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Ambassador Petronila Garcia in Winnipeg WINNIPEG – The Philippines’ new ambassador to Canada, Petronila Garcia, arrived in Winnipeg on October 12, 2015 with Toronto’s new Consul General, Rosalita Prospero, and the full Philippine diplomatic corps in Canada.

So far, Ambassador Garcia has made courtesy calls to Manitoba’s Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon, Premier Greg Selinger and cabinet ministers including Multiculturalism Minister Flor Marcelino, and Winnipeg Mayor Bowman.

Aside from the consular outreach sessions running from October 15 to 19 at the PCCM, the ambassador will attend a two-day conference on consular consultations and economic diplomacy.

Ambassador Garcia returns to Ottawa on October 19.

Philippine Ambassador Petronila Garcia with Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger. Photo courtesy of MB Consul Gen. Orli Marcelino

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WINNIPEG – An estimated 3.6 million people voted during four days of advance polls between Friday, October 9 to Thanksgiving Monday, representing a 71 per cent increase over three days of advance polling in 2011, according to Elections Canada.

The increased turnout at advance polls may indicate just how much more seriously Canadians are treating this tight election race over the 2011 federal election when only about 61 per cent of eligible voters bothered to cast a vote. It was among the lowest turnouts in this country’s history.

The higher turnout is also remarkable in light of the Harper government’s stricter election rules regarding voter identification, under Bill C-23. One provision of the original version of that bill attempted to strip Elections Canada of its mandate to promote voting, but it was removed before

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Objectifying women Anyone who has been to a traditional political campaign in the Philippines can attest to the fact that these things are often no more than variety shows where the old song-and-dance routine is employed to great effect.

Political candidates, in an effort to attract a crowd that, hopefully, would vote for them, hire all sorts of celebrities and performers to provide entertainment in between speeches. There would be singers, dancers, actors and actresses, models, and of course, “sexy dancers.” It is this last group that provides the risqué kind of diversion that the men in the audience are presumed to lap up. In a male-dominated political landscape, such a practice comes as no surprise and has indeed been tacitly encouraged through the years and in countless election campaign periods. After all, it gets the crowds in, and a large crowd is seen as a sign of a candidate’s popularity with the voters.

The case of the Liberal Party’s use of such dancers, therefore, is not an isolated case. Indeed, virtually all parties and individual candidates have, in one way or another, used scantily clad women to attract people to their sorties.

That we have not questioned this up till a few days ago is actually an indictment on us as a people;

we have, in fact, come to accept “sexy dancers” as part and parcel of political campaigns, and that the exploitation of women is acceptable in advancing the careers of our politicians.

If we are actually serious about making the LP pay for its most recent infraction, then we must take all other parties to task for doing the same thing. More than that, we must look at all aspects of our social life and see where we are actually exploiting women — often without us realizing it. Noontime shows, movies, advertisements — even a superficial review of these media will show us that women are being exploited and treated as mere sex objects in so many ways, and we are patronizing them just the same. Even something as mainstream as a beauty contest can be seen as nothing more than the objectification of women.

Women don’t have to be scantily clad to be objectified; it is enough that they are used as mere decoration and crowd-pleasers and gatherers for it to count as exploitation. It is time we realize that we have been treating our women badly publicly.

Is this a lost cause? I certainly hope not. Perhaps it is fortuitous that the LP is being harangued over the issue because it could force us all to look deeper into

ourselves and see if we are not actually guilty of the same thing.

International Day of No Prostitution Speaking of exploitation (and our tendency to look away), many of us didn’t realize that October 5 was International Day of No Prostitution. As commemorations go, it was, to quote the Bard, more honor’d in the breach than in the observance. Prostitution, after all, is not called the world’s oldest profession for no reason: serving one of man’s most basic urges, it is easy to peddle and just as easy to acquire. And by the admission of the two main groups in Davao City advocating for the rights of abused and prostituted women and children, it was virtually impossible to expect the flesh trade to cease even for a day. The reasons are varied but they boil down to two things: one, women who are forced into prostitution need to work in order to supply the needs of their families, and two, there are always men who will engage their services.

The first reason is a complex web that can only be addressed in a holistic manner. In a very real sense it would take overhauling the entire nation — enough to be able to address the needs of the poorest of the poor, the sector to which most prostituted women belong.

Government must necessarily improve its services so that no person is forced to sell

her or his body just to survive.

As is often said, no person would allow herself or himself to be abused for a few measly pesos if there were other means to keep body and soul together.

But because the work required to achieve this is so massive, it would be easy to say that there is simply no way to eradicate prostitution. There is, however, a second reason the flesh trade is thriving, and it is in this area that headway can be gained simply by a change in attitude.

If no one engages the services of a prostituted woman, then the trade itself would die a natural death. Like any other business, prostitution thrives on demand; if there were no market for it, then no one would offer the service.

This, of course, is easier said than done. Men will be men, so we are told, and they will always descend to their baser instincts when the opportunity presents itself. Which is why the proposal to penalize men who patronize prostituted women should be supported. It has always been the women — those who are the victims — who end up being rounded up for engaging in the flesh trade; it is time the real perpetrators are punished.

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

Winter-Peg, 2015

A new Filipino immigrant to Winnipeg stepped off the plane, took a look around his new home province, and muttered, “Man, ito ba?”

Manitoba and the Canadian Prairies are often the targets of jokes, both from residents and those living in other provinces. For some, the long, endless prairies; short, hot summers; and long, cold winters have no appeal. But the truth of it is that there are a lot of good things in Manitoba. It is a glorious thing to be able to go 15 minutes outside of Winnipeg and see the point where the land and sky meet. And while I have never truly become “used” to the deep cold (or snow banks) of a prairie winter, I also never tire of fall in Winnipeg.

At this time of the year, I often think of those welcome newcomers to our city, especially those who have never experienced an autumn or winter here. This time of year presents a number of challenges to immigrants in the city, especially those who are not forewarned

about what to expect and how best to prepare for it. There is nothing new about this. In the first year of the Red River Settlement – the first major European settlement in what is now Manitoba – settlers rushed to build proper living quarters to stave off temperatures that fell as low as -50º C. Indeed, many of France’s first colonies in North America in the 1600s failed because the colonists were unprepared for the harsh winter conditions, and those who survived had to rely on the help of the earlier-arrived Dutch settlers in what is now New York, or the local indigenous populations.

Sometimes, information about what to expect when that plane lands in Canada is unclear or mixed up. I heard one immigrant to Ontario from Latin America tell a story about how all their friends and family warned them about how cold Canada was. Listening to this advice, the family disembarked the plane wearing winter coats, snow pants, boots, gloves and toques.

Unfortunately, it was early August

and the temperatures were well above 25º C. While stories like this are told with a sense of humour (especially many years after), other experiences aren’t always so. In some of my interviews with community members, I’ve heard stories of how families were unprepared for just how cold it got. Of course, the meaning of cold is relative; to a Winnipeger, “cold” might be lower than -20º C; for someone from Southern Ontario, below -10º C is “cold” (to be fair, Toronto area winters are very humid and chill the bones!); but for someone from Manila, for example, “cold” might mean staying overnight in Baguio City.

Recent Filipino immigrants to the city often have family or friends already living here to help them adjust, but sometimes simple facts like how much one should wear on a cold day is not shared.

This time of year can be a little deceiving and even confusing for some. For example, yesterday the temperature rose well above 20º C, yet as I write this now I’m wearing a sweater with my home’s central heating on as I tuck in from the cold fall day outside.

One must be ready for the coming winter though, because dangers such as frostbite are real and can occur fairly quickly. For

those who rely on public transit for transportation, this is a particularly a concern, especially as Winnipeg Transit continues to struggle with its bus fleet and waiting times may continue to be longer than usual at bus stops. To prepare for Winnipeg winter, it is best to ensure that you and your children are properly dressed: this includes a well insulated pair of boots with a good grip and dry socks; warm pants and even an extra layer of snow pants; a proper winter jacket and sweater underneath; and a good pair of winter gloves and a toque to cover your head and ears (balaclavas are also nice, covering your whole face). In short, layer up! Cover up! Frost can happen quicker than we can realize, especially with children, and with Manitoba’s notorious wind chill, one must be prepared. Also, it is safest to avoid clothing made of cotton, especially for children – cotton absorbs moisture quickly (like melting snow on gloves), and dries slowly in the cooler temperatures, meaning wet clothes. New winter clothes can be expensive, so don’t hesitate to ask those you know if they have extra clothing, or to visit used clothing stores such as Value Village and Salvation Army.

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Too old for sex?

Dear Ate Anna, At what age should couples stop having sex? I am 62 years old and my wife has just turned 60. She seems to think that it is OK for our sex life to slow down because we are getting to “that age.” Is that true?

Sincerely, Sam Dear Sam, Thank you for your question.

The answer is that there is no specific age at which people should stop having sex. In fact, a healthy sexual relationship can positively affect a person’s life, including physical health and self esteem, at any age.

Our sexuality is a very personal thing and different people make different choices throughout their life. Some people may have only one sexual partner during their lifetime while other people may have several. Some people believe that sex is only for reproduction while others believe it is also about pleasure and/or showing love for a partner. As well, abstinence (not having sex)

is a valid choice for people at any age.

It is a common belief that older people are not interested in sex or that it is not appropriate to be interested in a sexual relationship after a certain age. However, older adults today are often still very active, still doing many of the things they enjoyed during their younger years. That includes enjoying intimate relationships that may include sex.

There are many cultural messages – e.g. jokes, customs, religious teaching – that reinforce the message that sex is only for the young or for reproduction.

Advertising also sends the message that sexual dysfunction is an inevitable part of aging.

There are changes in sexual response and interest that happen as a person ages. However, these changes happen gradually. If a couple has information, they can talk to each other about how the changes affect their sexual relationship and they can easily adapt to them. Unfortunately, many older couples let their See ATE ANNA p6

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Electronic Travel Authorization Did you know that soon all visitors might require a visa to enter Canada? Of course, readers will be surprised that persons from Japan, Greece, Germany, Israel, Poland, Korea et al, will soon require visas.

What happened to the distinction between visitors from visaexempt countries and those from visa-required countries like the Philippines? Before you all panic, the distinction between the two groups of countries will continue. However, visitors exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary resident visa (TRV) will have to obtain the new electronic travel authorization (eTA) before entering Canada.

The application process has been in place since August of this year and the eTA will become fully operational by March 15, 2016. The approach will allow Canada to better screen persons on risk and make it easier for low-risk travelers to enter Canada.

The eTA is similar in concept to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization or ESTA currently used in the United States of America. The preapproval system is only required for persons from visa-exempt countries, excluding the United States. A fee of only $7.00 will be required, so this is does not appear to be a “cash grab.” The eTA will be valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance or until the earliest of the following: date of passport expiration; date electronic travel authorization was cancelled; or the day on which a new electronic authorization is issued.

