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Navigating Canada’s Health-care System While You Wait for Your Health Card

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he typical public health card takes a few months to process. If you’re new to Canada, what can you do if a health issue arises in the meantime?

Most provinces require three months residency before healthcare coverage becomes active.

While most individuals will still be covered in the case of extreme medical emergencies, a visit to the emergency room or walk-in clinic could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Here’s how to handle the gap period between applying for a public health card and seeing your coverage actually take effect.

Consider Gap Insurance “The ministry encourages the purchase of private health

insurance for new immigrants who must serve a waiting period,” says David Jensen, spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health.

“This insurance will cover you for any urgent health issues that may arise before your provincial coverage takes effect.”

If you’re moving with a company, the first step is to find out if they provide coverage for you. When Heidi Nymann-Jensen moved to Canada from Denmark a few years ago, her husband’s company provided insurance that covered any potential health situations from the moment her family landed in Canada. “We were fortunate,” says NymannJensen. The added coverage from Martin’s company removed any

fiscally related health-care worries.

“We simply had to fill out the forms at a Service Ontario office, and wait for our cards, knowing we were covered in the interim,” says Nymann-Jensen.

For those who aren’t fortunate enough to have company insurance when coming to Canada, personal insurance is an option. “It can be very costly not to have coverage during those first few months,” says Brigitte Kent, Acting Executive Director of OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance (OLHI), an independent insurance complaint service provider. Ideally you should apply for insurance prior to moving, she says, but if you wait until after arriving in Canada, make finding private insurance a priority in your first few days. If you don’t apply within the first five days of arrival, private insurance may be more difficult to obtain. Some insurance companies may suspect that you have a medical issue and are seeking insurance only to avoid the imminent fees.

If you’re uncertain of where to look for insurance, OLHI works with 99 per cent of Canada’s health insurance companies. They have an insurance finder that lists all member companies. Simply scroll to “expatriates” for a list of companies that provide interim insurance.

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June 1st kicks off the National Filipino Heritage Month with full entertainment and recognition awards

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concerted efforts of the many Filipino talents and dedicated volunteers made the opening of the 1st National Filipino Heritage Month of June, recently held at the Maples Collegiate, under the leadership of Kevin Lamoureux, member of the Parliament, Winnipeg North, his daughter, Cindy Lamoureux, MLA, Burrows, and Dante Aviso, production director.

Five segments of historical footnotes were presented as the program went on by the various performing groups, from folk dances and songs. And in between the program, the awarding of certificates and medallions was held, recognizing many Filipinos who have contributed his or her time and talents to the Filipino community.

The following awardees include Alibin Family, Roselyn

Advincula, Cris Aglugub, Gloria Agravante, Dante Alambra, Florencio Antonio, Estelita Antonio, Gem Anis , Elmer Aquino, Donna Natividad-Arenas, Tony Battad, Jose Belmonte, Maria Buduhan, Ligaya Buenaventura (d), Dante Buenaventura (d), Ely Bueno (d), Juantino Calunia, Rod & Linda

Cantiveros (d), Leila Castro, Erlinda Celones (d), Carolina Custodio (d), Gemma Dalayoan , Fred De Villa, May & Eril Deculing. Rick Dela Cruz , Ma-Anne Dionisio, Rodolfo Domingo, Joel Duque, Virginia Gonzales-Guiang-Santoro, Irene & Roland Guzman, Randy Guzman, Perla Javate, Julie Javier, Judianne

Jayme, Emmie Joaquin, Cory Juan, Joy Lazo, Marides Lazo, Nena Lazo, Kelly Legaspi, Aida Madridejo, Romulo Magsino, Aireen Miaral, Evangelina Mance, Flor Marcelino, Ted Marcelino, Alfie Vera-Mella, Mary Jane Napolitano, Ley Navarro , Lucille Nolasco, Clarita Nazario, Lolita Oandasan, Jaynor

Kahal, Ernesto Ofiaza, Paul Kelvin Ong, Kris Ontong, Chito Paderon, Rey Pagtakhan, Mike Pagtakhan, Chester Pangan, Edda Pangilinan, Porie Pedrina, Linda Ramos, Franco Ramos, Jon Reyes, Manny Reyes, Rey-Ar Reyes, Mario & Myra Rosario, Fe Ryder, Conrad Santos continution to page 8

