Volume 18 • No. 8 • April 16 - 30, 2022 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
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Tourist arrivals on Boracay Island reached 150,597 in March 2022. Story on p4
Dancing for a good cause Fundraiser for Ukraine raises $3,255
Rhiz Aco (4th from left) with the retro fitness ladies show their moves on the PCCM stage as they lead the dancing to support Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine, April 10, 2022. Story on p5.
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Putin’s war: Damaging evidence of more war crimes On March 26, at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed before the gathered leadership, guests, and people of Poland the united efforts of the free world to support the people of Ukraine in defence of their homeland, their identity, and their freedom, as well as the freedoms of all democratic nations. “Be not afraid,” he began his remarks invoking the first words first Polish Pope John Paul II said in Warsaw in his first trip back home in 1979 when the Soviet Union ruled with an iron fist behind an Iron Curtain, but which collapsed a decade later. President Biden reminded his audience that nothing about the great battle for freedom – a battle between democracy and autocracy, between liberty and repression – was easy or simple. In the middle of his speech, he differentiated President Putin and his army from the Russian population in general, and appealed directly to the Russian people, saying: “I refuse to believe that you welcome the killing of innocent children and grandparents or that you accept hospitals, schools, maternity wards that, for God’s sake, are being pummelled with Russian missiles and bombs; or cities being surrounded so that civilians cannot flee; supplies
cut off and attempting to starve Ukrainians into submission. Millions of families are being driven from their homes, including half of all Ukraine’s children. “You still have the memory of being in a similar situation in the late thirties and forties: the siege of Leningrad; train stations overflowing with terrified families fleeing their homes; nights sheltering in basements and cellars – these are not memories of the past. It’s exactly what the Russian army is doing in Ukraine right now. Putin can and must end this war.” When closing his speech, the US President once more invoked Pope John Paul’s words, “be not afraid.” He shamed Putin’s imperial dream, “a dictator bent on rebuilding an empire will never erase a people’s love for liberty.” Then he offered a promise, “a brighter future rooted in democracy and principle, hope and light, of decency and dignity, of freedom and possibilities.” Spontaneous and implicitly referencing to Putin, President Joe Biden closed his remarks with a deep sense of humanity: “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power!” Indeed, an impassioned ending to a historic speech! Inspiring words delivered off-the-cuff and
straight from the heart of the leader of the free world. No doubt they reflect how President Biden must have been deeply touched by first-hand accounts from the thousands of displaced Ukrainians whom he visited at the National Stadium in Warsaw hours before his centrepiece speech. Two-anda-half million of the 4.5 million Ukrainians refugees have taken refuge in Poland. No doubt they reflect his outrage at Putin’s continuing war in Ukraine – unprovoked and unjustified – and its horrendous human consequences. No doubt this nine-word, unscripted declaration will be fondly remembered by many, particularly by the people of Ukraine, now and in the generations to come. Yet, there are critics Some have lobbied criticisms perhaps out of genuine concern and fear the war could escalate and could make peace diplomacy more difficult. Or perhaps out of a wish to appease the aggressor. But what I found appalling were the voices of political partisanship: “should have remained on script; remarks were a gaffe; Putin is a genius; Ukraine President Zelenskyy is a thug.” No less disturbing was the seeming call for appeasement. Let us simply remember that appeasement caused World War II. More evidence of war crimes It shall not be forgotten that direct Biden-Putin diplomatic
Philippines tourism recovers Over 200,000 foreign tourists logged
The Department of Tourism of the Philippines announced that the country has recorded the arrival of over 200,000 foreign tourists as of April 7, 2022. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat welcomed this development, nearly two months since the country eased travel restrictions to international travellers. “The sustained influx of tourists in the Philippines is a good measure of the industry’s success in its preparations to welcome foreign tourists in the new normal. Our high vaccination rate among tourism workers and reportedly low cases around the country have helped restore the confidence of
travellers to visit the Philippines during the summer season,” Puyat said “This continued growth shall aid our stakeholders, as well as the economy, in recovering from the effects caused by the pandemic,” she added. According to the data generated from One Health Pass, tourists from the United States of America (USA) remain the top contributor to the total foreign tourist arrivals to the Philippines with 43,744 visitors; followed by Canada with 9,618; the United Kingdom with 9,315; South Korea with 8,440 and Australia with 8,212 tourists.
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The DOT chief said the Philippines “still has one of the simplest and most relaxed travel restrictions.” This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF-EID) approved a resolution allowing the use of rapid antigen tests as entry requirements for travellers; on the condition that this should be administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishments for purposes of entry, testing, and quarantine protocols. Puyat also attributed the ANNE CAPRICE B. CLAROS ETHEL CLEMENTE FERNANDEZ BRO. GERRY GAMUROT NORMAN ACERON GARCIA LUCILLE NOLASCO GARRIDO MICHELE MAJUL-IBARRA PERLA JAVATE JUDIANNE JAYME PASTOR JUNIE JOSUE NOEL LAPUZ JON MALEK MALAYA MARCELINO ALONA MERCADO CST. REY OLAZO PAQUITO REY PACHECO DR. REY PAGTAKHAN CHERYL DIZON REYNANTE TIM ST. VINCENT MICHAEL SCOTT
dialogues before the Ukraine invasion did not prevent Putin’s War. Neither did continued negotiations after the invasion – between the Ukrainian and Russian officials and via thirdparty interventions – produce an end to the civilian devastation. Just the evening after announcing it would scale back operations at face-to-face peace-talks in Turkey on March 29, Putin’s army once again intensified its assault. CNN reported, “Chernihiv under ‘colossal attack’ despite Moscow’s claim of scale a back in operations.’’ On March 16 of the Drama Theatre was bombed. Over a thousand residents had taken shelter in the theatre thinking it was safe since the word “CHILDREN” was painted in Russian letters on the grounds, large enough to be visible from the sky. Some 600 were rescued but 300 were killed. And now more damaging evidence of more war crimes perpetrated by the Russian army have emerged; the massacre in Bucha exposed after the retreat of Putin’s army; the rocket attack on a railway station on April 8 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk where hundreds of people, including children, were gathered, waiting to evacuate. The death toll of 50 included five children and several others were injured. The civilian death toll has surpassed 1,100, including 100 children. The wounded have
numbered close to 1,800. The Russian forces have bombed 23 hospitals and other healthcare facilities, 330 schools, 27 cultural buildings, 900 houses and apartment buildings, killing 12 and injuring 34 healthcare workers. At least 1,500 civilian buildings, structures and vehicles have been destroyed. Over 4.5 million or slightly over 10 per cent of Ukraine’s prewar population has fled to Poland, Romania, Moldova, and Hungary. More war crimes! “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power!” Dr. Pagtakhan is a retired paediatric chest specialist, professor and author of medical articles and book chapters and a former Member of Canada’s Parliament, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and cabinet minister. He graduated from the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine and University of Manitoba (UM) Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research; trained at the UPPhilippine General Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital of Washington University and Winnipeg Children’s Hospital of the UM Faculty of Medicine; and spent a sabbatical year as Visiting Professor at the University of Arizona. He is the recipient of awards and honours from academic, governmental, and professional institutions and community groups.
