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Volume 12 • No. 2 • January 16 - 31, 2016 Publication Mailing Account #41721512

Erich Gonzales

Confidently beautiful with hearts of service

L-r: Reynalyne Gacilan; Divine Dela Rosa; Tehillah Presado; Sam Bautista; Trish Olimpo; Beth M. Proven, CHFM VP Development; Melanie Ozubko, CHFM Development Assistant; Jenica Reyes and Vienna Jaime. Photo by Rey-Ar Reyes

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By Judianne Jayme WINNIPEG – Seven finalists from this year’s Miss Debutante 2015 pageant spent the last day of the year doing something truly meaningful. The young women, along with the administrative team behind the pageant (Rey-Ar Reyes, Manny

Diolazo, Judianne Jayme, and Valen Vergara), woke up early on December 31st to make a trip down to the Children’s Hospital Foundation to deliver a cheque of $1,000 in support of children seeking medical help and their families. This contribution will be doubled by CN Rail’s donation match program,

making the overall amount donated $2,000.

All contestants, upon applying for the pageant, were encouraged to become leaders in the community. One way in which the young women got involved – apart from making public appearances – was through See HEARTS p7

All-in-one ID cards coming in 2017 WINNIPEG – Manitobans will be carrying an all-in-one personal identification card (PIC) starting next year. Manitoba Health Minister Sharon Blady made the announcement on Monday, January 11.

The PIC will integrate a person’s health identification number (PHIN) onto the back of driver’s licences and photo identification cards. Blady noted that the PICs are to be issued to Manitobans over the age of 16 starting as soon as the fall of 2017, and will be authenticated using procedures and practices currently in place at Manitoba Public Insurance. MPI already issues photo identification to approximately 92 per cent of health cardholders. The minister said anyone who requires a Manitoba Health Card would transition to a new PIC at no charge.

The new ID card will include technology to protect cardholders against identity theft, forgery and fraud. It is also expected to improve access to photo identification for low-income and homeless Manitobans. Like the existing driver’s licence, the combined card will be made of plastic and will have the

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For Manitobans who drive, the new all-in-one PIC will See ID CARD p9 combine a driver’s licence, photo ID, health and travel card

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Be careful out there One of the peculiarities of the 2016 election is that it is the first electoral exercise in which a cybercrime law is in effect in the country. Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, addresses legal issues concerning online interactions and the Internet in the country and includes offenses like cybersquatting, cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access to data, and libel.

For the most part, the law is an important one and puts the Philippines squarely in the 21st century as far as information and communication technology is concerned. There really needed to be a law that would address crimes that are rampant in the Internet, especially child pornography for which the Philippines was fast becoming notorious. In many ways, RA 10175 was a step in the right direction and has made other countries more confident about their online security here.

The problem with the law, however, is that it also includes online libel and has even increased the penalty one degree higher, that is, from a maximum of four years and two months (prison correctional) to a maximum of eight years. The new law has been criticized for constituting prior restraint to the freedom of speech and freedom of expression, and this is now going to be put to the test as the May election approaches.

Indeed, we are already getting a warning from Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) spokesperson Superintendent Jay Guillermo, who recently warned that “paid trolls” spreading destructive memes against politicians, particularly those running in the national elections this year, may be charged with online libel.

His warning was particularly directed to groups that are paid by politicians to defame their rivals on social networking sites that harsher penalties await them, but it may very well apply to everyone who’s online.

This can actually be seen in the statement of Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wilben Mayor, who advised netizens in general to “be careful” when posting on Facebook, Twitter, and other sites. “If you’re uploading information on the Internet, you have to examine the proper words you will be using para hindi ka makasira. Neutral lang dapat dahil malaki ang audience when you are uploading information on the Internet,” Mayor was quoted as saying. If that is not prior restraint, then we don’t know what is. Such statements have a chilling effect on those who want to be free to express their opinions about any person, a right that is especially important as candidates try to convince the people to vote for them. Without the freedom to reveal the truth

about and to express opinion about candidates, the people will have no basis to make educated decisions on whom to vote for.

We’re all for civility and selfrestraint, but these are values that come from inside a person; not imposed by any authority. With the Supreme Court declaring the online libel provision of RA 10175 constitutional, we fear the worst as candidates use this to prevent people from writing against them online. Be careful out there.

Technicalities This year, poor families that need contraceptives will have to shell out the amount themselves as the Senate removed a P1billion allocation for free contraceptives that would have allowed them access to free condoms, IUDs, and birth control pills in health centres nationwide.

The Senate’s action was reportedly brought about by two factors, depending on who one talks to. According to Senator Loren Legarda, who is known to support the Reproductive Health (RH) law, it had to do with how the Department of Health (DOH) obligated its 2015 budget. “As of June 2015, the DOH status of funds shows that of the P3.27billion allocation, only P955 million has been obligated or 29 per cent,” Legarda was quoted as saying. “For the remaining six months, P2.3 billion or 71 per cent has yet to be obligated.” A second reason was put forward by

Senator Vicente Sotto III, an RH law critic, who said the basis for the budget cut is the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court (SC) in June 2015, which temporarily stopped the distribution and sale of birth control implants and also temporarily prohibited the DOH from granting any pending application for RH commodities.

The tragedy, of course, is that neither the senators nor the DOH executives are directly affected by the budget cut. The removal of the amount affects the millions of poor who can barely make ends meet as it is. Poor couples would most probably not sacrifice the few pesos to purchase pills when they can use the money to buy food instead. And without access to free contraceptives, they are exposed to the dangers of HIV, unwanted pregnancies, and a host of other problems — problems that are really easily addressed by simple contraceptives. Instead they become caught in a vicious cycle of poverty, which breeds unplanned pregnancies, which breed poverty — and so on and so forth. If technicalities are what caused the budget cut, then government ought to set things right in order to save the lives of the millions of poor who will be affected.

Jon Joaquin is the Associate Editor of EDGE Davao, the newest daily newspaper in Mindanao. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.

No more hard copy receipt How many of you have paid immigration processing fees at the bank with a hard copy, purple coloured, Payment Receipt (IMM5401)? This is the purple coloured form that you take with you and complete three sections on the back side. If you have used the form in the past, then get ready, because it is being removed from active service within a few months.

Starting February 1, 2016 you will no longer be able to order new Payment Receipts forms from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Canadian Financial institutions will continue to accept the IMM5401 until March 31, 2016.

The form has a few months of shelf life remaining but the reality is that a number of banks stopped accepting these forms a number of months back.

The gradual phasing out of hard copy forms is something we have become accustomed to. CIC

has had an alternative open to users for quite some time. Users have had the option of paying the fees online and providing evidence of the online payment as part of various applications, for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, visitor extensions etc. The online option will therefore become the only option open to users by the end of March of this year. The CIC instruction is quite clear on this point: “As of April 1st, 2016, you will be required to pay immigration and citizenship fees online through CIC’s ePayment tool. Visit Pay your fees for more information,” on the CIC web site with following descriptor: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/ informaiton/application/fc.asp.

The challenges of the online submission are open to all users. It is necessary to become proficient in the new system because it will soon be the only option open to

users. Before you pay anything online it is important to ensure: that you have completed the appropriate application(s); have a valid email address for delivery of the official Citizenship and Immigration Canada receipt; a valid credit card; an Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer; and access to a printer.

In the event of a refund, CIC will comply with the requirements of the Financial Administration Act and issue refunds. However, CIC will only issue refunds to the payer whose name appeared on the credit card used for the payment.

If the above challenges you,

this may be yet another reason to seek assistance from help agencies, MPs’ offices, licensed immigration consultants, and lawyers. I for one am sorry to see the old colourful IMM5401 being phased out but there is no stopping change. The best advice is to embrace it and learn how to pay online.

Michael Scott BA (Hon), MA, is a 30-year veteran of Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program who works as an immigration associate with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. (204) 7837326 or (204) 227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.

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Low libido in men Dear Ate Anna, I think I am a good husband and I love my wife very much.

Sometimes, my wife wants to feel close to me, but I just don’t feel the desire to do it. Ate Anna, a man is supposed to want sex all the time, isn’t he? But, I don’t think that much about it. What’s wrong with me? Would Viagra help jump-start my sex life? Rob Dear Rob, Thank you for your question.

Many men who have a reduced or low sex drive wouldn’t even want to admit it. It is unfortunate that many people still hold the belief that “men are always ready and willing to have sex.” This is a myth. But the messages men and women get about sexual relationships from popular culture and the media perpetuate this myth.

Rob, it is common for both men and women to experience low sex drive, or libido, at some point in their lives. In Bernie Zilbergeld’s book, The New Male Sexuality he found that 30 per cent of men felt, at least sometimes, that sex was a burden. Other studies show that low sex drive affects at least 20 to 25 per cent of adult males.

Every person is unique.

People should not feel that they must have sex a certain number of times a week or a month to have a good sex life. However, if a man thinks that his libido is low and this causes distress to him or in his relationship, he may want to think about getting medical help.

Some signs of low sex drive in men include less frequent sexual thoughts, reluctance to initiate sex, or a lack of desire for sex – especially after going without sex for an extended period of time.

Like women, the cause for low libido in men can be physical as well as psychological. The following are some common reasons for low sex drive: Low levels of testosterone When men approach their forties, the level of testosterone (male sex hormone) will naturally decline, usually dropping by one to two per cent every year. If the testosterone

level falls well below the normal range it can lead to a decreased sex drive. Some younger men with hormone deficiency will experience the same condition.

Chronic stress can also lower the level of testosterone in the body.

Illnesses and medication Medical conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, or depression often affect a person’s sex life. Also, some medications for depression,

prostate problems, and high blood pressure, as well as other drugs, can reduce a person’s sex drive.

Lifestyle Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as excessive drinking, smoking, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, poor eating habits, and obesity are factors that can contribute to low libido.

Stress Many men report that stress is the #1 killer of their sex drive.

Work stress, financial stress, family responsibilities or other life stresses such as a move, a job loss, a new baby, or death of a loved one can have a negative effect on one’s interest in sex.

Relationship issues Anger or any unresolved conflicts with a partner can cause sexual disinterest in men.

