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Ultra rush MATI, Davao Oriental – It’s impossible to fully describe the rush one feels as the small aircraft roars up the airstrip. And when I say small I mean small: with a wingspan of 31 feet (9.45 m) and length of 18.5 feet (5.6 m), it tips the scale at a mere 530 lbs. (240 kg). It is a little past six o’clock in the morning, and I am taking a short flight on an ultralight aircraft owned by the Mindanao SAGA Flying Club. The club’s president, Carlos Sievert, is my pilot today. The ultralight is basically just a metal frame with wings and an engine. “It reminds me of the plane the Wright brothers flew at Kitty Hawk,” I tell Carlos, and he agrees. In a way, he says, ultralight flying is a return to the pioneering days of powered flight, and one can get a sense of how Orville and Wilbur must have felt when they took to the skies. This morning is a little bit windy and rainy because tropical storm Amang is approaching. Carlos has a somewhat worried look as he moves around the airstrip looking at the way the coconut trees dance to the wind. This naturally makes me a little concerned, so I ask him what the problem is. “It’s a little windy,” he says. “But don’t worry. It will die down soon.” Like many men (including myself), Carlos had always wanted to be a pilot. Unfortunately – again like many men – his parents could not afford to send him to flight school. So he took a different path and worked in the corporate world. He was in his mid-30s, when he could afford it, that he began to follow his dream; studying flying in Pampanga and becoming a pilot as a hobby. A few years later he and his family moved to Mati in Davao Oriental where he became the president of the Mindanao SAGA Flying Club. It is in this capacity that he is able to give full rein to his passion, flying people around the city on the three ultralights that the club owns. When the wind dies down Carlos takes his first passenger out for the first spin of the day – San San, a young Malaysian woman who works as a computer program tester. He takes the ultralight to the far end of the runway, and soon he is revving up the 80-horsepower engine and pushing the small plane up, up, up. It takes only 250 feet (76 m) of runway for the ultralight to take off, and in a matter of seconds Carlos and San San are in the air. The intro flight takes about 15 minutes – enough time for a passenger to get a view of Dahican beach, the coconut plantations, and Pujada Bay. Mati is a beautiful city, still largely untouched, although progress is quickly creeping up on it.
When my time comes I get strapped in and told to relax. I expect Carlos to bring the ultralight to the far end of the runway again, but he catches me by surprise when he revs up immediately and takes off right away. Soon the plane lifts off, and the familiar feel of rubber on asphalt gives way to the sensation of being suspended on air. Like I said, the rush is impossible to describe. With nothing separating me from the wind and the elements, I feel like I am flying on my own. It’s easy to edit out the frame of the plane in the peripheral vision and simply take in the sky. This is how Superman feels. Because the plane is so small and so open, I feel every movement it makes. When Carlos pulls up, the G force presses me back into the chair. When he banks I sense the plane lose a little bit of altitude, and to my right I see a vast expanse of land that seems to come straight up to me. Landing is no less thrilling, especially since I’ve always kept in mind that landing and take-off are the two most dangerous parts of a flight. But Carlos maneuvers the ultralight flawlessly, and soon the runway comes up to us. As we near the surface, he gives the engine a small boost to make up for a sudden gust of wind, and, just like that, we are back on mother earth. Despite its appearance – “It looks like a kite,” my wife says – ultralight flying is safe. Once you’re strapped in, it’s not scary at all. Just wear something warm and comfortable (“It gets cold up there,” Carlos says) and enjoy the ride. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the original author, and do not necessarily represent those of the Pilipino Express publishers. Jon Joaquin is the Editor-InChief of the Davao City-based Mindanao Daily Mirror. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.
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Reasons why your feng shui is not working Feng shui is often thought of as a decorating concept, thanks in large part to it so often being referred to as the Chinese “art of placement.” To many people, this is much like the Japanese flower arranging, called ikebana. This art is about the arrangement of the flowers, their balance, colour, and texture. Many people think this is true of feng shui, only with furnishings. But, there’s so much more to it than mere arrangement. Feng shui involves direction, colour, number, elements, and time and space. So, to say it is simply a matter of placing a frog or a turtle figurine here or there and then waiting for a problem to disappear oversimplifies feng shui to the point of rendering it useless. It’s important that feng shui is looked at as a whole – including addressing annual afflictions, afflictions in the space, such as toilets, colours, elements, etc., and yes, personal feng shui, too. If your feng shui is not working the way you had hoped, the reasons could be simple. Whatever the case, use the pointers below to help you diagnose why your feng shui isn’t working the way it should. Reason number 1: Your feng shui is out of balance Unfortunately, energy is a very sensitive thing. Feng shui that is practiced for one and only one objective (i.e., for money) will usually fail. Feng shui is about harmony and balance. If everything is tipped toward making money, then the feng shui will work as well as a table that has one leg a foot longer than the rest – it will still be a table, but not a very good one, and it will be out of balance. When you use feng shui only for wealth, you should also use feng shui to help your entire life because good feng shui is cumulative. Address all areas of your life and then add extra emphasis to the wealth area. This way, all the other areas will also support the wealth aspect, or health, or romance, etc. There is nothing wrong with homing in on a particular aspect. It is just when only one aspect is addressed, then the balance and harmony isn’t there, and chances are, neither is the result you were looking for. Reason number 2: You are desperate When you are desperate, feng shui is elusive. Feng shui, like meditation, is best practiced with “expectant detachment.” Many people are amazed that I am so surprised when they tell me about their great results – as if I had little faith in the feng shui enhancements I suggested to them. That is because I try to be detached for my clients as well. Of course, there are some things
that I see about a house or business that are more intuitive and will speak with certainty about those. But, in general, I try to stay detached myself. If you are finding that you are desperately seeking a special frog or other type of feng shui enhancement because you don’t have enough money to pay the rent, then this is the type of desperation that makes good feng shui something like a slippery fish – hard to find and even harder to hold onto. If you are anxious for something to happen with feng shui, try to make your peace with it and let go of any anxiety or expectation you have about it. Actually, you should let go of the emotion that is attached to the expectation. That is the critical element – and something that is the hardest to do. Yet, if you can, you will find that feng shui will not only improve, it will seek you out. Reason number 3: Your place is a mess or unattractive No, just cluttered; I mean dirty. Truth be told, there are plenty of cluttered homes with GREAT feng shui and noncluttered homes that have awful feng shui. But, feng shui isn’t just about clutter. It is also a matter of cleanliness. OK, so your closet doesn’t look like something from an organizing company ad in a magazine, but that is not the end of your feng shui world. However, dirt is. Clean is important. Clean is good. Clean brings good feng shui. Grime is extremely negative, whether it is dust, pet hair everywhere (this is an epidemic), or bath tub mould. Yuk. Do you know many happy, successful people who live in a filthy home? I’ll venture not many. Get out the rubber gloves and the cleaning spray and go to it. You’ll instantly improve your feng shui. If you have a home that’s unattractive, has bad smells, arranged awkwardly, well, then, that can torpedo the good chi you’re trying to build. You don’t have to live in a mansion with designer furnishings, but your home should look appealing and is arranged to welcome chi. Move furniture out from the walls so energy can move around. Make your home look its very best. Pretty is good feng shui. Beauty is its own best chi. Put your home in good repair and make it appealing. This will lift your chi. Reason number 4: Something is broken If you have a big cracked mirror, leaking faucets, gutters are falling down or your windows are grown over with plants, you are fighting an uphill battle. Repairs have to be made and regular maintenance attended to. Maybe you have a window that’s broken, or paint that’s peeling.
When a home is poorly maintained and you try to apply feng shui enhancers, that’s like trying to add a bouquet of flowers to a burning house. Make sure you see to your home’s maintenance and repair broken items. Even a loose, jiggly door handle or door that scrapes the floor will lower your home’s feng shui. Reason number 5: Your landscape feng shui is working against you If the outside feng shui is bad, it doesn’t matter how good the feng shui is inside. Place all the wind chimes, frogs, and turtles you want, and good feng shui will be hard to muster. Look at the outside to see what’s happening on the inside. Do you have good black turtle support at the rear of your home? If not, get some. If you have a flat lot and no tall trees or buildings or ground rising up behind you, then plant 5 trees behind your house. This will bring career and other opportunities to you – and much, much needed support. Do you have open space at the front of your home? If not, good chi can’t come and settle. Remove anything blocking your front area. If your house is below street grade, then keep your porch lights on all the time because, again, you will suffer from money problems and lack of opportunities.
Is the left side of your house higher that the right (as you look out the front door)? If not, you are missing vital dragon support. This can create all kinds of difficulties, such as health problems, difficulties with children and sons, and family relationships will suffer. Plant some trees on the left side of your house or other type of tall plantings. Try to create the feng shui ideal of the “armchair” position, where your home or office is situated in the landscape with hills behind, on the left side, and low on the right side, and open area to the front is the preferred feng shui landscape arrangement. If you don’t have this kind of situation, there are ways around it to improve your landscape feng shui. One of the simplest and easiest ways to improve your feng shui is to improve your landscaping. Removing dead branches or trees, trimming overgrown shrubs and planting new, healthy plants will immediately lift your chi. FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I’m very confused by apartment feng shui. How do I apply feng shui if I live in an apartment? Answer: The answer is you apply feng shui the very same way in an apartment as you do in a house. If you can’t paint
because you’re renting, you can add certain colours to your apartment. The same is true with various elements like plants, fountains and feng shui figures. You also add feng shui remedies and enhancements the same way you do in a house. If you can’t paint your door black, you can most likely add a doormat that is. For apartment dwellers, look at “what you can do” and not “what you can’t do” – and it’s actually quite a bit.” I’ve consulted with clients with high-rise condos and applied everything just the same way, but working within the limitations, like keeping the interior hallway doors all the same. Remember, even homeowners have limitations, so don’t think that just because you are renting that you can’t apply feng shui – you just need to be creative. 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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Happy New Year of the Earth Pig to all! After the Year of the Earth Dog, the Year of the Earth Pig 2019 is taking over, accomplishing another full cycle of the 12 zodiac signs of the Chinese calendar. The date of the Chinese New Year 2019 is February 5, 2019 until January 25, 2020; the Pig (boar) is the animal sign that reigns during this year. In 2019, the Chinese lunar calendar expects a cheerful year. We, however, must not be complacent because of the promises of a happy and gifted year. It is still important for all to be careful; on a personal level, well thought of activities win over hit-or-miss actions during the Year of the Pig 2019. We can expect a year when everybody will get closer on both the physical and emotional levels. The Year of Pig 2019 will be a good time to restore old connections and establish of new ones. 2019 is expected to be upbeat, filled with the desire to live, create, and enjoy life. Many of us will stop worrying about tomorrow and begin to appreciate the present moment. It will purge the unpleasant feeling that comes when we are anticipating troubles from all sides. We will find order in life, working to fix all personal relationships by forgiving and moving forward. Artistic and pioneering persons will be successful in exploring new ideas. We can expect to become more productive in our work. Anyone who wants to start or expand their personal business can easily go ahead and do that, and those who have the time to create a family should not be afraid of doing so. All those wishing to get in shape will get much closer to their goals. It is important, however, to consider that this will be achieved through constant exercise and balanced nutrition. We should not put any restrictions on ourselves in 2019. In relation to western horoscope, the Year of the Earth Pig 2019 will be extremely favourable for those born under the Water signs: Cancers, Scorpios, and Pisces. However, the most favoured ones will be those under the signs of Taurus (Earth), Leo (Fire), Scorpio (Water), and Aquarius (Air). 2019 will be a very opportune time for easy advancement toward the path of success.
