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Paddles up!

Andrea Torres

2016 Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival

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Chemo Savvy Thunder, a team of breast cancer survivors, won in the all-female category (Inset: Regina Ramos Urbano)

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WINNIPEG – Some 1,300 people hit the Red River at the Forks in Winnipeg to paddle dragon boats in the annual Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend of September 9 to 12.

The event was in support of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

According to organizers, the festival has raised more than $1.25 million over the past four years for pediatric clinical trials, and care and support for children fighting cancer.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Dragon Boat Festivals offer five events throughout the year. The long brightly coloured canoelike dragon boats are powered by teams of 20 paddlers, a steerer and a drummer, and feature a dragon head on the prow.

Regina Ramos Urbano paddled for ChemoSavvy Thunder, a team consisting entirely of breast cancer survivors.

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#SorryNotSorry So veteran journalist Ed Lingao has apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte, the public, and his colleagues for an error that made its way to a live breaking news report on September 5, 2016 on his network, TV5. According to Lingao himself, he “read onair a breaking news item that President Duterte called President Obama ‘bastos.’”

“Unfortunately, that breaking news item was written in error and is not accurate. The President did not call Obama ‘bastos;’ what he said in his ambush interview in Laos was that it would be ‘improper and highly bastos’ to bring up the issue of EJKs during the bilateral meet,” he said.

Lingao’s apology was actually surprising given that hardly any media person/company does it these days.

“I am not authorized to issue any statement, or give any apology on behalf of TV5 where I am an anchor/presenter, so this is a completely personal post on my

part. I try to fight for the things I believe in, but I am also ready to apologize for mistakes which I am a part of. As the presenter who read the erroneous breaking story, I apologize to the President, to the public, and to my colleagues for that error,” Lingao said.

Any decent person would of course accept such an apology, and I would like to think Duterte himself was magnanimous about it (he hasn’t actually said he has done so, though). But what throws me off about Lingao’s apology is that he also tried to blame someone else for it. Twice: “As I understand it, TV5 officials are now looking into how this error was made.” (First paragraph) and: “That error is now being looked into.” (Second paragraph) In other words, Lingao was saying he only read the news out loud but he wasn’t responsible for making the error. Someone else did it, and they are going to find

out who. In today’s hashtag lingo, #SorryNotSorry It’s easy for Lingao to apologize, but he must also take responsibility for the gaffe even though he was just the newsreader at the time. Why was it so easy for him to believe the worst of Duterte? I mean, when Lingao got the copy, why didn’t it occur to him to ask the reporter first if it were true? Why was it so believable that Duterte would call the President of the United States “bastos?” He can’t claim time constraint because as a journalist, he surely knows the very first line (Accuracy) in the Journalists’ Code of Ethics: “I shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts nor to distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis. I recognize the duty to air the other side and the duty to correct substantive errors promptly.”

Sure Duterte has a foul mouth, and he did once curse the Pope (for which he apologized). But that doesn’t mean we can and should believe all subsequent reports about his colourful language and who the person is at the receiving end. The default attitude seems to

be, “Oh, Duterte called Obama ‘bastos’? He must have really said it so I’ll go ahead and report it on live TV.” And it’s not just Lingao; editors of newspapers also have this attitude. When reporters present their copies, they don’t seem to see the need to go to the video footage or audio recording which, in this day and age of digital social media, are up on the Internet within minutes after the President delivers a speech. “Oh, Duterte called Obama a son of a bitch? He must have really said it so I’ll go ahead and print it.”

This is why the traditional media are slowly — or maybe quickly — losing their stronghold on the people. While many journalists claim that bloggers and other online writers are not reliable sources of news, they are actually showing themselves to be the ones who cannot be trusted.

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.

“Anti-Canadian values” – Trumpism in Canada The American presidential election and the comments of President Duterte dominate the news cycle. We have grown accustomed to outlandish statements by Donald Trump and the colourful language of the President of the Philippines – but what about Canada? Are Canadians that different from the others or just more reserved and respectful in our comments?

The reality is that some Canadians do exhibit attitudes and sentiments that might fit the Clinton description of “deplorables” but that does not mean that a majority of Canadians hold the same attitude. It is a good time, however, to sit back and listen to some of the noise coming out about immigrants from Canadian politicians. We as a country also have persons with extreme opinions about immigrants, as many newcomers will attest.

A case in point is the current Tory leadership race. Federal Conservative candidate MP Kellie Leitch has introduced the notion of screening newcomers for “antiCanadian values.” If you are not sure what that means, then go back to the movie Good Morning Vietnam where the intelligence officers ask citizens if their name is “Charlie” and if they respond “yes” they are shot. If this sounds first stupid and second unenforceable, it should. The idea of screening

newcomers or refugees on “antiAmerican” values is something MP Leitch appears to have taken from the rhetoric of Donald Trump. In the United States there is a suspicion that his language is part of a way to vilify all Muslims, and therefore all persons coming from countries where Islam is the dominant faith. Trump’s appeal to make American great appears to be little more than a way to take America back to a time when the white race dominated. What about our Canadian version of Trump?

MP Leitch was one of the strongest proponents of the controversial promise under the former Harper government to open a tip line for so-called barbaric practices, such as having the RCMP enforce a way aimed at cracking down on forced marriages, keeping polygamists out of the country and even forbidding the public wearing of a hijab. At the core of the current debate in Canada is a questionnaire she sent out to her supporters asking them about vetting would-be immigrants and refugees for “anti-Canadian values.” The actual question, from the Leith campaign, reads: “Should the Canadian government screen potential immigrants for anti-Canadian values as part of its normal screening for refugees and landed immigrants.” The survey does not explain what is meant by “anti-Canadian values”

nor has MP Leitch clarified what she means. She has thrown the term into the leadership race as part of an apparent strategy to win the Conservative leadership.

This sounds like the way Trump won the primaries in the United States nomination. He is famously anti-Mexican, anti-Black, antiIslam, anti-gay, etc. The approach apparently works and Donald Trump is still on the main stage spewing out hate and division.

He has a legitimate chance of becoming the next president. If this is a scary thought, then come back to the Canadian political scene.

The anti-immigrant focus of MP Leitch is not substantially different from that of Donald Trump. She also has significant support amongst potential Canadian voters. A recent Forum Research Inc. poll shows that 67 per cent of Canadians favour screening immigrants on “antiCanadian values” with the number increasing to 87 per cent amongst those who identify as conservative.

What has changed in Canada from November 2015 when the Harper government lost office partly because of a perceived antiimmigrant approach? In past polls Canada was still distinguished by a positive attitude about immigration and pride for providing a safe haven for over 25,000 Syrian refugees. Have we changed that much in the last year? I think not, but the rhetoric from the south

and the apparent popularity of Donald Trump’s racist attitude and campaign of hate and division does play to a certain percentage of voters both north and south of the border. What comes next from MP Leitch? I don’t think she is in favour of building a wall in the north to prevent immigrants making their way into Canada’s north. But she has demonstrated that controversial comments work. She has gained attention for herself with the idea of screening for “anti-Canadian values.” Is she serious, or like Donald Trump, just spouting things to capture a news cycle?

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.

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More on wolf whistles Dear Readers, Last month’s column was about sexual harassment now being labeled a hate crime in Nottinghamshire, England. This change was made to encourage reporting, which will result in better support being offered to people who have been sexually harassed. One reason these incidents don’t get reported is because society, in general, isn’t very supportive of victims of sexual harassment – especially if the offender is a well-known public figure.

Common attitudes and beliefs actually encourage victim blaming while excusing the harasser’s behaviour. Even people who want to be supportive don’t always know what to say or do. This month’s column is a summary of ways to support someone who has shared an experience of being sexually harassed.

Firstly, don’t laugh or minimize the person’s experience or tell them they are overreacting.

Don’t justify or make excuses for the harasser’s behaviour. By doing this you are basically telling the person that you don’t care about their feelings or about what has happened to them. It sounds as if you are more concerned with protecting the harasser’s behaviour than supporting your friend or family member. This can happen without you even realizing why. Ate Anna suggests that these behaviours are so much a part of our culture that we don’t see them for what they really are.

Show your support by listening as the person shares their story.

They are not complaining – it is part of the process of dealing with their experience. Stay calm when reacting to what the person tells you. You may understandably react with strong feelings because someone you care about has been hurt. You might even want to do something to punish or hurt the harasser. It is more appropriate to ask the victim what they need or feel would be helpful.

Offer options, but don’t pressure someone to report the incident or confront the harasser.

You are not the person who was harassed and, even if you have had such an experience, you cannot know exactly what this individual is feeling. As well, don’t try to speak on behalf of the victim – you are violating confidentiality.

Reporting or going public about the experience is a very difficult decision. It actually takes away the victim’s personal power when

others tell them which choices they should make. We each have our own way of dealing with situations like this.

Don’t try to make the victim responsible for the harasser’s future behaviour. For example, “If you don’t report this, it’ll happen to other women.” If the harasser continues the behaviour, they are to blame. As a society, we have to end victim blaming and work at creating a safer environment for reporting sexual harassment or assault.

On the other hand, don’t be afraid to intervene when you think you see something that looks like harassment. Interrupt and ask “Hey, is everything OK here?”

You may feel self-conscious and it could be embarrassing if nothing was happening. But it is the lesser risk, and if someone is being harassed they know that others are aware of it.

Develop an awareness of your own behaviours. Many people either don’t think that how they behave is harassment or they rationalize what they say and do. If you are uncertain whether a joke or compliment would be appreciated, you can ask. If an interaction leaves you feeling “weird,” ask yourself why. Get another perspective by asking others for their opinion on what happened.

