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Health care changes begin October 3
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WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) provided an overview on September 26 of the first wave of changes coming to health
care services in the city. The changes, which were announced in April 2017, closely follow the recommendations of a report commissioned in 2015 by the
former NDP government. That report – Provincial Clinical and Preventive Services Planning for Manitoba, Doing Things See HEALTH p5
Steppin’ up with confidence by Susie Strachan On any given Tuesday or Thursday at 8:30 a.m., you’ll find the Active Living Seven Oaks (ALSO) class moving to the music in the basement of St. Francis Anglican Church on Burrin Avenue. Led by Cory Juan, the group of older adults work their way through a warm-up, proceed into 25 minutes of cardiovascular exercises followed by weight and balance training, do some exercises to promote flexibility, and then head into a cool-down period at the end of the hour. The group follows an exercise program called Steppin’ Up With Confidence, which is See STEPPIN’ p7
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On hazing The closest I got to an initiation was in high school when the officers of our citizens’ military training made us go through a series of activities aimed at testing our obedience and trust. It was done late at night in our school, and we were blindfolded the whole time. We were made to stay alone in a room for what felt like hours where the officers played mind tricks on us like playing haunting organ music from a distance, and run in an open field blindfolded – again, scary because of the fear of tripping or hitting something. At one point they dropped “acid” on our backs to “brand” us, although it turned out to be just melted candle wax. For the finale we were brought up to the rooftop where we were told to jump from a ledge. Our officers asked us if we were willing to obey until death, but as I sat on that ledge I knew they wouldn’t actually kill us. However, I was scared of how high I would have to fall before a net or cushion or something, anything, caught me. As it turned out, the fall was just a few inches and I landed on my feet on the concrete. We all had a good laugh after that – we the
newcomers and our officers. Of course that was nothing but child’s play, but it did bring our batch a little closer to each other. Experiencing something like that together creates a bond, and that is one of the points of initiation. Fraternities make recruits go through an initiation ritual to make them part of the brotherhood, emphasizing to them that even their elders went through the same thing, which, to me, raises the question: who initiated the founders? Unfortunately, these days the words “initiation” and “hazing” are interchangeable. While initiation is “a rite of passage marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society,” hazing is “the practice of rituals, challenges, and other activities involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.” In the Philippines, Republic Act 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law has been in force since 1995, but this has been largely ignored as evidenced by the deaths and injuries that still occur. Perhaps this is because, according to ndvlaw.com, hazing per se is “not
prohibited, but merely regulated.” What is absolutely prohibited, it continues, is “the employment of physical violence in hazing.” “This is in view of the fact that hazing is broadly defined by RA 8049 as ‘an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such as forcing him to do menial, silly, foolish and other similar tasks or activities or otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury.’” In other words, initiation and hazing are one and the same under Philippine law. Under RA 8049, hazing/ initiation is valid if the following conditions are complied with: 1. Prior written notice to the school authorities or head of organization seven days before the conduct of such initiation 2. The written notice shall indicate the period of the initiation activities which shall not exceed three days, shall include the names of those to be subjected to such activities. 3. The written notice shall contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during such initiation rites.
4. At least two representatives of the school or organization should be present during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that no physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant. There is nothing inherently wrong with initiation. As I said, it creates a bond among the newcomers, both with each other and with their elders, and these bonds often last a lifetime. That can be both good and bad, as we are seeing in the most recent case of the death of 22-year-old University of Sto. Tomas law student Horacio Tomas Castillo III in which older members are apparently still debating on who to help – the victim or his killers. How does one solve the matter? Stronger enforcement of the law is required, but in the end we ourselves have to break this perverted notion that hurting other people is going to make them loyal to us and to our organizations. 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.
Education counters misinformation Misinformation in the 21st century is one of the major challenges facing first world countries. We are becoming more aware of the way in which Russia impacted the 2016 United States presidential election, the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom, and the failed steps to influence the French elections. Misinformation – not the “fake news” that Donald Trump complains about – must be addressed. Misinformation about the Canadian asylum system is not different. There is a great deal of information about the Canadian refugee determination process that is based on misconceptions and falsehoods. The best way to counteract the spread of false stories is through education and, yes, Mr. Trump, through an engaged, informed press, that provides the public with accurate news, even if you don’t want them to know the truth. Since the rise to power of Donald Trump, Canada has seen record numbers of asylum seekers streaming north into Canada from the United States. The government has taken positive steps to counteract this movement of people through education and not
the building of a wall. The federal immigration web site announced only last week that Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada, has been holding round table meetings with key stakeholder groups that work with immigrant communities in New York City. They discussed the situation regarding asylum seekers at the Canada-United States border. Some of the immigrant serving agencies the minister met with included the Immigration Protection Unit of the New York Legal Assistance Group, as well as the Catholic Charities New York. The roundtable meetings are a way to counter misinformation with facts and promote a better understanding of the refugee claim system in Canada and the risks associated with irregular border crossings. Minister Hussen stressed that, while Canada is a welcoming society, entry into Canada must be done through existing ports of entry. The government of Canada discourages people from entering the country illegally. These entries are not only illegal but also dangerous. We have only to remember the refugee
claimants who entered last winter, became disoriented by the cold, and ended up losing fingers to frost bite. The Minister correctly pointed out that claiming refugee status as a Convention Refugee or Protected Person inside Canada does not guarantee success. There are no guarantees that all asylum seekers will be allowed to remain in Canada. “Today, I was able to meet with several key members of organizations serving the immigrant community in New York,” Minister Hussen said. “These meetings are a part of our outreach efforts in the United States. We are working closely with our embassy and consulate in the U.S. and other stakeholders to ensure that all people thinking about making an asylum claim in Canada, regardless of their current status in the United States, understand Canada’s laws and the risks of entering Canada outside of ports of entry.” A quick summary of facts for readers and potential claimants: • There is no special program to grant refugee status to individuals in the United States currently under Protected Person status or otherwise;
• Claiming asylum is not a “free ticket into Canada”; holding a temporary protection status in the United States does not entitle people to the same status in Canada; and • If you do not enter Canada through a port of entry, you will be breaking the law. Canada continues to accept claimants and to honour our international humanitarian commitments, but we are also a country of laws. The government does understand that education and working partnerships with stakeholders in both our country and the United States is a positive way to address the issues. No, Mr. Trump, Canada is not intent on building walls. We have been successful as a nation in building bridges. Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-691-1166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott. ici@gmail.com.
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HEALTH... From page 1 Differently and Better – was written by Nova Scotia-based health care consultant Dr. David Peachey following hundreds of conversations with Manitobans from across the province and analysis of extensive data. The report identified excessive wait times, high numbers of patient transfers between hospitals and limited physician and diagnostic resources spread across too many sites. It called for improved patient care through regional consolidation of health services to better leverage clinical expertise, diagnostic resources and staffing. “Winnipeggers have been forced to endure some of the longest emergency wait times in Canada…The current system has long been in need of changes to make it more effective and efficient,” said Kelvin Goertzen, Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living. However, many Manitobans, especially healthcare workers, are concerned about how the changes will be accomplished in light of the government’s current underfunding of health care. Healthcare funding was not increased in 2017, despite the forecasted rise of $105 million in health expenditures this year. As a result, the WRHA has been reducing and shutting down various programs and laying off workers to make up for a $78 million budget shortfall.
PILIPINO EXPRESS For example a program to help women avoid expensive hysterectomies was downsized and outpatient physical therapy for joint-replacement patients was eliminated. Adding to the general apprehension about the changes, the government has not yet made public recent audits of the healthcare system, conducted by the accounting firm KPMG, despite a pledge by Premier Brian Pallister to do so, and the premier has recently raised the idea of imposing a health tax. Dr. David Peachey, the government’s health consultant, dismissed opposition to the changes saying in a recent interview, “It was expected.” The overall plan creates separate roles for each of the region’s six hospitals. Winnipeg will have three acute-care emergency departments – Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital and Grace Hospital – while two urgent care centres – Victoria Hospital and Seven Oaks Hospital – will provide 24/7 care for non-life threatening health concerns requiring sameday treatment. Specific changes in Phase I, slated to begin October 3, include: • the conversion of Victoria Hospital’s emergency department to an urgent care centre; • the closure of urgent care at Misericordia Health Centre; • changes to accommodate higher volumes of patients at St. Boniface, Grace and Health
Sciences Centre emergency departments, including eight new treatment spaces at St. Boniface; • opening of clinical assessment units at St. Boniface and Grace hospitals and the expansion of the existing clinical assessment unit at HSC; • redeployment of lab and diagnostic services – grouping patients according to the care they require; • opening of 65 new transitional care beds for stable patients who require time to make long-term arrangements for their care; • creation of 28 transitional care beds at Victoria Hospital for clients requiring enhanced supports; • intensive home care for up to 90 days to reduce the length of hospital stays; • updated ambulance protocols to ensure paramedics are fully informed of the appropriate destination hospital, depending on the care required; • ongoing conversations with union leadership regarding plans that match patient populations with the correct staffing mix and the specialized diagnostic resources needed to treat them. In addition to the changes slated to begin October 3, other changes over the next six weeks, include: • the shift of mature women’s services from Victoria Hospital to Health Sciences Centre; • the addition of critical care beds at Grace Hospital; • the movement of geriatric-
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rehab patients from St. Boniface Hospital to Victoria Hospital and; • the opening of a special needs behavioural unit at Deer Lodge Centre. Phase II changes to healthcare in Manitoba will begin in spring 2018. For more details, read online: http://healingourhealthsystem. ca/news-170926-wrha-updateshealing-our-health-system-plan. php
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Giving back and paying it forward We have been taught to be always grateful for all the things that life throws our way. Everything happens for a reason, right? We have to be thankful not just for the abundant blessings but also for the different challenges that shape our lives. One of the things that I am really thankful for is good health. If you are healthy, there are so many things you can do and enjoy. So we should not be taking the health of our body and mind for granted. Health is wealth, so they say. If you are healthy, then good for you! Other people are not so lucky, like the thousands of children being helped by the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. Established in 1971, the Children’s Hospital Foundation works to support the special healthcare needs of children through reliable and consistent funding for pediatric medical research, as well as equipment and programs at the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg.
