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KALAYAAN Renewed hope for Filipinos

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Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice-President Leni Robredo

Magkakaiba, Nagkakaisa – Embracing Diversity Filipinos celebrate Philippine Heritage Week, June 3-13

PHCM officers and representatives of the various Filipino organizations in Manitoba meet to finalize programs for the Philippine Heritage Week festivities. Read story on p22.

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It’s balimbing season once again The balimbing was a common fruit when I was growing up in Malabon. I remember eating it as a child and enjoying its crunchy, juicy, and slightly sweet-and-sour flesh. We could buy it in the market or even on the sidewalks, where vendors would sell them chopped up into little pieces and serve them in small plastic bags with a little salt. When I grew older, though, it grew a little scarce, and since I moved to Davao City in 1990, I’ve hardly seen one being sold here. I googled it just now and realized that perhaps this is because the fruit is not actually native to the Philippines.

According to Wikipedia, balimbing (called carambola or starfruit in English; its scientific name is Averrhoa carambola) is indigenous to Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka. Maybe that’s why it hasn’t increased in recent years.

Many people I know have not had it in a long while also.

Which is probably just as well. Ever since the 1986 People Power revolution, the balimbing has had a bad rep because it has become synonymous to turncoatism or of being a political butterfly. This is because of the fruit’s shape: having five similar facets, it appears more or less the

same however you handle it. In local parlance, a balimbing is one who moves from one political party to another with ease and with no apparent hesitation.

This happened when the dictator Ferdinand Marcos was ousted in 1986: in its aftermath, many of those who had been his allies and helped him in his campaign for the snap election that year quickly changed allegiance and became part of the new ruling party, the PDP-Laban of new President Corazon C. Aquino. To the consternation of the people, those they knew were part of the excesses and abuses of the Marcos regime were now members of the new government.

It has been like that ever since.

Every single Philippine President elected after Aquino was with the opposition, save for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo whose victory in 2004 was just an extension of the presidency she had taken over from Joseph Estrada who was ousted in 2001. The people have always voted against a current administration, but what this has meant is that every six years, there is a mass exodus of politicians who are eager to jump ship from their former bosses and fall into the good graces of the

new leader.

This very thing is happening even now with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte winning the presidency over administration bet Mar Roxas.

Almost immediately after he won, Davao City has been the scene of a bizarre parade of personalities who are here ostensibly to congratulate the incoming President but are suspected of actually lobbying for various positions in government for themselves and their friends.

Many of those who have come (and are still coming) did indeed help Duterte during his rough campaign, but a number actually belonged to other camps and are obviously trying to get in the mayor’s good graces.

The latest of these personalities is boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, who ran and won a seat in Congress under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) led by one of Duterte’s rivals, Vice President Jejomar Binay.

Pacquiao had earlier said he, being a Mindanaoan, was supporting Duterte’s bid, but during the actual campaign he worked hard for Binay and appeared in various advertisements proclaiming the latter as his choice for President.

Well just last Saturday night (May 28), Pacquiao turned up in Davao City and met with Duterte, and, according to the

Philippine Daily Inquirer, he said the following: “Noon pa man hanggang ngayon ang suporta ko na kay Digong [Even before, I have always been supportive of Digong].” He also claimed that his campaign for Binay was “was merely his obligation to honour his agreement with the defeated presidential candidate.” Yeah, right.

The thing about Philippine politics is that there is no real discernible difference between candidates and political parties.

All of them proclaim the same basic beliefs: maka-Diyos, makatao, makabayan (for God, people, and country). That is why any election campaign period is filled not with discussion on policies and platforms but with personal attacks. They cannot criticize each other’s programs because they espouse the same things, and so they are left with nothing to throw but the weaknesses in their opponents’ character. Given this, it’s easy to see how politicians can so easily jump from one party to another: each one is the same as the other, and the name of the game is being on the side of the winner.

Jon Joaquin is the Associate Editor of EDGE Davao, the newest daily newspaper in Mindanao. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.

The changing role of fathers Growing up in Winnipeg in the 80s and 90s, my parents (like many other Filipino-Canadian immigrant families at the time) had an arrangement to work opposite shifts. Because my father worked an early morning shift and my mother worked evening hours, they were able to independently manage caring for my three siblings and me.

Now that I am a therapist and often study family dynamics and relationships, I appreciate the great sacrifice that so many parents in that generation made to ensure that their children were taken care of. In honour of Father’s Day, it is worthwhile to take a look back at recent history to appreciate the responsibilities and roles that fathers have had over the years, and how the modern day father has emerged.

The role of the fathers in the 17th century was quite different from how it is today. During those times, in many cultures, the father was the breadwinners and seen

as the head of the family, ruling over major decisions involving land, property, and finances. He had the final say in the lives of his wife and children. A father was responsible for the development of the children’s moral and religious values, so discipline fell into his territory. Because it was thought that any affection would spoil the child, fathers often had distant, authoritarian relationships with their kids.

The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century brought with it urbanization, where cities and towns developed and people began living and working in central areas. Factories emerged as major places of employment, and fathers were distanced from their families, working away from the home. The role of the mother shifted too as they became more central in the teaching and discipline of the children.

Another important shift occurred in the 1940s when a remarkable increase in women

entering the workforce was seen.

Once again, men became more involved with the household and child rearing responsibilities.

Interestingly, fathers were not only the providers of the family, but they began to become nurturers as well. Fathers began to have more playful and affectionate relationships with their kids, and were not so distant from family experiences.

A review of recent Canadian family trends highlights how different the modern world is for fathers compared to centuries ago.

According to Statistics Canada, 83 per cent of recent fathers in Quebec had the intention of claiming for parental leave in 2013 whereas 12.2 per cent of new fathers in other provinces claimed the same. In 2011, a male parent headed 21 per cent of single-parent families. Also, the average amount of time that men spend with family members has increased since the 1980s.

With regards to housework, 77 per cent of men in 2005 reported involvement, whereas this figure grew to 81 per cent in 2010.

Clearly, the role of fathers is not so distant from their spouses and children as it once was. Couples

are now more likely to view housework and raising children as a team effort.

Reflecting on my own childhood, I absolutely appreciate the hands-on role that my own father took. Because he was home after school, I saw him more than I did my mother. Even though he would be tired from work, he made sure that we ate, did our homework and went to bed at an early hour. Whenever I asked for help with homework, he was there to answer as best he could. He valued education and I inherited this from him. I remember the day that he bought his children an encyclopedia to reference for schoolwork. He was definitely protective and could be strict at times, but he had a gentleness about him that I see when he talks to my own children today. My father taught me the importance of working hard and cherishing your loved ones – values that I hold very close to my heart.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Father’s Day! Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

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Escueta among Canada’s top teachers Former Winnipegger recognized

By Ted Alcuitas BRITISH COLUMBIA – “You don’t have what it takes to learn French,” Emmanuel Escueta (‘Noel’ to friends) was told as a young 16-year old immigrant in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1981.

That remark did not discourage him, Escueta told Philippine Canadian News.com (PCN.com) in a telephone interview. Instead, it challenged him to pursue his dream to learn French, a language he considered ‘exotic’ back in the Philippines.

Fast forward to May 12, 2016 – 35 years later That day, Escueta stood proudly on stage in Ottawa to receive an award for teaching excellence from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; he was one of 10 teachers in Canada recognized for their excellence.

“My strength was in languages and if I could not be a teacher, I wanted to be an anthropologist,” he recalls his days at Don Bosco in Manila where he completed his third year of high school.

Like any immigrant, he found it difficult to adjust to the new environment in Winnipeg and had to confront the question – “Who am I?” “What is a Filipino?”

To help him with his dilemma, he joined the pioneering dance troupe – Magdaragat Dance Company founded by the late Dante Buenaventura, where he found himself among Filipino youth also questioning their own identity.

While busy with Magdaragat, he also drove himself to learn French on his own and only took basic French in high school.

He worked as a waiter at the Franco Manitoban Centre where he could hone his French.

He also worked with Lebanese immigrants in Montreal while completing a six-week Summer Language Bursary Program.

After finishing a teaching degree at the University of Manitoba where he obtained a double major in French and English, Escueta taught at public schools. His first was at the remote northern city of Thompson. From there he moved to Powerview, Manitoba where he encountered the recurring problem of students “hating school.”

“They didn’t quite know what to make of me,” he remembers his early teaching days. One time, his students asked him – “Are you Native?” to which he replied: “Close enough.”

These experiences formed the genesis for his Verbathon teaching aide that he developed over the years to help teachers engage students and encourage them to learn.

The award of excellence The recognition comes with a $5,000 award to be shared with Irvine elementary school in

Port Coquitlam where he teaches Grade 2 French Immersion. He used his share to bring his family to Ottawa to attend the ceremony.

Escueta said he was completely caught by surprise by the award.

He thanks Jovita Kleim, a parent, for nominating him.

“In his nominating papers, Escueta was recognized for his Verbathon — a relay for teaching kids their French verbs — which has spread across the country, his multi-cultural teachings in which he teaches students to sing Christmas songs in three languages and play traditional Filipino instruments, and for introducing Kidspiration, which helps students write speeches in French, with one Grade 2 student winning a district French speech contest, as a result, “ reports TriCity News.

“It was an unbelievable, invigorating, inspiring, humbling experience to see what the other educators are doing. I’m like floating on air,” the 51-year old father of three told Tri-City News after receiving the award.

Escueta was excited to discover that Prime Minister Trudeau, who was a teacher in Vancouver, used Verbathon.

“I managed to give him a Verbathon t-shirt and he signed one for me in return.”

He was happy that his family shared the prize with him.

“It’s an experience they’ll never forget and will be greatly enriched. On top of that, my son, Dominic, celebrated his 16th birthday in Ottawa where we spent part of the time at Parliament Hill. Not too many 16-year olds can say that they watched Question Period in the House of Commons, toured and was given special access to the Library of Parliament and dined at the Parliamentary Restaurant on their birthday!”

Move to B.C. and marketing Verbathon After 15 years in Winnipeg, Escueta moved to B.C. settling in Port Coquitlam where he teaches Gr. 2 French Immersion at École Irvine Elementary School.

