of people are now left with the huge task of cleaning up their homes and recovering what they can of their water-damaged belongings.

The floodwaters had hardly started to recede when the second tragedy struck, this time with a more awful toll. At around 9:30 in the morning of December 23, a fire started at either the third or fourth floor of the NCCC Mall, a homegrown brand beloved by Davaoeños. Witness accounts said the blaze spread fast, so fast that within minutes the mall was engulfed in black smoke.

The drama played out on social media, and because most of the

photos and videos were shot from outside, the first impression of many residents was that it wasn’t such a bad fire. Soon, however, it became clear that the flames were spreading rapidly as flames began to shoot out of the walls. Then a collective panic developed when it was reported that dozens of call centre agents who worked at the fourth floor were still inside.

Firefighters, both professional and volunteer, worked tirelessly for hours to contain the blaze. They also tried to get to the fourth floor where the call centre agents were located, but the fire was too big and too smoke too thick. There were initial reports that the trapped people had been making contact through their mobile phones, but these could not be confirmed, which really added to the misery of the families, whose hopes were falsely raised.

In the end, it was President Rodrigo Duterte himself who told the families that there was “zero” chance of survival for the trapped persons. They could not have lived through a fire like that, and for such a long period.

Davao City has had more than its share of tragedies both natural and manmade:

bombings, floods, fires, and more. But in each instance the residents have shown a resilience that is not easy to match. There is a strong sense of community here, perhaps born out of the difficult past when it was known as a killing field and investors wouldn’t dare venture in it. Those difficult years have made Davaoeños more aware of the need to work together and to make personal sacrifices in order to serve the common good. And while those days are gone and Davao is now one of the most progressive cities in the country, this sense of unity comes to the fore whenever tragedies strike.

But for now the city grieves, so much so that Mayor Sara Duterte decided to cancel the festivities that had been prepared for Christmas. It will take time to heal from this, but it will happen, and Davao City will, as always, become stronger.

The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the original author, and do not necessarily represent those of the Pilipino Express publishers.

Jon Joaquin is the Chief Editor of www.mindanation. com. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@ gmail.com.

Preparing for 2018 “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin The beginning of a new year brings forth thoughts of new goals, hope and confidence that we will fulfill our dreams.

Perhaps there are significant events that lie ahead for you and your family, such as graduations, school accomplishments, career changes, moving to a new home, weddings, births and anniversaries. Or for some people, it will be more of a quiet year, with routine not changing much, and sorrows and hurts from previous times are reflected on.

Chances are, you have some plans for persona change.

According to time.com, ten common New Year’s resolutions are: • Lose weight and get fit • Quit smoking • Learn something new • Eat healthier and diet • Get out of debt and save money • Spend more time with family • Travel to new places • Be less stressed • Volunteer • Drink less Does this sound familiar?

Have you made these promises to yourself in past years, but fell short of your goals? Forbes. com states that only 8 per cent of people achieve their resolution goals for the new year. Setting goals are a great way of taking steps forward in our lives, but without concrete planning, they can seem vague and unreachable.

To increase your chances of success, consider the following guidelines: 1. Keep your list short When we come up with a long list of dreams and hopes, we feel great and hopeful at the beginning. But later, that same list can seem intimidating if we are not making strides at the rate we want to. When we get discouraged, we are more likely to give up.

Start with a short list of three items. If you find that you’ve accomplished these goals, simply add three more items. This method of breaking up goals into chunks makes them much more achievable.

2. Get specific A goal consisting of two or three words is too vague and does not give us the necessary guidelines that we need. For example, the resolution to “lose weight” is too generic. We must

add more details to this goal, including timelines. We could try, “I will lose 10 pounds in two months. This will be done by waking up an hour earlier in the morning to run five kilometres on the treadmill. I will also eat a salad for dinner from Mondays to Fridays, and eliminate processed food from my diet.”

3. Get positive According to Time magazine, most people do not consider emotions when they make their plans. Studies show that being in a bad mood can increase the chances of procrastination, then failure. So if we consider how we can also stay positive, we will be more successful. In order to be more positive, watch those thoughts that you tell yourself!

Be grateful for what you have, and the successes that you have made – as little as they might seem. For example, “So I didn’t lose any weight this week, but maybe it’s because my body hit a plateau. I won’t take this too seriously, and will keep working toward my overall goal.”

Keep a daily journal of things you are grateful for, and nice things that happened throughout the day. Make an effort to notice the good things. For example, we tend to remember the times that

we were cut off on the road, or when traffic is slow. But we don’t notice the times when we make all the lights on the drive home, or when the other driver waves after we let them into our lane.

4. Reward yourself for small successes A great way to increase motivation is to reward ourselves after we make progress. In our weight loss example, we can give ourselves small treats after every week of sticking to our exercise and diet plan, such as buying a favourite magazine, going out for coffee with a friend, or watching our favourite movie at home.

This will keep us focussed and on track.

If you want to take it one step further, get a trusted friend involved. Give them $200 of your own money, and ask them to give you back $20 every week for ten weeks, but only if you stick to your planned exercise and diet routine. Or else, they can keep it. Hello motivation!

5. Get a cheerleader or two Tell a couple of close friends about your goals and how you will get there. Check in with them every couple of days, whether you’ve been successful or not. They will remind you See CHERYL p5

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From page 4 that you can succeed and tell you when they notice any differences.

And knowing that you will have someone asking you regularly about how you are doing will make you feel accountable. Better yet, you might motivate them in turn, and get them to think about their own goals in life.

6. Be flexible And last, if something doesn’t seem to be working, try something else! It doesn’t mean that your goal is unreachable; you may just have to take a different road. For instance, if going to the gym is not a good fit for you, try joining a particular sport, or running outdoors. Different approaches work for different people. It’s just a matter of figuring out what works for you.

Wishing you a happy new year and all the best in 2018!

Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

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Open work permit pilot program extended Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a further extension to the Open Work Permit pilot program for sponsored spouses and common-law partners who are applying for permanent residence from inside Canada. In an update issued on December 15, 2017, IRCC said that the current pilot program was extended until January 31, 2019. A department spokesperson noted: “This ensures that applicants are able to work, provide for their families and contribute to the Canadian economy while waiting for their applications to be processed.”

The extension is a relief to those who will be sponsoring spouses and common law partners

in the near future and a reminder to others about an opportunity they may not be aware of.

Spouses and common-law partners who are sponsored by Canadian citizens or permanent residents can apply for an open work permit at the time of the submission of their sponsorship applications or following such a submission. The pilot program was first launched in 2014 and has been a valuable option for foreign spouses and common law partners applying under the SCLP class. It is important to note that applicants must be in status either as a visitor, student or worker and reside with their sponsors.

The continuing challenge for the pilot program is that the

Open Work Permit application has not been merged with the application for permanent residence (sponsorship) and is separate. If you are just submitting a sponsorship application for a spouse or common law partner from inside Canada, you can include a separate application for an Open Work Permit for the sponsored person as part of the paper application submission, but it is physically separate and must have all the requirements attached, including the correct processing fee of $100 for the open work permit plus $155 for the work permit for a total of $255.

The application for the Open Work Permit is an important option for several reasons.

First, it provides the in-status applicant/sponsored person with

permission to work. Second, the issued Open Work Permit is also a status document. Finally, an Open Work Permit of over one year in duration allows the holder to apply for a temporary Social Insurance Number and also makes them eligible to be covered by Manitoba Health. It is an important step in normalizing the life of the applicant inside Canada prior to their application for permanent residence being approved.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, I would advise you to contact a licensed immigration consultant or immigration lawyer for further guidance on this issue.

The pilot option is not limited to new applicants for sponsorship inside Canada but, as noted earlier, it also covers sponsored

spouses and common law partners whose applications for permanent residence are still in process. The system may change in future but at this time the extension of the pilot program is a workable option for applicants who are residing in Canada. This program has become an important part in Canada’s commitment to family reunification.

Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-691-1166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott. ici@gmail.com.

#2018Goals My 2017 highlight reel is pretty good. Looking back. it includes the honour bestowed upon us by the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, which I wrote about in my article last month. There were also the times that my mom came out to visit – not once, but twice! The second time she came with my sister, nieces, and a bunch of cousins and their families. There were also the family trips with Elizabeth and the kids – tons of laughs and all around great times.

I feel truly blessed.

I’m turning the page on a new year. No pressure 2018; but you better deliver! This year, there are some mandatory events that must happen. First, I need to win the lottery. This would be a great start to 2018. Here’s what I would do: • Take a break from the Monday to Friday, 9-to-5 grind • Take a trip around the world with Elizabeth – I might bring the kids • Buy something that isn’t the “No Name” brand • Buy an island • Build a house on the island.

