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Silent night I’ve always hated firecrackers.

Growing up in Malabon, the New Year celebration always consisted of rebentador, bawang, kuwitis, and other firecrackers that were both too loud and too dangerous for me. My older brother and our cousins loved to light them up, but I always stayed away because I was afraid both of the sound and the possibility that the darned thing could blow up on me. It didn’t help that, even back then, the TV news programs always featured hands and other body parts that had been mangled by what I could only describe as mini explosives.

That is why I’m happy to be living in Davao City where for the past 18 years it’s been “silent night” every New Year’s Eve. I remember covering the press conference then-Mayor Rodrigo Duterte had in which he made the announcement that he was banning firecrackers. It was a short time after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in the US and he wanted to give terrorists no

The biometrics rule is now extended to Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas. This means that, effective December 31, 2018, all applicants from the Philippines must now meet Canada’s mandatory fingerprint and photo requirements. This is the second phase of the biometrics rules starting back in July 2018. The submission of prints and photos is intended to speed up the identification of all persons who are applying for a Canadian visitor visa, work permit, study permit, permanent residence, including Express Entry and even for those seeking asylum in Canada.

The requirement covers all applicants between the ages of 14 and 79, who must provide biometric information. There is no upper age restriction for asylum seekers. Travelers from

room to launch attacks on the city using the noise of firecrackers as cover. He also wanted to keep residents safe from harm since the injuries and even deaths due to firecrackers had become an integral part of the celebration.

It’s something of a testament to Duterte’s political will that the ban was in effect for 11 years before it became a city ordinance. All it took was for him to order that stores intending to sell firecrackers not be issued business permits and that was that. No amount of persuasion would move him, not even from the Filipino-Chinese community for whom firecrackers were a cultural thing, especially during the Lunar New Year. The ban was in effect year-round, not just on New Year’s Eve. When the ordinance was enacted in 2012, it set the penalties for violations: a fine of P1,000 and/or imprisonment for 20 to 30 days for the first offense; a fine of P3,000 and/ or imprisonment of from one

visa-exempt countries, who are visiting Canada with a valid Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), will not be required to provide biometrics.

Biometrics can be processed at an authorized VAC (Visa Application Centre) abroad. It only takes minutes to process and costs first-time applicants CAD $85.00, or CAD $170 for those applying as a family. If you or your relatives or friends want to contact either of the VACs in the Philippines, they are encouraged to telephone 632-528-2505 or e-mail: infor. canman@vfshelpline.com. Note there is an exemption in place for persons applying for biometrics from inside Canada until the system has been changed to accommodate them.

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to three months for the second offense; and a fine of P5,000 and/ or imprisonment of from three to six months for the third offense.

But I don’t think Dabawenyos follow the ordinance out of fear of the penalties; I think we’ve grown to appreciate the fact that we all transition from one year to the next with our fingers intact.

There were proposals early on from the tourism sector for the city to put up pyrotechnic shows so that at least the people would have something grand to celebrate, but Duterte thumbed down even that. With no recourse, residents simply decided to make a different kind of noise to welcome the new year: banging on pots and pans, blowing on makeshift trumpets (torotot in Filipino) and car horns, and even shouting at the top of their lungs.

There were a few years that we even tried to go for a Guinness World Record of the most number of people blowing on trumpets together.

Outsiders often laugh at us and think it’s pathetic that our New Year celebrations are reduced to pots and pans and torotot, but we see the positive side of it. For one thing, there

is no air pollution to ruin the traditional media noche. Also, the streets are always clean when we wake up the next morning. And then there’s the enhanced sense of community because neighbours go out of their way to greet each other when the clock strikes 12 midnight.

But the biggest benefit is that for that past 18 years, there have been no firecrackerrelated injuries in Davao City.

The hospitals are still placed on high alert (it’s a government requirement), but I cannot remember ever hearing of anyone having to be treated. It’s a record we are proud to keep. In contrast, the rest of the country still has to deal with injuries that seem to grow in number each year.

So go ahead and laugh at us, but we Dabawenyos are proud of our silent nights every New Year.

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.

Biometrics now required for Filipino applicants information is confidential and will be protected, but that they do have an agreement in place to share information with the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, which has been done in accordance with Canada’s privacy laws, and human rights commitments.

For more information, users can check the government’s web page, Canada Biometrics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

The warning is important for all applications coming from abroad, especially the Philippines, which touches

upon many readers. Make sure that the applicants attend to biometrics requirements because it is in effect as of December 31, 2018 for applicants from the Philippines.

Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-6911166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.

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New communication skills for the New Year As we kick-off the New Year, we also begin to turn our minds to how we could do things differently in the New Year. Some of the resolutions we commonly hear are things like, “I will go to the gym more often,” “I will try to lose weight,” or “I will finally complete the home improvement project I have been working on for five years.”

One thing that is often overlooked is the way we communicate with others at work, whether it is done in person, in writing or in electronic form. It is great to have personal resolutions, however, instead of taking the “traditional” route it, may also be a great idea to think about positive career goals since we spend as much time at work as we do at home.

The ability to communicate effectively is a highly important skill in today’s world especially in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are still very many people who struggle to communicate effectively, either in writing or speaking. Communication is only successful when both the sender and receiver understand the message being shared. The way we communicate affects every facet of our working life,

regardless of our expertise and skills in our field. Research also shows that good communication is one of the top “soft skills” that managers look for in employees.

Our communication style can tremendously impact our relationships at work and it can influence our future in the organization. Having said that, there are four basic communication styles that are commonly used Passive Individuals who use this type of style often are quiet; they do not voice their feelings or express their desires; they defer to others to make a decision to avoid conflict; and they trust others but not themselves. This style often leads to misunderstanding, unresolved issues or resentment.

A person who uses this style may say things like, “whatever you want is fine with me,” or “it’s fine, don’t worry about it.”

Aggressive This style of communication disrespects others and violates the rights of others. It involves expressing feelings and needs at the expense of others; they ignore the rights of others in order to get what they want; they are defensive when confronted.

A person who uses this style may say things like, “this is what we’re doing, end of story.”

Passive-aggressive This style is a combination of the passive and aggressive styles of communication. The best way to explain this style of communication is through a social media lens, particularly when it comes to “vaguebook.”

The urban dictionary defines “vaguebook” as “an intentionally vague or one-worded status update, alluding to something else.” Basically, any posts that are vague and cryptic that appear to have been intentionally written to elicit attention or a response is called “vaguebooking.” They post ambiguous messages on their status instead of dealing with the issue they are faced with in real life. On their post, they rant about their current situation.

For example, if someone cut them off at a store during boxing day and they got really upset by it, but in reality they did not actually have the courage to say anything to the other person so, they may post something like, “To the guy in a red shirt at XYZ Store today, have some manners!”

People who uses the passive-aggressive style of communication at work are

often sarcastic, complaining or gossiping. They may appear passive on the surface but deep within they are acting out anger.

They use indirect communication to avoid a conversation and will often give you the silent treatment. They may say things like, “Sure, we can do things your way,” then thinks to himself or herself that the other person’s idea is stupid.

Assertive This style is direct and honest and it communicates with respecting the feelings and needs of others while also asserting their own. This style has also been known to be the most effective as it uses “I” statements such as, “I feel frustrated when your reports are late.” Using “I” statements indicates ownership of feelings without putting the blame on the other person.

When we communicate with others, it is important to recognize each communication style and in which context they are used.

When we encounter coworkers who do not use our preferred way of communicating, we may find ourselves in a conflict situation. By becoming aware of our own communication style and recognizing our coworkers’ style, we can adapt more easily to an appropriate communication

style suitable in any given situation.

If you have not heard of any of these communication styles, the New Year would definitely be a great year to start becoming familiar and becoming more aware of the styles that we prefer to use. Healthy communication will ensure that healthy work conflict-free relationships are maintained all year round.

This article is intended for information purposes only and not to be considered as professional advice.

Sources https://www.mindtools.com/ CommSkll/CommunicationIntro. htm h t t p s : / / w w w . urbandictionary.com/define. php?term=Vaguebook h t t p s : / / u m a t t e r. princeton.edu/respect/tools/ communication-styles Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMA-ACP is an Advanced Certified HR Professional with the International Personnel Management Association. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Human Resource Management. She also holds the C.I.M. professional designation (Certified in Management).

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2019 Year of the Pig overview The Year of the Pig is bringing with it a delightful surprise – prosperity. That’s because the wealth star is moving in as the reigning star for the year. With a delightful pair of the prosperity star and the pig, often symbolized as a bank, coming together in 2019 brings opportunity, prosperity, and good fortune. The eight star is a star that represents ease of making money with flowing opportunities and chances to make more money.

The Chinese Year of the Earth Pig begins on Feb. 5, 2019 till Jan. 24, 2020.

Key themes for 2019 Opportunities come but will you let them go?

Regardless of your zodiac sign, the year brings with it a chance to act on opportunities.

Like the proverbial brass ring, this is the year that opportunity will find you – but you must act and take action in a calculated way. Avoid rushing this year into anything; however, don’t let the opportunities that do come to you slip through your fingers. You’ll find that if you keep up your efforts in a measured way, they’ll pay off in the year ahead.

Love relationships could be strained All years bring with them some kind of problem, there’s no getting around that. One worry on the horizon is health and relationships. Let start with relationships. There is a difficult energy around the love sector this year that can cause breakups and challenge even the most solid relationships. That makes it especially important to work on your relationships with your family, your love interest, spouse or partner. If you think you’d benefit by getting relationship counselling, then go ahead and start that. It could save a marriage or your relationship.

Men’s opportunity to shine, but there’s one point of worry For men, there is a wonderful energy that brings opportunities to make money now and in the future. This is the year men must look toward the future for ways they can increase their income.

The year will support their endeavours.

The dark cloud dotting the sky is men’s health, particularly for older men.

Younger men can manage

the fire energy headed their way more easily but as a man ages, it becomes harder to handle.

This year, men will want to pay close attention to their health, particularly around their eyes, heart, blood pressure, and anything dealing with blood, such as clots or stroke worries.

Men over 40 will want to be especially watchful – and see a doctor if there’s any concern.

Women’s challenges and the silver lining they present For women, there is also a concern around health. If you take good care of yourself and keep up with your regular medical appointments, you’ll do fine. It’s vital that you also pay close attention to any physical, financial or relationship issues this year.

And although women host a difficult energy, it’s important to remember that this energy is one that can bring important changes. Your life may change in a significant way, and honouring your needs and what’s important to you and you alone is a big part of a transformation that could occur if you honour what matters most to you.

It’s vital that you think about yourself and your life in a bigger way. In some ways, I believe that 2019 can be a woman’s year.