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Sauler Tumbokoon, Joe Sulit (d), Eustaquio Urrutia (d), Raymond Zablan and John Zee. continution from page 6 The following are awardees (d), Michelle Santos, Topher San for the organizations include Juan, Stephanie Sy, Genalyn Tan, 204 Filipino Market Place, 204 Resty Taruc, Lito Taruc, Elaine Neighbourhood Wacth, Aklan,

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ANAK, Bacoor Assn or Manitoba, Bibak, Bicol Assn. of Manitoba, Brandon Filipino Association, Bulacan Assn. of Manitoba, C & K Zaldy & Gina Ordonez, Davao Assn. of Manitoba, South Eastman Filipino Association, Filcasa,

FTCPAM, Filipino Seniors Group, Guimbanian Assn., Karilagan Dance Troup, Kayumanggi Dance Troup, Magdaragat, MB Council of Filipino Association of Manitoba, Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, Newcomer Coffee Club, Original Filipino Assn. of Manitoba, Pangasinan Assn. of Manitoba, PBA/FBA, Phil. Assn. of Manitoba, Phil. Canadian Centre of Manitoba, MFBC, Max Restaurant, QPAM,

Seven Oaks Filipino Employees Assn., Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity, Timpuyog Til Ilocano Ditoy,UP Alumni Assn., UST Alumni Assn. of MB, WAAY, Winnipeg Filipino Breakfast Council, Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy, Isabela Assn., Pinays of Manitoba, Knights of Rizal, Alapan Assn. of Manitoba, Malagasang Assn. of Manitoba and Imuseneans.

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The Republic of Adobo

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ould the Philippines' the President Rodrigo Duterte's poverty reduction in plans of actions! progress? Yes, through "Filipinos living below the poverty line were estimated

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Bloodletting of the causes of Filipino poverty goes on as we celebrate the 121st Independence Day at 21% of the population in the first half of 2018 compared with 27.6% in the same period of 2015', Philippine Statistic authority said in the report!

Hold on to more facts on the reduction of the Filipino poverty.

Just some tossings of the realities about the state of the Philippines.

The Philippines is considered a third world country ? The answer is a big bold YES!, a far cry compared from other Asian neighboring countries like Vietnam and Thailand Look at the hard fact statistics focusing on the sad state of poverty in the Philippines.

According to the report, extreme poverty affects 19.2% of the population, 18.4 million people, based on the international poverty life of $1.25 a day.And most of the poor live in the rural areas and work in the agriculture sectors, mainly farming and fishing!

And what are the causes of poverty in the Philippines? There are many causes of poverty in the country and these include the low to moderate economic growth for the past 40 years...YES, FOR THE PAST 40 years! To name a few, the recurrent exposure to the risks, such a economic crises, conflict, natural disasters, over-population, "environmental poverty" (poor utilization of the natural resources) and ; a wide gap of income and wealth, and to be blunt in condemnation, the proverbial corruption in the various sectors of the society, from the elected and appointed officials (executive, legislative and judicial), to the media and to the police forces!

When a discussion on the emergence of Filipino poverty, one has to find ways to reason out why this social problem has not be addressed for more than 40 years; or one would say, that the poverty problem has been in our midst since the time when the Filipinos were removed from the shackle of poverty since time immemorial.

The country is an agricultural country, and to the richest countries, the agricultural

revolution has the USA and Canada, for example, to become an industrialized countries. And why can't the Philippines attain such noble title?

Dysfunction governance leads to mismanagement of the natural resources. Government planners concentrated the growth in Manila and other provinces are forgotten and hardly progressed.

As a matter of fact, the declining rate of poverty in the Philippines is only a barely 0,9% compared with China with a declining rate of 2.4% per year!

In the nutshell, poverty reduction has not kept with GDP growth rates, due to high employment rate, high inflation rate and wide income inequality (financial inquity- the poor become poorer and the rich become richer (Find out who the billionaires in the Country..and if you find out, you might swallow your own vomit!).

And the population growth rate is alarming! 2.36% per year, adding more 5,000 Filipinos every year and times 365 days?

Wow! The former administration had a great plantilla to reduce poverty, some had been instituted but because the very core of the society is sick and added to this is the dysfunction operations of many departments, his plans were derailed.

Do we need a superhuman to govern?

No and no such a superhuman exists, only in the minds of the fiction writers!