Will there be any problems in the Year of the Earth Pig 2019? We should expect difficulties in achieving progress while doing business or dealing with politics. However, these difficulties are quite manageable, especially for people who know exactly what they want. Some situations that may potentially threaten our physical health might emerge. This will be nothing serious but make sure to keep an eye on minor injuries and illnesses like catching a cold, getting burnt, or food poisoning due to our own carelessness or negligence. Make sure to follow basic rules of safe behaviour in our everyday life and at work, especially, at the beginning and end of the year. Trust issues may also emerge. If we look at the nature of the Pig, we can see that it is very naive and can simply be a victim of some pranks and even outright frauds. Most of the activities this year are related to the material world; as such, lies and unfair tricks are likely to take place in the areas of commodity exchange, finance and personal relationships. The problems are not grave and can be easily detected with a certain degree of caution. We should not give up on trusting people, but make sure to check everything before totally relying on something. In general, 2019 should be an active time full of creativity. Only a very lazy person will miss a chance of improving his financial wellbeing, but even they will end up getting some bonuses. The Year of the Earth Pig advises bravery to go ahead and pursue our goals, keeping some basic cautiousness in mind. Are you an Earth Pig? If you were born in: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019 – you are an Earth Pig. Pigs have a beautiful personality and are blessed with good fortune in life. The personality of the Earth Pig makes one very reasonable and tougher than their peers. The Earth Pig manages to complete their projects. They possess strategic vision and business skills. Happy and responsible, greatly committed to their family, the Pig doesn’t count their time or energy when it comes to feeding and protecting their family. They also bring
flexibility, modesty and intuition into any activity. The Earth Pig must avoid staying lonely as much as they can in 2019, keep friends and family nearby. It can also be a time when they finally decide to put an end to certain toxic relationships. For the Earth Pig – Your lucky colours are red and white The colours to be favoured in 2019 in order to balance the energy flows of a year of the Earth Pig are red and white, whether it is for fashion trends, weddings, gifts or home decoration. In Chinese cosmology, the red symbolizes the Fire element. In general, the colour red is synonymous with luck, festive periods and marriage according to Chinese tradition. Wearing clothes that contain red and white, but also jewellery, can contribute to harmonize the energies of the year 2019. Of course, these two colours can be present in small touches in your daily life. Be careful, however, to avoid in any circumstances to have a red wallet because the money it contains will burn your fingers. People born during a Year of the Pig are invited to wear a red bracelet for the duration of their year, to stimulate their luck. Kung Hei Fat Choi!
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Provincial Nominee Draw #56 Manitoba continues to be actively involved in recruiting skilled workers from abroad. Manitoba is one of nine provinces with an active provincial nominee program. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program’s (MPNP) latest draw took place on January 17, 2019 and presented us with some interesting numbers. CIC News widely proclaimed that Manitoba issued 626 invitations to apply for permanent residence through the MPNP. The number is encouraging but should be examined in closer detail. The MPNP website offers a more detailed breakdown of draw #56. Under the “Skilled Workers in Manitoba” group, the province issued 200 “Letters of Advice to Apply” to persons in the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool with a lowest ranking score
of 650. The MPNP issued 32 “Letters of Advice to Apply” to persons under the International Education Stream. The provincial program issued 27 “Letters of Advice To Apply” under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative with the lowest ranked candidate invited 729. The largest number was 367 “Letters of Advice to Apply” to persons in the EOI inventory who have a valid Express Entry ID, a job seeker validation code, and at least six (6) months of recent experience in an occupation on the Manitoba In-Demand Occupation List. Or there are those overseas persons who have a close relative residing in Manitoba or past education or past work experience in Manitoba and at
least six months experience in an occupation on Manitoba’s “In-Demand Occupation List” and a minimum English or French language proficiency level of CLB/NCLC 5, unless work experience is primarily in a regulated occupation (minimum CLB.NCLC 7) or under a compulsory trade (CLB/NCLC 6). The lowest ranking score was 575. The MPNP, however, cautions persons who have submitted an EOI to the program that they may have been passed over for a number of reasons. EOI’s from Skilled Worker Overseas candidates have not been considered unless they have a close relative in Manitoba or past education or work inside the province in addition to six months of recent work experience in an occupation on the Manitoba “InDemand Occupations List” and a
minimum language proficiency of CLB/NCLC 5. The minimum language proficiency increases to 6 for a compulsory trade or 7 for a regulated profession. There are exceptions to these minimum requirements for candidates who were invited to apply under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative or for those who have a valid Express Entry ID and job seeker validation code and at least six months of recent work in an occupation on the “Manitoba InDemand Occupations” list. The MPNP is very much open for business to those who qualify. There are opportunities, especially for those who have close family connections in Manitoba, with recent work experience in occupations on the Manitoba In-Demand Occupation list, and evidence of English or French language proficiency. It is worthwhile to check the MPNP
website, its demand occupation list, and other factors before submitting an online Expression of Interest (EOI). The province continues to nominate candidates and offer a path through to permanent residency for those who qualify. The MPNP is not the only way to proceed but continues to be one of the better options, especially for skilled workers abroad who want to reunite with family in the province. Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-6911166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.
How the truth became subjective The World Health Organization (WHO) dubbed vaccine hesitation among the “top threats” to global health. According to the report released on January 18, the reluctance or refusal to get vaccinated threatens to reverse progress made in vaccine-preventable diseases. The invention of vaccines may be one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments – saving an estimated two to three million people every year, as well as billions of dollars in treatment costs. However, due to misinformation regarding the safety and efficacy of these lifesaving measures, many people choose not to take their shots. The WHO Vaccine Advisory Group identified three main causes of vaccine hesitancy: complacency, inconvenience in accessing vaccines, and lack of confidence. However, pseudoscience, false media coverage, and public rumours on social media websites like Facebook and Twitter have also intensified anti-vaccine sentiments. The distortion of the public’s perception of vaccination emerged in 1998 when British doctor Andrew Wakefield and 12 others authored a fraudulent research study linking measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to autism. The study was highly criticized by the scientific community, citing that the results were too speculative to be considered scientific. For one reason, Wakefield and his colleagues only studied 12
individuals for the research and that it was done under an uncontrolled environment. Other scientists were quick to debunk the information presented in Wakefield’s paper by performing their own experiments. Soon, 10 of Wakefield’s 12 co-authors retracted their findings. According to the retraction, “no causal link was established between the MMR vaccine and autism as the data were insufficient.” Andrew Wakefield was then delicensed by medical authorities. Wakefield incited public panic and encouraged mistrust towards medical institutions. In Great Britain, child vaccination dramatically dropped from 92 per cent in 1996, to only 80 per cent in 2003. The hesitancy to get vaccinated resulted in the re-emergence of measles, a once nearly eradicated disease in the country. In its 2018 report, the WHO has seen a 30 per cent increase in measles cases globally. Meanwhile, the CBC published an article stating that six children have died of complications related to influenza between December 2018 and January 2019. Last year, an astounding 80,000 people died of influenza-related complications in the United States. Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence that Wakefield’s claims were false, many people remain skeptical or unconvinced of vaccines. Unfortunately, the anti-vaccine movement has only gotten stronger over the years, especially with the rise of digital media.
Online spaces, such as Facebook groups, have created a place for skeptics to only see information that echoes their own beliefs. These groups are fuelled by conspiracy theories that intensify people’s mistrust against the government, medical institutions, and vaccine manufacturers. One of the most popular conspiracy theories suggests that vaccines are laced with mercury. The Centre of Disease Control website explains that Thimerosal – once a common preservative for vaccines – breaks down into ethyl mercury. Immunize.ca asserts, “low doses of thimerosal have not been shown to produce any negative health effects. Nevertheless, no vaccine in Canada since March 2001 for routine use in children contains thimerosal, with the exception of some influenza vaccines. DTaP, polio and Hib vaccines have not contained this preservative since 1997-98. The MMR vaccine used in Canada has never contained thimerosal.” Misleading stories like these are rapidly shared on the Internet with the help of “thought influencers” such as health professionals, “mommy bloggers,” and celebrities. As a result, concerned parents succumb to unsafe and even lifethreatening alternatives. Last October, a group of Colorado parents were found deliberately infecting their kids with virus via “chicken pox parties,” organized through Facebook. The risk with chicken pox is that it can lead to further complications including
pneumonia, encephalitis, and group A strep – all of which are fatal to young children. Chicken pox parties were held during the olden days, but doctors suggest that vaccinations are much safer. Skepticism towards vaccination is not only unjust, but also irresponsible. When people fail to get immunized, they are putting themselves and the people around them at risk of contracting diseases. Children, the elderly, and the sick are especially vulnerable to illness. Sometimes a simple case of flu may lead to serious complications, or even death. It is our responsibility as citizens to ensure that our immunity as a community does not get compromised. In light of the spread of “fake news,” it is also our duty to approach everything we see on the Internet with precaution. The anti-vaccine movement is using digital media to spread false, and frankly, “ableist” information. This prompts us to reflect on our beliefs as a society. Why are we more afraid to have a child with autism than we are afraid of our children dying of lethal diseases? References • “6 Flu Deaths among Kids Reported in Canada | CBC News.” CBC, 11 Jan. 2019, https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ flu-1.4975466. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019. • “Growing Number of Young Children Dying from Flu.” NBC News, https://www.nbcnews. com/health/health-news/growingnumber-young-children-dyingflu-n841136. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019.
