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Philippine flag raised at City Hall marks the 119th Independence celebration

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ith grey clouds hovering over the city, and a gentle wind rustling the leaves, the Philippine flag had been hoisted at City Hall while Arnold Tongol poetically sung the National Anthem, as guests, some leaders and member organizations representatives silently, on standstill, quietly murmured the lyrics, thus, the sheer feeling of patriotism has been the narrative in the 119th Philippine Independence celebration.

Hosted by the City of Winnipeg led by Mayor Brian Bowman, the annual ritual is sponsored by the Manitoba Council of Canadian Filipino Associations (MaCFFA) led by Letty Duque Antonio, the president.

Letty Duque Antonio, president of MaCCFA says: “ The 119th Independence celebration in

the City of Winnipeg is one that we have in our hearts as immigrants to this peaceful country. Let us remember the freedom fighters who persevered to make our Philippines a free country. Let us all unite and work together as one community with love and care for one another.

Gem Anis, former Governor of the Batangas Association of Manitoba, delivered his address, and he says: "The Philippines has travelled a long and rocky road to freedom - experiencing, enduring and surviving colonial imperialism for almost four centuries under Spain, the United States and Japan.

And by the grace of God our country became a sovereign independent nation - nation of freedom-loving and hardworking people. On this 119th year celebration of Philippine Independence it is appropriate

to make special recognition to the more than 700,000 FilipinoCanadians and thank them for the role, big or small, in contributing and giving colour to the cultural, social, economic, and political landscape of our adopted country, province and city. And during these sometimes uncertain and dangerous times we hope and pray that political stability, economic prosperity, peace and security reign and prevail in our native land.

Provincial government is represented by MLAs Jon Reyes, James Bateman, Andrew Smith, Wab Kinew, Ron Schuler and the newly elected MLA Bernardette Smith. From the City, Councillors Mike Pagtakhan, Cindy Gilroy and Devi Sharma participated in the ceremony.

Representatives from the various organizations attended the celebration.

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‘Martial law kuno’

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ong before President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte imposed martial law in Mindanao, he was already toying with the idea of declaring martial law, not just in Mindanao but the entire country. Why? What caused him to consider martial law when his supporters in the House of Representatives have provided him with an ironclad defense from any attempt to impeach him? Or are there other reasons – secret and unpublished – that would satisfy his private agenda?

For one thing, one can say that Duterte was a democratically elected “strongman” like Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Duterte is not a “dictator” in the mold of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, he was able to exercise near-absolute power in pushing his legislative agenda.

Indeed, senators and congressmen who opposed his wishes were severely dealt with.

In the House of Representatives, except for a few

party-list congressmen, nobody dares oppose his legislative agenda that includes restoration of the death penalty, the switch to a federal government, and lowering of the age of criminal liability. The House Speaker, Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a protégée of Duterte, is totally supportive of his legislative agenda. And the congressmen – who are balimbings (political turncoats) as a matter of political survival – fear him.

In my column, “Is martial law just a matter of time?”

(January 27, 2017), I asked: “Why would Digong [Duterte] want to declare martial law, when his grip to power is strong? Would it be fair to presume that he might have been thinking of the day when his grip weakens and loses control of Congress? And the specter of that happening could give him sleepless nights, insecurity, and paranoia. Could this be the reason why he is not comfortable sleeping in Malacañang Palace protected by the elite Presidential

Security Group?

Narco list When the Philippine National Police (PNP) submitted an intelligence report – “Narco list” – to Duterte, several judges’ names were included on the report. Duterte threatened to have them arrested. Supreme Court Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno strongly opposed it and issued a statement that said, “Law enforcers must first secure warrants of arrest from judges before judges allow themselves to be ‘physically accountable to any police officer’ as she warned of a constitutional crisis.” This did not bode well with Duterte who responded angrily, “I’m giving you a warning. Don’t create a crisis because I will order everybody in the executive department not to honor you,” he said referring to Sereno. He added, “Please, don’t order me.

I’m not a fool. If this continues, [that] you’re tying to stop me, I might lose my cool. Or would you rather I declare martial law?”

But Duterte relented and the matter with the “narco judges” was dropped.

