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MANITOBA – “I was overwhelmed literally with tears of joy when the Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon called to break the news,” said Dr. Rey Pagtakhan to Pilipino Express. “Memories of a difficult and uncertain future during my growing up years quickly made a flashback.”

Dr. Rey, as the community fondly calls him, is one of 12 selected to receive the Order of Manitoba (OM), the province’s highest honour, on July 13 at the Manitoba Legislative Building. He has been chosen for his many contributions to medicine, public service and community leadership.

An alumnus of the University of the Philippines, he did postgraduate studies at the Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis and completed his Master of Science in Perinatal Physiology at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. A retired lung specialist from the Children’s Hospital and professor of child health at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine, he is recognized nationally and internationally. He has authored many articles for medical journals and books; lectured widely in Canada, the USA, Latin America, Europe and the Philippines, and has been See DR. REY p10

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Thoughts on martial law A day or two after martial law was declared in Mindanao, some residents in Davao City where I live posted photos of people taking selfies with soldiers stationed at City Hall. It was supposed to illustrate the point that the people of Mindanao are embracing martial law, in contrast with many of those outside who are opposing it. I felt that both sides had valid points, and I summarized them in four Facebook posts I called Martial Law Thoughts: 1. The soldier you’re taking selfies with today may be the soldier who’s arresting you tomorrow.

2. Don’t slam people for opposing martial law. Study your Philippine history to understand.

They’re not opposing for opposition’s sake; malalim ang hugot n’yan.

3. Don’t slam Mindanaoans for feeling that non-Mindanaoans are again intruding into their affairs. Malalim din ang hugot n’yan: decades of neglect and exploitation.

4. The implementers of the antidistracted driving act massively misunderstood the law (so much so that its implementation had to be suspended); how sure are we that the military won’t do the

same with martial law?

5. Many times in the past, non-Mindanaoans called for all-out military action against the Abu Sayyaf and other terror organizations, unmindful of the possible civilian casualties.

Now that military force is being used to protect civilians, they’re protesting against it. *** For us who grew up under President Ferdinand Marcos’ martial law, it’s hard not to draw parallels between that and the one declared last May 23

by President Rodrigo Duterte.

The mere mention of “martial law” evokes emotions that are hard to contain as we remember what was done to thousands of Filipinos from 1972 to 1981 and beyond (martial law was “lifted” on January 17, 1981 but Marcos continued to use the military to oppress the people). Martial law was synonymous to human rights abuses, disappearances, torture, and murder, and these are the same images that are jumping into our collective consciousness now.

Of course the situation then was different, especially in terms of the basis for the declaration of martial law. Back then, Marcos had free rein to do what he wanted

to do: close Congress, close down media organizations, and arrest anyone he wanted. Today, the 1987 Constitution – drawn from the sad experience of Marcos’ martial law – makes sure there are safeguards to prevent abuse.

There are now only two valid reasons for martial law: foreign invasion and rebellion. Other than that, martial law is unwarranted and unwanted. Martial law is also valid for a maximum of 60 days, unless Congress decides to extend it. Most important, the courts operate normally so that people can seek redress if they suffer wrong during martial law.

But the fear is not on the legal basis but on those who will implement it. Most of the expressions of opposition I have seen stem from the suspicion that the military will sooner or later abuse its authority and pull the country down the dark path again.

Even after Marcos was deposed in 1986, some elements of the military continued to be abusive, especially in areas that are far from urban centers. At the very least, it is possible that soldiers could interpret their orders wrong and overstep their authority out of ignorance.

Add to that the mistaken notion that many Mindanaoans

seem to have that martial law is supposed to take care of criminality in the island. As even the administration has taken pains to point out, martial law was declared because of a rebellion staged by the Maute group. The military is being mobilized to handle this particular threat, not the peace and order situation per se. If at all, that would just be a side effect.

Having said all that, I also think that as long as the military sticks to its mandate, the declaration of martial law could be a good thing for Mindanao. Marawi City, the centre of the current crisis, is located so strategically in the island that the members of the terrorist Maute group could easily move to other cities and wreak havoc there also. There is certainly a need to contain the threat, and that is why I can understand why Duterte placed all of Mindanao under martial rule.

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.

Finding your stress outlet The World Health Organization has identified stress as being the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” According to Statistics Canada, in 2014, 23 per cent of Canadians ages 15 and older reported that most days were “quite a bit” or “extremely” stressful. Stress leads to negative health consequences such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, as well as immune and circulatory complications.

If people do not make a conscious effort to manage stress in healthy ways, it could lead to negative behaviours such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and addictions. Consequently, our relationships could be negatively affected because we are more likely to be irritable, anxious or depressed.

The key to overall wellness is to be proactive in our approach to health by practicing self-care and positive stress management on a daily basis. To think about what can work for you, let us consider what kind of a learner you are. Howard Gardner was a developmental psychologist who is famous for his theory on multiple intelligences. Essentially,

this theory supports that there is not one overarching trait of being “smart.” There are actually at least nine different ways that people learn, understand and perceive the world. You may find that you fit into more than one category.

1. Linguistic Intelligence – “word smart” is the ability to use spoken or written words. People with this capability have a large vocabulary and are eloquent when they speak, such as authors and poets. They often think in words and learn best by hearing the explanation. If you fall into this category, the right stress management outlet for you may be reading, writing poetry or stories, or playing word games.

Crossword or word search puzzles will likely be fun and relaxing for you. If you really want to be creative, try learning a new language.

2. Visual-Spatial Intelligence – “picture smart” refers to the ability to mentally visualize objects and spatial dimensions, such as what architects, designers, photographers, and physicists do. These individuals are very aware of their environments and have a good sense of direction. If

you have always had a tendency towards learning better through visual aids like charts and pictures (and think that you would be great on the reality TV show, Amazing Race) you are likely high in this type of intelligence. Regarding stress management, try drawing or painting, putting together puzzles, or taking photos. Maybe even go and explore your city like a tourist would.

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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence – “number smart” refers to reasoning, calculating, using logic, and the use of numbers and abstract pattern recognition. People with this type of intelligence would excel as accountants, computer programmers, scientists and mathematicians. They learn best by experimenting and solving puzzles. They need to understand the concept first before paying attention to details. Stress management activities could include playing Suduko, chess, or computer games. Even cooking and baking could work for you because it involves following steps to achieve a goal.

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Body-Kinesthetic Intelligence – “body smart” is the ability to control one’s bodily

motions and handle objects well.

These people have good hand-eye coordination and a sense of timing such as athletes, dancers, police officers and fire fighters. If you fall into this category, some ways for you to unwind after a stressful day could include going for a walk, run or bike ride, playing a sport, yoga, or taking a dance class.

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Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence – “music smart” refers to sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, melody, and tone of music. These people learn best through songs, patterns, rhythms, instruments, and musical expression, such as musicians, singers, and dancers.

Some strategies that could work for you could be to simply hum or sing when feeling stressed, playing an instrument, watching music videos online, or taking a Zumba class.

6. Interpersonal Intelligence – “people smart” is the ability to communicate well with others and develop relationships. These people empathize with the situations of others, are sensitive to the moods and feelings of others, and can cooperate well.

People with high interpersonal intelligence enjoy discussion and See CHERYL p5

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From page 4 debate and are often counsellors, teachers, politicians, managers and sales people. In order to destress, it is important for you to talk to someone when you are troubled, rather than bottling it up inside. An evening out with friends or family, joining a volunteer group or book club could be opportunities to get that social interaction that you look for.

7. Intrapersonal Intelligence – “self smart” refers to beings highly aware of one’s own feelings, interests and goals. If you belong to this category, you have wisdom, a strong will, and are confident. You also value your privacy and enjoy time spent alone. Good career choices for you might include being a psychologist, counsellor, clergy member, or entrepreneur. Some appropriate stress outlets for you might include writing in a journal or diary, reading, or going for walks on your own. You might find massage therapy to be

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8. Naturalistic Intelligence – “nature smart” is one of the most recent additions to Gardner’s original theory. People that possess this kind of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are interested in preserving and exploring the environment and the animals and plants within it. If you are high in nature smarts, you might enjoy work as a gardener, biologist, veterinarian or farmer.

Some recreational activities that would reduce stress for you include gardening, hiking, and camping. Even if your job requires that you remain inside most of the time, use your breaks to go outside. A quick walk around the block could do wonders for you.

9. Existential Intelligence – “spirituality smart” can be defined as the ability to be sensitive to deeper questions about human existence, ie. What is the meaning of life? How did we get here?

Why is there pain in the world?

Such people have a desire to be connected to others and likely to a higher being. If you feel you

are one of these individuals, you would do well in employment as a motivational speaker, philosopher, counsellor, clergy member or a researcher. Ways that you can nurture this part of you would be through prayer, meditation, deep breathing and mindfulness exercises. Since you enjoy theory and making sense of the world, you may benefit from taking a theory, philosophy or science class for fun. Volunteer work could be worthwhile to you, as you would get satisfaction out of helping others.

