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Introducing…Folklorama Fusion!

WINNIPEG, MB – July 6th, 2021 – Summer isn’t cancelled – the fun is about to come. Introducing…Folklorama – One Unified Virtual Experience. One Multi-Cultural Fusion Event, presented

by Manitoba Liquor Marts. Travel around the world – no passport required! Enjoy three themed nights of entertainment streamed LIVE FREE with some of Manitoba’s favourite ethno-cultural performers, from the Burton Cummings Theatre Friday, August 6th to Sunday, August 8th, 2021.

“We are thrilled to be able to deliver a unique Folklorama experience to festival goers both local and international”, states Teresa Cotroneo, Executive Director, Folklorama. “Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Manitoba Liquor Marts, these one-of-a-kind shows are streaming for FREE.” Friday, August 6th will feature Asia and Africa, Saturday, August 7th

will display The Americas, and Sunday, August 8th will showcase Europe.

“Manitoba Liquor Marts is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Folklorama – One Multicultural Fusion Event,” said Manny Atwal, President & CEO. “Over the past 25 years, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has supported Folklorama in a variety of ways. We have been honoured to sponsor the festival and pavilion entertainment, kick off events and volunteers, which our own employees have had the privilege of donating their time to a pavilion.

While this year may look different, Folklorama will always be known for bringing Manitobans together to celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the fabric of our province. This is a mandate that is very important to us at Liquor & Lotteries. Enjoy the vibrant performances of the virtual showcases from the comfort of your own home.

We’ll all be together soon.”

During each show, viewers will get to learn about each ethno-cultural performance and the importance of keeping culture alive. Sign up to get your free access and weekly behindthe-scenes exclusives at Folklorama.ca.

“Today definitely marks a moment in Folklorama’s history that we will never forget”, states Stan Hall, President, Folklorama Board of Directors. “The idea of the Folklorama Fusion event began in the Fall of 2020, when we met virtually with our pavilions. With the reality that a festival as we have known would still not be possible in 2021, the one message that resonated was the importance of keeping the spirit of Folklorama alive and finding a way to come together safely. I would like to take this moment to thank all of our communities - our Folklorama family - for coming together for the better.”

But that’s not all…

Missing shopping at your favourite pavilions? Check out the Folklorama website for the brand-new virtual ethnocultural marketplace. Here you will find those hidden treasures or special ethnic treats you may only get once a year.

Want a chance at some extra money? Support youth focused projects that celebrate, educate, promote, and preserve culture by purchasing your 50/50 raffle tickets and contributing to the Folklorama Cultural Preservation Fund.

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Ethno-Cultural Food Week! Pair your show with a feast of authentic cuisine while experience the culinary talents of diverse local restaurants.

For more information on this exciting event, visit Folklorama.ca and keep checking back as more vendors will be added daily!

While it will look different this year, Folklorama is excited to start planning for the traditional 2022 Festival which will resume July 31st-August 13th, 2022.

Movie theatres, casinos and more can open to fully vaccinated Manitobans as of Saturday Gathering sizes increase, most businesses can reopen at 50% capacity this weekend under new rules

Indoor Gatherings at Private Residences • Up to five visitors, in addition to those who reside there

Professional sports or performing arts events • Open up to 100 per cent for fully vaccinated people, with a plan approved by public health.

Outdoor Gatherings at Private Residences • Up to 25 people are permitted outdoors on private property.

Horse and Auto Racing • Approved at the discretion of the medical officer of health.

Indoor Gatherings in Public Spaces • Up to 25 people permitted.

Movies Theatres and Concert Halls • Open to 50 per cent capacity to fully immunized people only. Unvaccinated children under 12 may attend if accompanied by fully vaccinated members of their household.

Outdoor Gatherings in Public Spaces • Up to 150 people permitted outdoors in public spaces.

Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts • Open at 50 per cent capacity for indoor and 50 per cent for outdoor dining; for indoor dining patrons seated together must be from the same household unless all patrons at the table are fully immunized; for outdoor dining table sizes are limited to eight people; opening hours are expanded to midnight and the requirement to purchase food when consuming alcohol no longer applies. VLTs in licensed establishments may be operated with two metres of physical distancing and all other restaurant/bar rules applying; VLTs in unlicensed establishments will follow the casino rules allowing only vaccinated people.

Gyms and Fitness Centres • Open at 50 per cent capacity with three metres distance maintained between patrons for both individual and group fitness. Mask use is required.

Casinos, Bingo Halls and VLTs • Casinos, bingo halls and VLT lounges open to 50 per cent capacity to fully immunized people only. VLTs in licensed establishments may be operated with two metres of physical distancing and all other restaurant/bar rules applying; VLTs in unlicensed establishments will follow the Casino rules for fully immunized people only.

Museums and Galleries • Open to 50 per cent capacity to fully immunized people only. Unvaccinated children under 12 may attend if accompanied by fully vaccinated members of their household. Museums operate under the fully vaccinated requirement when open to the public as a museum, both indoors and out. If the museum is used as a private venue for another purpose (e.g. wedding), then the appropriate orders apply.

Libraries • Libraries may open to 50 per cent capacity to a maximum of 150 people.

Weddings and Funerals • Open to 150 participants for outdoor ceremonies, in addition to photographer and officiants. Indoor weddings and funerals expand to 25 people, in addition to photographer and officiants.

