Pilipino Express • Oct 1 2016

Volume 12 • No. 19 • October 1-15, 2016 Publication Mailing Account #41721512

Arci Muñoz

The Big 100

Filipino-Canadian celebrates milestone birthday

14 Paolo Avelino, Maja Salvador & Jericho Rosales

NOEL CADELINA JOEL SIBAL Sales, 6th Consecutive SMG Gold Ring Awardee

Service Consultant

PEEBEE PASCO

Sales & Leasing Consultant

DALE GARRIDO

Sales & Leasing Consultant

ROBERT MISA

Triple Diamond Sales Consultant Award 2014 - Gold Winner

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NELSON LANTIN

Sales Manager

ROMMEL FAJARDO Sales Manager

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WINNIPEG - Reaching the milestone age of 100 years is not quite a commonplace occurance but one family in Winnipeg’s Filipino community celebrated the centenary of their matriarch last week.

Mrs. Francisca Castillo Raymundo and her family celebrated her big 100 at the Fairmont Hotel on September 25, with written greetings from Queen Elizabeth II, Governor General David Johnston, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman and other members of Parliament and the Manitoba Legislature.

Mommy Francisca, as she is called by family and friends alike, was born on September 20, 1916 in barrio Baginay, Manaoag, Pangasinan. The daughter of Agapito Castillo and Angela Basilio, she is the fourth of seven siblings – four girls and three

Mommy Francisca Raymundo celebrates 100th birthday

MA. LEE HOLGADO Sales Advisor

JEZREEL “The Jet” REYES Sales Advisor

CHRISTIAN REYES Sales Consultant

JOELAN MENDOZA

Collision Repair Advisor

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What honeymoon?

As President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration nears the 100-day mark, one question comes to mind: Why was there no 100-day honeymoon between him and the media?

This “honeymoon” is a longstanding tradition in the Philippines. According to the late writer Adrian Cristobal, the first 100 days is the period when the President “traditionally enjoys a honeymoon of sorts with his traditional critics — the media, the political opposition and, in the Philippine case, a vigilant Church leadership.”

“The first three months are a look-see period for the media, a let’s-give-him-a-try season for the opposition. It is the first baby steps for the new administration,” Cristobal wrote.

But the way the media have treated Duterte leaves no doubt that this honeymoon period had been unceremoniously dispensed with. There was hardly a word of it in the days and weeks before Duterte came to office. In fact, the media had begun attacking him starting as early as May, two months before he took office on June 30, 2016. Even the drug-related killings that were happening at the time were being blamed on him — despite the fact that the President then was still

Benigno Aquino III. This adversarial relationship started during the campaign period as the media, not used to the rather loose mouth of then-candidate Duterte, took him literally in many things he said. One time he cited an Amnesty International (AI) report that said he had killed 700 people, and the following exchange happened between him and reporters: “700 daw ang pinatay ko?

Nagkulang ho sila sa kuwenta.”

(They say I killed 700? They underestimated the number.)

Reporters then asked him: Ilan po talaga? (How many in reality?)

“Mga 1,700 (Around 1,700),” he replied.

The following day, the media reported exactly that.”Duterte: I killed 700? No, make that 1,700” (Rappler); “Duterte on Amnesty International report: I killed 1,700” (Philippine Star); “Duterte says he killed 1,700, not just 700” (GMA).

And of course that added fuel to the fire that was Duterte’s alleged dismal human rights record.

Preposterous statements In the last days of the campaign, Duterte faced what was perhaps his toughest challenge: the allegation made by vice presidential candidate Senator Antonio Trillanes III that he had PHP227 million

deposited in an account at the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). Describing the account, Duterte told reporters it contained “a little less than 200 million,” immediately sending the media into a frenzy. Of course it would later turn out that the account had only PHP17,817 in it, but the media had taken his exaggeration hook, line, and sinker.

Before his inauguration, Duterte had also said he would give a five-minute speech — an impossibility given his longwinded campaign speeches that often included a history lesson (starting in 1521 when Magellan landed in what would be called the Philippines). But the media took it seriously, and many pundits criticized him in advance for it.

As it turned out, it was a joke, and he would give this advice to reporters: “If it’s a preposterous statement, do not believe it.”

“What President would give a five-minute inaugural speech?

Filipinos will kill me if I did that… I’m just enjoying my last few days… I am enjoying… my rudeness,” he said.

Duterte was also aware that there was a growing rift between Davao City media and the socalled “national” media — those that are based in Metro Manila.

Because of his longstanding relationship with reporters in his

own city, he naturally gave the Davao crowd an advantage.

“If I say something like that, don’t buy it. If the answer is preposterous or ridiculous, whisper to the one next to you from the Davao media and check if I’m serious,” he told Manila reporters.

In a way, then, Duterte’s war with the media is self-inflicted.

He seemed to relish playing with the media and was willing to take the risk of being misunderstood and misinterpreted. He seemed to be confident that while the media may not get what he was saying, the people would. And based on the huge support he has had since day one of his presidency, he appears to be right.

So while a 100-day honeymoon with the media would have been appreciated, in reality Duterte did not need it. It was enough that the people, whose language he uses, complete with curses and other inappropriate words, understood him.

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

Jon Joaquin is the Chief Editor of www.mindanation.com.

E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail. com.

Helping someone who is suicidal Not too long ago, a friend confided in me that the weekend before, she and her parents struggled with a situation concerning her brother. For the first time, he confided in them that he was having problems at work and relationship problems with his girlfriend. He was experiencing such great amounts of sadness that he sometimes struggled to get out of bed and had “scary thoughts.”

He then began to cry, and had a difficult time answering their questions.

Fortunately, she remembered that there was a crisis phone number that she could call, as well as a Crisis Response Centre in Winnipeg. She contacted the appropriate professionals and got her brother the help that he needed.

It is important to know what to do in the event that someone you know appears suicidal. Learn what warning signs to watch out for, the proper questions to ask, and which organizations to call.

Common signs of suicidal thinking

• Withdrawing from others and isolating themselves • Expressing that they feel trapped and hopeless (e.g.

“There’s nothing to look forward to” or “There’s no way out of this”) • Expressing self-hatred or self-loathing (e.g. “Everyone would be better off if I wasn’t around” or “I’m not worth anything”) • Preoccupation with death, dying or violence (talking or writing a lot about it) • Increased use of drugs or alcohol • Accessing ways to harm oneself, including buying a gun or medication • Talking about suicide (e.g.

“I want this all to end,” “I wish I were dead,” “I’m going to kill myself”) • Changes in sleeping or eating patterns, and mood swings • Saying goodbye to others as if they will not see them again • Giving away possessions and making sure things are in order, when it does not seem to make

sense (e.g. asking someone to care for their pet in case something happen to them) Questions to ask • How are you managing with everything?

• Do you think about giving up?

• Are you thinking about hurting yourself?

• Are you thinking about killing yourself?

• Have you ever tried to kill yourself in the past?

• Have you thought about how or when you would do it?

• Do you have a plan as to how you would hurt yourself?

• Do you have access to weapons or pills or anything else that could be used to kill yourself?

Sometimes, people think that asking direct questions about suicide would do harm because it would “give a person ideas.”

However, it is helpful to talk about things openly. It is important to listen, be sympathetic, and offer hope. Do not argue with the person, act shocked and give a lecture, or promise that you will keep this a secret. In fact, you may have to break his or her confidence and tell someone, in order to keep

the person safe. It is helpful to help the person develop a set of steps that they must promise to follow during a suicidal crisis.

If a suicide attempt seems very possible in the near future, call one of the crisis numbers below, dial 911, or take the person to an emergency room. Remove guns, drugs, knives, and other potentially lethal objects nearby and do not, under any circumstances, leave a suicidal person alone.

Crisis resources in Manitoba 1. Klinic Crisis Lines – Open 24/7- (204) 786-8686, toll free: 1-888-322-3019, TTY: (204) 7844097 2. Manitoba Suicide Line – Open 24/7 – Toll free: 1-877435-7170, TTY: (204) 784-4097, www.reasontolive.ca 3. Crisis Response Centre – Open 24/7- located at 817 Bannatyne Avenue in Winnipeg; attend in person. The facility provides urgent treatment support to those experiencing a mental health crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

4. Mobile Crisis Service – Available 24/7 – (204) 940-1781.

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Another look at Express Entry The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has been a great benefit to the province in terms of attracting needed workers for our economy.

But the program was never the only option, nor is it the best option for some applicants. It is important that persons interested in immigrating to the province consider all their options. The Federal Express Entry program may be the best for you, or your family member and friends abroad.

When the program opened in 2015 it was almost impossible for applicants to qualify under the Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) if they did not have a confirmed Canadian job offer (LMIA approved) or a provincial nomination. Each of these was worth 600 points and was the primary determinant in the early Invitations To Apply (ITA) for their permanent residence.

The CRS process has changed drastically over the past year with a noticeable decrease in the CRS points required and in the actual number of invitations to apply issued.

The most recent publication of

the Canadian Immigration News has reported that between 750 and 800 ITAs were issued over the last 9 draws and to 1,000 in the latest draw. The minimum number of points in the Comprehensive Ranking System in this draw dropped to 491, representing a drop of 47 point since the previous draw. Persons who follow the monthly draws will correctly point out that 491 is higher than earlier draws in 2016 but the important thing to notice is that applicants who do not have the benefit of the approved Canadian job offer or provincial nomination have an increased chance of being invited to apply. A quick survey of draws since January 2015 demonstrates this point (see the chart).

There are a number of differences between the federal Express Entry with its CRS and EOI points under the MPNP. It is important to understand the selection process. Invitations to Apply (ITA) are not given to all interested parties, but only to a fortunate few. Potential applicants should understand that the MPNP does not accept submissions from persons who have an active submission, such

as the Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with Express Entry.

The MPNP requires applicants to make a choice and not submit overlapping applications. Foreign skilled worker applicants, even those with connections to Manitoba, should check their potential scores on both the federal

and provincial systems in order to gage where they have the best chance of selection. The better option may be the federal Express Entry. Make sure you check your scores on both systems to ensure that you have the best chance of selection.

