Pilipino Express • Mar 1 2023

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Information session at The Peninsula in Makati was attended by IENs and other representatives of the health and labour sectors. See RECRUITMENT p4

Monika Warren, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Change Services, Shared Health.

Photo Credit: Jimmy Domingo

Jon Reyes, Minister of Labour and Immigration

Revisiting history. The 37th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution is commemorated at the People Power Monument in Quezon City on February 25, 2023, led by Mayor Joy Belmonte and officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and National Historical Commission of the Philippines. See p6.

Photo: Quezon City Facebook

We all know someone – a friend, family member, or coworker – who usually looks at the downside of situations. They may say things like, “That is so stupid,” “She is so ugly,” “It’s not my fault, it’s theirs,” “He will always be a loser,” “They made me do it,” “It’s hopeless,” or “I give up”.

Such people can be very critical and unpleasant to be around. Whether they are making fun of a person’s outfit, blaming the teacher after they have failed a test, or predicting a terrible weekend when things don’t go their way, it can be enough to make you run away. People who are negative often play the victim and do not take responsibility for their own attitudes and behaviours.

It is likely that negative people have deep fears about themselves that come up in a variety of ways. Often, they are judgmental. For instance, they see a child throwing a tantrum and think that the mother is a terrible parent. Negative people are often demanding and put pressure on others to do things perfectly. This can extend to being controlling. For example, having strong opinions about what their

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Manitoba’s delegation to the Philippines, headed by Minister of Labour and Immigration Jon Reyes, tasked to recruit Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and other healthcare professionals, continues to create strong interest among the IENs and other associated groups in the country.

The delegation, which arrived in Manila on February 18, has already met with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople and other government officials in the health and labour sectors.

In the first week, Reyes was joined by Monika Warren, of Shared Health (Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Change Services) and Ken Borce, an IEN,

How to deal with negative people

spouse or children wear, eat or how they behave. This is because they are insecure about their own abilities and how the world looks at them. They can also be pessimistic, predicting failure or negative results when there is no evidence that it will happen.

Negative people often avoid opening up in social settings like meetings or parties because they are afraid that what they say will be “used against them.” This can lead to boring conversations and “surface” relationships.

Although this type of person can be difficult to be around, we often keep them in our lives because either we care for them or we don’t have a choice (for example, a supervisor).

Talking to negative people can leave us feeling uncomfortable, stressed, and even angry. We can sometimes doubt ourselves and start to experience anxiety. So, what can we do about this kind of situation? We cannot control others; we only have power over our own thoughts and actions.

Here are some ways to deal with negative people effectively:

1. Try to provide support and be a compassionate listener.

Sometimes, the person can just be having a bad day. They do

currently Chief of Operations at CancerCare Manitoba, to discuss the recruitment program in a session attended by IENs in The Peninsula Hotel in Makati City.

The following is a report dated February 23 from PNA’s Marita Moaje about MB Minister Reyes’ meeting with DMW Sec. Ople.

Canada to hire more Filipino healthcare workers

MANILA – Manitoba Minister of Labour and Immigration Jon Reyes has expressed interest in hiring more skilled Filipino health professionals under a new program that would financially support Filipino nurses.

Said program would include the provision of airfare, accommodation, and training, among others.

In a courtesy call to Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots”

not normally blame and criticize others or look at the glass as half empty. By hearing their story, you can help them to feel better. However, if the person is negative most of the time, it is time to change your strategy.

2. Don’t buy into the negativity.

Joining in and agreeing with the person’s statements will only leave you feeling awful afterwards. Worse, if someone else overhears you, they might label you as a negative person. Don’t respond to their attempts to engage you in this way of thinking. Simply use short answers like “oh” and “I see.” They should soon get the message that you don’t agree.

3. Avoid confronting them or advising them to change their ways. Listen without judgment. Most people don’t take criticism well and people who are already negative will not have a good reaction to constructive feedback. If there is an indication that they might be open to what you have to say, deliver your opinion in a gentle, respectful way from a place of genuine concern. It usually does not help to outright criticize a criticizer.

4. Role model positivity. Compliment that person and

Ople on Wednesday, the two officials agreed on furthering labour cooperation between the Philippines and the Canadian province, especially in the recruitment of Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals.

The proposed scholarship fund for Filipino nursing students who wish to work in Canada was also discussed during the meeting.

The Philippine Embassy in Canada said that as of April 2018, there are around 901,218 Filipinos working and staying in Canada, which comprises almost 2.6 per cent of its national population.

The embassy added that the Philippines continues to be the top source of immigrants to Canada, followed by India, China, and Iran.

