Volume 15 • No. 18 • September 16 - 30, 2019 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
Julie Anne San Jose
Manitoba elects two Filipino MLAs
14 MLA-elect Malaya Marcelino celebrates her election win with family and supporters at their campaign headquarters, September 10, 2019. Photo by Rey-Ar After the September 10 provincial snap election, NDP’s Malaya Marcelino and the PC’s Jon Reyes secured their seats in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. With the retirement of Flor Marcelino and Ted Marcelino’s loss to Liberal Cindy Lamoureux, only these two Filipinos won a seat in the legislature. In total, there were six Filipino-Canadian candidates in the 2019 Manitoba election. Malaya Marcelino, MLA, Notre Dame Malaya Marcelino is the newest Filipino-Canadian in the Manitoba Legislature. In her firstever election campaign she took the new riding of Notre Dame for the NDP by a wide margin with 3,361 votes. Her closest rival, Marsha Street (PC) attracted 789 votes. Marcelino is the daughter of recently retired MLA Flor Marcelino, who was first elected in 2007 and was the NDP’s interim leader in 2016. “Since April I’ve been going door-to-door almost every day and I’ve literally met thousands of community members,” said the younger Marcelino. “I’ve heard many stories from folks who are very concerned or even downright angry about See FILIPINO p9
Re-elected MLA Jon Reyes with his family – Reyna, Manuel and wife Cynthia. (Facebook photo)
Vaping concerns:
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Lighting up in Davao Visitors to Davao City are often amused by the sight of small clusters of people huddled in the middle of parking lots at all times of the day – even at noontime under the direct heat of the sun. They’re way out there to indulge their smoking habit, and these smoking areas are the only places they can do it. The spaces are tiny, able to fit a maximum of maybe 10 people at a time, and they’re purposely located in the parking lots and other such places to keep the smoke away from non-smokers. Smoking in public places has been officially banned in Davao City since 2002 through a city ordinance, but then-Mayor Rodrigo Duterte had actually banned it a few years earlier through an administrative order. During the presidential campaign in 2016, Duterte would tell the story – most probably a joke – of how he decided on the ban. He had been a smoker much of his life, he would say, but at one point his doctor told him to stop the habit. “If I can’t smoke, then no one else can,” he said, and proceeded to issue the order banning smoking in all public places in the city.
I was covering Duterte as a journalist when he first banned smoking, and his actual reason was pretty straightforward and science-based: second-hand smoke kills. He couldn’t care less about the smokers themselves, he would say, because it was their choice to inhale all those toxins. What he cared about were the people who were also forced to breathe in their smoke. He was so adamant about the ban that not even the rich owners of business establishments could sway him. At first he allowed smoking rooms to be set up in buildings, but when the 2002 ordinance was being crafted he put his foot down and said all smoking was to be done outside, especially in restaurants. The reason behind it shows where his heart is and why he is so loved by the people of the city: Duterte said smoking rooms would also force food servers and other staff members to inhale the smoke. His concern was for the people and he wasn’t afraid of losing the support of the business owners who stood to lose money over the ban. Now one would think that the smoking ban would result in a more or less smoker-free
city, but I was surprised to find that the opposite is actually true. Seventeen years after the ordinance, Davao City actually leads the country in the number of smokers. HMO company PhilCare this week released the results of its second Wellness Index that showed Davaoeños smoke an average of 10 sticks a day compared to the nationwide average of only about four. To be fair, 10 sticks per day is lower than the 12-stick average in the first PhilCare study done in 2014. But it is still puzzling why Davaoeños smoke more than other Filipinos. One possible reason is that people in this city have more money to spend on vices. With the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN) placing higher taxes on cigarettes, the cost of puffing up has increased over the past year. Filipino smokers are cutting back on the habit – except Davaoeños. I’m also curious as to where Davaoeño smokers light up. They can’t do it in most places, and I see only a few people in the designated smoking areas at any given time. I know that my smoker friends mostly do it at home, so that would mean smokers are smoking in random places where they probably shouldn’t.
And in fact, the city’s Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) recorded a more than 50 per cent increase in the apprehension of smoking violators during the first quarter of 2019 compared with the same period last year. That number is staggering in Davao City terms, given that we don’t actually see the smokers. According to the VRU, there were more than 3,200 apprehensions in the first quarter of the year, compared with only 2,100 during the same period last year. And no, most of those caught smoking are not visitors. The VRU said 80 per cent are locals, with the rest tourists or migrants who may not have been familiar with the smoking ban. Despite the figures, smoking really has gone down in the city, and I guess it’s a comfort to know that those in other places have been following our example more faithfully than we are. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the original author, and do not necessarily represent those of the Pilipino Express publishers. Jon Joaquin is the Editor-InChief of the Davao City-based Mindanao Daily Mirror. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.
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Consent Dear Ate Anna, A friend told me she allows her daughter to say “no” when her grandmother asks for a kiss. She said she is teaching her daughter about consent. I don’t understand her thinking. Isn’t she teaching her daughter to be rude to her elders? Can you explain this? A Reader Dear Reader, Thank you for your question! I understand your concern. Let me talk a bit first about what consent is. Consent means that each person owns their body and has the right to decide if, when, and who is allowed to touch them. Everyone has a right to consent, including children. It is important for parents and caregivers to educate children about consent. While it may seem rude to say no to a relative who wants to touch, it is an important lesson for your child to know that they do not have to accept physical touch from any person if they do not want to. Understanding their own rights to say no to touch can keep them safer while they are growing, as they can learn about setting their own boundaries
about their body. It also teaches them to respect the bodies of the people around them. Even if there is cultural pressure to “respect their elders,” you can teach your children that respect is important for everybody in a relationship. Respect means listening to the needs of each person and responding positively to those needs. Every person should feel safe in their interactions with others. Adults should understand that the needs of the children to not be touched are more important than the adult’s desire to physically show their care. If a child is not comfortable being hugged or kissed at this moment, the adult can respond by showing love with words or other actions that do not involve touching. Children also need to learn that “yes” is allowed to become “no,” once they stop feeling comfortable in an activity. For example, a child may enjoy being tickled, but there may come a point when they have had enough. If the child says “no more,” their needs should be respected by the person tickling. This also teaches them positive boundaries about their body.
Parents can also teach consent by asking for consent themselves. Ask your child’s permission to touch them or come into their personal space. Knock before entering their bedroom. Ask, “Is it OK if I brush your hair?” Privacy and personal boundaries are important for everybody, and the more these are modelled in the household the clearer it will be for your children. Parents can access resources about consent and other topics on our website at www.serc.mb.ca! Take care, 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. Please visit us at www.serc.mb.ca. You will find reliable information and links for many resources on the subject of sexuality.
2019 USTAAM Scholarship Awards
The University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association of Manitoba (USTAAM) is now is accepting applications for its 2019 USTAAM scholarship awards. Applicants must: • be of Filipino descent; • have a minimum average grade of 85%; • have attended grade 11 and 12 in Manitoba; • be accepted and entering first year in any post secondary school in Manitoba in September 2019. Deadline: September 30, 2019 For more information and application form: www.facebook.com/groups/USTAAMI/ or e-mail: ustaami@gmail.com.
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Sponsorship of excluded family members Two-year pilot implemented
There has been a good deal of confusion about the pilot program introduced by the current Minister of Immigration Ahmed Hussein. One example is the renewed Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot. Another is a two year pilot commencing this month that will allow sponsorship applications for certain family members who would normally be banned from obtaining permanent residence under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. We welcome the Minister’s announcement of a two-year pilot from September 9, 2019 to September 9, 2021. The restriction on sponsorship of “excluded relationships” is set forth in Regulations 117(9) (d): “(9) A foreign national shall not be considered a member of the family class by virtue of their relationship to a sponsor if… (d) Subject to subsection (10), the sponsor previously made an application for permanent residence and became a permanent
resident and, at the time of that application, the foreign national was a non-accompanying family member of the sponsor and was not examined.” The implications are wide reaching for many potential sponsors, both Canadian permanent residents and citizen living in Canada who did not disclose spouse, common law partners nor dependent children when they applied for permanent residence in Canada. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are strict in their enforcement of excluded relationships and can refuse such submissions under R117(9) (d) and there is no guarantee that they will not also consider enforcement actions against the offending permanent resident or citizen for their sin of omission. IRCC says these regulations are in place “to encourage full disclosure by immigration applicants, to enhance the overall integrity of Family Class Immigration, and
to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians.” The plight of undeclared spouses, partner and children left behind is the focus of the twoyear pilot announced by Minister Hussein. The Minister spoke about the “disproportionate impact” of what amounts to a lifetime ban for omission: “Newcomers who failed to declare immediate family members as they first came to Canada were barred to sponsor them. Today, we right the wrong.” He said that the pilot will facilitate immigration for “the most vulnerable populations” affected by the ban. You may be eligible for the pilot – which is included under the public policy change in the Act by the Minister, in IRPA s.25(1)(d) – if: • You are applying to be sponsored as a spouse, commonlaw partner, or dependent child; and • Your sponsor did not declare you when they became a permanent resident as i. As a Convention refugee or
person in a similar circumstance; ii. As a protected person inside Canada; iii. After being sponsored as a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent child under Family Class; iv. After being sponsored as a spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, nor dependent child in Canada Class; and v. The foreign national would not have been ineligible for sponsorship if they had been declared and examined at the time the sponsor immigrated to Canada. It is important to note that the two-year pilot does not cover sponsors who were issued permanent residence under Canada’s Economic Class or any other immigration category not including refugee, protected person, nor Family Class from outside Canada or the in Canada class. There are still ways to sponsor “excluded” family members not covered by the two-year pilot.