Battle of Marawi On May 23, 2017 while Duterte was enroute to Moscow for a five-day visit, the rebel group Maute struck. At about 2:00 PM, the Battle of Marawi began. At least 500 members of Maute attacked a Philippine Army brigade stationed at Camp Ranao in Marawi City. They were seen rampaging through the streets waving ISIS black flags.

While in Moscow, Duterte declared martial law at 10:00 pm that same day. He cut short his visit after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin for a short time.

In an attempt to acquire weapons from Russia, Putin told him to provide a “shopping list” and he’d look at it. Duterte flew back home without the “bacon” he had expected to bring home.

Last June 5, the U.S. handed over – I mean, given free -$150 million worth of brandnew weapons that included 300 M4 assault rifles, 100 grenade launchers, and four M134D Gatling-style machine guns that can fire thousands of rounds a minute. The U.S. Embassy issued a statement, saying:

“This equipment will enhance the [Philippine Marines'] counterterrorism capabilities, and help protect [troops] actively engaged in counterterrorism operations in the southern Philippines."

It’s interesting to note that on June 2 -- a few days before the handover – Duterte had complained about the quality of “secondhand” American military hardware. “I will not accept any more military equipment that is secondhand. The ones the Americans are giving, I do not want that anymore, he said.”

Boots on the ground But weapons were not the only ones Uncle Sam had given free. A Pentagon spokesman, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Gary Ross, confirmed the presence of 50 to 100 special-operations forces that are helping the Philippine marines in Marawi. He said that the U.S. also maintains a force of 300 to 500 to support regular bilateral training, exercises, and other activities in the country.

He said that they’re in Marawi to provide technical assistance to the Philippine troops. However, they’re authorized to fire back if attacked.

In addition, another U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the support included aerial surveillance and targeting, electronic eavesdropping, communications assistance, and training.

One might question the presence of U.S. troops in the country, which the Philippine Constitution bans.

Philippine military spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla told reporters in Manila, “The presence of armed U.S. troops in Marawi was covered by a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, which calls for both parties to aid each other in times of enemy aggression.” He added, “That capacity has been moved to help ground forces in Marawi, and that arrangement should not complicate our military engagement.”

Who's in charge?

But what is strange is that the day after the handover of U.S. weapons, Duterte held a press conference and told the reporters that he “never approached America” for help. He said

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that he was “entirely unaware of their presence until they [the Americans] arrived.” But while he claimed that he didn’t ask for U.S. military help, it begs the question: Did the Philippine military request the aid independently without consulting Duterte? To avoid embarrassment, Duterte told the media that might have been the case. He said that due to years of U.S. training, “our soldiers are pro-American, that I cannot deny.” However, he did not comment on whether the Philippine military asked for U.S. help without his “approval.” And this raises the question: Who is in charge?

While one may wonder whether Duterte is still in charge, the answer is Yes and No. Yes, because he is still the president of the Philippines. No, because by declaring martial law, he turned over certain government functions to the military. He designated Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, a retired major general, as martial law administrator in Mindanao and Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Eduardo Año as the chief martial law implementor.

Año will be directly under the deputy martial administrator, who has yet to be named. He will also work with PNP Director General Ronald dela Rosa.

Indeed, little did Duterte realize that he had more power before de declared martial law.

With martial law, he has to carefully work with the generals, giving them a lot of latitude. And to make sure that they remain loyal, he has to share power with them. Indeed, they can make or break him. And he knows that.

So, are you for or against martial law? As the Visayans would say it, “Martial law kuno,” while the Tagalogs would say, “Martial law daw.” But the Ilocanos will always say, “Marcos pa rin kami!” And Bongbong Marcos would be so delighted and he would say, “Martial law forever!” But the powerless and poor common tao could only say, “Hay naku, here we go again!”

And for Donald Trump, he can only say, “It’s fake news.” And guess what Digong would be saying? “Sons of whores!”

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Happy Father’s Day!

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ather's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonding, and the influence of fathers in society.

Father's Day typically involves spending time with one's father or the father figures in one's life.

Small family gatherings and the giving of gifts may be part of the festivities organized for Father's Day. A father who is actively involved makes a real difference.