increase in tourist arrivals to the IATF-EID’s decision to expand the list of accepted and recognized national COVID-19 vaccination certificates, which now includes Bangladesh, Mexico, Pakistan, and the Slovak Republic. On April 1, the Philippines also started accepting fully vaccinated tourists from all countries. These visitors may be allowed entry without the need to provide an Entry Exemption Document – provided that they comply with applicable visa and immigration laws, rules, and regulations. For the past two months, Korea has been the fourth highest contributor to tourist arrivals. However, before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the top source market with 1.98 million arrivals in 2018. Japan is also one of the largest
contributors and was considered the fourth-biggest tourism source market prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country recorded 682,788 tourists from Japan in 2019. Philippines Covid-19 entry requirements • Take an RT-PCR test 48 hours before flight or an antigen test a day before the flight; • Fill in the e-Health Declaration Card on the OneHealthPass website; • Purchase insurance that covers COVID-19, has a coverage amount of $35,000 or more and lasts the entirety of the trip; and • Ensure the vaccination documents are valid and accepted by the Philippines. Sources: Rosel Adel of Philstar.com and the Dept. of Tourism
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Sponsorship of a spouse/ partner inside Canada and the SOWP If you are the foreign spouse or partner of a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, you may be able to apply for an open work permit. The Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) is something that is available for persons who are sponsored by their Canadian spouse/partner from inside Canada. This opportunity is not open to spouses or partners who are sponsored from outside the country. The major advantage of the SOWP is that it allows spousal sponsorship applicants to work while they are awaiting a decision on their immigration application. IRCC recently announced that they are aspiring to complete the assessment of spousal/partner applications with one year of submission. However, the SOWP is something that can normally be decided upon in a shorter period of time. This is an advantage for the applicants to work inside
Canada while they are awaiting a decision on their permanent resident application submissions. The principal applicant (PA) gains valuable Canadian experience and the opportunity to network, create meaningful relationships and improve practical language skills. As opposed to a closed or employer-specific work permit, the SOWP allows the holder to work any job for an employer in Canada. The work permit gives applicants an opportunity to enhance their adaptation to the country during the processing period. The opportunity is a boon for both the Canadian economy and the sponsor and applicant. It provides PA’s a chance to earn their own money and exercise a limited freedom inside the country. Employers do not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in order to offer employment to holders of an open work permit.
The SOWP serves two purposes. First, it provides authority for the holder to work inside Canada. It also serves as a status document because applicants must ensure they remain in status during their time in Canada. If or when the SOWP is issued, the applicant may have been on a visitor visa (Visitor Record) but upon issuance of the open work permit their status has changed from in-status visitor to in-status worker, with a new expiration date. Inland sponsorship is for spousal and common-law partners who are already living together with their sponsor inside Canada. The foreign partner must have valid temporary status as a visitor, student, or worker at the time of application. The work permit application is normally submitted as a separate application and included in the same application as the sponsorship of a spouse or
partner from inside Canada. To qualify for the SOWP the applicant must meet a number of requirements: submit a permanent residence application under the Spouse, Common-law Partner Class from inside Canada; have Canadian citizenship or be a permanent resident, who has submitted a sponsorship application on their behalf; live at the same address with their sponsor; have valid temporary resident status in Canada or an approved application for restoration with authorization to work. The foreign national PA can apply for the open work permit at the same time as the submission of their permanent residence application or at any time after they apply for permanent residence. If applicants have already received an approval in principle for their permanent residence, they can apply for the SOWP online. Approval in principle means that
IRCC has sent a letter stating that the applicants meet the permanent residence eligibility requirements, but they have not yet passed all the background checks, such as medical, criminal, and security. The SOWO can be extended if the immigration decision is still pending. It is important to note that the application must be accompanied by the correct payment amount: $155 CAN for the work permit processing fee and a further $100 for the open work permit for a total of $255. Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Immigration Canada and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with Immigration Connexion International Ltd. Contact him at 204-691-1166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.
Dancing for a good cause
Fundraiser for Ukraine raises $3,255 On April 10, 2022, a fundraiser to support Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine was held at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM). The PCCM boomed with lively retro-music from 3:00 to
7:00 p.m. Over a hundred people danced on the floor following the lead of the energetic Rhiz Aco and her team of Zumba instructors on stage. Everyone knew they were not just dancing to keep fit but also to raise funds to help the people of war-ravaged
Ukraine. Rhiz Aco of the Winnipeg Retro Fitness (RFI) group and Groove Express, together with PCCM president Virgie Gayot, hatched the idea of a “Stand for Ukraine” fundraiser after one of Rhiz’s RFI students who has ties
with Ukraine asked, “Why don’t you try to make some fundraising for Ukraine?” It was not a difficult decision to make for Rhiz, the RFI squad, Virgie and the PCCM team. Everyone got on board and for almost a month before the event,
tickets of $10 each were sold to the public. “Everyone had a blast and we felt love all around... a million thanks to all who supported our fundraiser... a total of $3,255 will be handed to the Canadian Red Cross before the end of April,” said Rhiz Aco.
