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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced that amendments have been made to regulations regarding spousal, common-law, and conjugal partner sponsorship for Canadian immigration as well as application and acquisition of Canadian Citizenship. The changes came into force on June 10 and 11, 2015. They apply only to applications received on or after this date, whereas applications received prior to this date will be processed under the previous regulations.

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Some of the changes in Citizenship Act focused on the requirements for application. The applicants need to have stayed 4 years (1,460 days) out of the 6 years requirement before the date of application. They are also required to have 183 days minimum of physical presence in Canada during each of the four calendar years. The non-permanent resident time is not included in the counting for your time spent in Canada and you need to provide “an intent to reside”.

Legislation also now requires applicants aged 14–64 to meet language requirements and pass knowledge test. “Lost Canadian” born before 1947 as well as their first generation children born abroad are now allowed to apply for citizenship.

It also creates a fast-track mechanism for citizenship for individuals serving or on exchange with the Canadian Armed Forces to honour their service to Canada.

The legislation also defines who is authorized to provide representation or advice in a consultant

capacity on citizenship matters and receive consideration (i.e. compensation). To avoid abuse or fraud, the new Citizenship Act stressed that CIC minister have the authority to refuse an application for recognized status as a consultant if applicant commits fraud. Fines and penalties for fraud are up to a maximum $100,000 and/or up to five years in prison. New offences and penalties will be implemented for a person who counsels known misrepresentation or represents or advises a citizenship applicant and are unau-

thorized to do so.

The new Citizenship Act gives Minister of Citizenship and Immigration authority to (1) decide on most revocation cases such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, security, other human or international rights violations, and organized criminality decided by the Federal Court (2) authority to revoke Canadian citizenship from dual citizens who served as members of an armed force of a country or an organized armed group engaged in armed conflict with Canada (3) continued on page 5

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Recessions are always harder on young workers, but we are nearly five years out from the end of the last recession and there is still no recovery in sight for this important demographic. Graduates of Class 2015 this spring is expected to be facing gloomy job prospects. Because of this, I find myself reading and talking to others about this very topic.

It’s true that Canada’s youth are facing financial challenges and tough choices previous generations did not face. Unlike their parent’s generation, finding a good job today is more and more dependent upon obtaining a post-secondary education yet accessing it is more and more difficult. Upon graduation, students are saddled with debilitating debt load only to be greeted by a job market characterized by precarious work, unpaid internships and underemployment.

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require university-level education and 42 percent will require college or trades certificates. The risk of taking on significant levels of debt at a young age with few assets is often justified as a self-investment necessary to secure future employment and income.

However, young Canadians are entering a workforce far different than that of previous generations. Increasing occurences of precarious work, largely stagnant wages and fewer (if any) benefits can turn education related debt into a life-impacting burden.

Despite claims that Canada weathered the recession better than many countries, its youth unemployment rate still remains double the overall unemployment rate.

Based on Statistics Canada in 2008, prior to the recession, youth unemployment was 11 percent. It peaked in 2009 at 16.4 percent and although it has decreased it still remains high at 13.4 percent as of June 2014. If

part-time employees seeking full-time jobs, unpaid interns, and discouraged young Canadians are taken into account, the youth un/underemployment rate rises to 27.7 percent. Young Canadians (15-24) were hit especially hard in the last recession.

Young workers accounted for more than half of all net job losses during the recession, despite making up only 16.5 percent of the workforce. High level of youth unemployment has already resulted in $10.7 billion in lost wages to young Canadians. Furthermore, over the next 18 years, it is believed this wage scarring will lead to an additional loss of $12.4 billion.

And when the rates of recent graduates working outside of their educational background are taken into account, the effects of underemployment and wage scarring become more pronounced.

Many recent graduates who are unable to secure adequate income in their field are forced to accept any job to avoid missing

loan payments, including positions for which they are overqualified and that may actually be a barrier to eventually find work in their field as their newly acquired knowledge and skills start to degrade.

Also, remember when Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz tells young people that they should work for free?

That statement gets the ire of the youth. There are 2 obvious problems with encouraging free work as a policy. One is that the smartest poor kid cannot afford to work for free.

The other is that a supply of free workers completely destroys the motivation for employers to actually hire young people and pay them. That can make the youth unemployment problem even worse.

To fully grasp the extent of the youth job market trends, I also tried to get the sides of the employers. After the mass exodus of temporary foreign workers last April 1, the expected increase on job openings on transitional and entry level jobs were affected by the economic downturn resulting to layoffs in almost all industry and closure of small businesses.

It’s found out that most employers want people with degrees in engineering, science, math and health care. Most employers as well want to see young applicants have work experience- paid or unpaid. “We want to see young people who can relate and interact effectively. We want to see young people who are critical thinkers. We want young people who can deliver and show the skills and qualifications they have put in their resume.”

I also asked the perspective of older and experience workers, “Young people tend to think that when they graduatethat certificate is like a golden ticket to a bright future. But the promise of

postsecondary education leading to high earnings is not always the reality.

Soft skills just maybe the new hard skills when it comes to getting a job at this time.”

Truly, today’s jobless numbers remind us, youth employment is a crucial issue and it’s not just for youth. It is the economic issue of our times. It is no secret that the record high student debt and high youth unemployment mean we face a difficult future. Still, I believe that change is possible but our nation’s leaders must hear from the youth.

Without youth participation in what’s happening in the economy and in their community, our democracy stops working.

I still believed that by getting involved together with the other sectors of society, we can ensure a better future.

Like what Robert Kennedy said, “Some believe there is nothing one man or one woman can do against the enormous array of the world’s ills -- against misery, against ignorance, or injustice and violence. Yet many of the world’s great movements, of thought and action, have flowed from the work of a single man.

A young monk began the Protestant reformation, a young general extended an empire from Macedonia to the borders of the earth, and a young woman reclaimed the territory of France. It was a young Italian explorer who discovered the New World, and 32 year old Thomas Jefferson who proclaimed that all men are created equal. ‘Give me a place to stand,’ said Archimedes, ‘and I will move the world.’ These men moved the world, and so can we all.”

With the economic downturn, we are all living on edge on what the future will bring.

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The friendship of these two amazing women is beyond compared. Nowadays, very rare could we find such a wonderful kind of relationship they shared together amidst their respective lives. These two are my sister-in-law, Yollie and the renowned Dr. Vickie Belo, the famous cosmetic beauty surgeon and consultant. Their friendship has been an open book to both families and friends. A relationship that demonstrates a unique kind of love, honesty, truth, and respect between an employer and an employee. An amazing tale of friendship they have for each other, from the very start until the last journey of Yollie’s life on earth. We are the living witness of their friendship, the Aquino family and the Belo Medical Group family.

It was the early 70’s when Yollie and Dr. Vickie Belo met each other through Yollie’s boss, James Cooper, a famous beauty consultant. Yollie worked with him as his beauty hairdresser and make-up artist in one of James Cooper’s beauty parlours and clinic in Manila, Quezon City suburbs. It was the personality and character of Yollie that she was trusted and relied on in the performance of her services and skills

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A lasting friendship consists of love, honesty, truth, and respect. for many years. It was also seen and observed by Dr. Belo whenever she visited James Cooper, that she offered Yollie to be a part of the Belo Medical Group at Makati main office. Being loyal to her boss, Yollie sought advice and asked permission from him. As an understandable employer, he willingly let go of Yollie and entrusted her to Dr Vickie Belo. A very kind and concerned boss, he gave his blessings with the kind thought that it will be for her own progress and future.

From that time on, thus began the friendly relationship of Yollie and Dr. Belo. As the business boomed and expanded, Yollie worked devotedly and faithfully did her very best.

Love for her work, dealing nicely and fairly with customers and dedication in the performance of her job, Dr. Belo notably noticed and appreciated it very much. As the years went by, they become closer and confident to one another that Dr. Belo tagged her along in her business tour here and abroad as her personal hairdresser and make-up artist.

Dr. Vickie Belo is a very caring, generous,

thoughtful, concerned, and compassionate person.

She can feel and see in her instinct if you are sincere and genuinely trustful. She is very kind and understanding, the many admirable traits she possesses that she is loved and respected by her employees. Dr. Belo extends beyond her own way to give help and assistance even when she is in the Philippines and abroad and everywhere else. Her sincerity and generosity were very much appreciated by all. Every employee every customer, even her own “kasambahay” can attest and testify about her amazing traits. She is an inspiration and a blessing to others sharing with others her own blessings and graces.

Since the time Yollie was stricken of cancer in the pancreas, Dr. Belo was always at her side, comforting and assisting in her every need. Yollie calls Dr. Belo, “my Angel” for being her friend, a sister, a guardian, and a shoulder to cry on her problems, fears and worries in life.

As Yollie journeys on to her last days on earth, from the hospital to her house, Dr. Belo kept on to

be the caring and concerned friend supporting and providing her needs even bringing her to the private healing service of Fr. Faraon in her residence. She continuously monitoring, visiting her, checking on her needed medication and medical equipment. Dr. Belo really contributed much in every expense incurred in her hospitalization in every aspect of her life. She even sent her own personal comptroller to manage her financial needs and expenses, providing nurses and doctors to monitor her health condition especially when she was already confined in her own bedroom at her house. The Belo Medical Group staff, her former boss, James Cooper, friends, families, and relatives alternately come and visit her. They did all their own way to make Yollie’s final stage of her journey, something beautiful to remain unto her mind and heart. They let her feel that she is well-loved.

They brought food, shared happy stories that even one of Dr. Belo’s surgeons held her own birthday party at Yollie’s house. My

brother Jesus (Jessie) feeling thankful for the all-out support of love, kindness, and services they all have given to Yollie and her family. What an incredible support and loving gesture of a truly deeds of kindness! The last time Dr. Belo visited Yollie was when she has to leave her for a business trip to the USA, she took time off to see Yollie. The moment she sat besides Yollie, she can feel and know that it will be her last to see Yollie alive.

She was too weak to speak up, just blankly looked at her and even tried to raise her hand as if saying, “The journey is over, I have to give my very thanks for everything you have shared.”

With her hand and much effort she raised it and bid goodbye to her true friend, true Angel with tears on her eyes.