So it was a no-brainer that ZIN™ Rhiz Aco, Rey-ar Reyes and I, chose them as the beneficiary for our very first Zumba®Yanihan event held on September 9, 2017. With the support of our loving families, friends and sponsors, we were able to donate $2,000 to the CHFM. “Thank you for your wonderful and hard work!” said Courtney Leiman, the Annual/ Mid-Level Giving Officer for the CHFM. “I’m so pleased we are able to buy the needed bedside table for the children in the hospital.” October 9th is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. We have so many reasons to be thankful for! I thank God for my family, my friends in different parts of the world, my CKJS Radio family, my Pilipino Express family and to all the people who strive to make this world a better place. Lucille Nolasco is an announcer and creative writer at CKJS Radio 810 AM in
Zumbayanihan organizers present donation to Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. (l-r): Lucille Nolasco, Courtney Leiman of the CHFM, Rhiz Aco & Rey-ar Reyes Winnipeg. She hosts Afternoon Pasada, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. She is an ardent believer that “health is wealth” and she is a certified Zumba instructor.
You can send your message or comments to Lucille at lucillern@gmail.com.
Lovers in a dangerous time Most days, I look at the world through rose coloured glasses, which means I am usually an optimistic and cheerful person. I’ve been given the nickname of Smiley, which goes back to my teen years. This isn’t a shock for those who know me. Apparently, I am always smiling (but not when I’m sleeping – that would just be creepy). My writing style is upbeat with a mix of sarcasm. For the most part, it’s harmless and I never like to take sides. But man! It’s hard to be sitting on the sidelines watching what is going on around the world right now. Why can’t we all just get along? We’ve got world leaders calling each other names in one of the biggest stages in the world – a stage that symbolizes hope, prosperity and peace. It is a stage I so badly wanted to work on since I started in the communications industry. Heck, one of their logos uses a white dove; an animal that represents peace and love. I’m referring to a certain president’s manner of speech while speaking to the United Nations assembly. He essentially called out a schoolyard bully in front the world. And what sort of response did Mr. President think would follow? Was he hoping for a “sorry” or “my bad?” Sadly, it seemed to have only angered Mr.
UN more – and no, his last name isn’t short for United Nations. I am scared to think what is coming next! Elsewhere, there are still wars raging on with many perishing every single day. Or what about these rallies popping up all over the States with some here in Canada? What has the world come to? (I’ve purposely left out names of political leaders and the meaning behind these rallies, as I do not want to give it any more attention.) Just when I think there is no hope left in this world, I am uplifted by the generosity of my fellow human beings – hurricane Harvey being a perfect example. Houston was hit hard. An estimated 270,000 homes were flooded in the region. One of America’s biggest cities was brought to its knees; yet, the people of Houston stood up and said, “Uh-uh Mother Nature, you aren’t dampening our spirit!” I watched videos of people lining up on highways with their boats in tow driving toward the flood. These very people used their boats to save people stranded in their flooded homes. I read an article about one woman who was down on her luck and was in desperate need of a generator. A gentleman, unknown to her, gave her his generator. Stories like this
Burgos cousins and their families having a great time in downtown Nanaimo and so many more give me hope. These images will stay with me forever. So here I am, living in one of most beautiful countries on the planet. I’ve got a fabulous wife I love with all my heart (aw gush), who puts up with my childlike charisma, and great kids who don’t seem to mind the never ending dad jokes. What’s a dad
joke you ask? This is my best one that never fails to crack me up: Me: “Kids, what do they call Chinese food in China?” Kids: Said in very deep sighs, “I don’t know dad, what?” Me: “Food!” ROTFLOL. Gets me every time. Right now, the sun is shining. I think I’m going to slip on my
rose coloured glasses and figure out what to make for dinner. Or maybe I’ll take the family out! If you see me, I’ll be the one with the big smile on my face, especially if we’re eating Chinese food. Dale manages the communications department for a school district in BC and continues to write from afar.
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STEPPIN’... From page 1 aimed at getting older adults to be physically active in order to maintain physical strength, flexibility, balance and to encourage social interaction. As the group winds down at the end of the hour, one of the women makes a joke about how, sooner or later, everyone in Juan’s condo will become a member of Active Living Seven Oaks. Juan laughs at that. She’s a natural leader, very much interested in keeping people active and moving. She’s a member of the Wellness Institute, and loves spreading the word about physical activity and mental health. “Belonging to the Wellness Institute is great for me, but I found that some people can’t travel there on a regular basis, and there’s the matter of the cost of the membership for some,” says Juan. When she heard about the Steppin’ Up program, which is run by peer leaders in the community and is offered for free, she knew she wanted to run a group. “I used to power walk at Garden City Mall, and one day, I found myself on the second floor, talking to promotions manager Erica Bracic about whether I could borrow a space to hold the classes in,” she says. “She said yes, and we ran the group there until June, when they had renovations, and we moved here (to the church).” ALSO member Amy Eisner says she used to go to aquasize classes a long time ago, but felt an immediate connection to the group. “Since I’ve retired, and am travelling more, I come to the group when I’m here. I’ve also learned a lot of exercises I can do at home and while travelling.” Joyce Young echoed that sentiment. “I first saw the group at the mall, when I was mall walking, and wondered what they were doing,” she says. “Cory talked to me and encouraged me to join, and I’ve been exercising with ALSO ever since.”
PILIPINO EXPRESS Steppin’ Up With Confidence is run by the Active Living Coalition for Older Adults in Manitoba (ALCOA-MB). About 120 people have taken the program training and are leading exercise groups in Winnipeg, according to Jim Evanchuk, the Executive Director of ALCOAMB. “This type of programming is very successful in getting older adults to incorporate physical activity into their routines, which results in better health both physically and mentally,” he says. Every leader takes a two-day workshop at the Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks Hospital or another location. The training covers how to lead safe, age-friendly and enjoyable exercise classes in the community. “It incorporates a warmup, cardio exercises, strength and balance training, flexibility and then a cool-down,” says Evanchuk. “The program is designed to be offered for free, and to use minimal, low-cost items like small hand weights and dyna-bands for resistance.” Once the leaders are trained, they are paired with a mentor; someone who has been leading the exercise program for a while. The mentors offer support and answer questions, and give ideas on how to run a class. The program also helps leaders recruit class participants and secure a location to hold their classes in. “Classes are held in seniors’ residences and 55-Plus Active Living centres, in local community clubs, in church basements, in shopping malls,” says Evanchuk, adding that along with the over 100 active leaders in Winnipeg, there are 50 in rural Manitoba. The exercises can be modified to suit each person’s ability. Each exercise is described in a manual, which includes how to keep the exercises age-appropriate and how to safely adapt them if a participant wants to step things up. Sylvia Bonds is another
Steppin’ Up peer leader. She leads a class at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, also at St. Francis Anglican Church. After participating in Steppin’ Up classes at St. Francis off and on for several years, Bonds took the leadership course. Following a period of mentorship, she started to lead the class in September 2015. “This keeps me moving,” she says, adding she has personal motivation to keep the class going. “I couldn’t get myself to
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exercise like this at home. By teaching the class, I definitely get the exercise. My body loves that.” Bonds runs a similar program to the one led by Juan, with a group of people who prefer a mid-morning time. She mentions that there’s another Steppin’ Up program at the nearby Gwen Sector Creative Living Centre on Fridays. “There are plenty of options available in Winnipeg for someone looking for a free exercise
Cory Juan leads participants as they exercise to promote healthy lifestyle among older adults
program in their neighbourhood,” she says. “The goal of the program is to get older adults moving and exercising. That has all sorts of health benefits. And people get to meet new people, talk to them and enjoy the company while they’re getting exercise.” Susie Strachan is a communications specialist with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. This story was originally published in www.wavemag.ca
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The continuing struggle with work-life balance Have you ever wondered what it’s like to finish a full day of work and then rush to school or the daycare to pick up your children or come home to make dinner for your family? Or to have to use a personal day or annual leave just to take your children to appointments? Working full-time and being a parent can be a very challenging especially for those who have demanding careers. As a parent of two young children, I myself go through this challenge day in and day out. Back in 2009, when I wrote an article about work-life balance, statistics showed that Canadians worked 1,750 hours per year, 300 hours more per year than the average French or German worker. Well guess what, currently Canada is number 4 in the worst 10 countries for parents’ worklife balance according to a study conducted by Expert Market. The methodology used by Expert Market was to find out the best countries for parents’ worklife balance by using four data points in 37 countries to make a comparison with regards to the
average annual hours worked by parents; the standard number of annual leave entitlement in each country; total paid leave available to mothers and; total paid leave for fathers. The study revealed that Finland and Estonia are the top two countries for parents’ work-life balance. While Finland secured the first place for the highest paid annual leave allowances, Estonia came in second with the best paid leave available to mothers which is 85 weeks at full-rate pay. The country that scored the worst was United States for its failure to provide any statutory paid leave to parents. Under its Fair Labour Standards Act, it does not require employers to pay for any annual leave. As for Canada, the study indicated that it scored poorly for being the fourth worst place to have kids for the small amount of annual leave that Canadians are granted a year, which on average is typically no more than 10 business days. According to the study, shorter annual leave and longer working hours eat into quality family
time. In another study, however by SHRM, working long hours was reported more common among executives and middle management, non-management employees who tend to work late for career advancement and competition with co-workers, or pressures from higher-ups. For women especially mothers, this challenge is doubled because their role does not stop in the workplace. Their role continues at home as a caregiver and a homemaker. But ask yourself this, do you work late and sacrifice other areas of your life because of the time and attention you spend on work? There are many ways to find a balanced work and personal life but only if you allot some time for it. Despite of the continuing challenges of finding balance between work and family, Vancouver-based Parenting Coach Julie Romanowski says that there are ways to manage it. In an interview with Global News, she stated that a way to cope is by discussing with your partner what you want and need, then prioritize as soon as you have determined what those needs and wants are. One way of coping is by
increasing the quality of activities as we can get a lot more out of them. Many activities seem to limit our ability to enjoy ourselves. For example, a lot of people get stuck with unproductive activities like watching television. They become couch potatoes because either they don’t want to exert any effort or invest in an activity, or they just don’t have any better leisure activities that they truly enjoy. Another way is discovering leisure interests. Things that you could consider are booking some holidays and using that time to invest in doing something meaningful. Spend time with the family, meet new people or get involved in the community. Someone who spends a lot of time at his or her desk may have a need for a physically demanding activity like working out at the gym. For someone who spends less time with their family, perhaps a family-friendly activity would be nice, such as going out to the movies or playing sports with the kids. No matter how difficult it is to find family quality time outside of work, we still need to remind ourselves that our lives need balance. A recent survey
indicates that Canadians don’t live to work, but work to live. Work is a valuable aspect of our lives, but one of the most valuable aspects of leisure is that it can help satisfy personal needs that can’t be satisfied through work. Sources: Career Connexion Article, October 1, 2009 Issue, Pilipino Express News Magazine https://www.expertmarket. co.uk/focus/parents-work-lifebalance-best-and-worst-countries https://globalnews.ca/ news/3741155/canada-worstcountry-parenting/ This article is intended for information purposes only and not to be considered as professional advice. Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMAACP 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
Fun feng shui activities and symbols bring happiness, success, and wealth Some of the best feng shui isn’t all about turtles and fountains, mountains and facing directions. It’s about fun. Good feng shui can change to great feng shui with the addition of fun, enjoyment, festivities and happy times. That’s because the vibrations of laughter and enjoyment permeate our surroundings and if you home is the location for happy gatherings full of festive people, then you’ve done a lot toward making your feng shui better – and that changes your outlook, your happiness, and your bottom line, too! Most truly wealthy people have lots of fun and enjoyment in life – most likely because they can afford it. But, that’s not the only reason why.