Michael Scott BA (Hon), MA,

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

Comparative Rating System and Invitations to Apply

Solidarity in identity and belonging I first stumbled upon ANAK in 2009. I instantly fell in love.

It was summer, and I was having conversations with other Filipino-Canadians in Winnipeg, as they shared with me their thoughts on identity and belonging. At the time, I was a grad student in human rights and social justice, also personally struggling with my own sense of self as a young Filipina, trying to make sense of who I am and why I am in Canada. The school that I was studying at was in The Hague, Netherlands, so I had come back home for a month to research the social exclusion narratives of my community. Through this process, I met two other young, bright and energetic women who shared with me this conflict with identity and who grappled with the question of how we “fit” in – a push/pull

between our “Filipino-ness” and “Canadian-ness.”

As Darlyne and Neneth told me their stories, I felt calmer, safer, knowing I wasn’t in this alone.

It seemed revolutionary to have a forum where I could navigate my identities, communities and realities with other young people.

Even in a sea of Filipinos, I struggled with who to connect to, who to reach out to. Now I knew I could dialogue.

And then they told me about ANAK. I was hooked.

Both Darlyne and Neneth were part of a group of five who founded ANAK (Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan) in 2006 in order to preserve and promote Filipino heritage and culture through education. Active members in the community, and friends to boot, they came together because they

had grown tired of trying to do things on their own. They knew they were stronger together, and through mentoring one another and other Filipino youth, they developed a stronger sense of self and helped build community.

It was hugely inspiring to see how ANAK’s programs helped facilitate the development of a generation of kids, teens and young adults who were proud of who they were and where they “came from,” confident and successful with coping, navigating and relating to their culture and others in it.

The message ANAK championed – to provide educational resources, hold events that enable leadership and community, develop and build youth through mentorship, and advocate for representation of Filipino issues in academia and

popular education alike – was so relatable to me because I felt I had lived my whole life working through the issues that were the impetus behind the formation of ANAK. Having been born in the Philippines, living for a few years in Saudi Arabia where my parents were working, and then eventually immigrating to Manitoba at the age of four, I became a Canadian citizen as a kid. I went to schools where I was the only Filipino in my whole grade, and did my undergrad at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where I served as Rector, becoming the first woman of colour and youngest person to do so. After finishing my Master’s and moving back home from Europe, I sought out ANAK again, this time eager for the opportunity to be part of something special and to help other young Filipinos find their

way through the programs its dedicated volunteers coordinate.

I research, facilitate, organize, present, and write.

As ANAK enters its second decade, and we reflect on the organization’s initiatives and the friendships it has helped to form and grow, the ripple effect of its impact throughout the community continues to resonate. As perceptions change and our youth embrace who they are and assert where they belong in Canadian society, they will contribute to the emergence of our world as a safer and more equal place. I am excited – and honoured – to be a part of it.

Johsa Manzanilla is the new Director of ANAK. To learn about ANAK’s educational and mentorship programs and resources, or to volunteer with ANAK, visit www.anak.ca or e-mail info@anak.ca.

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Confidence can translate into success Confidence is a key ingredient to career success.

Dale Carnegie, an American writer, lecturer and developer of famous courses in selfimprovement and interpersonal skills once said, “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” In other words, if you want to get noticed and become more visible, you must be able to portray the image of self-confidence.

Confident people know how to say no A study was conducted by the University of California in San Francisco and the results showed the more difficulty that

a person has in saying no, the more likely that person is to experience stress, burnout, and even depression. There is nothing wrong with saying no. Confident people know it is healthy to do so and they have the self-esteem to clarify their no’s. When they say no, confident people do not use phrases such as, “I don’t think I can” or “I’m not sure.” “No” is conveyed with confidence because they are aware that saying no to a new invitation or commitment respects their existing commitments.

Confident people are assertive “Um,” “I’m not sure,” and “I think” are expressions that confident people do not use. Confident people speak assertively because they know

how challenging it is to get people to listen to you if you are not able to deliver your message with conviction.

Confident people exercise The Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week for 10 weeks felt more competent, socially, academically and athletically.

Confident people never stop learning The best entrepreneurs in the world don’t act like they know everything. They all understand the fact that they have to continuously learn to be successful. Warren Buffet, for instance, once said, “Invest in as much of yourself as you can; you are your own biggest asset so far.” Confident people never stop learning and people who ooze

with confidence draw their sense of satisfaction from their own accomplishments.

Confident people continually look for ways to improve because selfgrowth is an important part of a successful career.

Confidence is a quality definitely worth developing in one’s career. This attribute can also help project an impression of credibility and integrity that can instil trust in others with regards to one’s abilities to complete the job successfully.

“The way to develop selfconfidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.” – William Jennings Bryan Sources: w w w. f o r b e s . c o m / s i t e s / travisbradberry/2015/04/01/12things-truly-confident-people-

do-differently/2/#235fe898f08b www.inc.com/chris-winfield/ warren-buffet-says-to-invest-asmuch-as-you-can-in-this-andhere-s-how-anyone-ca.html This article is intended for information purposes only and not to be considered as professional advice.

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

E-mail her at info@pilipinoexpress.com.

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Racking up the miles Where did we leave off? Oh yes, I shared the Burgos’ most recent exploits that brought us down the picturesque coasts of Washington, Oregon and California states. I still heard the sounds of the waves as I fell asleep in our tent. I’m telling you right now: Plan to do it at least once in your life; you won’t regret it.

That trip added a few thousand kilometres onto our truck, but we weren’t done! As it turns out, we were going to take another epic road trip. This time from Vancouver Island to Winnipeg! My trusty pal Google said it is 2,500 km – one way.

You know what this means? Two oil changes in a one month span!

Oh and it also meant that we get to visit our families.

I can’t stop gushing about the topography of BC – it’s no wonder that one of the province’s tag line is “British Columbia: Super Natural.” Growing up on the prairies, one does not see mountains very often. In fact, the best ski hill growing up was Spring Hill. But I can’t knock it; we Manitobans (yes, I still consider myself a Manitoban) made do. I would toboggan at Kildonan Park or Kilcona Park.

There was cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and of course, miles and miles of fresh powder for the snowmobile to keep us busy in winter. But the one thing I’ll miss the most was skating on one of the many outdoor rinks.

You see, children on the Island miss out on that experience; it doesn’t get cold enough to sustain an outdoor rink. Perhaps

that is the reason not many pro hockey athletes hail from the Island.

Driving through the mountains is one of my ultimate favourite parts of the drive. It must be the risk of falling rocks or the highway cliff sides that keep me alert and excited. Let’s not forget the little towns of Revelstoke, Golden, Lake Louise and Banff. There is shopping and a ton of sightseeing – if you’re into that sort of thing.

Once you get past the Rocky Mountains, you’ll be greeted by the ever-expanding city of Calgary. I’ve got a lot of relatives there, so we always like to make a pit stop. Along with family get-togethers and eating a ton of food, we also got to check out the Flying Squirrel (Calgary’s version of SkyZone Trampoline Park) and the Skyline Luge at Canada Olympic Park. I didn’t partake of the trampoline park; I let the kids use up their energy.

But I did check out the luge ride at COP. This is an absolute must if you visit Calgary. Here’s what it is in a nutshell: in the warmer months you can drive a motorless go-kart down a cement track built in the side of the mountain. You start off by taking the chairlift to the top. On the way down, be prepared to hit high speeds on the almost 2 km’s of track. Sounds fun, right?

Once past Alberta, I hit cruise control and took a nap through Saskatchewan. This by far is the most mind-numbingly boring part of the drive. In my many years of driving to Calgary from Winnipeg, I’ve always joked

about how much I dislike driving through Saskatchewan. This time was no exception. Still no trees and hay/canola as far as the eye can see. To top it off, Regina has a Carls Jr. restaurant, one of my favourite burger joints.

Winnipeg doesn’t have one – so why should Regina!? Makes absolutely no sense.

Once in Winnipeg, we shacked up at my mom’s place.

God bless her, she braved hosting my kids plus my sister’s kids in her two-bedroom condo.

In return for the lodging, I agreed to complete some minor upgrades in her humble abode.

Painting, floor trim, silicon around the tubs and sinks and a few other odds and ends.

We also spent quality time with both sides of the family, which for some, we haven’t seen in two years! My nieces and nephews have grown up so much, it’s a shame we don’t get to see them more often.

Oh wait, how can I forget!

The main reason we took the trip east was to be there for my little brother’s wedding! It was a wedding suited perfectly for these two; an intimate setting with close family and friends.

They are a private couple, so I won’t share too many details of their special day. All I will say is: It’s about darn time!

I was overcome with bittersweet feelings, leaving Winnipeg, where not much has changed, but yet it felt very different. It was hard to once again leave behind family and old friends, I was feeling a bit sad. Or was it because I had to drive through Saskatchewan again? I’ll never tell.

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

The Burgos Bunch is all smiles

Smiling for the camera at Calgary’s Skyline Luge track.

Our trusty steed, taking a break on an Oregon beach, bravely put on over 10,000 km this past summer.

The nightmare customer We have all experienced them in business or career. That one customer who pursues a vendetta to work against the grain by any means necessary. It is not your fault and you are not alone on this one! Although it may appear that way until you interview the countless business owners who all share a common thread on this topic. If you want confirmation ask any entrepreneur who has been in business for a while.

With that said, if you have been through this, the mainstay of why it occurred is because you never should have taken them on in the first place.

If you choose to accept mission impossible, you will move from service provider to dodging friendly fire. You won’t

like the way you look after it is all said and done; I guarantee it!

In this process, most business owners start reactive, instead of being pre-active. Be that as it may, here are a number of technique tweaks to make to ensure you are never caught behind customer lines. It begs the question, have you ever been pressured into negotiating on price points or payment plans? If you have and settled in any way, you should be experiencing an unsettling feeling right about in the pit of your stomach right about now and here’s why.

