Pilipino Express • Feb 16 2019

Volume 15 • No. 4 • February 16 - 28, 2019 Publication Mailing Account #41721512

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Measles cases surge in the Philippines From a report by Daniel Joaquin

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The Philippines is in the midst of a severe measles crisis with more than 70 deaths out of around 4,000 patients diagnosed with measles within the past year.

Davao City-based pediatrician Dr. Richard Mata, who was a consultant of former Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial and is now a World Health Organization (WHO) consultant on dengue, said the drop in vaccinations in the country has caused an accumulation of thousands of unvaccinated children, leading to the expected outbreak that is happening right now.

Mata said measles is highly contagious in nature, making it easier for the virus to move from one host to another and cause an outbreak.

Mata also said the Dengvaxia

No pain, no gain. A barangay health worker and Department of Health staff member go house-to-house to immunize children against measles in Davao City. Photo: Arjoy M. Ceniza/Mindanao Daily Mirror issue contributed to the significant drop in the number of vaccinations in children nationwide. However, he said the Philippines was never quite able to achieve its 80 percent

vaccination target in children, crediting multiple factors such as inadequate promotional drives by the government and the fact that See MEASLES p10

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Cleaning up Manila Bay Up to the age of 24 my image of the sea was that it was a dirty body of water that smelled of rotten eggs. As a Manileño who rarely traveled, my only exposure to saltwater was Manila Bay, and so this image stuck with me well into my young adulthood. When I first traveled to Mindanao – at age 24, with a group of campus missionaries – it was by ship, and the pier in Manila smelled not just of rotten eggs but of garbage and fuel as well. I remember being a little seasick not just because of the movement of the ship but also because of the thought that we were literally floating on all sorts of waste.

Imagine my surprise when just a few hours out of Manila I began to breathe in fresh sea air. It was such a new experience I couldn’t comprehend it at first. I looked out and saw that the water was actually blue and not black. I mean, I knew in my mind that this was how the water was supposed to be, but I had no prior experience of it. All I had were my memories of Manila Bay and how polluted it was.

When we docked in Zamboanga City for a short stopover, my team and I decided

to walk around the pier for a while. From this vantage point the water was unbelievable: deep blue, clear, and inviting. It had a calming effect on me and I spent a lot of time just looking out. It was strange to me that the water could be so clean this close to a pier, with ships docked and business going about.

It actually got better a day later when we arrived at our destination. I remember looking out and getting my first glimpse of Davao City and thinking to myself, “It looks like a nice city.”

But then the ship made a U-turn and we were suddenly faced with an island lined with white-sand beaches and filled with coconut trees. I count that as the instant I fell in love with Davao City (although I would learn a few days later that what I saw was actually Samal Island, which is part of Davao del Norte and not Davao City).

After a week in Davao we went home by ship, and I recall being even more repulsed when we docked in Manila. Because I had something to compare it with, the water now seemed darker, murkier, and fouler. It was a

complete contrast to the waters of Davao, which were clean enough to swim in and where marine life thrived.

Two months later I returned to Davao City to work, and soon it became my home. I’ve always boasted about the waters of Davao Gulf and compared them with Manila Bay, not thinking that there was still hope for the iconic body of water to be rehabilitated.

I mean I just took it for granted that Manila Bay would never get cleaned up, not with how the people of Manila threw garbage carelessly anywhere without thinking that these would eventually either clog up their sewers or end up in the bay.

So it came as a huge surprise that late last January around 5,000 people did the unthinkable: clean up the stretch of Manila Bay. Volunteers from various groups turned up for the activity, and while I had my reservations (I’ve never really believed in one-off activities that had no follow-up), what they accomplished that day was nothing short of astounding.

For the first time in decades the beach could actually be seen, and based on the photos (I have not been there in the past weeks) it

had gotten back to some of its old self.

Of course this is only the beginning, and it’s not even the main solution itself. Cleaning up the shoreline of Manila Bay is just part of a holistic action the government is planning. This includes cleaning up the rivers that feed the bay, and it also requires making the people of Manila realize that the trash they throw away carelessly is what ends up on the shore.

Critics have said the Manila Bay clean up is just a band-aid solution, and they are actually right. It requires more than that to restore Manila Bay, but at least government has taken the first step.

If anything, the newly cleaned up shoreline is a visual representation of what can be achieved if we all get our acts together and start cleaning up after ourselves.

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.

Who is the Credit Counselling Society?

by Tim St Vincent I have been writing these articles for two years now. In fact, this February article is my twoyear anniversary! So, I thought that perhaps it was time to give some details on who exactly the Credit Counselling Society is; who we are and what we do.

The Credit Counselling Society is a non-profit registered charity. We focus on helping people understand how money works. In particular, we focus on how credit and debt work.

We do this in two ways: one way is through education; the other is through one-on-one free credit counselling and budget preparation.

Education On the education side, we work with groups that will range from employers and professional associations to the food banks.

This is because that is the range of people who come to us for assistance: from those who are struggling to put food on the table to professionals; from those who have no income to modest income; to those who make in excess of $300,000 a year. There is no real difference between the two; they both make the same mistakes. Debt does not care

who you are, what gender you are, what ethnic background you have. It does not care about your education level, your income or where you live. Anyone and everyone can have problems.

It is also important to know that about 50 per cent of Canadians are struggling financially. It is important for people to know that anyone and everyone can have financial challenges. If they are aware of this they are much more likely to ask for help when they need it. On the education side we try to provide people with the tools and knowledge required to understand how credit and debt work. We do this by running a series of over 20 workshops and webinars. We provide our educational resources with the hope that if we can provide this understanding, then people are less likely to have challenges with their debt. Last year we had approximately 70,000 people come to us for help.

Credit counselling At the same time there are people who need help beyond education and are looking for immediate assistance. To help those people we provide free one-on-one credit counselling.

It is important to note that as credit counsellors we do not lend

money. For me that is like saying, “Help, my boat is sinking!” and the person you are seeking help from says, “No problem, here, have an anchor!” The answer to debt troubles is not more credit.

All that will do is slightly delay the problem. Then all of a sudden, your boat isn’t sinking; it is sunk!

The credit counsellor will provide a free financial review geared towards creating a budget. Once the budget is complete, they will point out what is working, what isn’t, and any potential danger signs. Many people at this stage will say that they are all good! That they don’t need any more help as they now have a budget and lots of people and resources that they can use if they have any more challenges.

That is perfect! Just what we like to hear! Even with that, there are still about 10 per cent of the people who come to us in need of a little more assistance.

They go into what we call a debt management program. Here we take the budgets we just prepared and talk to all of your lenders.

We work with all of the lenders, banks, credit unions, credit card companies and payday loan companies, and we negotiate with them on your behalf towards the goal of reducing interest to 0 per cent. We then put you into the program and, with the increased savings, direct funds to pay off

your debt.

This isn’t a quick journey.

Anyone who says they can fix your credit in six months is trying to sell you something. It takes time to get into trouble, so it will take time to get out of trouble.

The average duration of our program is about three years and the maximum is five. At the end of the program you are consumer debt free! Approximately 90 per cent of those who go into the program complete it successfully, and of those, 98 per cent say they would recommend it to others.

We have less than a one per cent repeat rate, and with a 98 per cent recommendation rate, they don’t repeat because they don’t like us, they don’t repeat because they have learned how to manage credit and debt successfully. That is who we are and what we do.

If you need assistance, or would like a workshop for your workplace, church or association, feel free to contact me at the information below.

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, to request a workshop or to attend a webinar, please call 1-888-527-8999 or visit www.nomoredebts.org or www.mymoneycoach.ca

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Fourteen talented performers – all from Winnipeg – are vying for a Grand Prize trophy and $2,000, a Second Prize trophy and $750, and a Third Prize trophy and $500. The sequence of their upcoming performance was determined by a random draw at the culmination of the semi-final phase of the contest on January 5, 2019.

Let’s meet the singers and get to know a little about them and their love of music (in order of appearance on March 2).

1. Andrea Macasaet

8. Kristina Gamurot Suban

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.

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. Justin Gallego

9. Keesha Mae Mari

A full time student at Red River College, Justin is currently studying Business Administration and majoring in Marketing.

His hobbies include playing sports, watching Netflix, eating and sleeping.

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.

3. Rowelie Cantalejo

10. Ryan Mendoza

Currently working at St. Boniface Hospital, Rowelie has 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.

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

4. Joey Villanueva

11. Louise Combate

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.

An EEG tech at The Children’s Hospital, Health Sciences 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.

5. Robbie Ambrosio

12. Jan Eleno

He loves writing 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.

Currently a Grade 12 student, Jan actively participates in her school’s choir and various student groups. Jan’s hobbies include singing and drawing.

6. Emogen Ventura

13. Marini Tagarda

Formerly a lead vocalist in The EC Jammers Orchestra in the Philippines, Emogen also sang in a band called Killer Bee and worked as a 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.

7. Glenn Naquila

Currently an IT technician, Glenn was an undergrad of the UST Conservatory of Music in the Philippines, and a member of Coro Tomasino. He has performed with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the UST Symphony Orchestra. Glenn is now in St. Peter’s Church Grand Choir and the front man of the band, No Boundaries.

A university student majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology, Marini 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!

14. 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.

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On-line race leaves out many Like so many other immigration consultants, lawyers, sponsors and applicants, we prepared for the 12:00 EST opening of the Parent and Grandparent sponsorship on January 28. We knew in advance the intake would be competitive but did not fully appreciate that we had only minutes to complete the submission. The window opened at the appointed hour and the race began. We successfully submitted the Expression of Interest (EOI) but so many others did not. Within minutes, at 12:12 EST the window closed and Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the 2019 Parent and Grandparent Program is now closed. My sympathies are for the countless persons, many of whom I know personally, who were left out. The EOI submission was harsh and a tribute to applicants who knew the answers intimately and were blessed with speed on

the keyboard.