The number 8, the reigning number is the shape of a woman.

It also represents thought. Women who take their needs into account and do it in a thoughtful way will come out ahead, feel renewed at the end of 2019, if not altogether transformed.

The spark of danger or opportunity There’s an image I want everyone to think of this year – an image of a spark.

Like the horrific fires in California in November 2018, it was a simple spark. This year the spark could be an inkling or talk around the water cooler about your job that a pink slip’s coming, a funny bump on your arm that needs to be checked out, a suspicion about your bank or investment accounts.

Or, it’s that spark of an idea, a whisper of an opportunity. Be aware that big things can occur from a simple spark. Listen to those whispers.

Just keep tabs on the important things this year and

all will be well! Avoid doing anything too risky with money or health and safety and the Pig will be a wonderful year. Love gets a boost with the Year of the Pig. The love star moves to a favourable position and helps you find love at work or while on business. The income and opportunity star moves into the west, bringing opportunities from that direction to help you make more money. The blessings star moves east and offers families blessings, windfalls and assistance from important people.

Zodiac signs that have great luck in 2019?

Rabbits, rats, roosters, dogs, and pigs all have a great year coming at them.

But here’s the better news still… is that we ALL get to enjoy the 8 Prosperity Star in the centre sector for it will bring benefits and good fortune to all homes, and to everyone in them.

That’s the best news that 2019 has to offer!

When can you expect to see the changes?

December is when the shift begins in earnest from the 2018 energies to the 2019 energies.

However, the old energies of 2018 could become stronger as they leave. This often happens during the year and each month as the energies move in and out of their positions. So, be on the watch for those.

To recap, let’s cover some important points: • Everyone will enjoy the glow of the Prosperity Star in 2019 because it moves to the centre!

• Men enjoy popularity and recognition, but they should watch their health particularly with the heart, eyes and blood.

• Men should lay the groundwork this year for things that pay in the future, such as investments, new jobs, etc.

• Women can make inroads in becoming who they are meant to be, but must watch out for themselves with regard to money, job, and most importantly, health.

• Families will benefit from working together and joining forces, traveling to distant locales and spending time near water.

• Watch your assets and investments this year. Get all investment promises in writing.

Watch your financial and savings accounts closely for fraud or loss.

• Love can come from places around water, at work or anything to do with business or travel on the job.

Think positively about the year ahead and add a happy looking pig to your home!

They’re smiling, happy energy is a benefit to the whole house, especially when placed in the north-northwest of the home.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: My entire living space is in the basement. I’ve had no income since 2011 due to some serious illness that has very recently resolved. I’m trying to find work and get my own place.

I’ve GOT to get out of here for mental and physical health continued improvement. How can I handle this?

Answer: I’m so glad you wrote – and happy to hear your health has improved. That’s great news, but it’s so important that you get out of that basement. It’s harmful for your progress. Living below ground is symbolically unhealthy and isn’t good for growth and change in your life.

Add some plants and plenty of light in your living space (but no plants by the bedroom/bed area). Keep something moving, too, such as a pendulum clock or

fan – this is helpful for keeping energy invigorated. If you leave the house, keep the lights on and keep some music playing.

You want to keep your space as energized as possible.

I also would like for you to have a view – something you don’t get in a basement. Why? I want you to “see” more and get perspective – and that means getting you visually out of the basement. Get a poster of a beautiful scene of valleys or the beach – put it in a window frame type picture frame and hang it on the wall in the east, if you can, so that you have a beautiful view in the part of your home that represents health, and this year, opportunity.

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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2018 was “it” Much to the chagrin of my kids, I like to overuse popular slang long after it has died out.

I’ve taken it upon myself to embarrass the Burgos Bunch as much as possible. I’ve used the word “lit” instead of saying hot, awesome or cool. Lit is this generation’s version of “rad” or radical from the 80s. And what about “100”? That would be another generation’s version of for real or straight up.

You see, just like fashion, slang terms have a way of making a comeback, but in a slightly updated form. I’ve never stopped saying awesome or wicked. My all time favourite is sweet. I’ll just keep using it until it is cool once again. As for lit or 100, I’m going to guess that these words don’t have the staying power and will wither away from the mouths of millennials with its only existence found in the urban

dictionary.

What else will 2018 be known for? For me, it was the year of politics. I was shocked to follow the North American Free Trade Agreement discussions and how Canada (notoriously known for having the nicest people in the world) was portrayed as taking advantage of our American neighbours. And what about the images of the migrant caravan from Central America making their way north hoping for a better life. I will never truly comprehend the hardship of the thousands that made that journey. Those two stories made a big impression on me this past year.

Closer to home, 2018 was the year for Fortnite. I don’t play it, but it seems that many do and everyone knows at least one person who has. Fortnite’s business model is simple: Download the game for free on pretty much any device or gaming system, add some good graphics, add a pay store where you can buy virtual coins (called V Bucks) to buy skins (gear and items) and you’ve got a game that attracts gamers of all ages. I can’t handle it. I get nauseous watching all the quick movements. I’ll stick to Super Mario Brothers on the Nintendo Classic thank you very

much, but my kids are hooked. I can’t help but laugh when I hear them get excited during the game.

One kid (Gavin) has gotten so into it that he now streams his games. He has proudly exclaimed that he is amazing at the game – or should I say lit or 100? Did I use that right? He has shown me video of popular YouTubers who have commented on his play. Not bad kid.

Social media didn’t start in 2018, but it sure has grown.

Facebook’s CEO was questioned about the use of private information and how the popular social networking site was used to influence the 2016 American election. Instagram seemed to be the big winner this past year – I mean, who doesn’t love pictures, video or watching Instagram stories of their favourite celeb or public figure. Bella became a bit of a social media maven this past year. One of her videos alone garnered over 1.3 million views!

2018 for the Burgos’ wasn’t just about online gaming or social media. It was the year for fitness and sport. Dale Jr. took up boxing. It didn’t take long for him to get hooked (pun intended).

He trained under a Team BC coach and was told that he was a natural. I thought he was full of it, until I started hearing it from other people. He had one match and knocked his opponent out.

He’s now hung up his gloves and retires undefeated.

Now that the kids are older and

we have more time for ourselves, Elizabeth and I have decided to join a gym. My wife chose to go with a personalized training approach. She’s up at 5:00 a.m. and at the gym before the roosters crow to attend a class with a trainer. The program features strength training and nutrition. As for me, I’ve chosen the solo route and got a city recreation pass.

Being a big lover of sleep I never thought I would do it, but I’m up with Elizabeth and I head to the gym before work. Soon enough, I’ll be able to pass as The Rock’s body double. It’s gonna be lit up in here. Sweet.

Dale manages the communications department for a school district in British Columbia.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Benjie Orbeta A BS graduate in Computer Science from at STI College in Makati, Benjie is also a graduate of the Health Care Aide program at Robertson College in Winnipeg. He is currently working at the Royal Canadian Mint. His hobbies include singing, playing basketball and billiards.

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

12. Noel Teodoro The lead singer of the Winnipeg band Soulblast, Noel also works in an aircraft manufacturing company. Aside from singing, he loves to keep fish as a hobby.

4. Richard Dumangan A native of Pangasinan, Richard is married with three children. His love for music started when he was a child. At the age of 17 he joined a band called Caravan, which entertain guests on cruise ships. Upon returning to Manila after seven years, they performed in several hotels. Richard and his family moved to Canada in 2017.

13. Andrea Macasaet Born and raised in Winnipeg, Andrea is a student at the University of Winnipeg. She is also a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria BC.

5. Glenn Naquila Currently working as an IT technician in downtown Winnipeg, Glenn was an undergrad of the UST Conservatory of Music in the Philippines, and was an active member of Coro Tomasino. He has performed with various Filipino groups such as Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the UST Symphony Orchestra. He has performed at the CCP’s Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Araneta Coliseum, and the Folk Arts Theatre. Glenn is currently a member of St. Peter’s Church Grand Choir and he participated in their recently concert, Tu Es Petrus. He is also the front man of the band, No Boundaries, which recently opened the Spongecola concert held recently in Winnipeg.

14. Emogen Ventura Formerly a lead vocalist in The EC Jammers Orchestra in the Philippines, Emogen also sang in a band called Killer Bee and worked as an in-house wedding singer in a hotel in the Philippines.

He currently works at Maple Leaf Consumer Foods as a forklift operator and is a member of the ALIW acoustic live group. His hobbies are playing basketball, ping pong, billiards and singing.

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

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

8. Robbie Ambrosio 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.

9. Vina Dimayuga Singing since the age of six, Vina is an active member of Magdaragat Philippines Inc., and has performed at Folklorama for the past 12 years. She is currently a student at the Canadian Mennonite University, where she is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. Vina one day hopes to help heal and inspire others through her love for music.

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

19. Rogelio Hipol A newcomer to Canada in 2016, Rogelio works as in business operations support at an insurance company. His hobbies are watching movies and singing videoke. He loves dogs and cats.

He says he is not picky when it comes to food; he loves to eat everything!

20. Joyce Amante Ferrer She is the administrative coordinator at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending quality time with her kids Kai, Kia and Kaleb, and her husband, Tim. Singing is her first love and she is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of music with the talented semi-finalist group for this years’ Pinoy Pop Star.

Saturday, January 5, 2019 21. Joyze Colada A first year student at the University of Winnipeg, Joyze aspires to be a teacher and she is currently taking French as her major.

She took part in a scholarship for young Filipinas called Dalagita and was one of the five girls of the Year 2 of Dalagitas. Some of her hobbies include playing guitar, singing, filming and editing videos. She also takes part in a religious community called The Light of Jesus Family: The Feast, where she serves in the music ministry.

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

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

23. Marini Tagarda A university student majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology, Marini he aspires to become a lawyer or have a career in government that involves helping people. She currently works at Chachi’s. She loves to read, write and, of course, sing!

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

24. Audrey Chavez Golondrina Her love for singing began in elementary school and she has participated in musicals, competitions, and concerts. She works full time as a program assistant at the University of Manitoba.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, trying new foods and, of course, singing!

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

25. Jocelyn Dago A Winnipegger for a little more than three years now, Jocelyn works as a security officer at Balmoral Hall School for girls. She is a loving mother to her 17 year-old daughter, and she in a relationship with Bobbie Bilgera.

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

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

Richelle is thankful for every opportunity she is blessed with and hopes to make her family and friends proud.

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

30. Mark Anthony Lacno He works full-time as a health and safety officer in Maple Leaf Foods and works part-time at Symcor, a business outsourcing company. Singing has been Mark’s passion since he was eight years old. He loves to sing Karaoke with his family and friends.

