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The spirit of the holidays I hear a lot of my contemporaries (that is, older people) complaining about how the celebration of Christmas has deteriorated over the years, but I think they are misremembering the holidays of their past. It goes without saying that Christmas is a highly commercialized season, with all malls, stores, restaurants, and other establishments cashing in on the year-end windfall that people receive in the form of bonuses and 13th-month pays. Gifts have to be bought, food has to be eaten, shows have to be seen – all these translate to one ka-ching after another at the cash register. As I walk around in Davao City I sometimes get overwhelmed at how materialistic things can be, with shops offering products and services as the “perfect” gift for Christmas. Even the decorations are all about material things and how this or that can complete your holiday. It feels like December is the most wonderful time of the year only because of the things we can get. But to say that it is more materialistic and commercialized
now than before is unfair. I remember growing up in this kind of celebration, and I’ve never known it to be otherwise. The emphasis for us kids was always on what we can get from our parents, titos and titas, and our ninongs and ninangs. On Christmas Day it was customary for us to go to our relatives, do the mano po, and put out our hands in expectation of the money they would give. In a very real sense our happiness was dependent on how much money we got. Even carolling has always been about money. I’ve never seen carollers do it just to entertain or bless people with music; there has always been that expectation in the end that the listeners would have to dig into their pockets to give an amount. Of course malls would always put up shows for free, but the intent was (and is) to draw more people in because that translates to more sales. I think those who seem to think things have worsened over the years don’t remember that it was always like this – at least since I was a child in the 60s and 70s. Perhaps it is more pronounced
now because of the larger number of establishments and buyers, and because the Internet magnifies it, but focus has always been on material things. But I think there’s a positive side to this also. All these material things almost always end up in the hands not of the ones who bought them but of loved ones, friends, co-workers, neighbours, or even anonymous recipients. In other words, most of us buy things not for ourselves but for others. It warms my heart when I see grown men at the stuffed toy shop buying pink teddy bears, or when I see non-musicians asking the clerk at the guitar store what kind of capo they should buy for their friends. While on the surface it could be all about material things, the spirit of it is always about giving. And how about those parties? Christmas is the best excuse for gathering together for food and drinks, letting down our hair, singing a few songs on videoke, and exchanging gifts with one another. Say what you will about how big business has hijacked Christmas and now forces us to go on a buying spree; at least it also inadvertently fosters a sense
of community among us during the holidays. We all need this break from a year of hard work. And of course, as cliché as it may sound, all this gift-giving, merrymaking, and partying only make sense if we remember what we are actually celebrating. At this point in my life I no longer take it against people to make “Christ” an afterthought in the festivities because I know deep inside most of us have it in our heart that the “reason for the season” is Jesus. I used to be preachy about making the spirit of giving a year-round thing, but I have come to realize that we all somehow know that giving is not supposed to be during the holidays only. It’s actually a great thing that we could set aside a few days in the year for a special celebration that draws all of us closer together. 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 Editor-InChief of the Davao City-based Mindanao Daily Mirror. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.
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What is the provincial International Education Stream? The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues to refine its programs to meet the needs of foreign applicants. In November 2018, the MPNP announced the opening of a new International Education Stream (IES) for Manitoba graduates who meet the needs of industry. It is a faster way for nomination and permanent resident status. However, the provincial website warns potential applicants, “if you are an international student who graduated in another province in Canada, you will not be eligible under this stream but may be eligible under the renewed Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream.” At this time the IES has three pathways for foreign students, including: • Career Employment Pathway • Graduate Internship Pathway • International Student Entrepreneur Pilot The Career Employment Pathway offers a quicker way to nomination for post-secondary students who graduate in Manitoba and find employment
in the province in an occupation on Manitoba’s published InDemand Occupations List. If you meet these conditions you will be eligible to apply to the MPNP immediately after graduation and obtaining a minimum one-year job offer. You must have a valid English or French proficiency certificate with a minimum of CLB/NCLC 7 or equivalent. The applicant must also demonstrate possession of settlement funds equivalent to the Low Income Cut-off (LICO) requirements for their family size, or be employed full-time in a long-term job in the province. The Graduate Internship Pathway is open to international student master and doctoral graduates who hold internships that contribute to innovation in Manitoba industry. Graduates who are involved with the Mitacs research organization in Manitoba can apply to the MPNP immediately upon graduation, whether or not they have a job offer, but must have completed a master or doctoral program in Manitoba within the past three
years and provide evidence of minimum language proficiency of CLB/NCLC 7. The applicant must demonstrate that they possess settlement funds at LICO standards or have employment earnings. The applicant must be a resident of Manitoba at the time of application submission and demonstrate an intention to reside in the province following nomination. The third pathway is the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot, which can accommodate up to 20 international student graduates per calendar year who can pursue entrepreneurship rather than employment. The students must hold 51 per cent equity in the venture and operate the business as a senior manager onsite in Manitoba for at least six months prior to nomination, while on a work permit, consistent with the requirements set forth on their Business Performance Agreement (BPA). The language requirement is CLB/NCLC 7. There is also an age component because applications are restricted to youth, aged 21 to
35 years of age and have a net worth equivalent to LICO, with their personal net worth verified by a third-party approved by the MPNP. The new International Education Stream is a positive indicator of Manitoba’s intention to remain competitive in the effort to attract the brightest and best of foreign students to Manitoba and provide much needed expertise for Manitoba industry. It provides real opportunities for foreign graduates of Manitoba postsecondary learning institutions. The province offers pathways to permanent residency for those foreign students and graduates needed by the growing provincial economy. 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. 204-6911166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.
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Dining room feng shui – make your holidays happier Well, it’s that time of year again! In North America, we celebrate all our blessings and bounty with holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah that feature food and family. For some families, this is only the first, or maybe, second time they have eaten in the dining room this year. Regardless of whether you dine in there regularly or not, there are some simple feng shui rules about the dining room that you will want to observe anytime. Are there arguments that start at the table? Excess wood energy is to blame. Put a red or orange tablecloth on the table to diffuse arguments and exhaust the wood energy that gets everyone bickering. The red colour will make everyone hungry and focus on the food instead of who got Aunt Martha’s china. Alternatively, use a candle in your centerpiece to burn up excess wood energy. Provide for fun. Give your guests something to do such as games, cards, word games that get them interacting (instead of just staring at the TV). These are great fun for adults and kids and may only require a pad and a pencil for great fun that’s contained and gets everyone participating. And, best of all, all that fun and laughing bring your house beautiful happiness chi!