The government of Canada also announced a number of exemptions for the eTA requirement. These include: nationals of the United States; individuals inside Canada in possession of a Canadian temporary resident visa; designated foreign diplomats; commercial air crew; French

citizens who are resident of St. Pierre and Miquelon; individuals in possession of a United States visa on a flight bound for that country in transit through Canada; individuals who are in possession of any visa required to enter the country of destination also travelling through Canada as passengers by air; individuals carrying out official duties as a member of the armed forces of a country that is designated under the Visiting Forces Act; study or work permit holders re-entering Canada following a visit solely to the United States, or St. Pierre and Miquelon; and Her Majesty in right of Canada and other members of the Royal Family.

The eTA application contains, as expected, an identification area with status, occupation, employer or school name, passport number etc. There are also questions related directly to screening, such as whether the applicant “previously applied to enter or remain in Canada”; “funds available for travel in Canada”; “have you been refused

a visa or study or work permit, denied entry or ordered to leave Canada or any other country”; “have you ever committed, been arrested for, been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country”; “have you or any family member ever had or been in close contact with a person with tuberculosis; or “do you have a health condition for which you are receiving regular or ongoing medical treatment.” All these questions are interesting because they may the reasons why visitors from visa-exempt countries are denied admission. It is better to screen in advance and save valuable time at the port of entry.

It should be noted that the number of visa-exempt foreign visitors far exceed those coming from the Philippines and other visa-required countries. For example, visa-exempt foreign nationals represent roughly 74 per cent of those who arrive by air and this number does not include those from the United States.

Who knows, $7.00 per eTA might

turn out to be a major source of revenue. The government’s reason for implementing the eTA was to minimize chances for visitors to be refused admission.

In 2012 and 2013 the number of visa-exempt individuals denied admission was 7,055.

If you want to know more, read about the changes at www. cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp.

Note that if you are a dual citizen of Canada and a visa-exempt country, you are expected to use your Canadian passport. If you are someone from a visa exempt country who wants to apply for an eTA, use the following https://onlineservicesserviceenlighne,cic.gc.ca/etc. welcome?lang=en.

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) 7837326 or (204) 227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.

Mindfulness in the classroom We live in a world where the only thing consistent is the rapid amount of change that occurs in our immediate and larger surroundings. We have high-speed cars, high-speed Internet at our fingertips, and a network of information that we can readily access at any given time. Advertisements on YouTube allow you to “Skip Ad” after 10 seconds, the average time spent on most commercials found on television. This means that we

push our minds to move at faster speeds (10-second turnover rates) – processing information faster than the generation before us. In all this processing, it’s easy to burn out.

In a regular classroom, any educator also knows that as much as kids’ brains are developing and making neural connections, we are also in competition for their attention. Even without a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),

the daily barrage of social media networks, billboards, advertisements, YouTube videos, games, and television shows are enough to encourage young brains to seek new stimuli every ten seconds. How does an educator keep up?

I choose to practice mindfulness in my classrooms.

There’s a series of professional development workshops in many divisions regarding mindfulness – practices that cultivate deepened awareness, concentration, and insight.

This can be as simple as ringing a chime and having students concentrate on waiting for the very last second they

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Weather is truly an aspect of integrating into a new country.

Getting used to the changing, and quite frankly crazy, weather patterns of Manitoba is part of the process of becoming “Canadian.”

And when you consider that newcomers from the Philippines are coming from a tropical climate, it is understandable why Anita Chen in 1998 titled her book on Filipino immigration to Canada From Sunbelt to Snowbelt. While weather may not define a person, exposure and acclimatization to drastically different weather patterns make up part of the immigrant experience. Being prepared for and informed about Winnipeg winters will allow new Filipino families to create cherished memories of their first snowfall (and, sorry to say, first ridiculous Winnipeg blizzard), first

ice skating, and time-old practices of tobogganing, having a snowball fight, or making snowmen.

Welcome to Winter-Peg! As part of my ongoing research on the Filipino community in Winnipeg, I would love to hear your experiences of winter in Winnipeg. You can easily contact me at jmalek7@uwo.ca with your stories, suggestions for others, or questions.

The following are some useful links for those who are new to Winnipeg and are about to experience their first winter. Please share these links widely. http://ec.gc.ca/ meteo-weather/default. asp?lang=En&n=46FBA88B-1 What natural winter hazards one might expect. h t t p : / / w w w. c b c . c a / n e w s / c a n a d a / 5 - t i p s - f o r- k e e p i n g -

Winnipeg, Winter-Peg for a reason. Just like autumn, with the changing colours and falling leaves, winter can be a beautiful time of year. For me, there is nothing much more magical than the year’s first snowfall or waking up to hoarfrost on your trees outside. I know I’m not alone in this; time and again I’ve heard how new immigrants to the city have relished the city’s first snow fall, experienced how much fun skating on the Red River in December for the first time is, and indeed how Filipinos quickly adapt to winter like pros. One community member has even told me that, after having lived in Canada for so long, they are no longer able to take the heat of the Philippines.

hear the sound. I also have a homemade snowglobe-esque type of Mason jar filled with different coloured glitter. Students know that when they need a break, or need to calm down, they can come to the standing desk, shake the jar, and take deep breaths while they wait for all the glitter to settle. I have found that this, in particular, has worked wonders for myself as well! Once the glitter settles, students are usually ready to return to their task or their group, or to have an important conversation.

It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we take control of our brain through mindfulness.

Parent tip: Slow down!

We are always rushed. My

advice for this week is to allow time to slow down. That could mean doing a peaceful activities such as reading together, doing some meditation or yoga, etc., as a family. These two activities mentioned are simple to do yet encourage healthy lifestyle choices – an appreciation for literature, along with an appreciation for mental and physical health.

Whatever you choose to do, promote concentration and awareness using positive activities, and support and lead your children through the process.

Judianne Jayme is an educator teaching sixth grade and a division-wide mentor in the Winnipeg School Division.

warm-during-a-canadianwinter-1.1345737 - Some excellent tips for dressing in Canada’s winters. h t t p : / / w w w. w rh a . m b . c a / wave/2010/12/old-man-winter. php - Dressing for winter and protecting your health. http://www.gov.mb.ca/safety/ winter/ - General links from the Province of Manitoba on winter living. http://www.med.umich.edu/ yourchild/topics/wintsafe.htm Some advice from the University of Michigan on safety while enjoying winter activities h t t p : / / w w w . albertahealthservices.ca/4862.asp - Winter sport safety for children.

Jon Malek is a PhD candidate in History at Western University, and is a member of the Migration and Ethnic Relations program.

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From page 5 sexual relationship slowly come to an end because they mistakenly think that is how it has to be.

Sam, you don’t say if you and your wife have any health concerns. Worries about sex after a heart attack sometimes end a couple’s sex life. Most experts say that sex is no more strenuous than taking a brisk walk or climbing up one or two flights of stairs. In fact, like other forms of mild exercise, sexual activity can be good for the heart – physically and emotionally – as long as the doctor says it’s safe.

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Ready ka na ba?

I must admit that, just like everyone else, I have also dreamed about one day winning the lottery and retiring in luxury.

Lahat naman tayo nangagarap di ba?

However, after our brief flight of fantasy has passed, we must deal with the reality of making a living and saving for our retirement. The future is uncertain and we don’t know if there will be a downturn in the economy that will reduce the value of our current retirement savings or if the current Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) system will still be around when it’s our turn to retire. So, what do we do?

Planning for our retirement is very important. Whether it’s through individual means such as an RRSP or TFSA or if it means finding a good job with a company that provides a pension to its employees. Regardless of which option you wish to pursue, the root of a good retirement is having a good job or career at the present time.

The next questions become, “Do you like your career?” “Are you in a dead-end job?” “Could you be making more money elsewhere?” “Are you willing to take the risk?” Every now and then, we have to take a moment to evaluate our situation to answer these questions. I have many clients who come to see

me after they have taken the time to self-reflect and have made a big decision. Some want to consult regarding their existing employment contract and what their rights and restrictions would be if they left their employer.

Others want to discuss how they can start up their own business or buy an existing business.

If becoming your own boss is your dream, do you know where to start? The first question you have to ask yourself is, “What type of business do you want to have?” Once you have made that decision, you then need to determine how you want to legally structure your business.

There are three general types of legal entities a business can take – sole-proprietorship, partnership or corporation. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. This article will briefly touch upon each one.

Sole proprietor A sole proprietor is a business that is owned and operated by one person. You are taxed on your personal income and your business has no legal identity separate from yourself. Also, if the business is sued your personal assets are not protected against any damages awarded against you. Consider for example that you own a renovation company and you are sued. If the court rules against you for an amount valued greater than the value of

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write to: Ate Anna, Suite 200226 Osborne St. N., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V4 or e-mail: info@ serc.mb.ca. Please visit us at www.serc.mb.ca. You will find reliable information and links to many resources on the subject of sexuality.

about sex. There are many sexual activities that feel pleasurable and help a couple feel physically intimate. In fact, many older couples say they enjoy a new freedom and greater satisfaction in their sexual relationship when they no longer make intercourse the focus of their sexual activity.

Of course, people who are starting a sexual relationship with a new partner, or have more than one sexual partner, need to use condoms as protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

So, you can see that the answer to your question is not a simple one. Based on personal beliefs and circumstances, some people will choose not to be sexually active in their later years while others will continue to have an active sex life or, possibly, begin a new sexual relationship. While it is true that sex won’t be the same as it was during a person’s 20’s or 30’s, that doesn’t mean it can’t be as enjoyable (or more enjoyable).

A good sexual relationship can enhance a person’s physical and emotional well being at any age.

Take care, Ate Anna Ate Anna welcomes your questions and comments. Please

your business assets, the court will allow your personal assets (such as your home and car) to be used to pay the damages.

Although a sole proprietorship is easy and inexpensive to set up, the law considers the owner and the business to be one entity for tax purposes. Consequently, the owner’s personal assets are not protected from potential court damages.

Partnership A partnership is the second type of legal entity. A partnership can be made up of two or more individuals who agree to go into business together. The partnership, just like a sole proprietorship, is not a separate legal entity from the owners.

Each partner is taxed personally for the profits or losses of the partnership. Each partner is also personally liable for any damages resulting from the partnership.

When setting up a partnership, it is advisable for the partners to enter into a comprehensive partnership agreement.

Corporation The third type of legal entity for a business is a corporation.

A corporation is considered

a separate legal entity from its owners (who are called shareholders). As a separate legal entity, the corporation is considered separate from its shareholders for tax purposes and for liability purposes. A corporation is the legal entity that will protect its shareholders the most. However, it is also the most expensive to set up.

The corporation will need to be created and corporate documents will need to be drawn up.