I’d build one for my mom too,

but then I’d have to make room for all her friends and a church.

Maybe she can just fly in with a private helicopter every Sunday, instead. Yeah, that’s better.

Along with the lottery win, I hope that all my children get jobs. It’s expensive to feed them all! Sure the youngest three are all under 14, but does that really matter? I’m not expecting them to get office jobs. Maybe they can develop some really cool apps or create a Youtube channel. Every little bit will help.

I’d also like for the world to acknowledge a recent news story where a military pilot confirmed that he had seen a UFO. There was even footage to back it up!

You’d think it would be the top news story around the world.

Nope. It didn’t even make my local paper. What did?” Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Markle. In fact, I checked again today, and there was a story on what Ms Markle should expect for Christmas being with the Royal family. Nothing against the Royal family; just making a comparison. Congrats by the way.

Harry. You made a good choice.

I don’t ask for much. Sounds

reasonable, right?

In all seriousness, I’m hoping for a healthy and happy new year.

I’m also hoping for peace and good will towards all. Sappy, I know, but I think it’s definitely something we need more of these days.

I’ve also made a realistic new years’ resolution, compared to past years where I would make the usual promises: to eat better, work less, and not walk around the house in my underwear. Those

are boring and oh-so-cliché.

I stopped putting pressure on myself to start anew once the giant ball drops in Times Square on December 31. It’s just not the same without Dick Clark.

My one resolution: I’ve promised to take a breath. There have been many times that I was faced with something in which I have no control. Instead of stressing about it, I’ve learned to just let it go. Cue the Doris Day song Que Sera Sera (Whatever

will be will be).

The song was a hit before my time. I have my mom to thank, as it is one of her favourites.

I bet you just started singing that song in your head, didn’t you? You’re welcome.

Dale is a former Winnipegger and manages the communications department for a school district in BC. He’d also like to wish all Pilipino Express readers, his friends and family a Happy New Year!

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Facing the New Year with wonderful things

by Pastor Jayson L. Igloria People make resolutions to help them become better person in the New Year but what’s the point of a New Years resolution?

I mean, isn’t just setting you up for failure? I believe any day is a good day to start a resolution to have a better life ahead of you. And when you fail doing it, don’t stop and start all over again. Don’t wait for another year to come. Start where you are and face the day with wonderful things that God prepared for you.

Let me share to you at least four wonderful things from the word of God that you can start with this New Year. It is found in John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

First, as you face this year, bring with you His wonderful love. It is wonderful because it is His breath. When we say breath, it means life. This love shows who God is according to His word in 1 John 4:8 “Who ever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Remember that He is a loving god. It is natural for Him to love and understand you. You can face the challenges ahead of you knowing that there is one who loves you. It is wonderful love because it is unconditional.

He loved you regardless of who you are and how sinful you are.

He showed His love to you by sacrificing His only son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross.

Second, as you face this year, receive his wonderful gift. It is wonderful because this gift is a person. This Christmas, how many toys do you think has been produced all over the world for the kids to enjoy as a gift? How many Christmas cards do you think has been printed out and how many dollars spent to buy something to give to someone as a gift? And after some time, those gifts you will see no more? The gift that I am talking about is not

a thing but a person.

Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” A gift that can understand us, can relate to us, can attend to our needs. He is a gift that has feelings. He can feel you, He can see you, and He can understand you. This is the most wonderful gift that the world will ever have. May we receive Him and enjoy Him in our lives.

Third, as you face this year, carry yourself with wonderful faith. We don’t know what lies ahead so we need something that will bring us confidence so we need faith. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and being certain of what we don not see. If you have hope for the future you have true riches; no matter how much money you have in your account. This faith can in God can stand alone because He is your foundation. It is wonderful because it has lasting effect.

This faith can bring you to God. No matter how difficult your situations will be, if you have faith in God, He can bring you through. Faith will be your shield from attack from your enemy. The moment you lose your faith that will be the beginning of losing your Hope. If you start doubting God’s existence, then you begin to think that you can manage your life by yourself and we all know we cannot do it alone. This New Year, let us be reminded once again to put your Faith in God alone.

And Fourth, this year, enjoy a wonderful life. It is wonderful because He promised us eternal life through Jesus Christ. “The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but living a life without a purpose.” It is only by knowing Christ we can have this wonderful life. “The greatest choice that you can make in your life is what will you do with Jesus.” That choice will make a difference. It is a

necessary and an urgent choice. A clear, accurate understanding of who God is, is the most important possession in all of life. We will never understand ourselves or the world around us until we first understand God. Jeremiah 9:23,24: “Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises loving kindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,’ declares the Lord.” (NASB) People don’t have inner joy and peace in their hearts because of misconception of God. Today, as we start a new journey, let us bring with us His wonderful love, His wonderful gift, wonderful faith and live a wonderful life.

May we all experience a blessed New Year.

Pastor Jayson L. Igloria is a Senior Pastor of I am, Redeemer and Master Ministries, located at 187 Kilbride Avenue in Winnipeg with worship services on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and children’s Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 431-3347286.

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Feng Shui tips for making money fast It happens to everyone. Your brakes go out, the air conditioner dies and your dog has to have surgery. When bad luck happens, it happens in threes, as the saying goes. And when that much happens all at once, it can take a toll on your finances. Suddenly, that darling pair of shoes goes away, and maybe you get behind on your rent or car payment.

That’s when you need money fast, and feng shui can help!

Feng shui fast money tips: 1. Make change.

Money is just another form of energy and when it stops or comes to a trickle, or surprise expenses meet you, you need something to happen quickly.

One of the fastest ways to make a shift in your energy that makes a change in your bank account is to move 27 things in your house.

Be sure to keep count and move something in every room.

2. Spruce up your front door.

Without question, the money is always at the front door.

Give your porch and front door area a good cleaning. Is there a broken light bulb or a dying plant? Anything that doesn’t work properly, look auspicious or that’s dirty (like a light fixture with dead bugs in it) will lower your financial energy. Spruce up your front door and walkway.

Add a pretty pot of flowers here and keep the porch light on and the area will-lit to invite money and opportunity to your home.

3. Focus on the foyer.

Once you’re past the front door, your foyer is the next area that is key to income and inviting opportunity into your home. Make sure the foyer looks auspicious, with bright lighting and an attractive entrance way.

Make sure there are no dings or paint scuffs on the wall. If the carpet is dirty, clean it or add a new rug.

Add a vase of pretty flowers and make sure the area is clear and that shoes aren’t bunched at the front door. Energy lowers by an overabundance of shoes, so

if you have a pile here, remove them and put them in a closet.

Consider adding a picture of water here to give it even more of a financial boost.

4. Point the way.

We hear a lot about poison arrows in feng shui, but sometimes there are good arrows – especially when the arrows are pointing money into your home.

Add an arrow (or three) made out of Chinese coins under your rug at the front door. This literally points the way for money and tells it “go in here!”

5. Get your financial house in order.

Keep money flowing in your life by keeping your finances neat and orderly. The more you pay attention to money, the more it pays attention to you.

Some people think it’s crass to be financially focused, but that’s mistaken thinking.

It’s also a mistake to think that if you aren’t rich, there’s no point in keeping your financial life orderly or investing. Clean out your files or create a filing system to keep your bills and payments orderly.

Once you begin paying close attention to money, your energy shifts and money starts coming in. Ignore money and money will ignore you.

6. Start seeing gains.

My grandmother used to say, “Water draws water.” What she meant by that is that sometimes drawing water from a pump required putting water into it to help it come out. It’s like wealthy people who just keep getting wealthier – water draws water.

Once there’s momentum, the energy builds on itself. It’s also why when you have money problems, they just stay with you.

You have to break the momentum by accumulating money. Find a clear jar to put money into every day. Put whatever you can into it – a small bill or some coins –just do it every day. This is especially potent if you do it beginning on a

New Moon.

Put your money jar where you see it so your eyes can take in that image of money growing. It sends a message to your mind that you are focused on money. Keep a positive thought as you put the money into the jar and focus on the feeling money growing for you. Feng shui is very focused on symbolism and seeing money grow on a daily basis will draw money to you.

7. The look of wealth.

Put your best image forward by dressing the part of someone who has money and who makes money. Get your handbag and wallet cleaned out and fill it with lots of bills – even $20 in $1 bills can be a big “wad” of cash. Make sure you look the way you want to feel – flush with money.

8. Clear up any “money drains” in your home.

To open the way for money, make sure you do a good decluttering in your house.

Watch, too, for things that look damaged or broken (glasses, plates, bowls) and get rid of them. Go around your house and make sure there is no dripping water anywhere or toilets that are leaking and constantly refilling – these symbolize loss of money.