Burn pine or cinnamon scented candles, The natural scent from trees like cinnamon (a type of tree bark) stimulates appetite. Avoid sweet floral scents. Arrange seating to face one another. Position the chairs and sofas to face one another. This will keep feelings more convivial and prevent everyone from being “at odds” with each other, the way L-shaped seating so often does. It will also keep everyone in the living room and out of the kitchen where you’re trying to work culinary magic! More holiday Do’s and Don’ts DO display your china and crystal. The dining room is a place of wealth, and for that reason, it is always auspicious to display your family crystal, china, or silver. Consider adding mirrors to the back of a china cabinet to “double” the amount of crystal and china you have. DO have bright, beautiful lighting. A beautiful chandelier is a wonderful addition to the dining room. If yours isn’t bright enough or attractive to you, replace it with another fixture. Good lighting is very lucky. DO hang mirrors here. Mirrors are stimulating and they double the good times by doubling the food and company in the room. DON’T have clocks in the dining room. Clocks in the dining
room bring bad energy; actually, they symbolize death. Remember, the passage of time is not important while you are enjoying a meal and the company of those closest to you. Take clocks out of the dining room. DON’T eat with the dead. So many people have pictures of deceased relatives in the dining room. Avoid doing this because it creates an extremely yin dining experience — and that can create health problems. DON’T eat with animals. It is better not to have animals in the dining room, real or otherwise. If you have pictures of birds or statues of animals, or even your dog, take them out of there. Animals symbolically eat your food. Better to put them in another location. DON’T use paper plates. Even if you have a big crowd, DO use real plates, china, and crystal. This is a time to celebrate abundance and material wealth and paper plates are poor symbols on such an auspicious holiday! 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
truly 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, a water fountain, or listening to a pool outside your window run all night is very different. The glass of water is so small to be significant. The pool? It’s “big water” so it can represent 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 no, then it’s not such 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 short-term 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. She has over 20+ years of feng shui study, practice and professional consultation. 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!
Are you going to have a Christmas hangover this year? by Tim St Vincent What is a Christmas hangover you ask? Well, let’s start with what causes a Christmas hangover. Just like any other hangover, a Christmas hangover starts with excess consumption. In this case, instead of excessive alcohol consumption, a Christmas hangover starts with the excessive consumption of credit! Similar to how a regular hangover can leave you with a dull throbbing headache, a Christmas hangover can do the same thing. When that first credit card statement arrives in January showing how much you really spent for the holiday season, the dull ache starts behind your eyes and the beginnings of the Christmas hangover announces its presence! How did you get here you ask yourself. How did you let things get so out of hand? The answer is fairly easy. Not only did you forget to budget (or to stick to it), you also made the mistake many
of us make; we think of credit as money. It isn’t. Credit is potential debt just waiting to become real debt. The very second we use credit it becomes debt. Too many of us think of credit as an extension of our income. Again, it isn’t. Credit is credit, and with the flick of a wrist it is easily transformed into debt. Have no fear though, unlike a regular hangover, I have a 100 per cent foolproof Christmas hangover cure! When it comes to the holiday season and our gift giving habits, many of us think “No problem, I will just pay it off later.” Great, that is perfect. It is perfectly fine to use credit, so long as we have a plan to pay it off over a short period of time – ideally in full when the statement arrives. A statement like, “I will pay it off later,” isn’t a plan; unless you count it as a plan to lead you into debt. You need a budget. Given our topic, specifically, you need a Christmas budget – and that is the
core of my Christmas hangover cure! You need to set reasonable expectations with friends and family. A time comes when you simply can’t afford to buy gifts for everyone. Ddon’t worry. When you make that announcement, people won’t look down at you or think less of you. They will be relieved. They are going through the same financial stresses as you! Remember, not even Santa gives gifts to everyone! Just like Santa, make a list and figure out the cutoff point. You don’t have to have a “naughty & nice” list like Saint Nick, but you may want to have a cut-off point; usually an age. Anyone over a certain age doesn’t automatically get a gift. This lets you focus your spending dollars on the younger children. Maybe everyone over a certain age, say 18, goes into a Secret Santa pool, or you find some other way to share the spirit of the season with them. Once you have narrowed down your list of gift recipients, you need to figure out how much you can afford to spend. Notice, I said, “afford to spend”
and not just “spend.” Afford is an important word and one we sometimes forget about during the holiday season. It is just as important now as at any other time of the year – maybe even more so. So once you have that magical number figured out, you next have to figure out how to save for it. That is the easy part. You have just created a goal – to save money for Christmas. Goals usually cost two things, money and time. You just figured out the money cost of your goal – the amount you can afford to spend for Christmas. What is the time cost of the goal? Well, one year because we are going to save over the course of the year to get ready for Christmas. I want you to think of the time part of your goal in terms of paydays. How many paydays do you have in a year? If you get paid every two weeks, the answer is 26. Divide the number of paydays for your goal into the dollar cost of your goal. This will tell you how to much to put aside every payday so that you can save enough for your Christmas expenses. Then open up a separate bank account
and every payday automatically transfer your funds into this account. Keep doing this and voila! You will have enough money to pay for your Christmas gifts! Feel free to use your card (stay on budget!) because now you will have enough money to pay the bill in full when it arrives! “This is so easy,” you think. You have just one question: “Why didn’t I get started on this last year?” Good question, I say, very good question. My Christmas hangover cure is best taken as early in the year as possible, you want to give yourself as much time as possible to create your plan and to commit to it. Good luck and best wishes. Do your best to avoid a Christmas hangover this, and every year. Tim St Vincent is a retired CFP and is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance with the Credit Counselling Society, a non-profit organization. If you wish to contact the society for further information, assistance or to attend a webinar, please call 1-888-527-8999 or visit www.nomoredebts.org or www. mymoneycoach.ca.
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Intimate gifts for the holidays Ate Anna: This holiday season is special to my husband and me, as it is also our 25th anniversary! Our youngest child has moved to go to university, so the house is quieter and we have a lot more privacy. This feels like a good time for a fresh start, and I would like to get my husband a gift this holiday season to spark our relationship. Do you have any recommendations? How do I give it to him without being shy? A Reader Dear reader: Happy holidays! In many families, it is traditional to give gifts to loved ones during this holiday season. It is wonderful that you are excited about having more time and privacy to enjoy your relationship with your husband. One option to spark up your relationship is to give your husband a romantic gift. You can take him out for dinner, or even a trip to the spa together. Some one-on-one time with just the two of you may be just the thing you need. One cute thing some people do is give their partner handmade relationship coupons. You can make these yourself, and can write whatever you want in them. Maybe you can give him a coupon for a back massage, a nice intimate activity you can do together to become closer. You could also write him a coupon for a date out, or for a bath together, or for anything you would like to do! Some couples like to purchase supplies for each other to spark up their physical relationship. Many like buying lingerie – nice looking underwear – for themselves and their partners. There are other supplies you can buy which you can use together during intimate times. For example, flavoured lubricants can add another nice dimension to intimate times. Some couples also like to use vibrators
or other toys together. If you are embarrassed to purchase these in a store, there are many online businesses across Canada that can ship in plain packaging. Birth control supplies like condoms are important to use if you do not want to get pregnant! Condoms can be purchased at a pharmacy, or online. Other birth control options are also available from your health care practitioner. Sometimes we can feel shy when talking about sex with our partners, or when giving them intimate gifts like these. My advice would be, although you may feel shy or nervous, to take the risk
and do it! It is possible he wants to talk about and explore these things also, and also feels shy. Sex and bodies are normal things, and the more we talk about them together the easier it gets. Happy holidays! I hope you and your husband are able to take this time to get closer together. Ate Anna welcomes your questions and comments. Please write to: Ate Anna, Suite 200226 Osborne St. N., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V4 or e-mail: info@ serc.mb.ca. Visit us at www.serc. mb.ca. for reliable information and links on the subject of sexuality.