Every time we have pleasant and enjoyable times in our house, we build on happiness energy. This kind of energy creates excellent sheng chi that raises our energy level and that attracts prosperity and business and financial opportunities. Try these tips for increasing your “fun” shui. Have fun at home: Make your home party central. By inviting guests and enjoying pleasant conversation and good times, you do a lot to lift the energy of your home. Even simple steps like playing games with your family fill your home with laughter. Or, try making a family meal in the formal dining room on Saturday or Sunday nights a weekly treat. All of these things can raise your chi and the chi of your home. Liven up yourself: A friend
of mine once joked that she had enough black clothes in her closet to outfit eight women for a funeral. Bring extra energy to yourself and lift your personal
chi by wearing bright and vivid colours. The colours imbue us with their energy. On days I want to be extra productive and energetic, I wear brown slacks
(big wood) with a red shirt (fire) because big wood makes a big fire! Money on your mind? Wear black pants and a green shirt. See FENG SHUI p9
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FENG SHUI... From page 8 Want to get along with everyone and inspire happiness? Pair beige or gold pants with a red shirt. Bring in new energy: New objects for the home bring new energy to your home. A new object for yourself re-energizes you. Or, try doing something new. Explore a nearby city, go to a new restaurant, do something you’ve always wanted to do or try. New energy is so important. It keeps our homes and us revitalized and energetic. Keeping ourselves surrounded by new energy helps keep our energy level high and looking forward in an expectantly positive outlook – and that draws more love, money, and happiness to us. Figure out what makes you happy: If a bouncy new kitten makes you break out in a smile, why not go to your local shelter and adopt a new cat? It’s important that we make choices that make us happy. Sometimes the hard part is figuring out what that is that makes us happy. Make a list of ten things that make you happy – whether that’s hot chocolate in the morning or a cute figurine on your desk. If you see something you really love, and I mean really love, buy it. There is no better feng shui than being surrounded by things you really, truly love and enjoy. Symbolize happiness: Once you know what happiness looks like to you, find a symbol for it. Maybe that symbol is a word, a figurine (I just love lucky cats!), or something you have already. One
PILIPINO EXPRESS important symbol for happiness in feng shui is Buddha. A fat, happy Buddha often carries a bag in one hand or over his shoulder or sits on a bag. This symbolizes his carrying your burdens and worries. For this reason, I keep one on my desk to cheer me with his chipper countenance. Another symbol of happiness is the lucky cat. The darling cats bring happiness energy to the cash registers of many Asian businesses – and money. I have a small collection of them myself. Annual animals are also another harbinger of happiness. Each year, small figures of the animal of the year are made and sold in Asian gifts shops. Many of them are happy and smiling. Last year I bought a smiling rat and this year I have a happy ox! Find one that appeals to you and makes you happy. FENG SHUI Q&A Question: My question is about aroma diffusers in the bedroom. Obviously, nice aromas are good feng shui, but do aroma diffusers represent the water element since it basically shoots out water vapour? I love my diffuser and it helps me breathe easier, but I don’t want bad feng shui while I sleep. Answer: At first this seemed like a simple question but it is really a bit more complicated. In feng shui we’re always looking at balance. Some say “no water in the bedroom” but then some feng shui experts will question your glass of water by the bedside as being water. Technically it is… but it’s a small amount. Again, we’re back to the balance part.
A glass of water compared to a water fountain or listening to the pool outside your window run all night are very different. The glass of water is so small; it is insignificant. The pool? Not so much. It’s “big water” so it represents a bigger problem. Which brings us back to your diffuser. My answer is that it depends. Is it a small object or large? If it’s small like a glass of water, then, that doesn’t concern me as much, though having it steam away all night doesn’t seem like a good idea to me. Do you hear water bubbling in it? If not, then it’s not a problem. If yes, then, yes, that’s a concern. Do you see where I’m heading with this? My other question would be about turning it off while you sleep. Can you do that? I know some of you reading this will wonder about vaporizers. If you listen to these gurgling away all night every night, it’s not a good idea. If it’s just a shortterm use while you have a chest cold, that’s OK. But listening to water in any way while you sleep over the long term is never a good idea – no matter whether it’s a diffuser, vaporizer, dripping faucet, or swimming pool. 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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First, they were student members In 2014, the Filipino Members Chapter (FMC) of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba established a bursary fund to support the chapter’s student members pursuing their qualification requirements to become engineering/geoscience interns, and eventually, professional engineers/ geoscientists. Since then, $4,500 has been disbursed to nine recipients. The positive ripple effect of the bursary award is evident through the success. Five recipients who successfully completed their academic qualifications share words of advice to current student members and words of appreciation. James Aquino, BS Mechanical Engineering, 2004 2016 bursary recipient – passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and registered as an Engineering Intern in 2017, currently employed as Maintenance Manager at Astroid Management We all want success in our career and in life. The difficult part is to start. The first step is not easy, but it’s not difficult either; it starts with your heart’s desire.
Set your goal, motivate yourself, and be systematic. For me, it’s all about thinking of my family’s future. They are my inspiration and strength. From there, balance your time for family, work and study habits. It is overwhelming at first, frustrating, feeling lost and stressed out. Don’t worry its normal! And of course, it’s not cheap. You have to buy review materials and look for other resources. Good thing FMC is there to help. I received a bursary at the last Christmas party. My registration fees and some review materials were paid off. During your review, once you get the pace, it will become a routine that will make things easier. Now that you are moving along, you can feel that your goal is within reach. Then, your desire to pass becomes stronger. You will get excited and it will motivate you to allot extra time for studying, review and practice. Finally, take the exam! Claim it with confidence! With all of your hard work and faith, everything is possible. Think positive! “Kung kaya ng iba, kaya ko rin!” That’s what I always tell myself. To all
FE applicants, I wish you all the best! Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy inhinyero! Alex Ladroma, BS Electronics & Communications Engineering 2015 bursary recipient – completed IEEQ Program in 2017. Currently employed as Design Engineer at Conviron Inc. Pray to God to give you your heart’s desire. Remove all doubts and fears. Be fast, hardworking and always network. Maurice Petallo, BS Computer Engineering, 2007 2015 bursary recipient – passed FE Exam, May 2016. Registered as Engineering Intern, 2016. Currently employed at JCA Industries. If one day we find ourselves in tough times and we feel like we’re being hit the most, it is important keep our eyes focused on our dreams and on things we want to achieve. Some will not care and others will not believe. We just need to keep believing in ourselves while staying humble. Help will come in many forms. We simply need to recognize when it comes. One step at a time, we keep moving forward. If we continue to grow ourselves to the best that we can be, someday, somewhere, someone will see the best in us and
James Aquino
Alex Landroma
Maurice Petallo
Robin Allan Banaag
Roy San Buenaventura
the best that we can do. Roy San Buenaventura, BS Civil Engineering, 1994 2014 and 2016 bursary recipient – Master in Business Administration, 2013. Passed Confirmatory Exams, May 2017. Registered as Engineering Intern, 2017. I would like to express my gratitude to FMC not only for the financial assistance from the two bursary awards, but most of all for opening its doors for me to continue with the process of becoming an engineer here in Canada. Obtaining an EIT status by passing the assigned exams is an inter-play of taking part in FMC’s activities, being in fellowship with its members and taking the steps to act on the advice that one can get. I can say that these are the experiences shared in those undertakings that count most, rather than knowledge obtained years ago – though the latter is also important. Truly, being associated with Filipino Members Chapter, becoming a professional engineer is a reality. Robin Allan Banaag – BS Civil Engineering, 2012 2014 Bursary Awardee – passed Confirmatory Exams, May 2015. Registered as Engineering Intern, June 2015. Currently employed as a Technical Support at Manitoba Hydro. With or without winning the bursary, I would be pleased to help and join FMC in its mission to assist fellow engineers who immigrated in Manitoba. This is not just because I want to show my appreciation, but because I
also believe that we should help each and everyone around us to build a greater community. The chapter recognizes that having access to bursaries like this alleviates the burden of financial stress, especially for those who are going the extra mile providing and taking care of their families while also pursuing this endeavour. *** To continue our goals of supporting the professional registration of our members, internationally educated engineers and the community, the chapter will have its third breakfast buffet fundraising event on October 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Canton Food Gallery, 1111 Logan Avenue. Tickets are available online: www. apegm.mb.ca/ Events or contact info@fmc-egm. ca to register. At this fundraising event, we will also have an orientation session for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, as this has become one of the more popular options for academic qualification. Sharon Sankar, Admissions Director and the brains behind acquiring this option for Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, along with successful FE candidates, will speak at this event. Ethel Clemente-Fernandez is a professional engineer registered in the province of Manitoba. She is an active member of the Filipino Members Chapter Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (FMC-APEGM). www.fmc-egm.ca.