Canadian provinces with See RECRUITMENT p5

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others around you. Saying things like “you did a great job” and “that was nice of you to do that” will leave them feeling better about themselves. They may then start to adopt a kinder way to behave. Also, be sure of your own good qualities. If you are more confident yourself, you won’t be as upset when you hear negative comments. You’ll be able to respond with confidence. For example, the person might say, “I don’t think you should take that job.” You might want to lash out and say, “You never support me!” or “Why do you have to bring me down?” However, being sure of yourself and your choices might lead you to respond instead with, “I think this will be a good change for me.”

5. Encourage them to look at the bright side.

After someone tells you about his or her awful experience or how someone else is to blame for what happened, respond by saying, “What did you learn from that situation?” or “What do you think you would do differently next time?” This encourages them to realize that they have power to change things for the better, and that they are not helpless.

For some people, making negative comments can be a cry

for help. Underneath, they may be feeling pain, sadness, or anger, and they don’t know how to recognize or communicate these emotions in a healthy way. Sometimes people have been abused or have very low self-confidence. If they are showing signs of depression or you are worried that they might hurt themselves, offer to get them to professional help as soon as possible. Always be respectful and show patience. You could be helping that person more than you realize.

6. If the relationship is toxic or abusive and starts to lower your self-esteem, walk away.

Having healthy boundaries with people is important to our wellness. When negative adults cross the line and start to be disrespectful to you, remember that you are not responsible for changing or helping them.

Let go of negative people. They only show up to share complaints, problems, disastrous stories, fear, and judgment on others. If somebody is looking for a bin to throw all their trash into, make sure it’s not in your mind.”

– Dalai Lama

Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

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Ken Borce, Internationally Educated Nurse and currently Chief of Operations, CancerCare Manitoba, speaks to the IENs at The Peninsula. Photo Credit: Jimmy Domingo

For years we have been counselling Canadian sponsors on the advantages and disadvantages of sponsoring spouses or partners from inside Canada. One of the major advantages is that you can submit an open permit application for the spouse/partner when you submit the sponsorship application from inside Canada. A spousal work permit allows your partner/spouse to work in Canada while awaiting the decision on the sponsorship submission. It is a way to normalize life for couples when they are both inside Canada. This year, Canada is expecting to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents under spousal partner and children sponsorship programs. It can take over a year for the processing of the sponsorship submission, but your spouse or partner will be able to obtain the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) in considerably less time. The open work permit option is a plus for couples inside the country.

Potential applicants do not need to find an eligible employer with an approved Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). You

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Changes in the Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)

do not even require a job offer to apply under the provision. The requirement, however, is that the submission is made in concert with an in-Canada spousal or common-law partner sponsorship submission or can be submitted when or if the in-Canada principal applicant has a work permit or study permit.

The foreign spouses inside the country must have valid temporary resident status as a visitor, student, or worker. The applicant and sponsor must meet all eligibility and admission requirements at time of submission. This also applies to spouses/partners of post graduate work permit (PGWP) holders.

The SOWP is a positive step but only for those in status.

In the short term, the SOWP allows your partner to enter the Canadian work permit and obtain valuable experience. The open work permit also serves the second purpose of giving your partner status inside the country. It takes the place of the visitor visa, for example, that many of the visiting partners may have. In addition, it allows couples to live together

and Winnipeg. Meanwhile, Ople conveyed her appreciation to the Canadian government for their hospitality and firm commitment to upholding the rights and welfare of Filipino migrant workers, and for recognizing the professionalism of Filipino nurses.

while they await the decision on their sponsorship submission. These are all advantages in terms of couples adjusting to living together in Canada and unifying families. Working in Canada gives the foreign partner a chance to improve their English or French language skills, gain practical experience and establish professional and social networks.

The length of the SOWP depends upon many factors. It is important to be aware that applicants must always be in status so ensure that you apply for extension when and where you can. The processing of your permanent residence may take longer than you expect. It is important for first-time applicants to ensure that they have renewed their passports, otherwise they may be in for a bad surprise when the permit returns with the expiration date on the old or existing passport. The applicants should be aware that normally there is no extension on the PGWP, so take the time out to understand your options. We aware of expiration dates and

“It’s very natural to our Filipino nurses, to our healthcare professionals to see every patient as a member of the family or a friend. Being warm, hospitable, caring, and hopeful are some of the qualities of our Filipino nurses that makes us proud,” Ople said. (PNA)

the changing requirements for SOWP.

One recent change concerns spouses and partners of foreign workers who apply for open work permits. As of January 2023, most foreign workers can apply for an Open Work Permit regardless if the principal applicant is working in a skilled occupation TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 or a semi-skilled occupation or TEER 4 or 5. This represents a major change and loosening of requirements. You may be eligible for this temporary measure, which applies to both spouses and partners inside and outside of Canada. You must be

included as a dependent in the principal applicant’s permanent residence application before you submit your open work permit application.

