Filipino Journal Manitoba Edition May 20 - June 05, 2022

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MAY 20 - JUNE 05, 2022 | VOL 36 NO 10

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The Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Queen Bulilit and Prinsesa ng Festival pre-pageant was held last May 14 at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM). Eleven candidates for Queen Bulilits and seven candidates for Prinsesa ng Festival were presented to the public as they also showcased their talent. All the candidates brought the house down with their exceptional performances while they exude beauty, brain, and charm throughout the night.

Proud parents and supporters were present to cheer for each candidate. MFSF officials Ley Navarro and Aida Champagne gave their special messages and invite to the coronation night happening on June 18, 2022.

The Queen Buliliit and Prinsesa ng Festival Pageant is just one of the many highlights of this year's Manitoba Filipino Street Festival on June 18-19 at the Maples Multiplex and Grounds.

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2022 PHILIPPINE ELECTION: SMOKE AND MIRRORS PART 2 From the other party members, they were wondering if the results had been tampered with or if there might be some machination of the results favoring the Marcos and Dutere tandem.

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Only lately the possibility of a faster internet has started to give the Filipinos faster access to the internet, and it will take more years to wire the whole Philippines, being a part of Duterte's legacy.

At the outset, the result was very devastating to other candidates and wondering what happened to the earliest result of the elections.

Most of them could not fathom how did it happen and they were caught by surprise.

"I could not believe what happened, it was an instant, and the results were unbelievable," one of the local mayoralty candidates said in an interview. "Even I lost, the results were questionable!"

Even many local candidates who lost and cried for an alleged vote- buying were not happy with the results. As they claimed that they were victims of this election.

Before the voting held on May 9, major political parties had worked hard to get the votes of their followers. Mass rallies were held and the campaign was jampacked with die-hard followers it was more than entertainment when high profile tv and film celebrities had joined the bandwagon to win the hearts of their fans to vote for their candidates.

Every presidential candidate had the hope to capture the heart of the voting public, especially the two leading presidential candidates, Leni Robredo and BongBong Marcos.

The Internet had a great part in the political circus, claimed by both parties the surging flow of fake news which were targeting the candidates, giving them the chance to correct or accuse some quarters of the proliferation of untruth.

Even all the candidates promised many " better things in life" for a much better country as if they would raise the wand for a magical spectacle.

And now the results of the 2022 Elections seemed to be under the shadow of a doubt. the forthcoming events would be exciting to watch when Bongbong Marcos and Sarah Duterte-Carpio will be on the centre stage for the next six years of governance.

Would it be pure smoke and mirrors?

Your guess might be better than mine.

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Breaking Barriers for a Successful Teaching Career in Manitoba

by Gemma Dalayoan

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he Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc.( MAFTI) once again held a very successful event, a forum on “ Breaking Barriers for a Successful Teaching Career in Manitoba” on Saturday, May 14, from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m at the Viscount Gort Hotel on Portage/Route 90.

The forum attracted more than 50 participants who were divided in 4 groups. Each group was requested to discuss participants’ experiences relevant to their goals in achieving success in their teaching careers.

Participants were required to answer some questions flashed on a screen, such as: Are you currently facing issues with your placement in a school division?

Which of these could be your reasons? a. Not given a full-time permanent status yet b. Have been a substitute teacher for up to one year c. Have been a substitute teacher for between 1 and 4 years d. My teacher application has been denied e. Have another job outside my teaching profession Are you currently facing certain issues in applying for teacher certification?

Which of these could be your reasons? a. Slow process in teacher accreditation b. High fees involved in applying for teacher accreditation c. Incomplete documents on hand d. Difficulties met to follow up on needed documents

e. So many bridging courses to take How do you intend to solve or resolve the issue(s)you are facing? a. Direct my issue to a politician b. Consult the officer-in-charge of teacher certification c. Closer follow up in processing the required documents in the Philippines d. Wait for the result of my teacher certification/application e. Cancel my teacher application f. I am not aware of what my options are Government officials came to listen to the participants’ concerns after giving their greetings and short speeches. They were the following: Honourable Kevin Lamoreux, MP of the Winnipeg North, Hon. Cindy Lamoreux, MLA of Burrows, Hon. Malaya

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Marcelino, MLA for Notre Dame, Hon. Nello Altamare, MLA for Transcona, Hon. Jon Reyes, Minister of Advance Education,Skills, and Immigration. Each government official chose to be a member of a group.