September 14 at 3:00pm, surrounded by her family, loved-ones, and friends in the absence of Dr. Belo, she took her last breath. Dr. Belo felt so sad for the lost of a loyal, faithful, and trusted friend in Yollie. But the friendship they have shared will forever be treasured in her heart in one of her loving

tributes.

From the first to the last day wake for Yollie was in full attendance of family, relatives, and friends especially from the Belo Medical Group branches.

The very lasting legacy of Yollie left for her family and friends is her own diary/journal and personal goodbye letter to her husband and sons where she wrote it in her sick-bed during those moments she was alone and suffering.

For Dr. Belo, our grateful heart for her loving kindness and generosity she brought to Yollie and her family and to the Aquino family. What a great blessing she shared.

All the way, she is a living inspiration for everybody with a human touch of love and service to others.

The real demonstration of true love and friendship coupled with faithfulness, loyalty, and trust.

Dr. Vickie Belo. . . You are one of a kind, may your tribe increases. God bless.

To our dear Yollie, you will be remembered for the legacy you left behind to your family, loved ones, and friends.

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Part of the Parking lot in Pacific Mall was turned into a Mini-Calgary Stampede June 6 as the Calgary Stampede and Centre For Newcomers hosted a Stampede Pancake Breakfast. Dale Taylor, Executive Director For Centre For Newcomers felt this was the ideal way to get Newcomers and Immigrants to experience what

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Performers included Chinese, Filipino’s(PCCF) Bollywood, Stampede Style Band, Violin and of course First Nations and Square Dancing.

Annually every June, the Filipino Mass of the Knights of Columbus Council 14746 San Lorenzo Ruiz is celebrated with the Philippines in mind. The members don their Barong Tagalog and include a patriotic song in the selection of songs.

After the mass, the group gathered for a merienda.

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the council chaplain celebrated the mass.

Filipino Mass is celebrated

every first Sunday at 1.30 PM. St. Joseph Parish is located at 640-19th Ave NW.

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Canada Announces Changes on Sponsorship, Citizenship still dependent on their parents: rather than being considered a spouse, these individuals will be considered dependent children and/or de facto family members and can be sponsored as such. (2) Spouses and common-law partners under 18 who are in refugee camps: these individuals can be considered de facto dependents, or may be considered on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Officers will assess these applicants on a case-by-case basis, offering flexibility and sensitivity to vulnerable applicants.

The second amendment makes proxy, telephone, fax, internet, or similar marriages inadequate for spousal sponsorship. A proxy marriage is one in which either one or both individuals are not physically present at the marriage ceremony. In a proxy marriage, the absent individual(s) must be represented by another person.

Telephone, fax, and internet marriages are similar to proxy marriages in that one or both parties are not physically present at the marriage ceremony. In these types of marriages, however, the absent individual(s) participates in the ceremony by telephone, fax, internet, Skype, FaceTime, or a similar form of communication.

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The third and final amendment was made to the five-year sponsorship bar for persons who were previously sponsored to come to Canada as a spouse or common-law partner.

The modification reads as follows: “A sponsor who became a permanent resident or a Canadian Citizen after being sponsored as a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner […] may not sponsor a foreign national […] as a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner, unless the sponsor has been a permanent resident, or a Canadian Citizen, or a combination of the two, for a period of at least five years immediately preceding the day on which a sponsorship application […] is filed by the sponsor in respect of the foreign national.” For more information visit www.cic.gc.ca.

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Meanwhile amendments on spousal, common-law, and conjugal partner sponsorship for Canadian immigration were apply to all permanent and temporary immigration programs.

The first is to raise the minimum age of eligibility for spousal or common-law partner sponsorship from 16 to 18 years.

Individuals applying to immigrate to Canada as a spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian permanent resident or citizen must be at least 18 years old in order to be considered eligible. According to the government of Canada, this new regulation was put in place in an effort to protect women and girls from forced marriages.

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Hello The Main Ingredient readers, as we continue to showcase what makes Filipino cuisines and culture quite unique, lets take another icon, the Kutsara at Tinidor Restaurant (Fork and Spoon).

They are the common and traditional utensils of choice during the meal among Filipino dining tables in every parts of of the world - yes not fork and knife or chopsticks.

Even in the days, household wall decors in the dining area comprised of the last supper sandwiched by giant wooden spoon and fork.

For this summer issue, The Main is so privileged to introduce a restaurant that is close to Diaryo Filipino’s heart with their iconic restaurant named - Kutsara at Tinidor!

A prophetic vision from a Leader at the Christian Church where Dories and her family attended was the source of inspiration of the business. As Dories recalled, “the prophet said to my father, one of your children will succeed in business”. Although it was a vague vision for the daughter and father, they appreciated the thought yet left them wondering who and what will it be.

Few years after migrating to Canada in 1996, this IT couple Dories and Edmund Pedro together with their children Jeremy, Patricia and Timothy decided to put up a small Filipino grocery store - Tatak Pinoy in the southeast part of Calgary. During the transition years, their business was being manned by no other than Dories’ father.

As it got busier, Dories eventually left her daytime job, helped her dad and concentrated on their family business. Dories is thankful that they have loyal customer base reciprocating the excellent customer service they exemplified and treating them like their own family. It became more visible when the couple ventured into another business and opened the next door food establishment, the what we know right now in the Midnapore area’s Kutsara at Tinidor Restaurant.

As I came into the door, I can’t help but notice the tastefully designed wall with murals of spoons and forks from famous attractions of the Philippines. On top of that, the dainty restaurant is not only spick and span but also clutter free. While trying their best offerings, I have had the pleasant opportunity talking about Kutsara at Tinidor’s success story.

May I share with you, our readers and followers, the rest of the history from the lady owner herself Dories Pedro of KT. How did you choose the name Kutsara Tinidor for your restaurant?

The idea came from our oldest son, who suggested that Kutsara and Tinidor is uniquely identifiable to Filipino Cuisines.

What are among best menu offerings prepared here at KT? Few of our best sellers are our famous Pork BBQ, Pancit con Lechon, Crunchy Turon de Saba banana and of course our year round refreshing

dessert - halo-halo. We also offer other specialties such as All-day Silog breakfast as well as our other hot seller, adobo rice with lechon.

What made you different from other Filipino restaurants in Calgary?

We are proud to offer Filipino favourites that are reasonably priced with laid back ambiance.

More of a family set up where everyone in the family can dine. Office workers around the area are among our regular clients which comprise of 80/20 with latter are non Filipinos yet they even take food to their homes and share with their families or friends.

How do you prepare your food?

We have a built in kitchen, and make everything from scratch.

With reliable kitchen and restaurant staff, our daily operations are in order.

Do you cater for parties or special occasions?

Although we are not yet ready to cater as of yet, we accept take out party size orders given a 48-72 hours notice.

How do you keep your establishment competitive?

It is a cozy casual with a touch of class. We offer quality food and service at a very reasonable price.

We tried to deviate from the ordinary carinderia We take pride of cleanliness and orderly within the kitchen and restaurant. Staff on duty are required to wear hair nets, gloves and clean uniforms. We assure that

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The Main Ingredient Special Feature the highest standard of hygiene from food preparation to serving area is adhere at all times.

Since its opening how did financial aspect of the business progressed?

We are so pleased that within 2 years, we were able see our ROI. Between Thursday- Sunday, at lunch hour, the restaurant is at its peak with clients from nearby offices. Then again after 4pm on their way home for take outs.

How did you choose the location of your businesses?

SE Calgary, particularly Midnapore area has lots of potential as there are hardly Filipino establish-

ments. So from a Filipino grocery store, we thought of a one stop shop idea and opened a restaurant next door to fill your tummy after shopping.

We will continue with more community involvement and development which is our way of giving back to our clients and supporters.

What are your plans for the restaurant?

Considering any expansion?

Expansion at this moment is on hold. Our 2 businesses really consume our time. We are totally hands on, and we want to make sure that we can give our 100% proper management before adding another one. The restaurant being adjacent to the grocery store at this point is very manageable for small business owners like us.

Please invite our followers and readers to visit and try your delicious food and specialties here at Kutsara at Tinidor Restaurant.

We are looking forward to have everyone while you are in the SE area to come and visit Kutsara at Tinidor Restaurant. We are open every Tuesday- Sunday 11am-8pm, located at 24 Midlake Blvd, SE Calgary. Try the best Pancit and crispiest Turon in town as well the tastiest BBQ in the city.

How about your goals?

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He is also known as Juan Manila at Radio Pinoy 94.7 FM,Pinoy Tv Special and RedFM Filipino Edition Happily married to Violeta de jesus Barnachea and have 3 beautiful daughters ,Crislen,Renvi and Renee. Reth has been in Calgary for the last 20 years What are your goals as a father, as a community leader, as a journalist/broadcaster and as chairman of PIOCC? As a father ,I do believe Family comes first inspite of being busy everyday, I see to it that my family is well supported in their health ,studies and spiritual guidance.

Education of my children is the most important focus in our lives since this is the strongest foundation to have a good future.

As a Filipino broadcaster in Calgary, I always prepare the wholesome entertainment and informative issues that touch the lives of Filipino Canadian listeners, for the past 13 years I love what I am doing, entertaining our kababayan,recognizing the value and strength of Calgary’s cultural diversity,celebrate and help preserve the rich heritage of diverse values and culture.

We also promote multicultural awareness and unity and one of the important factors is to air our own Tagalog language and the beautiful Pilipino Music.

Being a Chairman of the respected PIOCC(Philippine Independence Organizing Committee of Calgary) our goal is to promote and uplift the Filipino Canadian Heritage as a dynamic force in Canadian Society through an annual celebration of the Philippine Independence day celebration.

This year is the 117th year of Independence in which the Council and Assembly of Filipino Foundation and Association (CAFFA) will merge with PIOCC as the host of Sulong Kalayaan 2015.

This is big leap to our community displaying the Filipino unity in Calgary .

Any interesting life events last month and the upcoming months?

Actually I have been very busy for the Sulong Kalayaan 2015’Ang galing mo Pinoy”that was celebrated last June 13 and 14 ,2015 at Pacific Place Mall.