They can be sponsored but the sponsorship must include a formal appeal for equitable relief on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds, especially the best interest of the child under Section 25(1) of the Act. If you are interested in sponsoring undeclared spouses, a partner or children, you should consult with a licensed immigration consultant or immigration lawyer. Minister Hussein should be applauded for taking bold steps with his twoyear pilot, which has gone part way in correcting the injustice of a lifelong ban for omission. It is a good start. 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.
Has debt ruined your credit? by Tim St. Vincent Is your debt ruining your credit? Seems like an odd question at first, but they really are two entirely different things. Credit doesn’t cost you anything. It is only when you use it that it becomes debt, and then the costs can be devastating, if not looked after properly. Trying to keep your debt under control is almost a national past time with 50 per cent of Canadians saying that they are living paycheque to paycheque. Having problems keeping your credit score healthy as a result of debt is a struggle many Canadians are facing as they find that their debt is effectively killing their credit. The thought of fixing your credit can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be and it certainly isn’t impossible. At the same time, it’s important to realize that there’s
no such thing as a quick fix for your credit – no matter what the credit repair companies tell you. Every missed payment, every late payment is recorded with the credit bureaus. No fee you pay can hide, alter or change that. The good news is that without paying expensive fees to anyone, you can improve your credit on your own. How do you fix your credit? Well, the answer to that is the easy part. To fix your credit, you need to tackle your debt! Three ways to fix or improve your credit score for free 1. Payment history – Always pay on time. Yes it really is that simple. Make all of your payments on time and as required. No exceptions. This is the single most important piece of advice I can give you and the most effective tool at your disposal. Even if you
can’t pay off a credit card, make sure that you make at least the full minimum payment before the due date. This goes for all of your debts and bills. As far as the credit bureaus are concerned, if you don’t make at least the minimum payment, you have missed a payment. Even if you were just $0.01 short or one day late, it will be recorded as a missed payment. You need to establish a realistic household budget that allows for debt payments. Create reminders to ensure you don’t miss any payments. 2. Keep well below the limit Using up a lot of your credit is a danger sign. If you use on average 50 to 60 per cent of your credit on a regular basis, lenders see you as needing credit to survive. This puts you into a higher risk category, which brings down your credit score. To rebuild your credit score: • Bring your overall balances down. Make payments that actually reduce what you owe • Stay below 50 per cent of your limit on credit cards and other revolving credit. If you go over this, even if you never miss a payment, it could bring down
your credit score. Use a budget to ensure that you spend within your means. Don’t charge anything on your credit cards that you can’t afford to pay off in three to six months. • Pay off what you owe. Find a debt repayment strategy that works for you. 3. Applying for new credit – Don’t do it! Applying for credit that you need and can afford to repay is ok; shopping for credit is another. If you are having problems paying your existing bills, seeking out more credit isn’t a good idea. You may then be seen as a seeker of credit and go into a higher risk category, which again brings down your credit score. When you’re in debt or trying to fix your credit rating, it might seem like applying for new credit is a good idea. It isn’t. Paying for debt with more debt is a sign that you are having significant trouble. More credit equals more debt. You need to focus on what needs to be fixed and not adding to the problem. Identify why your credit rating is low
Depending on what’s bringing your credit score down, applying for a secured credit card and using it wisely might be a way to refresh your financial situation. If you aren’t familiar with a secured credit card, chat with your local bank or credit union. But if you’re trying to fix mistakes of missed or late payments and too much debt, making payments on existing debt is a far better idea. Fixing your credit rating with a credit repair company The bottom line on fixing your credit rating with a credit repair company is: Don’t do it. They may charge you thousands of dollars for what you can do for free. The money you would spend paying for the services of a credit repair company would be better spent paying down your debt. That is what fixes a credit rating. If you’re not able to handle your debt on your own, seek the assistance of a non-profit credit counselling agency and save your money. Tim St Vincent is a retired CFP and is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance with the Credit Counselling Society, a Non-Profit organization. If you wish to contact the Society for further information, 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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Feng shui for when you’re burned out Feeling dedicated to your job and life is admirable. But, there are times when it all just becomes too much. It might start with feeling frustrated, rushed, and aggravated. Or, you may simply feel anxious like the other shoe is going to drop all the time. When this happens, it’s a good sign that you are reaching burnout. Burnout can come from a variety of ways, like your job. Endless deadlines and work can make you feel overwhelmed. So, too, can be from being on the clock at all times. Today’s employees are expected to answer emails late at night, on weekends, and often on vacation. In fact, most people today are always “on,” being able to be contacted and reachable across multiple ways so that you never have a moment’s peace. It’s a recipe for burnout. Burnout can also come from caring for everyone and everything – and not enough for you. Whether you’re a veterinarian, nurse, or you work in a caring field, feeling like you no longer can offer that same depth of caring or service is called compassion fatigue. That can happen when you have a special needs child, elderly family members to care for, or just managing a busy family. And if all this isn’t enough, burnout can leave you doubting
yourself and wondering what’s wrong with you. Self-questioning and self-chastising only adds to the misery. But it’s a normal part of burnout. How does burnout happen? It’s a matter of balance, and you are most likely out of it. Easing burnout means returning some harmony back to your life, and it means feeding your emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Feng shui has some ways you can improve the energy in your home and life to build up your energy reserves and get you feeling like yourself again, helping you refresh and renew. 1. Use colour to brighten your outlook. Feng shui colours can help your manage burnout and overwhelm. For relationship difficulties, wear orange to make you feel bolder in love, yellow to help your thoughts and solidify relationships. For confidence, wear white to help lift your energy and bring help to your life, wear red to give you strength, protection and courage, and wear purple to give you a B-12 shot of confidence. To help you feel caring and accepting of yourself, wear green. When you feel burned out from too many demands, wear blue to help you feel cared for and encouraged. 2. Add an image of your secret friend to give you a boost. Look for an image or figure of your Chinese zodiac secret
friend to help share your load and to bring you friendship, luck and helpful assistance. Here are the secret friend pairs: Horse and sheep, ox and rat, tiger and boar, rabbit and dog, dragon and rooster, snake and monkey. 3. Energize your zodiac sign. Give your energy a boost by adding a small dish with your zodiac sign in it. Surround the figure with precious gems such as jade, amethyst, lapis, and peridot and citrine. Then place the dish in the corner of your house, living room or desk that corresponds with your zodiac sign. 4. Energize your image. While it’s tempting to place pictures and photographs in your bedroom, when you need to recharge, start by taking out all photographs of people in your bedrooms, especially if any of them are of you. Next, place those images in another area, like your living room. Bedrooms should be more yin and images placed here will be imbued with yin energy. Add your photo to yang areas of the house to help give your energy a boost. 5. Honour your chi. Help un-stick your personal energy and renew yourself by adding exercise, walks in the park, or spending time in the garden. Your energy needs attention when you are facing burnout, so give yourself that attention by taking time for what feeds your energy. Maybe it’s a coffee and a book
at your favourite coffee shop, hiring a housekeeper, planting flowers, or whatever feeds you personally. Honour your energy with a commitment to yourself with time doing what you enjoy. 6. Look for the mess. I have always looked at a house as an extension of myself. When I’m feeling frantic or overwhelmed, I can almost always find a mess somewhere. When you have a mess in your house, it symbolizes a mess in your life. Where’s your mess? Is it the basement, the attic, your closet? Look for all messes, large and small and start tackling them. FENG SHUI Q&A Question: My husband insists on keeping pictures of our kids and our wedding in our bedroom, and it always bothers me. My bedroom is the one place where I feel like I don’t have to be “on” all the time. I’m a tired wife and mom. Is this good feng shui? Answer: It’s never a good idea to have any photos of anyone besides the couple in a couple’s
bedroom. That means that having photos of the kids is definitely not a good idea. I can hear the fatigue in your question and completely understand your feelings. Having your images in the bedroom as both wife and mother could symbolize over-giving and not having enough of your own personal space. Why not talk to your husband and tell him this? Then, create a family photo wall in the living room or the center of the house and move the photos there where they can symbolize a happy, vibrant family. 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!