Genalyn Tan, President of MAFTI, gave the opening remarks followed by an inspirational talk

by Gemma Dalayoan, MAFTI’s Internal Consultant and Adviser.

After the groups’ discussions, a leader was chosen to give his/her report to the audience.

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Evangelista, Genalyn Tan, Victoria Cabrera ,Jasmine Masangcay, and Gemma Dalayoan.

Mary Jane Napolitano, endowed with her good humour and very good voice , emceed the program. Gloria Ortiz helped in the preparation of the

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The afternoon ended with MAFTI ‘s members having fun posing for pictures and hoping their concerns and challenges be heard and addressed at the government level.

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DILG to COMELEC: Candidates, win or lose, should dismantle their campaign materials

COMELEC PROCLAIMS I 12 SENATORS-ELECT L ast May 18, the Commission on Election, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, proclaimed the 12 news senators whose six-year term will start on June 30. Out of the 12, four are electionists, five are returnees and three are first-timers. The following are the senators who made it to the "Magic 12." Actor Robin Padilla

who also topped the senatorial race, Loren Legarda, Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo (Independent), Re-electionist Sen. Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian (Nationalist People's Coalition), Sorsogon Gov. Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Nationalist People's Coalition), Former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar (Nacionalista Party), Taguig Rep. Alan Peter

Cayetano (Independent), Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri (Independent),Re-electionist Sen. Joel Villanueva (Independent), Former Sen. JV Ejercito (Nationalist People's Coalition), Re-electionist Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Akbayan), Former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada (Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino).

n an interview, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should urge candidates in the recently concluded elections to remove and take down their own campaign paraphernalia.

As of May 19, the DILG reported that an estimated 600 tons of posted campaign materials were removed in the NCR Regions, after they teamed up with various local government units and MMDA. The clean-up continues nationwide and DILG is still waiting for updates from its regional offices on the status.

Cayetano urges people to give Marcos a chance, and judge him later on Senator-elect Allan Peter Cayetano , said on May 18th, that the nation should give president-elect Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos a chance and, to see what he does and judge him later on.

"It's easy to judge him and his family before this. That much was clear. But now, Filipinos have said, 'We want him as our president'. So let's judge him based on his actions when he is there [in Malacañang]," he added in Filipino.

Marcos is now leading in the presidential derby with over 30 million votes compared to his rival VP Leni Robredo who has only 14.82 milion, as per tyhe unofifcail tally.

Contributing Writers: Kris Ontong Jomay Amora-Dueck Eric Labaupa Gem & Lita Anis Johnny Cantiveros Ryan Reyes Tony and Letty Antonio Leila Castro Max Sangil Perry Diaz Kathryn Valladolid Ebrahim

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Roe v. Wade under siege!

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T ALL BEGAN WHEN a Supreme Court draft opinion leaked out that Roe v. Wade will be stricken down. Justice Samuel Alito’s "sweeping and blunt draft majority opinion" striking down Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion remains the Supreme Court's "only circulated draft in the pending Mississippi abortion case." And there are no dissenting draft opinions circulating among the justices, which means that national abortion rights appears imminent.

With six conservatives on the

high court right now, it’s conceivable that Chief Justice John Roberts— usually a swing voter—would cast a dissenting vote that would end in a slim majority 5-4 vote. However, he could introduce an amendment that would water down the ruling and lessen the impact of the decision.

He might even be able to convince another justice to go along with his amendment; thus, ending up with something that is palatable to the liberal justices. That’s just the way politics at the Supreme Court work.

But still it’s politics at play.

Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision passed in 1973 in which the Court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. The decision struck down many U.S. federal and state abortion laws.