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 204-2270292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail. com.

Filipino nurses discuss the recruitment program with a Manitoba representative during the recent information session held at The Peninsula in Makati City. Photo Credit: Jimmy Domingo

People Power Revolution commemorated under Marcos Jr.’s presidency

The Philippines on February 25 marked the 37th anniversary of the People Power Revolution that ended the two-decade rule of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., father and namesake of the incumbent leader.

A commemorative event was held in the morning at the EDSA People Power Monument along EDSA corner White Plains in Quezon City, with the theme, EDSA 2023: Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagbangon.

The celebration was led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in coordination with the Spirit of EDSA Foundation (SOEF), Quezon City Government, and other groups and government agencies.

Among the officials present were Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, NHCP chair Rene Escalante and Christopher Carrion of the SOEF.

A holy mass was offered at 10:00 a.m. at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace at the EDSA Shrine.

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said in a statement that he is “one with the nation in remembering those times of tribulation and how we came out of them united and stronger as a nation.”

It is the first time the Philippines is commemorating the EDSA Revolution under a Marcos presidency following the election last year of the younger

Marcos.

Marcos Jr. referred to that “time in our history” as one “that divided the Filipino people.”

“I once again offer my hand of reconciliation to those with different political persuasions to come together as one in forging a better society – one that will pursue progress and peace and a better life for all Filipinos,” he said.

The president had initially declared Saturday, February 25, as a special non-working day, but moved it a day earlier. According to his latest proclamation, “The celebration of EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary may be moved from February 25 to 24 provided the historical significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution is maintained.”

On the eve of the People Power anniversary, Marcos Jr. was in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte for the Tan-ok ni Ilocano: Festival of Festivals. He was not present at the People Power Monument on Saturday, but he sent a wreath for the occasion.

Marcos, Jr., who will serve until 2028, had previously defended his father’s imposition of Martial Law from 1972 until 1981.

Remembering the Filipino people’s heroism

The February 25, 1986, EDSA People Power Revolution was the culmination of protests against the administration of Marcos Sr. that was marred by

corruption and human rights violation during the Martial Law imposition from 1972.

“It showcased to the world the remarkable resolve of the Filipino people” and “heralded an era of peace,” according to the Official Gazette, the country’s official journal.

The peaceful revolt installed Corazon “Cory” Aquino, widow of the assassinated Marcos political nemesis Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr., into the presidency. She would later be hailed as an icon of democracy.

“Today, we remember the heroism of the Filipino people who fought to end the Marcos dictatorship, thus restoring democracy in our country,” the Aquino family said in a statement.

“The EDSA People Power Revolution showed the world that it was possible for a courageous and truly unified people to reclaim the freedom that a dictatorship had denied them. We believe that the indomitable spirit exemplified by one Filipino nation 37 years ago remains alive to this very day,” they added.

“It is the same spirit that guards and protects our democracy, confronting those who attempt to deceive us and undermine our rights and liberties.”

The official program at the People Power Monument concluded with the playing of a medley of Isang Lahi and

About six in 10 Filipinos believe the spirit of the EDSA Revolution is alive, according to

a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released February 23, 2023.

The celebration was led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in coordination with the Spirit of EDSA Foundation, Quezon City Government, and other groups and government agencies, with the theme “EDSA 2023: Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Pagbangon (Unity Towards Peace and Recovery).” Photo: Quezon City Facebook

Peacekeepers. Members of the Quezon City Police District officers stand guard during the 37th anniversary of the Edsa Revolution at the People Power Monument at the corner of EDSA and White Plains Avenue, Quezon City on February 25, 2023. PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler

Free service. A volunteer provides free blood pressure check during the commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the Edsa Revolution at the People Power Monument in Quezon City on February 25, 2023. PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler

Magkaisa, performed by musical artists Edwin Cando and Harietta Aragoncillo.

Source: Karen De Guzman and Champ de Lunas, ABSCBN News

GMA reimagines history in Mga Lihim ni Urduja

Another ground-breaking drama set in pre-colonial and modern worlds via Mga Lihim ni Urduja began February 27 on GMA Network.

The series is a reunion project of Encantadia Sang’gres with Kylie Padilla as Gem, Gabbi Garcia as Crystal, and Sanya Lopez as Hara Urduja.

It follows the story of Gem, a career-driven rookie cop and Crystal, a budding entrepreneur and jewellery designer. They are assigned to work in a special law enforcement operation to recover priceless heritage jewels believed to have been used as magical amulets of the legendary Hara Urduja.