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Dahil walang PBA game noong nakaraang Sabado (Sept 30) nang gabi ay nakumpleto namin ang panonood namin sa Maalaala Mo Kaya na si Jessy Mendiola ang bumibida sa istorya. Maaaring maputla pa ang pagarte ni Jessy kumpara sa ibang artista, pero nakaaarte naman pala siya nang hindi pilit, hindi naman pala totoo ang mga pintas sa kaniya sa social media na ganda lang ang puhunan niya. Puwedeng kulang pa ang kaniyang ipinakita pero hindi naman nagyayabang at nagpapanggap si Jessy na pangaward ang acting niya. Ang mahalaga ay ginawa niya ang lahat-lahat ng kaya niya, pinagaralan niyang mabuti ang atakeng gagawin niya, at pasable niyang natagpusan ang papel na ibinigay sa kaniya ng MMK. Maayos ang relasyon nila ni Luis Manzano. Aminado ang aktor-TV host na pinag-uusapan na rin nila ang pagpapakasal sa ngayon pero kailangan muna nilang unahin ang mga pangarap pang gusto nilang marating. Doon sa argumentong kaya nagkakasundo sila ay dahil hindi nakikipagkumpetisyon si Jessy kay Luis ay magandang katangian iyon. Maraming relasyon sa
showbiz ang nauwi sa wala dahil may kumpetisyon sa pagitan ng mga nagmamahalan. Pero sabi nga ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Nabasa ko ‘yung comment ni Congresswoman Vilma na gusto raw niya si Jessy dahil hindi siya nakikipag-compete kay Luis. Ang dating noon sa akin at sa mas nakararami, eh, submissive lang si Jessy kay Luis. “Dapat lang naman siguro dahil starlet lang naman si Jessy kumpara kay Angel Locsin na big star talaga. Lumulugar lang naman si Jessy sa dapat niyang kalagyan. “Siyempre po, may superstar complex si Angel Locsin dahil sikat siyang artista, di ba? Walang dahilan para makipag-compete si Jessy kay Luis dahil lesser star nga siya. ‘Yun lang po,” pananaw ng kaibigan naming propesor. Ano sa palagay mo, SOS, pasok ba sa banga ang opinyon ni prop? *** Walang ingay ang resulta ng pelikulang pinagtambalan nina Piolo Pascual at Toni Gonzaga. Noong nakaraang Miyerkules pa ipinalabas ang Last Night pero walang balita kung ano ang kinalabasan noon sa takilya. See CRISTY p15
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• Jessy Mendiola – Hindi nakikipag-kumpetensya kay Luis Manzano • Piolo at Toni – Natalo nila Empoy at Alessandra sa box-office • Sharon Cuneta – Lumayu-layo na muna sa social media • Ian, Bea at Iza – Nagpaalam na ang popular na A Love To Last • The Good Son – Paboloso ang seryeng pumalit sa A Love To Last • Gerald Sibayan – Nagpumilit na pumirma ng pre-nup bago ikasal • Ai Ai Delas Alas – Binabash dahil hindi inimbita si Kris sa kasalan • Pres. Duterte – May senior moment, nag-trend si Gabby Concepcion • John Lloyd Cruz – Hiwalay na kay Ellen, magpakatino na kaya? • Phillip Salvador – Suwerte! Nanalo ng 29-million pesos ang misis
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Bossing and Ai Claiming their spot on weekend primetime television are comedy royalty, Bossing Vic Sotto and Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas with a new breed of comedy game show, Bossing and Ai. It’s Bossing versus the Queen of Comedy against each other together with a different team every week as they battle it out in different and exciting segments. With their undeniable box office chemistry, how will they outwit each other and prove which one dominates? Taking the late night timeslot, Ai AI says, “Siguro mas makikita rito kung paano kaming magbiruan ni Bossing, at exciting kasi talagang paligsahan kami. Kailangan nilang abangan kung sino sa amin ang mas witty.” See BOSSING p15 It has been said a million times over that laughter is the best medicine. But with the phenomenal Lolas around, laughter can be heightened to a sense of positive well being. Lola Nidora, Lola Tinidora, and Lola Tidora were first brought to the TV screen via Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye, which also featured ALDUB or Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. In that afternoon segment, the three Lolas became household names, and even became well known in social media, making the trio a stellar success among the young and old alike, in and out of the See LOLAS’ p15
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BOSSING... From page 14 Meanwhile, Bossing doesn’t seem to get intimidated, as their long-lasting friendship has acquainted him with his partner’s tactics. “Kabisado ko na siya, kaya mas dapat siyang maghanda,” Bossing quips.
LOLAS’... From page 14 country. The Lolas were human representations of clean fun and age-old values that never run out of style among Filipinos. They can talk to the older set and remind them of lessons on life as well as engage the millennials in a lesson or two about “adulting.” Suffice to say that “relatability” among viewers is indeed the Lolas’ primary asset, making them the most sought-after trio that can “speak” to the hearts and minds of most Filipinos. They have set a standard on trends
CRISTY... From page 12 Sa halip ay iba ang nababasa natin sa social media at natatanggap na komento. May mga kaibigan kaming malayang nakapanood, hindi na nila kinailangang maghintay pa, dahil walang pila sa sinehang pinagpanooran nila. “Noong nanood kami ng Kita Kita, naghintay pa kami ng next screening time, punumpuno na kasi ang movie house noong dumating kami. But this time,
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Joining the duo are Jose Manalo as Bossing’s permanent sidekick; and the loud and perky Tart Carlos, as Ai Ai’s permanent ally. Game master Oyo Sotto, will facilitate the games every week and will deliver the losers’ consequences every month. Bossing and Ai airs on GMA Pinoy TV. as well. Who would ever forget Lola Nidora’s “Babala!” or Lola Tidora’s “Whooo!” and who would not recall Lola Tinidora’s comic dance to “Mambo No.5”? Surely, these are some of the things that the viewers miss on Eat Bulaga. But because of insistent viewers’ demand, the Lolas are finally returning on television. All of these antics plus A-List guest celebrities will surely fill up those weekday longings for laughter in a new talk show featuring the three Lolas! Catch your daily dose of fun and laughter with The Lolas’ Beautiful Show, Monday to Friday on GMA Pinoy TV. napakabilis naming nakapasok, saka mabibilang lang kaming nanonood,” sabi pa ng isang nakausap namin. Ala tsamba na yata ngayon ang paggawa ng pelikula, hindi na mahagip ng mga prodyuser kung anong klase ng proyekto ang paglalagyan nila ng puhunan, dahil malikot ang boxoffice. Hindi na rin puwedeng asahan ang star system, wala nang garantiya iyon, dahil may mga proyektong kumikita nang See CRISTY p16
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Veteran Philippine broadcaster Joe Taruc passes away MANILA – Veteran radio broadcaster Joe Taruc has passed away. “Our father, Jose M. Malgapo, Jr. or, Joe Taruc to many of us, has gone to join his Creator, early morning of September 30, 2017,” Taruc’s son, GMA broadcaster and television host Jay Taruc, said in a statement. He was 70. Joe Taruc was the older brother of Winnipeg CKJS Radio’s News Director, Lito Taruc. Considered a pillar of the broadcast industry for more than four decades, Taruc was among iconic journalists who were on the air from the Marcos dictatorship until his death. Born on September 17, 1947, Jose Malgapo Taruc graduated from Divina Pastora Academy High School in 1964 and finished his Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree at Jose Rizal College. He deviated from an accountancy job and instead pursued a career in journalism. He was the senior vice president of DZRH radio station, where he hosted its morning news program, RH Pangunahing Balita,” and the
Joe Taruc show Damdaming Bayan. In a statement from the Presidential Communications Operations Office and the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson, they referred to “Manong Joe” as “an institution in the radio broadcast industry” and “he will be missed.” In a statement, Senator Grace Poe called Taruc “the voice of the truth.” “Ang kaniyang matalim na komentaryo at malinaw na paguulat ang sandigan ng paniniwala ng ating mga kababayan. Ang
kaniyang pagpanaw ay mag-iiwan ng malaking kahungkagan sa pamamahayag sa himpapawid,” she said. “Sana’y magsilbing inspirasyon sa mga mamamahayag ng kasalukuyan at hinaharap si Manong Joe. Nakikiramay po kami sa kaniyang naulilang pamilya at mga tagapakinig sa buong bansa.” Taruc is survived by his four children. (Source:ABS-CBN NEWS)
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Guimbanian Association of Manitoba annual picnic, Aug 19
Guimbanian Association of Manitoba officers, members and guests enjoy a great summer day of fellowship and good food at their annual picnic, Kildonan Park
CRISTY... Mula sa pahina 15 daang milyon na hindi naman mga bankable stars ang bumibida. Sabi ni prop, “This only shows na hindi na tanggap si Piolo sa mga pakilig na istorya. Mas successful siya as producer kesa sa pagiging artista ng project. “At si Toni naman, may asawa’t anak na kasi siya, wala na iyong dating charisma niya, parang awkward na ang mga ganyang tema ng project para sa kaniya. “I can say the same. I watched the movie with some friends. Kami-kami lang ang nasa sinehan. Maganda naman ang movie, pero bakit ganoon, matamlay ang resulta?” nanghihinayang na komento ng kaibigan naming propesor. Siyempre, kapag takilya ang usapan ay siguradong papasok ang pangalan ni Empoy Marquez, bakit nga naman ang komedyante?