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Filipino nursing immigration to Canada For decades, Filipinos have staffed medical facilities across Canada. In Canada, a career in nursing is often seen as a means to a stable job with good pay and benefits while in the Philippines it can provide a strategic opportunity to work abroad. Today, the plight of internationally trained nurses and their difficulty in having their credentials recognized in Manitoba is under the political spotlight as Manitoba’s healthcare facilities have faced a crisis in staffing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It hasn’t always been this difficult for nurses to have their foreign education recognized, however, and decades ago when Canada was facing a similar shortage of qualified medical professionals, Filipino nurses, doctors, and technicians were recruited to keep the healthcare system afloat. The history of Filipino nursing in Canada from the 1950s to the 1970s is wrapped up in the history of imperialism, racism, and an uneven flow of people between the global south to the global north. As Catherine Choy has shown in her history of Filipino nursing migration, Empire of Care: Nursing and Migration in Filipino American History, the United States established several nursing colleges in the Philippines that taught the most up-to-date techniques in nursing, in part to improve healthcare in the tropical colony, but also to build a body of well-trained healthcare professionals who could work in the United States. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Filipino nurses, as well as doctors, looked to the United States as a place to work abroad. This was made possible through the American Exchange Visitor Program, known as the EVP, which allowed Filipinos entry into the U.S. for training and work experience in American hospitals. While the program was meant to give Filipino healthcare professionals experience in modern practices, which they were intended to bring back to the Philippines, many took the opportunity to apply for residency after their tenure in the EVP, leveraging their healthcare expertise to become permanent residents in the United States. Policy changes within the U.S. in the 1960s attempted to limit these applications by requiring that Filipinos leave
the country for two years before applying for landing status. The idea was that they would return to the Philippines, where they would work and become settled in their lives. However, Filipino healthcare workers, intent in their desires to immigrate to the U.S., began looking north of the border to Canada. They became increasingly aware that Canada needed healthcare workers as its medical schools were not able to produce the number of new nurses required. The Winnipeg Tribune in March 1969 noted, “If it was not for the nurses that come here from the Philippines, some of the country hospitals would face a disastrous staff shortage.” This acute need for nurses was tied to fundamental changes in Canadian healthcare that shifted from a reactionary model to a preventative one. This led to a growth in hospitals, clinics, and privately-run medical homes, which required a growing body of health professionals. Furthermore, movements toward a universal healthcare insurance system for Canadians, starting with Saskatchewan in 1947, promised to surge the demand on the medical profession. So, instead of returning to the Philippines, Filipino healthcare professionals secured jobs in Canadian hospitals and worked for the two-year period that they were required to remain outside of the U.S. Afterwards, many indeed applied to the U.S., but significant numbers opted to remain in Canada. While small Filipino communities had existed in Canada since the second half of the nineteenth century, this was the beginning of the Filipino community in Canada. This movement of Filipino healthcare professionals into Canada required special interventions from the government because Canadian immigration policy was overtly racist at this time and prevented Asian immigration to the country. Canadian politicians still viewed the country as “White” and restrictive immigration policies were in place to ensure that only racially preferred immigrants were permitted into Canada on a permanent basis. These exclusionary policies remained in effect until the 1960s when Canada’s immigration system was overhauled and one’s racial and geographic background were
removed as qualifiers. Instead, a points system was established, brought into full force in 1967. It awarded applicants points in a variety of areas such as education, work experience, proficiency in English or French, which made it much easier for Filipinos to immigrate to Canada. When Filipino healthcare workers began looking to Canada in the late 1950s, these policies were still in place. White Canadian officials and politicians were thus presented with a conundrum brought about by their deeply rooted anti-Asian racism. The applicants had the skills and education that were so badly needed in Canada’s healthcare system, but the mere fact that they were Filipino legally restricted them from entering Canada. The records make it clear that immigration policies were strictly applied to Filipinos in other contexts, but in the case of the healthcare workers there appeared to be a willingness to make exceptions. A major difference in the case of healthcare professionals appears to be the EVP, as well as the American-style nursing schools in the Philippines. By participating in the EVP, Filipino nurses, doctors, and other workers were deemed to have had appropriate education and work experience. Moreover, exposure to American society and culture ensured their transition to Canada would be easier and, compared to most other immigrants of Asian descent, educated Filipinos had strong English language skills. The ad hoc system that was developed allowed Filipino nurses entry to Canada as permanent residents upon an offer of employment from a hospital. Each healthcare worker was approved on a case-by-case basis, but only in rare circumstances were their applications denied. Eventually, assessment teams were even sent to Manila to test applicants and speed up their processing. These Filipino professionals were very quickly welcomed by the hospitals in which they worked, with documents indicating how valuable they were in hospitals, especially in Toronto. Part of this willingness to grant permanent residency, though, was also rooted in contemporary foreign affairs, particularly between Canada and the Philippines. In 1951, the Philippine government enacted what became known as the Reciprocity Act that essentially
barred entry to foreign nationals whose countries did not permit Filipino immigrants. This Act specifically targeted Canada’s anti-Asian policies and was a hard blow because there were significant Canadian business interests in the Philippines. As part of smoothing things over with the Philippine government, Canadian officials gradually accepted small numbers of Filipinos, providing an additional context to the early history of Filipino nurses in Canada. The presence of Filipinos in hospitals across Canada became more pronounced as nurses and doctors were steadily hired and placed in facilities. Part of this was due to government initiative, but the networking of Filipinos themselves also played an important role. Nurses in the EVP program often communicated their experiences with their friends once they arrived to work and live in Canada. Wordof-mouth was also a means for nurses in the Philippines to learn about opportunities in Canada. In 1959, when the first Filipino healthcare professionals were applying to Canada from the EVP program, many were coming from Chicago, and it was surmised that they were being coached by someone on their applications as there were many similar statements being made. When applicants from the EVP began looking to Canadian hospitals, officials weighing the applications expressed multiple concerns. The first was the fact that Canada was in dire need of nurses and could benefit from these Filipino applicants. The second was that they were concerned about enflaming international relations with the Philippines by refusing the entry of Filipinos and risk renewed retaliation from the Philippine government. Third was the concern of the sincerity of the Filipino nurses to stay in Canada, although ultimately it turned out that many did want to stay. Finally, there was some concern that by accepting these Filipino applicants, Canada would be siphoning a talented labour force that was intended to return to the Philippines. On this last point, W. R. Baskerville, director of immigration, expressed concern that Canada might be contributing to the failure of the EVP. In one of these communications, there was a hand-written note by an anonymous writer that stated “if
they are not under objection to return to their own country and we are desperately in need of […] nurses why not take advantage of the situation[?]” While the elected politicians in charge of immigration were clear that these approvals to Filipino healthcare workers were only made on an individual basis due to immediate hospital demand, the civil officials who dealt with this issue were intently focused on the immediate and long-term labour needs of Canada. This is not to say that racial bias was not present – it was – but that it was increasingly being subverted beneath a practical understanding of Canada’s situation. It was becoming clear to many in the department of citizenship and immigration that, if Canada’s economy and, in this case, healthcare system were to grow and prosper, foreign labour would need to be tapped in the form of immigration. I thus argue that this immigration of Filipino nurses and their service in Canada’s healthcare, along with intense pressure being applied by the Philippine government over reciprocity in immigration, helped convince many that a change in policy was needed, contributing to the push for the 1967 points system. Shortly after this immigration reform, though, there was a sharp drop in the numbers of Filipino healthcare professionals admitted into Canada, controlled in part by an ability to reduce the number of points assigned to their profession. The acute labour shortage of the late 1950s and 1960s had largely been solved, and it was becoming so difficult to attain recognition of credentials that immigration officials actively discouraged nurses and doctors, warning they would not find work in their field. In 1973, fiftynine doctors were admitted; this fell to thirteen by 1975. Thus ended a formative period of the Canadian Filipino community that saw a sharp rise in educated immigration who would go on to found community organizations across Canada. These healthcare professionals found work in their area of training with relative ease, something that many nurses trained in the Philippines wish for today. As debates on credential recognition occur today, it is important to acknowledge this history and to remember that there was a time when both government and professional associations worked together to speed up the process and tap the skilled labour of newcomers to Canada. Jon Malek received his PhD from Western University and currently teaches history at the University of Manitoba. He is working on a book manuscript on the history of the Winnipeg Filipino community.
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Nagsanib-puwersa na ang GMA-7 at ABS-CBN. Nagpirmahan sila ng kontrata para sa mga pelikula ng Star Cinema na mapapanood na ngayon sa GMA-7. Habang pinanonood namin ang kanilang pagkakasundo ay may halong lungkot kaming naramdaman. Sino ba ang magaakala na ang nagpapakilalang numero unong network sa ating bayan ay makikipanirahan na lang ngayon sa iba-ibang istasyon? Ang kanilang mga serye ay ipinalalabas sa TV5, ang iba nilang programa ay napapanood naman sa isa pang istasyon, at ang mga pelikula ng ABS-CBN-Star Cinema ay ipalalabas na sa GMA7. Parang bangungot ang nangyari sa ABS-CBN. Wala silang ibang pamimilian para kahit paano’y kumita pa rin sila kundi ang makipanirahan sa ibang bahay.