The show will also take the viewers inside the mythical Kingdom of Tawalisi of the pre-

colonial Philippines, home of Hara Urduja, a mystical warrior queen who rules an army of strong, skilful, and extraordinary women.

Completing the starstudded cast are Zoren Legaspi, Jeric Gonzales, Arra San Agustin, Rochelle Pangilinan, Pancho Magno, Winwyn Marquez, Michelle Dee, Kristoffer, and Vin Abrenica.

The creative team behind Mga Lihim ni Urduja is composed of Senior Creative Consultant Agnes Gagelonia Uligan; Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development Consultant Ricky Lee; Head Writer Jojo Nones; Senior Writer John Roque; and Writers Renei Dimla, Patrick Ilagan, and Jai Cañete

Shayne Sava and Althea Ablan banner the newest GMA drama “AraBella”

The afternoons of Kapuso viewers will be filled with more love, family drama, and intriguing twists as the newest GMA series AraBella begins on March 6.

The program is headlined by this generation’s soap opera superstars Shayne Sava as Ara and Althea Ablan as Bella, together with seasoned artists Camille Prats as Roselle, Wendell Ramos as Gary, and Alfred Vargas as Ariel.

Shayne admits that she feels pressured to banner the show and work with veteran actors, “It is overwhelming and at the same time, heartwarming. It feels good knowing that a lot of people

Vin Abrenica Gabbi Garcia

Sanya Lopez

Arra San Agustin

Kylie Padilla

Jeric Gonzales Michelle Dee

Shayne Sava

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appreciate our hard work and talents. Pressure comes along with it, but I will always do everything to improve every day.”

Althea also expresses gratitude for having interesting and challenging roles, “I’m always thankful to GMA for giving me the opportunity to give life to these characters. It’s a bit close to my last role in Prima Donnas but at the same time it’s really a brandnew experience and my character here has a lot more depth and nuance.”

Camille, on the other hand, shares her preparations for her comeback series, “I’m excited to do what I’ve always loved to do. At the same time, I feel nervous because I haven’t acted in five years. I familiarized myself with Roselle’s role in order to prepare for the right nuances of the character.”

Meanwhile, Wendell highlights the lessons that viewers can learn from this program, “Each character plays a special role that Filipinos can truly relate from. It will teach them the true meaning of love for our children and our partner..and how important family is.”

Alfred also recounts how he can relate to his character, “Much like Ariel, alam kong maraming

Tanong ng bayan habang

Matalik na magkaibigan sina

Willie Revillame at Kris Aquino

Sa katunayan ay nakaalalay ang Wowowin host kay Kris sa panahong nawala ito sa ABSCBN. Gumawa ng paraan ang una na makapasok sa GMA 7 ang huli para makabalik sa TV hosting pero umano hindi pinayagan ng mga bossing ng Kapuso network.

Kapag may libreng oras ay dinadalaw ni Willie si Kris sa bahay nito sa Green Meadows noon at para makasama rin ang panganay na anak ng huli na si Joshua ay nagdyo-joyride sila gamit ang kaniyang sports car na gustung-gusto naman ng binata.

Nabanggit namin ito dahil isa ito sa topic nina Nay Cristy

Fermin, Wendell Alvarez at Romel Chika sa Showbiz Now Na vlog na in-upload kamakailan. Maraming nagtatanong kung nasaan si Kris Aquino sa panahong

kailangan ni Willie ng karamay. Say ni ‘Nay Cristy, “Una na po ang pagtatanong ng mga kababayan na sa gitna po ng mga nagaganap na paghamon sa buhay ni Willie Revillame, may isang tao po silang hinahanap, nasaan na raw si Kris Aquino?”

“Oo nga ano? Natatandaan natin na si kuya Wil pa ang nagpu-push kay Kris Aquino para makapasok sa GMA,” say ni Romel Chika.

Hirit ng SNN at CFM host, “Noong mawalan siya ng show sa ABS-CBN.”

“Opo sa panahong lugmok na lugmok si Kris Aquino na gusto talagang makapagtrabaho at makabalik (ni Willie sa telebisyon),” saad ni Romel Chika.

Kuwento pa ni ‘Nay Cristy na kapag may taping si Kris noon sa ABS-CBN ay nasa dressing room

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may pinagdaraanan si Willie: “Nasaan si Kris Aquino?”