Many people mistake low libido in men for erectile dysfunction but they are not the

PAGE 5 same thing. Viagra is for men with erectile dysfunction. These men have normal sexual desire but they are unable to maintain an erection during sex. For men with low sex drive, they can usually perform but they lack desire. Rob, it looks like Viagra may not be the right thing to jump-start your sex life.

Ate Anna suggests you see a doctor for a complete physical examination to check if there is any underlying cause for your low interest in sex. For relationship issues, stress or other lifestyle issues, talking to a counsellor may help.

In the meantime, you can try thinking about your situation in a different way. In other words, you might not really feel interested in sex but can still be willing to do something to pleasure your wife.

This, in turn, might change your feelings. And remember, sex does not have to equal intercourse – be

creative and enjoy the physical sensations of touching in different ways. The good news is that many women want “quality” instead of “quantity” in their sexual relationship.

If your wife wants to be close to you and you keep avoiding her, she may feel rejected. This is especially true if you don’t talk to her about your concerns. Talking to each other in a caring manner is the best way to build intimacy and support each other as you deal with this challenge.

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 to many resources on the subject of sexuality.

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What did pre-colonial Filipinos look like?

One of the problems of school history textbooks is that they are usually commissioned by governments to serve more as nationalist propaganda rather than impartial accounts of history. Add to this the fact that they are written for young, non-historians rather than for scholars, and it is not surprising that many errors slip through. The dubious modern portraits of people who lived before the advent of photography are especially amusing. Take for example the common image of the early Filipino printer, Tomas Pinpin, wearing a Barong Tagalog and a pair of slacks – even though he lived 400 years ago in the age of pantaloons and bahags.

And there is the poet Balagtas, who lived in the early 1800s who is almost always portrayed wearing a crown of laurel like an ancient Greek. Magellan is often shown battling the natives of Mactan who look a lot like North American natives from an old Hollywood movie.

What did Filipinos really look like before the Spanish invasion? It is quite a large subject to fit into a few hundred words, considering that every community had its own customs and ideas about clothing and physical appearance. The first people of the Philippines that Westerners described in detail were the Visayans that met Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet in 1521.

Tattoos The Spaniards called Visayans “the painted ones” or pintados because of their tattooed skin. For Visayan men, tattoos were a symbol of bravery, which were earned in battle. A man’s first tattoos were applied to his legs near the ankle and as more tattoos were earned, they were applied farther up his body. Only the most elite warriors had tattoos on their faces, the ultimate being applied to their eyelids.

Visayan women only decorated their hands with fine-lined tattoo designs. Tattoos were not common among Tagalogs – the men displayed their military accomplishments with a red potong, which was like a turban.

Clothing Normal clothing for men in most parts of the Philippines was the bahag, which is usually translated into English as a “G-string” but this is misleading. In many communities, a bahag was actually a piece of cloth almost a metre wide and four to five metres in length. Women wore tube skirts or wrap-around skirts.

Partial nudity was always an option for men and women.

Visayan men especially would

have wanted to display their hard-earned tattoos. This is not to say that Filipinos did not have more elaborate clothing.

Headdresses, blouses, tunics, scarves or ankle-length robes were worn on formal occasions and both men and women wore skirts of various styles.

Clothing was made from local and imported materials such as abaca, cotton and silk.

Hair and hygiene Hairstyles differed from one community to the next and they changed often but throughout the Visayan Islands men and women generally had long hair – down to the waist for some men and down to the ankles for some women. The men usually tied their hair in a knot on top of or behind their heads or they wrapped it in a head cloth similar to a turban. The women piled their hair high in elaborate styles and used flowers and sesame seed oil to treat the hair and to give it an attractive scent. Hair was cut short only as a punishment or as a sign of profound mourning.

Muslim men in Manila kept their hair short and when the Spaniards began to occupy the islands they encouraged all Filipinos to cut their hair short as a way of “taming” them.

Women used makeup such as face powder, nail polish (usually red) eyebrow paint, and lotions made from local roots.

Both men and women regularly plucked their eyebrows to make them thin and arched. At least one Spanish missionary criticized this habit as an act of vanity. Other Spanish writers also commented on the Filipino habit of bathing everyday, which they thought was unhealthy and rather lascivious. Not a surprising attitude given the that the low level of personal hygiene among Europeans in the 1500s was quite disgusting by today’s standards.

Jewellery Filipinos wore practically every imaginable type of jewellery – rings, earrings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chains, brooches, armbands, leg bands and sequinned clothing.

Both men and women wore earrings. The men usually had one or two holes pierced in each ear and women had as many as four. It was stylish to expand the lowest piercing with large earplugs or to hang heavy jewellery from the hole until it stretched to a size large enough to fit a fist through it so that earrings would reach down to the shoulders.

Jewellery was made of precious stones, mother-ofpearl and tortoise shells but, by far, the preferred material was gold. The amount of gold that Filipinos wore would dazzle a

rap star today and it certainly got the attention of the early Spanish invaders who almost always mentioned it in their descriptions of the people.

They were astounded to see men wearing little more than a bahag and thousands of pesos worth of gold chains and other jewellery.

More astounding to them was the gold they found underneath the men’s bahags.

The practice of palang or penis piercing was popular in the Visayas. Devices called sakras were attached to the ends of a pin called a tugbuk, which was inserted through the sides of the penis, near the tip. The device was worn to enhance pleasure during sexual intercourse.

Decorative dentistry Filipinos definitely liked the “bling bling.” Even their teeth were decorated with so much gold that they had what today’s hip-hop culture would call “grills,” except that Filipino dental jewellery was not easily removed, it was more or less permanent.

To have plain white, naturally shaped teeth in the 1500s was considered uncivilized, even animal-like.

A 1617 Waray dictionary by Mateo Sanchez contained the phrase baga napkangnan huligan, which meant that when a person with white teeth smiled it looked like he was “chewing on coconut meat.”

The civilized thing to do at that time was to colour the teeth jet-black or deep red. Chewing on anipay root or applying a protective tar-like substance called tapul coloured the teeth black while red ant eggs, kaso flowers and the regular chewing of betel nuts coloured the teeth red.

Filipinos also filed their teeth to make the edges flat and even – even if it meant filing away half a tooth to do it. The space between each tooth was also filed to make equal gaps.

Another option was to file all the teeth to points, like the teeth of a saw. Either way, the idea was to have even, symmetrical teeth.

No decent set of teeth was complete without some gold work. The basic style of decoration was to drill holes into the teeth and then insert gold pegs, which were filed flat to give the appearance of gold dots. If the pegs had flat heads they could be overlapped to look like gold fish scales. If the peg heads were rounded, elaborate bead patterns could be made. Gold caps and plates that covered the whole tooth and even above the gum line were also riveted into place with gold pegs.

Imagine that the next time you see a portrait of the stoic,

A Tagalog couple of the 1590s, the pair is wearing plenty of gold jewellery and the woman’s earlobe is pierced and stretched out. The man is wearing Spanish style pantaloons instead of a bahag. The image is believed to be painted by a Chinese artist commissioned by the governor of the Philippines, Luis Pérez das Mariñas.

Two Visayan warriors wearing bahags and displaying tattoos from the same book known as the Boxer Codex, which was obtained by the English scholar Charles R. Boxer in 1947 and later donated to Indiana University. unsmiling Lapulapu.

Sources Scott, William Henry, Barangay: Sixteenth Century Philippine Culture and Society, 1994 Boxer Codex, The Lilly

Library Digital Collections, accessed January 10, 2016, http://www.indiana. edu/~liblilly/digital/ collections/items/show/93 Find Paul Morrow (author) on Facebook

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HEARTS...

From page 1 volunteering at Siloam Mission, helping to serve and clean up dinner for patrons. For some of the finalists, this was their first experience volunteering in the community – and they all have expressed interest in continuing to give to those less fortunate than themselves.

Miss Debutante 2015 continues to support all participants as they explore new opportunities being presented for them. As our mission states, we open the doors of opportunity for young women who embody traditional Filipino values while adapting to the demands of today’s society.

Miss Universe 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, coined the phrase to be “confidently beautiful with a heart,” and these young women embody that sentiment as they prove they are, truly, more than just pretty faces with brains to match – they also have a spirit of giving and the humility of serving others.

A big thank you to our contacts at the Children’s Hospital Foundation, Rebecca Brask and Melanie Ozubko, for supporting and encouraging us on this journey, sharing laughter and tears of joy as we all shared stories of hope.

Keep up to date with our debutantes, including the latest information about the pageant, by liking our Facebook page, Miss Debutante 2015!

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The mystical feng shui powers of the number 8 It’s widely known that the number 8 is regarded as the money number in Asia. And that idea is catching on here in the west, too. From phone numbers and addresses – even license plates – everyone’s looking to get as many eights as possible in their daily living.

Even jewellery designs have popped up everywhere with eights in the design, although many call it the infinity symbol.

But the eight has more meanings that merely money and wealth, though that is the No. 1 reason why the eight is so popular!

Directions In feng shui, there are eight directions: north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west and northwest. Eight represents each of the cardinal directions and their sub-directions. Eight also represents the number of sides of a bagua, the octagon that is often used as the feng shui map of a home. The number eight can also refer to people.

The Eight Immortals There is a group of deities in the Taoist religion called the Eight Immortals. Each of the immortals represents an important aspect of living (much like the bagua does) and each god is said to possess a particular power. The Eight Immortals are comprised of six men and two women and are believed to have lived at one time but that they drank the nectar of immortality and are now gods.

In many Asian homes, the Immortals are displayed as figurines and believed to bestow good fortune, health and

happiness to the residents. Each of the immortals also represents a particular direction and should be placed in their respective directions.

The mystic knot is often carved in jade to be worn as jewellery In Buddhism, it is believed there are eight auspicious gifts: the banner of victory, the double fish, the vase, the lotus, the conch shell, the parasol, the mystic knot and the wheel. Displaying these items brings good fortune.

Each of these auspicious items has a meaning and is associated with the numbers one through eight, beginning with the banner of victory. Thus, the eighth auspicious item is the mystic knot.