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United Unlimited is onestop Christmas shopping Going inside United Unlimited at the corner of Dufferin Avenue and Arlington Street is like stepping into a world of… stuff – lots of stuff. United Unlimited offers a little bit of everything for your day-to-day or special occasion requirements – from fishing, hunting, and camping supplies, firewood, minnows, ice, night crawlers, fishing licenses and park passes, to supplies for construction, cleaning, household décor, birthday parties, pool parties, pets, gardening, electronic accessories, and even trinkets for those goodie bags. The list goes on.
United Unlimited is onestop shopping and a great way to avoid the Christmas rush. You can buy gifts for everybody on your list, such as clothing, toys, decorations, candies, and so much more – pretty much everything except for an actual Christmas tree! And the friendly staff members are always ready to lend a helping hand. A Manitoba-owned business since 1981, United Unlimited changed ownership in 2018 with the passing of the original owner, Larry Weinstein. The company has been revamped under the new ownership of Blair Grabski with new hours, new merchandise
and a second location at 46 Park Boulevard in Lac du Bonnet. Two more locations are slated to open in Morden and Altona in the near future. United Unlimited in Winnipeg is open every day: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Parking is right at the foot of the Arlington Bridge, on the corner of Dufferin Ave. and Arlington St. Come down and stay a while. Like and follow United Unlimited on Instagram and you’ll be entered to win $5 off a $30 purchase – one winner per month.
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• Angelica Panganiban – Mag-move on na sana • KC Concepcion – Magaling magpundar, mana sa ina • Coco Martin – Very humble pa rin • Robin Padilla – Pinakamaligayang tatay ngayon • Willie at Kris – Tunay na magkaibigan • Rhian Ramos – Binabash dahil kay JM at Barbie • Vice Ganda – Ginagawang katawatawa pag ini-spoof si Kris • Luis Manzano – Makikipagrambulan para kay Jessy • Jericho Rosales – Lutang ang galing kahit anong eksena • Diego Loyzaga – Tigil muna ang career para magpa-rehab Tapos na si Angelica Panganiban sa pakikipagkaibigan sa kalungkutan. Mukhang nagising na siya sa katotohanan na pinaasa man siya ni John Lloyd Cruz na sila pa rin pero hindi na pala dahil umeksena na si Ellen Adarna ay hindi niya kailangang sayangin ang kaniyang buhay. Tapos na ang kaniyang pagmemelangkolya, tapos na rin ang mga hinaing niya sa buhay, dahil nand’yan na ang lalaking dati siyang minahal at handa pa rin siyang mahalin hanggang See CRISTY p15
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CRISTY... From page 14 ngayon. Mahabang panahon din silang naging magkarelasyon ni Carlo Aquino, mga bata pa sila ay sa magaling na aktor na niya natikman ang ibig sabihin ng pagmamahal, nagkaroon lang ng third party sa kanilang relasyon kaya nauwi iyon sa hiwalayan. Pero kung nagbabago ang takbo ng panahon ay ganoon din See CRISTY p16
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CRISTY... From page 15 ang tao, maraming nagbabago sa paglipas ng mga taon, kaya puwede nilang ituloy ang naudlot nilang pagmamahalan ngayon. Kuwento ng aming source na malapit sa mgandang dalaga ay ibang-iba na ang pananaw niya sa buhay ngayon. Maraming pagbabago. Maraming bagay na nagpapaligaya kay Angelica. Kuwento ng aming source, “Ibang-iba na ang aura niya ngayon. Saka hindi na siya masungit, marunong na siyang tumawa. Si Carlo ang alam kong dahilan noon! “Sana nga, e, bigyan pa nila ng chance ang mga sarili nila na ituloy ang naunsiyami nilang relasyon. Hindi na sila mga teenagers ngayon, alam na nila ang mga tama at mali. “Sa tingin ko, e, sila na nga, kasi, maraming pagbabago kay Angel. Love lang ang alam kong reason noon,” pagtatapat ng kaibigan ng magandang aktres. Sana nga. *** Naglulunoy sa kayamanan si Sharon Cuneta. Ang mga ipinatayo pa lang niyang mga gusali hindi lang sa Pasay City ay sapat nang ikabuhay ng kaniyang pamilya nang maraming dekada. Kumikita lahat ng mga building na iyon, pinauupahan ng Megastar, paano pa ang mga ekta-ektaryang lupain na unti-unti niyang ipinundar noong pataas na nang pataas ang kaniyang See CRISTY p18
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Catriona Gray Binibining Pilipinas 2018
Angelica Panganiban & Carlo Aquino
KC Concepcion & Sharon Cuneta
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Robin Padilla
As of Pilipino Express press time, Filipinos around the world are breathlessly following the various social media feeds about Binibining Pilipinas Catriona Gray; the Philippines’ Miss Universe bet in the international beauty pageant is trending worldwide. As pageant favourite with millions of followers on line, anything she does turns viral. Even Gray was surprised by the impact of her now famous “slowmo twirl,” which she did on the Miss Universe stage during the preliminary competition on Thursday, December 13. The 24-year-old beauty queen said that while the pivot was practiced and intentional, she did not expect that it’s effect would have such an impact as to go viral. The national costume that she wore at the National Costume Show of the 67th Miss Universe beauty pageant, held on December 10 in Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, was so outstandingly creative that Vogue Thailand featured it alongside select others. The costume was a bodysuit beaded with intricate patterns inspired by the Pintados from Visayas, while her T’boli brass headpiece, belt and cuffs are all from Mindanao. Customized footwear embroidered with indigenous textile patterns and an oversized painted parol Christmas lantern pulled by a roller device complete the look. Called “Celebrate, Fight, Enrich,” the “Luzviminda” or Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao-inspired costume represents the country’s diversity and three major islands. Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray, was born on January 6, 1994 in Cairns, Australia to a Scottish-born Australian father, Ian Gray, from Fraserburgh, and a Filipino mother, Normita Ragas Magnayon, from Oas, Albay. Gray was a former student of Trinity Anglican School in Cairns and later earned her Certificate in Music Theory from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She also acquired a Certificate in Outdoor Recreation and a black belt in Choi Kwang-Do martial arts. Additionally, Gray was the lead singer of her school’s jazz band, and she also starred in local productions of Miss Saigon. After finishing high school in Australia, she then moved to Manila where she worked as a commercial model. Before she joined and won Binibining Pilipinas 2018, she had already competed in Miss World 2016 and finished in the Top 5. In Philippine pageant history, Gray is the first Filipino to represent the Philippines in both the Miss World and Miss Universe competitions. As such, she is the second Filipino to represent the Philippines in two major international pageants, the first being Carlene Aguilar (Miss Earth in 2001 and Miss World in 2005). More than 90 contestants from different countries and continents are competing. Gray vies to become the fourth Filipino to get the Miss Universe crown on December 17 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. CAPTIONS FOR PHOTOS 3 AND 4: LUZVIMINDA. “Magdiwang. Lumaban. Pagyamanin.” LUZON. “Magdiwang” [Celebrate]: The island group of Luzon is represented by the world-renowned “Parol/Christmas Lantern” from the province of Pampanga with an aluminum border (designed and made in Floridablanca, Pampanga – home of the pinukpuk aluminum). The border’s design is inspired by designs from the Philippine Baroque Churches that were declared as UNESCO Heritage Sites. VISAYAS. “Lumaban” [Fight]: The island of Visayas is represented by a body suit with “tattoo designs” embellished with crystals derived from patterns used by the indigenous people found in various parts of the Philippines. The tattoo patterns are authentic and based on images in the Boxer Codex of manuscripts written in 1590. The tattoos represent an individual’s journey and a public testimony recounting acts of combat, bravery, and strength, that perfectly reperesents the courageous and resilient Filipino spirit amidst the trials we face in this day and age. MINDANAO. “Pagyamanin” [Enrich]: The island group of Minadanao is represented by an authentic headpiece and brass accessories from the province of South Cotabato and customized knee-high boots with embroidered designs inspired by different indigenous textile patterns from the Philippines, namely: Inaul, Yakan, Maranao, B’laan, Bagoo, Tausug and T’nalak. The woven textiles express a strong belief in “ancestral and natural spirits” and “cultural roots” of indigenous communities that remain well preserved up to this day. (See photo #3 on page 17) On the back of the Parol is a painting with an inscription of the lyrics from Lupang Hinirang, the Philippines’ national anthem written in baybayin (the pre-colonial Filipino alphabet) that literally translates as: Lupang Hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw.” The Painting also highlights victories, festivals, events, heroes and national icons with a style inspired by the works of Philippine National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco, a native of the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono, Rizal in Luzon. (See photo #4 on page 17)
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Catriona Gray in her swimsuit and Ibong Adarna-inspired gown (right)
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Catriona with her parents, Ian and Mita
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PILIPINO EXPRESS
KROSWORD
NO. 314
Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot
PAHALANG 1. Bigyan ng pamasko 5. Ipinanalangin 12. Buklat 13. Palagay 14. Uri ng bungang kahoy 16. Sakripisyo 17. Ililibot 18. ____ I love you 19. Huni ng banoy 21. Patunayan 25. Pera sa Roma 27. Pananong 29. Ilista 31. Ano ang ginawa 32. Magulo
11. Ligalig 15. Kapanganakan ng Mesias 18. Alagad ng batas 20. Lukot 21. Tupad 22. Grasya 23. Wasto 24. Init 26. Liping minorya 28. Ulirang babae 30. Simbolo ng arsenic 31. United Laboratories
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PABABA 1. Malaking ibon 2. Kagyat 3. Alinlangan 4. Muni-muni 6. Uri ng panimpla 7. Bugso 8. Layon 9. Patnubay 10. Mintis
CRISTY... From page 16 popularidad? Sa isang panayam namin sa pumanaw niyang dakilang ama ay sinabi ni Mayor Pablo Cuneta, “Marunong sa kinikita niya si Sharon. Inuuna niya ang pagpupundar, hindi siya waldas sa pera. “Alahas lang naman ang hilig niya, nireregaluhan naman namin siya ng mommy niya, kaya wala na siyang pagkakagastusan. Nabibingi na nga siya sa mga kuwento ko na nanggaling ako sa wala. Nagsipag lang ako at nag-ipon, kaya marami akong nabiling propyedad. “Iyon din ang turo namin sa kaniya ni Elaine, habang kumikita siya nang malaki, gamitin niya ang pera niya sa investment. Wala siyang katalutalo doon,” kuwento ng kaniyang mahal na ama. Kung ano ang itinuro kay Sharon ng kaniyang mga magulang ang ipinapasa niya naman ngayon sa kaniyang mga
anak. Ang kahalagahan ng salapi. Ang pagpupundar. At pinatunayan na iyon ni KC Concepcion nang bumili ng property sa Palawan ang kaniyang panganay. Tiis-tiis lang muna ang magandang dalaga sa mga granatsa ng buhay tulad ng mga branded bags, inuna muna nito ang beach house na puwede nitong iparenta o ipaghintay na lang ng mas magandang presyo para maibenta, epektibo ang payo ni Sharon sa kaniyang dalaga. Sa Laguna, sa Batangas, sa Tagaytay, ang mga propyedad doon na bakante, ayon sa aming mga nakakausap ay pag-aari ni Sharon Cuneta. Nabili lang daw ni Mega ang mga properties na iyon sa napakamurang halaga, pero ngayon ay milyunan na ang bentahan, tumubo na nang ilang libong beses si Sharon kung ibebenta niya ngayon ang mga naipundar niya. *** Kung pagiging mapagkumbaba sa kabila ng tagumpay ang pag-uusapan ay