As Verbathon was getting known, he needed to manage its distribution. He formed Escutech Educational Products Ltd. that he operates with wife Jennifer, a music teacher, out of their basement.

“A real mom and pop operation,” he said with a chuckle.

Available in French, Spanish and German, Verbathon is used to teach grammar through games in a fun, active, and team-based approach. It is based on what Escueta calls his Infinite Principle – Inclusive, Fun, Interactive, Integrative, Team-based and Empowering.

Verbathon (www.verbathon. com) is so adaptable that teachers from elementary through university as well as immersion and second language teachers can use it.

Asked where he gets his

Emmanuel Escueta receives award from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (photos provided by Escueta family)

Escueta family meets Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (L-r): Dominic, Jennifer, Emmanuel, Laura and Rebekah entrepreneurial smarts, Escueta, the youngest of six, readily credits his mother – “a feisty businesswoman.”

“Utik utik” (bit by bit),” he explains how he runs the business. Without any capital, he did all research, production and marketing of the product the best way he could.

Why is he doing it?

“Not as pure profit, but as a legacy,” he says, hoping that the award of excellence will boost Verbathon’s popularity more.

By Ted Alcuitas, Publisher and Editor, PCN.com with notes from Tri-City News. Photos provided by Escueta family

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IRCC Report on Express Entry year one Immigration, Citizenship and Refugee Canada (IRCC, formerly known as CIC) has conducted its own assessment of the first 12 months of the Express Entry selection system for immigration to Canada. The report gives us a snapshot of the types of applicants selected as part of the first 23 draws – or invitations.

Overview Over the first operational year, 31,063 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued from the inventory collected under the Expression of Interest online profiles. There are a number of things the IRCC report highlights: • The ITAs were issued to a number of occupations but chief amongst these were IT and food service industry occupations; • The majority of ITAs were issued to applicants who are residing in Canada; • Over 50 per cent of the invited candidates were foreign nationals from India, Philippines, China, the UK and Ireland.

The IRCC summarized their findings by stating, “Future invitation rounds from the Express Entry pool will become the main

source of applications to meet annual immigration levels [and], targets for certain economic immigration programs under the Federal Express Entry system as the older inventories are reduced.”

Express Entry was intended to become the selection mechanism to ensure that Canada’s economic and labour market needs would be met. It was supposed to be more of a response to the needs of Canadian employers and provinces.

Therefore candidates with qualifying job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or provincial nomination were favoured with additional assessment points (600). There is no question that an approved job offer is beneficial, but it was not the only way to qualify for an ITA. Over 40 per cent of the candidates invited did not have approved job offers.

Occupations The top job most invited occupations made up 10,685 (or 38 per cent) of the total number of ITAs issued. The occupations include: NOC6311 food service supervisors; NOC6322 cooks;

NOC2171 information system analysts and consultants; NOC2173 software engineers; NOC2174 computer programmers and interactive media developers; NOC4011 university professors and lecturers; NOC6211 retail sales supervisors; NOC5241 graphic designers and illustrators; NOC1111 financial auditors and accountants; and NOC1112 financial and investment analysts.

IT professionals (NOC beginning with 21) and business and finance professionals (NOC beginning with 11) appear to possess the human capital needed to secure selection, while other candidates with NOCs beginning with 63 were more likely to have been selected on the basis of a work permit and work inside Canada.

Three Federal Skilled Immigration streams The early draws highlighted the value of education and work inside Canada under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This will help explain the numbers of food service supervisors and cooks who were selected throughout 2015.

The immigration department expect this number to decrease during the current operational year into the future with a shift towards

“a wider range of occupations, particularly in professional occupations such as IT and business.”

Although CIC applicants dominated the early selections, the composition changed throughout 2015 with an increase in the number of “enhanced provincial nomination certificates” issued and selection from applicants from other federal skilled immigrants streams such as the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC). And there was a small but steady issuance of invitations under the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC).

The final figures show 13,214 (42.6 per cent) under the FSWP, 11,228 (36.1 per cent) under the CEC, 4,105 (13.2 per cent) under the PNP and, 2,516 (8.1 per cent) under the FSTC. Processing times What about the claim that permanent visas would be issued in six months? The reality is that 80 per cent were actually completed in this time frame. The IRCC took time out to praise itself on this accomplishment: “[It] leaves the system in a competitive position to continue to attract new candidates who wish to take control of their own destiny and approved to

an immigration system that is responsive and swift.”

The IRCC Report provides a favourable assessment of the Express Entry selection model.

The program has been used by a significant number of Philippine citizens – 12.6 per cent of the ITAs. But the challenges faced by friends and family members abroad continues to grow. There is no question that there is a special advantage for overseas foreign workers and international foreign students inside Canada. But the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is not the only way to earn an invitation. Applicants without job offers are being selected.

Potential applicants must continue to improve their immigration potential to match the selection process. If they do not, then run the very real risk of being passed over for selection.

Michael Scott BA (Hon), MA, is a 30-year veteran of Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program who works as an immigration associate with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. (204) 783-7326 or (204) 2270292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail. com.

Foundation insulation Heat lost from a conditioned and un-insulated basement can be as high as 50 per cent of a home’s total heat loss in a wellinsulated and tightly sealed home.

Foundation insulation is designed mainly to lessen heating costs and has very little effect in reducing cooling costs. More so, foundation insulation improves the liveability of basement rooms, increases inhabitants’ comfort, and lowers the risk for mould growth resulting from condensation build-up.

There most common residential foundations types are full basement, slab-on-grade, and crawlspace. A full basement is recommended on locations that have low water tables and deep frost lines. Most old homes

normally have crawlspaces. In some parts of Canada, it is common to see slab-on-grade foundations in homes with a walk-out basement.

Full basements can be insulated either on the exterior or interior. Usually, 2x4 lumber framing with wet-spray or batt insulation covered with drywall are used in interior insulation.

Rigid foam insulation secured with furring strips are also installed on basement interiors. Extruded or expanded polystyrene can be used for both exterior or interior, but any above-grade insulation that is exposed should be sheltered to guard it from ultraviolet rays and physical damage. Common protective materials include the application of a stucco-like finish,

cement board attached to the sill plate, and roll-metal stock to match the siding.

Crawlspaces are just short basements meant as access to plumbing lines, electrical conduits, and HVAC ducts in older homes. Common insulation systems installed in crawlspaces are exterior foam and foam-form insulation systems. However, interior crawlspace wall insulation is typically either foam board or draped insulation. If foam insulation is installed, it must extend from the top of the footing to the top of the foundation. The void spaces between the rim joists must be packed with fiberglass batts or a foam-in-place product.

Most fire codes permit up to 50 millimeters of polystyrene exposed on the interior of a crawlspace before covering is installed.

Several jurisdictions call

for a ventilated crawlspace to manage moisture. Vent provisions are considerably lessened if the crawlspace floor is covered with plastic sheeting with overlapped sides and taped to reduce moisture.

The floor above the crawlspace can also be insulated to raise the thermal envelope between the floor and crawlspace walls. Also, plumbing piping and heating and cooling ducts within the crawlspace must be insulated accordingly.

The heat loss on slab-ongrade foundations is maximum at or adjacent the exterior grade.

Proper insulation is critical in slabon-grade foundations in order to reduce the cold-floor syndrome and lower the heating costs.

Exterior foam insulation that is also used in exterior basements can be installed. The insulation must extend from the top of the

footing to the top of the slab. It is required to allow for a thermal break to avoid thermal wicking from the slab to the outside.

Use of a bevelled slab edge or a pressure-treated nailer can provide the necessary thermal break and attachment substrate to finish floor covering.

In summary, energy savings can be achieved by considering the best insulation system appropriate for the type of foundation. The determination of the most costeffective insulation solution to foundations depends on several factors such as the type of foundation, efficiency of heating equipment, cost of natural gas, and climate.

Norman Aceron Garcia is a Professional Engineer of Mr. Peg Property Inspections Inc. Please e-mail norm@mrpeg.ca for free technical consultation.

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Jeremy Senaris in MasterChef Canada’s Top 4 On the MasterChef Canada episode that aired on CTV, Sunday, May 29, 2016, the judges challenged the remaining Top 5 home cooks to create their own cocktail-inspired dessert and main courses.

Winnipeg’s Jeremy Senaris was assigned to create a dessert and a savoury dish inspired by the Irish coffee cocktail – using coffee, whiskey and cream.

Acknowledging that he was not that familiar with foods using coffee as one of the major ingredients, Jeremy took on the challenge with renewed motivation as he declared: “I feel that I’ve been losing myself trying to impress the judges with other things that I don’t really know. I’m going back to my cooking style that got me here and hopefully that will get me to the Top 4.”

And with that enthusiasm he created a savoury main course called “Coffee and Togarashi dry rubbed beef with whiskey and cream sauce.”

“For my dessert, I’m gonna go back to my Filipino roots… I’m making a champorrado… it’s a Filipino dish, basically a chocolate rice pudding.”

Hence, he concocted a dessert he called “Coffee and chocolate rice pudding with

whiskey-candied bacon” – an adaptation of the traditional Filipino breakfast or merienda called champorrado.

Before tasting Senaris’ dishes, one of the judges noted that he wished Senaris paid more attention to his plating presentation of the modified champorrado dessert. However, as soon as he sampled it, he said: “Surprisingly delicious!”

Judge Claudio Aprile, on Senaris’ main course said, “In terms of the presentation…this is the best looking main course I’ve seen in this challenge.”

Jeremy was obviously very pleased with the judges’ comments about his creative and delicious dishes.

When judging time came, the Top 4 home cooks were chosen: Jeremy Senaris, a Building Plan Examiner from Winnipeg; Mary Berg, an Insurance Broker from Toronto; Matthew Astorga, a Digital Design Consultant from British Columbia; and Veronica Cham, a Lawyer from Toronto. The judges are Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini and Alvin Leung. April Lee Baker of Alberta was sent home.

On the next episode of MasterChef Canada, the Top 4 home cooks vying for the title and $100,000 cash prize with their respective families in attendance as the competition gets closer to its finale. (By EZJ. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Senaris Pilor and Alona Mercado)

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Together flying high James Reid and Nadine Lustre in Winnipeg

By Judianne Jayme One of the Philippines’ hottest love teams arrived and performed at the Burton Cummings Theatre on May 27th, 2016. James Reid and Nadine Lustre, together known as JaDine, became household names as a pair from their hit ABS-CBN teleserye On the Wings of Love.