The election of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has shakened and disturbed leading to many counter-critics that a mere Mayor of Davao would become the president. And because Philippine politics is polarized (most of the time pulverized), competition after election heated up and critics from the status quo, from the media and from the members of the Imperial Manila have risen to find faults of the current administration.

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Currently, there is a sustained economic growth and critical and broad-based reforms and investments that have translated to employment generation and social protection.

As ABS-CBN reports: "The proportion of Filipinos living below poverty line fell to 16.1% from the 22.2% in 2015!

Are we in the road to reduce poverty line?

Examine the Duterte's plan in the next 3 years and he made promises that before his term ends, Filipinos can claim about the quality of their lives.

And ask the critics and the opposition parties, they paint a sad state of the future; and add a man-made calculation that all what Durerte has been doing, like his "Builld, Build, Build" plans would not make a dent on poverty reduction?: And who will effect the reduction?

Remember, the Philippines is so rich in natural and human resources and we need Duterte to realize how to utilize these resources!

Urgency is to halt hunger, and this is the order of the day.

And on hunger, I am inspired by what St. Agustine writes: "Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others?

And because family dynasty is cancerous in the Philippines, many families are afflicted with it...more families in politics, ten times the money they get.”

And what Dwight Eisenhower writes on hunger: "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies a final sense of theft from those who hunger.."

And my version, pardon my pun: "Every money taken by the corrupt elected and appointed officials signifies a final sense of theft from those kababayans who hunger."

And the 25% of poor people of the Philippine are robbed in a broad daylight!

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Duterte pursues funding sources for teachers’ salary raise

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resident Rodrigo Duterte has instructed his economic advisers to look for sources of funding for the salary increase of public school teachers as a new school year started.

The President had repeatedly promised public school teachers since 2015 that their salaries would be raised or even doubled. The teachers are asking for a raise of P10,000 for them to catch up with rising prices and the cost of basic

services. However his economic managers had brought up budgetary concerns relative to the proposed increase..

Education Secretary Leonor Briones had likewise said an increase of P10,000 would cost P150 billion.

For his part Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) secretary general Raymond Basilio said Briones’ statements speak of her embarrassing lack of empathy to and shameless contempt of teachers. The teachers are also asking why the government quickly found funds to double the salaries of the police and the military.

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Kuh Ledesma brings her talents to Winnipeg in support of St. Peter’s New Church Kuh Ledesma was in Winnipeg for a special VIP Dinner with ticket holders to her June 16th concert at Petrus Hall, in support of St. Peter’s efforts to build a new church. During her stay in Winnipeg, she also met with The Filipino Journal in a Live interview at Max’s Restaurant.

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Cultural milestone at the Rural Showcase at Neubergthal Common Barn

Asian fusion showcases the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, closes the Asian Heritage month of May

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wo major events have become so memorable as the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba celebrated the month of May as the Asian Heritage, focusing on creative talents of the performances at the Rural Showcase held at Neubergthal Common Bar last May 19th;

and the closing ceremony at the Candian Museum for Human Rights last May 29th.

At the Asian Heritage Rural Showcase at Neubergthal Common Barn, various Asian talents had presented their dances and songs with so much gusto, making the most performers

to appreciate this year’s rural site. Neubergthal is a street village found in 1876 considered as a very historic site of the earliest Mennonites showing the architecture and cultural richness of the Mennonites who settled in Manitoba as early as 1974.

The closing ceremony presentation at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights culminated the month-long celebration of Asian arts and culture with the presence of

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Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Janice A. Filmon; John Young, president and CEO of CMHR; MLA Andrew Smith, on behalf of the Honourable Cathy Cox, minister of sport, culture and heritage; Wab Kinew, leader of the Manitoba NDP. And Elder Peter Atkinson, from Anishinaabe of the Ojibwe Nation, Roseau River Reservee.

Other events took place to celebrate the Asian culture and heritage.

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Hosted by Kevin Lamoreaux, MP Winnipeg North & Cindy Lamoreux, MLA Burrows Maples Collegiate. 1330 Jefferson Ave.