Dr. Brent Roussin and Premier Brian Pallister

Fully vaccinated Manitobans will soon have more privileges, including being able to go to movie theatres and museums and being allowed to attend the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' home opener.

As well, all Manitobans will be allowed to gather in greater numbers at home or outside as of Saturday, when the province's pandemic rules loosen.

The province announced Wednesday that most spaces will be able to open

to 50 per cent capacity after the new rules come into effect at 12:01 a.m.

Saturday.

Manitobans with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will also be able to visit museums, galleries or bingo halls, as well as casinos and movie theatres, which have been closed since last fall.

"This virus is not done with us … but we're definitely in a position to be able to loosen the restrictions," Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin said during a Wednesday news conference.

He and Premier Brian Pallister also announced a range of relaxed rules for public and private gatherings.

Indoor Community, Cultural and Religious Gatherings • Open to 50 per cent capacity to a limit of 150 people, with masks worn at all times Outdoor Community, Cultural and Religious Gatherings • Open to 150 people. Drive-in services continue to be permitted.

Personal Services • Open at 50 per cent capacity, appointments are no longer required.

Indoor Sports and Recreation • Open with 25 people per group; groups may not interact and no tournaments are allowed.

Outdoor Sports and Recreation • Open to 50 people; no tournaments allowed.

Spectators are permitted without counting towards this capacity limit.

Dance, Theatre and Music Schools • Open at 50 per cent capacity to a limit of 25 people indoors.

Day Camps • Open to a maximum of 25 participants in groups, joint activities between groups and overnight camps are prohibited.

Retail, Markets, Garden Centres and Malls • Open with increased capacity at 50 per cent to a limit of 500 people, no additional restrictions. Mall capacity limited to the aggregate capacity of its stores.

Workplaces • No longer required.

Indoor Self-Help Gatherings • Indoor gathering limits apply, permitted up to 25 people.

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What’s going on in Trump’s mind?

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t’s been six months since he left the White House in disgrace and ex-president Donald Trump continues to plan for his comeback to the White House. Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Trump will be reinstated as president in August.

It all began when Mike Lindell – the pillow guy – said publicly that Trump would be back to the White House.

Taking his cue from Lindell, Trump told his supporters he expects to be reinstated by the end of summer.

The Big Lie The problem is that about a third of Republicans believe in the “Big Lie” that the election was stolen from Trump. Sidney Powell, who did legal work for Trump as he tried to overturn the 2020 election results, told a QAnon conference earlier this year that Trump “can simply be reinstated” and take over the rest of Biden’s time in the White House.

Hmm… And how would that happen?

Can they just stop everything and dismiss president Biden from his job as president and turn over the presidency to Trump? Is the U.S.

going on its way to becoming a banana republic?

Not so, said Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch Trump supporter. For once she disagreed with Trump. "It's going to be very difficult to overturn the 2020 election, and so I'd hate for anyone to get their hopes up thinking that President Trump is going to be back in the White House in August," she said. "Because that's not true."

Indeed, it was previously reported that there is “no legal path for Trump to be reinstated,” which makes White House officials worried that the conspiracy theory could trigger violence. And this is what Trump is shooting for – massive protest and violence sparked by Trump’s militia supporters. And all that Trump has to do is to draw his supporters to the White House just like he did on January 6th when he urged his supporters to gather in front of he White House where he incited them to go to the Capitol and breach the building to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes.

With the metal fence that was

built around the White House after the January 6th insurrection partially taken down on July 7th, breaching the White House would be a lot easier. Trump’s supporters would be armed and ready to face the police.

And it could really be bloody, which was what Trump’s supporters really wanted to happen, hoping that it would ultimately lead to a civil war.

Trump would then march to the White House with thousands of his armed supporters. Since the Insurrection Act prohibits the military from being used in civil disturbances, the National Guard may have to be activated to control the situation. And Trump would call his supporters across the country to join the fight. Within a day or two, the US would be in the midst of a civil war.

I fervently hope a civil war would be averted. But Trump continues to peddle his unfounded claims that the 2020 election was rigged in favor of Joe Biden. And that infuriates Trump’s supporters.

Well, if his post-election rallies were an indication of his future plans, then we know that he is taking control of the Republican Party, which would put him as the de facto leader of his party leading to the 2022 midterms and ultimately the 2024 presidential elections with him as the GOP’s presidential nominee.

But one thing is haunting Trump right now. There is a federal criminal case against Trump Organization, which would open up other criminal charges

Mental state According to Raw Story, John Talmadge, a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, believes that Trump’s mental condition is deteriorating. Trump’s ranting led Talmadge to say, “The condition is Straight from the cuckoo’s nest untreatable, incurable. Alzheimer’s Last July 9th, Trump once again dementia destroyed the life of Fred dominated the Conservative Political Trump and dementia tends to run in Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, families,” he said.

Texas with a 7-point- plan, which said that he’d be reinstated “in days, Indeed, there were instances when not years.” The “straight from the Trump showed signs of dementia, cuckoo’s nest” plan involves ousting to wit: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and 1. While visiting Poland on July 6, eventually installing Trump in her 2017, Trump seemed lost on stage. place. Speaker Trump would then In the video, Trump can be seen call for a vote to impeach, charge, wandering around on stage and and remove “imposters” President looking a little confused.

Biden and Vice President Harris.