It was a 2 day celebration of our Philippine Independence Day which was very successful, Aside from this, we covered Music for Oneness and the Calgary Interfaith Festival that was held here in Calgary in Addition to that we were also invited to experience Strathmore Festival on JUNE 20 and one week after it will be a MULTICULTURAL DAY celebrating the diversity to be held at Genesis Center in Calgary.

We will also cover the upcoming events on Calgary Stampede,Global fest,Philippine Fiesta, and Oktoberfest.

Our presence in these events serves as a media partner of Radio Pinoy 94.7fm,Pinoy Tv special,

And RedFM106.7 Filipino Edition.

How do you feel when informed that you are going to be the face of the month for DF’s June issue?

I am verythankful ,pleased and honor to be the face of the month of Diaryo Filipino.

Any message or advice to our Diaryo Filipino readers?

Our newspaper like Diaryo Filipino is one of the inspirational work from our Filipino brothers and sisters.Their dedication shows the true determination of being Filipino ,the effort to accomplish an article is a sacrifice of these volunteers to promote the Filipino values.

Let us all get united to enhance the Filipino culture and tradition,to develop unity and oneness to each other, enriching our rich cultural heritage God Bless Everybody.

Mabuhay ang Pilipino.

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Top 5 HR Challenges for 2015 (PART 1) Don Ibarra CONTRIBUTOR

International Recruiter (Based in Calgary, AB Canada)

Emails: jobhiringsglobal@shaw.ca jobhiringsglobal@gmail.com

or reach him at +1 (587) 718-8000

2015 has started the year of grim HR buzzwords - retrenchments, hiring freezes, recession and budget cuts are some of the first to come to mind. Jobs in most industries and roles were major casualties of the global financial crisis, thrusting leaders into an unflattering spotlight and straining relationships between HR and staff.

While a new year signals the arrival of opportunities for jobseekers, it does not necessarily translate to a fresh start for employers. Dealing with the aftermath of the financial crisis will not be an easy task. Between managing expectations, strengthening trust with employees, and continuous efforts to control costs, HR will have its hands full with a number of different people-related issues.

At the same time, it’s not all bad news for HR. Companies in this region

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are more upbeat about their economic prospects.

Indeed, HR issues will be more pronounced than ever before, but the mood in boardrooms appears to be lifting as the period of recovery begins.

When asked to enumerate the likely challenges of 2015, most HR consultants say they are concerned with resources for managing talent. Among their chief priorities are talent retention and skills development as a strengthening economy opens more doors to recruits. Branding and attraction will also be an issue for HR, particularly in companies whose reputations have suffered from decisions to cut staff.

The end of the economic downturn may be drawing near but employers still have to look carefully at their balance sheets. Residual uncertainties from a year of pay slashes will continue to have an impact on employee morale in 2015. Companies will be scrambling to adjust salaries and pay bonuses to keep up with employee expectations and maintain loyalties. For this reason, compensation and benefits issues were also prominent on experts’ lists.

If 2014 made one thing apparent, it’s the way HR functions in locally-based companies link to those

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in offshore sites. With the economic crisis affecting economies on a global scale, this was a year for re-assessing international assignments. Employers had to adjust remuneration packages according to the sudden weakening or strengthening of currencies in host countries.

Additionally, overseas assignments might have been seen as major career incentives before budget cuts forced companies to scale back. HR will have to communicate across borders to restore and re-assess expatriate packages in the upcoming year.

Employers and employees agree that 2014 was a year of inequity – whether in terms of salary cuts compared to rising costs of living, or overtime hours versus leisure time.

Achieving Work-Life Balance shifted from the check-list to the wish-list in 2014, but it is likely to be solidly back on the agenda in 2015. The fact that experts are moving it to 2015’s HR challenges list is both good and bad news. It is heartening that work-life balance will become a priority, and that HR may be better equipped to give employees that much-needed break. However, like each of the top five challenges facing HR professionals in 2015, it indicates HR will certainly have its work cut out for it.

5. Perceptions of HR Experts found it difficult to rank something so subjective and multilayered, but most agreed that this is an issue HR must address. HR has been one of the most vilified departments in many organisations this year, and its efforts to limit attrition were largely underestimated. Not only does HR

have to improve its image in the eyes of employees, it has to strengthen ties with other business departments.

Research from one International Recruitment Agency shows HR is still seen as a back-office,

transactional and operational function in Canada and much of North America. Buy-in from senior management is often hard to come by as well. Yet, high expectations await HR. Base on a Report, 12% of survey respondents said a dominating priority would be ensuring HR strategy is the cornerstone of the overall corporate strategy.

HR departments must examine their effectiveness and the way they deliver services to ensure it becomes a high-performing function moving into 2015.

Suggestions for improvement vary according to consultants. Some suggest HR outsourcing as an important solution. It enables HR to decrease its administrative burdens and practice a more direct approach to business needs. Others believe leaders should work to give a stronger definition to HR roles in the organisation so they are more aligned with business requirements.

4. Cost control Cost control will be a corporate-wide priority in 2015, but there will be added pressure on HR to manage budgets through process and policy standardisation. HR must consider cost-efficient solutions in areas such as compensation and benefits and training programmes.

But if forecasts show an upturn is on the way, why will cost control still be a challenge? We recruiters remind employers that recovery in 2015 will not be so drastic that employers no longer have the challenge of dealing with budget constraints.

Organisations will not restore budgets and head counts to anything near pre-crisis levels as they want to maintain continuous efforts to be as distanced from the effects of the economic downturn as possible.

In multinationals particularly, the mantra “do more with less” has trickled from headquarter offices in the US and Europe to Asia, despite this region faring relatively better in the crisis. But economic uncertainty is not an excuse to ignore the backbone of any business: the people.

Right now, HR will be under significant pressure to reduce costs for international assignments.

Two-thirds of participants reported that they intend to review various facets of their benefits policy in the upcoming year.

However, employers are also struggling to find a balance between cost management and finding the right talent to post overseas. These conflicting requirements will be continued on page 11

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Calgary

Celebration of 117th Independence Bright Futures for Women Day in Calgary Showcased Talents, and Girls in Skilled Trades Skills and Creativity and STEM Careers Government of Canada presented with report and recommendations regarding women in skilled trades and STEM occupations in Canada.

the use of indigenous/ recyclable materials are among of the significant criteria together with ASST EDITOR IN-CHIEF cultural significance

“Ang Galing Mo Pinoy” it represents. Ms Teen theme for Sulong Kalayaan Kalisakasan 2015 and 2015 gave a new offering Most Creative Gown for the celebration of the which was made of “ 117th Philippine IndeBanig” (mat) garnered the pendence Day in Calgary special was award given Alberta Canada. to Xyrelle Agustin. Miss

The celebration’s Simone Amorado was success is spearheaded by hailed as the Miss Teen the collaborative efforts of Kalayaan 2015 in her Philippine Independence pineapple inspired gown.

Organizing Committee Both of these 13 years old of Calgary (PIOCC) and ladies will represent next Council and Assembly of year event.

Filipino Foundations and

Showcasing more of Associations (CAFFA). talents were also high During the 3rd day lighted during the 1st June 14, PIOCC organizers Original Filipino Music engaged the crowd with Composition (OPM) few of their firsts. Being where Blangko Band with true to their theme, talmembers Mark Ancheta, ents, creativity and skills Allan Torres and Deonard glued the crowd through Angeles were awarded as out the day. First was the 1st place. fruit carving demonstra The celebration also tion by Filipino members offered their annual flag of the Calgary Academy raising ceremony and of Chefs and Cooks. Chef the singing of “Lupang artists Dale Urnos, Fercibal Hinirang”. Due to drastic Robles Brown and Ricardo change of weather, the Bilon carved their skills ceremony and program through watermelon and proper was held at the other vegetables with baatrium of the Calgary City hay kubo, Manny Paquio, Hall. CAFFA, who orgaeagle and flowers. nized the event, delegated

Another first was Miss. some of their members Teen Kalayaan 2015, where to perform few numbers Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski

and provided lunch to attendees and participants. Mr. Jerry Caingcoy, founder of The Filipino Champions of Canada and city council employee and CAFFA member said “ We are very pleased that this year is really well attended event compared from previous years.”

The second day celebration opened with the annual Unity Parade at the parking lot of Pacific place Mall where 25 groups participated. The program proper was graced by the presence of dignitaries, community, businesses, trades, professional & community associations as well as individuals.

Performances after performances through out the day were lined up to keep the crowd and attenders entertained.

The entire 3-day event is packed more with performances, games, contests, raffles, and entertainment. The day commenced with a grand raffle for 2 for a return airfare to Las Vegas. Organizers were pleased to the outcome of event, while attenders are looking forward to the Sulong Kalayaan 2016 this early.

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The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women presented today its report entitled Women in Skilled Trades and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Occupations in the House of Commons.

Calgary Centre MP Joan Crockatt, a member of the Committee, stated “I hope that this will be the catalyst to encourage young girls and women who are studying, looking for a job, or establishing themselves in skilled trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. This report is a call to action for parents, teachers, and others in STEM to bring their expertise to mentor young girls in these fields; to enrich their futures and put them on the path toward a bright and successful career.”

Skilled trades and

STEM occupations represent rewarding employment opportunities for women across the country. The committee found women on average could raise their incomes 127 per cent on the day of hire, after completing a program in the skilled trades called “Women Building Futures.” As well, women’s presence in skilled trades and STEM occupations has benefited these occupations, which have acquired talented and skilled female workers, and has benefited the Canadian economy as a whole.

The central efforts to address women’s underrepresentation include: the early engagement of girls in skilled trades and STEM fields; the support of mentors and the presence of role models; raising awareness of and correcting misconceptions about skilled trades and STEM occupations; addressing

organizational barriers, improving culture, and instituting family-friendly policies in the workplace.

The report’s findings are based on testimony from the Committee’s study on women in skilled trades and STEM occupations in Canada. Testimony was provided by 30 witnesses – two of whom appeared as individuals, with the remainder representing 20 organizations – over a total of six meetings held between March and May 2015.