If you have one of those plants that have tendrils that you pin up or a sad plant that doesn’t look full, lush and healthy – pitch them. It’s better to have no plants

than to have plants that don’t look healthy.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I am currently house hunting and came across a house that is available at a great price. It’s in good condition, but this is where I need your advice.

Almost nine years ago, the mother and son were robbed and murdered by their painters and the house has been vacant ever since.

The sister of the owner is selling.

The house is also below road level. I like the house despite the history and the position of being below street level. What is your advise on how I can create good energy with this house?

Answer: As if the house being below road level isn’t hard enough, it also has extremely difficult legacy energy – the energy of the robbery and murder of the previous residents.

I had a friend once who took me to his house when we were in high school to study. He was a really sweet guy, but he had a shock one day when he came home from school and found his mother had hanged herself in the garage. She had suspected her husband was having an affair.

He was, and he later married his girlfriend and they sold the house not long afterwards.

Fast-forward ten years, the house was renovated and then sold to an up and coming restaurateur and his wife.

The man had taken on huge debts to fund his businesses so he arranged to have his wife murdered to collect on her life insurance to pay down what he owed. He made it look like a robbery, and the “robbers” shot her in the garage. Two women, different sets of circumstances, and both met the same fate but in slightly different ways.

This is how legacy energy can work. Sometimes you simply cannot erase what’s been done.

That energy stays there.

In this instance, the home you are looking at is below ground level. What else is below ground level? Buried bodies. These are two extremely strong energies at work here – murder and a below grade position – and no matter how good the price looks, I don’t know that there is anything you can do to erase that energy that’s there.

I would strongly recommend you pass on the house.

Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter Feng Shui E-zine and certified feng shui consultant in authentic Chinese feng shui.

Kathryn helps her readers improve their lives and generate more wealth with feng shui. For more visit www.redlotusletter. com and learn the fast and fun way how feng shui can make your life more prosperous and abundant!

Parents and Grandparents Program reopens OTTAWA – As of January 2, 2018, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be able to take the first step in applying to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada with the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents sponsorship program.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

introduced a new process in 2017 for application intake for sponsoring parents and grandparents, which is expected to make it fairer and more transparent for applicants. Now, potential sponsors must first notify IRCC that they are interested in sponsoring their parents and grandparents by submitting an

“Interest to Sponsor” form. Using a random selection process, IRCC will then invite potential sponsors to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents.

Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced on December 22 that the “Interest to Sponsor” form will be available

at noon EST on January 2, 2018.

Those who wish to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents in 2018 must first fill out this online form. It will be available until noon February 1, 2018.

“Family reunification is a priority for the Government of Canada,” said Hussen. “On January 2, I invite those who are eligible to sponsor to express their interest to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada. Helping more people reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada demonstrates the government’s commitment to keeping families

together, leading to successful integration and stronger ties to Canada.”

To help ensure the efficiency of the system and to allow as many eligible sponsors as possible to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada, it is important that only those who meet the sponsorship eligibility requirements submit an “Interest to Sponsor” form. Additional questions have been added to the 2018 version of the “Interest to Sponsor” form to help potential sponsors self-assess whether they are eligible to sponsor.

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In a predicament with predictions Some of the things I look forward to when the year comes to an end are the predictions for the coming year. I know, nobody really knows exactly what the future holds, but it’s always fun to read about them, right?

Most popular predictions are about someone’s luck and finances, love and relationships, career and health. People have a tendency to believe them if they are positive, but tend to scoff if the predictions go the other way.

Do I believe in them? This is what was predicted according to my zodiac sign: “This 2017, you will have good opportunities to develop your relationships.”

“A time to look for a sideline or you can start your own business.”

“Find time to rest and not overwork yourself.”

Relationships The year 2017 had been very good for me in general. It started great, celebrating with beloved family and friends. As the months passed by, I met new friends and acquaintances that I would like to keep. I felt I opened more to people who share the same likes and interests.

Sideline Definitely! More than a passion, Zumba fitness became a part of my weekly routine. I just love sharing this fun fitness program with people. Zumba also paved the way for me to help local charities in raising funds and raise awareness for them – such as the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba and Diabetes Canada.

Work and rest This past year, I was able to visit more places in Manitoba with my family for some R&R. Those precious moments will be forever cherished.

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From page 1 collection is automatic, using a system compatible with the current payment system being implemented in Metro Manila’s three train lines.

Some of the prototype vehicles can carry 22 passengers in individual seats, facing forward rather than face-to-face on benches, as on the current smoke belching jeepneys.

According to the DOTr, the vehicles will also be equipped with free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access.

The modernization program has met some resistance, however.

Several transport groups and jeepney operators staged a twoday nationwide transport strike on last October 16 and 17 – the third such protest of 2017.

They criticized the high cost of replacing old jeepneys, and called the modernization program “antipoor.”

A jeepney currently costs

Just like weather forecasts, zodiac predictions can either hold true or not. In life, I believe that it’s important to reflect on what was, to arm ourselves for the present and for what the future might hold.

Happy New Year, everyone!

2018 is gonna be awesome!

Lucille Nolasco is an announcer and creative writer at CKJS Radio 810 AM in Winnipeg. She hosts Afternoon Pasada, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She is an ardent believer that “health is wealth” and she is a certified Zumba instructor. You can send your message or comments to Lucille at lucillern@gmail.com.

about 500,000 pesos, or $12,500, but the cost of the new vehicles is expected to range 1.2 million to 1.6 million pesos (about $30,000 to $40,000). And the cost could be even higher, according to a study by Senator Grace Poe, chairwoman of the Committee on Public Services, which estimates the price as much as 2.1 million

pesos each with interest, far exceeding the 80,000 pesos the government plans to allocate for financial aid. Poe warned that the proposed budget will be enough to modernize only 25,000 of the 234,000 jeepneys in the country.

Photos from Department of Transportation, Philippines Facebook Page.

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Engineering Christmas cheer The Filipino Members Chapter celebrated the true meaning of Christmas by participating in the Feed-aFamily program of the Christmas Cheer Board.

Even with only ten days to prepare and collect donations from members, the hampers were remarkably filled in time to meet the December 16th delivery.

Volunteers put in extra effort and time to collect the donations.

It is heart warming to know that even at the busiest time of the year and with looming holiday expenses, sharing and caring is pretty much a part of the Filipinos’ way of life.

The community spirit was evident in the generous donations of food and cash, and volunteers

who made sure each basket included a turkey, toys and all of the fixings for a Christmas dinner.

The sincere act to help and camaraderie warmed up the chilly winter weather making loading and delivery a breeze.

And nothing compares to the feeling of fulfillment and happiness knowing that a couple of families in need will have a merry Christmas.

Ethel Clemente-Fernandez is a professional engineer registered in the province of Manitoba. She is an active member of the Filipino Members Chapter - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (FMC-APEGM). www.fmc-egm. ca.

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• Daniel Padilla – Tumatanaw ng utang na loob sa mga kasambahay • Willie Revillame – Mukhang inspired ngayon ang kuya ng bayan • Kris Aquino – Throwback: 2x daw nag-propose sa kaniya si Bistek • Mark Anthony Fernandez – nakalaya na ang panganay ni Ness • Jasmine Curtis – Makakatambal ni Alden sa bagong TV series • AiAi at Gerald Sibayan – Honeymoon sa Japan • Amalia Fuentes – Na-stroke, bedridden na ang magandang aktres Bakasyon-grande ngayon sa Japan si Daniel Padilla. Para sa isang personalidad na halos wala nang tulog at pahinga nitong mga nakaraang linggo dahil sa dami ng trabaho ay napakalaking regalo na ang napakasarap na pahinga sa ibang bansa.

Kasamang nagkabasyon ni Daniel ang kaniyang buong pamilya at ang mahal na kaibigan ng kaniyang inang si Karla Estrada, si Mayora Tates Gana, kasama ang magkapatid na Athena at Harvey.

Ilang taon nang ganoon ang nagiging plano nina Karla at Mayora Tates, sama-sama nilang ipinagdiriwang ang Pasko at Bagong Taon sa ibang bansa, iba lang ang naging sitwasyon ngayon dahil sumama pa sa parada ng mga artista sa MMFF si Daniel.

Pagkatapos ng parada ay umuwi na agad ang sikat na young actor, mayroon siyang ibinigay na party para sa kanilang mga kasama sa bahay, saka sa ilang piling-pili nilang mga kaibigan.

“Tulog na tulog si DJ pagparada ng van niya, pinabayaan lang siyang matulog ng mommy niya, hindi talaga siya ginigising kapag ganoon dahil pagod na pagod siya.