Kris Aquino, Willie Revillame & Joshua Aquino

Camille Prats & Alfred Vargas

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“NOONG wala pa ako sa showbiz ang pinaka idol kong artista ay si Amalia Fuentes,” ito ang binitiwang salita ng National Artist na si Nora Aunor nang mag-guest sa Fast Talk ni Kuya Boy Abunda via GMA 7. Tinanong kasi ni Kuya Boy ang nag-iisang Superstar kung sino sa mga artista ang kaniyang hinangaan. Walang kaabugabog na sinagot ni Ate Guy na si Amalia raw. “Noong nag-artista na ako, nakita ko siya sa bahay ni the late Artemio Marquez

Siyempre excited ako makita ang aking idol. Lumapit ako at hahalik sa kaniyang mukha pero hindi ko maabot ang pisngi niya.”

Hindi malinaw ang kuwento ni La Aunor sa nasabing interview kung iniwas ba ng veteran actress ang kaniyang ulo para hindi siya makahalik.

Basta ang sabi niya lang simula raw makaharap niya si Amalia, lumipat na ang paghanga niya kay Susan Roces at hanggang ngayon daw ay solid siya sa asawa ni Da

• Nora Aunor’s Himala, classic movie of all time

• Mag-amang Isko at Joaquin, pilit na pinagsasabong?

• Luis Manzano, sangkot sa isang malaking scam?

• Maganda at magaling na aktres, bad breath?

King Fernando Poe Jr

Wala naman siyang gustong iparating sa mga taong ito dahil parehong namayapa na at humingi pa nga ng paumanhin si Ate Guy. Ibinahagi niya lang daw ang kaniyang mga karanasan noong siya ay baguhan pa lang at base iyon sa mga tanong ng King of Talk.

Isa pa sa hindi malilimutan ni Nora, sinabi niya inisnab daw siya sa MMFF 1982 at kaya raw hindi siya nanalo sa Himala kasi nga wala siyang ginawa sa movie kundi ang dumipa at manalangin.

Nag-research kami at nakita namin sa mga files na nagwagi siyang Best Actress sa MMFF ‘82 at naging top grosser ito na tinalo ang entry ni Fernando Poe na Panday. Humakot pa nga ito ng nine awards including Best Director and Best Picture.

Siguro ang sinasabi ng Superstar, inisnab siya ng ibang award-giving body kung saan ni isang award as Best Actress sa

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Isko Moreno & Joaquin Domagoso

Luis Manzano with mom Vilma Santos

Nora Aunor

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Himala ay hindi siya nagwagi noong 1983.

Pero sampal iyon sa mga award giving body dahil kinilala ang nasabing movie sa ibang bansa at humakot ito ng parangal after two years kasi nga mahalaga pala ang papel ni Elsa at ngayon isa na itong classic movie. ***

NAKAPANAYAM namin si Yorme Isko Moreno sa grand presscon ng Martyr or Murderer na ginanap last February 20 salas

Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Roosevelt, Quezon City.

Pilit kasing pinagsasabong ang mag- amang Isko at Joaquin Domagoso na kasama sa isang pelikula.

Hindi ko na idedetalye kasi nawala sa isip ko ang title.

Ayon kay Yorme, nasa edad na aniya si Joaquin at kaya na niya magdesisyon kung ano ang nararapat para sa kaniya.

“Lagi ko nga sinasabi tuwing tinatanong ako, move on na tayo. Yung sinasabi ko nga kanina during our interview, move on tayo, kasi nga my son is on the other side. I’m on the other side.

Pinapakita lang namin na wala sa amin iyon at trabaho lang ito. He can do whatever he wants to do as an artist,” dagdag pa ni Isko.

Nilinaw rin niya na dapat panoorin nila pareho ang pelikula at siyempre panoorin din ang kanilang pelikula para malaman ang tunay na istorya sa likod nito kung bakit ang inilagay na title ni Direk Darryl Yap ay Martyr or Murderer

“Ako naman bilang papel na Ninoy ginampanan ko nang husto kung ano ang nasa script. Siguro wala naman silang masasabi sa akin. Pero nagulat lang ako kay Direk Darryl kasi nga yung first scene namin ni Ruffa Gutierrez in New York, rehearsal pa lang sasabihin niya agad sa amin na pang trailer ito. Sinabi ko, Direk naman breaking the ice pa lang kami tapos yun na agad ang sasabihin niya, so nakakapressure, but I hope you will like it and I hope everyone likes it also.”

Sinabi pa nga ni Ruffa, parang nasa That’s Entertainment days lang daw siya. So wala na kaming magawang dalawa kundi sumunod dahil ganoon naman talaga noon kung ano ang sinasabi ni Kuya Germs kailangang sundin mo.

***

MASAKIT kay Miss Vilma Santos ang nangyayari ngayon sa anak na si Luis Manzano na nasangkot sa gulo ng Flex Fuel.

Bigla na lang kasi sumingaw itong kontrobersiyal na scam na sumugod sa NBI ang mga biktima at ang tinuturo nila ay si Lucky.