Many unsuccessful sponsors fell short and took to Facebook to express their discontent. My friends from church submitted an EOI in 2018 and 2017 but were not selected. They missed twice on the lottery and now on the speed submission.

I read about those who spent too much time refreshing through the web pages. There were other factors, too, such as the Internet connection and technological challenges. We opened a brand new window and did not refresh the existing one, and truth be told, we had the fastest typist on the keyboard.

The voices of the disappointed, however, remain with us all. One sponsor wrote: “What a farce this is! Is this a cruel joke from IRCC? I’ve been camped at the computer since the morning, checking incessantly. As soon as the form opened I quickly entered all the

info. Clicked submit and get ‘the form is now closed.’ How can this be possible? How can 20,000 applications be received in less than 10 minutes: Do you have to be a typing champion of the world to qualify: Something very dear is going on dear IRCC!” Many repeated these sentiments. Whether sponsors complain in public or suffer in silence, the sad reality is that whenever any cap is set, there will be winners and losers.

The question we need to ask collectively is whether or not the cap has been set too low or if the speed submission is the best system to use. However, I don’t expect IRCC to go back to the old paper submission, which, the government complains, was too labour intensive and resulted in backlogs. EOIs, even the speed ones, eliminate back logs but leave many users unhappy. It would appear from the discontent

that the number of potential users far outweighs the spots made available.

For those fortunate 20,000 who submitted the EOI within the 12-minute window, you should have received an email confirmation within 24 hours. If or when you are formally invited to apply you will have 60 calendar days to submit a complete application for sponsorship to IRCC. To find out about the next steps, go online to https:// www.canada.ca/en/immigrationrefugees-citizenship/services/ immigrate-canada/familysponsorship/sponsor-parentsgrandparents/after-apply-nextsteps.html It is important for unsuccessful sponsors to let IRCC or their elected MPs know about their experience. Raising the cap may be one solution or another is changing the application system. The lottery system did

not work and the speed system can also disappear in time. There is a considerable demand for the sponsorship of parents and grandparents and it is an issue that both the sitting government and the opposition parties must address. The unification of families in Canada is one of the objectives (s. 3(1)(d)) of the Immigration Act (IRPA) and programs should be provided to facilitate this. If the current system does not work, then time to try and try again.

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.

A full heart – and stomach When I was little, I remember going to weekend house parties and never being empty handed.

My mom would spend hours in the kitchen prepping and preparing one of her many signature dishes to lovingly add to the communal table, and I would get to carry it in. To say my mom is a good cook would be an extreme understatement. There was even one time that I remember the host tearing up at their first bite saying, “It tastes like home.”

For me being born and raised in Winnipeg, home is here.

But I’ve been spoiled, in that my Filipino palate has never been without. Filipino food is so intertwined with culture and identity as each dish has a story of its own. From regional delicacies to incorporated influences, or even adaptations created to cope with limited or unavailable ingredients. As the potlucks in my life diversify, there always seems to sit a star Filipino dish.

Sometimes, not even brought by a Filipino. What is it about Filipino food that can’t be denied?

And this love is not limited to home kitchens. In Winnipeg you don’t have to go far to find a restaurant or bakery with that taste of home, or that welcome twist on it. I’ve noticed that Filipino food can be met with curiosity, intrigue, excitement, and nostalgia, but also even hesitance or shame. Is it aromatic? Or does it smell? When it can be “othered”

as exotic and made a spectacle of in food challenges, but ultimately remain (in my opinion) delicious, how do we find that marketable balance between mass appeal and authenticity?

ANAK and Baon Manila Nights have teamed up to bring a screening of ULAM: Main Dish to Winnipeg. This documentary

by Filipino-American filmmaker Alexandra Cuerdo follows the rise of the Filipino food movement in the U.S. through award-winning chefs. In addition to celebrating the achievements of these restaurateurs, the film also delves into the issues and challenges of representation and validation of Filipino culture in the greater diaspora.

The Winnipeg screening will take place on Sunday February 24th, 6:30 p.m. at the Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local Filipino-Canadian chefs, from all stages and aspects of the culinary industry: start-ups to 10+ years in the business. Tickets are just $15 and include Filipino movie snacks

by Chef Allan Pineda. You can get yours at anak.eventbrite.ca.

Daisydee Bautista is a proud second generation FilipinoCanadian and dedicated ANAK volunteer. To learn more about ANAK programs and events, or how to become a volunteer, visit www.anak.ca or email info@ anak.ca.

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week Hello readers!

Usually Ate Anna answers a question, but this month I am going to talk to you about an exciting event that happens every year – Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week, which was celebrated from February 11 to 15 this year across Canada and worldwide.

The theme this year was Sexual Health Through the Ages.

It is important to understand that our sexual health starts at birth and changes as we grow and get older. The needs of our bodies and the types of relationships we have change throughout our life.

As a child, we are continually learning about our body. This is a great time for parents to teach about body parts, consent and privacy. Children can learn different names of body parts, which body parts are private and which body parts need to be covered. They can be taught that every body looks different, and that privacy is an important part of our relationships. Children can learn about relationships, about being a good friend, and that it is important to get permission

before hugging, kissing or touching somebody else. It is also important for children to learn that nobody should be touching their private body parts.

Young people experience a process called puberty, usually after the age of 10. Puberty can feel very stressful for many people! Body parts develop, hair grows in new places, and our bodies can feel very different.

Young people with penises may discover their penis can get hard at embarrassing times.

Young people with vaginas may start menstruating (getting their period). Adolescents are starting to explore different types of relationships with their peers. They are learning how to be adults and how to interact with each other in ways that are respectful and based on consent.

At some point in life, many pursue sexual relationships, and need to be aware of the possibilities of pregnancy and STI transmission. Access to safer sex barriers and birth control during this time is important. Romantic relationships are formed and also need to be based on respect and

consent.

Menopause is a word that describes the time of life where menstruation slows down or stops. This process can come with emotional and physical stress. As we age we may also start experiencing limitations in our bodies that we are not used to; perhaps it is harder to climb stairs and might take longer to share intimate time with your partner.

This is all normal and we can learn to adapt to these changes.

Our sexual health needs change throughout our lives. If you would like to know more about sexual health through the ages, you can access the Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week website at www. srhweek.ca. – Ate Anna 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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The feng shui trinity of luck

There are many people who consider themselves lucky, and just as many who don’t. Luck may seem like it only happens to certain people, or those people born under a lucky star. Yet, others seem to have luck at their command. In the West, luck is often viewed as something you either have or don’t have, and the thinking is that if you don’t have luck, you’re not going to change that.

But that’s not the Eastern view of luck. In Asia, and in particular, China, luck is viewed as a trinity.

There are three parts to it that combine to create a person’s overall good luck. The three parts are made up of Heaven Luck, Earth Luck, and Man Luck.

Together, Heaven, Earth, and Man Luck are the sum of your personal luck.

The first part, Heaven Luck, is a type of luck that is based upon whom you are born to, when, your physical make-up, such as your eye colour or DNA. This luck is not influenced by religion, charms or personal will.

This can easily be summed up as your destiny or karma. You can’t change whom you were born to or your DNA, and that makes Heaven Luck a part of the Trinity of Luck that is static.

The second part is your Earth Luck, and it’s the kind of luck that literally surrounds you.

This is often represented by your home or what’s right outside your door. Let’s say for instance, you live in an area with lovely homes but then find out they were built over a toxic landfill.

Or, maybe you have a view of a cemetery, or a large ditch.

The home that you live in and the surroundings it’s in have a great influence on your luck. Although you can’t change a mountain in the distance, which is considered a very auspicious environmental energy, you can change your things if you’re a hoarder and live in an overcrowded, cluttered home. Both play a role in your Earth Luck.

Earth luck is also another way of saying feng shui.

Feng shui can be applied to your office, your bedroom, and your home and landscape.

This helps you to augur good energy by planting a pretty yard or garden, keeping your home in good shape, beautifying it and keeping the elements of earth, wood, water, fire and metal in balance.

Your Earth Luck is also about using feng shui to tap into your home’s energies that align with your relationships, career, health, and income or family.

This is luck that you can use and adapt to help foster opportunity, wealth, success and happiness.

Man Luck is changeable and

is a type of luck you can greatly influence by choosing where you live, the way you live, the way you keep and decorate your home, and the way you observe various time dimensional changes in energy, like flying star feng shui. This can be altered by your application of feng shui symbols, personal feng shui, and arranging, landscaping and decorating, your home in a harmonious or productive manner.

The last type of luck is your Man Luck.

This is the luck you have over your actions. Some lack Man Luck because they don’t believe in the idea that their actions trigger energies to work in their favour. Some say that using feng shui appropriately and correctly is part of your Man Luck, and others believe that Man Luck is a direct result of the way you apply yourself in your life.

Some choose to work hard, some study harder than other students to help themselves grow academically. Whether you choose to save, study, apply yourself, or take action on your behalf, like investing money, these are all parts of your Man Luck.

Man Luck is the type of luck that has great depth and potential – because it’s based on you and your actions.

Those who maintain their health, their outlooks and their actions reflect their desire to be the best they can for themselves. Not surprisingly, these are the people with good Man Luck. Yet, there are others who let themselves be taken advantage of, who surround themselves with negative people, or who engage in negative selftalk. There are people-pleasers and others who don’t grow because they stubbornly cling to every wrong ever done to them or they only feel good when they’re victimized or helpless.

Those with Man Luck are flawed people, imperfect, and full of their share of problems just like those who don’t have Man Luck.

The difference is those with Man Luck, choose to look at what they have and look at what they can do to help themselves. They apply themselves to improve their lives, take personal responsibility for their actions and create new paths, grow, and strive to be better. They realize that everything begins and ends with them and their actions.

For those without Man Luck, the blame usually falls to others, circumstances, their parents or upbringing…almost anyone but themselves. Yet, Man Luck is the easiest luck to change.