He helps his child develop confidence, independent thinking, creativity and so much more.

When a father is engaged, the entire family reaps the benefits.

Men also tends to encourage children to take initiative, explore and experiment, which is also good. When their toddler faces a challenge, fathers will wait longer before stepping in to help which often gives the child enough time to find a solution on his own.

WHEN A FATHER ISN'T IN THE PICTURE Is a child's development compromised when the father isn't around? Not necessarily.

While it's true that behavioural problems generally show up in children with an absent father, other factors may come into play, such as poverty or the lack of a support network.

When a child lacks the presence of a father in his life, it's important that he still have contact with trustworthy men such as grandfather, uncle or family friend.

Whatever the situation is, it's important that the child have male role models to serve as guides and with whom to bond.

Fathers who can count on the support of their partner in bringing up their child feel more confident and capable.

The benefits of paternal involvement continue into later years.

Children who can count on the fathers during adolescent have lower risk of dropping out of school, developing behavioural problems, suffering from anxiety and depression. In general, these children will be happier and succeed better in life.

TWO IS BETTER! A man's participation in a child upbringing is first and

foremost is up to him. But it also depends on the mother! Fathers will assume more responsibility and more capable when the child's mother supports them. Men will then place more importance on their role as father and be happier for it.

However, some women find it difficult to make room for the father. Others have a tendency to always tell him what to do and how to do it. "This attitude sends a message to men that they aren't good and causes some fathers to back off". It is therefore important that mothers let fathers do things their way and remember thatthe differences are good for their child's development.

TWO is never too many when caring for a child! The tasks and challenges aren't as heavy when they're shared. "With two involved adults, everything doubles: Time, Money, Patience, Grandparents, Everything!

REMEMBER: Fathers play an important role in a child's development.

An involved father helps his child react well to unexpected situations, develop creativity, become more independent and build self-esteem.

In cases of separation, it's important that both parents work together and actively participate in raising the young child.

Our FATHER in HEAVEN is the BEST FATHER we have!

GOD must be in the center of FAMILY lives!

GOD BLESS ALL FATHERS!

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Last month I was joined by Joe Baldo and Maj Gonsalves in patrolling with Bear Clan. We did it to gain hands on learning in preparation to doing our own first patrolling. To Maj, more than gaining knowledge on the tactical aspect of patrolling, our walk with Bear Clan became an eye opener to us on the realities of living in our city. Maj shared about her experience, “I was so

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I learned that so many things are happening in our community, and you will be surprised because you never hear them on the news. It’s a nice feeling that Bear Clan/people watch over their neighbourhood and people from that neighbourhood watch over Bear Clan/other people. Walking with Bear Clan, you can really see that people feel safe even if they (Bear Clan) are not the police.

I hope and pray that we at 204 Neighbourhood Watch can do this to our community to protect our kids, families and friends.” Maj is one of the active volunteers of the group. She arrived in Winnipeg 2.5 years ago with her husband and two children. Her family is from Iloilo. Maj is a licensed childcare provider, while her husband, Gilbert, works as Parts Advisor at a car dealer.

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Maj took these photos during our patrolling with Bear Clan. The syringe with colorful cap at the top and at the bottom the seemingly harmless small packet with fancy print (about 4cm by 4cm size) used as container for illegal drugs, they can greatly harm and even cause death to children who will touch them out of curiousity.

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Russell now at the age of 25, is enrolled as an apprentice with the Province of Manitoba, working towards his Journeyman Red Seal as a Refinish Technician.

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Britney Spears captivates ‘amazing’ Manila crowd

n Thursday night, pop icon Britney Spears stepped onstage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena before thousands of fans, whom the singer rightly called “amazing!” for her “Britney Live in Manila” concert.

The Manila leg of her current Asian tour was a lavish 90-minute production replete with fabulous costume changes,

pulsing lights and screens that displayed various digital backdrops designed to electrify the atmosphere. The 35-year-old recording artist performed 23 of her most popular dance tunes and mid-tempo bops from the past 18 years. The standout highlight of her performance was easily Piece Of Me, where the crowd went wild shouting the “Philippines!” part of the lyrics. The crowd went

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Independence Ball celebrates 119th Philippine Independence highlighting "Our Stories" and "Circle of Friends" performed the "Ako Ay Filipino" (I Am A Filipino).

