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The Government of Canada, in partnership with provincial and territorial governments, has hosted a number of information sessions on Express Entry and the changes in the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) with employers across the country in recent months. Apart from these, the changes were also outlined in joint press conferences held by Minister of Employment and Social Development, Jason Kenney, and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander.

“To ensure that immigration continues to support our future prosperity, our government is building a faster and more flexible immigration system that ensures this country attracts the best newcomers who are able to contribute to their communities and

the Canadian economy while helping address Canada’s labour market needs.

This includes the launch of Express Entry next January, which will revolutionize the way we attract skilled immigrants and get them working here faster.”

A significant overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) was announced last June 20, 2014 . The overhaul includes a general restructuring of the program as well as several important changes to various work permit application procedures. The changes in TFWP will only encompass streams that require government approval of jobs offered

by Canadian employers. This approval comes in the form of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which continued on page 14

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Editorial Cheryle Posadas-Guinsatao

Leading with Dignity

“Leadership is a privilege and that I want to be reserved for those who have something important to offer humanity in its quest to become more human.”- Donna Hicks, TED Talk

With the on- going campaign for Progressive Conservative Party leadership in Alberta, the petition to have a Philippine consular office in Alberta and the closing of Career Connection made me reflect on the true meaning of a leader.

In September 6, members of Alberta’s Progressive Conservative Party will vote to choose their next leader and the next Premier of Alberta.

Unlike previous PC leadership races, where Albertans of all political-inclinations were excited to choose the next leader, there does not appear to be any sign of overwhelming interest this time. This year’s PC leadership race, held less than three years since 2011 appears to be far away from the minds of most Albertans. The overwhelming perception that former federal politician and bank executive Jim Prentice is a sure-bet in the race has certainly contributed to the disinterest and voter apathy. With the PC party’s image lagging behind Wildrose in some polls and surveys, PC MLAs are nervous that a divisive leadership race will further damage

their party so even before the July 14 deadline most of the MLAs endorsement went to Mr. Prentice thus making his campaign succeeded early in the race against former cabinet Minister of Infrastructure Ric Mc Iver and Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labor Thomas Lukaszuk, who have not gain any support yet in the caucus (other than themselves). On the ideas front, there has not been much to discuss. All candidates speak in vague generalizations about “keeping Alberta strong,” but provides little detail. Unlike the last leadership race during which the PC Party organized public forums in each region of the province, there are no public debates scheduled for this race. The lack of public venues for the candidates to engage with each other has made Mr. Prentice’s low-risk front-runner campaign hard to beat.

And without any public debates, there is little opportunity for PC Party members or any interested members of the general public to challenge the candidates into provid-

ing more details about what they would do as premier. It’s good that they attend community gatherings that has helped the candidates know the people they will serve but this do not provide the public of comparison and engaging debate on each candidates priorities.

There’s more interest in the Filipino community regarding the petition of Migrante International for the creation of a career consular office in Alberta to assist 100,000 Filipinos living and working here. The recommendation to open posts in Alberta has been received and is under review. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is conducting internal and inter-agency consultation taking into account the interests of Filipino communities in Alberta, The review will be made in line with “national interests, mindful that assistance to nationals and protection of Filipino overseas” as the DFA’s major priorities. While waiting for the review, the DFA will continue to support the efforts of its honorary consuls

in Calgary and Edmonton “to provide assistance to the Filipino community in Alberta”.

The honorary consuls are Ferdinand Aguirre for Calgary and Esmeralda Agbulos for Edmonton. This petition for a consular mission in Alberta is reasonable since the province is home to Filipinos who are either permanent residents or temporary workers in Canada.

This petition gain momentum and much focus as the Filipino community hears supposed negligence and corruption complaints against the Honorary Consul Ferdie Aguirre.

It also gained support all over Alberta as the changes in Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) was declared

by Minister Jason Keeney last June 20. With these changes and the April 1, 2015 deadline for TFWs under the 4 year limit policy, the number of people in Canada illegally is expected to increase substantially. Many TFWs felt the urgency to seek any means of pathways to permanent residency and that meant they will require consular services that is fast, efficient and convenient.

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The last issue that made me appreciate more the leadership of CCIS Executive Director Fariborz Birjandian is the closing of Career Connection- an agency that offers employment services and many work related programs to new

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migrants. When I found out about Career Connection closing last June 30 after 13 years of existence and after serving 300,000 clients, I met with a group of people that continued on page 16

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In the two leadership training seminars, I attended –one last May 31st at Waterton Lake/Park sponsored by New casaNew Canadian Seniors Association , conducted

by Sherissa A.Celis, the Senior Program Coordinator of CCIS-Calgary Catholic Immigration Society with topic on Leadership Styles and the second one, last June 21st sponsored by the Ethno-Cultural Society, and conducted by Blessie, the program coordinator on the topic LEAD-Leadership Training Engagement Action and Development Training, they were indeed very rewarding and inspiring but a challenging effect that have brought upon me. Being a senior and a retired educator I found it there still to improve and create my own leadership journey through these learning experiences I have gained.

I recall in my years of vol-

unteering in different non-profit 0rganizations/ associations here in Canada, I gained new insights and it enabled me to test my own capacity in familiar circumstances with people of all ages from all walks of life. Those were enriching moments in my life. I began to learn the importance of exposure and reflection as a way to live a worthy life. Each time I exposed myself to a new endeavor or situation, I knew I had learned something valuable and reflected on my responses to it. In turn, it kept redefining who I was and what I was capable of. I began to realize and continue to believe that we can all be borderless in our mindset and what influences or inspiration we can give or share, if we keep using our own capacity in different circumstances and keep on advancing our learning as a way of life. I wanted

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THE “KIND OF LEADER” PEOPLE NEEDED GLOBAL-WIDE to be a kind of leader who could give good influence and inspire others in my own way though being a senior at that.

Lingering thoughts haunted and led me to ask what kind of leader people needed, as the new era of our modernized world is here within us. Globally we have leaders with varied leadership strategies and people all over the world have been watching, observing and adapting their leadership styles. My concern is with how leadership can influence others to do the right thing, to motivate and inspire others. What certain qualities or characteristics a leader should possess. It really takes a good leader to lead especially in this fast –moving complex world.

There are certain quali-

ties found in some people that seem to naturally put them in a position where they are looked up as a leader. People needed….

A kind of leader with exemplary character traits, trustworthy to lead others. One who can be trusted and known to live their life with honesty and integrity. As what Barbara White said and I quote, ”A good leader walks the talk and in doing so earns the right to have responsibility for others.

A kind of leader who enthusiastically has passion and dedication about their work or cause.

A leader who can show assertiveness, adaptability, intelligence (mental and emotional) and consciousness. One who can be transformational, positive, inspiring, empowers and develop followers.

One who encourages creativity and intellectual accumulation.

A kind of leader who can offer new challenges with ample support to achieve goals with a sense of optimism and hope in the face of challenges.

Someone who can serve as a role model, idealized influences, modeling the qualities that we wish to see in the members.

Someone who can encourage to make contribution, who can welcome other ideas, have the ability to persuade to involve themselves.

Someone who can be democratic and participative leader.

This will lead to greater commitment and more creative problem-solving and improved productivity. Government leaders and other nation leaders attention to this and take it into consideration for your leadership styles.

Nowadays, we need young leaders to emerge as really good leaders. They have to keep trying new things, they must be on the lookout for new ways to inspire, motivate and involve into

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action. They have to focus on their learning journey, combines their formal experiences with selective experiences of their own making. They must have self-awareness as a strong tool for their leadership journey and to have deep understanding of leadership across the ages as well as different cultures.

We need an emerging leader in this era who has extremely calm demeanor, who exudes quiet confidence when they speak, not boastful but confidence in their ability and flexibility. An emerging leader who has a clear understanding of leadership style that promotes collaboration and stewardship. A leader who has the ability to articulate their values, beliefs and expectations into action.

Election in the Philippines will be on 2016 and some are readying to be candidate for a leadership position. We are looking for leaders that have a proven track record of on delivery of basic services especially to the poor, but many of continued on page 18

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“GASTRONOMIC ESCAPADE”

Diaryo Filipino is proud to unveil our newest regular column for August 2014...