If you are seriously considering setting up a business, you should talk to a lawyer to discuss the pros and cons about each type of business entity available. The general information in this article is a good starting point but each person’s situation is unique. So before you commit to such a huge step, make sure you are ready. Take the time to consult with a variety of people such as a business advisor, an employment councillor, your financial advisor, your lawyer and your family.

The key to a successful transition from being an employee to an employer is to have a full and complete business plan.

After learning about the

different types of structures your business can take, you then have to ask yourself, “Am I ready to take that leap of faith?” Ready ka na ba?

Ano ang isasagot mo?

Mayroon magsasabi na bahala na ang Diyos.

Mayroon magsasabi na bahala na si Batman.

Ang payo ko sa inyong lahat, eh, maniwala kayo sa sarili ninyong abilidad, pag-aralan ninyong mabuti ang lahat ng kailangan ninyong malaman, at gumawa kayo ng magandang business at marketing plan para handa kayo sa ano man ang mangyayari.

The contents of this article are not intended as legal advice and is for information purposes only. Should you require legal advice on a specific issue relating to the contents of this article, please seek the services of a legal professional.

Atty. Alona C. Mercado is a lawyer practicing in Winnipeg.

She was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1999. Her preferred areas of practice include wills and estates, committees, real estate and immigration law.

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Feng shui, your stove, and your kitchen god Chinese traditions abound around kitchens like making sure you always keep your rice urn full.

The kitchen is a super-charged room. It’s the room everyone is always in every single day. It also stores your food, a source of both wealth and health.

One such tradition is the story about Zao Jun, who is also known as the “god of the kitchen.” When he was a mortal man, Zao Jun was called Zhang Lang. He lived in the 2nd century BC. He was married to a good woman but then left her for someone younger. Because he left his first wife, who was dutiful and virtuous, he was punished with blindness and misfortune.

Eventually, his younger wife left him and he became a beggar.

One day while begging, he came across his first wife whom he didn’t recognize because of his blindness.

She took him in and cooked him a meal and took care of him. He told his wife his sad story of his life and his remorse for his misdeeds.

When she heard him apologize for how he’d wronged her, she told him to open his eyes and when he did, his sight was restored.

But having seen his wife and her kindness to him even after his betrayal, he threw himself on the kitchen fire in shame for his actions when he was younger.

From this story Zhang Lang, the mortal, became known as Zao Jun, the god of the kitchen or god of the stove. It’s also why he’s often depicted in photographs between two women or with one woman.

For the Chinese, there are many traditions based around the kitchen and stove that are important in feng shui, too.

The kitchen is a symbol of how we care for ourselves, and the way we treat our resources, like food and money. The kitchen, in short, represents our wealth, and the health and wellbeing of our family.

Are we wise with our food? Do we replenish food as needed? Are we letting food get old or stale?

Are our kitchens dirty?

Some people like to buy a lot of food and then throw it away.

That’s wasteful, not to mention bad feng shui.

Some like to fritter their money on specialty food items that aren’t used very often and that also represent wasted money.

And then some buy what they need, eat it, and then replenish their pantry and refrigerators. This is a very good feng shui way to treat food, as it gives respect to the valuable resource that it is — and to our health.

Keep your kitchen god happy — and you, more prosperous and healthy too, by observing these feng shui kitchen and stove tips.

Watch for clashes of fire and water.

The stove, in particular, is the source of the fire, the ability to transform our food to nourishment and delicious meals. Avoid keeping pots of water, such as teapots on the stove. It’s important that the fire energy of the stove remains strong, but not too strong.

Water left on the stove, such as in a teapot represents the fire being put out on the stove.

Utilize all your stove’s burners.

We often use one or two burners on our stoves, but try to avoid that. Use all the burners regularly to keep the stove energy strong in your home.

Avoid damaged, dented or scratched pans and utensils.

When you cook with pots and pans that are damaged, you impart that damaged chi to your food, making it less appealing to you.

The damage extends to the food that’s cooked in the pans. Further, scratched non-stick pans can actually be dangerous and seep the non-stick coating into your food.

Throw them away.

Move the kitchen trash away from the stove.

The stove represents clean, new, healthful food. Your kitchen trashcan represents unused, old or rotting food. Keep them away from one another.

Make sure the stove and sink don’t face one another.

This can cause the man and woman of the house to fight and argue. Although popular in decorating and design circles, this is a taboo in feng shui. Hang a faceted crystal between the two, and if there’s room, consider adding an island here with a stone top to stop the bickering and the clash of fire and water.

Keep the hearth fire lit.

A stove represents the hearth and fire in a home. For that reason, keep a small nightlight on in the kitchen even during the night time to represent the burning embers that provide heat and cook your food. A dark, cold kitchen represents ill health.

Throw away small bits of food.

Have a jar of jelly with just a tablespoon or two left in it?

Avoid restocking your pantry or refrigerator with almost-empty jars. Either use the food up or throw it away. Almost empty jars represent loss of wealth.

Keep your stove clean.

This is vital. If your stove and oven are dirty and grimy, they impart negative chi to your food and that brings down your personal energy, prosperity and the chi of your food.

Be wary of too much fire.

Feng shui is always about balance. There can be too much of a good thing — like too much water or too much fire. Some feng shui experts recommend placing mirrors to reflect the stove’s burners in the belief that this doubles the food, thereby signifying wealth.

But this practice only doubles the fire element, not the food. If

Take teakettles off your stove when not in use as they represent putting out the fire in your stove, hurting your wealth and prosperity.

Kitchen-god: Zao-Jun you want to double the food you see, place a mirror in the dining room instead. A little fire keeps the house warm and cooks your food.

Too much fire can burn the house down and create arguments and tension. Keep your fire element under control.

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!

The laws of authority There are three kinds of people in any sector of authority.

The Outsiders, the Inbetweeners and the Insiders.

The Outsiders are persuaded into making emotional decisions that they defend logically afterwards, embrace a sheep mentality and follow the leader.

The Inbetweeners are the action takers, becoming more consciously aware of their environment and are learning from experience.

The Insiders are the innovators,

the leaders, and they acknowledge that they become the average of their closest companions in business, career and life.

A mental chasm separates any particular person in these distinct groups.

The authority paradox says that those without power desperately cling on to any and all control in life while those with achieved authority in life know that they become amplified when they learn to assign authority out willingly.

This is the reason why the impoverished fight to the death over scarce resources and why the world’s most powerful performers have duplicated themselves by mentoring and training other leaders to take command of their campaigns.

For instance: John Maxwell Impact Leadership Company and Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Education.

Your ability to make a difference in your business, career and life is dependent on the perspective you have on the subject of authority. You may want to concern yourself with two broad types of authority.

Linear authority and leveraged authority

Linear authority is short-lived and is carried out on a one to one basis. The authority figure in this case must be present most of the time in order to maintain power and ensure that their directives are undertaken. This form of authority is unsustainable and is a non-renewable resource.

Leveraged Authority is made known through the science of duplication. The authority figure in this scenario has trained trainers and this is an example of exponential power.

They’ve now employed leaders who have the ability to exercise high-level decisions without the authority figure needing to be present. The figure at this most can remove him or

herself from the frontline and work on their business, career and life and not be entrenched in it.

Business, Success & Money message I’ll leave you with this principle for duplication. Here’s a prolific parable to illustrate things: “Give a man a fish he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish he will eat for a lifetime, teach a man how to teach a man to fish and he will feed the whole village!”

Valen Vergara is an award winning author, social entrepreneur, international investor, co-host of the movie Game Changer, speaker and B2C Marketer – www.valenvergara. com.

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Young activists strive to put women’s issues in the spotlight

By Anne Caprice B. Claros Margaret Mead, a well respected American cultural anthropologist once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

On Tuesday, October 6th, members of OxfamUofM, a social justice student group in University of Manitoba, set up an installation asking the question, “Is a woman’s hour worth the same as a man’s?” Students and members of the community were asked to vote, by signing their names, or writing a message on the banner. Unsurprisingly, there was unanimous agreement on what the answer is – Yes. Bonded together by their admirable ambition of encouraging local communities to think more and talk more about issues pertaining to women, other Oxfam Canada student groups in cities like Halifax, St. John’s, Ottawa and, Vancouver also had installations set up asking similar questions. This is part of a bigger campaign called, Up For Debate, an alliance for women’s rights, in which Oxfam Canada is a leading member.

Up For Debate is a campaign focused on putting women’s

rights in the spotlight for the upcoming federal election. It is undeniable that women in Canada face inequality and battle against discrimination. It is time that these issues be talked about and be appropriately addressed by the political party leaders. The campaign encourages women and men to ask questions, speak up on issues that matter to them, and to put women’s issues front and centre in the upcoming election.

It is necessary that awareness be raised; violence against women and the widening gender pay gap are among many things that can no longer be hidden from the public’s eyes. Canada has one of the worst records in the developed world when it comes to pay equality.

The last time party leaders had a debate on women’s issues was in 1984. The Up For Debate event was held on September 21st, video interviews with Elizabeth May from the Green Party, Thomas Mulcair from the NDP, Gilles Duceppe from Bloc Quebecois and Justin Trudeau from the Liberal Party, were broadcasted to the public and a panel including activists and social justice experts discussed the responses. The party leaders addressed concerns that were identified by women such as violence against women,

L-R: Nasser Barakat, Kristen Webster, Daniel Namwira, Romik Babakhanians & Anne Caprice Claros childcare and, women’s political participation. Considering that 51 per cent of the population is women, and percentage-wise are over represented in voting, only signifies the need to address women’s issues.

Oxfam believes ending global poverty begins with women’s rights. We recognize the need for

laws and policies that also put women at the forefront. We strive to empower women and challenge societal norms. We believe that together we can create a world free of inequality.

No one ever said that making a difference is easy. It takes time, devotion and determination.

However, the most difficult thing

is deciding if you want to be part of the movement wanting change.

The issues are undeniable, we have asked the questions; the dialogue has begun. It is now up to you to keep it going!

For further questions please contact visit oxfam.ca or send us an email at oxfamuofm@gmail. com.

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Diversity at its finest “Diversity can be defined as people coming together from different races, nationalities, religions and sexes to form a group, organization or community.” – The Importance and Benefits of Diversity, TeenInk.com.

Everyone seems excited when they get to see a new place. You’re ready to take pictures, selfies, make memories, and try to make the most of the time there.

As immigrants, we do kind of get the “excitement feeling,” but a ton of things also seem to come into mind.

A new place can mean new work, environment, weather, social life, and even school life.

These things are just temporary but sometimes, we still fear that we may be changed by the new place

that we often hide our identity and culture or forget it permanently.

This past year, I joined a youth forum that focused on FilipinoCanadian culture put on by ANAK whose sole purpose is to preserve and advocate Filipino heritage through education amongst the youth. I was surrounded by a crowd I never knew my whole life, but the only comparison we had is that we were in fact new to the place and to the country.