Here are 13 ways you can change and improve your Man Luck and your Earth Luck.

EARTH LUCK • Keep your home in good repair and work to make it attractive to you. A clean, beautiful home invites positive

– Ways to improve luck in your life

energy to your life.

• Follow feng shui and address the changing energies that ebb and flow with the passage of time, such as the annual and monthly feng shui.

• Look for a living space that has good environmental feng shui, such as in a nice neighbourhood, has auspicious environmental landscape features like views, lakes, ocean, rivers, and mountains or hills. These views also bring beneficial energy.

• Try to live in a home that observes good feng shui positioning in the landscape, known as the Armchair position, with a rise at the rear of the house and slight rises at the sides.

• Decorate your home, bedroom and office with symbols that speak to you of your aspirations of health, beauty, love, success, happiness or wealth.

• Arrange your bedroom with good feng shui, have a headboard on your bed, and keep your front door clear and welcoming.

• Protect and enhance your front door to bring opportunities to your life.

MAN LUCK • Look at what you can do. A can’t do attitude will make every street your turn onto a dead-end.

It’s easy to look at what’s not possible, but adopting a view of what’s possible will help move your life forward. This is especially helpful when you feel stuck.

• Take responsibility for your actions and reactions.

When you take responsibility for circumstances and make appropriate changes, your luck will shift. Admit when you are wrong, adhere to the truth, and make a stand to take action in your life.

• Give yourself reinforcement.

When you make a change and follow through on an action, praise yourself and recognize your achievement.

• Take steps to tackle longstanding issues in your life. If you have a tendency toward negative self-talk, work to speak as nicely

to yourself as you would a dear friend. If that’s too hard, follow the mantra that it’s better not to say anything at all than say something mean to yourself.

• Resist victim-hood, helplessness, and pity. These are all traps that you can fall into and they become a drug that robs you of your self-respect, ability to see your life clearly and own your life. These drugs work to keep you stuck in a trap of your making and at the mercy of life.

• Embrace enthusiasm. Cool disinterest, blah demeanour and non-response has become socially acceptable – and approved. This creates a life of cool disinterest, blah people and life experiences, and numbed living. Be excited, find wonder again, and be enthusiastic. You’ll be amazed at how people will respond to you and what life sends your way.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: Last issue you wrote about what to do when you’re feng shui isn’t working.

You showed a cracked window.

I’m curious if a cracked windshield affects your life?

Answer: Love the question, and yes, I believe it does matter.

It’s about your vision of “where you are going” in life and not

seeing that vision clearly. We are very much a part of our cars.

They are part of us as we travel down the road to buy groceries, drive to work or pick up kids at school. Like our houses, when we have a car accident, we can be injured, when our homes have damage, such as from fire or hurricane, there is an emotional and physical cost.

Pay close attention to your car – and in particular the windshield.

This is how your view your world in your car and that annoying crack running across it can cause you to not “see” or “think” about things as clearly. Get it repaired and see if you don’t feel differently and think differently too.

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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2019 Annual General Meeting and Professional Development Seminars The Filipino Members Chapter - Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is pleased to announce its 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by two (2) professional development (PD) seminars on Saturday, February 23rd, to be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1800 Wellington Avenue from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Filipino chapter members, colleagues in the profession and newcomers with an engineering background are welcome to attend this event. There is a $10.00 fee, which includes light lunch and refreshment. Registration is ongoing and will close on Monday, February 18th. To register, visit the chapter’s website at www. fmc-egm.ca or the association’s website at www.enggeo.mb.ca and look in the events section. For more details, please e-mail info@ fmc-egm.ca.

Annual General Meeting This is a two-part event in which the first part will be the chapter’s AGM. This will provide members an overview of the previous year’s activities, a membership update and plans for the future to be presented by current chair, Ray Sator, P.Eng. Chapter treasurer, Jun Tapia, P.Eng., will go over the chapter’s financial statement. Also

included on this year’s agenda is the presentation and oath taking of four (4) new elected executive officers to fill the seats of outgoing officers who will end their term at the close of AGM. Two PD seminars will immediately follow the AGM. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen, learn and ask questions about the following topics relevant to the engineering profession.

Introduction to Manitoba Building and Fire Codes Norman Garcia, P.Eng. will present this seminar. The Province of Manitoba follows the National Building Code, the National Plumbing Code, the National Energy Code, and the National Fire Code. The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes and the National Research Council of Canada developed these codes through a consultation process with representatives from all provincial and territorial governments, and with various stakeholders in the building construction industry. This presentation will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of how the Manitoba Building and Fire Codes apply to the design, construction, and occupancy of

all new buildings, as well as the alteration, change of use, and demolition of existing buildings.

Target audiences are engineers, architects, contractors, technologists, students, and interior designers.

Norman A. Garcia graduated B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines in 2000, moved to Winnipeg in 2011, and became a professional fire protection engineer in Manitoba in 2015.

Norman is the Building & Fire Safety Engineer at the Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner.

He represents The Province of Manitoba in various federal and provincial technical committees dealing with the development and enforcement of the construction codes. He also assists engineers and architects in code compliance and interpretation, and evaluates proposed alternative solutions.

Outside of work and family, he trains and competes in longdistance Ironman triathlons and full marathons barefooted, while raising money for World Vision Philippines.

Keeyask Project: 2018 and Beyond Ryan Ward, P.Eng. will present a seminar on the Keeyask Project,

Ryan Ward, P.Eng

Norman Garcia, P.Eng.

which is a 695 MW hydroelectric generating station being built on the Nelson River in northern Manitoba. Construction began in 2014 and this presentation will showcase the current progress achieved through the 2018 construction season and will provide a look forward to the project’s completion.

Ryan Ward graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering. Ryan spent two years with 3M Canada before joining Manitoba Hydro in 2001. Ryan has 17 years of experience with Manitoba Hydro and has worked as a design engineer and project lead on

unit overhauls before joining the Wuskwatim Engineering Department in 2006 as the mechanical lead. From 2011 to 2016 Ryan worked on the Pointe du Bois Spillway Replacement Project as Mechanical and Electrical lead and Project Manager. Ryan has worked on the Keeyask Generating Station for the past three years as the Deputy Project Manager and currently as the Commercial Contracts Manager and is responsible for the commercial management of the major construction contracts.

This event is sponsored in part by the National Bank and supported by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.

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Maharlika and the precolonial class system President Duterte recently resurrected the idea of renaming the Philippines Maharlika – a misinformed idea first promoted

by Ferdinand Marcos.

The origin of the term maharlika goes all the way back to the ancient language of India called Sanskrit, from the word, maharddhika, meaning, “a man of wealth, knowledge or ability.”

Today it is generally accepted to mean “nobility or aristocracy.”

The venerable Tagalog dictionary of Leo James English gives us this example: Ang mga harì at prinsipe ay kabilang sa mga maharlikâ. [Kings and princes belong to the nobility.]

That’s the modern definition, but back in the days when there really was a maharlika class in the Philippines, it was actually a lower class of nobility that served the datus, or chiefs, in times of war. The maharlikas belonged to the “kings and princes” and not the other way around.

Marcos’ maharlika We can thank former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, mainly, for our misunderstanding of this word today. “Maharlika culture” was his propaganda tool for promoting nationalism during the days of the “New Society.” The word became very fashionable and was used in naming streets, buildings, banquet halls, villages and cultural groups. Marcos named a highway, a broadcast company and the reception area of Malacañang Palace, Maharlika. And, of course, he even toyed with the idea of renaming the whole country as Maharlika.

Marcos’ fascination with the term apparently began in World War II when he claimed to have commanded a guerrilla force of over 8000 men that he called the Maharlika unit. His claims were proved false in 1985.

It’s ironic that Marcos’ first use of the word maharlika was quite appropriate because he only used it to name a group of soldiers (albeit fictitious soldiers) rather than an entire aristocracy

MEASLES...

From page 1 the Philippines is an archipelago and numerous areas are secluded and unreached by public health services.

Mata encouraged the public to return to its mindset prior to the Dengvaxia issue and to restore their trust in vaccines and the centuries of research behind their development.

Dengvaxia is the dengue vaccine that was implemented in the Philippines in 2016. It was injected into around 700,000 children before its maker, Sanofi Pasteur, announced in late 2017 that it could actually worsen symptoms in those who had not already been

or country.

The maharlikas were just one rank in the ancient class system of the Tagalogs – which was a little more convoluted than our Western idea of aristocrats and commoners. This class system was the norm in other parts of the Philippines, too, though the names of the classes varied slightly.

The pre-colonial class system Maginoo – During the precolonial era, the maginoo class was the top of Tagalog society.

Men and women of this class were generally referred to with the respectful title of Ginoo.

Individually, the terms, Gat, meaning Lord, or Dayang, meaning Lady, preceded names as in, Gat Buka (now a town in Bulakan) and Dayang Angkatan who was mentioned in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription of 900 CE. A panginoon was an especially wealthy maginoo who owned much property and valuable land. A panginoon was addressed with the shortened honorific, poon, which could be translated into English as milord or milady. Aba poon meant, “Greetings, milord/milady” and Oo, poon meant, “Yes, sir/ ma’am.” Poon survives to this day as the term of respect, po.

A datu, or chief, was a maginoo who had followers and who ruled beyond his immediate household, over whole communities. This term was used in the Visayas as well as Luzon. A datu with power over a large area took the title Lakan or Rajah, a Hindu word brought from Malaysia. When the Spaniards arrived in the Manila area in 1570, there was a Banaw Lakan Dula in Tondo and an Ache Rajah (Ladyang) Matanda in Manila.

Timawa – The timawa class were free commoners of Luzon and the Visayas who could own their own land and who did not have to pay a regular tribute to a maginoo, though they would, from time to time, be obliged to

infected with dengue previously.

On February 7, Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte wants swift intervention on the current measles outbreak plaguing Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte has already ordered Health Secretary Francisco Duque to do something about the epidemic.