Being health conscious, Mark works out everyday at the gym. He loves sports like bowling and weight lifting, and he would really love to travel and explore different places.

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

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

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

39. Delaila Samson Originally from Tarlac, Delaila came to Canada in 2009. She is health care aide who loves to play badminton in her spare time.

She is the proud mother of a 17-year old young man.

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

3. Manny Concepcion

15. Justin Gallego

27. John Angeles

17. Joydlyn Rojas

34. Girlie Barte

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Grinch historians steal Christmas In Bolinao, Pangasinan, there is a small monument that marks the site of the first Christmas mass ever held in the Philippines. Two hundred years before Magellan wandered into the Philippine Archipelago, a Franciscan friar named Odoric of Pordenone, Italy is said to have landed on the shores of Pangasinan, seeking shelter from a stormy sea.

Stepping onto the beach and carrying a black crucifix he met “hostile natives” who, upon witnessing his courage and faith, were soon pacified. After showing the locals some pictures of the infant Jesus, Joseph and Mary, the friar and his companions erected a cross and planted a Christmas tree.

There they kneeled and celebrated the first Christmas mass in the Philippines and later baptized several Pangasinans. The date was December 25, 1324.

Or maybe that date was in the year 1200 – or maybe it was on some Christmas day between 1280 and 1320. Take your pick; the facts are “open to interpretation,” as some history buffs might say. Real historians, however, must play the part of Scrooge in this Christmas tale and say, “Bah! Humbug!” – because it never really happened.

Friar Odoric was a real person but it is not likely that he ever visited the Philippines – much less performed baptisms and a mass in Pangasinan. And the Christmas tree? Well, the Italian friar was probably not carrying a pine tree with him on his sea voyage. Also, tree decorating was considered a pagan custom at that time, not coming into fashion for Christians until the 1500s in Germany and not until the mid to late 1800s in the rest of Europe. Even today, decorating trees is not a major part of Christmas celebrations in

Odoric’s homeland of Italy where nativity scenes are more popular.

Who was Odoric?

Church biographers report that Odoric Mattiussi of Pordenone was born sometime around the year 1286 and he entered the Franciscan Order at Udine in about the year 1300. (Some historians, such as William H. Scott, doubt that he was a priest.) In 1318, Odoric set out on a mission to Asia.

He travelled from Italy to Turkey, Iran, India, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Vietnam and China, where he stayed for three years.

He then returned to Italy by an overland route through Mongolia and Tibet.

When Odoric arrived home in 1330, he dictated the story of his 12-year adventure to a friar named William of Solagna in Padua but he didn’t say anything about a Christmas mass with a Christmas tree anywhere in his travels.

The Pangasinan connection So where does Pangasinan fit into this story? Believers of the myth point to a place that Odoric called Thalamasin.

Its supposed connection to Pangasinan is probably based on an overly hopeful interpretation of an 1866 book by Henry Yule, Cathay and the way thither. In an examination of Odoric’s account, Yule speculated on the possible meanings of the name Thalamasin and he noted that tanah masin means “land of salt” in Malaysian.

This has been enough evidence for some history buffs to declare that Odoric visited the Philippines because the name Pangasinan means, “the place where salt is made.” Some also see a connection to a mythical land with a similar name, Tawalisi, which was the home of the Pangasinan warrior princess, Urduja – but that is an

entirely different myth.

Odoric did not say anything about salt in his account of Thalamasin, which he said was also known by the name, Panten. He did say that this land had various trees that could produce flour, wine and poisons, and that the men of this place used blowpipe weapons and protective amulets inserted under their skin. However, as Yule pointed out, these characteristics could describe many places in the Malay Archipelago.

Odoric’s narrative places Thalamasin somewhere between Java and Champa (now a part of Vietnam), and he said it was near the “South Sea.” However, Bolinao, Pangasinan is 16 degrees north of the equator and it is a huge detour from a direct route between these two places.

Henry Yule’s best guess was that Odoric was probably talking about a place on the southern coast of Borneo now known as Banjarmasin, meaning “salt garden.” Yule also mentioned a place on the east coast of Borneo called Biru (now Berau) that had been listed in atlases with the names Talysian and Panteh.

History & myth So, it turns out that this story of the first Christmas in the Philippines is pure humbug. But why would anyone bother to invent such a story? Unfortunately, there is no written history of the pre-colonial Philippines; almost no written documents at all, in fact.

Foreign accounts are sketchy and they almost never mention places in the Philippines with recognizable names. This has been frustrating for historians and for Filipino nationalists, and it has led some of them to cross the line between history and myth. Wherever there is a lack of knowledge, there will always be some people who want to fill in the gaps with information that makes them feel important, no matter how desperately far-fetched that information is. Meanwhile, scientists and historians who do legitimate research that happens to debunk these myths are often painted as villains. In the case of Odoric’s mass in Pangasinan, they are like the Grinch who stole Christmas.

Friar Odoric Mattiussi of Pordenone

Friar Odoric’s monument in Bolinao, Pangasinan

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Nakakundisyon na ang isip ng mga sumaksi sa gabi ng parangal ng MMFF na si Eddie Garcia ang magwawaging best actor.

Nakaselyo na iyon, walang ibang makatatalo sa beteranong aktor, iyon ang paulit-ulit nilang pagasa.

Pero nang ipahayag na kung sino ang nanalo ay nawalan ng kibo ang mga umaasang pangalan ni Eddie Garcia ang isisigaw, nagkakamali lang ba sila ng pandinig, dahil pangalan ni Dennis Trillo ang tinawag?

Kinabukasan ay iyon pa rin ang naging paksa kahit saan, bakit si Dennis, bakit hindi si Eddie Garcia na napakagaling sa Rainbow’s Sunset?

Ano iyon, porke raw ba binigyan na ng special jury prize ang beteranong aktor-direktor ay ibinigay na kay Dennis ang tropeo bilang pinakamahusay na aktor ng taunang pestibal?

Iyon ang emosyon ng marami, kahit daw pagkumparahin ang talentong ipinamalas ng dalawang aktor sa pelikulang lahok nila ay napakalayong talunin ni Dennis si Eddie Garcia, saan daw kaya

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niluto ang desisyon—sa Macau?

Kung kilala nga namin si Tito Eddie ay bukas-puso niyang tinanggap ang pagkatalo kay Dennis. Wala tayong maririnig mula sa kaniya kundi ang ginawa niya ang lahat para sa pelikulang ipinagkatiwala sa kaniya.

Ano pa ba naman ang kailangang patunayan ng isang Eddie Garcia? Sangdamakmak nang parangal ang naiuwi niya, hall of famer na nga siya sa ibang award-giving bodies, tapos na tapos na siya sa estado ng pangangarap.

Ang mahalaga para kay Tito Eddie Garcia ngayon ay ang madagdagan ang mga sinehang pinagpapalabasan ng Rainbow’s Sunset. Masakit ang naganap sa kanilang pelikula. Kakaunting sinehan na nga lang ang ibinigay sa produksiyon, sa ikalawang araw ay binawasan pa, samantalang mga hurado na mismo ng MMFF ang nagpapatunay na kapanopanood ang kanilang obra.

Makahulugang pahayag nga ni Direk Joel Lamangan sa pagtanggap nito ng kaniyang best See CRISTY p15

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• Eddie Garcia – Napakahusay sa Rainbow’s Sunset • Toni at Alex Gonzaga – Sana’y kumita ang Mary, Marry Me • Vic Sotto at Coco Martin – Nakakaaliw talaga ang Jack Em Popoy • Vice Ganda – Number one sa MMFF ang Fantastica • Calvin Abueva – Sinusumbatan na ng mga loyal kay Vice • Catriona Gray – Long distance ang relationship sa boyfriend • Lotlot de Leon – Hindi dumating si Nora Aunor sa kasal ng anak • Angel Locsin – Paboloso sa The General’s Daughter • JoshLia – Nakaplantilya na ang next film nila Joshua at Julia • Alden Richards – Sikat pa rin kahit mahina na ang AlDub • Regine Velasquez – Kaniya ang entablado, buhay na buhay mag-host • Janno Gibbs – Napaka-iresponsable kaya wala na ang career • John Lloyd Cruz – Hindi totoong nagbalik-showbiz na si JLC • Kris Aquino – Wish na sana ay magkaroon na siya ng mamahalin • Bong Revilla – Nag-Noche Buena kasama na ang pamilya • Mocha Uson – Waley na! “La Ocean Deep” na ang kinakanta

Tony Mabesa Eddie Garcia

Gloria Romero

JoshLia love team

John Lloyd Cruz

Janno Gibbs

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From page 14 director award, “Huwag naman sanang bulsa lang ng mga theatre owners ang patabain. Patabain din ang kaluluwa ng ating bayan.” *** Sana nga ay kumalat nang kumalat ang balita na maganda pala ang pelikulang Mary, Marry Me ng magkapatid na Toni at Alex Gonzaga.

Iyon ang naririnig namin sa mga kaibigang naiinip sa pagpila sa ibang pelikula, doon na lang sila napadpad sa proyekto ng magkapatid, at noon nila napatunayang hindi naman pala nasayang ang kanilang panahon at pera.

Maganda raw ang movie, magaling ang magkapatid, nakakaaliw daw ang mga eksena ni Alex na ayon sa aming nakakuwentuhan ay nagdala ng pelikula.

Sabi pa ng aming kaibigan, “Very natural silang umarte, Sam Milby naman kahit nagkakaedad na, e, yummy pa rin. Mas mahusay umarte si Alex kesa sa ate niya dahil wala siyang pakialam sa itsura niya.

“Sana naman, magkaroon ng chance ang mga moviegoers na panoorin ang movie,” rekomendasyon pa ng aming kausap.

Ang mga Gonzaga mismo ang namuhunan para sa Mary, Marry Me. Bagong karanasan ito para sa kanila. At sabi rin ng isang kaibigan namin, “May special participation sa movie si Mrs. Pinty Gonzaga!”

Nagkakabiruan nga kaming magkakaibigan na natupad na rin sa wakas ang matagal nang ambisyon ni Aling Pinty. Artista na rin ito ngayon.

Simple lang si Aling Pinty pero mahilig itong umeksena, konting kibot lang ay nanghihimasok na ang stage mother na ito para sa kapakanan ng kaniyang mga anak, promise!

Sabi ng isang sutil naming kasamahan sa trabaho, “Si Mommy Pinty talaga ang mahilig sa pag-aartista, pero hindi

Vice Ganda’s Fantastica

Jack Em Popoy stars Vic Sotto, Maine Mendoza & Coco Martin

Noong sikat pa si Mocha Uson at friend pa ni President Duterte

Angel Locsin

natupad! Frustrated actress siya!” *** Jack Em Popoy ang unang pelikulang pinanood ng aming mga kasambahay kasama ang aming special child na si Demo.