For more information or to arrange an interview with MP Crockatt, please contact: Colleen Potter, Director of Community Outreach Phone: 403-966-6659 Email: joan.crockatt.

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High River Romy Honorio CONTRIBUTOR

May 16, 2015. High River, Alberta. The first Cultural Taste of High River, sponsored by The Foothills Community Immigrant Services (FCIS) held at the High River United Church was attended by more than 350 H-Riverites and visitors from neighboring areas. The affair coincided with the 57th Annual Little Britches Parade, one of the many events held at various locations around the Town.

The ethnic foods prepared by Mexicans, Haitians, Hondurans, Thais, Sri Lankans and Filipinos received positive reviews.

“This event is an excellent idea. We should have this every year.” An elderly couple said. “Where are the Pinoys in High River?” a retired Filipina nurse from Edmonton (visiting her friends in High River) asked one of the volunteers.

Pansit, pulburon and biko (noodles, pinoy short bread and rice cake) were distinctly different from other foods served. The Filipino dishes were prepared and served by Betero, Miraflores, Dela Cruz, Pesigan and Gella Families.

The event cultivated a sense and taste of belongingness between and among the town folks and growing ethnic communities in High River.

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Blessing and a gift Romy Honorio

Smiles and smells of thanks!

I was in the car waiting for my wife when my cell buzzed. We were on our way to a restaurant along Memorial Drive.

“Hello!” I said. “Kuya we are here now and waiting for you,” the caller answered.

We reached the place in less than five minutes. After moments of pleasantries I was asked to grace the occasion. I walked toward the head table where the birthday celebrant and his wife were seated. I scanned the room and counted

20 people. Our growling stomachs fast tracked my prayer.

Turning 50 was a milestone for Jack. Three young beautiful daughters and a supportive wife seemed to be the motivation that kept him on top of his career and family life.

The food was warm, tasty and greasy. The room was lively with younger ones’ chatter dominating the room while us oldies savoured a number of prohibited foods. The chewing, talking, sharing,

laughing and joking went well. It was a night of sincere bonding, enriching friendship and simply enjoying life.

Minutes later the food calmed us down to the minimum. The server put the bill on the table with fortune cookies on a tray. Diane, Jack’s better half, grabbed the bill and distributed the cookies. As expected, all had positive messages.

Our group left the restaurant last. When I got in the car, I turned the continued on page 15

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Top 5 HR Challenges for 2015 a major HR consideration in 2015.

Mercer consultants suggest looking for measures to contain costs. Organisations can leverage economies of scale from regional frameworks on executive pay, employee health and benefit programmes, and training and development.

Meanwhile, recruitment consultants predict that some HR departments will go through restructuring themsleves. They may opt to outsource more non-essential activities, they told HRM. 3. Employee Engagement If there is a lesson to be learned from past recessions, it’s the erosion of employee commitment in organisations. Cost-cutting measures and other effects from the economic downturn have impacted levels of trust and loyalty in employees. Many are feeling stressed and nervous. The upturn will see some of an organisation’s best and brightest workers leaving to join competitors if their employers don’t take immediate steps to motivate and retain them.

According to one recruitment agency, 14 % of respondents to one of its recent surveys expect employee engagement and re-engagement to be linked closely with staff retention next year. The

HR challenges lie in reconnecting with the mood of the workforce, rebuilding trust and collaboration, and driving continuous and transparent communication.

A great emphasis should be placed on measuring employee engagement levels within organisations.

Employee surveys, for example, will be very useful in highlighting where HR is succeeding and which areas can be improved. HR should know its key talent segments and find out what they value. Mercer consultants say employers might be surprised at new trends that are emerging, particularly in areas of work-life balance.

If resignations become more frequent, HR must structure its exit interview process to find out why people are leaving, and what it can to do retain current and future employees. Feedback should not just address HR’s initiatives - leaders should also be assessed on their roles in motivating employees.

Besides feedback, HR can be proactive with its retention efforts. Change management programmes must adequately address employee needs. Paying special attention to career development opportunities will send a message to employees that their growth in the organisa-

tion is encouraged and valued. Leaders must be deployed and equipped at all levels to inspire employees to work towards a common goal in order to minimise distractions and increase productivity.

(To be continued next issue)

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Community News

MP Shory: Funding Applications Now Being Accepted for Projects to Help Seniors Stay Active, Engaged and Informed

backgrounds, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has greatly benefited seniors in Calgary Northeast.”

“I encourage all organizations serving seniors to seriously consider applying for funding under the Community Based Project stream or the Pan-Canadian Project stream before the application deadline of July 10, 2015,” concluded MP Shory.

More information on how to apply for funding is available at Canada.ca/ Seniors.

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Calgary – Devinder Shory, Member of Parliament for Calgary Northeast announced on behalf of behalf of the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) that new applications are being accepted for funding requests under the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Applications will be accepted until July 10, 2015.

“Our Conservative Government recognizes the valuable contribution seniors make in our communities. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program projects, we

are acting to ensure that seniors maintain a good quality of life and continue to be active members of their communities,” said MP Shory.

“Over the past several years, I have been thrilled to see many seniors focused organizations receive funding from the New Horizons for Senior Program. Whether it was for teaching seniors computer skills, educating them on elder abuse and domestic violence, or promoting cross-cultural exchanges and building friendships between seniors of all cultural

Quick Facts · The Government of Canada is committed to supporting and promoting seniors’ health, well-being and contributions by encouraging them to stay active, engaged and informed. · Since 2006, the NHSP has funded nearly 15,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada, representing a total Government of Canada investment of $350 million. · Since 2006, $2.8 billion in annual tax relief has been provided to seniors and pensioners. · In 2006, over 30 percent of Canada’s seniors were at risk of social isolation · For a wide range of information for seniors, including details on the NHSP, please visit Canada. ca/Seniors.

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Have you ever been to a chill bar in the Philippines? Bands playing with acoustic guitar and beatbox covering pop songs, you and your friends just ordered a case of Redhorse and mani for pulutan -this is what the concert of Ed Sheeran in Edmonton feels like last June 14th. Oh did I forget it is 200x better.

Alone in the stage with just a dark jeans and plaid shirt – and of course his acoustic guitar he serenades the soldout dome for 2 hours.

It quite mesmerizing how he captured more than 13,000 hearts with no backup dancers or prop- just him, his voice and his looping pedals that records and layers short passages played on an his guitar and plays them back in a repeating loop. The English ginger plays all the favorites from his first album “+ “(plus) Lego Team, Drunk,

ED SHEERAN A Team and his current album “X” (multiply) Don’t, Photograph and the hit- Thinking out loud. He also performed I See Fire, which he wrote for the soundtrack movie of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug with a clip of the movie playing at different size TV screens in the stage. Back to album names though, what’s up with that.

“I’m expecting big things from you- dancing, singing, clapping” as he told the crowd to jam with him. The crowd complied of course but I’m pretty sure Ed don’t have to asked that as everyone would I presume went home with a hoarse voice and low battery for turning on the flashlights of their phones for singing and lighting Rexall. The concert was just magic as he performed; even if you are bitterly single you can’t help but fall in love with his music. It’s sexy,

sweet and simple, warm, pure, innocent yet provocative.

The concert was opener was the Rixton, a hot British four member band that plays pop music; however can actually be soulful and rock as well.

They bring the audience in there feet as they groove and play the hit single- Me and My Broken Heart, Hotel Ceiling, Make Out, Wait on Me. The song Appreciated just went out to everyone as the songs talks about appreciating those special people in our lives. Currently Rixton will continue as supporting act in Ed Sheeran’s North American tour and will soon be joining Ariana Grande’s upcoming North American and European tour. Ed Sheeran ongoing tour in North America will continue to visit fans until December 19th ending the tour this year at Auckland, New Zealand.

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Stampede Prelude Parade 2015

Team Philippines is back at the Calgary Stampede Prelude Parade for the 4th year in a row.

On July 3, 2015, Team Philippines’ performance starts at 8 am until 9 am, along 6 Ave between 1st Street S.E. to 5th Street S.W. Come join us in celebrating our strong Filipino community.

We are inviting all of our kababayans and friends to come and enjoy the Calgary Stampede kick off parade with yours truly, Team Philippines. Our Filipino Community will be well represented once again and our beautiful vibrant culture will be showcased to over 100,000 spectators.

The Calgary Stampede Committee is indeed very pleased to have approved our application once again. They have often stated how our Team Philippines have added such excitement in the prelude lineup. We have 4 performing groups this year, AKRA – Association of Kalinga Residents in Alberta, Kasayahan Performing

Arts Foundation, Possibilities in Motion presents Colors in Motion – the 1st Filipino Colorguard Group in Calgary, and our visiting kababayans from Winnipeg, WSAA – Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy. We also have delegates from several different Filipino organizations and Filipino service providers that will join us in the celebration. This is truly a great performance that should not be missed.

Our Team Philippines has over 100 dedicated volunteers of individuals and organizations that made this all possible. Such a large undertaking can only be achieved by the solidarity of the Filipino community and the generosity of our sponsors and donors.

The whole of Calgary and the Filipino population, thank each and everyone of our volunteers, partners & supporters for bringing pride to our beloved Philippines, maraming maraming salamat po.

The Calgary Stampede Team Philippines is facilitated by Possibilities in Motion (PiM) Foundation

of Calgary. We are the same team that brought the “Parol Lantern Festival” in Calgary. Team Philippines is also a platform that PiM Foundation uses to bring opportunities, to empower Filipino youth and young adults, to build on their leadership skills, develop personally and overall become part of a socially responsible global society.

If you’re interested to be involved in any of our initiatives as a committee member, a volunteer or to be a partner or sponsor, we welcome you to the team; or if you have any suggestions, comments or you’re interested to become a cultural performer or a delegate for next year please email us as soon as possible. PiM’s key for success is in its many amazing volunteers who brings in great ideas, outstanding team spirit and love for Philippines and our City. Email us at pimfoundation@yahoo.ca and like us in our facebook page, Possibilities in Motion Foundation. We would love to hear from you.

Calgary Stampede marshall with the PiM CiM Colorguard leading the Team Philippines 2014.

