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Stopping the brain drain in health care by Diwa Marcelino WINNIPEG – According to the World Health Organization (WHO) more than 100,000 nurses left the Philippines between 1992 and 2004. That averages to over 8,000 nurses yearly. However over the past few years that statistic has more than doubled to an average of 19,000 nurses leaving yearly. Doctors are also training to become nurses in order to find better luck and higher wages abroad as well. According to a study by the Health Alliance for Democracy, 80 per cent of doctors in the Philippines public sector had applied or See HEALTH CARE p18
Robert Mendoza, National President of the Alliance of Health Workers (Philippines)
14 The epic reunion of Kris Aquino & Cristy Fermin
Manitoba Filipino Street Festival 2018 – Best Float, BIBAK Association of Manitoba, 2nd prize, Best Decorated Tent, 2nd prize Best in Cultural Dance and Costume. Photo courtesy of Marife Cadag.
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Hey Jude Jude was a boy of 14 when we first met him on the white sand beaches of Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental. He was an “Amihan Boy,” one of many kids stationed at the Amihan sa Dahican resort who make a living by giving surfing and skimboarding lessons to tourists and locals alike. Like the other Amihan Boys, he was highly skilled in the two sports and, in between lessons, would be out in the water skimming on the water or riding the waves. It was Jude who approached us (my son, to be exact) to offer lessons, and I quickly became curious because he spoke in Tagalog and not Bisaya, the language spoken in Mati (and many parts of Mindanao). “Tagasaan ka? (Where are you from?),” I asked. “Taga-Monumento ako (I’m from Monumento),” he replied, and that got me more interested because that place in Caloocan City is only about two kilometers from my hometown of Tugatog in Malabon City, Metro Manila. “Ano’ng ginagawa mo dito? (What are you doing here?)” I pressed, and he replied that he had been left there by his father a year or two before. “Saan siya pumunta? (Where did he go?)” I asked, but he said he didn’t know. All Jude could tell us was that his father brought him to Dahican from Monumento and then left him there. He couldn’t even explain why his father chose Dahican of all places in the world; he had no relatives there, no friends, and no form of support. “Basta iniwan lang ako dito (He just left me here),” Jude said. As fate would have it, though, Dahican is where George Plaza lives. Jun, as he is better known, is a hero of sorts in these parts: an environmentalist, he has also taken on the role of guardian to young boys who stay in Dahican. Over the years he has mentored dozens, teaching them not just to surf and skimboard but also to take care of the beach. The Amihan Boys are the virtual caretakers of Dahican, cleaning up the area and reminding visitors to pick up after themselves. Jude thus had someone to take care of him, at least a little. He still did not have a house, but he could stay in one of the tents at the beach resort. At the time we met him, Jude had been living there for about two years, earning money for food by giving lessons. He also had dreamt of becoming good enough to compete in surfing and skimboarding events, like his idol
Sonny Boy Bayugyug, an Amihan Boy who is now an internationally known champion. “Gusto mo bang umuwi? (Do you want to go home?)” I asked him, but he said there was no one waiting for him in Monumento. He can no longer remember what happened to his mother, but she was already absent in his life at that time. He did, however, have a grandmother in Balanga, Bataan. He said if he had a chance, he would like to go to her. In my head I hatched a plan to raise some money to fly Jude from Mindanao to Luzon so he could be with family, but before that effort could be launched we learned that his father returned to him. Over the next two years we searched for him in Dahican but couldn’t find him, leading us to believe his father had taken him somewhere — to a better life, we hoped. Then a few weeks ago I found Jude in Amihan, a little taller and speaking in fluent Bisaya. “Nakalimot na ko sa Tagalog (I’ve already forgotten Tagalog),” he claimed, although I kept talking to him in our native language. “Binalikan ka raw ng tatay mo (I heard your father came back for you),” I said, and he nodded with a smile. As it turned out, his father had gone to Saudi Arabia to work; he didn’t know why he returned. All he knew was that he was back and was supporting him by driving a passenger motorcycle. I was a little concerned about his situation so I asked Winston “Ocean” Plaza – Jun’s brother – if Jude’s father was treating him right. Yes, he nodded, Jude is in good hands. The boy had been in trouble before but his father’s presence has had a positive impact on him. Now he’s going to school and, perhaps for the first time in a long time, is looking at a brighter future. Ocean has also been looking after the young man and promised to continue doing so. I left Dahican feeling grateful that Jude’s story turned out better than I had expected. When we parted ways he gave me a hug, thanking me for helping him. I didn’t actually do much for him; it was all by God’s grace that his life had turned around. 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 Chief Editor of www.mindanation.com. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail. com.
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Male body image Dear Ate Anna: I have a worry I need your help with. I am a young man in my 20’s and am very shy about my body. I am afraid if I get close to somebody they may not like me. What can I do? Signed, Body Worrier Dear Body Worrier: Thank you for your e-mail. Body image, which is a term that describes how we see our own bodies, is very powerful and can affect our sense of confidence in both good and bad ways. I am happy to let you know that, even though your concerns are normal, you do not have to worry. Your body is just the way it should be. Every person is different, and every body is different. This is a good thing! Diversity is important. If we were all the same, the world would be very boring, and humans would not thrive. Diversity in body shapes and sizes means that together we are stronger. This may feel hard to believe if we watch movies, television or Internet ads that value one type of body over another. The idea that one type of body is more valuable than another type of body is very harmful and not based in fact. There are many different types of bodies, and all different bodies are valuable. Believing that our bodies are not perfect or valuable can cause us stress and impact our mental health. This affects us in bad ways. Because of this, it is important for us to accept and love our bodies the way they are. Our bodies are amazing and do great things for us. Sometimes men worry that
their private areas are not good enough, and this can cause them a lot of mental stress. Sometimes they are worried that their penis is too small or not the right shape. Please don’t worry about that. Every penis is different, and there is no one penis that is better than another. A study published in the British medical journal BJU International recorded the penis length of over 15,000 men. Researchers discovered that penis sizes were similar in 90% of the males they studies. They also found no link between penis size and other factors including race, age, or height. Another study in the same journal talked to men’s sexual partners, asking them about how they felt about their partner’s penis size and 85% of women were happy with the size of their partner’s penis. In heterosexual relationships, it seems that the people who worry about penis size the most is men! Women’s bodies are also diverse; there is not one correct body shape or size. Female genitals come in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. All bodies are good bodies, and there is not one correct size or shape of any body part. All the best, Ate Anna Ate Anna welcomes your questions and comments. Please write to: Ate Anna, Suite 200226 Osborne St. N., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V4 or e-mail: info@ serc.mb.ca. Visit us at www.serc. mb.ca for reliable information and links on the subject of sexuality.
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Twenty years of the PNP Manitoba is celebrating 20 years of its successful Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. Since its inception, provinces such as Manitoba have benefitted greatly. The size and impact of the nominee program has both increased over time and PN now stands as the country’s second largest program for economic immigration. The program started in 1998, when around 200 people were admitted to Canada. This modest number stands in stark contrast to projections for the current year when the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will become more than 30 per cent of the planned economic immigration to the country. The number of arrivals over time can be seen in the graph on this page. The PNP gives participating provinces and territories an opportunity to select applicants annually who they determine will make a significant contribution to their province and nominate them for permanent residence. At this time there are more than 60 different PNP processing streams across 11 provinces and territories open to foreign applicants. Each one has been designed to attract immigrants based on their specific labour market and economic needs. Most provinces also have a least one stream that connects with the federal Express
Entry system, which is Canada’s principal source of economic immigration. The federal connection is included in Express Entrylinked PNP streams, or so-called “Enhanced PNPs.” The federal/ provincial connection allows the specific province to select persons with an existing Express Entry profile to apply. Applications are not limited to study or work permit holders inside the country but also to foreign nationals abroad. Manitoba, for example, has a “Manitoba Express Entry Pathway” project to open by the fall of 2018 as part of the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream. It is important to note that applicants who pursue the federal option can submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI) profile, which corresponds to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) or Canada Experience Class (CEC) for those who have studied or worked in Canada. The future looks promising for all economic immigration and the PNP is projected to grow significantly over the short term (one to four years). PNPs are projected to grow by 11 per cent annually from 2017 to 2020, for a total of 33 per cent in admissions. The federal immigration department projects that no other immigration program will grow
as fast. See the table on this page. The projected increase by number is a reflection of the effectiveness of the PNP as an effective recruitment practice to attract the best and brightest from abroad. Of principal applicants, 20 per cent had a higher incidence of employment compared to the Canadian average, five years after landing, 52.5 per cent have employment earnings on or above the Canadian average five years after. PNPs arrivals by occupations comprise Managerial: 13 per cent, Professional: 21 per cent, Skilled and Technical: 36 per cent, Intermediate and Clerical: 15 per cent and Labourers: 3 per cent. Of landed PNs, 54 per cent hold a university degree.
The PNP continues to be an option for skilled immigration applicants from abroad or from foreign students or overseas foreign workers inside the province. It is import for potential applicants to be aware of the opportunities available from the first choice Express Entry to the second choice PNP. One or the other may serve your immigration needs.
Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-691-1166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott. ici@gmail.com.