Nahirapan sila sa pagpila pero umuwi silang masayang-masaya dahil maganda raw at nakakaaliw ang pelikulang pinagbidahan nina Bossing Vic Sotto at Coco Martin.

Akala raw nila ay basta mababaw na halakhakan lang ang See CRISTY p16

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IIocandia Association of Winnipeg (ILAW) Christmas Party

The officers, members and guests of Ilocandia Asociation of Winnipeg

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From page 15 mangyayari pero maganda pala ang ikot ng kuwento ng magamang Vic at Coco.

At dahil sanay silang mapanood sa maaksiyong Ang Probinsiyano si Coco ay aliw na aliw ang aming mga kasambahay, magaling din daw palang komeyante ang idolo nilang si Cardo Dalisay, panalung-panalo!

Iyon din ang kuwento ng mga kaibigan naming piniling mas unang panoorin ang Jack Em Popoy, ikalawa nilang pinanood ang Fantastica ni Vice Ganda, doon na sila nagkumpara sa dalawang comedy movies.

Mas maganda raw ang kuwento ng Jack Em Popoy, ang kay Vice Ganda raw ay basta tatawa ka lang nang tatawa, pero paglabas mo ng sinehan ay wala kang maaalalang istorya.

“Aliw na aliw ang mga anak ko sa mga bloopers ng Jack Em Popoy, lalo na kay Coco Martin, dahil talagang sinabi niyang nerbiyos na nerbiyos siya noong ginawa niya ang eksenang kasali siya sa Mr. Pogi.

“Nakakaaliw na ang movie nila ni Bossing Vic, isang malaking revelation pa ang pagko-comedy ni Coco na sinusubaybayan namin sa serye niyang puro bakbakan,”

Dad Christopher De Leon with Lotlot De Leon & her son Diego

Lotlot De Leon and her kids: Jessica, Janine and Diego The bride Lotlot De Leon & her groom Fadi El Soury kuwento pa ni Mareng Liza. *** Napakaligaya ngayon ni Vice Ganda. Napakapinagpalang beki, sabi nga ng kaniyang mga kabaro, dahil maligaya na ang kaniyang

lovelife ay matagumpay pa ang kaniyang pelikulang nangunguna sa walong entries ng MMFF. Maaga pa lang ay inangkin na ng sikat na komedyante ang pangunguna sa MMFF. Naka-tape

ang It’s Showtime pero parang live na live na niyang pinasalamatan ang ating mga kababayang piniling unang panoorin ang kaniyang Fantastica.

Napakalaking kaway noon sa manonood, lalo na’t kilala ang ating lahi sa pag-angkas sa kung

ano ang uso at matagumpay, pinilahan talaga ang kaniyang pelikula.

Aminado si Vice na napakasuwerte niyang beki.

Hanggang ngayon daw ay hirap pa rin ang ating lipunan na See CRISTY p17

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Bonn & Letty Franco’s 40th Wedding Anniversary

Letty & Bonn Franco

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From page 16 magmahal ng mga bakla, pero siya ay pinagtuunan ng pagmamahal at suporta ng mga Pinoy, kaya todo hanggang langit ang kaniyang pasasalamat.

Ang sumusunod sa Fantastica na pinagbibidahan nina Bossing Vic Sotto at Coco Martin ay pinupuri naman ng manonood sa daloy ng kuwento ng Jack En Popoy.

Hindi raw basta nakakatawa lang ang pelikula, balansengbalanse raw ito, may lalim daw kasi ang istorya ng proyekto nina Bossing Vic at Coco.

Doon medyo malabnaw ang papuri ng mga manonood sa Fantastica, tatawa ka raw nang tatawa, pero kung lalim ang hahanapin ay wala ang pelikula ni Vice.

Para sa sikat na komedyante ay hindi na mahalaga ang mga ganoong patutsada, para sa kaniya ay hawak na niya ang korona, tuwing may pelikula siya sa MMFF ay sinusuportahan siya ng ating mga kababayan para

pumosisyon sa numero unong puwesto.

Mahigit na isandaang milyong piso na ang kinikita ng Fantastica, pero gahibla lang ang kaniyang layo sa Jack En Popoy, kaya aligagang-aligaga ngayon si Vice Ganda sa promo ng kaniyang pelikula sa It’s Showtime at sa social media. *** Ayan na, dumating na ang senaryong ayaw makita ng basketbolistang si Calvin Abueva, ang matinding galit sa kaniya ng mga tunay na nagmamahal kay Vice Ganda.

Kung noong una ay panay papuri anng tinatanggap ni Calvin dahil sa paninindigan nito sa pagiging super-close nila ng sikat na komedyante, ngayon ay kabaligtaran na noon ang nararanasan ng dribolero, negangnega na ang kaniyang imahe.

Sinusumbatan ito ng mga nagmamalasakit kay Vice, parang pinadama lang daw ni Abueva ang kanilang idolo, pero nang makuha na nito ang loob ni Vice ay iiwan lang pala sa gitna ng laban.

Nag-ugat ang issue sa lantarang pagpo-post ni Abueva na ang asawa ay asawa at ang kaibigan ay kaibigan lang. Iba raw siyempre ang asawa.

Galit na buwelta kay Calvin ng isang nagmamahal kay Vice Ganda, “Okey ka rin naman, e! Noong magulo ang takbo ng personal life mo, noong palayasin ka ng misis mo, kanino ka ba nakababad?

“Sino ba ang palagi mong tinatakbuhan, sino ba ang inaabala mo para samahan ka lang sa kalungkutan mo? Pero ngayong nagkabalikan na kayo, wala na, parang tissue paper na lang na itinapon mo sa basurahan si Vice! Okey ka rin naman, magaling ka talagang magdribble,” panunumbat nito sa basketbolistang napamahal na sa sikat na komedyante-TV host. *** Pansamantalang hindi nagkikita ngayon ang ating Miss Universe na si Catriona Gray at ang matagal na nitong boyfriend na si Clint Bondad.

Malawak ang isip ng FilipinoGerman boyfriend ni Catriona.

Alam niya na ito ang katuparan ng pangarap ng kaniyang girlfriend, ang makuha ang korona bilang Miss Universe, kaya naiintindihan ni Clint na kailangan muna nilang magkaroon ng distansiya.

Ang communication nila ngayon ay puro sa social media lang muna, handang maghintay si Clint ng pagkakataong puwede na uli silang magkasama nang matagal, tulad nang dati.

Pareho silang modelo, kaya ang long distance affair ay hindi na bago para sa kanila.

May panahong ilang buwang nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa si Clint, o kaya’y may kontrata ring kailangang tapusin si Catriona sa ibang bansa, pero hindi iyon nakaaapekto sa magandang takbo ng kanilang relasyon.

Saludo si Clint Bondad sa pagiging organized ng kaniyang girlfriend. Kumpleto raw ng mga notebook si Catriona para sa mga mahahalagang kompromiso ng dalaga, maging sa kaniyang mga stuff ay talagang organized ang ating Miss Universe.

Maligayang-maligaya si Clint sa tagumpay ni Catriona,

nasubaybayan niya kasi kung paano nito pinagtrabahuhang mabuti ang lahat ng mga detalye para makopo nito ang korona, pinakamaligayang lalaki raw siya sa mundo ngayon dahil sa pagwawagi ng ating kababayan.

Maganda si Catriona, guwapo naman si Clint, kaya siguradong kapag bumuo na sila ng pamilya ay napakagandang produktong pang-Miss Universe din ang magiging anak nila. *** Sa isang malaking umpukan sa isang Christmas party ay naging paksa ang katatapos lang na kasal ni Lotlot de Leon sa kaniyang Lebanese boyfriend Fadi El Soury nang maraming taon na.

Hindi dumating si Nora Aunor kahit pa pinadalhan siya ng imbitasyon, kahit ang anino lang ng Superstar ay hindi nakita sa okasyon, kaya lalong lumutang ang kakaibang respetuhang namamagitan kay Lotlot at sa kinagisnan niyang amang si Christopher de Leon.

Sabi ng isang nasa umpukan, See CRISTY p18

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In vino veritas – In wine lies the truth Nitong katatapos na holiday season ay kabi-kabila ang mga parties, kainan at inuman. Naging bahagi na ng mga kasiyahan ang presensya ng alak sa halos lahat ng pagtitipon o piging. Ang alak ay tila isang component ng buhay na nakapagdadagdag ng kasiyahan sa mga social events, family gatherings, reunions at marami pang iba. Minsan, ang alak ay nasisilbing “kasama o ka-table” ng tao kung siya ay umiinom nang mag-isa. Ang tawag dito ay “solo flight.”

Iba’t iba ang tinatawag na level of dosage ng mga tao sa paginom ng alak. May mga taong parang walang tama o normal pa rin kahit na halos naka-isang litro na sila ng alcohol. Mayroon naman na amoy palang ay lakas “amat” (tama) na agad. Isa sa mga rules kung kayo ay susugod sa inuman ay ang pagsiguro na may laman ang inyong sikmura.

Sa mga tomador, ang tawag dito ay “palaman.” Kailangang may “palaman” ang inyong tiyan bago tumoma. Otherwise, kung gutom ka at tumira agad ng alcohol ay madali kang mababa-ngenge (malalasing).

Ang tagay Kung tipikal na Noypi ka ay alam mo o naranasan mo ang tagayan habang umiinom.

Ang tagayan ay sumisimbolo ng pagkakapantay-pantay ng mga manginginom kapag sila ay nasa circle ng drinking session.

Ang tagay ay naglalarawan ng equality at commonality. Ito rin ay magandang halimbawa ng pagkakapatiran. Bagama’t

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From page 17 “Ibang-iba si Boyet, mula noon hanggang ngayon, e, pinaninindigan niya ang pagiging father kay Lotlot. Marami siyang kuwento, may mga binabalikan siyang scenario noong bata pa si Lotlot.

“Alam mo na sa pagitan nila ni Nora, e, mas malapit talaga si Lotlot sa daddy niya. Kung dumating kaya si Nora doon, e, marami rin siyang maikukuwento tungkol sa relasyon nila ni Lotlot?

May mga istorya rin kaya siyang maise-share tungkol sa kabataan ng anak niya?

“Baka naman iyon ang iniintindi niya, kaya hindi na lang siya nagpunta sa kasal? Sinabi rin naman ni Lotlot na lola niya ang tumanggap sa kaniya noong dalhin siya sa bahay ni Nora, di ba?” nag-aalalang komento ng source sa umpukan.