• Gu, Zhongyi, et al. “A Vaccine Crisis in the Era of Social Media.” National Science Review, vol. 5, no. 1, Jan. 2018, pp. 8–10. Crossref, doi:10.1093/ nsr/nwx098. • Questions and Answers | Immunizecanada. https:// immunize.ca/questions-andanswers. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019. • Staff, Vox. “Podcasts.” Vox, 10 June 2016, https://www.vox. com/pages/podcasts. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019. • Ten Health Issues WHO Will Tackle This Year. https:// www.who.int/emergencies/tenthreats-to-global-health-in-2019. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019. • “The Vaccine-Autism Myth Started 20 Years Ago. It Still Endures Today.” Time, http://time. com/5175704/andrew-wakefieldvaccine-autism. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019. • “WHO | Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy.” WHO, http:// www.who.int/immunization/ programmes_systems/vaccine_ hesitancy/en. Accessed 21 Jan. 2019. Karla Atanacio is currently in her second year of International Development Studies at the University of Winnipeg. At 13, she moved with her family to Canada to seek a better future. Karla enjoys being involved in the community and volunteers with different Filipino-Canadian heritage organizations. In her spare time, Karla enjoys fusion cuisine and listening to podcasts. To learn more about ANAK, visit anak.ca or send us an e-mail at info@anak.ca.
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The month of February often brings with it thoughts and intentions about love and relationships. However, a perspective that is not given enough attention is what to do with heartbreak after a tragic event. When someone goes through a tremendous loss, trauma or tragedy, it is difficult to know how to handle it, and how to support a loved one. In my opinion, most cultures do not know how to handle tragedy and suffering. Our Western society is no exception. It is always easier to talk about the joyful events, but people don’t know what to say when there are suffocating amounts of sadness, anger, shame or guilt. Through my professional work, I have heard countless stories of hurt and tragedy, including the end of marriages, serious illness, job loss, physical, verbal and sexual assault, addictions and the death of a loved one. Emotional wounds can cut deep and it can be extremely difficult to tolerate the level of emotions that arise. It is painful to witness someone’s despair and fear and we often jump to trying to fix
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the problem. Or some try to ignore that it happened and don’t talk about it. But no matter how much we want to make something go away, sometimes there is nothing that can be done – but to start healing. When it comes to emotions and healing the spirit, there is no manual that says how to do so. Nor is there a specific time frame that you should expect to recover. In fact, it might mean that you have to find a new normal; a way to live with pain that hopefully quiets from time to time, long enough to allow the hope and joy to shine through. The hurt may never go away completely, but talking to someone trusted and having them listen can be incredibly healing. This form of presence must be one that doesn’t judge, interrupt, or jump to advice or problem solving. Why does acknowledging the tragedy help someone who is suffering? 1. Strong emotions begin to change Offering someone presence is so powerful because it acknowledges the emotions that are there. It lets them know
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When tragedy strikes: How offering presence can heal that they are not “losing it” for feeling the way they do. Hence, you may help the person to transform any anger that they are experiencing, rather than to transmit the anger to others (e.g. being irritable or yelling for no good reason). Being heard also eases any sense of guilt or shame, and eliminates feelings of being alone. If someone does not cope in healthy ways, another danger they face is trying to numb strong negative emotions using alcohol or drugs, or engaging in other addictive behaviours. Finding a safe space to talk, cry and express anger is a healthier option. 2. People start to view their suffering differently After some time, I have heard people start to change their perspective on suffering. Some feel that although the event was incredibly painful, they see life as being more precious and instead want to focus more on spending time with loved ones or doing things that are meaningful for them. Some feel that their suffering
deepens their spirituality and perspective on life. Moving forward and finding hope It is essential to engage in overall wellness and move towards a healthy mind, body and spirit. Eating a healthy diet, exercising daily and finding stress outlets are crucial to overcoming the hurt of a traumatic experience. Express yourself. If it is too difficult to talk to a family member or friend about what you are going through, it is important to find someone who can listen. Or if you are the support person and find it too painful to hear a loved one talk about their tragic experience, help them to find someone trusted to speak to. Some look towards guidance within their church or other religious organization. Some find assistance in their school, university, or workplace employee assistance program. Also, there are seven Access Centres in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority that can refer patients to psychological services.
If in crisis, go to your nearest emergency room, call the Klinic Crisis Line (204-786-8686), or go to the Crisis Response Centre at 817 Bannatyne Avenue. If you are not in crisis, here are a few community resources in Winnipeg that specialize in professional counselling: 1. Klinic Crisis Line: 204786-8686 2. Aurora Counselling Centre: 204-786-9251 3. Women’s Health Centre: 204-947-2422, ext. 204 4. Aulneau Renewal Centre: 204-987-7090 5. Family Dynamics: 204947-1401 6. Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre: 204-477-1123 7. Mount Carmel Clinic: 204-589-9475 8. North End Women’s Centre: 204-589-7374 “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
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MANILA... From page 1 Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu said there is “no turning back” for the planned rehabilitation of Manila Bay. After the cleanup, Cimatu issued several directives related to cleaning Manila Bay while authorities served cease and desist orders (CDOs) as well as notices of violation (NOVs), to establishments found polluting the bay. Among the violators were: Aristocrat Restaurant, Gloria Maris Shark’s Fin Restaurant and One Esplanade. They were ordered to fix their respective water treatment facilities. Six more establishments were slapped with notices of violation due to water pollution, namely Aliw Inn Hotel, SM Corporate Center, SM Prime Holdings at the MOA Complex, Lola Taba Lolo Pato Restaurant, SM Prime Holdings by the ferry terminal and SMDC Residences in Pasay City. Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) general manager Jaime Media said, they are still allowed to operate but they must face the consequences. The LLDA said that the notice of violation serves as a warning for now but may lead to full closure if the concerned establishments continue to violate the law. Cimatu raised the urgency for rehabilitative multi-sector action, noting that decades-long flow of solid waste and untreated discharges into Manila Bay
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Families can now spend quality time along the shoreline of Manila Bay. Photo by Antonio Chua-So
Thousands of volunteers pick up the foul-smelling trash that littered the Manila Bay shoreline
Manila Bay before the clean-up – years of neglect made it an eyesore that Filipinos avoided
PAGTAKHAN... From page 1
medical career with children, and because Pagtakhan family members – including former City Councillor Mike Pagtakhan – once played in this playground as children. The playground is scheduled to receive $30,000 to $50,000 in upgrades from St. Vital ward’s fund for parks. The naming of the playground is awaiting the approval of the City Parks Committee.
Playground on Beliveau Rd., St. Vital, may be named after Dr. Rey
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Pagdating sa word of honour ay palaging isang personalidad lang ang pumapasok sa aming isip. Si Derek Ramsay. Napakahalaga sa kaniya ng palabra de honor. Ng paninindigan. Ilang proyekto na ang pinakawalan niya dahil sa kontrata niya sa TV5 na hindi pa tapos. May mga artistang mambabalewala na lang sa ganoon, pero ibang-iba si Derek, marespeto siya sa kaniyang mga katransaksiyon. Doon din namin pinupuri
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ang kaniyang manager na si Joji Dingcong, mapagpahalaga rin ito sa mga kontratang pinapasok nila ng kaniyang alaga, puwede naman itong magpaalam pero hindi nito ginagawa. Tinatapos muna ni Derek Ramsay ang kaniyang pananagutan sa anumang kumpanya, hindi siya mapaparatangan ng kawalan ng loyalty, ang TV5 ang makapagpapatotoo kung gaano kamarespeto si Derek. Maaaring totoong pipirma na ng kontrata sa GMA-7 ang
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• Derek Ramsay – Napakahalaga sa kaniya ng palabra de honor • Senador Manny Pacquiao – Na-break in ang bahay sa Los Angeles • Mommy Dionisia – Nagpaiwan sa GenSan, sumasakit ang dibdib • Nora Aunor – Magpapaopera para bumalik ang kaniyang golden voice • Senadora Grace Poe – Palaging nangunguna sa survey • Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla – May bagong girlfriend na • Yam Concepcion – Mahusay na kontrabida • FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano – Nauubos na ang cast dahil sa eleksyon • Arjo Atayde – Magaling na actor pero kay daming bashers • Piolo Pascual – Napikon dahil may nag-bash kay Iñigo • Kris Aquino – May allergy rin sa sa bulaklak • Bimby – Kawawa naman, naba-bash dahil sa nanay niya • Gretchen Barretto – Idinamay si BIR ex-commissioner Kim Henares • Rosanna Roces – Napakahirap nang maging isang laos guwapo at magaling na aktor, ibig sabihi’y malaya na siya sa anumang nakaraang pananagutan niya, panahon na para bumawi si Derek ngayon sa kaniyang karera. Hanggang ngayon ay parang naririnig pa rin namin ang mga papuri ng mga
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Hindi na niya kailangang magtrabaho dahil sobra-sobra pa sa pangangailangan niya ang puwedeng ibigay ng kaniyang pamilya pero mas gusto niyang pagpaguran ang kung anumang mayroon siya. Sana nga ay matuloy siya See CRISTY p14
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CRISTY... From page 12 sa GMA-7. Sabik na ang mga kababayan natin na makapanood ng proyektong si Derek Ramsay ang bumibida. *** Nasa Pilipinas na ang Pambansang Kamao. Na-delay lang nang ilang araw ang pag-uwi ni Senador Manny Pacquiao at ng kaniyang misis na si Jinkee dahil kinailangan pa nilang ayusin ang nakawang naganap sa kanilang bahay sa Los Angeles habang nasalas Vegas sila. Maraming kuwento tungkol sa kaganapan. May mga nagpapalagay na may kakutsaba sa loob ang mga magnanakaw dahil alam nilang tumbukin kung saan nakalagay ang mga mahahalagang kagamitan ng pamilya. Pati ang safe box ay tinangay, pinaglilimas din ng mga ito ang mga sapatos ni Pacman na hindi pa naisusuot, totoo kayang pati ang mga branded bags ni
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FEBRUARY 1 - 15, 2019 Jinkee na nagkakahalaga nang milyun-milyon ay tinangay ng masasamang-loob? Inaabangan na ng mga kababayan natin ang balitang muling pagduduop sa lona ng Pambansang Kamao at ng dati na niyang nakalabang si Floyd Mayweather, Jr., kailan daw ba magaganap iyon? Nakangiting pahayag ni Senador Manny, “Oo nga, palaging nagkukrus ang landas namin! Dalawang beses kaming nagkita, noong mismong laban ko, saka noong manood kami ng basketball sa Staples Center. “Pero wala pa kaming initial talk, baka in two weeks, magkaroon na kami ng paguusap, doon ko pa lang masasabi kung matutuloy ang fight namin. Ako, willing ako, gusto ko ng rematch, pero kailangan pa muna siyang kausapin,” sabi ni Pacman. Kung matatandaan ay taong 2015 nang maganap ang kanilang engkuwentro ni Mayweather na kung tawagin ng mga Pinoy ay Boy Takbo, may shoulder injury noon ang Pambansang Kamao, na pinaniniwalaang naging dahilan ng kaniyang pagkatalo. Pero ibang-iba ang mga pamatay na suntok at bilis ngayon ni Pacman, parang bumalik ang dati niyang lakas noong palagi niyang pinahahalik sa lona ang kaniyang mga kalaban, kaya ayon sa mga mahilig sa boksing ay ito na ang hinog na panahon para muli silang magsukatan ng lakas ni Floyd Mayweather, Jr. *** Hindi nakasama salas Vegas ni Senador Manny Pacquiao si Mommy Dionisia sa kanilang laban ni Adrien Broner. Sa bawat laban ng kaniyang kampeong anak ay palaging nandoon si Mommy Dionisia, agaw-eksena pa nga siya, pero sa pagkakataong ito ay siya na ang umurong sa pagsama. Aminado si Mommy Dionisia na matanda na siya, marami na siyang nararamdaman sa katawan, pero ang madalas niyang idaing ay ang paninikip ng kaniyang dibdib. Tamang desisyon ang ginawa ng ina ng Pambansang Kamao na huwag nang sumama salas Vegas. Kilala sa pagiging emosyonal si Mommy Dionisia kapag may laban si Pacman. Hindi makagaganda sa kaniya ang personal na panoorin ang laban ng kaniyang anak, malaki man ang kaniyang tiwala sa kakayahan ni Pacman ay hindi pa rin iyon magiging paborable sa kaniya, kaya naiwan na lang siya sa GenSan. Kapag tumatanda na ang tao ay marami na siyang iniiwasan. Ang madalas na paninikip ng kaniyang dibdib ay lalong aangat kapag nakita na niyang nakikipagpalitan ng suntok ang kaniyang anak. Nanay si Mommy Dionisia. Ang sakit na nararamdaman ng kaniyang anak ay triple ang tama sa kaniya, kaya maganda na ang kaniyang desisyong huwag manood, tutal naman ay puwede siyang sumilip-silip na lang sa telebisyon. ***
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May nag-break-in sa Los Angeles house ni Jinkee at Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
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Mommy Dionisia - may chest pain
Magpapa-opera si Ate Guy para bumalik ang golden voice
Sen. Grace Poe - Nangunguna sa survey
Vice-Gov Jolo Revilla - Nakapag-move on na from Jodi
Yam Concepcion - Kapani-paniwalang kontrabida
Tuloy pa rin pala ang plano ni Nora Aunor na magpaopera sa ibang bansa para bumalik ang kaniyang golden voice. Pagkatapos ng serye niya ay isa raw sa mga unang aasikasuhin ng Superstar ang pagpapagamot dahil sabik na sabik na siyang mag-concert.