Kids and money by Tim St Vincent Last month Manraj, our educator in Edmonton wrote an article on children and how they learn about money. This seemed like a good topic for a lot of you, so I thought that maybe we could expand on that topic a bit this month and continue the conversation. Most of us learned our money habits at home, both the good habits and the bad. The schools taught us how to calculate interest, but not what it meant in the real world we live in. Our parents likely learned their money skills the same way, at home. Funny thing though is that parents, for the most part, don’t really actively teach money skills to their children, rather their children learn by observing. Talking about money is a great taboo in our society, especially to children. So they learn in a vacuum. That leaves them open
to learning about money from other sources, TV and the Internet where slick marketing can easily convince the impressionable young person that in order to count, in order to be “worthy” in our society they must spend, own, and consume – a very dangerous cycle to get into. How can we break this cycle? By changing our patterns and by starting to actively teach our children about money. Let’s start with this taboo topic – allowance! Many people feel passionately about this; some for, some against. My personal opinion? I am not a believer in allowance. A child isn’t deserving of money simply because they are my child. What does that teach them about the value of an earned dollar, what does that teach them about where money comes from and how to save? What does it teach them about delayed gratification? The answer to those questions is easy. It teaches
nothing. If you are a believer in allowances, I suggest a small one. When they complain that it isn’t fair, that it isn’t enough, then you can start the “teachable moments.” Let them know you agree, that it isn’t enough, and they can easily and readily have more money – but they have to work for it! I suggest putting up a series of sticky notes on the fridge or maybe create a job jar bulletin board. You can post all types of jobs here. I suggest posting a series of different jobs, with different levels of difficulty and time commitment. The tougher jobs, the jobs that take more time, pay more. This way the child can pick which jobs they want to do, how much they want to work, for how much money. This will start to teach the child the value of money; that it doesn’t magically appear when you want for it, that it must be earned, and that not all jobs pay equally. Some are definitely more valuable than others. So how small of an allowance should be paid? When should you start? Some sources say as early
as five years old. While on one hand I think that is a bit young to pay your child simply for the reason that they are your child, it is a great age to start teaching them about the value of money. Okay, then how much? Again some sources say in the range of $0.50 to a dollar a week per year of the child. What this means at the $1.00 mark a five-yearold child would get $5 a week. That translates into about $20 a month. I don’t know about you, but I don’t know why a five-yearold would need $20 a month! Maybe I am just cheap. Okay, I am cheap. I would go more to the $0.50 level which works out to $2.50 a week and about $10 a month. Still sounds like a lot for a five-year-old. Wow. I am cheap! Whatever allowance or job jar type of format you choose, it is important to teach the child about saving. A popular format for this is called the “three piggy banks.” This is where you have one piggy bank marked for Savings, one for Spending and one for Sharing. You can Google “three piggy banks” to get more information on this.
There are lots of great ideas out there. I have heard of one idea where the parents charge a “sugar tax” whenever their kids buy sweets with their money – this is to offset future dental bills! This introduces both the idea of taxes to the children as well as the potential consequences of some of our choices! I have read of another idea where if the child wanted to buy something and hadn’t saved enough money that the parents would lend them the money and charge them interest, literally becoming the Bank of Mom & Dad! There are a lot of great things when it comes to talking about kids and money, maybe I will make this another two-part article. Tim J. St Vincent is a retired CFP and is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance with the Credit Counselling Society, a Non-Profit organization. If you wish to contact the Society for further information, assistance or to attend a webinar, please call 1-888-527-8999 or visit www.nomoredebts.org or www. mymoneycoach.ca
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Helping someone who is suicidal The deaths of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain have once again brought suicide into the media spotlight. It is a sensitive topic to raise with a loved one who you think might be contemplating suicide. A while back, a friend confided in me that she and her parents struggled with a situation concerning her brother. For the first time, he confided in them that he was having problems at work and relationship problems with his girlfriend. He was experiencing such great amounts of sadness that he sometimes struggled to get out of bed and had “scary thoughts.” He then began to cry, and had a difficult time answering their questions. Fortunately, she remembered that there was a crisis phone number that she could call, as well as a Crisis Response Centre in Winnipeg. She contacted the appropriate professionals and got her brother the help that he needed. It is important to know what
to do in the event that someone you know appears suicidal. Learn what warning signs to watch out for, the proper questions to ask, and which organizations to call. Common signs of suicidal thinking • Withdrawing from others and isolating themselves • Expressing that they feel trapped and hopeless (e.g. “There’s nothing to look forward to” or “There’s no way out of this”) • Expressing self-hatred or self-loathing (e.g. “Everyone would be better off if I wasn’t around” or “I’m not worth anything”) • Preoccupation with death, dying or violence (talking or writing a lot about it) • Increased use of drugs or alcohol • Accessing ways to harm oneself, including buying a gun or medication • Talking about suicide (e.g. “I want this all to end,” “I wish I were dead,” “I’m going to kill
myself”) • Changes in sleeping or eating patterns, and mood swings • Saying goodbye to others as if they will not see them again • Giving away possessions and making sure things are in order, when it does not seem to make sense (e.g. asking someone to care for their pet in case something happen to them) Questions to ask • How are you managing with everything? • Do you think about giving up? • Are you thinking about hurting yourself? • Are you thinking about killing yourself? • Have you ever tried to kill yourself in the past? • Have you thought about how or when you would do it? • Do you have a plan as to how you would hurt yourself? • Do you have access to weapons or pills or anything else that could be used to kill yourself? Sometimes, people think that asking direct questions about suicide would do harm because
it would “give a person ideas.” However, it is helpful to talk about things openly. It is important to listen, be sympathetic, and offer hope. Do not argue with the person, act shocked and give a lecture, or promise that you will keep this a secret. In fact, you may have to break his or her confidence and tell someone, in order to keep the person safe. It is helpful to help the person develop a set of steps that they must promise to follow during a suicidal crisis. If a suicide attempt seems very possible in the near future, call one of the crisis numbers below, dial 911, or take the person to an emergency room. Remove guns, drugs, knives, and other potentially lethal objects nearby and do not, under any circumstances, leave a suicidal person alone. Crisis resources in Manitoba • Klinic Crisis Lines – Open 24/7- (204) 786-8686, toll free: 1-888-322-3019, TTY: (204) 7844097 • Manitoba Suicide Line – Open 24/7 – Toll free: 1-877435-7170, TTY: (204) 784-4097, www.reasontolive.ca
• Crisis Response Centre – Open 24/7- located at 817 Bannatyne Avenue in Winnipeg; attend in person. The facility provides urgent treatment support to those experiencing a mental health crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Mobile Crisis Service – Available 24/7 – (204) 940-1781. A mental health professional calls and works with people in crisis to determine the best course of action, and can refer to community services. • Kids Help Phone – Available 24/7- 1-888-668-6868. www. kidshelpphone.ca. Free phone and on-line counselling is available for persons under 20 years old Helping someone who is struggling is not an easy thing to do. Know that there are professional services available. It is healthy and okay to ask for emotional support for yourself too after going through a tough time. Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Zumba®Yanihan sa Winnipeg 2018 by Lucille Nolasco
On Friday, June 1st, organizers of Zumba®Yanihan, ZINs™ Lucille Nolasco, Rhiz Aco, Remie Caguisano and Rey-ar Reyes officially turned over funds raised for Diabetes Canada. With the support of their friends and families, sponsors and community partners, the group was able to raise more than a thousand dollars for the charity. “Bayanihan” is a Filipino custom derived from a Filipino word “bayan”, which means nation, town or community. The term bayanihan itself literally means “being in a bayan,” which refers to the spirit of communal unity, work and cooperation to achieve a particular goal. The second Zumba®Yanihan sa Winnipeg was held on May 20, 2018 at Sinclair Park Community Centre in Winnipeg.