Whatever outlet you choose, it is crucial that you learn how to best reduce your stress. Without effective stress management tools, your body will frequently be operating on high alert.

Eventually, high stress will lead to serious health problems. Start by trying a new stress outlet today.

You might be surprised by how you feel tomorrow.

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

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Repeal of conditional permanent residence The news may be anticlimactic for those who closely follow changes in Federal immigration, but the conditional permanent residence provision in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations was changed in April 2017. The conditional permanent residence issuance is something that many are unaware of but has been in place since 2012.

As a background, many may remember the very public plight of Lannie Towell who paraded on Parliament Hill wearing a wedding gown with a door strapped to her back. Her case is tragic because she married a foreign national who apparently used her to obtain his permanent resident status and then left her holding the bag when he received social welfare assistance.

The response of the former Harper government to such cases of abuse was made on October 25, 2012.

At the time many, including this writer, warned of the potential for abuse of this provision. The government action responded to

the very real abuse of Canadian sponsors but did not address the potential for even greater abuse of spouse/partners by their Canadian sponsors. The attraction for the government department was that they left all power in the hands of the sponsors who could report their spouse/partners for good or bad reasons. It was cost effect. It left the policing to the sponsors, but unfortunately, also the potential for abuse.

Under the now repealed IRPR section 72.1, applicants who were sponsored by their Canadian spouse or partner but had been living together for less than two years could be issued a conditional permanent resident visa. The condition was that the couple must live together for two years following the landing date of the applicant or risk losing his or her permanent resident status.

The numbers affected are not insignificant. In the three years following the introduction, 58,128 spouse/partners along with their dependent children were granted

conditional permanent residence.

This number represented around 50 per cent of all sponsored spouse/partners.

The potential for abuse by the Canadian sponsor was realized in real terms: 307 out of the 58,128 sponsored spouse/ partners applied for an extension, which was included under IRPR s. 72.1(6). Three quarters of these applications came from women.

To date, IRCC advises, that 260 decisions were rendered and 205 approved. IRCC confirmed “that a number of sponsored spouses likely suffered abuse and neglect before they were granted an exception to the cohabitation requirement.”

The action of the current government has been to repeal IRPR s. 72.1 and “Yes” it is so indicated on the regulations. This does not mean that IRCC will not do their due diligence and ensure the integrity of family class sponsorship of spouse and partners.

The department actually confirms that they are not convinced that the benefits of IRPR 72.1, in terms of deterring fraudulent submissions,

have been realized.

“On balance, the program integrity benefits of conditional permanent residence have not been shown to outweigh the risks to vulnerable sponsored spouses and partners subject to the twoyear cohabitation requirements,” an IRCC spokesperson was quoted as saying in CIC News. “The proposed repeal of conditional permanent residence recognizes that the majority of relationships are genuine, and the majority of applications are made in good faith. Eliminating conditional permanent residence would facilitate family reunification, remove the potential increased vulnerability faced by abused and neglected spouses and partners, and support the Government’s commitment to combatting gender-based violence.”

The early reaction to the change has been mixed by reviewing the comments on the federal website.

It is a positive step to restoring balance and fairness in the federal system. Family reunification is a basic right of all Canadians, citizens and permanent residence,

but “bad faith” relationships remain contrary to Canadian immigration law and will be dealt with accordingly by IRCC. The conditional permanent residence institution, like so many other ideas of the Harper government, was not clearly thought out. It may have appeared cost effective because they gave reporting authority to sponsors, some of whom turned out to be suspect. The government of the day did not consider or anticipate the social costs of their actions nor the real abuse suffered by sponsored spouse/partners.

The regressive R 72.1 entered the immigration stage like a lion in 2012, but has now departed like a lamb.

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 204-2270292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail. com.

Bad Breaks Across Canada, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief.

Old Man Winter wasn’t letting go and it snowed in many parts of the country well into the month of May. Reports from parts of BC, Alberta, Manitoba and the Maritimes had seen unseasonably cold temperatures and weather patterns.

In a previous article, I wrote about the many things I miss about Winnipeg. It’s usually this time where I start to rake all of the sand and salt off my lawn and start to buy flowers to plant in my yard. Since moving west, the big difference is that I don’t have to clean the salt and sand off my lawn – funny enough, I don’t have a lawn to rake.

Somewhat ironic that I moved to a rain forest and my yard is full of rock and moss with no need for a lawnmower (which I sold and now only need to use a weed wacker every couple weeks).

Another big difference is the type of plant, flower or tree I buy.

Recently, I added two palm trees to my garden, some succulents

and some forms of cacti. These types of plants still fascinate me, as they cannot survive in my hometown of Winnipeg.

Thankfully, the weather has taken a turn for the better, which has been great for us, people with green thumbs. It was sketchy for a while and I honestly didn’t think the sun was going to come out, in fact, my wife Elizabeth and I decided to go on a last minute family trip to sunny Arizona. I like to think of myself as “solar powered” and my batteries needed some recharging.

Every couple years, Elizabeth and I spend a few days in Phoenix, where the sun is always out and the temps easily top 110 degrees Fahrenheit (during their summer months). This year, we decided to take the munchkins. When we broke the news, we made it very clear that the trip was for relaxing, as opposed to the crazy ‘Disney’ trips people take where you feel like you need a vacation after your vacation.

The Burgos Bunch had a great

time and it seemed like we had the resort to ourselves, because as you know when it gets too hot, people stay indoors. That seems to be standard practice no matter where you live.

As an added bonus, there are many more deals to be had if you’re planning a trip down south, as it is their slow period.

This year, we lucked out, as the weather didn’t top 100 degrees, which I wouldn’t have minded, since it is a dry heat!

Once back, it didn’t take long for Elizabeth to add to my list of chores. May long weekend is supposed to be a time to relax, right? We were expected to have perfect weather – mid 20’s with no chance of rain. It would be the most opportune time to work on the garden and perhaps sit and relax on the deck. Except for one small problem, I get a text from Elizabeth while out for breakfast with #4, telling me that she’s started to tear up our existing deck in the backyard! There went my plans for some R&R on the long weekend.

Granted, it was in desperate need of replacement. It’s now going on 12 years and has been the victim of West Coast rain seasons. She thought it would be a good idea before someone falls

With my wife Elizabeth standing amongst the palm trees in Arizona through, never to be seen again.

Don’t get me wrong, I love to build things, and I will gladly buy another power tool, but the problem here is that I am a superb klutz. I have always been clumsy and will always be. I’m pretty sure I injured every part of my body.

First day started out fine, just a small scratch from a rusty nail, but near the end of the day, I fell backwards down our steps whilst attempting to peel away an old deck board. I managed to gash my thumb and land squarely on my back on cement steps. On day two, my injured thumb was

repeatedly wounded during my quest to build the perfect deck.

At work on Tuesday, I had no less than three bandages adorning my body.

In the end, I’ve got a sweet deck (that is thankfully level), but most importantly a happy wife and no chance to hurt myself on an old deck. But let’s be real, I’m sure I’ll find a way to hurt myself on the new one.

On to the next project! But first, I need to refill our first aid kit.

Dale is the Director of Communications for a school district in BC and continues to write from afar.

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A sense of entitlement is nothing new. It has been around for many centuries and it is a problem that is widespread in the workplace. Entitlement can include a whole bunch of negative behaviours rooted in the belief that a person is some kind of extraordinary and they are owed “something.” Hence resulting in self-serving tendencies that can degrade relationships with coworkers and bosses In the studies conducted by Forbes using Qualtrics, they reviewed whether the perceptual biases of employees would impact how they viewed their team leader’s behaviour. They sampled 433 employees from a wide range of organizations (for-profit, nonprofit, government agencies, etc.)

Their goal was to observe how likely individual employees were to accuse a supervisor of some sort of abuse such as dishonesty, criticism and rudeness. The study particularly measured the self-serving attribution styles of the participants, which boost the tendency to take credit for positive outcomes and blame others for negative outcomes.

The study indicates that most of us have this tendency to some extent. However, there are those who never accept blame for poor job performances yet take all the credit when things go well. In the study, of the 433 participants, 99 were found to have a considerably strong self-serving bias.

How do you recognize if you have self-serving tendencies?

Well it is quite easy. All you need to do is think about some of the common things that can easily be something that you may feel entitled to for no reason. The

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following are examples and some tips as to how to overcome these tendencies: Entitlement to work hours - Years ago in addition to my full-time career, I worked parttime and an on-call basis at one of my previous employments.

However, as new staff started to join the company, calls noticeably started to dwindle down quite a bit. I eventually caught wind that some folks apparently were requesting for my hours as a result of them learning about my full-time employment elsewhere.

This particular scenario still happens in the workplace. For the self-serving individual, it would be important to note that all employees regardless of status whether they are part-time, fulltime or have another job elsewhere are entitled to the same rights as everyone else. In complex cases, depriving a person of an employment opportunity could be construed as discrimination.