In Winnipeg, where ice and snow meets, you might be thinking, “Who can live in this kind of weather?” Others say it’s fine, that it’s not even that cold.

But on the opposite side, they keep saying that this is just bad.

Although the Winterpeg climate is unpredictable and especially long,

a much warmer fire burns inside the hearts of the community. The Filipino Community!

Known for their resiliency and strong will, even the fiercest storms cannot outmatch their undying perseverance (like literally). The Filipino community is considered the third of largest group living in Winnipeg and has caused a lot of impact to it.

With each passing year, Filipinos immigrate abroad to places like Winnipeg to work for their hopes, dreams, and opportunities for their families, even affecting their workplace and the city they live. With them, they bring and share the Philippine culture.

As one tourist might say, “We should visit the landmarks, but let’s eat first.”

Touring around parts of the city, the restaurants, buffets, and cattering, either small, large, or just opening in business, Filipino cuisine dominates just as how

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received a voter information card by mail as of October 1. The card tells voters when and where to vote. Voters can also find out where to vote using the online Voter Information Service at www.elections.ca.

Following the Robocall scandal of 2011, any unsolicited phone calls instructing citizens where and when to vote should be regarded with suspicion.

Voters can also register at the

polls on Election Day. Elections Canada urges unregistered voters to print a registration certificate from their web site for faster service. (https://ereg.elections.ca) Whether registered or not, voters must identify themselves with at least: a driver’s licence; a provincial or territorial ID card or; any other government card with photo, name and current address.

If none of these are available, two other pieces of ID – at least one

passing into law.

Ready to vote Elections Canada mailed out instruction cards earlier this month explaining the new rules on how to register, how to vote, and what identification is allowable in order to vote.

Canadians citizens who are registered to vote should have

we hungry customers dominate the food. According to an article

by Noah Crappe, host of the Food Network producing The Great Canadian Cookbook said, “In Winnipeg alone through the Filipino community, there’s unbelievable food.”

With every boldness and unique flavour of our dishes, like the bittersweet sinigang, adobo, or inasal (smoked chicken), or desserts like halo-halo, the uniqueness of these dishes amazes anyone who eats them. Just like my Canadian classmate would say, “it’s weird, but delicious!”

Like food, the Pinoy culture is rich through dance and songs.

In the past few weeks, the multicultural event of the year known as Folklorama was held near the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba showcasing our art and exotic taste of our rich culture.

You might be saying that Winnipeg is just a different place;

like you won’t see your culture, the style, and the way of living you grew up with in the Philippines.

But, as a matter in fact, this city is thriving with Filipinos.

Winnipeg can be your Filipino home too. With so much likeness to back home, this can also be like the place that you left before.

You might be saying, how about the Filipinos who were born here? Won’t they have a hard time understanding our own culture?

Well, what can I say? The good thing is that they don’t need to go back to the Philippines to learn about it – it’s already here! Just like what the lyric tells me on my time in the youth forum, “No matter where we are, we’re still Filipino.”

Ernest Pasague is a Grade 12 student at St John’s High School.

He is both active in school and community volunteering, both inside and outside of Winnipeg.

Last summer, he participated in ANAK’s annual Youth Forum.

Visit www.anak.ca.

with the voter’s current address – must be provided. The Elections Canada web site lists dozens of acceptable ID alternatives ranging from birth certificates, health cards and passports to student IDs, utility bills and bank statements. View the full list at www.elections.ca on the page entitled ID to Vote.

Voters who cannot provide ID showing their current address may take an oath if they can show any two pieces of ID and

have someone who knows them attest to their address. This person must show proof of identity and address, be registered in the same polling division, and attest for only one person.

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Isang malaking sampal sa katapat nilang programa sa pananghalian ang mga parangal na tinanggap noong isang araw ng Eat…Bulaga!, TAPE, Inc., at nina Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza at Wally Bayola.

Habang kinakalampag ng isang samahan ng mga kababaihan ang It’s Showtime ay ginawaran naman ng parangal ng CBCP sa kanilang unang Catholic Social Media ang pagpapahalaga ng kalyeserye sa kabutihang-asal.

Ayon sa CBCP ay nagsilbing huwarang modelo sa mga kabataan ang kabuuan ng kalyeserye. Binibigyan nila ng importansiya ang kaugaliang Pilipino na dapat pa ring pinaiiral at pinahahalagahan ng mga kabataan ngayon. Pinuri ng CBCP ang mga litanyang binibitiwan ni Lola Nidora (Wally Bayola) sa kinahihibangang palabas ngayon ng ating mga kababayan.

Napakalaking puntos noon para sa TAPE, Inc., patunay iyon na makabuluhan at hindi

mababaw lang ang kalyeserye at ang kilig na ibinibigay ng nangungunang loveteam ngayon nina Alden Richards at Yaya Dub, napakasarap na premyo ang kanilang tinanggap mula sa kung tutuusi’y konserbatibo pa ngang grupo.

Sa kaniyang pangtanggap sa parangal ng CBCP ay umalingawngaw ang mga sigawan at tilian nang magsalita na si Maine Mendoza. Ganoon siya katindi.

Bubuka pa lang ang kaniyang bibig ay hindi na magkamayaw ang mga tao sa auditorium.

Puwedeng angkinin ni Yaya Dub ang entablado. Panahon niya ngayon. Walang puwedeng kumuwestiyon sa tagumpay.

Panahon ngayon ng AlDub sa ayaw at sa gusto ng iba d’yan. *** Nag-disguise si Maine Mendoza (Yaya Dub) nang manood siya ng concert ng Lifehouse. Gustong manood ni Yaya Dub nang hindi na See CRISTY p16

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• Eat…Bulaga! – Pinarangalan ng CBCP Catholic Social Media • Yaya Dub – Kinailangang mag-disguise upang huwag magkagulo ang fans • Alden Richards – Hindi kumpleto ang AlDub kung wala ang pambansang bae • Kris Aquino – Si Mayor Bistek ba ang dahilan ng pag-back out?

• April Boy Regino – Walang pag-asang makakitang muli • Paolo Ballesteros – Malayo na ang nararating ni Lola Tidora • Sunday PinaSaya at Wowowin – Super-panalo sa Sunday ratings!

• Willie Revillame – Co-producer na ang GMA7 sa Wowowin

Alden Richards

Paolo Ballesteros a.ka. Lola Tidora

Wally Bayola a.k.a. Lola Nidora & Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub

International artists catch AlDub fever The AlDub phenomenon just keeps getting bigger that even international singers have taken notice of Eat…Bulaga, the Philippines’ longest-running noontime show where the sensational AlDub love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub was born.

Last September, American country singer Bryan White, whose song God Gave Me You has been playing nearly everyday on Eat…Bulaga’s Kalyeserye (an on-going segment in the program featuring the splitscreen romance of Richards and Mendoza) as one of theme songs of AlDub, announced that he will be staging a concert in Manila this December, following the current popularity of his 16-year old single.

“See you soon! @ aldenrichards02 @ See ALDUB p15

Alden Richards and Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza a.k.a. AlDub

For many years, we have been serving the Filipino community with

Dedication, Commitment, Friendship & Trust

We have worked hard at this by providing a dedicated and hard working group of professional men and women offering: • full disclosure of pricing • ensuring our Lamay are professional with great service • offering two well-positioned facilities • providing the best product lines.. and the list goes on!

We are not a nameless, faceless entity in Toronto or Houston.

We live here, work here and play here. Winnipeg is our home, and we demonstrate this daily to the families we serve.

24/7 Compassion & Accessibility Phone: 204-275-5555

Two City Locations 1839 Inkster Blvd. (corner of Inkster Blvd. & Keewatin St.) 1006 Nairn Ave. (corner of Keenleyside St. & Nairn Ave.)

We are your Kababayan in the business! Feel free to call owners Darin Hoffman (Zeny Regalado), Shawn Arnason or our community representative Nap Ebora for a uniquely Filipino prerspective on prearrangements.

Phone: 204-275-5555

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LEARN THE SIGNS OF STROKE

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can you raise both?

is it slurred or jumbled?

to call 9-1-1 right away.

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• Dangwa – New lead role for Janine Gutierrez • Little Mommy – features Nora Aunor and Eddie Garcia Dangwa – New lead role for Janine Gutierrez The hashtag #DangwaGirl went viral a few weeks ago as university belt students posted about a mysterious girl giving roses away on the streets of Manila. The lovely flower girl was revealed on GMA’s 24 Oras newscast as Janine Gutierrez – who found a unique way to promote her upcoming series.

Janine spent a day giving out red roses to strangers she met along the way, similar to her role in the network’s upcoming series

entitled Dangwa. The recipients – particularly the young men – were thrilled and quickly posted their encounters on social media.

In the Dangwa series, the lives of various characters are changed by a chance meeting with Rosa (to be played by Janine Gutierrez), an enchantingly beautiful flower vendor in Manila’s most popular flower market.

Each character who buys a flower from Rosa will discover that love unexpectedly blooms in his or her own life. A new love See SHOWBIZ p15

MANILA, Philippines – Si Miss Philippines Ann Lorraine Maniego Colis ang tinanghal na 2015 Miss Globe. Ang pageant ay ginanap sa Rose Theatre Brampton sa Toronto, Canada noong on October. 8, 2015.

Siya ang first-ever Filipina Miss Globe winner.

Ang magandang 22-yearold, 5’8”-tall beauty ay mula sa Mexico, Pampanga. Graduate siya ng BS Management Accountancy sa University of Santo Tomas. Siya rin ang nagwagi ng 2015 Bb. Pilipinas Tourism noong March 15 sa Smart Araneta Coliseum, iyon ang kaniyang kauna-unahang pagsali sa isang beauty pageant.

Fifty-four beauties mula sa iba’t ibang bansa ang nag-compete sa ika-42 edition ng pageant.

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Janine Gutierrez

Nora Aunor & Eddie Garcia

Ann Lorraine Maniego Colis is Miss Globe 2015

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Rosa’s heartwarming smile and mischievous ways capture the hearts of flower delivery boy Baste (played by Mark Herras) and furniture designer Lorenzo (played by Aljur Abrenica), but there is more to the girl than they ever expected.

Discovery the mystery behind Rosa and fall in love every week with the stories to be featured on Dangwa, which airs Monday to Friday starting October 26 only on GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. *** Little Mommy – features Nora Aunor and Eddie Garcia In what can be described as an almost miraculous comingtogether of two multi-awarded Best Actors with more than 80 awards to their names combined, Nora Aunor and Eddie Garcia will work together in GMA’s newest primetime offering Little Mommy.

The one and only Superstar Nora Aunor, with over 175 movies to her name, and FAMAS (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences) Hall of Famer Eddie Garcia, with over 300 films under his belt, are two formidable forces to reckon with in the Philippine film and TV industry and two established personalities that helped shape local show business.