L-r: Remie Caguisano; Issi Bartolome, Kelly Lambkin, Public Programs & Services Manager; Andrea Kwasnicki, Regional Director; Carly Kowalchuk, Public Programs & Services Coordinator; Craig Strike, Community Coordinator; Lucille Nolasco; Rhiz Aco; Gwen Smith, Community Engagement Coordinator; Doreen Landry, Coordinator, Admin. Services; and Rey-Ar Reyes, Pilipino Express Creative Director
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Help depression and hopelessness with feng shui A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that there has been a dramatic increase in suicide among US teens, particularly teen girls, whose suicides rates roughly doubled between the years of 2007 and 2015. The study also reported that suicide rates increased significantly between 1999 and 2016. “From 1999 to 2015, suicide rates increased among both sexes, all racial/ethnic groups and all urbanization levels… suicide rates have also increased among persons in all age groups (less than) 75 years, with adults aged 45-64 having the largest absolute rate increase.” This significant increase is merely a reflection of what many people today are coping with: depression. What’s the bedfellow for depression? Hopelessness. Both of these are symptomatic with societal ills such as stress, anxiety, disconnection, and lack of a positive feeling for what the future holds. Many times, depression and hopelessness can be rooted in a lack of purpose or fulfillment. And, at one time or another, almost everyone has experienced some sort of despondency, whether through health worries, relationship or job difficulties or problems that seem insurmountable. I know I have gone through my own low periods. A period of the blues that lingers, though, is unhealthy. A despondent outlook can often show up in our homes. The home of a depressed person may depict outward signs of internal struggles. There may be excess shopping, a lack of cleaning, unmade beds, isolating, dark interiors, or clutter. There are
often signs of maintenance issues, such as dripping faucets, dead plants, or peeling paint. Can feng shui help? Yes, especially when combined with other efforts such as diet, socializing, medical help, connecting with nature and finding things to do that you enjoy. Your eyes take in the world, and when you see your dark home with unmade beds, a sink full of dirty dishes, and dead plants by the front door, this can serve to reinforce a depressed state of mind and feeling of hopelessness. Here are some ways to use feng shui to lift your home’s energy and improve your feeling of happiness and help you to feel hopeful again: 1. Start every day strong. One of my favourite shows was Downton Abbey. I loved how it showed the house come alive in the mornings. The fires were lighted, the curtains thrown open and sunlight streamed in. The cleaning and cooking began in earnest, and bells rang when breakfast was being served or requested. Take a cue from this TV show and start your day strong. Get going by establishing a set time to get up and getting a start on the day. Try getting up earlier and having coffee or tea leisurely. Open the curtains, read a newspaper or your tablet. Next, get dressed. Do your hair, put on make-up and look your best, even if you’re staying at home. When you look good, you feel better. Once you’re dressed, make your bed, and open the curtains in your bedroom. Go to the kitchen and make yourself breakfast, do the dishes and put them away when you’re done. A strong start to the day is a
good way to shape your mind in a positive direction. And then at the end of the day, you’ll be getting into a made bed. That always feels better. 2. Unstick your home’s chi. Energy in your home can get stuck, and that can cause you to feel stuck in your life. Look around your house to where your clutter zones are. Maybe it’s a stack of mail you haven’t gotten around to sorting. Clear off the tops of your kitchen counters; tackle any piles you have around the house, such as piles of clothes in the closet, or bathroom counters that you can’t see because there’s so much stuff. 3. Lift your burden. Our homes are the repository of our lives. The happiest – and the saddest – moments are often contained in them. Yes, many homes are houses of pain. They hold the wedding dress you wore but kept even after your divorce, they hold the clock from your grandmother who has passed but stopped working years ago, or maybe it’s the ashes of pets or loved ones you can’t part with. Whatever brings your energy down does not belong in your home. Learn to let go of old obligations to things that lower your energy and serve as reminders of what or what didn’t happen in your life. I give you permission to throw them away, donate them, or put them on the curb with a sign that says free. 4. See things differently. Too often we get in a rut in our lives because our homes look the same all the time. The picture over the sofa is always over the sofa. When you need a different picture for your life, change the pictures in your home. Take them all down and then one by one begin putting them in a different place. This will force you to see your home – and your life – in a completely different way and help you out of
a visual rut. Remember, our eyes and hearts are connected. 5. Watch for water. Water is the element of sadness, depression and hopelessness. When there is depression, there is often an excess of water. That could be symbolized by a dripping faucet, a running toilet, or even too many blue or dark colours. If there is any water that pools or an area of your yard that stays wet, this can cause your energy to lower. A good place to look is under bathroom and kitchen sinks. You may not even know you have a leak until you look for one. Get it fixed to help stop the drip, drip, drip of sadness. 6. Add movement, light, and sound. Movement can sometimes alleviate feeling depressed. Turn on fans, a TV, or your stereo with some happy music playing. Getting movement going can get your chi going, and that’s good for your heart and spirit! Don’t forget about turning on lighting. Realtors know that during a showing, every light in the house should be turned on. This lifts the energy of the house – and a home with lifted energy is one that’s appealing to
the owners and buyers. Keep the light on in the foyer, the living room, and the kitchen. Add a small lamp that you keep turned on night and day, or a small night light on, so that the fire element is always present. Make a daily practice of ringing a bell in your home to help clear stuck, stagnant energies. Sound cuts through old energies. Start every day ringing a bell at your front door. 7. Connect with nature. Make sure all your houseplants are healthy and lush. Look around your yard for any shrubs that have grown over the windows and cut them back. Try planting a small garden or add a pot or two of flowers to a porch. Try to spend at least 30 minutes outdoors a day, even if that’s just taking a walk so you can observe the trees, the sky, birds, and the natural world to help you reconnect yourself to nature. Better still, exposure to sunlight helps improve your outlook. Many of the happiest places are ones that are sunlight-filled, such as Hawaii. Make sure you spend time outdoors, get your Vitamin D levels checked, and get some sunshine chi daily. 8. Brighten and lighten up. If you have dark or watery colours on the walls and furniture, try lightening up your home with a coat of bright paint. Sunshine or lemon yellow, bright white with colourful accents or furniture with light-coloured upholstery can help brighten your home and lighten your mood. Bright colours are known mood enhancers so pick some vibrant shades to enliven your home. 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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Determining the path Caitlin Keesha Badillo was awarded the 2017 ANAK Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence – Essay Honourable Mention. Her essay was written in response to the question, “Why Canada?” and is based on an oral history interview that she conducted. The following essay was her submission. Any decision a person makes could determine the path they take in life. Ultimately your life is made up of the many decisions you make on a day-to-day basis. Simple decisions like what kind of people you associate yourself with, or big decisions like deciding if you want to move to a different home. These big decisions are what many families in the Philippines make. They decide if they are willing to move to a big country for the better of themselves and for their own future generations. My Mama Delia belonged to a family in which she was the oldest of seven siblings. She was born and raised with the mentality of being like a second parent to her siblings. So with that she was a natural leader. She made a living for herself
in the Philippines, completing her studies to become a teacher. She had a life set for herself. My Mama wanted to strive for herself and for her daughter so she decided on moving to Canada. Canada was a place where Filipinos were starting to immigrate to because the “grass was greener” (Aquino). Coming to Canada she learned that there was “better health care and better opportunities” (Aquino). My Mama found a job as a health-care aid and she started working to strive for a better life. Being raised in the Philippines you learn great work ethics, like being “hardworking, honest, and trustworthy” and with those great work ethics, coming to Canada as an immigrant and a women made moving here a little bit more simple (Aquino). With the hard work that she dedicated to herself and her family she got the opportunity to sponsor her daughter to come to Canada. Coming to Canada to better herself and better her life was an opportunity that she did not have to take, but she took it. Immigrating to Canada was a new chapter in her life story. This
chapter included the different hardships she had to face to even set foot in this country, but more important, this chapter was about the opportunities that Canada had brought to her that the Philippines did not. Canada gave my Mama and my mom a better life. They both learned the value of education, work, health, and family. This chapter in her life was one big decision she had made to better her life, and this was the best chapter she wrote. Canada is now my home and the home of my growing family. Choosing a place like Canada has not only shown me the opportunities that come from this amazing country, but has shown me how lucky and blessed I am to be living in such a “strong and free” country (Weir). Being able to walk the streets without being scared, being able to wake up without fear of being taken away and more importantly to be able to say that I am happy with where I live. It is such a privilege that I am lucky to have because I live in this country. I don’t consider my Mama’s choice to move here a decision; it was a blessing. Canada may always have cold weather, but the warm hearts of Canadians make the ride worthwhile. Sources: • “Oral History Handbook.” Aksyon Ng Ating Kabataan
(ANAK) Inc. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2017. • Aquino, Daphne. Personal Interview. 15 Apr. 2017. • Weir, Robert Stanley “O Canada.” (1980) Caitlin Keesha Badillo is
a graduate from Kelvin High School and entered into her first year of studies at the University of Winnipeg. Stay tuned to find out who the 2018 ANAK scholarship program recipients will be.
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New officers continue the cycle of giving and receiving At this year’s annual general meeting held in February, the Filipino Members ChapterEngineers Geoscientists Manitoba (FMC) announced the new executive officers for 20182019 term. They are: Chair - Ray Sator, P.Eng.; Vice-Chair - Nonie Generoso, P.Eng.; Secretary - Joy Oserio, P.Eng.; Treasurer - June Tapia, P.Eng.; Councillors - Franz Kasala, P.Eng.; Leo Aguila, P.Eng.; Michael Villanueva, EIT; Rovila Balagtas, EIT. The new officers got off to a strong start in their role by planning events that will be beneficial to FMC members and the community. Just four months into the office and four events have already been completed successfully. Starting off with a selfinvesting workshop facilitated by the chapter’s main sponsor, National Bank, followed by a volunteers’ appreciation event to recognize valued volunteers. These two events were held one week apart from each other in the month of April. To continue the chapter’s mandate of encouraging professional registration of FMC members through scholarship, a fundraising event, the first of three planned this year, was organized and held on June 2nd at Applebee’s Regent. The event was
well attended by members, family and friends eager to support the fundraising effort. The proceeds from this event were more than enough to ensure at least one scholarship award and at least one Christmas Cheer Board hamper. As community involvement raises awareness of the chapter’s presence, participation in Philippine Heritage Week, organized by Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM) continued. In 2015, the chapter’s only participation in this annual weeklong event was attendance at the flag raising and opening ceremony. Three years later, the chapter added more events and expanded involvement by volunteering as well. With this series of recently concluded events geared toward either giving back or receiving support, the new officers’ enthusiasm, fresh ideas, fundraising acumen and strategic planning will surely catapult the chapter to new heights. Ethel Clemente-Fernandez is a professional engineer registered in the province of Manitoba. She is an active member of the Filipino Members Chapter - Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (FMC-APEGM). www.fmc-egm. ca.