QPAM Mayuhan

Hosted by the Quezon Province Association of Manitoba Maples Multiplex Arena, 434 Adsum Drive

PHCM Flag Raising & Opening Ceremony

Hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba, 737 Keewatin S

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Hosted by the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Maples Multiplex Arena, 434 Adsum Drive

MAFTI Cultural Night

Hosted by the Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers, Tyndall Park School, 2221 King Edward St

Celebration of Faith

Hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba, 737 Keewatin S

Musica: An Evening of the Philippine Art S

Hosted by the Philippine Canadian Arts Society of MB Inc Maples Collegiate theatre, 1330 Jefferson Ave.

Desi Festival

Hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave.

Conversation Cafe- “Let’s Talk Pinoy” Win

Hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba, 737 Keewatin S

Philippine Independence Ball

Hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith St.

Picnic in the Park

Hosted by the Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba Assiniboine Park

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n overwhelming success of the 2019 Quezon Province Association of Manitoba held last June 1st became the talk of the town, making the annual religious celebration as one of the biggest showcase of the Quezon’s heritage and culture.

Led by the Hermano and Hermana Mayor, Jhun and Julie Manzanilla, assisted by the Hermanito Mayor, Gerrad Mendoza and Hermanita Mayor, Cheerie-Ann Rojas. And for the first time, Bb. Niyogyugan, Bernardette Bagnas graced the celebration.

Added to the religious pageantry is Reyna Elena, Johsa Marie G. Manzanilla, with

Constantino, Sebastian Santos and escort Christian Schroedter. And there were ten reynas and these include Coleen Damaso, Reyna Emperatriz; Arianne Fernando, Reyna de los Flores; Sheree Mendoza, Reyna de Santisimo Rosario; Miriam Fernandez Yabut, Reyna de las Virgenes; Paula Mutuc, Reyna de los Confessores; Sephanie Cruz, Reyna de los Apostoles; Amanda Cahatol, Reyna de los Santos; Kristian Cahatol, Reyna de los Profetas; Reeza Rojas, Reyna del Cielo; and Carlynn Mae Rojas, Reyna de las Paz. Included in the celebration were sagalas and their consorts.

There were many aranyas and “pabitin” for every guest delight.

Savoury food and delicacies were enjoyed by the guests.

The officers and members and advisers extended thank you to all the major Sponsors, Filipino Journal, Just in Couture and Vickar Automotive Group Inc. And special thanks to the lechon donors: Jhun and Julie Manzanilla, LInda Tseng, Gil and Rose Lacandula; and Alden and Jenny Novallasca and QPAM friends and members for their potluck contributions.

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Scholarship Launched in Honor of Mar Mance

Mario T. Mance P.Eng. Memorial Scholarship was launched last May 25, 2019 at Canton Food Gallery. A successful breakfast fundraising event was held to honor the late Eng. Mario

T. Mance. The event is aiming to launch a Memorial scholarship to those Internationally educated engineers and technical in profession who wanted to pursue their professional career in Manitoba. Vangie Mance together with her kids, Marc, Jasper and Casey and family, graced the well attended event and supported with the Filipino Members Chapters-Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and Filipino Canadian Technical Profession Association of Manitoba. A very inspiring

speech was gven by MP Robert Falcon Oulette, MP Winnipeg Center , Marolo Alfaro P.Eng. and Ray Sator, P.Eng. Emceed by Gani Casalla, P.Eng. We thank everyone who supported this event.

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Wednesday, June 19 Seniors’ Day

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Date: Sunday, June 23 Talented Manitobans 11-18 years compete for over $10,000 in prize money on the Main Stage.

CJNU Senior Star Date: Wednesday, June 19 Seniors compete for prize money.

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MB Ag Museum Dates: June 14-19 Unique demos of a steam engine.

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Andi Eigenmann poses for maternity and family photos

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he maternity and family photos of Andi Eigenmann were recently shared

by Nice Print Photography on Instagram.

The shoots showed the actress with surfer boyfriend Philmar Alipayo, daughter Ellie,

and Philmar's son Toro in Siargao.

She and Philmar are expecting a baby girl. The actress is the daughter of actors Mark Gil and Jaclyn Jose. She has a daughter, Ellie, from her relationship with Jake Ejercito.

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James Reid backs out from ‘Pedro Penduko’

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ctor James Reid will no longer play the starring role in the upcoming film “Pedro Penduko.”

His home studio Viva Films confirmed the actor’s withdrawal from the movie due to current spinal injuries and treatments.