“Pero noong gumising na siya, eh, naki-join na siya sa lahat, masaya siyang nagpakuha ng picture sa pamilya ng mga kasama nila sa bahay, masayangmasaya rin siyang nagbukas ng mga regalo sa kaniya.

“Ang kasama sa party, eh, ang kanilang mga cleaners, labandera, drivers at lahat ng mga araw-araw nilang kasama sa bahay. Ganoon si DJ, maligaya siyang kasama ang mga taong sumusuporta sa kanilang pamilya.

“Doon mo maririnig ang pinakamalakas niyang tawa, binibiro niya ang mga kasambahay nila, napakasimpleng bata,” papuri ni Mayora Tates sa young actor.

Mapagpahalaga si Daniel Padilla sa anumang nagagawa para sa kaniya ng mga kasama See CRISTY p14

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From page 12 nila sa bahay. Konting bagay lang na nagagawa ng mga ito ay agad nang kasunod noon ang pasasalamat.

Hindi rin nawawala sa kaniya ang mga salitang po at opo na tatak ng mga Padilla.

At hindi hiwalay ang kinakain nilang mag-iina sa kanilang mga kasambahay.

Hindi puwede iyon kay Daniel, maging sa kaniyang inang si Karla, kung ano ang kinakain nila mula umaga hanggang hapunan ay iyon din ang nakahain sa kanilang mga kasambahay. *** Parang tinamad nang mangibang-bansa si Willie Revillame. Kung wala rin lang siyang show para sa mga kababayan nating OFW ay mas gusto pa niyang magpalipas ng panahon sa kaniyang bahay sa Tagaytay.

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The Nightingale returning to Winnipeg Lani Misalucha’s Valentine’s Day concert at the Club Regent Event Centre Lani Misalucha is coming back to town for a Valentine’s Day concert at the Club Regent Event Centre on February 14.

It’s been a while since she last captivated a Winnipeg audience in 2006 with the Society of Seven. This year she returns with the vocal trio, Baihana.

Misalucha is currently performing in the United States where she also resides. She holds shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas with the veteran Hawaiian variety troupe Society of Seven.

Dubbed Asia’s Nightingale, (declared

by MTV Asia) she performs pop, rock, jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, and operatic arias. Her depth and wide range have been frequently compared to those of popular divas such as Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. However, her powerful and agile voice, characterized by runs and leaps with upper extension is closer to the artistry of multi-media superstar Barbra Streisand.

Although technically labelled as “lyric coloratura,” Misalucha has many times ventured into the territory of “dramatic

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From page 14 Ipinasusundo niya ang kaniyang mga anak, sama-sama silang nagsasaya, sa ganoon na lang umiikot ang kaniyang mundo ngayon. Tapos na siya sa paglalakbay, kung kailan naman mayroon na siyang sariling eroplano at yate ay saka pa siya hindi nagbabakasyon sa ibang bansa, pero iyon ang mas gusto niya ngayon.

Ang nakakatawa lang ay hindi pa rin naman siya nakapagpapahinga kahit pa nakatape na ang Wowowin. Iikutin niya ang kaniyang mga bahay (tatlo ang mansiyon ng aktorTV host sa Tagaytay), kapag napansin niyang natutuyo na ang mga pananim sa kaniyang garden ay hindi siya mapapakali, kailangang bumili ng mga bagong halaman ang kaniyang gardener para palitan iyon.

Sabi nga ni Bernadette, ang kaniyang make-up artist, “Sobrang workaholic si Kuya Wil, imbes na ipagpapahinga na lang niya, eh, trabaho pa rin ang inaasikaso niya.

“Kapag napansin niyang may hindi tama sa bahay, siya pa mismo ang mag-aayos noon. Ganoon siya, parang hindi siya masaya kapag hindi siya kumikilos, kaya ano bang bakasyon ngayon?

“Hindi siya nagbabakasyon, nagtatrabaho pa rin siya. Saka kailangang naka-ready ang staff niya, pinaaakyat niya kasi sa Tagaytay nang biglaan. Wala lang, para magkasama-sama lang ang lahat sa bahay niya,” natatawang kuwento ni Bern.

Kahit saan kami magpunta ay nagtatanong ang aming mga kausap, masaya raw ba ang lovelife ni Willie Revillame, sino raw ba ang girlfriend niya ngayon?

Nag-aapuhap kami ng isasagot, kasi nga ay wala

coloratura” with her rendition of Giacomo Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, a feat that has earned her much praise as well as unwanted comparisons to Italian operatic tenors and sopranos.

She also possesses a comedic flair and can effectively impersonate the super-divas as well as Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Toni Braxton, Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, Minnie Riperton, Beyonce Knowles, Shania Twain, and Britney Spears.

Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2004, Misalucha has been called the “New Siren of the Strip.” In March 2008, she was voted “Best Singer” (staff pick) in the 27th Annual Best of Las Vegas poll of 8,000 respondents conducted by the Las Vegas Review Journal.

This put her in the same league as super-diva Celine Dion, among the readers’ pick for “Best Singer.”

Catch Lani Misalucha’s next amazing performance at the Club Regent Event Centre on February 14, 2018. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.ca and www. casinosofwinnipeg.com.

naman kaming nakikitang babaeng palagi niyang kasama, alam namin kapag may special someone ang aktor-TV host.

Kahit lihis sa paksa ay mahahalata mo sa kaniya na may nagpapaligaya sa kaniya, iba ang kaniyang boses, inspirado ang kuya ng bayan.

Tanungin mo siya nang seryosohan ay biro pa rin ang isasagkot niya sa text, iba-ibang termino ang itatawag niya sa iyo, mayroong nanay, mayroong inang, mayroong kamahalan at kung anu-ano pang katawagan.

Iyon si Willie Revillame! *** Walang kahit sinong makapipigil kay Kris Aquino na gawin at sabihin ang kahit anong gusto niya. Para siyang si Kulas na habang sinasaway ay lalong nagpupumiglas.

Walang umuubra kay Kris.

May kuwento nga si Tita Cory (SLN) noon na kapag gumagawa ng hindi maganda si Kris ay lumalakad ito nang paluhod sa simbahan, ang kaniyang inuusal, “Lord, here I go again.”

Ganoon. Kaya kung ang kaniyang pamilya nga ay hindi pinakikinggan ni Kris ay sino naman tayong lahat para bigyan niya ng atensiyon para pakinggan?

Pinagpipistahan ngayon sa social media ang kaniyang rebelasyon na dalawang beses siyang niyayang magpakasal ni Mayor Herbert Bautista.

Matagal nang tapos ang kanilang relasyon pero nakati-katihan ngang balikan iyon ng aktres-TV host.

Natural, umalsa ang kanikaniyang opinyon tungkol sa kaniyang pagto-throwback, may mga naaliw sa kaniyang kalokahan at marami ring nainis kung bakit kailangan pa niyang bulabugin ang mga taong nananahimik na?

Maraming nakisimpatya kay Mayora Tates Gana, ang ina

nina Athena at Harvey, hindi man sila kasal ni Mayor Herbert ay ito ang kinikilalang mayora ng Kyusi.

Iyong pahayag ni Kris na kasundo niya ang mga partido ni Mayor Herbert, pati ang mga staff nito, ay maaaring bilhin ng dalawa-singko.

Pero ang sabihin niyang okey sa kaniya pati si Mayora Tates Gana at ang mga anak nila ni Mayor Herbert ay mukhang pagiisipan pang mabuti kung totoo.

Mas magandang sabihin na edukado sina Athena at Harvey, marespeto ang mga batang ito, pero ang sabihing maluwag sa kaloobang tanggap ng magkapatid ang ibang babae para sa kanilang ama ay may tandangpananong pa.

Huwag na si Kris, kahit sinong babae ang masangkot kay Mayor Herbert ay mayroon siyempreng kirot sa puso nina Athena at Harvey, ganoon ang kanaturalan ng mga anak.

Hindi sila magpapakita ng ugaling hindi kagandahan sa harapan ni Kris, pero kung bubuksan ang kanilang puso, hindi nila maaaring ipagkanulo ang kanilang ina.

Ganoon talaga ang mga anak, para sa kanila ay umiikot lang ang mundo sa kanilang ama at ina, sinumang pumasok sa kanilang teritoryo may paalam man o walang basbas ay isang kalabisan.

Naalala tuloy namin ang napakasakit na paghikbi nina Athena at Harvey nang magpahayag si Kris sa buong mundo na magkarelasyon na sila ni Mayor Herbert. Tanggap naman nila ang istorya, pero ang ipagmakaingay pa iyon ay hindi nila agad maiintindihan, ang pagiging maagap ni Tates Gana sa pagpapaliwanag sa magkapatid ang gamot na agad na nagpagaling sa nagdurugong puso ng kaniyang mga anak.