Alito’s draft opinion In Alito’s 98-page argument, he wrote that Roe v. Wade should be overruled because the Constitution “makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional amendment, including the one on which defenders of Roe … now chiefly rely — the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which states: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

Alito then went on to differentiate between abortion and other rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, writing that the procedure is “fundamentally different … because it destroys ... what the law now before us describes as an ‘un-born human being.’”

Clearly, the mention of abortion would immediately spark controversy, regardless of which side you’re with.

Majority of American women are very protective of their reproductive rights while a small minority driven by their

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religious beliefs are against abortion and they are as well pretty vocal about it.

Abortion rights bill fails In an attempt to pre-empt Alito’s anticipated opinion, Senate Democratic leaders introduced a bill—Women’s Health Protection Act—that would enshrine abortion rights in federal law.

The bill failed in a 49-51 vote with all 50 Republican senators, along with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin opposing. But even if all the Democrats had voted for the bill, it would still fail to pass because it didn’t have enough support to overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold. If passed, the bill would have protected abortion access across the country and ensured the procedure remains legal in every state without additional restrictions.

Manchin, an abortion opponent who represents a conservative state, said he voted against the bill because it went further than just codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law.

He said the proposal “expands abortion.” He said he had been “pro-life all my life” but did believe in some exceptions to abortion bans. “And with that, that's not where we are today," he said. "We should not be dividing this country further. We're already divided."

He just divided it by voting against the bill.

Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who said they support abortion rights and have offered a more narrowly tailored piece of legislation to codify Roe, also voted against Wednesday's bill.

The vote demonstrated the Senate’s inability to pass important legislation like the Build Back Better bill, which failed on a 49-51 vote that didn’t require a 60-vote filibuster threshold. Again, it was Manchin who dealt a blow.

If Roe v. Wade is overturned, 13 states with so-called trigger laws, poised to go into effect if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, the time of restricted access to birth control is unfolding in states that narrowly define when life begins. Some states are even considering legislation that would limit the kinds of birth control residents can acquire.

Some conservative lawmakers wasted no time signaling they were looking into restricting or banning certain types of emergency contraception, such as Plan B and certain types of intrauterine devices—IUDs—could be restricted, or other morning-after pills that can be used within 72 hours of intercourse to prevent pregnancy.

In Louisiana, legislation was introduced that would classify abortion as a homicide and define “personhood” as beginning from the moment of fertilization. Anything that would prevent a fertilized egg from turning into a pregnancy and being born into a baby could be considered a homicide. And abortion providers would be prosecuted as criminals.

With all the maneuverings in the Senate, the Women’s Health Protection bill doesn’t have a chance of seeing the light of day. It has unnecessarily become too controversial that Republican women senators junked the bill. So what’s next?

At this point in time, it doesn’t seem that Congress would ever pass anything that resembles the Women’s Health Protection bill, which means that the Supreme Court’s draft opinion to strike down Roe v. Wade will soon be deliberated by the justices. And unless Chief Justice John Roberts can come up with a anti-abortion ruling that can get the support of one more justice, which would give them a slim 5-4 majority decision. Otherwise, if the Supreme Court fails to fashion a palatable anti-abortion decision – like something that would legitimize abortion of pregnancies caused by rape or incest.

At the end of the day, unless the Senate gets its act together, Roe v. Wade will soon cease to be the law of the land. Yes, Roe v.

Wade is under siege in America!

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MLA's Statement recognizes Clarita Nazario for her community volunteerism

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otre Dame MLA Malaya Marcelino issued an MLA Statement recognizing the community and charitable involvement of Clarita Nazario in the Filipino community and in her hometown Malolos, Bulacan in a simple ceremony held recently at the lobby of Manitoba Legislative Building.

Clarita Nazario has been active in the community volunteerism in the Filipino community in and in the Philippines in various capacities, as the former board of directors and treasurer of the Canadian Philippine Centre of Manitoba, and currently the vice president of the Original Filipino Senior Association of Manitoba, and former president

of the Bulacan Association of Manitoba and member of the Ladies of Rizal. She is also a member of the Manitoba Canadian Filipino Association (MaCFA).