Ms.Tes Aiello, vicepresident of PHCMI, delivered the opening remarks followed by the greetings from Right Honourable Justin Trudeau was conveyed by MP Kevin Lamoureux; and the message of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte by Honorary Consul

Ronald Opina. Arnold Tongol and Hannah Sagaral rendered songs at the ball. Emceed by Tyler Magnaye, a 103. Virgin Radio personality.

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And when Perla Javate, president of the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba,delivered her closing remarks and announced the formation of the "Circle of Friends", the guests immediately took the hands of their friends and made a circle on the dance hall, as the song "Imagine" was sung by Paul Ong. Such a moving spirit of friendliness and oneness felt by everyone, capturing the very meaning of solidarity of various communities into one community.

These are the two inspiring portions of the program celebrating the 119th Philippines Independence sponsored by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba . The Independence Ball, a dinner-dance, was held recently at the Marlborough Hotel.

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Remembering Filipino Backyard (or Street) Games (part 2)

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ost of what many Filipinos regard as traditional backyard games of their culture are actually just derivations from or variations of foreign games, which were handed down to the Philippine culture some generations ago, especially during foreign occupation in certain eras of the Filipino homeland.

Here are some of them.

Holen – as the toy, holen is simply the Filipino version of what is known as glass marbles, those little balls made of glass with colorful or flowery designs inside. As a game though, holen, the mechanics of holen as the traditional Filipino backyard game are based on a combination

of playing billiards and golf. This way of playing holen apparently reached the Filipino culture via the so-called American occupation of certain parts of the Philippines during post–World War 2, around the late 1940s. The Filipino word holen was derived from the phrase “hole in.” This pertained to with how those glass marbles may be played. A certain numbers of hole are dug into the backyard ground.

The players will each take his turn in shooting his marble with the flick of his fingers, aiming to hole it into the first hole and then into the next until he fills in all the holes, completing a single cycle. Whoever finishes first a complete cycle is deemed the winner. “Hole in” is just one way

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Pikô – simply a Filipino variation of hopscotch, “a popular playground game in which players toss a small object into numbered triangles of a pattern of rectangles outlined on the ground and then hop or jump through the spaces to retrieve the object.” In the Filipino version of it, the pattern is usually made of squares and rectangles on which the players hop or jump with one or both feet depending on whether the next pattern is a rectangle or two squares.

Sipà – another Filipino variation of a game that originated from another culture; it was a take on the Indonesian game called sepak takraw. Whereas in the Indonesian game a woven ball is the object of the game, in the Filipino version the object is made of “a washer with colorful threads, usually plastic straw, attached to it.” The simplest way of playing sipà involves each player’s throwing the object upwards for him to toss it using the inside portion of his foot or the part a bit above his knee or even the elbow, not allowing it to touch the ground by hitting it as many times as he can possibly manage. The player who was able to hit the object the most number of times wins the game.

Some more games that are worth mentioning include tumbang preso (hit the can), taguán (hide and seek), and

luksong baka (variation of the leap frog).

The Last Leaf In this aspect, perhaps nothing really came out of nothing. Cultural artifacts are often just derivations from other cultures or a combination of various ones. Even the so-called Filipino traditional games were usually just variations of games from other cultures, adopted usually during the times when people from other countries had occupied or immigrated to the Philippines back some decades or centuries ago. What makes them Filipino are not really the games themselves, but rather frequently, the way such games are played—

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Thus, it’s okay to claim such games as culturally Filipino, but only to a certain extent. On the other hand, to claim that they are strictly Filipino is to be assuming and conceited about it— something that may be considered false national pride. So, the next time you want to teach such Filipino games to your children (in case you have children), be fair about it. Tell them that most, if not all, of these games were derived from other cultures, and that what makes them Filipino are often the ways they are being played.

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Sudoku Puzzles are games of patience, numbers and genius! The satisfaction of solving a challenging Sudoku Puzzle is one of the greatest accomplishments any sudoku game player can experience. Here is the puzzle. Good luck!