Vaping concerns: Vaping is not water vapour With possible vapingrelated deaths dominating news headlines, there is an increased concern on its effects and associated lung illnesses. Health officials are worried that there is a possible connection between vaping and a number of multistate deaths that have occurred in the United States. While it’s not necessarily clear what is causing the lung damage, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention has issued a warning to discontinue vaping pending further investigation into the surge of lung-related deaths. Millions of people use electronic cigarettes, or vaping devices. While tobacco use remains the largest cause of preventable death and disability in the U.S., vaping concerns – and injuries – are on the rise.” Electronic cigarettes are probably safer than cigarettes, but they are not safe,” says Dr. J. Taylor Hays, director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center. Vaping is not water vapour. Dr. Hays says what people are inhaling is a complex solution of chemicals that have been changed from their original state because they’ve been heated to high temperatures.
“The solutions that are heated by these devices contain nicotine. They also contain a vehicle, typically vegetable glycerin or propylene glycol, and these are common vehicles for ingested substances.” And then there are a host of added e-juices, or vaping flavours and blends. “Although these components are considered safe for ingestion, the flavourings like cinnamon and the vehicles like vegetable glycerine are not safe for heating and inhaling because the chemical constituents have changed,” says Dr. Hays. And that’s the concern. “Many of the chemicals that can be inhaled are different aldehydes and other chemicals that are derivative from these original ones, and we think those are likely harmful,” says Dr. Hays. If one uses e-cigarettes to quit smoking, remember that the goal is to completely quit using all tobacco products. Also, the dual use of e-cigarettes containing nicotine and traditional cigarettes is strongly discouraged. If one’s looking for help to stop smoking, there are several FDA-approved medications that have been shown to be safe
Photo credit: By Alexander Russy - Naomi 214.2, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org and effective for this purpose. A combination of medication and counselling has been shown to work best. Because of the unresolved safety concerns and because the research on e-cigarettes as a stop-smoking aid is inconclusive, Mayo Clinic doesn’t recommend use of e-cigarettes as a way to quit smoking. As Dr. Hays notes, “Never inhale anything in your lungs except air.” Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network
“Electronic Cigarettes – What is the bottom line?” informational pamphlet from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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FILIPINO... From page 1 the Conservatives’ ER closures, health care staff terminations, and privatization steps of home care. “We know that a Conservative majority means even more cuts to essential services and more steps towards privatization are coming. We know that Conservatives will likely continue to ignore meth in our community. I don’t look forward to seeing more Manitobans suffering. As a member of the NDP in opposition, I will use my voice to tell our community’s experiences and hold the Conservatives accountable for their actions.” Jon Reyes, MLA, Waverley Progressive Conservative Jon
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Reyes was re-elected in the new riding of Waverley. He scored 3,265 votes while Dashi Zargani of the NDP placed second with 1,865 votes. Reyes has been the Progressive Conservative MLA for St. Norbert since 2016. He was born and raised in Winnipeg and is married to his wife Cynthia. They have two children, Reyna and Miguel. “Jon has been a tremendous representative for his constituents in St. Norbert… his record of public service makes him the best choice to represent the new constituency of Waverley. I look forward to working with him,” said PC Party Leader and re-elected Premier Brian Pallister. Joel Capalad and his wife, Malaya Marcelino, with Flor and Orli Marcelino. Photo by Rey-Ar
MLA-elect Malaya Marcelino with her campaign team. Photo by Mervin Sison
Re-elected MLA Jon Reyes with his campaign team (Facebook photos)
Malaya and Joel. Photo by Rey-Ar
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Napakalakas ng karisma ni Alden Richards ngayon sa ating mga kababayan. Nagsimula iyon sa tambalan nila ni Maine Mendoza, hanggang sa matagumpay nilang tambalan ni Kathryn Bernardo sa Hello, Love, Goodbye, hindi natin maikakaila na panahon talaga ngayon ng Pambansang Bae. Isang senyal na nasa gitna talaga ng aksiyon si Alden ang kaliwa’t kanang upak na ipinupukol sa kaniya ngayon sa social media. Kinaiinsekyuran na kasi siya. Natural lang iyon, kung sino ang nasa itaas ang ibinababa, kumbaga sa basketball ay hindi naman sinisira ng mga miron ang laro ng nakabangko lang na player. Puring-puri ng ating mga kababayan ang pagiging edukado ni Alden. Sa dami na ng mga paninirang personal na ipinupukol laban sa kaniya ay nananatili siyang cool, nasasaktan man ay
hindi na lang siya kumikibo, isang napakalaking senyal ng pagiging edukado niya sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Pero nakaturalan na ni Alden ang pagiging tahimik lang sa mga ganoong senaryo, mapagkumbaba ang aktor, nauunawaan din niya ang sitwasyon kung bakit siya pinupupog ng mga bashers ngayon. Ang mahalaga ay siya ang nasa itaas at nasa paanan lang niya ang mga humihila sa kaniya. Siya ang nasa unahan, nasa likuran lang niya ang mga taong walang magawa, ang mga kaluluwang ayaw makakita ng mga taong nagtatagumpay. Pana-panahon lang ‘yan. Walang makahaharang sa tagumpay ng taong kinakampihan ng kapalaran. Nakasulat na ‘yan, mangyayari talaga, nakaguhit na ang tagumpay sa kaniyang mga palad. *** See CRISTY p15
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• Alden Richards – Number one ngayon, pana-panahon lang ‘yan • KathNiel fans – Lumalampas na ba sila sa guhit ng kagandahang-asal? • Carlo Aquino at Maine Mendoza – Kikita kaya ang movie nila? • Joshua Garcia – OK pa rin ang career kahit wala na si Julia • Angel, Maricel at Arjo – Panalo ang acting sa The General’s Daughter • Robin Padilla – Hindi pa rin makakapunta sa US para kay Mariel • Kris Aquino – Huwag na sanang patulan ang bashers ni Bimby • Willie Revillame – Giyera mundial kung sila ni Kris ang magkakatuluyan • Claudine Barretto – Walang trabaho pero bakit patuloy na nag-aampon? • Sharon Cuneta – May katwirang ma-burnout after 40 years sa showbiz • Julia Barretto – Mahusay sa damage control ang mga nakapaligid • Andrea Torres – Sobrang panglalait ang natitikman ngayon • April “Boy” Regino – Mabuti’t may kumukuha pa rin hanggang ngayon
Joshua Garcia Alden Richards
Andrea Torres & Derek Ramsay
April Boy Regino
Maricel Soriano, Angel Locsin & Arjo Atayde Julia Barretto
Carlo Aquino & Maine Mendoza
Claudine Barretto and her son Joaquin
Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla
Kris Aquino, Willie Revillame & Joshua Aquino
Mariel Padilla
Mariel Rodriguez & Robin Padilla
Sharon Cuneta with Sen. Kiko Pangilinan and their children
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GMA Network offers all-new primetime line-up GMA Network unveils an exciting and all-new line-up of primetime shows beginning this month that guarantees to bring drama, action, and kilig to the next level! Kicking off the Kapuso Network’s string of primetime offerings is Beautiful Justice that premiered September 9. Justice never looked this beautiful as the newest drama-action series is headlined by five of GMA’s prime and most sought-after stars. Multi-talented actress and entrepreneur Bea Binene as Kitkat, Global Endorser Gabbi Garcia as Brie, and 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Yasmien Kurdi as Alice are brought together by the tragic death of their loved ones. Versatile actor and Kapuso hunk Derrick Monasterio and international model-turned-actor Gil Cuerva take on the roles of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents Lance and Vin, respectively. The series tells the story of three women who will unite to track down the syndicate responsible and seek justice for everything they lost. On September 16, Kapuso prime actor Alden Richards showcases his acting calibre as he takes on the role of Sep – a visually-impaired fruit vendor in Divisoria who discovers his ability to see the past and the future. The Gift focuses on hope, transformation, and inspiration. Directed by LA Madridejos, the drama also stars Elizabeth Oropesa, Mikee Quintos, Jo Berry, Rochelle Pangilinan, Betong Sumaya, Martin del Rosario, Thia Thomalla, Ysabel Ortega, Tetay, and Jean Garcia. For their first-ever primetime project, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela are teaming up for One of the Baes, a millennial fairy-tale that will take viewers on a voyage of love. Produced by GMA Public Affairs, it will showcase the ups and downs of our Filipino Seafarers through the story of See GMA p15
Alden Richards Derrick Monasterio, Bea Binene, Yasmien Kurdi, Gabbi Garcia & Gil Cuerva
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GMA... From page 14 Jowalyn (Rita) and Grant (Ken). Grant is a rich yet kindhearted environmental vlogger while Jowalyn is a brave young woman who dreams of someday becoming the captain of a ship. Completing the Kapuso primetime slate is the top-rating Korean hit drama Mr. Sunshine which centers on a young boy who is born into slavery but escapes to the United States and returns to Joseon later as a United States Marine Corps officer. The muchawaited drama stars Hollywood actor Lee Byung Hun as Eugene Choi, meets and falls in love with an aristocrat’s daughter named Go Ae-sin, played by Kim Tae-ri. At the same time, he uncovers a plot by foreign forces to colonize Korea. To save his nation, he becomes an instrument in fighting for freedom, alongside the love of his life. Viewers are now also enjoying the return of the muchloved, award-winning romance anthology Wagas – this time around as a daily series airing before Eat Bulaga. Wagas tugs at the hearts of Kapuso viewers as it now features stories that will run for one month. For its pilot episode, multi-talented Kapuso actress Sunshine Dizon and Kapuso actor Mike Tan reunite on the small screen for Throwback Pag-ibig. Last but definitely not the least, GMA Network’s musical competition The Clash opens its doors once again to all talented Filipinos who want to become the country’s next singing sensation. Every Saturday and Sunday beginning September 21, witness the journey of the Top 64 contenders as they clash to fulfill their dreams. With Asia’s Pop Diva Julie Anne San Jose and Total Heartthrob Rayver Cruz as the newest Clash Masters, they will be joined by returning The Clash judges Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas. Ken Chan and Rita Daniela – are also set to add colour to the show as The Clash Journey hosts.