It is easy to sit back and ignore the problem of sexual harassment, or to let other people take on the challenge. If more people, especially men, spoke up to say that this kind of behaviour is not

acceptable, we might begin to see a change in societal norms. It has been successful with other issues in Canada – like drinking and driving. When you see a friend catcall or invade the personal space of someone else say, “Hey, that’s not OK!” and do your best to explain why. Speaking up lets harassers know that other people don’t agree with their behaviour.

Speaking up also lets victims know that people are on their side. We all have a responsibility to consider the ways in which we unknowingly support society’s beliefs about sexual harassment simply by living out the status quo. While wolf whistles may seem harmless, they still send the message that women’s bodies exist to be judged and commented on by others.

Ate Anna encourages everyone to think about this issue and take whatever steps they can to encourage societal change and a safer environment for victims to report harassment when it does happen.

Take care, Ate Anna Ate Anna welcomes your questions and comments. Write to Ate Anna, Suite 200-226 Osborne St. N., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V4 or e-mail info@serc. mb.ca. Visit us at www.serc. mb.ca. You will find reliable information and links to many resources on the subject of sexuality.

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I still can’t believe it!

Let me start off by saying that I’m writing this article from my apartment in Toronto. “Hello Winnipeg!” The reason I’m here is because I’m pursuing one of my dreams, which is to go to music school. Let me tell you a little bit about the journey.

I first discovered my passion for music at a very early age through the simple things. For example, it was very common for me to sing along to whatever was on the radio while sitting in the car seat in the back of our family van. Even if the song was new to me, by the end the car ride you can bet I had already memorized the song. However, it was not until high school when I started taking music more seriously. I was involved in every performing arts program you could think of and it truly made my high school years incredibly worthwhile! By the time senior year kicked in, it was time for me to start applying for post-secondary education and I was faced with a tough decision: “What did I want to do after high school?”

At the time, I already wanted to apply for music school but after discussing with my parents, together we decided it was not yet time. My parents were really insistent that I finish a degree first before I go ahead and pursue other goals. That was a tough reality for me to face and it took a while for me to accept that my dream of going to music school would have to wait. However, I respected my parents’ wishes and trusted that it was truly for my own good. With that said, I went on to complete a four-year business administration degree at

the University of Winnipeg.

Looking back now, I can honestly say that staying back to complete my university education was one of the best decisions I ever made. This path may not work for everyone, but it definitely worked out very well for me. It was only during my studies in university that I became more heavily involved in the church and really recognized God’s presence in my life. I was given the opportunity to be a youth leader for the parish youth ministry and to coordinate the Christmas concerts, which gave me a platform to share my love of music and God. Through learning more about God and how He loves us, I better distinguished my talent in music as a gift from God and that it is to be treated as such. During this time I also discovered my talent for song writing and a lot of inspiration was drawn during these formative years.

At the same time, I was also able to land a job at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet teaching Hip Hop to children ages four to 14.

After graduation, I decided that it was still “not yet time” and instead landed a full time job at the Heart and Stroke Foundation where I coordinated some of the major community engagement programs. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I took it as an opportunity to gain more experience as well as to “fundraise for my dreams.” All in all, the years of university education, church, and work were integral to further build the foundation for me moving and going to music school. I would not have wanted to do it any other way.

Surprise Bon Voyage Celebration hosted by Yvanne’s family and friends

Opening Jed Medela’s concert in 2012. Photo by Maui Zamora, MP Studium In January 2016 I finally decided, “it’s time.” I applied to all the music schools on my list and, thanks be to God, got accepted to all of them! It was as if God was saying, “I know you have been waiting for this for a long time so here, have your pick!” I also had full support from my family, especially my parents, which felt incredible. Everything just seemed to land so perfectly that it was and remains so surreal. I still can’t believe it! I’m currently enrolled at Seneca College in the Independent Performance and Song Writing program. Another dream of mine is to have my own album of original songs. So I am looking forward to learning all about how to properly share my music and connect with fellow singer-songwriters. I cannot wait to see how this journey unfolds.

I suppose if there were any parting words I would like to

Yvanne at age five, “composing” songs include in this article it would be that some dreams really take time and we should not to be discouraged by how long it may take. Also, everything truly happens for a reason and we have to trust in our “big man upstairs” that He has a beautiful plan for us.

Lastly, everyday is a gift and there is always something to celebrate.

So to all my fellow dreamers and doers out there: keep at it and don’t give up!

About the author: Yvanne currently studies Independent Performance and Songwriting at Seneca College in Toronto, ON

where she currently resides. Prior to Yvanne’s move, she completed a Business Administration degree (University of Winnipeg) and International Event and Wedding Planning Professional certificate (QC Career School).

Above all, Yvanne is a big dreamer and she is delighted to have the opportunity to share her adventures with her readers here in the Pilipino Express in hopes to encourage others to follow their dreams as well. (Search the hashtag #diaryofthedreamer on various social media to follow more of Yvanne’s journey)

UMPinoy 10th Anniversary Dinner The University of Manitoba Filipino Students Group is turning ten (10) years and will be celebrating this milestone on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Mosaic Event Centre, 1006 Nairn Avenue in Winnipeg. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with refreshments, and dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.

Attire is semi-formal to business casual.

UMPinoy, as it is fondly called, (formerly UMSigaw), is a growing community of students who represents a Filipino voice at the University of Manitoba. We aim to promote the value of postsecondary education to Filipino youth in Winnipeg; support this community academically, financially, and socially; and, of course, add a little Filipino flavour to the university experience! UMPinoy is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni of the University of Manitoba.

We have been able to provide bursaries to support Filipino students pursuing post-secondary education. We have also created an environment for students at the U of MB to identify with the Filipino culture and get involved in extracurricular activities.

For anyone who has been part of this group in one way or another, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with members, then and now – to reminisce, exchange stories, and share current life events with each other. We look forward to hearing from you soon, and we sincerely hope to have you celebrate with us.

We are seeking your support through sponsorship packages.

The bursaries provided and events such as this are only made possible through fundraising efforts by the membership. As a non-profit student organization, we would be tremendously

appreciative of your generosity.

Your support would generate a positive effect for this event and perhaps even for the years to come.

Sponsorship packages are as follows: • Platinum ($500): Five complimentary dinner tickets, speaking opportunity (e.g. welcoming remarks, greetings) • Red ($300): Three complimentary dinner tickets • Blue ($200): Two complimentary dinner tickets • Yellow ($100): One complimentary dinner ticket All sponsorship packages include the recognition of your name and/or your business throughout the event and in the programme.

For more information or sponsorship package payment, please contact Paul Macaraeg, Event Coordinator at umpinoy@ gmail.com.

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Ironman MontTremblant finishers Let’s us meet fellow Winnipeggers Melody Balane and Murray Vanderpont, who recently accomplished the Ironman race (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) held in MontTremblant, Quebec on August 20, 2016.

How did they get into triathlon?

Melody’s triathlon career began went she decided to see Coach Wanda Mathers to learn how to swim back in the winter of 2011, when she was 41 years old. She quickly found out that in order to work with Wanda, she had to agree to aspire to become a triathlete. Wanda knew that Mel had a strong background in running and martial arts – the perfect candidate for triathlon.

Murray decided to give triathlon a go after watching triathlon during the Pan-Am Games held in Winnipeg in 1999.

That was coupled with turning 40 in 2000 and noticing a lack of fitness and increasing pant size.

Having always been a swimmer, and having enjoyed running in the Manitoba marathon relay, it seemed like an interesting and exciting road to better fitness.

What made you decide to take on Ironman Mont-Tremblant?

This was a joint decision by both of us. Having done the Ironman distance race of 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run at Challenge Penticton in 2014 together, and having heard so many excellent reports about the race from other triathletes, we decided to visit Mont-Tremblant during the 2015 race as volunteers.

We fell in love with the race venue. So after spending several days checking out the course and taking the pulse of the community, plus full day of our vacation volunteering in the transition tents, we signed up as competitors for 2016.

What were your specific preparations for the race?

We built a training program around the workouts available through Manitoba Masters Aquatic Club, and other bike

workouts available from various triathlon clubs. With the help of coach and trainer Fern McIver, we developed a 24-week workout plan that provided specific workouts six days per week, with a steady build towards race day. Through the winter off-season 2015-16 we attended regular strength training sessions, Master’s swims, track workouts at Max Bell, indoor bike trainer workouts with two triathlon clubs and yoga on occasion. We also were very disciplined to warm up before our workout and stretch for 15 or more minutes afterwards.

We also made efforts to maintain good nutrition by eating home prepared meals, and by limiting our intake of junk food, baked goods and alcohol. The other preparation was to try as much as sleep as possible in our busy lives.

How was your performance overall in Ironman MontTremblant?

Because we had chosen to run the race together, our finish time was the same, 14 hours. We were thrilled with this result as it is almost 60 minutes quicker than the same distance race we completed together in Penticton in 2014.

However, because we did the race together, we could not maximize our personal performances.

Murray started his swim with the men +50 age group six minutes ahead of Mel who started with the women 40-49 group. Thus Murray waited for Mel in the swim to bike transition. Mel on the other hand had incredible energy for the run and could easily have done the marathon much faster than her run time indicated. However, we stuck to the plan as team M&M and finished together.

How do you manage your time between working full-time and training for the Ironman?

The two critical things to have firmly established are: being fully committed to the goal of completing an Ironman and having a reasonable training plan, detailed day by day that you are committed to follow as closely as possible. It is all about discipline

to follow the plan and being firm in your self understanding that you want to do this thing and are prepared make the daily decisions necessary to move you closer to your goal. It is also very important that you communicate to family, friends and your employer that you are training for Ironman. They need to understand how important this is to you.

What’s your most indispensable gear?