Inaasahan na ng mga malapit kay Nora na hindi siya darating sa okasyon. Nagpupustahan pa nga ang iba, sa darating si Nora o hindi, panalo ang mga nagsabing kahit anino lang ng Superstar ay

may mga question sa sanitation ay naging bahagi na talaga ng drinking rituals ang tagay. Kapag umupo ka sa grupo ng mga nagiinuman ay siguraduhin mong naka-ready ka sa masayang kuwentuhan, kantahan, inisan, debate at kung anu-ano pang maaaring pumutok habang nasa kasarapan ng inuman. Masaya ang inuman dahil ang mga topics na mga pinag-uusapan ay kahit ano depende sa bumabangka sa grupo.

Ang role ng tanggero Kadalasan, ang tanggero ay yung malakas uminom o sanay sa mga inuman at hindi agad nalalasing. Siya ang in-charge sa pagtagay o pagsalin ng alak sa tamang guhit ng baso. Hindi siya dapat nalilito kung sino na ang may “turn” sa pag-inom. Siya rin ang may control kung kukulangin ba ang alak. Ang tanggero ay sinisiguro na nasa tamang pace ang pag-ikot ng baso. Hindi dapat sobrang bilis ang ikot at hindi rin naman puwedeng sobrang bagal.

Siya rin ang nagpapaalala sa mga umiinom kapag na i-stuck o na-delay ang ikot ng baso.

Ang tanggero ang madalas na nagpapaalala ng: “Hindi baling magtagal sa _ _ _ _, huwag lang sa baso.” By the way, puwedeng magsabi ng “pass” sa iyong turn sa tagay kung ramdam mo na bangenge ka na.

Ang pulutan Ang pulutan ay parang side dish para sa magandang kombinasyon sa lasa ng alak.

Ito ay nakahain sa gitna na mesa para sa lahat. Ang sinumang

umiinom ay puwedeng kumurot o tuminidor ng small portion para pampawala sa tapang ng alak. Ang pulutan ay nagvavary. Depende ito sa lugar, sa event, sa nagpainom o sa budget.

Kapag nag-iinuman sa tabi ng dagat ay hindi mawawala ang sariwang isda, kinilaw, inihaw or even “jumping salad” o yung buhay na maliliit na hipon na papatayin lamang sa suka, luya at iba pang spices. Kapag naman sa handaan ay normal ng maging pulutan kung anuman ang mga ulam sa handa. Kapag umiinom sa kalye sa Pilipinas ay hindi naman mawawala ang mga street foods tulad ng betamax, isaw, helmet, adidas at marami pang mga choices. Kapag walang-wala or tight ang budget ay pinakapopular at economical na pulutan ang mani (peanuts) or mga junk foods.

Mga tekniks para malaman kung malalasing ka na Ugaliing pakiramdaman ang paningin. Kapag medyo nanlalabo na ang inyong paningin ay senyales na ito para tumigil o mag-pass sa tagay. Ang pang-excuse para pumunta sa washroom ay mabisang paraan para matantiya ang sarili kung lasing ka na or may tama na. Kapag sumuray na ang iyong lakad ay patunay ito na time na para tumigil.

Kapag nasa washroom ay maghilamos. Refresh ng kaunti para mahimasmasan. Tapikin ang mukha at siguraduhing hindi ito manhid. Kapag napansin mong sobrang daldal mo na at bulol ka na ay siguradong senglot ka na.

Pero hindi mo ito mapapansin

hindi makikita sa kasal ni Lotlot.

Nakapanghihinayang ang relasyon ng mag-iina. Hindi lang naman kasi si Lotlot ang hindi nakakatinginan nang maayos ngayon ni Nora, pati sina Ian, Kenneth at Kiko ay ganoon din, si Matet lang ang nakikita niya paminsan-minsan.

Ang mas nakapanghihinayang na lantad na dahilan kung bakit nagkaroon ng gap ang mag-iina ay dahil lang sa isang tao, si John Rendez, na hanggang ngayo’y hindi pa rin tanggap ng mga anak ng Superstar.

May mga nagkokomento na selfish ang kaniyang mga anak, kaisa-isang kaligayahan ng kanilang ina ay hindi pa maibigay ng mga ito kay Nora, pero mahaba pala ang pinanggagalingan ng kuwentong iyon.

May sariling dahilan ang magkakapatid kung bakit gusto nilang mawala na si John sa buhay ng kanilang ina. Para rin iyon sa kapakanan ni Nora. *** Panay-panay na ang pagpapasilip ng ABS-CBN sa trailer ng bago nilang ihahaing serye, ang The General’s

Daughter, nagtatanungan na lang ang manonood kung aling serye ang papalitan nila.

Sa takbo ng kuwento ng dalawang serye nila, ang Ngayon At Kailanman at Halik, ay parang papunta na sa pagtatapos ang dalawang serye.

Nababaligtad na ang istorya, nagdurusa na ang mga nagmalabis, kaya alin kaya sa dalawang seryeng ito ang hahalinhan ng The General’s Daughter?

Paboloso ang dating ng bagong serye, may mahalagang role si Maricel Soriano sa kuwento, si Angel Locsin ang bumibida.

Kailangan pang magbawas ng timbang ng aktres, halatado sa ilang eksena sa trailer ang malaki pa rin niyang bulto, sa personal ay maaaring ayos na ang kaniyang timbang pero malaki ang nadadagdag kapag humaharap na ang mga artista sa mga camera.

Sa kaniyang ganda ay wala nang kuwestiyon kay Angel Locsin, isa siya sa nagmamayari ng pinakamagandang mukha, konting bawas na lang sa timbang ang kailangan pa niyang See CRISTY p19

dahil wala ka na sa iyong normal.

Kaya bago ka pa maging bulol ay hinay muna ng inom.

Kapag biglang naging English speaking Kapag nasa kainitan na ng inuman ay madalas pumasok ang mga debate sa kahit anong topic. May mga pagkakataon na nagkaka-initan na nauuwi sa away o minsan ay patayan.

Mayroon ding mga pagkakataon na puro tawanan at minsan naman ay may iiyak dahil sa kalasingan at lalabas na ang kaniyang mga himutok sa buhay.

Isa ring nakakatuwang common na pangyayari sa kalasingan ay ang biglang pagiging English speaking ng lasing. Dito ay matutuwa kayong pakinggan ang mga pilit na English na binabanat ng lasing.

Ang revelation ng katotohanan at mga lihim!

Kamakailan, habang nagkakape kami ni Atty. JB Casares sa Tim Hortons ay napagusapan namin ang mga insidente kung kailang bumibigay o naisasambulat ng mga taong lasing ang kanilang mga hatred o lihim sa buhay dahil sa kalasingan.

Doon natin malalaman na mayroon palang itinatagong sama ng loob itong si lasing.

Minsan sa kalasingan din natin malalaman ang tunay na kasarian ng tao. Dito rin natin malalaman ang mga tunay na pag-ibig o pagnanasa ng mga tao. Dahil sa kalasingan ay natutuklasan natin ang katotohanan.

Ang inuman ay bahagi na ng kultura nating mga Pinoy.

May maganda itong dulot dahil ito’y nagpapatibay sa ating

pagkakapatiran. Subalit may kani-kaniyang limitasyon ang tao sa larangan ng inuman. Una, isipin natin ang ating safety kapag tayo ay umiinom.

Pangalawa, tayo ay nasa lipunan na may mga restrictions kapag tayo ay naka-inom.

Huwag na huwag magmamaneho kung kayo ay naka-inom kahit na sabihin ninyong normal pa kayo. Nasa huli ang pagsisisi.

Umiwas sa aksidente at umiwas sa malaking multa or pagkansela ng inyong lisensya.

Pangatlo, isipin ang inyong reputasyon at pagkatao. May mga bagay na hindi na dapat malaman ng publiko. May mga lihim na para sa inyo na lamang at dapat manatiling private at confidential.

Huwag nating hayaan na dahil lang sa kapangyarihan ng alak ay maisasambulat natin sa buong mundo ang ating pagkatao.

Drink responsibly. Tumagay kung kaya, kapag hindi na, matulog na.

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.

Lani Mercado & Bong Revilla Jr.

Joshua, Kris & Bimby Aquino

JANUARY 1 - 15, 2019

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Pagbabagong buhay Ngayong bagong taon, marami ang naghahangad na makapagbagong buhay pero hindi nila alam kung paano. Alam n’yo bang maraming aral ang biblia patungkol dito? Mahagalang itigil na natin ang paggawa ng mga dahilan. Itigil na natin ang paninisi sa ibang tao. Importante ring itigil na natin ang pagtingin sa ating sarili bilang biktima ng mga pangyayari sa ating buhay.

Maaaring totoong nasaktan tayo ng ibang tao. Pero alam n’yo bang maaari pa rin tayo makapamili kung ano ang ating gagawin sa ating buhay? May kilala akong mga babaeng iniwan ng kanilang asawa. Sa halip na mabuhay sa sama ng loob, matapang nilang hinarap ang matinding dagok sa kanilang buhay. Nag-iisa silang kumakayod para mapakain at mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang kanilang mga anak.

Kung nais natin ng sariwang simulain, mahalagang magkaroon

CRISTY...

From page 18 pagsikapan.

Kilalang-kilala ang Dos sa paggawa ng mga seryeng katutuk-tutok, siguradong iinit din ang suporta ng publiko sa The General’s Daughter, oras na lang ang hinihintay ngayon ng mga kababayan natin kung sa anong time slot iyon ilalagay. *** Sa daloy ng kuwento ng Ngayon At Kailanman ay parang mamamaalam na ito sa ere.

Malamang na ang papalitan ng The General’s Daughter serye ni Angel kung saan may mapaghamong role din si Maricel Soriano ay ang kina Joshua Garcia at Julia Barretto. Isa ang Ngayon At Kailanman sa mga palabas ng Dos na saktung-sakto ang timpla. Tamang istorya, mga tamang artista, may lalim ang hugot ng kuwento.

Kaya naman pala nakaplantilya na ang susunod na pelikulang gagawin ng JoshLia. Magpapaalam ang kanilang serye na baun-baon nila ang paghanga ng manonood dahil minsan pang pinatunayan ng loveteam na ito na puwede silang isalang sa kahit anong klase ng role. *** Sinasamantala ni Alden Richards ang buong panahon ng bakasyon nila ng kayang pamilya sa Japan sa pamamasyal, pagtulog nang mahabang oras at pagbabonding lang.