Taking credit for the work of others – This is pretty straight forward. For instance, when a team is tasked with a project, the accomplishment is usually reflected by the work completed by a team and it is understood that every single person somehow have had contributions to the

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Overcoming the self-entitlement mentality success of the project. However, for one person to claim credit for the work of the team would be disrespectful to all its members.

Taking credit for the work of others could also cause you your credibility in the future.

Indulging the “victim” mentality – Believe it or not, in the same study initiated by Forbes through Qualtrics, it was found that employees that demonstrated self-serving behaviour were significantly 25% more likely than other employees to rate their bosses as abusive. Not all conflicts though between employees and bosses are triggered by the boss.

There are conflicts that escalate due to this perception called “I’m the victim” mentality.

This is not to say that a person does not deserve to be entitled. However, there is a huge difference between realizing our own self-value versus convincing ourselves that the world now has to pay attention more than it should to anyone else out there. There is nothing wrong with self-serving tendencies, however, to avoid ruining healthy relationships with coworkers and bosses, it

is important to be aware of the feelings of others. In addition we need to accept the fact that sometimes we will feel hurt and disappointed and acknowledge that it is okay to feel this way.

What is not healthy is using those self-serving tendencies or feelings to leverage on everything.

Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ datafreaks/2015/12/09/entitledself-serving-employees-aremore-likely-to-accuse-bosses-ofabuse/#420d00d0260a This article is intended for information purposes only

and not to be considered as professional advice.

Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMA-ACP is an Advanced Certified HR Professional through the International Personnel Management Association. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Human Resource Management.

She also holds the C.I.M. professional designation (Certified in Management).

E-mail her at info@pilipinoexpress.com

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Energy siphons that drain opportunity from your life One of the most common concerns in feng shui is an energy block, such as a tree opposite a door, or a wall facing the door of your home. Blocks can stop and prevent energy from moving properly and will cause blocks to everything ranging from pregnancy to money, illness to opportunity.

However, the same could be said of energy siphons, but unlike blocks, siphons can actually cause serious harm.

Energy siphons are the holes and drains on your home – and your life’s – feng shui that prevent income, happiness, success, marriage or good health.

You may wonder why your life is going downhill or that you don’t seem to have traction anymore or you can’t ever seem to get ahead.

This can be one of the most frustrating situations in feng shui because the drain can be very subtle that over time, much like the frog that doesn’t recognize it is being boiled to death, you may simply learn to cope with the problems, but never really surmounting them.

But complacency is not the answer; revitalizing your home and your life can help stop the drains of energy from your front door so that you can regain your footing again. What should you look for?

These are some of the most

common energy siphons that can create problems in our lives, like stagnation, declining life situation, and even harm: Ditches – When you see a ditch from your front door, your eye, and thus your home’s chi, flows there. Do something to block the view, such as plantings or life will become an uphill battle.

Stairs – If your front door is too close to a stairway or is opposite a set of stairs, energy is siphoned away from your home and life, creating a myriad of problems.

Dried flowers, dead plants – Whether these are mementos or you simply like dried flowers, having dead energy in your home will drain at your health and financial well being. The same is true of dead trees or shrubs.

Parking lots – When your home faces an open parking lot, there are many problems that can befall you and everyone in the household. These can range from injury and loss to violence and accident. Plant a hedge to block the view or erect a fence or stonewall.

Eyesores – Chi is a living energy, and where the eye goes, chi flows. If your eye is always drawn to an eyesore around your home like a neighbour’s old junky cars, a large overhead power line, a dead tree or other eyesore, this

impacts your home and drains your home’s energy.

Hallways – This is a common problem for apartment and condo dwellers. If there is an open hallway that is close to your door, it becomes a “hole” with the potential to siphon and drain the energy from your home and life.

They can also be a place where predators hide and cause you harm.

Elevators – Like hallways, elevators – especially those located opposite a front door will drain the energy from your front door every time it opens in front

of your house causing problems that range from relationship problems, marital difficulties and the inability to attract a mate to career and financial dilemmas.

View of bathroom or kitchen from front door – These can cause a decline in your health and opportunity will be in short supply as they drain the energy right at the door from entering the remainder of the house.

REMEDIES All is not lost if you have a siphon at your front door. Make sure you work to activate your front door to encourage chi

energy to enter your home and bring opportunity to your life.

• Add light – Keep your door brightly lit with a porch light, string lights or lamp inside front window. Keep your front door well lit; this will help draw energy to your home and life.

• Add plants – A pretty plant, or even a basket or wreath on the door, to bring life and vitality to your front door.

• Refresh your door – Try adding a new black doormat to draw opportunity to your home, give it a fresh coat of paint and See FENG SHUI p9

Finance Minister Bill Morneau at the PCCM WINNIPEG – Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau, in a special meeting hosted by Winnipeg North MP Kevin Lamoureux at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM), met with some members of Winnipeg’s Filipino community on May 24. It was Minister Morneau’s first time to visit the PCCM since the federal Liberal government was elected in 2015.

Minister Morneau was briefed on the history of the Filipino community in Winnipeg and how it has grown to what it is today. According to WFBC chairperson Fred De Villa, Minister Morneau said that he was impressed with how well the community has, in a very significant way, contributed to the growth of the province.

During the meeting, Minister Morneau emphasized that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is determined to improve the lives of Canada’s middle class and those seeking to join it. The meeting concluded with an open forum with the Minister answering questions from the attendees. The guests reflected a diversity of the Filipino community itself including youth, seniors, business people, associations, health care workers, retirees and more. Issues surrounding health care, immigration, taxes and other issues were tackled in the community meeting.

Winnipeg North MP Kevin Lamoureux and Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau at the PCCM

MP Kevin Lamoureux was re-elected Co-Chairperson of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of Canada and Philippines.

MP Kevin with Sen. Jun Enverga & Philippine Ambassador Petronila Garcia. Ottawa, May 4, 2017.

Winnipeg North MP Kevin Lamoureux hosts community forum at the PCCM for Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau

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From page 8 maybe some new hardware to keep it in great condition.

• Block unsightly views – Whether this is a bathroom that can be seen from the front door or a ditch or eyesore, use curtains, plantings and other visual blocks to stop your eye from seeing these sights and having them impact your door.

• Use protectors – These can be fu dogs, chi lins or even a statue of a dog to look out as a protector at your front door.

• Activate the inside – Use helpful activators in your foyer with images of a dragon, birds, or placing water fountain by the doorway to help bring chi and beneficial energy to your doorway.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I am in marriage hell and my life is in crisis. My husband won’t go to counselling with me and he has cheated on me, seeing strangers for sex and using drugs.

He has threatened me whenever I talk about divorce and threatens to “get even” with me if I do. We have three daughters aged 9, 8, and 3. We still love each other but we have no trust, communication, or respect. Our bedroom is in the southwest. I am willing to work on things to save my marriage and have tried decluttering and rearranging my furniture. What else can I do?

Answer: You should start by getting out of your house now.

PILIPINO EXPRESS It’s hard to bring a marriage that’s deteriorated so deeply back from the brink. But here’s what I can tell you: I’m worried about your SW bedroom because of the energy that is there this year.

This is the territory of the Red 7 – and it can bring a harmful situation out – especially one that is already festering like yours is. I fear for the danger you might be in. Please wear blue colours, use blue sheets or a blue blanket on the bed to lessen the 7’s impact, but please seek help immediately.

This is one of those times when feng shui really isn’t important. Your situation sounds terrible, and I wonder why you would stay with someone who threatens you, and could potentially do great harm to you if he assaulted you or gave you an STD like HIV or a disease like Hepatitis C. And, what is the image you are portraying to your daughters? For your safely and that of your daughters’ please try escape this situation and your husband. There are people who will help you.

I will pray for you and your girls. Please protect yourself and them and get out.

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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DR. REY...

From page 1 honoured for his research work here and abroad.

He immigrated to Canada and landed in Winnipeg on January 6, 1968, became a citizen in 1974, and was elected to Parliament in 1988 – the first ever Filipino Canadian to be elected to a national law-making body in the world outside the Philippines.

A political trailblazer, he served as the Member of Parliament for Winnipeg NorthSt. Paul for nearly 16 years, including as senior federal cabinet Minister for Manitoba. To mention a few, he helped obtain federal funding for the Seven Oaks Wellness Institute, the floodway expansion, the International Centre for Infectious Diseases, the Leila Road development and the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM) and seed funds for the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. Also, he secured compensation for aboriginal veterans, for late applicant-former prisoners of war, and haemophiliac patients who received AIDS virustainted blood. He led the call for a public inquiry – the Krever Inquiry whose report led to the modernization of Canada’s blood system.

A leader in the Filipino and ethno-cultural community locally and across Canada, his community volunteerism before and after political life has remained extensive. He helped found the Global College at the University of Winnipeg and presently serves on the Advisory Council

of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg of the Social Planning Council.