Sinasabi nilang si Luis daw ang tumatayong Chairman of the Board ng nasabing kompanya.

Pero ayon naman sa anak ng Star for All Seasons, siya raw ay biktima lang ni Mr. Ildefonso Medel, company President ng Flex Fuel at naghahabol din siya ng 66 milyong piso.

Nilinaw rin niya na noon pang February 2022 ay nag-resign siya as Chairman of the Board sa nasabing company ni Mr. Medel.

Maganda na sana ang image ni Luis simula nang dumating

sa buhay nila si baby Peanut kung saan lagi silang masaya ng kaniyang asawang si Jessy Mendiola

Pati nga si Ate Vi ay natutuwa rin kasi nga matagal na niyang inaantay na magkaapo sa magasawa.

Hindi lang ang buhay nina Luis at Jessy ang nagulo ngayon kundi pati rin ang asawa ni Congressman Ralph Recto, kung paano nila pahuhupain ang galit ng 50 katao na naghahabol ng kanilang investment.

Nagkataon pa namang ginanap ang kaniyang 60th anniversary in showbiz na palabas sa telebisyon.

Pero nagpapasalamat si Miss Vilma Santos-Recto sa mga taong nakakaunawa na ang kaniyang anak ay walang kasalanan.

Lalo na sa entertainment industry na sila ang nakakilala kay Luis kung gaano ito kabait at marespeto.

Sa usaping pera ay talagang wala kang maririnig na siya ay nagpasasa.

Maganda ang image ng anak ni Edu Manzano, kaya marami ang nagtiwala sa kaniya, lalo na pagdating sa endorsements.

– Wendell Alvarez (Guest Columnist) ***

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Nang mabasa ng isang kilalang personalidad ang kuwento ng pagkakaroon ng bad breath ng isang magaling na aktor kahapon ay kinambalan nito ng female version ang nasabing blind item.

Ang kaniyang kuwento, “Pabahuan ba ng hinihinga ang pinaglalabanan dito? Eh, hindi magpapatalo sa kaniya ang sobrang bantot ng hininga ng isang maganda at magaling na aktres! Aysus, hindi lang amoy imburnal ang hininga niya, parang may nagtapal ng echas sa mismong tungki ng ilong mo!

“No exags, totoong-totoo ito. Noong minsang makaeksena ko siya, eh, parang gusto ko nang magpakamatay! Grabe! Parang nanggagaling ‘yun sa bitukang nabubulok na sa baho!

“Sayang, ang galing-galing pa naman niyang umarte, ang ganda rin niya, pero kapag nagbuka na siya ng bibig, patay kang bata ka! Maghanap ka na ng pagtataguan mo!” kuwento ng aming kausap. Isang kasamahan naman naming reporter ang nagkuwento, “Nagkita kami noong minsan sa lobby ng isang five-star hotel. Nilapitan ko siya, nagkumusathan kami. Pero put*#@& na! Amoy na amoy ko ang mabaho niyang hininga!

“Yung ganda ng lobby ng five-star hotel, parang hindi ko na makita dahil para akong nahilo! Masuka-suka ako, kaya ang sabi ko sa kaniya, eh, dumating na ang ka-meeting ko!” paaksiyunaksiyon pang kuwento ng aming kasamahan sa trabaho.

Mismong mga doktor na ang nagsasabi na ang pag-inom ng slimming pills ay kadalasang nagkakaroon ng epekto sa bituka ng gumagamit. Nagkakaroon sila ng halitosis, bumabaho ang kanilang hininga, tulad ng maganda at magaling na aktres na ito na napapanood natin ngayon gabi-gabi sa isang serye. Hula na!

ARABELLA...

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hamong dala ang pagiging ama especially on setting a good example to your daughters. It’s especially difficult to devote family time when you juggle several roles. Pero kapag anak mo na ‘yung pinag-uusapan, you can sacrifice everything for them.”

Completing the star-studded cast are Klea Pineda, Abdul Raman, Saviour Ramos, Ronnie Lazaro, and Nova Villa.

AraBella follows the story of a loving mother, Roselle, who searches for her lost daughter. Even though it has already been 10 years since her child was kidnapped, Roselle still believes that they will be reunited.

The show’s director Adolf Alix Jr. guarantees that AraBella will deliver something new and special to the audience, “I think the journey is quite familiar and relatable.. the twist and turns of how Roselle takes the chance for Ara and Bella challenges our notion of being a woman, a mother and our traditional family system.”

Catch the world premiere of AraBella this March 6. Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV.

WILLIE...