In the Philippines, before immigrating to Canada in 1995, Clarita donated her sewing machine equipment to the Malolos prison to provide lessons in dressmaking.

One of the former lead workers who has been in prison was hired as the sewing instructor, giving her the chance to work with a minimal salary. She had been engaged in the fashion industry while living in Malolos, Bulacan.

In Winnipeg, Clarita is busy with her home based-nursing home and she dabbles also in sewing

With MLA Notre Dame Malaya Marcelina and NDP Leader MLA Wab Kinew.

barong and other women's dresses, like gowns and bridal ensembles.

During Foklorama, Clarita sells some national costumes and other items in the Pearl of Orient Pavilion for her kababayans who would like to enjoy a piece of nostalgia.

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MFSF presents Queen Bulilits and Prinsesa ng Festival candidates

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he MFSF pageant is so officially back with the final candidates being presented to the public last May 14.

The pageant is just one of the many highllights that the community is looking forward to.

This year's candidates that will surely rock the ramp on the Coronation Night on June 18 are as follows: QUEEN BULILIT CANDIDATES Janiyah Raven Estrella Brienne Chiara Regaspi Jeanina Jervie Ramos Brianne Copio Praise Addisen Saphirra Labaniego Myrielle Althea Aco Jade Castillo Lesceia Fajardo Sheina Denise Balaswit Julianna Pescasio Maxene Jahnella Yap Ferrer

PRINSESA NG FESTIVAL CANDIDATES Lourdes Lynn Igne Alliah Almendral Irish Kimberly Adina Ria Sarsaba Tahtiana Dela Cruz Sheryl-lynn Padua Policarpio Mikhaila Charies Navoa

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he very first Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba's (PCCM) Food Fest and Trade Show held last May 14 and 15 on the grounds of PCCM, was a huge success, that officers and board members are planning to organize another one.

"Despite the weather, our first PCCM Food Fest and Trade Show was a huge success. We are looking forward to replicate it again this year on Ausguts 27 and 28 with a bigger event," Marketing Director Dante Aviso said.

The event drew many kababayans to enjoy local cuisine, crafts and sercices .Various Filpino food stalls and some businesses were present to serve the Filipino community.

PMMC President Virginia Gayot is expressed her gratitude

to the community. " On behalf of the PCM Board of Directors and members, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you our sponsors, vendors, exhibitors, volunteers, performers, media partners an d to all of you who came to support the PCCM FoodFest and Trade Show. This would have not been possible and successful without your unwaveringCustomer support.

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Horoscope Your week begins on a passionate note when Mars conjoins Neptune in Pisces and your dream zone on Tuesday. You’ve been closely guarding some big dreams, but now is the time to go after them. Sacrifices will need to be made, Aries, but they’ll be worth it. Even with the retrograde, you’ll still have some great ideas after the sun enters Gemini on Friday.

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It’s a good time to follow your passions no matter where they take you as Mars conjoins Neptune in your expansion zone on Tuesday. While it isn’t an ideal time for traveling, you can start making future plans, from compiling a bucket list to broadening your academic horizons. Don’t hold yourself back, Cancer.

This is a great week for personal transformation, Taurus, because the sun in your sign trines Pluto in Capricorn on Thursday, expanding your life in every way. You can see all the possibilities for your future if you put in the effort, so invest in yourself. You can start when the sun enters Gemini and your value zone on Friday.

Your week brings a major confidence boost when the sun enters your sign on Friday, officially ushering us into your season. Now is a great time to try to learn something new or use your wit to meet new people. You can even remake your identity and image right now, Gemini, so choose carefully.

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Your week proceeds on a responsible note when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Thursday. You’re taking on new responsibilities at work, so you’ll need to change your habits to increase your productivity, like cutting out all major distractions.

If you’re in love, let everyone know it when Mercury in Gemini sextiles Jupiter in Aries on Thursday. This is an ideal day to go public with a new relationship or personal project.