Dating magkalabang network, ngayon ay nagsanib-puwersa na, totoo nga ang kasabihan na hindi lang laway ang nilulunok kundi pati ang pride kung kinakailangan. Text ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Nakakalungkot, parang hindi ko pa rin matanggap na ganito na ang nangyayari sa ABSCBN. Para silang isinumpa! “Para rin silang mga pusa na kinain uli ang isinuka na nila! Grabe, nakakalungkot ang mga nangyayari sa kanila ngayon!” sabi ni prop. Ganoon din ang emosyon ng mga nakakausap namin, dating napakatayog na istasyon, nawalan ng armas. Nawalan sila ng prangkisa, dalawang taon na silang hindi makagalaw nang malaya, wala silang ibang lulunukin kundi ang makisukob sa payong ng mga dati nilang itinuturing na kalaban. Nangyayari pala ang See CRISTY p9
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• GMA-7 at ABS CBN – Nagsanib-pwersa na! • KC Concepcion – di nakikilahok sa ginaganap na kampanya • Alden Richards – May kumalat na hubo’t hubad na larawan • Angeline Quinto – Malapit nang manganak • Paolo Contis at Yen Santos – Ayaw tantanan ng mga Marites • Angel Locsin – Matindi ang kalungkutan • Baron Geisler – Balik sa dating bisyo • Jake Zyrus – Matindi ang sama ng loob ng mga kamag-anak • Claudine Barretto at nanay ni Rico Yan – Nagkabati na • Herbert Bautista – Walang ipinangakong kasal kay Kris Aquino • Isko Moreno – Walang artistang sumusuporta • Manny Pacquiao – Kailangan nang umurong sa labanan • Gretchen Barretto at Senador Bato dela Rosa – Nagsalpukan!
Ivana Alawi KC Concepcion
Alden Richards
Angel Locsin
Baron Geisler
Herbert Bautista & Kris Aquino
Angeline Quinto & Nonrev Pelayo
Isko Moreno
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CRISTY... From page 8 ganoon kahit sa pinakamalaki at makapangyarihang negosyo kapag napag-initan. Hindi iyon panaginip, bangungot ang naganap sa Dos, kaya nakikipagkamay na sila ngayon sa iba-ibang istasyon. Naaalala pa namin, sobrang mamersonal ang mga ehekutibo ng ABS-CBN, kapag itinuturing nilang hindi kanila ang artistang may kailangan i-promote na pelikula ay hindi nila pinapayagan. Kahit sa poster ay ipinatatanggal nila ang mukha ng artistang ayaw nila, ganoon sila mamersonal dati, grabe ang pagpapairal nila ng kapangyarihan. Dumating ang matinding bagyo sa kanilang istasyon, wasak na wasak ang kanilang mga plano, ano ang kanilang gagawin kung wala na silang prangkisa? Wala talagang puwedeng ipagmalaki ang kahit sino. Nasa ituktok man sila ng labanan ay See CRISTY p10
Manny Pacquiao
Yen Santos & Paolo Contis
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Watch GMA Pinoy TV’s exciting April line-up GMA Pinoy TV takes the Kapuso abroad on an exciting journey with GMA Network’s programming line-up this April. Airing soon on GMA Pinoy TV is Raya Sirena, starring love team Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay. The show tells the story of Raya (Sofia), who continues her journey of self-discovery both as human and mermaid, and the importance of love for friends and family. The Xian Lim and Glaiza de Castro-starrer False Positive is also set to air soon on GMA Pinoy TV. The romance-comedy showcases a neglected wife who malevolently wishes in front of a magical fountain, resulting in the
CRISTY... From page 9 puwede silang mabaklas. Ayaw man nila ay kailangan nilang magpakumbaba para lang patuloy na umikot ang takbo ng kanilang mundo. *** Madaling unawain kung bakit hindi nakikilahok sa ginaganap na kampanya si KC Concepcion. Umuwi lang siya para ayusin ang bago niyang nilipatang bahay pero hindi rin siya nagtagal. Dahil doon ay maraming reaksiyon agad ang naglitawan. Wala raw talagang plano ang dalaga na ikampanya si Senator Kiko Pangilinan. Puwedeng pinakiusapan siya ni Sharon Cuneta pero kilala si KC sa pagkakaroon ng sariling desisyon. Siguro nga ay umiiwas lang si KC sa matinding kahihinatnan kung sakaling ikampanya niya ang mister ng kaniyang ina. Malapit si KC sa mga Sotto, at tumatakbo rin sa pagka-vice president si Senator Tito Sotto, na itinuturing na siyang kapamilya.
husband developing a fetus in his tummy. Premiering on April 25 is Raising Mamay, the heartwarming drama on the reversal of roles between a mother and her child.
Maaaring pinag-usapan na nilang mag-ina ang hindi niya pangangampanya para sa mga naglalabang politiko, naintindihan din siguro ni Sharon ang puwedeng ibunga kung sakaling pumili ng papanigan si KC, kaya ang pinakamagandang paraan ay huwag na lang mangampanya si KC. Sa isang okasyong ginanap sa bahay ng mga Sotto ay nakitang nandoon ang panganay na kapatid ni Sharon na si Chet. Marami silang larawang magkasama ni Senate President Tito Sotto. Agarang nagkomento ang mga kababayan natin na si Senator Tito raw ang dinadala ng pilotong kapatid ni Sharon at hindi ang bayaw nitong senador. Sa lahat ng mga naglalabanlabang politiko ngayon ay pinakasensitibo ang pag-aagawan sa posisyon nina SP Tito Sotto at Senador Kiko. May sangkot kasing relasyon sa labanan. Nakapagitna sa mga naguumpugang bato sina Sharon Cuneta at KC Concepcion. May nakatayang relasyon na puwedeng
A teenager, portrayed by Shayne Sava, takes care of her scornful mother, played by Ai ai Delas Alas, who was stricken with brain regression after being shot in the head.
Rico Yan & Claudine Barretto maapektuhan nang husto kahit tapos na ang eleksiyon. *** Nakakaawa naman si Alden Richards. Nananahimik iyong tao at puro trabaho lang ang tinututukan niya, pero may mga taong walang budhi, kinakaya ng kanilang kunsensiya ang paninira sa kanilang kapuwa. Hindi naman natupad ang mga pangarap ni Alden nang magdamagan lang, sampung mahahabang taon ang ipinuhunan niya, pero may mga taong walang
OBITUARY Magalang “Al” Luna Magalang “Al” Luna, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, after several months of battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 59 years old. Magalang died peacefully with his beloved wife and family by his side. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Magalang managed his illness with strength and grace, and he wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. To Magalang, being a kind and dependable husband and father was of the utmost importance to him, and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family.
Gretchen Barretto
Senador Bato dela Rosa
magawa sa buhay kaya ang mga taong nag-iingat sa kanilang imahe ang pinupuntirya. Nakita namin ang larawan ni Alden na topless lang pero nakapantalon siya, pero ang ginawa ng walanghiyang nagpakalat, hubo’t hubad na inilabas ang retrato ng Pambansang Bae.