Matutuloy na raw ang kaniyang planong pagpapaopera dahil may sasagot naman sa kaniyang biyahe at pagpapaospital sa ibang bansa. Iyon ang matagal nang hiling ng kaniyang mga tagahanga, ang muli niyang pagtayo sa gitna ng entablado habang kumakanta,
dahil iyon naman ang tunay na dahilan kung bakit siya naging Superstar. Harinawang bigyan na nga ng prayoridad ni Nora ang pinoproblema niya. Sa pagsasalita ay puwede na niyang iraos ang kaniyang sitwasyon ngayon pero sa pagkanta ay wala pa ring boses
na lalabas sa kaniya. Ang tanong ng marami ay kung sino ang kaniyang makakasama sa pagpapagamotpagpapaopera sa ibang bansa? Sila na rin ang sumagot sa kanilang tanong, may iba pa ba, siyempre naman ay si John See CRISTY p16
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CRISTY... From page 15 Rendez at wala nang iba pa. Sa panahon ngayon ay wala na yatang ibang pinagkakatiwalaan ang aktres kundi si John Rendez. Sa kaniyang mga kuwento ay ito lang daw ang hindi nang-iwan sa kaniya noong walang-wala na siya. Si John lang daw ang nanatili sa kaniyang tabi lalo na noong masangkot ang kaniyang pangalan sa droga sa Amerika. Kapag nagkakasakit daw siya ay ang actor-rapper lang ang tumitingin sa kaniya. Hinahanap niya noon ang kaniyang pamilya pero wala ang mga ito sa kaniyang tabi. Maging ang mga taong gumanda ang buhay nang dahil sa kaniya ay wala ring lahat. May monumento na si John Rendez sa puso ni Nora Aunor. Sinumang kumalaban dito ay siguradong makakaengkuwentro si Nora Aunor. Si John Rendez din ang tanging dahilan kung bakit hanggang ngayon ay hindi kasundo ni Nora Aunor ang kaniyang mga anak. *** Kahit may ginagawa kami ay pansamantala kaming humihinto kapag ipinalalabas ang paid advertisement ni Senadora Grace Poe. Gandang-ganda kami sa storyline ng kaniyang ads, malasakit sa mga batang Pilipino ang tinutumbok noon, walang batang papasok nang gutom dahil sa feeding program na kaniyang isinusulong. “Thank you poe,” sabi ng isang batang babaeng nabusog sa feeding program. “Walang anuman poe,” banayad namang sagot ni Senadora Grace Poe na palaging nangunguna sa survey ng mga tatakbong senador ngayong darating na halalan. Simple pero ang ganda. *** Panahon na para magkaroon ng bagong inspirasyon si ViceGovernor Jolo Revilla. Hindi siya puwedeng maglubalob sa kalungkutan nang dahil sa paghihiwalay nila ni Jodi Sta. Maria. Kailangang umikot nang normal ang kaniyang mundo, lalo na ngayong malapit na naman ang eleksiyon, kahit pa walang dudang kaniya pa rin naman ang posisyon bilang ikalawang ama ng Cavite. Matagal na ang kaniyang ipinagtiis sa pag-asang baka naman magkabalikan pa rin sila ng aktres, natuto nga siyang gumawa ng mga kanta at tula, dahil sa kalungkutan nang magkahiwalay sila ni Jodi. Pero ngayon ay masaya na ang aktor-pulitiko, hindi na huwad ang kaniyang mga ngiti, dahil sa isang inspirasyon na ayaw pang diretsong aminin ni Vice-Governor Jolo kung sila na nga. Si Angelica Alita, isang beauty queen, ang balitangbalita na nagpapasaya sa bawat paggising ngayon ni VG Jolo, ito raw ang nagpapasaya sa
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kaniyang maghapon, ayon pa sa mga nakakakita sa kanila. Sa nangyari kina VG Jolo at Jodi ay hindi pala garantiya ang matagal na relasyon para mauwi na iyon sa altar. Ilang beses na silang naghiwalay at nagbalikan pero sa wala pa rin pala iyon mauuwi. Sa panig ni Jodi Sta. Maria nagkaroon ng problema, hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin napapawalang-bisa ang kasal nito kay Pampi Lacson, kahit pa matagal nang may pamilyang iba ang ama ng kaniyang anak na si Thirdy. Harinawang ito na nga ang sagot sa matagal na kalungkutan ng aktor-pulitiko. Hindi malayong mangyari iyon dahil sila na ni Angelica Alita ang madalas na magkasama ngayon at tanggap na ng pamilya Revilla ang dalaga. *** Pinepersonal talaga ng manonood ang mga personalidad na gumaganap bilang kontrabida sa mga serye. Busog na busog sa pang-uupak ang mga netizens si Yam Concepcion bilang misis ni Jericho Rosales na nangaliwa sa daloy ng istorya. Noong nagpapakumbaba na ang karakter ni Yam bilang si Jade ay nabawasan ang pagpuntirya sa kaniya sa social media. Ang mga Pinoy pa naman, kapag nagsisisi na ang gumawa ng kasalanan ay lumalambot ang ating puso, nakikisimpatya tayo sa nagso-sorry na. Pero biglang nagkaroon ng mga eksenang iyak nang iyak si Yam, takot na takot siyang mawala ang kanilang anak ni Lino (Jericho), gusto niyang palaging nakabantay ito sa kaniya. Aliw na aliw kami sa komento ng isang kaibigan namin sa kolehiyo pa na may napakataas nang posisyon ngayon sa hanay ng hustisya. Ang kaniyang sabi, “Inis na inis ako kay Yam kapag iyak siya nang iyak! Ang tigas-tigas ng ulo niya! Mas naiinis pa nga ako sa role niya ngayon kesa noong kaliwain niya si Lino, e! “Umaarte siya, puro arte lang ang drama niyang takot na takot siyang mawala ang anak nila ni Lino, dahil ang totoo, e, gusto lang niyang makuha uli ang pagmamahal ng lalaking inekokan niya sa ulo! “Ang kapal! Nakakabuwisit siya! E, hindi na naman siya ang mahal ng asawa niya, kundi si Yen Santos, ang unang naging karelasyon ni Lino!” buongningning na komento ng aming kaibigang madalas magsabi ng mga terminong “Sustained!” at “Proceed with your question!” Wala nang pinipiling estado ng buhay ang mga tele-serye. Sa tindahan ni Aling Nena ay ang mga eksena sa pinanonood nila ang pinagkukuwentuhan, sa mga umpukan sa coffee shop ay bumibida rin ang mga serye, panalo ang ABS-CBN sa kanilang mga palabas. *** Marami nang nalalagas na buhay sa FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano. Noong isang gabi ay pinatay na si
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Dahil sa eleksyon, nauubos na ang mga cast members ng Ang Probinsyano ni Coco Martin
“Exclusively dating” – ito ang status ngayon ng relasyon nina Arjo Atayde at Maine Mendoza Konsehal Roderick Paulate na gumaganap na mayor. At marami pang nakasalang na mamatay sa matagumpay na serye dahil malapit na ang eleksiyon. Ang napakawalanghiyang karakter ni Edu Manzano sa serye bilang si Presidente Cabrera ay bilang na bilang na rin ang oras. Nandoon pa sina dating Senador Lito Lapid at ang anak nitong si Mark, kasama rin sa mga malalagas sina Jhong Hilario at Rommel Padilla na kakandidatong congressman sa aming distrito sa Nueva Ecija. Aabutin pa ng eleksiyon ang serye, hindi totoong tatapusin na ang inaabangang programa ng mga Pinoy tuwing gabi, napakahaba talaga ng buhay ni Cardo Dalisay na ginagampanan siyempre ng bidang si Coco Martin. Ilang linggong naghinayhinay sa maaaksiyong eksena ang Ang Probinsiyano. Nagpahinga muna ang grupong Vendetta. Palagi lang silang nakikitang kumakain sa mahabang mesa at naging barangay tanod pa nga na abalang-abala sa paghahanap sa magnanakaw ng papaya. Pero mula noong nakaraang Biyernes ay nagsimula na naman ang maiinit na bakbakan. Pero kahit nakatutok ang serye sa barilan ay hindi nawawala ang puso sa kuwento.