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HOROSCOPE DISYEMBRE 16 – 31, 2018 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Wala kang puwedeng sisihin kung hindi ka maligaya. Ikaw ang may hawak sa buhay mo. Nasa sa iyo ang desisyon kung mananatili ka sa isang sitwasyon na miserable para sa iyo. May sarili kang pag-iisip. Pasko na, ikaw ang makakapagpasaya sa buhay mo. OK ang ika-16, 17, 25 at 26. Alalay sa ika-23, 24, 29 at 30.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Huwag kang magmadali na parang mauubusan ka. Kung may makikilala ka na magpaparamdam sa iyo – huwag kang masyadong excited dahil Pasko. Pag-aralan mong mabuti dahil baka hindi naman siya serious na makipagrelasyon. Marami ka pang makikilala. OK sa ika-16, 17, 25 at 26. Ingat sa ika-18, 19 at 31.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Ikaw ang dahilan kung bakit ka nalulungkot. Bakit kailangang balikan mo ang nakaraan? Oo nga’t masaya kayo noon, pero wala na siya sa buhay mo ngayon. Palagay mo ba’y naiisip ka pa rin niya? Malamang ay hindi na. Bagong taon, bagong buhay at pag-ibig. OK sa ika-16, 17, 25 at 26. Ingat sa ika-21, 22, 27 at 28.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Marunong kang magpahalaga sa mga kaibigan mong nakakatulong sa iyo. Alam nila iyan kaya lagi kang makakaasa sa suporta nila dahil hindi ka maramot. Kung gusto mong bumiyahe at kung kaya ng budget mo, ituloy mo ang bakasyon bago matapos ang taon. OK ang ika-18, 19, 27 at 28. Ingat sa ika-25, 26 at 31.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Delikado ang iyong kalusugan sa panahong ito. Kulang ka sa tulog at pahinga. Kapag mahina ang resistensya, mas madali kang makakapitan ng sakit. Pero kahit mahina ka, maganda ang pasok ng pera. Sa kapaskuhan, unahin mo ang magpalakas ng katawan. OK ang ika-18, 19, 27 at 28. Ingat sa ika-21 at 22.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Ano ba talaga ang kailangan mo para mabuhay ka nang maginhawa? Bawat isa sa atin ay may pamantayan kung ano ang makakapagpaligaya. Hindi sapat ang maraming pera dahil hindi mo kayang bilhin ang katahimikan ng damdamin. Mag-isip ka. OK sa ika-18, 19, 27 at 28. Ingat sa ika16, 17, 23, 24, 29 at 30.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Kung gusto mong umasenso sa trabaho, kailangang marinig nila ang boses mo. Kung lagi kang tahimik, kahit na mahusay ang trabaho mo, maaring hindi ka napapansin. Huwag namang masyadong maingay dahil baka makainisan ka. Gawin mo ito sa bagong taon. OK ang ika-21, 22, 29 at 30. Ingat sa ika-27 at 28.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Samantalahin mo ang panahon upang magsimula ng proyekto o negosyo. Buwenas ang anumang uumpisahan mo.Walang sagabal, maayos ang takbo ng pamilya at romansa. Maglinis ka ng bahay para buwenas ang pasok ng bagong taon. Masaya ang ika-21, 22, 29 at 30. Kuwidaw sa ika-16, 17, 23 at 24.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Hindi ngayon ang panahon upang gawin mo ang isang bagay na malamang ay maglalagay sa iyo sa hindi magandang sitwasyon sa buhay. Kahit Pasko, tiim-bagang na tanggihan mo ang anumang alok sa iyo dahil hindi ka sigurado kung legal ba iyan o hindi. OK sa ika-21, 22, 29 at 30. Ingat sa ika18, 19, 25, 26 at 31.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Nagdaan ang isang taon nang hindi ka nagpunta sa doctor dahil hindi ka nagkakasakit. Kailangan mong magpa-check up kahit wala kang dinaramdam. Huwag mo nang hintayin na magreklamo ang katawan mo at baka bigla ka na lang igupo ng sakit. Oras na. OK sa ika-23, 24 at 31. Stressful ang ika-16. 17, 29 at 30.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Masaya ang mga natitirang araw ng taon 2018 para sa iyo at pamilya. Maayos ang iyong relasyon kaya huwag mong pabayaan ang iyong sarili. Kung kailangan ay magbakasyon ka muna. Tuloy ang negosyo kahit wala ka. Utang mo sa sarili ang pahinga. OK mo ang ika-23, 24 at 31. Ingat sa ika18, 19, 25 at 26.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Kung naghahanap ka ng romantic partner, ngayon na ang pagkakataon. Magpunta ka sa mga Christmas parties dahil baka doon mo makikilala ang iyong magiging kasama sa buhay. Romansa ang nakasulat sa iyong mga palad ngayon. Samantalahin mo sana ito. OK ang ika-23, 24 at 31. Ingat sa ika-21, 22, 27 at 28.
wala na sigurong makapapantay kay Coco Martin. Napakalaki talaga ng leksiyong itinuturo ng kasaysayan sa mga taong nagtatagumpay. Galing sa mahirap na pamilya si Coco, kung anu-anong trabaho ang kaniyang pinasok para kumain nang tatlong beses sa isang araw ang kaniyang pamilya, hanggang sa nginitian na siya ng kapalaran. Hndi niya kinalilimutan kung saan siya nanggaling, inspirasyon niya ang mga paghamong naengkuwentro niya bago siya magtagumpay bilang aktor, iyon ang dahilan kung bakit hindi siya nasisilaw sa milyones na hawak niya ngayon at kasikatang pinapangarap ng bawat personalidad. Palaging pinagkukuwentuhan ng mga Pinoy sa Vancouver,
Canada ang pagiging OFW ng magaling na aktor. Iba-ibang trabaho rin ang tinanggap niya doon para hindi magutom ang kaniyang pamilya. Kuwento ng isang kababayan nating editor ng isang pahayagang tinatangkilik ng mga Pinoy sa British Columbia (Vancouver), “Pero hindi siya gaanong nagtagal dito, umuwi rin siya agad, hindi niya kinaya ang sobrang lamig. “Saka mahirap mabuhay dito kung hindi naman kagandahan ang work mo. Masaya kami dahil palaging binabalikan ni Coco Martin ang pagtatrabaho niya dito sa Vancouver. “Napaka-humble niya. Magtatagumpay talaga ang mga tulad niya na hindi nakalilimot sa pinagdaanan niya. Kagagaling lang nila dito, kasama niya ang mga artista ng Ang Probinsiyano,
noong tawagin ang pangalan niya, e, halos magiba na ang venue dahil proud na proud sa kaniya ang mga kababayan natin. “Kung idol niya si FPJ, e, masarap namang idolohin si Coco Martin. Pareho silang taong-tao at makatao,” kuwento ng aming kaibigan. *** Tama. Si Robin Padilla nga ang pinakamaligayang tatay ngayon dahil pinanindigan ni Aljur Abrenica ang kaniyang pangakong pakakasalan si Kylie Padilla. Iyon lang naman ang tanging hiling ng action star, ang magabang sa altar si Aljur habang naglalakad si Kylie, wala nang iba pa. Natagalan lang ang kasalan dahil nag-ipon pa si Aljur. Hindi See CRISTY p19
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CRISTY... From page 18 nga naman ganoon kadaling magplano ng pagpapakasal. Madaling sabihin, pero mahirap gawin nang agaran, dahil malaking halaga ang kailangan kahit sa pinakasimpleng kasalan lang. Pero ang layunin na pakasalan niya si Kylie ay palaging nand’yan, hindi nawawala, lalo na’t mayroon na silang munting anghel. Malinis ang hangarin ni Aljur sa anak ni Robin. Naitago ng mag-asawa ang kanilang pagpapakasal, nanahimik sila nitong mga huling araw, pero sa likod pala ng pananahimik na iyon ay ang pagkikita na nila sa altar. Wala nang masasabi ngayon si Robin, ginawa na ni Aljur ang kaniyang gusto, legal na nitong manugang ngayon ang dating sinasabi nitong hilaw pa lang. Sa anumang paghamon ay palaging buo ang pamilya ni Aljur, sama-sama nilang hinaharap ang problema, hindi sila nag-iiwanan. Kung sino ang mayroon sa kanila ay hindi puwedeng hindi maglabas, magkakasangga sila sa lahat ng gastusin, tulad noong bumili ng bahay si Aljur na kanikaniyang donasyon ang buong