Kumita nang mahigit na tatlong daang milyon ang kanilang pelikula ni Alessandra de Rossi? Ang hirap nga namang ipaliwanag noon. *** Tahimik ngayon si Sharon Cuneta. Iba ang kaniyang postura ngayon. Sa isang umpukan ng mga taga-showbiz noong isang gabi ay maraming nag-opinyon na sana’y mapanatili ng Megastar ang kaniyang pag-iwas sa social media. Sana nga raw ay nasaktan nang husto si Sharon sa mga negatibong komento ng mga netizens sa sunud-sunod niyang pag-eemowt, nakapulot daw sana ng leksiyon ang singer-actress sa senaryo, para hindi na uli siya mag-emote nang mag-emote sa social media. Napakalakas kasi ng kaway ng teknolohiya sa mga artista. Hindi na nga sila kailangang interbyuhin pa ngayon dahil malalaman mo na agad ang kanilang saloobin sa mga ipino-post nila.
Nandoon na ang lahat-lahat. Kung kanino sila galit, kung sino ang karelasyon nila, kung ano ang sama ng loob nila sa mga produksiyong pinagtatrabahuhan nila. Hindi na rin kailangang busisiin pa ang pribado nilang buhay dahil sila na mismo ang nagbabalita noon sa publiko. Sana raw ay huwag nang magemote pa uli sa social media si Sharon, makipag-usap na lang daw sana siya sa mga taong pinagkakatiwalaan niya, para hindi siya nakakatikim ng mga upak mula sa kaniyang mga bashers. Kahit maganda pa ang kaniyang intensiyon sa mga inilalabas niyang impormasyon tungkol sa personal niyang buhay ay mayroon at mayroon pa ring kokontra sa kaniyang mga sinasabi. Sikat kasi siya, interesado ang buong bayan sa mga nangyayari sa kaniyang buhay at career, hindi lahat ay sasang-ayon sa kaniyang mga rebelasyon.
“Iba na lang sana ang pagkaabalahan ni Shawie, lumayu-layo na muna siya sa social media, siya mismo kasi ang nagbubuyangyang ng personal life niya!” may kabuluhang reaksiyonopinyon ng kaibigan naming propesor. *** Makabuluhan ang pagtatapos ng kuwento ng seryeng A Love To Last na pinagbibidahan nina Ian Veneracion at Bea Alonzo bilang sina Anton at Andeng. Nasubaybayan namin ang palabas, ilang episodes lang siguro ang napalampas namin, bilang na bilang dahil sa nakakainis na matinding traffic. Noong Biyernes, Sept. 22, nang gabi ay nag-bow na ang buong cast, staff at crew ng programa. Napakaraming pinagdaanan ng relasyon nina Anton at Andeng, totoong-totoo sa tunay na buhay ang ikot ng kuwento, mahalaga ang naging papel ni Iza Calzado bilang
si Grace sa istorya. Kundi nga nag-ingat si Bea ay talagang lalamunin siya nang husto ni Iza sa maraming eksena. Kontrabidang naturingan pero napakasarap panoorin ni Iza dahil mahusay na itong aktres ay napakamahal pa ito ng mga camera sa kaniyang kagandahan sa screen. Mahirap talagang makipagrelasyon sa isang lalaking may pamilya na. iyon ang sentrong ikot ng kuwento ng A Love To Last. Pero kung talagang mahal ng babae ang kaniyang asawa ay tatanggapin niya ang nakaraan nito pati ang instant pamilyang nagkaroon siya. Maraming hamon at sakripisyo pero sa bandang huli ay isinalba pa rin nina Anton at Andeng ang kanilang relasyon. Malinaw ang leksiyon, sa pakikipagrelasyon ay walang bilangan ng sakripisyo at nagagawa ng isa’t isa, wala ring sukatan kung sino ang mas nagmamahal kanino. See CRISTY p17
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Point Douglas clean up On September 16, 2017, members of the Filipino Seniors Group of Winnipeg and Community Christian Church were on the streets cleaning up the Point Douglas neighbourhood. The event was aimed at encouraging
CRISTY... Mula sa pahina 16 Mabrilyo ang serye mula sa umpisa hanggang sa pinakahuling gabi. Maligayang bati sa buong produksiyon at sa lahat ng mga artistang gumanap sa istorya, hindi nila sinayang ang pinaghihirapang halaga ng ating mga kababayan na ipinambabayad nila sa kuryente. *** Nasubaybayan na namin ang unang dalawang gabi ng bagong serye ng ABS-CBN, ang pumalit sa A Love To Last, habang tumatagal ay lalong nakapang-iimbitang manood ng The Good Son. Paboloso ang dating ng serye, isang kampong mayaman at isang ordinaryo lang, kuwento ng dalawang pamilya ni Albert Martinez ang tampok sa istorya. Hindi kinakalawang ang husay sa pagganap nina Eula Valdez at Mylene Dizon, dagdag na brilyo sa kuwento ang simple pero rock na pagganap ng magaling na aktor na si Ronnie Lazaro, ganoon din ang papel na ginagampanan ni John Estrada. Sa mga bagets na iikutan ng kuwento ay angat para sa amin ang pagganap ni Joshua Garcia. Wala siyang ka-effort-effort kung umarte. Sabi ng aming mga kasamang nanonood ay si John Lloyd Cruz daw ang nakikita nila kay Joshua Garcia. *** Tahimik na sumasaludo ang Philippine Comedy Queen sa lalaking makakapalitan niya ng “oo” sa harap ng altar sa darating na December 12. Puwede namang hindi na naganap ang pre-nuptial agreement,
awareness of making the area clean, alive and safe for the community, especially the children. Over 20 bags of trash were recovered, including empty bottles, syringes, tree branches, papers, cigarette butts, candy wrappers, and
pero mapilit si Gerald Sibayan, kailangang maging maayos agad ang kanilang pagsasama sa unang hakbang pa lang. Sa ilang beses na pakikipagrelasyon ni Ai-Ai delas Alas ay walang nakaisip ng prenup, pero nakatagpo siya ngayon ng batambata lang pero maprinsipyong lalaki, kahanga-hanga nga naman ang kaniyang mapapangasawa. Para sa iba ay parang hindi magandang tingnan ang proseso ng pre-nuptial agreement, parang may pagdududa raw agad ang mas nakaaangat ang kabuhayan kumpara sa kaniyang mapapaangasawa, pero para naman sa iba ay positibo ang ganoong kasunduan. Sa katayuan ni Gerald Sibayan na may trabaho naman ay maiiwasan ang pagdududa na kayamanan lang ni Ai-Ai ang kaniyang pinagkainteresan. Lubos man ang kanilang pagmamahalan ay hindi pa rin mawawala ang mga taong negatibo ang iniisip tungkol sa kaniya. Kaya para matigil na ang mga pagdududa ay tama ang ginawang hakbang ni Gerald Sibayan, ang pumirma ng dokumento na nagsasabing wala siyang anumang kabahagi sa kung anumang mayroon na ang Comedy Concert Queen bago pa sila naging magkarelasyon, tapos ang kuwento. *** Bina-bash ngayon si Ai-Ai delas Alas dahil hindi raw niya inimbita si Kris Aquino sa kasal nila ni Gerald Sibayan sa December 12. Naturingan daw silang dating magBFF pero bakit inetsa-puwera ng Philippine Comedy Queen si Kris? Nakakatawa ang argumentong See CRISTY p20
cardboard boxes. The volunteers and some members of the community enjoyed a barbeque feast in the Filipino Seniors Hall at 49 Euclid after the cleanup. – From a report by Aida Champagne
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Winnipeg teams bring home gold and silver from FBA-NA championships FBA Winnipeg deployed a massive delegation of athletes, coaches, committee members, directors, families and friends to represent our city at the annual Intercity Filipino Basketball Association of North America (FBA-NA) tournament in Detroit, Michigan over the Labour Day weekend. The FBA Winnipeg contingent filled two team buses, while others flew in or drove 24 hours south of the border to attend the event. Winnipeg fielded 12 divisions ranging from the Mosquitoes (coed 2008/09) to the Masters (1974 and up) among nearly 100 teams from across the US and Canada to compete for basketball glory, bragging rights and gold. The Winnipeg teams got their fair share of that, bringing home two gold medals and five silver. The weekend started off on a good note at the opening ceremonies when Winnipeg’s
own Patricia Mae Ocampo was crowned Miss FBA-NA 2017. This is the second year in a row that a Winnipeg beauty has been won the honour. And after the first day of competition, most of Winnipeg’s teams were also doing well with 2-0 records. The results Our 6-foot & Under Open Division, coached by Leo Sadiua, was the dominant team. They went through the tournament undefeated and won their first ever championship gold. Congratulations to the team and to MVP winner, Chris Demeulon Bartolay. The Tykes Division (2006/07) under coaches Arsenio dela Cruz and Jomar Guaring was also an impressive team, winning games by over 30 points. They faced the tough team of Chicago for Winnipeg’s first of two championships. Congratulations to John Mallari who won the MVP award.