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Senator Enverga celebrates successful trade mission

Ambassador Reeder, Senator Enverga, Minister Fast and Charles Liu, President and CEO of Matimco, the biggest Filipino importer of Canadian wood

Senator Enverga and Secretary Nicolas, with officials from Canada and the Philippines, May 25, 2015

Ottawa, June 1, 2015 – The Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario Senator, joined the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, for an official trade mission to the Republic of the Philippines, May 24-28, 2015, to meet with business leaders and government officials to build upon the important commercial links that exist between the two countries.

“I was honoured to be with Minister Fast on this important trade mission, and we took part in many productive meetings that will further strengthen the commercial ties between Canada and the Philippines,” said Senator Enverga in a statement upon his return. “The Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia Pacific region and one of the priority emerg-

ing markets for Canada’s continuing prosperity,” he continued.

The main aim of the mission was to raise the profile of Canadian companies in the Philippines and increase awareness there of Canadian capabilities in sectors such as agriculture and processed food, defense and security, information and communication technology, infrastructure, and sustainable technologies.

“I am happy to be able to use my unique position as Canada’s first senator of Filipino descent, and I had several meetings, where I was able to bring this unique perspective to the table with different stakeholders. I was especially pleased to be able to meet with the President of the Senate of the Philippines, the Honorable Senator Franklin M. Drilon, and Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas, Chairperson of the

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to discuss the commitments made during the recent State Visit of the President to Canada, and the reform to the Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker program.

We also witnessed the signing of several agreements between Canadian and Philippine companies.

There is still much more to be done, and I trust that we have established a solid foundation from which to continue.”

For more information please contact:

Lars Andersen Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr.’s office Tel: 613-996-8895

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Senator Enverga pays tribute to Philippine Heritage Band to celebrate 117th Philippine Independence Day

Senator Enverga cheers the crowd with SOSA’s Rondalla Group

Senator Enverga with PHB President Carol Banes and Scarborough Ontario Serniors Association’s Choral Group

Ottawa, June 11, 2015 – The Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario Senator, paid tribute to the Philippine Heritage Band and its 35th anniversary in the Senate of Canada.

His speech in the Senate Chamber followed the 3rd annual Philippine Flag Raising on the Hill event in celebration of the 117th Philippine Independence Day, which has been taking place every year since the appointment of Canada’s first senator of Filipino descent.

Hundreds of guests from Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal attended this year’s flag raising ceremony and unfurling of a gigantic Philippine Flag on Parliament Hill.

“Honourable senators, when I last saw the PHB perform in early May this year, they were playing His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines, and the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, onto the stage of Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto for the

two leaders to confirm the strengthening of bilateral ties between Canada and the Republic of the Philippines,” said Senator Enverga in his statement.

“I want to thank the PHB’s founder, Oscar Farinas, for having the vision to create the band in 1980, and I want to thank Caroline Bañez, the current president, for keeping the PHB a strong and vibrant organization and for all the good work that is done by them in our community,” the Senator continued.

Senator Enverga paid tribute to the Philippine Heritage Band as being a stellar example of how the nearly 800,000 Filipino-Canadians contribute to Canada’s growing multicultural reality. He also highlighted that the Philippines became the largest source country of permanent residents last year with over 40,000 new permanent residents from the country coming to Canada.

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Kiko Ibarra CONTRIBUTOR

“Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo…”

Ito ang pinakabuod na mensahe ko sa pagdiriwang ng paggunita sa ating ika-117 taon ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas.

Malinaw ang ating pagkakakilanlan at kamalayan, Pinoy ang ating lahi,di malulupig ang ating mga pananalig at nag-aalab ang ating mga pag-asa sa buhay. Sa maraming dekada na ampon tayo nitong kanlurang bansa, hindi pa rin maiwawaglit na laganap ang tibok ng ating mga puso sa paglayang walang hanggan ang Perlas ng Silanganan. Sa madaling salita, masaya tayong malaya ang Pilipinas. Kailan pa man ay hindi tayo tengang-kawali o nagbibingi-bingihan sa oras na atasang maghandog ng buhay para sa kagalingan at kadakilaan ng Inang Bayang Pilipinas.

Pilipinas, ang lupang hinirang, lupang mapalad na mutya ng silangan ay ipinaglaban ng mga dakilang bayani, buhay at ya-

man, nakuha at nabawi sa mga banyagang kaaway.

Isang pasasalamat sa mga bayani ng kahapon na nagtiis at nagbuwis ng buhay. Patuloy natin silang ipagbunyi at gawing inspirasyon sa ipinakitang tapang at tatag ng kalooban sa harap ng digmaan.

Ayon sa konstitusyon ng Pilipinas, malinaw ang paglalahad ng pagtatakwil sa digmaan bilang kasangkapan ng patakarang pambansa. Tinatanggap bilang bahagi ng batas ng bansa ang mga simulain ng batas internasyonal na kumikilala ng lahat at umaayon sa patakaran ng kapayapaan,pagkakapantay-pantay, katarungan, kalayaan, pakikipagtulungan, pakikipagkaibigan sa lahat ng mga bansa. Hindi lingid sa atin ang usapin ng pinag-aagawang teritoryo sa West Philippine Sea na sa kasalukuyan hindi lang Pilipinas ang umaangkin nito kundi pati na rin ang mga bansang Tsina,Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei at Taiwan. Bilang dugong Pinoy, hindi ko maikakatwang gagamitin ko ang aking karapatan sa sariling pagpapasya, muling manunumpa ng katapatan na ipaglaban

ang integridad na teritoryal ng Pilipinas sakali mang manawagan ang estado na ihandog ang serbisyo militar o sibil sa ilalim ng kondisyong itinatakda ng batas. Ang pambansang teritoryo ay tumutukoy sa nasasakupang kalupaan, katubigan at panghimpapawid na hangganan ng bansa.

Ang Pilipinas ay para sa nakakaraming Pilipino at ang nakakaraming mga Pilipino ay para sa Pilipinas. At ngayong ikaw Inang Bayan ay muling pinagbabantaan, mahigit 100 milyong Pilipino ang siyang hahadlang.SA MANLULUPIG,HINDI KA PASISIIL.

Sa Estados Unidos ay binu-boykot na ng mga kadugong Pinoy ang mga produkto ng Tsina bilang pagpapakita ng pagtutol sa pambu-bully ng mga militaryang Intsik sa ating mga mangingisda at patuloy na mga reclamation projects nila sa mga pinag-aagawang teritoryo.

Pagpupugay at pakikiisa sa inyong simulain!

Tayong mga Pilipino ay may ganap na kapangyarihan para sa kasarinlan ng Inang Bayan. Ang kalayaan ay hindi hinihingi

kundi ito’y ipinaglalaban.

Tungkulin din natin ang pangangalaga ng buhay, ari-arian at pagtataguyod ng kagalingang panlahat upang matamasa ang biyaya ng demokrasya.

Isulong natin ang kaunlarang pantao.Maraming utang,mahirap,maraming krimen at corrupt ang Pilipinas.Marami na ang namuno at marami na ang

yo’t magdiwang lahing minamahal, ating lasapin ang tinatamasang kalayaan,bandila ng Pilipinas ay patuloy nating iwagayway sa Spratly Islands(West Philippine Sea) at saan mang dako na may lahing Pinoy,ipagbunyi ang liwanag ng kalayaan at ANG BITUIN AT ARAW NIYA KAILAN PA MA’Y DI MAGDIDILIM.

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Briones Cup Basketball teams to compete on Championship 4Semi-Finals Cheryl Posadas-Guinsatao EDITOR IN-CHIEF

The Filipino Community Basketball League (FCBL) prepares for a showdown of four teams competing on the coming Semi-Finals Round on June 14 Sunday, 10:00 am at Midsun Community Center 50 Midpark Rise SE.

Dubbed as the “most organized and largest” basketball league, the FCBL organizer Zaldy Parales revealed that 10 teams participated in the games since February 2015.

“Ang layunin ng liga ay maging avenue ng mga basketball enthusiasts. In short, laro lang walang pulitika o awayan. Gusto naming makapagbigay ng alternative basketball league sa community.”

After the playoffs, four teams namely Huskies, Velocity, Wildcards and Clean Pro will compete for the chance to go to the Grand Finals scheduled on June 28.

The winning team at the Grand Finals will receive $1,000, a trophy, individual medals for the

nangako ukol sa pagbabago ng buhay.Nawa’y patuloy tayong kabahagi sa pagpapalaya ng kahirapan at kagutuman ng lahing pinagmulan.Sabi nga lagi ng TV Patrol,”sa malasakit sa isa’t-isa ay maihahatid natin ang pag-asa.Kahit na tagpi-tagping malasakit basta tunay at dalisay na pagmamahal sa kapwa.

Pansamantala, ha-

players, and the privilege to be the first team to bring home the Briones Cup. The 1st runner up will receive a trophy and $500 while the 2nd runner up will get a trophy and $300. An award for the most valuable player (MVP) during the grand final game will receive an individual trophy and $50.

Another major award is the best player showing both skills and sportsman-

ship during the regular season. The winning player will receive the Most Valuable Player 2015 trophy and $150.

A trophy for the coach of the year will also be awarded. Both of these awards will be decided by the 5-man organizing team namely Abi Damian, Scion Dabuet, Mel Lopez, Marco Alcantara and Zaldy Parales.

In the last June 7

game, Velocity beat the Greatway with a final score 107-92 while Huskies and Willowpark put the audience on their feet because of the intense ball game ending with 70-62 score. The games followed the previous week battle between Wildcards vs Brgy1 SW and Clean Pro vs JR12.

The major sponsor of the basketball league Mr. Alex Briones invites

1. Kasarinlan-soveriegnity 2. Magdiwang-celebrate 3. Kalayaan- freedom 4. Lahi-race 5. Pagbabago-change 6. Manlulupig-conqueror 7. Bituin-stars 8. Mamatay-to die for 9. Teritoryo-territories 10. Bandila-flag the Filipino community for an exciting Semi Final Rounds and Grand Finals Championships. “I have been an avid supporter of Filipino basketball leagues for years and I was asked to be the major sponsor of this league. I cannot say no since the game of basketball is part of our Filipino heritage. Basketball is our sport. I hope everyone will come and join us on both the semi and the grand finals.”

