A newly ordained priest delivered his homily and kept on quoting Matthew 18:3. A parishioner courageously approached him and said, “Father, I have been attending your Mass and I noticed that you only have one set of homily which says: ‘Unless you acquire the heart of the child, you cannot enter into the kingdom of God in heaven.’“ Is that the only thing you learned from the seminary?”
The priest responded, “I also noticed that despite those repetitive sermons,
people are still not able to understand and apply what attributes the children have. How then, can I go the extra mile and deliver more homilies that will just be ignored or taken for granted?”
Kids are loving, forgiving, truthful about their feelings, submissive, and
comforting. Kids don’t really care where they are going but parents should know how to be watchful and guide them to where they are going. That shows how love grows among us lovers. This only means that a life unshared is impaired.
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Hinabol ng guard sa isang sikat na Mall ang lalaki na nag-iwan ng basket na puno ng talangka: “Hindi mo dapat na iniwanan ng ganun-ganon na lang ang basket mong halos puno ng talangka sa bulwagan ng mall.
Makakaabala sa mga tao sa oras na makalabas mula sa basket at kumalat ang mga iyan sa sahig ng ating mall.”
“Mamang guwardiya, hindi po makalalabas ang mga talangka na yan mula sa basket,” wika ng customer.“Bakit naman at paano mo natiyak?” tanong ng gwardiya. “Filipino po kase lahat ang mga talangka na ‘yan. Sa oras na sumubok na umakyat ng isa, tiyak na hahatakin pababa ng kapwa n’ya!” mabilis na sagot ng customer at patuloy na iniwanan ang
basket sa pintuan ng Mall. Mali po ba ako sa ginamit kong kwento? Sa katotohanan, narinig ko rin lang naman ang kwentong ito eh. Hindi rin lamang ako nakatiis na hindi muling ibahagi ito sa inyo. Ang nakakalungkot nga lamang, sa tuwinang maririnig ang salitang “crab mentality” tila baga nakakabit na ito sa ating lahi. Ihinahambing nila tayo sa mga talangka na nasa isang basket, hindi makaka-ahon upang lumabas at makaranas ng tunay na pangkalahatang pag-asenso dahil sa patuloy na paghihilahan, hindi paitaas kundi paibaba. Totoo naman po, maryoong mga umasenso, subalit sila lamang iyong mga itinulak ng sarili nilang diskarte at pagsisikap, at hindi dahil sa isang kolektibong pagkilos. Survival of the wisest ika nga.
Minsan nga nakakainggit ang mga Intsik at Asian Indian. Mamamasdan natin na kahit saan ka yatang sulok ng daigdig pumunta ay makakatagpo ka ng “Chinatown at mga Indian Street Malls.” Ito ay sa kadahilanan na sila-sila ay naghihilahan din tulad ng mga talangka. Ang kaibahan nga lamang, kapag may naunang nakaakyat sa kanila sa bunganga ng basket; at kapag nakita niya na may matatamong liwanag at mas malaking oportunidad para umasenso sa labas, kaagad niyang iniaabot ang kanyang kamay sa kanyang mga kasamahan upang hatakin paitaas. Magkakasama silang aakyat para sa pangkalahatang
layunin upang makamtan ang tagumpay at kaunlaran. Tayo, anong meron tayo?
Paano tayo naghihilahan? Mas namamayani yata sa ating mga puso ang selosan, inggitan, pabonggahan, at payabangan kesa sa suportahan. Kung kaya nga, kapag lumakad tayo, kung hindi man grupohan ay solohan—lumalakad tayo bilang magkaka-alyado: Depende sa kung ano ang rehiyon, probinsya at Pilipinong-grupong kinaaaniban mo. Kinakailangang may sikat na grupo. May patalbugan at pabonggahan. Okey lang naman sana kung maiiwasan lamang na magsalita ng makasasakit laban sa iba. Okey din naman na tumaas ka, continued on page 7 ►
Learning for Interdependence and Global Awareness of the Philippines and Canada
LINGAP-Canada joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023
“International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality… The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 campaign theme is #EmbraceEquity. We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out inclusion. Collective activism is what drives change. From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum, we can all embrace equity… And to truly embrace equity, means to deeply believe, value, and seek out difference as a necessary and positive element of life. To embrace equity means to understand the journey required to achieve women's equality.” (https:// www.internationalwomensday.com/ About)
For 2023, LINGAP-Canada will be commemorating this event by featuring on our website (lingapcanada. com) short inspirational messages from Filipina/o/x-Canadians and Filipina/o/ xs in the Philippines on the campaign theme #EmbraceEquity. Those invited to share their reflections represent a range of academics, researchers, community leaders, NGO workers, and government officials involved in women’s rights here in Canada and the Philippines.
Some of those who will be sharing their reflections are the following:
One of the Framers
1987 Constitution
Join LINGAP-Canada in celebrating International Women’s Day! Visit and read the inspirational messages from all the contributors at LINGAPCanada’s website [www. lingapcanada. com] beginning on March 8, 2023.
The Fil-Can Kalabaw League Sunday Pinasaya opened its third season, Feb.19, at the McCauley school gym in Edmonton.
The all-volunteer basketball league has grown from 48 to 61 members this year.
Games start at 6:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the format allows all players to get the chance to play back-to-back games with their "5 in, 5 out" rule.
Organizers and volunteers are grateful for the support of Soul2Sole Massage Therapy, Liberty Autoworx, realtor Pia Liberty, Maverick Auto Sales and Jekasa Sportswear.
Ian Gonzales scorched hot in the final quarter to lead Batangas Pride in downing the Skywalkers, 112-104 in the open division of the 2023 Edmonton Pinoy Ballers Association (EPBA) Basketball Finals, February 4, at the Fr. Michael Troy gym.
Gonzales, a regular in the Leduc basketball league, drilled in six three-pointers, two of which coming at crucial moments of the game to keep the Skywalkers at bay. He led the winning squad with 28 points and was voted final’s MVP.
Prizes were awarded to the winners by EPBA's Don Villar and Joe Simon.
Simon said their spring tournament starts on April 1 and interested teams can register until February 28.
In the other division final game, Cavanagh Dental/Blinds by Jen won the master’s division at the expense of Durabuilt Ilonggo Brothers, 111-96.
John Montecillo of Cavanagh Dental/Blinds by Jen was chosen finals MVP and Are Aguro of Durabuilt as season MVP. Andy Eyao was voted season MVP.
Canada's Best Duct Ltd. is seeing action in the Leduc Pinoy Basketball Association (LPBA) Spring League that starts on Feb. 26 at West Haven School.
Canada's Best Duct will be led by Davidzon Tala when they meet Rio Bistro Bar & Grill in the main game at 4 p.m.
Happy Cones plays AMC Shines in the opener at 12:30
The Edmonton Elks have signed National Hakeem Johnson (DB), the club announced Friday.
Johnson joins the Double E after spending the last three seasons with the BC Lions. The Brampton, Ont., native appeared in 16 games with the Lions in 2022, totalling seven total tackles. The 28-year-old has 18 defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, two pass deflections and one interception in 38 career games.
Collegiately, Johnson was part of the Western Mustangs’ Vanier Cup championship team and was
The Edmonton Stingers announced that they have signed Mark Dorado as the latest JADA Solutions HSE Inc. Community Ambassador.
p.m., Brite Smiles Hygiene Care takes on Leduc Aces at 2 p.m. and 31Shoe Avenue battles McLaine's at 3 p.m.
Tournament commissioner Sherwin Robledo said the players have been playing pick up games and they are ready to compete for the spring league title this year.
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named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) second-team all-star in 2017. In 20 career OUA regular and postseason games, he recorded 28 total tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.
A successful Marauder and NAIT Ook, Mark is partnering with the Stingers to continue growing basketball in Edmonton.
Dorado regularly plays at the Philippine Sports Association league.
Family Day is a public holiday in Canada celebrated on the third Monday in February. It is a day for families to spend time together, relax, and enjoy each other's company. In some provinces, such as
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KULTURANG TALANGKA:
Kelan mawawala?
tiyakin mo lang na di mo natatapakan ang iba. Di po ba?
Kelan ba tayo kikilos bilang iisa o nagkakaisang mga Filipino at sino ba talaga ang mamumuno para dito; samantalang, para bang hirap na hirap tayong tanggapin ang kahusayan ng iba. Ano bang pinagaagawan? Meron bang kayamanan o para may maipagmayabang lamang?
Kredito ba? Aba, eh di ikaw na! Kaya lamang, may mabubuo ba kung ganyan ka? (Kasali na ako!)
Posible din kaya na, isang araw ay magkita-kita at magkatipon-tipon tayo sa isang lugar na tatawagin nating: Edmonton Philippine International Center (EPIC)? Wala po itong ipinagkaiba sa Philippine Cultural Center of Manitoba (PCCM) sa Winnipeg. Ang mga Korean, hindi natin sila marami sa Edmonton, pero,
Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, Family Day is a statutory holiday, meaning that most workplaces are closed, and employees are entitled to a day off with pay. Community events are also organized in many cities to celebrate Family Day. The holiday provides an opportunity for families to connect, bond, and create new memories. Overall, Family Day is a special day in Canada dedicated to the importance of family, relationships, and togetherness.