CRISTY... From page 12 Totoo palang may mga kampong nagpapasabong ngayon kina Alden Richards at Daniel Padilla. Ang ginagamit nilang dahilan, ang matinding tagumpay ng Hello, Love, Goodbye, na nilampasan na ang kinita ng The How’s Of Us nina Daniel at Kathryn Bernardo. Pero, hindi maganda sa panlasa ang mga personal na pag-atake ng ibang tagasuporta ng KathNiel laban kay Alden Richards. Lumalampas na sila sa guhit ng kagandahang-asal. Hindi namin sila nilalahat, marami kaming kakilalang tagasuporta ng KathNiel na puro edukado, espesyal naming mababanggit ang grupo ng KDKN na hindi nambabastos ng kanilang
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kapuwa. Sobrang makapanglait kay Alden ang mga ito, diretso nilang sinasabing bakla ang Pambansang Bae, kaya hindi raw sila bagay ni Kathryn Bernardo. Naku naman, magdahandahan sana sila sa pagbibitiw ng mga salita. Iniaangat nila ang pagkalalaki ni Daniel Padilla habang ibinabagsak naman nila ang pagkatao ni Alden. Lalakinglalaki raw si Daniel at lalaki naman ang hanap ni Alden. Sandali lang. Maghunos-dili sana ang matatabil ang dilang ito.
Baka biglang may lumutang d’yan para magtanong kung kaninong lahi ba ang may bading? Alam ng buong mundo na si Rustom Padilla, na kapatid ng tatay ni Daniel, ay dating action star na babae na ngayon bilang si BB Gandanghari. Hindi bading si Daniel Padilla, kailangang idiin natin ‘yan, pero sa kasaysayan ng pamilya nila at ni Alden Richards ay maliwanag pa sa sikat ng araw sa tanghalingtapat na walang karapatang husgahan bilang bakla si Alden Richards ng mga “naligaw” na
KathNiel fans. Research-research lang kapag may time para hindi kayo mapahiya. *** Hindi namin tinitingnan na pangmamaliit kina Carlo Aquino at Maine Mendoza ang opinyon ng mas nakararami na nakakatakot ang kalalabasan sa takilya ng ginagawa nilang pelikula. Hindi iyon pangmemenos sa kanilang popularidad at talento, katotohanan iyon, dahil pareho lang naman silang wala pang napapatunayan sa box-office.
PAGE 15 Wala pang pelikulang nagagawa si Maine na puwede niyang sabihing siya talaga ang naging dahilan ng tagumpay sa takilya. Sahog lang siya sa mga proyektong iyon, kasama lang siya ng mga artistang may napatunayan na sa box-office, kaya wala siyang puwedeng angkinin. Magaling na aktor si Carlo Aquino, walang kuwestiyon sa kaniyang talento, pero muli ay wala pa ring pelikulang nagagawa ang male personality na masasabi nitong kaniya talaga. See CRISTY p16
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KC Salazar
Galaxy International Pageant finalist Twelve-year-old Winnipegger, Katrina Czarina “KC” Salazar was among the top eight contestants from around the world to make to reach the coronation night of the Galaxy International Pageant held at the Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, August 25. “We are happy, humble and proud that the first FilipinoCanadian has been part of the Galaxy International Pageants and has represented the country and the Filipino community on the international stage of pageantry,” said KC’s father, Kenneth Salazar. Overall, Team Canada did well in the pageant. Along with KC Salazar in the top eight of the Junior category, Alexis Onofre was first runner-up in the Pre-teen division, and Brittany Dawes was second runner-up for Ms Galaxy.
KC proudly holds the title of Junior Miss Galaxy Canada 2020. She and her family thank
all the people who believed in her, especially her sponsors and supporters.
KC Salazar at Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel in Florida, coronation night
Team Canada in their party dresses
Team Canada with Canada Galaxy Pageants National Director, Sindy Withans (centre)
The Junior Miss Galaxy Top 8
Team Canada at the coronation night of Latina Belleza Galaxy
CRISTY... From page 15 Magkapareho lang sila ni Maine na pangsahog sa lutuin, hindi sila ang karne sa sinigang kumbaga, mga gulay-gulay lang sila na puwedeng mayroon at puwede ring wala ayon sa ating mga nakasanayan na. Kaya tunay na nakakatakot ang proyektong pinagtatambalan nila, matinding effort sa promo ang kailangan para magkaroon sila ng kaway sa takilya, hindi iyon pangmamaliit sa kanilang kapasidad bilang mga artista. May matinding pressure para kay Maine ang proyekto nila ni Carlo dahil napatunayan ni Alden
Richards na kahit wala siya ay may career ang Pambansang Bae. Ang male personality na hinusgahan noon ng mismo nilang tagahanga na dadamputin sa kangkungan kapag wala na si Maine Mendoza ay nakalusot! Mas mataas na level ang naabot ni Alden, hindi kangkungan, na ewan kung sino ang hinihintay para mapunta doon. *** Kapaniwalaan na’ng kapag nagkahiwalay ang magkaloveteam ay ang lalaki ang nagiging dehado sa labanan. Pero isang sumikat na male personality ang nakapagpatunay na hindi iyon totoo, si Tirso Cruz III, na nang
mahiwalay ang pangalan kay Nora Aunor ay patuloy pa rin ang takbo ng mabiyayang career. Sa kasalukuyang panahon ay pinatunayan din iyon ni Alden Richards, hindi pinulot sa kangkungan ang karera ng Pambansang Bae nang mahiwalay ito sa pundya ni Maine Mendoza, mas sumikat pa nga si Alden dahil sa matagumpay nilang tamabalan sa pelikula ni Kathryn Bernardo. At may isa pa. Si Joshua Garcia na patuloy ang maayos na career sa pagkawala ni Julia Barretto, tanggap na tanggap ng publiko ang kanilang tambalan ni Janella Salvador sa The Killer Bride, mas kuminang pa nga ang
Families of Team Canada delegates pangalan ng young actor ngayong wala na si Julia. May bagong TVC si Joshua para sa isang higanteng food chain, nag-iisa na lang siya sa commercial, wala na si Julia na dati niyang katambal sa patalastas. Ang isang magaling na aktor na tulad ni Joshua Garcia ay hindi kailanman mapag-iiwanan. Maraming nagguguwapuhang artistang lalaki ngayon pero kulang naman sa talento. Si Joshua, hindi man siya ang klaseng super-guwapo talaga ay pinagniningning naman ng talento ang kaniyang karera, siya ang itinuturing na pinakamagaling na aktor ng kaniyang panahon. At nasa kaniya ang simpatya
ng buong bayan sa nangyari sa kanilang relasyon ni Julia na naugnay ang pangalan kay Gerald Anderson. *** Isang gabi iyon na maligaya man ang puso mo ay siguradong iiyak ka. Mapang-imbita ng pagluha ang markadong pagganap nina Angel Locsin, Maricel Soriano at Arjo Atayde sa The General’s Daughter. Mahirap kalimutan ang masakit at mabigat sa dibdib na tagpong iyon nang barilin ni Tiago (Tirso Cruz III) ang magina. Pinaluha nila ang manonood, superlatibo ang kanilang pag-arte, na sasabayan pa ng scoring ng See CRISTY p17