He has received two honorary doctorate degrees, the Philippine Presidential Citation, the Governor-General Queen Elizabeth II Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and is a Poet Laureate of Winnipeg Harvest. On June 12, 2015, the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Inc. presented him

with its Distinguished Public Service Award to the Philippine Community, to Manitoba and to Canada with the citation, “A World Class Filipino with a Heart.”

“It was not within my dream.

While I have done my tour of duty as an immigrant citizen, many more have achieved outstanding achievements in their own fields of endeavour and equally deserve.

I am grateful to the Lieutenant

Governor and to the OM Advisory Council for their faith and confidence,” said Dr. Rey as Pilipino Express completed its interview.

Virginia Guiang and Dr. Romy Magsino are the two prior Filipino Canadian recipients.

Other 2017 Awardees include: David Angus – former president of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce who was instrumental in the creation of Winnipeg’s World Trade Centre; Marlene Bertrand – innovator and a specialist in family violence intervention and prevention; Doreen Brownstone – actor whose talents have entertained audiences across Canada for over six decades; Selwyn (Sel) Burrows – lifetime dedicated to issues of social justice and has inspired communities across Canada; Philipp R. Ens – community builder, leader and mentor and celebrated entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Anne Lindsey – life’s work dedication to environmental sustainability and social justice; Lisa Meeches – TV and film producer and woman whose commitment to her craft and community has been guided by her Aboriginal culture and spirituality; Dr. Phillip James (Jim) Peebles – award-winning physicist and one of the world’s leading theoretical cosmologists; Robert (Bob) Picken – broadcaster and journalist for more than six decades and distinguished on the provincial, national and international stage; Paul Robson – former educator and Winnipeg Blue Bomber and chair of many boards, including the advisory board for the 2000 Provincial Millennium Celebration; and Beverly Suek – founder of Women’s Housing Initiative Manitoba, an alternative housing concept for older women who prefer not to live alone.

– EZJ/Pilipino Express

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Sa pakikipagkuwentuhan namin sa mga kaibigang tutok na tutok sa serye nina Bea Alonzo at Ian Veneracion ay kapansinpansin ang sobrang paghanga ng tropa kay Iza Calzado.

Kumokontrabida pa nga ang role ng aktres sa serye bilang asawa ni Ian na nang-iwan sa kanilang mag-aama, pero lumulutang ang kahusayan ni Iza. Masakit man pero kailangang tanggapin ni Bea Alonzo ang mga reaksiyon na kailangan pa nitong magdagdag ng effort para mapantayan ang galing sa pagarte ni Iza. “Pinag-iiwanan siya ni Iza, lamon na lamon siya. Sa mga mata pa lang ni Iza, e, walang-wala na ang nakakahong acting ni Bea!” komento ng isa sa umpukan.

At kabisado ng mga ito ang eksena, hindi sila naliligaw, under-acting daw ang atake ni Iza sa mga komprontasyon nila ni Bea. “Hindi naman kasi kailangang palaging sumisigaw ang artista kapag sumasalang siya sa confrontation scene, e. si Iza ang best example sa ganoon. Parang pigil na pigil ang boses niya, pero naman!

“Nangangain ang mga tingin

niya! Kapag magkaeksena nga sila ni Bea, e, makikita mo na marami pang dapat matutuhan si Bea. Pinapaboran siya ng mga camera dahil maganda siya, pero sa acting, e, magmamano siya kay Iza dahil kinakain siya nang walang ka-effort-effort!

“At napakaganda rin ni Iza, ha? Naghahabulan lang ang ganda nila. Nakakaloka naman kasi si Iza Calzado. Kahit sino yata ang makaeksena niya, e, nawawala sa kuwadro dahil nilalamon niya!” komento naman ng isa pa sa umpukan.

Isa lang ang ibig sabihin nito, sinusubaybayan ng grupo ang A Love To Last, tulad din ng ibang mga nakakausap namin na sobrang kinikilig naman kay Ian Veneracion.

“Tingin pa lang ni Ian, ulam na,” paglalarawan ng isang kaibigan naming beki. Kung kailan daw nagkedad ang guwapong aktor ay saka pa namayagpag ang kaniyang career.

Pana-panahon lang talaga. *** Kung kasosyalan at pormang yayamanin ang pag-uusapan ay walang kakabog kay Gretchen Barretto. Keri niya kasi ang See CRISTY p14

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Ang napagdiskitahan ng mga ito ay ang mga ugat na nagsasalimbayan sa kaniyang mga paa, ugating Gretchen ang tatak na ibinigay sa kaniya sa social media.

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From page 14 Sa nasabing video kasi ay nagsimulang maglaro ang mga camera sa kaniyang mukha, sa kaniyang katawan, pababa sa kaniyang mga paa. Doon nakahanap ng butas ang mga kababayan nating matagal nang hindi natutuwa sa aktres.

Masyado raw kasi niyang ipinagbabanduhan ang kaniyang kayamanan na hindi niya naman pinaghirapan kundi produkto lang ng pakikipagrelasyon niya sa negosyanteng si Tony “Boy” Cojuangco.

Komento ng isang iritado kay Gretchen, “Ang ganda-ganda mo nga, puro branded nga ang lahat ng stuff na mayroon ka, pero hindi mo naman maihanap ng gamot ang ugating mga paa mo!

“Nasaan na ang sinasabi mong age is just a number? E, kitangkita namang tumatanda ka na rin dahil sa mga ugat mo sa paa?” komento nito.

Aray ko! Isa kasi sa mga barometro sa pagkakaedad ng mga kababaihan ay ang mga ugat sa mga kamay at paa at balat sa leeg na hindi naitatago.

Huwag na lang kasing ibinubuyangyang sa publiko ang video para wala nang usapan. *** Umalis at bumalik si Sharon Cuneta na hindi pa rin malinaw kung ano ang tunay na estado ng pagsasama nila ni Senador Kiko Pangilinan.

Iyon ang kahinaan ng Megastar. Palagi siyang tinatalo ng kaniyang emosyon. Hindi niya kayang magtimpi. Sasabihin niya ang kaniyang gusto at nararamdaman kahit pa lumikha iyon ng pagdududa ng publiko.

Sobra pa sa wastong edad si Sharon, sana nga ay tantanan na niya ang pagtutok sa social media para maglabas ng kaniyang mga hinaing. Sana’y umaksiyon si Sharon Cuneta nang naaayon sa kaniyang edad. Gamitin na lang sana niya iyon sa mga kuwento tungkol sa nagaganap sa kaniyang shooting at taping na siguradong

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ikatutuwa ng kaniyang mga fans.

Tama na ang pang-iimbita ng mga intriga, tantanan na niya ang paglalabas ng mga personal na pangyayari sa kaniyang buhay, doon lang niya mahahawakan ang tahimik na buhay sa likod ng mga camera na matagal na niyang pinapangarap.

Siguro nga ay napakahirap ng buhay sa itaas. Hindi alam ni Sharon kung sinu-sino lang ang pagtitiwalaan niya. Maraming beses na kasi siyang nagtiwala at nabigo.

Sinubukan na niyang dumistansiya sa social media, nasunog siya nang husto noong lantaran niyang puri-purihin ang kaniyang anak na si Frankie, na ang naging dating sa publiko ay panglalaglag niya naman sa kaniyang panganay na si KC. Hindi naging maganda ang persepsiyon ng mga kababayan natin sa ginawa niyang pag-aangat sa panganay nila ni Senador Kiko at pagbabagsak naman sa anak nila ni Gabby Concepcion.

At nagkakaisa ang mga kababayan natin sa pagsasabi na personal ang dinadalang problema ngayon ni Sharon Cuneta. Ang relasyon nila ni Senador Kiko Pangilinan ang pinagsususpetsahan na ugat ng mga emosyon niya ngayon.

Paulit-ulit na lang ang kuwento. *** Kailangan na sigurong iupo para sa isang masinsinang paguusap ng mga namamahala sa kaniyang career si Marian Rivera. Sentro na naman siya ng pamba-bash ngayon sa social media dahil sa kuwento ng isang pamilyang nakasabay niya sa eroplano kamakailan.

Walang ibang istorya, parepareho rin. Ang pagmamaldita ng aktres ang ugat ng kuwento.

Palagi na lang ganoon, parang ikinambal na sa kaniyang imahe ang kamalditahan, wala na bang iba?

Dagdag na impormasyon ng aming source, “Sa Sunday PinaSaya last week, eh, promo See CRISTY p18

Xian Lim

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Nora Aunor noong 1967

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Guimbanian Association of Manitoba 37th Anniversary and Town Fiesta, May 27, 2017

Rochelle Buenaventura (13th from left), President of Guimbanian Association of Manitoba with the Mutyas and guests

Rose Lanoria, Ilaw ng Guimba 2017 with her family

Sarah Jane Gamis, Mutya ng Guimba 2017 with her family and friends

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Philippine Heritage Week 2017 – June 9-18 The Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM) Inc. would like to invite you to the 2017 Philippine Heritage Week, with multiple events being held almost every day during the week beginning on June 9, 2017, and through to June 18, 2017. The celebrations are held the week of June 12, Philippine Independence Day. On Friday, June 9 there will be a Philippine Night at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute (DMCI, 720 Alverstone) at 5 pm, which will feature cultural dance performances and local talents from DMCI, a fashion show of staff, and a piece on various uses of the malong.