2. Also in 2017, the president had As the Speaker of the House, to be redirected back to his limo he’d be third in line and he would after walking away from it while then take up the presidency again in getting off a plane. Conspiracy this out-of-this-world crazy scenario. theorists said that this behavior is How would he accomplish it with evidence of sundowning, a symptom the Democrats holding the majority of Alzheimer’s disease also known vote in the House? Easy. According to their plan, the Republicans would as “late-day confusion.” pull back the curtain on “the horror 3. Trump forgot to shake hands with show” of the Democratic Party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which would cause groups such during a visit to Israel. as the Black Caucus to “flip” sides 4. He walked out of a ceremony and the GOP would regain control forgetting to sign an executive order.

Three years from now, his of the House. And how are they mental state could be in a much worse going to make the Black Caucus flip situation.

He should reconsider his sides? Buy their votes? That’s the plan of running for president again. worst insult the Republicans could It’s time to retire from politics think of. And that would certainly and give the younger generation a make House Majority Whip Jim chance to run for president.

But the Clyburn laugh. Hey, Jim, can you question remains: What’s going on hold the Black Caucus together for in Trump’s mind?

Trump? LOL against him and possibly members of his family. The government has three years to make its case stick; otherwise, if he’s elected president in 2024, he’ll avoid criminal prosecution.

And that’s probably what’s motivating him to continue ranting.

How to Detect a Wannabe Dictator?

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Released on July 9, 2021, How to Become a Tyrant is a six-part documentary about the most wicked and evilest dictators in World History--the likes of Germany's Adolf Hitler, Uganda's Idi Amin, Iraq's Saddam Hussein, Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, North Korea's Kim Il-sung, and China's Mao Zedong.

Not only an insightful and satirical by aLfie vera mella revisit to the world's political history, elfideas102@yahoo.com How to Become a Tyrant mirrors the characteristics and tendencies of some of he political election in the a handout or a bribe in exchange of the current leaders of certain countries.

Philippines is still next year; their principles or dignity, and, worse, but this early--or even as future; and lastly, 3) those who are early as last year--many wannabes critical enough to see through the fake have already been campaigning façades of many political candidates, either subtly or aggressively. After who are actually corrupt and evil. all, when running for a position in Now, for those who are not yet Philippine politics, there seems to decided on whom to vote and who be no required qualifications. It is a could not see through the fake smiles, free-for-all circus. wicked grins, empty promises, and During election time, voters evil intentions of many powerful may be grouped into three categories: leaders of the country who are ready 1) those who have already made once again to defend their thrones in up their minds on whom to vote; the government--in honor of not the nobody can sway the resolve of nation and its people but instead of these frontliner voters, whether they their illicit coffers for their dynasties, are pro-administration or against it; you might want to watch this timely 2) those who are clueless or who documentary currently showing on belong to the fringes of the society, Netflix. who will vote whoever offers them

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It's up to you to recognize who among these long dead dictators of history might remind you of some still living and presently governing individuals of today.

May the series guide you in choosing your political candidates well, and help you in not taking part in repeating the bad parts of history.

*Hotel Rwanda (2004) Based on the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994; about the violent conflict between the Hutucontrolled government and the Tutsi rebels; Hutu and Tutsi are the dominating ethnic groups in Rwanda veering for power and control; starring Don Cheadle.

The Last Leaf Here are other films of the same nature that you might want to check out, in case you haven't seen them yet.

*The Last King of Scotland (2006) Depiction of the dictatorship of Ugandan president Idi Amin, starring Forest Whitaker.

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Mark your calendars for August 5th.

The Blue Bombers have been given the green light by the province to play the home opener on August 5th to a full stadium of fully vaccinated fans.

The home opener will be a rematch of the 2019 Grey Cup as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Investors Group Field.

Bombers fans who want to attend the game would need to have their second shot by July 21 and must show their Manitoba immunization card to enter the stadium.

Single-game tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 19th at 10am. For more information about the upcoming Blue Bomber season, visit BlueBombers.com.

licensed facilities can stay open until midnight. Capacity sizes will move up to 50 per cent, though outdoor patio seating remains at eight people per table.

Another current restaurant dining rule remains in place: Indoor

dining is only allowed with people in your own household, unless everyone at the table aged 12 and up is fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated kids under 12 may also eat with a table of fully immunized people.

Businesses providing personal services, such as hair salons, can open at half capacity to a maximum of 25 people. Appointments are no longer required.

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Dr. Philippe Lagacé-Wiens, a cent or 150 people, whichever is lower, though people must wear medical microbiologist at Winnipeg's masks and stay distanced from St. Boniface Hospital, said it takes those in other households. Outdoor about two incubation periods, or gatherings will open to 150 people. four weeks, to start to see changes in Drive-in services may continue. transmission rates after restrictions Outdoor weddings and funerals are adjusted. The last changes in can have up to 150 people present, Manitoba were made about two including photographers and officiants. and a half weeks ago.

Indoor services will be able to have "That's why I would advocate 25 guests, not including officiants for a little bit of a longer wait, maybe and photographers. another week or so, just to see what Dance, theatre and musical happens from the last release of school facilities will see capacities restrictions."

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Just arrive, another China’s Sinovac vaccines

Cheaper RT-PCR COVID tests pushed to encourage travel

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Philippine News Agency report showed Cebu Pacific flight 5J 671 carrying one million doses of government-procured Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines landing at the Bay 116 ramp of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City arrived Wednesday morning July 14, 2021.

Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez said the newly arrived vaccines will be administered nationwide.

"Mostly for the 2nd dose," in a press briefing. 1.5 million more vaccines are expected to arrive on July 17. The Philippines expects to receive a total of 16 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month earlier said Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who also co-chairs the Inter-Agency Task Force for the

Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

By the end of July, the country would have already received some 32 or 33 million vaccine doses in total since the first delivery on Feb. 28, he added. Chinese company Sinovac

has applied for an amendment to its emergency use authorization (EUA) so its COVID-19 vaccine can be used on children aged 3 to 17 the Food and Drug Administration earlier said.

The champ is set to return against the two-belt champion Spence on August 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. “This fight is real and is not going to be an easy fight for either person. They respect each other, and they both are gonna come to win. That’s for sure. That’s what we intend to do.” Roach exclaimed.

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he tourism industry was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

About a million tourism workers lost their jobs after the forced stop operations of several resorts, restaurants, and other establishments due to travel restrictions and health protocols. A negative RT-PCR test result is needed for travel to several destinations in the Philippines.

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Tourism Secretary Berna RomuloPuyat said she would be asking the national government to decrease the price of RT-PCR tests, saying the current price of the COVID-19 test remained as the "gold standard",

priced around P3,500 in most laboratories in the Philippines, but the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) charges P1,800 while the Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) collects P1,500 for each swab.

Romulo-Puyat said It’s quite expensive especially if you're a family of 5 and will again bring it up with the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) The Department of Tourism (DOT) has been subsidizing RT-PCR tests at the PCMC so that tourists who need to undergo the test would only pay P750. She added that she targets fewer travel restrictions, but remained balanced with health and safety.

Deployment ban to Israel heaved Roach: Not impressed, Thurman still better than Spence

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oach Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s Hall of Fame trainer doesn’t seem to be that impressed with Errol Spence even with his flawless record of 27 wins with 21 coming by knockout.

Roach doesn’t see the undefeated American as a greater threat than Pacquiao’s old foe Keith Thurman.

Back in July 2019 to win the WBA (Super) welterweight title Pacquiao beat a much-younger Thurman but the eight-division champion hasn’t fought since.

Roach told BoxingScene. “I think Manny's last opponent (Thurman) is by far better than Spence. Just watching tapes on them and studying both fighters, I think Thurman throws more combinations and is a little bit stronger. I’ve been studying (Spence’s) tapes and so forth going through what he does well and what he doesn’t. He has a few flaws, I see more mistakes by Spence than I did with Thurman that we’re gonna take advantage of. I think it’s a good fight for Manny.“

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd of the DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) lifted the deployment ban to Israel after a recommendation from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in a memorandum to Labor Attache Rodolfo Gabasan, it reads "In the interest of the service and based on the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs to withdraw the temporary suspension of departure of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Israel as there have been low-level incidents between the Israel Defense Force and Palestinian militant groups since the Hamas ceasefire took effect on May 21, 2021, you are

hereby instructed to effect the lifting of the suspension of the temporary departure of OFWs to Israel effective immediately".

After a two-month delay, this will lead to the departure of 1,000 Filipino healthcare workers (HCWs) to Israel following the lifting of the temporary deployment ban. 400 were scheduled to depart under an existing bilateral labor agreement between Jerusalem and Manila but was postponed because of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Israel and Palestine agreed to a ceasefire on May 22, 2021, to put an end to the 11-day war that left hundreds of people dead.

Despite the ceasefire, the temporary deployment ban after the DFA

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Cucina Filipinas in Winkler featuring "Chow Down Burger" Explore Morden Winkler Burger Week runs July 26 to 31

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restaurant in Winkler, Manitoba is bringing some Filipino flair for its entry in the upcoming Burger Week which, like other Winnipeg themed weeks, will have Morden and Winkler restaurants bring their bold burger offerings to Southern Manitoba. The event is held by Explore Morden Winkler, a tourism initiative by the two cities and the RM of Stanley, and has seen success in the past with Burger Week, Poutine Week, and Pizza Week.

Nina Pinlac-Manuguid and her husband Randolph Manuguid opened their restaurant Cucina Filipinas in the Fall of 2019 after coming to Canada in 2009 and 2011, respectively. Their success in Southern Manitoba can be attributed to the growing Filipino population in the area, as well as Filipino cuisine being unique to most people in the Morden-Winkler region.

In their Burger Week debut, Cucina Filipinas has partnered with fledgling Instagram foodie ChowDown Manitoba (@chowdownmb) to create

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Explore Morden Winkler Burger Week runs from July 26 to 31 and is open to everyone.

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Culture clash leads to inspiring podcast "Recovering Filipino" by Jim Agapito

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rowing up in a multicultural society is a challenge to some people especially in a closely-knit Filipino community where history and heritage have been the strong binding forces. Children born here have to conform to the family's connectivity with their own customs and traditions. But it seems the Canadian way is a much stronger force and thus, some children have quietly rebelled against the usual way of life, instead, they turn back and build their own cultural environment, ignoring their connections with their roots.

One of these is Jim Agapito, 41, a young and bold filmmaker, writer and producer, who found himself caught by a culture clash leading to the production of a new podcast "Recovering Filipino."