Article about Food Travel..exploring local delicacies, eating specialty foods and distinct cuisines that a particular location has to offer.

Gastronomic Escapade is is a journey on its own as it will explore all culinary destinations, both local and international. We would like to cordially invite everyone to open your eyes and stomach to an adventurous gastronomic treasure featured in each destination that this column is going to offer. May our many forthcoming travels, help show you a deeper appreciation for foods prepared and influenced by local cultures.

PHOTOS BY MARK DUTKOSKI

The Main Ingredient

Alberta Wide Real Taste Cook Off

By Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski

Diaryo Filipino’s The Main Ingredient is so privileged to have offered a first of its kind, in recognizing skills, talents, creativity & ingenuity among our Chefs and Cooks in Alberta community, particularly Filipino Chefs, through The Alberta Wide Real Taste Cook-Off. This venture is cooperation of McCormick Online Cook Off and in partnerships with Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks Calgary Branch, highlighting Filipino flavours with the World’s cuisines.

The event was held at the Main Hall of the Marlborough Park Community Centre, 6021 Madigan Drive, NE on July 14, 2014 @ 6pm. It was attended by more than a hundred guests including chefs, friends, families, media, community and political leaders with special guest Consul General Neil Ferrer to award the winners.

The “TOP 10 entries from Alberta with highest votes during “McCormick Online Cook Off qualified to compete with The Main Ingredient’s Alberta Wide “REAL TASTE DEAL COOK-OFF” in Calgary Alberta. It was friendly yet all out effort competitions among 4 Chefs and 5 dishes,

all of the competitors were Filipinos and being assisted by their chef colleagues in the preparation, plating and execution.

During the contest proper, the participants were asked to bring their finished dishes at the site for final plating and judging. ON-SITE, each participant were e given a total 15 minutes to plate, present and offer to the panel of judges and public for taste test. There were 2 sets of judging a. Panel of Judges (70%) b. Public voting (30%) which were based on the following criteria: (ATaste (50%), Creativity/Twist (20%) , Presentation (15%) and Ease of Preparation (15%). The Panel of judges were Executive Chef Jun Causapin, Chef Gilmars Bacani, Chef Arvie Obafial and Chef Jessie Dario The 2 big awards were awarded to Chef Joel Garcia’s Pan Fried Lamb Chops with Mashed Potato in Cauldron Sauce. Both People’s Choice and the GRAND WINNER Certificate of RECOGNITION signed and was awarded by The Philippine Consulate General. For the People’s Choice award prize, Chef Joel additionally received $75 and The Main Ingredient’s Featured Chef

while being the Grand Winner he also received $100 Cash, 24 Piece McCormick Spice Rack.

1st runner Up was awarded to Chef Tony Balintag Jr. with his Deconstructed Sinigang. He received received Certificates of Recognition signed by The Philippine Consulate General, $50 Cash Reimbursement and will be 2015 Spring The Main Ingredient Featured Chef.

2nd Runners Up were tied between Chefs Ramil Paje’s Poached Salmon in Wasabi Adobo Sauce and Bern Cabarrubias‘ Chicken Sutffed Pork Menudo. Both chefs received Certificates of Recognition signed

by The Philippine Consulate General, $50 Cash Reimbursement and will be 2015 The Main Ingredient Featured Chefs Diaryo Filipino would like to extend deepest sense of gratitude to the participating Chefs, panel of Judges, sponsors, behind the scenes Chefs assisting our contestants, Diplomatic and Community Leaders, volunteers, Donors, supporters Media and spectators and the entire Diaryo Filipino Staff.

Thank you everyone for making this event an overwhelming success

A First of Its Kind - Showcasing Filipino Chefs, Flavours of the World’s Cuisines

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Spanish Bread

Featured Chef: Chef Mark Ancheta

Flour

Ingredients: Weight Ingredients *Pan de Sal Dough (recipe above)* 150g Bread crumbs or left over bread (milled) 110g Margarine 110g Brown sugar 10g Vanilla variable Bread crumbs variable Graham crumbs

By Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski

Procedure:

“Pan de Sal (Filipino style) or All purpose dough” preheat oven to 350’F

Our very own Chef in the Diaryo Filipino Family is no other than Chef Mark Ancheta. We also refer him as Ernie Baron( trivia king)as loves to impart science and knowledge, thats is why he loves baking the science and accuracy behind it.

Before chef Mark stepped his feet on Canadian soil, ce took courses in Commercial Baking in Asian Baking Institute under Wilfredo Bejar. He then worked as a cook in several restaurants in the Philippines As many of the similar stories we have read, our featured chef also started his journey to Canada working as a housekeeper and front desk agent at Days Inn Calgary Airport back in 2006. However, Chef Mark never step out focus and kept his eyes on the goal. He eventually pursued the trade that he really passionate about and became Registered Cook Apprentice at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

This training gave him the skills to practice the trade and was being employed in several restaurants in Calgary.

Another very equally passionate profession that Chef Mark is , being a professional and excellent photographer. Diaryo Filipino is so privileged that he has been a staff photographer for several years. He is a proud owner of Light and Memories Photographic Services located in Calgary Alberta.

Chef Mark loves flying back and forth to Fort McMurray but after few weeks schedule, he always visits home in Calgary . As for him, nothing compares the joy he receive by warm embrace given his children and wife while making them fresh gourmet dinner at home.

Ingredients: Baker’s Weight Ingredients Percentage 500g All Purpose Flour 100% 300g Water 60% 10g Instant Yeast 2% 10g Salt 2% 100g Sugar 20% 50g Canola oil or

any vegetable oil 10% Variable Graham crumbs (for dusting) Variable Bread crumbs (for dusting) Procedure:

Combine all ingredients in a mixer with dough hook attachment. Mix for 5-10 minutes or until you achieve the right gluten development of the dough. You can check that by using the windowpane method. If you stretch the dough and it didn’t break when you lightly poke it that means that your dough is ready.

Put the dough in a lightly oiled container the cover it with damped cloth or plastic film. Bulk Ferment the dough for 1 hour or until it doubles it size but make sure to punch the dough half way through to expel some gas.

After bulk fermentation, scale the dough into pieces. I recommend 50 grams for a normal size bun.

Shape the dough into small boulles and then roll them into a mixture of bread and graham crumbs. Put the buns into a baking sheet and let them rise for about an hour or until it doubles in size.

To check if the buns are ready for oven, slightly poke them on the side, if there’s not much resistance a leave a dent that means its ready to be baked.

Bake the buns for 10-15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 180-200’F. Cool down the buns before packaging or enjoy them while they’re hot.

VARIATIONS

This dough recipe can be used to make other types of bread known in the Philippines like Pan de Coco, Pan de Atis, Spanish bread, Pan de Monggo, Cheese bread, Ensaymada etc. You just vary the shapes and put different fillings in it. This is one of the production secrets of the most bakeries to increase profit and to lessen workload. And believe it or not, this same dough recipe can be used to make “Siopao” with an addition of 1.5% of baking powder into your recipe .

Combine all ingredients in a mixer with dough hook attachment. Mix for 5-10 minutes or until you achieve the right gluten development of the dough. You can check that by using the windowpane method. If you stretch the dough and it didn’t break when you lightly poke it that means that your dough is ready.

Put the dough in a lightly oiled container the cover it with damped cloth or plastic film. Bulk Ferment the dough for 1 hour or until it doubles it size but make sure to punch the dough half way through to expel some gas. (to prevent suffocating the yeast so they don’t die!...Yet.) After bulk fermentation, scale the dough into pieces. I recommend 50 grams for a normal size bun.

Flatten with palm and shape the dough into small boulles (or balls) and then rest for 10-15 mins, cover with damped cloth or plastic film.

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into small rectangle then spread the filling leaving an ¼ inch for locking. Roll into a log pinching the unfilled end to lock the Spanish bread.

Roll dough into graham and bread crums mixture then put then into baking sheet then proof for 1.5 hour or until it doubles its size.

To check if the buns are ready for oven, slightly poke them on the side, if there’s not much resistance a leave a dent that means its ready to be baked.