He will instead star on a Filipino adaptation of the Korean movie, “Spellbound,” with his girlfriend, Nadine Lustre. Viva Films has yet to release a statement on who will be taking the actor’s role in the film.

Gary Lising passes away Comedian Gary Lising has died at age 78.

The sad news was confirmed by his younger brother Pompeii in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 1. According to news reports, Lising was found dead in his condo on May 31 by his son Bugsy. His medical history showed that he had two cardiac which required him to undergo angioplasty more than once. He was part of the 1980s comedy gag show Champoy, together with fellow comedians and Ateneo graduates Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad.

He was also the author of several comedy books. He also worked in the US as part of pool of writers who

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wrote gags for the American comedian Bob Hope.

He owns the novelty story Gary Lising's Joke Box in Robinson's Galleria.

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House passes Reyes’ resolution to celebrate Filipino heritage Legislative Assembly votes to designate June as Filipino Heritage Month the province.

“Since the arrival of people from the Philippines to Manitoba in 1959, the Filipino community has made tremendous contributions to our province’s growth, prosperity and development,” said Reyes. “The Filipino community has embraced Manitoba, and our province has welcomed and will continue to welcome its heritage, culture and contributions.”

Manitoba was the first entry point for Filipinos into Canada. Reyes noted that after four nurses became the first immigrants to arrive from the Philippines, skilled Filipinos moved to he Legislative Assembly has Winnipeg and elsewhere in Manitoba designated June as Filipino in increasingly greater numbers Heritage Month, approving and played a critical role in filling a private member’s resolution the market needs of manufacturing proposed today by St. Norbert MLA companies in the 1960s and 1970s.

Jon Reyes. With this designation, The ages and occupations of Filipinos Manitoba recognizes and celebrates in Manitoba expanded throughout the 60th anniversary in 2019 of the the 1980s and 1990s through family first arrival of Filipino immigrants to reunification initiatives, and grew

further following the creation of the Provincial Nominee Program by the Progressive Conservative government in 1998.

The population of Manitoba’s Filipino community has grown to approximately 83,000, while Manitoba has more Filipino community organizations than any other province.

Filipino heritage is traditionally celebrated in Manitoba throughout the month of June, with June 12 being Philippine Independence Day.

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Manitoba Start Employer Awards

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ongratulations to the Manitoba Start Employer Awards 2019 Recipients!

The Manitoba Start Employer Awards recognize business community leaders who hire internationally educated professionals Manitoba Start’s talent pool of skilled immigrants and employ a diverse workforce.

Employer Partner of the Year In recognition for driving change to increase newcomer inclusivity in the workplace.

Canada Goose Inc. Dubois Global Logistics Home Instead Senior Care IKEA Canada Less Saj Restaurant Partners for Home The Wawanesa Insurance Company West End Radiators Legacy Award for Excellence In recognition for contributing to the advancement of highly skilled newcomers and advocating for newcomer employment and inclusion.

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Pacquiao to begin sparring soon

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trength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune wants Manny Pacquiao to start throwing punches with partners on Tuesday, June 4.

The Filipino boxing icon is just one week into training for his World Boxing Association super world welterweight title duel against Keith Thurman.

Fortune said he wants new Australian sensation Tim Tsyzu (13-0, 10 KOs), son of multiple world champion Kosta Tsyzu, plus two other Filipino boxers as Pacquiao’s spar mates. He

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added that by June 15, the team will fly to Los Angeles to train at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood for the final phase of Pacquiao's preparations for Thurman. The bout is scheduled on July 20 (July 21, Manila time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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MA-BUHAY! Rainbow Stage Musical

Front : Joseph Sevillo and Stephanie Sy. Back - L-R : Gordon Buduhan, Mimoza Duot, Joy Lazo, Josh Caldo, Raymond Padua, Dutchess Cayetano, Rochelle Kives, Robin Jordan Quintana.

Winnipeg Theatre History was made on June 1st which was the first day of Phillipine Heritage Month! as Joseph Sevillo and Josh Caldo premiered the first public reading with RAINBOW STAGE for their musical MABUHAY! at the PTE FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS. This is the first original musical Rainbow Stage has ever presented at the festival and Joseph and Josh have been working closely with Rainbow Stage Artistic Director Carson Natrass and Assistant Executive Director Jeff Kohut to see this musical rise to it's full potential.