See CRISTY p17

Ang paborito ng marami noong araw – Amalia Fuentes

Bedridden na ang beteranang aktres ngayon – Amalia Fuentes

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Ang Larawan, Siargao top MMFF honour roll Ang Larawan, the film adaptation of the acclaimed musical based on the literary play by the late, great Nick Joaquin won six awards including Best Picture at the Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal awards night held on December 27 at the Kia Theatre in Manila.

Set in pre-war Manila, Ang Larawan, also took home the trophies for Best Actress for Joanna Ampil, Best Musical Score for Ryan Cayabyab, Best Production Design for Nicanor Dante, the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award and a posthumous Special Jury Prize award for Nick Joaquin in recognition of his play A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino, which served as the film’s source material.

Siargao, a romantic drama set against the backdrop of one of the country’s popular tourist destinations, was judged 2nd Best Picture and won Best Director for Paul Soriano, Best Supporting Actress for Jasmine CurtisSmith, Best Editor for Mark Victor, Best Cinematography for Odyssey Flores, Gaps Sabuero, and Max Abasolo, Best Sound for Mark Locsin, Mikko Quizon, Jason Conanan, and Kat Salinas and Best Original Theme Song for Alon by the group Hale.

Another romantic drama, this time set mostly in Taiwan, All of You won 3rd Best Picture as well as Best Actor for Derek Ramsay and Best Screenplay for Carl Chavez, Dan Villegas, and Mae Chua.

Another big winner was Ang Panday, Coco Martin’s directorial debut as Rodel Nacianceno and a next-generation reboot of the film franchise that starred the late Fernando Poe, Jr. based on the serialized komiks novel by Carlo J. Caparas.

Ang Panday won the Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award, the Children’s Choice award, Special Jury Prize for Coco Martin and Best Visual Effects.

The gay black comedy Deadma Walking won Best Supporting Actor for Edgar Allan Guzman and Best Float. The superhero parody Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad won the People’s Choice award for Full-Length Film, while the family comedy Meant to Beh rounded up the rest of the winners with the award for Best Child Performer for Baste.

Derek Ramsay of All of You and Erich Gonzales of Siargao were also judged as the Scratch It! Male and Female Stars of the Night.

In the short film category, Ano’ng Nangyari kay Nicanor Dante by Brian Spencer Reyes won Best Short Film while Noel by Win Gonzales won the People’s Choice award.

National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, who chaired this year’s selection committee, was also honoured with a special award.

This year’s awards ceremonies were hosted by Paolo Bediones and beauty queens Cindy Miranda and Kylie Verzosa.

Source: InterAksyon

Winners of the Metro Manila Film Festival pose on stage with Metro Manila Development Authority chair and overall festival chairman Danilo Lim at the Kia Theatre on December 27, 2017. (Photo by Yummie Dingding/InterAksyon)

Derek Ramsay – Best Actor MMIF 2017

Jasmine Curtis

Joanna Ampil –Best Actress MMIF 2017

Edgar Allan Guzman

Coco Martin

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From page 15 Masalimuot talaga ang kuwento ng pag-ibig, mahirap intindihin, pero nagaganap. Sabi nga ng isang kaibigan naming nawiwindang din sa mga sinasabi at ginagawa ni Kris, “Sorry na lang tayo. Kris is in-love with love.” *** Pinakamagandang regalo ang tinanggap ni Mark Anthony Fernandez noong nakaraang Pasko. Hindi iyon materyal na bagay pero habambuhay niyang pahahalagahan, ang paglaya mula sa mahigit na isang taon niyang pagkakulong sa Pampanga Provincial Jail, para makasama ang kaniyang pamilya sa pagdiriwang ng Pasko.

Malinaw ang pahayag ng tagapamahala ng kulungan na dismissed ang kasong ibinintang sa kaniya tungkol sa usapin ng pagbebenta ng marijuana.

Ibinasura na ang kaso laban kay Mark, pero may isa pang naiiwanan, ang hindi magandang asal na pinalutang niya nang maganap ang police checkpoint.

Mahigit na isang taon ding nagsakripisyo sa piitan si Mark Anthony, iyon ang mga panahong kumuha na ng bahay na mauupahan si Alma Moreno sa Angeles City, para palagi silang nandoon para dalawin ang magaling na aktor.

Maraming nakisimpatya kay Mark nang maganap ang insidente, kilalang-kilala

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kasing mabait siya at marunong makisama, nalungkot ang showbiz sa kaniyang pagkakulong.

Pero ang lahat ng problema ay may solusyon, nakalaya si Mark Anthony bago pumitada ang Noche Buena, kaya napakalaking kaligayahan para kay Alma Moreno ang pagiging kumpleto ng mga anak nito noong nakaraang Pasko.

Sana nga ay makabalik agad sa trabaho si Mark Anthony, sayang na sayang ang kaniyang galing sa pagganap, marami pang pagkakataong naghihintay para sa kaniya.

At mahirap man ang kaniyang pinagdaanan, ang pinakamahalaga ay pinagbayaran niya iyon nang mahigit na isang taon, panibagong buhay na ang kaniyang haharapin ngayon.

Problema, solusyon, leksiyon. *** Naku, may bago na namang magiging target ang mga AlDub fans na kung makapambira ng kahit sinong makalapit kina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza ay parang nagkukukot lang ng butong-pakwan, siguradong mapapalaban na naman sila dahil sa pagpasok ng bagong babae sa career ng Pambansang Bae. Kapag naayos na ang lahat, kapag plantsado na ang release papers ni Jasmine Curtis sa TV5, ay sila ni Alden ang magtatambal para sa isang serye ng GMA-7.

Pumutok na ang balita, kaya ngayon pa lang ay siguradong aandar na ang makinarya ng mga bashers, makakatikim na si

Jasmine ng mga salitang ayaw niyang marinig kapag nagkataon.

Kung dati’y medya-medya lang ang natatanggap na mga salita ni Jasmine dahil hindi niya naman maaasahan na gusto siya ng lahat ay baka mawindang ang nakababatang kapatid ni Anne Curtis sa kaniyang papasukin.

Walang katwiran ang mga bashers ni Alden, ganoon din ang mga alipores ni Maine, basta may pumasok na ibang mukha sa pagitan ng kanilang mga idolo ay siguradong kalaban na ang kanilang turing.

Aasahan na natin ang mga personal na pamimintas kay Jasmine, ngayon pa lang ay siguradong nag-iipon na ng mga bala ang mga taong walang magawang maganda d’yan para ibato laban sa dalaga, tingnan din natin kung ano ang kalalabasan ng pagpuntirya ng mga grupong ito sa bagong makakatambal ni Alden.

Walang kasalanan si Jasmine Curtis sa nalalapit nilang pagtatambal ng Pambansang Bae, desisyon iyon ng produksiyon at ng kaniyang manager, pero kailangan na niyang ihanda ang kaniyang katawan dahil siguradong siya ang magiging target ng mararamot na tagasuporta ng loveteam. *** Nagpapakasarap ngayon sa Japan ang mga bagong kasal.

Nauhaw sa bakasyon si AiAi delas Alas dahil sa tuluy-tuloy niyang trabaho bago sila ikinasal See CRISTY p18

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Cutting-edge GMA programs in 2018 First on the list of shows for 2018 is the sexy, romanticcomedy series The One That Got Away headlined by three lovely leading ladies, Lovi Poe, Max Collins and Rhian Ramos.

Dennis Trillo plays an important role in the program as Liam, the ex-boyfriend of the three women.

Joining them are Ivan Dorschner, Migo Adecer and Jason Abalos.

This is an extraordinary story about three women who formed an unlikely but strong friendship after discovering that in different times in their lives, they were romantically linked with the same guy. Also in the cast are Bembol Roco, Snooky Serna, Luz Valdez, Ayra Mariano, Ashley Rivera, Sophie Albert, Jason Francisco, Ervic Vijandre, Nar Cabico, Dea Formilleza, Euwenn Aleta, among others.

The One That Got Away is under the helm of award-winning director Maryo J. Delos Reyes and Mark De La Cruz.

Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia, one of GMA’s hottest love teams, reunite in the original primetime series Sherlock Jr. Beautiful and versatile actress Janine Gutierrez joins the cast in a special role. Viewers of all ages will enjoy this program filled with action and drama about the friendship between an investigative reporter and a dog. The series introduces Serena, a lovable and smart Golden Retriever who will touch everyone’s lives and will teach them a lesson about love, life, family and friendship. Roi Vinzon, Rochelle Pangilinan, Andre Paras, Kate Valdez, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Matt Evans, Yann Asistio, Sophia Pablo and Philippine Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas complete the star-studded cast of Sherlock Jr. Rechie del Carmen helms this program.