Bake the buns for 10-15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 180-200’F. Cool down the buns before packaging or enjoy them while they’re hot.

THE BAKER’S PERCENTAGE

To those of you who are wondering what “Baker’s Percentage” is, this is the way bakers interpret their recipes (or formula) so they can quantify their production in many ways (no. of pieces, bake weight per piece etc.). This eliminates “guessing” so they can be precise and avoid costly production mistake. But to be honest, this is the easiest way to read recipe and the best part is, its easily adjustable so you can use the same recipe/formula on whatever quantity and taste profile you want. Here’s an example: “Always remember, since flour is the main ingredient, it’s always equivalent to 100%” e.g. using the above recipe/formula, if all purpose flour is 500g which is 100% then get 60% of the flour weight to get the weight of the water which is 300g. Then repeat the same thing with the rest of ingredients.

If you change the flour weight, then just use the same method according to the recipe/formula. You can adjust the percentage of the other ingredients as well to vary your taste profile (e.g. sugar, salt, fat etc.) just be careful not to over do it.

It’s a huge science on its self but this tip should get you started in exploring the WONDER of BREAD making.

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Kasayahan CAFFA Performing Arts Philippine Showcase Independence Day Speech 2014

By Len Chan

By Jovencio Bautista

Kasayahan Performing Arts on June 21 at Webber Academy with the Theme IMAGINE 2014 their many performers of all ages showcased Filipino Talent at its best. Many of the performers having

been with Kasayahan for many years showed that experience and performing at higher levels of achievement.

Every performance is like a well oiled machine aimed to please the

audience of family, friends and those who have witnessed for the first time. At the end of the show, recognition and scholarships were presented.

Philippine Independence Day celebration is a beautiful annual tradition among Filipinos regardless of their location of residence.

CAFFA is no exemption to this celebration that somehow helps respective Filipinos turned Canadians and non-Filipinos alike.

Our celebration today serves as a reminder of what was achieved by our forefathers and what can be achieved when selfless contribution triumphs over merely protecting one’s self, and when the greater good is pursued instead of individual gains.

This is our 116th anniversary of the proclamation of our freedom. Today, we have the opportunity to highlight the invaluable contributions of CAFFA that was brought about by not just one organization, but also of the numerous Kababayans who have sacrificed in uplifting their families and their respective communities, thus enabling us all to take part in maintaining the country of our birth that is not only free, but also more just and vigilant to protect each other’s rights with due respect and dignity.

Humbly, CAFFA is of the spirit of dedicated service and sacrifice that we take pride and honor to

celebrate here-a spirit that likewise burned within our heroes and heroines as they fought for freedom 116 years ago.

Had they demonstrated bravery and patriotism for the right of our countrymen, many lives were sacrificed, the fruits are now what we all enjoy.

Many of us in Canada may have migrated about 40 years ago, but that same ardor of love for our beloved country remains.

Amidst trials at times, we are all determined to fulfill the ideals as signified in our nation’s symbol every time we raise our Flag, ”sa dagat at bundok, sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw ending with “ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo” in our Lupang Hinirang national anthem.

It is not taken literally but we are fulfilling our forefather’s sworn duty of protecting our land and our people.

Having said it, that same commitment is very much alive, hence we are all here today, in solidarity reminiscing and celebrating the Independence Day of the Philippine archipelago.

That in the absence of wars, the fight that we manage to overcome is against poverty at the time of crises in the Philippines, which I take honor to declare that we won over trials because of our united actions no matter what it cost as indicated

by your presence.

As your CAFFA president, I cannot overstated my gratitude, more so the appreciation of the recipients to the aids that we have all put together.

We have all dedicate ourselves towards improving the plight of many Filipinos over the Pacific.

Thus, I believe that the greatest tribute we can give to the many that have fought and fallen for our freedom is ensuring that the Filipino people will have the wherewithal to rise from poverty, injustice, and oppression.

While we know that much remains to be done, my vision as your leader is reached, because we now stand united under CAFFA and no other obstruction for us to work together would succeed because our focus is for the stability of Filipinos, which is a necessary component for everybody’s progress.

While we know that much remains to be done, I believe that my vision is within reach. Now, I can proudly say that we are all committed towards a common purpose.

Let other peoples of the world see the wonders of what we do…and thank so many for helping us in so many forms and I close, Philippines my Philippines..

Happy Independence Day! PHOTO BY LEN CHAN

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ABOUT THE WRITER Jon Salvador is a licensed immigration consultant and a member in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council

(ICCRC). He has more than 20 years of management and business experience in Canada. Prior to establishing his immigration consulting company, he worked for a U.S. based computer com-

pany and then at TELUS, the 2nd largest telecom company in Canada in various management positions. He is originally from Manila, Philippines and graduated from DLSU (De La Salle University) in

Manila with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also studied Business Management at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. If you would like to request articles on other immi-

gration topics for future “Diaryo Filipino” publications, you can contact Jon at (403) 241-6276 or at jon@nuerainc.ca or the publisher of this newspaper.

How Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) can minimize abuse from Employers I have received several requests from Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) to re-publish and update the practical tips published last January 2014 on how TFWs can minimize abuse from employers and where to report the abuses. In Alberta, TFWs have exactly the same rights as other workers and their rights are protected under Alberta Employment Standards, Workplace Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation legislations. While working in Alberta, the best way to protect your rights is to become familiar with the laws regarding the Alberta Employment Standards (visit their website) and learn some practical tips listed below when dealing with your employer.

Here are some practical tips for TFWs to minimize employer abuse: 1. Know the government contact info where to report employer abuses. You can report employer abuse to Service Canada Confidential Tip Line at: 1-866-602-9448 (toll-free) or send an email to integrity@servicecanada.gc.ca Request that the employer be investigated and audited for illegal practices. Provide hard evidence (eg. photo copies of LMOs, work permits, employment contracts, pay slips, cashed cheques, payment receipts, letters, memos, emails, pictures, video tapes, etc.) that would support your claims.

If several TFWs are being abused, then the group should work together and file a group complaint. They should contact a licensed immigration consultant or a labor lawyer.

NOTE: You can also report abuses by making an anonymous tip ( ie. you do not have to give your name) to Service Canada at: 1-800-367-5693 (toll free).

2. Make sure you get a copy of your approved LMO from your employer. Your LMO contains valuable information with regards to your salary, employee benefits, your NOC code, length

of employment contract, etc. Report to EDSC/Service Canada employers or employment agency who refuse to give you a copy of your approved LMO. 3. Make sure you get a copy of your Employment Contract signed by your employer. Ensure that the Employment Contract indicates the same salary, employee benefits, length of contract period, housing rental fees, etc. as your approved LMO. Report to EDSC/Service Canada and Alberta Employment Standards employers who pay you less than the salary indicated on your approved LMO or charges you more than the fees that are stated in your Employment Contract.

4. Keep a copy of all the pay slips you receive from your employer. The pay slips should indicate your hourly rate as indicated on your LMO, no. of regular hours worked, no. of overtime (OT) hours worked, hours worked during official holidays, Tax, CPP, UIC deductions, etc. Report to EDSC/Service Canada and Alberta Employment Standards employers who pay you less than the salary indicated on your approved LMO or deducts any fees that are not listed on your Employment Contract.

5. If an employer ask you to sign a document that you are not comfortable signing or if you do not understand the contents of the document, do not sign the document. Request a copy of the document and tell the employer that you would like additional time to think about it. Then use the additional time given to seek advice from a licensed lawyer or a certified immigration consultant and have them review the document.

It is illegal to force an employee to sign a document that the employee does not want to sign.

6. In Canada, documents that are signed under duress, intimidation, threats, etc. are not legally enforceable. If forced to

sign a document, always request a copy of the document and report the incident immediately to EDSC/Service Canada and Alberta Employment Standards.

7. An employer cannot force you to have your overtime (OT) pay … paid as regular days off or banked as days-off. OT hours are worth 50% more than regular hours. So if your regular hourly rate is $10.00 per hour, then the OT rate is equal $10.00 x 1.5= $15.00/hr. If forced to sign a document to have your OT hours to be paid as regular days-off or banked as daysoff, report the incident immediately to EDSC/Service Canada and Alberta Employment Standards. You do not have to giveup your overtime pay.