At the start of FCBL, 10 participating teams were divided into two groups. Group A was composed of Huskies, Great-

way, Balck Gold, Brgy.1 SW and Clean Pro. Meanwhile teams put together under Group B were Velocity, WillowPark, WildCards, JR 12 and Soul Rebels. The league was open to all teams with Filipino heritage, all ages in between 16-60 years old and with participating fee of $1,200. The fee was used to cover for facility rentals, officiating referee’s honorarium and other expenses. The youngest player on this league was a 17 years old and the oldest was a 58 years old.

Other sponsors of the FCCBL were Tatak Pinoy and Jays Barbershop.

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Manny Perez

Juan More Hirit

Summer is finally here, and families across the country are ready to hit the road and get away from it all. Make sure your car is ready for the journey, too. A pre-trip auto checkup could make all the difference. Take good care of your car before you leave, and it will take good care of you out on the road.

The easiest way to safeguard your road trip is to let a mechanic perform a full safety inspection on your car a week or so before your trip. Having a mechanic look at your car the day before your trip is not a good idea. If there’s a problem, it could take some time to fix. A big, last-minute auto repair ruin or force you to delay your trip.

So let a mechanic give your car the once-over a week or two before your trip. In a safety inspection, a mechanic will check everything from fluid levels, belts, and hoses to lights, tires, and brakes to make sure your car is ready for the road.

A safety inspection should cover the following things:

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Road Trip Are You Ready?

Check the fluids.

This includes oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid and brake fluid. If you have not changed your oil in the last 6,000 km now would be a good time to change it.

Top off any fluids that are low.

Buy extra bottles of each type to keep in the trunk, in case you should need them and are not near a service station.

Do your wipers give you a smear-free view when it rains?

If not, replace them before your trip.

Make sure your car’s battery and cables are securely attached and free of corrosion.

Car batteries typically last three to five years.

Check the brakes.

Make sure your brakes are at least 50 percent. If they are lower than that, and you are driving more than 2,000 km round trip,

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within a few thousand km of the replacement time, have the timing belt replaced.

or if you plan on driving in mountains, have the brakes changed.

Make sure all shocks, struts and springs are in good working order.

If not, now would be the time to replace them.

Do a tune up.

If it has been a while since your last maintenance update. Do the recommended maintenance for your car. If you have a timing belt and you are

Check to make sure all lights are working.

This includes brakes, turn signals, headlights and taillights. If you are driving a truck with running lights or a motorhome, make sure all running lights are working.

Check the tires.

If the tires are showing any tread wear, replace

the tires. If the tires have uneven tread wear, check the alignment too. Make sure all four tires and the spare are inflated to proper tire pressure.

Make sure the service engine soon light and any other service light in the dash are not lit.

If they are lit, fix the problem before you leave.

Even if the car seems to be running properly.

And again, always follow your service manual.

“Through the 2015 immigration plan we will welcome a record number of individuals who will contribute to our economy and labour market.”

- Hon. Chris Alexander, MP Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Respond to Canada’s need for immigrants.

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1) Contemplate - kulang ang mga pinggan 2) Punctuation - pera para maka-enrol 3) Ice Buko - nagtatanong kung ayos na ang buhok 4) Tenacious - sapatos na pang tennis 5) Calculator - tawagan kita mamaya 6) Devastation - sakayan ng bus 7) Protestant - Tindahan ng prutas 8) Statue - Ikaw ba yan?

9) Tissue - Ikaw nga!

10) Predicate - Pakawalan mo ang pusa 11) Dedicate - Pinatay ang pusa 12) Aspect - Pantusok o pandurog ng yelo 13) Deduct - Ang pato 14) Defeat - Ang paa (ng pato?)

15) Detail - Ang buntot (ng pato?)

16) Deposit - Gripo (Call DIPLOMA if DEPOSIT is leaking) 17) City - Bago mag-utso; A number to follow 6 18) Cattle - Doon nakatila ang Hali at Leyna 19) Persuading - Unang Kasal 20) Depress - Ang nagkasal sa PERSUADING> 22) Defense - Ginamit ng mga pangsulat sa kontrata sa PERSUADING 23) It depends - Kainin mo ang bakod 24) Shampoo - Bago mag-labing-isha (11) 25) Delusion - Maluwang (kapag maluwang ang damit, eh DELUSION) 26) Delivery - Walang bayad. Kapag working lunch, eh DELIVERY na ang tanghalian 27) Profit - Patunayan mo 28) Balance Sheet - What comes out after eating a balance diet 29) Backlog - bacon saka egg 30) Beehive - magpakatino ka 31) CD-ROM - tingnan mo ang kwarto 32) Debug - ang ipis 33) Defrag - ang palaka 34) Defense - ang bakod 35) Defer - ang balahibo 36) Deflate - ang plato

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radio on and listened to the news. Another strong earthquake shook Nepal for the second time. The first quake took more than 8,000 lives. Hundreds casualties were recorded in the last one.

Sloughing comfortably on my couch, from nowhere, a thought hit me hard. The past two months were filled with celebrations like mothers’ day, birthdays and other social gatherings. In Nepal and around the world (Syria, Ukraine, Africa, etc) thousands of people will never celebrate birthdays and hug their love ones again. The thought was heart-wrenching.

Moments later, acid reflux interrupted my contemplation and diverted my thoughts to a number of nice happenings experienced earlier in the restaurant. The

comfort and safety of family and friends were once again affirmed and reinforced. The simplicity of being with dear ones over greasy-soaked-noodles and fried-hard-rice were worth enduring. The joy of sharing life stories – successes and challenges – was insightful and inspiring. And, lastly, the importance of relationship (with family, friends and neighbors) over material things was truly worth celebrating.

Time is fleeting and so are our lives and celebrations. Let us celebrate with a renewed understanding by preparing and looking to God for whatever the future may hold, and dwelling more on things that are “noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy.”

Become a Regulated Immigration Consultant Full-time | Part-time | Online Contact a program adviser or apply online today.

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Spiritual

SENIOR

In His image and likeness

IT IS THE BEGINNING AND NOT THE END CONTRIBUTOR

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Spirit’s presence and work in us and in the Church.

Throughout the history of our salvation, God has gradually prepared us by word and action for the ultimate disclosure of Himself as Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In a very special way, the mystery of the Holy Trinity was revealed in the person, words and works of Jesus Christ. He revealed His Father as his Father and “our” Father and Himself as God’s eternal and divine Son. He also made known a third divine person, the

Holy Spirit, the lord and giver of life, whom the Father and He, as risen Lord, would send to His Church.

He calls His disciples to become God’s children through the gift of the Spirit which He bestows on them.

As we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, let us celebrate our uniqueness as individual persons and our unity as community which manifest the diversity of the three persons in one God. Let us celebrate our being created in God’s image and likeness.

Filipinos can travel to 60+ countries without visa According to the latest global index of an international residence and citizenship planning company (Henley and Partners), the citizens of Philippines can now travel to more than 60 countries (out of 218) without applying for visa.

Citizens of countries such as the United Kingdom, Finland and Sweden, can visit up to 173 countries without requiring any visa.

Philippines is ranked 69th in the 2013 Visa Restrictions Index by Henley & Partners, which ranked countries according to the number of nations their citizens can access with just a passport and no visa.

Below is a list of countries where Filipino nationals or Pinoys holding Philippine passports

be left behind. NEWCASA will bring worthwhile activities that make them vibrant and cheerful, active in their daily life.

Precy Atienza

Fr. Edmund Vargas

The Book of Genesis mentions that we are created in God’s image and likeness. It describes God’s oneness as well as God’s diversity in three persons as manifested in our human condition. We believe that God’s oneness is also manifested in the uniqueness of each and every human person.

DNA technology proves this singular uniqueness of each human being which stems from being created in God’s image and likeness.

Our social nature as human beings is also rooted in God’s Trinitarian nature, reflecting God’s diversity as persons. In the mystery of salvation, we are redeemed not only as individual persons but as a people, as a community, as Church.

The unity and diversity that is found in our communities is the manifestation of God’s oneness in three diverse persons, united by the principle of selfless love.

When Jesus came to our world, he taught us to see God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. One of the ways we get to know God as Father is through the world of creation and through God’s providential love for us. We know God as Son through the ministry of Jesus among us. We get to know God as Holy Spirit through the

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are not required to secure a visa. Some countries may not require a visa prior to departure but will require one upon arrival at their immigration border. Extensions of stay are usually granted upon payment of visa extension fee. Countries however may change their visa policy without notice.

Please check with their respective embassies prior to travel.

Asian Countries, member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) - In a reciprocity visa free agreement among member nations within the ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam - 14 days ; Cambodia and Vietnam 21 days ; Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore; and Thailand - 30 days;

Asian Countries, Non-ASEAN member -

Armenia - 120 days, visa issued on arrival; China, Shenzhen - 7 days, if crossing from Hong Kong, and is valid in Shenzhen area only; Hong Kong - 14 days validity; India - 30 days, eTourist visa online; Iran - 15 days, must obtain an e-visa pre-approval code from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Israel - 90 days; Kyrgyzstan and Maldives - 30 days, visa on arrival; Laos - 21 days, visa on arrival; Macau - 30 days; Myanmar and Mongolia - 21 days; Nepal - 21 days visa issued on arrival; South Korea - 30 days, if arriving at Jeju Island or after visiting Korea 4 times with visa.

Sri Lanka - 30 days, but must get an Electronic Visa Authorization prior to departure; Taiwan - 30 days, if holding a permanent residence certificate

Our adult population is growing and become more diverse, and everyone have a lifetime of wisdom, many of us now realize that life is getting shorter and shorter. That we need more people around us. As I noticed there are a lot of baby boomers, they need assistance from different communities. Many of them need comfort, because they encountered depression in their life.

May 22 2015 Bishop Grandin High School had a graduation held at the Jubilee Auditorium. Four hundred seventy nine students graduated. The graduation was very successful and all the students were so happy to march with their gowns, to receive their graduation scroll.

Their excitement in their face cannot be replaced by anything else.