Joseph Sevillo and Josh Caldo are Co-writers, Lyricists, and Composers of MA-BUHAY! and they collaborate with local musician Andrew Nolan who does the Musical Arrangements.

The story of MA-BUHAY is a fictional story that follows the journey of three young singing hopefuls HONEY MAE DIZON, DAVID CABALLERO and CELINA MOLINA as they compete in the grand finals of the highly televised reality singing competition STAR ON THE RISE! in the Phillipines. This story is Joseph and Josh’s observation of their own culture, touching on subjects of poverty, religion, family and the standards of being a filipino.

The reading was performed by an all Winnipeg Filipino Cast starring : Gordon Buduhan, Mimoza Duot, Joy Lazo, Josh Caldo, Raymond Padua, Dutchess Cayetano, Rochelle Kives and Robin Jordan Quintana.

The show was created to empower , inspire, and create a gateway for local filipino singer, dancer, and actors to the world of musical theatre here in Winnipeg and hopefully beyond.

Over 83000 filipinos live in Winnipeg , and only 8 are members of the Canadian Actor's Equity Association. Which is the union for professional singer, dancer and actors in live theatre and stage. Joseph and Josh have a vision to educate and attract the community of the opportunities in the arts in Winnipeg.

With the help of Rainbow Stage, Canada's longest outdoor theatre company, Joseph and Josh are looking to organize a one week workshop, where local professional and aspiring actor, singers, and dancers will be paid to rehearse and help develop this musical for the big stage.

"We will be working with Rainbow Stage in seeking out new filipino talent from the community, alongside seasoned professionals in the hopes to educate and cultivate a larger community of

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filipinos to the world of musical theatre " Says Joseph Joseph has been a professional musical theatre performer for 23 years and is also a choreographer and teacher at the Shelley Shearer School Of Dance, he is also CoDirecter of Broadway Dance Convention, a workshop that inspires kids to sing , dance and act! He first started working with Josh during a highschool mentorship program and in less than a year, Josh has garnered three professional shows under his belt and is now an equal partner in the creation of Winnipegs first all filipino musical at the age of 19!

Ma-buhay! is a homegrown creative project that seeks to rise to it's unlimited potential in the world of theatre and arts! Any future investors and sponsors who want to be involved in further developing

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from L - R : Raymond Padua, Joseph Sevillo, Robin Jordan Quintana, Josh Caldo and Gordon Buduhan.

Sharon Bajer (Seasoned Canadian Director/Playwright/Actor) Josh Caldo (Cowriter/ Lyricist/Composer of Ma-buhay!) Carson Natrass (Artistic Director Of Rainbow Stage) Joseph Sevillo (Director, Co-writer, Lyricist and Composer of Ma-Buhay!).

Joseph Sevillo (Director) and Stephanie Sy (Assistant Director).

3 in the front from L-R : Joseph Sevillo, Stephanie Sy and Robin Jordan Quintana.

Two in the middle L -R : Gordon Buduhan and Josh Caldo. 4 in the back L-R : Mimoza Duot, Joy Lazo, Raymond Padua, Dutchess Cayatano, Rochelle Kives.

L-R Joy Lazo, Josh Caldo, Mimoza Duot, Dutchess Cayetano, Joseph Sevillo, Stephanie Sy, Robin Jordan Quintana, Rochelle Kives, Raymond Padua, Gordon Buduhan.

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Horoscope Make this time completely fulfilling by introducing fresh new ideas. Don’t let these pleasures grow stale. You’re embarking on a phase devoted in large part to your love life. The cycle ahead is extremely favorable for romance. It’s a good time to take a trip, just the two of you. If you’re single, you may meet an uncommonly interesting new person.

After the emotional havoc you went through over the period of time and you will be quite soothing. You can take advantage of these smoother, calmer waters to rediscover emotional harmony and improve the balance of your energy flow. Moreover, if your physical health isn’t quite adequate, you should give a chance to rest and recuperate.

The celestial configuration is speaking of a new period in which you focus on the way you differentiate yourself from others.

Are you aware of the aspects that make you unique? If not, meditate on the subject or ask close friends for input. You are going to teach a lot about this subject!

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You may have to rethink certain principles that you’ve adhered to in your relationships. This is the beginning of a new cycle. There will be new issues cropping up. Upon reflection, you find that you no longer agree with them. It seems that the conventions and social graces required by society are weighing you down.