Little Mommy is a story about the poignant life journey of Lola

PILIPINO EXPRESS Annie, Lolo Miguel, Tinay and Letlet.

Tinay, to be portrayed by Kris Bernal, is a 25-year old who has a mind of a 9 year old because of her intellectual disability.

Her daughter, Letlet (Chlaui Malayao) is a six-year old playing the role of Little Mommy to her own mother as she is trying to compensate for her mother’s deficiencies.

Nora Aunor portrays Lola Annie Batongbuhay, the cool retro lola of Tinay, who still plays in gigs with her band. For her, Tinay’s condition is not a disability, but a gift because Tinay will forever remain innocent.

Eddie Garcia is Don Miguel Valle, Tinay’s long-lost maternal grandfather. For him, one is never too old to learn new things.

Through his grandchildren, Tinay and Letlet, he will learn how to be a kid again.

Little Mommy also stars Bembol Roco, Keempee De Leon, Gladys Reyes, Mark Herras, Hiro Peralta, Renz Fernandez, Juancho Trivino and Sunshine Dizon.

Under the direction of Ricky Davao, this light and heartwarming story of Little Mommy unfolds this November on GMA Pinoy TV.

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Kasama ni Ann Lorraine ang mga runners-up na sina Miss Albania Sara Karaj, first; Miss Macedonia Elena Angielovska, second; Miss China Yisha Chen, third; at Miss France Oceane Permodet, fourth.

Ang Top 15 semi-finalists ay

mga delegates mula sa Russia, Portugal, Brazil (also Miss Salsa Queen), Poland, Canada, Montenegro, Estonia, Mexico, Korea (also People’s Choice Award winner) at Lithuania (also Miss Bikini).

Ito ang kaunaunahang pagsali ng BPCI sa Miss Globe Pageant ayon kay Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. chairperson Stella Marquez de Araneta. Sa kaniyang pagbati, sinabi niyang: “We would like to congratulate Ms. Ann Lorraine Colis for clutching the Miss Globe 2015 title during the finals held at Rose Theatre Brampton in Toronto, Canada. The special recognition illustrates worldwide acclaim and appreciation for true Filipina grace and beauty and her win is a proud moment for our country.”

Ang pagpunta sa Toronto ang unang overseas trip ni Ann Lorraine. Pinalitan niya ang outgoing winner na si Jacqueline Wojciechowski ng Canada.

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mainedcm @ConcertRepublic @EatBulaga #GGMY #ALDUBThisMustBeLove,” he posted on Twitter.

Prior to his announcement, White uploaded a video message on Facebook thanking his Filipino supporters, “I can’t believe how a song travels and where it’s going to end up and what’s going to happen with it. So, we will definitely see you soon. Thank

PAGE 15 you so much. I’m so glad God gave me you,” he said.

Just recently, another international artist, American singer and rapper Dawin, took to the micro-blogging site to express his gratitude for the millions of AlDub fans collectively known as AlDub Nation, and Eat…Bulaga.

His 2015 single, Dessert, has also been heard regularly on the Kalyeserye as Lola Nidora’s (the character played by comedian

Wally Bayola) theme song.

“Aldub Nation I would love to watch @EatBulaga I’m glad you like my song Dessert. #ALDUBMissingYou,” he posted on October 12.

From breaking records on TV ratings and social media to gaining praise from viewers and personalities from all walks of life, there’s really no stopping AlDub and the Kalyeserye from reaping success left and right.

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Healthier together The Heart & Stroke Foundation, the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association, and The Kidney Foundation of Canada announced on July 31st, 2015 the Healthier Together program for Aboriginal people in Manitoba.

Jon Reyes, who is on the board of directors of the Kidney Foundation, attended the announcement representing the Filipino Community. “It’s great to see that businesses such as the Vickar Automotive Group and non-profit groups are coming together, creating a program for those most affected by diabetes, heart and kidney disease,” said Reyes.

Larry Vickar, President of the Vickar Automotive Group, contributed $100,000 to the cause. In his speech, Vickar stated, “Helping people, helping all people with disease prevention awareness is why I was passionate to contribute and create a firstever type of program initiative.”

Contributing as well to the Healthier Together program was the RBC Foundation, the Mennonite Central Committee, the Pollard Family Foundation, South Beach Casino and Manitoba Hydro.

Filipino Kidney Health Initiative

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Di ba naman? Kumanan siya at kumaliwa ay tiyak na may masasabi pa rin sa kaniya. Pero iyon ang presyo ng kasikatang hawak niya ngayon na kailangan niyang pagbayaran. *** Matinding sakripisyo ang kailangang harapin ni Alden Richards sa mga darating na araw.

Puwede pa rin siyang tumanggap ng mga shows sa malalayong probinsiya pero kailangang sa hapon na ang kaniyang pagbiyahe at kailangan din niyang bumalik nang maaga kinabukasan.

Kailangang magkita sa gitna ang GMA Artist Center at ang TAPE, Inc., kailangan nilang resolbahan ang hindi pagliban ni Alden sa Eat…Bulaga! kalyeserye, dahil hinahanap siya ng mga tagasuprota nila ni Yaya Dub. Hindi nga naman kumpleto ang AlDub kapag wala ang Pambansang Bae, kailangang pareho silang nasa kalyeserye ni Maine Mendoza, para kumpleto ang kaligayahan ng kanilang mga fans.

At kailangang tanggapin natin ang katotohanan na sumikat si Alden sa Eat…Bulaga! dahil sa kalyeserye. Tinanggap ng mga kababayan natin ang tambalan nila ni Yaya Dub, nagningning ang pangalan ni Alden dahil sa loveteam nila ni Maine Mendoza.

Kailangan nila ang isa’t isa, hindi puwedeng si Alden o si Yaya Dub lang, ang kanilang loveteam ang minamahal ng publiko. Hindi puwedeng paghiwalayin.

Kahit pagsama-samahin pa ang maraming tambalan d’yan ay nagsasalita ang katotohanan na ang AlDub ang number one. Sila

niya kailangan pang magbago ng itsura, pero ang mga taong nagmamalasakit sa kaniya ang nagsabing huwag, dahil baka siya masaktan.

Pumayag si Yaya Dub. Nanood siya ng concert na naka-disguise, tatlong security ang kasama niya.

Pero kahit malayo na sa kaniyang itsura sa telebisyon ang gayak niya noong gabing iyon ay may mga nakakilala pa rin sa kaniya.

May mga lumapit para makipagselfie. Mabilis na siyang inialis sa venue ng kaniyang mga security.

May mga nagkokomento na ilusyunada raw si Maine Mendoza. Bakit daw kailangan pa niyang mag-disguise? Ano raw ang akala ni Yaya Dub sa kaniyang sarili? Sikat na sikat na siya para pagkaguluhan?

Alam kaya ng mga taong iyon ang kanilang sinasabi? Kaya ba nilang panagutan kung sakaling kuyugin si Yaya Dub ng mga kababayan nating nahihibang sa kanilang tambalan ni Alden Richards?

Kung hindi nag-disguise si Yaya Dub nang manood siya ng concert ay siguradong magkakagulo. Maagaw niya ang atensiyon ng publiko. Nakakahiya sa mga performers.

At kung ganoon nga ang ginawa ni Maine Mendoza ay siguradong may magagalitmamimintas pa rin sa kaniya. Ang ipupukol namang komento laban sa kaniya ay wala siyang respeto sa mga nasa entablado. Alam na nga niyang pagkakaguluhan siya ay hindi pa nakaisip si Yaya Dub na itago ang kaniyang identity.

The Filipino Kidney Health Initiative (FILKHI), along with assistance from the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC) - Manitoba Branch, was at the Garden City Shopping Centre on August 22nd, 2015 to raise awareness on kidney disease prevention.

FILKHI distributed informative handouts and kidney stress relievers to the general public along with a chance to win gift certificates from Booster Juice and Subway.

“This could not be possible without the help of great volunteers,” said Jon Reyes, a board of directors member of the Kidney Foundation. “I am glad we were able to create awareness

as I did not know that kidney disease was high in our Filipino community until I joined the board.” Reyes has been with the KFOC for three years. Also in attendance were Executive Director Val Dunphy and fellow board member, Keith Fontaine.

The organization extended special thanks to Mercy-Anne Guevarra, a kidney donor herself, for leading the FILKHI team.

L-R: Jon Reyes, Larry Vickar, Holly Toupin, Kim Ulmer

L-R: Ovide Mercredi (Advisor), Fred Ford (Advisor), Debbie Brown (CEO, Heart and Stroke Foundation), Val Dunphy (Executive Director, Kidney Foundation of Canada – Manitoba Branch), Kim Ulmer (RBC Regional President, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Western Ontario), Anita Ducharme (Executive Director, National Aboriginal Diabetes Association, and Larry Vickar (President, Vickar Automotive Group)

Reyna Reyes and Larry Vickar

L-R: Catherine Ofiaza, Maricelle Banay, Val Dunphy (Executive Director, Kidney Foundation), Ernesto Ofiaza, Jon Reyes (Director), Mercy-Anne Guevarra, Jackie Wild talaga. Hindi iba. *** Masamang-masama ang loob ngayon ng mga ehekutibo ng Star Cinema kay Kris Aquino.

Sinira ni Kris ang kalendaryo ng produksiyon. Plantsado na ang lahat ng aspeto, pero biglang tinalikuran ng aktres-TV host ang proyekto.

Nakarating sa amin ang impormasyon na nagdesisyon si Kris na huwag nang ituloy ang pelikula nila ni Mayor Herbert Bautista para sa MMFF nang malaman niya ang nakalulungkot na resulta sa boxoffice ng pelikulang Etiquette For Mistresses.

Mababang-mababa kesa sa pinalulutang nila ang kinita ng pelikula.

Kung anu-anong kiyeme pang katwiran ang ibinigay ni Kris noon.

Kesyo hindi raw nito makakasama ang isang cinematographer sa pelikula, kesyo ito raw kasi ang nag-aalaga sa kaniyang mga anggulo, kaya dahil hindi puwede

ang cinematographer ay basta na lang tinalikuran ng aktres-TV host ang pelikula.

Nabulabog ang Star Cinema.

Nagtangka si Kris na kausapin ang mga ehekutibo ng produksiyon kasama ang kaniyang mga kapatid, pero nakatanggap sila ng abiso na huwag nang tumuloy dahil hindi na nila kailangan pang mag-meeting para resolbahan ang kanilang problema.

Pero biglang nagbago na naman ng dahilan si Kris, si Mayor Herbert naman ang isinangkalan nito sa pagtalikod sa proyekto, hindi pa rin ito handang makasama ang aktor-pulitiko sa pelikula.

Siguradong ikinawindang ng mayor ng Kyusi ang mga bagong sigaw ni Kris. Naman! Noong nakaraang taon pa pinagpistahan ang kanilang naudlot na relasyon pero hanggang ngayon pala’y isyu pa rin iyon para kay Kris?