Three upcoming Afternoon Prime series are set to premiere next year namely Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka, The Stepdaughters, and Contessa.

Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka is topbilled by Yasmien Kurdi, Martin del Rosario, Jackie Rice, and Mike Tan. This intriguing series tells about the struggles of a woman who is HIV positive and how she battles her own frailties and demons in life.

This is also the first “advocaserye” which tackles one of the

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From page 17 ni Gerald Sibayan.

Sinadya niyang tapusin ang lahat ng kaniyang mga kompromiso para hindi siya nagmamadaling makabalik agad, kailangang samantalahin nila ng kaniyang mister ang paggising nang wala siyang iniintinding trabaho, puro pagpapasarap lang.

Aminado ang Comedy Concert Queen na ito ang pinakamarkadong bakasyon para sa kaniya dahil mag-asawa na

most serious, deadly diseases in human history. Joining the cast are Shamaine Buencamino, Charee Pineda, Ina Feleo, Mike “Pekto” Nacua, Catherine Rem, Caprice Cayetano, Sef dela Cruz and actress-director Gina Alajar. Neal del Rosario directs the program.

The Stepdaughters, starring real-life sweethearts Megan Young and Mikael Daez will surely hook Kapuso viewers.

Versatile actress Katrina Halili joins the cast together with Glydel Mercado, Sef Cadayona, Samantha Lopez and Gary Estrada.

This upcoming Afternoon Prime soap revolves around the story of Mayumi and Isabelle, two strong-willed women who will do anything for family, honour and love. Paul Sta Ana directs The Stepdaughters.

Another program to watch out for is Contessa. Multi-talented actress Glaiza de Castro bags the coveted role of Contessa, a woman who seeks for justice after being accused of a crime she did not commit. Playing important roles in the series are GMA leading men Jak Roberto, Geoff Eigenmann and Gabby Eigenmann. Completing the all-star cast are Lauren Young,

Dominic Roco, Leandro Baldemor, Bernadette Allyson, Phytos Ramirez, Denise Barbacena, Will Ashely and Tetchie Agbayani with the special participation of Mark Herras. Albert Langitan directs Contessa.

Catch these exciting new programs that will soon air on GMA Pinoy TV.

Max Collins, Lovi Poe & Rhian Ramos

Glaiza De Castro

Gabby Garcia, Ruru Madrid, Ai Ai Delas Alas & Andre Paras

Jackie Rice, Mike Tan, Yasmin Kurdi, Caprice Cayetano & Seth Dela Cruz sila ni Gerald. Puwede na niyang ipagmalaki ang pagiging Mrs. Sibayan niya.

Gusto nilang magkaanak, gagawin nila ang lahat para magkaroon ng produkto ang kanilang pagmamahalan, pero kundi na iyon maibibigay sa kanila ay nakahanda na ang kanilang kalooban ngayon pa lang.

“Ang mahalaga, kasal na kami. Natupad ang palagi kong hinihiling noon kay Lord na sana, ibigay Niya sa akin ang taong mamahalin ako bilang ako at

siyempre, mamahalin ko rin.

“Sa four years naming pinagsamahan bilang magkarelasyon, e, kilalang-kilala na namin ang isa’t isa, alam na niya kung ano ang gusto ko, ang nagpapainit ng ulo ko, ganoon din siya.

“Sabi ko nga, e, formality na lang ang pagpapakasal namin, kailangan lang talaga naming ikasal para gawing legal ang pagsasama namin. Saka Papal awardee ako, nakakahiya namang ako pa mismo ang sumisira sa parangal na ipinagkatiwala sa

Ivan Dorschner, Jason Abalos and Migo Adecer

Glaiza De Castro & Jak Roberto

Dennis Trillo

Megan Young & Katrina Halili akin,” kuwento ni AiAi. Para silang mga bata ngayon na naglalaro sa snow, nakapaglalakad sila nang malayang-malaya, pero dahil sa dami ng Pinoy sa Japan at mga bakasyunistang kababayan natin ay hindi pa rin nawawala ang pagpaparetrato sa komedyana kahit saan sila magpunta. *** Nawindang kami sa impormasyong nakarating sa amin tungkol sa pamilya Muhlach na kinabibilangan nina Amalia Fuentes, Alex at Cheng

Muhlach.

Bedridden na ang aktres pagkatapos siyang ma-stroke sa ibang bansa.

Matagal siyang naospital hanggang sa magdesisyon siyang magpauwi na lang sa kaniyang bahay para doon na magpalakas.

Malayang nakadadalaw noon sa aktres ang kaniyang mga kapatid na sina Alex at Cheng Muhlach pati ang kanilang mga anak na sina Aga at Niño.

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Liza Soberano tops “most beautiful faces” list Liza Soberano has the most beautiful face in the world, according to a British movie critic.

The star topped TC Candler’s annual The 100 Most Beautiful Faces list, ahead of gorgeous women such as France’s Thylane Blondeau, Taiwan’s Tzuyu, and Britain’s Emma Watson.

Kathryn Bernardo (60th), Jessy Mendiola (71st), and Nadine Lustre (78th) join her as the only other Pinays on the list.

This is the third time Soberano was included by TC Candler, having placed sixth in 2015 and second last year.

Meanwhile, the Philippines was also well-represented in the male version of the list with James Reid (4th), Enrique Gil (61st), and Daniel Matsunaga (88th).

According to TC Candler, his lists, arranged by his organization The Independent Critics, are “not a popularity contest. Rather, it attempts to inform and broaden public opinion instead of reflecting it.”

He continued by saying that they, “search far and wide,

listening to the many millions of suggestions submitted by the public over the past couple of decades, and [that] they put together a list representative of the modern ideal of worldwide beauty.”

TC Candler also claims that their list takes into consideration “aesthetic perfection” as its one and only criteria, and that it boasts representatives from nearly 40 countries.

Source: ABS-CBN News/ Entertainment

Kathryn Bernardo

Nadine Lustre

Liza Soberano

Jessy Mendiola

Isabela Association of Manitoba Christmas Party

May Deculing, president of Isabela Association of Manitoba

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HOROSCOPE

NO. 291

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Adam’s apple 8. Bahay ampunan 11. Sugpo 14. Tatakdaan 16. Hablot 17. Habi 18. Tiyo 19. Okupado 20. Simbolo ng pilak 21. Ilag 23. Ay! 25. Magulo 28. Silong 29. Siyasat 30. Naghihikahos PABABA 2. Habol 3. _____ Araullo, newscaster 4. Dahilan 5. Karayom 6. Sosobrahan 7. Garantiyahan

9. Hiyawan 10. Plasa 12. Mabatong dalampasigan 13. Sisigla 15. Ilista 22. Taba ng alimango 24. Damit ng pari 26. Pook 27. Katihan

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ENERO 1 - 15, 2018 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Maayos ang pasok ng 2018 sa iyo.

Mag-focus ka sa iyong plano. Isa lang o dalawa ang piliin mo sa mga nakalinya mong proyekto.

Mas magiging matagumpay ka kung hindi labu-labo ang mga ginagawa mo. Bigyan-pansin mo ang kalusugan. Best days mo ang ika-3, 4, 12, 13 at 14. Alalay ka sa ika-1, 2, 8, 9 at 15.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Ihanda mo ang sarili sa isang madramang Enero.

May mga tao na magiging mabigat sa iyo dahil puno sila ng hinanakit at panunumbat.

Nakikita nilang umaasenso ka. Dahil dito, akala nila ay nakatulong sila sa pag-asenso mo. Iwasan mo na lang muna sila.

Mapalad ka sa ika-3, 4, 12, 13 at 14. Bantay ka sa ika-10 at 11.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Bago natapos ang nakaraang taon, mayroon kang gustong gawin.

Hindi mo ito ginawa dahil may kulang pa sa iyong mga plano.

Tapos na ang Pasko. Puwede mo na ulit balikan ang mga plano mo at kumpletohin mo na ang mga kulang. Tapusin mo na ngayon.

Masaya ang ika-3, 4, 12, 13 at 14.

Kuwidaw ka sa ika-5 at 6.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Matagal mo na ring pinalampas ang pagkakataon na sabihin ang totoo mong nararamdaman sa espesyal na tao sa iyong buhay.

Maaaring ngayon na ang tamang panahon. Kung may kaba ka tungkol sa kalusugan, sundin mo lang ang sabi ng doctor at kakayanin mo iyan. OK ang ika-5, 6 at 15. Ingat sa ika-3, 4, 10 at 11.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Ang pagkakaroon ng maraming pera ay isa lamang paraan upang maging maligaya ang isang tao.