The kick off for this year’s Philippine Heritage Week is the Flag Raising and Opening Ceremony on Saturday, June 10 at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM, 737 Keewatin), with community organizations, citizens, elected officials and key dignitaries in attendance. This will be followed by an event the next day, Sunday, June 11 at 2 pm to Welcome Our “Bagong Dating” (newcomers) to Canada and our province, also at the PCCM. On Monday, June 12 –the day the Philippine nation declared independence from Spain 119 years ago, there will be a Community Envisioning Event at 7 pm. On Tuesday, June 13, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be hosting a Citizenship Ceremony for new Canadians at 1:30 pm; later that day, at 6:30 pm, there will be a Cultural Exchange between the Chilean and Filipino communities to foster dialogue and celebrate shared experiences and culture.

The community envisioning event, citizenship ceremony and cultural exchange will all be at the PCCM. On Wednesday, June 14, in DMCI’s Multipurpose Room (720 Alverstone), multiple generations will be able to mingle at PHCM’s Evening with Lolos and Lolas, starting at 5:30 pm.

Anyone, children, grandparents or grandchildren regardless of age, are encouraged to attend and partake in the fun activities, food, prizes, and conversations circles that will be facilitated by the organizers.

One of the highlights of the celebrations is the Philippine Independence Ball, which will be held at the Marlborough Hotel at 331 Smith on Friday, June 16 at 6 pm. Tickets are $40.00 and multicultural attire is encouraged. The second weekend will then wind the week down with reflection, at the Celebration of Faith, 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 17 at the PCCM. This is to celebrate the fact that the Philippines is known as Asia’s most predominantly Christian country. Philippine Heritage Week will culminate with Picnic in the Park, from 11 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday, June 18 at Assiniboine Park. It will start with a mass, a lunch at 12 noon, and fun games and entertainment for all to enjoy.

Everyone is welcome. All events, except the Philippine Independence Ball and DMCI’s Philippine Night, are free.

For more information about PHCM, please visit our website (http://www.phcminc.org) or find us on social media: (Facebook. com/phcm.inc, Twitter: @PHCM_ Inc). Additional questions can be directed to PHCM’s Public Relations Officer at phcm.inc@ gmail.com.

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Daniel McIntyre Career Internship Program Mentors Appreciation Luncheon, May 24

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CRISTY...

Mula sa pahina 15 dapat ng Mulawin VS. Ravena, pero si Regine Velasquez lang ang nag-guest.

“Walang Mulawin na si Dennis Trillo dahil magkaaway pa rin sila ng ex-manager niyang si Popoy (Caritativo), wala ring Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana at Lovi Poe, dahil kaaway rin ni Marian.

“Hay, naku! Walang nagawa ang GMA-7, nakakaloka si Marian!” kumpletong kuwento ng aming kausap.

At pati ang pagbibitiw ni Marian ang salitang OFW ay pinapansin din ngayon ng mga netizens, sana raw ay may gumabay sa aktres-TV host, para hindi niya iyon sinasabing OwEp-Dobol You. Sa pagkakaalam namin ay napino na ni Dingdong Dantes ang sinasabing kamalditahan ni Marian. Nabawasan na raw iyon.

Pero bakit may mga kuwento pang ganyan na naglalabasan tungkol kay Marian?

Ikahihirap ba ni Marian Rivera ang pakikipag-selfie ng mga fans?

Mababawasan ba ang kaniyang kagandahan kung magpo-pose See CRISTY p19

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CRISTY...

From page 18 siya at magpapakawala ng ngiti?

Sabi nga ng isang kaibigan namin ay ang ngiti ang pinakamagandang outfit. Hindi kailangan ng damit na branded, smiley pa, puwede.

Sana’y mapagtanto ni Marian Rivera na lahat ng mayroon siya ngayon ay dahil sa mga kababayan nating sumusuporta sa kaniya. Ang suporta ng publiko ang nagluklok sa kaniya bilang Primetime Queen noon ng GMA-7.

Gaano ba naman katagal ang kakaining panahon ng pakikipagselfie? Ilang segundo lang iyon ay tapos na. Nakapagpaligaya na siya ng mga kababayan natin. *** Natuldukan na ang serye nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza na naging kontrobersiyal dahil mismong kasamahan nila sa GMA-7 ang nagsabing flop ang serye.

May gagawin daw silang pelikula, pero habang hindi pa iyon nagsisimula ay ano na ba ang mangyayari sa dalawa.

Kunsabagay ay nand’yan naman ang Eat… Bulaga! na puwede nilang balikan dahil doon naman ipinanganak ang kanilang tambalan.

Sa panig ni Alden ay walang problema dahil mabenta siya sa mga shows dito at sa iba-ibang bansa man, siya ang hinihingi ng mga Pinoy producers, maraming kababayan natin ang sabik na sabik na makita-mapanood siya.

Pero kay Maine Mendoza ay walang masabi ang mga kababayan natin, nagsimula at natapos kasi ang kanilang serye ni Alden na uhaw pa rin sa magagandang komento ang Dubsmash Queen, isinasama na nga ito sa listahan ng mga hamonadong artista sa larangan ng pag-arte.

Baka naman OA lang ang paglalarawan sa acting ni Maine Mendoza. Baka naman ayaw lang talaga sa kaniya ng mga nagkokomento. Baka naman galit lang sa dalaga ang mga namimintas sa pag-arte nito.

Puro baka naman lang ang naging komento namin.

Hindi namin maipagtanggol si Maine Mendoza dahil kahit isang segundo lang ay hindi namin nasilip ang serye nila ng Pambansang Bae. *** Nagpaalam na si Xian Lim sa mga tagasuporta niya sa social media. “Bye for now” ang kaniyang sabi, kasingtipid ng pamoso niyang linyang “Very well,” kapag nagho-host siya ng beauty pageant.

Pero ang tanungan ngayon ay kung ano ba ang tunay na dahilan ng pamamaalam ni Xian Lim. Hindi na raw muna siya magaartista. Gusto na muna niyang mamuhay nang tahimik at pribado na malayung-malayo sa mga mata ng publiko.

Sa kaniyang pagpapaalam ay may mga nagkometo. Sabi ng isa, “Naging artista ka ba?

Parang hindi ko naman iyon naramdaman!”

Nakakalungkot dahil simula

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nang pasukin ni Xian Lim ang showbiz ay ikinambal na sa kaniyang balat ang pagiging ham actor. Wala siyang talento sa pag-arte. Kaguwapuhan lang ang sinasabing puhunan niya.

Siya ang male personality na palaging naba-blind item na nagiging dahilan ng pagtatagal ng taping dahil sa hindi niya makuhakuha ang tamang emosyon sa eksena. Kahit maiigsing linya lang ay hirap na hirap din siyang itawid.

At ang nakakaloka pang kuwento tungkol sa aktor na

ewan kung pinalutang lang ng mga taong ayaw sa kaniya ay ang pagiging banidoso.

Ang tagal-tagal daw niyang maligo dahil ang dami-dami niyang rekotitos. May bitbit daw siyang yelo at gatas sa CR para ipahid sa buo niyang katawan.

At may makalilimot ba sa urban legend (urban legend daw, oh!) ng showbiz na nagpapahid ng gamot na pula si Xian Lim sa kaniyang nipples, talampakan at siko para magkulay rosas ang mga bahaging iyon ng kaniyang makinis na katawan?

At paano na raw ang kanilang relasyon ni Kim Chiu na hindi naman binili ng publiko? Produkto ng hype ang relasyon nila ng young actress, dahil mismong mga katrabaho nila ang nagpapatotoo na sweet-sweet-an lang sila kapag may mga nakakakita, pero kapag wala na ay kani-kaniya na sila ng pinagkakaabalahan at hindi man lang sila nagpapansinan.

Kapag ganyan ang mga kuwentong ikinakambal sa pagaartista ni Xian Lim, kung kayo ang magsusuot ng sapatos niya, magpapaalam na rin ba kayo?

PAGE 19 *** Alam na this! Kaya naman pala tutok na tutok ngayon si Kris Aquino sa kaniyang cooking show na napapanood sa kaniyang FB, ang The Kris List, ay nilulukuban siya ng depresyon sa kinauwian ng kaniyang audition sa Hollywood.