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Horoscope It might be inviting to act defensively when the best approach would be to talk things through, even if you feel uncomfortable about doing so. Intense situations may seem to bring feelings to the surface, but with a focus on Cancer, you could register everything very deeply. As the emphasis is also on your home and family zone, a lot of the drama could play out here. You may find that others will be more willing to open up if you start.

The cosmos encourages you to express yourself and reveal more of your true nature. Bringing an end to a period in which you’ve been more inward looking. This can also be a chance to clear those ideas that you’ve been dreaming up into the recent. This is a perfect time to get started on a project that is deeply meaningful to you.

You will be very aware of how your skills impact others in a positive way, and this can motivate you on to give your best.

This could provide an opportunity to showcase your skills or impress the boss or someone else. They could coincide with a new job or promotion or the start of a contract.

You may become more aware of how certain routines and patterns within a bond have been taken for granted for some time. This can be a time of give and take, as well as making the time to understand someone’s feelings. This influence can encourage you to rewrite the script and take those actions that can change things for the better.

You could have a lot more understanding for others, and this could positively impact the way some relationships pan out.

But having too much compassion may not always work in your favor, and there are times when it could be inappropriate, such as in a work setting. It would help to get a second opinion if you’re uncertain. This same zone brings the possibility of a new beginning regarding an opportunity or relationship.

The focus shifts to a more sheltered and spiritual sector of your chart. This can be an opportunity to take an honest look at your life and consider letting go of situations or perhaps relationships that no longer serve you. This includes emotional baggage you could well do without.

This is also a time when understanding what motivates you and makes you tick can enable you to make wiser decisions in the future.

A passionate trend could admit strong emotions for someone nearer to home that you might be ready to share. If you have a good feeling about a country or destination, this might encourage you on to make travel plans. The same may be true if you’re caring of someone who lives far away. You may also have a passionate interest in a subject and want to learn more or even write a book about it if you have enough experience.

You have now opportunities to improve your health or progress at work. In fact, this is a good time to consider your overall level of happiness and what you can do to enhance it. The cosmos encourages you to apparently hold what you need to do to feel more vital and alive, and it might not be what you think. If you require a life coach or personal trainer, either of these could be effective.

Someone from another country or culture could attract your attention. Your forces encourage you to take stock and think about how you might improve your social life. This could involve taking the time to connect with people you haven’t seen in a while or deepen a key bond. Meanwhile, you may find that joining a group or club gives you a new lease on life and offers activities that you really enjoy.

Counseling or therapy could work equally well at this time.

You could be ready to face certain issues that have been holding you back for some time. These could be childhood experiences that created patterns that affect your progress at work or in key relationships. You may find that reflecting on them enables you to gently let them go.

The trend was continues to encourages you to explore your creative skills. This can be a good opportunity to showcase them to people who have an interest in what you do. You may find you feel more vital and energized and more confident in general. This is ideal if you’re looking for love or want to light again the spark in your present relationship.

They could see you tempted into purchasing items you don’t really need as a way to feel better about yourself or ease the concern in a certain situation. Focus on your financial sector could encourage you to look closely at your money situation; it might also attempt you to spend. But you may find that small treats are just as effective as big-ticket items. Pampering yourself with a spa day or luxury treatment could be even more fulfilling.

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Senator Enverga questions why immigration policy should give extra credits for French and not English

On June 7, the Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario Senator, questioned the Government Representative in the Senate during question period concerning alterations that were made to the Express Entry Immigration Program by the Trudeau government, specifically with regards to the inequity in awarding language credits.

“Earlier this week, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen announced troubling changes to the express entry immigration program,” Senator Enverga said in a statement.

“Under this express entry program, applicants can score up to 1,200 points depending on their education, training, work experience, and language

skills. The newly announced and worrying changes to this program would see candidates receiving up to 30 additional points for those who possess strong FrenchLanguage skills. Possessing strong English-Language skills would not score you any additional points,” the Senator added.

The questions raised by Senator Enverga focused on why, in our bilingual nation, there existed a disparity in which extra credits were awarded for possessing strong language skills in one official language but not the other, as well as if the Trudeau government valued one official language over the other, as this new policy’s lack of equity seems to suggest.