Jim Agapito was born in Winnipeg from a solid family with an attachment to Filipino customs and traditions. Jim had taken a different path by ignoring the many ways and beliefs sacred to the family. And focused on what he liked in his life.

Instead of attending some Filipino functions and events and not feeling interested in Filipino cuisine, he concentrated on his studies at Durham College with a BA In Journalism, and Digital Film Production froma the Red River College. And that was the beginning of his journey. His first TV movie short was "Sister" in 2008 as a producer for APTN as a project with CBC's Creator Network and CBC

Manitoba. He has gone a long way as a producer, director, photographer, and project manager and in the field of journalism. When Jim Agapito isn't working on his multimedia projects, he writes, does boxing, takes photos, and sings in a punk band.

And he is now working with the CBC. Last June 2021, A new podcast, "Recovering Filipino" was launched and hosted by Jim Agapito with producer Julie Dupre. Interestingly, this podcast will explore life, life, family, and Filipino culture through the eyes and escapades of Jim. Q- FJ: What alternative activities you have pursued to detach from your cultural roots and what strong factors have led you to go on a different route?

Are you comfortable pursuing those initiatives?

- Certain lifestyle choices cause me to detach from my cultural roots as a youngster. I was a vegetarian for a decade. I've also been a punk rocker for the majority of my life which raised many eyebrows in the family. My family didn't understand why I made these choices. I also didn't eat at family events so that caused a huge divide between me and my family. Things have changed (you grow up) and we all better understand each other now.

Q-FJ: At what point in your life to be awakened to the reality that you and your family have strong connectivity with your own culture and heritage?

My family always loved me. Perhaps

I was sick of being teased for being a little different but that's just what families do. I get that now. I began to ask more questions in the past couple of years. It intensified after my lola called me a bad Filipino while she was leaving for the airport in 2019.

She was upset that I knew little of the language, traditions and cultures. It's what spawned me on this recovery mission of my Filipino identity.

Q-FJ: Are your parents, your siblings and most especially your Lola involved to guide you to embrace Filipinonism?

Like savouring Filipino cuisine, attending some cultural and social events.

- Unfortunately, COVID put a damper on all of those in-person events.

However, my entire family, especially my mom, has been involved in this journey. Each episode features family members. My mom has been along for the entire journey and she's quite the character. She's been the impetus for me asking the questions and topic for each episode.

- I am trying to savour many things in the culture now. While I can't say I'll eat a lot of the dishes that are presented in front of me, I can say

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I'm more likely to try new things. I'm hoping to attend more cultural and social events when things open up post-covid.

Q-FJ: Have you missed some of those delectable Filipino cuisines or just ignore them and instead, just "dig" on the Canadian food?

- In episodes 2 & 3 I go into details about why I've ignored a majority of Filipino cuisine. My family insisted I didn't have allergies to seafood, even though I had allergic reactions to them. They were convinced it's just a life phase. That negated me from

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eating half the dishes prepared at family functions.

- I was also a vegetarian for years...

I was nearly thrown out of the family by lola for not eating. Keep in mind I love pancit, all the desserts, lumpia, Lechon and calderetta now.... as a visual person, the look of Filipino food didn't appeal to me at the time... I realize now how much I've missed out.

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Breaking news:

MLA Jon Reyes appointed as Minister of Economic Development and Job Jon Reyes, MLA for Waverly, is appointed by Premier Brian Pallister as Minister of Economic Development and Job today, July 15, together with two other MLAs. Reyes will help lead efforts to enhance Manitoba's post-pandemic economic recovery.

First elected as MLA St. Norbert in 2016 and after this constituency was dissolved, Reyes moved to Waverly and won the legislative seat last 2019.

Reyes first government appointment under the government of Brian Pallister was as a Special Envoy for Military affairs.

Reyes is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, and the founder of and the first president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, and former Kidney Foundation director.

After his 10 years in the military, Reyes pursued a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management at Royal Roads University in Victoria.

Reyes is the 2nd Filipino descent to be appointed as member of the cabinet.

“LOCKDOWN”, controversial and timely movie earns praises and raves “LOCKDOWN,” written by Troy Espiritu and directed by film master Joel Lamangan earns praises and raves from cinema aficionados and critics after it was shown in a special screening held at Sine Pop (Cubao) recently.

“It tells the sad but true plight of our poor kababayans who are the hardest hit in this lockdown and have no choice but to make ‘kapit sa patalim’”, says seasoned film critic Mario Bautista.

Another respected film critic, Pablo Tariman opines: “The latest Lamangan film is by turns poignantly moving and shocking. It is a standout film in this time of pandemic. It is by turns depressing and shocking, but it is the truth.

Whether we like it or not, the film is about lowlifes during the era of COVID-19.”

“The theme of the film is about a person's choice in times of desperation, which was heightened because of the pandemic situation,” declares Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chair Liza Diño-Seguerra.

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte remarks: “It is a brave, daring, courageous movie… It’s a movie that talks reality, and for me, tama lang.

Panahon na para magbigay naman ng ganitong pelikula sa ating mamamayang Pilipino para umunlad din ang kanilang pag-iisip… Film is one way in which we can enrich ourselves and our personas. Enrich our brains, enrich our hearts.”

In “Lockdown,” we meet Paolo Gumabao giving life to his character, Danny Asuncion.

He is an overseas Filipino worker who went back home during the height of the worldwide pandemic. Faced with domestic problems and the survival of his most loved family, Danny reluctantly entered the world of cybersex performing.