Dennis Castaneda of DMC Productions gave the fans what they were hoping for – a chance to get up close and personal with JaDine during an intimate question-and-answer type of meet-and-greet at Pampangga Restaurant and Banquet Hall the night prior to the huge event.

The show opened with a celebration of our local talents, Annie Lux, Ruthelle Colobong, James Cruzat, and DJX on the turntables. The staff and volunteers of MYXZ Images provided media and coverage, helping at both the meet-and-greet as well as the main event itself. Accompanying JaDine on their Canadian tour were two impressively athletic and energetic dancers from the G-Force Poppers, and the highly entertaining comedian Chad Kinis who also served as the show’s master of ceremonies.

The venue was deafening as the countdown began after intermission, with fans revved up and ready to catch a glimpse of the

highly anticipated duo. Without missing a beat, the two were on stage and entertaining their audience with both their original Tagalog songs and covers of the latest Top 40 hits. All songs were met with equal enthusiasm from the audience who were keen on singing along with each track.

Such a supportive and responsive audience gave the young stars an energy boost.

Known best for their acting skills, they also were able to showcase their talents in singing and dancing as well – each big number ending in a pose that sent their audience into squeals of delight and a whole lot of kilig!

Kinis also brought on stage two members of the audience to act out a scene as JaDine took a slight break to rest and prep for their final set. At the end of the evening, they performed one last number as a group ensemble, to the rush of fans waving signs and holding up their phones to get the closest possible photograph of their favourite stars.

The sign of a well-attended and fan-centred event: the endless ringing in your ears as you drive away from the venue. Thank you DMC Productions for being an advocate for bringing JaDine to Winnipeg. We look forward to your next production!

Photos by Henry Balanial

Photos by Henry Balanial JADINE - James Reid & Nadine Lustre

Nadine Lustre

With Mary and Dennis Catañeda of DMC Production James Reid

Opening act: L-r: James Cruzat, Annie Lux and Ruthelle Colobong

Hosts: Crystal Penano & Mhigz Tolentino

With Ching Calayag and Lucille Nolasco of CKJS

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How to store winter clothes safely With cold weather finally out of the way in most parts of the country; it’s time to rotate the clothes in your closet. In fact, regardless of whether you live in a seasonal climate or a temperate one, cramming all your clothes in the closet all the time makes it harder to find what you want.

Also, leaving your wool, cashmere and specialty fabric clothing out during the summer — when bugs are more prevalent — could leave you with moth holes when you pull those garments out later in the year.

The clothing ‘bug’ Many fabrics are edible and can attract bugs. Wool, linen, rayon, cotton and cashmere are all favourites. And it’s not just moths that will chew on your clothes; they’re just the most common culprits.

Beetles, silverfish, termites and cockroaches may all find your wardrobe tasty. Putting away seasonal clothes keeps these pests away.

Store it right But out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind. As tempting as it is to put plastic dry cleaning bags over your clothes and call it a day, or stuff them all into a spacesaving bag, hold off. The best place to start is your closet. Start with a thorough cleaning. Begin by removing old clothes you no longer wear or want to thin out your wardrobe and create more space. Then vacuum the closet thoroughly.

Make sure clothing is clean prior to storage with all stains removed. This will deter bugs and keep stains from becoming set in.

Drawers are an option for storage, but they need cedar liners and should close tight. Store cashmere and other expensive fabrics in clear plastic locking tubs, which give the fabrics room to breathe.

To keep garments fresh, use cedar blocks or lavender sachets.

Avoid unnatural products like mothballs or dryer sheets. If you live in a humid area and worry that stored sweaters might mould, drop silica crystal packets like those that come in so many products today into your storage boxes.

Avoid storing sweaters and other hanging garments right after they come from the dry cleaners.

The wire hangers can damage delicate fabrics and the plastic covering isn’t effective enough at keeping insects from working their way inside and eating your garments. If you have an extensive collection of cashmere items, it’s best to wrap each item in acid-free tissue to keep it dry and protected, and then store in a plastic container with a tightfitting lid.

Avoid moving your coldweather clothing out of the closet, though. Storing clothes under the bed, in the basement, attic, or garage is unwise, because these are places where bugs

are more likely to be found and where temperature variations can damage your clothes.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I work as a receptionist in an office and our plants continue to die in the psychiatrist office where I work. As you can imagine, there is a lot of “bad mojo” coming through our door. What makes it worse is that I have a co-worker who has an ill-will toward me, is underhanded and does everything she can to make me look bad in front of our boss.

We share an office space together, and a sharp corner of her desk points at me. She goes on maternity leave at the end of June, so I would have time to make some changes then. You helped me find another job when I lost mine two years ago, so your help again would be great.

Answer: I’m glad you were able to find another job, but it sounds like this is less than ideal. Each time I give someone advice, I try to imagine myself in that circumstance. If this were my situation, I would do everything I could do to re-arrange my desk while the co-worker is away on maternity leave so that

she is not at your back, and that her desk doesn’t “aim” at you. Try to position yourself in the lucky corner and where your boss would be “behind” you to support you. If you could position her desk to face a wall, that would be helpful so that confrontations are lessened.

Negative energy and people with mental or emotional difficulties can bring that energy into your space, so you do have to handle a lot working in the kind of office you do – and with the kind of co-worker you have. One man tells a story of taking out his job frustration on his family every day after work. One day, seeing the look on his family’s faces, he decided to take a different tact to diffuse his work frustrations.

There was a small tree growing by the driveway that the man would wrap his hands around each day and shake in his rage after getting home from work. When he went into the house, he had relieved the anger and annoyance before seeing his family.

The tree? It died after a couple of months where it had been growing well before.

It’s no surprise. A tree is a living thing. So are your office plants. It’s no wonder they died too. One of the best things you can do is to add silk plants to your

office, so a live plant needn’t suffer and you get some growing energy.

Try to create a soothing energy in the office by adding some peace offering, such as an apple, chocolates or flowers on your desk and hers. If you have a crystal ball, this will also help create some smoother feelings and ground some of the energy coming in.

You may also want to do a thorough cleaning of the office while she’s away, too. Sometimes you’ll find dust and dirt has accumulated and a good cleaning

will help. I wish you luck. There’s nothing like a problem at work to make the day drag on forever.

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!

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Denisse Samaniego – Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016

By Eman Agpalza Denisse Samaniego, a 19year old born in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines, was crowned this year’s Miss Teenage Manitoba.

Denisse participated in her first pageant and competed against 10 other beautiful young ladies on May 14 and 15 at The Fairmont in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she resides. Denisse moved to Canada with her parents in 2000 when she was only 3 years old.

“Growing up, I always wanted to be in performing arts,” said Denisse, who grew up playing with microphones.

Denisse recognized her passion in artistic expression – singing, dancing, and acting quickly became second nature to her. Denisse got heavily involved in school plays, talent contests, and performed in shows to help fundraise for causes in her community.

Denisse decided to enter the Miss Teenage Manitoba pageant shortly after she turned 19 in September 2015. The pageant was open to girls ages 13 to 19 living in Manitoba and Denisse saw it as the right opportunity to enter the competition.

“The year I decided to commit to the Miss Teenage Manitoba

pageant was the same year Pia Wurtzbach from the Philippines won Miss Universe and I thought to myself, this could be a sign that I might have a chance,” said Denisse.

The two-day Miss Teenage Manitoba competition was everything you would expect from a pageant showcasing talent, beauty, and leadership.

Candidates were scored on three categories: evening gown, swimsuit, and personal interview.

In addition, candidates were asked to create a campaign addressing an important issue that challenged today’s youth.

“The platform I want to promote is education about mental health in schools. I want youth to know it is normal to feel down but what’s important is to keep going and focus on how to channel negative energy into a positive outlet. Start by talking to someone about how you feel and open the channel of communication.”

Denisse is currently in university, aspiring to become a teacher to inspire youth. As a future educator, she wants to share her positive experiences and become a leader in the community.

Denisse’s journey as Miss

On July 24, Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016, Denisse Samaniego, will be joined by more than 60 young women to compete for the title of Miss Teenage Canada 2016 in Toronto.

Teenage Manitoba has just begun. On July 24 Denisse will be joined by more than 60 young women to compete for the title

of Miss Teenage Canada 2016 in Toronto. Join Denisse Samaniego in support of mental health in schools and follow her journey

on Facebook (Miss Teenage Manitoba 2016 – Denisse) and on Twitter and Instagram (@ MissTeenageMB16).

Kayla Seminiano cheers for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

By Lucille Nolasco Kayla Seminiano loves to dance. And this passion for dancing earned her a spot in the exciting world of the Winnipeg Blue Bomber Dance and Cheer Team.

The 19-year old is among the newest members of the performance team after passing a rigorous audition and a panel interview in April. She has started rehearsing beginning of May, putting in several hours, three times a week, to perfect the routine.

“I’m enjoying every minute of it!” said Kayla. “We were told from the beginning that it takes a lot of effort and dedication to be on the team. Everyone is working so hard. I have met so many people on and off the team. I met a lot of young people who said they look to me. It’s such a great feeling.”

Kayla’s love story with dance began at a young age. Although she liked singing at first, she discovered she liked to dance as well. Her mother Marinette shared that they enrolled Kayla for dance lessons, and those lessons paid off handsomely.

“Their group got invited to perform at World Disney in Florida. She also competed in both national and provincial

dance festivals, and received a scholarship at the Los Angeles Dance Fest held in Minneapolis,” said the proud mom. The Winnipeg teen was also a member of Team Canada who competed for the World Championships for tap dancing in Germany that brought home the gold, Marinette added.

Now, although Kayla is not competing for any medals or awards, she is focusing on honing her dancing skills to serve her home community.

“One of the reasons I wanted to be a part of the team is I wanted to be involved in the community”, said Kayla. “We do different things like going to fundraisers and other events to support other people. Our involvement is yearround, consisting of a lot of volunteer work for each dancer and stunter.”

The athletes are called Cheerleaders and have two sides to the team – dance and stunt, which both fall under the cheerleader label.