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CRISTY... From page 16 piyesa ni Regine Velasquez na nakatutunaw ng puso. Wala kang itulak-kabigin kina Maricel, Angel at Arjo. Parang ayaw mong pumikit sa panonood dahil baka may mapalusot kang eksena. Napakahirap pa namang tumutok kapag hilam sa luha ang mga mata mo. Hayup ang eksenang iyon. Maricel Soriano is Maricel Soriano! Iyong humahagulgol niyang pagyakap sa naghihingalong si Elai; ang pagsasabi ni Arjo ng “Nanang, tutulog muna ako.” Iyong walang pakialam na pagnguyngoy ni Angel habang halinhinang niyayakap ang mga bangkay ng mag-inang mahal na mahal niya. Kahit putikan ang kanilang mga katawan ay napakasarap yakapin nina Maricel, Arjo at Angel, ang sarap-sarap silang sabihan ng mabuhay at maraming salamat, dahil hindi nila sinasayang ang ipinambabayad natin sa kuryente sa pagtutok sa kanilang serye. Iyon ang naging kuwentuhan naming magkakaibigan habang sumisinghot, kapala-palakpak naman kasi talaga ang pagganap ng tatlong bida ng serye, habang pinagmumumura naman noong mga oras na iyon sa social media ang karakter ni Pip bilang si Tiago. Napamahal na sa ating mga kababayan sina Nanang Sabel, Elai at Rhian. Parang namatayan din ng kapamilya at kamag-anak ang manonood nang patayin ni Tiago ang mag-ina. At paulit-ulit naming sasabihin na napakaganda ni Angel Locsin sa lahat ng anggulo. Seryoso man siya, humahagulgol, nagagalit o ngumingiti ay napakaganda talaga ng aktres na ito. Mabuhay ang lahat ng mga nasa harap at likod ng mga camera ng The General’s Daughter! *** Kaaalis lang nina Mariel Rodriguez at Isabella, sa Amerika rin ipanganganak ng TV host ang pangalawa nilang anak ni Robin Padilla na si Gabriela. Ilang buwang mawawala si Mariel, malaking sakripisyo iyon sa kanilang relasyon ni Robin, hanggang sa malayuang komunikasyon na naman sila ngayon. Nakalulungkot lang na napakalapit ni Robin kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte pero hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin siya nabibigyan ng US visa. Isa pa nga kami sa mga hiningan ng tulong ni Robin at ng kaniyang abogado para patunayan na pupunta lang siya sa Amerika para dalawin ang kaniyang magina noon pero babalik din agad siya dahil nandito ang kaniyang trabaho. Ilan kaming nagbigay ng sinumpaang-salaysay na nandito ang nature of job ni Robin, na babalik din siya agad-agad, pero nang magsadya siya sa US Embassy ay hindi pa rin siya nakakuha ng visa. Mukhang napakalalim ng dahilan kung bakit dahil pati si PRRD ay nagpatunay na sa
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kaniyang hangarin pero naging maramot pa rin ang embahada ng Amerika para payagan siyang makatapak sa bansang iyon. Sa isang panahong kailangangkailangan siya ni Mariel ay siya pa ang wala. Kahit sa mga pelikulang Pinoy ay palaging ipinakikita ang eksena na habang nanganganak ang babae ay nandoon naman sa may pintuan ng delivery room ang magiging tatay na palakadlakad at hindi alam ang gagawin sa sobrang excitement. Hindi rin naman puwedeng kung kailan na lang iiri si Mariel ay saka ito pupunta sa Amerika, hindi rin puwedeng pagkapanganak ay umuwi na agad ang TV host, dahil hindi puwedeng ibiyahe ang kanilang sanggol. Nakakalungkot na sitwasyon pero kailangan nilang tanggapin ang napakalayong distansiya. Ang mahalaga ay buo ang kanilang pagmamahalan sa malayuan at malapitan man. *** Kung kami kay Kris Aquino ay hindi na naming papatulan ang isyung kumukuwestiyon sa gender ni Bimby. Kahit kaunting panahon ay hindi namin bibigyan ang mga taong walang magawa sa buhay at mema lang. Pero ipinaglihi yata talaga sa patola si Kris, binibigyan pa niya ng atensiyon ang mga pumupuna sa pagiging malambot ng kaniyang bunso. Ang mga argumento kasi ng mga namumuwisit kay Kris, kung sa poder lang daw ni James Yap lumaki si Bimby ay machong-macho sana ang dating ng kaniyang anak, hindi ganyan na pati ang kayang paraan ng pagsasalita ay kopyang-kopya ng teenager na niyang bunso, ngayon pa lang ay hinuhusgahan na si Bimby na susunod sa yapak ni Vice Ganda. Ang mga batang lumaki nang walang father figure at tanging nanay lang ang katuwang na lumaki ay may pagka-effeminate. Pinong kumilos. Pero hindi nangangahulugang magiging bakla na sa kanilang paglaki. At kung sakaling maging ganoon nga si Bimby ay nasaan ang problema? Nakakahawang sakit ba ang pagiging gay? Hihinto ba ang ikot ng mundo ni Kris kung matuklasan man niyang beki pala si Bimby? Namumuhay si Kris Aquino sa isang mundong pinalilibutan ng mga bakla. Puro bakla ang kaniyang mga kaibigan at nakakatrabaho. Hindi na bago para kay Kris ang ginagalawang espasyo sa mundo ng mga bakla. *** Miyerkules nang gabi nang mag-dinner kami sa helipad ni Willie Revillame sa Wil Tower. Parang saku-sakong diyamanteng isinabog sa paligid ang mga ilaw sa buong Kamaynilaan na tanaw na tanaw mula sa helipad. Habang ipinagluluto kami ng steak ni Willie ay sinabi niya, “O, ang anak-anakan mo, dito rin sila magdi-dinner bukas!” Sinong anak-anakan? “Si Kris (Aquino), nandito siya bukas kasama sina Joshua at Bimby,” sabi ni Willie. Hindi na bago iyon dahil kapag si Willie naman ang may
sapat na panahon ay siya mismo ang dumadalaw kina Josh at Bimby. Malapit sa kaniyang puso ang mga anak ni Kris. Mahal na mahal ng mga anak ni Kris si Willie. Ang aktor-TV host lang ang iniidolo ni Josh, ang espesyal na panganay ng aktres, palaging gustong makasama ni Josh ang kaniyang Kuya Wil. Noong huling pagdalaw ni Willie sa dalawang bata ay hindi matapus-tapos ang kaligayahan ni Josh. Itinabi pa nito sa pagtulog ang Wowowin jacket at mga CD na ibinigay niya sa nagbibinata nang anak ni Kris. Kabisado ni Josh ang mga kanta ni Willie, kapag nasa biyahe sila ay puro kanta ni Willie ang maririnig na paulitulit na pinatutugtog ni Joshua, sinasabayan nito ang pagkanta ng aktor-TV host. Ganoon katindi ang kanilang pagmamahalan, kaya kapag nagyaya si Josh sa lugar ni Willie ay walang magagawa si Kris, kailangan nilang sundin ang hiling ni Kuya Josh. Pero hanggang doon lang iyon, hindi puwedeng haluan iyon ng romansa sa pagitan nina Willie at Kris, hindi sila puwedeng maging magkarelasyon. May mga nanunukso kay Kris na sana raw ay maging sila na lang ni Willie dahil wala nang problema kina Josh at Bimby. Botong-boto ang magkapatid kay Willie, hindi na poproblemahin ni Kris ang kaniyang makakarelasyon, pero hindi iyon mangyayari.