pamilya. Masuwerte si Kylie Padilla sa pamilyang natagpuan nito, simple lang sila pero rock, sabi nga. *** Parehong organisado sa buhay sina Willie Revillame at Kris Aquino. Maraming katangian ni Willie ang nakikita rin namin sa aktres-TV host. Pareho silang napakalinis sa bahay, ayaw nila sa mga kalat, galit sila sa maruming kapaligiran. Mga kuwadrong nakatabingi sa pagkaka-display, kapag nakikita iyon ni Willie, paalis na siya ay babalikan pa niya para ayusin. Ganoon din si Kris, lahat ay nakikita nito, kailangang nasa ayos ang lahat dahil kung hindi ay talagang hindi mapapakali ang aktres-TV host. Pareho rin silang mahilig sa pagpapagawa ng mga personalized na envelope, sticker, bags at kung anu-ano pang mga kagamitang may kakambal na respeto kapag nagreregalo sila. Kuwento ni Bernadette, make-up artist ni Willie, “Hindi puwede kay Kuya Wil ang ibaibang kulay ng mga stuff niya sa kuwarto. Kailangang puro puti lang. “Bedsheet, unan, comforter, towel, kailangang puti lahat iyon. Para raw madaling makita kapag marumi na. Pati ang basurahan niya sa buong bahay, kailangang white din. Ganoon siya kaperfectionist,” kuwento ni Bern. Iba naman si Kris, napakakulay ng kaniyang mundo, lalo na sa kaniyang sala. Parang bahaghari ang kulay ng kaniyang mga kagamitan, pati ang mga throw pillows, hindi naman mahilig sa carpet ang aktres-TV host. Una ay may asthma ang kaniyang bunso, ikalawa ay nasisiksik lang daw naman sa ilalim ng carpet ang mga dumi, kaya kapansin-pansin na
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walang mga carpet sa kaniyang pabolosong mansiyon. Marami silang pagkakapareho kaya malapit sila sa isa’t isa. Pero ang pinakamarkadong paglalarawan kay Willie na narinig namin mismo kay Kris, “We love Willie, kasi, hindi siya humingi sa amin ng kahit anong favor noong nakaupo pa kami.” *** Sobra na ang ginagawang pang-aalipusta ng mga tagasuporta nina JM de Guzman at Barbie Imperial kay Rhian Ramos. Ang tanging kasalanan lang naman ng magandang aktres ay ang tanggapin ang pelikulang sila ni JM ang magkapareha. Hanggang doon lang. Ginagampanan lang nila ang hinihingi ng istorya. Pero wala silang relasyon. Hanggang pagiging magka-partner lang sa proyekto ang namamagitan sa kanila. Pero iba ang lumabas. Inuupakan din ngayon si JM dahil niloloko raw niya si Barbie. Harap-harapang panloloko na raw ang ginagawa ng magaling na aktor sa kaniyang girlfriend. At si Rhian Ramos ang sobrang napupuruhan dahil kung anu-anong masasakit na salita ang ipinakakain nila sa aktres. At dumating pa iyon sa puntong may nag-post ng dating pinagpistahang sex video nila ng kaniyang dating karelasyong si DJ Mo Twister. Umabot na sa ganoong sukdulan ang mga nagaganap ngayon. Nakasulong na si Rhian mula sa napakasaklap na senaryong iyon at kahit si Mo Twister ay hindi matutuwa sa nangyari. Ngayon ay naiintindihan na namin kung bakit humulagpos ang mahabang pisi ng pasensiya ni JM. Sinagot niya ang sobrang masasakit na bintang na ibinabato sa kaniya ng mga taong nagpapalala sa pakikipagtambal lang naman niya kay Rhian. Hindi magandang senyales ito. Nakakatakot palang makarelasyon si Barbie Imperial. Una ay si Paul Salas. Nagulo rin ang buhay ng young actor nang dahil sa magandang young actress. Kung anu-anong bintang ang napala ni Paul, ngayon naman ay si JM, hindi pala maayos na makarelasyon si Barbie dahil masalimuot ang kinauuwian noon para sa mga lalaking nagmamahal sa kaniya. Katakot! *** Madalas naming matiyempuhan si Vice Ganda na ginagaya-gaya ang pagsasalita ni Kris Aquino. Kuhang-kuha nito ang tiyempo at tono ng pagbibitiw ng mga salita ng aktres-TV host. Komedyante si Vice Ganda, kaya natural lang na bentangbenta sa publiko ang ginagawa nitong panggagaya kay Kris, pero sa kabila noon ay maraming nasasaktan para sa kanilang idolo. Mula nang mawala si Kris sa ABS-CBN ay lumabnaw na ang kanilang pagkakaibigan. Kung dati’y “asawa ko” ang tawagan nila, ngayon ay inanod na ng ilogPasig iyon, ni hindi na nga yata sila nagkukumustahan.
Nagkaroon ng pader sa kanilang pagitan, puwedeng pinagbawalan ng mga ehekutibo ng Dos si Vice na dumistansiya kay Kris, puwede rin namang walang ganoon at personal nang desisyon ng sikat na komedyante ang pagputol sa kanilang komunikasyon ni Kris. Nagrerebelde ang mga tagasuporta ni Kris kapag ginagaya-gaya siya ni Vice sa It’s Showtime. Hindi welcome sa kanila ang pag-spoof ng komedyante sa kanilang idolo dahil hindi na sila “mag-asawa” ngayon. Minsan ay tinanong na rin kami ng mga kaibigan namin sa kolehiyo kung sino ang dumistansiya kanino? Bukod kay Vice Ganda ay may isa pang kaututang-dila dati si Kris na mukhang ngayon ay lumabnaw na rin. Mahirap sagutin ang tanong, pero puwede pa rin tayong magopinyon, siguro nga ay tama si Kris sa kaniyang posisyon na kapag nawala ka na sa network na mahigit na dalawang dekada niyang pinagserbisyuhan ay parang outcast ka na. Hindi ka na in. Baka nag-aalala ang kaniyang mga dating kaibigan na kapag nakipaglapit pa rin sa kaniya ang mga ito ay may magbabawal. Pero ang isang tunay na kaibigan ay walang pinipiling panahon. Saanman kayo makarating, paghiwalayin man kayo ng kapalaran at mga alanganing sitwasyon, ang pagpapahalaga sa isang magandang samahan ay kailangang nand’yan pa rin. *** To the rescue siyempre si Luis Manzano sa kaniyang girlfriend na si Jessy Mendiola na paboritong target ngayon sa social media. Matindi ang inaabot na upak ng seksing dalaga mula sa kaniyang mga bashers. Talagang puro negatibo ang mga salitang ginagamit na pambato laban sa kaniya. Natural, bilang isang karelasyong nagmamahal, hindi gusto ni Luis ang mga naganganap, lalo na’t sobrang personal na ang mga ipinakakaing salita sa kaniyang girlfriend. Nang magkaroon ng pagkakataon ang magaling na actor-TV host ay siya mismo ang naghamong makipagkita sa isang basher na akala mo lang kumakain ng peanuts kung pintasan at ilaglag si Jessy. Talaga namang humahaba ang buhok ng dalaga dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal at proteksiyong ibinibigay sa kaniya ni Luis. Handang makipagaway ang actor-TV host dahil sa See CRISTY p20
Rhian Ramos & JM De Guzman
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CRISTY... From page 19 pagtatanggol sa kaniya. Iyon naman ang konsolasyong tinatanggap ni Jessy sa kabila ng kaliwa’t kanang pamba-bash na tinatanggap nito ngayon mula sa mga taong never na nakakita ng positibong katangian sa kaniya. Nand’yan si Luis Manzano na handang magtanggol, handang makipagrambulan, handang harapin ang lahat-lahat ng mga kumakalaban sa kaniya. ***