Hindi pala siya napili para sa malaking role sa pelikulang sinasabi niya, pang-extra lang pala ang naibigay sa kaniya, kaya siguro siya ganito katahimik tungkol sa kaniyang Hollywood Sundan sa pahina 20

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Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Tinanggihan 5. Pinagkakatiwalaan 12. Ginapas 13. Uri ng asido 14. Gawain 16. Panimplang butil 17. Pinasan 18. Tiyo 19. Over acting 21. Ibigay 25. Hilo 27. Akma 29. Pakuluan 31. Itira 32. Talasalitaan

11. Diyos-diyosan 15. Ligalig 18. Tiwala 20. Tabako 21. Hingi 22. Agipo 23. Bituin 24. Palayaw ng lalaki 26. Pamagat 28. Laguna de ____ 30. Tipo ng dugo 31. Daglat ng Illinois

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PABABA 1. Sarado 2. Kutob pag inulit 3. Paul ng musika 4. Baryo 6. Pananong 7. Unlapi 8. Sakit sa balat 9. Kubo 10. Sagradong seremonya

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Mula sa pahina 19 dream.

Wala siyang sinasabi ngayon, kung gaano siya kaingay noong pipirma pa lang siya ng kontrata ay biglang preno ang bibig ngayon ng TV host tungkol sa Hollywood movie, nabulilyaso na naman pala ang kaniyang pangarap.

Ano ba namang indulto ang dumating na ito kay Kris? Lahat ng pasukin niya ay parang may kung anong humaharang. Para siyang pinagtampuhan ng panahon.

Sinimulang panoorin ng mga kaibigan namin ang kaniyang cooking show pero hindi na nila tinapos. Madilim na raw kasi ang materyal na parang si Kris lang naman ang naiilawan ay napakapormal pa ni Kris, wala ang mga inaasahan nilang kataklesankaartehan ni Kris na kaniyangkaniya lang, todo-Ingles pa siya samantalang mga pagkaing Pinoy naman ang kiyeme-kiyemeng itinuturo niya kung paano lutuin.

“Sobrang bagal, aantukin ka, saka bakit siya English nang

English, e, puro Filipino food naman ang iniluluto niya? Kung sanay kang manood ng mga food channels sa ibang bansa, hindi mo tatapusin ang panonood sa cooking show niya.

“Naliligaw siya, tutok na tutok siya sa pagluluto, kaya madalas na wala siyang dialogue, hindi niya nabibigyan ng buhay ang cooking show niya,” komento ng isang kaibigan naming nakapanood na ng The Kris List.

Naumay kay Kris Aquino ang publiko. Masarap lang basahin ang kaniyang mga posts, pero dahil sa sobrang kasarapan, nagsawa sa kaniya ang mga kababayan natin.

Naghanap ng iba. Kumbaga sa pagkain, hindi man kasarapan na tulad ng ihinahain ni Kris, ay may bagong lasa. *** Hanggang ngayon ay binubulabog pa rin ng kaniyang mga bashers si Angel Locsin.

Kung anu-anong negatibong komento ang mababasa tungkol sa magandang aktres sa social media.

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JUNE 1 - 15, 2017

HOROSCOPE HUNYO 1 - 15, 2017 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Masaya ang Hunyo para sa iyo. Marami kang makikilalang importanteng tao na matutulungan ka sa mga plano mo. Ayusin mo ang iyong schedule dahil magiging busy ka. Hindi mo dapat pagbigyan lahat dahil baka magkasakit ka at mawalan ng oras. Best days mo ang ika-8 at 9.

Alalay ka sa ika-3, 4, 10, 11 at 12.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Kung humahanga ka sa isang k a i b i g a n , alalahanin mong siya ay tao rin.

Hindi siya perfect.

Huwag ka sanang manlulumo kung makita mong may kahinaan din pala siya. Kung hihingi siya ng payo, unawain mo. Hindi dahilan iyon upang layuan mo siya. Mapalad ka sa ika-8 at 9.

Bantay ka sa ika-5, 6, 7, 13 at 14.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Maaaring magulat ka dahil isang tao na malapit sa iyo ang magsasabi sa iyo ng isang lihim na matagal na niyang kinikimkim. Ano ang gawawin mo? Kung malalim na ang inyong pagsasama, unawain mo siya. Kung bago pa lang, lumayo ka na ngayon din!

Masaya ang ika-8 at 9. Kuwidaw ka sa ika-1, 2 at 15.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Mag-ingat ka sa iyong pera.

Ang kikitain mo ay madali ring mawawala kung hindi ka magtitipid. Gamitin mo ang iyong utak, hindi ang emosyon, sa pagbili ng mga gamit. Huwag kang magpapaloko sa mga alok ng bolero at bolerang negosyante.

Mag-ipon ka. OK ang ika-1, 2, 10, 11 at 12. Ingat ka sa ika-5, 6, 7, 13 at 14.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Bago mo buksan ang iyong bibig.

Isipin mo muna nang maraming beses ang iyong sasabihin sa kaniya. Ang pagsisisi ay laging nasa huli. Mahirap burahin sa isip at damdamin ang anumang sasabihin mo kapag ikaw ay galit.

Buksan mo ang iyong mga mata.

Ayos ang ika-1, 2, 10, 11 at 12.

Alalay ka sa ika-8, 9 at 15.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Maiistorbo ang takbo ng iyong buhay dahil ang personal na relasyon mo ay mangangailangan ng pansin. Matindi ang pagseselos niya na alam mo namang walang dahilan. Iba ang takbo ng isip niya dahil may iba siyang problema.

Ipakita mong mahal mo siya.

OK ang ika-1, 2, 10, 11 at 12.

Stressful ka sa ika-3 at 4.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Kung may duda ka sa isang tao, saliksikin mo ang kaniyang nakaraan. Huwag kang papasok sa anumang negosyo na kailangan moong maglagay ng malaking puhunan. Kung sobra ang ganda ng pangakong tubo, malamang ay hindi ito totoo. Dahan-dahan. OK ang ika-3, 4, 13 at 14. Kuwidaw ka sa ika-1, 2, 8, 9 at 15.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) W a l a n g mangyyari sa karereklamo mo kung hindi mo aalamin ang puno’t dulo ng mga nangyari. Iwasan mo ang magbintang lalo na kung wala kang basehan sa mga akusasyon mong bibitiwan. Kung may nawala, maaaring nawaglit lang at hindi naman ninakaw. OK ang ika-3, 4, 13 at 14. Ingat ka sa ika10, 11 at 12.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) May mga nangyayari sa pamilya mo na kailangan mong unawain.

Hndi lahat ay nasa isang linya ng pag-iisip.

Magiging abala ka sa tag-araw dahil maraming hihingi ng oras at atensyon mo. Ikaw na ang bahalang magbalanse dahil baka magkasakit ka sa pagod. Lucky ka sa ika-3, 4, 13 at 14. Ingat ka sa ika-5, 6 at 7.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Kung masyado kang nakapaloob sa mga pangyayari, hindi mo nakikita ang mas malaking sitwasyon. Patahimikin mo ang iyong loob at magiging mapayapa ang iyong damdamin. Walang dahilan ang selos mo, tapat siya sa iyo. Kulay rosas ang pag-ibig. OK ka sa ika-5, 6, 7 at 15. Stressful ang ika-3, 4, 10, 11 at 12.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) May problemang namumuo sa relasyon ninyong dalawa – maaaring kaibigan o romantic partner mo siya. Pareho ninyong gustong malaman ang katotohanan. Pero, paano ninyo malulutas ang problema kung pareho kayong duda sa isa’t isa? Imposible, di ba? OK ang ika-5, 6, 7 at 15.

Bantay ka sa ika-13 at 14.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Hindi ka nila puwedeng lokohin dahil noong umpisa pa lang ay nakita mo na ang motibo nila. Nasa sa iyo kung gusto mo pa rin silang kasama. Kung hindi mo naman ka-trabaho, iwasan mo na sila.

Maari nilang gamitin ka dahil sa maganda mong repustasyon. OK ang ika-5, 6 at 7. Ingat ka sa ika1, 2, 8 at 9.

ang bira sa aktres ay madaling hulaan na siya ang tinutukoy, kasama sa mga kuwentong ibinabato sa kaniya ang isyu ng pagiging tibo, sa gandang iyon ni Angel ay pinalalabas ng mga ayaw sa kaniya na babae ang kaniyang type.

Nakapagtataka na ayaw mamatay-matay ang kuwentong iyon tungkol kay Angel, samantalang kung susukatin naman ang kaniyang porma at pagkatao ay babaeng-babae siya, lalaki ang kaniyang hanap.

Hindi lang lumutang ang kuwentong iyon nang magpaigsi siya ng buhok, dati nang laman ng social media ang isyu ng kaniyang katibuan, iyon daw ang dahilan ng hiwalayan nila ni Luis Manzano.

Mas masaya raw kasi si Angel

kapag kasama ang kaniyang mga katropang tibo kesa sa poder ni Luis. Madalas daw nilang pagtalunan iyon, kaya nang hindi na nakatiis si Luis ay nakipaghiwalay na lang ito sa aktres.

Lumalabas tuloy na parang front lang ni Angel ang sinasabing manliligaw niyang si Neil Arce dahil ang totoo ay magkapareho lang daw naman ang kanilang hanap.