Utang na loob ni Alden iyon sa kaniyang sarili, regalo na rin, dahil mula noong 2015 ay sagaran na ang kaniyang pagtatrabaho.

Mahirap makakuha ng bakasyon ang mga personalidad na kasingsikat ni Alden, oo na

tayo ng imbentaryo patungkol sa ating buhay. Maglaan tayo ng panahon para gawin natin ito.

Itanong natin sa ating sarili kung anong mga bagay ang binibigyan natin ng pinakamaraming panahon at atensyon? Ang mga ito ba ay magbibigay sa atin ng pakinabang hindi lamang pansamantala kundi maging sa mahabang panahon?

Kung hindi, panahon na para palitan natin ang mga prioridad natin sa buhay. May patutunguhan ba ang ating buhay o nagpapadala lamang tayo sa agos ng kabisihan ng buhay? Tandaan natin na hindi tayo nilalang ng Diyos para lang maghanap-buhay. Tayo ay kaniyang mga obra maestra at may dakilang layunin siya para sa bawat isa sa atin. At hanggang hindi natin natutupad ang layunin ito, patuloy tayong nangangapa sa buhay. Mailap ang kaligayahan at kapayapaan sa atin.

Mahalagang magkaroon tayo ng malapit na ugnayan sa Diyos para malaman at matupad natin

ang layunin niya para sa atin.

Ang sabi sa biblia sa Juan 10:10, naparito sa lupa ang Panginoong Hesus upang bigyan tayo ng masaganang buhay. Siya ang pinagmumulan ng masagang buhay pero nakakalungkot na katotohanang marami pa ring nagaakala na matatagpuan nila ito sa pera, sa katanyagan, o sa ibang tao.

Mahalagang mapalitan din ang ating lumang kaisipan na maaaring puno ng mga negatibong bagay tulad ng takot o kalungkutan. Magagawa natin ito sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng salita ng Diyos na siyang magbibigay sa atin ng karunungan gawin ang mga bagay-bagay.

Naglalaman ang biblia na mg pangako ng Diyos na maaari nating panghawakan. Kaya’t sa halip na mabuhay tayo sa takot dahil sa mga bagyo ng buhay, maaari pa rin tayong mapuno ng pag-asa dahil nakapokus ang ating isip sa mga pangako ng Diyos na hindi napapapako. At ang pinakahuli at pinakamahalaga sa lahat, manalig tayo sa Diyos na siyang gagawa ng paraan para makapagbagong buhay tayo. Ayon sa biblia, ang sinuman na kay Kristo ay bago

ay hindi pa pala puwede, dahil may pumapasok na mga bagong trabaho na hindi maaaring ipagpaliban.

Alok na TV commercial na milyunan ang halaga ng kontrata. Kahit naman siguro sinong artista ay hindi tatanggi sa ganoong kagandang oportunidad.

Ilang oras na trabaho lang iyon, pinakamatagal na ang isang buong araw, busog na naman ang kanilang bulsa.

Pansamantalang kinalimutan ni Alden ang mga intrigang bahagi na ng kaniyang pangaraw-araw na buhay bilang isang artista. Kailangan niyang ituon sa kaniyang pamilya ang panahon dahil kapag nandito siya ay bihira lang silang magkita-kita.

Tama lang iyon. Kung makina nga ay pinagpapahinga para mapakinabangan pa uli, katawan pa ba naman ang ating pagdadamutan, tama lang na paminsan-minsan ay nakatatakas ang Pambansang Bae sa kaniyang trabaho.

Napahiya ang mga humula noon na kapag lumamig na ang tambalan nila ni Maine Mendoza ay pupulutin na sa kangkungan si Alden. Hindi iyon naganap, pareho lang sila ni Maine na mayroong career kahit hindi na ganoon kainit ang AlDub, suportado pa rin sila ng kanilang mga tagahanga.

Isa sa pinakamagandang katangian ni Alden Richards ang hindi pagpatol sa mga bashers, maaga niyang na-master ang pamimili lang ng giyerang papasukin niya.

Hanggang ngayon ay kakabit pa rin ng kaniyang pangalan ang pagiging mapagkumbaba, hindi pinagbabago ng kasikatan at magandang suwerte, may

mabuting puso sa panloob at panlabas. *** Pansin na pansin na inaangkin talaga ni Regine Velasquez ang entablado ng nilipatan niyang musical variety show, ang ASAP Natin ‘To, dahil hindi lang siya magaling na performer kundi buhay na buhay siyang mag-host.

Punumpuno ng energy si Regine, parang wala siyang kapaguran, kahit saan siya ilagay na segment ay wala ka nang hahanapin pa kapag hawak na niya ang mikropono.

At kapag kumakanta na ang Asia’s Songbird ay hawak niya sa leeg ang manonood, parang walang humihinga at nakanganga lang habang bumibirit na siya, wala pa ring kupas ang kaniyang talento.

Huwag na lang pansinin ni Regine ang mga bashers na hanggang ngayo’y paborito siyang pakainin ng ampalaya at pahigupin ng apdo, ang kaniyang performance sa ASAP Natin ‘To lang ang maibabalik niyang sagot, hindi niya sinayang ang inaasahan sa kaniya ng publiko nang magdesisyon siyang kumabilangbakod sa Dos. Kapag nagdu-duet na sila ni Sarah Geronimo ay para lang siyang kumakain ng kornik, pansin na pansin din na hindi siya makasarili, binibigyan niya ng moment si Sarah. *** Si Bing Loyzaga agad at ang kanilang mga anak ni Janno Gibbs ang naisip namin nang lumabas ang sex video ng singer-actor. Ano na lang ang sasabihin ng kaniyang mag-iina sa kalahayang ito?

Sa impormasyon ng malalapit See CRISTY p20

ng nilalang. Binigay niya ang kaniyang bugtong na anak na si Hesus para iligtas tayo. Gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig sa atin ng Diyos Ama na inalay niya ang buhay ng kaniyang anak para sa ating kaligtasan, para sa ating pagbabagong-buhay.

Kahit tayo ay nadumihan na ng kasalanan, kahit tayo ay itinuturing ng ibang tao na wala ng pakinabang at pag-asa, hindi ang Diyos. Punung-puno siya ng pagasa para sa atin. May nilalaan pa rin siyang magandang kinabukasan sa atin. Sa biblia, mababasa natin sa aklat ng Panaghoy 3:22-23 ang pambihirang pagtatangi sa atin ng Diyos. Ang sabi dito, “Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi nagmamaliw. At ang kaniyang awa ay walang kupas. Hindi ito nagbabago tulad ng bukang liwayway. Dakila ang kaniyang katapatan.”

Sa Bagong taong ito, pakatandaan natin na anuman ang naging nakaraan natin, anuman ang katayuan natin ngayon, kaya tayong baguhin ng Diyos. Kaya niya tayong bigyan ng magandang kinabukasan. Kaligayahan niyang pagkalooban tayo ng bagong destinasyon sa buhay. Hindi na

tayo kailangan pang mamuhay na bihag na kasalanan kagaya ng caterpillar na naghihirap sa paggapang. May kalayaan na tayong tuparin ang layunin natin sa Diyos kagaya ng paru-parong malayang lumilipad.

Sa aking pagtatapos, ang panalangin ko ay pangunahan kayo ng Diyos tungo sa ganap at maligayang buhay simula ngayong bagong taon.

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.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

Calvin Abueva

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PILIPINO EXPRESS

KROSWORD

NO. 315

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. 2019, banyaga 2. Palatandaan 4. Tiyo 6. Hangad ng nagsisisi 13. Ilaan 14. Karayom 15. Inaaralan 16. Pang-ukol 17. Pati 18. Tawag sa kapatid na babae 21. Katagang paghanga 22. Anaki 25. Igapos 27. Walang hangin 29. Uri ng tela 31. Tiyak 32. Sabaw ng sinaing 33. Very Important Person 35. Simbolo ng pilak 36. Gustong-gusto ng manggagawang Pinoy

9. Nabigo 10. Gaganti 11. Timon 12. Bulalas ng pagkabigla 18. Kalabuan 19. Ituwid 20. Taguri sa banal 22. Aba 23. Kalatas 24. Merkuryo 26. Notang musikal 28. Member of Parliament 30. Do or ___ 33. Vivian Velez 34. Public Relations

SAGOT SA NO. 314

PABABA 2. Baba 3. Luma 4. Apaw 5. Iyan, ibang anyo 7. Alak 8. Panahon

CRISTY...

From page 19 sa mag-asawa ay hindi na sila magkasama sa isang bubong, pero ilang hakbang lang ang layo ng kanilang tinitirhan, malaya pa ring nakadadalaw si Janno sa kaniyang mag-iina.

Kalat na kalat na ang sex video ni Janno Gibbs, mayroon siyang ka-chat at patayo niyang ginagawa ang paglalaro sa kaniyang sarili, siguradong nakaabot na rin sa kaalaman ni Bing at ng kanilang mga anak ang kuwento.

Depressed daw kasi si Janno dahil wala na siyang proyekto.

Napakagasgas nang dahilan dahil malawak ang oportunidad na nagaabang sa kaniya pero siya naman ang nagtatamad-tamaran.

Palagi siyang late sa kaniyang mga kompromiso, palagi niyang sinisisi ang kaniyang pagiging insomniac, kaya hirap na hirap siyang gumising.

Ilang taon ba niyang

gagamitin ang ganoong dahilan?

At sa paglabas ng kaniyang sex video ay mas ibinaon pa niya ang naghihingalo na niyang career para tuluyan nang mamatay.

Hindi depression iyon.

Pagiging iresponsable ang ginawa ni Janno Gibbs. Siya mismo ang sumisira sa kaniyang kinabukasan bilang singer-actor. *** Naunsiyami ang pag-asa ng mga tagahanga ni John Lloyd Cruz na malapit nang magbalikshowbiz ang kanilang idolo.

Lumutang pa noon ang kuwento na tumatawag siya sa mga tagaStar Magic pero wala naman palang katotohanan ang lumabas na istoryang gusto na uli niyang umarte.

Nasa estado pa rin ng pagpapahinga si JLC, ninanamnam pa niya ang pagiging ama sa anak nila ni Ellen Adarna, kung kailan niya maiisipang umarte uli dahil nabuburyong na siya sa paghehele sa kanilang

JANUARY 1 - 15, 2019

HOROSCOPE ENERO 1 - 15, 2019 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Sa pagpasok ng 2019, bantayan mo ang iyong kalusugan lalo na ang iyong tuhod.

Mahalaga sa iyo ang pagkilos lalo na sa trabaho o negosyo mo. Ikonsulta mo agad sa doctor ang sakit ng iyong tuhod nang maagapan. Iwasan mong pagurin ang iyong tuhod.

