Celebrating Pinay Trailblazers

PINAYS..

From page 12 very grateful for your presence and for the warm community support we have received for this year’s event. We thank our major sponsors: Larry Vickar of Vickar Automotive Group, Joel Duque of Duque Immigration Services Canada, Wes Mc Callum of The Prolific Group, Pilipino Express, Felly Grieve of A-1 Nutrition, Atty. JB Casares of Casares Law Office, Noel and Freedom Lapuz of Kuya’s Foods, and Aida Montierro of U-MAC Express Winnipeg. We hope to see you all again next year!”

The officers and members of Pinays Manitoba with volunteers collectively worked together, and the result was a very successful event. Close to 300 guests attended the awards luncheon to celebrate women’s achievements.

Lucille Nolasco-Garrido of 92.7 FM CKJS Afternoon Pasada and Pinay director emceed the program. The youngest Pinay member, Mimi Aiello, delivered the Recognition of Treaty Lands. Pinay director Josie Concepcion did the opening prayer. Faith Fundal, host of CBC Manitoba’s Up to Speed, sang the national anthems, Lupang Hinirang and O Canada. Tes Aiello, one of Pinays Manitoba’s founding members, joined Lucille on stage to acknowledge sponsors and guests. Trailblazer awards presentors were Mayah Duque, Regina Ramos-

Urbano, Iris Yudai, and Jocelyn Striemer. Guest vocalists Jan Eleno sang Rise while Paul Ong sang This Is The Moment. Pinay directors Connie De Villa, Leah Beltran, Marita Zalazar and Belle De Leon-Lerio with the support of Pinays members tackled the reception and registration. Sally Bader headed the ushering with the help of Pinays members and volunteers, Issi Bartolome, Rodge Lopez and Jojo Lerio. Event photography by Rey-Ar Reyes of Pilipino Express and Disenyo Graphics. Event video coverage by Jake Arida. Sound system by Enrico Ancheta.

Founded in 2016, Pinays Manitoba Inc. is a nonprofit, registered community organization dedicated to support and empower Filipino women in Manitoba. Its founding president was Perla Javate, a well-known community leader, an active volunteer, and a Winnipeg School Trustee.

The Pinays Manitoba Board of Directors are Winnie Navarro, President; Luella Sadicon, VicePresident; Leah S. Beltran, CPA, CGA, Treasurer; Connie De Villa, Auditor; Lucille Nolasco-Garrido, Secretary; Emmie Joaquin, Public Relations; Araceli Ancheta, Director/Past-President; Josie Concepcion, Director; Maybelle De Leon-Lerio, Director; Margaret “Meghan” Marquez, Director; and Marita Salazar, Director.

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Kamakailan lamang ay nagstrike ang mga manggagawa ng Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) para ipaglaban ang pagkakaroon ng karampatang umento. Ito di-umano ang isa sa pinakalamaking pagkilos na naganap sa buong Canada. Matapos ang ilang linggo, napagtagumpayan ng union members ang kanilang ipinaglalaban.

Nang kasakuluyang nasa picket line ang mga union members ng PSAC kung saan ako ay kasapi din, ay sumagi sa isipan ko ang makasaysayang pagkilos ng mga manggagawa noong 1919.

Noong May 1, 1919, makalipas ang maraming buwan na labour negotiations ay nag-strike ang mga manggagawa ng Winnipeg. Noong sumunod na araw ay nag-strike ang mga metal workers ng Winnipeg nang ang kanilang mga employers sa metalwork factories ay hindi pumayag na makipag-negosasyon