“Lockdown will be an eye-opener for those who look down on people who are forced to sell their bodies for a living,” Gumabao declares.

“Don’t just judge them kasi hindi n’yo naman alam ang pinagdaraanan nila. Mahirap talaga ang buhay ngayon due to the lockdown.

Maraming walang trabaho. Like my character Danny, he’s pushed against the wall, sarili namang katawan niya ang binebenta niya, hindi naman siya nanghoholdap o nananakit ng ibang tao.

“Ang masama, ‘yung ginawa sa akin ng

pulis na talagang inabuso ako. So huwag nyo sila basta huhusgahan, as you don’t really know them.

So, people should watch ‘Lockdown’ kasi lahat ng ipinakita rito is a reflection of reality, kung ano talaga ang nangyayari ngayon sa totoong buhay.”

For acclaimed director Joel Lamangan, on what he hopes the audiences decipher in his latest film: “What the movie is saying is that in the troubled times that we are all in, it is always safe to follow strict protocols to avoid unnecessary transmission of the virus.

“Ang taong gipit na gipit sa buhay, kahit na anong uri ng pagkakakitaan ay gagawin, makatulong lang sa mga mahal na magulang, kahit ang kabayaran ay ang kanyang dignidad bilang tao o kanyang buhay man.”

Also included in the film are Alan Paule, Max Eigenmann, Ruby Ruiz, Jess Evardone, Paul Jake Paule, Angellie Sanoy, and Jim Pebanco. Executive producer is Jojo Barron.

Rounding up the cast are Jeff Carpio, Neil Suarez, Kristian Allene, Dincent Lujero, Mauro Salas, Alexis Yasuda, and Sean de Guzman.

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Produced by the For the Love of Art Film, the uncut version of “Lockdown” is streaming worldwide on July 23, 2021 through KTX.ph, Upstream.ph, RAD (iamrad.app), and WeTV. Online tickets of the most controversial movie of the year are already available for grabs through the aforementioned streaming platforms. #LockdownTheMoviePH

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It’s official another ABS-CBN icon Johnny Manahan joins Kapuso Network

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greeting from GMA Network’s official “Welcome to GMA, Mr. M!”.

Before the official announcement of the well-known director’s transfer, on July 12, 2021, Monday on GMA Network’s Facebook page was first teased stated through a poster “A pillar in Philippine entertainment is making a move,” where the letter

fter actress Bea Alonzo, an ABS-CBN talent for about 20 years, signed a contract with GMA Kapuso network comes Johnny Manahan also known in the industry as Mr. M, a veteran director. It was announced through the network's Facebook page on, July 13, 2021, Tuesday with a warm welcome

“M” was written in stylized letters as a hint.

Manahan left ABS-CBN last year in late 2020, following the rejection of the network’s franchise renewal. He co-founded ABS-CBN’s talent management arm Star Magic and has been in the entertainment industry for 50 years.

“My Sunset Girl” another groundbreaker for Charlie Dizon

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etro Manila Film Festival and Entertainment Editors' Choice (Eddys) Best Actress award winner Charlie Dizon is now playing another fearless character "My Sunset Girl". After successfully breaking into showbiz for her gripping portrayal as a starstruck high schooler in "Fan Girl", this time she plays a hopeless romantic in search of true love, even if it could lead to her demise.

Dizon is the free-spirited Ciara who suffers from an illness that could turn deadly if she is exposed to sunlight. As a result, Ciara (Dizon) is unable to travel the world but

still refuses to let a deadly illness hold her back as she unexpectedly falls in love for the first time with Jameson Blake's Lucas, a travel enthusiast who promises to help her accomplish all her travel bucket list.

As the two start to get closer she realizes, it is not only her sickness that will hinder her from meeting up with Lucas (Blake). Her strict mother Melissa (Mylene Dizon) will prevent them from seeing each other too but what Ciara does not know is that Lucas maliciously planned and manipulated her into falling in love with him so that he could help execute his father Elias' (Joem

Bascon) evil intentions.

This is the third project where Dizon and Blake worked together as onscreen partners. According to Dizon, she can relate to her character because of her mother's strict parenting before she entered showbiz. However, the 25-yearold actress is still grateful for her mom as she was able to complete Human Resource Management before joining show business.

What came next was earning her the label as ABS-CBN's "next big star." as she effectively portrayed groundbreaking characters.

Star Magic open doors for Tawag ng Tanghalan' winners

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BS-CBN's top talent management arm welcomes a troupe of power singers.

Managed by multi-awarded singersongwriter Ogie Alcasid, the strategic partnership which Star Music, Polaris, and the A-Team mounted to open doors for deserving talents, from the iconic singing contest "Tawag ng Tanghalan" (TNT) the public's much-loved discoveries, now have promising careers to look forward.

40-plus artists signed the contracts, including three of the most popular

Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) stars, who are now making beautiful music with Star Magic. Namely JM Yosures (The TNT Season 4 winner), Janine Berdin (The TNT Season 2 winner) & Sheena Belarmino (TNT fourth-place finish) They are surely bound for bigger things to come.

The massive Star Magic Black Pen Day contract signing event is still available for viewing on Star Magic's official Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Yam & JM’s intense performance in ‘Init sa Magdamag’ trends on Twitter

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Pagkawalá ng Gána ng Isáng Kusinéro Kawalì kaldéro kaseróla sandók Kutsára tinidór kutsílyo at mangkók Anó kayá'ng iháhandâ sa almusál Bukód sa gátas mantekílya't pandesál?