Ano naman ang kasalanan ni Mayor Herbert, pinipilit ba ang

pakikipagrelasyon, kung sa ayaw ng tao ay may magagawa ba si Kris? Isang malaking hamon para sa aktres-TV host si Mayor Herbert.

Parang usaping-pulitika na ito.

Hindi man niya direktang sinabing manggagamit ang aktor-pulitiko ay eksaktong ganoon na rin ang gusto niyang sabihin.

Matindi ang saloobin ni Kris kay Mayor Bistek dahil sa unang pagkakataon ay nakatagpo siya ng lalaking hindi atat na atat sa kaniyang kasikatan at kayamanan.

Sa pagkakasabi pa lang ni Kris na, “He has never given value to my feelings nor my thoughts,” ay nasagot na ng linyang iyon ang lahat-lahat ng kaniyang mga ipinagsisintir ngayon.

Nasanay na kasi si Kris Aquino sa mga lalaking nangyuyupa sa kaniyang kasikatan at kayamanan.

Pero heto ang isang Mayor Herbert na hindi ganoon, deadma, kaya inis na inis si Kris!

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Ely Buendia in Concert, Oct. 4, Club Regent Event Centre

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Isidra Vergara

May 15, 1929 – September 30, 2015 On September 30th, at age 86, Isidra Vergara, our beloved Nanay, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour.

She will be deeply missed by her eight children, Loddie, Zita (Greg), Onie (Crisel), Larry (Majola), Mercedes, Cris (Jason), Conrad (Lorna), Nita (Eric); 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; sisters and brother; nieces, nephews; friends, loved ones and all those her life has touched. Words cannot express how much her loving spirit, pure heart, and gentle smile will be missed. We thank God that we had so many years to laugh with you, love and be loved, and although we wish we had more time with you, we rejoice that you are in the arms of Jesus surrounded by your angels. Bless you dearest Nanay, you will always be remembered.

Our sincere gratitude is expressed to Dr. Catherine Wach and her staff for their compassionate and loving care.

“Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what is good in Your sight” (Isaiah 38:2).

It was Isidra’s request that cremation take place. She will be taken home to the Philippines to be laid to rest beside her late husband Conrado and her parents.

For online condolences or to light a memorial candle, please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca.

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Efren Peñaflorida, Jr. and his amazing journey By: Lucille Nolasco He could have been a fearsome gangster. Instead, he became a fearless hero.

Efren Peñ+aflorida, Jr. – dedicated teacher, social worker and 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, is in Winnipeg to share his amazing journey from poverty and hopelessness to being a global hero and champion of the youth.

“I am here to share our story, about the program we do in Cavite, our Kariton Klasrum (mobile classroom in a push cart),” said Efren. “Our main objective is to bring basic education to poor and underprivileged children and rekindle their interest to go back to school.”

From teen advocate to CNN Hero Growing up poor in Cavite City – Cavite in the Philippines near an open dumpsite – Efren would often play surrounded by garbage and swim in polluted waters. He was also a victim of neighbourhood bullies, many of whom were being groomed to join street gangs that were prevalent in the area. He thought of revenge countless times until he met Harnin ‘Kuya Bonn’ Manalaysay.

Fondly called KB, he became Efren’s mentor and taught the young lad there are more positive ways to get revenge.

In 1997, at 16 years old, Efren established the Dynamic Teen Ministry with a handful of high school classmates, aimed at diverting students’ attention away from street gangs and towards community activism and personal development. The group offered youth awareness projects, talent and self-development activities and community services. They eventually pioneered the idea of Kariton Klasrum, wherein pushcarts were filled with books, pens, paper, tables, chairs and

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From page 16 Kung mahina lang ang loob at maigsi lang ang pasensiya ni Mayor Herbert ay baka dinadalaw na ito ngayon sa basement ng isang ospital ni Mayora Tates Gana at ng kanilang mga anak na sina Athena at Harvey.

Sa totoo lang. *** Binalot na naman nang matinding depresyon kamakailan si April “Boy” Regino. Ayaw na naman niyang kumain, iyak na naman siya nang iyak, awang-awa ang Jukebox King sa kaniyang

other school materials and rolled every Saturday to recreate school settings in unconventional locations such as the trash dump and cemetery.

“The first time we pushed those carts, we were laughed at, even our parents and teachers discouraged us. Rocks were thrown at us, and we were cursed at on the streets,” shared Efren.

“The school supplies and other expenses all came from our own pockets.”

It was not until Efren was named CNN Hero of the Year for 2009 that everything turned around for the better. The award came with $100,000 cash to continue his work with Dynamic Teen Company. Interviews and accolades from different parts of the world poured in. And back home in the Philippines, the hecklers became staunch supporters. Local and national governments started taking real interest.

“Those who taunted us now tell us, ‘you’re doing a good job!

Others take selfies or groupies with us. And our program is now being replicated by various institutions, especially the Department of Education in the Philippines, where there’s 90 replications at present, some are on-going and others are in the planning process.”

Efren clarifies that the goal of the program is to get the children back to school and not as a replacement to a regular classroom. “It’s only a temporary solution. We see this as a bridge, a way to entice children to love learning, particularly those who lost interest.”

After three months under the Kariton Klasrum Program, the students will be evaluated for school-readiness.

“There are so many kids who drop out of school for so

many reasons – poverty, parents pushing them to work at an early age. So it’s important that there’s somebody to pull them back.”

Most recently, this past July, Kariton Klasrum’s pioneering concept was recognized as one of the best practices by UNESCO for the Southeast Asian region and is now being adapted by different countries to bring education in hard to reach areas in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Kenya and soon, said Efren, in Vietnam and Bangladesh.

“I have been to Indonesia and Kenya, I facilitated the training. We’re happy about their enthusiastic acceptance of the program.”

A teacher first With regular speaking invitations and training locally and abroad, Efren makes sure to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of his calling – that of being an educator. He recently spearheaded an open high school program for high school dropouts

in Cavite, wherein he serves as the headmaster. “This is what I’m currently busy with, aside from Kariton Klasrum replication. We have assigned volunteers for the replication training in different parts of the Philippines.”

We could all be heroes At the IWC’s “A Heroes Welcome” for Efren on Saturday night (October 10th), many were inspired by this soft-spoken, humble hero as he shared his personal experiences, the friends he met and countless children and youth they help and mentor. Many of them are also paying it forward by volunteering and helping others just as they were helped. Like 16year old Kesz Valdez who fled from an abusive environment wen he was four years old. Now, Kesz leads his own volunteer project called “Championing Community Children” wherein street children are taught basic hygiene practice.

Kesz also personally teaches them how to take care of themselves.

In 2012, Kesz was awarded the International Children’s Peace

Prize. He was the first Southeast Asian to receive the prestigious award.

That night, Efren shared the basic principles of being a true-tolife hero. And that is to act when you see a need, and to always do your B.E.S.T. Believe that you can. Make the move. Walk your talk.

Excel in every work. Use whatever God-given talent, skills and gifts we have to help others.

Stand firm to what is true and noble. No cheating! Character is what we are when nobody is watching. Protect our integrity at all times.

Think of Ways to Improve. Do not rest on our laurels and prepare for more challenges ahead.

We don’t have to possess super powers to be called a hero.

Age does not really matter either.

Young or old, we can all take a leap of faith. Just as KB took a chance to help Efren, we can also be our own kind of hero by seeing the potential in others. Just imagine what we could be.

sarili.

Nangyari iyon pagkatapos ng pinakahuli niyang checkup. Sinabihan siya ng kaniyang eye specialist na mahihirapan nang magbalik ang dati niyang paningin, naging matindi pala ang pagkasira ng mga ugat sa magkabila niyang mata.

Pag-amin ng magaling na singer, “Kinuwestiyon ko na naman po ang Diyos. Nanghina na naman po ang faith ko. Tao lang naman po kasi ako na kapag pinanghinaan ng loob, e, inaatake talaga ng depresyon.

“Pagkatapos ko pong tanungin ang Diyos, nagsisisi po ako.

Magdarasal naman po ako para humingi ng tawad sa Kaniya. Sabi ko, pakiunawa Niya na lang sana na tao lang akong marupok,” sabi ni April Boy. Napakadakila ng kaniyang misis na si Madel. Ito ang tagatanggap ng mga reklamo at hinaing ni April Boy. Ito ang nasisigawan kapag dumarating na ang kaniyang mister sa puntong nawawalan na ng pag-asang makakitang muli.

Naaawa na si April Boy sa kaniyang misis, kailanman daw ay hindi siya pinabayaan ni Madel, pero ganoon pa ang kaniyang isinusukli. Napakahaba

ng pasensiya ng kaniyang misis.

Naiintindihan ni Madel ang pinagdadaanan ng kaniyang mister, hindi iyon simpleng tanggapin ng kahit sino.

May pag-asa pa, sabi ni Madel kay April Boy, basta huwag lang siyang bibitiw sa kaniyang pananampalataya na tanging Diyos lang ang makapagpapagaling sa kaniya.

Harap-harapan pang payo ni Madel sa kaniyang mister, “Akala mo lang, sa amin ka humuhugot ng lakas ng loob, pero baligtad.

Kami ang humuhugot ng pag-asa sa iyo. Makita ka lang naming hindi umiiyak, masaya na kami ng

mga anak mo.

“Kapag nakikita ka naming umiiyak at pinanghihinaan ng loob, mas nanghihina kami.

Tulungan tayo, walang ibang magdadamayan kundi tayu-tayo lang,” mahinahong sabi ng misis ng Jukebox King. *** Napaka-resourceful ni Paolo Ballesteros. Mahal na mahal niya ang kaniyang trabaho, hindi siya napapagod magsaliksik ng mga paraan para mapaunlad pa ang kaniyang propesyon, nag-aaral ang magaling na komedyante-TV host.

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Efren Peñaflorida, Jr.

L-r: Jerome and Elijah Basa, Nestor Ching, Efren Peñaflorida, Jr., Lucille Nolasco and Pastor Junie Josue

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Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) T I N A naT angA P A Pakiramdam K A Nmo Malulutas problema ninyo ng ba paggising I S iyong I Pkarelasyon.

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Hindi mo biyayang ito. Marami ka nang kasalanan sakripisyo, dapat lang maging 23. Ihanay kung malakas ang sex 24. Patibong appeal mo sa iba ngayon. Tapat masaya ka. Ikaw naman ngayon!

25. Uod ka kaniya. OK ang ika-19, 20, OK sa ika-19, 20, 27 at 28. Ingat 26. sa Hibang 28. at Handog 27 28. Ingat sa ika-21 at 22. sa ika-16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29 at 30.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Mabigat ang pananalapi sa mga darating na araw pero pansamantala lamang ito.

Malulutas din ang problema mo. Kaya mong magtipid at hindi ka gastador.