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (FMC) Annual general meeting
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Ayon sa aming kausap ay sa September pa matatapos ang seryeng Ang Probinsiyano. May isang bagong aklat pang bubuksan, may mga bagong mukha pang kinuha ang Dreamscape para sa serye, panalung-panalo sa balitang ito ang mga kababayan nating hindi kumpleto ang maghapon kapag hindi napapanood ang pinagbibidahang serye ni Coco Martin. Sobrang taas naman kasi ng rating ng palabas, nilalamon nito nang buung-buo ang kaniyang mga kasabayan, ang serye pa rin ang mayhawak ng hindi magibagibang rating sa telebisyon. At kuwento pa ng aming source, “Alam mo bang nakahilera ang mga gagawing TVC ni Coco? Lahat na yata ng produkto, e, mayroon na siyang endorsement, siya kasi ang lumalabas na pinaka-effective endorser sa mga ginagawang survey ng mga ahensiya. “Naka-file ang mga alok sa kaniya. iyong iba, e, naihahanap niya ng schedule for shoot, pero ang iba, kailangan pang maghintay dahil sobrang busy si
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• Coco Martin – Bilyonaryo na! Panalung-panalo dahil sa Ang Probinsiyano • Jake Ejercito – “Mocha Uson is garbage!” • Kris Aquino – Napakaraming rebelasyon sa Cristy Ferminute • Tita Cory Aquino – Milyon-milyon ang ipinamana kay Josh • James Yap – Walang sustentong ibinibigay para kay Bimby • Mayor Herbert – Nagregalo ng one-carat ring kay Kris • Sen. Manny Pacquiao – Binigyan ng bahay ang sorbetero • Alden Richards – Homegrown talent ng GMA7 kaya inaalagaan
Kris Aquino, Nanay Cristy, Cherry Bayle (3rd from right), TV5 Programming Supervisor at ang staff ng Cristy Ferminute. Photo courtesy of Cherry Bayle.
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The epic reunion of Kris Aquino and Cristy Fermin By: MJ Marfori In The Know was witness to the momentous reconciliation of famous frenemies and former cohosts Kris Aquino and Cristy Fermin on Thursday (June 7) last week. The erstwhile Queen of All Media went to Nanay Cristy’s radio show, Cristy Ferminute, on Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM to personally thank the latter’s support during her much talked about battle with Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson. Of course, Kris also took the opportunity to finally put an end to their bad blood, which dates back to their days anchoring showbiz talk show The Buzz. It was Kris who reached out to Nanay Cristy, and Kris being Kris, her way of showing the veteran radio anchor she came prepared for the interview was via
Aquino took the opportunity to finally put an end to their decades-long squabble via Fermin’s radio show her outfit. She donned the latest Gucci look from head to toe, with precious diamond rings adoring her pretty hands. The jewellery led to their first topic Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista and the diamond ring Kris posted on social media.
Aquino took the opportunity to finally put an end to their decades-long squabble via Fermin’s radio show So, did the ring come from Herbert? “Mayroon siyang singsing See EPIC p15
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EPIC... From page 14 na binili pero ako ang pumili! Hahaha! Ang kapal ng mukha ko! We were together, and you’re going to die of laughter because na-decline his credit card! Hahaha! “I guess alam niyo na at least malinis kasi walang laman, walang pondo. I’m so sorry! He’s going to hate me for this and say, ‘Hiniya mo ako,’ but this is what you get!” According to Kris, she ended up exchanging the diamond for two expensive watches she really liked, and just added a little money to make the amount. The next hot topic was whether she would run in the 2019 Senatorial elections, to which her statement was, “Hindi po ako pwede mag-senado because sinabi ng mom ko sa akin, ‘Krissy, you don’t belong (there). Sabi ko, ‘Why?’ ‘Because you’re used to being the star. You cannot share the stage with 23 others’.” Kris added her mom, former
PILIPINO EXPRESS president Cory Aquino, also told her at that time when the latter was battling cancer, “If you will ever decide to go into politics, that will be when you are no longer interested in branded things.” The candid celebrity said the idea is hard to grasp at this point in her life because she is still a huge fan of branded fashion. She further explained she also has expensive contracts she will be unable to pay off, since it’s in the clause that she cannot run for government. All the same, Kris already has a political platform ready, saying, “If ever the time does come (I run for public office), you will know what you’re getting. Ito lang ang plataporma ko if ever ‘Nay because I’ve been honest in paying my taxes, so why will I ever steal from you? I’ve been creating jobs so I am sure to create more jobs. I’m a mother so I’ll make sure that health care, health care—not just PhilHealth, but universal healthcare—will be covered 100 percent, most especially for senior citizens.” Meanwhile, the catch up
Frenemies and former talkshow co-hosts, Kris and Nanay Cristy, reconciled on air between Kris and Nanay Cristy during radio breaks was like watching a talk show with never ending showbiz history. Back on air, ‘Nay Cristy talked about a painting President Cory gave her before, adding that if Kris’ mom were still alive, she would have scratched her head and wondered why they were fighting in the first place. But happily, everything’s
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sa social media. Kahit ano ang ikomento mo ay siguradong mayroong kokontra. Ang masakit pa ay hindi mo naman kilala kung sinu-sino ang bumibira sa iyo dahil karamihan sa kanila ay mga troll na nagtatago sa silong ng mga bahay nila. Siguradong alam ni Jake Ejercito kung ano ang magiging resulta ng ipinost niyang garbage si Asec Mocha, pero ang pinakamahalaga ay nagpakatotoo siya, wala siyang utang sa kaniyang kunsensiya dahil iyon ang opinyon niya. Kani-kaniyang paninindigan lang naman ‘yan. Respetuhan lang ng saloobin. At kailangang handa rin tayo sa kung anumang ibubunga ng ating opinyon. Aba, may pera sa basura, di ba? *** Pagkatapos nang walong taon ay muli kaming nagkita ni Kris Aquino. Siya ang gumawa ng paraan para mapuntahan kami sa Cristy Ferminute noong Huwebes (June 7) nang hapon. Noong tumawag sa amin si Dindo Balares, isang anakanakang kapuwa manunulat na pupunta raw sa aming radio program ang aktres-TV host ay ayaw naming maniwala, kami lang nina Japs Gersin at Tina Roa ang nakakaalam noon dahil ayaw naming ipagmakaingay. “Pupunta raw siya sa iyo para personal na magpasalamat,” tanging sinabi ni Dindo. Huwebes nang umaga ay kumpiramdo na ang pagdating ni Kris, ang kaniyang assistant na si Alvin ang nagpatotoo, noon lang namin sinabi sa mga boss namin sa radyo na parating nga si Kris para mag-guest. Grabe pa rin ang asim ni Kris, nahirapan siyang makarating sa aming booth sa second floor ng Reliance Studios, pinagkaguluhan siya agad ng mga nasa ibaba ng gusali. See CRISTY p18
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well and good between these two outspoken women of showbiz who promised to keep in touch. – Courtesy: In The Know by MJ Marfori. Published in The
Manila Times, June 10, 2018 – h t t p : / / w w w . manilatimes.net/the-epicreunion-of-kris-aquino-andcristy-fermin/406691/
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Triskelion Fishing Derby, June 2, 2018 Dubbed the Adante Aquino Memorial Cup in honour of the late former Chairman of Triskelion Manitoba Regional Council, the Triskelion Fishing Derby was held on June 2, in Selkirk, Manitoba. The winners of the competition were: 1st place, Ruffy Alinsob; 2nd place, Arnold Baysa; 3rd place, Richard Raymundo; and consolation, Fastest Catch, John Vic Magbuhos – From a report by J.B. Casares
Pinoy Masons join flag raising ceremonies at PCCM A group of brethren from Pinoy Masons of Manitoba and Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge 189 joined the parade and flag raising ceremonies to celebrate Philippine Independence Day at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba on June 9, 2018. Photos by Reyn Cruz
Fil-Can Cabletow Lodge 189 brethren led by Worshipful Master Jayson Angcaya
Among those who joined the parade and flag raising were Past Grand Master MWB Chibu Uson and current Junior Grand Warden RWB Junn Manalang of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Worshipful Masters Junn Magsino and Jayson Angcaya, and brethren from Pinoy Masons of Manitoba
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Team Manitoba at the 2018 Canadian National Science Fair Each spring, budding young scientists gather in gyms and halls across the province to vie for the chance to represent their school for the country’s highest honours at the Canada Wide Science Fair, a showcase of Canada’s top 500 young scientists competing for nearly $1,000,000 in awards and prizes. On April 10, Holy Cross School organized its annual science fair. Then on April 11and 12, it hosted the second annual Bison Regional Science Fair (BRSF) where students from 13 various schools entered 177 projects. Students were recognized with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, special plaques, trophies and other awards from various sponsors. After a rigorous competition facing a pool of a hundred judges, three finalists from BRSF were selected to form Team Manitoba. The top three: Emily Doyle (gold medal and best innovation project at the Holy Cross School Science Fair); Vrinda Vyas (gold medal and Best in Science Fair trophy at the Holy Cross School Science Fair); and Jonah Norman from Christ the King School. They went on to compete with
other provinces at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa from May 12 to 19. All expenses for Team Manitoba, including airfare, registration, boarding, lodging, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities fee were covered by sponsors. While Team Manitoba did not win any big prizes, the experience gave each of the finalists a very good sense of accomplishment. “Holy Cross School has demonstrated that it is a leader in providing opportunities for science students that promote scientific literacy. The School is continuously developing new programs for young minds who, empowered by their knowledge, can bring vision and creative insights to the issues and opportunities on the global stage,” said Dr. Anju Bajaj, BRSF organizer. These events are the product of teachers in the independent school system promoting strong science programs and using Do It Yourself (DIY) Science curriculum, which puts theory into practice and engages children with a handson-approach for conducting experimental, innovation and
Congratulations Leorin Bautista Cruz on your graduation University of Manitoba, Environmental Design, June 7, 2018. Greetings from your proud family, relatives, and friends.