Talagang sinadya iyon, naglaan ng panahon ang walanghiya para palabasing walang saplot si Alden, malapit nang matukoy ng Sparkle kung sino ang nagpasimuno sa pagwasak sa imahe ng sikat na aktor. Kailangan talagang magdusa See CRISTY p11
Magalang is survived by his wife of 33 years, Leilani, daughter Samantha Delos Reyes, son-in-law Edward Delos Reyes, grandson Ethan Delos Reyes, mother Amparo Luna, motherin-law Josefina Ordoñez, sisters (Minarda, Melanie, Masinag), sisters-in-law (Nory, Linda and Ruby) and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. He was predeceased by his father Porfirio Luna, brother Magsikap, and sister Mina Nimfa. Magalang was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather, cousin, godfather and friend to all. He will be lovingly missed by the Ordoñez, Mercado, Senaris, Monton, Ramos, Guinto, Mendoza, Pineda, Mancilla, and Alvarez families. Magalang lived his life to the fullest and could always be counted on to help his family and friends. He was a kind man with
a playful and comedic sense of humour. He loved to cook and always worked hard to provide for his family. He spent many years as a painter with S.R. Alvarez in the Philippines and even worked for Agemar Co as a cook on one of their ships. After immigrating to Canada in 2004 with his family, Magalang worked as a Lead Hand Painter at Carte International, a Painter at Southside Painting, and at MacDon Industries. He later switched careers to become a health care aide at Home Instead Senior Care and The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg. Regardless of where he worked, his main goal was always to provide the best possible life for his wife and daughter. His family would like to thank his medical team (Riverview Health Centre,
PANSU Concordia, Oncology and Palliative team (Nurses: Tamara and Natalie), WRHA (Health Care Aide: Manuel), and JTRC Services (Health Care Aide: Allan Carandang) for all their support and who made such difficult times a little easier through their kindness, compassion, and excellent care of Magalang. The viewings (lamay) will take place at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 477 Main St, West St. Paul on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, and Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Prayers at 7:00 p.m. each night. His family will be present to welcome loved ones. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 748 Keewatin St., on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Private crematory services will follow in the afternoon.
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CRISTY... From page 10 ang mga taong walang pakialam sa pinaghirapang imahe ng mga personalidad. Sa isang iglap lang dahil sa katarantaduhan ng ibang tao ay basta na lang masisira ang kanilang pangalan. May ibinigay nang pangalan ang mga Marites kung sino ang walanghiyang nanguna sa paglalabas ng retrato, iyon ang tinututukan ngayon ng Sparkle ng GMA-7, kung kilala nga namin kung gaano kabangis si Direk Johnny Manahan sa mga ganitong klase ng usapin ay may kalalagyan ang mga utak sa likod ng paninira kay Alden Richards. Dapat lang! *** Babad na babad nang nakita ng publiko ang itsura ng ama ng magiging anak ni Angeline Quinto na si Nonrev Pelayo. Noong ganapin ang baby shower para sa malapit nang manganak na singer ay kasama niyang nagbubukas ng mga regalo ang kaniyang karelasyon. Matangkad si Nonrev, pero hindi maskulado ang dating, sa biglang tingin ay mahiyain at malambot itong kumilos. Dumating ang pamilya nito sa baby shower. Maraming nagmamahal kay Angeline, sa mga pagkukuwentuhan namin ng kaniyang mga kapuwa singers ay puro positibo ang natatanggap naming komento tungkol sa kaniya, marunong makisama si Angge at walang kaangas-angas. At malaking puntos para kay Angeline ang sinsero niyang pagmamahal kay Mama Bob, ang kinagisnan niyang namayapang ina, saksi ang publiko kung paano niya pahalagahan ang babaeng tumanggap, kumupkop at nagpalaki sa kaniya. Sa mundo ng lokal na aliwan, kapansin-pansin na basta mapagmahal sa kaniyang pamilya ang arista ay minamahal din siya pabalik ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa estado ni Angeline na inampon lamang ng kaniyang Mama Bob pero sobra-sobrang pagmamahal at pagrespeto ang kaniyang ibinalik. Ilang tulog at gising na lang ay manganganak na si Angeline, darating na ang munting anghel nila ni Nonrev Pelayo, harinawang maging maayos at ligtas sila ng sanggol sa kaniyang pagsisilang. Ibang gumamot ng sugat ang panahon. Sa pagkawala ni Mama Bob ay heto na ang isisilang niya, ang pampalit sa kaniyang kalungkutan dahil sa pagpanaw ng isang minamahal. *** Talagang ayaw tantanan ng mga Marites sina Paolo Contis at Yen Santos. Halos humiwalay na ang kanilang leeg sa ulo nila sa kadedenay na wala silang relasyon pero walang naniniwala sa kanila. Alam ng marami na nagkakaila lang sila, pero hindi naman nagiingat, dahil kung saan-saan sila nakikitang magkasama at magkahawak-kamay pa. Ang pagpapakilala nina Paolo at Yen sa kanilang mga sarili ay magkaibigan lang sila. Magkaibigang nagsisiping, nagmamahalan, iyon naman ang mas pinaniniwalaan ng mga
PILIPINO EXPRESS sumusubaybay sa kanilang mga galawan. Sa kasagsagan ng kanilang pagdedenay ay magkasama silang nakita sa Baguio, sa Boracay, sa isang shopping mall at sa isang sosyal na restaurant na masayangmasaya. Sabi pa ng isang Marites, “Punumpuno sila ng kasinungalingan. Ano ba namang aminin na lang nila na sila talaga, di tapos! Wala raw silang relasyon, friends lang daw sila, isaksak nila iyon sa baga nila!” Tinatawanan lang ni Paolo ang mga kuwentong lumalabas tungkol sa kanila ni Yen, deadma rin ang dalaga, asar-talo ang labanan nila ng mga Marites na ayaw silang tantanan. At masakit din ang komento ng mga Marites laban kay Paolo, ang sabi, “Rich kasi ang girl, kailangan siya talaga ni Paolo, lalo na ngayong matumal ang kaniyang trabaho.” Sabi naman ng isa pa, “Napakabatang sugar mommy ni Yen, pero siguradong tanggap niya iyon, mahal niya naman ang pinagkakagastusan niya!” Aray naman! *** Ramdam na ramdam ng publiko ang matinding kalungkutan ni Angel Locsin sa isa niyang post. Tungkol iyon sa kaniyang ama, si Mang Angel, na tanging nakasama niya hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Maraming nagtatanong sa amin kung nasaan ang kaniyang ina, bakit si Mang Angel lang daw ang kaniyang nakasama sa paglaki, isang sensitibong paksa iyon na hindi pa nabubuksan ng magandang aktres. Ang kalungkutan ni Angel ay nag-uugat sa katandaan na ng kaniyang ama, kinatatakutan niya ang pagdating ng panahon na sumuko na ang lupang katawan ng kaniyang tatay, hindi alam ni Angel kung paano niya iyon tatanggapin. Si Mang Angel pa naman ang lahat-lahat para sa kaniya, pero mayroon man siyang kapasidad na ibigay ang lahat ng pangangailangan ng kaniyang ama ay wala na rin siyang magagawa, kapag dumating na ang kinatatakutan niyang senaryo. Naiiyak nga si Angel kapag naaalala niya na noong kasagsagan ng kaniyang popularidad na nakakalat sa buong EDSA ang kaniyang mga billboard ay ni hindi iyon nakita ni Mang Angel. Ang tao pa namang pinakamamahal niya ang hindi nakasaksi sa pagkatupad ng kaniyang mga pangarap. Talagang hindi ibinibigay sa isang tao lang ang kumpletong kaligayahan. Maraming humaplos nang malayuan kay Angel Locsin. Maraming nagdasal para sa mga karagdagang taon pa ng kaniyang ama. Bulag man si Mang Angel ay damang-dama nito ang pagmamahal ng kaniyang anak. Totoo namang mas nararamdaman natin ang aksiyon kesa sa mga salita lang. *** Bumalik na naman si Baron Geisler sa dating gawi. Matindi ang kaniyang pangako na magbabagong-buhay na siya at iiwasan na ang pagkahumaling sa