Jennifer Mathieson, manager of the Blue Bomber Dance and Cheer Team said that they look for “athletes with talent, positive attitudes, personable personalities, those who show good community relation skills and responsibility.

Athletes have to be not just

Kayla Seminiano talented performers they are also community ambassadors and role models.”

According to the Winnipeg Blue Bomber website, their cheerleaders have been recognized among the best in the CFL, with coaches and

With fellow members of the Blue Bomber Cheer and Dance Team choreographers possessing years of national impressive experience.

Since the team formed, they were called by many names from the Bomberettes and the Blue Brigade, to the Blue Lightning Dance Team and now, the Blue Bomber Cheer and Dance Team.

Come September, Kayla is continuing her studies towards her goal of being a nurse practitioner.

This while juggling a part-time work and teaching for a dance program at Oak Park High School.

But for now, she’s concentrating

on perfecting the routine and making the best of her time this summer with the Blue Bomber Cheer and Dance Team.

“Being able to be a part of the team gives me an opportunity to be a positive role model”, said Kayla. “It is very important to set a good example for the younger ones and I know that everyone on the team possesses that quality.”

For more information about the Blue Bomber Cheer and Dance Team or how to apply, visit www.bluebombers.com

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Wala ang mga anak ni Nora Aunor nang bigyan siya ng sorpresang birthday party ng kaniyang mga tagahanga. Wala rin sa selebrasyon ang kaniyang mga kamag-anak.

Hindi inaasahan ng marami ang pagdalo sa party nina Ian de Leon, Lotlot, Matet, Kiko at Kenneth. Kahit ang presensiya ng mag-iinang Lala Aunor, Marion at Ashley ay hindi rin dapat asahan.

Malalim ang problema ng

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Si Lotlot naman ay pahapyaw nang naglabas ng kaniyang emosyon sa social media pagkatapos sumbatan ni Nora ang kaniyang mga anak; hindi man lang daw dalawin ng magkakapatid ang kanilang Tito Buboy (Eddie

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• Nora Aunor – Wala ang pamilya nang nagdiwang ng kaarawan • Gretchen Barretto – Lalong napakaganda ngayon ng aktres • Korina Sanchez – Nabulilyaso na naman ang pagiging First Lady • John Lloyd Cruz – Madali nga bang sawaan sa relasyon?

• Angelica Panganiban – Napakadaling lapitan ng fans, walang attitude • Zsa Zsa Padilla – Minamaliit daw ng pamilya ng arkitekto • Sharon Cuneta – Unti-unti nang nababawasan ang timbang ni Mega • Jose Manalo – Magaling at matalinong komedyante • Kris Aquino – Humanda kayo! Babalik na sa morning TV! • Robin Padilla – Matulungin sa kapuwa kaya pinagpapala • Richard Pinlac – Sana’y isama ninyo sa dasal ang aming kaibigan • Mariel Rodriguez – Sana’y mabiyayaan na ng supling Villamayor, bunsong kapatid ng Superstar na matagal nang nasa ospital), malaki raw ang nagawa nito sa kanilang lahat.

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JUNE 1 - 15, 2016 Top-rating singing competition The Voice Kids is back on ABS-CBN. Now in its third season, it will again try to search for the next singing superstar with the help of its superstar coaches: Broadway diva Lea Salonga, rock superstar Bamboo, and new coach megastar Sharon Cuneta.

“Our Top 4 last season was pretty crazy. It’s like, where do we go from here? Now, we’re turning for special kids who have immense potential for improvement. Our standard is pretty much the same – you got to have something we can absolutely work with and we have to be able to see that you have the potential to be the champion of this competition,” said coach Lea. Coach Bamboo, meanwhile, will try to score a back-to-back win after her artist Elha Nympha was named grand champion last season. “I’ll try. I can’t control things but I’ll try my best. That’s my goal – to pull out the best from every child and see which of them reaches the finals. Here in the country, we have a lot of great

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Lea, Bamboo, Sharon on The Voice Kids

singers. But a kid or an adult who can connect, that has a heart and character, is rare.”

But Sharon is not letting the two coaches get their way easily, as she is ready to pull out all the stops for the competition. “It’s my first time to coach here. Every one all over the world knows The Voice. It is prestigious. Just to be part of this family gives you a lot of extra points. I am praying that the champ comes from my camp.

I’ll really give it all I’ve got – my

38 years of experience.”

“So far we have found some amazing, talented boys and girls. They’re not just vocally wonderful but they’ve got some really interesting personalities, which have been entertaining for all of us,” shared coach Lea. The chemistry among the three coaches is also evident in their banter.

“I am so grateful to God for the chemistry. There was no way to find out if there was such a

thing among us until we started taping. It seems like the audience laugh a lot, we laugh a lot; we have a lot of fun bantering. It’s a great to be working with two super pros, experts, and icons.

I am so honoured to be in such great company,” Sharon said.

“It feels great. It feels at home. Ang sarap ng pakiramdam especially with these kids I got recently. It’s been great and fun so far working with Sharon. It’s fun for me because it’s something

• Julie Anne San Jose graduates from Angelicum College • Jaclyn Jose wins big in 69th Cannes Film Festival Julie Anne San Jose is among the few young celebrities in Philippine showbiz who have managed to pursue an education while keeping a laudable showbiz career.

Dubbed as Asia’s Pop Sweetheart, Julie Anne was consistently on the Dean’s List.

Her efforts paid off when she received her college diploma in Communication Arts from Angelicum College last May. “It’s a post birthday gift. It is heart-warming to know that all the effort I’ve put into studying has all been worth it,” proudly shares the multi-platinum Kapuso artist.

Her schedule has not exactly been light having recently concluded a concert which marked her 10th year in the industry alongside doing a weekly show on GMA, Sunday PinaSaya. ***** Multi-awarded Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose bagged the best actress award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France for her role in Ma’ Rosa, a film by renowned director Brillante Mendoza.

“I don’t know what to say.

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and my daughter in the movie,” the actress said in her speech.

“Thank you to Cannes. Thank you to the jury. Thank you to Mr. Brillante Mendoza. I was just following whatever he’s saying and telling me to do. He is such a brilliant director in the

Philippines. I would also like to share this recognition to all the Filipinos who are here now, to my daughter, to Brillante, to my countrymen, to the Philippines,” she continued.

Jaclyn is currently part of GMA Network’s afternoon series,

different. It’s a change, and change is always good,” added Bamboo.

Meanwhile, the third season of The Voice Kids will be led by the country’s premier host Luis Manzano, reality star-turned-host Robi Domingo, and the newest addition to the family: “chinita princess” Kim Chiu.

As they join forces, they will guide every young artist in every stage of the competition to help them achieve their dreams.

The Millionaire’s Wife, playing an antagonist role in the character of Stella Vergara-Montecillo, a spoiled, rich woman.

Proving her versatility, the seasoned actress is also top billing the newest sexy comedy sitcom of the Network, A1 Ko Sa’yo! as Digna Molina, a tactless and frustrated Miss Universe aspirant who manages a talent firm.

The show is set to air on GMA Network June 2.

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BIBAK Association of Manitoba

Ammungan Ad Manitoba Cañao 2016 - 22nd Anniversary Celebration

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Quezon Province Association of Manitoba Santacruzan and Fiestahan

Hermano and Hermana Mayor 2016, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh and Claudia O’Donnell and Constantino William O’Donnell

L-r: Hermanito Mayor 2016, John Aguilar; Reyna Dela Flores, Kristian Cahatol; Reyna Emperatriz, Amanda Cahatol; Reyna Elena 2016, Samantha Cahatol; Miss Teenage 2015, Mikaela Mendez; Miss Teenage 2016, Denise Samaniego; and Hermana Mayor 2016, Yaga Aguilar. Photos by: Mangyan, Photo Booth by John Lopez

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From page 12 Nora ay napakalaki ng itinulong sa kaniya ni Maribel Aunor.

Lahat-lahat ng suporta ay ginawa sa kaniya ni Lala, pero sa bandang huli ay ito pa ang naging masama.

Pumanaw si Mamay Belen, ang ina ni Lala na nagpasimula sa singing career ng Superstar, pero hindi man lang sumilip sa lamay si Nora. May malaking puwang sa pagitan ng aktres at ng kaniyang mga anak at maging ng kaniyang mga kamag-anak.

At kapag ganoon ang sitwasyon, ang mahahalagang araw ay pansamantalang nakakalimutan; hindi dapat naghahanap ang may pagkukulang.

Komunikasyon ang kulang na kulang kay Nora at sa kaniyang mga anak. Nand’yan lang ang mga anak niya, handang makipagkita sa

kaniya, pero may magsasalubong ba sa gitna kung sumusulong ang iba at umuurong naman ang gusto nilang makita? *** Isang hapon ay nakita ng aming mga kaibigan si Gretchen Barretto. Mukhang nag-gym daw ang aktres dahil wala siyang kamake-up-make-up. Naka-jogging pants lang daw ang aktres at simpleng t-shirt.

Sabi ng isa naming kaibigan, “Pero ang ganda-ganda niya!

Pakitanong naman kung ano ang brand ng ginagamit niyang facial cream dahil ang kinis-kinis ng face niya!

Dalawang kasambahay raw na naka-uniform ang kasama ni Gretchen, mukhang may dinaanan lang siya sa isang branded shop; pagkatapos ay umalis na rin agad kasama ang kaniyang mga bodyguards.

Tinanong namin ang grupo kung totoo ang kuwentong kumakalat na halatang-halata ang pagpaparetoke ni Gretchen.

Sobrang payat na rin daw niya, parang anorexic na ang kaniyang itsura, sabay-sabay na kumontra ang aming mga kaibigan.

“Kung ganoon naman ang magiging itsura ng magpaparetoke, e, gugustuhin ko nang magparetoke araw-araw! Ang ganda-ganda niya, partida pa iyon, dahil wala siyang make-up!

“Marami na akong nakikitang artistang fully-made-up pa nga, pero si Gretchen, nagmumura ang ganda niya without koloretye sa mukha!” excited na kuwento ng aming kaibigan.