Lowering prices or allowing payment plans, pull in low quality clientele. Quality over quantity for the win. You will magnetize folks who are more concerned

with excuses than actually doing the work they know they ought to be doing. Results are secondary to them and they pull reasons “why not,” out of a hat. Yeah – this will be a roller coaster ride for you and I can’t blame you. It happens to the best of us!

Lowering your price or permitting payment options will prevent value added customers from knocking at your door.

Moreover, low costs will force out action oriented customers.

Lowering costs or extended payment plans, create situations where clients will take the easy road out and will not own up to any responsibility for their lack of results, and they will force blame on you instead at what they should be doing to get what they want with your workmanship. This is the confirmation bias at its worst, they only see what they want to see at this point.

Low prices or delayed plans will turn you into a sounding

board for customers who insist on complaining, picking fights, no matter what! Clients who constantly complain, and pick you apart on how you deliver your service, no matter what you do. Conversely, clients who pay upfront are way too busy doing the orders assigned to them to bicker about anything.

Low fees and payment schedules will open the door for clients who will constantly push the limits with your value offerings creating massive conflict.

If you allow your clients to pay lowered costs and or payment plans, then expect some to have remittance issues. They will not pay and this in the majority of cases is due to lack of funds.

They can’t afford it, but they can afford to lend out a bad attitude.

They were broke to begin with and again prevention is the best medicine. Drink up! Clients that pay in full and upfront will be your best clients, while the lion’s

share of your uncommitted clients will be “till death do you part.”

Low costs and payment plans creates non-committed customers.

They are unable to buy into the table instead of putting all the chips on the table. Without a true, vested, paid interest they end up disinterested in what evidently, they care about most – themselves.

The next time you come across the nightmare customer, tread carefully, seller beware!

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The lonely home – using feng shui to find love One of the greatest joys of living is having someone who belongs to you and whom you belong to. Just knowing you have a partner in life to lean on provides us with fulfillment. Singles will say they have the love of friends and family – but…

The “but” is that they don’t have a partner – a wife, a husband, a girlfriend or boyfriend. They say it’s just not the same as when you have someone in your life that you are committed to and who is committed to you.

And it’s true. It’s not the same, and it doesn’t matter whether you are gay or straight. Having a loving partner in your life gives you a feeling like no other.

So, what can be standing in the way of your partnerships?

There are a variety of things that can stop or block you from having the love you want in your life. To be honest, your house could be a lonely home. Energy in your home is a living thing, and if you go home day after day to the same place and are single a long time, your home could be holding you back.

Am I suggesting you move?

No, but just think about this.

I have several long-term single clients and guess what they have in common? They’ve never moved. Ever. As in, they’ve been in the same apartment for 15-35 years.

They say they want love in their life, but I think their single life suits them just fine, truthfully, and they don’t want to budge from their little nests. They’ve pulled up their homes around them like a giant security blanket and their home becomes their partner in their life.

Let’s think about other ways your home could be keeping you lonely.

Holding on to pain This can be old love letters, a photo album from a past trip together or some kind of symbol of your relationship, like the bedroom furniture you bought together. Even if you cut yourself out of a picture with your former boyfriend and put that picture up, you’ll always know that when you took that photo, he was standing there beside you.

Take these kinds of mementos and elements out of your living space and your life. Clear the way for someone new and something new to come into your life. This includes ashes of pets or loved ones. You must remove them from your home to invite living – and loving – energy in to your home and life.

Cold kitchen A lonely home is often the sign of a kitchen that’s gone cold. You know how it is at every holiday gathering – everyone is in the kitchen. If you’re single, don’t reinforce that singleness by eating out every night or filling

the freezer with microwave dinners for one. Get some real food in there.

It’s important that you keep your kitchen fires burning by actually using your stove. Even if you bake muffins to bring into work, that warms up your home – and turns a cold kitchen into one that’s cooking and turns your house into a warm home.

It makes sense, too, if you think about how your kitchen can draw love to you. The area associated with love in feng shui is the stomach – and everyone loves to be fed (especially men!).

Keep your kitchen heated up to jump-start a cold love life. You can even add a small night-light to keep your home fires burning at night too.

The single Whether this is a picture, a painting, or an object, when we see something that’s a single, we see one and it’s “oneness” overtakes our life. Make it a point to make sure your bed is flanked by two tables, that your artwork doesn’t depict a single woman or man, and make sure to have plenty of pairs around the house. Not only does this help your home feel more balanced, but it ads “couples” energy to the house.

Pet priorities.

A lonely home can often find that the energy is centred on a pet bird, a lanky Labrador retriever, or some other fur-baby. Make sure that your pet doesn’t sleep on the bed with you and sleeps on his or her own bed, otherwise, the pet’s energies take precedence over relationships. It’s tempting to snuggle at night with fluffy, but do it on the sofa if you just have to.

Plantasia Plants are wonderful feng

shui, but there can be too much of a good thing. Whether it’s plants or flowers, it’s important to recognize that plants draw energy from earth, and earth is the energy of love and relationships. If your prized African violet collection has overtaken your guest bedroom and you’ve been single a long time, you might know why now.

Check the southwest corner of your home to see if there is a plant here that is draining your romance chi, and make absolutely certain there are no plants or flowers in your bedroom, as these will drain the romance right out of your life. And, yes, flowery sheets or bedding counts. Add something nice and neutral and then see what happens!

Bedroom points When it comes to feng shui and beds, there are a few hard and fast rules. One is that you should always be able to easily see the door from bed, and the other is that you should have a good, solid headboard. Many people who are having problems with money or relationships often won’t have a good solid headboard. This enables you to think clearly, too.

When you’re aching to have someone in your life, your bed represents the symbol of a couple’s union, so it’s important to get it right. If you can’t or don’t want to give up your mattress that’s come from a past relationship, try to put it into sunlight for four hours. This will help you remove old energy – and give it a nice airing out too. Look for other sources of problems, such as headboards with slats, no headboard, sagging mattress, furniture from your past partner.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: My fiancé and I moved into my small house and we are overloaded with stuff. I worked with you to create good energy in my home but now with all his

extra stuff, there’s a ton of clutter.

Does this affect my feng shui?

Answer: Absolutely this affects your feng shui! You’ve gone from single girl feng shui to almost married feng shui. Woo hoo!

Congratulations! I am so happy for you.

Keeping your excess in the basement is a good idea. But you’re worried about whether living over clutter is bad feng shui? It is if it’s thrown in like at a hoarder’s house – into one giant pile. I doubt you would do that though. Mostly likely it’s in boxes and bins and you can

separate, see, and sort it. As long as it’s orderly, that’s what counts.

Then you can work together on what to keep and what to let go of. Just look forward to the future ahead of you.

Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter Feng Shui E-zine and certified feng shui consultant in authentic Chinese feng shui. Kathryn helps her readers improve their lives and generate more wealth with feng shui. For more visit www.redlotusletter.com and learn the fast and fun way how feng shui can make your life more prosperous and abundant!

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Iron Cop Let’s us meet new Ironman, Jimmy Anis, a full-time sergeant in the Forensic Identification Section of the Winnipeg Police Service who raced in Ironman Wisconsin held on September 11, 2016. He swam 4 km, cycled 180 kmK and ran 42km in 12:53:32 to earn the title “Ironman.” Let’s learn how he manages his life, family, career as a WPS officer, and triathlon trainings. Jim is also the team captain of the Sulong Triathlon Group.

How did you get into triathlon?

“Triathlons happened almost by accident. Back in May of 2014 I strained my right Achilles tendon after running in the WPS half-marathon, so I was not able to run. I have always wanted to learn how to swim and thought it would be a great way to keep my fitness until I was healthy enough to run again. A running friend of mine who is also a fellow triathlete, Melody Balane, encouraged me to join their swim group led by team Wonder coach, Wanda Mathers. I thought about it and was actually intimidated or plainly just scared to join a group of swimmers.

“Just when I thought I had written it off, I received an e-mail from Coach Wanda who convinced me to at least check things out. I told her I would check things out from the sidelines, but if you know Wanda, there is no such thing as just checking things out. So my first day of swimming was on June 8 at Birds Hill Park.

The rest is history. I have been swimming with Wonder Athletes from that day forward.

I enjoy the activity of swimming, but I consider it to still be my weakest discipline in the sport of triathlon. I am determined to keep working at it and hopefully be more competitive in the swim component in the future.”

What made you decide to take on Ironman Wisconsin?

[It] “was mostly due to proximity. I wanted to keep my

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racing costs as low as possible and Wisconsin gave us the opportunity to drive to the location. Little did I know that I had just entered one of the most technically demanding bike courses on the Ironman circuit.”

What were your specific preparations for the race?

“I think that’s why I have grown to love this sport because it forces you to become a wellrounded athlete rather than just being one-dimensional.

My preparation plan was to try to improve on all three disciplines and, having come from a running background, it helped me to focus on swimming and cycling, which were both new to me. So it was important that I focused on those two, but at the same time maintain my running fitness.

Scott Kemp developed a triathlon training plan specifically for me.

Wanda Mathers did the swimming program.”

How was your performance overall in Ironman Wisconsin?

“Wisconsin being my first full Ironman distance event, I have to say that I was pleased with my results. Although I will take away valuable lessons learned because of it. For example, I know that I have to continue to work on improving my swimming. And although I had a great bike split, I knew at the time that I was going a little too hard during my ride.

Rather than backing off, I kept up with the pace as I was just having too much fun passing other athletes. Coming off the swim I was just under 2100th place and after the bike I moved up all the way to approximately 1000th place. But I knew in the back of my mind that I would have a tough marathon ahead of me. So race management is crucial for success and I definitely failed to execute good race management, having paid for it with a poor marathon.

“At the end of the day my official finish time was 12:53:32

with splits of: 1:38:00 for 2.4 mile swim, 6:31:00 for 112 mile bike, and 4:25:00 for 26.2 mile run.”

How did you manage your time between working full-time as WPS officer and training for the Ironman Wisconsin?