alak. Pero hindi pa rin naman pala siya nagbago, nagbago lang siya ng kukunan, ipinagpatuloy pa rin niya ang paglaklak na pinakamatinding kalaban ng imahe at karera niya. Hindi lang ang publiko ang dinadaya ni Baron kundi ang kaniyang sarili mismo sa patago niyang pag-inom. Inilalagay niya ang alak sa tumbler ng tubig. Pero maitatago ba naman niya ang amoy ng alak sa kaniyang mga kaeksenang artista? Natural, lumalabas ang kuwento, pinagpipistahan siya, pero denay naman siya nang denay. Nakakapanghinayang si Baron Geslier. Napakahusay niyang aktor, wala siyang pinipiling role, ang tanging problema sa kaniya ay disiplina. Pangako siya nang pangako na titigil na siya sa paginom pero sige-sige pa rin naman siya sa kaniyang bisyo. Ilang ulit na siyang nagpaparehab, pero paulit-ulit niya pa ring sinusunod ang luho ng kaniyang katawan, siya mismo ang sumisira sa kaniyang pagkatao. Ngayon, pati ang babaeng nagtiwala sa kaniya ay mukhang napupuno na rin, napanood ng publiko ang isang video kung saan binato ng lalagyang may tubig si Baron ni Jamie. At parang siya pa ang biktima sa video, tinanong pa niya kung sino sa kanilang dalawa ang dapat magpa-rehab? Napakalaki ng ginawang tulong sa kaniya ng doktorang nagtiwala sa kaniya pero kahit pala ito ay mukhang sumusuko na ngayon. Sino naman kaya ang sugar mommy na tinutukoy ng kaniyang misis? Mayroon ba siyang karelasyong mas may edad kesa sa kaniya ngayon? Si Baron Geisler lang ang makatutulong sa kaniyang sarili, walang iba, dahil siya ang mayhawak ng susi ng ikatitino niya. Sayang na aktor. Kulang na lang ang halo kapag matino ang isip, pero kapag nakainom na, sungay na lang ang kulang sa kaniya. *** Nasa ibang bansa pala si Jake Zyrus nang pumanaw ang kaniyang lola. Mas kilala si Nanay Tessie Relucio ng mga taga-showbiz kesa kay Aling Raquel na tunay niyang ina. Si Nanay Tessie kasi ang palaging kasama ni Jake Zyrus sa lahat ng singing contest na sinasalihan niya. Ito ang matiyagang nagbabantay sa kaniya, ang tumatahi ng mga damit na pang-contest niya, sumasama na lang ang kaniyang inang si Raquel noong nagkakapangalan na noon ang dating Charice Pempengco. Nasaksihan namin kung paano siya pinagtiyagaang samasamahan ni Nanay Tessie na may edad na rin. Mahal na mahal ni Nanay Tessie ang kaniyang apo. Nakakalungkot lang na noong magpalit na ng gender si Charice ay nagkaroon sila ng sigalutan ng kaniyang lola. Kontra si Nanay Tessie sa pagiging transman ng kaniyang apo. At ang matinding pahayag ni Nanay Tessie na hindi makakalimutan ng publiko ay ang sinabi nito na “Charice, tandaan
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Nanay Tessie Relucio
Jake Zyrus
mo ito, magbago ka man ng itsura mo, babae ka pa rin! Buwanbuwan ka pa ring rereglahin!” Nakakalungkot na paghihiwalay. Ngayon ay matindi pala ang sama ng loob kay Jake Zyrus ng kanilang mga kamag-anak dahil sa parang balewala lang sa kaniya na pagpanaw ng kaniyang Nanay Tessie. Malungkot ang kanilang paghi-hiwalay, ni hindi sila nagkausap bago pumanaw si Nanay Tessie, maraming nagaalala na baka bitbitin ni Jake Zyrus habambuhay ang ganti ng langit sa kawalan niya ng utang na loob. Nagbigay ng pahayag ang kampo ni Jake na nakipagkomunikasyon na raw sila sa mga kamag-anak nilang namamahala sa lamay. Pero ayon naman sa kaniyang pamilya ay walang anumang ipinararating si Jake Zyrus sa kahit kanino sa kanila. Mismong ang ina ni Jake Zyrus ang nagpatunay na wala siyang pagpaparamdam tungkol sa pagpanaw ni Nanay Tessie at ng isa niyang amain. Ang taos-puso po naming pakikiramay sa mga iniwan ni Nanay Tessie Relucio. *** Pagkatapos nang eksaktong dalawang dekada ay nag-krus din ang landas ni Claudine Barretto at ng pamilya ng namayapang si Rico Yan. Makulay at makasaysayan ang istoryang kinasasangkutan nila. Nagalit ang pamilya ni Rico sa aktres, ni hindi nga siya pinayagang masilip man lang ang bangkay ng kaniyang dating boyfriend, hanggang sa libing ay nawalan ng puwang si Claudine na makapagpaalam kay Rico. Bitbit ni Claudine ang
matinding galit na iyon ng pamilya sa loob nang 20 taon. Bumibisita siya sa puntod ni Rico pero palaging patago. Sa mga okasyong inaalala ng pamilya ang aktor ay wala si Claudine. Bawal siya doon. Pero heto, ginamot na ng kapalaran ang kanilang hidwaan, eksaktong dalawang dekada pagkatapos ay natulayan na ang kanilang komunikasyon. Naganap ang pagtatagpo ni Claudine at ng pamilya ni Rico sa Manila Memorial Park. Pag-alala iyon sa ika-20 taong pagpanaw ng isa sa pinakasikat na aktor ng kaniyang panahon. Nagyakap pa nga si Claudine at ang ina ni Rico, umiiyak si Claudine, dahil napakatagal nga naman niyang hinintay ang pagkakataong iyon. Pero siyempre, umaandar pa rin ang pagpansin ng mga Marites sa senaryo, may patutsada ang mga ito sa aktres. “Parang magkumare lang si Claudine at ang mommy ni Rico! Grabe ang laki ng katawan ni Claudine, kalahati lang ng katawan niya ang bulto ng mommy ni Koriks!” sabi ng mga ito. Kapansin-pansin nga ang laki ng katawan ng aktres, pero hindi iyon ang importante, ang mahalaga ay hindi ang bigat ng kaniyang katawan kundi ang bigat ng saloobin na dalawang dekada niyang binitbit sa kaniyang puso. *** Ibang-iba talaga ang katalinuhang ginagamit sa wastong paraan. Maraming matatalinong sinasayang ang talino at pagiging edukado sa mga maling dahilan. Pinatutsadahan ni Kris Aquino si dating Mayor Herbert Bautista sa inakyatan nitong See CRISTY p13
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Best feng shui bedroom colours One of the most common questions in feng shui is what colour to paint a bedroom. Bedroom colour is an important choice because we always want our bedrooms to support our rest and relaxation. Colours that are soft, muted, and easy on the eyes are always preferable to bright and energized colours, such as a crimson red or bright blue. Think of terms of the restful quality of the colours you select, whether it’s for wall colour or your bedding. If kelly green is one of your favourite shades, consider a light version of this colour on a paint colour strip, such as mint. Pale or pastel shades are one way to keep bright colours from feeling too energetic in your bedroom. Use these guidelines to help you select a supportive bedroom colour that helps you sleep well, protects your health and relationship, and recharges and refreshes you. 1. Skin tone colours. Because skin tones are a colour that humans are comfortable with, these make a wonderful choice of colour for a bedroom in any direction. These colours represent a feng shui neutral that works in almost any corner.