“The President directed Secretary Duque to do something about it, and Secretary Duque said they are already doing something to address the measles outbreak,” Panelo said.

He said the President was See MEASLES p20

work on a datu’s land and help in community projects and events.

They were free to change their allegiance to another datu if they married into another community or if they decided to move.

Maharlika – Members of the Tagalog warrior class known as maharlika had the same rights and responsibilities as the timawa, but in times of war they were bound to serve their datu in battle. They had to arm themselves at their own expense, but they did get to keep the loot they won – or stole, depending on which side of the transaction you want to look at. Although they were partly related to the nobility, the maharlikas were technically less free than the timawas because they could not leave a datu’s service without first hosting a large public feast and paying the datu between 6 and 18 pesos in gold – a large sum in those days.

Alipin – Today, the word alipin (or oripun in the Visayas) means slave and that’s how the Spaniards translated it, too, but the alipins were not really slaves in the Western sense of the word.

They were not bought and sold in markets with chains around their necks. A better description would be to call them debtors. They could be born alipins, inheriting their parents’ debt, and their obligations could be transferred from one master to another.

However, it was also possible for them to buy their own freedom.

A person in extreme poverty might even want to become an alipin voluntarily – preferably to relatives who saw this as a form of assistance rather than punishment.

There were two kinds of alipins: Aliping namamahay – or a house-holding alipin, could hardly be called a slave at all.

He was more like what we call a serf in English. A namamahay was usually an alipin who had received a piece of land from his maginoo master. In return, he was required to hand over a portion of what the land produced as a tribute and to occasionally work

An upper class Tagalog couple of the early colonial era, from a 1590 painting in the Boxer Codex on his master’s land.

Alipin sa gigilid – The people near the bottom of society were known by the scornful term, alipin sa gigilid. In pre-colonial times the gilid was the area behind and below the house where the toilet was located.

These alipins were single men and women who worked in their master’s homes, tending the gilid, among other chores. They were completely dependent for food and shelter, but if they could make some money on the side, they were allowed to keep some of it, and if they managed to save enough, they could buy their way up to namamahay or even timawa status. If a man wanted to get married, his master would usually set him up as an aliping namamahay with his own home and a patch of land, though this was rarely done for women.

The people who bore the greatest stigma in society were the alipins who were indebted to other alipins. A sa gigilid of an

aliping namamahay was called a bulisik, which meant vile and contemptible. Even lower was the bulislis who was a sa gigilid indebted to another sa gigilid.

The vulgar name meant that these alipins were so vulnerable that it was like their genitals were exposed. In modern terms we might say they “had their pants down,” though bulislis really means, “lifted skirt.”

The only people lower than the bulislis were slaves who were brought from other communities or who were captured in war.

They were considered nonpersons until they were accepted into the community. Once accepted, they had the same rights as other alipins.

Source Scott, William Henry, Barangay: Sixteenth-Century Philippine Culture and Society, (1994) Visit paulmorrow.ca. for more about Filipino history and language.

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• Daniel at Kathryn – Mukhang may problema ang relasyon • Arjo Atayde – Kasama si Yaya Dub sa USA • Maine Mendoza – Maligaya sa relasyon kay Arjo • Dayanara Torres – Malungkot na balita • Ion Perez – Kuya Escort na bitamina ni Vice ngayon • Greg Hawkins – Hindi totoong nagkarelasyon kay Vice • Lito Lapid – Markado ang pagpapa-alam sa Ang Probinsyano • Angelica Panganiban – Ipinagsisigawang wala siyang boyfriend • Bimby – Kahangahanga ang anak ni Kris at James Ramdam ng mas nakararami na totoong nagkakaproblema ngayon sina Daniel Padilla at Kathryn Bernardo. Ngayon lang nangyari ang hindi pagsama ni Daniel kay Kathryn sa isang okasyon.

Palagi silang magkadikit, anino nila ang bawat isa, kung nasaan si Kath ay siguradong nandoon din si Daniel.

Walang bumili sa dahilan ni Kathryn na napindot lang daw niya ang block sa kaniyang gadget kaya in-unfollow siya ni Daniel. Ngayon nga lang ba naman nalaman ng dalaga na ganoon ang mangyayari kapag

ginawa niya ang ganoon?

Noong may nagtanong kay Kathryn kung nasaan si Daniel ay out of town daw, hindi kayang humabol sa oras ng pagtanggap nila ng parangal, hindi rin iyon pinaniwalaan ng mas nakararami.

Ngayon nga lang kasi nangyari ang ganito. Hindi sanay ang kanilang mga tagasuporta na nag-iiwanan sila. Kahit saan at kahit kailan ay palagi silang magkadikit.

Kung ano ang totoong dahilan ng pagkakaganito nila ay silasila lang ang nakakaalam. Pero totoong may problema sila. Iyon din ang paniniwala ng kanilang

mga tagahanga.

Isang source ang nakapagsabi sa amin na si Daniel ang “namahinga” sa relasyon nila ni Kathryn. Ang paliwanag ng aming kausap ay gusto lang daw munang makahinga ng guwapong aktor.

Kapag ganoon ang paliwanag ay mayroong malalim na konotasyon. Ang taong gustong makahinga ay nagsasawa na.

Gusto niyang mapag-isa. Gusto muna niyang makawala sa pangaraw-araw na kalakaran.

Sana naman ay hindi iyon totoo. Nakakapanghinayang ang napakahaba nang itinatakbo ng

kanilang relasyon. Hindi birobiro ang pitong taon.

Parang tumututol ang aming kalooban na maniwalang may problema ngayon ang dalawa.

Sabi’y in-unfollow na raw ng binata sa kaniyang IG ang maginang Kathryn at Tita Min. May kaibigan kaming pinakiusapan kung totoo ang kuwento, hinanap nito ang pangalan ni Daniel Padilla sa IG ng mag-ina, “user not found” ang nakuhang sagot ng kaibigan namin.

Ano nga kaya ang nangyari sa pinakamatatag pa namang loveteam sa likod at harap ng

mga camera sa aming panukat?

Bakit kaya ginawang i-unfollow ni DJ sina Kath at Tita Min? Mayroon kayang nagaganap na sila-sila lang ang nakakaalam?

Isang malaking problema ito para sa kanilang mga tagahanga. Sila ang mga tagasuportang sobrang nagmamahal sa loveteam, nasasaksihan namin ang galaw ng KathNiel, lahat ay ginagawa nila para manatiling matatag ang relasyon at career ng kanilang mga idolo.

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Carla Abellana celebrates a decade of being a Kapuso

Highly-talented actress Carla Abellana is still a Kapuso.

Carla became emotional because she considers her contract renewal one of her life’s blessings, “I’m very happy. It’s my 10th year in show business and in GMA. To say na sobrang happy and grateful na nagtrust ulit ang GMA sa akin is an understatement. Imagine 10 years in the industry and in GMA, so happy na binigyan ako

ng opportunity ulit...”

“The beautiful Kapuso actress is one of the Kapuso Station’s home-grown artists.

Carla has portrayed memorable roles in various programs such as Rosalinda, Basahang Ginto, Magic Palayok, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit, Makapiling Kang Muli, My Husband’s Lover, Ismol Family, My Destiny, Because of You, I Heart Davao and Pamilya Roces.

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Nadine and James mark 3rd anniversary with romantic trip Celebrity couple Nadine Lustre and James Reid went on a trip to celebrate their third anniversary as a couple at the five-star wellness resort The Farm at San Benito in Lipa, Batangas. Popularly known as JaDine, they took to social media to share snippets of their getaway.

James posted a photo of them staring at a falls, and captioned it “Healing” while Nadine also shared photos of them enjoying a meal. She also took to Instagram to dedicate a message to her boyfriend, by posting a photo of James and captioning it “ilyssm.”

Nadine and James became a couple on February 11, 2016.

They publicly announced their relationship during their JaDine In Love concert held at the Araneta Coliseum. The announcement came after their primetime series On the Wings of Love.

Nadine’s next film with Carlo Aquino titled Ulan will be released on March 13. James, on the other hand, will perform in the concert titled The #Cr3w with Sam Concepcion and Billy Crawford at the Big Dome on April 5. Among the special guests are his girlfriend, Nadine and other stars such as Yassi Pressman and Coleen Garcia.

ABS-CBN NEWS

Heart and Kim reign over this year’s Metro most stylish list Metro Magazine and lifestyle website Metro.Style unveil Heart Evangelista-Escudero and Kim Jones as Most Stylish of 2019, leading the list of 50 empowered and fashion-forward women who have become the biggest inspiration in fashion and style.

Heart is known to be consistently well-dressed—from her travel style to everyday outfits. Her classic and chic style is recognized further abroad, as was proclaimed the muse of Crazy Rich Asians author Kevin Kwan and profiled in Paris for Harper’s Bazaar, and also invited to the 2018 Harper’s Bazaar ICONS Party held in New York City where she was also named as one of its bestdressed attendees.

Starting her 2019 with yet another achievement as Metro Most Stylish, Heart can look forward to more milestones in the months to come, including a top-secret project she has been

working on all the way in China.

Also reigning over the number one spot, digital creative Kim Jones embodies the best of international style with a powerful voice that reaches to her global audience. A constant attendee of New York, London, Paris, Milan fashion showcases, she has collaborated with international fashion brands not just as a model but also as director, including a Louis Vuitton fashion film launched

late last year.

She is the also Creative Director of The Fore, a design studio built on collaborations with local designers such as Ken Samudio and Bagasao.

Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo likewise made it to the top 10 Metro Most Stylish list.

Year after year, the style icon wows audiences with her fashion picks, notable of which is her regal red Vania Romoff gown worn at the first ABS-CBN Ball.

Accomplished in their own fields and successful in different endeavors—these women are all known to have great personal style.

Check out the full list : #MetroMostStylish2019 on Metro.Style, and catch Heart, Kim, Metro February issue. .