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naman ni Willie sina Josh at Bimb sa panahon ng Wowowee

Pag-alala ni ‘Nay Cristy, “Saka sabi pa ni Kris na si Willie ang gustung-gusto niyang personality kasi ‘naging presidente ang mommy, naging presidente ang brother ko (ay) wala siyang hininging anumang pabor.’

Balik-tanong ni Romel Chika, “Nasaan ngayon si Kris?”

Isa pang pagbabalik-tanaw ni Nanay Cristy ay nang nag-stay sina Kris at dalawang anak sa bahay ni Willie sa Mindoro noong kainitan ng COVID-19 lockdown na inihatid- sundo pa sila ng chopper nito.

“Pero malakas ang kutob ko na mayroon silang personal na komunikasyon,” saad ni Nanay.

Dagdag pa nito, “Knowing Kris kung totoong may

komunikasyon sila na ganyan, hindi siya makatitiis na hindi i-IG (Instagram), ipo-post niya ‘yun.”

“Nakakalungkot lang na ito ‘yung mga panahong pagtanaw sana kay kuya Wil,” sapantaha naman ni Romel Chika.

“Importansiya ng pagkakaibigan. Kasi nga sa lahat ng panahon sabi nga ni Kris, magkaibigan sila ni Willie kasi nga walang hininging pabor kaya gustung-gusto niya si Willie,” say pa ni ‘Nay Cristy.

“Sana lang sa IG post ni Kris na sabihing, ‘nandito lang kami, Wil. Mga ganu’n-ganu’n,” aniya pa.

Sang-ayon naman si Nanay Cristy, “Iyong maramdaman mo lang na sa gitna ng kadiliman ay may nagbibigay sa iyo ng ilaw. Sabi nga kahit kandila lang basta’t may liwanag kang nakikita.”

Regee Bonoan (Guest Columnist)

BIBAK Association of Manitoba Post Valentine’s Party

Lolo & Lola of the Night

The Winners (l-r): Couple of the Night; Lolo & Lola of the Night; Ms. Valentine; Mr. & Mrs. Valentine; the Early Bird Award winner; and the Cupids of the Night

Ang artikulong ito ay unang inilathala noong August 1, 2018. Ninais kong ilathala itong muli upang ipaalala sa ating lahat lalo na sa mga halal ng bayan na bigyan ng aksyon ang lumalalang problema natin ngayon sa health services.

Kawawa ang lahat lalo na ang mga matatanda kung patuloy na magde-deteriorate ang mga programang pangkalusugan. Batid nating lahat ang balita noong isang linggo nang patay na ang matanda bago dumating ang homecare service para sa kaniya. Nakakalungkot at nakakayamot.

Dapat na nga bang palitan ang kasalukuyang liderato ng PC government? Kayo na ang humusga.

Ang pagtanda ay isang bahagi ng buhay na dapat ay pinaghahandaan. Nananatili pa rin sa kultura nating mga Pilipino ang pagkakaroon ng extended family na kung saan ay gusto natin na hangga’t maaari ay manatili sa ating pagtingin, pag-aalaga at poder ang ating mga magulang hanggang sa kanilang pagtanda. Ang buong akala ko ay Pilipinong pamilya lamang ang ganito ang kagawian sa pag-aaruga sa mga magulang hanggang sa matuklasan ko ang ilang mga totoong buhay na kuwento na kung saan nagpatibay sa aking paniniwala na ang personal na pag-aaruga sa mga magulang ay isinasabuhay din ng kahit anumang lahi. Dito ko napatunayan ang nagkakaisang diwa ng pagmamahal sa mga magulang sa kabila ng iba’t iba nating kultura at kinagisnan.

Sino ba naman ang hindi gustong magsukli ng pagmamahal sa mga tao na nagsakripisyo, nagtiis, nag-alaga at patuloy na nagmamahal sa atin sa kabila ng ating mga kamalian. Unconditional love ang pag-ibig sa atin ng ating mga magulang. Walang kapalit. Kahit ilang beses tayo nagkamali ay hindi pa rin tayo matitiis at tiyak na patatawarin at yayakapin ng buong puso ng ating mga magulang. No questions asked,

Love thy parents, protect our health services!

tatanggapin nila tayo sa kabila ng ating pagiging mga alibughang anak.

Nakalulungkot isipin na may mga sitwasyon na nang hindi maiaalis ang mga tampuhan at hindi pagkakaintinidihan sa pagitan ng mga magulang at anak. Ngunit sa bandang huli, sa maraming pagkakataon ay nananatili pa rin ang kapatawaran at pag-ibig. Hindi ko kayang tiisin na magtanim ng poot sa aking puso para sa aking mga magulang. Iniisip ko pa lamang ito ay tila kinikilabutan na ako dahil napakataas ng aking respeto at pagmamahal sa aking Ina at Ama. Hindi kaya ng aking konsiyensya nang magalit sa kanila. Hindi kaya ng aking buong pagkatao na tikisin ang mga tao na naging daan ng Diyos para ako magkaroon ng buhay – ng maayos na buhay.