Tuloy ang pagpapakita nang matinding pananampalataya sa Diyos ng pamilya ni Ms. Susan Roces, ang napakagaling na pagganap ni Rowell Santiago nang mamatay ang kaisa-isa na lang nitong anak na si Ryza Cenon sa engkuwentro, hindi kabitiw-bitiw ang mga nagaganap ngayon sa Ang Probinsiyano. Sulit na sulit ang ibinabayad natin sa kuryente sa panonood ng serye, nagsisilbi ring pambanlaw sa nakakairitang traffic ang palabas, hindi nasasayang ang ating oras. Sabi ng isang pinsan naming magsasaka na tagasuportga rin ng serye, “Huwag muna sanang tapusin ang Ang Probinsiyano. Iyon na lang ang kaligayahan ng mga tulad naming maghapong nasa bukid. “Iyon ang omento namin sa hirap ng pinagdadaanan namin sa maghapon,” seryosong pakiusap ng aming pinsan. *** Sa unang gabi pa lang ng seryeng The General’s Daughter ay napansin na agad ng manonood ang mahusay na pagganap ni Arjo Atayde. Totoo, ang mahusay na artista ay walang pinipiling role, kahit saan siya ilagay ay siguradong papalakpakan siya, tulad ni Arjo Atayde. Autistic na anak ni
Maricel Soriano ang papel na ginagampanan ng binatang aktor sa serye. Sila ang nakatagpo sa nabaril-nalunod na si Angel Locsin sa kuwento. Sa unang eksena pa lang ni Arjo nang makita niya si Angel na pinagkamalan niyang sirena ay naagaw na niya ang atensiyon ng publiko. Sa una at pangalawang gabi ng The General’s Daughter ay si Arjo ang pinag-uusapan kahit saan. Ang galinggaling niya kasing magbigaybuhay sa anumang role na ipinagkakatiwala sa kaniya. Talento niya ang pambenta ng aktor, ang husay niyang umarte ang kaniyang puhunan, kaya maghunos-dili ang mga humuhusga kay Arjo Atayde. Aminado naman si Arjo na exclusively dating na sila ni Maine Mendoza. Sobrang happy siya ngayon, sabi ng binatang aktor, kaya lalong nagwarla ang mga walang alam gawin sa maghapon kundi ang upakan siya sa social media. At hindi pala nagbibiro ang pamilya ni Arjo Atayde na kasuhan ang mga nambu-bully sa kanila sa social media. May kausap kaming sikat na abogado noong isang araw, nakikipagusap na pala sina Art Atayde at Sylvia Sanchez sa mga abogadong hahawak sa mga
FEBRUARY 1 - 15, 2019 kasong isasampa nila, marami nang naparusahan dahil sa kasong cyber libel. Kung bakit naman kasi ayaw tantanan ng mga taong iyon si Arjo at ang kaniyang pamilya. Napalapit lang ang binatang aktor kay Maine Mendoza ay tinrabaho na siya at ang kaniyang mga kapatid sa social media. Nakiusap na rin si Maine na huwag mangdamay ng ibang tao, huwag nananakit, pero mukhang deadma lang ang grupo sa sinabi ng kanilang idolo. Kuwento ng kausap naming kilalang lawyer, “Kaibigan ko ang pamilya ni Arjo. Mababait ang mga batang iyon, maganda ang pagpapalaki sa kanila nina Art at Sylvia. “Nakapagtataka nga. Tahimik ang pamilya niya, wala kang maririnig na kahit ano mula sa kanila, pero nagulat kaming magkakaibigan, talagang seryoso silang sampahan ng kaso ang mga nambu-bully sa mga anak nila. “May mga death threats din kasi. Naku, ilang kasong cyber libel na ba ang nahawakan ko na talagang naparusahan ang mga bully,” sabi nito. Paano kaya kung isang araw ay hindi na basta exclusively dating lang ang estado ng pagiging close ngayon nina Arjo at Maine at totoo palang magkarelasyon na sila? Ano kayang pagwawarla ang gagawin ng mga tagahanga ni Maine kapag lumabas iyon? Kung ngayon pa nga lang ay ganyan na sila kababangis, paano pa kapag boyfriend na pala ni Maine ang magaling na aktor, di giyera na? “Isang bala ka lang!” patambis pa ng mga nagagalit kay Arjo Atayde. Ano si Arjo, manok, pinalaki para lang patayin pagdating ng fiesta? *** Gaano man kabait ang isang tao ay darating at darating talaga ang pagkakataong huhulagpos ang kaniyang pasensiya, mapapatid ang mahabang pisi ng kaniyang pang-unawa, kaya papatol-sasagot na rin siya sa mga patutsada. Isa sa pinakamabait na artista si Piolo Pascual, ang natural niyang kabaitan ay lutang na lutang sa kahit anong sitwasyon, iyon ang kaniyang naturalesa. Wala rin siyang kayabangan, naturingang sikat na sikat na siya, pero kontrolado ng singeractor ang kaniyang emosyon. Pero kapag sobra-sobra na ang pananakit sa kaniya ay katangahan naman kung basta na lang niya palalampasin iyon. Kinakalos nga naman ang mga lumalabis at nagmamalabis na. Isang basher ang nakasagutan ni Piolo at hinamon ng suntukan. Ang bastos na komento nito nang mag-post ang aktor ng picture nila ni Iñigo Pascual, “Ang mag-amang bakla!” Kahit naman busog si Piolo at may sapat na tulog at pahinga ay talagang maririndi siya sa ganoong kabastusan. Hindi dapat pinalalampas ang ganoon kawalang respeto. Bumigay si Piolo, sinagot
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ang basher, hinamon niya itong makipagkita sa kaniya at daanin na lang sa suntukan ang kanilang argumento. May mga tao talagang walang magawa sa buhay na ginagawang laro ang pananakit sa kalooban ng kanilang kapuwa. Mga bastos! *** Hindi nakarating sa pag-alala sa kaarawan ni dating Pangulong Cory Aquino ang bunsong si Kris. Hindi rin nakarating sa puntod ng kanilang ina ang dating Pangulong Noynoy Aquino. May trangkaso raw si P-Noy, pero si Kris ay walang ibinigay na malinaw na dahilan, ngayon lang nangyari ang ganito na hindi nagsadya sa puntod ng dating pangulo si Tetay. Bilang bunso ay mas nagpaparamdam ng pagmamahal at pag-alala sa kaniyang mommy si Kris, hanggang ngayon ay sugat na walang paggaling ang pagpanaw ng kaniyang ina, daladala niya ang lungkot kahit saan. Pero may nakausap kaming source na nagbigay ng paliwanag kung bakit hindi nagpunta sa puntod ng kaniyang ina si Kris para dumalo sa misa. Sabi ng aming source, “Isa sa mga cause ng allergies ni Kris ang bulaklak. Iyon ang mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ng mga doctors niya, sobrang sensitive niya sa pollen. “Maraming nagpadala ng bulaklak sa puntod ni Tita Cory, ang mga relatives nila, ang mga family friends nila. Alangan namang para lang siya hindi magka-allergy, e, ipatanggal nila ang mga flowers sa puntod? “Hindi naman magandang tingnan na para lang magpunta si Kris, e, kailangang walang mga bulaklak doon? Nirerespeto nila at pinasasalamatan ang mga nakaalalang magpadala ng bulaklak sa tomb, kaya nag-usapusap ang magkakapatid na hindi na lang pupunta si Kris,” sabi ng aming source. Bulaklak ang dahilan. Iyon ang pinaiiwasan ng kaniyang mga doktor. Iyon ang totoong dahilan kung bakit taimtim na lang na nagdasal sa kaniyang bahay si Kris para sa kaluluwa ng kaniyang ina. *** Mas maganda ang ginagawang pananahimik ni Kris Aquino. Sa totoo lang, sa mga posts niya rin kasi kumukuha ang kaniyang mga bashers ng ipambibira pabalik sa kaniya, nag-uugat iyon sa kaniyang mga ibinabalita. Nakakaawa nga si Bimby, ang kaniyang bunso, dahil pinaglalaruan ang bagets sa social media sa pamamagitan ng mga meme na pinagtatawanan ng publiko. At saan napupulot ng mga netizens ang mga iyon? Saan kumukuha ng ideya ang mga bashers? Walang iba kundi sa mga ipino-post ni Kris tungkol sa kaniyang bunso. Sabi ni prop, “Si Kris din naman kasi, e! Naghugas lang ng pinag-inumang baso ang anak niya, naka-headline na sa buong mundo! “Kumain lang ng fish ang
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Napikon si Piolo Pascual nang nadamay sa bashing ang mahal niyang anak na si Iñigo
Dahil sa walang habas na posting sa social media ni Kris, nagugulo ang buhay ni Bimby anak niya, e, parang big deal na! Basta, palagi niyang isineshare sa IG niya ang maliliit lang namang bagay kung tutuusin na ginagawa ni Bimby! “Nakakaawa tuloy ang bata, parang wala nang sariling buhay, parang si Kris lang ang nagpapagalaw sa mundo niya! Parang wala nang karapatang mabuhay nang mag-isa si Bimby, kasi nga, si Kris ang nagmamando palagi sa mga ginagawa niya!” mahabang pahayag ni prop. May tama naman, di ba? *** Ano kaya ang ihinahandang putahe sa kusina ni Gretchen Barretto bilang sagot sa pahayag ni dating BIR Commissioner Kim Henares sa kaniyang pasabog na tinulungan ni Kris Aquino ang isa niyang kaibigan para doktorin ang dapat nitong bayarang buwis? Paano ‘yan ngayon? Nagsalita na ang personalidad na idinamay ni Gretchen sa pang-uupak niya kay Kris? Napakalinaw ng sinabi ng dating komisyoner na kahit ang mismong pamilya nito ay hindi nagkaroon ng espesyal na kunsiderasyon sa BIR kaya ang ibang tao pa kaya? See CRISTY p19