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CRISTY...

From page 12 taong matagal nang gustong magkahiwalay sina DJ at Kath, may nag-post habang nabubulabog daw ang mundo ng KathNiel ay hayun naman si Daniel at nakikipag-party na ibang babae ang kasama.

Mas marami pang makikisawsaw sa sitwasyon, asahan nang mas lalawak pa ang problema ng magkarelasyon, dahil sa mga komentong hindi makatutulong sa kanilang pinagdadaanan ngayon.

Tanong ng isang kaibigan namin, “Ito na kaya ang resulta ng sinasabing sakal na sakal na raw si Daniel sa mag-ina? Matagal na naming naririnig iyon. Ito na nga kaya iyon?

Naku, huwag naman sana, sayang na sayang naman ang halos pitong taon na nilang relasyon. *** Nakahanap ng katapat ang mga nagwawarlang miyembro ng AlDub Nation kay Arjo Atayde.

Gusto n’yo ng inisan, sabi siguro ng magaling na aktor, ibibigay ko ang hinahanap n’yo.

May pagkasutil din ang guwapong aktor dahil kung ano ang ipinanggigigil ng mga tagasuporta nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza ay iyon ang kaniyang ibinibigay sa social media.

Lalo tuloy siyang isinusumpa ng mga grupong ayaw ipamigay si Maine sa iba, buwisit na buwisit sila kay Arjo, na parang pinagtatawanan lang naman sila.

Hindi na kailangan pa ng isang magaling na manghuhula para malaman ng lahat na nagkita sa Amerika sina Arjo at Maine. Bigay na bigay na iyon.

Nakaplano na iyon.

Bago pa sila umalis nang magkahiwalay ng araw ay baon na nila ang pangako na magkikita sila sa Amerika. Iyon ang naging bitamina nina Arjo at Maine.

Lalong nabulabog ang mundo ng AlDub nang maglabas ng retrato si Arjo sa kaniyang IG, wala siya sa frame, pero ang masayang-masayang si Maine naman ang nasa kuwadro.

Ayaw maniwala ng mga tagasuporta ni Maine na nagkita nga sila ni Arjo, nasaan daw ang ebidensiya, hanggang wala raw resibo ay hindi pa rin sila maniniwalang nagkita nga sa Amerika ang aktor at ang kanilang idolo.

Malalim na ang kanilang pagkakaunawaan, maligaya sila sa isa’t isa, wala nang makahaharang pa sa relasyong mayroon ngayon sina Arjo at Maine.

Habang nagwawarla ang ibang miyembro ng AlDub ay tahimik lang naman si Alden Richards. Parang hindi apektado ang Pambansang Bae. Career at negosyo lang ang pinagkakaabalahan ng guwapong aktor. *** Maraming grupong umaaway ngayon kay Maine Mendoza.

May mga Mainatics na galit sa kaniya, ang mga tagasuporta ni Alden Richards ay pinupukol na

Maine Mendoza – kasama si Arjo sa USA rin ang dalaga, at ang lahat ng iyon ay dahil sa pakikipagmabutihan niya kay Arjo Atayde.

Pero kung kilala nga ng publiko si Maine ay kayang-kaya niyang depensahan ang kaniyang sarili, hindi niya kailangan ng mga magtatanggol sa kaniya, isang pitik lang niya iyon sa kaniyang gadget ay tapos na ang laban.

Nagwawarla ang mga fans nila ni Alden dahil pareho silang nasa Amerika ngayon ni Arjo.

May show ang binata sa Virginia, nasa New York naman si Maine para sa pakikipagtransaksiyon ng isang produktong siya ang kinukuhang endorser, nasa East Coast silang pareho.

Natural, nag-aalala ang kaniyang mga tagasuporta na mas lalalim pa ang ugnayan nila ni Arjo ngayong nasa ibang bansa sila. Paano na si Alden, naiwan sa Row 4 na katabi ang mabahong basurahan?

Pero may karapatan ba ang mga tagasuporta nina Alden at Maine na harangan pati ang personal na kaligayahan ng kanilang mga idolo? Si Maine na mismo ang nagdeklara noon na magkaibigan lang sila ni Alden, walang labis, walang kulang.

Hindi ang kanilang gusto ang dapat masunod, kung saan maligaya sina Alden at Maine ay iyon ang kailangang mangyari, hindi na sakop ng kanilang mga tagahanga pati ang idinidikta ng kanilang puso.

Tulad n’yan, mukhang nagkakaigihan na talaga sila ni Arjo, malinis naman ang intensiyon ng binatang aktor kay Menggay, ano ang masama doon, may magagawa ba sila kung talagang pinana ni Kupido ang kanilang puso para sa bawat isa?

Sabi nga ng mga kaibigan namin ay buhay na buhay pa rin pala ang mga Guy & Pip fans.

2019 na pero parang 70’s pa rin ang peg ng mga AlDub members na kontrang-kontra kapag may ibang napapalapit kina Alden at Maine. *** Napamahal na sa ating mga kababayan ang tinanghal na Miss Universe 1993 na si Dayanara Torres. Pangalawang tahanan na nga niyang itinuturing ang Pilipinas.

May mga ginawa siyang pelikula dito sa atin katambal ang

nakarelasyon niya sa tunay na buhay na si Aga Muhlach.

Pero malungkot na balita ang gumulat sa ating mga kababayan dahil mismong ang dating Miss Universe ang kumumpirma na mayroon siyang skin cancer.

Nagsimula lang iyon sa isang buhay na itim na nunal sa likod ng kaniyang tuhod.

Matagal na panahon niyang hindi pinansin iyon, hanggang sa lumaki na nang lumaki at tubuan siya ng mga kulani sa binti.

Nang-i-biopsy ang nakuhang laman ay kumpirmadong kalat na ang cancer sa kaniyang katawan.

Sa kaniyang video ay nagbahagi pa ng payo ang dating queen na huwag babalewalain ang ating kalusugan. Kapag may kakaiba na tayong nararamdaman ay huwag tayong magdadalawang-isip na kumonsulta agad sa doktor.

Nalungkot ang buong bayan sa pinagdadaanan ngayon ni Dayanara Torres, natutuhan na kasi siyang mahalain ng mga Pinoy, at minahal din niya ang ating bayan na parang tunay na dito siya nagmula. *** Ang kuya escort na si Ion Perez ang gumaganansiya nang matinding exposure at attention ngayon dahil sa ginagawa nilang serye ni Vice Ganda sa It’s Showtime.

Serye nga ang tawag ng ating mga kababayan sa mga pakilig nilang ginagawa sa noontime show, inaabangan iyon ng manonood, dahil parang naniniwala ang mga ito na may lihim na ugnayan ang dalawa.

Ang guwapong escort ang sinasabing dahilan kung bakit mabilis na nakapag-move-on si Vice Ganda sa kinahinatnan ng relasyon nila ni Calvin Abueva.

Sa paglalarawan ng kaniyang mga kaibigan ay dinamdam talaga ng sikat na TV host ang nangyari, ilang araw niyang dinala ang matinding lungkot, hanggang sa nakita na lang ng kaniyang mga kasamahan na bumalik na sa dating sigla si Vice.

Ang escort ng noontime show na si Ion ang sinasabing nagsilbing gamot ni Vice sa kalungkutan. Parang bitamina raw na naging pampagana sa trabaho ni Vice ang binata, parang suwerong nagbigay uli ng panibagong energy sa bumibida See CRISTY p17

Arjo Atayde – Lalong pinipikon ang mga AlDub fanatics

Miss Universe 1993 – Dayanara Torres, may skin cancer

Aga Muhlach at Dayanara Torres - real life couple noong araw

Ion Perez – Kuya Escort na nagpapasaya kay Vice ngayon

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CRISTY...

From page 16 sa programa.

Silang dalawa ang madalas na magkasama ngayon, ewan lang kung gaano katotoo ang kuwento na sa bahay na nga ni Vice Ganda nakatira ngayon si Ion. Sabi nga, puso lang din ang gamot sa nawasak na puso, kaya nakita iyon ng sikat na TV host sa guwapong binata.

Hindi na kailangan pa ng exposure ni Vice Ganda, kuhangkuha na niya ang pulso ng bayan, ang escort na si Ion ang nangangailangan ng pansin ng publiko.

Sabi ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Ikaw man si Ion, makikisakay ka na lang sa mga kaechosang nangyayari sa show.

Natural, nangangarap ding sumikat iyong tao, breadwinner siya ng pamilya nila, kaya sabi nga, ang lalaking nagigipit, sa bakla kumakapit!

“Aba, napakalaking exposure ang nakukuha niya sa pakikisakay sa mga drama ni Vice, ha? Pinaguusapan na siya ngayon, nagiging laman na siya ng mga tabloids, at may mga booking na siya sa mga fiesta!

“Ano lang ba naman ang ipupuhunan niya? Sasakyan lang niya ang mga sinasabi ni Vice, makikipaglaro lang siya, walang kagastus-gastos!” tawa nang tawang komento ni prop.

At oo nga naman, ine-enjoy ni Ion Perez ang atensiyong ibinibigay sa kaniya ngayon, diretsong-diretso ang tingin nito kay Vice na para bang totoong mayroon nga silang relasyon.

Naaalibadbaran naman ang mga nakakausap naming becki kay Ion, lantaran kung lantaran na raw kasi ang ginagawang pakikisakay ng binata sa mga birada ni Vice, matindi raw ang pangangailangan ni Ion Perez! *** Maraming nagtatanong kung nasaan na ang guwapong original Kuya Escort ng It’s Showtime na si Greg Hawkins. Babalik pa raw kaya siya sa noontime show o hindi na?

May kuwentong lumabas na hindi raw kasi maayos ang mga dokumento ng AmericanKorean model, kailangan pa raw niyang makakuha ng working permit, pero kapag mayroon na ay tatawagan na lang siya ng production.