This is a difficult question because triathlon is very “gear” oriented. But if forced to choose, Mel and Murray agree the bike is number one. The race involves riding 180 km distance. This takes most riders between six and nine hours to complete. If you don’t like (maybe that should be “love”) your bike, the sport could be rather joyless. Training involves about 10 long rides in excess of 100 km.

This is on top of two shorter rides per week for 24 weeks, plus indoor sessions all winter each lasting a minimum of 1 hour. So, you spend an awful lot of time on your bike. It works best if you have a truly “loving” relationship with your bike. A close second is the wetsuit. A good wetsuit helps you look forward to those 60 minute and longer open water swims.

The wetsuit keeps you safe and comfortable. And frankly, most of us look better in our wetsuits than we do in our swimsuits. Everyone looks awesome in a wet suit.

What’s your favourite workout?

Both Mel and I agree that any group workouts make our favourite list. While training for Ironman Mont Tremblant, we had the privilege of training with many other triathletes including several Sulong members. These triathletes kept us motivated, inspired and laughing. Winnipeg has a tremendously inviting, inclusive and supportive triathlon community.

Norman 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.

Triathletes Melody Balane and Murray Vanderpont

Environment for learning

September is here! By the time you’re reading this, school will have resumed two weeks prior to publication. In my classroom, we are building our classroom environment and community together. The environment in which a child learns is crucial to his or her growth as a learner.

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” – Alexander Den Heijer We make all adjustments we need to when gardening and the same is done for students.

Similar to flowers, students also have different needs in their

environment. There is no “onesize-fits-all” style of teaching or environment that will cater to all students.

What are we doing to make sure that our students have what they need?

Parent tip: Environment Does your home have an area conducive to your children’s needs? I emphasize here that it is for the students, not for our idea of what they need. Growing up, I always required music, which, to most people, is a distraction.

Adults taught me that “studying”

is done in quiet – and, if anything, this made me lose my focus, since I am a musical person – background noise has always helped me study.

Ask your children what work best for them. If they aren’t sure, try a few different environments for learning and ask them where they learn best. This may look different for each child, and perhaps we cannot provide them perfect learning spaces. However, what we can do is ask – and get them thinking about their learning style. That way, when they do

find that learning environment (at school, a library, a coffee shop), they can seek that area for themselves to study.

From the author: With five years of personal and professional development comes the need to grow in my field. This year, my goal is to start taking on more leadership roles – and to balance my time, this article will be on a monthly basis.

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

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Feng shui helps create a peaceful home It seems like for far too long the world has suffered one tragedy after another. The news is filled with death, senseless violence and destruction; and more concerning news arrives every day. Because it doesn’t look like the carnage will ever end, the misery won’t abate and the news will continue to be filled with one catastrophe after another, you need a place of refuge.

That place can be your home.

We look to our homes to provide a sensory reprieve, allowing us to unplug from the stresses of the outside, and the over-stimulating, and everincreasingly violent world.

A home such as this nurtures and refreshes us.

It does not calm us to a point that we’re ready to fall asleep, but it does provide the elements that enable us to regroup so that we can take on each new day and function effectively in the outside world each day rather than simply withdraw from it.

However, creating a calming, relaxing home isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s because the elements of a serene space aren’t always obvious.

Here are six elements that create a calm, peaceful and refreshing environment that will nurture and soothe you and create a peaceful sanctuary at your home.

1. Make your home mentally restful A home must be a line in the sand between you and troubling world events, stress-filled work, and — this is important here — electronic demands. Here are some important tips for getting mental rest from your home.

Rein in the television. If your home is like many, the television is centrally located and turned on regardless of whether anyone is watching it or not. This gives

the TV superior status over the occupants in most homes. Cover it or move it to a less central or lessimportant location. Then, turn it on only if you will be sitting in front of it. Next, put the bed back in bedroom by taking the TV out of it. This room should only be used for rest and relaxation.

Get organized. If you’re running around the house frantically searching for keys, your wallet, your purse, etc., then you are mentally agitated in what should be a calm environment.

Just think about how annoying it is to always look for these things that you use every single day.

Designate one single space for these essentials and be vigilant about putting them there as you come in the house. Then, go through the house and purge the unused items Be neat. Neatness counts a lot for creating visual calm. After all the disturbing images we see online and from media, we need visual calm.

How to do that? Simple. Make the bed, hang up your towels, and put the dishes in the dishwasher.

Pick up for a few minutes a few times a day and you’ll be amazed how things will stay picked up and how much nicer it is to be home.

Use organizers and storage totes to keep things picked up and put away.

Use the OFF button. Many computers, phones and tablets are never turned off. The constant bleating, beeping and buzzing means that you are always on demand. You’re being forever summoned, and for many, this is Pavlovian and they feel compelled to comply with each beep.

You are in control of your electronics, they’re not in control of you, so silence your phone or tablet when you’re at home and check it only occasionally, or turn

them off entirely.

2. Make your home visually relaxing.

Visual stimulation comes from a number of different places, but its impact on us is dramatic. We are bombarded today with unpleasant images and sights. Use these ideas for enhancing the visual rest in your space.

Create views. We must be able to see out and beyond in order to rest our eyes and spirits.

This is what makes mountains and beaches so appealing for a vacation – we crave the kind of rest that only long, open distances can provide.

In a home, open shades and curtains or remove them altogether to view the garden or open spaces beyond. Planters and garden sculptures make for a beautiful view from indoors. If that’s not possible, select artwork that offers perspective and depth, such as those in landscapes.

Make your home attractive.

If you enjoy looking at decorating magazines with beautiful interiors, or enjoy being in beautiful spaces, you should try decorating your space so that it is appealing to you.

3. Make your home audibly soothing.

Rather than hearing the TV drone on and on about all the happenings going on in the world, or the beeps and buzzes from your electronics, add sounds that will help soothe your mind and quiet your spirit. These tips will help.

Just add water. Use a tabletop fountain or place a water feature in your home to add a soft sound.

The gurgling, peaceful sound of water is extremely relaxing and enjoyable.

Listen to calming music.

Classical or new age music is very soothing. Listen to this when you come home, while relaxing in the house, or before bed. Or, play it on a whole house stereo system.

Turn off the TV. Again, the TV reigns supreme on the stress

meter in a home. It just keeps yapping, like an unruly electronic dog. And, it’s always there. Learn to savour silence by turning it off.

4. Make your home truly restful.

A restful home helps prepare us for the day ahead. When our home rejuvenates our mind and spirit, we are more relaxed and centered.

Place emphasis on the bedroom. Bedrooms are a very important part of creating a restful home. Creating a tranquil space is key for being able to fully rest.

• Select restful, earthy colours in the bedroom • Eliminate work objects, such as computers, work-related materials, and exercise equipment • Take mirrors off the wall if they reflect the bed - mirrors are stimulating according to feng shui and should not be in the bedroom • Take the TV out of the bedroom if you have a tendency to watch news or programs with violence before going to bed • Use textures such as chenille, satin, or silk in the bedroom to give tactile comfort and enjoyment 5. Make sure to incorporate natural elements Asian decorating is often associated with a calm environment.

In particular, Japanese homes are seen as especially serene. This is because they rely on a heavy use of natural elements. Using these elements liberally creates a relaxing, natural and harmonious atmosphere,

effectively bringing the outside in.

Simply employ elements like wood (healthy plants), stone, and water are all excellent elements to incorporate in your space.

Plants in baskets or ceramic pots are wonderful additions. Wood or bamboo baskets add the wood element. Stones and iron objects also bring some of the outdoors in.

6. Make your home clean and comfortable Cleanliness is important.

Unfortunately, most cleaning is done is a large spurt of time on a Saturday (if at all) and can take several hours. It’s better to keep cleaning items in a bucket or basket close to the location (such as a bathroom), and take one minute each day to wipe off counters, or run a brush through the toilet.

Think how relaxing it is to come home to a clean house. If possible, hire cleaning help. Clean homes are relaxing homes. Ask anyone how he or she feels when he or she walks into his or her freshly cleaned home and most won’t answer, they’ll just sigh. See what I mean?

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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• Secretary Martin Andanar – Napakahirap ng posisyon dahil sa bokabularyo ni DU30 • Kris Aquino – Hindi man lang hinabol ng dating network ang kanilang reyna noon • Alden at Maine – may kani-kaniyang paksyon na ang AlDub Nation • Liza Soberano – Iba talaga ang may magandang breeding • Dingdong at Marian – Enrolled na sa infant school si Baby Zia • Sunshine Dizon – Hindi pera kundi emosyon ang sangkot sa demandahan • Lea Salonga – Kapatid sa ama na si Phillip Salonga ang sangkot sa droga • Luis Manzano at Claudine Barretto – Nagpa-drug test, malinis ang resulta • Janella Salvador – Sumisikat pero ang inang si Jenine ang maligalig nasalang pangulo si Secretary Andanar saan • Maricel Soriano – Nasaan na ang career ng Diamond Star ngayon?

Napakaagang sa mainit na tubig ang dati naming kasamahan sa TV5, ang tagapamuno ngayon ng Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) na si Secretary Martin Andanar.

Maraming ibinubutas sa kaniyang ahensiya ngayon, sablay ang kaniyang mga nasasakupan, pero kapuri-puri si Secretary Andanar dahil inako niya ang mga kakapusan ng kaniyang ahensiya at hindi siya nagturo ng iba.

Mahirap ang kaniyang posisyon ngayon bilang tagapamuno ng ahensiyang kailangang palaging nakatutok sa mga aktibidad ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

Gustung-gusto nilang masunod ang nararapat, pero may kakaibang atake ang ating pangulo.

Nirerespeto nila iyon pero sila naman ang naiipit-nasisisi sa mga kalabisan at pagkukulang diumano ng kanilang opisina.