The mystic knot is a symbol of never ending good fortune and happiness. Mystic knots often show a combination of three, six or eight figure eights.

The knot is a powerful activator for homes that face northeast or for those who have an eight kua number, a birthdate, or a name that adds up to the number eight.

Water Star and Mountain Star 8 House charts in feng shui all feature the number eight prominently because we are in the period of 8. The mountain star 8 gives health and relationship happiness, and the water star 8 gives financial abundance and wealth luck. Activating these two together gives you both!

Make sure you look for both in your feng shui charts.

The Current Period 8 Feng shui is calculated in

periods lasting 20 years. The current period that we are in, and that started in 2004, is the period 8. That means that the number eight symbolizes current prosperity!

The number will retain its strength and remain auspicious until 2024, when it changes over on February 4, 2024 to period 9.

In 2016, the number eight will be especially auspicious when it visits the southwest sector of women, bringing them extra income, opportunities and great, good fortune! It’s equally auspicious for everyone, but especially beneficial for women and anyone with an 8 kua number or a southwest facing house.

The number eight currently possesses strength to bring good fortune to those who use it, such as by carrying a mystic knot hanger or by wearing a piece of jewellery with the 8 figure.

There are even bed mattresses with a figure eight design or doormats!

Activating the Eight There’s so many ways you can activate the power of eight – from designs in clothing to jewellery. Wearing an eight design whether as an eight or as a mystic knot is an excellent way to activate your power of prosperity.

Worn as a necklace, the eight will imbue your voice with energy to make your words persuasive – so excellent for anyone who writes for a living or who is in sales. The wrist and hands are associated with your thoughts, and if you wear a ring or bracelet with the symbol of an

eight, you imbue your mind with thoughts that help you make money or good financial choices.

Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter Feng Shui E-zine and certified feng shui consultant in authentic Chinese feng shui.

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!

For myself, for them Alroy Eugenio Nonato was awarded an honourable mention for the ANAK Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence last June based on his high school GPA, a group interview, and an opinion piece in response to the question, “How does expression impact you?” The following essay was his submission.

To express one’s self is to act on emotions and display your thoughts to the world, disregarding the stereotypes society has placed on you. As a high schooler, society expects my generation to be entitled and selfish. We are not expected to help others because of our greed and egos. My actions do not fit this mould. I dedicate my time

to a school group where I raise money to fund a school/daycare in the Philippines. I organize fundraisers and plan out events for the group. We assist children half across the world in receiving education and the possibilities of a better and brighter future. I do not do this to prove anyone wrong or to change society’s appearance on myself. I do this because I get a sense of satisfaction from helping others.

Some people believe I do this to get face value and to impress people. They slander my work and tell me that I do not truly care. This does not bother me. I know why I volunteer my time and no one can change that. I feel happy because I am able to make someone else happy through my

actions. It puts a smile on my face.

Similar to Nereo II, I am able to express myself through my actions. He does it through his spoken art, and I do it through my volunteer work. He found that spoken word, and being a battle lyricist revolve around a similar basis, of being an expression of one’s self through his words.

However they are different because you experience separate feelings doing each. As a battle lyricist you need to feel anger and try to mentally destroy your opponent. As a slam poet you express yourself without concern of others. You disregard other people’s opinions and express your inner thoughts freely.

This scenario is similar to my experience.

As a volunteer worker, there are individuals who do not personally know me and believe

that I volunteer for my own gain.

They believe I do it for face value and that I want to bring others down by making myself seem kind. I was seen in a similar light as Nereo II, a person in it only for themselves. In reality Nereo II found more satisfaction with slam poetry. He was allowed to open up and express his inner emotions. I am able to continue volunteering because I know my true intentions, and it is through volunteering that I am able to express my emotions. I disregard the negativity of others, and stay true to myself. We are able to show ourselves and our thoughts to the world and we disregard the negative feedback, while embracing the support we receive.

Nereo II stated that people “should not try to force a square into a circle” and instead to “be a chameleon”. He believes that humans should be able to adapt to

the world, and make it ours. Do not let others control you. I share this sentiment. I should be able to adapt to my surroundings, but still keep my core intentions and motivations close to my heart, because if I do not I will not be truly expressing myself and what I stand for.

Sources • eyedzproductions. (2008, October 7). Nereo II Interview & Performance Part 1 & Part 2 [Video files]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/SaKHuhIsLTQ?li st=PLFmoTeGNlagHzDVBR3X LaXp97XFzTovgV Alroy Eugenio Nonato is a recent graduate from Sisler High School and currently in his first year of studies at the University of Manitoba. Visit www.anak. ca to learn more about ANAK’s 2016 scholarship program and upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations.

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All-in-one photo ID

For minors, seniors and other non-drivers, the PIC will combine a photo ID with a health and travel card

ID CARD...

From page 1 cardholder’s photo and driver’s licence information printed on the front, but it will also have that individual’s Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN) on the back. As well, the health information will be accessible from the cardholder’s smartphone or tablet using an app that will serve as a virtual card, which is a first of its kind in Canada.

Manitoba Public Insurance launched a five-week public and consultation process last August involving more than 4,000 Manitobans and 29 organizations providing input. The full consultation report is available for viewing on the MPI website at www.mpi.mb.ca.

“Response from the public was overwhelmingly positive,” Minister Blady said. “Not only do Manitobans embrace the convenience of carrying just one durable and tamper-proof card to access health care and other services, they also strongly believe the PIC will better protect against identify theft, forgery and fraud.”

“Of the many suggestions received during the consultation process, we are pleased to announce that we will be

significantly expanding the life-saving capacity of organ donation services in Manitoba,” said Minister Blady.

“By integrating the organ donor registry into the PIC issuance process, Manitobans will easily be able to state their preferences for organ donation if they choose to do so.”

Manitoba Public Insurance will be accountable for establishing and verifying identity while Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors will retain full responsibility for determining eligibility for health services, assignment of personal health information numbers and approving family relationships under health registration numbers for health-care billing and pharmacare deductible application purposes.

Minister Blady also stressed that no personal health or drug records will be shared with Manitoba Public Insurance and no driver’s licence information or driver history will be shared with Manitoba Health.

The implementation of the new Personal Identification Cards will be free of charge to all Manitobans. The transition will cost the government $13 million, which MPI says will not be passed on to ratepayers.

You are invited to attend the

5th Annual Logan Constituency Job Fair Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Hugh John Macdonald School gymnasium 567 Bannatyne Avenue

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The three-part marathon: breaking down the educational year I began this year by advising you to hit the ground running. We have now officially ended our first leg of the educational marathon, settling nicely into the relatively “calm” part of the year. These are the weeks when teachers can teach generally uninterrupted. By now, programs are set, routines are in place, and the students are settling back into the swing of things.

The biggest challenge of this middle part of the educational marathon is setting the pace. We are now recharged from the winter break, and we have a good three

months before the spring break.

It’s easy to overwork students (and staff!) and having them burn out before the end of the year. Establishing a steady pace for these three months is critical to ensuring that we finish the marathon strong all the way until June.

It’s almost too easy to want to run when we truly should be enjoying the gift that is the ability to recharge our batteries and stretch before the final leg and the finish line. These are the months where I begin to teach my students about

responsibility and accountability – a short break is not an excuse to magically “forget” the rules and expectations set prior to the break. It’s also an opportunity to do a quick review of what we’ve done, set our goals for this midyear term, and continue growing as learners.

Parent tip: Pace yourselves Just as your child is getting back into the routines of school, take the time to also remind them of the expectations at home.

Perhaps the winter break allowed for later bed times and/or more

screen time. Perhaps there was even a shift in dietary habits with all the holiday parties and celebrations.

Ease them back into routines – have them begin reading on a nightly basis again and have that quality discussion with them about what they have read and what connections they are making to that text. Remind them of the chores that are expected to be done. Reaffirm that there is a limit to the amount of screen time.

All these measures will aid in your child’s overall

educational experience – when home adjustments actually mirror classroom adjustments. This consistency will help to make the transition back into school less of a struggle or shock for your child after a two-week hiatus.

Stretch those muscles, take a deep breath, and lace up your shoes. It’s time to set the pace for this mid-marathon section of our educational journey!

Judianne Jayme is an educator teaching sixth grade and a division-wide mentor in the Winnipeg School Division.

Water heater lifespan A typical water heater has a lifespan of about 10 to 12 years.

Careful consideration of the factors that affect its lifespan can provide a homeowner with information on the likely cost of replacing the water heater. These factors include: the installation procedure, usage volume, quality of construction, and maintenance.

A water heater must be installed upright. If it is installed on its side, it will be subjected to structural stress due to inadequate support for the heater and its pipes that could cause premature failure.

Water heaters must be installed in well-ventilated areas, not just for fire safety and nitrous oxide build up concerns, but also because inadequate ventilation can shorten the water heater’s lifespan. A

water heater must not be installed in flood-prone areas because water can rust the exterior and pipes, which decreases the efficiency and life expectancy of the unit.

A water heater is best installed in an easily accessible location for maintenance. It must also be easily noticeable for health-hazard and fire requirements.

The volume of water used largely governs the lifespan of the water heater. The water heater will have to work harder to heat the water if the volume is large.

Moreover, greater water volume also magnifies the corrosive effect of water. Just like most household components and systems, you get what you pay for in a water heater.

Cheaper units usually have shorter lifespan, whereas expensive ones

last longer. A good sign of a quality fabrication is its warranty.

Longer warranties generally indicate superior manufacturing quality, with nine and 12-year models normally having thicker insulation and bigger or higherwattage heating elements. Water heaters with bigger heating elements and anodes have much better resistance to scum or mineral build up.

Also give attention to the water heater’s features. For example, a porcelain casing provides a greater level of heat insulation and an additional layer of protection against rusting. Some models come with a self-cleaning feature that flushes mineral deposits in the pipes, which prolongs the unit’s life expectancy. Another factor that affects a water heater’s lifespan is the hardness of the water. The higher the mineral content, the shorter the water

heater’s lifespan will be because mineral build up decreases the unit’s efficiency. One way to offset the effect of this mineral build up is to regularly flush the water heater system. Higher-end models normally come equipped with a self-flushing feature.