Pero may lumabas ding istorya na ang dahilan daw ng pagkawala ni Greg sa programa ay dahil niligawan siya ng bidang si Vice Ganda pero iniwasan nito ng guwapong modelo.

Noong maging guest namin si Greg Hawkins sa Cristy Ferminute ay madiin niyang nilinaw na walang katotohanan ang kuwentong hindi siya pumayag na makipagrelasyon kay Vice kaya siya nawala sa noontime show.

Malinaw ang paliwanag ni Greg, ang kaniyang sabi, “I really don’t know where that issue came from. It’s not true and it’s too unfair for Vice. Hindi po totoo iyon.

“Sana lang, it will stop na. nakakahiya naman kay Vice, I

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want to keep our friendship kahit wala na ako sa show. He’s been so nice to me,” paglilinaw ng guwapong binata.

Masarap kausap si Greg Hawkins dahil marespeto siya, matalinong sumagot, hindi mo siya maililigaw dahil magaling siyang magsalita ng ating wika.

At napakaguwapo. Wala siyang pinipiling anggulo.

Marami siyang ginagawang TVC, hindi pinahinto ng pagkawala niya sa It’s Showtime ang ikot ng kaniyang mundo, tuloy ang buhay para kay Greg Hawkins. *** Nagsimula na ang unang sultada ng kampanya para sa mga pulitikong tumatakbo sa nasyonal na posisyon. Itiniyempo iyon sa “pagpatay” kay dating Senador Lito Lapid bilang si Pinuno sa matagumpay na seryeng Ang Probinsiyano noong Lunes nang gabi.

Binigyan ng produksiyon ng napakagandang pamamaalam ang action star, mahabang-mahaba ang kaniyang mga eksena, hanggang sa mapatay na siya ay isang marespetong paglilibing pa rin ang ihinandog sa kaniya sa ituktok ng burol.

Sa mga eksenang napanood namin ay parang totoong-totoong nalagasan nga ng miyembro ang grupong Vendetta. Natural ang kilos ng mga artista, umiiyak sila na parang hindi na nila makikita pa uli si Pinuno sa tanang buhay nila, pinagsunugan ng kilay ng direktor ang paglilibing kay Pinuno.

Namatay si Pinuno habang yakap-yakap si Angel Aquino, ang babaeng natutuhan niyang mahalin sa kasagsagan ng kanilang kilusan, tigmak sa luha ang eksenang iyon.

Ang pumatay kay Pinuno ay si Alakdan na ginagampanan ng magaling na dancer-actor na si Jhong Hilario ay magkakaroon din ng eksena ng pagkamatay sa darating na buwan.

Kailangan na rin itong mamatay dahil magsisimula na sa March 29 ang kampanya ng mga tatakbo sa lokal na posisyon.

Siguradong magiging madugo ang pamamaalam ni Jhong Hilario sa matagumpay na serye. *** Kung anumang masasakit na salita ang tinatanggap ngayon ni Angelica Panganiban sa social media ay kailangan niyang tanggapin at tiisin iyon.

Walang ibang pinagkukunan ng ideya at impormasyon ang mga netizens, lalo na ang mga bashers, kundi ang mga posts din niya na para bang sabik na sabik na siyang magkaroon ng boyfriend.

Hindi maingat sa pagpo-post si Angelica, puwede ring wala siyang pakialam, dahil matagal na nga siyang napag-iinitan ng mga netizens ay ganoon pa rin siya hanggang ngayon.

Nang maghiwalay sila ni John Lloyd Cruz ay kauna-unawa pa ang kaniyang sitwasyon. Masakit naman talaga para sa isang babaeng tulad niya ang basta na lang ipagpalit sa iba.

Asang-asa ang aktres na sila pa rin ni John Lloyd, pero sa ibang tao pa niya nalaman na

karelasyon na pala ng aktor si Ellen Adarna, sobrang sakit naman talaga ng nangyari sa kaniya.

Pero nagbibigay ang publiko ng palugit sa ganoon. Mga ilang buwan lang ay dapat nang nakapag-move-on si Angelica, pero hindi ganoon ang nangyari, taon na ang lumilipas ay si JLC pa rin ang pinoproblema niya.

Sisigaw siya, 2019 na ay wala pa rin siyang boyfriend, talagang pagkakaisahan siyang i-bash, dahil kailan lang ay nagpalutang siya ng ideyang nagkakamabutihan na uli sila ni Carlo Aquino.

Pinaniwala niya ang marami na sila na, pero biglang may lumitaw na babae, may iba palang karelasyon si Carlo.

Nakakalungkot nga naman ang mga nagaganap sa kaniyang lovelife.

Iwasan na lang sana niyang magpakaemosyonal sa social media para hindi siya naba-bash.

Siya rin kasi ang nagbibigay ng dahilan para siya upakan.

Huwag siyang maghanap para may dumating. Huwag siyang mainip dahil sa ganda niyang ‘yan ay siguradong marami pang magmamahal sa kaniya. *** Hindi makapag-concentrate sa pagdadasal ang mga anak ng isa naming kaibigan nang makasabay nila sa pagsisimba ang mag-iinang Kris Aquino, Josh at Bimby.

Ganoon talaga kapag sikat na artista ang nakakaharap ng ating mga kababayan, walang pinipiling panahon at lugar ang pagkuha ng atensiyon, kahit sa simbahan ay nang-aagaw ng pansin ang mga kilalang personalidad.

Kuwento ng kaibigan namin, “Dati na naming nakikita si Kris, kaya hindi na masyadong excited ang mga anak ko sa kaniya. Pero si Bimby!

“Napakaguwapong bata!

Naka-eyeglasses siya, polo at jeans lang, pero guwapo pala si Bimby? Siya ang nagpa-excite sa mga anak ko,” sabi ng aming kausap.

Hindi na bago ang kuwento dahil kapag paalis ang mag-iina ay pinagkakaguluhan din sa airport ang bunso ni Kris. Mabait naman si Bimby, pinagbibigyan niya ang mga nakikipag-picture sa kaniya, wala kaming naririnig na kuwentong nagmaangas ang teenager.

Kahit nga sa concert ng sikat na Korean group na BlackPink ay si Bimby rin ang nang-agaw ng pansin. Pinagkaguluhan siya, may mga nanggigil sa bunso ni Kris, ang guwapo-guwapo raw kasi ng anak nila ni James Yap. Sa totoo lang, ekstensiyon ng popularidad ng kaniyang ina si Bimby, malaking puhunan niya agad ang pagiging anak ni Kris. Napapanood pa siya sa mga TVC pero ang pinakamalakas na imbitasyon sa publiko ng nagbibinata nang si Bimby ay ang pagiging mapagmahal niyang anak.

Sa pagkakasakit ng kaniyang ina ay si Bimby ang palaging nakabantay.

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Greg Hawkins - original Kuya Escort ni Vice sa It’s Showtime

Lito Lapid – wala na si Pinuno sa Ang Probinsyano

Angelica Panganiban – wala na si JLC, hirap mag-move on

Model son si Bimby – masuwerte si Kris at napakabait ni Bimby

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Healthy heart You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are strategies to help you protect your heart.

Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take to reduce your risk.

You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. Here are seven heart disease prevention tips to get you started.

1. Don’t smoke or use tobacco Smoking or using tobacco of any kind is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease.

Chemicals in tobacco can damage your heart and blood vessels, leading to narrowing of the arteries due to plaque build-up (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis can ultimately lead to a heart attack.

Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke replaces some of the oxygen in your blood. This increases your blood pressure and heart rate by forcing your heart to work harder to supply enough oxygen.

Women who smoke and take birth control pills are at greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke than are those who don’t smoke or take birth control pills, because both can increase the risk of blood clots.

When it comes to heart disease prevention, no amount of smoking is safe. But, the more you smoke, the greater your risk. Smokeless tobacco, lowtar and low-nicotine cigarettes, and second-hand smoke also can be risky. Even so-called social smoking — smoking only while at a bar or restaurant with friends — can be dangerous and increase the risk of heart disease.

The good news, though, is that your risk of heart disease begins to lower soon after quitting. Your risk of coronary heart disease significantly reduces one year after quitting smoking. Your risk of coronary heart disease drops almost to that of a nonsmoker in about 15 years. And no matter how long or how much you smoked, you’ll start reaping rewards as soon as you quit.

2. Exercise for about 30 minutes on most days of the week Getting some regular, daily exercise can reduce your risk of heart disease. And when you combine physical activity with other lifestyle measures, such as maintaining a healthy weight, the payoff is even greater.

Physical activity can help you control your weight and reduce your chances of developing other conditions that may put a strain on your heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

In general, you should do moderate exercise, such as walking at a brisk pace, for about 30 minutes on most days of the week. For even more health benefits, aim for 300 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. In addition, aim to do strength training exercises two or more days a week.

However, even shorter amounts of exercise than these recommendations can offer heart benefits, so if you can’t meet those guidelines, don’t give up. You can even get the same health benefits if you break up your workout time into three 10-minute sessions most days of the week.

And remember that activities such as gardening, housekeeping, taking the stairs and walking the dog all count toward your total. You don’t have to exercise strenuously to achieve benefits, but you can see bigger benefits by increasing the intensity, duration and frequency of your workouts.

3. Eat a heart-healthy diet Eating a healthy diet can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Two examples of heart-healthy food plans include the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan and the Mediterranean diet.

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help protect your heart. Aim to eat beans, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, lean meats, and fish as part of a healthy diet.

Avoid too much salt and sugars in your diet.

Limiting certain fats you eat also is important. Of the types of fat — saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fat — try to limit or avoid saturated fat and trans fat. Aim to keep saturated fat to 5 or 6 percent of your daily calories. And try to keep trans fat out of your diet altogether.