May isang sutil pang basher si Angel Locsin na sa halip na costume ni Darna ang suot niya ay costume ni Superman ang ipinasuot sa kaniya.

Kung totoo ngang may bahid ang kagandahan ni Angel Locsin ay napakaganda naman niyang tibo!

*** Nakasabay ng mga kaibigan namin sa flight si Jodi Sta. Maria. Gandang-ganda pa rin ang mga ito sa aktres, parang wala raw ipinagbabago ang itsura ni Jodi, naalala tuloy nila ang seryeng pambagets na Tabing-Ilog.

Habang gandang-ganda ang mga kaibigan namin kay Jodi ay kasabay rin noon ang matinding malasakit at pag-aalala. Maysakit daw ba si Jodi?

Kuwento ng isang kausap namin, “Soooobrang payat niya!

Alam mo iyong buto niya sa leeg?

Puwede mo nang paglagyan ng patis na kahit kumilos siya nang kumilos, e, hindi tatapon!

“Ganoon katindi ang kapayatan niya, parang balat na See CRISTY p21

EH KASI, PINOY!

JUNE 1 - 15, 2017

PILIPINO EXPRESS

Puspusan na ang paghahanda tungkol sa ika-119 Philippine Independece Day Celebrations, ika-12 ng Hunyo. Ang senaryo ay minsan pang lulutang sa US, Canada at iba pang mga bansa na maraming Filipino. Hanggang ngayon nakatali pa rin ang isang kamay na economic independence ng Inang Bayan. *** Ang pinatutupad na tuntunin na utos ng City Council tungkol sa reduced speed limit to 30 kmh sa school zones ay dapat lang sana kung may pasok sa mga paaralan.

Gayunpaman, kung holidays and no school classes the suspension of that bylaw ay makatarungan. *** Nabalitang ang Canada’s refugee acceptance last year ay pinakamarami sa loob ng nakaraang apat na taon. Ok lang naman dahil the action is for humanitarian reasons. Ang problema nga lang umano ay may mga tinanggihan sa ibang bansa tulad sa US subalit may mga tinatanggap dito sa Canada. *** Ayon kay Fred de Villa, Chairman ng WFBC, ang Canada’s Finance Minister ay narito sa Winnipeg noong ika25 ng Mayo. Nagpaliwanag tungkol sa gastusin ng gobyerno.

Pagkatapos, isang informal meeting naman ng concerned Filipino-Canadinans ang naganap.

Natalakay din ang financial aid ng gobyerno for refugees and other immigration issues.

Pilipinas Ang nakaupong gobyerno ay maraming mga panukalang pagbabago sa kabuhayan at pamamahala ng bansa. Sanhi ng maruming politika, ano mang hinahangad na kabutihang pambayan ay nahihirapang makausad.

Gayunpaman, ang suporta ng mayoryang taumbayan sa liderato ni PDU30 sa nakalipas na halos one year ay nanatiling matatag. *** Tungkol sa Mindanao Martial Law declaration, ang pinagbabatayan ni President Duterte ay nasa Article VII, Section 18 ng 1987 Constitution.

Ang pangunahing layunin ay to contain lawlessness. Maaari pa rin na ipatupad sa iba pang lugar ng bansa kung may kaguluhang nangyayari.

Ginagawa din ‘yon sa ibang bansa. Naalala ko tuloy noong ako ay maging delegado sa First International Work Camp na ginanap sa Anyang, South Korea noong 1973. Doon pala, on and off ang martial law declaration.

About 20 days lang tumagal, kasi nahuli na ang mga gumagawa ng gulo na hinihinalang from North Korea. Marahil gayon din ang nasa isip ni PDU30.

Kailangan ang martial law sa iba’t ibang lugar ng bansa para mawala ang negative effect ng kaguluhan sa kabuhayan at katahimikan ng mga mamamayan.

Tinigil ng gobyerno ang sana’y ika-limang planong peace talks sa mga lokal na kumunista.

Samantala, nabalita na ang mga Obispo sa Mindanao ay hindi tumututol sa martial law declaration ni President Duterte. *** Nasa wastong direksiyon nga marahil ang pakikitungo ni Pres.

DU30 sa China. Diplomatic and friendly approach ang ginamit sa kabila ng isyu sa West Philippine Sea/ South China Sea territorial dispute. Bunga ng pakikipag-usap ni PDU30 sa China’s President XI Jinping, nagresulta ng kusang loob na pangakong $14.5 million US. Ang pera ay para ilaan sa pag-aayos ng napabayaang

HINAGAP

Unang Utos Ang atas ng Diyos, itanim sa isip, Na kapangyarihan at iwing pag-ibig; Nais na ang Mundo ay maging tahimik, Itakwil palagi ang tuksong ligalig! *** Ugali ng tao karaniwa’y gapok, Na ang nagtutulak ay lakas ng loob; Tulad sa pagiral ng pagsuyong taos, Na bukal sa puso at diwang maharot! *** Sapagkat sinilang nang makasalanan, Ang pamanang tukso’y hindi maiwasan; Sana ay tantuing walang alinlangan, Iisa ang Haring makapangyarihan! *** Una sa Kaniyang Utos na nilahad, Sambahin ang Diyos na higit sa lahat!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

mga ilog at kalsada ng bansa through the Chinese One Belt One Road program. Ang OBOR na initiative ng China ay walang iniwan sa bagong kampanya ni US President Donald Trump na “America First.” *** Kung totoong may mga strings attached na kaparis ng US aid ang alok na tulong ng EU, may katuwiran si PDU30 na ‘yon ay tanggihan. Hindi na dapat pansinin ang panghihinayang ng mga kalaban ni Rody. Kasi, ‘yon ay parang aso na may kulyar sa leeg. Ang may kondisyon ay pangit kumpara sa inisyatibo at boluntaryong ayuda. *** Nabalitang ang US president ay nakatakdang darating sa Maynila this coming November.

Inaasahang dadalo as special guest sa gaganaping ASEAN meeting hosted by the Philippine government.

Marahil, hindi maiiwasan na magkakaroon ng protest rally ang mga Pinoy na US TNTs. *** Nakakalungkot ang nangyari

CRISTY...

Mula sa pahina 20 lang ang nagdudugtong sa laman at buto niya. Napakalalim ng mga buto niya sa leeg, nakakapag-alala iyon!” sinserong reaksiyon ng aming kaibigan.

Sabi naman ng isa pa, “Anorexic ba siya? Noong minsang makita namin sila ni Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla sa Makati, e, hindi naman siya ganyan kapayat! May laman pa naman siya.

“Pero noong nakasabay namin siya sa flight, talagang payat na payat na siya. Parang halos wala na siyang laman, parang natutuyot na tuloy siya.

“Sayang, ang ganda-ganda pa naman niya, magdagdag naman sana siya ng weight. Nakakatakot ang ganyan, remember Karen Carpenter?” nag-aalalang pahayag ng aming kausap.

Huli naming nakita si Jodi Sta. Maria ay noong nakaraang taon pa. Sila pa noon ni Vice-Governor Jolo, tahimik lang siyang nakaupo sa isang tabi, binabalik-balikan lang siya ng BF niya. Bumebeso naman siya sa mga dumadalaw sa PNP Custodial Center pero lagi lang talaga siyang tahimik sa isang sulok.

Sayang ang inalagaan nilang relasyon na sa hiwalayan din nauwi. Gusto na siyang pakasalan ni Vice-Governor Jolo pero hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin napapawalang-bisa ang kasal nila ni Pampi Lacson na may iba nang pamilya ngayon.

Lihim na lihim ang pagpapakasal nina Pampi at Jodi sa Mandalay Bay salas Vegas.

Mahal Na Araw noon, nalaman namin ang kanilang pagpapakasal mula kay Col. Jude Estrada, dahil isa sa mga ninang nila si dating Senadora Loi Ejercito. *** Nakita namin ang napakaseksing katawan ni Alma Moreno nang ilunsad siya ng Sampaguita Pictures sa

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kay ex-DOTC secretary Jun Abaya tungkol sa MRT mess noong panahon ng gobyernong Aquino. Walang iniwan sa isang kasalan. Basta pinirmahan na lang ng kinasal ang wedding paper na ang nagkasundo ay kani-kaniyang mga magulang.

Natural, marupok ang tanikalang papel na kasunduan. Kung totoo ang testimonya ni Jun Abaya, ang kaniyang hinalinhang extransportation boss ay malamang makasama din sa dapat managot sa MRT scam. Ang puno ay si Mar, si Jun ang bunga. Ang former DILG Secretary ay baka masalang sa senate investigation.

Katas Ang territorial dispute sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at China sa South China Sea/West Philippine Sea ay napagpasiyahan na.

Plano ng gobyernong DU30 na maghukay ng mina ng langis sa lugar na sakop ng Pilipinas.

• Nagbanta ng giyera ang Chinese president Xi Jinping kung itutuloy ni PD30 ang plano.

Sabi daw ni Rody, sige kahit hindi namin kaya.