Magandang tingnan na palaging kakambal ng ating

man ito magpunta, lalo na sa mga usaping pang-internasyonal. Pero ngayon pa lang ay mararamdaman nang mahihirapan ang kaniyang grupo sa mga atakeng alam ng ating pangulo.

Sa maraming pagkakataon ay nakapagsasalita si Pangulong Duterte ng mga hindi inaasahan ng kahit sino, nagugulantang na lang ang lahat, punumpuno ng sorpresa ang bokabularyo ni Pangulong Digong.

Sa maraming pangulo na ng bansa na aming nakagisnan ay ngayon matindi ang pag-iingat ng mga network sa pagbabantay ng speech ng pangulo. Ngayon lang natin nakikita ang mga salitang bini-bleep sa himpapawid, dahil mahilig magmura ang ating pangulo.

Si Ka Digong na mismo ang nagsabi, “We cannot solve any problem with anger,” harinawang palaging nakapagkit sa isip ng ating presidente ang kaniyang See CRISTY p15

Marian Rivera & Dingdong Dantes

Janella Salvador

Maricel Soriano

Liza Soberano

Lea Salonga

#LIKE – GMA’s newest talent reality competition You’ve seen them on your social media feeds – the new breed of online celebrities worth millions in views, comments, shares and likes. You followed their hip dance craze – and admit it, you probably attempted a video of your own.

And you laughed at their witty memes.

You admired their looks, their talent and clicked on their posts over and over again. And now, get to see them in a one-of-akind street battle. In a showdown between viral superstars, who will the crowd like the most?

GMA Network premiered the newest talent reality show, #LIKE, on September 11, hosted by “crush at like ng bayan,” Tom Rodriguez.

Each episode pits online sensations against each other in individual or group battles to see who has the most hashtag like-able talent.

Who can judge these viral stars better than the Taumbayan Likers made up of 100 barangay members.

The act that gets the most LIKEs will be hashtag blessed to be called the winners.

Are you hashtag excited yet?

Joining “like” ng bayan.

Tom Rodriguez. as he makes the rounds in barangays is Internet sensation Balang, known for his viral dancing stints on the Ellen De Generes Show. #LIKE airs on GMA Pinoy TV.

Tom Rodriguez & Balang

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Dolce Amore inspires viewers After taking several detours and side trips, a journey to forever concluded one of the most-watched Philippine TV series, Dolce Amore, which stars two of the most popular Pinoy love teams, Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil who play the lead roles of Serena and Tenten, and which was aired on TFC.tv and TFC IPTV. In an interview on the latenight talk show Tonight with Boy Abunda, Gil said he believed that the ending of the show was just perfect after all that Serena and Tenten went through. “I think sa lahat ng pinagdaanan nila, it’s a very beautiful ending for love to find its way again,” he explained.

Many were also touched by the revelation of the real relationship and eventual reconciliation between Tenten and Luciana (Cherie Gil) after the bad blood between them in the past. Their tiff sprang from the suspected murder of Tenten’s brother (by law) Binggoy played

by Kean Cipriano and the hidden wealth that Luciana tucked under Tenten’s company.

Both the fans of the “LizQuen” love team and the series’ viewers tuned in to the “Most Beautiful Finale” on August 26, which

Liza Soberano, Ian Veneracion and Enrique Gil garnered a total of 37.7 per cent national TV rating based on the data released by Kantar Media, a local TV ratings measurement company. The teleserye finale was the most viewed during the See DOLCE p15

Dingdong Dantes is Alyas Robin Hood Dingdong Dantes is back on TV via the Kapuso Network’s newest series Alyas Robin Hood, which begins airing worldwide on GMA’s flagship international channel GMA Pinoy TV on September 19. The series tells of an inspiring truth that in each

Dingdong Dantes

one of us is a hero, able to be of service for the welfare of other people.

A combination of action, drama, adventure and comedy, Alyas Robin Hood revolves around the life of Pepe de Jesus (Dingdong), a man who finds absolution in doing service to

Megan Young

his community. Known to be a prodigal son-turned-barpasser-turned-urban-pooradvocate, Pepe was framed for the murder of his own father and was put behind bars.

Believed to be killed after a violent prison break, Pepe See DINGDONG p15

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From page 14 day it was offered on TFC.tv The show has been getting high ratings consistently since it first aired in February this year.

Soberano is happy and thankful to their fans.

“Nakakatuwa lang po kasi doon mo makikita na solid ang fans ng Dolce Amore and they’re loving fans,” she ended.

On social media the fans were also abuzz about the wedding ensemble and the clothes. The love team looked stunning in their wedding clothes designed

by Francis Libiran. Soberano wore a carefully detailed ball gown, while Gil wore a classic barong. Viewers also had a pleasant surprise with the special appearance of Ian Veneracion as the priest who performed their wedding.

Relive the “Most Beautiful Finale” of Dolce Amore on TFC. tv and TFC IPTV and let Serena and Tenten make you believe in love again.

DINGDONG...

From page 14 survives and searches for the real culprit of the devastating death of his father and at the same time he redeems his own name under an assumed identity, Alyas Robin Hood.

Dingdong he embodies Alyas Robin Hood while doing actionpacked scenes.

Meanwhile, the Kapuso actor shared his excitement to depict his new character that aims to give inspiration.

“Maganda ‘yung feeling na nagiging part ka ng pag-solve ng isang problem sa lugar ninyo, tumutulong ka sa community.

Pero ang mas mahalaga, siyempre, ay ‘yung paghahanap sa katotohanan. I think, isa ‘yun sa main na gustong maachieve ng character sa kuwento; malaman kung saan nagmula, sino ang may kagagawan ng lahat. Medyo komplikado.”

Apart from another striking performance, the Kapuso Primetime King also shares his enthusiasm to work with the country’s esteemed actors to date.

“Ang gagaling ng mga kasama ko dito. Mula sa international best actors and actresses, talagang mga mahal ko sa industriya ang makakasama ko dito. Understatement ang excited.

Sobrang inspired ako ngayon.”

Alyas Robin Hood also stars Kapuso actress Andrea Torres and 2013 Miss World Megan Young.

Joining them are respected TV and movie actors Cherie Gil, Sid Lucero, and 2016 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress, Jaclyn Jose.

The show also features the special participation of multiawarded actor Christopher “Boyet” De Leon as Jose de Jesus, Pepe’s father.

Playing equally vital roles in the series are Paolo Contis, Gary Estrada, Dennis Padilla, John Feir, Tanya Gomez, Gio

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Alvarez, Lindsay de Vera, Dave Bornea, and Caprice Cayetano.

Completing the powerhouse cast are Rey “PJ” Abellana and Ces Quesada.

Alyas Robin Hood is directed

by Dominic Zapata.

Get the latest updates of Alyas Robin Hood from the official website of GMA Network www.gmanetwork.com and official Facebook page of GMA Networkwww.facebook.com/ GMANetwork

CRISTY...

From page 12 sinabi.

Nakakaaliw pakingganpanoorin si Pangulong Duterte habang naglilitanya. Walang espasyo ang pagkaantok kapag ito na ang nagsasalita, pero ang pagkaaliw ay nauuwi sa pagkabaliw paminsanminsan dahil sa tindi ng mga pinakakawalan nitong salita.

Pero alam naming hindi susukuan ni Secretary Martin Andanar ang kaniyang trabaho.

Hindi niya uurungan ang paghamong ito, sa ginawa pa lang niyang pag-ako sa mga kakapusan ng pinamumunuan niyang ahensiya ay dalawang kamay na agad ang pagsaludo namin sa kaniya.

Napakasarap pakinggan ng linyang “I take responsibility,” bilang tao at bilang propesyonal ay iyon talaga si Martin Andanar, kaya hindi siya manununo kahit kailan. *** Siguradong may leksiyong natutunan ang mga artistang nagtatrabaho sa ABS-CBN sa nangyari kay Kris Aquino. Isang napakalaking ehemplo si Kris sa gasgas nang kasabihan na sa kahit anong larangan ng buhay ay walang hindi maaaring mawala at bumaba.

Walang nag-isip na ang isang tulad ni Kris ay mawawalan pala ng espasyo sa isang kaharian na dati niyang pinagrereynahan. Sino nga ba ang mag-aakala na sa laki ng kaniyang pangalan ay puwede pala siyang pakawalan at hindi na habul-habulin?

Hindi maganda ang pagpasok ng 2016 para kay Kris.

Malaking sampal para kay Kris ang ginawa ng pamunuan ng ABS-CBN. Hindi niya akalaing magagawa iyon sa kaniya ng istasyon, reyna siya ng network, paano nga naman mangyayari iyon?

Pero heto na nga. Puwedeng mangyari iyon.

Walang indispensable sa kahit anong linya ng propesyon. Lahat ay puwedeng mawala, lahat ay maaaring isakripisyo, lahat ay puwedeng mapalitan.

Sino rin ang mag-iisip na ang sinasabing pinakamalaking bituin ng network ay puwede palang mawalan ng ningning sa panukat ng istasyon isang araw?

Lumalagapak ang sakit noon para kay Kris. Ang kapaniwalaan kasi noon ng mas nakararami ay mawawalang lahat ang mga artista ng ABS-CBN, puwera lang sa aktres-TV host, dahil ang kaniyang pamilya ang muling nagbalik sa

istasyon sa mga may-ari.

Pero walang tamang akala, nawalan ng saysay ang mga kuwento, kaya ang mahigit na dalawang dekadang ginugol ni Kris sa bakuran ng Dos ay isang kasaysayan na lang ngayon. *** Nagkakagulo ngayon ang mga tagahanga nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza. Nagsimula sila bilang isang solidong grupo, ang AlDub Nation, pero ngayon ay may kani-kaniyang paksiyon na sila.