Though an old water heater may seem to be well maintained, a question arises, is the maintenance worth it? Warranties normally don’t include labour costs. So a good rule of thumb to follow is that if the total annual maintenance cost is greater than 10 per cent of the cost of buying a new water heater, it is probably not worth replacing damaged parts like a sacrificial anode. Obvious signs such as a leaky pond under the heater or cold water coming out of the faucets suggest replacement of the unit. Homeowners should carefully consider the age and warranty of the model, and

wisely weigh the cost benefit of maintaining an existing heater versus buying a new one.

Norman Aceron Garcia is a registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Property Inspector of Mr. Peg Property Inspections Inc. Please visit www.mrpeg.ca for more information on home inspection, building science and home maintenance tips.

Confidently beautiful with hearts of service

L-r: Reynalyne Gacilan; Divine Dela Rosa; Tehillah Presado; Sam Bautista; Trish Olimpo; Jenica Reyes; Vienna Jaime; Judianne Jayme; Valen Vergara; Beth M. Proven, CHFM VP Development; Melanie Ozubko, CHFM Development Assistant; Rey-Ar Reyes, Pilipino Express Creative Director and Jill Main. Photo by Manny Diolazo

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Nabawasan na naman ng isang haligi ang mundo ng telebisyon. Isang posteng walang makakapalit dahil nag-iisa lang ang German Moreno.

Halos lahat ng live shows ay nagbibigay-pugay ngayon sa pagpanaw ng Master Showman na si Kuya Germs (German Moreno). Halos lahat din ng mga personalidad ay nagbibigayrespeto sa pinakahuling sandali sa yumaong star builder dahil sa kahit anong paraan ay nakatulong sa kanilang career si Kuya Germs.

Mayaman sa kaibigan ang yumaong TV host. Mapagpahalaga siya sa pagkakaibigan, hindi siya nakalilimot, kaya hanggang ngayon ay maganda pa rin ang samahan nila ng mga artistang nakasabayan niya sa Sampaguita Pictures.

Saksi ang loob at labas ng Mt. Carmel Church sa dami ng mga artistang dumadalaw. Hindi na rin magkasya ang magaganda at malalaking korona ng bulaklak na ipinadadala ng mga artista at pulitiko.

Iyon ang patunay na naging makabuluhan ang mga dekadang ipinaglagi ni Kuya Germs sa mundo ng lokal na aliwan. Sa That’s Entertainment na lang ay kulang sa apat na raang kabataan ang kaniyang natulungan.

Siya ang naging baytang ng hagdan na tinungtungan ng maraming young stars. Siya ang dahilan ng pagkakaroon ng pakpak ng mga ito para makalipad.

Hindi na nakapagtataka kung bakit parang fiesta gabi-gabi ang lamay ni Kuya Germs.

Sabi nga ng kaniyang kaisaisang anak na si Federico, “Nawala man si papa, masaya na rin kaming mga iniwan niya dahil kitang-kita namin how much he was loved by the industry he loved more.”

Matinding kalungkutan din ang nadarama ng pinakamalapit niyang pamangkin ni Kuya Germs na si John Nite.

“Itong suit na suot niya sa burol, ginamit ko ito sa Bituing Walang Ningning. He literally died in my lap,” kuwento ni John Nite habang hinahagod nang

masuyo ang kabaong ng mahal nitong tiyuhin.

Tama ang komento ni Federico, “Paano mo makakalimutan ang taong nagbigay ng buhay sa iyo?

Araw-araw, tumatawag siya, ‘Kumusta na kayo? Ang mga bata, kumusta sila?’

“Ang hindi ko pa alam, e, kung paano ko haharapin ang pagkawala ni papa. I have my wife and kids, they can comfort me, pero iba pa rin ang kumpleto kayo,” komento ng anak ni German Moreno.

Nasapul namin ang That’s Entertainment, ang programang pinagmulan ng halos lahat ng mga sikat na kabataan noon, sa sinapupunan ng show ni Kuya Germs ipinanganak ang mga artistang pinakinabangan ng mga istasyon ng telebisyon.

Matindi ang hagulgol nang dumalaw si Sharon Cuneta sa mga labi ng kaniyang amaamahan. Si Kuya Germs ang mayhawak ng kredito kaya napalapit sa masa ang noon ay kolehiyalang si Sharon Cuneta.

Isa rin si Nora Aunor sa mga apektado sa pagpanaw ni Kuya Germs dahil sila talaga ang nagkasama nang napakatagal na panahon. Guy & Pip pa lang, hanggang sa programang Superstar, hanggang sa umalis ng bansa at bumalik si Nora Aunor ay hindi bumitiw ng suporta at tiwala sa kaniya ang Master Showman.

Si Jake Vargas ang pinakahuling pinaglaanan ng panahon at pagmamahal ni Kuya Germs. Iyon ang literal na kung wala siya ay walang Jake Vargas ngayon.

Miyerkules, Enero 13, inihatid sa huling hantungan ang nag-iisang Kuya Germs.

Palaging mabubuhay sa alaala ng mga taga-showbiz si Kuya Germs. Poste siya ng lokal na aliwan. Walang kalimutan.

Walang tulugan! *** Kapag may umalis ay may dumarating. Literal na nangyari iyon sa isa sa mga personalidad na natulungan ng yumaong Master Showman, si Judy Ann

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• German Moreno – Walang maaaring pumalit sa Master Showman • Judy Ann Santos – Tumatanaw ng utang na loob kay Kuya Germs • Alden at Maine – Palagay ninyo, magkakagustuhan kaya?

• Jake Ejercito – Classmate ni Yaya Dub sa Kalyeserye • Pops Fernandez – Malaki ang hawig ni Yaya Dub kay Pops • Alden Richards – Parusa ang busy schedule, kawawa naman • Pauleen Luna – Nais sanang maging pribado ang detalye ng kasal • Pia Wurtzbach – Salamat sa suporta ng AlDub Nation • AiAi delas Alas – Number one ang My Bebe Love sa MMFF • Kris Aquino – Parehong flop ang magkasunod na pelikula, bakit kaya?

• Marion Aunor – Nag-donate sa Bahay Aruga mula sa Winnipeg

German “Kuya Germs” Moreno – paalam sa nag-iisang Master Showman Santos, sa pagsisilang niya sa kanilang anak ni Ryan Agoncillo na si Luna.

Nagsimula si Juday sa Ula, pero naging poste siya sa That’s Entertainment, mula noon hanggang ngayon ay tumatanaw ng utang na loob ang magaling na aktres kay Kuya Germs.

Aminado si Juday na isa sa mga hindi niya malilimutang bahagi ng kaniyang karera ay ang mapasama sa mga kabataang tinutulungan ni German Moreno sa That’s Entertainment.

“May weekly competition kasi kami noon, every Saturday ginagawa, sobrang aligaga kami

sa pagbubuo ng production number para manalo kami.

Rehearse kami nang rehearse, masaya ang grupo. Manalomatalo, okey lang, dahil hindi mababayaran ang saya namin noon,” palaging naaalala ng magaling na aktres.

Maraming puso ng mga sikat na personalidad ang hinaplos ni Kuya Germs. Hindi kasi ipinagdamot ng TV hostdiscoverer-actor-manager ang entablado ng telebisyon kahit kanino.

Basta may nakiusap sa kaniya, kasunod na noon ang kaniyang tulong, kung walang budget

ang network para sa baguhan, sa kaniyang bulsa nanggagaling ang talent fee, ganoon kawalang kundisyong tumulong ang nagiisang German Moreno.

Dahil sa dami ng kaniyang natulungang matupad ang mga pangarap ay saksi ngayon ang Mt. Carmel Church sa pagdagsa ng mga nagmamahal sa kaniya. *** Ngayong 2016 ay matindi ang pag-asa ng mga tagasuporta nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza na may mabubuo nang espesyal na relasyon sa kanila.

Napakaespesyal na ng pagtitinginan nila ngayon,

For many years, we have been serving the Filipino community with

Dedication, Commitment, Friendship & Trust

We have worked hard at this by providing a dedicated and hard working group of professional men and women offering: • full disclosure of pricing • ensuring our Lamay are professional with great service • offering two well-positioned facilities • providing the best product lines.. and the list goes on!

We are not a nameless, faceless entity in Toronto or Houston.

We live here, work here and play here. Winnipeg is our home, and we demonstrate this daily to the families we serve.

24/7 Compassion & Accessibility Phone: 204-275-5555

Two City Locations 1839 Inkster Blvd. (corner of Inkster Blvd. & Keewatin St.) 1006 Nairn Ave. (corner of Keenleyside St. & Nairn Ave.)

We are your Kababayan in the business! Feel free to call owners Darin Hoffman (Zeny Regalado), Shawn Arnason or our community representative Nap Ebora for a uniquely Filipino prerspective on prearrangements.

Phone: 204-275-5555

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Jake Ejercito at Maine “Yaya Dub� Mendoza marami ngang nagdududa na mayroon na silang relasyon, ipinagkakanulo raw iyon ng kanilang mga mata kapag napapanood sila sa kalyeserye.

Kunsabagay, hindi nakapagtatakang magkagustuhan sina Alden at Yaya Dub dahil halos araw-araw silang magkasama, bibihira ang pagkakataon na nagkakahiwalay sila.

Araw-araw silang nagkikita sa kalyeserye ng Eat..Bulaga, sa mga TVC shoot nila ay palagi silang nagkukuwentuhan, napakalaking bagay noon para mauwi sa relasyon ang maganda

nilang pagkakaibigan.

Sa kalyeserye kapag nagkakatinginan ang dalawa ay halos mahulog na sa upuan ang kanilang mga tagahanga, konting lambingan lang ay lunod na lunod na agad sa kilig ang AlDub Nation. Paano pa kaya kapag totoong magkarelasyon na sina Alden at Maine?