However, a group of people might not be celebrating Family Day the way Canadians are. Migrant workers often face separation from their families as a result of their work abroad. These are the individuals who cross international borders to work in a different country, typically for a limited period. They may have to travel long distances or move to different countries to find employment, leaving their loved ones behind. This can lead to emotional and financial difficulties, as well as increased stress and loneliness for
meron silang Sejong Hall? Ang mga Polish, meron silang Polish Halls. Ang Ukrainian, meron silang Ukrainian Halls. Kung nagawa nila, bakit hindi natin magawa? Mahirap po ba kaya hindi natin ginagawa o hindi lang natin ginagawa kaya nagiging mahirap?
Nakakatawa po akong mangarap ano? Sa pagbabasa mo pa lang ng article kong ito, tiyak na mayayabangan ka na agad sa akin. At, may posibilidad, na makatikim ako ng pagkutya sa oras na makaharap mo ako. Tiyak ko, ito ang linyang sasabihin mo: “Hoy, Lito, kelan ka lang ba dito? Matagal na kami dito, at binalak na naming gustong gawin ‘yan pero walang nangyari. Mabibigo ka lang. Ginawa na dati yan at walang nangyari. Siguradong-sigurado, hihilahin ka pababa ng mga kritiko!”
Mistulang basketball din nga lang ang buhay sa Canada. Para bang merong pa-liga at kailangan mong magpalista sa talaan ng mga kalahok. Subalit hindi lahat ng
the worker. In some cases, families may be reunited after a period of time, but for others, separation may be indefinite.
Migrant workers who are separated from their families face many challenges, including emotional distress, loneliness, and difficulty accessing essential services such as healthcare and education. This separation can also have a significant financial impact on the worker and their family, as they may need to send dollar remittances to support loved ones who are left behind. To address this issue, governments, organizations, and communities must work together to provide support and resources to help reunite families, improve working conditions for migrants, and ensure that they have access to basic human rights and necessities. For one, permanent status for migrants must be prioritized.
Undocumented migrant workers who are separated from their families face additional challenges, such as fear of deportation and lack of
nagpalista ay nagiging kalahok dahil may tanggalan din naman (pre-trial or process of elimination). Ang mga nakapasa lamang sa paunang pagsubok ang makakaanib o makakalahok upang makapaglaro hanggang finals. Kung kaya naman, iilan lamang ang sumisikat. Ang tanong: “Sino nga ba ang mga hurado para husgahan ang pagka-panalo at pagka-talo. Minsan pa nga, hindi ka pa naglalaro ay may husga na—kahit di pa nila nakikita kung paano mo i-shoot ang bola.
Tila yata tayong lahat ay mali?
Kapag hindi natin tinantanan ang balyahan sa paglalaro, hindi tayo magwawagi ng may kalakip na ligaya sa ating mga puso. Iyan ay dahil sa hindi naging makatarungan at patas ang ating paglalaro.
Wasto naman talaga na sa buhay sa Palakasan o Sports ay may nagwawagi at meron din namang sawi. Ngunit, tandaan pa rin natin, ang paligsahan ay nagbibigay kulay lamang sa buhay-hindi ito ang mismong buhay. Kung
access to legal resources. This can lead to prolonged and indefinite separations, causing severe emotional and psychological distress. It is crucial for policymakers to address the needs of undocumented migrants and provide them with a path to permanent residency, allowing them to reunite with their families and live without fear of detention and deportation.
Undocumented migrant workers who are separated from their families face additional challenges compared to documented workers. Due to their undocumented status, they may be afraid of being deported and may not have access to resources and support systems.
Family Day is also a time to remember and support families who have been separated due to forced migration. Forced migration refers to the movement of people from their homes as a result of conflict, persecution, natural disasters, or other factors beyond their control including economic reasons. Many
kaya nga tinawag natin itong LARO, di ba?
Ang tanong: Naiwasan na ba nating maghilahan pababa? Kelan mo hindi siniraan ang iyong kapwa upang buoin ang iyong sarili? Kalian ba ang huling araw na kinagat mo sa likod ang iyong kaibigan (back-biting) 0 kaya naman ay pinagbintangan mo at bigla na lamang sinuntok sa harapan ng iyong mga kababayan? Itinuring mo pang kaibigan, huh! Kailan mo ba naaala-ala na ipinagtanggol mo ang lahing Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng mabuting halimbawa sa pinagtatrabuhan mo, sa pakikitungo sa kamanggagawa, at kapit-bahay mo? Kapwa Filipino lamang ba ang dapat igalang?
Ang nakakatawa: Mismong ang nakatatandang kababayan natin ang hindi magtitiwala sa ating kakayahan dahil sa kanilang kapalpakan. Noon, naghahanap kung sino ang mamumuno para ibangon ang nakalipas na pagkakamali. Subali’t
families are separated and unable to celebrate Family Day together, and it can be a difficult time for them. They may be living in isolation, in temporary housing away from their loved ones. By coming together on Family Day, we can support families who are separated and raise awareness about the importance of permanent immigration status.
This Family Day 2023, it is important to acknowledge and support these migrants that were separated from their families and be aware of the challenges they face. This can include volunteering with organizations that support refugees and migrants, donating to their organizations, or simply spreading awareness about the issue of global migration. By showing solidarity and compassion, we can help these families and work towards a world where every family can live together in peace and with security.
Happy Family Day!
ngayon na mayroon na, ayaw namang suportahan. Sa halip, tatanungin pa: “Sino ba ang mga baguhan na iyan? Sino ang kikita ng pera? Saan sila kumuha ng pang-pondo? Sa halip na itanong sa sarili kung ano ang maitutulong niya!
Huwag mong kalimutan na, “Ang tao ay kapatid ng kapwa tao!” Gamitin natin ang pagka-Filipino sa paggawa ng kaaya-aya at sa pagrespeto. Igalang ang karapatan ng ibang lahi na maging Malaya. Napakasarap gumalaw sa lipunan bilang isang tunay na may KAGANDAHANG-ASAL at MARANGAL, gawin ang nararapat at iwasan ang di makatarungan. Uunlad lamang ang sambayanan ko ang bawat-isa ay lalabas sa butas-butas na basket. Natatanaw mo nga kung ano ang nasa sa labas; subalit di ka makalabas dahil sa paghahatakang walang wakas.
(Para sa inyong mga mungkahi at puna, maaari n’yo akong kontakin sa litovelasco65@yahoo.ca)
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Raleigh “Bing” Jaleco was a veteran journalist and public relations consultant in the Philippines. He started out as a correspondent for Ang Pahayagang Malaya and then moved on to be a reporter, and then an editor, of The Manila Chronicle. He also served as news editor of The Manila Standard, business editor of The Manila Times, and sub-editor at the Manila Bulletin. He landed as a permanent resident in Canada in 2016.
TWINNING is not a new concept in community development. But in recent years, it has become a gamechanger for cities around the world, particularly for tourism. Twinning is an agreement between two towns or cities to jointly promote trade and tourism. The rationale behind twinning is the mobilization of resources to favor cooperation over competition.
Many destinations around the world adopt twinning as a strategy to promote trade and tourism. While there is certainly merit in promoting competition as a pillar of a vibrant economy, dynamic and evolving markets, with shifting consumer preferences and tastes, call for more novel strategies for businesses.
Edmonton and Calgary are Alberta’s two major cities. While Edmonton is the province’s capital, Calgary is the bigger and, arguably, more vibrant city. Each one has its own unique character, but ultimately they share the common goal of boosting trade and tourism as a major economic driver.
So here’s a thought: adopt twinning as a strategy to put Alberta on the global trade and tourism map. In my experience as a travel trade journalist in Asia, where tourism is king, twinning is almost always a winning strategy. Some 20 years ago, the Philippine government identified twinning as a strategy for tourism development. Tourism estates were conceptualized as “bubble hubs” that
could be promoted on their own and not rely on Manila as the starting point of tour packages. The CebuBohol bubble is a good example of twinning.
There are many other destinations, not only in Asia but in Europe as well, that rely on twinning as a trade and tourism promotion strategy. It is all about taking advantage of each twin city’s strengths and finding ways to maximize a traveler’s visit by broadening the travel experience. If it works in other cities, it could very well work in Alberta.
For instance, Alberta counts on the Calgary International Airport as its main gateway while Edmonton International Airport is the main regional airport . Last year, YYC
hosted 14.5 million passengers to YEG’s 5.85 million passengers. Both airports continue to expand, which is good for Alberta. But how to optimize this growth should be the next step in the province’s goal of boosting economic growth.
For one, twinning could be a viable strategy to boost Alberta’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector, a very lucrative component of the tourism industry and one that has a strong multiplier effect on the destination. Infrastructure is already growing; perhaps it is time to market Calgary-Edmonton as Canada’s emerging tourism hot spot. Or is it Edmonton-Calgary?
Many people in our community are working low-wage jobs, where every penny needs to be stretched to help meet the basic needs for the household. There are times when due to a crisis or losing a job, paying for items needed at home can be challenging. One incredible thing about our community is that there are many programs and services either by government or non-profit agencies that can help when the budget is a bit tighter.
This is a range of resources that can serve as a starting point when faced with this situation.