Q-FJ: Would you consider grandma's "wake-up" comment a turning point to look back on the uniqueness of your roots?

- Absolutely.

Masúsing sinusúkat ang báwat sangkáp Ang sikmurà ay nabusóg na sa langháp S'yansé almirés kutsaríta at pinggán Kumpléto rekádo buksán na ang kalán!

Paláging tanghalían--kánin at úlam Sa panghimágas madalás nanánakam Kalusúgan sa kamáy nakasalálay Kung waláng pagkáin búhay waláng saysáy Ngúnit sa saríling lutò waláng gána Nanabáng na ang pangamóy at panlása Lálo na kung gobyérno'y handáng ikulóng Ang maglálagay sa sinigáng ng talóng!

O kusinérong may saríling paraán Paglúlutò ng adóbo't ginataán Káya íngat sa paggámit ng patátas At baká ang iyóng himásin ay réhas!

Note: A poem consisting of five quatrains of 12-syllable lines; a satirical poem about the Philippine government's plan to standardize the preparation and cooking of certain Filipino dishes

Horoscope Dig deep and evaluate your emotional security, Aries. The sun and Mercury can help you to tap into your intuition and practice more selfawareness. While you could feel a bit more emotional if you haven’t been feeling the most stable as of late, the planetary energy should help you be proactive about how to improve this and integrate more self-love.

Let your voice be heard, Taurus. With the sun and Mercury moving through your solar third house of communication through most of July, you have a deeply important message that you’re ready to tell the world.

You have a sharper mind and more clarity for the first time in weeks with your ruler Mercury returning to normal speed this month, Gemini. It remains in your zodiac sign until July 11, helping you articulate what was amiss before.

Q-FJ: Have you found it difficult to re-learn and embrace your newlyfound connectivity with your own culture and, then, you are inspired more to promote it?

- I can't say it's been difficult. It's been exciting to reconnect with my roots. I'm learning so much about the reasons why Filipino do the things we do. My mom is super happy because I'll have the opportunity to teach the younger generation why we have certain traditions and their origins.

Q-FJ: With your current podcast, "Recovering Filipino", would you consider that this has given justice to your estrangement with your own Filipino Culture. And at the same time, a great move on reconciliation of some cultural missteps you have done before?

- I'm still learning but it's a step at being a better Filipino. My story is completely different from other 2nd generation Filipinos but I'm happy

Q-FJ: And since 2009, you are involved in making the documentary, what are some of your plans to heighten the unique Filipino culture and heritage?

- I will continue to tell our Filipino stories using all of the skills I have as a storyteller. Whether it's film, radio, via the web or in print I will continue promoting our culture any way I can.

Q-FJ: Any plan to visit your Lola and the Philippines and expand your knowledge on your cultural roots?

- 100%! That's the goal! As soon as restrictions loosen and I can get time off from work I will go.

Q-FJ: Any regrets?

None whatsoever.

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With the mighty sun in your zodiac sign at the onset of July, it is your birthday season, Cancer! Now is the time to stand in your power and show the world that you’re a star in your own right. Your solar return is the most important time of the year to set goals, create intentions, and take actions to make new patterns for the year ahead.

July is filled with both success and love for you, Libra! Sweet Venus, dancing in your solar eleventh house until the twentyfirst, guarantees that you’ll hear from many friends and could attend some dazzling events. If you’d like to try your hand at online dating or socializing with prospective suitors, do so prior to that time.

Fiery Mars is igniting your sensual side and sexual desires throughout the entire month, encouraging you to grow especially close to someone special. If there are any relationship traumas or fears bubbling beneath the surface, you can work through them now so that you don’t have to hold onto vulnerability or trust issues.

Take the lead, Leo. Powerhouse Mars continues to ignite your zodiac sign until July 29. During this time, your energy level should be at an all-time high as you radiate magnetism, sex appeal, and dominance. Use this to fuel all of your personal and professional goals. Nothing can stop you if you fight toward it now!

Reach for the stars, Scorpio. Powerhouse Mars continues to propel you into the limelight as it blazes a trail in your solar tenth house of achievement. You could be tackling major projects and initiatives in July, as well as seeing awards, recognition, and promotions for previous hard work. If you aren’t happy with your current place in your industry, use this time to change direction.

With fiery Mars charging like a racehorse across the sky from you, Aquarius, partnerships are a top priority for you. This is because the red planet is igniting your solar seventh house of relationships, encouraging you to work as a team with someone important rather than fly solo. Committed Aquarians can make long-term plans together and make a tremendous amount of progress.

July could be a sweet month for you, Virgo. While Mars continues to ignite your solar twelfth house for most of the month, you could be quite busy behind the scenes or working in solitude. This is a great period to be strategic as you plan ahead so that when the planets start to migrate into your zodiac sign, you can show the world what you’ve got!

At the start of July, you’re feeling the urge to merge, Sagittarius. This is due to the sun causing your intimate desires to sizzle! The new moon on July 9 could open a doorway for you to assess the balance in your personal and business relationships. This same lunation is auspicious for applying for a loan or scholarship or negotiating extra benefits with your employer.