Sa dalas ng kanilang pagsasama ay hindi malayo sa katotohanan ang isang masarap na relasyon sa pagitan nina Alden at Yaya Dub. Pareho naman silang libre ngayon, may kalayaan silang magmahal at See CRISTY p14

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CRISTY...

From page 13 mahalin, kaya bakit ang hindi?

Pero pagkontra ng ilang nakausap namin ay huwag nilang pipilitin ang kanilang emosyon.

Kailangang maramdaman nila iyon nang kusa, dahil sabi nga ni Lola Nidora, ang lahat ay nangyayari sa tamang panahon.

Inilalatag na raw ngayon pa lang ang pelikulang pagtatambalan nina Alden at Maine para sa darating na Valentine’s Day. Kinikilig na ang AlDub Nation, kung matutuloy ang proyekto ay iyon ang masasabing pelikula talaga ng AlDub, hindi ang My Bebe Love na dagdagatraksiyon lang sila.

Karagdagang cast na maituturing, pero kailangang tanggapin ng mga bumibidang sina Bossing Vic Sotto at AiAi delas Alas na napakalaki ng naitulong sa takilya ng kanilang mga tagahanga, hindi pinabayaan ng AlDub Nation na maungusan ng ibang entry ang pelikula.

Mas matututukan na ang istorya ng pelikula kung matutuloy ang pang-Valentine’s Day na proyekto nina Alden at Yaya Dub. Sa pinipilahan pa rin kasi hanggang ngayon na My Bebe Love ay halatadong idinagdag lang sila sa kuwento.

Pero ibang klase talagang gumalaw ang mga tagahanga ng dalawa, sila ang mga unang sumugod sa mga sinehan noong Pasko, sila ang nagpaingay sa pangunguna ng My Bebe Love.

Ano nga ang sabi?

Huwag menosin-maliitin ang kapangyarihan ng Aldub Nation.

Marami na silang napatunayan.

Wala nang kuwestiyon ang kanilang puwersa.

May hihirit pa ba? *** Maraming kinilig sa partisipasyon ni Jake Ejercito sa kalyeserye. Bakit naman hindi, napakaguwapo ng anak ni Pangulong-Mayor Joseph Estrada kay Laarni Enriquez, guwapo na ay napaka-cowboy pa.

Si Tita Malou Choa-Fagar ang nakiusap kay Laarni kung puwede nitong payagan si Jake na lumabas sa kalyeserye. Gusto ng dating aktres ang ideya, tutok na tutok din kasi si Laarni sa kalyeserye, tagahanga ito nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza.

Pero ang kaniyang sagot, “Ipagpapaalam ko muna sa daddy niya.” Matagal nang gustong mag-artista ni Jake Ejercito, pero tutol ang kaniyang ama, papayagan lang siyang sumubok sa pag-aartista kapag tapos na siya sa pag-aaral.

Sinunod naman iyon ni Jake, nag-aral siya sa London, tinapos niya ang kursong Business Management, pero gusto pa niyang makakuha ng masters degree.

Sa Singapore naman siya pumasok, mas malapit sa Pilipinas, puwede siyang umuwi kapag may mahaba-habang bakasyon sa kaniyang pagkuha ng M.A.

PILIPINO EXPRESS Napapayag si Mayor Erap, pero hindi regular, special participation lang kumbaga sa pelikula. Iyon na! Noong Sabado (Jan. 9) nang tanghali ay lumabas siya sa kalyeserye bilang si Jake, ang kaklase ni Yaya Dub, ang tumutulong sa dalaga sa kaniyang thesis.

“Napakaguwapong bata! At napakagaling niyang magsalita, lutang ang pagiging edukado niya! At kumain pa siya ng street food! Sarap na sarap siya sa pagnguya ng isaw! Ang konyongkonyong si Jake, kumakain ng isaw!” tuwang-tuwang komento ng kaibigan naming propesor.

Nasa dugo ni Jake Ejercito ang pag-aartista, kaya hindi na nakagugulat kung sakaling pasukin na rin niya nang seryosohan ang pag-aartista pagkatapos ng kaniyang masters degree, hindi mapipigilan iyon sa tamang panahon. *** Noong nagmamarka na ang itsura at pangalan ni Yaya Dub sa kalyeserye ng Eat…Bulaga ay maraming nakapansin, malaki ang pagkakahawig nila ni Pops Fernandez, sa maraming anggulo ay parang magkapatid sila ng Concert Queen.

Habang tumatagal ay lalong lumalalim ang kanilang pagkakamukha, kahit sa mga pagkakataong nilulukut-lukot ni Maine Mendoza ang kaniyang mukha ay si Pops Fernandez pa rin ang nakikita sa kaniya ng manonood, wala ba silang relasyon sa dugo?

Siyempre’y aliw na aliw si Pops nang may nagsabi sa kaniya na malaki ang pagkakahawig nila ni Maine Mendoza, marami na raw siyang naririnig na ganoong pagkukumpara, pero tinatawanan lang niya.

Noong baguhan pa lang si Pops ay mas kamukha niya si Maine, magkaporma rin sila, may magkabilang dimples lang si Pipay na wala kay Yaya Dub at napunta kay Alden Richards. *** Lunes nang tanghali, sa kinaaaliwang kalyeserye ng buong bayan, ay may nag-text sa amin. “Pansinin n’yo po si Alden Richards, sobrang antok na antok na.”

Masiglang-masigla ang binata sa mga unang bahagi ng Eat… Bulaga, takbo pa nga siya nang takbo sa entablado, punumpuno ng energy ang Pambansang Bae. Pero oo nga, noong kalyeserye na ay halatado na ang kaniyang kapaguran, kulang na lang na maghikab siya. Kitang-kita ang paglamlam ng kaniyang mga mata, nanghihingi na iyon ng tulog at pahinga, pinaglalabanan lang iyon ni Alden hanggang sa matapos ang programa.

Dikit-dikit ang kaniyang kompromiso ngayon, halos araw-araw ay mayroon siyang trabaho, napakabenta naman kasi ngayon ng ka-loveteam ni Maine Mendoza.

Napakaraming nakikiusap sa amin para makuha ang serbisyo ni Alden para sa mga provincial shows, pero tumatanggi kami, alam kasi naming wala na rin

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Pauleen at Bossing Vic namang maibibigay na schedule ang kaniyang handler dahil sa kapunuan na ng kaniyang kalendaryo.

Kahit nga siguro ang kaniyang pamilya ay nasasabik na sa kaniya, kumuha na siya ng halfway house na malapit sa kaniyang mga trabaho kaya hindi na siya masyadong nakauuwi sa Sta. Rosa, ano nga ang sabi ni Allan K noong selebrasyon ng kaniyang kaarawan sa Eat… Bulaga?

“Alden, kapag maluwag na ang kalendaryo mo, nandito lang kami,” sabi ng komedyante. Kahit sila kasi ay hindi na nakakasama para sa pagba-bonding si Alden, palaging busy sa kakakayod, nami-miss na siya ng kaniyang mga dabarkads.

Totoo ang sinabi sa amin ng isang ehekutibo ng GMA-7, hindi nagbabago ang Pambansang Bae, schedule lang niya ang nagbago. *** Maiintindihan natin kung saan nanggagaling si Pauleen Luna sa sarkastiko niyang “pasasalamat” sa ABS-CBN tungkol sa nalalapit nilang kasal ni Bossing Vic Sotto.

Paminsan-minsan lang nangangarap ng kapribaduhan ang mga artista. Halos lahat ng bahagi ng kanilang buhay ay alam na ng publiko, wala na halos silang itinatago, pero may parte ng kanilang personal na buhay na gusto naman sana nilang manatiling pribado.

Hindi dahil sa nagdadamot sila, bilang mga pampublikong pigura ay alam naman nilang may makakaamoy at makakaamoy rin ng pribadong okasyon sa kanilang buhay, pero iba iyon kesa sa salitang respeto.

Ikinasama ng loob ng ikakasal ang pagdedetalye ng Dos sa nalalapit nilang kasal ni Bossing Vic. Ang petsa, ang lugar, ang mga kasama sa mga magmamartsa papunta sa altar.

Huwag naman sanang sabihin

Pops Fernandez

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

SHOWBIZ SHOWBUZZ JANUARY 16 - 31, 2016 ng mga taga-Dos na okey lang iyon, matagal nang nakikiusap si Pauleen na kung maaari ay gusto nilang maging pribado ang kasal nila ni Bossing Vic, hindi naman siguro sila natutulog habampanahon para hindi nila iyon malaman.

Galing pa naman sa kanilang bakuran ang ikakasal, matagal ding panahon nilang nakasama si Pauleen, sa isang simpleng pakiusap ba ay hindi pa nila mapagbibigyan ang ikakasal?

Kahit saang larangan ay napakahalaga ng respeto.

Iyon ang nagbibigkis sa atin, magkakakampi man tayo o magkakalaban ng network na pinaglilingkuran, kailangang respetuhin natin ang pakiusapkarapatan ng ating kapuwa. *** Makabuluhan ang episode ng Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) noong Linggo (Jan 10) nang gabi. Wala kang itatapong segment sa programa ng magaling at medalyadong host na si Jessica Soho.

Sa panayam pa lang niya sa ating Miss Universe na si Pia Wurtzbach sa New York ay sulit na sulit na ang panahon mo, detalyado ang panayam, pati ang mga tao sa likod ng tagumpay ng ating kapuwa Pinay ay binigyang-tutok ng KMJS. Ngayon pa lang nakapagpasalamat si Pia sa AlDub Nation, aminado ito sa panghihingi ng suporta sa mga tagahanga nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza, ayon sa Miss Universe ay gumising nang maaga ang AlDub Nation para lang magbigay ng boto sa kaniya habang ginaganap ang beauty pageant.

At tahasan ding tinanong ni Jessica si Pia kung mayroon bang namagitan o namamagitan sa kanila ni P-Noy. Wala, sabi ng may putong ng korona, nagkita lang sila minsan sa isang pagtitipon at iyon lang iyon.