Choose from white, ivory, pale pink or rose, yellow, tan, and brown colours. Balance all tones with white. For romance, skin tone shades, especially those with a rosy tone, are most appealing and sensual. 2. Watch over-saturation. While colour is a wonderful thing, when there is too much of it, it can be overwhelming such as all four walls and ceiling painted blue. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a navy-blue bedroom. You can, but it’s important to balance a deep shade with plenty of light colours, such as cream, ivory, or white. 3. Keep ceilings painted white. Although it can be tempting to paint the ceiling with your wall colour, it’s always best to use white on ceilings. This is the colour of heaven, and it helps to lift the energy of the bedroom particularly if the walls are a bright or dark colour. 4. Colours for love? Besides skin tones of beige, ivory, tan, and brown, are there colours that are helpful for love? There are two. The first is a pink tone. Not only does pink help create warm feelings, but it can also help attract love. If you’ve been single too long, this is a colour to consider.
Seriously single? Then it’s time to use the second colour of romance: peach. If you’re ready to attract a new love to your life and it’s been tough going, this colour is helpful for drawing new love interests to you. Peach is a colour that is known to attract admirers, but it’s best to use only if you’re ready to date and get serious. Once you find your object of affection, repaint your bedroom to a new shade. Peach is a colour that can sometimes draw admirers who are only out for a good time. That’s why it’s important that when you paint your bedroom that you are diligent in love and make sure your new admirer is interested in you and not just a fling. If you’re considering trying out a peach colour, start by painting just one wall behind your bed first to see what happens. And, of course, you have to do your part like mixing and mingling, checking dating apps, and asking friends and family for introductions. If suitors don’t show up, go on and paint the rest of the bedroom with peach paint. For those already partnered, peach colours aren’t recommended as they can create interest outside the relationship. This bedroom is harmonized well for the west and northwest and supports the north direction. 5. Choose harmonized and
supportive colours first. By selecting a harmonized or supportive colour, you are helping to create harmony in the corner of your home where your bedroom is located. This supports your health and well-being because the colour and the elements are in alignment. The reverse is also true, and this is why you should avoid defeating colours. For example, a southwest bedroom should not be painted green because the wood colour of green will defeat the southwest corner’s earth energy. When you sleep, you are at your most vulnerable to the energies around you. When a bedroom doesn’t have colours that are in alignment, you may find that difficulties befall you. Additionally, you may notice that your income suffers, or you
don’t rest well, you may have health problems, or your relationship is strained and difficult. To ensure refreshing sleep, recharged relationship – or attract one – and protecting your health and wealth, choose the right colour. This helps you, and your home work together harmoniously with the energies of your bedroom for better rest and better support in life. Kathryn Weber has over 20+ years of feng shui study, practice and professional consultation. Her witty, no-nonsense style appeals to audiences, making her a popular speaker and radio show guest. She is often called on by media to explain feng shui in down-to-earth terms, and has been featured in several magazines like Seventeen, Natural Health magazines, and on websites around the world.
Manitoba welcomes MP Rechie Valdez
Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Mississauga–Streetsville, met with the local Filipino community in Winnipeg and Steinbach on April 9 and 10. Valdez is the first Filipino Canadian woman MP. She ran under the Liberal Party of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and was elected to the House of Commons in the September 20, 2021 federal election.
MP Rechie Valdez, MP Kevin Lamoureux, and MLA Cindy Lamoureux meet with PCCM President Virgie Gayot and members of the PCCM board of directors
MP Kevin and MP Rechie with Arcel Labial of Salakot Restaurant
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CRISTY... From page 11 entablado sa Tarlac City. Huwag daw iboboto ang kaniyang ex na nasa kabilang partido. Sa mismong entabladong iyon ay kaaakyat lang ng aktor-politiko, napakasuwabe ng kaniyang mensahe, “Iginagalang ko po ang kaniyang mga magulang, nirerespeto ko rin siya, iboto n’yo po ako, ha?” napakalakas na pagbubunyi ang ibinalik ng audience kay Mayor Herbert. Ganoon ang matalinong ginagamit ang kaniyang talento sa tamang paraan. Hindi nagpapatutsada, hindi naninira, hindi nega. Umani ng galit ng bayan si Kris, hinusgahan ng ating mga kababayan ang dating sikat na TV host, inilapit nito ang kaniyang sarili sa apoy kaya pagkatupok ang kaniyang inabot. Ito ang pinakahinog na panahon para manahimik na lang si Kris dahil sa kaniyang sitwasyon. Palaging ipinagbabawal ng mga doktor ang stress dahil iyon ang magpapahina sa ating naturalesa, pero nagtetengang-kawali lang si Kris. Kinasanayan na kasi nito ang kaugaliang kung ano ang kaniyang gusto ang kailangang masunod. Iba na ang panahon ngayon. Napakalaki na ng ipinagbago ng kaniyang sitwasyon sa dati. Bago ang iba at bago ang anuman, ang kailangang tutukan ngayon ni Kris ay ang kaniyang sarili muna, dahil iyon ang kailangang-kailangan ng kaniyang katawan. Tama na ang galit, tantanan na ang pagpapatutsada, mas makapagpapalala ang ganoon sa kaniyang sitwasyon ngayon. Marespeto at punumpuno ng konbiksiyon pero malinaw na malinaw ang naging pahayag ni dating Mayor Herbert Bautista na napag-usapan lang nila ni Kris Aquino ang paksa ng kasal. Hindi nila iyon pinag-usapan dahil sa gusto nang pakasalan ng politiko si Kris, isang kaswal na kuwentuhan lang iyon, pero iba ang naging pagtanggap ng TV host. Ayon kay Mayor Herbert ay mahabang proseso ang kailangang pagdaanan ng pagpapakasal, hindi iyon ginagawa nang biglaan, seryosong desisyon ang kailangan sa pagharap sa altar. Dalawang beses nang nilinaw iyon ni Mayor Herbert sa kaniyang mga panayam, hindi man niya diretsong sinupalpal ang pagpaparinig sa kaniya ni Kris na huwag siyang iboto dahil hindi siya marunong tumupad sa pangako ay iyon na iyon, hindi na kailangang ipakadiin pa. Sa susunod na buwan ay magtatapos na sa isang kilalang kolehiyo sa New York si Athena, ang panganay nilang anak ni Tates Gana, naging mahirap para kay Athena ang pagtatapos nito ng master’s degree dahil sa pandemya. Dahil sa eleksiyon ay baka hindi na makasama si Mayor Herbert sa graduation ng kaniyang anak pero kipkip niya ang pagmamahal dahil sa kabila ng pagkakalayu-layo nila ay natupad din ang pangarap nila ng kaniyang anak.