“That’s probably the toughest part of this sport, especially training for the full Ironman distance events. Basically this is something that needs the full support of your family and friends because on top of working full time, you have to dedicate anywhere from 10 to15 hours of training per week and for some, even more, depending on your race goals. For me just to complete in the event was my goal, so it allowed me to go into the lower end of time commitments for training. But don’t get me wrong; the time commitment to train for a full Ironman requires not only

your dedication as an athlete, but also the support of your family.

There were many Saturdays and Sundays that my wife, Amy, and kids barely saw me, as I had scheduled all day training events.

“I guess to answer your question, it requires the athlete and families their full dedication and commitment to put in the long training hours. Near the end it was tough because it does eventually put a strain on your professional and personal life.”

What’s your most indispensable gear?

“For me – and it could be different for other athletes – it is, without a doubt, my triathlon bike. The reason I say that is because that is the longest part of the race where you spend the most time on and to be fully comfortable on your triathlon race bike is priceless.

What’s your favourite workout?

“Definitely cycling, because I am relatively new to the sport of cycling and still learning and, hopefully improving. I find that it is a workout that I always look forward to.

“I just want to add that another very important component of my success is being a member of the Sulong Triathlon Group. I think that the members of the group are all motivated and to have others with similar goals definitely keeps you motivated. The group is also a great resource for tips and tricks to be successful in our sport.

Norman Aceron Garcia is a member of Sulong Triathlon Group. For more information, please visit our website at www. sulongtriathlon.org and like us on Facebook at Sulong Triathlon Group.

Miriam Defensor Santiago dead at 71 Former senator and recent presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago, 71, died on Thursday, September 29, 2016, while confined at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City, Philippines.

The former lawmaker revealed in 2014 that she had Stage 4 lung cancer. “She died peacefully in her sleep this morning,” said her husband Atty. Jun Santiago.

Defensor Santiago was born in Iloilo City on June 15, 1945. She ran unsuccessfully for president of the Philippines in the May 2016 national elections.

Source: GMA News

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Nagpa-blotter na sa NBI ang ama ni Alden Richards.

Kailangan na nitong ipagbigayalam sa mga otoridad ang sunud-sunod na death threats na tinatanggap ng aktor nitong mga huling araw.

Naisip lang ni Mr. Faulkerson na hindi na biro-biro ang mga pagbabanta sa buhay ng kaniyang anak ngayon. Kapag hindi ito kumilos at may nangyari kay Alden ay mas malaki ang pagbagabag ng kunsensiyang pagdadaanan nito.

Palaging nasa labas ng kanilang bahay si Alden para magtrabaho, hindi nila alam kung sino ang nagbabanta sa buhay ng Pambansang Bae, kaya mas mabuti na nga namang agapan na agad nila ang sitwasyon.

Ang mga tao nga namang walang produktibong ginagawa sa maghapon, pati buhay ng mga taong nananahimik ay binubulabog nila, ano ba ang dahilan para pagbantaan nila ang buhay ng isang tulad ni

Alden Richards na mahal na mahal ng buong industriya at ng kanilang mga tagahanga ni Maine Mendoza?

Walang masamang buto sa katawan si Alden. Sa kabila ng kaniyang kasikatan ay nananatili siyang marespeto at mapagkumbaba. Mahal na mahal niya ang kaniyang pamilya, lahat ng mga pagsasakripisyong ginagawa niya ngayon ay hindi niya inaangkin para sa kaniyang sarili lang, ang kinabukasan ng kaniyang pamilya ang palaging matimbang sa pangangarap ng aktor.

Tama ang punto ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Nandoon na tayo na mabait si Alden, marespeto at mabait. Pero pumapatay ang inggit! Nakakainggit ang mga suwerteng dumarating sa buhay at career niya ngayon.

“Hindi dapat i-ignore ang ganito, kailangang aksiyunan talaga ‘yan. Napakadelikado ng buhay ngayon. Kausap mo lang See CRISTY p15

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Alden Richards – Araw-araw ay may death threats na natatanggap Andi Eigenmann – Nabulgar na! Si Jake Ejercito ang tatay ni Ellie KathNiel – tatlong kissing scenes na totoo sa Barcelona!

Kris Aquino – Siya ang pre-program ng Eat…Bulaga! Mag-rating kaya?

Kris at Willie – Pinatalsik ng network pero magkaiba ang paraan Sen. Manny Paquiao – Nag-eensayo na para sa laban sa Las Vegas Konsehal Hero Bautista – Magtagumpay sana ang rehab Sen. Leila de Lima – Mga alegasyon kaugnay ng alingasngas sa NBP

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Arci Muñoz and Jericho Rosales in Magpahanggang Wakas Arci Muñoz and Jericho Rosales will team up for the first time to dramatize the story of how love transcends the test of time in the series Magpahanggang Wakas.

Rosales was all praises to his leading lady, Muñoz.

He is glad they get along well since they did several love scenes, which are necessary for the story of the show. “(Sa) totoo lang po hindi madaling gumawa ng love scene. Kailangan mong maniwala na nagmamahalan talaga kayo for a very good reason,” Jericho confessed.

However, Jericho and Arci emphasized that, more than anything, the viewers can look forward to the teleserye’s beautiful story. “It’s a story about love. Siyempre love is the greatest,” said Jericho.

Magpahanggang Wakas also stars John Estrada, Gelli de Belen, Rita Avila, Lito Pimentel, Liza Lorena, Danita Paner, Justin Cuyugan, Marco Gumabao, Maika Rivera, and Jomari Angeles under the direction of E.M. Reyes.

Magpahanggang Wakas airs on TFC.

Jericho Rozales, Arci Muñoz & John Estrada

Jodi Sta. Maria nominated for International Emmy Actress Jodi Sta. Maria and the ABS-CBN teleserye, Bridges of Love, picked up nominations at this year’s prestigious International Emmy competition.

Jodi was recognized for her outstanding performance as Amor Powers in the 2015 remake of Pangako Sa ‘Yo and is nominated in the “Best Performance by an Actress” category against Judi Dench (United Kingdom), Grazi Massafera (Brazil), and See JODI p15

Jodi Sta. Maria

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Heart Evangelista renews contract with GMA Philippine TV’s Sweetheart Heart Evangelista-Escudero remains a loyal Kapuso after renewing her exclusive contract with GMA Network on September 19.

“To GMA, thank you so much.

You gave me a second chance in everything. When I started with them, sobrang hirap ng mga pinagdaanan ko and binigyan nila ako ng pagkakataon. I really became the person I never thought I would be with their help,” she said.

Heart considers being a Kapuso the turning point of her career.

“GMA really was a huge help for me. I don’t know what would have happened to me if I didn’t move [to GMA]. It was a good decision,” See HEART p15

Heart Evangelista

Paulo Avelino, Maja Salvador & Jericho Rosales

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Christiane Paul (Germany).

Bridges of Love, meanwhile, will be competing in the “Best Telenovela” category alongside telenovelas from Canada and Brazil. The series also stars Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino, and Maja Salvador.

Bridges of Love was the first Filipino series to air in Latin American, particularly in Peru via PanAmericana. Pangako Sa’yo followed and is currently airing on the same Peruvian TV channel.

Aside from Peru, both series have already aired in several Asian and African countries.

Jodi and Bridges of Love are the only nominees from the Philippines among the 40 nominees across ten categories and 15 countries in this year’s awards.

This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on November 21 at the Hilton New York Hotel. The International Emmy Awards are given by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

ang kaibigan mo, maya-maya, masi-shock ka na lang dahil pinatay na pala.

“Napakadali pa namang target ni Alden. He’s everywhere.

Huwag dapat biruin ang mga ganyang kuwento. Kapag basta pinalampas lang ang ganyan at may nangyari nga kay Alden, napakalaking kargo de kunsensiya noon para sa mga taong dapat, e, nagkaroon ng concern sa kaniya,” madiing komento ni prop.

Tungkol pa rin sa Pambansang Bae: Nagbubunyi ang mga tagasuporta ni Alden Richards sa sinabi ng Pambansang Bae sa Eat…Bulaga na ang hinahanap niya sa isang babae ay simple lang.

“Hindi fake, iyon lang, basic,” sinserong pahayag ng guwapong binata. Natural, nag-aabang lang ng bala ang mga fans, kaya iyon ang kanilang tinutukan, ayaw raw ni Alden sa mga babaeng fake.

Hindi naman nila sinabing fake si Maine Mendoza pero kung alam mong nagbabangayan ang ibang mga tagasuporta ng magka-loveteam ay alam mong may ibig sabihin ang kanilang mga komento.

Parang ang ibig sabihin noon ay hindi nagpapakatotoo si Menggay dahil nakikipagkiligan ito sa harap ng mga camera pero mayroon naman itong totoong karelasyon na hindi artista.

Aba, fake nga naman ang ganoon, hindi lang ang kaniyang sarili ang niloloko ni Maine kundi pati ang mga tagahanga nila ni Alden at ang publiko.

Kapag si Alden nga naman ay hindi puwede, pero kay Maine ay okey lang, hindi nga naman parehas ang ganoong laban.

Pagpapakaplastik ang ganoon sa pakiramdam ng mga loyalista ng Pambansang Bae. May kausapin lang na ibang babae si Alden ay nagrerebelde na ang mga tagahanga ni Maine, bobombahin na agad ng mga ito ang guwapong aktor at ang babaeng nakatabi-kinausap lang naman niya, ano iyon?

Gentleman si Alden Richards, marunong siyang magbigaypugay sa mga kababaihan, alangan namang kaharap na niya mismo ang kapwa niya artista pero hindi pa niya papansinin?

Hindi naman ibon si Alden Richards na puwede na nilang ikulong sa hawla, may karapatan siyang makipagkapwa-tao, dahil iyon ang ugaling hinihingi sa isang lipunang nagpapahalaga sa kagandahang-asal. *** See CRISTY p18

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Heart recently headlined the top-rating GMA Pinoy TV series Juan Happy Love Story with Dennis Trillo. Doing the series, she said, reignited her passion and enthusiasm for her craft. “After Juan Happy Love Story, sobrang na in love ako ulit sa ginagawa ko, na-excite ako. Sobrang na-enjoy ko yung soap kasi very refreshing siya,” she explained.

