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Canadians favour immigration Despite the growing intensity of xenophobic rhetoric from the Trump administration in the US, Canadians have maintained a generally positive attitude about immigration. Even in light of the recent election of populist leaders in Ontario and Quebec, and the formation of the new Peoples Party of Canada under Former Conservative MP Maxime Bernier, who holds negative views of immigration and multiculturalism, most Canadians continue to see immigration as a good thing for the country.

This is according to a recent survey conducted by the Environics Institute. The survey was based on telephone interviews conducted via landline and cellphones with 2,000 Canadians between October 1 and 14, 2018. The results of the survey are considered accurate to within plus or minus 2.2 percentage points in 19 out of 20 samples.

Michael Scott examines the survey results in his article “Canadians Still Support Immigration” on page 6.

The Arceta family of Winkler Manitoba recently toured eastward across Canada with a bus load of other newcomers on a trip to see the sites of their new home and country. Most Canadians still think that immigrants are a welcome addition to the country.

Pinoy Pop Star Season 4 Meet the singers The semi-finals of the Pinoy Pop Star singing contest are just one month away. Forty singers will compete over two evenings at the McPhillips Station Casino on Friday, January 4, and Saturday, January 5, 2019.

The talented performers are vying for 12 spots in the Pinoy Pop Star Season 4 Grand Final, which will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Who will win the top prizes?

See page 8 to meet some of the singers and get to know a little about them and their love of music.

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Red tape keeps Internet slow in the Philippines It’s no secret that Internet speed in the Philippines is sorely lacking. Even President Duterte, who once confessed that he didn’t even know how to text, knows that the people are suffering from slow connections, and to solve this he opened up the country to a third telecommunications player. Many Filipinos are looking forward to the operations of the winning bidder, the Davao City-based Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company (Mislatel), but the reality is that while the competition will certainly force the two giant telcos – Globe Telecom and PLDT – to shape up, there is only so much the three companies can do to speed up our connections. The reason is that it’s not technology per se that’s causing the Philippines’ mobile internet woes: the biggest challenges are the lengthy permit applications and some uncooperative stakeholders that are holding back the construction of cell sites in the country.

Simply put, the speed of one’s connection is dependent on how many people he or she is sharing the bandwidth with. Even if a tower serves up a 4G or even a 5G connection, it cannot give optimum speed if it is swarmed by users. The fewer users per site, the faster the connection is because there are more resources to go around; conversely, the more users per site, the slower the connection is. Currently, the Philippines has the lowest cell site density in Asia, and so each site has to serve more Internet users, resulting in slow

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connections.

The latest data from TowerXchange and We Are Social show that the Philippines’ 67 million Internet users have to share a measly 16,600 cell sites, or a user-per-cell site density of 4,036. In contrast, India’s 1.459 million cell sites serves 462 million Internet users for a userper-site density of only 316, while Indonesia, with over 91,700 cell sites against 132.7 million Internet users, has a user-per-site density of 1,446. China, with 1.95 million cell sites against 751 million Internet users, has a user-per-site density of 384. Even Vietnam is doing better than the Philippines: with 70,000 cell sites against 64 million Internet users, it has a user-per-site density of 914.

The situation is worsened by inequity in the distribution of cell sites. For example, Globe says its 246,700 active customers in Cotabato City are forced to share only 13 cell sites. Globe Chief Technology and Information Officer Gil Genio says this shows “the urgent need to build more towers in order to serve the current data traffic that continuously grows exponentially over the past months.”

How rapid is this growth?

Globe alone saw its mobile data traffic soar from 430 petabytes (one million gigabytes) during the first nine months of 2017 to 641 petabytes during the same period this year, a growth of 49 per cent.

As of the end of September 2018, Globe clocked in at 65.4 million

mobile customers, the majority of whom are Internet users.

Building more cell sites, however, is easier said than done in the Philippines. Genio attributes the disproportionately small number of cell sites versus Internet users in the Philippines to “difficulties in securing permits from various local government units (LGUs), homeowner associations, and other stakeholders, causing considerable delay in the construction of such facilities.”

“Consumer demand for mobile data is growing at an explosive rate. This means more and more cellular towers have to be deployed to keep up with the demand. But deployment is only the final step to a potentially long, costly site acquisition process,” he adds.

There is also an absence of regulations on the construction of telecommunications infrastructure in the country. This allows local government units (LGUs) to impose their own requirements, slowing down the deployment of cell sites. Globe sources say Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has waived these requirements, but the situation is not the same in the rest of the country. And aside from LGUs, other groups like homeowner associations, exclusive subdivisions, and building administrators also impose certain guidelines and requirements based on Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Resolution No.

R-626, which was issued in 1998 – before the boom in mobile communications started.

From negotiations and documentation of prospective cell site location to securing structural permits and approvals, a telco needs an average of eight months and over 25 permits before it can build one cellular tower. This is what Mislatel will have to contend with. The same problem that has been plaguing Globe and PLDT will face the newcomer and will continue to frustrate Internet users – unless the national government steps in and rationalizes the permits needed.

According to Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President for Communications, Yoly Crisanto, the development of the country hinges on telecommunications.

It’s what will make advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), smart cars, and even smart cities possible. Our Asian neighbours are already on the information superhighway while we remain on the dirt road. We tend to blame the telcos and perhaps it’s partly deserved, but if we look closely, we find that there’s more to our Internet woes than meets the eye.

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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Canadians still support immigration What do Canadians think about immigration? Like other countries, the opinions vary, but there is objective evidence to show that Canadians continue to support immigration to the country. CIC News published the results of an October survey conducted by the Environics Institute, which show only a minor change in the level of support since February 2018. This is surprising given the increased politicization of the issue in the United States and across Europe.

In response to the statement, “Overall, there is too much immigration to Canada,” 58 per cent of those interviewed disagreed, down slightly from the 60 per cent in February. The number of Canadians who think Canada has too much immigration remained unchanged at 35 per cent while the number with no clear opinion increased by two points to seven per cent. More than three quarters of Canadian respondents continue to believe that immigration has a positive impact on the country. This is down slightly from the 80 per cent who responded positively to this question and the number of Canadians who oppose this positive view on immigration rose from 16 to 18 per cent. The survey found that Canadians who think immigration has made Canada a better place is almost a 3 to 1 margin (45 per cent versus 17 per cent). “There is no public consensus on the overall impact that immigration has on the country, but the balance of opinion is clearly in a positive direction,

and has held steady for the past seven years,” the study concludes.

Integration of newcomers continues to be an issue for all Canadians. The study found that 52 per cent of Canadian respondents think newcomers are not adopting Canadian values,

In terms of demographics the survey reports that British Columbia leads all provinces in having a positive opinion about immigration with 63 per cent disagreeing with the statement that Canada “has too much immigration.” Sixty per cent of Canadians under the age of 40 and 70 per cent with university degrees

slightly more than those who think they are. Overall the survey found that concerns about integration “remain lower than for most of the last 25 years.” Both Canadianborn and foreign-born respondents share this attitude and value respect for Canadian history and culture first, along with fluency in English and French languages, and tolerance and respect for each other. But immigration issues are well down the list of items most Canadians are focused on, such as the economy, heath care and the environment.

also disagreed with the statement.

In contrast to BC, 42 per cent of respondents in Alberta agreed with the statement that Canada welcomes too many immigrants and Canadians, as did persons with high school or lower education.

The overall results are encouraging especially in world where we have to tolerate the ignorance and intolerance of leaders such as Donald Trump. But then again, Canada is different.

It is noteworthy that roughly 35 per cent of Canadians oppose immigration and this number

mirrors the hard-core support in the United States for Trump.

Maybe we are not so different.

We should, however, take comfort in the survey results but remain vigilant to protect Canadian values and immigration efforts.

Efforts such as: opening the doors for refugees; the reunification of families; the recruitment of temporary foreign students and workers; and permanent immigration of skilled worker immigration under the federal Express Entry or the provincial nominee programs. Thank you

to the survey respondents who confirm the fact that Canadians support immigration to the country.

Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-691-1166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott. ici@gmail.com.

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The most meaningful wish list Another year has gone by and I find myself wondering, “Where did 2018 go?” But more important, I find myself wanting to close out the year with meaning, peace and hope.

But I find myself distracted by the busyness of this season. As usual, we are all bombarded by television ads, radio ads and social media with advertisements, and messages of “Get your shopping done!” Interestingly, I currently have 20 emails in my inbox with Black Friday deals and upcoming Cyber Monday sales in the subject line. It is easy to get pulled into the materialism of gift giving, because we so very much want to show our loved ones that we care for them and think of them.

But are there other ways to focus on family and friends this season without the pressure of buying that oh-so-perfect present? In my career as a psychotherapist, I’ve heard many stories of emotional pain that come from times of disagreements or misunderstandings with family or friends. People have felt abandoned after not hearing from someone when they expected them to be there, or angry after hearing a comment from a loved one that seemed insensitive, rude

or downright hurtful. At the end of these stories of hurt, people hardly ever tell me that they wish for a material gift from someone.

If I had to sum it up, their wish list would actually consist of: Quality time Children may say that they want the latest game console or clothing trend. But as adults, when they look back to their childhoods, they often tell me that they wish their parents had talked to them more. If a loved one has died, spouses, parents, children and close friends will often wish that they had “just one more minute” with that person.

Knowing this, what would you choose to focus on this season?

One thing on your list could be to go for a walk or a drive with a loved one, take them out for coffee, or pay someone a visit.

Kind gestures An expensive present is hardly ever as meaningful as a gift or gesture that takes a lot of thought.

Preparing breakfast in bed for someone, shovelling a neighbour’s driveway, dropping off frozen meals, or offering to babysit for someone can go a long way.

Attention With work, school and family

commitments, it can be hard to find time to give someone attention.

There are so many distractions in our lives that calling someone to say “Hello, how are you doing?” can seem like an impossible feat.