1. Food Shortage:
a. Edmonton Food Bank: The Edmonton Food bank can provide food hampers with food that can help for some time. The food that gets distributed are collected from donations and their centres are ran by volunteers. People in need can go to a physical location or order a food hamper online. The phone number is 780-425-4190 and www. edmontonsfoodbank. com/ is the website.
b. Wecan Food Basket Society:
The WECAN Food Basket operates by buying bulk from wholesalers and local producers and passing the savings on to its members. Families needing to stretch their food budgets with healthy food choices may join the Wecan Food Basket and purchase a monthly food order. Membership costs only $5 for a year and the membership fees go towards supporting the program’s volunteers. The phone number is 780-413-4525 and the website is wecanfood.com.
2. Household Goods:
a. Buy Nothing Group Initiative: Majority of neighbourhoods in the city had a local group where people can ask or offer items that they don’t need anymore, free of charge. The great thing about this program is that since the people offering are your neighbours, it is easy to walk to pick up the items. Search on Facebook for the word “buy nothing”, your neighbourhood’s name and the city to find yours.
3. Transportation:
a. Discounted Bus Pass: The Ride Transit Program offers a monthly transit pass to eligible low-income
Edmontonians at a subsidized rate of $35/month. You must apply in order to be able to purchase a subsidized transit pass. The webpage with more information is www.edmonton.ca/ridetransit
4. Free Activities and Entertainment:
a. Priceless Fun Guide: This is a comprehensive list compiled by the City of Edmonton that outlines different fun activities such as city attractions, parks, cheap equipment rentals and more. www.edmonton.ca/activities_ parks_recreation/documents/ PricelessFunSpringSummer.pdf is the link for the actual brochure.
b. Community Leagues: Community Leagues exist in every neighbourhood in Edmonton, and the programs and events are by volunteers. Depending on the neighbourhood, there could be free or cheap events that are happening such as block parties, movie nights, local parades, and more. To find your community league, visit www.efcl.org or call 780-437-2913.
c. Leisure Access Program: The Leisure Access Program (LAP) allows eligible low-income Edmontonians to access participating City of
Edmonton recreation facilities through an annual pass or a subsidized monthly pass. The facilities that can be accessed include city attractions, pools, golf courses, and more. A monthly family pass for recreation centres is over $100 per month, but with the Leisure Access Program The website to get more information is www.edmonton.ca/lap.
While many of these are specific programs in Edmonton, there are certainly equivalents in other cities and towns. A quick online search while adding the name of the town or city can help identify specific services in the area, or you can also use the directory 211, which can be found online at ab.211.ca. Finally, I would like to take a moment to emphasize that asking for social supports when you need help is nothing to be ashamed of. Asking for free or low-cost services doesn’t make you or your family failures or bad people, everyone needs support every now and then. The potential upside is that these supports can help you resolve your struggles more quickly and get you back on your feet.
Mark 7:24-30
Today I would like to share 3 P’s with you. Our gospel start with a PROBLEM. What’s the problem? A pagan woman of Syrophoenian origin needed help in a desperate manner. She was concerned about her daughter tormented by a demon. Shes looking for a solution but she finds series of problems.
1. She is a woman: Is being a woman a problem? Yes! Because during the time of Jesus women were not allowed to be with men in public places. Its a taboo. Women were considered voiceless, less important and insignificant.
2. Another problem-She is a Gentile and Jesus is a Jew. They have cultural biases with each other. They don’t agree with so many things. Jesus is a Jew and this woman is a non believer. A pagan. They are not on the same page. They're not even on the same boat. They are mortal enemies. But because of motherly love, this desperate woman plead the Lord to release her daughter from the oppression of the demon. “She begged him to drive the demon out of her daughter.”
3. Worst predicament, she was insulted. She was called “dog”. Jesus was not minding her.
You know what, there are times in our lives when, like that Syrophoenician woman, we try to find a solution, but we find a series of problems. We look for a compliments but we received strings of complaints. However, amidst of the insults and discouragements she never give up. She was PERSISTENT. Friends, we are invited today to negotiate with humility. Humble yourself before God and He will lift you up. God will always bless the humble.
PERSISTENCE is stubbornness with a purpose. Brethren, never mind what others are telling about you. When you are ignored and disregarded by others never surrender! Be PERSISTENT. Giving up is not
Tito S. Venida is a product of the University of the Philippines. He used to be a student-leader during his college days and became one of the founders of the Tau Gamna Phi, one of the world leading Philippine-produced fraternities. His immensurable love for the human race has brought him to the conviction of translating his mission from fraternity into Divinity--from a mere brotherhood into sainthood. Tito authored a book entitled Quocunque Jeceris Stabit, which means, wherever you throw, it will stand.
the right solution to your problems in life. No amount of discrimination can stop you if you have persistence and faith. Miracles can happen if you continue to believe. If you are ignored, denied and refused, keep trying but be humble. Negotiate meekly. Be humble in your negotiations. And you know what, because of the woman’s persistence she got the PRIZE. The reward was: her daughter got healed. Brothers and sisters we may have so many PROBLEMS but if you are PERSISTENT God will reward you with a PRIZE. God always listens and responds to the prayers of the meek.
Blessings
Fr. Jhack
By definition, Trust is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.
(Merriam Webster)
However, Trust is the legal relationship between one person having an equitable ownership of property and another person owning the legal title to such property, with the equitable ownership of the former entitling him to the performance of certain duties and the exercise of certain powers by the latter. (lawphil.net)
Here are some of the common benefits of Trust:
• Bypass Probate: Assets that are willed to beneficiaries generally pass through probate, which is a legal process that can be time-consuming and expensive. Avoiding probate can help save time and money for your beneficiaries, and it can help protect your family's privacy.
• Privacy: Trusts can help protect your privacy because they do not necessarily become public record.
• Tax Advantages: Certain types of trusts allow for the transfer of assets out of the estate, which can effectively reduce estate taxes and gift taxes.
• Protecting Assets From Creditors: Similar to the tax advantage benefit,
due to the change in ownership, transferring assets out of the estate can limit creditors' access to them and shelter them from judgments against you.
• Control of Assets: By specifying the terms of your trust, you can decide who receives your assets and when they will receive them after you die.
• Children as Beneficiaries: A trust can be used to name your children as beneficiaries of your life insurance policy.(westernsouthern.com)
Trust legal parameters in the Philippines: The Civil Code of the Philippines Title V. - TRUSTS (n)
• Art. 1440. A person who establishes
a trust is called the trustor; one in whom confidence is reposed as regards property for the benefit of another person is known as the trustee; and the person for whose benefit the trust has been created is referred to as the beneficiary.
• Art. 1441. Trusts are either express or implied. Express trusts are created by the intention of the trustor or of the parties. Implied trusts come into being by operation of law.
• Art. 1443. No express trusts concerning an immovable or any interest therein may be proved by parol evidence.
• 1442. The principles of the general law of trusts, insofar as they are not in conflict with this Code, the Code of Commerce, the Rules of Court and special laws are hereby adopted.
• Art. 1445. No trust shall fail because the trustee appointed declines the designation, unless the contrary should appear in the instrument constituting the trust.
• Art. 1446. Acceptance by the beneficiary is necessary. Nevertheless, if the trust imposes no onerous condition upon the beneficiary, his acceptance shall be presumed, if there is no proof to the contrary.
• Art. 1447. The enumeration of the following cases of implied trust does not exclude others established by the general law of trust, but the limitation laid down in Article 1442 shall be applicable.
• Art. 1448. There is an implied trust
when property is sold, and the legal estate is granted to one party but the price is paid by another for the purpose of having the beneficial interest of the property. The former is the trustee, while the latter is the beneficiary. However, if the person to whom the title is conveyed is a child, legitimate or illegitimate, of the one paying the price of the sale, no trust is implied by law, it being disputably presumed that there is a gift in favor of the child.
• Art. 1449. There is also an implied trust when a donation is made to a person but it appears that although the legal estate is transmitted to the donee, he nevertheless is either to have no beneficial interest or only a part thereof.
• Art. 1450. If the price of a sale of property is loaned or paid by one person for the benefit of another and the conveyance is made to the lender or payor to secure the payment of the debt, a trust arises by operation of law in favor of the person to whom the money is loaned or for whom its is paid. The latter may redeem the property and compel a conveyance thereof to him.
• Art. 1451. When land passes by succession to any person and he causes the legal title to be put in the name of another, a trust is established by implication of law for the benefit of the true owner.
• Art. 1452. If two or more persons agree to purchase property and by
Mervin Cereno is a Filipino immigrant in Canada. He is a Filipino-Canadian Engineer licensed to practice Engineering in Alberta and British Columbia. Based in Edmonton, he is employed by one of most sought-after Construction and Engineering Consulting firms as a Senior Structural Engineer. He is a Volunteer and Advocates to help Filipino-Canadian Engineers to pursue their Professional Engineering License in Canada.
For advice on a specific case in pursuing your application, whether in ASET or APEGA, please email me at mmcereno@gmail.com.
In the Philippines, the regulation of Profession is governed by the Professional Regulation Commission. Each regulated Profession, after earning a University Degree, has to take and pass the Professional Exams. Most Engineering graduates do not require any Professional Experience before they take the exam and eventually
earn their Professional Designation as Engineer.
In Canada, the regulation of Profession is governed by each Provincial Regulating Body and they have their specific requirements before granting the Professional Designation as an Engineer. The Experience Requirement is mandatory for all Applicants before granting the Professional Designation.