8. Employers are required by law to pay for the transportation costs (round trip) of TFWs in the semi-skilled and low skilled categories (NOC: C and D). For example, a semi-skilled or low skilled worker from the Philippines does not have to pay for their airplane tickets coming to Canada and going home from Canada. Employers are not allowed to recoup these expenses by deducting fees from the TFWs salaries. If required to pay or repay transportation expenses, report the incident immediately to EDSC/Service Canada and Alberta Employment Standards.

9. Employers cannot charge more than 30% of salary for TFW rental accommodations. It is illegal for employers to charge more than 30% of salary for rental accommodations. TFWs should report employers who are charging more than what is allowed by law. Report also situations where you are being charged rental accommodations at prevailing market rates but forced to share your room with other persons.

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Employment Pension Plans Act (2012) takes effect September 1 drafting and approval of the accompanying Employment Pension Plan Regulation. With the regulation passed by Cabinet on July 22, the Act can now become law.

“Private sector plan sponsors such as employers and unions have expressed concern about the longterm viability of their plans and have demanded more flexibility. To further delay proclaiming this Act and its regulation would be irresponsible to the many organizations across Alberta who are eagerly awaiting it.” Doug Horner, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance “The new legislation has been anxiously awaited and is a welcome development for plan sponsors and members in Alberta.

Attractive features of the legislation include its promotion of innovation in plan design, more flexible funding rules and reduced administrative complexity.”

Chris Brown, former Alberta chair of the Joint

Expert Panel on Pension Standards and Partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Key items in the new regulation provide for: more flexible rules for the establishment of different types of plans and discussion on new ideas for --plan rules on how to fund target benefit plans; rules for unlocking of benefits for circumstances noted in the Act; new disclosure rules that have been revised to be more plan type specific and expanded to provide information to more interested parties; clarification of the roles and functions of the administrator, fund holder and participating employers; some specific rules related to the establishment and maintenance of funding and governance policies; and rules for enforcement, including limits on fees and penalties and establishment of the Alberta Pension Tribunal.

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The Employment Pension Plans Act provides more flexibility to private sector pension plans, improves their long-term stability and encourages the establishment of new plans.

The 2012 Act and regulation make it easier for private sector employers to offer or continue to offer pension plans. Toward this end, the Act and regulation establish funding rules for private sector pension plans that choose to move to a target benefit model on a goforward basis only.

The 2012 Act and regulation are separate and distinct from what was proposed with Bill 10 in spring 2014.

Unlike Bill 10, the 2012 Act and regulation do not allow private sector pension plans to retroactively convert previously accrued defined benefits to target benefits.

The Employment Pension Plans Act was passed unanimously in the Legislature and received Royal Assent in December 2012. The proclamation was delayed pending the

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kultura na ating ipinapamalas o ipinapakita.

Napakabuti ang pakikitungo ng kanluraning diwa ng Calgary Stampede sa atin na mula sa timog-silangang Asya.

Sa unang Linggo (Sunday) ng Stampede na inalay para sa pagkakatagpotagpo ng mga kapamilya, pinansiyal o ano pa man. napakainam masilayan Sa tulong nila, maging ga- ang katatagan ng pamilynap kaya tayong bahagi ng ang Pilipino na nagsasakabuuang parada?Nitong ma-sama. Marami sa atin parada, naging kabahagi ang naglalatag ng banig ba sila?Nagtatanong lang. o kumot, nagsasalo-salo Ang Calgary Stamng kung anong nadala o pede ay idinaraos taunnabiling pagkain, mapagtaon at ito’y nakabatay kukuwentuhan at mapadin sa suporta ng bolunpanood malapit sa Cocatarismo. Kaya sa lahat Cola Stage. Paborito ko ng nagkusang-loob na ang BMO Cntre na kung tumulong sa PiM Filipino saan naroon ang Western Community @ Calgary Oasis na makikita ang Stampede Prelude, iba’t ibang kanluraning salamat sa inspirasyon eksibisyon at galerya sa at karangalan. Mabuhay sining at kultura. Mayroon kayo at ang Pilipinas! ding edukasyong paglulu Kung ating babalikan to at libreng pagtatanghal noong nakaraang taon, ng musikang kanluran. hindi kawala na binaha Dito rin sa BMO Centre rin ang paligid ng Calnakapuwesto ang iba’t gary Stampede. Mula sa ibang produkto mula sa pagnanais ng komunidad iba’t ibang lugar nba pwena tumulong na walang deng mabili at mapakibayad ay natuloy ang nabangang gamitin sa Stampede 101 “Come Hell pamumuhay. or High Water” wika nga. Sa gusaling ito Kahit na ilang linggo na nakilala ko ang isang lamang para sa pagbubu- samahan- The Southern kas nito.

Alberta Pioneers and Karangalan din ng Their Descendants na ating Filipino komunagangalap at nangannidad ang paghirang kay galaga ng kasaysayang Gilmore Junio, Canadian buhay ng mga unang Olympic speed skater imigrante noon o mga na may halong lahing dayo na tulad natin dito sa Pilipino bilang honorary Timog Alberta. Mapapanmarshal ng parada. Gilm- sin sa kanilang arkibos ore, mabuhay ka! (archives) na ang kanilang Sa mahigit isang siglo payak na pamumuhay ng Stampede, hindi na noon ay nakabatay sa lamang Kanluraning kul- pagtatanim at pag-aalaga tura at sining ang namang mga hayop higit ang mayagpag. Kahit na hindi mga kabayo at baka. Sa tayo nakasuot ng koboy, isang siglong lumipas, mapapansing nabibigyan masasabing ang Alberta din ng pagkakataon ang sa ngayon ay umusbong maraming iba’t ibang st umunlsd ng tuluyan sa

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Tara na sa Calgary Stampede!

Panimula sa Unang Biyernes ng Hulyo 2014, sa sampung araw, nakatatak na sa kasaysayan ang pangangabayo sa Calgary Stampede. Mula sa pamanang pangunguna ni Guy Weadick noong 1912 at hanggang ngayon ay kilalang-kilala ang isang tagpuan ng maraming milyong tao mula sa iba’t ibang bansa upang magbigay ng aliw, maglibang, maranasan ang Kanluraning kultura, sining, konsiyerto, agham sa agrikultura, makita ang kakayahan ng militarya sa Canada, kompetisyon sa rodeo, nagmamartsang musikang banda, komersiyo, pamumuhay ng mga unang tao sa Canada, matikman ang kakaibang mga pagkain at siyempre parada sa unang araw nito.

Tunay ngang nagbigay ng kapangyarihang maipagkakapuri at maipagyayabang ang Possibilities in Motion Foundation (PiM Foundation) sa ating Filipino komunidad. Sa pangatlong taon na nilang pakikiisa sa Pasimulang Parada ng Stampede ay buong karangalan nitong ibinandila ang maka-Pilipinong kultura, sining, kasuotan, sorbetes at napakalaking watawat ng Pilipinas na pinagkaisahang hawakan sa diretsong kapatagang kalye ng 6 Avenue SW. Bahagi pa rin dito ang katutubong sayaw ng mga kababayang Igorot at tinikling na ating pambansang kulturang sayaw.

Mabuhay ang Manitoba Filipino Street Festival na siyang nagpahiram ng 20 x 40 talampakang super watawat sa atin. Hindi man tayo bahagi ng kabuuang parada, ipinakita pa rin ng mga nakakabatang kabataan mula sa PiM Foundation ang kakayahan ng mga Filipino na makilahok. Hindi ba’t napakarami nating mga organisasyon at lider sa komunidad, mayroon pa tayong konsulado ng Pilipinas na malamang boluntaryong tutulong

agrikultura at teknolohiya, salamat sa likas na yaman nito sa langis at gaas.

Matatawag ding ang Calgary Stampede ay isang siyudad sa loob ng siyudad. Sa sampung araw nitong pagpupumiglas ay tuwa, saya at aral, masasabing ito ang pangatlong pinakamalaking siyudad sa Alberta na mayroong 120, 000 residente sa araw-araw. Malinis ang lugar at ligtas sa mga naninirahan. Tulad ng isang siyudad, mayroon itong mga restawran, kapihan, serbisyo medikal, himpilan ng pulis, nangungulekta ng mga basura, pamilihan, iba’t ibang pamayanan at marami pang iba.