Iwasan mo muna ang magpunta sa shopping malls nang hindi ka matuksong gumasta. Good days ang ika-19, 20, 27 at 28. May tensyon sa ika-25, 26 at 31.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Katakut-takot na kunsumisyon ang iyong nararanasan sa trabaho na wala ka namang kinalaman kung saan nagmumula. Huwag mong pasanin ang problema ng iba.

Magbakasyon ka kung puwede nang malayo ka sa intriga.

Asikasuhin mo ang sarili muna.

OK ang ika-21, 22, 29 at 30. Ingat sa ika-16, 17, 18, 23 at 24.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Tingnan mo ang sarili mo sa salamin. Nasisiyahan ka ba sa nakikita mo?

Kung hindi, baka kailangan mong asikasuhin ang iyong kalusugan. Mag-exercise ka at ayusin mo ang iyong pagkain.

Gusto kang makasama nang matagal ng mga mahal mo sa buhay. OK sa ika-21, 22, 29 at 30.

Ingat sa ika-19, 20, 25, 26 at 31.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Ilagay mo ang kalusugan sa unahan ng mga importante sa iyo sa mga darating na buwan. Kailangan mong mag-detox dahil maraming handaan kang pinuntahan at may panganib na maging abnormal ang dugo mo. Makakabuti rin ang regular na exercise ngayon.

Lucky ka sa ika-21, 22, 29 at 30.

Careful sa ika-27 at 28.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Hindi ka tumatanggi sa kaibigang humihingi ng tulong sa iyo. Pero may hangganan ang lahat lalo na kung apektado ang mga mahal mo sa buhay. Mas matimbang ang dugo sa tubig.

Kapag nagkagipitan, alam mong hindi ka makakaasa sa kaibigan mong iyon. OK sa ika-23, 24 at 31. Stressful ang ika-19, 20, 25 at 26.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Gustung-gusto mo nang baguhin ang takbo ng iyong buhay.

Sawang-sawa ka na sa nakikita mo araw-araw. Kaya lang, para kang naka-posas sa kasalukuyan mong kalagayan. Lakasan mo ang iyong loob. Kaya mong kumawala sa hawlang ito. May naghihintay sa iyo. OK ang ika23, 24 at 31. Ingat sa ika-21, 22, 27 at 28.

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Apektado ka kahit biro lang ang naririnig mo. Kung alam mong hindi mo kayang makontrol ang iyong mood, walang masama kung kokonsulta ka na sa doctor.

Minsan ay hindi na normal ang sobrang maramdamin. OK ang ika-23, 24 at 31. Ingat sa ika-16, 17, 18, 29 at 30.

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perform sa entablado ng Eat… Bulaga.

Siya ang unang nag-perform.

Siya ang nagbukas sa labanan.

Doon pa lang ay sinabi na agad ng manonood na wala nang aagaw pa sa kaniya ng kampeonato.

Hindi lang siya basta nagsirkusirko, hindi napabayaan ni Paolo ang kaniyang galaw, kumikilos siya ayon sa tugtog at tiyempo.

“Nakaka-proud si Paolo.

Buwis-buhay ang ginawa niya. Sa suot pa lang niya, e, alam mo nang pinaghandaan niya ang contest.

Ang make-up niya, grabe, hindi mo siya makikilala,” papuri ng kaibigan naming tahimik niyang tagahanga.

Napakalayo na nga ng narating ng aming kababayan, si Lola Tidora, ang bonggang lola ni Yaya Dub.

*** Nagbubunyi naman ang mga staff ng magka-back-to-back na shows ng GMA-7 tuwing Linggo, ang Sunday PinaSaya at Wowowin, dahil super-panalo na naman ang kanilang rating.

Nasubaybayan namin ang paguumpisa at pagtatapos ng Sunday PinaSaya at Wowowin. Sa sobrang pagkalibang ay hindi namin namalayan ang oras, aliw na aliw kami sa mga comedy attack nina Ai Ai delas Alas, Wally Bayola at Jose Manalo, idagdag pa ang pagpapa-cute ni Alden Richards bilang isang chef.

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Palibhasa’y apo siya ng pambansang alagad ng sining na si Fernando Amorsolo ng sining na biswal, biniyayaan din si Paolo ng mga kamay na mapagmilagyo, tulad ng ginagawa niyang makeup transformation na plakadungplakado ang mga ginagaya niyang banyagang pesonalidad.

At muling pinatunayan ni Paolo Ballesteros kamakailan lamang na hindi siya natutuyuan ng mga ideya sa mga sinasalihan niyang labanan.

Ang ginawa niyang paga-acrobat sa ere nang walang harness ay hindi simple. Kahit mga propesyonal na sirkero ay nagsisiguro, pero buung-buo ang loob ni Paolo habang nagpe-

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Nitong nakaraang September 10, nakasaad na sa EKOS pols ang tila’s napakahigpit na labanan ng mga partido federal: CPC may 35.5 %, LIB 31.1%, NDP.20.4 %.

Nanos Research: CPC 29%, LIB 35.1%, NDP 25%. Innovative Research: CPC 31%, LIB 37%, NDP 23%. Nakasalalay umano sa Francophone voters ng Quebec ang magiging resulta ng ika-42 Federal election. Ang magiging Prime Minister ay magmumula sa partidong makakukuha ng mahigit sa kalahati ng 338 parliament seats. *** Ang naghingalong patakaran sa immigration ng gobyernong Harper ay tangkang lunasan ng Liberal Party ni Justin Trudeau.

Nangakong ilalagay sa ayos ang nasirang sistema na kaya may Canada ngayon ay dahil sa immigration. Aayusin din ang sinirang family unification program.

Luluwagan din ang naging sobrang higpit sa pagtanggap ng immigrants na tumutulong magbigay ng isang matibay na pondasyon sa kabuhayan ng bansa. *** Gagawing doble ng gobyernong Trudeau ang bilang na 10,000 sponsorships kada taon.

Ang parents and grandparents ay paglalaanan ng gastusin for processing ng mga aplikante to make sure that families can stay together. Isang paraan umano upang maging matatag ang kabuhayan ng mga pamilya at Canada’s economic foundation. *** Hindi tinupad ng conservative government ni PM Harper ang kanilang pangakong unti-unting babawasan ang head tax for landed immigrants. Tinaasan din nila ng two years ang retirement age sa trabaho. Binawasan din

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ng EI benefits. Marami pang uri ng pahirap ang pasan ngayon ng Canadians. Bibigyan pa ba sila ng another four years sa Ottawa?

Ilang araw na lamang at malalaman na ang resulta. Sakaling LP ang maging gobyerno, ang tanong: Tuparin kaya nila ang kanilang immigration promises?

Pilipinas Kung ano ang magiging hatol ng UN tribunal tungkol sa territorial disputes ng Pilipinas at Tsina sa West Philippine Sea/ South China Sea ay dapat na masunod. Buwagin na lang ang UN kung ang pasiya nito ay hindi susundin ng mga bansang kaanib ng UN. *** Dapat may nakahandang tulong ang gobyerno ng Pilipinas na mga criminal and immigration lawyers para sa mga migrante na may kinakaharap na kaso sa ibayong dagat. ‘Yon ang tuwid na daan. Kung ang interes lang ng gobyerno ay ang remittance money ng mga migrante, baluktot ‘yon. *** Kalokohan na ang nagaganap na senaryo ngayon sa kalakaran ng presidential elections sa bansa. Produkto ‘yon ng 1987 constitution nang palitan ang two major political parties ng multi-party system during the Corazon Aquino revolutionary government.

Naging bulok ang sistema.

Nawala na ang systematic na pamamaraan sa pagpili ng nararapat na mamuno sa bansa through political party conventions. Politikong balimbing at butterfly ang namayagpag.

Unang inatupag ng mga nagkaroon ng kapangyarihan sa tatlong sangay ng gobyerno ang ilalaman sa kanilang mga bulsa.

HINAGAP

Sayang Pinagpalang bansa, may likas na yaman, Kaparis ng aking bayang sinilangan; Di dapat marami ang nahihirapan, Na katulad ngayong malungkot ang buhay! *** Maraming nagsikap hangad makabangon, Sa banig ng dusang kalong nang malaon; At pinalad naman, nakamit ang layon, Inagaw ng rangya ang mga naipon! *** Nagkaisang puso dahil sa pag-ibig, Ang dama sa buhay pagsuyo ay langit; Ngunit kalaunan naglaho ang init, Pagsintang nasayang namahay sa isip! *** Handog na pagiliw akala ay huwad, Subalit nagsisi nang matantong wagas!

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Hindi paglilingkod sa bayan.

Karamihan sa kanila ay nawalan na ng takot sa Diyos. Pera ang sinamba?

Sabi nga ni Buhay Partylist at former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, “democrazy” government ang umiiral ngayon sa Pilipinas. Batay sa sympathy vote, hindi sa kakayahan ang napipiling mamuno sa gobyerno.

Ang persepsiyon ng political analysts, may mga naging presidente through incidents and accidents. *** Mapapansing sa maraming Filipino na ang magandang ugali noon ay napalitan na ng pangit sa panahon ng makabagong henerasyon.

Unti-unti nang nawawala ang basic moral character na kailangang manatili sa puso at isip ng mga tao. Sa halip na TAMA, MALI ang pinili ng mga naakit ni Satanas. Hindi kaya isang uri ng babala ang nararanasan ngayong matitinding hagupit ng panahon? *** Nagdeklarang kandidato for president si Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Apat na ngayon ang waring seryosong lalahok sa presidential arena. Sen. Grace Poe - Ind., Mar Roxas ng LP, at VP Binay – UNA. *** Nanawagan si PNoy sa mga kaalyadong tatakbong kongresista at senador. Unahin daw tulungan si Sec. Roxas bago ang kani-kanilang sarili. Bakit, napapraning na ba at waring hindi

naniniwala sa survey ng SWS at Pulse Asia?

Ngayon, hindi lang si Mar ang problema ni PNoy at ng LP para ikampanya at maipanalo. Pati si Rep. Leni Robredo na pinilit nilang maka-tandem ni Roxas na nahaharap sa malalakas na mga kalaban sa Vice-Presidential derby.

Sympathy vote for Mrs. Robredo ang inaasahan na kaparis ng kay Tita Cory nang paslangin si Ninoy. Compassion kay Noynoy nang pumanaw ang kaniyang ina. Ngayon, sanhi sa plane crash na kinasawi ni Jesse na kaniyang asawa, may asim pa kaya ang sympathy sa running mate ni Mar? *** Ang battleground ng six declared candidates for vicepresident ay wala na sa Bicol Region. Halos mahigit lang sa two million votes ang paghahatian doon nina Rep. Leni Robredo, mga senador Chiz Escudero, Alan Cayetano, Greg Honasan, Alan Cayetano at Sonny Trillanes IV at Bongbong Marcos.