GMA President Gilberto R. Duavit has nothing but praises for Heart.

“Heart is a versatile and professional artist, hindi lamang sa kaniyang mga pagganap kundi maski sa kaniyang pagpinta.

Malaki ang nadadala niyang karangalan sa atin,” said Duavit.

GMA Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable said the network will continue to provide quality projects for Hearts.

“We’re very happy with the turnout of Juan Happy Love Story because we’ve seen Heart as the dramatic actress. It’s just exciting for us that we saw a different side of her so it opens a lot of possibilities for the writers.

Hopefully she does something different, not necessarily drama.

So we’re expecting na mas marami pang project na ganoon para mas maipakita pa natin ang range ni Heart,” Rasonable said.

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Bulacan Association of Winnipeg celebrates 20th anniversary

By Lucille Nolasco After months of preparations, officers and members of the Bulacan Association of Winnipeg, Inc. (BAOWI) held the group’s 20th anniversary celebration at the Skyview Ballroom of the Marlborough Inn on September 24.

After years of seeming inactivity, members and officers are trying to infuse new energy and inspiration into the group to continue its service and commitment to all Bulakenyos in Manitoba.

With the theme Isang Lahi, Isang Tinig (One People, One Voice), BAOWI invited Bulacan Vice Governor Daniel Fernando to visit Winnipeg and lead the induction of new officers and town representatives. Joining Fernando on his Canadian trip were 4th District of Bulacan board member Allan Ray Baluyut, Noel Fernando, Engr. Jun Valentin Gatchalian and a few family members.

During their almost weeklong stay in Winnipeg, Vice Governor Fernando and delegates were able to meet hundreds of delighted kababayans, as well as politicians from local, provincial and federal governments. They also joined a picnic at Assiniboine Park, a volleyball tournament, and made stops at the Legislature and other favourite spots in Winnipeg.

In an interview with CKJS Radio, Fernando shared some of the developments and happenings in the province of Bulacan. Among those he mentioned were the Bulacan Bulk Water project that aims to provide treated bulk water from Angat Dam to the various water districts of the province to help meet the increasing demand among consumers, expand its current service area coverage, and to increase the households served.

With regards to construction and infrastructure, board member Allan Baluyut mentioned a major investment in the province from ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, which recently purchased some 100 hectares of land in the town of San Jose Del Monte, where construction a Hollywood-style studio has begun.

“They plan to shoot all their teleseryes and other dramas there, so they don’t have to look for different locations all the time,” Baluyut said. “Also, they will build hotels and restaurants in the area for the artists and crew.”

SM Group of Companies, Ayala Land and Makati Development Corporation also have investments in the area.

As for transportation, Vice Governor Fernando boasted the construction of MRT 7 that will travel directly from San Jose Del Monte station all the way to SM North Edsa station.

“This is all connected, the economic side and the transportation side. Plus, there is the Bulacan Development Authority, beside the Malolos Convention Center. The 16-hectare lot features the different products and industries of Bulacan. There will also be hotels and call centres constructed,” said Fernando.

He also proudly mentioned the new Bulacan Medical Center, formerly known as Bulacan Provincial Hospital, which he said can be compared now to St. Luke’s Hospital or Makati Medical Center. From the façade to the emergency room, to the staff, Fernando said a lot of good changes have happened.

Both Fernando and Baluyut encourage all Bulakenyos, especially those who have not been home in a while, to visit the province, which has undergone a lot of changes for the better.

L-r: Venancio Domingo, Bulacan Vice Governor Daniel Fernando and Clarita Nazario

New officers and town representatives for BAOWI: Venancio Domingo, President; John Michael Maglinao, Vice President; Azelle Santos, Secretary; Gladyz Martin, Treasurer; Roffie Domingo, Asst. Treasurer; Carol Raymundo, Auditor; Ariel Cruz, PRO; Joselito Figueroa, Sgt. At-Arms. Town Representatives: Valenzuela - Julie Javier; Meycauayan - Madel Samaniego; Bocaue - Mirasol Palon; Balagtas - Joyce Sanchez; Bulacan - Felino De jesus; Malolos- Dexter Santos and Chryz Martin; Paombong - Eberzen Robles; Hagonoy- Cons Tolentino; Calumpit - Jimmy Nucom; Pulilan- Norbert Bautista; San Rafael - Linnet Cruz; San Miguel - Marissa Calvadores; Angat - Boyet Nicolas; Sta. Maria - Mark Carbonel; Pandi - Lucille Nolasco and San Jose Del Monte - Ray Argulla.

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Francisca Raymundo celebrates Big 100

boys. She has outlived two husbands; Rodrigo Bailon, who died in 1947, and Esteban Raymundo, who passed away in 1981. Francisca is mother to eight children, two with Rodrigo (Leonnie Bailon and Linda Bailon Bond) and six more children with Esteban (Rosemarie Palma, Cesar Raymundo, Marilou Chua, Manuel Raymundo, Jose Raymundo, and Steven Raymundo).

Francisca’s first job was as a seamstress in an Indian company. She later worked at General Garment as a supervisor from 1960 to 1980.

She immigrated to Canada in 1983, sponsored by her daughter, the late Leonnie Bailon. She worked in Winnipeg as a machine operator with Silpit Industries in 1985 and at many other local factories.

In her younger years, Francisca was a world traveller, visiting London, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas as well as Italy, France, India, Japan, and Hongkong. While working as a nanny, she also travelled with her employer to Karachi, Pakistan.

Since retiring in 1993 at the age of 77, Francisca has been enjoying a full life, gaming with her friends and participating in various church prayer groups.

From a report by Virginia Guiang-Santoro

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From page 15 Kahit saan kami magpunta ngayon ay ang sitwasyon ni Andi Eigenmann ang inuurirat sa amin ng lahat. Paano raw ngayon haharapin ng palabang aktres ang pagkabulgar kung sino ang tunay na ama ng kaniyang anak na si Ellie?

Paano raw niya babawiin ngayon ang lahat ng mga pangaalipustang ginawa niya noon kay Albie Casino? Paano rin daw niya ipaliliwanag ang mga panlalait niya kay Jake Ejercito noong kasagsagan ng promo ng huli niyang pelikula?

Nagtatanong din ang marami kung paano babawiin ng kaniyang inang si Jaclyn Jose ang maaanghang na salitang binitiwan nito noon laban kay Albie? Halos isumpa na noon ng premyadong aktres ang batang aktor dahil sa paniniwala sa lahat ng mga sinasabi ni Andi?

Ang pinakanakakaawa sa sitwasyong ito ay ang anak ni Andi. Responsibilidad ng isang magulang ang pagbibigay ng pangalan sa kaniyang anak. Hindi ginagawang laro ang pinagmulan ng binhi.

Hindi nagtuturo ng kung sinusino ang ina dahil obligasyon niyang ipakilala sa kaniyang anak kung sino ang tunay na dugo at laman nito.

Pero inabot nang halos anim na taon ang pagtatago ni Andi, pinabayaan niyang gawing multiple choice ang ama ng kaniyang anak, kulang na lang na daanin pa niya sa jack en poy kung sino ang dapat tawaging daddy ni Ellie.

Malaki ang utang ni Andi kay Albie, halos mawalan na ito ng career dahil sa kaniyang mga pang-uupak, pero bukod kay

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Albie at sa publiko ay mas malaki ang utang na dapat pagbayaran ni Andi sa kaniyang anak.

Kaisa-isang pangalan ay hindi pa niya malayang nairegalo kay Ellie, pinabayaan pa niyang sa ibang bibig lumabas ang katotohanan, habambuhay na liligaligin ng kaniyang kunsensiya sai Andi.

Ang tapang-tapang ni Andi, wala siyang kahit anong pinalalampas, kahit nga ang kaniyang ina ay kinakayankayanan niya at nilalayasan pa nga.

Ngayon niya ilabas ang tunay niyang katapangan. Ito ang laban na wala siyang kapana-panalo, mahirap kalaban ang katotohanan, truth hurts. *** Hindi binigo nina Daniel Padilla at Kathryn Bernardo ang kanilang mga tagahanga sa mga eksenang ipinakita sa huli nilang pelikulang Barcelona.

Tatlong kissing scene ang naging dahilan ng paghahampasan ng kanilang mga tagahanga, kilig na kilig ang mga ito, hindi pumayag si Direk Olive Lamasan na dayain ang tatlong kissing scenes nila.

Isang kaibigan-anakanakan namin ang nanood din ng Barcelona at ang kaniyang komento, “Just watched the movie, okey ang film, standout ang performance ni Daniel Padilla.

Okey rin naman si Kathryn, but not as good as Daniel.

“Almost full ang cinema, but not mega-blockbuster, for sure.

Pero kung anupaman ang kinita ng movie, e, isang katotohanan ang mahalaga, hindi lugi ang Star Cinema.

“Hindi na dapat pagtalunan kung alin ang mas malaki ang kinita sa first day showing ng Barcelona at Imagine You & Me,

ang importante, parehong smash hit ang dalawang pelikula.

“Tantanan na ng AlDub ang pang-aaway, ngayon pa lang naman umaariba ang loveteam nina Alden at Maine, samantalang ang KathNiel, e, matagal na!

“Tamang pagtapatin sa acting sina Daniel at Alden, pareho silang may lalim. Si Kathryn, matagal nang mahusay umarte, hindi siya dapat ikumpara sa kaloveteam ni Alden.

“Please, huwag. Wala namang bastusan,” panghuling komento ng aming anak-anakan na magaling kumilatis ng mahusay na pagganap at hindi dahil isa itong manunuri ng pelikulang Pilipino. *** Nananahimik ngayon si Kris Aquino tungkol sa mga bagong proyektong gagawin niya sa GMA-7 sa pamamagitan ng APT Entertainment ni Tony Tuviera.

Gusto niya sigurong sorpresahin na lang ang mga televiewers sa kaniyang pagbabalik.