One tip that one spouse told me is that he tries to send at least three texts to his wife every day that say, “Thinking of you” or “I hope you’re having a good day.” One parent I know leaves “I love you” notes in her kids’ lunch kits.

It’s always the little things that mean the most.

Silence When we have conversations with people, most of the time we are in our own heads planning what our next words are going to be, rather than fully paying attention to what the person is saying. We often prepare our next point of debate or words of advice or a story of “when that happened to me.” But the truth is, people feel better when they feel understood and heard.

When feelings are validated rather than ignored or minimized, people can move forward from a problem more easily. So when someone is telling you about their day or a dilemma, make a conscious effort not to say much. Look them in the eyes and offer a smile of encouragement. Let them talk.

It may mean more to say, “Wow

that’s sounds so difficult,” rather than “What you should really do is this…”

Words of love Expressing love never has to be complicated. The simplest phrases can mean the world to someone if they are heartfelt, and these include: • I love you • I’m sorry • I’m proud of you • I’m here for you • I’m listening • I understand A hug Sometimes, no words are called for at all. When we see a distressed child, we instinctively know what to do. We will pick them up, hold them and tell them that everything will be okay. Yet somewhere along

the way, we sometimes forget how to console adults. We try to give advice or worse; words of shame or guilt. Putting aside the “I told you so” and just giving that loved one a hug could be all that they need.

So as you plan out your Christmas shopping list this year, it may be worthwhile to give these ideas a thought. Not only could you be giving a more meaningful gift this year, you might be receiving one in return too.

To all the Pilipino Express readers, I wish for you serenity, comfort and joy this holiday season!

Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

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Pinoy Pop Star Season 4 Meet the singers Forty singers will compete over two evenings at the McPhillips Station Casino (2nd floor) on Friday, January 4, and Saturday, January 5, 2019. These talented performers – all from Winnipeg – are vying for 12 spots in the Pinoy Pop Star Season 4 Grand Final, which will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Let’s meet some of the singers and get to know a little about them and their love of music.

Friday January 4, 2019 1. Kristina Gamurot Suban – Music is her passion, next to being a wife and a mother of two children.

She graduated from The Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba with a major in Human Resources Management and is currently employed at Great-West Life.

2. Ylin Ang – A health care student at the Academy of Learning College, Ylin’s hobbies include singing, dancing and cooking.

4. Richard Dumangan – A native of Pangasinan, Richard is married with three children.

His love for music started when he was a child. At the age of 17 he joined a band called Caravan, which entertain guests on cruise ships.

Upon returning to Manila after seven years, they performed in several hotels. Richard and his family moved to Canada in 2017.

5. Glenn Naquila – Currently working as an IT technician in downtown Winnipeg, Glenn was an undergrad of the UST Conservatory of Music in the Philippines, and was an active member of Coro Tomasino.

He has performed with various Filipino groups such as Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the UST Symphony Orchestra.

He has performed at the CCP’s Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Araneta Coliseum, and the Folk Arts Theatre. Glenn is currently a member of St. Peter’s Church Grand Choir and he participated in their recently concert, Tu Es Petrus. He is also the front man of

the band, No Boundaries, which recently opened the Spongecola concert held recently in Winnipeg.

6. Klayd Gatdula – A graduate of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Diploma program at Red River College, Klayd started singing and playing the guitar when he was in Grade 9.

8. Robbie Ambrosio – He loves w r i t i n g screenplays and hopes that one day he can see his work on the big screen. He has already appeared in several TV commercials. His all-time favourite singers are Stevie Wonder and Sam Smith.

9. Vina Dimayuga – Singing since the age of six, Vina is an active member of Magdaragat Philippines Inc., and has performed at Folklorama for the past 12 years. She is currently a student at the Canadian Mennonite University, where she is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Music

DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2018 Therapy. Vina one day hopes to help heal and inspire others through her love for music.

10. Benjie Orbeta – A BS graduate in Computer S c i e n c e from at STI C o l l e g e in Makati, Benjie is also a graduate of the Health Care Aide program at Robertson College in Winnipeg. He is currently working at the Royal Canadian Mint. His hobbies include singing, playing basketball and billiards.

11. Jonathan Maranan – Currently an education student at the University of Winnipeg, Jonathan is planning to become an English teacher in the near future. In his free time, he enjoys recording music and spending time with family and friends.

12. Noel Teodoro – The lead singer of the Winnipeg band Soulblast, Noel also works in an aircraft manufacturing company.

Aside from singing, he loves to keep fish as a hobby.

13. Andrea Macasaet – Born and raised in Winnipeg, Andrea is a student at the University of Winnipeg. She is also a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria BC. 14. Emogen Ventura – Formerly a lead vocalist in The EC Jammers Orchestra in the Philippines, Emogen also sang in a band called Killer Bee and worked as an in-house wedding singer in a hotel in the Philippines. He currently works at Maple Leaf Consumer Foods as a forklift operator and is a member of the ALIW acoustic live group. His hobbies are playing basketball, ping pong, billiards and singing.

16. Ariel Fernando – Born and raised in Navotas City, Ariel was a high school teacher who also used to work as a music researcher at ABS-CBN TV for variety and reality shows. He arrived in Winnipeg in 2014 and is now a Certified EAL Teacher for Newcomers; Immigrants and Refugees. He is currently taking courses at the University of Winnipeg’s Faculty of Education.

19. Rogelio Hipol – A newcomer to Canada in 2016, Rogelio works as in b u s i n e s s operations support at an insurance company.

His hobbies are watching movies and singing videoke. He loves dogs and cats. He says he is not picky when it comes to food; he

loves to eat everything!

20. Joyce Amante Ferrer – She is the administrative coordinator at the Rady Faculty of H e a l t h Sciences, College of Nursing.

When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending quality time with her kids Kai, Kia and Kaleb, and her husband, Tim. Singing is her first love and she is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of music with the talented semifinalist group for this years’ Pinoy Pop Star.

Saturday, January 5, 2019 21. Joyze Colada

– A first year student at the University of Winnipeg, Joyze aspires to be a teacher and she is currently taking French as her major. She took part in a scholarship for young Filipinas called Dalagita and was one of the five girls of the Year 2 of Dalagitas. Some of her hobbies include playing guitar, singing, filming and editing videos. She also takes part in a religious community called The Light of Jesus Family: The Feast, where she serves in the music ministry.

Josh Caldo – A recent high school graduate, Josh has grown to be a passionate musician. He is currently pursuing musical theatre and is in two upcoming shows with Winnipeg Studio Theatre – Reefer Madness and Pippin.

23. Marini Tagarda – A university s t u d e n t majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology, Marini he aspires to become a lawyer or have a career in government that involves helping people. She currently works at Chachi’s. She loves to read, write and, of course, sing!

24. Audrey Chavez Golondrina – Her love for singing began in elementary school and she has participated in musicals, competitions, and concerts. She works full time as a program assistant at the University of Manitoba. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, trying new foods and, of course, singing!

25. Jocelyn Dago – A Winnipegger for a little more than three years now, Jocelyn works as a security officer at Balmoral Hall School for girls.

She is a loving mother to her 17 year-old daughter, and she in a See SINGERS p20

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Golden feng shui – wealth enhancing tips for attracting riches with gold In the pantheon of metals, gold is by far the most highly prized metal in the world. Many nations back their currency to gold, and investors follow gold’s ups and downs in the stock market. Asian countries, like India and China, are smitten with the metal. Indians often purchase gold as an investment and as a way to store their money, often buying beautiful and elaborate jewellery pieces as a sign of wealth and for its ability to retain its value despite currency shifts.

But China really shines when it comes to being a country in love with gold.

Like India, many Chinese buy gold as a hedge against currencies and as a sign of good luck, with many purchasing gold at the start of a new year. Almost anything you can imagine is coloured gold in China. Pens are covered in gold to confer wealth upon those who write with them. Ornate golden decorations are displayed in homes and businesses as a wealth enhancer and to show off good fortune and welcome even more prosperity. Golden coins are hung from door handles, cash registers, windows, and desks.

Gold is glorious in China and feng shui In feng shui, all metals are associated with the planets in our solar system, but the one most auspicious of them all? Glittering, sun-infused gold. Gold, with its warm glow, represents the sun, the centre of our solar system and around which all other planets rotate, making it magnetic.

Golden objects are considered more fortunate because they have the sun’s yang energy infusing them and are considered more potent for magnetizing and attracting greater wealth. Even though platinum is costlier than gold, it’s gold that’s coveted by more individuals and nations, and is displayed as a source of power and wealth.

In feng shui, gold is important because of its ability to generate water, or money and income.

It’s also a symbol representative of heaven and heaven’s favour, and the sun’s magnetic pull. Use the colour gold to create wealth and prosperity and for infusing your life with gold’s powerful symbolic energy and magnetism.

Here are tips to get you started.

1. Use gold to attract favour,

heavenly assistance, helpful people and to initiate projects.

Gold is magnetic and attracts attention. This is the metal that can gain you favour, and draw helpful people and mentors to you. Wearing gold and displaying gold objects on your desk, for example, helps to attract powerful people to your side, giving you first shot at opportunities and making everything easier by opening doors for you.

2. Carry a golden dragon.

Displaying a golden dragon or carrying one as a keychain or purse charm can add wonderful energy for making money, windfalls, and for opportunities to fall easily into your lap. Another good option is the piyao, the offspring of a dragon. The piyao is said to help you amass money because he eats gold and doesn’t excrete. Carry a piyao charm or wear jewellery with a golden piyao.

3. Carry gold in your wallet.

Purchase a small gold ingot or coin to carry in your wallet or handbag to attract more money and help you make ever increasing income. If that’s not feasible, carry a bright gold threetie coin in your wallet or handbag to boost your wealth attracting ability. Look for gold lining in your handbags or wallets for more auspicious energy.