Standing, l-r: Reynaldo Cruz (uncle), Leoden (brother), Jonard (father) and Cecil (aunt-in-law). Seated, l-r: Gemma (mother), Leorin (the graduate) and Leovin (brother) at Ye’s Buffet for the luncheon reception. Photos by Reyn Cruz
research based projects. The Holy Cross School (HCS) Science Fair was supported by the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre and St. Boniface Hospital
Foundation to promote our Kids’ New Horizons science education program, which directly engage students in the future of medical science research.
Next year’s dates will be April 9-11, 2019, for more information, contact Dr. Bajaj at bisonregional@gmail.com or call 204-237-4936.
L to R: First row: Alexander Cap (Principal Holy Cross School); Emily Doyle (Holy Cross School); Jonah Norman (Christ the King School); Vrinda Vyas (Holy Cross School); Dr. Anju Bajaj (Bison Regional Science Fair Organizer); and Candi Beatz (MB Eco Network); Middle row: Dr. Pawan K. Singal, St. Vital MLA Colleen Mayer, Dr. Ben Albensi, Vickie Poirier, Dr. Cory Nykiforuk, Dr. Ashim Bagchi; Back row: David Grant, Herb Reynolds, John Perry
UP alumni breakfast fundraiser The University of the Philippines Alumni and Associates in Manitoba (UPAA-MB), Inc., invites you to its Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Applebee’s Neighbourhood Grill and Bar, 1150 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg. Our fundraising efforts will be driven by ticket sales for the breakfast, a 50/50 draw, and individual and corporate sponsorship. Proceeds will go towards the UPAA-MB, Inc. bursary fund. From 2011-2013, The UPAA-MB, Inc. has awarded Manitoba bursaries to first year university students of Filipino descent who have demonstrated a strong inclination to pursue post-secondary education. The bursary reflects the importance that the UPAA-MB places on higher learning and shows its support for the Filipino community in Manitoba. In 2014 and 2016, UPAAMB, Inc. awarded bursaries to ten deserving students from the University of the Philippines – Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) and Baguio campuses, respectively. The organization has also undertaken projects that uplift the Filipino community in Manitoba. These include
an immigration info session, volunteer work at Winnipeg Harvest and Siloam Mission, and the Christmas Cheer Board Sponsor-a-Family Program, among others. We hope to continue similar projects in the
future. For inquiries, please visit the UPAA-MB’s website, www.upmb.net or contact Norman A. Garcia at 204-9303737 or fundraising@upmb. net.
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HEALTH CARE... From page 1 intended to apply to work abroad. The study also showed that 90 per cent of municipal health officers were set find greener pastures abroad. The benefits of working in countries like Canada, the US or UK are obvious to Filipinos – higher salary, secure employment and a chance for a better life. The cost paid by the Philippines and its people, however, is high. On June 13, 2018 members
CRISTY... From page 15 Ano pa nga ba ang maaasahan mula kay Kris kapag nagsimula nang magbukas ang kaniyang bibig? Isang libo’t isang rebelasyon ang kaniyang baon. Nabigo ang mga umaasang kakatkatan niya si Mocha Uson, naunsiyami ang maraming nag-isip na kakatay-katayin niya ang pagkatao ng dating nagpapaseksing singer-dancer, dahil halos hindi na nga niya ito pinansin. Sapat na para sa kaniya ang panghihingi ng paumanhin sa kaniya nina Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at ng kanang kamay ng ating pangulo na si Bong Go, “care bears” na lang ang reaksiyon niya kay Mocha Uson na ang ibig sabihin ay wala na siyang pakialam sa bumebenggang personalidad sa kaniyang mga magulang. Ang malinaw na pahayag ni Kris, “Anak ako na nasaktan dahil patay na ang mga magulang ko na patuloy niyang sinasaktan. Patay na ang dad ko, pero bakit video pa niya ang ipinost, why not my brother, na kayang ipagtanggol ang sarili niya? “It’s the video, doon ako sobrang nasaktan kaya nagwala ako. Bakit hindi picture na lang ng dad ko? Bakit iyong video pa na nagpapaalala sa aming magkakapatid kung paano pinatay nang walang kalabanlaban ang daddy ko!” emosyonal na pahayag ni Kris Aquino.
PILIPINO EXPRESS of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Manitoba and Migrante Manitoba hosted a health forum at the Good Will Social Club in Winnipeg with Robert Mendoza, National President of the Alliance of Health Workers (Philippines), the largest health workers union in the country. Mendoza presented his report of the national health situation in the Philippines, detailing the factors and consequences related to the out-migration of health workers. In his report Mendoza stated that seven out of 10 Filipinos die without medical attention
(Department of Health, 2017). The lack of health professionals in the Philippines, coupled with the cost-prohibitive nature of health care, means many cannot access the medical attention they need. As a standard, the World Health Organization recommends a doctor to population ratio of one to 400. In the Philippines the ratio is one to 24,000 (Philippine Regulatory Commission, 2017). Again, for most Filipinos, this is not new news, but a reality that many have escaped from. What is promising, however, is Mendoza offered a solution in the form of The People’s Health Agenda. “Free, comprehensive and progressive health care services for all can be achieved,” Mendoza said. “The first step to realize this is to stop further privatization and other anti-health worker policies like the Labor Export Policy, which causes the ‘brain-drain’ of health professionals.” He also said it was necessary to provide an adequate health budget commensurate to the needs of Filipinos and the increase in salaries of health workers like nurses to attract and retain personnel. “We also need to nationalize and build a pharmaceutical industry that will provide safe, accessible and affordable medicine,” Mendoza said. In order to achieve all this, Mendoza said it was necessary to “address the socio-economic and political factors affecting health, including foreign dominance in the economy, landlessness, unemployment and low wages.”
*** Maraming kuwento si Kris Aquino tungkol sa kaniyang mga anak na sina Joshua at Bimby. Umiikot ang kaniyang mundo sa magkapatid. Wala siyang tinitingnan lang at tinititigan. Sa kaniya mismo nanggaling na ang dapat niyang manahin mula sa kanilang pamilya ay ipinalagay ni dating Pangulong Cory Aquino sa pangalan ni Josh. Naging saksi kami sa umaapaw na pagmamahal kay Joshua ng kaniyang lola. Ang kaniyang Ate Ballsy ang namamahala sa milyones ng kaniyang panganay, hindi iyon kailanman pinakialaman ni Kris, dahil ang halagang mayroon si Josh ay bilang paghahanda sa kinabukasan nito. Sensitibo si Kris pagdating na sa kaniyang mga anak. Parehong hindi kasama nina Josh at Bimby ang kani-kanilang ama, tulad ni Kris noong bata pa siya na malayo sa piling ng kaniyang daddy, linggu-linggo lang nilang dinadalaw sa Fort Bonifacio si dating Senador Ninoy Aquino na isang political detainee. Natatandaan pa ni Kris na kapag dumadalaw sila noon sa kaniyang daddy ay pinupuno ng candy ng mommy niya ang maliit niyang bag na pambata. Pero ibabaw lang noon ang candy, mayroong mga parang pastilyas na nakapailalim doon, tiniladtilad na steak iyon na ihinanda ni Tita Cory para sa kaniyang ama. Hindi na nga naman bubusisiin pa ng mga guwardiya
ang kaniyang baby bag, kaya naipapasok nila ang paboritong pagkain ni dating Senador Ninoy, na mismong si Tita Cory ang nagtimpla at nagluto. Maalinsangan sa reception area ng karsel ng kaniyang ama, hindi mapakali si Kris dahil sobrang alinsangan, kaya palaging nakahanda ang isang drum na tubig kapag dumadalaw ang pamilya sa Fort Bonifacio. Inilulublob siya sa drum, maliit na swimming pool ang tawag doon ng tatlo-apat na taong gulang pa lang na bunso nina Senador Ninoy at Tita Cory, gumiginhawa ang kaniyang pakiramdam. Alam ni Kris ang buhay na walang ama sa tahanan, iyon ang pinupuno niya ngayon kina Josh at Bimby, para rin siyang si Tita Cory na tumayong ina at ama nilang magkakapatid noong nakakulong ang kaniyang daddy. Kaya pagdating sa kaniyang mga magulang at anak ay balatsibuyas si Kris Aquino. Galing kasi siya sa ganoong estado, alam niya ang pakiramdam ng anak na uhaw sa pagmamahal ng ama, na sinisikap lang na punuan ng ina. *** Sa tanong namin kay Kris Aquino sa aming eksklusibong panayam sa kaniya sa Cristy Ferminute (92.3 Newsa FMAksyon TV 41) tungkol sa ama ng kaniyang anak na si James Yap ay ayaw na sana niyang magsalita noong una. Pero kapado namin ang See CRISTY p20