Last May 25 2015 ten members of the elder service corps graduated, they had thirty two weeks to finish the program. The Calgary family services (CARYA) this is largest service provider for older adults. The Calgary family service (CARYA) had been collaborating with older adults for over ten years in the communities.

One of the members who had successfully completed the thirty two weeks was Linda Moises. She did her best to sacrifice or an unexpired visa from: Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States. And must register online at https://nas.immigration. gov.tw/nase/ prior to arrival; Tajikistan - 45 days, visa on arrival Timor-Leste (a.k.a. East Timor)- 30 day visa issued at the Dili airport and seaport.

African Continent - Cape Verde Islands and Comoros- 21 days; Djibouti, Mozambique and Madagascar – 30 day visa issued on arrival; Gambia – visa issued upon arrival, but must get prior clearance from immigration; Guinea-Bissau, Zambia and Kenya - 90 days visa issued on arrival; Mauritania - visa issued on arrival; Morocco and Rwanda - 90 days; Saint Helena and Tanzania - visa issued upon arrival; Senegal - 30 days issued on arrival, invitation letter required.

Visa available online; Seychelles – 30 days permit, must show sufficient funds & proof of accom-

Congratulations to

Mrs. Senior of Canada 2015

Linda Moises

Mrs. Senior of Faith 2015

Rosita Baniqued and

Mrs. Senior of Hope 2015

Connie Dadua. Happy Canada Day!

with extra miles traveling with this weather. The graduation was held at the Downtown Library, everybody was so vibrant.

All the ten members who graduated talks regarding their experience they had learned. Each and every one had built up a very good relationship by exchanging views, for what they had learned for the past thirty two weeks.

They look forward to be an alumni of the Family Service (CARYA).

The Calgary Seniors Association of Calgary (NEWCASA) will celebrate its 10th year anniversary June 27 2015 Canada Day. The officers and members were committed on doing their best to make this event be successful. They pledged to work hard and to look for more resources but the NEWCASA wants to make sure that the seniors will have a better social life. The mission and vision of the NEWCASA is, that no senior will modation; Somalia - 30 days on arrival, invitation letter by sponsor submitted 2 days before arrival; Togo (Togolese Republic) - 7 days, visa issued on arrival. Requires yellow fever vaccination; Uganda - 90 day visa issued on arrival at Entebbe Airport

Central America- Costa Rica - 30 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival; Guatemala and Nicaragua - 90 days visa issued on arrival

Caribbean- Anguilla, Dominica, Haiti, Turks and Caicos Islands - 21 days; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 30 days visa issued on arrival Europe- Georgia - Visa issued on arrival. Preferably with invitation. Kosovo - 90 days

Oceania/Pacific Island Nations- Cook Islands 31 days, Fiji - 120 days, Visitor’s Permit issued on arrival; Marshall Islands - 90 days visa issued on arrival; Micronesia - 30 days, entry permit required for stays over 30 days; Nauru, Niue and Vanuatu - 30

days; Northern Marianas - visa issued on arrival ; Palau - 30 days visa issued on arrival ; Papua New Guinea - 60 days, visa given on arrival; Pitcairn Islands - 14 days, entry permit given on arrival; Samoa - 60 days Visitor’s Permit issued upon arrival and Tuvalu - 30 day visitor permit for tourist is issued upon arrival

South America- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador , and Suriname90 days; Peru - 183 days Note that while the countries above does not require Philippine passport holders to apply for a visa in the Philippines, some will require a visa (and issue one upon arrival) after filling an application form and paying the fees.

You may be required to produce your return or onward ticket and demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your stay. Most states/countries require that passports have at least 6 months validity to gain entry.

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from the Readers: Madame KC

KC

MadameKC CONTRIBUTOR

“Nung tayo pa, lagi kitang tinatanong kung mahal mo ako?

Lagi kang sumasagot ng, “Oo, mahal na mahal”...

Ngayong wala na tayo, pwede ko bang malaman kung ganoon pa rin ang sagot mo sa tuwing tinatanong ka niya?”

Dear Madame KC,

Ron and I have been together since Highschool.

At first napaka ganda ng samahan namin kc we’re always together na walang away. Super close ko na lahat ng kapamilya n’ya and very open kami sa relasyon namin sa mga friends namin.

After I graduated college, nag immigrate ang pamilya ko dito sa Canada.

Nakapagwork naman ako dito and s’ya naman sa Pinas. Pero yung work n’ya temporary lang. Hindi kasi s’ya nakapasa sa board exam kaya hindi n’ya magamit yung natapos n’ya and wala din siguro s’yang lakas ng loob mag hanap ng ibang work.

Siguro nga dahil malayo kami sa isa’t-isa, tumamlay relasyon namin.

Pero nun naka ipon na ako ng pang bakasyon sa Pinas, nagkasama ulit kme. Nung mga unang uwi ko, nag balik naman ang sweetness namin.

Pero nitong mga huling uwi ko, iba na ang pakiramdam ko. Hindi na gaya ng dati. Masyado na siyang naging pabaya sa sarili niya at parang kunten-

to nalang siya na ganun nalang ang naabot niya.

Hanggang sa na feel ko nawala talaga yung love ko sa kanya. Na discouraged din ako to think wala s’yang plans para sa future namin. Pag naguusap kme sa chat lagi na kaming nagaaway. Doon nagsimula akong mawalan talaga ng gana.

Nakipag break nako sa kanya. Sabi ko maghanap na s’ya ng iba since break na kami.

Almost 1yr din n’ya ako sinuyo at pilit makipagbalikan sa akin.

Wala naman akong BF hanggang ngayon pero s’ya nalaman ko thru FB, may gf na s’ya ngayon.

Kala ko ok sakin pag may gf na s’yang bago pero hindi ko ma explain yung na feel ko ng makita ko yung picture nila nung girl.

Nasa bed sila ng ex ko at mukhang sweet sila sa isa’t-isa. Na feel ko parang may konting selos akong naramdaman at nalungkot ako bigla.

Pero kahit may gf na s’ya ngayon, lagi parin s’yang nag iiwan ng message sa chat para i-remind

sakin na ako parin daw ang mahal n’ya. Pag umuwi daw ako ulit magpapakasal na kami at para ma sponsor ko na s’ya dito. Yung lang daw ang paraan para hindi na kami magka hiwalay pa. Parang gusto kong maniwala sa mga sinasabi n’ya. Sayang din naman kasi ang mga pinagsamahan namin ng matagal.

Ibig ba sabihin nun, mahal ko pa s’ya? Mahal pa ba n’ya ako? Ano po ang dapat kong gawin?

Dapat na po ba akong mag move-on?

Sarah Dear Sarah,

Minsan tinutulak mo ang isang tao palayo sa’yo kasi alam mong babalik din s’ya. Pero pag hindi tayo mag-ingat sa pagtulak, pag na realize mong mahalaga s’ya sa iyo, hindi mo na s’ya mahila pabalik sa iyo.

Mahirap mag move on kung ikaw mismo sa sarili mo ayaw mong mag move on. Kung talagang determinado ka na alisin s’ya sa systema mo, kahit maisip man lang s’ya di

mo na gagawin.

Kung may gf na s’ya ngayon at nakiki pag chat parin s’ya sa’yo, hindi pa ba wakeup call yun sa’yo para kalimutan s’ya? Kung marunong magpahalaga sa isang relasyon ang ex mo, hindi na s’ya mag aabalang pag ukulan ka ng panahon dahil may karelasyon na s’yang iba.

Kaso lang nakikita mo ba? Huwag puro damdamin, samahan mo din ng konting utak pag naninimbang ng sitwasyon.

Hindi lang dahil sabi n’ya na mahal ka pa rin n’ya ay paniniwalaan mo na kaagad.

I hope you can read between the lines ng nag alok s’ya ng kasal sa iyo at para ma sponsor mo na s’ya. Balikan mo din ang dahilan bakit ka nakipag hiwalay sa kanya.

Kung nanghihinayang ka sa pinagsamahan that’s why you want to stay with someone, you are there for the wrong reason.

Be wise enough to let go when you should and strong enough to hold on when you must.

Madam KC

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You may be emotionally weighed down by sentimental feelings and memories that bind you to the past.

Try not to let your thoughts get tied up in either of these scenarios.

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“PASION DE AMOR,” MAINIT NA SINALUBONG NG MGA MANONOOD Kasing-init ng pinakabagong primetime serye ng ABS-CBN na “Pasion De Amor” ang init ng pagsalubong ng mga manonood sa unang episode nito noong Lunes (June 1). Base sa datos ng Kantar Media, pumalo ang local adaptation ng worldwide hit telenovela sa national TV rating na 20.7% o higit doble sa nakuha ng kalaban nitong programa sa GMA na may 7.8%. Trending din sa Twitter nationwide ang “Pasion de Amor” at official hashtag nitong

#PDAPamilyaSamonte.

Tinutukan ng sambayanan ang pagsisimula ng kwento sa masayang pamilya ng mga Samonte na bagama’t maagang naulila ay lumaking malapit sa isa’t isa at puno ng pagmamahal. Sa pagtatapos ng linggo magaganap na ang malagim na pagpaslang sa bunsong si Lyvia (Ingrid dela Paz) na mag-uudyok sa magkakapatid na Juan (Jake Cuenca), Oscar (Ejay Falcon), at Franco (Joseph Marco) na maghiganti sa mga Elizondo sa pama-

magitan ng pag-akit at pagkuha sa loob ng mga dalagang sina Norma (Arci Munoz), Sari (Ellen Adarna) at Jamie (Coleen Garcia). Pakatutukan ang mapangahas na kwento ng “Pasion De Amor” bago mag-TV Patrol sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN. Para sa updates i-follow ang @pasiondeamor_tv sa Twitter at @pasiondeamor. abscbn sa Instagram o i-like ang Pasiondeamor.

TV sa Facebook.

VICE, HINIMOK ANG NETIZENS NA IPAGMALAKI ANG TUNAY NA GANDA Matapos magtanggal ng make-up, contact lens, at hair extension sa “It’s Showtime” kahapon (Mayo 28) para ipakita na wala sa itsura ang totoong ganda, nag-post ng litrato si Vice Ganda sa Instagram nang walang make-up kasama ang hashtag na #ProudToBeMe. Matapos nito, nag-trend ang nasabing hashtag nationwide sa Twitter dahil sa maraming netizens na nag-post din ng kanilang litrato na walang filter at na-inspire ni Vice para maging proud sa kanilang natural na ganda.