Our Men’s Open Division, with coach Rob Adelantar, went four and one, losing to Toronto by only two points in a buzzer-beater, taking home the silver. Mosquito Divison (co-ed 2008/09), coached by Mike Ragasa and John Medina, made it to the finals for the second time. They lost to a much bigger team from Durham but took home silver. The Peewee Division (2004/05) under Coach Jomar Guaring and Coach Randy Caparas was also a very strong team, amazing the crowd with their skills. The Bolingbrook team won the gold, however, and our PeeWees took the silver. The Bantam Girls (2002 and younger) with Coach Ron Balingit couldn’t get passed a very strong Missassauga Team in the finals. Winnipeg took the silver and they promise to be back stronger next year. The Junior Boys (2000/01)
team, coached by Ruel Maranan, Romel Dimaunahan, and Ric Guerra, was also in the finals. Shawn Maranan suffered a cramp early in the second half and could not recover. The other boys soldiered on but came up a little short. They took home the silver for their efforts. After starting out with 3-0 record, our Ladies Open Division with Coach Arsenio dela Cruz lost to Missassauga in the semi-final, but the girls played really well this year. Our Seniors Team under Coach Alvin Mansilungan also had a good start with a 3-0 record but they came up short against Austin San Antonio Team in the semifinal. The Bantam Boys, coached by Eldrin Gelli and Jason Masangkay, did really well also with a 2-2 record losing to Chicago in the semi finals. The Juvenile Boys under
Junior Boys - Silver Bantam Girls won silver the recent FBA-NA championships in Dearborn, Michigan. Sitting (l-r): Annika Zamora, Gracie Batongbakal, Charissa Balingit, Roshan Cirio, Delaney Galera, Aliyah Gabuna. Standing (l-r): Callie Villanueva, Kirsten Pascual, Catherine Marquez, Mia Banmann, Marianne Nitro, Aira Abello, Cairah Vargas, Coach Ron Balingit. Not in photo: Asst. Coach Emiliano Galera
Juvenile Division
Peewee Division - Silver
Mosquito Division – Silver
Finalist Men’s Open
Masters Division
Bantam Boys
Coach Iggy Grenivsky battled hard only to lose in the semi-final against Austin San Antonio Team. Our Masters Div struggled in the first game and lost by over 10 points to Detroit, who went on to become the champions of the tournament. Manny Arañez thanks all the volunteer coaches of Team Winnipeg, as well as friends and supporters such as Jun Urbano, Gil & Alice Salunga of Maples Insurance, Rhomy Muñoz of Muñoz Silk Screen Printing, Randy Viray of Randy Viray Financial Services, Loreto Opinga of Loralee Apparel, and especially, all the PBA committee members. Team Winnipeg is now looking forward to next year’s tournament in Montreal and a chance to defend their titles as well as another shot at bringing home more gold. – From reports by Manny Arañez, Arsenio dela Cruz & Ron Balingit
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Commissioner Manny Arañez
FBA Winnipeg Seniors Tykes - Champion
Ladies Open
6 Feet Under - Champion
Patricia Mae Ocampo Miss FBA-NA 2017
Loralee wins back-to-back FSL championships Loralee won their first Filipino Softball League (FSL) championship in 2016 and they did it again this year at the Northwood Community Centre Park on September 10. The team finished fourth in the regular season standings and faced tough opposition in the semifinals, but they managed to pull off a surprising upset win over the top-ranked Sarte team. This put Loralee up against the young and talented team of La Familia in an intense double-overtime championship game that could have gone either way. In the end, Loralee won the day with a final score of 16 to 13. Congratulations to the whole Loralee team – especially manager Loreto Opinga; Finals MVP, John Aaron; and Regular Season MVP, Edwin Dipasupil. – From a report by Manny Arañez
L-r: Kevin Lamoureux, Edwin Dipasupil & Manny Arañez
Loralee - Filipino Softball League champion
L-r: Kevin Lamoureux, John Aaron & Manny Arañez
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NO. 285
Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot
PAHALANG 1. Pabayaang bukas 5. Diksiyonaryo 12. Uri ng kahoy 13. Ampon 14. Pinakabuod 16. Pangamba, pag inulit 17. Probinsiya 18. Panghalip 19. Palayaw ng lalaki 21. Ipangako 25. Sero 27. Lasa 29. Kabiyak 31. Pulandit 32. Nababatay PABABA 1. Biglang ilag 2. Porma 3. Interes 4. Pagwawari, pag inulit 6. Bahay ampunan 7. Pulilan 8. B____, sagrado 9. Iwas 10. Lady ____
11. Kabisera ng Guam 15. Pagitan 18. Kuyog 20. Gayuma 21. Hingi 22. Tanan 23. Sebo 24. Bughaw 26. Batay 28. Singaw 30. Simbolo ng arsenic 31. Daglat ng Illinois
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OKTUBRE 1 - 15, 2017 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Mataas ang iyong ambisyon. Hindi ka titigil hangga’t hindi mo iyon maaabot. Kailangan ay ‘gold’ – hindi ‘bronze’ o ‘silver.’ Baka naman malibang ka at makalimutan mong panatilihin ang iyong mga paa sa lupa. Hinayhinay lang. Ano ba ang kakayanin mo? Ayos ang ika-5, 6, 13 at 14. Alalay ka sa ika- 11at 12.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Parang isang bombilyang iilaw ang makikita mo sa isang oportunidad na babagsak sa paanan mo. Huwag ka nang magpatumpiktumpik pa. Ito na ang pagkakataon para mapabuti mo ang kabuhayan ninyo. Bigyan-pansin din ang kalusugan para may lakas ka. Mapalad ka sa ika-5, 6, 13 at 14. Bantay ka sa ika-1, 7 at 8.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Nag-aalala ka dahil pagod ka na’t walang oras para sa sarili at pamilya ay hindi pa rin umaangat ang kabuhayan mo. Pag-aralan mo kung saan may problema. Ilang taon na ang sakripisyo mo? Kung walang asenso, baka dapat mag-iba na ng direksyon. OK ang ika-5, 6, 13 at 14. Kuwidaw sa ika-3, 4, 9, 10 at 15.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Lagi kang may opinyon sa anumang bagay na may kinalaman sa relihiyon, pulitika o isyu sa lahi. Ang nakakabahala, nais mong ibahagi ang iyong mga ideya sa iba dahil sa tingin mo’y nararapat silang pakikinggan. Isipin mo, baka ayaw naman nilang makinig. OK ang ika-7, 8 at 15. Ingat sa ika-1, 13 at 14.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Gusto mong gamitin ang iyong enerhiya upang mapabuti ang isang romantikong r e l a s y o n , mapahusay ang iyong diskarte sa buhay. Kung may partner ka na, isama mo siya sa mga plano mo. Mas madali kung dalawa kayong magsisikap kaysa mag-isa ka lang. Suwerte ang ika-7, 8 at 15. Alalay ka sa ika-3, 4, 9 at 10.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Ito ang panahon upang gumawa ng isang makatotohanang pagtingin sa salamin at tanungin ang iyong sarili kung ano ang maaari mong gawin upang mapabuti ang iyong hitsura. Minsan, kahit matalino ang tao, kung hindi kanaisnais tingnan, talo pa rin. Good days ang ika-7, 8 at 15. Stressful ka sa ika-5, 6, 11 at 12.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Dumadami ang utang mo. Hindi mo nararamdaman dahil hindi mo nababantayan ang pasok at labas ng pera sa bank account mo. Malapit na ang Pasko. Gumagawa ka na naman ng plano para sa iyong Christmas shopping. Stop! Sagad na ang mga credit card mo. OK ang ika-1, 9 at 10. Kuwidaw ka sa ika-3, 4 at 15.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Ang pag-aayos ng bahay at opisina ay pangunahin sa mga gusto mong gawin ngayon. Tama! Dapat mong pahalagahan ang hitsura ng iyong kapaligiran. Ito ay isang salamin kung ano ang iyong tunay na pagka-tao. Kung malinis o salaula ka; kung maayos o makalat. OK ang ika-1, 9 at 10. Ingat ka sa ika-5, 6, 11 at 12.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Kung tama ang iyong mga gagawin ngayon, ang 2018 ay magiging isang kamanghamanghang taon para sa iyo at sa iyong reputasyon. Anuman ang sitwasyon, sa ngayon, iwasan mo ang maging marahas sa mga desisyon at kung ano ang gagabay sa iyo. Lucky ka sa ika-1, 9 at 10. Ingat ka sa ika-7, 8, 13 at 14.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Napapabayaan mo ang iyong kalusugan. Kung ang dahilan ay sobrang exercise o sobrang trabaho, mag-ingat dahil naroon ka na sa ‘burnout’ stage ngayon. Mawawalan ka ng mas malaki dahil relasyon mo sa pamilya at mga kaibigan ang apektado. Bale wala ang pera. OK sa ika-3, 4, 11 at 12. Stress sa ika-5 at 6.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Natural sa iyo ang maging tahasan at direkta. Kadalasan ay natatawag kang ‘taklesa o takleso’ dahil walang preno ang bibig mo. Gusto mong mapabuti ang relasyon sa mga kapatid at mga kamag-anak. Upang gawin ito, baka dapat mag-isip bago buksan ang bibig. OK ang ika-3, 4, 11 at 12. Bantay sa ika-1, 7, 8, 13 at 14.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Iritado ka ngayon sa mga kasosyo at mga mahal sa buhay. Malamang tumagal iyan kung hindi mo uunawain ang dahilan ng inis mo. Baka naman ikaw lang ang may problema. Bakit wala kang makitang mabuti sa kanila? Hindi lahat ay tungkol sa iyo. OK ang ika-3, 4, 11 at 12. Ingat ka sa ika9, 10 at 15.