Engineers Canada is the national body that works with Canada’s provincial and territorial engineering regulators to help develop national policies and guidelines for the Engineering profession. Professional Licensing of Engineers in Canada are Regulated by the Provincial Regulating Body. Licensing is not performed by Engineers Canada. Each province or territory in Canada falls under the jurisdiction of one of Canada’s twelve engineering regulators. These are as follows:
• Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
• Engineers and Geoscientists New Brunswick
• Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• Engineers Nova Scotia
• Engineers PEI
• Engineers Yukon
• Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG)
• Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL)
• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
For Internationally Educated Engineers (IEE), the most important first steps in applying are to determine where you would like to work and then contact the regulator there to learn more about their specific application process. When applying, it is best to start as soon as possible, because it can take some time for a regulator to assess your qualifications after receiving all your required documents. In some cases, a regulator may require you to take further steps, such as writing an examination or obtaining
more education or experience.
Mobility across Canada Engineers require a licence in each province or territory where they intend to practice. The Canadian Free Trade Agreement states that engineers licensed in one province or territory, “have to be recognized as qualified to work by a regulatory body in another province or territory which regulates that occupation, without having to go through significant additional training, work experience, examination or assessment, unless an exception has been posted.” This is important for labour mobility and to ensure that engineering skills and knowledge are available throughout the country.
Engineering Regulators are responsible for licensing engineers in each province and territory. This applies to anyone looking to practice, including engineering graduates, internationally trained engineers applying for a license in Canada for the first time, and engineers licensed in one province or territory who wish to apply for a license in another province or territory.
Agreements on International Mobility Engineers Canada is the Canadian signatory to several professional engineering agreements
common consent the legal title is taken in the name of one of them for the benefit of all, a trust is created by force of law in favor of the others in proportion to the interest of each.
• Art. 1453. When property is conveyed to a person in reliance upon his declared intention to hold it for, or transfer it to another or the grantor, there is an implied trust in favor of the person whose benefit is contemplated.
• Art. 1454. If an absolute conveyance of property is made in order to secure the performance of an obligation of the grantor toward the grantee, a trust by virtue of law is established. If the fulfillment of the obligation is offered by the grantor when it becomes due, he may demand the reconveyance of the property to him.
• Art. 1455. When any trustee, guardian or other person holding a fiduciary relationship uses trust funds for the purchase of property and causes the conveyance to be made to him or to a third person, a trust is established by operation of law in favor of the person to whom the funds belong.
• Art. 1456. If property is acquired through mistake or fraud, the person obtaining it is, by force of law, considered a trustee of an implied trust for the benefit of the person from whom the property comes.
“Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks.” ~ Isaac Watts
which facilitate mobility by enhancing Canadian engineers’ ability to work abroad and international engineers’ licensure in Canada. These agreements are designed to protect the public and maintain the good reputation of the engineering profession through effective regulation and expeditious licensure between participating countries.
Engineers Canada has directly negotiated Mutual Recognitions Agreements (MRAs) with the following organizations:
• Engineers Australia
• France (Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur, ConseilNational des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France)
• Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
• Engineers Ireland
• The Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers, United States
• The Texas State Board of Professional Engineers, United States
The MRAs are intended to provide licensed engineers from these bodies with an equivalent level of licensure in Canada and vice versa. Engineers Canada is not a licensing body, regulation and licensing process are with each different Province of Canada. Substantial information is posted on the Engineers Canada website to begin the licensing process of practicing Engineering in your Province of choice.
Reference: https://engineerscanada.ca
On December 2, 2022, Canada’s Immigration Minister, the Honourable Sean Fraser announced that Canada is extending open work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers at all skill levels. Starting January 2023, through a temporary 2-year measure, Canada will extend open work permit to spouses, common-law partners and working age dependent children. This is Canada’s new measure to address the labour shortage.
On January 30, 2023, IRCC released the eligibility requirements for the principal foreign worker and the family members. Spouses and dependent children of workers in a TEER 4 or 5 job under the low wage stream, the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and the Agricultural Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program are not eligible at this time.
Below are the requirements for the principal foreign worker:
The principal foreign worker must meet 4 requirements:
1. They work in Canada with 1 of the following:
o a valid work permit (employerspecific or open under a non-spousal category)
o an authorization to work without a work permit (exception: family members of students who can work off campus or who are transitioning to PGWP are not eligible)
2. Their work permit or their authority to work without a work permit must be valid in Canada for at least 6 months after the family member’s open work permit application is received.
3. They’re employed in a low-skilled occupation (TEER 4 or 5 of the National Occupation Classification system) at the time of the family members’ application.
4. They’re living or plan to live in Canada while working. Requirements for the family member: You (the family member) must meet 3 requirements:
1. You meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit.
2. You’re in a genuine relationship with the person who makes you eligible for this open work permit
Lawyer Joseph Angeles congratulated the Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC) organizers for their efforts that will lead to the launching of a Filipino Centre in May.
“We wish EPIC all the best,” said the Edmonton-based lawyer, who runs the Angeles Law firm at the West side of Alberta’s capital city with wife and fellow lawyer Katrina, and two other lawyers.
EPIC is an organization that has campaigned to find a community centre where the Filipino community members can gather, hold important meetings, and conduct activities.
Angeles and the Philippine Business Society of Alberta, of which he is the legal adviser, have been supportive of the efforts of EPIC at the start of its inception.
EPIC’s Ida Lucila told the AFJ, Feb. 18, that the Filipino community members can sign up for membership for only $20 a year.
“There has been a clamor that we should have a Filipino Hall,” said Lucila of the Philippine Arts Council. (Moses Billacura)
and are any one of the following:
o the spouse or common-law partner of the principal foreign worker
o the dependent child of the spouse or the principal foreign worker
A dependent child cannot be the principal foreign worker.
o the dependent child of the dependent child (grandchild of principal foreign worker or spouse)
3. If you’re in Canada, you’re in one of the following situations:
o You have a valid temporary resident status.
o You’ve applied to extend your status before it expired (maintained status).
o You’re eligible to restore your status. Please be cautious before you submit your application. You (the principal foreign worker) and the family member must meet all the eligibility requirements above. Low skilled occupation and low wage stream are NOT the same. You may find the stream or program that you have been hired under by checking at the labour market
impact assessment approval letter provided by your employer.
If you are unsure, you may call the immigration hotline at 1-888-2422100 or ask a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with good standing to confirm your stream or program.
If you have questions regarding the above article, you may contact Marjorie at info@mcncanadaimmigration.com
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
A word of caution: You should not act or rely on the information provided in this column. It is not a legal advice. To ensure your interests are protected, retain, or formally seek advice from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in good standing of CICC. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of RCIC’s.
National Pilipino and Canadian Cultural Centre (NPC3)
Reference: Prof. Leonora Angeles |nora.angeles@ubc.ca
Dr. Dennis Gupa and his unique artistic collaboration “Gossip with Whales: Exploring Ocean Science through Applied Theatre” is honoured by The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) Inaugural Green Award this year as the Individual Artist Runner-Up.
The Inaugural PACT Green Award is initiated by PACT, a “leader in the national performing arts community and a devoted advocate for the value of live performance”. The Green Award goes to one winning project along with two runner-up projects, one for a company and one for an individual artist.
At the Ceremony on Thursday, Feb 23 EST/12pm EST, the Winner, The Only Animal Theatre Company for its project The Artist Brigade, Artist Runner Up Dennis Gupa for Gossip with Whales, and Company Runner Up Soulpepper Theatre for The Green Sessions will present on their projects and share their experiences with the community.
Dr. Gupa is now Assistant Professor at the University of Winnipeg, Theatre and Film Department. While working with Gossip with Whales, he was then a PhD student at the University of Victoria’s Theatre Department and the artist-inresidence with Ocean Networks Canada (ONC). For Gupa, this residency fitted in with his doctoral focus on Indigenous sea rituals, climate change, and sustainable ecology. He presented Gossip with Whales in its world premiere, with the performances of four new choral compositions, musical performances with artists from the Philippines, and a panel of artists, performers, and scientists. This feast of music and celebration of the ocean which all of humanity shares was presented at the launch of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030.
Gossip with Whales was made possible by the University of VictoriaFaculty of Fine Arts and Ocean Networks Canada, the Victoria Filipino Canadian Association, UP Alumni Association in BC, Bayanihan Community Centre in Victoria, and the National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre. Gupa worked with his collaborating team made up of Karla Comanda, Roijin Suarez, Darren Vega, Thai Hoa Le, and Jeremiah Carag.
Gupa beautifully used the collaboration of ocean science and the arts and drew upon the Filipino tanaga and mangyan lyrical art forms to produce four original and beautiful choral compositions: Corals Crawl, To the Pacific, Gossip with Whales, and Bamboo Stilts.
“By looking at the experience
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, on Monday, February 20, has welcomed and expressed willingness to support a proposed Senate resolution defending former president Rodrigo Duterte against the probe of the International Criminal Court’s Office of the Prosecutor into the country’s drug war during his administration.
“I thank Sen. Robinhood Padilla for his Proposed Senate Resolution No. 488 defending former president Rodrigo Duterte from investigation or prosecution by the ICC. I am most willing to be made as a co-author of said resolution,” he said.
Senate Resolution No. 488 was filed by Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday that expresses support for Duterte against the ICC probe.