Sa January 23 ay kinumpirma rin ni Pia na uuwi ito, isang linggo lang na mananatili dito ang Miss Universe, dadalo ito sa kasal nina Bossing Vic Sotto at Pauleen Luna bilang bridesmaid. *** May karapatan ang Comedy Concert Queen na panindigan ang kaniyang paniniwala na ang kanilang pelikula ang number one sa MMFF. Paniniwala niya iyon, walang makapipigil sa kaniyang isipin iyon, paninindigan ang tawag doon.

Hindi niya problema kung ayaw man siyang paniwalaan ng iba, hindi rin niya dalahin sa kaniyang kunsensiya kung sinasabi ng iba na sila ang number one, basta naninindigan si AiAi delas Alas na ang My Bebe Love ang number one.

Isinusumbat ngayon ng iba sa komedyana ang kawalan ng utang na loob. Dati raw siyang taga-Dos, sa Star Cinema rin daw siya nagkaroon ng pagkakataong magkaroon ng magagandang pelikula, burado na raw ba iyon sa utak ni AiAi? Ang relasyon noon ni AiAi sa Star Cinema ay hindi dapat kaladkarin sa argumento. Totoo,

PILIPINO EXPRESS nabigyan ng magagandang proyekto ng produksiyon si AiAi, pero kung babalikan natin ang kanilang kasaysayan ay ang Comedy Concert Queen ang nagakyat nang bilyon (hindi milyon) sa Star Cinema dahil sa sunudsunod na blockbuster movies na ginawa niya.

Nagkatulungan sila.

Pinuhunanan ng Star Cinema ang kaniyang mga pelikula, pero sinuklian din iyon ng sipag ng komedyana, nag-akyat siya nang limpak-limpak na salapi sa produksiyon na hindi kayang pantayan ng iba nilang sinugalang artista.

May namuhunan, may nagbalik ng puhunan at napakalaking tubo, kuwentasklaras lang ang kanilang laban.

Sa pagtanaw ng utang na loob ay walang maibubutas kay AiAi, malambot ang kaniyang leeg sa paglingon, bitbit niya kahit saan siya makarating ang pagtanaw ng utang na loob sa lahat ng naging bahagi ng kaniyang tagumpay. *** Hindi naging maganda ang pagpasok ng 2016 para kay Kris Aquino. Nakakalungkot marinig ang nagsasalimbayang balita na hindi nagkaroon ng mahabahabang buhay sa takilya ang kaniyang pelikula.

Pinu-pullout na ang kaniyang pelikulang All You Need Is Pagibig, ibinibigay na ang mga sinehan para sa My Bebe Love, ito ang senaryong ayaw na ayaw at hindi matatanggap nang paganoon na lang si Kris.

Oo nga’t sinasabi ng kaniyang kampo na hindi naman kasi sa kaniya nakatutok ang daloy ng kuwento ng proyekto ay hindi iyon bibilhin ng marami, bahagi pa rin siya ng pelikula, may pangalan pa ring Kris Aquinbo sa credits ng proyekto.

May nagkakaisang opinyon ang marami kung bakit tinamad ang ating mga kababayan na panoorin ang kaniyang entry sa MMFF. Hindi nagkaroon ng positibong resulta ang mga pinalutang niyang pag-iinarte at pag-uurung-sulong sa paggawa ng proyekto ng Star Cinema.

Hindi rin nakaganda sa kaniyang imahe ang basta na lang pang-aaway sa ama ni Bimby na si James Yap. Hindi rin maganda sa pandinig ang mga ginagawa niyang pagpaparinig kay Mayor Herbert Bautista.

Sa hindi man lang pagpuwesto ng kaniyang pelikula sa Top 4 ay walang ibang dapat sisihin si Kris Aquino kundi ang sarili lang niyang kapritso.

Kuwento ni Teacher NL na umuwi sa Daraga, Albay para makasama ang kaniyang pamilya, “Nandito ako sa Bichara Cinema 3 ngayon. Sa tanang buhay ko, ngayon ko lang naranasang tumayo nang nag-iisa sa Lupang Hinirang.

“Wala akong kasamang nanonood ng movie ni Kris Aquino.

Harinawang madagdagan man lang ng kahit isang moviegoer dito, hindi ko alam, baka may katabi na pala akong ispiritu dito,” text ni Teacher NL. See CRISTY p17

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Ai Ai Delas Alas kasama ang cast ng My Bebe Love

Kris Aquino

Alden Richards

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SHOWBIZ SHOWBUZZ PILIPINO EXPRESS

Showbiz Extra Be My Lady premieres this month Be My Lady, a light romantic comedy that sheds light on interracial relationships, premieres on January 18 on ABSCBN. Follow the love story of certified dalagang Pilipina Pinang and modern BrazilianJapanese guy Phil, played by real life couple of Daniel Matsunaga and Erich Gonzales, as they find their way into each other’s hearts despite differences in language, beliefs and culture.

Along with Daniel and Erich the cast includes Janice

De Belen, Al Tantay, Priscilla Mereilles, Yayo Aguila, Almira Muhlach, Yves Flores, Karen Dematera, MJ Cayabyab, RK Bagatsing, Devon Seron, Karen Reyes, Mike Lloren, Ana Abad Santos, Perry Escano, Marife Necesito, and comedy trio No Direction.

Be My Lady is directed by Theodore Boborol and produced by the business unit led by Ruel Bayani with by production manager Mavic HolgadoOducayen, and creative manager Mel Mendoza Del Rosario.

Wish I May offers compelling drama GMA’s launches its newest series on January 18 on GMA Pinoy TV. Wish I May is the fascinating soap opera starring the youngest love team of the Kapuso Network: Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali.

Both have come a long way since their respective showbiz debuts with Miguel finishing as a runner-up in the kiddie edition of Starstruck in 2004, and Bianca as one of the hosts of the children’s show Tropang Potchi from 2009 to 2013.

Armed with their natural acting skills and onscreen chemistry, Miguel and Bianca are all set to tackle mature roles in their latest series.

GMA Network is proud to present a stellar cast of

the country’s most respected artists in film and television: Camille Prats, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Mark Herras, Alessandra de Rossi, Glydel Mercado, Rochelle Pangilinan, Neil Ryan Sese, Juan Rodrigo, Marni Lapuz, Ash Ortega, Sancho delas Alas, and Prince Villanueva.

Wish I May will spark the curiosity of viewers with tales of great love finding evidence.

It also dramatically narrates Olivia’s (Camille) pursuit of her maternal rights over her long-lost daughter, compounded by the rare condition of chimerism.

Neal del Rosario and Mark Sicat Dela Cruz helm the series, which premieres January 18 on GMA Pinoy TV.

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On the Wings of Love returns to San Francisco James Reid (Clark) and Nadine Lustre (Leah) are back in San Francisco, California, the place where their thrilling love story all started in the hit Kapamilya primetime series On the Wings of Love.

The engaged couple paid a second visit to the historical Palace of Fine Arts, which played a vital part in their love story.

Clark and Leah’s return to San Francisco has got fans abuzz on what will happen to their exciting love story when they finally tie the knot.

Fans in California also had the chance to witness James and Nadine perform live and spread love during the On the Wings of

Love Certified Kapamilya Fans Day at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. The stadium was filled with cheering fans, excited to see their favourite love team showcase their dancing and singing chops.

Solid OTWOL fans in the Middle East should also brace themselves for the coming of James and Nadine. TFC will bring the teen stars to Qatar and Dubai in March for the JaDine in Love: The World Tour for an unforgettable concert experience diehard fans should not miss.

“On the Wings of Love” airs every weekday after Pangako Sa’Yo in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

CRISTY...

From page 15

bang sabihi’y sesemplang uli sa takilya ang susunod niyang gagawing palikula?

Tutal naman ay sobrang mapagpaniwala si Kris Aquino sa feng shui, kailangang pag-aralan niyang mabuti ngayon kung anong buwan siya uli gagawa ng pelikula, kung anong oras dapat unang gumiling ang mga camera at kung kalahati pa lang ang buwan sa panahong iyon o

Magkasunod na pagkabigo sa takilya ang nangyari kay Kris, hindi kumita noon ang pinagbidahan niyang Etiquette For Mistresses, sinundan agad iyon ng All You Need Is Pag-ibig.

Sabi, ang tagumpay at kabiguan daw ay tungkongkalan, palaging tatluhan. Ibig

kabilugan na. *** Dumating na mula sa Winnipeg, Canada ang aming mga anak-anakang sina Rey-Ar Reyes at Neil Soliven. Negative 30 ang klima nang umalis sila, nagyeyelo ang kapaligiran, paglabas nila ng NAIA ay pagkainit-init na panahon agad ang sumalubong sa kanila.

Noong Miyerkules nang

hapon ay nagtrabaho agad si ReyAr, kasama sina Maribel Aunor, Marion, Ashley at Neil Soliven ay nagpunta agad sila sa BahayAruga, isa sa mga nabiyayaan nang mag-concert si Marion sa Winnipeg noong nakaraang Diyembre. Si Mayette Bonilala na anak-anakan din namin ang namamahala sa Bahay-Aruga.

Naging matagumpay ang concert ni Marion sa Winnipeg,

sinuportahan siya ng ating mga kababayan doon, tatlong bahayampunan ang benepisyaryo ng produksiyon.

Kapuri-puri ang mag-inang Lala at Marion Aunor, plane tickets at akomodasyon lang ang hiniling nila kay Rey-Ar Reyes para sa nasabing concert, basta para sa pagtulong sa ating mga kababayan ay numero uno ang busilak na puso ng mag-ina. CSF

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Got to Believe a hit in Vietnam Philippine showbiz’s Teen King and Queen Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo recently brought honour to the country after winning accolades in Vietnam’s Face of the Year Awards for their performances in the hit series Got to Believe, which has captured a massive following in the Southeast Asian nation where the Philippine teleserye aired on TV. The series proved to be a big hit in Vietnam after Today TV started airing it on primetime television, every day, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vietnamese viewers were indeed captivated by the love story of Joaquin and Chichay, as proven by the high ratings the show registers every night.

The phenomenal Kathniel tandem personally received the Best Foreign Actor and Best Foreign Actress awards during the gala night held in Ho Chi Minh city’s Opera House on January 8.