4. Activate the gold corner of your home.

In feng shui, the gold corner of your home is the northwest corner of the man of the house, or the breadwinner direction. This is also the direction of heavenly assistance and helpful people.

Placing an auspicious golden object here enhances the

breadwinner energy, attracts a man if you are single looking for a man in your life, and activates the helpful people sector that brings heavenly assistance to you. This is the corner, that when activated, makes life easier and more fruitful, curtailing struggles and adding opportunities. Add a golden shiny object here to activate this corner’s blessings.

5. Wear gold to attract money.

Beautiful glittering gold jewellery is warm and enhances skin colour, and helps you attract wealth. Wear gold to important meetings and to look and feel wealthy and prosperous. If you have real gold, so much the better.

Look for gold jewellery and gold hardware on anything related to money, such as a handbag or wallet.

In fashion, gold with white, black and blue colours symbolizes the productive cycle of making money and creating opportunity.

Gold is a metal that transmits energy and that creates the water energy in the colours of blue and black. When gold is paired with white, you have a combination that positively beams power and authority – and gets you attention of powerful allies.

6. Display gold in your home.

Add golden shiny elements to your home, such as lamp bases, bowls, or figurines in gold. Whether you choose a gold-ingot filled wealth bowl or a golden Happy Buddha, there is no question that having a golden and glittering home will help to create an auspicious and wealth enhancing atmosphere for making

you wealthy – and infuse your home with the sun’s powerful yang energy. Their shining colour adds extra prosperity energy to your home and activates it for wealth.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I love silver jewellery and prefer it to gold, but I was wondering if there’s a difference in feng shui between gold and silver jewellery?

Answer: Silver has jumped in popularity in the past 20 years as a fashion choice. I think this was influenced by the way home decorating changed. In the 1980’s everything was covered in brass and gold-tone. Then, it changed to cooler, quieter gold. However, we’re starting to see resurgence in gold in home decor.

In feng shui, there is a difference in metals. Gold is the metal associated with the sun, around which all our solar system’s planets revolve. This makes gold more yang, and also more precious because it’s found in much smaller quantities. Silver is the metal associated with the moon, and therefore, a yin metal.

Both offer protective qualities, though, gold ranks higher on the feng shui scale, and that’s because it’s more yang. But if you enjoy

silver more, then go with your preference.

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!

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The art of communality ANAK and Migrante Manitoba welcomed theatre artist/ director and doctoral scholar Dennis Gupa to Winnipeg, along with artist collaborators from the Philippines: Actor/Choreographer Francis Matheu, Experimental Filmmaker Jon Lazam III, and Music/Sound Designer Marie Angelica Dayao.

Together they have created a beautifully complex and multilayered artistic reflection on the impact of natural disasters in the Philippines, Murupuro / The Islands of Constellation. The multimedia theatre piece was shared during two live performances at Prairie Theatre Exchange, where they were also joined by Winnipegbased artists: Cece Berces, David Oro, Horace Pfeiffer, Joyce Amante Ferrer, Liezel Jacinto, and Vina Dimayuga.

The Tuminungnung Philippine Heritage Youth Forum hosted Filipino-Canadian students on November 2nd for an engaging day exploring this year’s theme: from the land. After a keynote address from Dennis Gupa on his process as an artist, the

students were treated to a special preview of the show. Volunteers led discussions unpacking its concepts and the artists conducted a series of workshops for the students to experience the arts and their role in preserving memory and knowledge, and their role in contributing to global conversations. The day concluded with the culmination of everything learned from the day through performances created by the participants.

On November 3rd, the public showing of Murupuro / The Islands of Constellation was followed by a panel discussion

featuring Dennis Gupa, student organizer Chance Paupanekis, and visual artist David Oro. ANAK Director and Migrante Manitoba member Johsa Manzanilla moderated the panel discussion, with questions on climate change, decolonization, art, and action. The audience was also invited to interact during the question and answer period, then welcomed to stay for a reception that capped off the evening and provided further opportunity for continued dialogue.

“I think that a part of theatre is communality,” Dennis explained.

“You have to be a part of that energy of community to make a presence.”

Many thanks in solidarity to the volunteers for making the events possible and to all who supported and attended, especially

(L-r) Francis Matheu, Marie Angelica Dayao, Dennis Gupa, and Jon Lazam III

Magdaragat Philippines Inc., CUPE Manitoba, Tess Newton (Sun Life Financial), MLA Andrew Swan, Nora Hernandez (World Financial Group), MP Robert-Falcon Oullette, Geyln’s Wedding Lounge, Harvest Barbershop, MP Kevin Lamoureux, and Pilipino Express News Magazine.

Daisydee Bautista is a dedicated volunteer and Chair of ANAK’s Resource Committee.

This committee works to acquire and produce culturally-based educational materials and opportunities in Winnipeg, such as events like these. To learn more about ANAK and how to become a volunteer visit www. anak.ca or email info@anak.ca.

Keynote speaker Dennis Gupa shares his story

ANAK’s Chantelle Bolo presents Magdaragat Philippines Inc. with a gift for their contributions to the show

Murupuro / The Islands of Constellation performers take a final bow

Student participants perform the piece they created during workshops

ANAK’s Andrew Aviso leads a small group discussion

Participants, guests, and volunteers of the Tuminungnung Philippine Heritage Youth Forum

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Nasubaybayan namin ang career ng magkakapatid na Barretto.

Sina Gretchen, Marjorie at Claudine. Kung ganda ang pag-uusapan ay bulag at sinungaling lang ang magsasabing kapos sila sa pisikal na katangian.

Naglalaban sa pagandahan ang magkakapatid. Wala silang anggulo, mahal na mahal sila ng mga camera, pero kumustahin naman natin ang kanilang pagarte?

Sa kanilang tatlo ay si Claudine ang mas nabigyan ng oportunidad na magkaroon ng mga pambidang roles sa mahabang panahon. Sa

kanilang magkakapatid ay si Claudine ang sinasabing mas mahusay umarte.

Pero may isa pang Barretto na bukod sa maganda na ay nakaaarte pa nang mahusay. Si Julia Barretto, panganay nina Marjorie at Dennis Padilla, na napakanatural gumanap.

Sa madalas naming pagsubaybay sa pinagbibidahan nilang serye ni Joshua Garcia, ang Ngayon At Kailanman, ay hindi nakaliligtas sa amin ang natural at magaling na pag-arte ng young actress.

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Kathryn, Sharon, Direk Cathy & Richard

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• Julia Barretto – Siya ang pinakamagaling umarteng Barretto • JM de Guzman – Tunay na gentleman, mabait at very humble • James Yap at Michela Cazzola – Totoo bang hiwalay na?

• Yam Concepcion – Napakahusay na kontrabida sa Halik • Coco Martin – Nagpakumbaba, napaliwanagan na ang PNP • Piolo Pascual – Bakit napapabilis yata ang pagtanda?

• Kathryn Bernardo – Mabait, simple at walang kayabang-yabang • Kris Aquino – Simula ng pagkabata, maraming trahedyang nakita • Tirso at Lyn Cruz – Pumanaw na ang anak na si Teejay Cruz • Janno Gibbs – May tampo, hindi nakasali sa Christmas ID ng ABS-CBN • Vice Ganda – Masaya, laging topic sa show ang basketball player

Julia Barretto & Joshua Garcia

Barbie Imprial & JM De Guzman

Yam Concepcion

The cast of Halik

Kris and Bimby - filing the case James, Michela & kids

Janno Gibbs

Coco Martin

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From page 14 Sa maraming eksena ay nakita namin ang dalaga sa kaniyang madadramang tagpo, alam ni Julia ang kaniyang ginagawa, nakikiiyak sa kaniya ang publiko.

Sabi ng mga kaibigan namin, siguro raw ay tinuturuan siya ni Joshua sa tamang pag-arte; ginagabayan daw si Julia ng kaniyang boyfriend pero iba naman ang pananaw namin doon.

Kung mayroon kang talento ay mayroon ka, pero kung wala ay wala, dahil hindi naiaarte ang pagarte. Magaling na artista si Julia Barretto. Siya ang pinakamagaling umarteng Barretto. *** Maginoo si JM de Guzman.

Nang maghulog ang langit ng haba ng pisi ng pasensiya ay nagtanggal siya ng bubong ng kanilang bahay para makasambot nang sobra-sobra sa kaniyang pangangailangan.

Pero may hangganan ang pasensiya. Kapag sobra na ay itinutulak na rin siyang lumaban lalo na kung puro kasinungalingan ang ibinabato laban sa kaniya.

Nasa ganyang posisyon ngayon ang magaling na aktor.

Pinuputakti siya ng mga bashers na pinalalabas siyang sinungaling, two-timer at user.

Ipinagtatanggol ng mga ito si Barbie Imperial na diumano’y niloloko niya dahil ang totoong mahal niya ay si Rhian Ramos.

Nakakaawa naman si Rhian, sa hiwalayan nina Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla at Jodi Sta. Maria ay ito rin ang pinagbintangang third party, palagi na lang bang ganoon ang imahe ng magandang aktres?

Naputol ang pisi ng pasensiya ni JM de Guzman, sinagot niya ang mga nagbibintang sa kaniya ng puro kabaligtaran, kaya humaba nang humaba ang isyu.

Ang tanong, umamin na ba nang lantaran sina JM at Barbie na sila na nga? Pakiramdam ng mas nakararami ay totoo iyon, pero kailangan pa rin ng kumpirmasyon, na hindi pa ginagawa nina JM at Barbie.

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Hindi man kami nagkikita ni JM de Guzman at hanggang pagtetext lang ang aming komunikasyon ay parang kilalang-kilala na rin namin siya mula ulo hanggang sa talampakan dahil kay Rita Avila.

Matagal silang naging magkatrabaho sa seryeng Araw Gabi, bibihirang artista ang nakakagaanan ng loob ng magaling na aktres, isa doon si JM dahil napatunayan ni Rita ang pagiging marespeto niya.