“Bilang senador ngayon at naging parte rin ng nakaraang administrasyon, alam ko na ginawa lang ni dating pangulong Duterte ang kanyang sinumpaang tungkulin para sa kaligtasan ng mga Pilipino at kinabukasan ng ating mga anak,”
stated Go.
Stressing that the Philippines is a sovereign country, Go insisted that it is the Filipino people, not a foreign court, who should review the implementation and outcomes of the Philippine drug war.
"Gaya ng sinabi ko noon, hayaan natin ang mga kapwa Pilipino ang humusga kung mas nakakalakad ba sila sa gabi na hindi nababastos at hindi nasasaktan ang kanilang mga anak,” he said.
Padilla’s resolution notes that “former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte believes that the widespread, serious, and rampant illegal drug problem that has infected every nook and corner of the country is an existential threat to the country’s social fabric.”
It then declares the “unequivocal defense” of Duterte “in any investigation or prosecution by the ICC.”
Padilla also echoed the assertion that the Philippines' justice system is functioning and independent, thus
eliminating the need for foreign courts to intervene.
A similar resolution in the House of Representatives, House Resolution No. 780, was filed by former president and now House Deputy Speaker Gloria MacapagalArroyo, together with 18 other legislators on February 16.
Go then restated his position that it is inappropriate for foreigners to evaluate the country’s war on drugs during the previous administration, stressing, "Hindi dapat banyaga ang humusga sa naging kampanya ng nakaraang administrasyon laban sa ilegal na droga dahil buhay na buhay naman ang demokrasya sa ating bansa, mayroon tayong rule of law na pinapairal, at may sarili naman tayong mga korte na nananatiling malaya at mapagkakatiwalaan.”
The ICC's move to reopen its investigation into the former president was also rejected by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who stressed that the ICC lacked jurisdiction and
insisted that the country has a “good” judicial system.
Marcos added that, unless it could be established that the ICC has jurisdiction over the Philippines, he would not permit "former imperialists" to control the country.
Earlier, when Go was asked if a similar resolution will be passed in the Senate, he said he would leave it up to his colleagues to decide.
“Mas mabuti po sigurong ang iba kong kasamahan kasi self-serving (kung ako). Dati po kaming magkasama
ni (former) president Duterte. Basta ako po, ‘yun po ang aking statement bilang senador — ginawa po ni (dating) pangulong Duterte ang lahat ng kanyang makakaya para sa ikabubuti ng bansa,” maintained Go. “Pilipino na po ang bahala sa kanya. Hinihikayat ko po ang ating mga kababayan na ipaglaban po natin si (dating) pangulong Duterte dahil ginawa niya po ang kanyang trabaho para sa ating mga kababayan,” concluded Go.
Iam constantly interested and amazed with the many ways people celebrate their culture. Last January, we attended a special culinary event at Filistix Downtown, Rice & Mysticism. Now, Filistix is known for its ‘crossover of traditional and modernized Filipino dishes’. It is a place that features and provides space for other Filipino chefs - the other one I patronized was the one of Chef JP Dublado. Filistix by itself provides exceptional food, but when it presents these pop up events, then be ready for an amazing gustatory experience.
Rice & Mysticism was the brainchild of Chef Earl Briones. It was a six-
course dinner that centred around rice, a vital component in Philippine cuisine. It was part food and part history, culture, and memory sharing by Chef Earl for every dish served - a logical approach with his anthropology study background. This facilitated lively conversation around Philippine identity and experience. Chef Earl expressed that this passion project which he has been working on since before the pandemic, was his love letter to the Philippines.
Chef Earl has been working in the hospitality sector for close to 20 years. I met him when I was organizing the Philippine Arts Council (PAC)’s screening of the documentary, Ulam: Main Dish. He was one of the featured artists in PAC’s The Filipino in MeInsights into Living Heritage, for June Philippine Heritage Month 2022. He appeared on Food Network’s Fire Masters Season 3, YEG Food Masters Round One, and works with MakeA-Wish Canada in assisting youths with cooking-related interests. He as been awarded 2019 First Place Steak Category Taste of Canada, 2017 First
Place Bacon Category Canadian Food Championships, and 2014 Culinary Services Recipient You’re Welcome Edmonton Awards.
The featured dishes had rice as a unifying factor, representing childhood memories of eating rice for breakfast, lunch/dinner, snacks - whether it be savoury, fermented, sweetened. It presented traditional and pre-colonial dishes prepared with modern technique and contextual plating. The six-course dinner included:
• Ebun Buro at Kamatis - salted duck egg yolk espuma | savoury steamed rice cake | marinated tomato | coconut vinegar | chili paste
• Burung Asan - fermented rice and whitefish | fish mosaic | latik crumb | coconut cream reduction | smoked fish dust
• Bobotu - rice flour tamale | chicken roulade | salted duck egg puree | annatto peanut sauce | cured egg yolk
• Bringhe - glutinous rice | salted egg white puree | confit egg | peppers | chorizo bilbao | preserved pork
• Adobong Puti - grilled rice cake | cane vinegar braised | pork belly | shallot and chili jam |fried garlic | coconut braised taro leaves
• Kakanin Trio - tibok tibok (milk pudding) | ube halaya | biko kalabasa (sweet rice cake) | latik (caramelized coconut cream) | sweetened coconut milk Vegetarian and vegan options were also provided.
It was really interesting how the dishes didn’t look like your typical Filipino food, but once you taste it, all the flavours come out in a delicious symphony. You remember when and how you first tried, let’s say the tamales and the buro from Pampanga. It was
Brionesdelightful to see Filipino food that’s not just sauteed and put together on a pan, but have sauces that were emulsified, food thoroughly infused, meat that was sous vided then plated to reflect the geography or a story. All these interspersed with stories of rituals performed to the rice gods, the role of women in the rice fields and how certain spices came to the Philippines via the Spanish Armada and the Manila Galleons. It was a tasting menu but the portions were generous. We ended the night very full and satisfied.
Chef Earl has coined this Rice and Mysticism event as the First Rinse. Signifying, hopefully, there are more iterations to come in presenting Filipino cuisine in innovative ways. Aside from this restaurant takeover, he is also at the helm of Carbivore Subs, which you should definitely check out. For more info, Instagram: @chefebriones and @carbivoresubs.
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For the past three years, the Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC) has been fundraising towards the goal of having a centre in Edmonton where Filipinos’ values, traditions and way of living are honoured. Now, we are excited to announce that we are opening the doors to our own Philippine Centre in May 2023!
This 12,000 sq. ft facility located in the southside of Edmonton will be a vibrant space for learning, sharing experiences and celebrating Filipino achievements. It features a main banquet hall, a second floor with a function room, a boardroom, two offices and a parking lot that can accommodate up to 100 vehicles. In the same building is a Bistro and two industrial kitchens, managed and operated by Umbrella Kitchen. The facility is very visible from the much travelled Gateway Boulevard.
Filipinos are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in Canada with a 7% annual growth outpacing the national growth rate of 1.1%. Since 2001, we have consistently been the top three new immigrants in Canada despite the lower immigration levels in 2020-2021 due to the travel restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edmonton is one of the many Canadian cities enjoying the accelerated growth of the Filipino community. Filipinos in the city have contributed to the economic and social vibrancy of Edmonton through flourishing local businesses, unravelling Filipino art and culture, and most importantly recognizing many talents and skills in the professional, not-for-profit and sports sector. The proliferation of Filipino organizations demonstrate their capacity for self-development and potential to highly enrich the civic life of the city. Thus, the time is right for a cultural and social hub hosted by the Filipino community for all Edmontonians - a centre that represents our new home in Canada and expresses the bayanihan spirit of communal sharing and unity.
The Edmonton Philippine International Centre is an aspiration of Filipino-Canadians in Edmonton to share their culture and heritage with Canadians and to be part of a robust intercultural city. It is envisioned to be: a gathering place to make personal and social connections; a vibrant space for learning languages, heritage, arts, and sharing of common experiences; a knowledge hub for activities that inform community members about
resources, supports, and opportunities; a showcase of Philippine culture and Filipinos’ achievements and work in the arts, trades, and enterprise; and a place for celebration, ceremonies, festivals, and recognition - to build memories and kinship with the next generations.
EPIC will benefit both the Filipino community and the larger Edmonton community by providing: affordable rates for community and social events; programs spaces for community organizations; a sense of pride among the Filipinos for a community centre they can call their own; space and opportunity to learn and exchange of cultures; and providing projects, programs, and events continuously highlighting diversity and interculturalism for our city.
Be a building pillar of EPIC. Be part of history and create a legacy. There are many ways to support this initiative. Be a sponsor, donor and member. Volunteer your time, talent and resources in the committees focusing on the Core Priorities as outlined in the Strategic Plan for 2022-2025: (1) the Temporary Space, (2) Programs and Initiatives, (3) Community Engagement, Communications and Promotion, and (4) Fund Development. Be an ambassador of EPIC.
A Philippine centre has been a dream for Filipinos for many years. And now that the infrastructure is here, it is up to the community to make it their home. Each one of us has the capacity to contribute to this cultural monument and legacy project. As the saying goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.” Let the Filipino spirit shine through. Let’s make this EPIC! For more information, go to epicalberta.com. Connect with us at EdmontonPhilippineCentre@ gmail.com, through social media @ epicalberta, or through any of the Board members.
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805 Productions embarked on its first concert project on Feb. 26 in Edmonton, featuring Nina and Luke Mejares.