Major sources of saturated fat include: • Red meat • Full-fat dairy products • Coconut and palm oils Sources of trans fat include: • Deep-fried fast foods • Bakery products • Packaged snack foods • Margarines • Crackers, chips and cookies If the nutrition label has the term “partially hydrogenated” or “hydrogenated,” it means that product contains trans fat.

But you don’t have to cut all fats out of your diet. Healthy fats from plant-based sources — such as avocado, nuts, olives and olive oil — help your heart by lowering the bad type of cholesterol.

Most people need to add more fruits and vegetables to their diets — with a goal of five to 10 servings a day. Eating many fruits and vegetables not only can help prevent heart disease, but also may help improve your blood pressure and cholesterol

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Strategies to prevent heart disease

levels, and improve diabetes.

Eating two or more servings a week of certain fish, such as salmon and tuna, may decrease your risk of heart disease.

Following a heart-healthy diet also means keeping an eye on how much alcohol you drink. If you choose to drink alcohol, it’s better for your heart to do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger. One drink is defined as 12 ounces (355 milliliters, or mL) of beer, 5 ounces of wine (148 mL), or 1.5 fluid ounces (44mL) of 80-proof distilled spirits.

At that moderate level, alcohol may have a protective effect on your heart. Too much alcohol can become a health hazard.

4. Maintain a healthy weight Being overweight — especially if you carry excess weight around your middle — increases your risk of heart disease. Excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Metabolic syndrome — a combination of fat around your abdomen, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high triglycerides — also increases the risk of heart disease.

Even a small weight loss can be beneficial. Reducing your weight by just 3 to 5 percent can help decrease your triglycerides and blood sugar (glucose), and reduce your risk of diabetes. Losing even more weight can help lower your blood pressure and blood cholesterol level.

5. Get enough quality sleep Sleep deprivation can do more than leave you yawning throughout the day; it can harm your health.

People who don’t get enough sleep

have a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes and depression.

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you wake up without your alarm clock and you feel refreshed, you’re getting enough sleep. But, if you’re constantly reaching for the snooze button and it’s a struggle to get out of bed, you need more sleep each night.

Make sleep a priority in your life. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it by going to bed and waking up at the same times each day. Keep your bedroom dark and quiet, so it’s easier to sleep.

If you feel like you’ve been getting enough sleep, but you’re still tired throughout the day, ask your doctor if you need to be evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.

6. Manage stress Some people cope with stress in unhealthy ways — such as overeating, drinking or smoking. Finding alternative ways to manage stress — such as physical activity, relaxation exercises or meditation — can help improve your health.

7. Get regular health screenings High blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage your heart and blood vessels.

But without testing for them, you probably won’t know whether you have these conditions. Regular screening can tell you what your numbers are and whether you need to take action.

• Blood pressure. Regular blood pressure screenings usually start in childhood. You should have a blood pressure test performed at least once every two years to screen for

high blood pressure as a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, starting at age 18.

If you’re age 40 or older, or you’re between the ages of 18 and 39 with a high risk of high blood pressure, ask your doctor for a blood pressure reading every year. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

• Cholesterol levels. Adults should generally have their cholesterol measured at least once every five years starting at age 18. Earlier testing may be recommended if you have other risk factors, such as a family history of early-onset heart disease.

• Diabetes screening. Since diabetes is a risk factor for developing heart disease, you may want to consider being screened for diabetes. Talk to your doctor about when you should have a fasting blood sugar test or haemoglobin A1C test to check for diabetes.

Depending on your risk factors, such as being overweight or having a family history of diabetes, your doctor may recommend early screening for diabetes. If your weight is normal and you don’t have other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association recommends starting screening at age 45, and then retesting every three years.

If you have a condition such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, your doctor may prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes. Make sure to take your medications as your doctor prescribes and follow a healthy lifestyle plan.

By Mayo Clinic Staff – Courtesy Mayo Clinic News Network

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Nangangailangan ng pagtatapos Nakapanood na ba kayo ng circus? Isa sa paborito ko ay ang trapeze artist. Napakataas at nakakalula ang kaniyang kinalalagyan.

Nakalambitin siya sa isang swing. At nagpapalipat-lipat siya mula sa isang swing tungo sa isa pa. At ang nakakakaba pa dito ay walang net sa ilalim niya. Habang inaabot ng trapeze artist ang susunod na swing, kinakailangan niyang pakawalan ang swing kung saan siya ay nakalambitin. Iyon lang ang paraan para makapunta siya sa susunod na swing. Gayundin tayo, may mga bagay na kailangan nating pakawalan o iwan para sa makasulong tayo.

Sa biblia, mababasa natin na may mga taong iniwan ang ilang bagay para sa kanilang kabutihan. Inutusan ng Diyos na iwanan ni Abraham ang kaniyang pamilya at lupain para pumunta sa isang lugar na pinangako sa kaniya ng Diyos. Nang tayo ay lumipat dito sa Canada, siguradong may mga naiwanan tayong mga mahal sa buhay sa Pilipinas at

may kirot na nadarama tayo kapag naaalala natin ang mga naiwanan natin. Pero umaasa kasi tayo ng mas magandang buhay sa Canada kaya kinaya nating iwanan ang mga malapit sa ating puso.

Siguradong hindi rin naging madali kay Abraham na iwan ang kaniyang mga mahal sa buhay. At alam n’yo bang noong siya ay tinawag ng Diyos, siya ay 75 anyos na? Alam natin na mahirap sa may edad ang paglipat. Pero pinili niya na sumunod pa rin sa Diyos. At mula nga sa kaniya, naitayo ang bayan ng Israel na siyang nagsilang sa ating Mesias na walang iba kundi ang Panginoong hesus.

Totoong may mga bagay- bagay na kailangan nating iwan para makaranas tayo o makamtam natin ang higit na mas mabuting bagay Inutusan din ng Diyos ang mga Israelita na iwan ang bayan ng Ehipto upang pumunta sa lupang kaniyang pinangako sa kanila. Laking hirap ang kanilang dinanas bago sila

tuluyang pakawalan ng hari ng Ehipto. Sa kanilang paglalakbay tungo sa lupang pangako, ang kanilang pananampalataya sa Diyos ay ilang beses sinubok.

Nandoong wala silang mainom at makain. Nandoong lusubin sila ng mga kaaway. Pero may naghihintay na magandang kinabukasan at buhay sa kanila na inihanda na ng Diyos.

Si Lot na pamangkin ni Abraham ay nanirahan sa lugar ng Sodom kasama ng kaniyang pamilya. Dahil sa tindi ng kasamaan ng mga tao sa lugar na iyon, kinailangan na itong husgahan ng Diyos.

Tutupukin niya ang Sodom pero nais niyang iligtas ang matuwid na si Lot. Nagpadala siya ng anghel para kunin si Lot at ang kaniyang pamilya.

Sinabi ng anghel kay Lot ang mangyayaring pagkawasak ng siyudad at kailangan silang dali-daling umalis. Binalaan silang huwag lumingon.

Napakahirap na bagay para kay Lot at sa kaniyang maganak ang iwanan ang lugar na kanilang tahanan na siguradong

punong puno ng magagandang ala-ala.

Siguradong hindi madali sa kanila ang lisanin ang lahat na kanilang mga ari-arian, ang kabuhayang pinundar nila sa loob ng ilang taon pero ito lang ang paraan para maligtas ang kanilang buhay.

Minsan may mga bagay tayong kailangan iwan o putulin para sa ating ikabubuti.

Maaaring ito ay isang maling relasyon o maling uri ng pamumuhay, o bisyo, o masamang ugali o masamang barkada. Alam nating hindi tayo makakausad tungo sa pagbabagong buhay hanggang nakakabit ang mga bagay o mga taong ito sa ating buhay. Pero hirap tayong magpaalam. Wala tayong lakas o kakayanan na pakawalan ang mga ito.

Kaibigan, sapat ang biyaya niya para bigyan tayo ng kalakasang pakawalan ang mga ito. Testigo ako sa mga taong nakalaya mula sa masamang bisyong kinalulungan nila ng maraming taon sa pamamagitan ng tulong ng Diyos. Saksi rin ako sa mga mag-asawang

nagpatawaran at nagbalikan kahit ang kanilang pagsasama ay minsan ay nadungisan ng kaguluhan.

Kaibigan, bakit di mo subukan ang Diyos at makakaasa ka ng bagong buhay at magandang kinabukasan.

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.

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Aries (March 21 – April 19) Huwag kang papasok sa isang relasyon kung ang hanap mo lang ay paraan para guminhawa ang buhay mo. Hindi sapat ang marami siyang pera kung kulang ang pag-ibig mo sa kaniya. Kung matututuhan mo siyang mahalin, baka sakaling maging ok kayo.

Ayos ang ika-17, 18, 26 at 27.

Ingat sa ika-16, 21, 22 at 28.

PAHALANG 2. Urong-sulong 9. Utos 11. Durog 13. Ihalal 14. Aloy 15. Binubulyawan 17. Petrolyo 18. Inuming nakakabarik 20. Supot 22. Taguri sa taksil 26. Mantika 29. Nakahandusay 32. Bato 33. Walang magulang 34. Baguhan 35. Pugad 36. Sigla PABABA 1. Baba 2. Pangalang babae 3. Abo 4. Sigwa 5. Pasig, halimbawa 6. Sinta 7. Ibanda 8. Panimplang butil

10. Nais 12. Panghalip 16. Kaloob 19. Kapatid na lalaki 21. Walang ingat 23. Ama ng prinsipe 24. Sapantaha 25. Harang 26. Bisa 27. Bahay ampunan 28. Tumatalbog 30. Walang palad 31. Pisik

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Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Uso ngayon ang paghahanap ng mamahalin sa online o sa Internet. Maging marunong ka sana kung ikaw ay maghahanap ng partner sa ganitong paraan.