Pero siguradong kinakabog na ang dibdib ngayon ng aktresTV host, kailangan niyang itayo ang kaniyang bandera, kailangang maipamukha niya sa ABS-CBN na kahabul-habol siya.

Maraming nakalinyang gagawin si Kris sa nilundagan niyang bakuran pero ang sigurado pa lang, ayon sa aming source, ay ang programang magiging patikim bago ang Eat…Bulaga.

Ang kaniyang show ang magiging pre-programming ng matagal nang noontime show, siya muna bago ang tropa ng Tito, Vic & Joey at ng sangkatutak pang mga kasamahan nila sa Eat… Bulaga, kailangang galingan ni Kris ngayon dahil kapag bumaba nang bumaba ang rating ng noontime show ay siguradong sa kaniya iyon isisisi ng marami.

Mahalaga ang preprogramming, kapag nakasanayan na iyon ng manonood ay wala nang magiging lipatan ng istasyon, pero kapag nawalan ng interes ang publiko sa show ay siguradong apektado ang kasunod nitong programa.

Hindi kagandahan ang rating ng iniwanang show ni Kris Aquino sa ABS-CBN, nag-single digit na lang iyon noong bandang huli, dahil siguro’y nagsawa na rin ang mga kababayan natin sa kaniyang mga atake. *** Magkaiba ang sitwasyon ng pagkawala sa ABS-CBN nina Kris Aquino at Willie Revillame.

Si Kris ay hindi hinabol, walang counter-offer na ibinigay sa kaniya ang Dos nang mapabalitang lilipat na ang aktres-TV host sa APT Entertainment, deadma lang ang istasyon.

Iba ang pinagdaanan ni Willie.

Kinasuhan siya nang patungpatong ng network para hindi siya pakinabangan ng ibang istasyon.

Ilang taon na tumakbo ang kanilang pagkakasuhan, hanggang sa tumahimik na ang kapaligiran, naipanalo ni Willie ang laban.

Ang kapaniwalaan noon ay mawawalan ng trabaho ang lahat ng mga artista ng ABS-CBN, pero hinding-hindi si Kris, dahil ang pamilya nito ang nagbalik ng network sa mga Lopez nang manalong pangulo ang kaniyang ina.

Opinyon ng isang kaibigan namin, “So, wala palang utang na loob ang network? Kundi dahil sa pamilya ni Kris, eh, hindi naman uli nila mababawi ang istasyon, pero ganoon na lang pala iyon?

“Iyon din siguro ang iniisip ni Kris, na hindi siya mawawalan ng space sa ABS-CBN, dahil nga sa malaking tulong na nagawa ng family niya sa ABS-CBN,”

OCTOBER 1 - 15, 2016 napapailing na pahayag ng aming impormante.

Ang lahat ay kasaysayan na lang ngayon para kay Willie Revillame.

Pagkatapos ng matagumpay niyang programa sa TV5 ay nananakit na naman sa rating ang kaniyang Wowowin ngayon sa GMA-7.

Masaya siya sa pag-aalaga sa kaniya ng network, maligaya siya sa suportang walang sawang ibinibigay sa kaniya ng ating mga kababayan, wala nang mahihiling pa ngayon si Willie.

Naniniwala rin siya na walang forever sa career ng mga artista, pana-panahon lang ang mga oportunidad, kaya nga sobra-sobrang pasasalamat ang itinatawid niya sa publiko na nagsisilbing malakas na hangin sa ilalim ng kaniyang mga pakpak.

“Ano pa ba naman ang hihilingin ko? Maayos ang buhay ng mga anak ko, naihanda ko na ang future nila, hindi na sila magugutom.

“Masayang-masaya rin ako sa trabaho ko ngayon sa GMA-7, wala kaming nagiging problema, masarap maging kapuso,” sabi ni Willie. *** Nasa bansa na ang conditioning coach ni Senator Manny Paquiao. Isang araw ay parating na rin si Coach Freddie Roach at ang iba pang staff ng Team Pacquiao dahil dito na siya mag-eensayo.

Tulad ng kaniyang pangako ay hindi maaapektuhan ng kaniyang paghahanda sa salpukan nila ni Jessie Vargas salas Vegas ang kaniyang upuan sa Senado.

Magtatrabaho pa rin siya habang nag-eensayo.

Pinalakpakan si Pacman noong isang araw dahil siya ang nagbigay ng suhestiyon na bakantehin ang upuan ng chairman ng justice committee sa pagdinig ng mga kontrobersiyal na kaso sa Mataas Na Kapulungan.

Kapag nabakante na ay saka magbobotohan ang mga senador kung mananatili pa ba sa kaniyang posisyon bilang tagapamuno ang kinakalampag ng mga kaso ngayon na si Senadora Leila de Lima.

Sinegundahan iyon ni Senador Tito Sotto, ginanap ang botohan, 16-4 ang kinalabasan kaya napatalsik sa pagiging chairman ang senadora.

Nakakatawang komento ng isang kaibigan namin, “Anong si Pacman ang humalili kay Senador Lito Lapid sa Senado? Ang layu-layo kaya? Huwag maliitin ang kapasidad ng Pambansang Kamao!”

Gaganapin ang kanilang pagtutuos ni Jessie Vargas sa Thomas & Mack Center salas Vegas. Hindi na maninibago ang Pambansang Kamao sa nasabing lugar dahil doon niya pinatumba nang dalawang beses ang Mexicanong si Erik Morales.

Sa November 5 na nila pagaagawan ang WBO Welterweight belt, siguradong luluwag na naman ang mga kalye na mistulang parking lot sa arawaraw nating pagbibiyahe, kaya ang biruan ngayon kapag sobrang tindi ng trapik ay araw-araw na See CRISTY p19

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Mga kabute sa komunidad Sa una, ang ganda ng samahan.

Punong-puno ng kani-kaniyang vision at plano para sa grupo. May iisang layunin. Buo. Kapag pumasok na ang mga iba’t ibang interest, tiyak ang paglusaw ng samahan. Tiyak ang paghahatian. Tiyak ang samaan ng loob.

Familiar na sitwasyon na ito kahit saan tayo magpunta. Ang mga samahan sa Pilipinas mapapolitical groups man, social organizations, church sectors at marami pang iba ay karaniwan na ang paghihiwalay o pagtatapos ng samahan dahil sa mga hindi pagkakasunduan at dahil sa mga vested interests. May kani-kaniya kasing agenda ang mga leaders at members.

Hindi naman masama ang pagkakaroon ng interest. Bahagi talaga ito ng mga political at business strategies. Ito ang reyalidad ng buhay.

Hindi na ako magbibigay ng partikular na halimbawa. Dito na lang sa Winnipeg ay naguusbungan ang mga organisasyon na nagmula dati sa isang grupo.

Ang positibong epektibo nito ay ang kompetisyon. The more groups sa community, mas maraming opportunities and channels na maaaring puntahan ang mga tao.

It is an open enterprise. Tulad din ’yan ng business. Mas maraming negosyante, mas maganda ang stimulation ng economic growth dahil sa competition.

Kailangan lamang ay may sportsmanship. Walang batuhan ng putik sa kapuwa. Ang

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From page 18 lang daw sanang makipaglaban si Senador Manny Pacquiao para lumuwag ang mga kalye. *** Kalat na ang balita na habang nasa rehabilitation center ngayon si Konsehal Hero Bautista ay nawawala naman ang kaniyang live-in partner na nagngangalang Rio. Nag-report na kamakailan ang pamilya nito sa mga otoridad tungkol sa kaniyang pagkawala.

Noong isang linggo pa raw nawawala ang karelasyon ni Konsehal Hero na ayon sa balita ay kaibigan ng pinaslang na kapatid ni Maritoni Fernandez na si Aurora.

Pero ayon sa isang source na nakakuwentuhan namin ay matagal nang tapos ang relasyon ni Konsehal Hero kay Rio. Matagal na silang walang ugnayan. Isa nga raw iyon sa mga dahilan kung bakit inaatake noon ng depresyon ang aktor-pulitiko.

Sa kainitan ng kuwentong ito ay patuloy na dumadaan sa maraming proseso si Konsehal Hero sa rehab para maging

tunggalian ng mga grupo ay dapat nakabatay sa mga isyung hindi nila napagkakasunduan. Wala dapat personalan. Halimbawa, kung question ng transparency ang issue, dito lang dapat ang focus ng pag-uusap. Kung usapin ng pera at leadership, dito lamang dapat nakasentro ang pag-uusap. At dapat, both parties ay may iisang goal na ayusin ang gusot. Kailangan mutual ang pagkakaunawan na linawin ang mga issues, otherwise wala na dapat pag-usapan dahil mauuwi lang ang mga usaping ganito sa personal na bangayan.

At the end of the day, magkakapareho lang naman ang mithiin ng mga leaders. Kung business-oriented ang group, siyempre; ang kumita. Kung may halo itong social at politika, ang goal naman ay mag-serve sa community at the same time ay makilala para sa preparation sa politika. Money and power.

Huwag na tayong maglokohan, itong dalawang ito ang kadalasang dahilan ng pag-oorganisa na mga samahan.

Dati akong car salesman. Alam ko ang mga diskarte ng bawa’t ahente para makabenta. Kailangan visible ka sa community.

Kailangan aware ka sa mga fundraising efforts ng iba’t ibang grupo at kailangan ay handa kang magbigay ng pera. Investment ng ahente ito para lumawak ang kaniyang network. Sumusugal ang mga ahente ng pera dahil alam nilang may balik itong benta. At walang masama dito. Business ito at ganito ang laro sa loob ng

maayos na ang kaniyang buhay.

Huwag naman sanang ipagkait ng iba ang pangako ng pagbabago sa nakababatang kapatid ni Mayor Herbert, lahat naman tayo’y may karapatang magbagong-buhay, tao lang tayong nakalilimot at nakagagawa ng mali.

Hindi naiiba sa atin si Konsehal Hero at ang marami pang ibang kilalang personalidad na minsan isang panahon ay naging mabuway rin ang disiplina pagdating sa kaway ng bisyo.