“Mabait siya, very humble, punumpuno ng respeto sa kahit sino. Malalim din si JM, saka pasensiyoso siya. Kapag sobra na, marunong din siyang lumaban na right niya naman,” papuri ni Rita Avila sa aktor. *** Matagal nang umiikot ang kuwento tungkol sa paghihiwalay nina James Yap at Michela Cazzola. Maraming nanghihinayang kung totoo nga ang kuwento dahil kung kailan pa naging dalawa ang kanilang anak ay saka pa nangyari ang ganito.

Nagsimula ang istorya nang lumabas ang balita na hindi na umuuwi sa kanilang bahay ang sikat na basketball player. Sa isang kilalang lugar umuuwi si James, pag-aari iyon ng pamilya ng isa ring basketball player; doon nagduda ang marami na hiwalay na nga sila ng ka-live-in niyang Italyana.

Pero mas tumingkad ang paniniwala ng kanilang mga kaibigan nang ikasal ang kapatid na babae ni James. Naglabas siya ng picture nilang magkakapatid na naka-formal suit, may inilabas din siyang family picture, pero wala ang kaniyang mag-iina.

Sa kulturang Pinoy nga naman ay dapat kumpleto ang magkakapamilya sa ganoong okasyon. Pero wala si Michela at ang dalawa nilang anak sa inilabas na retrato ni James.

Nasa ibang lugar si Michela kasama ang kanilang mga anak, nagbabakasyon daw, kung kailan naman may kasalan sa pamilya ng basketball player ay saka pa naisipang magbakasyon ni Michela?

Wala pang kinukumpirma ang

sinuman kina James at Michela tungkol sa balita, maaaring gumagawa pa sila ng paraan para maiayos ang kung anumang naging problema nila; puwede rin namang matagal na talaga silang hiwalay pero nananahimik lang sila.

Tahimik si Michela Cazzola.

Sa dami na ng pinagdaanan nilang kontrobersiya ni James Yap ay hindi ito nakikisawsaw.

Tahimik lang ang Italyanaa.

Wala itong pinagbibigyang ingterview. Trabaho-bahay lang ang ikot ng kaniyang pang-arawaraw na buhay. *** Miyembro ng isang malaking grupo ng mga bikers ang anak naming doktor. Ang kanilang dibersiyon pagkatapos ng trabaho, ang mag-ikot sa mga bulubunduking lugar sa Norte, bumibiyahe sila nang maghapon.

May kasamang pahinga iyon kapag oras na ng pananghalian at meryenda, sumisilong sila sa mayayabong na punong-kahoy para doon pagsalu-saluhan ang mga baon nilang pagkain, doon sila nakapagkukuwentuhan tungkol sa mga bagay-bagay at pangyayari.

Dahil puro bruskong bikers ang magkakasama ay si Yam Concepcion daw ang palagi nilang pinagkukuwentuhan. Pinanonood nila ang seryeng Halik dahil sa mganda at seksing aktres.

“Naku, si Yam ang palagi naming topic kapag oras na ng pahinga. May mga kasamahan kasi kaming mga binata pa, sobrang hangang-hanga sila kay

Yam. Sexy na raw, e, maganda pa, saka ang galing-galing niya sa romansa!

“Ang lakas kasi ng appeal niya, alam n’yo naman ang mga kalalakihan, kahit pa kontrabida ang role ni Yam, agaw-pansin pa rin ang galing niya sa kama,” tawa nang tawang kuwento ni Doc Neil.

At kahit saan ay ganoon ang imahe ni Yam, napakasarap daw niyang makasama sa isang panandaliang kaligayahan, kumpleto na raw ang buhay nila kapag naganap iyon.

Flat ang dating sa kanila ni Yen Santos. Walang challenge. Ibangiba ang porma ni Yam Concepcion para sa mga kalalakihan dahil katawan niya ang puhunan sa pakikipag-ulayaw niya kay Sam Milby.

Kung malakas ang dating niya sa mga bruskong kababayan natin ay pinakakain naman ng ampalaya at pinalulunok ng apdo si Yam sa social media.

Galit na galit sa kaniya ang mga manonood dahil sa ginagampanan niyang role na kahit, malandi at sinungaling. Galit na galit sa kaniya ang mga tunay na misis, pinapalakpakan naman siya ng mga escabeche, nakatumbok ng proyekto si Yam Concepcion na nagpaingay sa kaniyang pangalan. *** Tuwing bago magsimula ang seryeng Ang Probinsiyano ay may ipinalalabas munang disclaimer ang network. Nakasaad doon na ang ikot ng istorya ng serye ay walang pinaggayahan, at kung sakali mang may kahawig sa tunay na buhay, iyon ay hindi

PAGE 15 sinasadya at nagkataon lang na magkapareho.

Sentro ng serye ang mga tiwaling miyembro ng kapulisan.

Ipinakikita doon ang mga ginagawa nilang pagpapairal ng maling kapangyarihan na maraming kababayan natin ang naaapektuhan-nasasaktannabibiktima.

Hindi iyon nagustuhan ng tagapamuno ng PNP, hindi raw nakagaganda sa kanilang imahe ang mga eksenang ipinalalabas sa Ang Probinsiyano tungkol sa mga pulis na tiwali. Hindi na nga raw maganda ang kanilang imahe ngayon ay nadadagdagan pa nang dahil sa mga kuwentong ipinalalabas ng serye.

Mukhang hindi nanonood ng Ang Probinsiyano ang pinuno ng PNP, hindi nito nasusubaybayan ang serye, dahil mayroon ding mga karakter ng pulis na kapuripuri sa daloy ng istorya.

Hindi naman lahat ng mga kapulisan ay ipinipinta nang negatibo sa palabas, may mga miyembro ring parehas lumaban, binibigyan din ng tutok ng pinagbibidahang serye ni Coco Martin ang matitinong pulis.

Saka teka lang naman muna.

Hindi ba nangyayari sa totoong buhay ang mga eksenang napapanood natin sa Ang Probinsiyano? Hindi ba’t sa arawaraw nating pagtutok sa mga news programs ay palaging sentro ng balita ang mga pulis na tiwali?

May pulis na nagdodroga, nagbebenta ng droga at nangrerape pa nga? Hindi ba’t may mga See CRISTY p16

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‘Tis the Season My body is about to burst because it’s that time of the year when I’m filled with good tidings and holiday cheer!

For me, Christmas is the best season! As a child, it would be normal to hear Andy Williams belting out It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in my house. Thanks to my mom, dad and our record player (oh how I miss those vinyl LPs). Christmas songs would play to get us into the holiday mood. It wasn’t just during the holidays that songs would play. I still sing Volaré by Dean Martin (thanks Mom!). I truly believe that I was born in the wrong era or I was a singer in my past life. I really enjoy songs from the Rat Pack, Tom Jones, and Tony Bennett. This could be why I enjoy listening to Michael Bublé or Matt Dusk. I’m a crooner by heart.

Christmas has different meanings for all of us and like I said, for me, they are happy memories. Back when I was in my single digits (maybe 6 or 7) I remember waking up one Christmas morning and there under the tree was a giant box! (Everything was big in comparison to my diminutive stature.) “What could it be?” I thought. I’m sure I tore into the wrapping paper with the same force as Americans during Black Friday shopping. Inside was a train set – engine, storage cars and track! I remember putting it together in the basement and

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From page 15 pulis na nangongotong? May mga pulis na damay sa mga gawaing hindi legal?

Hindi sadya ang mga eksenang napapanood natin sa Ang Probinsiyano, pero sinungaling ba ang mga scriptwriters ng palabas, hindi ba nagaganap ang mga senaryong baluktot tungkol sa ibang mga kapulisan?

Hindi natin nilalahat ang mga pulis pero totoong-totoongtotoong-totoong may mga baluktot sa kanilang hanay. Iyon ang kailangan nilang trabahuhing mawala, hindi iyong pakikialaman pa nila ang serye ni Coco Martin, iligaw ba ang isyung sila ang palaging napupuruhan? Iligaw ba ang taumbayan?

Binulabog man ng PNP ang serye ay parang wala namang naging epekto iyon para sa ating mga kababayan. Mas pinasikat pa nga ng mga reklamo ng kapulisan ang serye kaya mas tumayog din ang rating.

Humanap ng panahon si Coco Martin mula sa mahigpit niyang schedule para personal na humarap sa mga tagapamuno ng DILG. Nagpaliwanagan ang magkabilang kampo tungkol sa reklamo ng mga kapulisan na

making CHOO CHOO sounds all day long. I still have that train set, some pieces still in its original packaging. It needs a tune up as the engine car stopped working a long time ago.

There was another Christmas where the Voltron: Legendary Defender toy was the big thing.

For those who don’t know, Voltron was a Japanese Anime cartoon in which characters would fight the bad guy in their robot lions. When the going got tough and they needed to fight the bad guy, the lions would connect to make one giant super robot, called Voltron.

I was lucky enough to have the whole set. I recently looked online to see how much collectors are paying for them, and it was not surprising to see they’re worth a decent amount. Sadly, my mom sold them at a garage sale or gave it away to an unknowing kid who most likely trashed them within minutes. No hard feelings, I know you meant well, mom. I stopped crying long time ago.

Fast-forward to my teen years, Christmas still held up pretty well.

We would have family over, eat turkey, sing songs and, of course, open presents. Getting gifts as a teenager during the 80s was a difficult time. I didn’t have iPods or iPads to ask for. Cell phones weren’t around like they are today. So what did I get? Clothes – blech! Socks! Boring. Yet, I still remained thankful for having something to open.

Fast-forward to current day.