Huwag mong ibibigay ang tiwala mo agad-agad. Maraming nagtatagumpay pero mas marami ang mga naloloko. OK ang ika19, 20 at 28. Ingat sa ika-17, 18, 24 at 25.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Kung may problema ka sa boss mo sa trabaho, ipaalam mo na hindi ka komportable sa mga sinasabi o ginagawa niya sa iyo. Wala siyang karapatang abusuhin o pahirapan ka dahil ayaw mong pumayag sa gusto niya. Ipakita mong alam mo ang batas. Magsalita ka. OK ang ika21 at 22. Ingat sa ika-19, 20, 26 at 27.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Katatapos lang ng Valentine pero bakit parang yelo ang lamig ng inyong pagiibigan?

Hindi nakukuha sa regalo o bulaklak ang romansa. Pilitin mong lagyan ng apoy ang inyong relasyon upang bumalik sa dati ang inyong pag-iibigan, ito ay kung mahal mo pa siya. OK sa ika-16, 24 at 25. Ingat sa ika-21, 22 at 28.

MEASLES...

From page 10 “saddened” by the deaths of at least 70 children who contracted the disease. “The President is always affected by any negative outcome that relates to children. Malungkot siya. Kaya sinabi niya na gawan ng paraan agad (He was sad. That’s why he ordered that something should be done),” he said.

Panelo said Duque told him the Department of Health (DOH) will do a massive immunization and information campaign to address “the seemingly misplaced vaccination fear” wrought by the Dengvaxia scare.

“There are moves (to allay the Dengvaxia scare). In fact, Secretary Duque, I think, has requested PCOO to help in the information campaign,” Panelo said.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Napakaraming gamit na hindi mo naman kailangan.

Nakakagulo ito ng iyong bahay o opisina at ang resulta ay kalat na pag-iisip, at hindi maayos na direksyon ng buhay. Isa-isahin mo ang mga gamit at ipamigay mo sa mga nangangailangan.

Magiging malinaw ang isip mo. OK sa ika17, 18, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-24 at 25.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Hindi mo matatagpuan sa mga bars o bahay aliwan ang tamang partner para sa iyo. Kung good time lang ang hanap mo, ok lang doon. Pero kung kailangan mo na ang totoong magmamahal sa iyo o ng isang “forever” – mag-iba ka ng strategy. Hinay-hinay lang.

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

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Nauubos ang iyong lakas sa mga walang katuturang bagay. Oras na para pag-aralan mo kung paano ka magiging kapakipakinabang sa mga kasama mo o sa pamilya mo. Hindi ka nila kayang pasanin habang buhay. Huwag kang umasa na lang palagi sa kanila.

OK ang ika-17, 18, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-19 at 20.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Trabaho lang ‘yan.

Kung kailangan ka ng isang mahalagang tao sa buhay mo, isantabi mo muna ang overtime at ibigay mo ang oras sa kaniya. Hindi mo alam kung hanggang kailan mo siya makakasama sa mundong ito.

Mahirap magsisi kapag huli na ang lahat. OK ang ika-21 at 22.

Kuwidaw sa ika-16 at 28.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Maraming stress na pinagdadaanan ang isang tao na malapit sa iyo. Hindi mo alam kung gaano katindi ang problema niya. Kung napapansin mong lagi siyang galit o mainit ang ulo, lumayo ka na lang at itikom ang iyong bibig.

Ayaw ka niyang idamay sa gulo.

OK mo ang ika-16, 24 at 25. Ingat sa ika-17 at 18.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Patuloy ang iyong magandang kalusugan. Kung ano ang ginawa mo nitong nakaraang buwan, ipagpatuloy mo.

Makikita mong mas magiging malakas at maligaya ka. Mag-ingat ka sa pagmamaneho sa mga darating na araw. Alalay lang. Masaya ang buwang ito para sa iyo. OK sa ika-21 at 22. Ingat sa ika-17, 18, 24 at 25.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Huwag mong sisihin ang iba kung may hindi ka gustong nangyayari sa buhay mo. Ikaw ang may isip at katawan, walang ibang puwedeng makialam sa iyo kung hindi ka papayag. Baguhin mo ang sitwasyon kung ayaw mo ang mga nararanasan mo ngayon.

OK ang ika-16, 24 at 25. Ingat sa ika-19, 20, 26 at 27.

Panelo said the parents’ fear of immunization is “understandable” and is the reason government is undertaking an information campaign.

He said government is doing

its best to allay the public’s distrust in immunization, adding that the President himself will help in the promotion.

– From a report by Daniel Joaquin of Mindanao Daily Mirror

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Buwenas ang pagpasok ng 2019 sa iyo at hanggang ngayon ay dala mo ang magandang kapalaran – sa pananalapi man o sa relasyon.

Magpapatuloy ito sa mga darating na araw. Ingatan mo nga lang dahil baka maubos mo agad ang mga pakinabang. Sayang. Good ang ika-19, 20 at 28. Ingat sa ika16, 21 at 22.

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CRISTY...

From page 17 pagsasampa nga ng demanda ng mommy niya sa magkapatid na Falcis ay nandoon din si Bimby.

Sabi ng aming kaibigang nakasabay sa pagsisimba ng mag-iina, “Tinanong ko ang mga anak ko kung bakit gusto nila si Bimby. Siyempre, mga bagets pa sila, kaya ang kaguwapuhan ng anak ni Kris ang unang sagot nila.

“Pero sabi ng mga anak ko, magandang role model daw kasi si Bimby ng isang mabuting anak. Kahit saan nandoon ang mommy niya, e, nandoon din si Bimby.

“Pinoy kasi tayo, palagi nating hinahangaan ang mga anak na matanaw sa parents nila. iyon ang gustung-gusto ng mga anak ko kay Bimby.”

Sorry, pero hindi kami

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sang-ayon sa pinalulutang ng ibang tao na si Kris mismo ang nagpapasimuno sa pagkalat ng kuwentong bading si Bimby para magmukhang biktima ang kanilang anak ni James Yap, sorry talaga.

Walang inang magkakaroon ng ganoong klase ng ideya para lang magmukhang kaawa-awa ang kaniyang anak. Ano iyon, ipupuhunan ng ina ang imahe ng kaniyang anak para lang kaawaan ng publiko?

Kahit pa siguro kalikutin nila ang buong kapaligiran ay wala silang makikitang bayarang manunulat ni Kris na magsasabing oo, siya nga ang utak sa lahat ng nangyayari, wala!

Pero ibang klase pa rin ang presensiya ni Kris Aquino.

Kahit yata kulapulan na ng putik ang buong katawan niya ay babangon pa rin siya at magiging matagumpay. -CSF

HINAGAP Maraming Salamat Po Ako’y taga-bukid na salat sa yaman, Subalit maraming naging kaibigan; Palibhasa ako ay tao nga lamang, Marupok sa salang hindi maiwasan! *** Bukod sa makipot na daang matuwid, Nilakarang landas, madulas, matinik; At sapagkat dukha ay naging balakid, Ang aking pangarap na nais makamit! *** Pahiram na buhay ng Diyos sa akin, Walumpo’t, anim nang mahirap ilihim; Lumbay ang pagsubok sa puso’t damdamin, Na ang tanging lunas, tapat na dalangin! *** Maraming salamat sa mga biyaya, At handog ng Diyos na gintong kalinga!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

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“gemma: The Bud”

Gemma Dalayoan’s book of poetry launches in Winnipeg

By Judianne Jayme “Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” – William Wordsworth The community knows Gemma Derpo Dalayoan for her advocacies in education. She is a retired Vice Principal for the Winnipeg School Division and founding member (as well as three time president) of the Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers, Inc. She is the 2019 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Awards for the University of Manitoba under the banner of Community Service.

When one is involved with

the community, it’s easy for many to feel they know a lot about who Mrs. Dalayoan is.

There’s a warm familiarity that comes from seeing her at community events. This collection of her poetry goes past familiarity, giving readers the opportunity to truly hear her story in her own voice. This is when poetry connects readers to the innermost thoughts and emotions of poets.

Mrs. Dalayoan’s gemma: The Bud was launched on February 3rd at McNally Robinson Booksellers where a crowd of 100 came to hear the poetry read by the author. She was eloquent in her expressions and honest with the topics she shares. For

many in the crowd, this was the first time they’ve gotten a glimpse into her story.

The event was opened with an introduction given by one of Mrs. Dalayoan’s daughters who had traveled from Calgary to celebrate this milestone with her mother. Maria-Estela Dalayoan-Pinlac painted a portrait of her mother’s journey, highlighting the struggles that her mother faced as a young child.

We all learned how, despite her strength in the community, and the accolades she has collected, she, like every one of us, has had to deal with self-doubt and insecurities. As Mrs. DalayoanPinlac spoke, one could truly feel the love and admiration she

has for her mother.

Without any spoilers - you’ll need to pick up your own copy - the collection has been organized into sections based on the tones of her poetry. Her poems are relatable to people of different walks of life, as they deal with universal experiences: fears, insecurities, belongingness, the quest for hope, the feelings of love and joy for one’s family, and celebrations.

Her words are introspective and honest, vulnerable and bold.

While she has been an inspiration to many, this book bridges a gap that now makes her your mother, your sister, your aunt.

She is on a similar journey with struggles and triumph that any

strong female in your life is on.

As she, herself, said during her closing remarks, she entitled her collection gemma with a lowercase g to symbolize the bud.

“Now, I am Gemma, with a capital!” she exclaimed. From bud to blossom, truly, she is.

Congratulations to Gemma Derpo Dalayoan for another remarkable publication. This collection of poetry is an innermost look at her. To purchase your copy of gemma: The Bud, you can find it in store at McNally Robinson Booksellers at 1120 Grant Avenue in Winnipeg (part of Grant Park Mall). The poetry collection can also be found online at https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com.

The author celebrates the book launch with her grandchildren

“Now I am Gemma with a capital...” – Gemma Dalayoan

The author and her husband with their children

Gemma Dalayoan signs a copy of her book

Maria Estela Dalayoan-Pinlac introduces her mother, the author, to open the event

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