Nakalulungkot ngang isipin na nagbago na ang nagkamali, pero nananatiling malupit ang lipunan, kaya ang isandaang porsiyento ng pagtanaw sa mas magandang buhay ay hindi naisasakatuparan.

Sana’y maisip din natin na ang pagkabigo ang nanay ng tagumpay. *** Aminado kaming mga tagashowbiz na kinakabog ng mundo ng pulitika ang aming hanay.

Matindi ang labanan ngayon sa kanilang mundo, nangingibabaw ang pagsisiraan, kani-kaniyang paksiyon ang mga pulitiko ngayon.

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industry.

Isa pa, ang pagbuo ng mga foundation or pagiging involved sa mga charities ay isang epektibong marketing strategy. Nabubuo kasi dito ang imahe ng pagiging maayos na corporate citizen ng mga negosyante. Nagiging katanggaptanggap sila sa community dahil sa kanilang involvement at financial support. At may kapalit ito, mas sikat, mas lalakas ang sales, mas maganda ang reputation, mas maraming tatangkilik sa products and services.

Sa mga not-for-profit organizations naman, bagama’t malinaw na hindi ito businessoriented ay nakakatulong pa rin ito sa pagpo-promote ng mga negosyo at services ng mga involved dito.

Ibig sabihin, ang mga not-for-profit organizations ay maaaring gamitin ng mga negosyante para palawigin ang kanilang negosyo. It will benefit both ends. Ang negosyante ay matutulungan ang grupo at ang grupo ay matutulungan ang negosyante. May masama ba dito? Depende na siguro iyon sa

mechanism na ginagamit at sa mga sitwasyon ng iba’t ibang samahan.

Kung malinaw naman at tapat ang bawat isa sa kanilang objectives ay wala akong nakikitang masama dito. Dapat lang ay malinaw ang usapan. I will sponsor your group and you will patronize my products. Simple lang, walang halong drama.

Hindi tanga ang mga tao para mapaniwala na walang minitmithi ng kahit anong interest ang bawat grupo kung bakit sila nagbuo nito.

Hindi naman dapat itanggi ng mga bumuo ng grupo ang kanilang mga intensyon dahil wala namang masama na tulungan mo ang iyong negosyo. Ang kailangan lang, malinaw ito sa grupo.

Sa mga politiko, isipin ninyo, pagkatapos ng kanilang mga termino ay makikita ninyo pa ba sila sa mga community gatherings? Madalang o halos hindi mo na sila makikita dahil wala na ang kanilang interest na ligawan ka para sa iyong boto.

Natural lamang ito at inuulit ko, walang masama dito. Ito ang

reyalidad ng buhay.

Move on, move on pag may time. Kapag lusaw na ang grupo n’yo, mag-isip ng mga bagong diskarte at maayos na paraan para sa kapakinabangan ng inyong negosyo o pangarap at sana kahit paano mag-benefit, hindi lang kayo, kundi ang komunidad ninyo.

Okay lang ang maayos na competition among organizations.

It is a free world. Malaya tayong magbuo ng mga grupo hangga’t gusto at kaya ninyo. Wala lang batuhan ng putik.

Ito ang mga kabute sa ating komunidad, some are edible, some are not.

Si Noel Lapuz ay dating OFW sa Middle East (Dubai at Qatar).

Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng BataBatuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig.

Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP).

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PILIPINO EXPRESS

KROSWORD

HOROSCOPE

NO. 261

OKTUBRE 1 - 15, 2016

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Yapos 6. Braso 10. Taliptip sa ulo 11. Alaala 12. Sunog 14. Binalaki 15. Lugar sa Italia 17. Isakatuparan 19. Sabik 21. Mantika 22. ___ Vegas 23. Si Tirso 25. Silid-kimiko 26. Saka 27. Pitis 29. Tiyo 30. Magulo 33. Ampon 34. Aburido 35. Ipinapinid PABABA 2. Api 3. Aalis 4. Kuwentong bayan 5. Karga 6. Puno 7. Ihatak

8. Pantalon 9. Unlapi 11. Sumuksok 13. Tinitiis 16. Igagapos 18. Ipaalala 20. Hangad 23. Sama 24. Punit 27. Saling 28. Biyaya 31. Bahagi ng karera 32. Inuman

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Aries (March 21 – April 19) Kung balak mong umutang sa bangko para sa iyong negosyo, ngayon na ang panahon. Huwag mong ipagpaliban dahil baka magkaroon ka ng biglaang gastos na dagdag sa record mo ng mga utang. Kapag nagkaganoon, baka hindi ka na nila maaprubahan.

Best days ang ika-5, 6, 7 at 15.

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

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Ngayon ang panahon na kailangan mong tanggapin ng pikitmata ang dapat mong gawin.

Walang mangyayari kung tututol ka dahil kailangang may gumawa – ikaw ang naatasan, kaya ikaw ang nakasalang. Pagbutihin mo at nang isang beses lang ito.

Mapalad ka sa ika-5, 6, 7 at 15.

Bantay ka sa ika-3, 4, 10 at 11.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Pera ang magiging pangunahng problema mo sa buwan ng Oktubre.

Nagtataka ka ba kung bakit parang lagi kang kapos? Pag-aralan mo kung saan mo ginagasta ang pinaghihirapan mo. Magbawas ka ng luho. Mas mabuting may naiipon para sa oras ng kagipitan.

OK ang ika-5, 6, 7 at 15. Kuwidaw sa ika-12 at 13.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Sa mga susunod na linggo, makakaramdam ka ng interes na palaguin ang iyong kaalaman.

Kung puwede, mag-enrol ka kahit sa mga short courses lamang. Mahalagang patuloy ang pag-aaral nang hindi kalawangin ang iyong utak. Iba ang may bagong kaalaman kaysa wala. Lucky ang ika-8 at 9. Ingat sa ika-3, 4, 10 at 11.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) May buwenas na nakalaan para sa iyo. Marami ka na ring ipinagtiis at hindi ka kailanman humingi ng kapalit. Alam nila iyon. Matutuwa ka dahil ipaparamdam nila sa iyo ang kanilang pasasalamat sa iyong mga sakripisyo. Mag-enjoy ka. Maganda ang buhay. OK ang ika-8 at 9. Alalay ka sa ika-5, 6, 7, 12 at 13.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) May okasyon na masyadong malakas ang dating mo sa ibang tao lalo na sa mga bago mong kakilala. Pag-aralan mo kung paano mo rerendahan ang kilos at salita mo dahil nakakataranta ka at tuloy, iniwasan ka nila.

Kialangan mo ang mga kaibigan – tandan mo sana. Good ang ika-8 at 9. Stressful ka sa ika-1, 2 at 15.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Napapansin mong mas tumitindi ang pagmamahal mo sa iyong partner.

Walang problema kung gayon din siya sa iyo. Kung gusto mo ng romansa pero parang ayaw niya, huwag mong daramdamin. May mga pagkakataon na hindi kayo pareho ng damdamin. OK ang ika-1, 2, 10 at 11. Ingat sa ika-5, 6, 7, 12 at 13.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Magulo ang paligid, magulo rin ang pagiisip.

Planuhin mo kung paano mo maaayos ang magulong kapaligiran. Maaaring sa bahay o sa trabaho – kahit saan man, sikapin mong tanggalin ang kalat – pisikal man ito o mental.

Giginhawa ang pakiramdam mo.

OK ang ika-1, 2, 10 at 11. Ingat ka sa ika-8, 9 at 15.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Talasan mo ang iyong pang-amoy at pang-dinig, may mga naglalagay ng salita sa iyong bibig. Wala kang kamalay-malay na may mga nagdaramdam na sa iyo. Kung hindi maganda ang kutob mo sa isang tao, malamang ay tama ka.

Huwag mong sayangin ang oras mo. OK sa ika-1, 2, 10 at 11.

Ingat sa ika-3 at 4.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Ihanda mo ang iyong sarili sa darating na paglaki ng iyong pamilya. Dagdag ito sa kaligayahan ninyong lahat. Kung may nangiinis pa rin sa iyo, hayaan mo na lang dahil wala kang magagawa.

Ang maganda, hindi mo naman sila nakikitang madalas. Maayos ka sa ika-3, 4, 12 at 13. Stressful ka sa ika-1, 2, 8, 9 at 15.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) May mga balak kayo noong araw na maaari nang matupad ngayon.

Hinay-hinay lang dahil baka parang ipo-ipo ito sa bilis tapos ay wala na. Maaari ring parang kumunoy na lulunurin ka kung sabay-sabay ninyong gagawin. Matatapos mo, dahan-dahan lang. Lucky days mo ang ika-3, 4, 12 at 13. Bantay sa ika-10 at 11.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Makakaranas ka nang hindi pagkakaunawaan sa isang kaibigan.

Hindi naman malala pero sapat na upang mabagabag ang iyong isip at hindi ka makatulog. Sino ang nagsimula? Tinatanong din niya iyon. Kung gusto mo pa siyang kaibigan, mauna ka nang bumati. OK ang ika-3, 4, 12 at 13.

Ingat ka sa ika-5, 6 at 7.

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From page 19 mga usapin ay si Senador Leila de Lima. Durog na durog na sa sangkalan ang imahe ng pulitiko dahil sa pinung-pinong pagtadtad sa kaniya ng mga kalaban.

Nakakamangha ang mga naririnig nating milyun-milyong pisong diumano’y ibinibigay sa kaniya bilang proteksiyon ng mga gumagawa ng ilegal na negosyo sa loob ng Pambansang Bilangguan.

Sa mga nagaganap ngayon kay Senador Leila de Lima ay pumapasok tuloy sa aming alaala ang kapalarang sinapit nina Senador Jinggoy Estrada at Senador Bong Revilla. Sino ba ang nagdiin sa dalawang aktor-pulitiko noong kasagsagan ng pagdinig sa

kasong kinasasangkutan ni Janet Napoles?