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With powerhouse Mars igniting your solar sixth house of productivity, Pisces, you are especially busy this month. You may be hard at work with your employer, hustling on important projects, or even chasing down important fitness goals. Don’t let yourself burn out, though, because the fire of Mars could see you burning the candle at both ends.

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- No one wants to be called a bad anything by anyone.... but to be called a "bad Filipino" by your lola is the absolute worst feeling ever! I felt like a horrible grandson.

that other Filipinos have reached out and said thank you for me asking some of these questions.

Q-FJ: Knowing that your "Recovering Filipino" podcast would reach a wider audience, how do you foresee the future, like, mainstreaming the relevance of your culture as one of the stronger fibres in the Canadian mosaic of multiculturalism?

- Absolutely. This is one of the first times our Filipino story is being broadcasted to a big audience. 10.2 million Filipinos are living outside the Philippines. It's about time everyone knew more about our culture and stories.

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by Kathryn Valladolíd Ebrahim

To Wok or Not To Wok...with DTI (On the Standardization of Filipino Dishes) "Standardization is the process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties that include firms, users, interest groups, standards organizations and governments."--Wikipedia Much talk has been going around these days in the Philippines about the plan of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to standardize the preparation of 'adóbo': a dish native to the Philippines and popular among Filipinos everywhere, even abroad.

This is apart from the preparation/cooking of sinigáng, lechón, sísig, and other Filipinoattributed dishes, which the said committee also proposed to box. The said move has caused much confusion as reflected within a number of social media fora among netizens nationwide (even outside the country), where a myriad opposing interpretations and opinions have been raised.

Through the years, adóbo has been synonymous to the Filipino (a race allegedly present in most countries) and/or the Philippines.

When one thinks of adóbo, either the Filipino or Philippines comes to mind--thus the common suggestion of making it the Philippine national dish.

The most celebrated

viand in the Philippines, adóbo has a commonly salty, sour, garlicky taste, which can also be sweet and at times spicy. The influence in the preparation of the dish comes from its Spanish, Latin, and Mexican roots; but Filipinos have eventually popularized it more, worldwide and in a variety of ways.

The Department of Trade and IndustryBureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) has ostensibly created a technical committee on Filipino dishes (BPS/TC 92) chaired by Glenda Barretto, founder of Via Mare Corporation; and vice-chaired by Myrna Segismundo of the Food Writers Association of the Philippines (FWAP) and Raoul Roberto Goco of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) (Rappler, 10 July 2021). This is to ensure that the basic and standard manner of cooking remains singular and intact. In other words, the body is expected to have had developed Philippine National Standards (PNS) when it comes to cooking adóbo, sinigáng, sísig, lechón, and other popular native dishes.

In a matter of days, the issue has blown up to being dubbed as the Adóbo Fiasco after the netizens' interpretations and opinions on social media only zeroed-in on the highly celebrated Filipino dish and its supposed standardization. Why has this matter illicited so much hype?

Truthfully, when it is said that something is going to be standardized by the government or a technical committee formed by a government agency at that, it is meant to box all information

related to it and for anyone who would go against it, penalties will ensue. Seriously, it is not just about monetary penalties, but even including jail time.

This is why netizens are spinning their heads. The issue is on food--a basic need-and something that is based on taste (literally and figuratively) and preference. How can a government agency standardize food preparation when there is a huge tendency for anyone to veer away from the basic manner of cooking those food on certain circumstances? Will they also include standardized provisions for serving sick people? How about in the event of war? Will they be able to include all situations that involve the preparation of food per se? If the answer is no, then they're in the wrong business. A government-appointed body should work on all points and form of provisions affecting the matter and not just meal preparation based on a recipe. Otherwise, that would just be a stylized cook book with penalties in tow.

Bear in mind that due to the diversity of culture and tradition within the Philippine setting, there are now varied ways of preparing adóbo. After all, there's pork adóbo and then also chicken adóbo, chicken-and-pork adóbo combined, adóbong pusít, adóbong kangkóng, adóbong kabuté! Which one of the said varieties would they want standardized? Who would decide which one is the official, making all others nonstandard thus unacceptable--and worse, illegal?

Is the government concerned too much about the international image of the Filipino that they want to standardize even the preparation of popularized native food? Why is there the need to control food preparation when it is obviously based on taste and/or preference? Then, what's next? Standardize manner of eating, sleeping, walking, talking, laughing, crying?

Mind you, the move--if pursued by the DTI--will be official; and penalties might be in place once an individual commercially prepares it in a "non-standard" manner. Variations are not acceptable in that sense. Keep in mind that it is a government provision that the individual is going against.

In my opinion, a change of terminologies should be in effect. If they do not want to be misconstrued in their honorable intentions on creating a compendium of "standard" preparations with regard to certain native Filipino dishes, then what they should come up with is simply a guide or reference to the preparation/cooking of such. Create the guide as only a suggestion or recommendation and not a standard. Let it still be Kulinárya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine, as initially deemed and be promoted internationally to represent fine Filipino food culture. That way, the netizens need not be alarmed if and when they make variations of food that are ostensibly listed and that penalties will not be handed down to those who do. *Currently working at the Philippine International Convention Center, where she began services 22 years ago, Kathryn Valladolid Ebrahim is an alumna of St. Scholastica's College– Manila; she finished a degree in Bachelor of Arts, major in Sociology, at the University of Santó Tomás; drawing and writing are her primary avocations.

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