The celestial aspects are predicting that it will be rather radiant, though likely less intense than the past.

You probably had some new perspectives to set up in your professional life, and now you will have to get to work setting goals! You were waiting for just this moment.

The celestial aspects are heralding a new cycle that will be filled to the brim with activities, new people, and new professional perspectives. Let’s hope that you’ve been able to rest up lately. If you haven’t, try to schedule in some afternoon naps!

It’s appealing to think that you may be traveling to exotic locations or perhaps changing jobs and meeting some interesting new people.This is always the question that one asks with this changing planetary environment. Anything is possible with these aspects.

Enjoy the renewed atmosphere!

You may have been somewhat more extroverted and sociable than usual, especially regarding your emotional relationships. But your attitude will undergo a change.

You will probably be calmer and more reasonable. Your thoughts may begin to focus more on the future than the present. You have firm up your plans.

You will be able to take advantage of your recent reflections and test your new self-image. A new wind is blowing in your relationships and you probably won’t be too sorry about it! They are lining up to signal new beginnings. You likely won’t be disappointed by the results. Be happy. You have every reason to be!

As a person who loves to experiment with new ideas and discover new people, you will be delighted with the period that is now beginning. Since communication, togetherness, and sociability it will be a perfect time to get out and show off your gifts. You will have a ball!

You will be happy to know that the seeds of change for your love life. You’re likely to be amazed by the turn of events in your relationships with others. The plot thickens as new people and groups emerge on your horizon. The aspect ahead is much less individualistic than usual.

You can expect to focus on giving a little more character, expression, or enrichment to your domestic life. You may redecorate a part of the house or find new leisure activities for the children. Don’t be reluctant to suggest something original. They will probably enjoy it!

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he Oakland Raiders, in association with On Ice Entertainment Ltd., will host the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for a preseason Week 3 game on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019.

The contest, scheduled for a 7 p.m. (Central Time) kickoff at IG Field, will mark the first-ever game north of the border for the Silver and Black.

Over the previous six months, the Raiders have worked with On Ice Entertainment to locate and establish a host site for the first NFL game in Canada since

the Buffalo Bills played games at Toronto’s Rogers Centre each year from 2008-13. The game will also make the Raiders, who will host the

Chicago Bears at Tottenham Stadium in London on Oct. 6, the first-ever NFL team to play games in three different nations in a single season.

Police Gen. Oscar Albayalde has accepted the apology of broadcaster Erwin Tulfo after berating Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief said he is accepting Tulfo’s act of contrition on behalf of the PNP. He however said he cannot

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speak on behalf of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, where some generals also expressed displeasure over Tulfo’s scolding of Bautista in his radio show for not taking his call for an interview. Tulfo has initially apologized for his “excessive” rants, and later apologized again in a television interview on Monday.

Bautista is a retired Lieutenant General and Army chief before being appointed as secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. He was the overall ground commander during the 2017 Marawi siege.

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After the Storm – Building The Pope Francis Village

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have been involved with the Development and Peace committee at the St. Vital Parish for the past 3 years. Every year, our small group raise awareness and funds during Share Lent to support projects to help our sisters and brothers in the developing countries. The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis is an amazing group that has been around for 50 years. It has supported 15,200 local initiatives in fields such as agriculture, education, community action as well as the consolidation of peace and advocacy for human rights in 70 countries. I for one is grateful that they have a long history of supporting many worthwhile

and lifesaving projects in the Philippines. It is a membership led organization supported by parish collections, individual donations and government grants, principally from Global Affairs Canada.

Fellow Dev & Peace member, Jocelyn Pagtakhan Streimer and I recently attended the Manitoba Regional Assembly held at the Christ the King Roman Catholic church in Stonewall. During the meeting, Evelyne Beaudoin, President of the Development & Peace - Caritas Canada shared the following presentation of her trip to the Philippines with a Canadian delegation from the Dev & Peace – Caritas Canada from February 2-13, 2019.

The delegation travelled to Mass with Bishops Vergara, Simard & Tirona (president of Caritas Philippines) in Pasig. the Philippines to celebrate with In the immediate aftermath, for approximately 40 which are to their partners the handover and Village, a major recipient of funds from the Dev & Peace.