Ang Calgary Stampede ay isang siglo ng tradisyon na kinatas sa sampung araw ng musika, kagalakan, pagkain, aral, pagkakaibigan at pagiisang komunidad. Isang karanasang hindi makakalimutan na babalikbalikan.

1. Tara Na - Let’s Go 2. Pamana - heritage 3. Kanluran - west 4. Kapatagan -plain 5. Siglo - century 6. Nangangalaga - to preserve 7. Nangangalap - to collect 8. Pagpupumiglas - escape 9. Kinatas - squeeze

How to use your AC more efficiently

By Manuel Perez

Start with the basics The first step to lessen the AC’s work is to park in a shaded spot. We know you won’t find one every time, especially in huge parking lots, but keep in mind to always try and park your car in shade.

It also helps you to know where the shade will fall at a certain hour near a building or tree when you go to work. If the only parking spot left is in full sunlight in the first part of the day, there are high chances it will be shaded in the afternoon. Spot them and park your car there.

Even if your car will heat up during the day, shade will lower its temperature in the afternoon so it won’t be a furnace on wheels.

If you park in a wide open area, you can use windshield shades to cover your car’s windows. This will reduce the greenhouse effect inside.

The classic way If all of the above have failed , it’s a lot better if you will try and ventilate the cabin first before turning on the AC. So basically you have to open all the windows and drive a bit. An effective maneuver is to drive at around 10-15 km/h and take 90 degree turns, as the inertia will push out the hot air through one side of the car and suck ‘fresh’ one from outside.

Start the AC in Low You are not too happy when someone abruptly wake you up in the middle of the night, right? Neither the AC wants to give 100% when you turn it on. In case you have an automatic air conditioning system, it will automatically start in Low mode and will gradually increase its speed.

So try to mimmic that using the Temperature and Blower controls.

Always use recirculation mode How do you want your interior? “Cool!” Well, don’t just let the hot outside air to come in.

Once the AC is blowing cool air in your face turn ON the Recirculation Mode. This means that the AC system won’t suck air from the outside and it will use the one in the cabin.

Since the cabin air is starting to get cooler, the system will work less to further cool that one down instead of continuously cool the one sucked from outside.

Avoid the shock When you reached your destination, don’t just turn OFF the engine, because you’ll create a bit of a shock in the AC unit.

First, turn OFF the AC while the engine is running.

You can start doing this even before reaching your destination. The car interior should be pretty cool now so you won’t break a sweat.

After turning OFF the AC, keep the fan working at medium to high speed. Why? Do you know that puddle of water forming underneath you car after using the AC? Well, that’s coming from the evaporator.

The unit is almost ice cold when hot air passes near it so condensation occurs on its fins, forming water droplets.

The fan working while the AC is stopped will dry out the evaporator and its surroundings. This means moss and other damp-dark-places-loving bacteria won’t thrive there and you’ll be spared from foul smells. continued on page 13

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Sipping Mojito in Little Havana

Deco District For architectural buffs, Deco District is a paradise; many colorful buildings built after WW1 and continued throughout the beginning of WWII are still being utilized in the present, many have been refurbished but several new one were built with the same design to compliment the surrounding architectural

theme. It’s like being in the era while taking a stroll through the sidewalks.

The glimmering neon lights radiate throughout the façade as passersby gleefully exchange conversations as if to say the war is over. There is that sense of nostalgic in the atmosphere, though I wasn’t around yet in that period of time, what I have

Exploring seen in black and white movies took much dazzling reality of the environ.

At night the district comes alive, many outdoor cafes lined up the strips, and food from around the world at a decent price can be had. People watching are as enjoyable as a fine dining with wine. Well dressed men and women meandering aimlessly to show their wares was a norm, vintage cars nowhere to go but drive up and down add more drama to the scene, music blaring from disco bars with light shows was sure to attract anyone that pass by - guaranteed to stop, look and listen.

There is a boardwalk across the district where locals and tourists alike are engaged in pleasantries of safe and warm atmosphere conducive to running, skateboarding, cycling.

Many bikini clad women riding a Segway dodging through foot traffic. Bicycles are also an excellent mode of transportation. There are many bike stations placed strategically throughout

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where they can be rented for 6 dollars for 1 hour and they can be dropped off in any of the stations along south beach. This will save a lot of time if you’re a bit in a hurry to get back to your date or whatever.

The Everglades About an hour drive west of Miami will take you to Gator Park in the Everglades. This is a small portion of approximately 830 square miles of swampy landmass. An air boat that holds about 30 people will take you around the swamp where crocodile and alligator co-exist. They can be spotted basking under the sun along the edge of the swamp. There are many other floras and faunas such as the blue heron, egrets among many birds which I cannot identify with my limited knowledge

Bikini clad URO rider along Ocean Drive

of such species.

At the gift shop, they offer alligator burger and steaks for lunch. There is also a live demonstration and alligator wrestling – it sure was a treat to watch along with educational tidbits of its history and evolution.

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The Sunday (Sabbath) factor

By Fr. Edmund F. Vargas

I remember reading an article in the local paper entitled “If it’s Friday, it must be a day off.” It was about the oil patch firms, during those better years, offering increasing perks by giving employees two Fridays off a month. This meant two long weekends a month, that is, 24 days off a year that come on top of vacation time and statutory holidays. The new spin on TGIF was a low-cost way to generate a great amount of goodwill and loyalty, but it was also a recognition of the need to take time off, relax, rest and renew.

“Stress”, as we know it, results from the deprivation of rest. What is commonly referred to as a “burnt-out” phenomenon is usually the result of too much work, to much preoccupation with life’s pressures and problems.

Some years ago, I did a four-month sabbatical leave and enrolled in the three-month Institute for Continuing Theological Education of the North American College in Rome. This was a kind of response to the invitation of Jesus for his disciples to “come away to a deserted place all by themselves and rest a while.” It is a recognition of the need to rest and renew.

A sabbatical is a period of time for professional development and spiritual renewal away from normal ministerial responsibilities. A sabbatical is not a va-

cation. It can become an opportunity to understand better one’s vocation in new ways or a vehicle for a transformed sense of pastoral identity. This is a time to experience “being” in addition to “doing”. It should be a time of freedom and authenticity. One of the goals of a sabbatical is to return to pastoral ministry renewed and refreshed. In the business world, a sabbatical (which is usually a year) is a prolonged hiatus in the career of an otherwise successful individual in order to fulfill s dream or as an employee benefit. Sabbaticals have been recognized as a useful management tool in countering burn-out, which is not foreign or uncommon in the pastoral ministry. The vision of building our new narthex and columbarium was partly the result of this four-month sabbatical.

The word sabbatical comes from Sabbath, which is the first day of the week, which has to be kept holy by observing rest. The theme of Sabbath reminds us of the importance of restoring in our busy lives the sacred rhythm of rest. Helping one another think of the concept of Sabbath rest and our common need for renewal is a challenge worthy of our best efforts.

In his book Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest, Wayne Muller writes: “The Sabbath rocks us and holds us until we remember who we are.” In our culture where time has become a commodity and remembering who we are is sometimes a challenge, keeping the Sabbath may be more important than ever. The concept of Sabbath does not only include the element of rest but also of restoration and renewal.

As we observe the Sabbath, which is Sunday for us, we remind ourselves of who we really are, of our purpose in life and our origin and ultimate destiny.

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THE PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

The Philippines Independence Day Celebration has been an off and on annual event of Filipinos in Calgary for over four decades. It was celebrated modestly by the Filipino pioneers and was enhanced when the Filipino Canadian Society of Southern Alberta was legally organized in 1970.

Few years went by and many Filipino associations came to being. The Filipino Canadian Society, the oldest amongst associations did assume the role as mother association whose function among others was hosting the Independence Celebration. The mother association encountered challenges and eventually was dissolved from it. The Calgary Federated Filipino Association (CAFFA) which was registered in 1986 as a coordinating umbrella of associations took charge and managed the Independence Celebration to this day.