Noong minsan ay nakasabay naman sa biyahe ng isang kaibigan namin si Gretchen. Natural, maraming nagpaparetrato sa kaniya, hindi nga naman sa lahat

ng panahon ay makakasabay nila sa eroplano ang aktres.

Papuri ng aming friend, “Mukha lang siyang maldita, pero mabait siya. Very generous siya sa pagpapa-picture sa mga pasahero.

Siya pa nga ang lumalapit nang husto at umaakbay sa katabi niya.”

Sabi nga, don’t judge a book by its cover, especially if you’re not a judge. *** Isang buong gabi iyon na ang naging paksa sa isang umpukan ay si Korina Sanchez. Si Ate Koring, ang misis ni Secretary Mar Roxas, ang puntong tiniladtilad tungkol sa magaling na news anchor ay ang pagiging mailap sa kaniya ng titulong First Lady.

Totoo naman iyon. Bago ganapin ang eleksiyon noong 2010 ay nagpakasal sila ni Secretary Mar. Plantsado na noon ang pagtakbo sa panguluhan ni Kuyang

Mar pero buwan ng Agosto 2009 ay sumakabilang-buhay si Tita Cory.

Si P-Noy ang minanok sa panguluhan ng partido Liberal.

Si Secretary Mar Roxas ang tumakbong vice-president, tinalo ito ni VP Jejomar Binay.

Naunsiyami agad ang pagiging First Lady ni Korina. Pero nitong nakaraang eleksiyon ay nagkaroon ng katuparan ang pagtakbo sa panguluhan ni Secretary Mar; maraming nagsabing sa wakas, magiging First Lady na rin si Ate Koring.

Walang nag-akala na mayroon palang biglang susulpot na kandidatong matapang, ang labanan nila ni Senadora Grace Poe ay nasahugan pa ng iba; olat ang mister ni Ate Koring.

Sabi ng isang miron sa umpukan, “Ganoon talaga iyon, See CRISTY p18

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Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Career Internship appreciation luncheon On Wednesday, May 25 the Annual Career Internship Luncheon was held at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute. The purpose of this luncheon is to celebrate the successes of the students who have worked as interns in their chosen potential professions. It is also a time for the students to show their appreciation for their mentors who have dedicated over 30 hours of their time and provided them with exceptional career experiences.

The primary objective of the program is to provide students with a supervised mentorship experience that is related to their post-secondary and career goals. The course is facilitated over one semester and includes both classroom and practicum components.

The classroom component exposes students to skills related to interview strategies, time management, and professional protocol.

They are also expected to create and maintain a professional work portfolio based on employability skills. The practicum portion allows the intern to shadow and participate in a chosen field under the supervision of their mentors. Students in the program have had the opportunity to work alongside doctors, pharmacists, engineers and accountants as well as a variety of other professions in meaningful

roles. Some of these roles include doctors allowing students to observe operations, and engineers presenting students with a problem followed by work site visits to observe how the problem was solved.

Kristin Melnyk, the current program coordinator says, “I have been fortunate to step into this role and have the opportunity to work with such exceptional students.”

Ms. Melnyk claims that the success of the program has been the combined effort of many people. “The support of our mentors and the community has been amazing and without willing professionals to mentor our students, this program would cease to exist. We often see our mentors hiring our students because the experience for both has been so positive. The luncheon is the perfect way to show our students, our mentors and our community leaders how much their hard work and effort is appreciated.”

City counsellor Cindy Gilroy and School Trustee Cathy Collins were also in attendance. During the luncheon, guests were able to view some of the other successful programs that Daniel McIntyre has to offer and were delighted with performances by their vocal jazz group DMCIce and their dance group DMCI’s Finest.

L-r: Perla Javate, Lynne Montsion, Mark Neves, Kristin Melnyk, Career Internship Coordinator and Cindy Gilroy, Councillor-Daniel McIntyre Ward

L-r: Vice Principal Paulo Texeira, Vice Principal Rosanna Guzzi, Peter Sison, Mark Abaga, Director WSD Christine Rhodes, Jennifer Lopez, Director WSD Julie Smerchanski, Principal Lorne Belmore, Daniel Kim, Assistant Superintendent Celia Caetano-Gomes, Lynne Montsion, Mark Neves and Kristin Melnyk.

DMCI’s Finest Dance Group

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From page 17 kapag hindi para sa kaniya ang opportunity, may mangyayari.

May haharang. May susulpot na balakid.

“Nasa kanila na ang makinarya, lahat-lahat, hawak na ni Secretary Mar, pero nabulilyaso pa dahil kay Mayor Digong na pinagtatawanan lang nila noong una.

“Nabulilyaso na naman ang pagiging First Lady ni Korina.

Hindi siguro talaga siya para sa title na iyon, dahil nand’yan na ang lahat, pero nakawala pa sa mga kamay niya,” sabi ng source.

Pag-aanalisa naman ng isa sa umpukan ay wala sa mga palad ni Ate Koring ang maging Unang Ginang. Matalino ang kaniyang mister, may napatunayan naman, sagana pa sa salapi.

“Pero wala pa rin. Walang nakakaalam ng eksaktong recipe ng victory. Mayroon bang nagakala na si Mayor Digong ang mananalo, samantalang wala ngang makinarya iyong tao?

“Noong matalo si Secretary Mar, eh, nagtawagan kaming magkakaibigan. Si Korina ang topic namin. Nakawala na naman sa palad niya ang title na First Lady.

“Parang palos sa dulas ang titulo para sa kaniya, kailan kaya matutupad ang pangarap ng marami para kay Korina na maging First Lady?” kuwento naman ng isang kaibigan namin.

Pero masakit man ang pangyayari ay hindi pa rin natutuldukan ang karera ni Ate Koring. Magaling pa rin siyang news anchor, anumang oras niyang gustong bumalik sa harap ng mga

DMCIce Vocal Jazz Group camera ay bukas ang pintuan para sa kaniya ng ABS-CBN, tuloy pa rin ang buhay para sa kaniya.

Pero totoo ang destiny. Ibang klaseng gumalaw ang kapalaran.

Sino nga ba ang mag-aakala na ang dalawang tao pang hindi nga maingay noong eleksiyon ang nakatakdang mamuno sa ating bayan? *** Ang dami-daming nang-uusisa sa amin tungkol sa kinauwian ng relasyon nina John Lloyd Cruz at Angelica Panganiban. Sino raw ba ang may pagkukulang sa dalawa kaya nauwi sa wala ang matagal-tagal din nilang relasyon?

Bakit daw napakatahimik ni JLC at hindi man lang sinasagot ang mga hugot lines ni Angelica? May nagkomento rin na nakakatakot palang karelasyon ang aktres dahil kapag tapos na

ang lahat ay may kadulasan ang kaniyang dila sa pagbubulalas ng kaniyang emosyon sa publiko.

Sabi pa ng aming kausap, “Ang ganda niyang babae, pero parang katapusan na ng mundo para sa kaniya si John Lloyd, tigas siya sa kahahabol!”

Hindi namin sila kasama nang 24 oras, wala kaming karapatang manghusga kung sino kina John Lloyd at Angelica ang may malaking kamalian, puro mga kuwento lang ng mga taong malapit sa kanila ang aming pinagbabasihan.

May kampi kay JLC, may pabor naman kay Angelica.

Kapag kampo ni John Lloyd ang nakakuwentuhan mo ay natural lang na si Angelica ang nagkulang; siya ang may mga nagawang pagkakamali nang paulit-ulit, kaya dumating na si JLC sa puntong

ayaw na nitong ipagpatuloy pa ang kanilang relasyon.

Kontra naman iyon kapag mga kaibigan na ni Angelica ang nakausap mo, siyempre’y si JLC ang may malaking pagkakamali; kaya ihininto na ni Angelica ang pagiging martyr sa isang relasyon na dapat ay nagbibigayan ang mga nagmamahalan.

“It was a one way street, John Lloyd is selfish. Todo ang ibinibigay na pagmamahal sa kaniya ni Angelica, pero siya, may mga reservations.

“Magaling lang siya sa umpisa, pero kapag nagtagal na ang relasyon, kulang na kulang na siya sa pag-aalaga. He’s not getting any younger, kailangang nasa mapa na ng buhay niya ang pagseseryoso sa lovelife niya,” reaksiyon ng isang beking nakausap namin.

See CRISTY p19

JUNE 1 - 15, 2016

CRISTY...

From page 18 Isang madalas katrabaho naman ng magaling na aktor ang hiningan namin ng obserbasyon, ang sabi nito, “Hindi naman perfectionist si John Loyd, hindi siya ganoon, alam niya naman na walang perfect relationship.

Pero madali siyang mawalan ng enthusiasm. Totoo iyon.

“Madaling magsawa ba ang tawag doon? Hindi naman siguro.

Pero mabilis siyang manglamig sa relasyon. For whatever reason, iyon lang ang napapansin namin sa kaniya,” pagtatapat ng kaibigan ni JLC. Pero sana nga, nawala man ang relasyon ay makaya nilang alagaan ang kahit pagkakaibigan na lang.

Sayang naman kasi ang kanilang pinagsamahan kahit pa hindi natupad ang pangarap ng mga taong malapit sa kanila na mauwi na sana sa altar ang kanilang relasyon. *** Isa si Angelica Panganiban sa mga artistang pinakamadaling lapitan para sa pagpapapiktyur na kasama siya. Alam namin ang kuwento dahil marami kaming kaibigan sa NAIA na ganoon ang palaging sinasabi.

Noong minsang nasa Mabuhay Lounge si Angelica at abalang kumakain bago ang kaniyang boarding time ay isang janitress ang lumapit sa kaniya. Nakiusap ito para makapagpakuha ng picture sa tabi niya.

Kuwento ng aming kaibigan, “Arroz caldo ang kinakain niya noon, binitiwan niya ang kutsara.

Nakipag-picture taking siya sa janitress, walang kaarte-arte.

Nagpa-thank you pa nga siya.

Isa pang eksena ng papuri ng mga kaibigan naming nagtatrabaho sa airport tungkol kay Angelica, “Kapag bumibiyahe siya, eh, napakasimple ni Angel. Puting t-shirt na hindi na bago, shors na maong, nakapusod lang siya at walang make-up.

“Pero napakaganda niya! Lalo na kapag naka-black shades na siya, napakaganda ng batang iyon!