Kris Aquino - Allergic din sa bulaklak
Gretchen Barretto - Manahimik na lang sana
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Ang kaliwa’t kanang car-nap sa ‘Peg Mula Enero 20 hanggang 27 taong kasalukuyan ay mayroong 46 na sasakyan ang nakalista bilang nawawala o ninakaw ayon sa web site ng Winnipeg Police Service. Isa ba rito ang sasakyan ninyo? Para sa kumpletong listahan ng mga sasakyang ninakaw ay bisitahin ang website ng Winnipeg Police sa https:// winnipeg.ca/police/ewatch. Kung alam ninyo ang lokasyon ng alinman sa mga sasakyan sa listahan ay tumawag kaagad sa pulis sa mga sumusunod na numero: • Kung ang sasakyan ay minamaneho, tawagan ang 911. Huwag mag-attempt na patigilin ang nakaw na sasakyan o dili kaya ay harapin o kastiguhin ang suspect sa pagnanakaw. • Kung ang sasakyan ay nakapark o kung may impormasyon kayo na gusto ninyong ibahagi tungkol sa alinmang nakaw na sasakyan ay tumawag sa pulis sa telephone number 204-986-2222 or sa Crime Stoppers sa telephone number 204-786-TIPS (8477). Importanteng ibahagi ang mga sumusunod na impormasyon: • License Plate Number • Description of the vehicle • Description of the suspect (kung mamumukhaan ninyo) • Location Paano ba tayo makakaiwas sa posibleng carnap? Ngayong winter ay kailangang-kailangan na
painitin ang sasakyan bago tayo lumarga. Ang mga kawatan at tusong magnanakaw ay nagaabang sa mga sasakyan na pinaiinit, nakasaksak ang susi at siyempre walang tao. Huwag na huwag iiwan ang sasakyang bukas at may susi. Jackpot ito sa mga hudas na mandurugas na wawalanghiyain ang pinaghirapan ninyong “wheels,” sabi nga ni Kalampagang Arnel. Huwag ipagpalit ang sasakyan sa mainit na kape. Kung gusto mong mag-kape o bumili ng tsibug ay siguraduhin mong nakalock ang iyong sasakyan bago ka bumaba. Kung kape lang naman ay mag drive-through ka na lang. At siyempre, ingatan din ang mga belongings sa loob ng sasakyan. Huwag na huwag magdidisplay ng barya sa loob ng inyong wheels. Ito ang kadalasang binabasag ng mga magnanakaw. Kapag may naka-bike na aalialigid sa parking lot at titingintingin sa loob ng mga sasakyan ay umasa kayo na magnanakaw ito. Kadalasan, ang get-up nila ay naka-bike, naka-hoodie or baseball cap at naka-backpack. Ano ang laman ng backpack? Maaaring martilyo, patalim, baril, alak o pati na rin hand sanitizer. Alam na this. Bagama’t halos lahat na ng sasakyan ngayon ay may remote starter ay hindi pa rin ligtas ang mga sasakyan sa mga hustler na magnanakaw. Bagama’t may GPS
o tracker ang maraming sasakyan ay malaking abala pa rin kung ito ay ma joy ride at mailayo sa liblib na lugar. Kung baga, kung gaano mo kamahal ang iyong wheels ay nakakapang-lambot kung matagpuan mo na lamang ang iyong sasakyan na inabandona sa gitna ng kawalan sa bukirin ng Manitoba. Parang “ginahasa” ang iyong sasakyan kung tutuusin. Gamitin ang garahe Kung bakit naman kasi marami sa atin ang mas convenient na iparada ang sasakyan sa kalye imbis na sa garahe. Kapag nasa kalye o nasa driveway lang ang sasakyan ay mas pabor ito sa mga hudas na mandurugas. Ang garahe ay hindi storage room. Ito ay garahe para sa sasakyan. Yung kasing double garage ay nagmimistulang single garage na lamang dahil sa tambak-tambak na kung anik-anik na gamit na matagal na sanang na-idispose pero sa maraming dahilan ay taon na ang nakakalilipas ay nasa garahe pa rin. Mamili kayo, kotse o kahon na dapat na itapon? Dahil sa kalasingan Okay, mabuti naman at hindi ka na nagmaneho dahil warat na warat ka na dahil sa kalasingan. Pero, kung iiwan mo ang iyong sasakyan sa bahay ng kainuman mo ay siguradin mong nakapark ito nang maayos, nakalock at pinagkakatiwalaan mo ang lahat ng nakakainuman mo. Kung tamang duda ka ay, una huwag ka ng magdala ng
sasakyan bago uminom or magassign ng designated driver na mapagkakatiwalaan. Ito pa ang ilang mga impormasyon mula sa web site ng Winnipeg Police. Napakaimportante ang pagiging alerto and to trust our instincts. Kung nararamdaman ninyo na kayo ay nasa peligro, take action agad, tumawag ng tulong. Vehicle safety– Kaligtasan sa sasakyan When your vehicle is occupied: • Keep the gas tank at least 1/4 full. • Keep doors of your vehicle locked at all times. • Know the route to your destination. • If you observe a vehicle driving erratically or carelessly, do not attempt to confront the driver – call the police. • If your vehicle breaks down, pull over to the side of the road and turn on your four way flashers. • When emergency vehicles are approaching you with lights and sirens activated, pull over to the right and come to a complete stop. • When involved in a motor vehicle accident, remove vehicles from the roadway if safe to do so, and exchange particulars. • Park in well-lit spots. • Do not exit around suspicious people. Hindi lamang sasakyan ang ating iingatan kundi higit sa lahat
ang atin mismong kaligtasan. Maging sensitibo sa mga pangyayari sa paligid. Makinig sa mga balita at hindi puro teleserye na lamang ang inyong sinusubaybayan at inaatupag. Matagal pa ang pagtatapos ng Ang Probinsyano, kaya kung may time ay pakilipat naman ang TV sa CBC news, CTV news or Global news para makasagap naman kayo ng mga balita sa Winnipeg. At puwede rin namang silip-silipin ang inyong sasakyan at garahe bago kayo matulog. Special thanks sa kapitbahay kong si Mang Tolits na itine-text ako kapag naiwan kong bukas ang aking garahe. Tulad na marami, guilty rin po ako sa minsang katangahan at pagiging pabaya. Paalala sa lahat sa atin, magingat. Noel Lapuz ay dating OFW sa Middle East (Dubai at Qatar). Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng Bata-Batuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig. Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP). Paunawa: Ang mga paksa at salitang nakasaad sa Batang North End ay sariling opinion ng may-akda at maaaring hindi opinion ng mga taga-lathala ng Pilipino Express.
Kapamilya stars renew their ABS-CBN contracts
Bea Alonzo (centre) with the ABS-CBN executives during the contract signing Several Kapamilya stars signed their respective contracts with ABS-CBN on January 29, extending their ties as exclusive artists of the network. These are the celebrities who will remain Kapamilya stars in the coming years, and what to expect from them in 2019: Bea Alonzo – A homegrown
Star Magic artist, Alonzo will star in a teleserye with Richard Gutierrez and Ian Veneraction this year. Eerie, her horror film co-starring Charo Santos and directed by Mikhail Red, will also be released nationwide in March. Enchong Dee – A Kapamilya star for over a decade now, Dee
is looking forward to starring in a film in 2019, but details could not be disclosed at this time. That’s aside from his bigscreen team-up with Janine Gutierrez, Elise, due for release on February 6. JM de Guzman – After the success of Araw Gabi, de Guzman is juggling numerous
Jolina Magdangal projects this year, among them another teleserye, a film with Arci Muñoz, and his February 1st concert. He’s also set to release an album. Jolina Magdangal – The former teen sweetheart will continue to co-host the daytime talk show Magandang Buhay, and is looking forward to
finalize details of a movie with former onscreen partner Marvin Agustin. Bela Padilla – Padilla will be working both behind and in front of the cameras, with screenwriting duties for Star Cinema, a movie with JC Santos, and a teleserye with Jodi See ABS-CBN p21