Organizer Oliver Dela Paz said that tickets sold are already at around 80 percent.
"We are excited to feature Nina and Luke with two bands as opening acts," said Dela Paz.
Sky Fall Code Band with lead singer Joesel and the 1st Day in August of Crishia will perform before Nina and Luke take the stage at the Christ The Way Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Ellerslie Road. (Moses Billacura)
On January 14, 2022, members of the Filipino community in Edmonton gathered at the Strathcona Community League Hall for an engagement session called Pag-usapan natin: Let’s Talk, Community Conversations About Racism in the Filipino Community, organized by the Edmonton Philippine International Centre. Several nonprofit organizations in the city were granted funding by the Government of Alberta to facilitate events and activities to gather input from their respective ethnocultural community and compile
information that the government will then use for making changes in their operations as well as potential changes in laws. This is a summary of the key points that our fellow Filipinos in the city had contributed. The organizers were grateful for those who participated and emphasized that an activity of this nature is the first of its kind in the Filipino community. While racism and discrimination are something that many people have encountered in various levels and in different forms, it is not discussed at all. After providing an overview of the objectives and the questions that participants were to answer, the attendees were broken down into smaller groups to encourage everyone to share more detail in a safe setting.
One of the themes discussed include describing circumstances where participants experienced racism and discrimination in Alberta and what actions can the Alberta government take to address racism and discrimination.
Another major theme explored is the barriers that individuals may face in accessing information, resources, and
services from the Alberta government because of racial or cultural identity as well ideas on how the Alberta government reduce these barriers.
The other theme focused on looking into the future, on how the Alberta government can continue the discussion on anti-racism and meaningful ways to reporting progress on addressing these issues.
All the participants contributed enthusiastically during the engagement session, both as a collective group and in the smaller breakout groups. Many shared compelling stories of their personal
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Giselle General came from the cold, mountainous region of the Benguet province, and immigrated to Canada as a teenager in 2007. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta, and has a career in the nonprofit sector. She works at the Edmonton Community Legal Centre, which provides free legal help to low-income Edmontonians. She channels her creativity by writing in her personal blog, FilipinaYEG, and self-published a book called The Humanity of Me, and is active in numerous volunteerbased initiatives.
hardships and their experiences both in the past and present. Some of the issues of racism are visible and blatant, such as name-calling or comments that undermine one’s intelligence because of their appearance. Some of the issued of racism are structural and subtle, such as the difficulty in obtaining work related to one’s profession prior to immigrating to Canada despite having the impression that the points system demonstrating that their skills are needed in the country.
Discussion on racism and anti-racism from the participants touched on related complexities. Several attendees made insightful points of how Filipinos can be perpetrators and contributors of racist incidents, whether it is towards people of other ethnicities especially Black and Indigenous Peoples, or towards other Filipinos with backgrounds different from their own. Many pointed out that part of eliminating the harmful impact of racism in the community is ensuring that people are aware of when they are being subjected to such treatment, and also ensuring that people are not behaving or condoning such behaviour.
During the discussion of accessing government programs and services, the challenges that were identified were identified as follows: language barriers and difficulty accessing the information on what is available, the lack of awareness that certain experiences and issues are harmful or illegal and therefore should be reported, and poor treatment from government staff due to their unconscious biases. The participants recommended that these factors are addressed in tandem in order to have meaningful change.
There were numerous insights shared by the participants during the event which were all compiled to a report and submitted to the Alberta government. The feedback was also helpful for the organizers in terms of ideas on how to build community through programs, services and events for Filipino-Edmontonians in the city.
Thank you to incredible volunteers of the Edmonton Philippine International Centre for all the hard work organizing this event and compiling the feedback in a thorough and comprehensive manner. We hope that the Alberta Government find the data useful in implementing positive changes in our community.
SkinLuer Aesthetics and Laser Centre sent a delegation to the 10th Forum of Adipose Tissue & Stem Cell (FATS) Conference in Bangkok
“We have learned from the best,” said CEO Chum Ardaniel, who also took part in acquiring extra knowledge on facial and knee joint anatomy, and fat grafting injections.
SkinLeuer manager Zabrina accompanied Doc Chum to complete the two-woman delegation from Edmonton.
The FATS Conference was back after two years to continue its “educational, unbiased, well-rounded platform” for a comprehensive learning structure under the supervision of a scientific advisory board led by Prof. Carlo Tremolada. Resource speakers of the conference included Dr. Yves Saban (France), Dr. Pietramaggirio Giogio (Switzerland), Dr. Saja Scherer (Switzerland), Prof. Lin Tsai Ming (Taiwan), Prof. Eray Copcu (Turkey), Dr. Kasey Sung (Korea) and Dr. Safi Kang (Korea). (Moses Billacura)
your account every four months. That’s $386 dollars for the average Alberta family of four deposited every quarter, or $1544 dollars every year. The CAI payment ensures that Albertans receive much-needed relief on a regular basis while building a sustainable economy that works for everyone.
Our Liberal team knows there’s more work to do when it comes to delivering on behalf of Albertans. Ahead of the 2023 Federal Budget, we want to hear from you directly on how we can work together and help Albertans succeed while building a stronger, fairer, more competitive, more affordable, more
As we head into this new parliamentary session, let’s take a moment and reflect on what we have accomplished together. Since 2015, making life more affordable and sustainable has always been our government’s focus. As Canadians across the country are feeling the rising cost of living, our government is delivering targeted supports that put more money back in the pockets of Canadians to help them weather the tough times ahead.
Building a child care system is not just a social policy to ensure Canadian families have access to affordable child care, but an economic policy that helps grow our economy and create good paying jobs. On November 15th, 2022, Alberta signed onto the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Since then, Alberta families are already seeing a 50% reduction in childcare costs, and by March 31st, 2026, will see that cost drop down to $10-a-day. For every dollar invested in early childhood education, the broader economy receives up to $2.80 in return. Creating affordable child care and early learning spaces is good for Albertans, for Alberta families,
and for the economy of Alberta. These measures build on the strong results we have been delivering for Canadians since 2015, including the introduction and strengthening of Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which lifted 435,000 children across the country out of poverty.
Nobody should have to choose between taking care of their kids’ teeth and putting food on the table. Yet, one-third of Canadians do not have dental insurance and affordable
dental care. That is why we have launched the Canada Dental Benefit on December 1st, 2022. The Canada Dental Benefit will provide eligible parents and guardians with direct, tax-free payments of up to $650 per child, per year – to a maximum of $1,300 per child over the next two years – to help cover out-of-pocket dental care expenses for their children under 12. This program will help children access the basic dental care they need, while we develop a long-term Canada-wide dental care program.
The Climate Action Incentive payment puts money directly in the pockets of Albertans while ensuring that polluters pay their fair share. By putting a price on pollution, our government is taking decisive action on climate change while supporting Canadians with the cost of living. The Climate Action Incentive Payment is deposited straight into
inclusive, and more sustainable economy. Have your say this year. Visit LetsTalkBudget2023.ca to share your ideas or contact our offices directly.
We look forward to hearing from all of you and we wish you all a Happy Family Day!
Sulong Alberta! Gumagalang, George, Randy, at Rechie
Hon. Randy Boissonnault is the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre. He has been Canada’s Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance since October 2021.
George Chahal is the Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview.
Rechie Valdez is the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville. She is Canada’s first Filipina Member of Parliament.
The Hon. Randy Boissonnault MP for Edmonton Centre Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
Main office – Edmonton #202, 10235 124 St Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1P9
Telephone:780-442-1888
George Chahal
MP for Calgary Skyview
Main office – Calgary 101-7 Westwinds Crescent NE Calgary, AB
T3J 5H2
Telephone: 403-291-0018
Email: George.Chahal@parl.gc.ca
Website: GeorgeChahalMP.ca
Calgary, 8 February 2023 – The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary held a successful Kapihan sa Konsulado on 4 February 2023 at the Dr. José Rizal Hall of PCG Calgary.
The Kapihan sa Konsulado, the first one the PCG hosted since 2019 due to the long period of the COVID-19 pandemic, brought together some leaders of the Filipino community and five non-profit organizations in Calgary.
In his remarks, Consul General Zaldy Patron briefed the event’s 43 participants about the notable achievements of the PCG in 2022 as he sought their continued support for the PCG’s programs in 2023.
Consul General Patron cited some major projects the PCG completed last year, which included the following:
• signing of the Philippines–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding on the Recruitment of Filipino Nurses on 6 October 2022;
• the National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ designation of the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in Nose
Creek Regional Park in Airdrie, Alberta, as a Philippine Historical Site on 19 June 2022;
• 1st Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada in April 2022, spearheaded by the PCG;
• 1st Philippine Trade Expo in the three cities of Edmonton, Calgary, and Regina from July to August 2022;
• 1st Conference on Filipino Language and Culture in October 2022;
• 1st one-month painting exhibit from September to October 2022 featuring two Regina-based Filipino artists; and
• Webinar on Franchising Philippine Brands on 18 November 2022.
Likewise, he mentioned the successful conduct of the overseas voting on 9 May 2022 and the resumption of the overseas voting registration on 9 December 2022.
Consul General Patron shared that the PCG continued to connect the Philippine government agencies and universities with the top universities in Alberta and Saskatchewan under the PCG’s education cooperation program.