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Siguro, kaya ganito ang feeling namin, eh, dahil mabait siya sa mga fans. *** Mismong malalapit kay Zsa Zsa Padilla ang nagkukuwento na anumang panunuyo-pagsusumamo ang gawin ngayon ni Architect Condrad Onglao sa singer-actress ay mahihirapan na ito.

Sabi ng isang kausap naming nakakakilala nang husto kay Zsa Zsa, “Masyadong matiisin ang babaeng iyon, kaya niyang magtiis hanggang kaya niya. Pero kapag hindi na talaga niya ma-take ang isang bagay, iyon na!

“The mere fact na siya ang umalis, may matinding reason iyon, hindi na niya kinaya ang lahat kaya umalis na siya. Iyon ang ugali ni Zsa Zsa, martyr pero palaban,” kuwento ng aming kausap.

Umuwi na nga ang singeractress sa bahay nila ng namayapang Hari Ng Komedya.

Hindi siya tumira sa ibang lugar; umuwi pa rin siya sa kanilang bahay ni Tito Dolphy, dahil ayon sa malalapit kay Zsa Zsa ay iyon ang lugar na nagbibigay sa kaniya ng kapayapaan ng kalooban.

Isa pang isyung pinagpipistahan ngayon tungkol sa kanilang paghihiwalay bukod sa kuwentong masakit magsalita ang negosyante ay ang istoryang minamaliit ng pamilya ng arkitekto si Zsa Zsa. Nakakalungkot ang ganoong kuwento.

Maraming taong gustung-gustong makipagrelasyon sa mga artista dahil parang tropeo para sa kanila ang mga personalidad. Dagdag-angas para sa kanila ang pagkakaroon ng karelasyong artista.

Pero sa bandang huli ay ang artista pa ang nagiging kawawa.

Maliit ang tingin sa kaniya ng pamilya ng lalaki, na hindi naman kinayang ipagtanggol ng kaniyang mahal. *** Kausap namin ang mga katrabaho ngayon ni Sharon Cuneta sa ABS-CBN. Medyo nabawasan na nga raw ang kaniyang timbang ngayon, pero dahil lumaki siya nang todo ay halos hindi mo mapapansin ang

kaniyang pagpayat.

Kapag lumobo nga naman nang husto ang tao, makapagbagsak man siya nang malaking porsiyento ng timbang ay hindi gaanong mabibigyan ng halaga ang nawala, dahil natatalo pa rin iyon ng bigat niya sa kasalukuyan.

Kuwento ng aming source, “Kailangan pa rin niyang magsuot ng black para hindi masyadong maging obvious ang weight niya.

May nabawas, totoo iyon, pero it’s not enough to make her small.

“Lumaki kasi siya nang todo, sumobra ang laki niya, kaya makapagbawas man siya nang fifty pounds ngayon, malaki pa rin ang itsura niya,” reaksiyon ng aming kausap.

Todong diet at exercise pa rin daw ang kailangang pagsakripisyuhan ng Megastar para magmukha na siyang maliit sa screen. Madaya pa naman ang telebisyon, lumalaki nang ten pounds ang personalidad, napakalaki ng kaibahan sa personal.

“Pero maganda pa rin siya, ibang klase ang ganda ni Sharon, alam mong hindi iyon produkto ng siyensiya. Wala siyang operasyon sa face, bumawi naman siya sa katawan,” natatawa pang kuwento ng aming impormante.

Pero pumayat man ang Megastar o hindi ay siya pa rin ang singer-actress na patuloy na sinusuportahan ng ating mga kababayan. Walang makahahalili sa kaniyang trono, hanggang sa

huling pagtutuos ay siya pa rin si Sharon Cuneta na malaking bituin ng telebisyon at pelikula. *** Nag-iisa lang talaga si Jose Manalo. Aliw na aliw kami sa magaling na komedyante habang ginagaya niya ang malapit nang maupong pangulo ng ating bayan na si Mayor Rodrigo Duterte sa Sunday PinaSaya.

May mahalaga kaming dapat gawin, pero hindi namin maiwaniwan ang pagtutok kay Jose, dahil plakadung-plakado niya ang pagkilos at pananalita ng nanalo sa panguluhan.

Naka-checkered din siyang polo na paborito ng magiging pangulo ng ating bayan, pati ang pangangalumbaba at pabiglabiglang pagsasalita ni Mayor Digong ay kuhang-kuha ni Jose Manalo, dagdag na aliw na naman ito para sa ating mga kababayan.

Iyon ang maganda kay Jose Manalo, ibubukod mo talaga siya sa karamihan dahil sa kaniyang kakaibang talento, hindi lang siya basta nagpapatawa kundi pinagaaralan niyang mabuti ang karakter na ine-empresonate niya.

Kahit sa Eat…Bulaga! ay siya ang nagdadala ng mahalagang bahagi ng noontime show, ang Juan For All, All For Juan; maaasahan mo siya sa pagkokomedya pero madadala ka sa payasong ito kapag nagseseryoso na siya.

Magaling siyang sumundot ng emosyon. Kapag nangingilid na ang luha ng kanilang kalahok ay

PAGE 19 magaling siyang maglitanya para tuluyan na itong maiyak, damangdama mo ang kaniyang sinseridad, papalakpakan mong mag-isa si Jose Manalo kapag pinanonood mo siya.

Dahil sa kahenyohan ng komedyanteng ito ay kumpleto na ang segment, wala ka nang hahanapin pa, dahil siya naman kasi ang karne ng sinigang at mga sahog lang ang iba.

Nag-iisa ka lang, Ging-Ging, ikaw na! *** Maiinis na naman ang mga bashers ni Kris Aquino kapag nagkataon. Kapag nakarating sa kanila ang kuwento na babalik din agad sa bansa ang aktres-TV host para plantsahin na ang mga bagong shows na gagawin niya sa ABSCBN ay siguradong magwawala na naman ang mga nakabantay sa buhay ni Kris para siya birahinupakin sa social media.

Masarap daw kasing gawing panghimagas si Kris sa mga umpukan, mabenta siyang produkto sa social media. Isang pagpapatunay lang na sa ayaw at sa gusto ng kaniyang mga bashers ay nasa gitna pa rin ng aksiyon ang TV host.

Ang umiikot na balita ngayon sa bakuran ng Dos ay babalik na sa dati niyang oras si Kris. Nasanay na raw kasi ang ating mga kababayan na sa umaga siya pinanonood. Siya ang hinahanap ng manonood kahit pa may bago nang show na ipinalit See CRISTY p20

EH KASI, PINOY

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PILIPINO EXPRESS

KROSWORD

HOROSCOPE

NO. 253

HUNYO 1 - 15, 2016

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Mga kalahi 5. Ngayon 12. Awit papuri 13. Uri ng kahoy 14. Putol 16. Laman-loob 17. Inamag 18. Magalang na tugon 19. Hulapi 21. Ihadlang 25. Lady __ 27. Hikayat 29. Ligalig 31. Wari 32. Sinasamahan PABABA 1. Maliit na kagat 2. Pasyal 3. Unlapi 4. Dakilang babae 6. Asim 7. Wika 8. Sakit sa balat 9. Sambit 10. Marahil

11. Tila 15. Para 18. Kati 20. Panghalip 21. Kaibigan 22. Mali 23. Sigla 24. Patnubay 26. Dating boxer 28. Unlapi 30. Simbolo ng arsenic 31. Tipo ng dugo

SAGOT SA NO. 252

JUNE 1 - 15, 2016

Aries (March 21 – April 19) Hindi ngayon ang tamang buwan para makipag-usap tungkol sa utang o anumang bagay na may kaugnayan sa pera. Ipagpaliban mo na kahit pinipilit ka nila, lalo na kung ito ay tungkol sa mamanahin.

Magdahilan ka at kung kailangan, kumonsulta ka muna sa iyong abogado. OK sa ika-1, 8 at 9. Ingat sa ika-6, 7, 12 at 14.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Importante sa iyo ang pakikipagkaibigan at talaga namang maaasahan ka. Kaya lang, mahalagang isipin mo muna ang epekto ng gagawin mo. Kung may makikitira sa iyo, sigurado ka bang makakasundo sila ng pamilya mo?

Baka mauwi lang sa samaan ng loob. Mapalad ka sa ika-1, 8 at 9.

Stressful ang ika-2, 3 at 15.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Kung makikisahog ang pamilya sa gagawin mong desisyon, hayaan mo sila. Kung sakaling may mangyaring hindi maganda, nandiyan sila sa iyong panig at ipagtatanggol ka nila. Kasama sila kaya hindi ka nila iiwanan. Ibang usapan kapag ipinuwera mo sila.

OK ang ika-1, 8 at 9. Tension sa ika-4, 5, 10, 11 at 12.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Iwasan mong iuwi sa bahay ang problema sa trabaho.

Kung palaging mainit ang ulo mo, pati mga kasama mo sa bahay ay naistress. Isaksak mo sa iyong utak na wala silang alam tungkol sa problema mo kaya huwag mong asahan na mauunawaan ka nila.

Maayos ang ika-2, 3, 10, 11 at 12.

Ingat sa ika-8, 9 at 15.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Kaya mong gawin ang lahat lalo na kung pinaghandaan mo ito. Huwag kang matakot. Paano ka aasenso kung atras-abante ka?

Kailangan mong mag-desisyon at dalian mo, kulang ang oras. May kaibigan kang pabigat sa buhay mo. Puwede bang iwasan mo siya? Suwerte ang ika-2, 3, 10, 11 at 12. Ingat sa ika-4 at 5.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Ang katotohanan ay may paraan upang lumabas lalo na kung ito’y itinatago sa umpisa. Kaya mabuting ilahad na ang lahat sa umpisa pa lang. Walang ibubungang mabuti ang paglilihim.

Kung iiwasan ka nila, OK lang dahil hindi mo pala sila kaibigan.

Good ang ika-2, 3, 10, 11 at 12.

Ingat sa ika-1, 6, 7, 13 at 14.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Kung nais mo nang matahimik na buhay, hanapin mo ang gitna.