Matigas ang ulo ni Willie, mas matigas ang ulo ni Kris, kaya baka ilang araw pa lang silang magkarelasyon ay magkahiwalay rin sila agad. Mas maganda nang magkaibigan lang sila, mas maayos ang sitwasyon na ang mga anak na lang ni Kris ang mamahalin ni Willie, para maiwasan ang World War 4. *** Maraming nagtatakanagtatanong kung bakit madalas mag-ampon si Claudine Barretto. Sinusundan daw ba niya ang yapak ng Superstar na si Nora Aunor? Ang una niyang inampon ay si Sabina, nakita nila ang bata sa tapat ng bahay ni Raymart Santiago sa Loyola Grand Villas, naka-stroller ito at may sulat pa ng kaniyang ina nang iwan doon ang sanggol. Hanggang sa magkaroon na sila ng anak, si Santino, na binatilyo na ngayon. May mga namagitan sa matinding problema nina Raymart at Claudine, ang aktor ang nagpapaaral ngayon sa kanilang mga anak, regular din silang nakapagba-bonding. Ang tanong ngayon ng mas nakararami ay kung bakit napapadalas ang pag-aampon ni Claudine. Isang batang babae ang una at lalaki naman itong huli. Opinyon ng mga ito, kung kailan naman walang trabaho ang aktres ay saka siya kuha nang kuha ng obligasyon, paano kaya niyang maibibigay ang mga
PAGE 17 pangangailangan ng kaniyang mga inaalagaang sanggol? Tanong din ng isang nakausap namin, “Idinadaan ba niya sa DSWD ang mga sanggol na inaampon niya? Siya ba ang nakalagay na foster parent ng mga bata? “Kailangan sa name niya nakalagay ang mga bata kung pinayagan siya ng DSWD. Baka mamaya, e, wala naman pala sa pangalan niya ang mga batang inaampon niya bilang foster parent?” Reaksiyon naman ng iba, ano raw ang ginagawa ng kapatid niyang si Gretchen Barretto, siyempre’y tutulong ang namamahingang aktres sa mga pangangailangan ng mga bagong ampon ng kanilang bunso. *** Sa mahigit na apat na dekadang pag-aartista ni Sharon Cuneta ay nakaipon na siya ng kabuhayang aabot nang napakahabang panahon bago niya maubos. Dati nang mayaman ang Megastar, dagdag na lang sa kaniyang kabuhayan showcase ang kinikita niya sa pag-aartista, kaya kung planuhin man niyang maghinay-hinay sa pagtatrabaho ay hindi siya magugutom. Apat na dekada na siyang humaharap sa mga camera, concert siya nang concert dito at sa iba-ibang bansa man, kahit naman siguro sinong personalidad ay makakaisip na ring magpahinga See CRISTY p18
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Learning and living green by Divine Teodoro-Manansala Caring for our EnvironmentManitoba (CEM), hosted a workshop on “Learning and Living Green for a Sustainable Future” at the Sergeant Tommy Prince Community Centre on August 17, 2019. The a non-profit organization held two sessions simultaneously; one for kids and anotherr was for youth and adults. It was a wellattended event with a total of 57 participants of all ages. The Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA), a non-profit organization, sponsored the event. The workshop sought to increase awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the importance of protecting our environment that sustains the economy and society. Topics included climate change, 3RC – reduce, reuse, recycle, and composting, as well as conserving our natural resources. The session
CRISTY... From page 17 sa tagal na ng pag-aartista niya. Kung si John Lloyd Cruz nga na wala pa sa kalahatian ng itinatagal ni Sharon sa pag-aartista ay naburyong, naghanap ng kapribaduhan, ang Megastar pa ba naman ang hindi makakaramdam ng ganoon? At hindi naman siya nagsalita nang tapos. Puwede pa rin siyang mag-concert paminsan-minsan,
consisted of presentations, video shows and interactive group exercises to identify issues and solutions that they can do at school, at home, and in our community to foster sustainable living. At the end of the session, everyone learned something. They were excited to share it with family, friends and other members of the community, and to make it a part of their daily lives. “This is a great initiative, everybody should get involved, regardless of age. There is always something new to learn, even for older generations like me,” said Alberto, one of the participants. To find out more about CEM events and/or to volunteer, please add us on Facebook: Caring for our Environment for Prosperity or e-mail us at caring4environment@ gmail.com. Divine Teodoro-Manansala is the Information and Education Officer of Caring for our Environment – Manitoba (CEM), Inc.
gusto pa rin niyang gumawa ng pelikula kapag may pagkakataon, aminado ang singer-actress na hindi niya kayang talikuran nang isandaang porsiyento ang kaniyang pag-aartista. Nag-aaral na sa New York ang panganay nila ni Senator Kiko Pangilinan, ngayon pa lang sila magkakahiwalay ni Frankie, gusto niyang samahan ang kaniyang anak sa ibang bansa dahil alam niya kung gaano malulungkot ang dalaga sa
kaniyang pag-iisa sa ibang bansa. Prayoridad ngayon ng Megastar ang kaniyang pamilya. Markado ang kaniyang sinabi na mahal niya ang pag-aartista pero hindi iyon mangangalahati kumpara sa pagmamahal niya sa kaniyang pamilya. Sa isa niyang malapit na kaibigang aktres ay umiyak nang umiyak si Sharon, inaatake siya ng separation anxiety sa pagaaral ni Frankie sa ibang bansa, pero nabawasan ang lungkot ni
Mega nang sabihin ng kaniyang kaibigan na parang ibon din ang tao. Kailangang pabayaan at turuang lumipad nang mag-isa. *** Mahusay sa damage control ang mga taong nakapaligid kay Julia Barretto. Para silang mga taga-gobyerno na magaling sa diversionary tactic. Na tama lang naman. Kesa sa maglubalob si Julia sa kanegahan ay iisip sila ng positibong paraan
para matuon ang utak ng publiko sa iba niyang pinagkakaabalahan. Sa halip na i-bash pa rin siya nang i-bash dahil sa diumano’y pang-aahas sa boyfriend ni Bea Alonzo na itinatanggi niya naman ay mas magandang pag-usapan ang bagong bahay na ipinataayo niya na malapit nang matapos. Mas okey iyon, sa kaniyang batang edad pa lang ay mayroon na siyang naipundar na bahay na mula sa kaniyang pagpupuyat at See CRISTY p20
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Ang boto mo! May nanalo na pero hindi pa rin naiintindihan ng maraming mga Pinoy Canadians ang istruktura ng eleksyon sa Canada. Hindi alam kung sino-sino ang mga kandidato, ang mga partido at mga general information on how election works. Ito marahil ay dahil sa kakulangan ng gobyerno na patuloy na i-educate ang mga tao lalung-lalo na ang mga bagong Canadians tungkol sa electoral process. Bakit mahalaga ang information about government and public governance? Ang mga batas na ipinatutupad ay bunga ng mga pinag-aaralan at pinagdedebatehan sa tatlong level ng gobyerno; ang federal, provincial at city or municipal. Ang mga batas ay direkta o inderektang nakakaapekto sa ating lahat bilang mga mamamayan. Halimbawa, ang pagtaas ng property taxes ay pinag-uusapan sa city level. Ang improvement ng health care ay sa provincial at ang immigration policies ay binabalangkas naman sa federal level.
Matatandaan na bahagi ang mga ito sa pagsusulit at reviewer bago kumuha ng Canadian citizenship. Subalit marami sa atin ang walang panahon, interes o sadyang nakakalimutan lamang ang mga impormasyong ito. Heto ang mga tanong na dapat sana’y pinag-uusapan or pinagaaralan natin: Ano ba ang silbi ng inyong konsehal o nakita n’yo na bang muli ang inyong konsehal o nabalitaan man lamang matapos ang eleksyon noong nakaraang taon? Bago mag-election ay siguradong magpaparamdam na naman sila. Anyway, ano ba ang ginagawa nila para sa iyo at iyong pamilya? Nararamdaman mo ba? Ang address mo ba ay bahagi ng bagong hatian o biyakan ng provincial ridings? Nagtanong ka ba kung bakit mayroon ng Winnipeg-Burrows and WinnipegMcPhillips? Bakit nakakatakbong kandidato ang isang Manitoban sa isang lugar kahit na hindi naman doon siya nakatira? Bakit mayroon na namang election,
eh, bumoto na ako noong isang taon? Kailan ulit ako boboto? Sino ba ang opposition parties sa federal at provincial? Si Palister ba ulit ang Premier ng Manitoba? Totoo bang nagkatanggalan o magtatanggalan ng mga health workers? Anong ahensya ng gobyerno ang napapabalitang ipa-privatize? Ok ba ang privatization? Sinong partido ba ang may pinakamalaking gastos noong sila ang nakaupo? I could go on and on dahil napakaraming mga tanong na dapat nating hinihimay at pinag-aaralan nang husto. Hindi lahat ng tao ay interesado sa ganitong uri ng usapan. Pero, I would encourage everyone na kahit paano sana ay magbasa tayo ng mga news feeds tungkol sa ating lipunan para may basehan tayo kapag darating na ang panahon ng pagboto. Hindi puro tsimis at hugot ang pino-post sa FB. Ang nangyayari kasi madalas ay hindi tayo prepared or hindi natin alam kung sino ang dapat iboto dahil wala tayong alam sa mga nangyayari sa bansa. Kaya tuloy ang nagiging basehan natin ay yung recommendation ng ating
kaibigan o ng kung sinuman. Kaya tuloy, nakaboto tayo nang walang sapat na kaalaman. Ang masakit nito, nakasalalay ang future nating lahat sa pagpili natin kung sino ang uupo sa ating gobyerno. Halimbawa, putak ka ng putak ngayon dahil sa legalization ng marijuana. Galit na galit ka dahil hindi ito ayon sa iyong paniniwala. Pero ang ibinoto mo naman sa nakaraang federal election ay Liberal party. Sino bang partido ang nag-legalize ng marijuana? Aral-aral din ng desisyon kapag may time. Hindi ulit naakbayan ka at nakipag-selfie ka sa kandidato o nakipag-kape ka sa MacDo sa kaniya ay iboboto mo na. Esepesep din. Pahabol. Mayroong isang talunang elected official na ipinagmamalaki sa mga umpukan na napakadali daw di-umano ng kaniyang trabaho dahil ang tanging ginagawa lang niya ay umuupo sa session, manahimik, no participation at relaxed, pero kumikita daw siya at sumasahod nang ayos. Nakakapag-init ng ulo ang mga comments na ganito, kahit biro o buladas lang. Parang tirada lang ng mga mala “Erap” na trapo sa Pinas.
I would like to congratulate all Manitobans who voted and participated in our electoral process. Karapatan natin bilang mga Canadians ang bumoto. Gamitin natin ito. Sa mga nanalo, sana ay magtrabaho kayo nang maayos; huwag tatamad-tamad at huwag puro pa-epal lang. Ang susunod na election ay ang federal election sa October 21, 2019. Again, mag-aral tayo, makibalita, makipag-diskusyon sa mga issues, dahil mahalaga ang boto mo! 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.