Hindi naman pinakinggan ang kanilang depensa, naging bingi ang hustisya sa kanilang mga sigaw, ipinakulong agad ang magkaibigang aktor-pulitiko.

Ngayon ay nabaligtad na ang senaryo. Ang humusga noon kina Senador Jinggoy at Senador Bong ang matinding hinuhusgahan ngayon.

At milyun-milyong pisong mula pa sa mapamuksang droga ang sinasabing tinatanggap noon ng senadora, nangangamoy na ngayon ang mga istorya, kailangan na lang nating piliin ngayon kung aling kuwento ang totoo o gawagawa lang.

Hindi lang sa mundo ng basketbol totoo ang kasabihang bilog ang bola. – CSF

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Paalala ng mga autoridad sa mga mamamayan ng Winnipeg.

Mag-ingat sa inyong pag-uwi nang late night at paglalakad na mag-isa sa agaw dilim at liwanag ng umaga. Ang mga karahasan, ayon sa report, ay karaniwang nangyayari sa gayong mga oras. *** Simula na ng panahong tag-lagas. Pagkaraan ng mga tatlong buwan, tag-lamig naman.

Magbabago din ang ating kilos at pakiramdam sa buhay. Ang mga bagong dating dito upang maninirahan pansamantala at mga pangmatagalan ay malamang makaranas ng tinatawag na culture shock.

Pilipinas Bulakenya ang unang Pilipina na tinanghal na Miss United Continents sa pageant na ginanap noong ika-24 ng September sa Guayaquel, Equador. Ang 23 years old na si Leslyn Santos ay tubong Hagonoy, Bulacan. May 27 beauties around the world ang kasali sa nabanggit na beauty contest. *** Halos wala pang 100 days, ang pamumuno sa bansa ni President Duterte ay inuulan na ng mga negatibong puna mula sa ilang sektor ng lipunan. Nangunguna ang mga tao na apektado sa mga pagbabagong kaniyang pinatutupad. *** Tungkol sa isyu ng human rights at globalization, tila parehong sa mga mayayaman mas pabor. Ang resulta ngayon ay ang patuloy na paglaki ng pagitan ng mayaman at mahirap. *** May pros and cons din naman na opinion ang mga economic analysts sa nangyayaring palakad ng gobyerno. Sanhi sa mga negatibong balitang nakakakuha

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ng foreign media attention, maaaring ang mga kapitalista daw ay mag-alsa-balutan.

Mga opinion din naman na kabaligtaran. Mayroon ding nais na mamuhunan sa bansa dahil sa disiplinang pinaiiral ngayon at kampanyang maging corruption free ang mga tanggapan ng gobyerno. *** History may repeat itself.

‘Yan ang aking palagay na future dilemma ng sambayanang Filipino. Lumalakas ang mga sabisabi na may planong patalsikin si PDU30 sa puwesto at ipalit ang kinikilalang diyosa ngayon ng dilawang partido. *** Nabalita na mismong si PDU30 ang nagsabing may possibility ang isang US-backed coup d’etat laban sa kaniya. Hindi nga malayo sapagkat hindi na bago ang gayong pangyayari sa Pilipinas. *** Ang alegasyon ay hindi lang sa Pilipinas kumakalat, kundi maging sa Fil-American societies.

Maliwanag na ayaw kay President Duterte ng mga nasa Washington.

Marami silang paraan para mapatalsik sa katungkulan ang hadlang sa kanilang interests.

Natatandaan ko ang sinabi noon ng isang former US president; sa tagalog, “Mararaming paraan para balatan ang pusa.” *** Balikan ang kasaysayan. Hindi lang sa Pilipinas kundi sa ibang mga bansa – sa Middle East, Iraq, Iran, Libya at iba pa. Kahit sa pagkapaslang kay Ninoy ay sila rin ang pinaghihinalaan. Ang iba pang mga pangyayari sa bansa ay hindi alam ng mga isinilang nang panahon ng pampers. *** Sobrang lubha na ang

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Tag-lagas at Wagas Ang mga luntiang dahong nasa tangkay, ng maraming puno ay biglang nanilaw; Hudyat ng panahong nagbihis na naman, Tag-init na klima biglang napalitan! *** Ang dating panahong noon ay tag-init, Unti-unti ngayong nagiging malamig; Sari-saring kulay, damit na manipis, Makapal na uri ang naging kapalit! *** Kaparis din naman ay tibok ng puso, Taglay ng dalawang tapat ang pangako; Ngunit ang sumpaan ay kusang naglaho, Sapagkat ang isa ay may kalaguyo! *** Wagas na pag-ibig sandigang matibay ng dalawang puso, sa magulong buhay!

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problema na dulot ng illegal drug business sa Pilipinas. Sangkot ang local at national government officials. Pulis, sundalo at mga may mataas na katungkulan sa military.

Patuloy na gumugulong ang pera ng drug lords for the demolition campaign laban sa DU30’s declared drug war. *** Si Sen. Leila de Lima ang pangunahing nais tanungin sa kongreso tungkol sa umano’y alegasyong sangkot siya sa NBP scandals. Tinanggihan ang anyaya sa kaniya ng kongreso. Alam niyang liban sa impeachment ay walang karapatang humatol ng kaso ang mga senador. Korte ang tanging may kapangyarihan. ‘Yon ang kaniyang pinaghahandaan. *** Baligtad na ang ikot ng political wheel. Nasa ilalim ngayon ang dating nasa itaas.

Nararanasan ngayon ng former DoJ secretary ang kaparis ng kaniyang pagmamalupit noon sa mga senador na sina Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada at Ramon Revilla, Jr. kabilang ang former president, Gloria M. Arroyo. *** Si PDU30 ay hinihingan ng paliwanag ng kaniyang mga kalaban tungkol sa pinahayag na Independent Foreign Policy ng gobyerno. Nais palitawing mali ang kaniyang patakarang pinaiiral gayong sinusunod lang naman ng pangulo ang mga nakatala sa 1987 Constitution.

Heto ang nakasaad sa Article II, DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES. Sec. 7. The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relation with other states the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination.

Tungkol naman sa kapangyarihan ng Pangulo, heto: Article VII, Section 1 ng 1987 Constitution.” The executive power shall be vested in the President of the Phillipines.”

Malabo pa ba ‘yan sa intindi ng mga kritiko tungkol sa mga batas na sinusunod ni president Duterte? *** Nakisawsaw na nga si Sen. Bam Aquino sa demolition campaign against PDU30’s leadership. Partikular na binanggit ang tungkol sa US interest. Hindi ba niya alam ang kahulugan ng independence?

Sir, may political independence na po ang Pilipinas. Ang bansa ng mga Filipino ay hindi na po kolonya ng Amerika mula pa noong 1945. Si president Duterte ay hindi na obligadong sumunod sa utos ng US. Sa palagay ko, si President Duterte ay hindi Amboy. *** Niliwanag niya na nais niyang magkaroon ng katahimikan sa Mindanao. Totoo na hiniling na lisanin ng mga sundalong Kano ang lugar ngayong nakikipagusap siya sa mga rebeldeng Moro

PAGE 21 na sana ay makiisa sa hinahangad na kapayapaan. Nilinaw din na hindi daw niya inutos na umalis sa Pilipinas ang US military forces. *** Hiniling ni PDU30 na gawing 6-months ang kaniyang giyera laban sa droga, kiminalidad at corruption. Sinabing hindi niya inakalang masyadong grabe pala ang problemang iniwan sa bayan ng Aquino administration. Sabi nga ni Sen. Ping Lacson, baka kahit hanggang katapusan ng term ng President ay nariyan pa rin ang problema.

Katas Bakit naging malubha ang problema na sanhi ng illegal drug?

• Pangunahing sanhi ay dahil sa taglay na kapangyarihan ng pera.

• Alalahaning ang mga naluluklok sa kapangyarihang mamahala sa gobyerno noon ay mayayaman.

• Mayoryang bilang ng mga mamamayan ang nabubuhay sa kahirapan.

• Nang lumutang ang illegal drug business, sanhi sa kapangyarihang taglay ng pera, nagkaroon ng tulay ang ilang mga politiko na magkaroon ng kapangyarihan.

Kasabihan Walang mangaalipin kung walang nagpapaalipin.

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

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NABA Tournament 2016 After a season of intense practices, Winnipeg’s NABA basketball and volleyball delegations made their mark in this year’s tournament in Manheim, Pennsylvania on the Labour Day weekend, September 3 to 5, 2016.

The Men’s volleyball team took home first place after arduous battles of bump, set and, spike. And although Winnipeg’s Co-Ed team has taken home first place in the past, unfortunate injuries hampered the team and they had to settle for second place in the finals this year. Winnipeg’s Ladies Division also took home a respectable second place.

This is only the fifth year that Volleyball has been included in the annual NABA tournament.

Jon De Jesus headed Winnipeg’s volleyball teams this year.

Winnipeg’s basketball teams didn’t bring home any trophies,

but they came very close. Out of 146 teams throughout Eastern North America, Winnipeg’s Junior team, coached by Jai Mendez placed in fourth, while the Bantam team, coached by Eric Fernandez, placed in fifth, with 19 teams to beat in their respective divisions. Winnipeg’s Ladies and Juvenile teams, both coached by Angel Brana, placed third, just a win short of getting into the finals. All these teams did a tremendous job on the court.

Overall, the weekend of volleyball and basketball for Winnipeg’s delegation did a great job, letting everyone know they are there to fight to the end.

Next year, the NABA 2017 tournament will be held in Central Jersey, New Jersey.

For more information, e-mail nabawinnipeg@gmail.com.

From a report by Rizza Valera

Winnipeg delegation 2016

Ladies team with City Director Sani Valera Winnipeg’s volleyball delegation, NABA 2016

Miss NABA Winnipeg, Riianna Rumbaua escorted by Miguel Valera

Men’s volleyball team, they’re number one!

Ladies volleyball team 2

The Winnipeg delegation, NABA 2016

Junior team coached by Jai Mendez

Bantam team coached by Eric Fernandez

Ladies volleyball team, second place winners

Juvenile team coached by Angel Brana

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