He stated that under the Philippine Department of Science and TechnologyUniversity of Alberta Graduate Scholarship Program, which the PCG helped facilitate in 2019, seven DOST scholars are now studying in the University of Alberta. The second part of the Kapihan sa Konsulado featured the presentations of five non-profit organizations offering various programs, social services, and resources for the
members of the Filipino community. Those who gave presentations were Ms. Anila Umar Lee Yuen, President and CEO of Centre for Newcomers; Mr. Frank Cattoni, CEO of the Calgary Bridge for Youth Foundation; Ms. Fatima Narvaez, Manager of the Family Services Department of the Calgary International Women’s Association; Ms. Jessica Juen, Program Manager of the Community Support Services,
Calgary Catholic Immigration Services; and Mr. Aurelio Naraval, Programs and Policy Manager of Action Dignity.
“This year’s Kapihan sa Konsulado took a new format as we invited five non-profit organizations to present their programs that will be beneficial to the Filipino community and I am grateful to them for accepting our invitation,” Consul General Patron said.
Calgary, 10 January 2023 – One hundred four (104) Filipinos in Alberta and Saskatchewan received Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) services from the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary in 2022.
According to Consul General Zaldy Patron, 21 of these 104 Filipinos also received financial assistance from the ATN Fund of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). They included two Filipinos who were repatriated and three Filipinos whose remains were shipped to the Philippines last year.
In addition, 14 Filipinos received welfare assistance. Among them were the 11 hotel workers in Jasper, Alberta, who were out of work in September 2022 for almost two
weeks due to the wildfire in Jasper National Park that caused the closure of business establishments in Jasper.
The rest of the Filipinos who received assistance from the PCG were either given legal and consular advice, referred to pro-bono lawyers, or directed to social services agencies and non-profit organizations that
could further help them.
“We are pleased to have extended assistance to our fellow Filipinos in distress last year in line with our mandate to protect the rights and promote the welfare of overseas Filipinos,” said Consul General Patron.
Calgary, 25 January 2023 –
Consul General Zaldy Patron paid a courtesy call today on Bishop William McGrattan of Calgary.
Bishop McGrattan is the 8th bishop of the Diocese of Calgary after Pope Francis appointed him to the position on 4 January 2017. He was installed on 27 February 2017.
“I conveyed to His Excellency Bishop McGrattan my appreciation for his leadership in taking care of the Filipino Catholics in Calgary who are under his jurisdiction,” Consul General Patron said.
The Filipino Catholics are part
of the 89,055 Filipinos in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Consul General Patron also thanked Bishop McGrattan for allowing the Filipino community to celebrate a Tagalog Mass every third Sunday at the Sacred Heart Church in Downtown Calgary and the Simbang Gabi in various parishes in Calgary every December.
Consul General Patron and Bishop McGrattan exchanged views on the issues affecting the Filipino community and expressed readiness to work together to help address some of those issues.
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Your month could be full of commotion, dear Aries, as the sun travels through social Aquarius and the sector of your chart that governs communities. These vibes are perfect for banding together with like-minded individuals, though you should avoid alienating or admonishing those who don’t agree with your point of view. Try not to let your competitive side get the better of you during the Leo full moon on February 5, or you could wind up with hurt feelings, arguments, and estrangements.
The vibe could be a bit unpredictable on your professional path this month, dear Taurus, as the sun travels through eccentric Aquarius. Whether you’re contending with new colleagues, a change in your responsibilities, or dissatisfaction with your career, you can expect the unexpected right now.
Your curiosity will peak this month, dear Gemini, because the Aquarius sun brings a rush of brilliance to the sector of your chart that governs philosophy and higher thinking. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself chatting up strangers, exploring different cultures, or diving deeper into your personal interests as the Universe pushes you to expand your horizons. These vibes are also perfect for mapping out vacation plans for the summer, so be sure to research destinations, find a clear spot in your schedule, and make some arrangements!
Your patience could run thin this month, dear Cancer, because the sun travels through reactive Aquarius and your solar eighth house. This luminary placement could be fairly triggering, especially if you’ve hit your wits’ end in certain situations or relationships. Unfortunately, issues could arise if you allow your ego or emotions to get the better of you, making it important that you find healthy ways to channel your frustration. On the plus side, airing your grievances with compassion can help you get your point across once and for all, allowing you to manifest change where it matters most.
You’ll be in a relationship-oriented headspace this month, dear Leo, because the Aquarius sun shines brightly in your solar tenth house. This luminary placement can help you feel loved for your flaws, talents, shortcomings, and kindness as the stars fill your sphere with people who accept every angle of your personality. Meanwhile, Venus traverses through sensitive Pisces and the sector of your chart that governs profound bonds, carrying surface-level friendships or romantic connections into deeper, more meaningful waters.
You’ll feel high energy this month, dear Virgo, as the sun moves through Aquarius and the sector of your chart that governs efficiency and wellness. Though the unpredictable nature of this cosmic climate could throw a few curve balls in your direction, you’ll easily put out any fires before they spread out of control.
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You’ll be equally focused on fun and order this month, dear Libra, as the sun moves through Aquarius and Venus settles into Pisces. Use this energy to bring balance to your social and professional responsibilities, understanding when it’s time to party versus focus on work. Nurturing your health will play an important role in your ability to maintain the lifestyle you desire, making it important that you prioritize healthy eating, sleeping, and exercise patterns that work with your busy schedule. The more you embrace wellness and vitality, the happier you’ll feel in every aspect of your existence.
You’ll be busy in your personal life this month, dear Scorpio, because Aquarius season illuminates your solar fourth house. These vibes are poised to usher in excitement in your domestic sphere and family life, so be sure to devote your free time to nurturing such bonds. This solar placement has a reputation for bringing forth surprises, and you might want to brace yourself for news of babies on the way, engagement announcements, and employment shifts in your family, though less happy news could emerge as well. On a personal level, try to stay on top of your domestic responsibilities lest you find yourself overwhelmed by lingering chores or broken appliances.
It might be hard to catch a break this month, dear Sagittarius, as the sun moves through Aquarius and the sector of your chart that governs learning and communication. You’ll crave stimulation as each day goes by, plastering your schedule with social engagements and opportunities to learn. This cosmic climate can help you break through walls that once prevented you from forging bonds or absorbing information, so be sure to flex your voice and mind through the first half of February. Unfortunately, you could run into issues with insomnia, because mental chatter can act as an unfortunate side effect of these airy vibes.
You might want to keep a tight rein on your finances this month, dear Capricorn, as the sun travels through Aquarius and the sector of your chart that governs money. On the one hand, these vibes can bring forth prosperity in unassuming ways. On the other, an impulsive and reckless energy could take over your senses, causing you to get carried away with your spending. Be particularly on guard when it comes to standing in line at the grocery store or your favorite boutiques, and refuse to be enticed by the carefully curated items that are placed near each register.
The month kicks off with a hefty dose of cosmic healing, dear Aquarius, as the sun journeys through your sign while forming a supportive connection with Chiron. This celestial exchange can give you the strength to discuss any issues that have been bothering you, though you’ll want to keep an eye on your temper when delving into triggering topics. Luckily, people won’t be in the mood to fight with your birthday season in full swing, so be sure to soak in all the love, attention, and adoration coming your way.
You might feel as though you aren’t always in control of your thoughts this month, dear Pisces, because the Aquarius sun travels through the sector of your chart that governs the subconscious. The erratic nature of Aquarian energy could stir up old memories or propel you into a state of uncertainty. This solar placement might feel exhausting at times, so don’t feel guilty about slipping into hermit mode when you need to. On the plus side, these cosmic winds can bring forth a certain amount of genius, helping you feel inspired, intelligent, and independent throughout the coming weeks.
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for this announcement with Minister Vandal and Minister Boissonnault, as I know we have shared goals about the future of hydrogen for regional leaders. Low-carbon and zero-emission hydrogen can reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 45 million metric tonnes a year by 2030, and this signifies a strong start to 2023 for both the Edmonton region and its burgeoning hydrogen industry, while amplifying and supporting our climate goals.
This is how we grow our economy while prioritizing climate action, and this is how we WILL build an Edmonton for all of us.
Iam so pleased that the federal government and PrairiesCan announced funding of $9.74 million to support 4 hydrogenrelated projects in the greater Edmonton region. What a win for our city!
To break this funding down:
• Edmonton Global is receiving a total of $3,744,000 for two projects to strengthen the regional hydrogen supply chain and expand investment initiatives to grow the Edmonton regional economy. This includes an investment of $3 million to help increase the scale and scope of foreign direct investment initiatives that target specific sub-sectors such as hydrogen, and enables Edmonton Global to host international events while expanding international promotion of the Edmonton region and developing new tools and materials for potential investors. The remaining $744,000 will enable Edmonton Global to develop the Edmonton region’s hydrogen supply chain and labour market by supporting businesses to move into the hydrogen supply
chain through education, resource allocation and increased engagement.
• The Alberta Motor Transport Association and the University of Alberta are receiving $3 million to increase access to hydrogen fuel and showcase the benefits of hydrogen technology for heavy vehicles. This initiative will encourage the adoption of hydrogen fuel by Alberta’s heavy vehicle sector by supporting product testing to demonstrate the real-world capabilities of hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles.
• Edmonton’s C-FER Technologies is also receiving $3 million to upgrade its testing facility for hydrogen fuel infrastructure, equipment and technologies, which will promote safety, efficiency and reliability long-term.