I still get in the holiday mood, however, it’s my wife Elizabeth who has me beat. She loves Christmas. So much so, that she continually buys artificial trees and ornaments for said trees. This year, we only put up seven trees – each with its own theme. My favourite is the 10-foot monster that we put in our kitchen. We call this one the Birch Tree. My second fav is the slender one in our living room, adorned with homemade ornaments made of sea shells and sand dollars that we found on the beach. This one is aptly named the Beach Tree. We decided to keep two trees in the box this year, as that would have just been too much.

I give thanks to my family for giving me the opportunities to enjoy the holidays and to create some lasting memories.

Whether this is your season or not, I want to wish you all a joyous and safe holiday season.

See you in the New Year!

Dale manages the communications department for a school district in BC.

sinisira diumano ng FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano ang kanilang imahe.

Walang hindi nalulutas ang pakikipagkomunikasyon.

Palaging bukas ang pagkakasundo kapag nagkikita sa gitna ang mga nag-uumpugang kampo.

Kasama ang ilang ehekutibo ng ABS-CBN ay umalis sa Camp Crame si Coco Martin na plantsado na ang isyu. Walang plano ang DILG na ipasara ang serye, nirerespeto ng mga ito ang atake ng Ang Probinsiyano, basta huwag lang sosobra sa kailangan lang. *** Pinagkukuwentuhan si Piolo Pascual sa isang umpukan.

Pagpansin ng grupo ay mukhang napapabilis ang pagtanda ng guwapong aktor. Nabibigayan sila ng opinyon kung bakit.

Dahil daw kaya iyon kay Iñigo, ang kaniyang anak, na teenager na? Nasa buhok daw kaya iyon ni Piolo na napakahaba kaya ipinupusod niya?

Sabi ng isang reporter sa umpukan, “Hindi, wala na iyon sa hair niya, talagang mabilis ang pagtanda niya! I-compare n’yo siya sa mga ka-contemporary niya, mas batang tingnan sa kaniya sina Marvin Agustin, Jerciho Rosales, kahit si Diether Ocampo, hindi pa ganoon

katandang tingnan!” opinyon ng reporter.

Lampas kuwarenta na ang edad ni Piolo Pascual, hindi pa katandaan ang ganoong age kung tutuusin, pero bakit maraming nakakapunang mas matanda ang itsura niya sa edad niya?

“Payat kasi siya, parang ang lalim na ng pisngi niya, hindi bagay kay Piolo ang ganoon.

Mas okey siyang tingnan kapag may laman-laman ang face niya,” singit naman ng isang source sa umpukan.

Nagkaisa na lang ang buong grupo sa pagsasabing kailangan na ni Piolo ng babaeng magaalaga sa kaniya. Ilang taon na siyang walang girlfriend, tanging pamilya lang ang inspirasyon niya, panahon na nga siguro para makakita ang guwapong aktor ng babaeng makakasama niya para maalagaan siya.

Hirit ng isa sa grupo, “Naku, naurong na nang naurong ang age na sinasabi ni Piolo kung kailan siya mag-aasawa. Ilang taon na ba siya ngayon?

“Sobra naman kasing mapili sa girl si Piolo, wala siyang nakakarelasyon nang matagal, ang magiging ending nga niya siguro, e, magiging matandang-binata na lang siya!” reaksiyon nito. ***

Puring-puri ni Sharon Cuneta si Kathryn Bernardo.

Napakasimple raw ng young actress, parang hindi raw siya box-office star, walang kayabangyabang.

Totoo naman ang komento ng Megastar, ang pelikulang The How’s Of Us nina Kathryn at Daniel Padilla ang mayhawak ng marka bilang pinakamatagumpay na pelikula sa lahat ng panahon, sapat na dahilan para ipagmayabang na ng ibang artista.

Maganda at maayos ang pagpapalaki kay Kathryn ng kaniyang mga magulang. Lahat silang magkakapatid, kapag nagsalita na ang kanilang ama at ina ay batas na iyon, hindi sila sumasagot.

At sa personal naming opinyon, malaking-malaking bahagi ng magandang disiplina ni Kathryn ang mga aral at paggabay na dinala niya nang maraming taon bilang miyembro ng INC, hindi maitatago iyon.

May mga ate siyang nurse, dentist at flight stewardess, may kani-kaniyang trabaho na ang mga ito, pero si Kathryn ang pinakamayaman sa magkakapatid.

Pero hindi iyon naging dahilan para maging pasaway na si Kathryn, nakatanim pa rin sa lupa ang magkabila niyang paa,

hindi pera kundi isang maligayang pamilya ang bumubuo sa kaniyang pagkatao.

Kung sinasabi ni Kath na masuwerte siya kay Daniel Padilla ay mas masuwerte ang young actor sa pagkakaroon ng girlfriend na tulad niya na madisiplina, may takot sa mga magulang, mapagkumbaba at walang kaere-ere sa kabila ng kaniyang tagumpay.

Sa mga magkaka-loveteam ngayon ay ang kina Daniel at Kathryn ang pinakamatatag. Wala silang problema. Malakas ang suporta sa kanila ng mga loyalista nilang fans, malalim na ang pundasyon ng KathNiel na hindi na mabubuwag ng kahit ano at kahit sino. *** Dose anyos si Kris Aquino nang makita niya ang mga retrato ng kaniyang duguang ama na nakahandusay sa tarmac.

Pinatapang siya ng naturang karanasan.

Halos hindi pa siya umaangat sa lupa ay magkakasama na ang buong pamilya sa pagdalaw sa Fort Bonifacio sa nakapiit niyang amang si dating Senador Ninoy Aquino.

Sa isang panayam ay tinanong ang pulitiko kung bakit may drum See CRISTY p21

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Cain at Abel – Kapuso’s new primetime drama GMA Network’s highlyanticipated primetime spectacle, Cain at Abel features two Kapuso heartthrobs Dingdong Dantes as Daniel and Dennis Trillo as Miguel/Elias “Yung istorya nakatutok sa dalawang magkapatid na lalaki.

Dito iikot ang kwento,” said Dingdong. “It is the central plot of the whole teleserye. Para sa akin, kakaiba talaga siya. And the fact that I will be working with Dennis Trillo after a long time and of course, si Solenn fresh from Alyas Robin Hood, we’re going to explore something else here. Most of the people in the cast, like Sanya, first time ko makakatrabaho kaya these reasons excite me.”

For Dennis, it’s both the people and story that excite him, “Bukod sa makakatrabaho, ‘yung project mismo exciting siya dahil ngayon lang ako ulit gagawa ng action-drama sa TV. ’Yung makasali ako sa show na ito, makatrabaho ulit si Dong, at siyempre ’yung buong kwento, malaking project siya talaga kaya masaya ako na part ako ng programa.”

Cain at Abel is an actionfamily drama about two brothers, Daniel and Miguel, who grew up in two very different worlds. As children, they were separated by fate. Daniel was raised comfortably in the city by his father. Miguel, on the other hand, was taken by his mother who later changed his name to Elias. They relocated to a poor fishing village where they struggled to make ends meet.

Playing vital roles in the lives of the brothers are Solenn Heussaff as Abigail, the bold, sophisticated, and adventurous lover of Daniel; and Sanya Lopez as Margaret, the principled, responsible, and inspiring girlfriend of Miguel/ Elias.

Also part of the powerhouse ensemble are: Eddie Gutierrez as Antonio, the shrewd, formidable

father and the Founder/Chairman of business conglomerate Destileria Larrazabal; Chanda Romero as Belen, a loyal homemaker and a loving mother to Daniel and Miguel/Elias; and Dina Bonnevie as Precy, the seductive and scheming home wrecker who stole Antonio from his original wife.

Joining them are Ronnie Henares as Gener, Abigail’s father and the corrupt city governor who is also Antonio’s best friend/business associate; Tommy Abuel as William, Belen’s mental health doctor; Bing Pimentel as Linda, Governor Gener’s charismatic but materialistic wife; Renz Fernandez as Louie, the good and responsible Senior Police Officer; Ervic Vijandre as Alex, the unscrupulous Senior Police Officer who does all of Governor Gener’s dirty work; Marc Abaya as Ramon, Elias’ enemy inside prison; Carlo Gonzales as Ronald, Daniel’s best friend and confidante; Boy 2 Quizon as Juancho, Elias’ best friend; Pauline Mendoza as Pat, Margaret’s conservative but feisty younger sister; Vince Vandorpe as Rafael, Daniel’s half-brother who is athletic, charismatic, and known as the campus heartthrob;Shyr Valdez as Tina and Leandro Baldemor as Darius, supportive parents of Margaret; and Euwenn Aleta as Sammy, the jolly and charming son of Miguel/Elias and Margaret.

Featuring in special guest roles are the following: Yasmien Kurdi as young Belen; Diana Zubiri as young Precy; Gio Alvarez as young Gener; Rafael Rosell as young Antonio; David Remo as young Daniel; Seth dela Cruz as young Miguel/ Elias; and Ashley Cabrera as young Abigail.

Cain at Abel is directed by Don Michael Perez and Mark Reyes.

Dingdong Dantes & Dennis Trillo

Sanya Lopez, Dennis Trillo, Dingdong Dantes & Solenn Heussaff

GMA Network’s 2018 Christmas station ID GMA Network recently unveiled its 2018 Christmas station ID – Ipadama ang Puso ng Pasko.

The Kapuso network is very proud and happy that Filipinos overseas have expressed their appreciation of the touching Christmas greeting.

More than the presence of the Kapuso celebrities, the Christmas campaign featured the Network’s heart for genuine public service via GMA Kapuso Foundation and Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko, as well as its collaboration with various organizations. To watch the full version of the GMA Christmas Station ID Ipadama ang Puso ng Pasko visit www.GMANetwork. com or GMA Network’s official social media accounts.

Alden Richards

Marian Rivera

DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2018

EH KASI, PINOY! PILIPINO EXPRESS

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Kahit sino ka pa?