Organized by IMC, the parent company of one of Vietnam’s largest TV networks Today TV, the Face of the Year Awards aims to honour films and artists who had significant contributions to

the industry over the past year and are voted by the Vietnamese audience. For their respective categories, Kathryn and Daniel won over actors and actresses from other countries such as India and Thailand.

“Thank you for this opportunity. And to all our supporters here in Vietnam, thank you so much for loving our characters, Joaquin and Chichay, and for loving the show Got To Believe. We love you!” said Kathryn.

“I’d like to thank Today TV. We just feel very humbled, very blessed, and we are very thankful.

Maraming salamat,” said Daniel.

Prior to the gala night, Kathryn and Daniel already felt the love from Vietnamnese Kathniel fans when they arrived at the Saigon Airport Friday afternoon. Armed with banners, shirts, posters, and caps, Vietnamese fans chanted “Kathniel,” and some even sang the Got to Believe theme song.

Fans also flocked to a local mall in Ho Chi Minh on January 9 for Kathryn and Daniel’s meet-and-greet, where the two stars gamely posed for photos, signed autographs, and answered questions.

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Building a strong and healthy Inkster community

by Janellyn Marcial A few years ago, a new building quietly popped up near the Philippine Cultural Centre of Manitoba, close to the corner of Burrows and Keewatin. While there was a lot of excitement around its opening, a lot of people drive by each day and still have no idea what goes on behind its doors. It wasn’t until I started to do more research on it last year when I realized what a vital resource the Inkster community had in its midst.

I worked for a children’s charity for over five years, and the greatest moments of my job were to see how our programs affected the overall health of the children and youth we served. Under one roof, the kids had access to everything they needed: healthy food, a variety of activities, and support from people they could trust.

And that’s what I think about when I have to describe what the NorWest Co-op Community Health is – a one-stop-shop for all your health care needs.

What is NorWest Co-op Community Health?

NorWest Co-op Community Health (NorWest) is a charitable, community based health care and support organization that has served the Inkster community since 1972. Using a team approach to health care, NorWest delivers a wide variety of services including family medical care, community programming, as well as counselling and support services.

Their focus is to keep people well; not just treat them when they’re sick.

They have a staff of approximately 120 ranging from doctors and nurse practitioners, to dieticians and cooking class instructors who all work together for the health of the community.

NorWest identified a long time ago that additional services were needed to address the issues of the community. By offering a clinic and a variety of programs and services together, patients are able to take better control of their needs.

Is there a cost to use NorWest programs or services?

There is no cost to take part in programs and services offered by NorWest.

How do I sign up? Am I allowed to come?

Programs at NorWest are open to those living in the Inkster and Seven Oaks area. It is best to call (204) 938-5900 ahead of time as some services, such as seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner, require you to book an appointment first.

How is NorWest different from seeing my regular doctor?

Let’s use Maria as an example.

She is an immigrant who struggles with high blood pressure and diabetes. Her health is also affected by her low income and an abusive relationship she cannot escape.

Maria’s doctor can address her high blood pressure and diabetes, but may not have the expertise, resources, or time to help with the other issues contributing to her

poor health. NorWest understands that being healthy means more than just seeing a family doctor. It also means knowing how to cook healthy meals and finding support for her relationship issues. In addition to seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner on-site, Maria can easily and confidentially access other service providers and health care professionals who can assist with her complex needs.

Are this a government entity?

How is NorWest funded?

No, NorWest is not a government entity, it is a non-profit charity.

Funding is diverse depending on what program and service you look at. The primary care services such as seeing a doctor are funded through the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).

Programs such as the Community Food Centre, for example, are not funded by the WRHA and rely on the support of grants and donations.

Are there any volunteer opportunities?

Yes, NorWest has a volunteer program if you would like to get involved. Visit http://www. norwestcoop.ca/about-us/ volunteer-program/ for more information.

Where can I get more information about NorWest programs and services? When are you open?

NorWest Co-op Community Health is located at 785 Keewatin Street and open late to serve your needs. They are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call (204) 9385900 to learn more, or visit www. norwestcoop.ca for a description of the programs and services offered by the centre.

In the coming issues of the Pilipino Express, NorWest staff will write about several topics related to your health. If there is something you would like them to write about, e-mail jmarcial2@ norwestcoop.ca.

Janellyn Marcial is the development coordinator for NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre. She can be reached at jmarcial2@norwestcoop.ca

What services does NorWest provide?

NorWest provides a number of programs and supports for the Inkster community including: • Family medical care • Prenatal and Well Baby Care • Vaccinations • Counselling and Support • Parenting Programs • Diabetes education and support • Health and wellness programs •Community Food Centre including Advocacy

and Referrals • Supports for newcomers to Canada • Supports for Pregnant Women • Cooking classes • Volunteering opportunities • Supports for kids and teen including Teen Clinics • Early Learning and Child Care

For a complete list of services, visit www.norwestcoop.ca.

EH KASI, PINOY!

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PILIPINO EXPRESS

KROSWORD

NO. 244

HOROSCOPE

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Ngayon 5. Kilalaning utang na loob 12. Ipakiusap 13. Kaibigan 14. Sigaw 16. Hiyaw ng nasaktan 17. Probinsya 18. Panghalip 19. Simbolo ng arsenic 21. Suminghal 25. Biyudo 27. Putok ng baril 29. Ilista 31. Punla 32. Kinikilala PABABA 1. Hawak 2. Taksil 3. Teheras 4. Bayani ng masa 6. Bahay ampunan 7. Atraso 8. Bulong 9. Tagulamin 10. Laan

11. Tessie ______ 15. Pagitan 18. Dugton 20. Ligtas 21. Biyaya ng langit 22. Kabayong may lahi 23. Nais 24. Lamang 26. Liping minorya 28. National Housing Authority 30. Saka 31. Big news

SAGOT SA NO. 243

JANUARY 16 - 31, 2016

Enero 16 – 31, 2016 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Ihanda mo ang sarili sa dami ng mga imbitasyon na darating sa iyo.

Pupuntahan mo ba lahat o pipiliin mo lang kung alin ang pagbibigyan mo? Masaya ang Enero mo pero baka may mga magtampo kung wala ka sa kanila pero makikita ka sa iba. Paano na? OK ang ika16, 24 at 25. Alalay ka sa ika-21, 22, 23, 29 at 30.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Kailangan mong mag-relax dahil apektado ang iyong kalusugan sa stress na dinadala mo.

Maayos naman ang iyong pakiramdam pero huwag mo nang hiintayin pang magkasakit ka para ipahinga mo ang utak at katawan.Talo ka pag nagkasakit ka. Tandaan mo.

Mapalad ka sa ika-16, 24 at 25.

Ingat sa ika-17, 18 at 31.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Kung healthy ka, hindi lang hahaba ang iyong buhay nang maginhawa ka, magiging maayos din ang iyong itsurang panlabas.

Patingnan mo ang iyong mga ngipin at gilagid dahil baka diyan magsimula ang isang problema sa kalusugan. Magpahinga ka.

Masaya ang ika-16, 24 at 25. May tension sa ika-19, 20, 26 at 27.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Mararamdaman mo ang kakulangan ng pera sa mga darating na buwan.

Kailangang higpitan mo pa ang iyong sinturon dahil hindi agad gagaan ang dating ng pera sa iyo. Ngayon mo makikita ang kahalagahan ng pag-iipon noong malakas ka pang kumita. OK ang ika-17, 18, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika11, 12, 24, 25 at 31.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) May mga reklamo ang katrabaho mo sa hanapbuhay ninyo. Kung wala kang reklamo at OK naman sa iyo, iwasan mong makisahog sa mga usapan nila dahil baka maapektohan ang katayuan mo sa kompanya. Importante ang hanapbuhay na ito para sa pamilya mo. OK ang ika-17, 18, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-19 at 30.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Mahalin mo muna ang sarili mo nang mahalin ka rin ng ibang tao.

Igagalang ka nila kung makikita nilang iginagalang mo ang sarili mo. Ayusin mo ang iyong bihis at ayos nang lapitan ka nila.

Kalinisan ng katawan ay huwag mong pababayaan. OK ang ika17, 18, 26 at 27. Ingat sa ika-16, 21, 22, 23, 29 at 30.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) May romansa sa mga darating na buwan. Kung gusto mo siya at gusto ka rin niya, huwag ka nang magpakipot pa. May mga umaaligid sa kaniya. Kung wala siyang makikitang pag-asa sa iyo, may sasalo agad. Iwasan mo siya kung hindi ka naman sigurado.

OK ang ika-19, 20, 29 at 30. Ingat sa ika-26 at 27.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Balansehin mo ang oras mo. Kung may pamilya ka, bigyan mo sila ng panahon.

Baka magulat ka na lang dahil malayo na pala ang loob nila sa iyo. Sayang naman dahil sila ang dahilan kung bakit wala kang tigil ng paghahanapbuhay.

Pag-aralan mo ito. OK ang ika19, 20, 29 at 30. Kuwidaw sa ika16, 21, 22 at 23.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Kaarawan mo na naman. Isang taon muli ang nalagas sa iyong buhay.

Masaya ka ba sa mga nangyari sa iyo nitong nakaraang taon? May mga pagsisisi ba sa iyong isipan?

Huwag mong panghinayangan ang mga pagkakamali dahil aral iyan upang huwag maulit. OK sa ika-19, 20, 29 at 30. Careful sa ika-24, 25 at 31.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Kapag ikaw ang kausap, parang lagi siyang nagmamadali at nabubugnot.

Pero, sa ibang tao, masayahin at malambing pa siya.

Pag may hiniling ka, init ng ulo ang sagot sa iyo. Kakayanin mo ba ang ganyang trato? Hanggang kailan ka magbubulag-bulagan?

OK sa ika-21, 22, 23 at 31.

Stressful ang ika-16, 29 at 30.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Maginhawa na ang buhay mo.

Sa kaunaunahang pagkakataon, hindi mo problema ang pera.