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Use your words, Libra, especially when it comes to your important relationships. On Thursday, Mercury in Gemini sextiles Jupiter in Aries, encouraging you to talk things out with your partner. Whether you’re improving your relationship, asking someone on a date, or negotiating a contract, you’ll need to lay all your cards on the table to get what you want.

Your week includes a powerful note when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in your sign on Thursday, helping you express your feelings using creativity. Channeling your energy into an artistic medium will help you step into your full power, Capricorn.

Everything is better when you work together. It’s cheesy, but when the sun in Taurus trines Pluto in Capricorn on Thursday, you’ll need to form a strong partnership that can increase your chances of being heard. Be part of a collective if you want to see the changes you seek.

Despite the retrograde, you’re ready to have some fun and express yourself as the sun enters Gemini and shines its light in your creative zone on Friday. Over the next four weeks, you’ll be interested in a variety of media and genres, though you might not stick to anything. Still, you’ll have plenty of fun expressing yourself.

Thursday is a great day to ask someone out or make it official with someone special as Mercury in Gemini sextiles Jupiter in Aries. Making a move now can lead to a successful relationship down the line. Let your love story begin today, Sagittarius.

Tuesday is ideal for manifesting as Mars conjoins Neptune in your sign. This aspect gives you a boost of passion to help you enjoy new beginnings and realize your dreams. Envision the life you want for yourself, Pisces, and do everything in your power to make it a reality.

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"False Positive" lead star Glaiza de I would say "yes" if Castro admits she was intimidated Gerald proposes with Xian Lim - Julia Barretto

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rom heavy drama to comedy, Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro proved that she is a very talented and versatile actress that she play any role.

“Kung sanay kayo na makita si Glaiza na mataray, palaban, and fierce, dito supportive and submissive house wife [ako] ni Edward dela Guardia (Xian Lim),” she told Stronger Together: The GMA Pinoy TV Podcast.

In her newest romcom series, “False Positive,” Glaiza will portray the character of Yannie, a loving pregnant housewife who is neglected by her husband. Then, things change when her wish to switch roles with her husband comes true.

“Matutunan ninyo ‘yung journey ng mag-asawa, ‘yung responsibilities na kanilang panghahawakan at kung nag-switch ‘yung responsibilities nila, paano nila itatawid ‘yun,” Glaiza said.

“Komportable ako sa drama.

Pero I always want to try comedy.

Isa ‘yun sa mga hinihiling ko talaga after ng “Nagbabagang Luha.”

Mas nag-gain ako ng respeto sa mga aktor na nagco-comedy. Dito kailangan witty ka, dapat mabilis ka. [May] timing,” Glaiza added.

Did you know that she thought Xian was snobbish? Later on, she finds him friendly and they became #StrongerTogether on-set because they shared the same passion for music.

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ako sa kanya kasi feeling ko nga suplado siyang tao na parang may sarili siyang mundo. Pero surprisingly, hindi pala. Nakakatuwa siya kasi sobrang energetic. Sa totoo lang kapag nagta-trabaho, lock-in taping, hindi siya nauubusan ng energy.

Nahahatak niya ako.”

Aside from acting, she finds time to sing and record music. She also announced that she plans to release a new single soon. “Malapit na malapit na yan. Ito ay nasulat ko noong pandemic.”

Now that she is living a married life, does her husband, David Rainey, tell her to lielow in showbiz?

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“Wala! Kasi kung may ganun, baka hindi kami mag-asawa ngayon!

He is very supportive,” she answered.

“Naramdaman ko na proud siya at excited sa ginagawa ko.

Sinasabi niya sa akin na hindi siya makapaniwala na kaya kong gawin ‘yun na I’m capable of doing things like that, ‘yung pag-arte,” Glaiza added.

Recently, the newlywed couple flew off to London and Ireland to visit David’s family. Glaiza said that she always looks forward to bumping into Filipinos abroad whenever she’s on a trip.

“I think it’s always nice na makakita ng kapwa mo Pinoy sa ibang bansa kasi ramdam mo na hindi ka lost. Lagi akong nareremind of home. Hindi ako nagiisa. I think it’s important na may Filipino community kung saan ako nagpupunta especially sa London, may support group ako.”