Hindi isang reyna o beauty queen ang pinili ng Diyos para maging ina ni Hesus. Pinili niya ang isang simpleng teen-ager na si Maria. Si Jose na siyang tumayong ama ni Hesus sa lupa ay wala ring mapagmamalaking mataas na posisyon o kayamanan. Isa lamang siyang pangkaraniwang karpintero.

At kung pag-aaralan natin ang lahi kung saan nanggaling si Hesus, mababasa natin sa biblia sa kauna-unahang bahagi ng aklat ng Mateo, na kasama sa kaniyang ninuno ang apat na babae, Isa si Tamar na nagkaroon ng relasyon sa kaniyang biyenan.

Ang pangalawa’y si Rahab na dating isang prostitute. Ang ikatlo’y si Bathsheba na sumiping kay David kahit na siya ay may asawa na. At ang pang-apat ay si Ruth na isang taga Moab, isang bayan na tinuturing na kaaway ng mga Israelita.

Ang Jerusalem ay tinuturing na sentro ng relihiyon at

kabihasnan ng mga Israelita.

Sa katunayan doon itinayo ang napakaengrandeng templo ni Haring Solomon. Nadoon din ang royal palace. Pero hindi doon pinanganak si Hesus kundi sa isang hindi kilalang lugar, sa isang maliit na nayon na ang pangalan ay Bethlehem. At dahil wala nang lugar para kay Maria at Jose na dumalaw lamang doon para magparehistro, wala silang ibang masilungan kundi sa isang kuwadra, isang kulungan ng kabayo.

Hindi sa ospital o clinic man lang pinanganak si Hesus kundi sa isang kuwadra. At walang kuna o kama para sa kaniya. Isang sabsaban lamang. Ang sabsabang ito ay karaniwang ginagamit para pakainin ang mga hayop.

At hindi mamahaling damit na may tatak tulad ng Gap o Osk Kosh ang sinuot sa sanggol na si Hesus noong siya’y ipinanganak.

Simpleng tela lamang ang binalot sa kaniya para hindi siya ginawin.

Maraming mga bigating tao noon sa Israel noong pinanganak si Hesus.

May mga matatalinong tao, mga makapangyarihan pinuno at kilalang mamamayan ang andoon sa Israel pero hindi pinili ng Diyos ang mga ito. Nagpunta ang mga anghel sa mga mahihirap at simpleng tao, sa mga pastol na kasalukuyang nagbabantay ng mga tupa, para ipamalita ang kapangakan ng anak ng Diyos sa lupa.

Noong 1809, punung puno ang mga diyaryo ng mga balita tungkol sa mga campanya ni Napoleon. Ang buong mundo ay nakatuon sa balita ng pagmamartsa ni Napoleon tungong Austria at Spain. Ang ibang mga pangyayari ay parang walang halaga. Kung titignan natin, parang si Napoleon lamang ang nagdedetermina ng patutunguhan ng mundo Pero noong taong 1809 rin, may ilang mga sanggol ang sinilang. Isa si William Gladstone na naging isa sa pinakamagaling na Prime minister ng England.

Ang isa pa ay si Alfred Lord Tennyson na naging isa sa

pinakamahusay na manunulat at makata ng England. Andiyan din si Loius Braille na nakaimbento ng paraan para makabasa ang mga bulag. Isa pa si Felix Mendelssohn, na naging kilalang composer at si Abraham Lincoln, ang tinuturing na pinakadakilang presidente ng America.

Gayundin noong panahon na pinanganak si Hesus, akala ng lahat ang Emperor na si Cesar Augusts ang siyang maghuhubog ng kinabukasan ng mundo. Pero nagkamali sila. Ang kasaysayan ng mundo ay hinuhubog sa isang sabsaban sa Bethlehem kung saan pinanganak si Hesus. At hindi rin mga kilala at sikat na tao, bagay o lugar ang naging kasangkapan sa kaniyang pagdating.

Kataka takang pinili ng Diyos ang mga tao at bagay na may bahid, na mga walang magandang reputasyon, mga walang ipagmamalaki para magbigay daan sa kapanganak ng kaniyang anak na si Hesus. Bakit niya ginawa ito? Sa palagay ko’y para sabihin niya sa atin na hindi siya interesado kung ano tayo sa paningin ng mundo, kung ano ang trabaho natin at kung ano ang

kalagayan natin sa buhay. Mas interesado siya sa puso natin.

Anuman ang ating kalagayan sa buhay, kung may puso tayong handang gawin anuman ang nais ng Diyos, kaya niyang gawing dakila ang ating buhay. Kaya’t bakit hindi natin buksan ang atin puso para sa Diyos ngayong Pasko?

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. and 6:15 p.m. English services). Other IWC English worship services every Sunday are also held at the following sites: Cineplex Entertainment, Kildonan Place at 1555 Regent Avenue at 10 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.

Magnanakaw!

Nanginginig sa galit si Aling Amelita habang ikinukwento niya sa akin ang naganap na panloloob at pagnanakaw sa kanilang bahay noong nakaraang Linggo. Saglit na saglit lamang na lumabas ng bahay ang mag-asawa ay kaagad silang nasalisihan ng mga magnanakaw.

Nakatanggap sila ng tawag mula sa alarm company na nagabiso ng burglary sa kanilang bahay. Dali-daling umuwi ang mag-asawa. Nandoon na rin ang mga pulis. Sinabihan sila na huwag munang papasok sa bahay hangga’t hindi pa ito nasisigurong ligtas. Ilang sandali pa ay pinayagan na silang pumasok ng bahay. Sinalubong sila ng mga nagkalat na gamit, tila dinaanan ng bagyo at larawan ng paghahalungkat ang itsura ng kanilang pinagsamantalahang tahanan. Ramdam ni Aling Amelita ang “panggagahasa” sa kaniyang itinuturing na sanktwaryo.

Nakatanggap ng mga babala ang mga tanggapan sa downtown kaugnay ng dumaraming kaso ng nakawan. Hindi lamang gabi kung sumalakay ang mga magnanakaw kundi kahit sa liwanag ng katanghalian ay nagsasamantala sila.

Noong isang buwan ay naging saksi ako at ang marami pang mga customers ng isang drugstore sa downtown habang walang habas na nagnakaw ang dalawang lalaki.

Walang nagawa ang mga tauhan ng drugstore. Pinagmumura pa ng dalawang lalaki ang mga tauhan ng drugstore habang hawak ang mga ninakaw na chips, soda at tila mga bote ng cough syrup.

Ang mga eksena sa bus ay nakakasuka at nakakapundi na dahil sa mga pang-aabuso ng mga pasaherong hindi nagbabayad.

Napaka-unfair nito sa mga commuters na nagbabayad ng halos 100 dollars kada buwan para sa bus fare. Hindi patas na lagi na lang libre ang maraming mapang-abusong nilalang na wala na ngang bayad sa bus ay nagsisimula pa ng gulo dahil kundi hindi sila lasing sa alak ay lasing sila sa kung anumang substance na tinira nila. Ang garapalang hindi pagbabayad sa bus ay isang uri ng pagnanakaw.

Linggo ng gabi ay nagkakasiyahan pa ang pamilya Schultz sa Northwest area ng siyudad nang kinabukasan ay binulaga sila ng mga basag na

windshields ng kanilang mga sasakyan. Akala nila ay sila lamang ang biktima hanggang sa mapag-alaman nila na pati pala mga sasakyan ng kanilang mga kapit-bahay ay pinagbabasag din. Bagama’t may insurance ang mga sasakyan ay malaking abala ito sa lahat. Habang pinaguusapan namin ito sa opisina ay ibinahagi din ng aking co-worker ang pagnanakaw sa kaniyang sasakyan sa loob mismo ng parkade ng kaniyang tinitirahang condo.

Nakaw dito, nakaw doon!

Mga salot! Magtrabaho kayo at huwag ninyong abusuhin ang mga walang kalaban-labang ordinaryong mamamayan! Mga peste!

Trabaho tayo nang trabaho para mapaayos ang ating buhay ngunit nakakagalit at nakakakulo ng dugo kung mauuwi lang sa mga magnanakaw ang ating mga pinagpaguran.

Hindi pwedeng idahilan ang kahirapan kung bakit nagnanakaw ang tao. Hindi dapat kunsintihin ang pagnanakaw.

Dapat parusahan ang mga nagsasamantala. Ang hirap dito

sa atin, ninanakawan ka na ay hindi mo pa makuhang gulpihin ang mga magnanakaw dahil ikaw pa ang lalabas na may kasalanan.

Parehas ba naman iyan?!

Ewan ko ba, minsan ay hindi ko maintindihan ang mga batas dito. Parang pabor pa sa mga lumalabag sa batas.

Ang pinakamaganda nating gawin ay ang ibayong pagiingat sa loob at labas ng bahay.

Paalalahanan lagi natin ang mga miyembro ng pamilya na huwag basta-basta magbubukas ng pinto kapag may kumatok o nag-doorbell. Tumawag agad sa 911 kung sa palagay ninyo ay nasa peligro ang inyong buhay. Sumigaw at humingi ng saklolo kung may masasamang tao. Huwag maglalakad sa mga alanganing lugar. Huwag sasama sa hindi mo gaano kakilala. Magingat sa mga barkada o kakilala na alam mong may mga bisyo o miyembro ng mga gangs. Magingat lagi. Huwag magtiwala basta-basta.

Nakawan. Dahil kaya ito sa lumalaganap na meth addiction?

Ano kaya ang ginagawa ng mga nanalong pulpol na pulitiko?

Sana naman ay hindi lang sila puro satsat at puro papogi points.

Para sa ating mga masisipag na manggagawa, sana ay maging mapagmatyag tayo sa mga nangyayari sa ating paligid.

Maging alerto. Alamin natin ang mga aktibidades ng ating mga anak at mga mahal sa buhay para masiguro natin ang kanilang kaligtasan. Mahirap na, napakaraming masasamang tao ngayon.

Ingat ulit, mga kababayan.