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Kris Aquino with her sons Bimby and Josh
Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista
Sen. Manny Pacquiao – Pacman with his fans
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I will definitely run! Parang kailan lang ay ginanap ang civic elections sa Winnipeg noong iniluklok sa pagka-mayor si Brian Bowman kapalit ng di na muling tumakbong dating mayor na si Sam Katz. Tinalo ni Brian Bowman sina Judy WasylyciaLeis, Gord Steeves, Michel Fillion, Robert Falcon-Oullette at si Paula Havixbeck. Bukod sa mayor ay boboto muli tayo ng mga konsehal at school board trustees. Four years ago ay tinanong ko ang mga mayoral candidates kung ano ang mga plano nila sa North End. Siyempre puro magaganda ang sinabi nila para makaakit ng boto. Silipin ang aking mga articles apat na taon na ang nakalilipas (www.pilipinoexpress.com). Mapapansin ninyong wala si Brian Bowman sa aking mga nakapanayam. Hindi kasi umabot sa deadline ang kaniyang mga sagot at hindi siya mismo ang sumagot sa aking e-mail kundi ang isang nagngangalang Kelly McCrae na nagsabing: “I’m handling some of Brian Bowman’s media requests. Very sorry for not responding sooner, much going on and the e-mails can be a bit tough to stay on top of.” Ang tanong, may pag-asa pa kaya siyang mahalal na muli o one-term mayor lamang siya at tatalunin siya ng isang pulis o ng dating bus driver o dating mayor ng Morden o ng isang mayamang taxi operator? Ganoon din naman sa mga konsehal at mga school trustees. May matitimbog kaya sa puwesto dahil nakakasawa at nakakaumay na sila o makakasilat pa sila ng isa pang termino? Para maging updated kung sinu-sino ang tumatakbong mayor, konsehal at school board trustees ay bisitahin ang website ng City of Winnipeg o tumawag sa 311, pero maghanda sa pagaantay nang matagal sa linya bago ka makakausap ng agent. Parang komedya talaga ang politika; kung kailan malapit na ang eleksyon ay doon natin nakikita ang mga di mabilang na ribbon cuttings at launching ng kung anu-anong mga programa. Halatang halata naman na pamumulitika lang ang habol nila. Panahon na naman ng mga ligawan. Mabubuhay na muli ang mga dati mong kakilalang akala mo ay wala na sa Winnipeg pero magugulat ka sa pagkatok nila sa iyong pinto para kunin ang iyong boto. Hindi sila mga ahente ng telepono o nangangaral ng relihiyon, sila’y mga kandidatong bigla na lamang susulpot sa inyong bakuran (aapakan ang inyong bagong suklay na lawn) at makikiusap kung puwedeng makiturok ng kanilang election sign. Kapag naiboto na muli sila,
hindi ka na muli nila kakilala. Nakakatawa talaga ang buhay pulitika. Punong puno ng gamitan. May consistency naman ang mga pulitiko dahil laging nasa mga benches at basurahan ang kanilang mga pangalan at mga pagmumukha all year round. Salamat sa public funds at may libreng ads sila. Abangan natin kung sinu-sino pa ang mga tatakbong mayor, konsehal at school board trustees. Magandang subaybayan ito. Parang sitcom lang sa TV. Speaking of running, matagal tagal na rin akong tumatakbo bilang bahagi ng aking promotion ng health, wellness at happiness. Akala ko noon ay mamatay akong may nakaipit na yosi sa kanang kamay at may hawak na alak sa kaliwa. Napakahirap mag-quit ng smoking. Maraming beses akong nag-cheat at nagfail hanggang sa dumating sa puntos na inayawan ko na talaga siya. Taong 2011 nang huminto ako ng paninigarilyo kasabay ng pagsilang ng aming bunsong anak. Sa mga smokers, hindi pa huli ang lahat. Ang ilang oras ng pagtigil ninyo ng paninigarilyo ay simula ng pagbuo ng isang araw na walang yosi, isang linggo, isang buwan, isang taon hanggang sa habang buhay n’yo ng malilimutan at itatakwil siya sa inyong mga sistema. Sabayan mo ng takbo. Isang epektibong paraan para ma-divert ang attention sa yosi ay ang exercise. Sa akin, naging mabisa ang pagtakbo, sa ibang tao naman naging effective ang swimming, yoga, cycling at marami pang ibang uri ng sports. Kapag kasi tumigil ka ng magyosi ay tataas ang iyong apetite at lalakas kang kumain kaya dapat lang na sunugin mo ang libo-libong calories na iyong ini-intake bunga ng iyong gana sa pagkain. Aside from running itself, most running races are intended to support lots of causes. Ang katatapos lang na Winnipeg Police Half Marathon ay nag-raise ng funds in support of Cancer Care Manitoba. Sa darating na June 28 ay tatakbo ng 100 miles for 30 hours si Junel Malapad
kasama ang maraming runners in support of mental wellness sa Garbage Hill sa area ng St James. Ito ay ang annual na Take Stigma to Trash. The biggest run event in Manitoba will celebrate its 40 years. Ang Manitoba Marathon ay gaganapin sa Father’s Day, June 17th. The Manitoba Marathon Foundation was created to support people with intellectual disabilities. Tatakbo sa politika o tatakbo sa marathon? Will I run for a position in this coming civic elections or will I run for marathons? Abangan n’yo na lang po ang pag-file ko ng registration sa race. Noel Lapuz ay dating OFW sa Middle East (Dubai at Qatar). Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng Bata-Batuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig. Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP). Paunawa: Ang mga paksa at salitang nakasaad sa Batang North End ay sariling opinion ng may-akda at maaaring hindi opinion ng mga taga-lathala ng Pilipino Express.
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KROSWORD
NO. 302
Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot
PAHALANG 1. Pagdaramdam 8. Bintang 11. ‘Di na ‘yong dati 14. Pinatatapos 16. Ikot 17. Paningin 18. Pang-ukol 19. Taba ng alimango 20. Huni ng ibon 21. Init 23. Lahi 25. Nakapaligid 28. Sawata 29. Siyasat 30. Magalang
9. Hinikayat 10. Hadlang 12. Tumulin 13. Nagwakas 15. Wala nang magulang 22. Tulad ng 8 pahalang 24. Ikuwento 26. Bura 27. Dito tayo nagmula
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PABABA 2. Idagdag 3. Payo 4. Bulong 5. Ilagay sa lata 6. Samahan 7. Bigyan ng sama ng kalooban
CRISTY... From page 18 pagbabagu-bago ng takbo ng isip ng aktres-TV host, sa isang iglap lang ay hindi ang kaniyang sagot, pero maya-maya lang ay oo na. Sige, sabi niya, magkukuwento na siya kung bakit ilang beses siyang nagwala dahil sa ama ni Bimby. Maraming sangkot na insidente sa kaniyang paglalahad. Iilan lang ang nakakaalam na noong pagtalunan pala nila ng basketbolista ang isyu ng child custody ay may mga sinabi si James Yap na hindinghindi nakakalimutan ni Bimby hanggang ngayon. “Sinabi niya sa korte na natatakot siyang maging bakla si Bimby dahil puro bakla ang nakapaligid sa akin. Sinabi niya iyon! Until now, tandang-tanda pa ng anak ko ang mga sinabi niya! “Kaya nga ang sabi ni Bimb, bakit pa siya maaapektuhan sa mga namba-bash sa kaniya, samantalang mismong tatay niya nga, ganoon din ang sinasabi!” madiing pahayag ni Kris.