Ibig sabihin nito’y huwag kang papanig kahit kanino lalo na kung hindi ka naman kasali sa argumento. Para kang naghanap ng bato na ipupukpok sa ulo mo kapag nagpakita ka ng pabor sa isa sa kanila. OK ang ika-4, 5, 3 at 14. Ingat sa ika-10, 11 at 12.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) S u w e r t e !

Buwenas ang pasok ng Hunyo para sa iyo.

Samantalahin mo at ipunin mo ang kikitain mo para may madudukot ka sa oras na walang-wala ka.

Huwag mong gagastahin sa isang mamahaling bagay na hindi mo naman talaga kailangan. Mag-isip ka muna. OK ang ika-4, 5, 13 at 14. Kuwidaw sa ika-1, 6 at 7.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Buwenas ang pasok ng Hunyo kaya huwag kang mag-alala kung may problemang hindi mo pa nalulutas. Darating ang solusyon kahit hindi mo hanapin. Karapatan mo ang maging maligaya kaya huwag mong pigilin ang sarili mo.

Ipayapa mo ang loob mo. Lucky ang ika-4, 5, 13 at 14. Careful sa ika-2, 3, 8, 9 at 15.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Ilayo mo ang sarili mo sa kontrobersya. Mauubos lang ang oras mo kung gagawin kang taga-payo ng mga hindi magkasundong partido.

Alam mo naman kung ano ang pagkatao nila at alam mong hindi naman sila susunod sa payo mo.

Hayaan mo na sila. Masuwerte ka sa ika-6, 7 at 15. Stressful ang ika1, 13 at 14.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Oo nga’t matalino ka. Wala namang nagsasabing bobo ka, di ba? Kung gayon, huwag mo nang ipagmalaki sa iba ang mga nagawa mo o mga gagawin mo pa. Makakainisan ka at tatawagin ka pang mayabang.

Huwag kang ma-insecure. Ikaw ang matatalo. Lucky days mo ang ika-6, 7 at 15. Ingat sa ika-2, 3, 8 at 9.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Bibiyahe ka sa loob ng darating na dalawang buwan. Masaya ito.

Marami kang makikita at matutuhan. Mag-enjoy ka dahil hindi naman ito magaan sa bulsa.

Alagaan mo ang iyong kalusugan at nang maging masigla at malakas ka sa oras ng iyong biyahe. OK ang ika-6, 7 at 15. Ingat sa ika-4, 5, 10, 11 at 12.

may simula at wakas ang pagiging pangulo, lalo na ang pagiging kapatid niya sa tagapamuno ng ating bayan. Pinaghahandaan na ni Kris Aquino ang senaryong haharapin niya sa pagbaba sa puwesto ni P-Noy. Na dapat lang naman. *** Hindi totoo ang kuwento na tinanggihan na ni Betchay Vidanes ang pagbalik ni Robin Padilla sa kaniyang pangangalaga.

Balik na uli si Robin sa pangangalaga ng talent agency ni Betchay Vidanes. Kami ang makapagpapatotoong sila na uli, dahil sa malaking tulong na ibinigay ng action star sa comatose naming kaibigang si Richard Pinlac na si Betchay mismo ang nagdala sa ospital.

Nang malaman ni Robin ang sitwasyon ni Richard ay nag-usap

agad sila ng kaniyang manager; agad-agad ay ihinatid na ni Betchay ang pinansiyal na tulong sa Capitol Medical Center, mismong ina ni Richard ang tumanggap noon mula kay Betchay.

Iyon ang isang katangian ni Robin na walang kakupas-kupas.

Hindi siya nagdadalawang-isip na tumulong sa mga kasamahan niya sa industriya, napakabukaspalad niya, kaya naman lalong pinagpapala ang aktor. *** Isang umuulang gabi iyon na kailangan naming makapakinig ng suwabeng musika para kahit paano’y mabawasan ang magdadalawang linggo na naming kalungkutan sa kinahinatnan ng aming kaibigan-kasamang si Richard Pinlac.

Malaki ang blood clot sa See CRISTY p21

CRISTY...

From page 19 sa kaniyang time slot.

Ibig sabihi’y hindi makukumpleto ni Kris at ng kaniyang mga anak ang dalawang buwang bakasyon. Mabibitin sina Josh at Bimby, dahil kailangan nang makipagmiting si Kris sa network.

Isang bagong kapaligiran na ang naghihintay kay Kris ngayong malapit nang bumaba sa posisyon ang kuya niyang pangulo. Kahit idenay pa ni Kris ay malaki ang karagdagang ambag sa kaniyang career ang pagiging presidential sister niya.

Sikat siya, magaling sa kaniyang linya, pero ibang-iba pa rin ang dating ng titulong ikinakambal sa pangalan niya.

Pero tanggap naman ni Kris na

EH KASI, PINOY!

JUNE 1 - 15, 2016

PILIPINO EXPRESS

Simula sa ika-5 ng kasalukuyang buwan, minsan pang masasaksihan dito sa Winnipeg ang taunang pagdiriwang ng Philippine Heritage Week. Ang kahulugan ng salita sa Tagalog ay mana, pamana, minana at namana.

Isang linggong patungkol sa araw ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas. Makiisa, makisama at makipagsaya. *** Throne speech ang palaging unang adyenda tuwing magbubukas ang sesyon ng Manitoba’s provincial legislature.

Natupad ba naman ang nilalaman ng mensahe?

Karaniwang nangyayari ay para lang tinangay ng hangin. *** Malaking latay sa ekonomiya ng Canada ang naganap ng malaking sunog sa Fort McMurray sa Alberta. *** Magandang ugali ang inaasahan ng Canadians sa taong pinagkalooban ng kapangyarihan.

Ang ginawi ni PM Justin Trudeau sa Parliament Hill noong Ika-18 ng Mayo ay hindi basta mabubura sa apology. *** Nakatakda nang magretiro sa Federal Politics ang former PM Stephen Harper bago magbukas ang parliament sa darating na taglagas. *** May sapat nang delegado si Donald Trump para masungkit na ang Republican nomination for the coming November US presidential elections. Si Hillary Clinton naman ang tinitiyak na pambato ng Democrats for president.

Pilipinas Hindi nagustuhan ng China ang kinalabasan ng nakaraang G7 meeting sa Japan. Kinundena ng mga kasapi ang pambubully ng

Beijing sa West Philippine Sea / South China Sea. *** Walang iniwan sa komiks na wakasan ang nakaraang 2016 national and local elections.

Ang mayor ng Davao na minemenos ng mga kalaban sa pagkapresidente at kinukondena ng mga nagkukunwaring malinis sa mga kasalanan sa bayan ay walang iniwan ngayon sa mga basang sisiw. *** Totoo ang kinalabasan ng sinabi ni PNoy. Ang 2016 elections ay magsisilbing referendum kung ang kaniyang anim na taong pamamahala ay welcome or not ng taong bayan.

Nabigo ang kaniyang anointed for president na si Mar Roxas. Rody Duterte’s win for presidency is a clear expression of the peoples’ indignation toward the Aquino administration. *** Sabi ni PNoy, lahat ng paraan ay kaniyang gagawin para hindi makakatuntong kahit sa harap lang ng pintuan ng Malacañang si Bongbong Marcos. Ang biglang pagpapalit ng Smartmatic machine script na ayon sa Comelec ay cosmetic lang, dapat napatunayan.

Hindi kaya kasama ‘yon sa umano’y script plan B ng LP ni Noynoy? Mismong si Sen. Serge Osmeña ng LP ay naghihinala.

Nanawagang kailangang imbestigahan ang mga tauhan ng Smartmatic Machine. No comment naman ang Comelec. *** Ang canvassing of votes for vice president ay natapos sa loob ng limang araw. Si Rep. Lani Robredo ng LP ang nakakuha ng higit na maraming boto vs Bongbong Marcos. Hindi na raw haharangin ni Bongbong ang proklamasyon ni Leni at wala

HINAGAP

Malaya Hangin ay malaya, subalit maharot, May ligayang taglay at lubhang malungkot; Ulan ay maganda, ang pangit ay unos, Na ang iniiwan ay sama ng loob! *** Iba’t ibang anyo ang mukha ng buhay, Sa maraming laman ng ating lipunan; Mayaman ay ungos sa kaginhawahan, Ang dukha ay said sa kaligayahan! *** Bansang Pilipinas, ngayon ay Malaya, Ang nakikinabang maraming banyaga; Sa kaban ng bayan, ang nagpapasasa, ay ang mga bulok na namamahala! *** Laging bukam-bibig noo’y kalayaan, Ngunit nang makamit ay pinabayaan!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

pang balita kung si Bongbong ay maghaharap ng kasong protesta. *** Malaki ang pananagutan ng Comelec at Smartmatic Corporation sa nangyaring system change sa transparency server, ayon kay former Comelec chairman, Christian Monsod.

Bakit daw ang mga tauhan ng Smartmatic agency ay binigyan ng kapangyarihan sa ginanap na elections? *** Ipinakita ng higit na maraming OFWs ang kanilang hinakdal laban sa bengatibong lider na noon akala ay matino. Ang probisyon ng Konstitusyon na likha ng rebolusyonaryong gobyerno ng kaniyang ina, si PNoy mismo ang lumabag. *** Ang DAP ay imbento ng LP na ayon sa mga kritiko ay “Lapiang Pork.” Ginamit na padulas sa mga kongresista at senador para mapatalsik sa Korte Suprema ang former CJ Renato Corona. Isa sa mga pangunahing motibo ay para ang lupa ng mga magsasaka na sinakop ng Hacienda Luisita ay manatili sa mga Aquino-Cojuangco. ‘Yon nga ang nangyari. *** Nadagdagan ang bilang ng mga naghihirap sa kabuhayan.

Ang mga mayayaman ang lalong pinayaman. Lumala ang peace and order situation sa bansa. Lumubha ang corruption. Nagpairal ng selective justice laban sa mga hindi kapartido. Marami pang mga pangit na legacy na nangyayari sa panahon nang naging presidente sa pamamagitan ng aksidente. *** Knock-down ang opinion ng chief at ibang associates justices ng Korte Suprema. Binigo ng mga mamamayang botante ang ginawa nilang parang lastiko ang probisyon ng Konstitusyon.