Guimbanian Association of Manitoba Annual Picnic
Guimbanian Association of Manitoba officers and members, August 17, 2019, Kildonan Park
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NO. 332
SETYEMBRE 16 - 30, 2019
Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot
PAHALANG 1. Bahay-bata 10. Lugar sa Muntinlupa 11. Notang musikal 13. Tanda ng pagtanggi 14. Panghalip 15. Iharap 17. Bisa 19. Lamang 20. Dumi 21. Laguna _____ 22. Ikuha 25. Balkonahe 28. Nawala sa isip 30. Kalye sa Makati 31. Ipasyal 32. Lululan 33. Palagay 34. Estero PABABA 1. Hirin 2. Pang-abay 3. Katulong 4. Hampas 5. Biyoleta 6. Parehas 7. Hangal 8. Pang-ukol
9. Naapi 12. Ibitin 14. Kaagaw 16. Bulalas ng nabigla 18. La Union 20. Alak mula sa tubo 21. Suksok 22. Buti 23. Ihanda 24. Sigaw 25. Sapalaran 26. Ipusta 27. Dipa 29. Uri ng pansit
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Aries (March 21 – April 19) Gamitin mo ang mga libreng oras upang pasayahin ang mga kasama mo sa bahay. Kung Kailangan mong ibahin ang ayos o ibahin ang mga kasangkapan, ngayon ang tamang panahon para baguhin ang mga ito. Huwag alalahanin ang gastos. Kikitain mo iyon. OK sa ika-20, 21, at 30. Stress sa ika-18, 19, 25 at 26.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Gawin mo ang tama. Pag-aralan mo kung paano mas mapapabuti ang trabaho mo. Mararamdaman mo na ang relasyon sa mga katrabaho ay nagiging mabuti. Mababawasan na rin ang mga naririnig mo noon na masasakit na salita sa lugar ng trabaho. Lucky ka sa ika-16, 25 at 26. Ingat sa ika-20, 21, 27. 28 at 29.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Ang nararamdaman mo ay maaaring dahilan lang ng stress sa trabaho. Pero, kung kinakabahan ka na baka may nangyayari sa iyong kalusugan, kumonsulta ka na sa doctor. Wala kang dapat ipangamba dahil maalaga ka naman sa pagkain at sa exercise. OK ang ika-18, 19, 27, 28 at 29. Kuwidaw sa ika-25 at 26.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Alam mo bang maaari kang kumita ng pera mula sa iyong mga gawa? Nadiskubre mo na ba ang iyong talent sa komunikasyon? Alam mong mahusay ka sa pagbebenta, maging sa pagtuturo, at malago ang iyong imagination. Ituloy mo na ang plano mo. OK ka sa ika-22, 23 at 24. Ingat sa ika-20, 21, 27, 28 at 29.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Kung balak mong umutang sa bangko para sa iyong mortgage o pang-matrikula, gawin mo na sa mga susunod na araw. Buwenas ang kapalaran mo at malamang na walang maging problema sa mga transaksyon. Kunin mo lang kaya mong bayaran. OK ang ika20, 21, at 30. Ingat sa ika-16, 22, 23 at 24.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Mag-enjoy ka na ngayon? Iwasang magsisi. Para saan ba ang pera? Di ba nagtitiis ka upang mapalago ang iyong kabuhayan? Ilang taon na ba ang ganitong takbo ng iyong buhay? Masyado nang matagal, di ba? Hihintayin mo pa ba ang oras na may sakit ka na? OK sa ika-16, 25 at 26. Ingat sa ika-22, 23, 24, at 30.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Pakikinabangan mo ang mga ginawa mong pagaaral noon at mga naging karanasan mo sa mga darating na pagsubok. Magagamit mo ang iyong kaalaman sa maraming bagay sa mga darating na araw. Mabibigo ang sinumang magtatangkang pahinain ang loob mo. OK sa ika-18, 19, 27, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-20 at 21.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Bibilib sa iyo ang mga kasama mo dahil ikaw ang makakaisip ng magiging solusyon sa isang problema – maaaring sa bahay ito o sa lugar ng trabaho. Huwag kang mag-alala dahil alam nilang pinag-isipan mo ito ng matagal. At hindi isang tsamba lang. Good ang ika-16, 25 at 26. May tensyon sa ika-18 at 19.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Masaya ang mga darating na araw. At dahil masaya ka, mahahawa ang mga nakapalibot sa iyo. Magiging para kang sariwang hangin sa kanila dahil nagiging maligalig ang paligid nila. Balansehin mo ang iyong buhay at magiging contented ka. OK ang ika-18, 19, 27, 28 at 29. Ingat sa ika-16, 22, 23, 24, at 30.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Magiging maayos ang relasyon mo sa mga kasosyo at malalapit na mga kaibigan. Sa mga susunod na linggo, ikaw ay magiging kaakitakit, diplomatiko at hahangaan ng marami. Marami ka na ring naipunlang kabutihan. Ngayon ay anihin mo na ang bunga. OK ang ika-22, 23 at 24. Alalay ka sa ika18, 19, 25 at 26.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Kung masakit ang iyong likod, mga paa o balakang, pag-aralan mo ang iyong pagkiloskilos. Bata man o matanda, kung hindi tama ang kilos, apektado ang buto at kalamnan. Bigyan pansin mo muna ang mga nararamdaman mong kakaiba sa katawan. Masaya ang ika-22, 23 at 24. May tension sa ika-16, at 30.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Nababagalan ka sa pag-usad ng mga araw dahil parang walang nangyayari sa negosyo. Makakaramdam ka ng bugnot at inip. Bakit ayaw mong magtanong? Bakit ka nananahimik? Mahirap ang pakiramdaman dahil hindi mo alam ang totoong nasa isip nila. OK mo ang ika-20, 21, at 30. Ingat sa ika-27, 28 at 29.
isang medical mission. Mayroon siyang mga kasamang doktor at nurse habang nakabalandra ang kaniyang malaking pangalan sa tarpaulin. May TV coverage siyempre iyon, may pictorial, agarang ipinamamahagi ang mga retrato sa mga publikasyon. Dyarrrraaaannnn! Nailihis na ang negang isyu tungkol sa personalidad. Ang pinagpipistahan nang kuwento ay ang pamimigay niya ng regalo sa mga bahay-ampunan, ang medical mission, ang pagiging maganda ng puso ng personalidad na ilang araw nang inuulaol ng mga negatibong kuwento. *** Sobrang panglalait ang natitikman ngayon ni Andrea Torres mula sa mga taong walang magawa sa buhay. Personal ang
mga bira sa seksing dalaga, kung anu-ano ang mga ibinibintang sa kaniya, produkto lang daw ng siyensiya ang kaniyang kagandahan. Masuwerte si Andrea dahil may mga kaibigan ang kanilang pamilya na makapagpapatotoo na dalaginding pa lang ang aktres ay iyon na talaga ang kaniyang itsura pati ang ganda ng kaniyang katawan. Sabi ni Tita Norsky Garcia, isa sa mga dekada nang kaibigan ng pamilya ni Andrea, “Alam dapat namin kung may nagbago sa itsura ni Andeng. We’ve been friends for decades now, kaibigan namin ang pamilya nila. “Actually, kami ang nagtulak sa kaniya na mag-artista, sayang kasi ang ganda niya, ang body niya, saka matalino si Andera! See CRISTY p21
CRISTY... From page 18 pagpapagod, sarili niyang kita ang ipinagpagawa noon at labas sa kuwento si Gerald Anderson. Sa minsang pakikipagkuwentuhan namin sa isang namayapa nang manager ay nalaman namin ang estratehiya kung paano maililihis ang isyung pumepeste sa magandang pangalan ng kaniyang alaga. Sa kasagsagan ng kontrobersiya ay nagpupunta ang personalidad sa orphanage, namimigay siya ng mga regalo sa mga batang ulilang-lubos na, niyayakap niya nang mahigpit ang mga bata para maramdaman ng mga ito na may nagmamahal sa kanila. Nagpupunta rin ang artista sa isang malayong probinsiya para sa
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Brian Pallister re-elected as premier of Manitoba. Mainit ang naging labanan ng Tories at NDP. Waring natabunan ang LP. Samantalang nabalita na nagpakita ng sigla ang Green Party. Pinuntirye ang LP at NDP. Lahat ng mga kandidato ay may kanikaniyang pakulo na ang motibo ay makasilo ng boto. Maraming positive feedback na aking natanggap sa nakaraang pitak na ito tungkol sa kailangang suporta ng mga government officials sa mga estudyante sa kolehiyo at pamantasan dito sa Manitoba. Wala akong balitang nabasa at narinig mula sa mga lider ng political parties tungkol sa peace and order problem na isang problemang dapat matutukan hindi lang sa Winnipeg kundi sa iba pang lugar ng probinsiya. *** Ang China ay muling nanawagan sa US para sa maayos na kasunduan tungkol sa kanilang trade war. Sinabi ng China na kung hindi maaayos, ang pangit na resulta ay kapuwa sila rin ang tatamaan ng pangit na ibubunga. Opo naman, sapagkat tiyak din na madadamay ang ibang mga developing countries na ang mitsa ay bunga ng tariffs imposed by US and China. *** Malamang na ang mga bilyonaryong Tsino sa Hongkong ay mangibang bayan kung sakaling ang hinahangad nilang pro-democracy rule ay hindi papayagan ng China. “History may repeat itself.” Vancouver ang unang nakinabang noon. Ngayon, marami ng lugar sa Canada na ang mga Tsino ay may malalaking investments. Pilipinas Ngayong ang Pilipinas