Sunday were well received by the public. It was a successful event and Filipinos in attendance enjoyed and were proud of it.

However, somewhere down the process, a disheartening feeling emerged from some noted people in our community. An irksome story surfaced that apparently, they were being left out. It could be unintentional or even a glitch in the program, but it harboured disappointing sentiment amongst concerned individuals.

The meeting of CAFFA concerning Independence Celebration 2013 was not entirely the same as the year before. PIOC representatives were present, but failed to get what they wanted. CAFFA decided to have an independence celebration of its own at Eastside Church and in it included the independence parade in the neighbourhood; and so was A legally registered group called the Philippine Inde- PIOC at the Pacific Place Mall as was in year before. pendence Organizing Committee (PIOC) appeared recently with sole objective to organize and host The same scenario was repeated in 2014 except the Philippines Independence Day Celebration in the flag raising ceremony. It was held by CAFFA Calgary. Representatives from PIOC attended the inside the church by about forty people. The usual meeting of CAFFA and announced their intention flagpole at city hall was used to honour the three of holding the Philippine Independence Celebration slain RCMP officers in Moncton. The activity inside 2012 at the Pacific Place Mall. This was to be initially the church was done in patriotic solemnity, but our opened with a Filipino community parade outside flag didn’t go up to height. This flag raising ceremoand around the place. It was big and challenging and ny to commemorate our 116th country’s freedom never was it done before. The associations through was without a flagpole.

CAFFA were happy to support.

The last two years that CAFFA and PIOC were The parade and stage performances were well orga- separately hosting the Philippines Independence nized. It was participated by various Filipino com- Celebration, most especially the parade section is munity associations, individuals and groups. It was more than enough to visualize that this is not good well attended and the quality of live entertainment to the image of Filipinos. It’s not only of being silly, at the food court of the mall on both Saturday and but harmful as well. It exhibits internally and pub-

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licly of how fractionalized we are as a people. This has to stop. It is also damaging to our current effort to unify.

A community leader asked, “Why in church?”

Someone with a title of reverence also stated that public and civic community festivity should not be held in church at all. Yes, why in church when this choice of venue is likely to scratch an itch towards religious sensitivity? CAFFA should employ prudence in dealing with touchy subject that is apt to entice criticism.

CAFFA as a father of associations should posses a heart to welcome the birth of a new born son. It should be thankful that after all these years; someone finally comes around to carry the task in putting out this tedious undertaking. It was not easy, but CAFFA did it for many years as no one dares to shoulder the task. It is only proper for CAFFA to pass on this responsibility fully to PIOC and to inspire associations for support.

PIOC through its registration is licensed to do this job. Their purpose is precisely to organize and to host the annual Philippines Independence Celebration. This is the only reason why they are around and to snub them is to deny their right to exist. They too are members of our community. Their intention is legitimately noble and useful. We shall greet them with appreciation rather than to deduce intrusion to the old routine where from recent years already showed signs of weariness.

We shall take into account that our community is rapidly growing. Maybe the old system is no longer sufficiently adequate to manage present complexities. We shall therefore accept and welcome new leaders with pristine ideas. We have to open our mind to entertain innovations and to believe that they are capable to face challenges. We shall allow them with space to freely move around. This is called reality and sometimes, we need to also swallow our pride.

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MadameKC “Ang tukso mahirap layuan lalo kung ito ay nasa harapan mo na”

Dear Madame KC, Matagal ko na pong gustong sumulat sa inyo regarding sa problema ko. Tawagin ninyo na lang ako sa pangalang Yum, 27,male?.

Since bata pa lang ako nararamdaman ko na, na iba ang pagkatao ko, sa madaling salita kasama Dear Yum, Dumarating sa buhay ng tao na kailangan niyang mag desisyon. Bakit hindi mo timbangin ang mga bagaybagay kung saan ka magiging maligaya.

ako sa third sex pero “hidden inside”.

Alam ko, sa sarili ko, na hindi ako 100% na lalaki dahil may nararamdaman akong feelings sa same sex ko pero at the same time sa opposite sex ko.

Nagkaroon na rin Maging tapat ka sa iyong kinakasama.

Ang tukso mahirap talagang layuan lalo kung ito ay nasa harapan mo na. Ngunit ano man ang maging desisyon mo, asahan na may mga tao kang masasaktan.

ako ng mga girlfriends pero iba pa rin ang nararamdaman ko kapag nakakakita ako ng gwapo at machong lalaki.

Pero hanggang dun lang yun nung una.

kasi 50/50 din siya eh.

Nagkaroon ako ng experience sa kapwa ko lalaki nung 24 years old ako. Di ko

alam kung paano at di ko rin magawang itago sa sarili ko ang nakakahiyang pangyayaring iyon dahil pinsan ko pa siya.

Actually, pumapatol siya sa mga gay, at kaya siguro na tripan ko rin siyang tikman pero almost same thing din ang sex preference namin

Ang pangungutya ay hindi din mawawala.

alang-alang ang obligasyon sa mga anak.

Walang sekreto na hindi nabubunyag.

Kung tunay kang mahal ng iyong pamilya at kinakasama, mauunawaan ka nila.

Ngunit huwag din isa

Mas maigi nang may masaktan ka ngunit ikaw ay nasa katotohan. Kesa pilitin mo ang isang bagay na hindi mo naman gusto at ikaw ay

nabubuhay sa isang kasinungalingan.

Kahit kailan ay hindi ka magkakaroon ng katahimikan.

After that incident super hiya talaga ko sa kanya. Madame, di ko alam kung paano ko ilalantad ang sarili ko sa pamilya ko lalo na at 2 na ang anak ko at may kinakasama akong girl. Dapat ko pa nga bang ipagtapat?

Pero hindi naman lingid sa kanila ang pagkatao ko eh, na medyo baklain nga ako.

Andito ko ngayon sa Calgary, at maraming tukso..

Nagmamahal, YUM mga sarili lamang ang may pananagutan sa ating Panginoon sa lahat ng ating mga gawain.

Walang sino man ang Nagmamahal, pwedeng humusga sa iyong pagkatao.

Madame KC Tanging ang ating

“We tell lies when we are afraid. Afraid of what we don’t know, afraid of what others will think, afraid of what will be found out about us. But every time we tell a lie, the thing that we fear grows stronger”.

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How to use your AC more efficiently Maintenance Don’t forget to follow your car’s periodic maintenance schedule, when the cabin air filter should be replaced. At least once a year, your service should spray some anti-bacterial substances into your AC’s ducts and vents.

Also, at some point the refrigerant in the system will need to be replaced.

Do it on a certified

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Watch out!

You should know that the AC will upset your fuel consumption. That compressor needs to be powered someway, and the engine is responsible for that.

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Calgary’s Pride, Among the 4 Grand Finalists of The Voice Kids Philippines

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TFWP, Express Entry changes to reform immigration system

was formally known as a Labour Market Opinion (LMO). The TFWP will continue to be overseen

by Employment and Skills Development Canada.

Certain foreign worker

By Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski streams are exempt from the requirement to obtain an LMIA. These include streams that are based on Canada’s reciprocal employment agreements with other countries or streams that facilitate the entry of workers who will significantly benefit the Canadian economy. These streams will now be classified as International Mobility Programs, and will be overseen by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

The LMIA will place less Calgary’s homegrown Their performance was emphasis on a worker’s talent Darren Espanto followed by the other 3 occupation, and instead classify them according to continue to amazed young female artists. the wages they will earn in his coach Ms. Sarah After 2 sets of Canada. Workers offered Geronimo and the two performances, Espanto a salary that meets or other coaches of the had his solo of with his exceeds the median wage Voice Kids Philippines. rendition of Whitney in the province where they The show’s semi-finals Houston’s iconic “One will work are considered had 6 remaining kids Moment in Time”. After ‘high-wage’.

Workers vying to be the winner of Espanto’s performance, who will make less than the first the Voice Kids the crowd went wild while the provincial median wage are considered Philippines, a reality TV his father was caught ‘low-wage’.

Effective singing contest. The semi shedding his tears from immediately, low-wage finals was aired on July an emotional state yet workers can make up no 19th and results were truly proud of his son. more than 10 per cent of announced on July 20, Coaches Lea an employer’s workforce.