PILIPINO EXPRESS At siyempre’y hindi maitatago ang kaligayahan ni Tates Gana, ang simple lang at tahimik na kaagapay ng politiko kina Athena at Harvey, napanatili nina Mayor Herbert at Tates Gana ang respetuhan at sinserong suporta sa isa’t isa sa kabila ng pagdaraan ng panahon. *** Maraming nagugulat kung bakit walang mga artistang sumusuporta kay Mayor Isko Moreno sa malaki niyang laban. Mula siya sa industriya, mga kapuwa niya personalidad ang inaasahang makita ng ating mga kababayan sa kaniyang kampanya, pero bakit wala? Nag-text sa amin ang kaniyang manager na si Daddie Wowie Rojas, mayroon daw mga kausap ito na tutulong kay Mayor Isko, pero nagulat na lang daw si Daddie Wowie kung bakit biglang nasa ibang kampo na ang mga kausap nito. Noong malaman daw ng mga personalidad na walang budget ang partido ay nagpuntahan na sa ibang kampo ang kaniyang mga kausap. Pero pinaninindigan naman ng mga artistang umaakyat sa entablado nina VP Leni at Senador Kiko Pangilinan maging ng mga maka-BBM-Sara Duterte na wala rin silang tinatanggap na bayad sa pangangampanya. Sa kanilang kampanya ay isinisigaw pa nga nila ang “Hindi kami bayad!” Kusang-loob daw ang kanilang ginagawa dahil naniniwala sila sa minamanok nila sa halalan. Mainit ang mundo ng politika ngayon, maraming magkakaibigan ang nagsaulian na ng kandila dahil sa kulay na kanilang sinusuportahan, maraming dating magkakalapit na pinaglayo na ng usaping politika. Pagkatapos ng bilangan ay hihintayin na lang namin ang magaganap. Magkasundo na sana ang mga personalidad na pansamantalang pinaglayo ng politika. Iisang payong lang ang kanilang sinusukuban, iisang industriya lang ang kanilang kinabibilangan, pababayaan ba nilang basta na lang iyon mawasak ng politika? *** Maraming nagbibigay ng opinyon na kailangan nang umurong sa labanan si Senador Manny Pacquiao. Unang-una ay wala naman daw siyang pag-asang manalo kaya bago pa mahuli ang lahat ay kailangan na niyang isuko ang laban sa panguluhan. Ang palaging tugon ng senador ay may hinihintay raw siyang mensahe ng Diyos. Pinasok daw niya ng matinding laban na ito dahil sa kaniyang panaginip. Tungkol iyon sa puting kabayo na sinasabi lagi ng Pambansang Kamao. Napanood namin ang paglilitanya ng kontrobersiyal na si Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, ayon sa pastor ay hindi raw dapat ginagamit ni Senador Pacman ang pangalan ng Panginoon sa linya ng politika, dahil hindi naman ang Diyos ang nagsabi sa kaniya na tumakbo. “Ano ang kinalaman ng Diyos sa pagtakbo mo? Ikaw at See CRISTY p14
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KROSWORD
NO. 391
Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot
PAHALANG 1. Linggo ng pangilin 5. Mahalaga 12. Ipasyal 13. Uri ng kahoy 14. Isda sa tabang 15. Igat 16. Bisita 20. Isang tulisan 24. Ilabas 25. Aburido 26. Taga 27. Punla 28. Batugan 30. Iluluto PABABA 1. Bilaok 2. Sapantaha 3. Bintang 4. Erosyon 6. Una sa oras 7. Kaaalis 8. Uri ng sisidlan 9. Bahagi ng karera
10. Hardin 11. Pananong 16. Imbakan ng tubig 17. Dukha 18. Agila 19. Gamit sa paglilinis 20. Sapit 21. Pakuluan 22. Dating boksingero 23. Pakiusap 29. Pang-ukol
SAGOT SA NO. 390
CRISTY... From page 13 ang mataas mong ambisyon ang dahilan ng pagtakbo mo bilang pangulo, kaya anong mensahe ng Diyos ang hinihintay mo para ka umurong? “Ikaw ang nagdesisyon, hindi ka naman sinabihan ng Diyos na tumakbo ka, di ba? At kung may hinihintay ka ngang mensahe, ayan na iyon! “Kulelat ka, hindi pa ba ‘yan ang sinasabi mong mensahe ng Diyos sa iyo?” malumanay pero matapang na litanya ni Partor Quiboloy. Matagal na raw nitong sinabihan ang Pambansang Kamao na huwag nang kumandidato bilang pangulo dahil hindi niya kakayanin pero hindi nakinig sa kaniya ang senador-biksingero.
*** Para maiba naman siguro sa mga awayang-politika ay marami nang nag-aabang sa parang mga manok panabong na pagsasalpukan nina Gretchen Barretto at Senador Bato dela Rosa. Talpakan ang pinag-aargumentuhan nila ngayon. Pinaninindigan ng senador na kailanman ay hindi ito nagsabong, ni hindi pa nga raw ito nakapapasok sa sabungan, kaya naghamon si Gretchen ng harap-harapang giyera ng salitaan. Sabihin lang daw ni Senador Bato kung saan at kailan at darating si Greta. Kailangan na raw magkaalaman kung sino ang nagsasabi ng totoo at kung sino ang nagsisinungaling, palabang hamon pa ng aktres sa mambabatas. Bukod kay Gretchen ay
APRIL 16 - 30, 2022 maraming kababayan natin ang nagtataas ng kilay sa pahayag ng senador na ni minsan daw ay hindi pa ito nakapapasok sa sabungan. Sabi ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Ano sa palagay ni Senador Bato ang magiging resulta ng paghuhugas-kamay niya? Dati siyang tagapamuno ng PNP, hindi pa siya nakapapasok man lang sa sabungan? “Sa edad niya ngayon? At sa nakaraang position na hinawakan niya? Nakaka-proud ba ang sinabi niya? Nagkamali siya ng binangga, si Gretchen pa? “E, kahit nga mismong kadugo niya, e, inuupakan niya, ang tao pa kayang hindi niya kaanu-ano ang palalampasin ni Gretchen?” natatawang komento ni prop. Talpakan na! Naiinip na ang mga Marites sa kanilang pagtutuos! –CSF
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