The Government Representative, Senator Peter Harder, answered, “I welcome the honourable senator's question and want to assure him . . . that the adjustments being made are to ensure that there is a reward given to French-language capacity in our immigration program so that it too is a useful tool of nation building.”

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Canadian-Filipino community takes over the Senate! Senator Enverga and his guests spent time in the Senate Chamber during the annual flag raising event to celebrate Philippines Independence Day.

UP-Diliman has 36 summa cum laude grads The 106th General Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City on Sunday will be led by 36 students graduating summa cum laude.

Summa cum laude is the state university’s highest academic distinction with graduates having a weighted average grade of 1.20 or

better. Williard Joshua Jose, who will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications engineering, tops the honor students with a weighted average grade of 1.058.

Another graduate with the same degree, Rangel Daroya, follows with an average grade of 1.074.

The 36 “best and brightest” graduates represent the 10 academic units of UP’s four

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A total of 2,968 students will receive their undergraduate degrees while 588 others will get their graduate degrees.

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Fifteen young students and a group receive 2017 Youth Role Model Awards

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ifteen young students and a group of students from the different schools in the city received the annual City of Winnipeg's Citizen Equity Committee's 2017 Youth Role Model Awards held recently at Norwood Hotel.

In his message, Mayor Brian Bowman says: "The Citizen Equity CommitteeYouth Role MOdel wards celebrate culture, diversity and recognize youth in Winnipeg who demonstrate outstanding achievements." and he added, "Their creative and sporting talents, volunteer efforts and contributions are part of the fabric of our community and we are all better for having them in our lives."

Councillor Cindy Gilroy, chairperson, City of Winnipeg's Citizen Equity Committee, in her message, writes: "The City of Winnipeg's Citizen Equity Committee recognizes the accomplishments of the youth from diverse communities. It's my pleasure to participate in the

2017 Youth Role Model Awards ceremony with our respective youths and their families. All the youths who have been nominated for this year awards have shown the outstanding achievements."

Two of the Youth Role Model Awards are named to honor former members of the CEC who had been involved in the committee, namely, Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros Award for Courage; and Wade "Kojo" Williams Sr. Award for Action Against Racism and Discrimination. Ron Cantiveros, one of the sons of Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros; and Deserie Richard, sister of Wade, delivered the highlights of the volunteerism of the two late members of CEC. Greetings were delivered by Chief Francine Meeches, Swan Lake First Nation, Treaty No. 1; William Gordon, Manitoba Metis Federation; and Councillor Brian Mayes, Councillor for Youth; and the main address of Councillor Cindy Gilroy.

The folowing awardees include Rachel Beazley, Junior; and Paige Gillingham, senior, Rosalinda Natividad Cantiveros Award for Courage; Palvi Saini, junior; and Diversity Committee-Vincent Massey Collegiate, senior; Wade "Kojo" Williams Sr. for Action Against Racism and Discrimination; Ernestine Mousseau,junior; Donovan Sutherland, senior, Spirituality Award; Emily Turner-Martens,junior; Devon Liscum, senior, Advocacy Award; Community Volunteering award went to Alon Golubchik, junior and Dakota Woitowicz,senior; Education and Training Award, Himamshu Sharma, junior and Travis Loest, senior; Justine Carriere, junior and Maryo John, senior, Sports Award; Nola Branconnier-Wilson, junior and Aser Hailu, senior, Performance/ Arts awardees.

Citizen Equity Committee is composed of Councillor Cindy Gilroy, chair; Councillor John Schreyer, Maria Morrison, Michael

Jack, Alison Moist, Antonio Buccini, Julie Javier, Immaculate Nabisere, Adeline Bird, Manoj Nowrang, Bonnie Thompson, Sylvia Todaschuk, and Tony Antonio.

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CALAX Laguna segment breaks ground June 19, 2017 Construction works for the 18-kilometer Laguna Section of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) will formally commence with a groundbreaking ceremony set on June 19.

“The whole CALAX project which will have eight (8) interchanges and one (1) main toll barrier is expected to reduce travel time from CAVITEX to SLEX by 45 minutes,” Villar noted.