Nagkakapangil na rin ang mga tagahanga ng Pambansang Bae. Nakikipaglaban na sila sa mga tagasuporta ni Maine na kung makapangbuska ay akala mo wala nang bukas pa. Sabi nga ng isang nakausap namin ay dapat na raw putulan ng dila at mga daliri ang mga tagahanga ni Yaya Dub dahil sumosobra na ang mga ito sa pambabagsak kay Alden.

Noong una ay tahimik lang ang mga nagmamahal kay Alden, pinababayaan lang nilang laitlaitin ng mga fans ni Maine ang kanilang idolo. Pero nang magising ang grupo ay nawindang ang mga tagasuporters ng babaeng Bagang at Bunganga kung tawagin nila.

Hindi na sila nagpapatalo, todo-depensa na sila sa guwapong aktor na kinakawawa diumano ni Maine at ng mga alagad nito.

Kampon ng kadiliman kung tawagin ng marami ang mga tagasuporta ni Menggay.

Paminsan-minsan ay dapat din naman kasing may nakakatapat ang ibang mga tagasuporta ni Yaya Dub na gustong angkinin ang buong mundo. Akala yata ng mga ito ay dinisenyo ang social media para sa kanila lang.

Wala nang pinakamaganda at pinakamagaling kundi ang kanilang idolo lang. May mapansin lang silang personalidad na hindi nagkakagusto kay Maine ay bina-bash na nila nang walang humpay.

Nakapagtataka lang na si Maine ang puno, pero wala itong magawa sa kaniyang mga bunga, hindi ba sila nagkakaroon ng pagkakataong magsama-sama para mapigilan ang kaniyang mga fans na sobrang nag-enjoy na sa pangnenega kay Alden Richards, sa mga kolumnista at sa maraming personalidad?

Isa sa pinakamahirap pagtagumpayan sa mundong ito ay ang pagsasabunot sa kalbo. *** Iba talaga ang may breeding.

Naturingang nanirahan nang matagal na panahon sa ibang bansa, pero ang ugali ng magandang young actress na si Liza Soberano ay Pinoy na Pinoy pa rin. Kahit saan siya magpunta ay puro papuri ang kaniyang tinatanggap mula sa ating mga kababayan.

Walang kaarte-arte, ganoon kung ilarawan si Liza Soberano ng kaniyang mga katrabaho. Mabait at humble, sabi naman ng mga

PAGE 15 nakakatiyempong makita siya sa mga pampublikong lugar, ang ganda-ganda ng imahe ng batang aktres.

Kaya naman lalong gumaganda ang kaniyang career.

Mabenta si Liza sa pag-eendorso ng maraming produkto. Pareho lang sila ng kaniyang manager na si Ogie Diaz na napakadaling kausapin.

Noong minsang binabagtas namin ang kahabaan ng EDSA ay nakakita kami ng isang grupo ng mga estudyante. Puro kalalakihang bagets ang magkakasama at may kinukunan sila ng picture sa isang truck na halos hindi na umuusad dahil sa tindi ng trapik.

Nang tingnan namin kung sino ang pinagkakaabalahan nilang kunan ng retrato ay si Liza Soberano pala, may hawak siyang produktong pambabae, nagaapiran pa ang mga estudyanteng lalaki pagkatapos nilang kunan ng picture si Liza Soberano.

Ganoon katindi ang dating ng young actress, ganoon kalakas ang karisma niya sa mga kabataan, kung paanong paborito rin siya ng mga nanay ng tahanan.

Mina ng ginto ng ABS-CBN at Star Magic si Liza Soberano na puwedeng-puwedeng maging beauty queen dahil wala siyang pinipiling anggulo. *** Sampung buwan pa lang ngayon ang munting anghel nina Dingdong Dantes at Marian See CRISTY p18

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Manitoba Filipino Street Festival 2016

Photos by Rey-Ar Reyes

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2016 Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival DRAGON...

From page 1 so I was happy to join a group of supportive, amazing, and hopeful women who not only understood what I was going through, but provided me with encouragement and inspiration to stay healthy

and become fit,� said Regina.

ChemoSavvy Thunder and ChemoSavvy Lightening captured first and second place honours respectively in a competitive field of 17 teams in the All Female category.

Over 60 teams competed in three categories. The Boeing

Water Dragons won the Mixed Competitive category and Dragon Boxers won in the Mixed Recreational category.

Trophies were awarded to company teams in four Manitoba industries: engineering (Stantec Slayers); heath care (Gunnars Galley); manufacting (Boeing

Dragon Flyers

Water Dragons) and; legal, financial and insurance (TD Titans).

Non-racing awards included: Best Decorated Paddlers Village (Gate Keepers); Best Team Cheer (Broad Strokes) George Jarvis Sportsmanship (HMC); Volunteer of the Year (Roger Paquette);

Peggy Delaney Best Steersperson (Dave Phillips).

From a report by Regina Ramos Urbano

Dragon Flyers

Arctic Glazier Speedy Gonzal-ice

Chemo Savvy Thunder and Chemo Savvy Lightning

Happy Monkey Club #1 & #2

Waves of Hope

MCI of the Dragon #1 & #2

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T.G.I. Oktoberfest event launched The First Filipino Beer Festival and Vocal Arts Centre held a launching event on Saturday September 10 at Charlee’s Restaurant and Lounge.

Solo singers and members of several Winnipeg Filipino bands performed acoustic sets as part of the preparations for “T.G.I

CRISTY...

From page 15 Rivera, pero estudyante na si Baby Zia, in-enroll ng mag-asawa ang kanilang anak sa isang infant school.

Palibhasa’y edukasyon ang hindi naasikaso ni Marian para sa kaniyang sarili ay gusto niyang maibigay ang lahat-lahat para sa kanilang anak. Gusto niyang makapagtapos si Baby Zia, wala sa isip ni Marian ang posibilidad na isang araw ay baka mag-artista na rin ang kanilang panganay.

Napakalaking bagay para sa isang lumalaking bata ang pakikisalamuha sa maraming tao.

Doon nabubuo ang tiwala ng bata

Oktoberfest,” Winnipeg’s firstever Filipino Beer Festival, to be held October 1st and 2nd at the Philippine Canadian Cultural Centre (PCCM) 737 Keewatin St. Food stalls and as many as six local brewers will set up outside the PCCM for two days of live music, food, fun, and of course,

fine beer.

Tickets are available at Mama Nors’ Kitchen, 642 Leila Ave. (204) 691-6363, Everyline Designs in the Garden City Shopping Centre, (204) 4142052, and the PCCM, (204) 775-4928. Photos by jmac@ photography

sa kaniyang sarili, maaga nitong natututuhan ang magandang pakikisama.

Napakabilis pa naman ng lipad ng panahon ngayon, hindi mo mararamdaman ang paglaki ng mga bata. Iyon ang hindi pinabayaang mangyari nina Dingdong at Marian kaya palagi silang nakatutok kay Baby Zia. Tama ang kanilang opinyon na hindi lang quality time ang kailangan ni Baby Zia kundi quantity time. Mas maraming panahon silang iniuukol para sa kanilang anak ay mas ideyal.

Sobrang suwerte nga ni Baby Zia sa kaniyang mga magulang. *** Nagkausap kami noong isang

araw ng isang malapit na kaibigan ni Sunshine Dizon. Kinumpirma nito ang pagwi-withdraw ng abogado ng aktres na si Attorney Claire Castro, pero maayos daw naman ang kanilang paghihiwalay, walang problema sa pagitan nila.

Sinabi rin ng aming kausap na walang katotohanan ang napabalitang amicable settlement sa pagitan nina Sunshine at Timothy Tan, ang ama ng kaniyang mga anak, dahil hindi naman salapi kundi emosyon ang sangkot sa kanilang demandahan.

Kuwento ng aming source, “Walang involved na pera sa mga nangyayari ngayon. Ipinahihiram ni Sunshine ang mga bata kay Timothy dahil ang katwiran niya,

saanman daanin, e, forever na tatay ng mga bata si Tim. “Ibinibigay lang niya ang para sa mga anak niya, ayaw niyang lumaki ang mga bata na nagtatanong at baka one day, e, sisihin pa siya for not giving them the chance to be with their father.

“Open si Sunshine sa ganoon, pero sa reconciliation? Ayokong magsalita about that, anything kasi can happen, pero sa tantiya ko kay Sunshine ngayon, napakalayo sa isip niya ang pakikipagbalikan,” malinaw na komento ng aming kausap.

May mga bago nang abogado ang aktres, tuloy ang mga ihinahain niyang kaso laban kay Tim at sa sinasabing mistress nito

na si Clarisma Sison, walang nabago sa nasimulan na niyang mga hakbang laban sa dalawa.

“Sunshine is a very decisive person, may paninindigan siya.

Hindi siya makukuha sa mga sweet talk, matindi ang kagustuhan niyang maparusahan ang dapat managot sa mga nangyayari ngayon,” pahabol pa ng aming source. *** Sunud-sunod na ang nagiging kuneksiyon sa showbiz ng kampanya ng ating pamahalaan kontra sa ipinagbabawal na gamot.

Una ay si Hero Bautista, aktorpulitiko na nakababatang kapatid ng mayor ng Kyusi, nasa rehab na See CRISTY p19

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Ibigay ang nararapat Kung bibigyan tayo ng regalo ng ating mga mahal sa buhay, siyempre gusto natin ang the best lalo na kung kaya naman ng ating bulsa dahil nagpapahayag ito ngmahalaga tayo sa kanila.

Walang sinuman ang gusto ng tira-tira o mumurahin kung puwede naman nating makuha ang the best. Kung iimibitahan tayo sa birthday partyng isang VIP, siyempre hindi basta-basta ang ireregalo natin at hindi rin kung anu-ano lang ang damit na isusuot natin sa party. Bakit?