CRISTY... Mula sa pahina 17
Sa salitang dati ay nakaraan na ang pagiging mag-BFF nila, napakarami nang naganap sa kanilang pagkakaibigan, hindi na iyon makukuha sa pagsusulsi lang dahil punit na punit na ang kanilang dating samahan. Napakaespesyal ng petsang December 12 para kina Gerald Sibayan at Ai-Ai delas Alas, aangkinin nila at nanamnamin ang kanilang pag-iisang-dibdib, kaya huwag na sanang negahin pa iyon ng mga taong walang magawa sa buhay. *** Dahil sa pagsi-senior moment ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ay biglang nag-trending si Gabby Concepcion noong isang araw. Sa halip kasing ang CEO ng ABSCBN na si Mr. Gabby Lopez ang banggiting pangalan ng pangulo ay ang pangalang Gabby Concepcion
ang nabitiwan nito. Nagmura ang pangulo, galit na galit niyang minura ang may-ari ng Dos, pero mali ang binitiwan niyang pangalan. Ang kaniyang sabi, “Mukha kang pera, Gabby Concepcion!” Bumawi naman ang pangulo, “Totoo naman, eh! Mukha kang pera, ‘tang@#%&, Gabby Lopez!” Umiinom kami ng kape ng mga sandaling iyon na nakatutok kami sa news, pero nang marinig namin ang blooper ng pangulo ay nasamid kami sa pagkabigla, malapit na naming maibuga ang iniinom naming kape. Malaking publisidad para sa aktor ang hindi sinasadyang pagkakamali ng pangulo, bakit nga, laman siya ng mga pambalitaang programa at nakopo See CRISTY p22
ito. Para kasing dinidiktahan ng mga bashers ang ikakasal na imbitahan si Kris. At sa mas magaspang na termino, ipinagduduldulan ng mga ito si Kris para magpunta sa kasal nina Ai-Ai at Gerald, kaya lang ay magiging gatecrasher ang TV host dahil sa kawalan ng imbitasyon. Tuloy ay hindi na nakapagpigil ang kaniyang anak na si Sophia na nag-aaral sa Amerika. Inis na inis ang dalaga ni Ai-Ai sa mga pangnenega sa kaniya ng mga bashers, kaya ang opinyon ni Sophia, magpakasal na lang ang mga ito para maimbitahan nila si Kris. Oo nga naman. Bakit kasi ipinagpipilitan ng iba na imbitahan ng ikakasal ang dati niyang BFF?
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Kahit sa mga bansang maunlad, patuloy na nadadagdagan ang bilang ng mga nagugutom. Isang problemang waring walang solusyon. Dito sa Winnipeg, nadadagdagan ang bilang ng mga taong pumipila sa libreng pagkain. Sa street corners, gayon din. Marami ang namamalimos as soon as the red traffic signs appear. *** Malamang mas lumala ang long waiting time ng mga pasyente sa mga emergency rooms ng Manitoba hospitals. Sanhi ‘yon ng Pallister’s government na nagbawas ng mga naglilingkod sa mga ospital. *** Ang premier ay kasama ng maraming iba pang lider ng probinsiya sa buong Canada na kontra sa planong bagong taxreform ng gobyernong Trudeau. Kung matutuloy, ayon sa mga lider ng probinsiya, masasaktan umano ang sector ng small and medium businesses, doctors and farmers. Pilipinas Patuloy ang mga karahasan sa bansa partly caused by dirty politics. Subalit ang nagbabantang panganib sanhi ng patuloy na paghahanda ng North Korea ng kanilang armas na pandigma, waring hindi alintana ng mga politicians sa Pilipinas. *** The war on illegal drug trade campaign ng gobyernong Duterte at ang waring lumalakas na Islamists movement sa Mindanao ay maliwanag na isang malaking balakid sa katahimikan at kabuhayan ng taumbayan. *** Ang malaking poblema ngayon ay papaano mailalagay sa ayos ang kabuhayan ng mga Filipino? Mahigit 100 milyon na ang populasyon ng Pilipinas. Hindi tuloy maiwasan ng maraming tao
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ang pagpasok sa hanapbuhay na kapit sa patalim. Tulad ng illegal drug trade na ang nakataya ay sariling buhay. *** Diktador daw si Pangulong Duterte sabi ng kaniyang mga kalaban sa politika. Kaparis daw ni former president Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. Eh, sino bang naging pangulo ng Pilipinas ang hindi? *** Naging makulay daw ang pagunita sa ika-45 taon ng Martial Law, declared as National Day of Protest ng Malacañang. Tinampukan ng protest rallies against Duterte’s leadership. *** Malaking protest rally ang ginanap sa Luneta. Movement Against Tyranny (MAT) umano ang organizer. Nagkaroon din ng mga rally sa Mendiola Street, Manila at UP, Quezon City. Ang rally ng mga pro-Duterte ay sa Plaza Miranda, Maynila. Ang tema ay “Tuloy ang Pagbabago.” *** Nakakalungkot isipin ang nangyayari ngayon sa tatlong pangunahing Independent Institution ng gobyerno. Ang nakalutang na malayang interest na umiral ay kontrahan sa halip magtulungan. Nakasalang ngayon ang planong impeachment kina Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno ng Korte Suprema at Ombudsman Conchita CarpioMorales. Naharang sa kapulungan ng mga kongresista ang impeachment case vs Comelec Chairman Bautista. Courtesy of the House Justice Committee. Ang Chairman ay isang politikong balimbing na suportado ng mga political zoologists, na kung lumaon ay magiging problema ng pangulo. Ang kanilang body language ayon sa mga kritiko ay isang wake-up call for
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Mangilin Diyos ang lumikha sa lupa at langit, Kaparangan, bundok, dagat, ilog, batis; Ganap na inayos sang-ayon sa nais, Ang Mundo na noon ay sadyang tahimik! *** Iba’t ibang uring hayop at halaman, Punong namumunga at likas ang yaman; Maraming iba pa ang binigyang-buhay, Ginanap sa loob ng anim na araw! *** Ika-pitong araw, binigyang halaga, Tandaan ng tao at igalang nila; Itangi sapagkat sadyang mahalaga, Sa panahong banal, dapat mamahinga! *** Kasama sa Utos ng Diyos sa atin, Mangilin kung Linggo’t araw ng pangilin! Paquito Rey Pacheco
Malacañang officials. Baka hindi nila namamalayan na there are political enemies of the president sleeping with them. *** The Commission on Human Rights na naturingang independent institution ay mukhang isang biased agency. Waring hindi nasunod ng kongreso ang tagubilin na nasa 1987 Constitution na kailangang ang CHR ay may enabling law. Nakasaad, sa Article XIII Sec. 1 “The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect and enhance the right of all people to human dignity, reduce social, economic and political inequalities…” Hanggang ngayon, ang CHR ay waring political agency sapagkat walang batas na batayan.