Para kay Kris ay walang karapatan si James na banggitin nito ang pangalan ng kanilang anak sa anumang pagkakataon. Sa korte ay nagkakasundo sila na maghahati sa pagpapaaral kay Bimby pero walang partisipasyon ang basketball player. “Katatapos lang niyang makuha ang amount na pinaghatian namin, ang lakilaki ng nakuha niya, pero ang ipinadala niyang regalo kay Bimb, socks! Medyas! “Ano ba naman? Anak niya iyon, mayroon naman siyang pambili, pero bakit ganoon? Doon ako nagagalit, wala nga siyang participation sa paglaki noong bata, tapos, sasabihin niyang mahal na mahal niya ang anak niya? “Hindi iyon basta sinasabi lang, ginagawa iyon, ipinapafeel ang pagmamahal! Minsan, sinigaw-sigawan niya si Bimb, detalyadong alam ni Bimb iyon, kaya kahit pa sabihan ko siya to be with his dad, ayaw na ni Bimb,” dagdag na kuwento pa ni Kris. Pero tinapos ni Kris ang kaniyang kuwento sa isang
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HOROSCOPE HUNYO 16 – 30, 2018 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Huwag kang mawawalan ng pag-asa. Kung hindi nangyayari ang inaasahan mo, hayaan mo lang – let it go. Nababagalan ka sa lahat at nauubos ang pasensya mo, huwag! May naghihintay na ginhawa basta malampasan mo lang ang pagsubok na ito. OK ang ika-16, 17, 25 at 26. Alalay sa ika-20, 21, 22, 28 at 29.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) May oras na tama ka, pero may mga oras din na tama sila. Hindi ka laging masususunod dahil hindi ka mag-isang nabubuhay sa isang isla. Kung gusto mong maging masaya, sana ay matutunan mo na kailangan mong makisama at magpakumbaba. Mapalad ka sa ika-16, 17, 25 at 26. Ingat sa ika-23, 24 at 30.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) May pagtatangi sa iyo ang isang kaibigan na nakakaalam ng lahat na nangyayari sa iyo. Kaibigan mo siya sa mabuti at masamang panahon kaya baka siya na nga ang nararapat sa iyo. Marami ka nang minahal at ikaw ay nabigo. Sino ba ang laging nakaalalay sa iyo? OK ang ika-16, 17, 25 at 26. Ingat sa ika-18 at 19.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Hindi ka madaling sumuko. Kapag may challenge, nandoon ka sa unahan at walang takot na susuungin mo ang pagsubok. May mga pagsubok na darating nagyon pero kakayanin mo ito, huwag ka lang panghihinaan ng loob. Nasa sa iyo pa rin ang tagumpay. OK ang ika-18, 19, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-16 17, 23, 24 at 30.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Kung naghahanap ka ng romantic partner – ngayon na ang panahon. Hindi Pebrero pero si Kupido ay nakahanda na ang pana para sa iyo. Dahan-dahan nga lamang dahil mas masarap ang relasyon kung hindi madalian. Hindi ka mauubusan ng taga-hanga. OK ang ika-18, 19, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-25 at 26.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Makikita mong aasenso ang kabuhayan ninyo dahil masaya at komportable ang relasyon ninyo ng iyong partner. Alam niya na ang suporta mo ay palaging nasa kaniya at ikaw ang kaniyang inspirasyon upang magpursigi sa buhay. Buwenas kayong dalawa. OK ang ika-18, 19, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-20, 21 at 22.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Tama na muna ang trabaho at pag-iintindi sa iba. Sarili mo naman ang intindihin mo ngayon. Kailan ka bumili ng gusto mong gamit? Kailan ka nagbakasyon? Walang mabuting ibubunga ang sipag at tiyaga kung hindi mo babalansehin ang iyong buhay. OK ang ika-20, 21, 22 at 30. Ingat sa ika-18, 19, 25 at 26.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Iwasan mo muna ang sobrang pagod dahil mahihirapan kang maka-ipon muli ng lakas. Unahin mo muna ang iyong kalusugan. Magpacheck up ka sa doctor. Kung nanghihina ka, may dahilan iyan at hindi ikaw ang magbibigay ng gamot sa nararamdaman mo. OK ang ika-20, 21, 22 at 30. Kuwidaw sa ika-28 at 29.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Kailangan mong maging praktikal sa araw-araw na pamumuhay. Importante ang pamilya pero hindi puwedeng puro sila na lang ang iisipin mo. Oras na para asikasuhin mo ang iyong sarili. Ano ang plano mong pangmatagalan, mayroon na ba? Lucky ka sa ika-20, 21, 22 at 30. Careful sa ika-16, 17, 23 at 24.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Masaya ang Hunyo para sa iyo. Hindi perfect pero maraming magagandang pangyayari na makakatulong sa iyo upang ayusin mo ang iyong buhay. Gawin mong magaan at masaya ang iyong spirit at mahahawa ang ibang tao sa iyo. Iwasan mo ang stress. OK sa ika23 at 24. Stressful ang ika-20, 21, 22, 28 at 29.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) May posibilidad na makikita mo ang hinahanap mong mamahalin sa trabaho o sa isang organisasyon na sinalihan mo. Kung single ka, ngayon na ang panahon upang ipakita mo ang magaganda mong katangian. Huwag kang mahiyang ipaalam na gusto mo siya. OK ang ika-23 at 24. Ingat sa ika-16, 17 at 30.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Tamang pagkain, tamang pagtulog at tamang pagiisip. Ito ang solusyon sa mga nararamdaman mo ngayon. Masyadong magulo ang iyong isip dahil marami kang gustong intindhihin nang sabaysabay. Hindi mo kakayanin. Kaya, take it easy. Mag-relax ka naman. OK ang ika-23 at 24. Ingat sa ika-18, 19, 25 at 26.
positibong paraan. Mula sa puso, sabi ni Kris, ay maging maligaya sana sina James at Michela Cazzola. “Para hindi na nila kami guluhin, para hindi na nila kami pakialaman,” kaswal na sabi ni Kris Aquino. Bilang panghuli ay nais naming pasalamatan si Kris sa personal niyang pagdalaw sa Cristy Ferminute. Sa napakahigpit niyang schedule ay gumawa siya ng paraan para sa dalawang oras na interbyu sa aming programa sa Radyo 5 na siya ang boluntaryong nagpaubaya. Maraming-maraming salamat. *** Nasa Europe ngayon si Mayor Herbert Bautista kasama ang kaniyang mag-iinang sina Tates Gana, Athena at Harvey.
Pangakong regalo nila iyon sa kanilang panganay na nagtapos ng kolehiyo. Ano kaya ang naging reaksiyon ng mayor ng Quezon City sa mga naging rebelasyon ni Kris Aquino sa Cristy Ferminute? Nalantad na nadecline ang card nito nang bumili sila ng one carat ring kaya si Kris muna ang nag-abono. Pero ang nakakaloka sa kuwento ay bumalik sa jewellery store si Kris, ibinalik niya ang singsing, saka pinapalitan iyon ng dalawang relo na matagal na niyang gustong bilhin. Isa lang ang naiisip naming naging pahayag ni Mayor Herbert nang makarating sa kaniya ang kuwento, “Here she goes again!” dahil sanay na sanay na ito sa madulas na dila ng aktres-TV host.
Pero ang minantikaang dila ni Kris ay kinaaaliwan ng ating mga kababayan. Basta nagbukas na ang kaniyang bibig para sa paglilitanya ay kayang-kaya niyang pahintuin ang ikot ng mundo. Kuwento nga ni Attorney Mel Sta. Maria, dean ng Law School ng FEU, “Ibang klase si Kris dahil walang sayang na segundo at minuto sa kaniya. She’s very witty, she talks sense, kaya kapag nagsasalita na siya, e, mapapatutok ka talaga. “Ako, nasa conference ako noong time na nasa Cristy Ferminute siya, pero sumisilip ako sa TV nakapanghihinayang kasing palampasin ang moment na iyon. “Kaya ang tanungan nga ngayon, ‘Nasaan ka noong magSee CRISTY p21
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Ang Manitoba’s Electoral Boundaries Commission ay may bagong panukalang mapa para sa 57 division ng probinsya. Kasama ang Maples at Kildonan sa electoral divisions. Sa labinganim, anim sa loob ng City at 10 sa labas ng Winnipeg. Ang MEBC ay naganyaya pa rin sa mga interesadong private sectors ng mga mungkahing maaaring mabigyan ng konsiderasyon. *** Tungkol sa darating na Winnipeg Civic Election. Bukod sa current Mayor Brian Bowman for re-election, lima pa ang naghahangad na maging Mayor. 1. Umaar Hayat, entrepreneur, real estate 2. Tim Diack, mahabang panahong Winnipeg resident, entrepreneur and current 30 years police officer. 3. Jenny Motkaluk, business development consultant. 4. Don Woodstock, former Winnipeg Transit driver at 5. Doug Wilson, former Morden mayor. *** Nagreklamo si PM Justin Trudeau against the high US tariff for iron and aluminum imports. Baka ang PM ay magtaas din ng taripa for US import of lumber and other raw materials from Canada. Ang bagong US imposed tariff sa mga inaangkat na produkto mula sa Amerika ay sinasabing labag sa mga tuntunin ng World Trade Organizations (WTO). Ang PM ay maaaring nakakuha ng pogi points bunga ng kaniyang reklamo. Gayuman, hindi naman daw nagustuhan ng Canada’s Dairy Farmers, nang payagan ni Mr. Trudeau na makapasok ang gatas sa Canada. Pilipinas Ang nakatakdang 2019 mid-
term national and local elections ay pinaghahandaan na. Tiyak na ang mga pakulo ng majority and minority political parties ang magiging laman ng political telenovela. Ngayon lang, ang isang political issue between the DU30 administration and the LP at ibang nasa minority parties ay tungkol sa West Philippine Sea/ South China Sea issues. Sinabi na ni Senate Minority Leader, Frank Drilon na kailangan daw, ang pangulo at senado ay manindigan. Komprontahin ang China, dahil sa pagpasok sa Philippine territory. Tinukoy ang Kalayaan Group of Islands na nasa Spratly. Kaparis din ng komento nina VP Leni Robredo at acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio. *** Kung tungkol sa territorial dispute issues ang pangunahing political campaign ng LP, waring mahirap makakuha ng mayoryang boto. Ang Pag-asa Islands, na may mga 10 isla ay kasama sa Kalayaan Group of Islands na malapit sa Palawan. Inakupahan na ng mga Filipino mula pa noong 1970 during the Marcos administration. Bawat isla ay may banderang Pilipinas at nakadestinong mga tauhan ang Philippine Navy. May airport na rin at maraming Filipino families sa malaking isla. Malapit sa Palawan, kumpara sa man-made islands ng China na malapit sa Taiwan. *** Biglang nataranta ang mga eksperto ng nakaraang gobyerno nang mabalitang may dalawang US Warships sa South China Sea na malapit sa man-made Islands ng Beijing na kaagaw ng Taiwan na kaalyado naman ng Washington. Sana, inalam muna nila ang misyon ng US.