Hindi pera ang tanging makakapagpaligaya. Minsan, iyon pa ang nagiging daan sa kalungkutan at pagkabigo. Hanapin mo ang bagay na makakapagpaligaya sa iyo. OK ang ika-5, 6 at 15. Alalay ka sa ika12, 13 at 14.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Maganda ang iyong kalusugan at magpapatuloy iyan sa mga darating na buwan basta alagaan mo lang ang sarili mo. Iwasan mo ang magpagod nang walang katuturan dahil dapat mong ilaan ang isip at lakas mo sa mga bagay na pakikinabangan mo. Magrelax ka. OK ang ika-5, 6 at 15.

Stressful sa ika-1, 2, 8 at 9.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Hindi ka dapat magtaka kung bakit may mga gumagawa ng pabor para sa iyo.

May nagawa ka na nakatulong sa iba. Hindi mo inisip ang sarili mo. Dahil sa iyo, naging mabuti ang kabuhayan ng tinulungan mo. Inaani mo na ang magandang bunga nito. OK ang ika-8 at 9. Kuwidaw ka sa ika-5, 6, 12, 13 at 14.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Buwenas ang pasok ng 2018 para sa iyo.

Magaan ang pasok ng pera at maayos ang hanapbuhay.

Kung single ka, may oportunidad na makikita mo na ngayon ang matagal mo nang hinhintay. Nasa iyo ang magagandang baraha ng buhay. Laruin mo nang maayos.

OK ang ika-8 at 9. Ingat ka sa ika1, 2 at 15.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Ang mahalaga ay wala kang tinatapakan sa iyong paghahanap ng paraan kung paano mapapabuti ang iyong buhay. Kung ano man ang mangyari, wala kang puwedeng sisihin kundi ikaw lang. Siguraduhin mo lang na may matibay na basehan ang mga desisyon mo. Lucky ka sa ika-8 at 9. Ingat ka sa ika-3, 4, 10 at 11.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Panahon na upang bayaran mo ang mga utang. Maaaring pera o pabor ang kailangan mong ibayad. Anuman iyon, kung kaya mong gawin, tapusin mo na ngayong Enero at nang wala ka ng iniisip na dapat bayaran o tanawing utang na loob. Matatahimik na ang isip. OK ka sa ika-1, 2, 10 at 11.

Stressful sa ika-8, 9 at 15.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) May mga pintuan na magbubukas para sa iyo. Ikaw na ang bahalang pumili kung alin ang mas magbibigay sa iyo ng kasiyahan.

Huwag kang matakot dahil matagal mo na itong inaasam at ngayon na ang pagkakataon.

Walang hahadlang sa iyo. Lucky days mo ang ika-1, 2, 10 at 11.

Bantay ka sa ika-3 at 4.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Makakaasa ka na ang mga kabutihan mong ginagawa ay nakikita ng marami. Sila ang magbibigay sa iyo ng mas magandang pagkakataon upang umasenso ka sa buhay.

Mag-focus ka sa iyong negosyo o hanapbuhay. Ngayon ang panahon upang umunlad ka. OK ang ika-1, 2, 10 at 11. Ingat ka sa ika-5, 6, 12, 13 at 14.

dahil pumanaw na ang kaniyang anak ay puwedeng ang kaniyang mga apo ang legal na maging tagapagmana ng kaniyang mga ari-arian.

Pero ang nakalulungkot na parte ng kuwento ay ang pagpigil sa mga kapatid ni Tita Nena para siya madalaw at makita. Kilala sa pagiging malapit sa isa’t isa ang magkakapatid na Muhlach, kontra kaninuman ay iisa lang sila, magkakakampi sila sa lahat ng laban.

Si Tita Nena kaya ang nagsabi kay Alfonso na ayaw niyang makita ang kaniyang mga kapatid at pamangkin? Kay Tita Nena rin kaya nanggaling ang utos na pati sina Aga at Niño na itinuturing na niyang mga sariling anak ay ayaw rin niyang makita?

Kung sa aktres nagmula

ang utos ay walang magagawa si Alfonso, iyon ang hiling ng kaniyang lolang maysakit, dahil baka kapag kinontra nito ang gustong mangyari ni Tita Nena ay kung ano pa ang mangyari sa kaniya.

May lungkot na kakambal ang ganitong kuwento. Mismong mga kapatid na ng maysakit ay hindi puwedeng dumalaw sa kaniya? Matindi ang respeto at pagmamahal nina Alex at Cheng sa kanilang ate, sinusunod ng mga ito ang pangaral ng kanilang kapatid, kaya maraming nakikisimpatya sa kanila.

Harinawang maging maayos ang kanilang relasyon, magkakadugo sila, walang ibang makareresolba sa problema kundi sila-sila rin.

– CSF

CRISTY...

Mula sa pahina 18 madadalaw ngayon si Tita Nena, pinagbawalan diumano sila ni Alfonso Martinez, anak nina Albert at Liezel (SLN).

At hindi lang ang magkapatid, pati sina Aga, Niño at ang adopted son ng aktres at ni Joey Stevens na si Jeric ay bawal na ring dumalaw kay Tita Nena.

Bukod doon ay nag-file na rin ng sole custody ang anak nina Albert Martinez at Liezel na si Alfonso Martinez para ito na ang mamahala sa lahat ng mga ari-arian ng maysakit na aktres.

Nakakabigla at nakakalungkot ang pangyayaring ito. Madaling unawain ang tungkol sa mga properties ni Tita Nena, nagiisa niyang anak si Liezel, at

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Kung sana May nabasa akong kuwento tungkol sa isang lalaking yumaman at nagpunta sa iba’t ibang lugar sa buong mundo.

Sa kaniyang paglalakbay, naisip niya ang kaniyang nabalong ina.

Pakiramdam ng lalaki ay hindi niya naging mabuting anak.

Nakonsensiya siya at nagpasiya siyang bigyan ang kaniyang ina ng kakaibang regalo.

Nagpadala siya ng pambihirang South American parrot na nagkakahalaga ng isang libo at dalawang daang dolyares.

Lumipas ang tatlong lingo at wala siyang naririnig mula sa kaniyang ina. Nang ikaapat na linggo, tumawag siya sa kaniyang ina at at tinanong niya siya kung nakuha niya ang ibon na ipinadala niya. Sinabi ng ina na nakuha niya ang ibon at ito’y niluto niya isang

Bagong Taon, bagong buhay.

Panahon ng pagbabago sa mga nabigo ng panahong nagdaan.

Sa loob ng taong 2018 sana ay mangyari ang kinagawiang pangarap sa buhay. Manatili sana ang diwa ng Pasko at lahat ay magkaroon ng masayang pamumuhay. *** Ang malaking agwat sa foreign exchange ng US at Canadian dollar ay hindi kaya due to NAFTA’s unbalanced trade between US and Canada? Hindi gaanong nakatulong sa Canadian economy. Sa halip na ang Canada ay mabigyan ng trabaho, ibang bansa ang nakinabang. Marahil epekto din ng trade globalization.

Nabalitang ang US at Canada ay nag-usap tungkol sa NAFTA sa loob ng nakaraang halos pitong buwan. Umano’y malabo pa rin ang resulta. Kailan lang, si PM Justin Trudeau ay nagbisita daw sa China. Tungkol sa Free Trade Agreement (FTA) amongst AsiaPacific Countries ang napagusapan.

Pilipinas Kahit natapos na ang giyera sa Marawi City, wala pa rin katiyakan na magkakaroon ng katahimikan sa iba pang lugar ng Mindanao. Patuloy ang kaguluhang likha umano ng NPA local communists at Islamic State inspired groups na ang turing ay terrorists. *** Maliwanag na ang hagupit ng panahon, malakas at kahit mahina

araw pagkatapos na dumating ito.

Dinagdagan pa niya na masarap ang lasa ng ibon. Laking gulat ng lalaki nang malaman ang ginawa ng ina sa ibon. Ipinaliwanag niya na pamibihirang uri ng parrot ito dahil nakakapagsalita ito ng limang wika.”

Nagulat ang ina at sinabing, “Ano? Kung sana’y sinanabihan mo man lang ako”. Kung sana…. madalas natin naririnig ang dalawang salitang iyan. Kung sana ay nakapagtapos ako ng pag-aaral. Kung sana ay hindi ako pumatol sa lalaking iyan.