Another huge benefit for Edmonton? 1,600 jobs will be supported by these investments, and they will help small- and medium-sized businesses operating in the hydrogen industry access the resources they need to innovate and scale-up.
I was grateful to be in attendance
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
Alberta has the best front-line health-care workers in the world, and the government will work to have the right supports in place to ensure Albertans get the care they need, when and where they need it. By improving processes for international educated nurses to join Alberta’s workforce, the government can help ensure the province’s health-care system remains strong, now and in the future.
“Through this pilot, we are streamlining the nursing assessment so internationally educated nurses
will be able to determine their best path forward into Alberta’s job market and health-care system.”
Kaycee Madu, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions“We are committed to removing barriers for internationally educated nurses who want to work and live in Alberta. By streamlining the process, nurses can begin practising sooner and we can continue strengthening the health-care workforce that provides support to Albertans when and where they need it.”
Jason Copping, Minister of HealthWith a $200,000 grant, the “triple-track” assessment pilot project will establish an Alberta assessment facility for internationally educated nurses and allow them to apply with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, rather than travelling to British Columbia to have their skills assessed.
The program will assess the skills and abilities of internationally educated nurses and match them to one of Alberta’s three occupational nursing categories: registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and healthcare aide. This will help streamline
the credential process and reduce wait times for internationally educated nurses looking to join Alberta’s workforce.
“The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta supports and welcomes innovative investments in Alberta's health-care system to streamline, modernize and improve the current pathways for internationally educated nurses coming to this province.”
Joy Peacock, chief executive officer and registrar, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
“The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is dedicated to
supporting internationally educated nurses on their nursing journey. Establishing an assessment centre in Alberta provides an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate their skills and knowledge while supporting an understanding of how their experience aligns in Alberta, empowering nurses to choose the path that is best for them.”
Jeanne Weis, registrar and chief executive officer, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
An Alberta assessment site using the new model is expected to open in the fall of 2023.
Ang pamahalaan ng Alberta ay kumikilos upang mapabuti ang pagiging abot-kaya, tugunan ang inflation (pagtaas ng presyo) at gawing mas matatag at mahuhulaan ang matrikula para sa mga post-sekundaryong mag-aaral ng Alberta.
Ang ekonomiya ng Alberta ay matatag na nakabawi ngunit ang mga mag-aaral ay nahihirapang makasabay sa pagtaas ng halaga ng pamumuhay. Ang pamahalaan ng
Alberta ay nakatuon sa pagtiyak na ang post-sekundaryong edukasyon ay mananatiling nakukuha at abotkaya para sa lahat ng mga Albertan.
Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit ang Masulong na Edukasyon (Advanced Education) ay nagbibigay sa mga post-sekundaryong mag-aaral ng mga bago, pinagtutuunang suporta sa pagiging abot-kaya.
Bilang bahagi ng Badyet 2023, pinaplano ng pamahalaan na pahusayin ang pagiging abot-kaya para sa mga post-sekundaryong mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng:
o Paglilimita sa pagtaas ng lokal na matrikula ng dalawang porsyento sa isang buong institusyon sa 2024-25 at para sa mga darating na taon ng akademiko.
o Pagbabawas ng mga antas ng interes sa mga pautang ng mag-aaral sa antas na prime, na makakatulong na bawasan ang halaga ng paghiram para sa kasalukuyan at sa hinaharap na mga nanghihiram ng pautang na mag-aaral sa Alberta.
o Pagdodoble ng palugit na walang
interes sa pautang ng mag-aaral mula 6 na buwan hanggang 12 buwan upang bigyan ang mga mag-aaral ng mas maraming oras na makahanap ng kapakipakinabang na trabaho nang hindi na kailangang mag-alala tungkol sa mga pagbabayad ng pautang sa mag-aaral.
o Pagtataas ng mga limitasyon para sa Plano ng Tulong sa Pagbabayad mula sa $25,000 hanggang $40,000, para mas maraming mga magaaral ang maaaring makinabang sa programa. Bilang karagdagan, ang pamahalaan ng Alberta ay nagbibigay ng karagdagang pondo upang madagdagan ang Kaloob sa Magaaral ng Alberta (Alberta Student Grant) ng $225 bawat buwan para sa bawat karapat-dapat na magaaral sa panahon ng 2022-23 na taon ng pautang.
"Ginawa ng mataas na inflation na maging mas mahal ang pamumuhay para sa lahat ng mga Albertan, kabilang ang mga mag-aaral sa post-sekundaryo. Ang mga bagong hakbang na inihayag ngayong araw ay makakatulong sa lahat ng mga mag-aaral na harapin ang mas mataas na mga
gastos sa mga mapanghamong panahong ito."
Demetrios Nicolaides, Ministro ng Masulong na Edukasyon
Ang pamahalaan ng Alberta ay nagbigay kamakailan ng pinakamalaking pakete ng tulong sa inflation sa Canada, na may makabuluhang nakabatay sa malawak at naka-target na mga suporta. Tinitiyak ng mga aksyon ngayon na ang mga post-sekundaryong mag-aaral ay makakatanggap din ng mga pinagtutuunang suporta sa pagiging abot-kaya.
“Ang mga bagong hakbang na ito sa pagiging abot-kaya para sa mga mag-aaral ay isang mahalagang karagdagan sa aming Plano ng Aksyon sa Pagiging Abot-kaya, at binibigyang-diin ang aming pangako sa mga mag-aaral, at sa pagpapanatiling abot-kaya ng Alberta."
Matt Jones, Ministro ng Pagiging Abot-kaya at mga Palingkurangbayan
Mahigit sa 10,000 mga magaaral na mababa ang kita ang tumatanggap ng pondong ito. Ang pagpapalaki ng pondo sa Kaloob sa Mag-aaral ng Alberta (Alberta Student
Best
Grant) ay nangangahulugan na ang mga karapat-dapat na mag-aaral ay tumatanggap na ngayon ng hanggang sa kabuuang $475 bawat buwan.
Ang karagdagang bawat buwang pagpopondo ay magiging retroactive, ibig sabihin, ang mga mag-aaral ay makakatanggap ng karagdagang $225 bawat buwan na epektibo sa simula ng 2022-23 na taon ng akademiko, sa anyo ng isang kabuuang halaga na pagbabayad. Ang mga mag-aaral na tumatanggap ng karagdagang pondo mula sa Kaloob sa Magaaral ng Alberta (Alberta Student Grant) ay aabisuhan ng Tulong sa Mag-aaral ng Alberta (Alberta Student Aid) sa Marso. Dapat din silang makatanggap ng karagdagang pondo mula sa tulong ng mag-aaral sa panahong ito.
"Ang anunsyo ngayong araw ay nagmamarka ng pagpapatupad ng mga matagal nang kahilingan mula sa mga pinuno ng mag-aaral tungkol sa pagiging abot-kaya. Sa ngalan ng mga mag-aaral ng Alberta, napakagandang makita ang nadagdagang pagsisikap upang matiyak na ang postsekundaryo ay mas makukuha at abot-kaya para sa lahat."
Samantha Scott, Konseho ng mgaMag-aaral sa Unibersidad ng Alberta [Council of Alberta’s University Students (CAUS)], tagapangulo
"Ang mga mag-aaral ay nahihirapan sa tumataas na gastos sa pagpasok sa post-sekundaryo. Natutuwa kaming makitang napapakinggan ang mga boses ng mag-aaral at ginagawa ang mga hakbang para matugunan ang pagiging abot-kaya.”
Janmejay Rao, ang Panlalawigang Konseho ng Pagtataguyod sa Nagtapos ng Alberta [Alberta Graduate Provincial Advocacy Council (AbGPAC)], kasamang tagapangulo
Ang pamahalaan ng Alberta ay nakatuon sa pagtiyak na ang post-sekundaryong edukasyon ay makukuha at abot-kaya. Ang mga hakbang na ito ay magpapagaan sa epekto ng inflation upang ang mga post-sekundaryong mag-aaral ay makapagtuon sa kanilang edukasyon at hindi gaanong mag-alala tungkol sa pagbabayad ng mga bayarin. Gagawin din ng mga ito na mas madali para sa mga nanghihiram ng pautang sa mag-aaral na gawin ang kanilang mga pagbabayad sa utang at epektibong lumipat sa puwersa ng manggagawa.
government is launching a new pilot project to create a more efficient assessment system for internationally educated nurses arriving in Alberta.
Birthdays are everyone’s most cherished moment as this is when we celebrate the covenant between life and its Giver. Nobody is born alone. There are two causes of life that we have to acknowledge, appreciate, and recognize. The first is the Ultimate Cause or Giver, our God and the second are the proximate causes, our parents. Now, He who doesn’t acknowledge, appreciate, and recognize his or her life is also rejecting its Causes. Lucky are these individuals who truly celebrate life with significant people around them. May you all continue to share the gift of life with others. Active co-existence follows essence.
Educator Maria "Malot"
Rivera celebrated her 58th birthday, Feb. 28, at the Corpus Christi Parish event hall with family, friends and co-educators.
"The show must go on and life must go on," said Malot, who also received birthday wishes on video from dear friends and family members.
MLA Millwoods Christina Gray and aspirant for MLA in Ellerslie Nathan Ip graced the event and also took part in the Igorot Cultural Dance.