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ay kabilang sa hanay ng mga tinaguriang economic developing countries. Kailangan ngayon na ang pananalapi ng government and private sectors ay magukol ng necessary funds for construction of highways and transportation. Walang iniwan ‘yon sa mga nagtatayo ng business establishments na kailangan ang sapat na puhunan. Ang pangakong pangunahing pag-uukulan ng priyoridad ng 19th congress na budyet sana ay hindi na magkaroon ng drible-drible na kaparis ng larong basket ball. Sa 75 infrastructure project ng gobyerno ay nabalitang five are subject for review, ayon sa National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). Kabilang ang Metro Manila Bus Rapid Transit, Phase 3 ng Bonifacio Global City Ninoy Aquino International Airport, National Power Corporation, at Rizal Bridge sa Quezon City na nagdudugtong sa Makati at Pasig City. *** Sinabi ng senior Associate Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio na ang territorial claim ng China ay isang gigantic fraud on human race. Binanggit ng Pangulong Duterte ang tungkol sa The Hague Ruling subalit hindi raw kumibo ang Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ang sinabi ng pangulo ay para lang siyang nagsalita sa pader. Hindi rin naman minasama ng pangulo ang reaksiyon ng Chinese leader. Natural lang naman na ang mga kalaban ng pangulong Duterte ay hindi nasiyahan. Ang nais ng China ay magkaroon ng kasunduan tungkol sa joint exploration sa West Philippine Sea/ South China bago matapos ang liderato ng pangulo sa 2022. Sinabi ng Chinese VP
HINAGAP Kapighatian Naglipanang tinik sa nilalakaran, Kung pabigla-bigla ay matatapakan; Mag-ingat ang laging kinakailangan, Sapagkat ang dulot ay kapighatian! *** Sa pitak ng diwa na kusang natanim, Bawat kabiguan may araw na angkin; Ano mang pagsubok ay dapat harapin, May lunas na laan sa bawat panimdim! *** Ang kaligayahang alipin ng dusa, Sa rehas ng hapis dapat makapuga; Kaparis ng gabi at bagong umaga, Nasa pagsisikap ang sukling ginhawa! *** Karaniwang taong “lumaki sa layaw,” Natitinik lagi sa landas ng buhay! Paquito Rey Pacheco
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Li na kailangang manatili ang katahimikan sa disputed na lugar ng karagatan. Ang mga Chinese businessmen ay inanyayahan ng pangulong Duterte na mamuhunan sa Pilipinas. *** Nabalitang sinabi ng Pangulong Duterte na ang distribution of the remaining portion of land in Hacienda Luisita sa Tarlac na mahigit 87,000 hectare under the Land Reform program ay kompleto na. Bukod daw ‘yon sa may natitirang 112 hectare na inangkin ng families of former President Corazon Aquino. About 6,435 hectares na sinakop din ng HL ay naibenta na sa mga industrial companies. Kung nasunod daw ang Supreme Court order noong 2012 na ang mahigit 4,300 hectares of land ay naipagkaloob na sa mga magsasaka, hindi raw sana naging magulo. *** Nabalita sa The Manila Times na sa unang pagkakataon ay binunyag ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) na ang Abu Sayaff sa kanlurang bahagi ng Mindanao ay naglunsad ng suicide bombing na panlaban sa puweza ng gobyerno. Nangangahulugang kabilang ‘yon sa masalimuot na problema sa katahimikan ng mga mamamayan. Ang unang pangyayari ay naganap noong January sa Jolo Cathedral. Wala raw iniwan sa suicidal attack na ginamit ng Palestinians sa Arab-Israeli conflict sa Gitnang Silangan. Ang second attack ng
Abu Sayaff ay noong June 2019 sa Indanan Sulo AFP detachment. *** Nakakalungkot ang balitang mga apat na milyong 50 kg sako ng NFA rice ang nasa mga bodega. Inutos ng DA Secretary Wiliam Dar na kailangan nang maibenta. Opo naman, kasi ang imported rice ay hindi dapat manatili sa mga bodega nang matagal. Madaling umukin at mabulok na, hindi kaparis ng palay (un-milled rice). Ang perang mapagbebentahan ay magagamit ng NFA sa pamimili ng palay mula sa mga magsasaka na dumadaing dahil sa mababang presyo ng kanilang inaaning palay. Ang isa pang problema ay hindi raw nababayaran sa gobyerno ng mga private importer ang kaukulang tariff for inported rice. Ang perang ginamit nila ay pautang from government financial institutions na kaparis ng Development Bank of the Philippines. Marahil ang kailangan ngayon ay magkaroon ng amyenda ang Rice Trariffication Law. Ang nais mangyari ng National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) ay madaliin ang pagtulong sa mga magtatanim ng palay na pangunahing pagkain ng mga mamamayan. *** Sinalungat ng pangulong Duterte ang 500 years celebration ng pagdating sa Pilipinas ng mga kastila noong 1521 na ngayon ay pinaghahandaan ng Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines. Ang pagdating ni Magellan, sabi ng pangulo ay
hindi raw nagdala ng Christianity sa bansa at bagkus ay simula ng Filipino slavery. *** Lahat ng officials at personnel in-charge of processing the good conduct time allowance for prisoners may be out because of alleged corruption, ayon kay Senator Bong Go. Ang nabanggit na mga tauhan ay payag naman daw sa life style check. May 27 ang bilang ng BuCor officials and employees ang sinuspinde ng Ombudsman sanhi sa pagkapalaya sa mga convicted ng malubhang kriminalidad. *** Mga tatlong taon mula ngayon magkakaroon na naman ng midterm elections at susunod ay presidential derby. Ano na ang nangyari sa nais ng pangulong Duterte na magkaroon ng amyenda ang constitution. Kung malilibing sa limot, patuloy na iiral ang multi-party system at maaring maulit ang mga apat na political parties na may kanikaniyang kandidato for president, VP and senatorial candidates. Mahahati ang kasalukuyang nasa mayoryang political party. Hindi malayong mangyari sa bansa na ang kalagayan ay maging masama pa sa dati. Kasabihan Pinagpapala ang mga taong mapagpakumbaba. 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.
CRISTY... From page 20
Iba talaga kapag ang singer ay nakagawa ng mga piyesang kinakanta-kanta kahit ng mga uhuging bata, hindi siya nakalilimutan, tulad ng Jukebox King na si April Boy. Kapag nasa entablado na siya ay may assistant siyang nakaupo sa kaniyang tagiliran, ito ang nagsasabi sa kaniya kapag napapalapit na siya sa gilid ng stage, dahil baka mahulog siya.
Kumakain siya sa pinggan na kulay itim, kahit paano’y nakakabanaag pa rin naman siya, kaya alam niya kung nasaan ang kanin at ang kaniyang ulam. Aminado naman si April “Boy” Regino na walang ibang dapat sisihin sa kaniyang sitwasyon ngayon kundi siya lang dahil sa pagpapabaya niya sa kaniyang katawan at kalusugan. – CSF
Saan kaya kinukuha ng mga bashers ang mga kuwentong inilalabas nila about Andeng? “Kilala ba nila ang family noong tao? Bakit nila sinasabing pera lang ang habol niya kay Derek (Ramsay), nagugutom ba ang family nila? “Dapat nga, e, mag-aaral siya sa Amerika, nandoon na kasi ang mga relatives nila, pero naagaw na siya ng pag-aartista. Poor girl, hinuhusgahan siya nang walang kalaban-laban,” mahabang depensa ni Tita Norsky kay Andrea. May duda na ang mga kaibigan ng dalaga kung saan nanggagaling ang mga negang ibinabato sa kaniya sa social media. Alam na alam na rin nila kung sino ang nagpapasimuno sa mga kathang-isip na istoryang inilalabas ng mga ito laban sa sexy actress. Sabi ng aming source, “Nasasaktan si Andrea, yes, pero tatawanan lang niya ang mga baseless accusations na ganoon. Matalino siya, she knows who she is, alam niya where she stands, kaya naku, nagsasayang lang ng panahon ang mga bashers na iyon!” *** Sa kabila ng kaniyang sitwasyon ngayon na halos wala na siyang nakikita ay may mga kumukuha pa rin kay April “Boy” Regino para kumanta at magperform sa iba-ibang okasyon.
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YOUNG’S Labour Day Staff BBQ, September 2
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