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CRISTY... From page 17 Pinayuhan ni dating Commissioner Kim Henares si Gretchen na mag-ingat sa kaniyang mga pinakakawalang salita, kailangan niyang magpakatotoo, dahil ang kuwento niya tungkol sa tinulungan ni Kris para makabawas sa babayarang buwis ay isang malaking komedya. Mukhang hindi umaayon kay Gretchen ang pagkakasalansan ng mga bituin. Palagi siyang soplak sa kaniyang mga pasabog. Sa mismong mukha niya sumasabog ang mga impormasyong inilalabas niya laban kay Kris. Una ay tungkol sa BIR. Walang ganoong senaryo ayon kay Commissiner Kim Henares. Ikalawa ay ang kaniyang sigaw na tinawagan ni Kris ang kapatid niyang bunso na si Claudine para siya siraan ng buong pamilya nila. At ipakulong pa raw siya! Mukhang naging banderang kapos si Gretchen Barretto sa kaniyang mga sigaw kontra kay Kris Aquino. Hindi tumagal ang pasabog niyang mga bomba at ang masakit pa ay mismong sa mukha niya nagsabugan iyon. Payo ng mga netizens sa aktres ay tantanan na kasi niya ang pakikisawsaw sa mga isyung wala naman siyang maidadagdag at maibabawas. Pinayuhan si Greta na manahimik na lang, huwag nakikisali sa kontrobersiya,
Rosanna Roces - noong sikat pa dahil hindi naman siya sakdallinis na personalidad na walang maibabato pabalik sa kaniya ang publiko. “Kung may galit siya kay Kris, e, bakit hindi niya harapin iyong tao? Diretsahin niya! Hindi iyong ganyan na puro posting lang ang ginagawa niya sa social media. Kaduwagan iyon! “Ang tunay na matapang, e, humaharap sa mga kalaban niya! Hindi puro parinig lang, hindi puro pagpo-post lang na ano tuloy ang nangyari? “O, di siya ang nasabugan ng mga pasabog niya? Mintis ang mga bombang sinasabi niya, nagsalita ang mga idinadamay niyang tao sa issue, soplak siya! “Manahimik na lang
Si Rosanna Roces ngayon - may malaking problemang hinaharap kasi siya! Huwag na siyang nagpapapansin, magtrabaho siya uli, para may pinagkakaabalahan siya!” isa lang sa mga komentong direktang sinabi ng isang netizen kontra kay Gretchen Barretto. *** Kung magbiro nga naman ang kapalaran. Naabot ni Rosanna Roces ang pinakamataas na antas ng kasikatan noon, hindi lang ang mga kasabayan niyang sexy actress ang nilampasan niya nang milya-milya, kahit ang mga sikat na babaeng personalidad ay inabutan din niya. Nakikipagsayaw noon sa kasikatan at karangyaan si Osang, kung makapangmenos siya ng kahit sino ay parang wala nang bukas, idinemanda niya ang
kaniyang manager na si Manay Lolit Solis pati ang network na napakalaki ng naitulong sa kaniya. Pero noon iyon. Dahil pagkalipas lang nang ilang taon ng pamamayagpag ay pinagdamutan na siya ng mga proyekto, walang ibang dapat sisihin sa nangyari kay Osang, kundi ang sarili rin niya. Dumoble ang laki ng kaniyang katawan na dati’y pinagnanasahan ng mga kalalakihang tumututok sa bawat pelikulang gawin niya, naubos ang lahat ng mga naipundar niya, paminsan-minsan na lang siyang nagkakaroon ng trabaho ngayon. At binigwasan pa siya ngayon ng tadhana, inaatasan siya ng
Supreme Court na magbayad nang mahigit na tatlong milyong piso sa Forever Flawless na dati niyang ineendorso, natalo siya sa kasong isinampa ng kumpanya laban sa kaniya dahil sa breach of contract at paninira sa kumpanya mismo. Kung noong kasikatan niya nangyari ang ganito ay walang problema ang milyunang halaga para kay Rosanna Roces, pero ngayon ay ibang-iba na ang kaniyang sitwasyon, namamana na siya sa dilim. Ang buhay nga naman, parang life, mapagbiro. Ang nasa itaas, kapag naging palalo, ay ibinababa para bigyan ng leksiyon. – CSF
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Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot
PAHALANG 2. Binitiwang salita 9. Linisin 11. Kapos 13. Biblikal na bundok 14. Uri ng asido 15. Bastardo 17. Isang Sotto 18. ____ Vegas 20. Titis 22. Halina 26. Tumitibok 29. May malambot na damdamin 32. Ihagis 33. Kalye sa Makati 34. Laganap 35. Tugon 36. Pakukuluan PABABA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Uri ng pagsamba Lahat Gamit sa pagbilang Gusto Ugali Dakot Klase ng langis
8. Mando 10. Pangalan ng lalaki 12. Bulong 16. Kontribusyon 19. Nainis 21. Awitin 23. Bukot 24. Isama 25. Kabuuan 26. Sang-ayon 27. Bahagi ng maghapon 28. Nag-iisa 30. Marka 31. Mga tao
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HOROSCOPE PEBRERO 1 – 15, 2019 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Hindi mo namamalayan, ang dami na ng utang mo. Hindi mo nababantayan ang pasok at labas ng pera sa banko mo. Katatapos lang ng kapaskuhan. Nvgayon, gagawa ka na naman ng plano para sa iyong holiday. Tama na muna. Sagad na sagad na ang mga credit card mo. OK ang ika-1, 9 at 10. Ingat sa ika-3, 4 at 15.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Huwag mong pabayaan ang iyong kalusugan. Kung ang dahilan ay sobrang exercise o sobrang trabaho, mag-ingat dahil naroon ka na sa ‘burnout’ stage ngayon. Mawawalan ka ng mas malaki dahil relasyon mo sa pamilya at mga kaibigan ang apektado. Bale wala ang pera. OK sa ika-3, 4, 11 at 12. Stress sa ika-5 at 6.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Gusto mong gamitin ang iyong talino upang mapabuti ang isang romantikong relasyon. Kung may partner ka na, isama mo siya sa mga plano mo. Mas madali kung dalawa kayong magsisikap kaysa mag-isa ka lang. Kung single ka pa, baka makita mo na siya. Suwerte ang ika-7, 8 at 15. Alalay ka sa ika-3, 4, 9 at 10.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Matindi ang iyong ambisyon. Hindi ka titigil hangga’t hindi mo iyon naaabot. Dapat ay ‘first’ – hindi ‘second’ o ‘third.’ Hinay-hinay lang. Alam mong kakayanin mo. Kailangan lang na panatilihin ang iyong mga paa sa lupa. At huwag kalimutang magpakumbaba. OK ang ika-5, 6, 13 at 14. Ingat sa ika- 11at 12.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Pranka ka at wala kang takot. Dahil walang preno ang bibig mo, maraming nagsasabing ikaw ay ‘taklesa o takleso.’ Gusto mong mapabuti ang relasyon mo sa mga kaibigan at mga kamaganak. Upang gawin ito, baka dapat mag-isip ka bago buksan ang bibig. OK ang ika-3, 4, 11 at 12. Bantay sa ika-1, 7, 8, 13 at 14.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Iritado ka ngayon sa mga kasosyo at mga mahal sa buhay. Malamang tumagal iyan kung hindi mo uunawain ang dahilan ng inis mo. Baka naman ikaw lang ang may problema. Bakit wala kang makitang mabuti sa kanila? Hindi lahat ay tungkol sa iyo. OK ang ika-3, 4, 11 at 12. Ingat ka sa ika9, 10 at 15.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Palagi ka na lang may opinyon sa maraming bagay – sa relihiyon, pulitika o isyu sa lahi. Ang problema, nais mong ipaalam ang iyong mga ideya sa iba dahil sa tingin mo’y nararapat silang pakinggan. Isipin mo, baka ayaw naman nilang makinig. OK ang ika-7, 8 at 15. Ingat sa ika-1, 13 at 14.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Ang pag-aayos ng bahay at opisina ay pangunahin sa mga gusto mong gawin ngayon. Dapat mong pahalagahan ang hitsura ng iyong kapaligiran. Ito ay isang salamin kung ano ang iyong tunay na pagka-tao. Kung malinis o salaula ka; kung maayos o makalat. OK ang ika-1, 9 at 10. Ingat ka sa ika5, 6, 11 at 12.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Ito ang panahon upang gumawa ng isang makatotohanang pagtingin sa salamin at tanungin ang iyong sarili kung ano ang maaari mong gawin upang mapabuti ang iyong hitsura. Minsan, kahit matalino ang tao, kung hindi kanaisnais tingnan, talo pa rin. Good days ang ika-7, 8 at 15. Stressful ka sa ika-5, 6, 11 at 12.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Sing-liwanag ng sikat ng araw ang makikita mong oportunidad na babagsak sa harapan mo. Ito na ang pagkakataon para mapabuti mo ang kabuhayan ninyo. Bigyanpansin din ang kalusugan para may lakas ka. Mas mabuti ang maagap. Baka may maka-agaw pa. OK sa ika-5, 6, 13 at 14. Alalay ka sa ika-1, 7 at 8.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Nag-aalala ka dahil pagod ka na’t walang oras para sa sarili at pamilya ay hindi pa rin umaangat ang kabuhayan mo. Pag-aralan mo kung saan may problema. Ilang taon na ang sakripisyo mo? Kung walang asenso, baka dapat magiba na ng direksyon. OK ang ika5, 6, 13 at 14. Kuwidaw sa ika-3, 4, 9, 10 at 15.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Kung tama ang iyong mga gagawin ngayon, ang 2019 ay magiging isang kamanghamanghang taon para sa iyo at sa iyong reputasyon. Anuman ang sitwasyon, sa ngayon, iwasan mo ang maging marahas sa mga desisyon. Pagaralan din kung ano ang susundin mo. OK sa ika-1, 9 at 10. Ingat ka sa ika-7, 8, 13 at 14.