• Ang nasa isip ng pangulo,

ang problema ay baka maaaring malutas sa pamamagitan ng diplomasya.

• Kung hindi ngayon, maghintay ng tamang panahon.

Taliwas naman sa gustong mangyari ni Senior Associate SC Justice Antonio Carpio. Waring gustong isubo si DU30 sa giyera.

• Alam niyang noong 2016, The Permanent Court of Arbitration of the Hague ay mayroon nang pasiya. May lugar na sakop ng Pilipinas.

• Si Digong ay halal ng taumbayan. Ang SC justices are appointed only by the president.

Walang iniwan sa bakuran ng may bakuran. Pinakikialaman.

Ako po ay hindi abogado. I’m very sorry to say na ang dapat asikasuhin ni honorable justice Carpio ay ang nagtambak na kaso sa judiciary.

Kasabihan Nakita ang butas ng karayom, hindi ang butas ng palakol.

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.

pamamagitan ng Eva Fonda 16.

Hubog-softdrinks ang katawan ng magandang aktres.

Kumita ang mga pelikulang pinagbidahan ni Ness, bukod kasi sa napakaganda niyang katawan ay panglaban din ang kaniyang kagandahan, hanggang ngayon ay aktibo pa rin sa pag-arte si Alma Moreno.

Pero noong huli namin siyang makita ay wala na kahit ang anino lang ng sexy niyang katawan, triple ang ibinigat ng kaniyang timbang, napakalaki na ngayon ni Alma Moreno.

Nang maging abala na siya sa pakikilahok sa mundo ng pulitika ay napabayaan na ni Ness ang kaniyang katawan. Nagkasakit pa siya, mabuti na lang at naagapan iyon, kaya paminsan-minsan na lang umaatake ang matinding sakit ng kaniyang ulo na mas malala pa sa migraine.

Pero nand’yan pa rin ang kagandahan ni Ness na kinabaliwan ng mga kalalakihan, lumaki man ang kaniyang katawan na naging puhunan niya sa pagsikat ay hindi pa rin kumukupas ang kaniyang ganda, walang tulong ng salamat po doktor ang ganda ni Alma Moreno.

Nang makita namin si Winwyn Marquez, anak nila ni Mayor Joey, ay para kaming nagbalik sa panahon ng Eva Fonda 16. Seksing-seksi ang dalaga, nawawala ang kaniyang bewang, inaasinta ng isang manager ng mga beauty queen na ipanglaban si Winwyn sa Miss World-Philippines.

Bakit naman ang hindi?

Maganda na at sexy ay matalino rin si Winwyn, may puwede itong patunayan, tulad din ni Pia Wurtzbach na nakatatlong pagtatangka muna bago nito naisuot ang korona ng pagiging Miss Universe.

Kung ganda ang pag-uusapan ay magmamano si Winwyn sa kaniyang ina. Iba ang ganda ni Alma Moreno, natural na ay nang-

iimbita pa, walang kakupas-kupas ang kaniyang ganda. *** Mistulang naging tribute para sa Superstar na si Nora Aunor ang kabuuan ng aming programa noong nakaraang Martes (May 30) nang hapon. Bago nagsimula ang Cristy Ferminute ay nagpadala ng mga materyales ang mahal naming si Kabsat Portia Ilagan.

Ang mga kanta at larawan at video ay bilang pagpapahalaga sa ika-50 taong anibersaryo ng pagkakampeon ni Nora Aunor sa Tawag Ng Tanghalan noong 1967.

Katorse anyos lang siya noon, pero ang kaniyang boses ay buung-buo na, labing-apat na linggo niyang hinawakan ang pagiging weekly champion hanggang sa si Nora Aunor na nga ang tinanghal na kampeon ng Tawag Ng Tanghalan nang taong iyon.

Melangkolya ang hatid ng mga piyesang People at Moonlight Becomes You, ang mga kantang ipinanglaban ni Nora, kapansinpansin na sa edad niyang 14 pa lang ay wala ka nang hahanapin pa sa kaniyang boses at enunciation sa pagbibitiw ng mga liriko ng piyesa.

Ang liit-liit ng kinatawan ng Iriga City, pero ang kaniyang boses ay pangdalaga na, sa isang larawan ay kasama pa niya si Mamay Belen Aunor na naging talent scout at tunay na gumabay sa pagkanta ni Nora.

Maraming nagkakamali sa relasyon nina Nora at Mamay Belen, maraming nag-aakala na ang kaniyang tiyahin ang tunay niyang ina, magkapatid sina Mamay Belen at Mamay Tunying Cabaltera Villamayor.

Dinala lang ng Superstar ang apelyidong Aunor, ang anak nina Mamay Belen at Sgt. Satrunino Aunor ay sina Ate Tita, Romy, Bobot, Ramon at Lala, magpipinsang-buo sila ni Nora.

Inangkin ng kasikatan ng Superstar ang buong dekada ‘70.

See CRISTY p22

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Neepawa Filipino Basketball League Championship Games

Neepawa Filipino Basketball League committee. From l-r: Eli Canete, Richard Nidoy, Gerald Soliven, Harold Endaya, Roberto Tagbacaola and Nelo Tagbacoala.

El CaviteĂąo, Senior Division Champion 2017. The games were held at the Neepawa Area Collegiate Gym, April 29, 2017

Bisdak, Junior Division Champion 2017.

CRISTY...

Mula sa pahina 21 May kalaban siya noon, si Vilma Santos, pero mas kinagat ng publiko ang tambalang Guy & Pip nila ni Tirso Cruz III. Iyon ang mga panahong nagwawala ang sambayanang Pilipino sa kanilang tambalan.

Nagsasarado ang mga sinehang pinagpapalabasan ng kanilang mga pelikula at hindi sila puwedeng maglakad nang malaya sa kalye dahil siguradong pupupugin sila ng ating mga kababayan.

Wala nang mas titindi pa sa kasikatang naabot ni Nora Aunor.

Dinadambana siya noon at hindi lang siya basta hinahangaan, nag-iiyakan ang kaniyang mga tagahanga masilip lang siya, ganoon katindi ang popularidad ni Nora Aunor. *** Binubulabog ngayon sa social media sina Leah Navarro, Jim Paredes at Cynthia Patag.

Dilawan ang tawag sa kanila, may kinikilingang partido, kaya panay-panay ang upak nila kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

Bumahing lang ang pangulo ay mayroon na agad komento ang tatlo, binabantayan talaga nila ang mga aksiyon at salita ng tagapamuno ng ating bayan, para mayroon silang mai-post sa social media.

E, tatatlo lang sila, mayroon mang mga sumasang-ayon sa kanilang mga opinyon ay hindi iyon sasapat sa milyun-milyong tagasuporta ng pangulo, kaya puro bashing ang inaabot nila ngayon sa social media.

Ayaw naming makisawsaw sa kanilang mga ipinaglalaban, mas gusto naming magbigay ng opinyon na ang mga tao talagang libre at walang pinagkakaabalahang makabuluhang bagay ay nagpapapansin na lang, para maramdaman pa rin ng publiko ang kanilang presensiya.

Sinungaling ba kami kung sasabihin naming pumanaw na ang career ng tatlong ito? Nagkaroon sila ng pagkakataong makilala, lalo na si Jim Paredes na bitbit din ang pangalan nina Danny Javier at Buboy Garovillo, sikat na sikat noon ang APO Hiking Society at ang kanilang mga kanta.

Pero hindi na sila aktibo ngayon, mga piyesa na lang nila ang naririnig natin, piniling magnegosyo nina Danny at Buboy pero si Jim ay tumutok sa sinasabi niyang pagpapakalalim sa takbo ng estado ng ating bayan.

Si Leah ay ganoon din, bukod sa matanda na ang kaniyang itsura ay napakarami nang nagpakain ng alikabok sa kaniya sa pagkanta, kaya abalang-abala ngayon ang sosyalerang singer sa pagbatikos sa ating pangulo.

Di lalo naman si Cynthia Patag na ang tanging alaalang iniwan sa ating mga kababayan ay ang role nito sa Palibhasa Lalake na may kandong palaging stuffed toy sa kaniyang boses na parang pinunit na yero.

Iyon lang ang aming opinyon, hindi pampulitika, kundi ang katotohanan ng buhay na kapag tapos na ang career ng mga personalidad ay kung anu-ano na lang ang naiisip nilang gawin. – CSF

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From Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal MPs Mula sa inyong Punong Ministro Justin Trudeau at mga Liberal MP

Happy Philippine Independence Day! Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan

Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau Papineau

Kevin Lamoureux Winnipeg North 204.984.1767

Hon. Jim Carr Winnipeg South Centre 204.983.1355

Terry Duguid Winnipeg South 204.984.6787

Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk Kildonan–St. Paul 204.984.6322

Robert-Falcon Ouellette Winnipeg Centre 204.984.1675

Doug Eyolfson Charleswood–St. James–Assiniboia– Headingley

204.984.6432

Dan Vandal Saint Boniface–Saint Vital 204.983.3183

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