Dahil ginagalang natin ang posisyon ng taong nag-imbita sa atin. Ganiyan din sa Diyos.

Karapat-dapat lamang siyang bigyan ng the best natin dahil sa napakaraming dahilan. Ang ilan sa mga ito ay dahil siya ang naglikha sa atin, dahil siya ang makapangyarihan sa lahat, dahil sa kaniyang kabutihan at dahil sa kaniyang dakilang pag-ibig na

binigay Niya ang kaniyang anak na si Hesus para sa kapatawaran ng ating kasalanan.

Noong unang panahon, may paraang nilahad ang Panginoon para sa tamang pagsamba sa Kaniya. Mag-aalay ang mga tao ng mga hayop na walang sakit at walang kapintasan.

Magbibigay rin sila ng sampung porsyento ng lahat ng kanilang kinita na tinatawag na ikapu para matustusan ang pagpapatakbo ng templo at ng mga nagtatrabaho dito tulad ng mga pari. Ang templo kasi ang lugar kung saan sumasamba ang mga tao. Paglipas ng panahon, naging pabaya na ang mga Israelita sa pagbigay nila ng handog sa Diyos. Hindi na rin sila nagbibigay ng kanilang ikapu.

Repleksyon ito ng nilalaman ng kanilang puso, na hindi na nila binibigyan halaga ang Diyos at ang kaniyang salita.

Kaya’t nagpadala ng mensahe ang Diyos sa pamamagitan ng propetang si Malachi. Ang sabi ng propeta “Ginagalang ng anak ang kaniyang ama at ng alipin ang kaniyang panginoon. Ako ang inyong Ama, nasaan ang aking parangal? Ako ang inyong Panginoon, nasaan ang paggalang ninyo? Hinahamak ninyo ang akin altar kapag naghahandog kayo sa akin ng hayop na bulag, pilay, maysakit. Subukin ninyong ibigay iyan sa inyong pinuno.

Matuwa kaya siya sa inyo?

Sumpain ang mandarayang nagbibigay sa akin ng hayop na may kapintasan gayong may pinangako siyang malusog na hayop sa kaniyang kawan. Tama bang dayain ng tao ang Diyos?

Hindi, pero dinadaya ninyo ako.

Sa mga ikapu at handog. Ibigay ninyo ng buong-buo an inyong mga ikapu para matugunan ang pangangailangan sa aking templo.”

Mabigat ang mga salitang binitiwan ng Diyos. Tumatagos sa buto, kumbaga. Totoong mabuti ang Diyos pero hindi ibig sabihin ay puwede ng abusuhin

ng tao ang kaniyang kabutihan.

Kung may mali, itatama niya ito kahit masaktan na ang damdamin ng mga nakikinig. Higit kasi sa damdamin ng tao, mas mahalaga sa Diyos ang paglago ng ating karacter. Kung ang mga magulang nga ay napagsasabihan ang kanilang mga anak kapag nagkamali ito, ang Diyos pa kaya?

Ang mga misis nga ay nagseselos kung mas maraming atensyon at panahon ang binubuhos ng kanilang mister sa ibang bagay, ang Diyos pa kaya na lumikha sa atin ang hindi sumama ang loob kung wala na tayong panahon sa Kaniya? Nauuwi pa nga minsan ito sa awayan ng mag-asawa.

Nagtatampo ang ating mga anak kapag nalilimutan natin ang kanilang birthday o mas nagbababad pa tayo sa ating mga barkada kesa sa piling nila.

Ano pa kaya ang pakiramdam ng Diyos kung kahit isang linggo lamang sa isang araw ay hindi pa natin mailaan para sa Kaniya?

Ano kaya ang madarama niya nakakatulugan na natin ang pagbabasa ng biblia at pagdarasal dahil sa sobrang pagod sa

pagtatrabaho?

Nakakalungkot pero minsan, tira-tira na lang ang naibibigay natin sa Diyos. Bakit hindi natin ibigay ang the best sa Diyos pagkat binigay din niya ang the best sa atin? Binigay niya ang buhay ng kaniyang anak na si Hesus para sa ating kapatawaran.

May dadaig pa ba sa kaniyang pag-ibig?

Pastor Junie Josue is Senior Pastor of International Worship Centre (IWC) at 1077 St. James St. (Worship Services: Sundays - 9 a.m. Tagalog, 10:45 a.m. English service). Other IWC English worship services every Sunday are also held at the following sites: Cineplex Entertainment, Kildonan Place at 1555 Regent Avenue at 10:30 a.m., Cinema City Northgate at 1399 McPhillips St. at 10:15 a.m., Calvary Chapel at 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB at 1:30 p.m. & West End Community Centre at 247-23rd St., Brandon, MB at 10:30.a.m. Pastor Junie is also host of radio program Higher Life on CKJS 810 AM, Monday to Friday, 8:50 a.m. For more information, call 774-4478.

Pinoy Photographers of Winnipeg 4th Annual Picnic

The Pinoy Photographers of Winnipeg and their friends celebrate PPW’s 4th birthday at Kildonan Park, August 21, 2016

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From page 18 ito ngayon.

Ikalawa ang isang Phillip Salonga na nagpakilala at tinanggap namang kapatid ng international star na si Lea Salonga. Magkapatid sila sa ama.

At ang pinakahuli na malaking tandang-pananong pa hanggang ngayon ay ang pagkapaslang sa nakababatang kapatid ni Maritoni Fernandez na si Aurora Moynihan.

Sa mga napanood at nabasa naming report ay natagpuan ng mga otoridad ang bangkay ng babae sa isang barangay sa Kyusi, sa ibabaw ng bangkay nito ay mayroon pang placard na ang nilalaman, “Drug pusher ng mga celebrities. Kasunod na kayo!”

Pinagdududahan si Aurora Moynihan na nagbebenta ng mga party drugs sa mga kilalang personalidad, may mga nakuha

ring kagamitan sa pagsa-shabu sa kaniyang bag, ayon sa mga report.

Napakabilis ng buhay ngayon, kausap mo lang ang tao, mayamaya ay mababalitaan mo na lang na itinumba na. Maraming tanong kung bakit, pero walang makasagot, ang tanging ginagawang basehan lang ay ang mga placards na nagsasabing kundi man user ang itinumba ay pusher daw.

Pambansang salot talaga ang droga. Pangbuong mundo pa nga. iyon ang klase ng laban na kapag pinasok mo ay wala kang kalaban-laban. Sa umpisa pa lang ay nakaguhit na ang magiging kapalaran mo.

Kundi ka mapapraning, kundi ka magkakasakit at mawawala sa iyong huwisyo ay kamatayan ang kauuwian mo, iyon lang ang sigurado sa mundo ng ipinagbabawal na gamot. *** Negatibo ang drug test ni Luis

Manzano. Magandang balita iyon.

Ayaw ring tantanan si Claudine Barretto ng mga bashers. Ang pagpapa-drug test ng aktres na negatibo ang resulta ang ugat ng mga pambabatikos ngayon sa kaniya.

Paano at bakit daw negatibo ang naging resulta ng drug test ni Claudine, ano raw ito, lokohan, samantalang ang ipinambala noon sa kanyon ni Raymart Santiago laban sa kaniya ay ang paggamit niya ng droga, anyare raw?

Sala sa init, sala sa lamig, ganoon namin mailalarawan ang ibang kababayan natin na kumukuwestiyon sa pagpapa-drug test ng mga artista ng Star Magic.

Maganda ang kanilang intensiyon pero hinahanapan pa rin iyon ng kung anu-anong motibo ng iba.

Sana’y mas tingnan na lang ng iba ang positibong layunin ng mga personalidad na pumayag na magpa-drug test, huwag na sana

silang upakan at pagdudahan pa, dahil kundi naman nila ginawa ang ganoon ay lalo silang pagbibintangang gumagamit ng ipinagbabawal na gamot.

Motibo ang pinakamahalaga.

Kung ayaw man silang paniwalaan ay hindi na nila iyon dalahin. Ibang tao na ang mamomroblema noon. *** May nagpadala sa amin ng post sa FB ng singer-actress na si Jenine Desiderio, ina ng batang aktres na si Janella Salvador, mayroon siyang pakiusap sa mga sumusuporta sa kaniyang anak.

Ito ang kabuuang laman ng post ng stage actress-singer, “Attention: Can all of you please stop giving Janella live pets/ animals as gifts because she DOES NOT personally take care of them.

The unwelcome responsibility of taking care of them ends up on the unwilling laps of her housemates – that’s us.

So please… I love animals but

I can’t take care of so much. This is also one of the reasons our helpers don’t last long. Again, please. I miss living in a house that smells good, not taken over by animals taken for granted by a busy owner. #homezoo #freakingout” Maraming hindi nakaintindi sa magandang motibo ni Jenine sa kaniyang post. Bakit daw siya pang ina ang nagbubulgar sa pagiging pabaya ng kaniyang anak?

Bakit daw ang pagkakaroon nila ng mga alagang hayop ang ikinakatwiran ni Jenine na dahilan kaya hindi nagtatagal ang kanilang mga kasambahay?

At higit sa lahat ay ayaw raw niyang tumira sa bahay na nangangamoy ang kapaligiran dahil sa mga hayop, ayaw niya sa mabaho, kulang na lang na ilitanya pa niya ang mga dayalog ni Maricel Soriano sa pelikulang Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit.

See CRISTY p20

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HOROSCOPE

NO. 260

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

SETYEMBRE 16 – 30, 2016 Aries (March 21 – April 19) May tendency kang magsalita tungkol sa mga bagay na para bang eksperto ka. Iwasan mo sana ang gayon dahil isang araw ay may makakatapat kang mas matalino sa iyo. Mapapahiya ka.

Kung hindi ka sigurado sa mga sinasabi mo, manahimik ka na lang muna. OK ang ika-17, 18, 25, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-23, 24 at 30.