2014.

Salonga said Darren is An exception is made for Before the “phenomenal”, while employers with less than 10 workers. Businesses performance, the three Sarah, his mentor coaches have introduced expressed how proud she that are currently over this limit will be given the children they’ were was and said “ parang until July 2016 to comply. mentoring. Geronimo, grand finals na ang The LMIA application was the only one who performance mo tonight”. fee has also been raised expressed her parental After all contestants from $275 to $1,000 per pride, to have coached finished their solo songs, employee requested.

Espanto. Geronimo towards the end of the In addition, employers requesting an LMIA will introduced Espanto as show, Manzano and be required to provide “excellent singer, dancer, Gonzaga the co-hosts detailed recruitment belter, total performer announced the 4 kids information, as well as and excellent kuya who qualified to move plans for transitioning and anak”. Sarah also up and compete at the their temporary job to added, “I am proud of my Grand Finale. The four a Canadian citizen or Darren”. finalists are Darlene Lyca, permanent resident.

During the rehearsal, Juan Karlo and of course Employers hiring workers Geronimo was very Darren. Teary eyed Darren in certain occupations confident of Darren’s ranked 2nd based on the like high paid, shortest talent that she even told total tally of votes among duration and highest demand will be eligible him to freely do a few ad viewers. to have their LMIA lib delivered at a perfect The Voice Kids applications processed in time. Espanto got really Philippines Grand Finale just 10 days. inspired when he received will be aired on July Work permit streams beautiful words through 26-27, 2014. For Filipino that are exempt from the LMIA requirement video message from the Calgarians who wish hailed Concert King of to show their support the Philippines, Martin through casting votes Nievera. between July 18-25, GO TO OUR Darren performed Philippine time. To know lively together with 2 more how to support other young male artists, Darren Espanto visit.

Ton Ton & JK and their http: thevoice.abscbn.com rendition of “One Way”.

are now classified as International Mobility Programs. In the future, employers wishing to bring in an employee through one of these streams will be required to first have their job offer, as well as other relevant information, approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Only after approval has been granted will the employee be able to apply for a temporary work permit. In addition, new fees will be instituted for some programs. They include:$230 ‘compliance fee’ to be charged to certain employers, and $100 ‘privilege fee’ to be charged to individuals who receive open work permits. Employers that are discovered cheating the system will run the risk of being ‘blacklisted’ from hiring foreign workers and fined up to $100,000.

Meanwhile, the January 2015 launch of Express Entry was also full of policy changes. The Express Entry electronic application management system will apply to four existing economic programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and a portion of the Provincial Nominee Program.

Through Express Entry, foreign nationals who meet the criteria for one of the federal immigration programs will be placed into a pool, from which employers will be able to consider candidates who meet their needs when they cannot find a Canadian or permanent resident for the job. The Government of Canada’s new and improved Job Bank will help facilitate matches between Canadian employers and Express Entry candidates. Express Entry candidates who receive a qualifying job offer from a Canadian employer or nomination under the Provincial Nominee Program will be invited to apply for permanent

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residence soon after – a key distinction between the Express Entry system and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which is only used to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. Job offers will be subject to Employment and Social Development Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment in place at that time. For more information on Express Entry, please see www. canada.ca/Express Entry.

During the sessions and conferences announcement on the change of definition of a dependent child under immigration programs effective August 1, 2014 was also emphasized.

The age at which a child will be considered a dependant is being reduced, from under 22 to under 19. The exception for full-time students is also being removed.

Children of applicants who are 19 or over but are financially dependent on their parents and are enrolled in full-time studies will no longer be eligible to be processed as dependent children.

In all cases, a child will continue to be considered a dependant, regardless of age, if they have depended on their parents for financial support because of a mental or physical condition.

Reducing the age for dependants to under 19 in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) will bring the IRPR in line with provincial definitions of “age of majority,” which is currently evenly split between 18 and 19 across provinces and territories.

Young adults will be able to apply to come to Canada on their own merits, as foreign students or through various economic programs.

All permanent resident applications in CIC inventories before August 1, 2014 will continue to benefit from the preamendment definition of dependent child.

Transitional measures will allow certain applicants under multistep permanent resident immigration programs who are already in the immigration process at the time these regulations come into force on August 1, 2014, but who have not yet submitted their application for permanent residence, to have their applications completed based on the previous definition of dependent child. These transitional measures will apply to certain groups, including: Provincial Nominee Program applicants; applicants who have applied under one of Quebec’s economic programs; Live-in caregivers; Refugees abroad and refugee claimants; Quebec humanitarian cases; parents or grandparents whose sponsorship applications were received before November 5, 2011; and privately sponsored refugees whose sponsorship applications were received before October 18, 2012.

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ALAGA KALAP KANLURAN More thoughts for less talk KAPATAGAN calgary • edmonton • red deer • leduc • grande prairie • drumheller • lethbridge • medicine hat • brooks • high river • fort mcmurray • drayton • fox creek • regina • banff • canmore KINATA PAMANA PUMIGLAS SIGLO SINDAK TARA Juan & Pedro Juan: Saan mo naman nabalitaan yan?

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Pare pupunta ako sa Manila para hindi naman ako kahiyahiya – ano ba ang elevator?

Pedro: A;am ko yan, kuwarto yan na sasakyan mo para hindi ka na maglakad paakyat ng ilang palapag ng isang building.

Juan: Ano naman pare ang escalator?

Pedro: Yan naman ay hagdanan na gumagalaw para dalhin ka pataas.

Juan: Eh ano naman ang calculator?

Pedro: Dun sa burol nya!

Juan & Teacher Teacher: Juan i-english mo eto.

Juan: Wat mam?

Teacher: “Ang uwak ay hinanghinang naglakad” Juan: “The wak wak weak weak wok wok…”

TEACHER: Juan..! Bakit ka natutulog sa gitna ng klase!

Pedro: Sorry pare ha… di pa ako nakakasakay dyan eh.

Pedro: Ang tapang talaga ni Paeng! Biro mo, tumalon sa eroplano nang walang parachute!

Juan: Ohh, totoo?

JUAN: napakalambing po kasi ng boses mo Mam, yun ang dahilan kung bakit nakatulog ako.

TEACHER: Bat yung iba hndi naman nakakatulog?

JUAN: Mam, hindi po kasi sila nakikinig soyo Eh!!

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Leading with Dignity worked there. We talked how life keeps diverting from our initial plan. We share our fears in working for an immigrant serving agencies relying on the funds from the government and other companies.

One sharing made an impact, “Whether our clients notice it or whether our funders recognized it is irrelevant to me. It’s my job and I will work hard to fulfill my responsibilities. To be honest, we humans tend to have some level of greed and

we have the desire to be recognized. Even trees grow tall when you shower it with love but we- all we got are more work, nonstop complaints and demands. Getting recognition for a job well done and praised for our efforts would help. But I guess getting angry with the government or with everyone would not help. It will not do any good either. So life goes on- we will continue to live and move on.”

A leader for me is some-

one of integrity and credibility, someone I can respect and look up to. I firmly believed that a leader’s actions and words should remain in sync with his conviction and responsibility as a public servant. Easy to say hard to do, I know. Before leaders for me, are either good or bad, for or against, left or right, for service or profit, for the people or for self-interest. That’s how I measure them not knowing that there’s not only left or right in the world, there’s also above, below, front and back as well. True leadership is a muscle that needs to be

trained and exercised in real life. There are too many grey areas in policies, laws and proposals. There are many ways of approaching a problem. One politician once said “Politics are like dating. We always engage in political maneuvers.” I observed that and I acknowledge that but as a leader we should never compromise the very core of our conviction- which is to lead with dignity. Leading with dignity- it means not compromising your moral values and in finding for the best solu-

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For the sake of that dream, for the sake of that belief, we have to live and fight, we have to continue leading a life of dignity.

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Pain and Freedom

Better and Wholesome

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Philippine’s 116th Independence Day celebration. High River Alliance Church, AB.

On June 15th the High River Alliance church opened its doors to guests and Pinoy High Riverites to celebrate the Philippines’ 116 years of independence.