Best ang ika-2, 3, 12 at 13. Alalay ka sa ika-5 at 6.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Tama na muna ang mga party at good time. Oras na para siryosohin mo ang hinaharap. Kung may plano ka, dapat ay simulan mo na ngayon.

Malusog ka ba? Baka kailangan mong ayusin ang iyong diet. May exercise plan ka ba? Ilagay mo muna sa ayos ang iyong katawan.

OK sa ika-2, 3, 12 at 13. Ingat sa ika-7, 8 at 15.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Medyo maligalig ang umpisa ng taon para sa iyo.

Magugulat ka dahil may mga pagbabago pagbalik mo sa trabaho. Huwag kang magpapakita ng anumang emosyon muna. Pag-aralan mo ito dahil baka naman makabuti sa posisyon mo dahil gagaan ang trabaho mo. OK ang ika-2, 3, 12 at 13. Ingat sa ika-10 at 11.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) May mga pagb a b a g o n g magaganap sa pagpasok ng taon.

Huwag kang matakot dahil para sa kabutihan mo ito. Pag-aralan mong mabuti. Maaaring hindi ka muna bibiyahe dahil baka mawala ang oportunidad at iba ang makinabang. Sa ibang araw ka na magbakasyon. Lucky ang ika-5, 6 at 15. Kuwidaw sa ika-7 at 8.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Pera. Kailan ba hindi naging problema ang pera? Kailangan mong higpitan muna ang sinturon ngayon. Napadalas ang shopping mo nitong nakaraang buwan kaya bayaran mo muna ang credit card mo. Hindi magandang puro utang ang umpisa ng taon 2019.

Suwerte ang ika-5, 6 at 15. Alalay ka sa ika-2, 3, 10 at 11.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Hindi masama kung para sa sarili mo muna ang gagawin mo pagpasok ng taon.

Kailan ka ba nagpahinga? Kailan ka nagbakasyon?

Puro para sa pamilya o partner mo ang ginagawa mo – sila ang nakikinabang sa paghihirap mo.

Pasayahin at asikasuhin mo muna “ikaw.” OK ang ika-5, 6 at 15.

Stressful sa ika-12 at 13.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Hindi ngayon ang oras para masunod lahat ang gusto mo.

Kailangan mong makisama at pagbigyan ang nais ng iba. Kulay rosas ang romansa.

Nagkaka-intindihan kayong dalawa. Walang banta ng unos basta handa kang maging mapagbigay. Huwag matigas ang ulo mo. OK ang ika-7 at 8. Ingat sa ika-2, 3, 10 at 11.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Masipag ka kaya napabayaan mo ang iyong kalusugan nitong nakaraang 2018.

Baka pagbayaran mo ngayong 2019 ang ginawa mong pagwawalang bahala sa iyong mga nararamdaman. Pilitin mo ang sariling magpahinga muna. Kailangan mo ang iyong lakas sa trabaho. OK ang ika-7 at 8. Ingat sa ika-5, 6, 12 at 13.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Habaan mo ang iyong pasensya dahil may mga pagsubok na sasalubong sa iyo pagpasok ng taon.

Lakasan mo ang iyong loob at self-confidence. Kung may tao na balak pahinain ang kalooban mo, huwag kang papatol. Susubukan niyang painitin ang ulo mo.

Aksaya lang ng oras iyon. OK sa ika-7 at 8. Ingat sa ika-15.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Dadaan sa pagsubok ang pagmamahalan ninyo ng iyong partner.

Maramdamin ka ngayon, gayon din siya. Iwasan mong makipagtalo sa kaniya dahil may pinagdadaanan siyang problema na ayaw ka niyang isali.

Manahimik ka muna at huwag mo siyang i-pressure. OK sa ika-1, 10 at 11. Ingat sa ika-5, 6, 12 at 13.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Pag-ibig. Hindi ka magkukulang sa larangang ito pagpasok ng taon.

Malakas ang iyong relasyon at walang dudang nagmamahalan kayong dalawa. Kung single ka, may darating sa buhay mo na matitipuhan mo at maaaring magumpisa na ang romansa sa buhay mo. OK ang ika-1, 10 at 11.

Bantay ka sa ika-7, 8 at 15.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Kung kailangang bumiyahe dahil sa trabaho, pumayag ka dahil para sa ikabubuti mo ito.

Alam ng pamilya mo at suportado nila ang desisyon mo. Mag-ingat ka sa paggamit ng credit card kung mag-shopping ka online. May panganib na manakaw ang impormasyon mo.

OK ang ika-1, 10 at 11. Ingat sa ika-2 at 3.

baby ay walang nakakaalam.

Kapani-paniwala ang opinyon ng marami na siguro nga’y maayos na napaghandaan ng magaling na aktor ang kaniyang kinabukasan.

Kung walang sapat na ipon si JLC ay hindi tatagal nang ganito ang hindi niya pagtatrabaho.

Maraming personalidad ang gusto na ring magpahinga at namnamin ang pagiging ordinaryong mamamayan pero hindi iyon magawa-gawa dahil sa matinding pangangailangan.

Kailangan pa rin nilang magtrabaho para kumita. Hindi pa panahon para sila huminto sa pagharap sa mga camera.

Alangan namang kay Ellen Adarna siya umasa?

Maprinsipyo sin John Lloyd, hindi niya gugustuhing iasa na lang sa kaniyang karelasyon

ang kanilang buhay at ang mga pangangailangan ng kanilang anak, hindi si JLC iyon.

Sabi nga ay iba ang adiksiyon ng showbiz. Basta nakapasok ka na sa mundong ito ay hindi ka na makaaalis maliban na lang kung maysakit na ang artista at hindi na kayang magtrabaho.

Maingat sa kaniyang kinikita si John Lloyd, nakapagpundar na siya ng mga ari-ariang anumang oras kapag gusto niya nang ibenta ay malaking pera pa rin ang katapat, milyunan pa rin.

Siguraodng nami-miss na ng magaling na aktor ang pag-arte, pero nagmumuni-muni pa muna siya ngayon, para sa mga artistang ilang dekada nang nagtatrabaho nang walang pahinga halos ay kasabik-sabik ang isang normal na pamumuhay.

Pero siguradong babalik pa rin si John Lloyd Cruz.

Tamang panahon na lang ang pinagtatalunan ngayon kung kailan siya uli haharap sa mga camera. *** May mga tagahanga si Kris Aquino na nagwi-wish na sana, sa pagpasok ng 2019 ay magkaroon na siya ng mamahalin na magmamahal din sa kaniya, para kumpleto na araw ang kaniyang buhay at kaligayahan.

Pagkatapos nilang maghiwalay ni James Yap ay si Mayor Herbert Bautista ang pinakamaingay niyang nakarelasyon. Pero maligalig ang kanilang samahan, minsang okey sila, mas madalas na hindi.

Nasa kaniya na nga naman ang See CRISTY p21

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Kung hindi naging maayos ang buhay ng sinuman sa panahon ng lumang taon, ngayon ang pagbabago ay may pagkakataon. *** Nabalitang patuloy ang nangyayaring iba’t ibang uri ng karahasan dito sa Winnipeg, MB. Ang karaniwang biktima ay mga kababaihan. Nangyayari umano sa panahon nang malapit na sa kailaliman ng gabi. Karaniwang nagaganap sa mga lugar na paradahan ng transit bus. Ang isa sa maaaring solusyon sa problema ay karagdagang police patrol. *** Ang problemang dulot ng methamphetamine will determine the future of the current three years of Brian Pallister’s Progressive Conservative government. Manmade din ang problema kaparis din ng sitwasyon sa Winnipeg na biktima ng gang and domestic violence, ayon sa obserbasyon ng former Canadian Foreign Minister, Lloyd Axworthy.

Pilipinas Dahil sa pulitika, nawalan ng kahulugan ang batian ng Merry Christmas and Happy New Year sa 2019. Ang patayan ng mga politiko ay nagdulot ng luksang Bagong Taon sa mga naulila.

Ang pangulong Duterte ay patuloy sa kaniyang hangaring pagbabago. Nangyari na ang independent foreign policy na hindi nagawa ng mga nakaraang gobyerno. Isang magandang legacy sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas sa loob ng nakalipas na 47 years.

Tuloy ang kaniyang kampanya against illegal drug na nakakasira sa kinabukasan ng mga kabataang susunod na mga mamamayan ng bansa. Hanggang may droga, hindi maaaring itigil ang kampanya. Hindi rin maiiwasan

na magkaroon ng collateral damage. *** Tungkol naman sa umano’y singit at/o palusot na karneng baboy sa budget. One practical solution ang mungkahi ni Senate President Vicente Sotto. Tanggalin na lang sa panukalang gugulin para hindi madamay ang ibang submitted na malinaw. Ipaliwanag na lang na kailangan saka pag-ukulan ng pondo, hindi sa palusot na paraan. Nabalitang sa February pa itutuloy ang pagtalakay sa panukalang pambansang badyet ng gobyerno sa 2019. Marahil sanhi sa mid-term election, malamang magkaroon ng cabinet reorganization. Ang balitang si speaker GMA ay naghahangad ngayon na maging member of official family ng pangulo ay true or false.

Sa bagay, si Gloria ay hindi lang basta economists and management expert. She is specially suitable as NEDA head, Finance and/or sa BudgetManagement Departments at maging little president.

Gayunman ang nabanggit na mga executive departments ay may kani-kaniya nang head.

Sinabi ni majority floor leader Rodolfo Andaya na mga apat na infrastructure project na ang halaga ay about 550 billion pesos ay binigay ni Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno sa isang kontratista na umano ay kapamilya. *** Sinabi ng Pangulong Duterte na siya ay nasisiyahan sa kasalukuyang mga kagawad ng kaniyang gabinete. Totoo kaya? Ang road board abolition issues ay waring political ball.

Pinagpapasa-pasahan.

HINAGAP

Sana Kaguluhang kalong ngayon ng daigdig, Ligayang nagtampo akiting magbalik; Maghilom ang sugat at hapding tiniis ng buhay na laging sa ginhawa’y sabik! *** Ang mga nahimlay sa banig ng dusa, Sana’y makabangon sa pagkakasala; Matampuhing galak nawa’y magpakita, Maghandog ng kahit kaunting ligaya! *** Ang aking kahapon kasi’y nagmadali, Kaya ang ligaya ng buhay umikli; Kung pinabayaang matama ang mali, Marahil wala nang makirot sa budhi! *** Sana ay magsawa ang pangit na buhay, Mahalinhan nawa ng kaginhawahan!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

Alalahaning the president has the last say. Ang mayoryang bilang ng mamamayan ay nasanay na sa political moro-moro ng mga nasa kongreso at ehekutibo. May kani-kaniyang mga pansariling interest. Waring bale wala sa kanila ang mga naaaksayang panahon at pera na pawis at dugo ng taxpayers. May Christmas break pa sila. Hindi kaparis ng daily wage workers. Gayon din ang mga kagawad ng PNP at AFP na nangangalaga sa pagkakaroon ng katahimikan. Naalala ko tuloy ang sinabi ng ilang kritiko na kaya maraming mga opisyal sa executive department ay nagsipag harap ng kanilang pagkandidato sa 2019 elections.