PAHALANG 1. Ang galing 5. Pinakalabog 12. Ilagay sa baso 13. Uri ng kahoy 14. Pawid 16. Bubong 17. Kabuuan 18. Pang-ukol 19. Sobrang oras 21. Lasang mainit 25. Lupa 27. Pananong 29. Galapong 31. Ampon 32. Inuusig PABABA 1. Isang sukat 2. Baluktot 3. Tihaya 4. Yapos 6. Ilaban 7. Hangad 8. Ugali 9. Sabak

10. Hapo 11. Silong 15. Karayom 18. Taksil 20. Galaw 21. Panghalip 22. Pang-ukol 23. Panghalip 24. Gamit ni Manny 26. Ito 28. Agap 30. Tipo ng dugo 31. Sibolo ng pilak

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SEPTEMBER 16 - 30, 2016

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Buwenas ka sa pera at sa h a n a p b u h a y.

Nakikita iyan ng iyong mga kasama kaya mayroong natutuwa, mayroon ding naiinggit. Mag-ingat ka doon sa may inggit sa iyo dahil hihilahin ka nilang pababa. Hindi ka naman mapagmalaki pero iyon ang akala nila. Enjoy ka sa ika-17, 18, 25, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-19 at 20.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Malakas ang loob mo dahil kahit kailan, hindi ka pa niya tinanggihan sa mga nais mong gawin.

Pero, alalahanin mong laging may unang pagkakataon. Ito na siguro iyon. Huwag mong ipagpilitan dahil may matindi siyang dahilan.

Pagbigyan mo. OK ang ika-17, 18, 25, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-16, 21, 22, 28 at 29.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Exercise lang ang sagot sa panghihina ng katawan mo. Una, tamad ka nang kumilos lalo na kapag marami kang ginagawa sa trabaho maghapon. Ikalawa, mahilig kang kumain kung wala kang ginagawa. Marami kang oras, balansehin mo at nang lumusog ka. OK ang ika-19, 20, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-16, 21 at 22.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Masaya ang natitirang araw ng Setyembre para sa iyo. Kung may mga hindi ka natapos nitong summer, tapusin mo na bago dumating ang holiday season.

Pagpasok ng taglamig, mas magiging busy ka. May pangako ka na dapat tuparin. Alam mo iyon. OK ang ika-19, 20, 28 at 29.

Ingat sa ika-17, 18, 23, 24 at 30.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Kung hindi magkasundosundo ang mga nakapaligid sa iyo, pero kasundo mo naman sila lahat, hayaan mo lang sila. Iwasan mo ang magpakitang pumapanig ka sa isa kahit mas paborito mo ang taong iyon. Mas mabuting hindi ka kasali sa gulo nila. Sakit ng ulo iyon. OK ang ika-21, 22 at 30. Ingat sa ika-16, 28 at 29.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Kung isa lang ang gagawa ng trabaho, di ba mas mabilis kung dalawa ang magtutulong upang tapusin iyon? Hatiin mo ang responsabilidad. Huwag mong solohin dahil ikaw lang ang mahihirapan. Humanap ka ng kasamang mapapagtiwalaan mo. Puwede iyon. OK ang ika21, 22 at 30. Ingat sa ika-17, 18, 23 at 24.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) May lalapit sa iyo at hihingi ng tulong pinansyal.

Nasa sa iyo kung tutulungan mo siya o hindi.

Malamang ay hindi ka niya mabayaran.

Kung papayag ka, ibigay mo na lang dahil sa pagkakaibigan. Alagaan mo ang kinikita mo. Pinaghirapan mo iyon, hindi pinulot lang. OK sa ika-21, 22 at 30. Ingat sa ika-20, 25, 26 at 27.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Kung may napapansin kang tao na para bang inuubos ang pasensya mo, huminga ka nang malalim.

Mas lalala ang sitwasyon kapag pinatulan mo siya. Itikom mo na lang muna ang iyong bibig o kaya ay iwasan mo. Alam mo naman kung inaabuso na ang kabaitan mo. OK ang ika-16, 23 at 24.

Ingat sa ika-17, 18 at 30.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Mayroon kang isang grupo ng kaibigan na buhos na buhos ang iyong loob. Pero, may isa o dalawa sa kanila na para bang may kimkim na sama ng loob sa iyo ngayon. Kilala mo kung sino, di ba? Pag-aralan mo kung saan nagmula ang sama ng loob bago lumaki. OK ang ika-16, 23 at 24.

Ingat sa ika-19, 20, 25, 26 at 27.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Katahimikan ang hanap ng iyong puso, damdamin at katawan. Masyadong magulo at maingay ang iyong kapaligiran, iyon ang dahilan ng stress mo at ng nararamdaman mong sakit. Lumayo ka muna sa mga dahilan ng ingay. May karapatan kang mag-relax. OK ang ika-16, 23 at 24. Ingat sa ika21, 22, 28 at 29.

aalaga, magkakaibang lahi ang mga alaga namin na may kanikaniyang katangian din.

Totoong may amoy kapag sabay-sabay na dumudumi sila, pero nawawala rin agad kapag naaagapan, tutok lang ang kailangan para hindi lang ang mga namamahay ang nagiginhawahan kundi pati ang mga alaga rin natin dahil sa isang malinis na kapaligiran.

Dahil sa post ni Jenine Desiderio ay nanganak tuloy nang nanganak ang isyu. Hindi raw ang mga alagang hayop ni Janella ang dahilan kung bakit wala silang tumatagal na kasambahay kundi siya mismo. Ayon sa aming source ay pangwalong kasambahay na nila ang gustong umuwi ngayon dahil hindi nito masakyan ang

ugali ni Jenine.

Tanong-opinyon pa ng aming source, “Magtanung-tanong ka sa ABS-CBN kung bakit kung minsan, eh, nagpapasundo sa service ng production si Janella?

“Kapag nagkakaroon kasi sila ng argument ng mommy niya, eh, hindi ipinagagamit sa kaniya ang sasakyan nila. So, tumatawag si Janella sa production, nagpapasundo na lang siya.

“Kung minsan din, eh, dumarating na walang PA si Janella. Hindi raw pinasama ng mommy niya, dahil nagkaroon nga sila ng pagtatalo. Ang mga kasamahan niya sa Born For You ang pakitanong mo.

“Sisihin ba ang mga aso?

Ibunton ba sa mga nagreregalo kay See CRISTY p21

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Kapag may usok, malamang ay may apoy. Kung may naririnig ka at patungkol iyon sa iyo, bigyan pansin mo iyon. Huwag kang masyadong palagay ang loob sa lahat ng parang gustong mapalapit sa iyo.

Mag-ingat ka dahil may mga naiinggit sa suwerte mo ngayon.

OK ang ika-19, 20, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-25, 26 at 27.

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From page 19 Siguro nga, dahil abala ang kaniyang anak sa taping ay hindi naibibigay ni Janella ang atensiyong nararapat para sa mga alaga nito, siguro rin ay hindi masyadong nabibigyan ng panahon ng kanilang mga kasambahay ang mga hayop kaya nababahuan si Jenine sa kaniyang paligid.

Pero madali lang naman ang kaniyang pinoproblema, disiplina lang ang kailangan para mapanatiling malinis at walang amoy ang kaniyang bahay, nasa tamang pag-aasiakso lang naman iyon.

Labingtatlo ang alaga naming aso, mayroong nakatoka sa pag-

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Konting tiis na lang. Sa susunod na halos 45-days, ang pag-aayos ng mga lansangan sa inner city of Winnipeg ay malamang matapos na. *** Marami pa rin ang naghihintay sa katuparan ng mga pangakong “magandang pagbabago” sa immigration na gagawin ng federal Liberal Party ni Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ang kaniyang positive leadership ay ay kailan kaya magkakaroon ng positibong epekto sa immigration? *** Nababahala ang Democrats tungkol sa kalusugan ni Hillary Clinton na kanilang pangunahing nominee for the coming US presidential derby. Sanhi sa taglay na karamdaman, si Mrs. Clinton ay lay low muna sa pagkampanya.

Pilipinas Sinabi ni PD30 noong nakaraang Lunes, ika-12 ng Setyembre na ang mga “dilawan” ang kulay ng partidong Liberal ni former President Noynoy Aquino ay sinisiraan siya at may planong patalsikin siya sa puwesto.

Ang bintang ni President Duterte ay labis-labis namang tinanggihan ni VP Leni Robredo, Sen. Bam Aquino at iba pang kapartido. Sino kaya sa kanila ang nagsasabi ng totoo? Ang damdaming bayan ay hindi natin alam kung ano. *** Ang pinatutupad na state of lawlessness ay para sa katahimikan ng bansa. Hindi lang sa isang lugar kundi sa iba pang lugar. Walang iniwan sa isang tao na ang sakit ng kalingkingan ay dama ng buong katawan. *** Binabantayan ang ng mga tauhan ng PNP-AFP ang mga himpilan ng sasakyang panghimpapawid at bus

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terminals. Ang paalala naman sa publiko, iwasan na lamang ang mga mataong lugar kung hindi gaanong kailangang puntahan. *** Inamin na ng Abu Sayaff na sila ang may kagagawan ng bombang pinasabog sa Davao City Night Market. Natural lang ang ganti dahil sa utos ni PDU30 na lipulin ang pangkat na ang hanap-buhay ay bumihag ng tourists for ransom. *** Katungkulan ng military ang alagaan ang katahimikan at kaayusan ng lipunan.

Hindi naman maiiwasan ng nananahimik na taumbayan ang pangamba. Natatakot sa mga abusong maaaring gamitin ng may kapangyarihan. *** Ang daang libong bilang ng mga sumuko sa mga autoridad na sangkot umano sa bawal na gamot ay isang indikasyong ang kampanya ng gobyernong Duterte ay nagtatagumpay. Maraming dapat na isagawa bilang katuparan sa mga pangakong pagbabago.