Samantalahin mo ang sitwasyon, mag-enjoy ka pero huwag mong uubusin ang ipon mo.Ayusin mo ang mga napabayaan mo nitong nakaraang taon. Marami iyon.

OK ang ika-21, 22, 23 at 31. Ingat sa ika-17, 18, 24 at 25.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Masaya at tila walang problema ang inyong relasyon. Mahal mo siya, gayon din siya sa iyo. Pero may mga mangyayari na susubok sa inyong pagmamahalan. Igalang mo ang kaniyang opinion dahil iyon ang sasagip sa magandang relasyon. Huwag iinit ang ulo mo.

OK ang ika-21, 22, 23 at 31. Ingat sa ika-19, 20, 26 at 27.

EH KASI, PINOY!

JANUARY 16 - 31, 2016

PILIPINO EXPRESS

Nagising ang Bulakan Association of Winnipeg. Ang mga masigasig ngayon ay mga landed immigrants mula noong six years ago. Humigit-kumulang sa 200 ang dumalo sa ginanap na Paskuhang Bulakenyo 2016.

Mabibilang lang sa daliri ang bilang ng old timers na naroon. Si G. Venancio “Ben” Domingo ang kanilang pangulo. *** Nakatutok na sa tagsibol ng 2016 ang Manitoba Provincial Elections. NDP, PC at LP ang ngayon ay nanunuyo sa mga botante. Layong ang kanilang partido ay mabigyan ng pagkakataon sa pamamahala.

Nais ng NDP ni Premier Greg Selinger na madagdagan ang kanilang halos 16 years na gobyerno na waring prutas na nahinog sa puno. Maapektuhan kaya ang PC ni Brian Pallister ng nangyari sa federal elections?

Ang LP naman ni Rana Bokhari na ngayon ay may isang kinatawan sa legislature ay umaasang matatangay ng Trudeau red tide. *** Sa national, kabilang sa mga mainit na isyu ay tungkol sa marijuana legalization na plano ng Trudeau administration.

Kung paiiralin, ano ang gagawin to those convicted before?

Palalayain ba at burado na ba ang conviction records nila? *** Ang family unification program na pinangako ni PM Trudeau ay pinaiiral na daw ngayon ng Immigration and Refugee Minister John McCallum. After ten years, sa huling two years ng Harper administration, nagpairal ng Express Entry subalit maraming estasyon na dinadaanan. *** Kasama sa 94 recommendations ng Truth and

Reconciliation Commission ang tungkol sa oil industry. Itatama din daw ng Trudeau government ang justice and education systems na angkop sa kasalukuyang panahon ang mga pagbabagong kailangan.

Feedback “Mang Paquito, isa po ako sa tinamaan ng iyong mga tula tungkol sa 10-Utos. Marahil hindi na gusto ng Makapangyarihang Ama ang ginagawa ng mga taong nasa lupa na Kaniyang nilikha?

Ang nangyayaring atrocities, floods, earthquakes, gulo at iba pa. Magandang reminder nga po ang mga tula mo.”

Salamat po. Sa totoo lang, ako mismo, hindi rin makaiwas.

Ang tamang gawi, malimit na nasisingitan ng mali. *** Nakatutok pa rin sa ISIS ang pansin ni PM Trudeau at US president Barack Obama. Home grown terrorists ang problema.

Sana’y maiwasang maulit muli ang trahedyang nangyari noon sa New York.

Pilipinas Ang sigalot ng Pilipinas at China sa West Philippine Sea ay malamang masapawan ng 2016 national and local elections.

Freedom of Navigation ang pangunahing issue. Kung ang Japan ay nanahimik, hindi magigising ang Washington.

Kaparis din ng ordinaryong korte ang United Nations.

Kung walang reklamo, walang kaso. Naturingang samahan ng nagkakaisang bansa, pero isa lang sa 15 members ng Security Council ang hindi sumang-ayon sa pinaguusapang isyu, patay na. *** Pinagtibay ng Korte Suprema ang pinirmahan ni PNoy na Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) ng Pilipinas at Amerika. May walong military

HINAGAP Eleksiyon

Panahon na naman ng kampanya ngayon, Habang papalapit ang takdang eleksyon; Sa nilisang bayan, anim-tatlong taon, Batay na saligan ay ang Konstitusyon! *** Magkasamang dati ay nagsisiraan, at magkatunggali ay nagyayakapan; lutang na kalahok, mga angkan-angkan, Pansariling lagi ang isip at galaw! *** Muling nangangako, trapong-kandidato, at palipat-lipat ng mga partido: Kailangan pa bang sila ay iboto?

Gayong nagpabaya habang nasa puwesto? *** Halalang ang sabi’y hibong demokrasya, Ngunit ang nakamit ng tao’y disgrasya!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

bases ng Pilipinas ang inalok ng gobyernong Aquino na magagamit ng US military forces.

Tandaan: ang Pilipinas ay walang pinasukang kasunduan sa Kano na hindi agrabiyado ang Pinoy.

Mapipigil kaya nito ang China sa patuloy na paglikha ng manmade islands sa pinag-aagawang teritoryo ng Maynila at Beijing?

Sakaling hindi mapigilan at magkaputukan, Pilipinas ang tiyak na magiging battleground.

Isang malungkot na pamana sa mga Filipino nina PNoy at US Pres. Barack Obama. *** Ginunita noong nakaraang December 30, ang ika-112 na kaarawan ng kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal. Naalala ko ang kaniyang aklat na El Felibusterismo na kasaysayan ng pagpapahirap sa mga mamamayan. Noon, Kastila at mga lintang-Filipino ang hari sa Pilipinas. Ngayon, ang lider ng ilang mayayaman na kaniyang pinayaman. Ang karaniwang taumbayan ang pinahihirapan.

Dapat madagdagan ang pasuweldo hindi lang sa mga empleyado ng government corporations, kundi maging sa mga karaniwang ahensyang pambansa at pribado. Labis silang apektado ng umiiral na mababang purchasing power ng Philippine peso. Kabuhayan ang dapat pangunahing issue sa 2016 elections. Apektado nito ang kalusugan ng mga mamamayan, lalo na ang mga walang mapasukang trabaho. *** Tumaas ang popularidad ni PNoy at ni VP Binay, ayon sa isang survey agency. Tumaas din naman ang bilang ng mga nagugutom sa tinatayang 104

million population ngayon. Ang popularity ng mga lider, makakain ba ‘yon ng mga naghihirap na taumbayan? *** Sa nakaraang mahigit limang taon ng Aquino Admministration, ilang pangako ang natupad? Ang kailangan sa Pilipinas ay isang tunay na lider na mapagkakaisa ang mga Filipino at pantay ang trato sa mahirap at mayaman.

Igalang ang independent institutions ng gobyerno, tulad ng legislatrure, judiciary, COA at iba pa. *** Ang pangamba ngayon ng mga botante ay kung maulit ang kontrobersiyal na resulta ng 2010 at 2013 elections na umano’y na-hokus-Pocos? Ang Comelec ay binigyan ng tatlong taon para maayos ang counting machines.

Kung maging kaduda-duda ang resulta, maaaring maging mitsa ng kaguluhan. *** Sana hindi na maulit ang nangyari sa Comelec na the commissioners washed their dirty linen in public. Tuluyang mawawalan ng tiwala ang taumbayan kung paiiralin ang personal na pagkiling at hindi ang nilalamang probisyon ng Konstitusyon.

Napagtibay ‘yon sa pamamagitan ng plebesito.

Vox populi, popular opinion sa Ingles na kagustuhan ng mga mamamayan. Iyon ang dapat pagbatayan sa disqualification cases nina Sen. Grace Poe at Mayor Rodolfo Duterte. Kung hindi susundin ang Konstitusyon, sunugin na lang. *** Binatikos ni PNoy at kaniyang

PAGE 21 mga kaalyado sina senador Juan Ponce Enrile at Grace Poe tungkol sa Mamasapano massacre case na nakatakdang paguusapan sa senado. Politically motivated daw. Di ba kaparis din ‘yon ng kaso ni VP Binay na dininig sa senado ng kaniyang mga kalaban?

Hindi dapat masamain ang pahayag ni Sen. Enrile na imbitahan ang pangulo sa senate hearing. Si PNoy at Gen. Alan Purisima ang umano’y namuno sa operasyon. Kortesiya ang imbitasyon. Kung ayaw ni Noynoy na dumalo, hindi siya pipilitin. Ang sangkot ay dapat nabibigyan ng mga pagkakataong maipaliwanag ang buong pangyayari.

Katas Ang mga nangyari sa panahon ng Aquino administrasyon ay kapulutan sana ng magagandang aral.

1. Nakasalalay sa kakayahan ng bagong pangulo ang kinabukasan ng bansa. Nakakalungkot kung ang kalagayan sa kabuhayan ng taumbayan ay kaparis pa rin ng dati.

2. Ang bagong pangulo sana ay maging tunay na lider ng pagkakaisa. Kalimutan ang pagiging partidista at pagpapairal ng selective justice. Wala nang paninisi at turo-turo.

3. Magtalaga ng mga hindi politiko sa gabinete. Walang KKK na hihiranging opisyal sa mga sensitibong ahensiya ng gobyerno.

4. Higit sa lahat, kabuhayan ng karaniwang mamamayan ang dapat unahing mapaunlad.

Kasabihan Karaniwan sa mga pangako ay hindi natutupad.

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Bulacan Association of Winnipeg officers (front l-r): Lito Bautista, Adviser; Kevin Lamoureux, MP Winnipeg North; Clarita Nazario, Adviser; Venancio Domingo, President; Paquito Rey “Kaka” Pacheco, Adviser. (back l-r): Boyet Nicolas, Marissa Calvadores, Town Representatives; John Michael Maglinao, VP; Gladys Martin, Assistant Secretary; Ariel Cruz, Sgt. at Arms; Azelle Santos, Secretary; Roffie Domingo, Treasurer; Leonardo Linag, Auditor; Chrys Martin, Dexter Santos, Town Representatives; Jeff Figueroa, Sgt. at Arms. Photo by Jaime Nucom.

Photos by Jaime Nucom, Boyet Nicolas & Nonie Manalili

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