“The road construction project from Tirona Highway to the end of Greenfield near Mamplasan Exit, Laguna will be closely monitored so that by 2020, our travel time from CAVITEX to SLEX will be reduced to only 45 minutes,” he added.

The project is part of the 45 kilometer closed system modern tolled expressway awarded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to private concessionaire MPCALA Holdings, Inc. of the Metro Pacific Group who won the competitive bidding under the government’s

Public Private Partnership (PPP) program.

“CALAX will be one of the most advanced highway in the Philippines. It expected to ease traffic congestion along Governor's Drive, Aguinaldo Highway and Santa Rosa Tagaytay Road,” Villar noted.

Earlier in March 2017, MPACALA Holdings has signed a contract with DM Consunji Inc. for the Laguna segment which will involve the construction of four (4)-lane highway with four (4) interchanges from Aguinaldo Interchange to the existing Mamplasan Interchange of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Biñan, Laguna.

Secretary Villar has affirmed DPWH commitment to expedite

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“Knowing what is at stake with this project that will benefit many generations to come, DPWH will give it all to deliver everything we can and finish the project by 2020,” Villar noted.

The entire expressway project will require an investment amount of P35.425 Billion.

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Rene and Thelma Macaro, OFSAM’s Father and Mother of the 2017

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he annual celebration of the Mother and Father of the Year by the Original Filipino Senior Association of Manitoba (OFSAM) is a recognition of the role of parents in our family. The honorees are selected among the members of the association.

This year's event is a very special occasion when Rene and

Thelma Macaro, a husband and wife team, were proclaimed as the OFSAM's Father and Mother of the year at a dinner dance held at Viscount Gord recently.

Together with their family members, officers and members of OFSAM and some special guests, the celebration honoring the Father and Mother of the Year 2017 went with pageantry as the

officers, former awardees and guests offered gifts, flowers and sash and special greetings from St. John’s MLA Nahanni Fountain and Burrows MLA Cindy Lamouruex. Special musical number was performed by Mercy Cuaresma. Special prayer was given by Letty Duque Antonio, the president of OFSAM.

With their family members.

Front, MLA Nahanni Fontaine, MLA Bernardette Smith; back, Vina Castillo, Gloria Agravante, Perla Javate and Clarita Nazario.

Rene and Thelma with Letty Duque and Tony Antonio.

Guests include Clarita, Perla, Trifona, Irene, Nards, Ben, Orli, Carrie, Gem, Lita, Julie, Remy, Ruth and Rod.

Some officers and members of OFSAM at the celebration.

Rene and Thelma with the guests.

Guests at the OFSAM celebration.

Officers and members of OFSAM with Rene and Thelma.

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Interagency convergence on job generation The Labor and Trade and Industry departments, together with the City Government of Manila, sign the Declaration of Commitment to achieve the goals of “Ambisyon 2040: Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay,” and the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” of the Philippine government. Agency representatives, composed of from DOLE, Aurora Halcon, from DTI, Dahlia Nunez and Miguelita Alonzo from City Government of Manila, sign the agreement during the recent Independence Day

Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan Philippines, Ermita, Learning Sessions at the National (Dodong EchavezIPS) Historical Commission of the

Manila.

Malacañang declares four-day national mourning

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alacañang released on Tuesday, June 20, a proclamation declaring June 13 to 16 as “days of national mourning” in honor of the government troops slain in Marawi City.

Proclamation No. 232 which was signed by President Duterte last June 13, directed all government offices, schools, and military camps to fly the Philippine flag at half-mast to honor the troops who sacrificed lives in Marawi. The delayed release of the proclamation was due to the belated transmission of the document from the office

of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to the Malacañang Records Office. The office of Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella received the copy of the proclamation only on Tuesday, June 20.

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Congratulations to Our Hurdles Champion, Michael Silverie

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n June 10, our very own Michael Dell Montes Silverie, a Grade 10 student at Sisler High School, won the 100m Hurdles at the University of Manitoba Provincial Championship, earning the prestigious gold medal.

This was actually his third time in winning the sports competition. His time record was 13.99. Let’s congratulate him and his family and applaud his contributions to Filipino Canadian sports history.

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