Kung sana ay napag-ukulan ko ng sapat na panahon at pagmamahal ang aking pamilya. Kung sana ay hindi ako nagpabuyo sa aking mga barkada. Kung sana ay mas bata pa ako. Kung sana ay sinunod ko ang payo ng aking

mga magulang. Kung sana ay nagpatawad ak.

Kung sana, kung sana.

Walang katapusan ang pagnanais natin na mabago ang takbo ng ating buhay. Patuloy tayong nagaasam na maibalik ang panahon.

Ngunit may magagawa pa ba ang ating pagsisisi? Maibabalik nga ba natin ang panahon? Sa totoo lang, wala na tayong magagawa sa paglingon sa nakaraan, sa pamumuhay nang may pagsisisi.

Ngunit may magagawa pa tayo sa natitirang panahon, sa ating ngayon at sa ating kinabukasan Kaya nga sa pagharap natin sa bagong taon, mahalagang malaman natin na may magandang pang bukas na naghihintay sa atin, may pag-asa pa tayong makamtam ang mga maiilap na bagay na matagal na nating nais mapasaatin. Sa biblia, sa aklat ng Isaias 43:18-19, ito ang sabi ng Diyos, “Ang mga nangyari noong unang panahon ay ilibing na sa limot; Limutin

na ngayon. Narito at masdan ang nagawa kong isang bagong bagay na hanggang sa ngayon ay hindi mo namamasdan. Ako ay magbubukas ng isang landasin sa gitna ng ilang. Patutubigan ko maging ang disyerto.”

Walang imposible sa Diyos.

Kaya niya tayong bigyan ng bagong simulain. Siya ang Diyos na nagbibigay ng pangalawang pagkakataon. Ngunit naghihintay siyang lumapit tayo sa kaniya upang siya ay makakilos sa ating buhay. Nais niyang pagharian tayo at ayusin ang ating magulong buhay. Wala siyang ninais kundi ang ating kabutihan at kaligayahan. Ngunit nasa atin ang problema kaya hindi tayo makapagsimula nang maayos.

Naalala ko tuloy ang kuwento ng isang bata ng nagpaayos ng sira niyang laruan sa kaniyang tatay. Naghihintay ng ilang sandali ang bata hanggang sa nainip ito at binawi ang laruan mula sa kaniyang tatay. Hindi

tuloy natapos ng ama ang pagkumpuni sa laruan at hindi rin mapakinabangan ito ng bata.

Bakit hindi natin ipagkatiwala nang lubusan ang ating buhay sa Diyos? Magpasakop tayo sa kaniyang kaparaanan at kapanahunan. At siguradong hindi na tayo mabubuhay sa pagsisisi. Hindi na natin sasabihin ang mga katagang, “kung sana.”

Pastor Junie Josue is Senior Pastor of International Worship Centre (IWC) at 1077 St. James St. (Worship Services: Sundays - 9 a.m. Tagalog, 10:45 a.m. and 6:15p.m. English services). Other IWC English worship services every Sunday are also held at the following sites: Cineplex Entertainment, Kildonan Place at 1555 Regent Avenue at 10 a.m., Cinema City Northgate at 1399 McPhillips St. at 10:15 a.m., Calvary Chapel at 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB at 1:30 p.m. & West End Community Centre at 247-23rd St., Brandon, MB at 10:30.a.m.

Pastor Junie is also host of radio program Higher Life on CKJS 810 AM, Monday to Friday, 8:50 a.m. For more information, call 774-4478.

ay karagdagang malalaking problemang kinakaharap ngayon ng Duterte administration. Hindi lang nagbubuwis ng buhay.

Nakakasira pa sa kabuhayan at iba pang pangangailangan ng bansa. *** Ang isa pang nakakalungkot na nangyayari ngayon sa kabuhayan ng mayoryang taumbayan ay tungkol sa agriculture. Hanggang hindi nabibigyan ng nararapat na pagpapahalaga ng gobyerno. Ang Pilipinas ay patuloy na magiging importer ng bigas. Patuloy ang paglobo ng populasyon.

Mahigit 100 million na ngayon.

Halos 10 per cent kada taon ang bilang ng mga sinisilang na sanggol. Bihirang bansa ang umunlad na industrialisation ang inuna. Pagkain muna ng mga mamamayan ang dapat, kumpara sa ibang kailangan para mabuhay. *** Mula noong 1986, ang agriculture ay nawala sa priyoridad ng mga sumunod na gobyerno. Sa Pilipinas nag-aral ng makabagong kaalaman sa produksiyon ng palay ang mga estudyante ng bansang pinagkukunan ngayon ng panustos na bigas ng mga Filipino. Malungkot sabihing mas gusto ng government officials ng “tong hit” from importation of rice kaysa sa production.

Suspendido ang pagpapagawa ng mga imbakan ng tubig for food production. May mga dam na ginagamit sa ibang pangangailangan.

Halimbawa,

ang Angat or Bustos Dam sa Bulakan. Suspendido na ang irrigation water para sa mga palayan. Committed na ngayon para sa kailangang tubig ng Metro Manila. *** Ang pagtalakay sa planong Bangsamoro Basic Law ang umano ay unang bubusisiin ng mataas na kapulungan ng kongreso. Sa loob ng tatlong buwan ng 2018 nakatakdang tapusin. Sa ikalawang quarter naman ang tungkol sa impeachment case against CJ Maria Lourdes Sereno. Kung baga sa boksing, ang nakaraang testemonya ng four associate justices, one retired noong ika7 na pagdinig sa kapulungan ng mga kongresista ay mga suntok na pampatulog. Marahil na matutuloy ang pagdinig sa nabanggit na political exercise.

Bukod kay Associate Justice Leomen, malalaman na rin kung sinu-sino pa sa mga kasamahang mahistrado ang pabor na ang CJ ay dapat manatili sa hawak na katungkulan. *** Nagbabala ang minoryang political parties na ang nangyaring one-year extension of martial law sa Mindanao may be a prelude to a national declaration. Sinabi naman ni President Duterte na sa ngayon, walang gayong plano, pero kung magkakaroon ng kaguluhan, maraming option. *** Ang presidential spokesperson, Harry Roque ay nagpaliwanag kaya tinanggihan ng gobyernong Duterte ang alok ng Millennium Challenge Corporation.

Sinabing ang priyoridad ng gobyerno ngayon ay ang rehabilitation of Marawi City. Kasi, daw sa proyektong alok ng MCC ay kailangang may funding din na manggagaling sa gobyerno.

*** Ang pangulong DU30 ay nagpalutang na naman ng isang suliraning malamang pagmulan ng alitan at mainit na talakayan.

Sinabing pabor siya sa samesex marriage. Madadagdagan ang bilang ng mga pinuno ng Simbahang Katoliko Romano na kaniyang makakalaban. Kahit sa mga kagawad ng kongreso, tila mahihirapang makapasa ang plano. *** Minungkahi ni former Senator Nene Pimentel, na kailangang

may anti-dynasty provisions for the proposed new constitution.

Si President Duterte ay hindi naman sang-ayon. Kahit sa mga sitting legislators ang panukala ng father of the senate president ay malabong patulan. *** Kasabihan Ang nagsasabi ng tapat, nagsasamang maluwat.

Paunawa: Ang mga paksa at salitang nakasaad sa Pilantik ay sariling opinion ng may-akda at maaaring hindi opinion ng mga taga-lathala ng Pilipino Express.

HINAGAP

Bagong Panahon Ang nalumang taon ay nakalupaypay, Dahilan sa dusa na kaniyang pasan; Hilahil sa dibdib na pinagtiisan, Ngayon ay sa bago, naman ibinigay! *** May pamanang alay sa bagong panahon, Na kusang iniwan ng nalumang taon; Hindi matanggihan ang pagkakataon, Na ang paghihirap, malunasan ngayon! *** Ilibing sa limot ang sanhi ng dusa, Hanapin ang landas patungong ginhawa; Habang nabubuhay may laang pag-asa, Nasa pagsisikap ang magandang bunga! *** Pag-asang nabigo nang nagdaang taon, Sikaping matupad naman sana ngayon!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

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Ilocandia Association of Winnipeg Christmas Party

The officers and members of ILAW

MAFTI’s Filipino languages classes for youth

Participants in the Filipino language classes at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute (DMCI) during the culminating activities held on November 16, 2017. They were joined

by Ernesto Ofiaza Jr., project coordinator and immediate past president of the Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc. (MAFTI); Portia Malolos, DMCI Teacher and MAFTI member; and Merlito Garcia, Filipino language class teacher and MAFTI Board Member. The class included Filipino and non-Filipino youth. The Multicultural Secretariat under the Ethnocultural Community Support Program, Special Project, funded this oral-based program with a progressive emphasis on reading and writing. – Ernesto Ofiaza Jr.

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