Ang pinagtuunan ng priyoridad ay tungkol sa droga na nakakasira sa kinabukasan ng mga kabataan.

Ang pangunahing problemang dulot ng illegal drug ay sanhi sa kapabayaan ng administrasyong Aquino. Noynoying na ugaling “Juan Tamad.” Dinadaan sa ngiti at dakdak.

Klaro ang motibo ni PDU30.

Ang tama, sa halip na mali ang pinaiiral sa Pilipinas. Hindi niya matanggap ang advocacies at plano ni Barack Obama na makialam sa Pilipinas. Ayaw niyang makaparis ng Latin American countries na nasira dahil sa illegal drug na mismong hindi napigil ng mga nasa Washington. *** May nag-aakusa kay President

HINAGAP

Ang pagbabago Tulad sa panahon ang buhay ng tao, Ang kinabukasan ay hindi mapiho; Kasiyahan ngayon kung inaabuso, Walang katiyakang hindi magbabago! *** Natural sa tao na siya’y mangarap, Lalo na ang mga lumaki sa hirap; Sana ay makamit ang ligayang hanap, Buhay na malungkot mithi ay lumipas! *** Tagumpay at bigo ng isang pag-ibig, Karaniwang buhay sa silong ng langit; Wagas na pagsinta, bigong panaginip, Kung hindi matanggap, kahit na ipilit! *** Tiyak magaganap sa buhay ng tao, Sa tamang panahong takdang pagbabago!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

Duterte na komunista. ‘Yan ang sakit ng ilan nating kababayan.

Mistulang karaniwang isip-kano.

Kung nationalist or makabayan ka ay komunista na sa kanila. Naalala ko tuloy ang aking trip sa Taiwan noon June 1968 to observe land reform program sponsored by USAID. Akala ko ay hindi na nga matutuloy.

We were 12 government officials recommended by thenExecutive Secretary Rafael M. Salas. Dahil sa akin, our trip was delayed about two weeks. Kasi, ayaw akong payagan ng US Embassy official dahil ako daw ay komunista. Sabi ni Mr. Salas, cool-off na natin ang embassy’s invitation kung si Rey ay hindi kasama. May iba pang kasunod na nangyari. (But that is another story.) *** Maaaring hindi naibigan ni PDU30 ang unang nabalita na kakausapin daw siya ni US President Barack Obama, to lecture him regarding human rights violation. Kaya biglang nasambit ang salitang kanto na “p****ina.” Sinabing siya at Obama ay kapuwa president ng estado. Pinaalalang ang Pilipinas ngayon ay hindi na US colony. *** Ang rehabilitation sa mga biktima ng droga ay malubhang problema ng Duterte administration. Bukod sa China, may 13 ahensiyang pribado pa ang nabalitang nag-alok ng tulong para sa pagbabagong buhay ng mga biktima ng illegal drug. *** True or not, ang dalawang alegasyong kaso kay Sen. Leila De Lima tungkol sa imoralidad at drug matrix ay malubhang dilemma. Ang basta pagtanggi sa bintang ay hindi matibay na sandigan. Hindi basta tatanggapin ng mga mamamayan. *** Nabalita na ang Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) na ahensiyang tinatag noong panahon ni Tita Cory ay nakakolekta ng mga four billion dollars na kayamanan ng mga Marcos. Saan dinala ng PCGG ang

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From page 20 Janella ang problema?” komento ng aming source.

Paniniguro ng aming source, “Hindi aso ang dahilan ng kagustuhang umuwi at umalis na ng kanilang maid. Promise, hindi aso. Kaya huwag nang gamiting dahilan ang mga aso na hindi naman kayang lumaban nang parehas at puro pagkahol lang ang kayang gawin!” *** Maraming nagtatanong sa amin kung nasaan na at kung ano

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pera? Kanginong bulsa napunta?

Bakit ang mga biktima ng martial law ay hindi nakaparte sa pera?

Ngayon sila ang nagrereklamo at mahigpit tumututol na ang bangkay ng former president Marcos ay maisama sa libingan ng mga bayani. *** Balikan ang kasaysayan kung bakit nagkaroon ng batas military. Di ba dahil sa plano ng local communists na maghasik ng kaguluhan at maibagsak ang gobyerno. Nagtangka silang magpuslit ng mga armas papasok sa bansa pero nasabat ng mga tauhan ng military sa Isabela. Sila rin ang may kagagawan ng Plaza Miranda bombing. Ngayon ay kasama pa sila sa peace talk ng gobyernong Duterte. *** Ang protesta ni Bongbong Marcos ay malabo na. Hindi tinupad ng Comelec na pinamumunuan ni Andres Bautista ang order ng PET na pangalagaan ang election materials tulad ng VCM, CCP laptops at iba pang election documents tungkol sa tunay na resulta ng MarcosRobredo derby. *** Sa susunod na taon ay maaari na raw mapag-usapan ang tungkol sa planong federalism form of government ng Duterte administration. Baka nga maatraso pa rin sanhi sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon ng katahimikan at kaayusan ng bansa. Wala rin namang katiyakan kung mangyayari bago matapos ang termino ni PDU30.

Tiyak na mahuhubaran ng bisa ang mga probisyon ng 1987 Constitution kung ang kasalukuyang sistema ng gobyerno ay mapalitan ng uring pederalismo. Higit na pabor ang magkaroon ng constitutional convention kumpara sa constitutional assembly na ang papapel ay mga politiko. *** Ngayon at sa susunod na taon ay maaaring magbago na ang mga mahistrado ng Supreme Court. Apat na associate justices ang nakatakdang magretiro. Jose Perez sa darating na December

14, Arturo Brion sa December 29, Bienvenido L. Reyes sa July 6, 2017, at Jose Mendoza sa August 13, 2017.

Bago matapos ang termino ni PDU30 sa 2022, walong associate justices pa ang nakatakdang magretiro. There’s a possibility that the current CJ Maria Lourdes Sereno ay mapalitan sa puwesto.

Katas Ang panuntunan sa pagbabago ng pamamahala ayon kay PDU30 ay tungkol matahimik at maunlad na pamumuhay ng mga mamamayan.

• Sinabing “Ako’y Filipino, mahal ko ang aking bansa.”

Hindi ako susuko sa giyera laban sa droga at kurapsiyon na mga pangunahing dahilan ng kawalan ng pag-asang maidudulot sa bayan.

• Ipagpapatuloy daw niya ang pagsisikap na mabigyan ng magandaang kinabukasan ang mga kabataang nagiging biktima ng bawal na gamot.

Gayon din, hangad na maiwasan ang kurapsiyon ng government officials.

• Hangad niyang mabago ang pamumuhay ng maraming mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaisa.

• Sisikapin din na ang mga kabataan ngayon at ang mga susunod pang mga isisilang ay magkaroon ng higit na magandang pamumuhay sa kanilang sariling bayan.

Kasabihan Lingunin ang pinanggalingan nang marating ang patutunguhan.

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

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

ang pinagkakaabalahan ngayon ni Maricel Soriano. Nasaan na raw ang Diamond Star?

Sumisipa pa ang karera ng mga kasabayan niyang sina Sharon Cuneta at Snooky Serna, pero si Marya nga naman ay walang ginagawang kahit anong proyekto, ayaw na raw bang mag-artista ni Maricel?

Totoo namang nakapanghihinayang ang mga pagkakataong lumalampas kay Marya. Magaling siyang aktres, hindi pa rin naman siya iniiwan ng kaniyang mga tagasuporta.

Sayang naman ang mga

sakripisyong pinagdaanan niya para lang maabot ang kaniyang mga pangarap, sikat na siya, hindi na niya kailangang magsimula pa uli sa pagpapakilala sa kaniyang sarili at talento.

Sana’y may mga makapagpayo kay Maricel Soriano na huwag niyang pabayaan ang propesyong nagbigay sa kaniya ng magandang kabuhayan.

Naghihintay lang ang kaniyang mga tagahanga sa kaniyang pagbabalik, hindi sila nawawala, pagkilos lang ni Marya ang kanilang hinihintay.

– CSF

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Bamboo 2016 The Oven World Tour in Winnipeg

Pinoy Tribe Entertainment

Abra

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Bamboo

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DJ Bullet

Konflick Dalubhasa

The 12/21 Band

Santribo

Virgen de los Remedios de Pampanga

By Judianne Jayme Parishioners of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church gathered on September 8th, 2016 to celebrate the nativity of the Virgin Mary. The church was packed, with overflow into the lobby of the church – along with a fellowship after the service.

In celebrating Mary, parishioners also took time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the canonical coronation of Virgen de los Remedios de Pampanga, a title of the Virgin Mary, as venerated by the Catholic Church. During the service, Edda Pangilinan explained the history of how the Virgen de los Remedios became the patroness of Pampanga.

In 1956, Pampanga was

literally on fire as farmers and peasants were up in arms against landowners. Four years prior, bishop Cesar Maria Guerrero turned to Virgen de los Remedios and established a crusade that took the image of the virgin in procession to rally Kapampangans to renew their faith. This drew thousands of devotees for prayer and penance creating the tradition of lamak, and Pampanga was spared further physical and spiritual destruction.

On September 8th, 1956, the Pope sent the papal nuncio to Pampanga, canonically crowning the image of Virgen de los Remedios. 60 years later, Winnipeggers gathered to renew their devotion and to give thanks for the blessings they have received.

Architect Cris Pangilinan and his wife, Edda Pangilinan, during the Catholic Mass celebration

The Kapampangans of Winnipeg celebrate their patron’s nativity and enjoy their fellowship

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