Kung ikaw man ay may tampo o may galit sa iyong Ama o Ina, siguro isipin mo munang mabuti kung dapat bang patagalin mo ito sa iyong puso o dapat mo ng ibukas ang iyong isip at pang-unawa para magbalik-loob sa kanila. Tandaan mo lagi na wala ka sa mundong ito kung hindi dahil sa iyong mga magulang.

Paano ba maging magulang? What it is like to a parent? Ang sabi ng isang novelist na si Nicholas Sparks: “Being a parent is one of the hardest things you will ever do but in exchange, it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love.”

Ang gobyerno ay dapat manatiling kaagapay ng bawat pamilya sa pag-aaruga sa ating mga magulang. Dahil na rin sa kaabalahan ng buhay ng mga tao ay may mga pagkakataon na inililipat ang mga elderly people sa iba’t ibang mga institutions lalo na kung may mga medical conditions sila at kailangan ang regular na medical attention. Maraming mga factors ang dapat pag-aralan bago ilipat ang isang elderly sa ganitong uri ng institution. Hindi ito isang bagay na kung ginawa ng iyong kaibigan sa kanilang magulang ay gagawin mo na rin.

Pag-aaral, assessment at lubos na pang-unawa ng bawat mahal sa buhay ang kailangang gawin bago humantong sa ganitong desisyon. At inuulit ko, hindi lahat ng sitwasyon ay dapat humantong sa pagdala ng ating mga magulang sa mga institusyon. Hindi madaling gawin ito at hindi kagyat ang padedesisyon tungkol dito.

May iba pang mga paraan sa wastong pag-aalaga sa ating mga elderly loved ones upang sila ay mananatili pa rin sa mga tahanan. May programa ang Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) na mas kilala sa tawag na home care. Marami tayong mga kababayang Pilipino na bahagi ng programang ito bilang mga health care workers. Saludo ako sa ating mga health care workers sa kanilang pagpuno ng ating mga tungkulin sa pag-aalaga sa ating mga nakatatanda. Ang mga home care health workers ay personal na bumibisita sa tahanan ng ating mga nakatatanda upang tulungan sila sa kanilang mga physical at medical na pangangailangan.

Bukod sa home care ay may isa pang program ang WRHA na tinatawag na Self and Family Managed Care (SFMC). Sa programang SFMC ay may option ang pamilya na pumili kung sino

ang gusto nilang mag-alaga sa kanilang mga magulang. Ang programang ito ay nakatutulong sa mga Lolo at Lola na hindi gaanong nakapagsasalita at nakakaintindi ng English. Kung sila ay maaaprubahan sa SFMC ay makapipili sila ng mga health care providers na napakagsasalita ng kanilang language (Ilocano, Bisaya, etc.). Tandaan natin na napakaimportante ng epektibong komunikasyon sa pagitan ng nagaalaga at inaalagaan. May fund na ibinibigay kung ang matanda ay maaprubahan sa programang SFMC. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa SFMC, bisitahin ang website ng WRHA sa: www.wrha.mb.ca/community/ homecare/ o kaya ay tumawag sa telephone bilang 204-788-8330.

Marami marahil ang hindi nakakaalam sa programang ito. Kung tutuusin ay napakaganda ng layunin ng SFMC dahil nagbibigay ito ng options at flexibility para sa mga pamilya na gustong mag-avail ng ganitong uri ng health service.

Alam natin ang budget cuts ng Manitoba government. Sana, hindi maapektuhan ng budget cuts ang SFMC at ang iba pang mga magagandang health programs ng gobyerno.

Ang pagmamahal natin sa ating mga magulang ay hindi natatapos sa pag-aaruga sa kanila. May malaki tayong maiaambag para maproteksyunan ang health services para sa ating mga nakatatanda. Kung akma sa ating mga pangangailangan ay gamitin natin ang mga prebilehiyong katulad ng SFMC. Suportahan po natin ang ating mga health workers.

Ang pagtatanggol sa mga serbisyo para sa ating mga magulang ay katumbas ng ating pagmamahal sa kanila. Love thy parents, protect our health services!

Noel Lapuz ay dating OFW sa Middle East (Dubai at Qatar). Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng BataBatuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig. Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP).

Paunawa: Ang mga paksa at salitang nakasaad sa Batang North End ay sariling opinion ng may-akda at maaaring hindi opinion ng mga taga-lathala ng Pilipino Express.

KROSWORD NO. 412

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

SAGOT SA NO. 411