Pinag-iwanan na nga ni Jericho Rosales ang kaniyang mga kakontemporaryo sa pag-arte. Habang walang pinagkakaabalahang proyekto ang mga nakasabay niyang magningning ang pangalan sa ABS-CBN ay heto naman ang magaling na aktor at halos wala nang tulog at pahinga sa dami ng kaniyang mga ginagawa. Paborito siyang artista ng mga direktor. Isang source ang nagkuwento sa amin na sa See CRISTY p21
Jessy Mendiola & Luis Manzano
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Maligayang Pasko at maunlad na kabuhayan ng lahat sa Bagong Taon. *** Sinisikap ng Winnipeg Police na magawan ng paraan para malunasan ang nangyayaring domestic violence na noong nakaraang taon ay nakatanggap sila ng hindi kukulangin sa 16,300 mga tawag tungkol sa domestic disturbances. Kada araw umano ay mga 44 ang kanilang natatanggap mula sa mga mamamayan. Tunay na nakakabahala. Bakit po kaya ang nabanggit na problema ay hindi nabalita noon at nabigyan ng kaukulang lunas? Ang nabanggit na problemang nangyari ay hindi kaya alam ng incumbent mayor noon na re-elected ngayon? Ang karagdagang pondo ng Winnipeg Police ay pangunahing kailangan ngayon. Karagdagang tauhan na dapat maitalaga sa iba’t ibang lugar ng lungsod. Pilipinas Sa kabila ng maagang paghahada sa Pasko at pagsalubong sa Bagong Taon, ang senaryo ay kusang nasisingitan ng political issues tungkol sa nakatakdang 2019 mid-term elections. May nangyayaring undercurrent sa Duterte Administration at CBCP. Nasaan na ngayon ang katuparan ng doktrinang separation of Church and State? Sabi nga ng mga kritiko, waring nawala na, nang ang politika ay naging negosyo. Negative effect ang nagiging bunga sa kabuhayan ng mayoryang bilang ng mga mahihirap na taumbayan. Ang Executive Secretary ng CBCP, Fr. Jerome Secillano ay nagmungkahi sa mga kasamahang alagad ng Simbahang Katolika na unawain sa halip na laging pinupuna ang pangulong Duterte. Sinabing ang
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problema ay hindi malulunasan sa pamamagitan ng word war, dahil lalong lulubha. *** Nabalitang may 29 memoranda of agreement (MOA’s) ang napagtibay sa loob ng dalawang araw na dalaw sa Maynila ng Chinese President Xi Jinping, Nobyembre 2021. Pangunahin ang tungkol sa arbitrary exploration projects sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at China sa West Philippine Sea/South China Sea. Nakipagkita din sa mga congressional leaders ang Pangulong Xi na pinag-unahan ni senate president Vicente “Tito” Sotto. Ang leader ng China ay nangakong sisikaping mapanatili ang katahimikan at pagtutulungan ang Maynila at Beijing sa South China Sea. Kung ang 60-40 joint exploration ng Pilipinas at China ay masusunod, nangangahulugang pabor ba sa mga Filipino ang pakinabang? Mismong ang US ay walang komento. Ang pirma ng Chinese president ay pagkilala ng karapatan ng Pilipinas sa South China Sea. Ang lumalabas na mga negatibong komento mula sa opposition parties ay pawang haka-haka lamang. Ang MOA ng Pilipinas at China tungkol sa oil-gas development, alinsunod kay Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio ay possible na win-win formula na pabor sa Pilipinas. Kaparis din daw sa Malampaya Gas project sa Palawan na hati sa income ang mga namuhunan. Tama po, subalit bakit ang haka-hakang pag-angkin ng China sa bahagi ng karagatan ay sinasangkot sa usapan? *** Ano ba itong nangyayari sa educational system ng Pilipinas?
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Ang Pasko Panahong ang diwa ay pagbibigayan, Ang hatid sa puso ay kaligayahan; Sana’y patawarin ang may kasalanan, Na ang iwing bunga ay katahimikan! *** Araw na magdiwang ang mga pamilya, Na magkakayakap sa ligaya’t dusa; Malayang panahon na inaalala, Ang kinakaharap na bagong umaga! *** Gunita ng Pasko ang kural-sabsaban, Ang tanyag na pook ng kasagraduhan; Panginoong sanggol doon isinilang, Nang walang kumupkop sa panunuluyan! *** Kung ang maghahari ay diwa ng Pasko, Ang mundo ay hindi magiging magulo! Paquito Rey Pacheco
Ang Wikang Filipino ay tinanggal na nga ba sa aralin ng mga unibersidad at kolehiyo at waring napapalitan na ng wikang Hapon at Koreano. Kung totoo, aba, eh, lalong maraming kababayan ang magsasalita ng mga maling wikang pambansa. Mababalewala na naman ang nakasulat sa saligang batas ng Pilipinas. *** Tungkol naman sa balitang maraming mamamayang Tsino na nakakaagaw ng mga Filipino sa trabaho at negosyo: papaano ‘yon mapipigilan kung mismong mga Filipino ang nagiging puno at dulo ng mga pangyayari. Noon, ang mga Filipino ay nagagamit nila as dummy. Hindi na raw gayon, dahil iba na ang ginagamit na paraan ngayon. Mismong ang mga bank account ng mga Filipino ay pinahihiram daw at nagagamit ngayon ng mga Chinese sa kanilang negosyo. Natural lang naman na nakikinabang din ang mga may bank account na pinahihiram sa mga Tsino. Sila ang nagsisilbing kalawang sa bakal. *** Sa political scene naman, may mga lumalabas na positive and negative comments tungkol sa planong muling pagkandidato ni former Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile. Karapatan nila ‘yon sapagkat may kalayaan sa pamamahayag ang sinuman. Subalit may hangganan ang lahat. Kaparis ngayon, naaabuso raw. Pati ang social media ay nadadamay. Nagagamit daw sa mga pekeng balita at paninira ng kapuwa kahit kaibigan. Walang katiyakan kung si JPE ay magtatagumpay sa kaniyang pagkandidato. Kasunod nang si former senator Bong Revilla ay mapawalang-sala sa kaniyang kaso, sinabi ni Enrile na baka
CRISTY... From page 20 meeting ng mga direktor ay si Echo ang pinipiling bumida ng mga ito sa pinaplanong seryeng sila ang magiging kapitan. “Wala kasing problema kapag si Jericho ang artista nila, mabilis ang work nila dahil magaling siyang umarte, very professional pa,” kuwento ng aming kausap. Sa seryeng Halik ay kitangkita ang napakahaba nang matagumpay na pagbiyahe ng talento ni Echo. Sa kahit anong eksena ay lumulutang siya, nakakaawa nga si Sam Milby sa mga eksena ng kanilang komprontasyon, parang gutom na buwaya si Echo sa pagsakmal sa kaniyang kaeksena. Matang-mata pa lang ng aktor ay umaarte na, hindi na niya kailangan pang magbato ng dialogue, iyon pa lang ay sobra pa sa sapat. Iba talaga ang pagganap na may hugot. Alalahanin lang ni Jericho Rosales ang mga panahon nagkakaliskis siya ng panindang isda ng kaniyang tiyahin sa palengke ng Marikina ay agaran na niyang naibibigay ang hinihingi ng eksena. Ume-echo ang galing ni Jericho Rosales.