Nabanggit din na ang politika ay isa nang uri ng negosyo. Malabo nang mangyari ang lumang panuntunan na ang pagpasok sa politika ay paglilingkod sa mga mamamayan para mahango sila sa kahirapan. Nakakatawa ang sinasabi ni G. Mike Enriguez ng GMA, “Pusuan ang walang bahid ng corruption.” Mayroon pa bang ganong mga kandidato ngayon? *** Ang Bagong Taon ay tunay na isang pagkakataon sa pagbabago.

Sana naman ang pagbabago ay makakabuti at hindi maging masama pa sa dati. Katulad ng paghahangad ng Pangulong Duterte na mabago kasalukuyang sistema ng gobyerno na mapalitan ng federal. Madaling sabihin subalit masalimuot na proseso. Kailan lang, nabalitang may sariling bersiyon na ang dalawang kapulungan ng kongreso. Ayon sa ilang kritiko ay railroaded. Malayo umano sa rekomendasyon ng mga piniling kagawad ng Constitutional Committee na tinalaga ng Pangulong Duterte. Pangunahin umano sa mungkahi ay mawala ang political dynasty. Papaano mangyayari ‘yon eh sa pinagtibay na bersiyon ng legislature ay inaalis daw ang term limit for the services of congressmen,

CRISTY...

From page 20 lahat, wala na siyang mahihiling pa, usapin na lang ng puso ang kailangang punuan dahil ilang taon na siyang walang lovelife.

May mga nagpaparamdam, pero hindi pa nga siguro panahon para makipagrelasyon si Kris, marami pa siyang inaayos sa kaniyang buhay na nangangailangan ng atensiyon.

Kailangang-kailangan muna niyang tiyakin na maayos na ang kaniyang pisikal na kundisyon.

Nahihiya naman siyempre si Kris na ang magiging karelasyon niya pala ay magiging doktor o nurse lang niya sa pag-aalaga sa kaniya.

At naniniwala kami na kahit ayaw pa niyang makipagrelasyon, kapag dumating na ang tamang tao na magmamahal sa kaniya, ay wala nang magagawa pa si Kris.

Isa lang naman ang kaniyang hinahanap. Isang lalaking hindi lang siya ang mamahalin kundi pati ang kaniyang mga anak na sina Josh at Bimby. Darating iyon. Sa tamang panahon. ***

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senators and local government officials? Kung gayon, tiyak na marami pang magiging dynasty families. Malayong matanggap ‘yon ng taumbayan na magiging laman ng panukalang federal form of government. *** Four months and 13 days na lang ang 2019 elections.

Puspusan na ang paghahanda ng mayoryang political party, Independent at LP lead opposition parties. Gitgitan na sa 12 official senatorial candidates ang PDPLaban ng administrasyon.

Ang mga kandidato mula sa independent political party ang mahigpit nilang makakalaban. Sa LP lead opposition party naman, kung may makakalusot baka si Mar Roxas lang.

Sa lahat ng mga kandidato for national position as senator, si Christopher “Bong” Go lamang ang nabalitang may interes sa agriculture development program ng bansa. Opo, dapat lang.

Napakalawak pa ang lupang taniman ng palay at mais sa Mindanao. Ang kailangan doon ay imbakan ng tubig kahit maliliit lang muna. Ang mga patubig ay kailangan sa mga lugar na taniman ng palay na ang tubig ay inaasa na lang sa ulan. *** Noong ika-17 ng Disyembre, nabalitang nasa Commission on Elections (Comelec) na ang mga Election Software Systems na gagamitin sa 2019 elections.

Ang nabanggit na VCM ay nakapasa na daw sa pagsusuri ng US based International Certification Company. Ang tungkol sa Smartmatic na ginamit sa nakaraang halalan since 2013 hanggang 2016 ay hindi nabanggit kung gagamitin pa rin. *** Nabalitang mahigit daw 800,000 ang bilang ng taumbayan na nabigyan ng trabaho ngayon ng gobyerno. Ang higit na maraming taumbayan ang hindi mahango sa kahirapan ng buhay.

*** Maraming mga opisyal at kawani ng gobyerno ang nakatanggap ng kanilang 13th month pay. Subalit nagrereklamo sila, kumpara daw sa mga nasa semi-government offices na kaparis ng Social Security Services (SSS). Dapat pasensiya na lang. Higit na grabe yung extra daily allowances ng mga kongresista at senador na mula sa langis ng tinaguriang karneng baboy. *** Maganda na raw ngayon ang relasyon ng Pilipinas at US kumpara sa panahon ng Digong Duterte – Barack Obama administration. Maayos daw ngayon, ayon sa US Ambassador Sung Kim, sa ilalim ng President Duterte at US President Trump. Naging matalik daw na magkaibigan ang dalawa sa kabila ng magandang relasyon ng Piipinas at China. *** Nang mga sandaling hinahanda ko ang pitak na ito, naalala ko ang sinulat kong komento sa nakaraang Pilantik tungkol sa relasyon ng Duterte Administration at ng mga alagad ng Simbahang Katoliko.

Ang doktrina ng separation ay nawalan ng saysay. Kawangis nga ng langis at tubig sa loob ng isang bote. Ang relasyon naman ngayon ay parang aso’t pusa. *** Hinimok na muli ng pangulong Duterte ang pangkat ng Abu Sayaff na tigilan ang paglaban sa mga kawal ng gobyerno. Nabalitang marami na ang kusang sumuko. Sa peace talk naman sa mga rebeldeng NPA, waring pangulo ang sumuko.

Kasabihan Ang kasakiman, may ganting kabayaran.

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.

Pinakamaligayang Pasko talaga para kay dating Senador Bong Revilla, pagkatapos nang mahigit na apat na taon ay pinagsaluhan nila muli ng kaniyang pamilya ang Noche Buena.

Nand’yan pa rin ang paninibago, ang hindi agarang pagdalaw sa kaniya ng antok, para nga naman siyang isda na mula sa tubig ay inilipat sa lupa.

Pero ang mahalaga ay magkakasama na silang mag-anak ngayon, hindi na siya dadalawin pa sa PNP Custodial Center para makita lang, at masayang-masaya si Senador Bong dahil anumang oras niyang gustong makita ang kaniyang mahal na ama ay napakadali niyang nagagawa iyon.

Sa isang kuwentuhan namin ng aktor-pulitiko noong nasa piitan pa siya ay madalas niyang sabihin, “Ang inaalala ko, e, ang daddy ko. Bihira kaming magkita.

Kapag nasa ospital lang siya at pinapayagan akong makadalaw sa kaniya.

“Pero napakalimitado ng oras, gusto ko pa siyang makasama,

pero kailangan ko nang bumalik uli dito.

Nakakalungkot,” emosyon ni Senador Bong.

Sa kaniyang paglaya ay naghahabol siya sa panahon, bumabawi siya sa mga pagkakataong hindi sila nagkakasama ng kaniyang ama, lalo na’t lagi na itong may dinaramdam sa katawan.

Kumpleto ang kanilang pamilya ng nakaraang Pasko.

Mula sa kaniyang mga anak hanggang sa kanilang mga apo ni Mayor Lani Mercado ay sasalubungin nila ang Bagong Taon sa taong ito.

Walang nagbabago sa kaniyang itsura, hindi binawasan ng pagkapiit ang kaniyang kaguwapuhan, siya pa rin ang aktor-pulitiko na kapag ngumingiti na ay may kakambal na matinding karisma. *** Tahimik na tahimik ngayon ang mundo ni Mocha Uson.

Kung ano ang pinagkakaabalahan niya ngayon ay siya lang ang nakakaalam. Mula nang mabulilyaso ang kaniyang See CRISTY p23

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Association of Ilocanos in Manitoba (AIM) Christmas Party

L-r: AIM President Mario Rosario; Macrie Joven; Rey Operana; Marilou Sernadilla; Melinda Habon; Rev. Msgr. Enrique Samson, Jr.; Larry Vickar and Myra Rosario

Left photo: L-r: AIM VP Bong Nery, AIM President Mario Rosario donate $1000 to the victims of Typhoon Rosita in the Cordillera through BIBAK President Virgie Gayot; Right photo: AIM’s Mario Rosario and Myra Rosario (right) with AIM designer Loida Gatdula (left)

L-r: Mario & Myra Rosario with Kevin Lamoureux, MP Winnipeg North

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CRISTY...

From page 21 puwesto sa pamahalaan ay nanahimik na ang dating sexy performer.

Ilang panahon ding nakipagsayaw sa huwad na kapangyarihan si Mocha.

Palihasa’y dikit siya sa pundilyo ng pangulo, ang akala niya’y panghabambuhay na ang lahat, doon siya nagkamali.

Sino mang pinuno ng bansa, kapag nakakaramdam nang hindi makabubuti sa kaniyang pamahalaan ang mga ginagawa ng kaniyang alipores, ay nagigising din sa katotohanan.

Tinatanggal nila sa posisyon ang mga hindi na nga nakadadagdag ay nakababawas pa sa kanilang pamamahala.

Ganoon ang eksaktong naganap kay Mocha Uson.

Tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang kaniyang pagba-blog, pero kapansin-pansin na nabawasan na ang kaniyang mga tagasuporta, kumalas na kay Mocha Uson ang mga dating handang makipaglaban na tulad niya.

Iba ang postura noon ni Mocha, lalo na noong mga panahong palagi siyang ipinagtatanggol ng pangulo, kung lait-laitin niya ang media ay parang kumakain lang siya ng butong-pakwan.

Nandito pa rin ang mga taga-media na tinatawag niyang mukhang pera, na mga bayaran ng mga kalaban, pero nasaan na ba si Mocha Uson ngayon?

Waley na! Kakantahin na rin niya ang piyesang “La Ocean Deep.”

– CSF

Alden Richards and his family

Miss Universe Catriona Gray and her boyfriend Clint Bondad

Mary, Marry Me: Alex Gonzaga, Toni Gonzaga & Sam Milby

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