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

Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng Bata-Batuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig. Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP).

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

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SINGERS...

From page 8 relationship with Bobbie Bilgera.

26. Richelle Quinit – A first year student at the University of Manitoba, Richelle has loved music and singing since the age of five and she has also found a new passion for dancing with L.I.V.E. She has performed and in many events and competitions in Winnipeg and loves sharing her passion for music with others through performing. Richelle is thankful for every opportunity she is blessed with and hopes to make her family and friends proud.

29. Oishly Alcid – Presently working fulltime at a n u r s i n g home Oishly is on a waitlist for Nursing. She has participated as a front act in some concerts here in Winnipeg. Oishley was a member of her high school choir and vocal jazz group. She was the grand champion of LPAM’s Got Talent 2016. Oisley likes to share her cover songs via her Youtube channel.

30. Mark Anthony Lacno – He works full-time as a health and safety officer in Maple Leaf Foods and

PILIPINO EXPRESS works part-time at Symcor, a business outsourcing company.

Singing has been Mark’s passion since he was eight years old. He loves to sing Karaoke with his family and friends. Being health conscious, Mark works out everyday at the gym. He loves sports like bowling and weight lifting, and he would really love to travel and explore different places.

32. Rowelie Cantalejo – Currently working at St. Boniface Hospital, Rowelie has been singing since the age of four and throughout the years had also discovered her love for dance, musical theatre and performing.

Rowelie has also performed in the Rainbow Stage productions of Big, the Musical, Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat and The King and I. She was a member of the Highlights Performing Group, Synergy Dance Production and Kayumanggi Philippine Performing Arts. Rowelie is excited to be back on stage for this year’s semi-finals and dedicates her performance to her grandmother.

33. Cherry Maliwanag – A university student, Cherry also works part-time as a unit clerk at Seven Oaks Hospital.

35. Keesha Mae Mari – A recipient of The Nariman Ayed Award for Music, Keesha was a featured artist at the 2018 Manitoba Filipino Street Festival and she is the regular co-host of AYOS, the Ayos Diva.

36. Joey Villanueva – A student of residential design at Red River College, Joey is also a special orders coordinator at Rona Home & Garden Centre. His hobbies include curling and swimming.

37. Jan Eleno – Currently a Grade 12 student, Jan a c t i v e l y participates in her school’s choir and various student groups.

Jan’s hobbies include singing and drawing.

DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2018 38. Lawrence Castro – An active member of the Winnipeg Glee Club, Lawrence also works for the City of Winnipeg, Water & Waste Department. He enjoys working out in his free time.

39. Delaila Samson – Originally from Tarlac, Delaila came to Canada in 2009. She is health care aide who loves to play badminton in her spare time. She is the proud mother of a 17-year old young man.

40. Louise Combate – An EEG tech at The Children’s Hospital, Health Sciences Centre Centre, Louise studied with a BSc Major in Psychology at the University of Manitoba. She plays guitar and likes badminton and volleyball. She also loves dogs and would love to rescue or foster one.

7. Ryan Mendoza – A hip hop producer, Ryan’s daily life consists of work, making music and playing video games.

DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2018

SHOWBIZ SHOWBUZZ PILIPINO EXPRESS

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ABS-CBN’s 2018 Christmas Station ID ABS-CBN’s Christmas Station ID Family is Love tugged at the heartstrings of Filipinos around the world.

The 2018 Christmas Station ID’s heart-warming stories featuring five unique families have shown that in times of joy or despair, triumphs or trials, we all go back to where we feel love, comfort, acceptance and hope — our family.

These are the Garcia brothers—three military men from different military services who fought side by side during the Marawi siege who were often separated for years; superwoman and mom Lorlie “Keribels” Noblezada who earned her college degree while juggling jobs as a fisherman, security guard, traffic enforcer, coast guard volunteer, masahista, and “crying lady” and supporting her family of ten; Dr. Viktorija Cirvinskaite, a 30 year-old missionary doctor from Lithuania who found family in the residents of Talim Island, when she found her calling and stayed to become its only resident doctor; Asian Games gold medalist Margielyn Didal and her family, who worked together to support the skateboarder in reaching her dreams; and inspiring communities in Benguet, who helped one another despite tragic losses to rise up after the ravage of typhoon Ompong.

Hundreds of Kapamilya stars participated in the video, which was sung by the likes of Vice Ganda, Coco Martin, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Piolo Pascual, new Kapamilya Regine Velasquez, and loveteams Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano, James Reid and

CRISTY...

From page 18 ng tubig na palaging nakahanda sa tabi ng kaniyang kulungan.

Si Kris ang dahilang ibinigay ng kaniyang ama.

“May maliit akong anak na palaging naliligo sa pawis kapag dumadalaw dito ang pamilya ko.

Basang-basa ang buong katawan niya. Init na init siya.

“Para maibsan ang init, inilulubog namin siya sa drum. Nandoon siya habang nagkukuwentuhan ang buong pamilya. Ipinakiusap ko pa ang paglalagay d’yan ng drum para sa bunso ko,” sagot ni dating Senador Ninoy Aquino sa tanong.

Batambata pa lang si Kris ay maraming unos na ang kaniyang hinarap. Ang paghulipagkukulong sa kaniyang ama.

Ang pagpapalaki sa kanilang magkakapatid ni Tita Cory nang mag-isa lang.

Pero iyon ang mga karanasang nagbigkis sa kanilang magkakapatid. Isa laban sa lahat.

Saktan mo ang isa sa kanila at parang pinadugo mo na rin ang puso nilang magkakapatid.

Sa pagsasampa ng kaso ni Kris sa mga taong sa kaniyang

Nadine Lustre, and Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto.

Also lending their voices in the song were the UST Singers, the AFP Chorale, Ramon Magsaysay High School Choir-Manila, and Koro Bangkal Magbikin. Amber Davis also provided vocals for the

music used for the five stories.

The 2018 Christmas Station ID entitled Family is Love is now airing on ABS-CBN – for those outside the Philippines, you may catch it via The Filipino Channel (TFC) and on TFC’s Facebook pages applicable for your area.

paniniwala ay nangyuyurak na sa kaniyang pagkatao ay palagi niyang kasama si Bimby.

Magkahawak-kamay ang mag-ina sa mga hinaharap nilang laban.

Matalino si Bimby, alam nito ang mga nagaganap sa buhay ng kaniyang ina, ang binatilyo mismo ang may gustong sumama kay Kris sa kaniyang mga galaw.

Walang-wala ang mga nakikita ngayon ni Bimby sa masasakit na karanasan na sa batang edad ay naengkuwentro na ni Kris. *** Hindi namin nakakayang ilarawan ang sakit na dulot ng pagkawala ni Teejay Cruz sa kaniyang pamilya. Kuyog kung tawagin namin sina Tirso, Lyn, Teejay, Bodie at Djanin.

Bihirang-bihira silang dumarating nang hindi kumpleto, sa kanilang magandang pakikisama sa showbiz ay idinadamay nina Pip at Lyn ang kanilang mga anak, ganoon sila kasolido.

Pero sa napakabatang edad na 37 ay pumanaw na ang kanilang panganay na si Teejay (Tristan Jedediah) sa sakit na cancer.

Napakasakit nito para sa kaniyang mga iniwan.

Sa loob nang anim na

buwan mula nang malaman ng pamilya ang sakit ni Teejay ay numipis na agad ang kaniyang katawan, binawian ng buhay nang mabilisan, minsan pang naganap ang masakit na katotohanan na sa halip na ang anak ay ang mga magulang ang maghahatid sa huling hantungan sa kanilang mahal.

Saludo sina Pip at Lyn sa kanilang panganay dahil buongtapang na hinarap ni Teejay ang kaniyang karamdaman. Hindi na sila pinahirapan pa ni Teejay, lagi niyang sinasabi na okey lang siya, pero bilang na bilang na pala ang kaniyang panahon sa mundo.

Masakit man ay kayang hawakan nina Pip at Lyn ang kanilang emosyon. Malapit sila sa Panginoon, alam nila na ang ating buhay ay hiram lang, ibabalik din sa takdang panahon sa nagbigay sa atin.

Pero madali lang sabihin iyon, pero napakahirap tanggapin, lalo na sa klase ng kanilang pamilya na kung nasaan ang isa ay nandoon din ang lahat.

Ilang kaarawan namin ang magkakasamang dinaluhan ng buong pamilya. Nagpupunta rin sina Pip at Lyn kasama ang tatlong anak nila sa aming gallery.

Sila ang eksaktong larawan ng isang masayang pamilya.

Napakalaking pagsubok para sa pamilya Cruz ang maagang pagpanaw ni Teejay. Sugat na walang paggaling pero kailangang bukas-pusong tanggapin.

Mula sa puso, ang sinsero naming pakikiramay sa pamilya Cruz, harinawang maging magaan ang pagtanggap nila sa pagkawala ni Teejay sa maagang panahon. *** Halos sabay na naglunsad ng kanilang Christmas Station ID ang ABS-CBN at GMA7. Parehong pinagpaguran ng sinasabing magkalabang network ang kanilang handog sa publiko ngayong Kapaskuhan.

Puso ang sigaw ng Siyete, pamilya naman ang timon ng ABS-CBN, kani-kaniyang atake at preparasyon ang dalawang istasyon sa Christmas ID nila.

Kapansin-pansin na sangkatutak pala talaga ang kontratadong artista ng ABSCBN. Halos ikatlong bahagi lang ng kabuuang bilang nila ang mga artista at personalidad na nasa GMA-7.

Umikot nang umikot ang mga camera sa mga ipinagmamalaki nilang artista, binigyan ng

magandang exposure ang kalilipat pa lang na si Regine Velasquez at si Vice Ganda, pero sa pinakahuling frame siyempre nandoon ang mga pinakabida.