HINAGAP
Ama Natin
Handog sa lahat ng ama Ang tao sa lupa, nagmula daw noon, Tuloy ang parangal minsan bawat taon; Mapalad ang mga may Ama sa ngayon, Sa mga tahanan ng busog at gutom! *** Ina ang taguri, siya’y tanging ilaw, Ama ay haligi ng mga tahanan; Likas at maraming tunay na huwaran, Subalit ang iba ay iniiwasan! *** Buhay ng ulilang ama ay malungkot, Malalim ang sugat na dapat magamot; Tulungang mapawi ang sama ng loob, Na magpapabalik sa nagtampong lugod! *** Ang kilos ng ama na lisya kung minsan, Dapat unawain, sila’y tao lamang! Paquito Rey Pacheco
*** Baka po may kinalaman sa kasunduan na mapangalagaan ang International passageways ng mga barkong naghahatid ng mga produkto sa mga bansa na nasa magkabilang panig ng South China Sea. Kahit ang gobyernong Duterte ay waring nangangamba rin. Hindi dahil sa islands’ issues ng Pilipinas at China, kundi tungkol sa conflict between Beijing and Washington. Ang Pilipinas nga naman ay baka madamay sakaling magkaputukan. Ang mga missiles ng China sa Woody islands ay nakatutok sa South Korea, hindi sa Pilipinas, ayon sa Philippine Military officials. *** Binalita ni Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano na ang Pilipinas at China ay patuloy na nag-uusap tungkol sa territorial dispute na dinadaan ngayon sa pamamagitan ng diplomatic approach. Marami nang napag-usapan subalit hindi lahat ng natalakay ay kailangang ibalita. Ang isa ay tungkol sa joint development projects about oil and gas na nasa ilalim ng karagatan. *** Halos limang billion dollar pledges daw ang napagtibay na kasunduan ng Pilipinas at South Korea sa nakaraang pagbisita ng pangulong Duterte sa bansa. Buti naman, subalit tandaan: ang pangako ay pangako. Maaaring matupad at hindi rin mangyari.
CRISTY... From page 20 guest si Kris Aquino kay Nanay Cristy?’ Napakatalino niya, kahit ano lang, kaya niyang gawing interesante para sa mga nakikinignanonood sa kaniya,” papuri pa ng main anchor ng programang Relasyon sa Radyo Singko. Sabi nga ng aming “Bong Go” na si Japs Gersin, “Ano ito, katumbas ng nasaan ka noong mag-People Power? Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!” *** Kundi busilak ang tamang salita na makapaglalarawan sa puso ng Pambansang Kamao ay hindi na namin alam kung ano. Si Senador Manny Pacquiao ang isa sa iilang sikat na personalidad na nasaksihan naming hindi pinagbabago ng kayamanan at popularidad. Matagal naming nakasama ang Pambansang Kamao noong hindi pa siya binibiyayaan ng kaliwa’t kanang oportunidad at tagumpay sa boxing. Matagal din namin siyang nakasama noong nagsisimula na siyang katakutan ng mga boksingero sa buong mundo dahil sa tindi ng kaniyang kamao. Pero kapag nakikita namin siya ngayon ay wala kaming nakikitang pagbabago kay Pacman. Iyon pa rin siya, low key sa kabila ng kaniyang katanyagan at kayamanan, hindi nagbabago ang kaniyang pagiging mapagkumbaba at dakila pa rin ang kaniyang puso. Kinasihan ng kapalaran ang tindero ng icecream na si Mang Lino. Isang libong piso ang
Huwag bilangin ang magiging sisiw sa nililimlimang mga itlog. *** Ang leader ng LP, Senador Francis Pangilinan ay nagharap ng senate resolution 738 na ang layunin ay baligtarin ng Supreme Court ang hatol ng pagkapatalsik kay Maria Lourdes Sereno. Pinangunahan naman ng Senate Minority leader Frank Drilon ang pagpapapirma ng resolusyon sa 14 na senador. Kaso, inabot naman ng pansamantalang suspensiyon ng senate session. Nine senators na nasa pangkat ng majority ang kabilang sa mga hindi pumirma. Kabilang sina Senate President Tito Sotto at Senator Ping Lacson. Nagkaroon ng debate sa isyu sina senador Pangilinan at Lacson tungkol sa quo warranto petition. Si Pangilinan ay abogado subalit nagmistulang basing-sisiw sa kanilang dabate ni Lacson. Maraming abogado ang maaaring hindi nasiyahan sa performance ni Kiko. Sino kaya ang kaniyang mga advisers. Ang balita, may mga pumirma na nais bawiin ang kanilang signature. Samakatuwid pala, may mga senador na basta pumipira na lang sa isang panukala na hindi nila nababasa at/o naliliwanagan. *** Sa ika-23 ng Hulyo ang 3rd SONA ng pangulo na kung kailan umano nakatakdang pirmahan ng pangulo ang BBL. Pangunahing hangarin ay magkakaroon ng nakonsumo ng grupo ni Pacman, tatlong libo ang ibinigay sa kaniya ng Pambansang Kamao, pero hindi pa doon nagtatapos ang kuwento. Niregaluhan niya ng bagong bahay ang ice cream vendor, kumpleto pa iyon sa mga kagamitan, kaya hindi nito malaman kung anong pasasalamat ang kaniyang itatawid sa sikat na personalidad. Nakakaawa naman talaga ang matanda, sa kabila ng kaniyang kahinaan at kahirapan ay patuloy pa rin itong nagsisikap sa buhay, iyon ang unang-unang dahilan kung bakit ito sinaluduhan ni Senador Manny Pacquiao. Bibihira ang katulad ng Pambansang Kamao na hindi nagpapadala sa kayamanan at katanyagan. Naturalesa na niya ang pagiging mapuso. Kaya naman patuloy siyang binibiyayaan sa lahat ng aspeto ng kaniyang buhay. *** Ang paglabas sa kanilang loveteam ni Maine Mendoza ang pinakamagandang aksiyon na ginawa ng GMA-7 para kay Alden Richards. Homegrown talent nila ang Pambansang Bae kaya isumpa man ng mga miyembro ng AlDub Nation ang network ay hindi na nila iyon pinapansin. Napakarami kasing reklamo ng mga tagasuporta ng loveteam, hindi raw parehas ang pagtingin ng GMA-7 kina Alden at Maine, mas inaalagaan daw ng istasyon ang Pambansang Bae. Natural! Sa sinapupunan ng network nagmula si Alden, ang istasyon ang nagpanganak sa
PAGE 21 katahimikan sa Mindanao. Sana nga magkakasundo na ang paksiyon ng mga Muslim ay maaaring kapuwa magkaroon ng lakas. Kung hindi, marahil ang nananahimik na mga mamamayan ay baka mapilitan na namang magsilikas. Humanap na naman ng mga mapupuntahang lugar ng bansa. *** Ang mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas ay magkakaroon na raw ng National Identification Card. Buti naman, noong panahon pa ng Ramos administration hinangad na magkaroon ng ID system. Napabayaan din ng mga sumunod na gobyerno. Katas Hindi na maaaring mapigil ngayon ang political telenovela na sanhi ng 2019 national and local elections. • Ang pakulo ng mayorya at minoryang political parties ay makaagaw sa mga mahahalagang isyu na pangkabuhayan ng mga mamamayan. • Malamang na pansamantalang mawala sa senaryo ang Duterte’s proposed federal form of government and the Bangsamoro Basic Law na solusyon umano sa katahimikan ng Mindanao. • Ang nalalabing halos dalawang taon ng Duterte leadership will determine the country’s future. Kasabihan Ang sugat gumaling man may peklat na naiiwan.
President Cory Aquino sikat na aktor, samantalang si Maine naman ay hindi. Malaki talaga ang diperensiya dahil hindi naman talent ng network si Maine. Siyempre’y si Alden ang kailangan nilang asikasuhin, ang bigyan ng mga markadong projects, dahil sa kanila nagsimula at nakilala si Alden. Bakit kailangang kuwestiyunin iyon ng mga fans ni Maine? Sa totoo lang, hindi na namin nararamdaman ngayon ang init ng pagsuporta ng mga kababayan natin sa loveteam, ibang-iba na kesa sa dati ang kanilang dating. Hindi na namin nakikita ang pagkasabik ng publiko sa AlDub, hindi na rin namin naririnig at nararamdaman ang mga kilig, kaya panahon na talaga para lumabas sa kanilang tambalan si Alden Richards. Sino pa ngayon ang makapagyayabang sa pagsasabi na kapag nawala si Maine ay pupulutin sa kangkungan ang karera ng Pambansang Bae? – CSF
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GMS Immigrants & Visitors to Canada Insurance
Visitors to Canada Insurance
Health care shouldn’t be a financial burden. Canada is a country built on affordable, quality health care, and we want to extend that vision to you. Whether visiting family, applying for a Super Visa or immigrating to Canada permanently, let GMS cover the cost of emergency treatment and care. We’ll take care of your emergency medical needs — you enjoy all that Canada has to offer! GMS IMMIGR ANTS & VISITORS TO CANADA INSUR ANCE IS AVAIL ABLE FROM YOUR AUTHORIZED GMS INSUR ANCE BROKER. GROUP MEDICAL SERVICES Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved. Group Medical Services is the operating name for GMS Insurance Inc. in provinces outside of Saskatchewan. Products not offered in Quebec and New Brunswick. Underwritten by Group Medical Services.
JUNE 16 - 30, 2018
Emmie Joaquin Bus 204.697.8366 Cell 204.999.5159 emmiejoaquin@gmail.com 1045 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2X1