The decors and props on the stage depicted a typical “Pinoyness”. A cut out cardboard of two men roasting pig was at the centre. The scaled down version of “Nipa Hut” looked inviting. We felt like we’re in Bulacan.

Jigs, leader of Filipino group from First Alliance Church in Calgary appeared on the stage as the guest speaker. He spoke on the issue of pain in man’s life. For instance, the last

year’s flood brought too much pain to High River populace. Pain is common to all - old and young, man and woman, rich and poor, and the bald and toothless A number of people responded to the message’s offer. They acknowledged their need for God. Only God can heal and comfort us in the midst of our pain (loneliness, worrying, away from love ones, infidelity, bullying, insult, discrimination, job loss, drug abuse, addiction, guilt and etc), Jigs implored.

Driving back home our talk shifted to a more personal question. How long have we been suffering?

What have we done about it? Have we resorted to fame, fortune and power to neither hide nor evade from pain? Pain comes from all directions - left, right, front and behind.

I guess the only way out from the grip of despair is to look up.

“If we think that this life is all there is to life, then there is no interpretation of our problems, our pain, not even of our privileges.

But everything changes when we open up to the possibility that God’s story is really our story too.”

Max Lucado Have you tried God?

to seek that which is pure and ultimately cultivate respect to fellow being with fun all around it.

As we left the place it occurred to us a connection between the morality/lifestyle in the Philippines and the people (mostly entertainers and movie stars) running the government. And now as if we are importing the same kind of entertainment and entertainers to Canada.

Subtly, these shows are influential enough to mold our minds and lifestyles into old Pinas way, and live out the same here. The trend, by all indications, is being embraced by many, even the cream of the crop of our community.

Anyway, Mar and Tini were right, I guess Winnipeggers deserve better and wholesome entertainment.

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were happy and my appetite was very thankful. The menu was great.

As a self imposed quality critique, the place passed very satisfactorily.

I left the place with my tummy and palate satisfied; my clothes smelled the same and had enough change in my pocket for an ice cream. What impressed

down and talked. As the couple browsed the papers few items stood out. Editorial content is dwarfed by advertisements and more of events, reprints from Wikipedia and other websites; and the kind of entertainment (concert, stage shows and the like) flooding the community is....for the sake of being able to bring in entertainers of whatever caliber from the Philippines.

The couple indicated that last year a promoter approached them to produce a stage show in Winnipeg. The promoter and performers have been in North America for long and trying to crack markets for their kind of entertainment. Mar and Tini declined the opportunity.

It was not their cup of tea.

The couple was looking for a show that will uplift the spirit, encourage audience

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One of the key couples (Mar and Tini - not their real names) in Manitoba’s Pinoy entertainment circle was in Calgary to witness and enjoy “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth Parade”. The 20’x40’ Philippine flag from Winnipeg was greeted with great enthusiasm by the crowd.

The sorbetes (ice cream) cart/vendor was a hit.

People on the sidewalk were treated with youth’s contemporary dance and traditional highlanders’ more-skin-exposed-hipswaying-moves. What a blast, indeed!

I drove the couple to Asian Buffet after the parade. As we were waiting to be seated, a number of Filipino papers were stacked on one side of the wall. Mar picked up a copy of each paper.

After three rounds at the buffet table we settled

me most were servers wearing hair net – one of the key indicators of an operator’s high regard to quality service. I wonder if other Pinoy eateries will resort to this kind of quality standard.

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A 12 -day Creative Talents Workshop, has culminated by depicting a Hollywood setting ..“ The Red Carpet Awards Night”. Held at Barrio Fiesta Calgary.

The workshop started from July 8th -19th with the culminating Hollywood touch “Red Carpet awards Night” on July the 20th at 5pm.

Participants of the workshops were 12 children under 12, and 7 young adults- 7.

The Awards night started with children on

catwalks dressed in white clothes & with minnie ears. They were followed by the teens who also performed modern and hip hop dancing. There were of course solo and group singing and the most anticipated acting 101 complete with slapping on the face. The event was meticulously directed by Rc Perez and produced by Vilma & Lee Buenaventura .

Different awards and certificates were given to the participants but among the major ones

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Is it impossible to find a leader who is both effective and ethical in our country? I don’t think so.

We have already seen in some local Government units. It can be done. I think it is about time that young Filipinos take a hold of our country’s future by converging and working together to choose a reform leader that will work for genuine and lasting change in our country.

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the aspirants look good on paper or can speak very eloquently in front of the camera, but have they actually done anything concrete that has helped improve the quality of life of their constituents. While many of us have heard them speak about their views on certain issues, we do not know much about actual programs that they have implemented which has resulted into actual outcome in critical social issues such as improved access to quality basic education and access to the healthcare for every Filipino. We need leader who can be able to show and deliver programs that will help put food on every table towards ensuring that every Filipino family will no longer live in poverty.

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5th & 6th Passport Outreaches held in the key cities of Alberta

By Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski

This July 15-17 in Calgary and 19-21 in Edmonton respectively, marked the 5th & 6th passport outreaches that the Philippine Consulate in Vancouver held in Alberta.

The office of the Philippine Consulate in Vancouver scheduled a total of 11 Passport Outreaches in 2014 for Alberta key cities and area alone.

The Philippine Consulate Vancouver, headed by Consul General Neil Ferrer and Consul Melanie Andap and entourage visited and stayed in the 2 cities in a span of one week to serve 1600 Filipinos who need their passports renewed, take oaths of dual citizenships and other legal documents notarized and signed that were imperative to work permits, permanent residency or authentication of other documents such as special Power of Attorney (SPA, NBI etc..) pertaining to property ownerships in the Philippines.

According Statistics Canada, Filipinos ranked 4th largest among visible minority groups in Alberta, (106,000). Same survey done in 2011 also indicated that interms of settlements, the vast majority (95.2%) of visible minorities lived in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta. Most Filipinos who immigrate to Canada settle in the large urban areas where there are more jobs and a vibrant community life. These areas include: Metro Vancouver, Greater Calgary, Edmonton Capital Region, City of Winnipeg, the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Montreal.

The NHS Canada showed that the Philippines was the leading country of birth among people who immigrated to Canada between 2006 and 2011.

In 2011, around 152,300 newcomers were born in

the Philippines. Nearly half (48%) the immigrant labour force of the core working-age was born in Asia. Those born in the Philippines made up 18% of this population, second only to India (19%) and well ahead of China (14%). The three most common countries of birth of immigrants living in Alberta were: Philippines, India and United Kingdom. Calgary had the fourth highest number of immigrants, at just under 313,900, or 4.6% of all immigrants.

They represented 26.2% of its total population, up from 23.6% in 2006.

spoken most often at home, Alberta Immigrants by nonofficial language spoken most often at home Alberta Canada Count % Rank Count % Rank Tagalog (Pilipino,Filipino) 41,135 6.4 1 257,000 3.8 4 Panjabi (Punjabi) 31,755 4.9 2 277,155 4.1 2 Chinese, n.o.s. 28,445 4.4 3 263,810 3.9 3

Having identified all these numbers only proves the dire need of a career consular office in Alberta to serve Filipinos residing in Alberta.

Table 1. Immigrants by country of birth, Alberta and Canada Immigrants by country of birth Alberta Canada Count % Rank Count % Rank Total immigrants 644,110 100.0 ... 6,775,765 100.0 ...

Philippines 69,575 10.8 1 454,335 6.7 4 India 59,020 9.2 2 547,890 8.1 1 United Kingdom 58,245 9.0 3 537,040 7.9 3 Table 2. Employed labour force by place of work status, Alberta, Canada 2011 Filipino Population % Alberta 3.2% 113, 205 Subdivisions with Filipino Canadians populations higher than the national average Calgary 4.4% Edmonton 4.6% Banff 9.0% Chestermere 6.1% Slave Lake 4.2% Wetaskiwin 3.7% Wood Buffalo ( Fort McMurray) 3.4% Ponoka 3.4% Red Deer 2.9% Table 3. Immigrants by non-official languages www.diaryofilipino.com | diaryofilipino@gmail.com | Calgary 403.708.7191 | Edmonton 780.800.9792

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