Katas Ang Roxas-Robredo tandem ng LP ay inaakalang may bentaha sa kampanya. Walang problema sa pera na isang pangunahing puhunan. Tuwid na daan pa rin ang battle cry. Gayunman: 1. Mabigat ang bagahe na pasan ni Mar Roxas na pamana ni PNoy. Mayaman ang lalong pinayaman. Nadagdagan ang mahihirap sa panahon ng halos six years ng Aquino administration.

2. Malubha ang problema sa peace and order ng bansa.

Iba’t ibang uring kriminalidad ang nagaganap na nabigong malunasan.

3. Nasira ang legislature and judiciary image ng gobyerno.

Produkto ng unconstitutional PDAF and DAP na ugat ng corruption at pinairal na selective justice laban sa mga hindi kapartido.

4. Makakuha pa kaya ng maraming boto sa Metro Manila ang Mar-Leni tandem ng LP mula sa mga commuters, palengke at sari-sari stores? Gayun din ang tanong para sa mga botanteng Yolanda victims.?

5. Nakalimutan na kaya ang sinabi noon ni Sec. Roxas sa Yolanda victims na: “Bahala na kayo sa buhay ninyo!” At mahirap ding makalimutan ang sinabi sa kanila ni PNoy na: “Buhay pa naman kayo, di ba?”

Kasabihan: Kaparis ng buhay na hiram, lahat ng pangyayari ay may katapusan.

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.

CRISTY...

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production na ngayon ng WBR Productions ni Willie Revillame sa GMA-7.

Malaking kagaanan iyon para sa aktor-TV host dahil hindi na niya sinosolo ang lahat ng gastusin sa bawat episode ng kaniyang programa. May kahati na siya sa gastos at sa kita na rin ng show.

Maraming nakapansin sa punumpuno niyang commercials, halos konti na lang daw ang talking time ni Willie, pero ikinaliligaya iyon ng kaniyang mga tagahanga na alam na alam ang katotohanan na kapag walang patalastas o sponsors ang isang show ay nalalagay iyon sa sangkalan ng network para patayin na.

Maganda ang tiyempo ng pagbabalik ni Willie pagkatapos

nang mahigit na isang taon ng pamamahinga. Natiyempo siya sa kasiglahan ng network, sa isang panahong mataas ang pagsuporta ng publiko sa mga programa ng istasyon, maganda ang kaniyang pagbabalik sa himpapawid.

Wala pang AlDub noon, wala pa rin ang Sunday PinaSaya, pero mula noong May 10 nang magbalik siya ay palagi nang nananalo sa rating ang kaniyang Wowowin.

Kapag hindi nagbago ang mga plano, sa mga unang buwan ng susunod na taon ay makakasama na si Willie araw-araw ng kaniyang mga tagasuporta, magde-daily na ang Wowowin na matagal nang hinihiling ng kaniyang mga tagahanga. – CSF

sa pagsayaw at pagkanta.

Komento ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Si Willie na lang at ang Eat…Bulaga! Ang nagbibigay ng improtansiya sa mga kababayan nating may talento.

“Hindi sila maramot, hindi nila inaangkin ang stage, palagi silang may time para i-showcase ang talent ng mga kabataang galing pa naman sa mahihirap na pamilya.

“Iyon ang reason kung bakit lalo silang minahala ng manonood, iyon ang malinaw na dahilan kung bakit sila number one,” may pagmamalaking sabi ni prop. *** Ang Wowowin ay co-

NAGHAHANAP KA BA NG MATITIRAHAN? Halina at tingnan ang bagong inayos, maganda at malinis na apartment.

Renta ay $750/month kasama na ang heat at tubig.

Malapit sa lahat. Tamang-tama para sa nag-iisa, dalawang tao o mag-asawa at isang anak.

Bago ang mga appliances, sahig, banyo at mga bintana.

Tawagan si ESTELA para makita ang apartment: 204-899-1973

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OCTOBER 16 - 31, 2015

Paul Ong in Concert – What a night!

By Emmie Joaquin It didn’t matter that it was raining hard all day and that the traffic along Osborne St. was jammed for hours, we made sure we wouldn’t miss Paul Ong’s solo concert at the Park Theatre on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

The show was scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Ticket holders with umbrellas and hoodies – some dry, some were dripping wet – started arriving early, around 6 p.m. The overall mood in the theatre lobby was sunny.

The Ong family and concert volunteers cheerfully greeted the public. It also became an opportunity for long-time friends in our community to see each other again.

The concert began around 7:30 p.m. The theatre was filled to capacity. It was a sold out show. Everyone was excited to watch the vocalist who took the local community by storm this past summer – especially after Paul won accolades at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Long Beach USA in July.

Paul Ong’s sister Geraldine opened the show and introduced the front act performers to warm up the audience: Carmen Feng, Ivy Hu, Vanessa Leung Shing, Shou Zhang, Zimo Han, Xiao Nan Wang, and the Great Wall Dance Academy of Canada.

Then, the main feature began.

Paul Ong opened his first set with the song Sway – a 1954 Pablo Beltran Ruiz composition originally sang by Rat Pack member, Dean Martin, and lately

by Michael Buble. The audience loved it and one could feel that everyone was ready to embrace this 26-year-old and enjoy his music. The night looked very promising.

Paul opened his heart on stage and immediately made a connection with his audience. Next he sang Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Waters and I could hear some baby boomers humming along with him and loving every note.

Paul has always been proud of his Chinese ancestry and he did his own cover of classic Chinese medley and contemporary Chinese song that I totally enjoyed. His first set left his audience looking forward to more of his easy listening songs.

Paul’s second set began with Frankie Valley’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You prompting some of the audience members to sing along with him.

Next, he sang Somewhere from West Side Story. Many of us remember him singing the same song that brought three “Yes!” votes from the judges of CityTV’s Canada’s Got Talent a few years ago.

Dapper in his tux, Paul then sang his signature song This is the Moment, a song by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, and is the centerpiece of Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden’s

musical Jekyll & Hyde.

Paul’s next offering was Rey Valera’s Pangako Sa ‘Yo – a song that seemed popular among his Pinoy audience who followed the ABS-CBN teleserye of the same title. He then proceeded with a Tagalog medley of top MetroPop OPM songs: Ryan Cayabyab’s Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika and Nonong Pedero’s Isang Mundo, Isang Awit.

He finished his second set with the songs Never Say Goodbye and Frank Sinatra’s anthem My Way (composed by Canadian Paul Anka).

His very appreciative audience gave Paul Ong a standing ovation. He obliged them with a final song, ABBA’s Thank You for the Music.

As we all say, time flies when you’re having fun especially if you’re being entertained. It was a night of beautiful songs from this young man with a very beautiful voice. There was a real sense of excitement in the audience that loved every note and every minute of Paul Ong’s solo concert. Paul Ong did not disappoint, instead, he left his audience looking forward to seeing him, next time, on a bigger stage.

Pilipino Express interviewed Paul Ong after the concert; here are some of his comments: PE: Congratulations, how do you feel right now?

Paul Ong: “I feel great!

The greatest fulfillment in performing is seeing that my audience enjoyed; and that I was able to touch their lives even for a moment through my performance.”

PE: For a young man who is currently a Resource Teacher at General Wolfe School and taking his Masters in Education for Sustainable Well-Being at the University of Manitoba, how did you find time to prepare for this solo concert?

Paul Ong: “I just did it. If we did all that we can do, we can be astounded by the possibilities of what we can do. Practice makes perfect and nothing can go wrong with hard work. More than the talent and skill, it is the attitude that makes success a reality.”

PE: What do you think of your audience tonight?

Paul Ong: “I am overwhelmed by their response and feedback.

We might think that the performer is the main component of a show; however, without an audience, there wouldn’t be a show.”

PE: What would you like to say to your family, volunteers and friends?

Paul Ong: “It is with the strong support of people that brought me to where I am today.

The only way to get better is to surround yourself with people who genuinely believe in you.”

PE: Any message to your sponsors and supporters?

Paul Ong: “Thank you for all the support and trust that you have given me. To all the people I consider as mentors.

Thank you for always giving me

perspectives. And to my sponsors, thank you for always giving me opportunities!”

PE: Lastly, any advice to singers who may be just as busy as you but just can’t find the opportunity to express their talent the way you do?

Paul Ong: I have this life philosophy. I think that the true essence of life is being able to know our identity and purpose. We all have countless possibilities and limitless potentials; all we need to do is to identify and decide to pursue them. If we can think it, and we act on it, then, we can be it.

Nothing is impossible.”

Paul Ong – Photo by Arnel San Jose

Xiao Nan Wang Photo by Arnel San Jose

Maui Zamora, Les Wiens, and Geraldine Ong. Photo by Henry Balanial

Zimo Han Photo by Arnel San Jose

Joy Lazo, Myrna Ong, Mon Lazo, Paul Morrow, Emmie Joaquin, Rey Sangalang and Flor MarcelinoPhoto by Arnel San Jose

Standing ovation for Paul Ong

Photo by Arnel San Jose

Great Wall Dance Academy of Canada dancers Photo by Arnel San Jose

Ivy Hu Photo by Henry Balanial

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Levy Abad for Winnipeg North

“Levy is a strong voice for Filipinos and the entire community. He is a proven leader with years of government and constituency experience.” - MLA Flor Marcelino

GOOD JOBS, GROWING ECONOMY Help young people train for good jobs, kick-start manufacturing, and cut taxes for small businesses.

BETTER HEALTH CARE Hire and train more doctors and nurses.

Reverse Harper’s $36-billion funding cut.

IMPROVE IMMIGRATION Lift the immigration cap for parents and grandparents. Prioritize family reunification.

SECURE RETIREMENT FOR SENIORS Return eligibility for Old Age Security to 65 and increase Canada Pension Plan benefits.

“

It was the NDP who brought universal health care to Canada.

You can trust an NDP government to reverse Harper’s cuts and protect medicare.

Only Tom Mulcair’s New Democrats will introduce universal pharmacare and $15/day childcare for Canadian families.” - Levy Abad About Levy Harper’s record Weakest economic growth record since the Great Depression.

Worst job creation record since WW2.

Eight straight deficits $150 billion added to Canada’s debt.

Levy Abad has served Winnipeg residents in five provincial constituencies: Burrows, the Maples, Kildonan, Logan and Wolseley.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and taught at the college level. He is currently a Multicultural Outreach Officer for the Manitoba government.

He has provided leadership to non-profit organizations championing human rights, migrants’ rights, environmental protection and indigenous issues.

Levy, his wife and two children are proud residents of Winnipeg North.

Experienced, principled - ready for change.

Join Levy’s team

204-515-6285 levy.abad@ndp.ca NDPWinnipegNorth Campaign office: 1339 Manitoba Ave. Winnipeg,MB R2X 0L1

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“I have the experience for the job and the plan to help every family get ahead.”