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Maligayang bati sa inyong lahat. Ngayon ay buwan ng Puso. Ang iwing pamana kung hindi pilak ay ginto. *** Ang problema sa Philippine passport, sana ay maayos na. Maraming nagharap ng kahilingan for renewal, halos tatlong buwan hindi pa nabibigyan ng aksiyon. Ang mga passport data umano ay tinangay ng contractor na gumagawa ng travel document. Inaalam ng National Privacy Commission ang dahilan. *** Maraming cheap item ang mabibili sa mga tindahan. Gayunman, kailangang suriin muna, lalo na sa mga pagkain. Sana basahin muna ang nakasulat na expiration dates na babala sa mga consumer. May mga gamot din umano na hindi dapat nang gamitin. *** Labis na nagaalala ngayon ang Washington tungkol sa kalagayan ng Taiwan at China. Ang kakayahan ng China na umano ay matatag na pangkabuhayan at military capabilities ang sanhi ng inaakalang problema. Hindi basta-basta maaaring matalikuran ng Amerika. Ang trade war ng China at US ay nabalitang nagpapahirap sa maraming bansa dahil sa epekto ng mataas na halaga ng US dollar sa foreign exchange. Sabi ng mga kritko, kahit ang US ay apektado rin. Kailangang ang US na mismo ang magkusang kumilos. Magdevalue ng kanilang currency. Pilipinas Kasalukuyan nang umiinit ang political situation for the 2019 mid-term national and local elections. Dahil sa patuloy na paglobo ng populasyon na sa ngayon ay
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tinatayang nasa 111 million, mga 20 per cent na lang nito,mahigitkumulang, ang tiyak nakakaranas ng kahirapan sa buhay. Kahit ang illegal drug trade ay pinapasukan sanhi ng iba’t ibang uri ng pangangailangan. Tiyak na isa sa mga magiging isyu na ipupukol sa liderato ng Pangulong Duterte, ngayong panahon nang kampanya sa election. *** Nabanggit ko na sa pitak na ito ang tungkol sa batas na separation of state and the Catholic Church. Muli kong inuulit, ang batas hanggang ngayon ay nananatiling butas. Malala na ang argumento ng Estado at mga ilang pinuno ng Simbahang Katoliko. Sinabi ng mga kritiko, baka inaakala ng mga opispo na ang pangulong DU30 mapapatalsik nila sa puwesto na kaparis ng nangyari kina Marcos at Estrada? *** Nagharap ng panukalang batas si Senadora Lisa Hontiveros na umano ay remedyo sa mga kasal sa simbahan. Sa Vatican lang balitang karaniwang nasusunod ang tagubilin ng simbahan tungkol sa pagmamahalang “till death do us part.” Hindi katulad sa Pilipinas, maraming hindi nagpapahalaga sa sagradong kasunduan. Sana baka higit na mabuting pagpayuhan muna ni Ms Hontiveros ang mga nais ngayong magpakasal sa church. Legalized na lang muna. Magsama ng about four years or so nang malalaman kung matatag na ang pondasyon ng pamilya. Saka nila gamitin ang sagradong sumpaan na doktrina ng Catholic Church. *** Ang peace talks naman ng Duterte government at CPP-NPA ay parang laro ng sanggol na close-open. Mahigit nang 50 taon
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ang nakaraan, bigo pa rin sila sa kanilang hangaring mangibabaw na makapag-hari sa Pilipinas. Peace and order ang nais ng mga nakaraang gobyerno sa Pilipinas at gayon din ng gobyerno ngayon. Waring malabo pa rin. *** Ang mga nabanggit kong problema ay malamang magpatuloy sa kabila ng election fever. Ngayon lang ang dalawang sangay ng gobyerno, the executive and legislative, ay may financial undercurrent issues. Tungkol ‘yon sa 2019 budget na dahil sa sinasabing singit at palusot ay hindi napagtibay sa takdang panahon. *** Gitgitan na sa mayoryang political party ng pangulong Duterte ang mga senatorial candidates. Ang kailangan lamang ay 12 ngunit halos nasa tatlo na lamang ang kulang. Marami kasi ang bilang ng mga re-electionsts na nasa mayorya at mga kapanalig from independent parties. Sa panig naman ng LP lead coalition parties, possible na kahit si Mar Roxas ay hindi makalusot. Kung ang mananalo sa senatorial candidates ay mga kandidato ng pangulo at iba pang mga kaalyado, ang LP lead opposition political parties sa mataas na kapulungan ng kongreso ay mananatiling paralisado. Waring mahihirapang makabangon hanggang sa 2022 presidential national and local elections. *** Nabalitang ang kapangyarihan ng Presidential Anti-corruption Commission (PACC) ay nadagdagan. Ang pangulong Duterte ay nagpalabas ng Executive Order No. 73 noong ika-28 ng December 2018 na nagbibigay ng dagdag na kapangyarihan sa PACC. Ang Presidential EQ ay nagtataglay ng kapangyarihan na magrekominda ng mga violation sa Anti-Red Tape Authority ng mga kasong
for imbestigations. *** Marahil dapat na ngang mapawalang bisa ang Mutual Defense Treaty and Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement of the Philippines and United States. Gayon din ang mungkahi ni Defense Secretary Lorenzana. May naging pakinabang ba ang Pilipinas sa nabanggit na kasunduan na patuloy ginigiit ng US ngunit waring labag sa 1987 Constitution. *** Sinabi naman ni Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio na kailangang igiit ng gobyernong Duterte ang pagkamayari ng Pilipinas sa bahagi ng West Philippine batay sa The Hague decision na ayaw namang kilalanin ng China. Opo nga subalit kailangan na ang paguusap ay sa mahinahong paraan. Hindi kayang takutin ngayon ang China na waring nais mangyari ng Supreme Court Associate Justice. Ang US naman kasi, waring nawiling akala nila, ang Pilipinas ay teritoryo pa rin nila. Heto ang nakasaad sa Article XVIII, Sec. 25. ng 1987 Constitution: “After the expiration in 1991 of the Agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and the United State of America concerning Military Bases, foreign military bases, troops or facilities shall not be allowed in the Philippines except under a treaty duly concurred in by the Senate and, when the Congress so requires, ratified by the majority of votes cast by the people in a national referendum held for that purpose, and recognized as a treaty by the other contracting State.” *** Matupad kaya ang pangako ni Pangulong Duterte na hindi siya bibili ng mga military arms and equipment sa US. May posibilidad nga, dahil sa Independent Foreign Policy ng administrasyong DU30, maaaring may mga ibang bansang mapagkukunan na mababa ang
halaga at hindi lang pantay ang kapabilidad kundi higit pa. Kaso baka masamain ng US. *** Patuoy ang pagtutok ng pangulo sa corruption issues sa mga sangay ng gobyerno. May mga departamento na umano ay tinututukan ngayon ang Presidential Anti-corruption Commission. Kabilang ang Department of Labor and Employment Authority (DOLE), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) at National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP). Ang Road Board naman ay kasalukuyang nasa parilya ng presidential desisyon. *** Ang labanan ng mga sumabit sa orihinal na political party ng Pangulong DU30 ang isa pang dahilan kung kaya ang 2019 Government Appropriation Act (GAA) ay nabigong mapagtibay sa takdang panahon. Malinaw na produkto ‘yon ng MultiParty System na nasa 1987 Constitution. Sabi nga ng mga kritiko, balimbing political system. Sana nga, mapag-aralan na kung dapat nang mabalik sa dating two-political-party system. *** Kailan ba nagsimula at nangyaring ang Pilipinas ay naging tambakan ng mga basura from foreign countries? Unang nabalita ang basurang nagmula sa Canada. Sinundan ng nanggaling sa South Korea na ibabalik na raw? Ngayon pangulong Duterte ang nagiging janitor na dulot ng garbage problem. Sapat na bang maibalik na lamang sa pinanggalingan? Kasabihan Karunungan ang magandang puhunan ng isang bata sa kaniyang kinabukasan. Paunawa: Ang mga paksa at salitang nakasaad sa Pilantik ay sariling opinion ng may-akda at maaaring hindi opinion ng mga taga-lathala ng Pilipino Express.
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rating primetime series, on top of regular appearances on ASAP, a book release, another bigscreen outing, and a new album. ABS-CBN executives present at the contract-signing were chairman Mark Lopez,
president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes, TV Production head Lauren Dyogi, and head of finance for Broadcast and Integrated News Cat Lopez. SOURCE: ABS-CBN NEWS
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Ang Puso Ang kasalukuyan ay buwan ng Puso, Maligayang araw, kung hindi’y siphayo; Pinanariwa ang mga pangako ng pagmamahalang hinog sa pagsuyo! *** Maraming larawan ang pusong malaya, Maharot, mapusok, matibay, mahina; Pintig mahabagin, kilos pinagpala, Na palatandaan ng pusong dakila! *** Pusong sa kapuwa puso ay nahaling, Karaniwa’y udyok ng gintong layunin; Supling na pagsintang taos ang hangarin, Matamis na bunga’y masiglang damdamin! *** Ang atas ng puso ay mangingibabaw, Kahit na ang dulot ay kapighatian! Paquito Rey Pacheco
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The polar vortex and treating hypothermia The deep freeze gripping much of the U.S. and Canada is paralyzing and dangerous. Mayo Clinic emergency medicine experts say the fear of frostbite and hypothermia should be taken seriously. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Normal body temperature is around 37 Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit). Hypothermia occurs as your body temperature falls below 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit). When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs can’t work normally. Left untreated, hypothermia can eventually lead to complete failure of your heart and respiratory system and eventually to death. Hypothermia is often caused by exposure to cold weather or immersion in a cold body of water. It can also be caused by ongoing exposure to indoor temperatures below 10 Celsius (50 Fahrenheit). You could be at increased risk if you’re also exhausted or dehydrated. Signs and symptoms of hypothermia usually develop slowly and may include: Shivering, though this may stop as body temperature drops;
Slurred speech or mumbling; Slow, shallow breathing; Weak pulse; Clumsiness or lack of coordination; Drowsiness or very low energy; Confusion or memory loss; Loss of consciousness; and Bright red, cold skin (in infants). Someone with hypothermia usually isn’t aware of his or her condition because the symptoms often begin gradually. Also, the confused thinking associated with hypothermia prevents self-awareness. The confused thinking can also lead to risktaking behaviour. Diagnosis The diagnosis of hypothermia is usually apparent based on a person’s physical signs and the conditions in which the person with hypothermia became ill or was found. Blood tests also can help confirm hypothermia and its severity. A diagnosis may not be readily apparent, however, if the symptoms are mild, as when an older person who is indoors has symptoms of confusion, lack of coordination and speech problems. First-aid treatment If you suspect someone has hypothermia, call 911. Until medical help is available, follow these first-aid guidelines for hypothermia. Be gentle. When you’re
helping a person with hypothermia, handle him or her gently. Limit movements to only those that are necessary. Don’t massage or rub the person. Excessive, vigorous or jarring movements may trigger cardiac arrest. Move the person out of the cold. Move the person to a warm, dry location if possible. If you’re unable to move the person out of the cold, shield him or her from the cold and wind as much as possible. Keep him or her in a horizontal position if possible. Remove wet clothing. If the person is wearing wet clothing, remove it. Cut away clothing if necessary to avoid excessive movement. Cover the person with blankets. Use layers of dry blankets or coats to warm the person. Cover the person’s head, leaving only the face exposed. Insulate the person’s body from the cold ground. If you’re outside, lay the person on his or her back on a blanket or other warm surface. Monitor breathing. A person with severe hypothermia may appear unconscious, with no apparent signs of a pulse or breathing. If the person’s breathing has stopped or appears dangerously low or shallow, begin CPR immediately if you’re trained.
Provide warm beverages. If the affected person is alert and able to swallow, provide a warm, sweet, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverage to help warm the body. Use warm, dry compresses. Use a first-aid warm compress (a plastic fluid-filled bag that warms up when squeezed) or a makeshift compress of warm water in a plastic bottle or a dryer-warmed towel. Apply a compress only to the neck, chest wall or groin. Don’t apply a warm compress to the arms or legs. Heat applied to the arms and legs forces cold blood back toward the heart, lungs and brain, causing the core body temperature to drop. This can be fatal.
Don’t apply direct heat. Don’t use hot water, a heating pad or a heating lamp to warm the person. The extreme heat can damage the skin or, even worse, cause irregular heartbeats so severe that they can cause the heart to stop. Don’t give the person alcohol or cigarettes. Alcohol hinders the rewarming process, and tobacco products interfere with circulation that is needed for rewarming. Begin CPR. If the person shows no signs of life, such as breathing, coughing or movement, begin CPR. By Mayo Clinic Staff – Courtesy Mayo Clinic News Network
MLA Curry welcomes funding for local school capital projects Province-wide investment includes three projects in Kildonan constituency
WINNIPEG – Nic Curry, MLA for Kildonan, welcomed news on January 25 that the Manitoba government has provided funding for school capital projects in the Kildonan constituency. “Our Progressive Conservative government is committed to ensuring Manitoba students are able to learn in safe and well-functioning environments,” said Curry. “I am pleased that we are delivering to support the needs of families in our communities.” This funding is part of a significant, province-wide investment in new school facilities, infrastructure renewal, major additions and renovations, and new child care centres. In the Kildonan constituency, funded projects include: • Roof replacement at R.F. Morisson School • Exterior wall replacement at Garden City Collegiate • Accessibility improvements at Collicutt School
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