Pinayagan kasi nila na si Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares na kumandidato sa pagkapangulo kahit may malaking problema tungkol sa kaniyang pagkatao ang residency. *** Sa loob ng susunod na anim na buwan, the future of the 6-year administration of President Duterte ay unti-unti nang maliliwanagan. Kung papayagan niyang pumapel at mangibabaw ang mga tumanggap ng karnengbaboy, malamang sila ang magiging mitsa ng mga dilemma sa DU30 administration. *** Marami nang sumulpot na mga political balimbing. May mga uring sobra ang pagkahinog.

Ang iba ay medyo hilaw. Sana

CRISTY...

From page 20 kaliwang brain niya, sa pagdadaan ng mga araw ay namaga pa, pero tumanggi na ang kaniyang pamilya na pabuksan ang kaniyang ulo.

Walang garantiya ang operasyon, suntok sa buwan ang magiging resulta, pinili na lang ng ina ni Richard na idaan sa medikasyon ang gamutan.

Umaga at gabi ay nasa ICU

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ang gobyernong sosyalista ay mangyari sa sinusulong na federalism democracy ng bagong administrasyon. Kalimutan na ang the-most-crazy form na matira ang matibay at ang mahina ay bahala na sila sa buhay nila. *** Malalaman na rin kung sino ang mga kapit-tuko sa puwesto, gayun din ang may delicadeza.

Puno na ang kanilang mga bulsa.

Sobra-sobrang kasakiman na ‘yon. Darating ang sandaling tiyak magpapantay din naman ang kanilang mga paa. Ang kayamanang nakuha nila mula sa iba’t ibang paraan ay hindi naman nila madadala. *** Teka, alam ba ninyo na ang ombudsman at deputies na appointed by the president ay pitong taon lang ang termino?

Hindi rin sila maaaring mareappoint sa nabanggit na katungkulan batay sa probisyon ng 1987 Constitution. Bunga nito, mahigit isang taon na lang ang termino sa office ni Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales. Ang kaniyang term ay nagsimula noong siya ang humalili kay Merceditas Gutierrez na napilitang magresign.

Heto ang nilalaman ng Article X, Sec.11 ng Konstitusyon. “The Ombudsman and his Deputies shall serve for a term of seven years without reappointment.

They shall not be qualified to run for any office in the election immediately succeeding their cessation from office. *** Ang VP contest ay malinaw.

Sina Bongbong Marcos at Leni Robredo ay kapuwa biktima ng pagka-belyako ni PNoy. The Valenzuela Automated Election System (AES) na Smartmatic machine script ay hinihinalang smartfraud. Nabalita na hindi iyon ginagamit ng Canada, US, Australia at iba pang maunlad na bansa. Sa Brazil, Mexico at Pilipinas lang. Hindi lang daw ngayong 2016 nangyari, bagkus ay kahit noong 2010 and 2013 elections. Kaya pati mga kaalyado ng LP ay umalma. Sa susunod na mid-term elections, ang mga tauhan ng Valenzuela Smartmatic machine operators ng Automated Election System ay papayagan pa rin kayang pumapel ng Comelec? *** Ngayon pa lang ay sinimulan na ang paninira kay President Duterte na maaaring katuparan ng plan B ni PNoy na bago pa mag-eleksiyon ay sinasabi na ni Bongbong. Halimbawa ang sabi ng Commission on Human Rights.

Duterte is liable sa kaniyang jokes. Ginagatungan na rin ang

patutsadahan ng ilang opisyal ng Simbahang Katoliko at ni Pres.

Duterte.

Katas Kapalaran ang nagluklok sa kapangyarihan ng former Davao City Mayor, na ngayo’y ika-16 na pangulo ng Pilipinas.

• Maraming problema ang nakaatang ngayon sa kaniyang balikat na nangangailangan ng kaukulang solusyon.

• Pangunahin ang pagpili ng kaniyang official family na inaakalang tapat sa kanilang sinumpaang katungkulan. Ang political coalition parties ay waring tanikalang papel na mahirap asahan.

• Ang panukala ni President Duterte na for the sake of unity ay pagkalooban ng puwesto sa mga ahensiya ng gobyerno ang mga lider kumunista ay matanggap kaya ng AFP-PNP military factions?

• Tinawagan at binati ni US President Barack Obama si President Duterte. Matalino si DU30. Alam niyang maaaring may iba pang motibo, kaya nakangiti si PNoy? • Ang panukalang gobyernong federalismo ng Duterte administration ay maganda subalit kailangang mangyari sa loob ng tatlong taon ng kaniyang anim na taong leadership. Una sa lahat, kailangang mabago ang kasalukuyang konstitusyon.

• Federalism ay isang uri ng gobyerno na sambayanan ang nasusunod. Ang lider ng bansa ay hindi tuwirang hinahalal ng mga tao kundi mula sa multi-party.

Ang lider ng partidong nakakuha ng mayoryang boto ang nagiging Prime Minister.

Maganda ang plano na democratic federalism ng Duterte administration.

Menos ang posibilidad sa pagpapayaman ng nakaupong lider.

Kasabihan Ang kasakiman sa kayamanan at kapangyarihan ay salot sa lipunan!

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.

Paquito Rey Pacheco worked for 21 years in Philippine radio broadcasting. He is a former PRO for Radio in the Office of the Secretary of Philippine National Defense and former Chairman of the Rural Broadcasters Council of the Philippines. He was a reporter for Bagong Buhay newspaper. In Winnipeg, he was the News Director of Good Morning Philippines for 13 years on CKJS Radio 810 AM. E-mail: kakareypacheco@yahoo.ca.

kami ng Capitol Medical Center, naghihintay sa pagganda ng kaniyang sitwasyon; sabik na sabik na makakita ng milagro dahil napakaraming nagmamahalnagdarasal para sa kaniyang paggaling.

Mula sa isang linggong pagkakatulog ay bahagya siyang nagmulat ng mga mata. Iyak nang iyak si Mama Yolly, sana raw ay senyal na iyon na malalampasan ng kaniyang panganay ang matinding

laban na ito, pero mukhang hindi pa rin.

Noong Biyernes nang hapon ay sumailalim si Richard sa dialysis, umaalon ang kaniyang tiyan sa sobrang hirap sa paghinga, kahit pa may nakakabit nang respirator at oxygen sa kaniya.

Nakabukas nga ang kaniyang mga mata pero wala naman siyang nakikita. “Katukin n’yo na po ang mga pintuan ng bawat simbahan, See CRISTY p22

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Magkakaiba, Nagkakaisa – Embracing Diversity Filipinos celebrate Philippine Heritage Week, June 3-13 WINNIPEG – On June 12, 2016, Filipinos around the world will commemorate the 118th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

In the Philippines, this year’s Independence Day takes on a different meaning. It will signify the Filipinos’ renewed hope in the restoration of basic freedoms as they welcome a change of

leadership with their newly elected President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte and Vice-President Leni Robredo.

In Winnipeg, the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Inc. (PHCM) invites everyone to celebrate Philippine Heritage Week from June 3 to 13, 2016.

This year’s theme is Magkakaiba, Nagkakaisa –

Embracing Diversity. The PHCM offers a number of activities to pay tribute to Philippine Independence and heritage. The various events have been designed to encourage the public to discover and appreciate the various traditions, customs and languages of the Philippines.

According to PHCM spokesperson Paul Macaraeg,

“This year, PHCM wishes to highlight the message of respect and acceptance for all, harmonious work relationship, and care and appreciation for one another… to embrace the unique Canadian multicultural heritage as well as the differences in sexual orientation and religious affiliations.”

For a complete list of events, please see below.

CRISTY...

From page 21 lapitan n’yo na po ang lahat ng Santo,” sabi ng doktor ni Richard sa kaniyang ina.

Mabait ang showbiz, maraming kamay na humahaba para makapag-abot ng tulong na pampinansiyal sa pamilya ni Richard, bawat sentimo ay mahalaga ngayon dahil hindi biro ang gastusin sa ICU. Si Richard Pinlac ang posteng sinasandalan ng kaniyang mga magulang. Lahat ay ginagawa ng aming kaibigan para sa kaniyang pamilya, kahit doon man lang sana ay bigyan pa siya ng isang pagkakataong mabuhay.

Maraming salamat sa lahatlahat ng nagdarasal para sa kaniyang kaligtasan. Maraming salamat sa mga tumutulong para mairaos ang kaniyang mga gastusin, maraming salamat sa mga kapuwa manunulat na laging nand’yan lang kapag kahanay na nila ang nalalagay sa matinding peligro.

Paulit-ulit ang posisyon ng kaniyang mga doktor, “Saka na po natin pag-uusapan ang rehabilitasyon at therapy. Survival po ang pinakamahalagang tinututukan namin ngayon.” *** Maligaya kami sa muling pagdadalantao ni Mariel Rodriguez. Anak na lang ang kulang sa magandang relasyon nila ni Robin Padilla, iyon na lang talaga, kaya sana’y biyayaan sila ng supling sa pagkakataong ito.

Lahat ng ginawa niya sa nakaraan niyang pagdadalantao na hindi nakaganda sa kaniya ay maiiwasan na ngayon ni Mariel.

Natuto na sigurado siya sa mga nakaraan niyang pagdadalantao.

Siguradong magmamana sa kaguwapuhan ng kaniyang ama at kagandahan ng kaniyang ina ang magiging anak nina Robin at Mariel.

Sana’y huwag muna nilang masyadong ipakilala sa social media ang binhi habang wala pa.

Pabayaan muna nilang lumaki ang sanggol para sabi nga ng marami ay hindi mausog.

Pero marami ring nakaiintindi kung bakit ganoon sila sa mga nakaraang pagdadalantao ni Mariel, sobrang excited na kasi sila, kaya kahit wala pa ay ibinabahagi na nila ang punla sa publiko.

Napakaraming maligaya ngayon para sa mag-asawa dahil sa wakas ay makukumpleto na ang kanilang pamilya at kaligayahan.

Mahal ni Mariel ang mga anak ni Robin kay Liezel Sicangco pero iba pa rin ang anak na mula mismo sa kaniyang sinapupunan.

Isang mapayapa at masayang paglalakbay kay Mariel Rodriguez tungo sa mundo ng pagiging ina.

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