Kina Coco Martin, Manang Inday (Susan Roces) at Ms. Charo Santos-Concio huminto ang pinakahuling kuwadro.

Sila ang pinakamalalaking personalidad na itinuturing ng ABS-CBN. Magandang senyal ang padaplis na reklamo ni Janno Gibbs sa hindi niya pagkasali sa Christmas Station ID ng ABSCBN. Pagkatapos nang ilang dekada ay ngayon lang narinig ng publiko ang pagtatampo ng magaling na singer-actor.

Maganda ‘yan, nagpapahalaga na ngayon si Janno sa kaniyang career, hindi tulad noon na maraming alok na trabaho sa kaniya pero siya mismo ang nagtatamad-tamaran.

Gasgas nang kuwento ang pagiging tamad ni Janno. Ang palaging lumulutang na kuwento ay insomniac daw siya. Gising sa buong gabi at sumisikat na ang araw kapag nakakatulog siya.

Kaya nawawalan ng kabuluhan ang kaniyang See CRISTY p18

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PILIPINO EXPRESS

KROSWORD

HOROSCOPE

NO. 313

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Dalampasigan 5. Hinihigitan 12. Ampon 13. Ampunan 14. Marahil 16. Rolyo 17. Samahan 18. Notang musikal 19. Titulo sa chess 21. Ihimpil 25. Sisiw 27. Pananong 29. Ilista 31. Ikubli 32. Sigurado

11. Tiyang 15. Labis na pagpapatubo 18. Patugan ng palayok 20. Alagang nangingitlog 21. Gulok 22. Hilera 23. Una 24. Handog 26. Liping minorya 28. Tuyo 30. Isang pangatnig 31. Hudyat sa taguan

SAGOT SA NO. 312

PABABA 1. Mestisa 2. Ambisyon 3. Bulagta 4. Bantay 6. Itinda 7. ____ de coco 8. Liksi 9. Grupo ng mang-aawit 10. Salita

HINAGAP

Bagong Panahon Ang daloy ng buhay sa silong ng langit, Hitik sa hiwagang di kaya ng isip; Manigo at bigong mga pagsasakit, Nagiging hantunga’y luksang panaginip! *** Ang magiging handog ng kinabukasan, Sa buhay ng tao’y di mahuhulaan; Kaparis ng Pasko na pinagdiriwang, Maramot sa iba ang kaligayahan! *** Dahil sa digmaa’t lupit ng panahon, Malinaw ang bakas na nalikha noon; Nadarama pa rin kahit na sa ngayon, Lumbay na dinanas ng nalumang taon! *** Sana ay manigo ang handog na taglay, ng bagong panahong pinakahihintay!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

DECEMBER 1 - 15, 2018

DISYEMBRE 1 - 15, 2018 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Pag-ibig ang iyong magiging focus sa buwan na ito.

Matindi at kulay rosas ang relasyon subalit sa ganito nagsisimula ang matitinding emosyon. Mas madaling magselos ang iyong partner dahil malapit sa iyo ang ibang kaibigan. Ikaw ang magdadala. Alalay ka lang. OK ang ika-6 at 7. Ingat ka sa ika-2, 3, 9 at 10.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) May pera ka at marami kang gustong bilhin.

Kung kailangan mo talaga, kahit mahal, sige bilhin mo. Kung ito ay luho lang, pigilan mo ang sarili at itabi mo ang pera.

Hindi dahil may pera ka ngayon ay pang-habang buhay na iyan.

Ang pagsisisi ay laging nasa huli.

OK sa ika-6 at 7. Bantay sa ika-4, 5, 11 at 12.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Kung ano ang itinanim, iyon din ang iyong aanihin. Masaya ang Disyembre at walang makakapigil sa kaligayahan. May mga pagkakataon na gagawa ka ng desisyon na may epekto sa iba.

Kung tama, babalik sa iyo, Kung mali, gayon din. Mag-ingat ka sa mga gagawin mo. OK ang ika-6 at 7. Ingat sa ika-14 at 15.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Dumadami ang mga gamit mo na hindi mo na kailangan. Oras na para magtapon, o magbigay sa mga makakagamit. Huwag mo nang panghinayangan ang ginasta mo. Nagamit mo naman ang mga ito noon. Mas lilinaw ang iyong isip pag nabawasan ang kalat.

Lucky ang ika-9 at 10. Ingat ka sa ika-4, 5, 11 at 12.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Nalulungkot ka at nawawalan ka ng tiwala sa iyong kakayahan. Nasa isip mo lang ito.

Baguhin mo ang pananaw. Paggising mo, sabihin mo sa sarili mong kaya mo lahat ang pagsubok, na maganda o guwapo ka, na matalino ka – positive thinking ang dapat pairalin mo. OK ang ika-9 at 10.

Ingat sa ika-6, 7, 14 at 15.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Kalusugan ang focus mo sa Disyembre – para sa iyo at sa mahal mo sa Buhay.

May babala na baka may magkakasakit. Pilitin mong mag-konsulta sa doctor kahit hindi nakakabahala ang nararamdaman. Mas mabuting makita na ngayon kaysa lumala pa ang kondisyon. OK ang ika-9 at 10. Stressful sa ika-2 at 3.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Sa panahon ng kapaskuhan, maging mas mapagpatawad at maunawain ka sana. May magbabalik. Isang tao na hindi naman napakalaki ng kasalanan sa iyo subalit kinalimutan mo na. Hihingi siya ng ikalawang pagkakataon.

Pag-isipan mong mabuti ang desisyon. OK ang ika-2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat sa ika-6, 7, 14 at 15.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) May darating na pera sa iyo.

Kailangan ay ilagay mo ito sa ligtas na pamumuhunan.

Iwasan mo ang mga alok na ilagay ito sa negosyo. Huwag ka nang maghangad na palakihin pa ito dahil baka mawalang parang bula. Kilala mo na kung sino ang pagtitiwalaan mo o hindi. OK ang ika-2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat sa ika-9 at 10.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Kung magiging masipag ka, makikita mo ang bunga ng iyong pagpapagod.

Kung masipag na ay maagap ka pa, mas lalong marami kang aanihing tagumpay.

Panahon na ng iyong pag-unlad, kailangan mo lang mag-focus.

Maraming oportunidad ngayong Disyembre. OK sa ika-2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat ka sa ika-4 at 5.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Wala kang aalalahanin sa buwan na ito. Lahat nang plano para sa 2018 ay maayos at nangyayari. Baka may biyahe na kailangan mong gawin upang ayusin ang relasyon – maaaring sa trabaho, negosyo o pamilya. Ipagpatuloy mo ang payapang isip. Nakakahawa ito.

OK ka sa ika-4, 5, 14 at 15. Ingat sa ika-2, 3, 9 at 10.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Walang kasingtamis ang inyong pag-iibigan.

Pero maraming naiinggit sa inyong dalawa.

Iwasan mong magpakita sa publiko ng sobrang lambingan dahil may mga nakakapansin na hindi sang-ayon. Mas mabuting mag-ingat dahil baka may manira sa iyo. Lucky ang ika-4, 5, 14 at 15. Alalay sa ika-11 at 12.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Kalimutan mo na ang hindi magandang nakaraan at lalaya ka sa negatibong epekto nito sa iyo. Ipagpatuloy mo ang pagpapatahimik ng iyong isip at damdamin. Makikita mong pati ang mga nararamdaman mong sakit ay mawawala. Magiging mas malusog at masaya ka. OK ang ika-4, 5, 14 at 15. Ingat ka sa ika-6 at 7.

napakapropesyonal na si Ronaldo Valdez. *** Pagpansin ng mga tumututok sa It’s Showtime ay sobra-sobrang publicity na ang nakukuha ng basketbolistang si Calvin Abueva mula sa show.

Naiintindihan nila na masaya ngayon ang komedyante-TV host dahil kay Abueva, mas masaya si Vice Ganda ay mas masaya rin siyang nagho-host, pero sana naman daw ay huwag nang masyadong nagiging topic sa show ang basketball player.

May komento tungkol doon ang isang kaibigan naming nauumay na sa mga nangyayari sa It’s Showtime, ang kaniyang sabi, “Hindi naman ang lovelife ni Vice ang reason ng panonood namin sa show. Gusto namin ang programa dahil magaganda ang mga segments nila, lalo na ang TNT.

“Pero lately kasi, e, palagi na lang nilang pinag-uusapan si Abueva. Kesyo ipinagluluto raw niya ng masasarap na ulam si Vice. Kesyo nanood sila ng laro ni Calvin, kesyo nanonood daw si Abueva palagi kaya binabati naman nila.

“Noong una, e, cute pa ang dating noon dahil parang nagpapa-cute din si Vice. Pero noong matagal-tagal na, parang nakakaumay na.

“Hindi naman part ng show si Abueva, ano namana ng interes ng televiewers sa kaniya? Kung masaya si Vice dahil sa kaniya, e, sarilinin na lang sana niya iyon1 “Kung gustong makita ng publiko si Abueva, e, sa PBA iyon, hindi dapat sa show nina Vice, dahil wala siyang participation sa programa,” reklamo ng aming kaibigan.

–CSF

CRISTY...

From page 21 maghapon, tulog kasi siya sa buong araw, pagkatapos ay gising na naman siya nang magdamag.

Mapagbiro ang panahahon, kung kailan naman niya gusto nang magtrabaho ay saka mailap sa kaniya ang kapalaran, pumirma na siya ng kontrata sa Viva pero wala pang bagong nagaganap sa kaniyang karera.

Nagkaroon siya ng partisipasyon sa matagumpay na seryeng FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano, pero mabilis lang naman iyon, pintay rin agad siya sa serye.

Kailangang dagdagan pa ni Janno Gibbs ang kaniyang pagsisikap, napagiiwanan na siya ng kaniyang mga kakontemporaryo, nakapanghihinayang ang kaniyang talento sa pagkanta at pag-arte lalo na’t anak siya ng

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