Nangyari ang ginawang “rebelasyon” ni Vice sa “It’s Showtime” sa kanyang “Advice Ganda” segment, kung saan pinayuhan niya ang isang estudyanteng biktima ng bullying na umano’y madalas na sinasabihan ng pangit ng kanyang mga kaeskwela.

“Hindi mo pwedeng pilitin ang ibang tao na magandahan sila sa atin,

pero tayo, ano man ang mangyari, dapat lagi tayong nagagandahan sa sarili natin. Kailangan laging mas makapangyarihan ang salitang sinasabi ng puso mo kaysa sa salita na sinasabi ng bibig ng ibang tao. Maganda ka kahit ano ka, kasi likha ka ng Diyos, kaya dapat hindi ka nagpapaapekto,” ani Vice.

Naghiyawan naman ang studio audience dahil sa payo ni Vice.

“Kahit magaspang ang mukha ko, mataas ang hairline ko, maganda ako.

Wala na akong itinatago.

Hindi na ako natatakot at kahit ano ang sabihin niyo sa akin, hindi na ako mabibigla. Sabihin niyo, pangit ng buhok ko, alam ko.

Pangit ng kutis ko, alam ko. Pero ‘yan ang lahat eh sa paningin niyo. Para sa akin, maganda ako. Maganda ako at maganda ka,” ayon pa sa komedyante.

Makisaya sa buong barkada ng “It’s Showtime,” 12:15PM mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes

at 12NN tuwing Sabado sa ABS-CBN. Para sa updates ng programa, sundan ang @ItsShowtimena sa Twitter, @ItsShowtimeOfficial_IG sa Instagram, o i-like ang www.facebook. com/itsShowtimena.

LIBRA

Kahit na bigong manalo sa unang season ng “The Voice Kids,” parang champion pa rin ang pakiramdam ng first runner-up na si Darren Espanto lalo pa’t madaming oportunidad ang nakuha niya matapos magpakitang gilas sa programa.

Sa nakalipas na taon, napatunayan na nga ni Darren na isa siya sa most sought-after singer-performers sa bansa, ngunit gusto rin daw niyang masubukang mag-acting gaya ng kapwa “The Voice Kids” alumni na sina Lyca Gairanod at Juan Karlos Labajo.

“I’d love to try acting.

I’ve always been fascinated by actors ‘pag nanonood ako ng teleserye and I’d be interested in doing an acting project,” aniya.

Kabilang sa maituturing na milestones sa karera ng 14 anyos na binata ay kanyang unang solo album na ngayo’y certified gold na, pati na ang sari-saring parangal mula sa ASAP Pop Viewers’ Choice Awards, Myx Music Awards, at ang titulong Promising Male Performer sa Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box-Office Entertainment Awards.

Sa kabila nito, hindi rin maikakaila ang tindi ng suporta at pagmamahal sa kanya ng kanyang loyal fans. “Masaya kasi nakikita ko ang dedication at support nila for me. ‘Di ko in-expect na after ‘The Voice Kids’ may bago na rin akong pamilya, ang Darrenatics.”

Kaya naman pasalamatan sila, itinodo na rin ni Darren ang pagpapakitang gilas sa kanyang successful concert sa MOA Arena. Siya rin ang pinakabatang performer na nagdaos ng major concert sa nasabing venue.

Samantala, may payo rin si Darren para sa mga susunod na sasabak sa kumpetisyon sa bagong season ng “The Voice Kids”: “Just be who you are. Always stay humble, because without humility you won’t get as far.”

Abangan ang pagsisimula ng “The Voice Kids” Season 2 ngayong Hunyo 6 sa ABS-CBN. Para sa updates ukol sa programa, bisitahin ang thevoice.abs-cbn.com, i-like ang www.facebook. com/thevoiceabscbn sa Facebook o i-follow ang @ thevoiceabscbn the Twitter at @abscbnthevoice sa Instagram.

Listen more carefully and talk more quietly in the first week or two. Something new and thrilling could enter your life after the New Moon.

SCORPIO

Life could get exciting after the June 16 New Moon, when other people’s anxieties might set off yours. Stay calm and collected, and maybe start a powerful and profitable relationship.

SAGITTARIUS

You may need to introduce yourself or speak first, but after that the wheels will turn nicely.Take care that you don’t run over anyone or take over, though. You’re that energized.

CAPRICORN

Someone is waiting to help you. You become the go-to person in your family or at work later in the month.

You’ll be good at it and happy to do it, but don’t let people take advantage of your good nature.

AQUARIUS

This is your month to work well with lots of people, in groups or out in public.A more creative one could turn into something lucrative, if only as a hobby that pays for itself. You don’t have to do everything at once, even if you have the energy for it.

PISCES

Take charge of something important at home later in the month. You’ll have more enthusiasm, energy, and authority to break down barriers around the New Moon.

Do what makes sense to you.

If you need to do it yourself, you can.

ARIES

If your friends think you’re taking over, take the high road, be agreeable, and don’t get into an argument. It’s all going to be fun, whatever it is.

TAURUS

You have endless energy and can make great progress. Just don’t drive yourself crazy or alienate friends. Talk with someone older and wiser if you feel you’re getting manic.

GEMINI

Be wildly energetic get a lot done, but don’t get impatient or angry. It would only escalate and it might be hard to find the emotional “off” switch. Stay cool and let people be on your side

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Angelito de Jesus PHOTOS & TEXT

I was feeling a bit stressed lately and I need a time away from all the hassle and bustle of everyday activities. Normally I would immediately head out to the mountains and go for a hike and be with nature.

But this time, I wasn’t too keen –I knew it would take much of my time prepping up and travel time, a full day affair is a consideration and expected exhaustion thereafter. I have been running quite a bit lately putting – logging in about 45-50 km a week so I must say that I am a bit worn out to even think of going hiking for the whole day.

The first place that popped into my mind when it comes to relaxation and simply just chilling it out was Radium Hot Springs. Somehow I felt I need a good soaking and some R&R, so without any hesitation I packed my bags and off I went.

Cruising leisurely south of Hi way 93 was a pleasure and relaxing experience in itself taking the views along Kootenay National Park. A three hour drive seems too short with all the great views and wildlife encounters.

There were a few brown and black bears along the side of the road. I felt blessed to encounter these amazing creatures as I very seldom see them.

There were deer and goat family in the middle of the road that forced me to stop and activate my flashers. I felt that I could just drive even without destination – just simply enjoying the journey.

I arrived at the village and greeted immediately by a mountain goat strolling right in the middle of the road oblivious to my present or any cars that passed by. I was only an arm’s length away as passed beside it with my window down and I can see the pupils on those large round eyes.

I checked in to my hotel and without further delay, I started exploring the village. Right across the street from the hotel was the Rotary Park. I decided early on that I wasn’t going to do any hiking but when I saw this trail, I couldn’t resist. The trail has a few switchbacks leading to the ravine and through the culvert where the rapids use by salmon as they spawn for their seasonal rituals. The cool breeze through the alpine forest by the stream was exhilarating. A school of mountain goats crosses my path as they headed to the stream to drink some water, several species of birds flew around me as if to welcome me to their home was a sight I would only imagine in a fairy. I was able to photograph the moment but I am sure this is not enough to justify the magic moment.

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Adventure

Soaking the worries away at

Radium Hot Springs

One of station of the cross statues

The Pulse of the village

My hunger starting to set in, there were only a few eateries in this small village. As I meander, I noticed the menus in the restaurants seem overpriced but I didn’t have much choice but to deal with it after all this is a tourist town. I decided to lunch in Back Country Jack restaurant. It looks busy and there was a line up, I though that must be good when all these people are going in. The ambiance was a bit of a rustic but aesthetically enhanced with bright colored paint.

The servers were quick mostly wore a stringed halter tops and most were completely covered with body tattoos. The food was ok but nothing to write

home about.

Across the road, there was a short paved trail life size diorama of the station of the cross.

The knights of Columbus have commissioned and restored these statues over the years. There were 14 stations depicting the episodes of Jesus’ leading to his death on the cross. It is used by devoted Christians for their prayer walks and most especially during Easter holidays.

Invermere on the Lake

After I had enough of village life, it’s time to explore the beach scene.

Invermere is only 15 minutes drive away south along Hi way 93 from Radium. Here you will find a lively atmosphere beach

culture. This is one of my favorite places in the valley. It offers a wide variety of water activities and a great arts and culture scene. There are a few fine art galleries which is my true cup-o-tea looking at the works of local artisans.

Exploring by walking leisurely the surrounding areas and residences was peaceful. I admire the open spaces and some houses without fences we are accustom to see in the city as if to say wild animals are welcome anytime to graze in my lawn and shrubs.

Relaxing at the beach under a cloudless sky was as much enjoyable as laying at the beach in Miami or in the Caribbean. The only difference is you don’t hear the surfs smashing into the shore.

Back to the Village

After a full day of exploring, nothing could be more relaxing than to soak in the mineral hot spring in Radium.

Studies have proven that there is a tremendous health benefits in this naturally heated spring waters. Geologically speaking, Radium was named after it was discovered that its spring contains a certain amount of Radium along with other minerals such as “Bromine, Calcium, Fluorine, Sodium, Lithium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Arsenic, Radium, and more in the water” it is found that these minerals have many valuable healing and therapeutic proper-

ties. (Hot Springs - Discover the Healing Power of Water - Mary Abraham) You will find as you soaked your worries away, it is very easy to lose track of time. Allow yourself just about 30 to 40 minutes, because staying too long will raise your blood pressure and dehydration will set in which could cause dizziness and possibly faint.

A mini vacation most often is all we need to rejuvenate our tired souls. A walk in the park, a visit to a museum or art galleries or even a bike ride will do great things on your quest for physical and mental conditioning. There is much greater benefit to this in your mind, body and soul than doing the retail therapy – trust me!

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