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raw patay na siya bago matuloy ang pagdinig sa kaniya namang kaso. Ang kaniyang sinabi ay nagkaroon ng reaksiyon. Nabalitang ang pagdinig sa kaso niya ay sisimulan daw tatlong araw makaraan ng ika-93 kaarawan ng former senator sa ika-14 ng Pebrero. Mula pa noong panahon ng Marcos Sr., malimit po akong kasama ni Enrile sa kaniyang mga official trips sa iba’t ibang lugar ng Pilipinas. To cut the story short, nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataon na pamunuan ang buong Pilipinas after the first EDSA People Power Revolution. Hindi niya sinamantala sapagkat alam niyang kailangang civilian at hindi military authority ang mangibabaw sa malayang bansa na katulad ng Pilipinas. Binigay niya kay Corazon C. Aquino ang pagkakataon kahit walang kinalaman noon sa Armed Forces Movement nina Col. Greg Honasan with the Constabulary headed by Fidel V. Ramos na ang hangarin ay mapatino ang gobyerno. Hindi nangyari sapagkat ang nangibabaw ay KKK incorporated. Hanggang ngayon, 50 taon na ang kilusan ng rebeldeng CPP na kaniyang tinulungan ay ayaw ng katahimikan. Isa pang pangunahing dahilan kaya daw si Former Vice President Doy Laurel ay kaagad kumalas sa gabinete ni Cory. Sa kabila ng mga pangyayari, noong 1986 siya ay kinilala pang person of the year ng Time magazine. *** Lumabas sa balita noong ika6 ng Disyembre ang sinasabi ni Senador Ping Lacson na may singit na pork barrel sa panukalang 2019 General Appropriation Budget ng Department of Public Works and Highways. Billion pesos daw ang
halaga for congressional districts, subalit hindi raw patas sa iba. Ang pondong gastusin sa mga infrastructure projects ay tuwirang nasa pangangasiwa ni Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno kaya siya ang inaanyayahan sa kapulungan ng mga kongreso. Nais na alamin kung may nangyari ngang singit ng pondo sa panukalang 2019 budyet na sinasabi ni Sen. Lacson. *** Halos limang buwan hanggang 2019 mid-term elections. Ang GMA ay isa sa mga TV stations sa Metro Manila na nananawagang pusuan at iboto ang totoo at mga kandidato na walang bahid ng corruption. Naku, tila imposible. Ang pangako nga po ng pangulong Duterte ay magiging malinis ang kinakaharap na election. Gayunman, hanggang sa sandaling aking hinahanda ang pitak na ito, walang balita kung gagamitin pa rin ng Comelec ang Smartmatic vote counting machine ng foreigner sa 2019. Kasabihan Malapit sa kalan ang unang nauulingan. Sulyap sa lumang panahon Eleven years old ako nang sumiklab ang World War II sa Pilipinas noong December 8, 77 years ago. December 6, 1944 naman nang ako ay tamaan ng ligaw na bala sa nayon ng Dalig, dating Bigaa, na Balagtas ngayon. Ang aming bahay ay napagitna noon sa labanan ng dalawang pangkat ng gerilya na USAFFE at HUKBALAHAP. Malinaw pa hanggang ngayon ang mga bakas na naiwan sa aking mukha at dalawang kamay. 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.
*** Kumpirmadong nakipag-usap na si Teresa Loyzaga sa mga tagapamuno ng Los Bastardos kung saan isa sa mga bumibida ang kaniyang anak na si Diego Loyzaga. Hanggang maaari ay hindi pa rin pinapatay ang karakter na ginagampanan ng aktor sa serye, umaasa pa rin ang produksiyon sa kaniyang pagbabalik, pero ang mismong ina na ni Diego ang nagpaalam para sa kaniyang anak. Nakapanghihinayang ang career ng binatang aktor, hindi naman lahat ng mga nangangarap ay kinakampihan ng kapalaran, pero pinabayaan niya pa ang napakagandang oportunidad na hinawakan niya. May puhunan siyang pangalan, may mukha, may talento. Nakikipagsabayan siya sa pag-arte, propesyonal, pero ang lahat ay nawalan ng saysay. May plano ang kaniyang pamilya para kay Diego. Ang unang kuwentong lumutang ay ipare-rehab siya ng kaniyang ina. Hindi dahil sa bisyo ng droga, kundi para bantayan at patatagin siya bilang tao, kailangang lapatan ng patnubay ang depresyong pinagdadaanan ng binatang aktor.
Brusko siyang tingnan, lalaking-lalaki, pero pagdating sa pagharap sa mga problema ay binatang nakalampin si Diego na nangangailangan ng paggabay ng kaniyang mga mahal sa buhay. Minsan na kaming nakapasok sa isang rehabilitation center na ang mga namamahay ay mga kabataang hindi na masuheto ng kanilang mga magulang ang ugali. May tumatakas sa gabi at umaga na bumabalik. May palasagot sa magulang, kapos na kapos sa respeto, wala nang payong pinakikinggan. Sa loob ng center ay isa-isang ginagamot ng mga dalubhasang doktor ang kanilang mga kalabisan at kakapusan. May katagalan ang proseso pero paglabas ng naka-rehab ay parang bagong tao na uli siya. Marunong nang rumespeto sa mga mas nakatatanda sa kanila. Hindi na nakikipagkaibigan sa mga taong nanghihila sa kanila pababa at hindi magandang impluwensiya. Matapang na nilang hinaharap ang mga problema dahil pakiramdam nila’y buung-buo na ang kanilang pagkatao. Napakalaking tulong at paggabay kahit pa may kamahalan ang tuition fee. – CSF
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