With international trips catching up at last and some countries easing travel restrictions, Glaiza is anticipating to do international shows to meet her Kapuso fans abroad soon.

“Gusto ko kayo makita in person. I can’t wait to see you, to interact with you. Iba pa rin ‘yung makikita mo smiles nila at maririnig mo boses nila in person.

I hope na dito sa “False Positive” ay masuportahan ninyo kami,” she added.

Joining the major ensemble of talented actors of False Positive are Nova Villa, Tonton Gutierrez, Rochelle Pangilinan, Dominic Roco, Herlene Budol, Buboy Villar, Luis Hontiveros, and Yvette Sanchez.

Listen to Glaiza de Castro’s full interview on “Stronger Together: GMA Pinoy TV Podcast” hosted

by Tonie Pua. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and the GMA Pinoy TV Facebook page.

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n a recent episode of Boy Abunda's "The Boy Abunda Talk Channel," Boy asked actress Julia Barretto about the possible scenario of a proposal by her boyfriend Gerald Anderson.

"Yes" is what Julia said she will answer, adding that she is not at all scared, rather excited and curious about the idea.

Julia also told Boy that she always tells Gerald how lucky she is to be with him, to ground her , put sense in her head. She added that she can talk to him about anything and that he puts everything into perspective for her."

It was in March 2021 when the couple went public about their relationship.

" 2 Good 2 Be True" leads TV series on Netflix Philippines

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fter its premiere on Netflix last May 13, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s mostanticipated romantic comedy series “2 Good 2 Be True" is currently the leading TV series on Netflix Philippines.

2 Good 2 Be True" is a story of car mechanic Eloy, played

by Daniel, who makes a terrible first impression on Ali, played by Kathryn. Ali who works for a real estate magnate, but both of them are hiding their true personas.

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Kathryn expressed her gratitude for the support of viewers, sharing in the special gap show of the series on Kapamilya Online Live, “Super thankful on how they wholeheartedly loved the series because we really worked hard for it.”

The series has been trending on Twitter as one of the top topics on Twitter Philippines, with #2GoodAt First Sight, as topic.

Fans can continue to stream advanced episodes of “2 Good 2 Be True” on Netflix and iWantTFC.

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hese kinds of music that I have all lumped under the New Wave banner (for ease of using so many little subgenres) did not stop in the 1980s. In fact, the genre's flag-carriers such as Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, and The Psychedelic Furs have something new for the current decade, but those are for another story.

In the meantime, here are albums the glaring commonality of which is the release date--1990!

The music is as good as many materials under similar genres released in the previous decades.

This is a nice set to represent post-'80s Indie / New Wave music.

* Echo & the Bunnymen Reverberation (1990) ("Gone, Gone, Gone") * The House of Love - The House of Love (1990) ("Shine On") * The Lightning Seeds Cloudcuckooland (1990) ("Pure") * Modern English - Pillow Lips (1990) ("Care about You") * They Might Be Giants - Flood (1990) ("Birdhouse in Your Soul") * The Trash Can Sinatras - Cake (1990) ("Only Tongue Can Tell") * The Railway Children - Native Place (1990) ("Every Beat of the Heart") * The Wild Swans - Space Flower (1990) ("Melting Blue Delicious")

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The Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Queen Bulilit and Prinsesa ng Festival pre-pageant was held last May 14 at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM). Eleven candidates for Queen Bulilits and seven candidates for Prinsesa ng Festival were presented to the public as they also showcased their talent. All the candidates brought the house down with their exceptional performances while they exude beauty, brain, and charm throughout the night.

Proud parents and supporters were present to cheer for each candidate. MFSF officials Ley Navarro and Aida Champagne gave their special messages and invite to the coronation night happening on June 18, 2022.

The Queen Buliliit and Prinsesa ng Festival Pageant is just one of the many highlights of this year's Manitoba Filipino Street Festival on June 18-19 at the Maples Multiplex and Grounds.

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