Only Executive Order No. 163 signed by Cory Aquino noong May 5, 1987. Si Noynoy Aquino ang nagtalaga kay Chito Gascon as CHR Chairman na isang LP asset. Tungkol sa CHR issue, according to the UN charter, the jurisdiction is to provide cooperation among nations and not act as international government. The Philippines is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was drafted by the UN in 1948. Katas Ang September 21 na ika45 years of EDSA revolution and was declared as National Day of Protests ay tinampukan ng tatlong rally sa Metro Manila. Pinangunahan ng mga
PAGE 21 makakaliwa. Suportado umano ng ilang obispo ng Simbahan. • Kung noon, si former president Ferdinand E. Marcos ay napatalsik sa puwesto. Ngayon naman, si President Duterte ang hinihinalang nais mapababa sa katungkulan. • Sinabi ni VP Leni Robredo, hindi na daw dapat magkaroon ng another Martial Law. Marami na ang namamatay. Kasabihan Magagandang nagawa, madaling nalilimutan; ang isang pangit na nagawa, matagal mawala sa isipan. 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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Ikaw ba si Lean Alejandro? Kuya Lean, Nasanay na tayong tumakbo nang matulin kapag tumira na ang teargas at bugahan tayo ng kanyon ng tubig habang nasa kainitan ng demonstrasyon sa harap ng makasaysayang tulay sa panulukan ng Recto at Mendiola. Mula Mendiola ay tatakbo tayong papalayo. Magpupulasan kung saan-saan. Basa tayo ng pawis at mabahong tubig mula sa fire trucks. Minsan, nakakarating tayo hanggang Divisoria. Ganoong kahaba ang tinatakbo natin. Ngunit alam mong hindi ito takbuhan ng organisadong run race kundi ito ay aktwal na habulan sa pagitan ng mga tumutugis sa ating kapulisan at tayo bilang mga miyembro ng tunay, totoo at hindi bayarang parliamento ng lansangan. Consistent ka Kuya Lean sa iyong pakikibaka. Wala kang takot. Mahal na mahal mo ang kalayaan ng bansang Pilipinas at naniniwala ka na balang araw ay lalaya rin tayo. Tulad ng nagkakaisa nating diwa, hindi natatapos ang pakikibaka noong 1986. In fact, pinatay ka nga matapos ang EDSA. Tandangtanda ko pa noong nagsasalita ang iyong Nanay sa tabi ng iyong kabaong sa Mendiola. Tulad mo, matapang si Nanay. Ang pagtangis ng sambayanan sa iyong kamatayan ay simbolo ng patuloy nating pakikibaka. Para sa akin, hindi ka naman tunay na namatay dahil nabubuhay ka pa rin sa marami – sa maraming nakakaunawa ng pagtatanggol
CRISTY... From page 20 niya pa ang makapangyarihang social media. Tinawanan lang naman ni Gabby ang nangyari, hindi nga naman maiiwasan ang mga ganoong kakapusan kung minsan, lalo na’t hindi naman sadya ang pagkakabanggit ni Ka Digong sa kaniyang wow maling pangalan. Pero naisip namin, noong nakaraang halalan pa ang sama ng loob ng ating pangulo sa ABS-CBN. Nagbayad diumano nang dalawang milyong piso ang kumakandidatong si Ka Digong sa panguluhan, tinanggap ng
at pagsulong ng kaganapan ng kalayaan at tunay na kasarinlan ng buhay. Bakit ba bumalik ka sa isip ko Kuya Lean? Bakit kahit malayo ako sa Pilipinas ay damang dama ko ang init ng kilusan? Balitang balita kasi na halos wala nang halaga ang buhay ng tao diyan. Lalung-lalo na ang mga mahihirap at dukha na lagi na lamang ginagawang sample ng otoridad para ipagyabang na sila ang nasa control. Silang mga naka-baril na may basbas ng pinuno nilang pasista. At ang masaklap dito Kuya Lean, majority yata ng taumbayan ay bulag pa rin hanggang ngayon. Nandoon pa rin kasi ang kulturang super hero ng ating mga kababayan. Nandoon pa rin ang kulturang subservient. “Yes Sir, Yes Sir,” lang para daw sa kaayusan ng Pilipinas. Nakakalungkot talaga kung ganito pa rin ang kaisipan ng marami sa ating mga kababayan. Nababaluktot na rin ang kasaysayan. Baka dumating ang panahon na maging bayani na rin ang mga lumapastangan, gumahasa at sumaid ng kaban yaman ng bansa. At ikaw Kuya at ng mga marami pang hindi kilalang bayani ng bansa ay mababaon na lang sa limot. Sinong Lean Alejandro? Siguro akala ng nagbabasa nito ay dilawan ako. Nakakatawa dahil kapag salungat ka sa kasalukuyang administrasyon ay sasabihan kang nasa kabilang panig ng pare-parehong mga network ang kaniyang bayad para sa political ad nito, pero hindi naman ineere iyon ng network. Ibig bang sabihi’y hindi pa rin ibinabalik ng network ang pera ng pangulo? Kung naibalik na kasi ang pera ay bakit pinatututsadahan pa rin sila hanggang ngayon ni Pangulong Duterte? *** Wala nang safe ngayon sa social media. Napakalakas na ng loob ng mga kababayan natin sa pagtuligsa sa sinumang ayaw nila o napagtitripan lang. Palibhasa’y hindi naman kasi sila personal na kilala ng kanilang mga sinasaktan. Si John Lloyd Cruz ang paboritong gawing pulutan ngayon
bulok na partido. Alam mong walang partido sa tunay na pakikibaka dahil kahit sino pa ang nakaupo, nandiyan tayo para magbantay at makipaglaban para sa kalayaan, para sa katarungan. Maraming taon na ang nakakalipas, nandiyan ka pa rin ba at nakikipag patintero sa mga alagad ng kapulisan? Binabayo ka pa rin ba ng mga batuta at sinasaktan nang walang pakundangan? Tinitiis mo pa rin ba ang pagtuligsa sa iyo ng mga hindi mulat na taumbayan at pinagtatawanan ka at binabansagang kampon ka raw ng komunismo at nalinlang na ang iyong isip ng mga turo ng kilusang iyong sinamahan? Parang dekada 70 ba ang iyong pakiramdam? Mga Kuya Lean at Ate Lean, huwag kayong titigil sa pagbabantay at pakikipaglaban para sa rebolusyon ng malayang bayan. Huwag tayong magpalinlang sa huwad na “change” na ipinagyayabang ng gobyerno. Hindi piso ang buhay ng tao. Hindi isang libong piso ang halaga ng karapatang-pantao. Wala nang sisihan. Binoto siya ng tao dahil sawang sawa na ang tao sa tunay na pagbabago at nahuli ng matanda ang kahinaan ng marami sa atin. Pero ang sabi nga, hindi natatapos at humihinto ang tunay na pagbabago. At dahil dito, ang saysay ng pagiging buhay ay ang walang tigil na pakikibaka. Wala kasiguruhan ang ating tagumpay ay makakamit sa lalong madaling panahon, pero hindi dapat tayo panghinaan na patuloy na lumaban para sa katotohan, katarungan, pag-ibig at kalayaan. Salamat sa inyo, mga Kuya Lean at mga Ate Lean.
Ipagpatuloy ang pakikibaka! Nagmamahal, Noel Lapuz Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada September 29, 2017 “It is in the struggle that we fully realize what it means to be alive, and the more we struggle the more we see the beauty and profundity of life.” – Lean Alejandro (July 10, 1960 – September 19, 1987).
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 Bata-Batuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig. Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP).
ng mga bashers. Sumesegunda sa aktor si Ellen Adarna. May pinanggagalingan ang kanilang mga bira, ang magkarelasyon naman kasi ang nagbibigay ng pagkain sa kanilang mga bashers, kaya ganyan ang inaabot nila. Ngayong balitang nauntog na sa katotohanan ang magaling na aktor at nakipaghiwalay na kay Ellen Adarna ay abangan na lang natin ang mga susunod na kabanata. Alin kaya ang mangyayari? Ang pagbabalik sa pag-arte ni JLC o ang balitang iparerehab siya ng mga nag-aalaga sa kaniyang career? Kung alin at ano ang mas kailangan ang dapat mangyari. *** Nagsimula lang sa blind item ang lahat. Nanalo raw nang twenty nine million pesos ang misis ng isang sikat na action star sa casino. Bigay na bigay ang pagkakakilanlan sa male personality. Tumakbo raw siya sa isang mataas na posisyon sa isang probinsiya pero hindi siya nanalo. Naging karelasyon daw niya at nagkaroon sila ng anak ng isang presidential sister (opo, ganoon
kadiretso ang blind item). Aysus, bingi at bulag na lang siguro ang hindi pa makahuhula kung sino ang sikat na action star na tinutukoy sa blind item ng isang radio anchor, si Phillip Salvador ang pinahuhulaang action star. Natural, marami kaming kaibigang madalas ding naglalaro sa Solaire, kaya nakibalita kami. At ano ang ginagawa ng aming co-anchor sa Cristy Ferminute na si Wendell Alarez? Makalulusot ba naman iyon sa kaniya? Totoo ang kuwento. Nanalo nga nang twenty nine million pesos sa casino si Ate Emma Ledesma, ang misis ni Kuya Ipe, tumataginting na kayamanan nang maituturing. Pero bago pala ang milyunang halagang pinanalunan ni Ate Emma ay nagkaroon muna ng pahimakas ng suwerte para sa kaniya ilang araw bago nito natumbok ang twenty nine million pesos. Wala lang. Napakaliit lang ng kaniyang taya noong gabing iyon, pampalipas-oras lang, pero nanalo si Ate Emma nang kalahating milyong piso. Masuwerteng gabi. Sabi siguro ni Ate Emma, tingnan ko nga kung magtutuluy-
tuloy ang suwerte, lumaro nga uli ako ng slot machine. iyon na! Nakuha ng misis ni Kuya Ipe ang jackpot na twenty nine million pesos! Ang suwerte, tulad din ng kamalasan, ay mabilis manghabol. Kapag para sa iyo ang suwerte ay gagawa iyon ng paraan para mapasaiyo. At kung dadaluyungin ka naman ng kamalasan, sa gabi pa lang ay nakasapatos na ang pera mo, pababa sa hagdan. Hindi naman ipinagkakaila ni Kuya Ipe na naglalaro siya. Pero hindi siya umaabot sa puntong pati ang susi ng kaniyang sasakyan ay isasangla na niya para mayroon lang siyang maipangtaya. Kapag ubos na ang inilaan niyang puhunan ay tumitigil na siya, umuuwi na siya na ang sasakyan pa rin niya ang minamaneho niya, hindi tulad ng ibang nagka-casino na naka-taxi na lang na umuuwi dahil naiwanan na sa mga nagpapautang sa casino ang kanilang kotse. Sabi ng isang nakausap namin, “Para talaga sa wife ni Phillip ang jackpot. Ang dami-dami nang nauupo sa machine na iyon, pero puro talo. Hinintay talaga siya. – CSF
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Yuan Carlisle Bautista’s 1st birthday & baptismal
The celebrant, Yuan Carlisle Bautista and his mom Shan and dad Jay
Yuan Carlisle’s family. L-r: Dad Jay, mom Shan, Grandparents Jaime and Elizabeth Salangsang, Grandma Erlinda Santos of Ottawa and Grandma Zenaida Riehl of New York
The baptism was held at Pacific Community Methodist Church, September 24, 2017
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