Evelyne Dev & Peace worked with Caritas be completed by June 2019. inauguration of the Pope Francis’ was joined by Mgr Noël Simard Philippines in providing basic What is life like for Yolanda (Diocese of Valleyfield, Québec, necessities in 9 dioceses & worked victims six years after the President of the Assembly of with the Church World Service disaster?

Catholic Bishops of the province to distribute aid. In addition, Communities were of Québec), Sr. Georgette DEV & PEACE received $2.3M empowered through the Gregory (Congregational Leader, in funding from the Canadian mobilization of Community Sisters of St-Joseph in Toronto), government for a joint project Support Groups which left Ghislain Morin (National Council with Catholic Relief Services Haiyan survivors with many new Member), Kelly Di Domenico (CRS), our US counterpart, to build skills in: Purchasing and supply, (Communications Director – DP) 1500 temporary houses. But with Communication & logistics, and Jess Agustin (Philippines over 900,000 families displaced Financial matters, Construction Program Officer – DP). architecture, & homeless, many tent cities & (engineering, The delegation met with shantytowns began to spring up so carpentry, etc.), First Aid, Housing families and partners involved in Dev & Peace asked its long-time Management, but most of all they helping build a community for partner Urban Poor Associates have learned to defend their rights, families who were victims and (UPA) to come & help communities to interact with the government, survivors of Typhoon Haiyan that defend their land rights against to secure land rights, to ensure swept through the Philippines on government-forced evictions & their needs as citizens are being November 8th, 2013.

Already remain near the sea & the city met. They have constituted destitute, the families lived in where they make their livelihoods. FRANCESCO, “Pope Francis makeshift homes on the shores They helped establish associations for Resilient and Co-Empowered, where Haiyan hit the hardest. They for homeowners to allow them to Sustainable Communities as also wanted to listen to the families’ benefit from government & other a consortium of organizations stories and hear of their fight to agency programs.

In January composed of Dev & Peace - Caritas build in an area where they would 2015, a 12-hectare property was Canada and many of its partners in be close to their livelihood. purchased at 5 km from the centre the Philippines.

On February 10th 2019, they of Tacloban. A ground-breaking continuation on page 34 celebrated with the community of ceremony took place in August Pope Francis’ Village in Tacloban. 2015. With support from Dev & A formal handover of houses was Peace, its partners as well as $1.76M made to the target group organized from the Philippine government, a into Pope Francis’ Home Owners 2-storey extension to the existing Association (PFV HOA). On that school and the first batch of houses day, there were blessings of and are completed by November 2016. inauguration of the Pope Francis’ All of the 566 disaster-resilient Village and a ceremonial handover houses are now completed except of a four-hectare property where the 566 houses were constructed. Titles of ownership were given out to the families who were seeing a dream come true for them & their children.

The delegates came back to Canada as witnesses to our Canadian Catholic faithful of the relief and recovery work of Dev & Peace and the Caritas network.

Simard, Evelyne, Cardinal Tagle & Ghislain Evelyne & Bishop Simard - Inauguration of How long has Dev & Peace been Morin in Intramuros.

Pope Francis’ Village. working with Caritas Philippines on this Pope Francis Village project?

Following the reports on November 8th 2013, here in Canada we watched in horror at the devastation wrought by typhoon Pope Francis’ Village in Tacloban - 566 2-storey rowhouses.

Haiyan. Dev & Peace - Caritas Canada supporters immediately opened their hearts in solidarity with their sisters & brothers in the Philippines by making donations & organizing fundraising activities.

The Canadian govt also helped by announcing that it would match donations. $12,870,000 was donated, most of it eligible for Evelyne & Sister Georgette listening to Project in Carigara. their stories in Pope Francis’ Village. matching.

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FRANCESCO functions as the decision-making body of the project of which two elected leaders representing the community support groups are members.

The aim of this integrated and peopledriven intervention is to help the affected

communities regain their lives and assets through resilient dwelling houses, rebuilding livelihoods, and continuous strengthening of their organizations so that they can fully participate in community governance and effectively engage the local governments.

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put in place to ensure that in the future, humanitarian aid and development aid are working hand in hand. Pope Francis’ Village is a model project & has been adopted by other NGOs & governments as the way to proceed after a natural disaster such as Typhoon Haiyan.

Is there more left to do in the Philippines?

How can others support Dev & Peace’s efforts there?

Much remains to be done in the aftermath of Haiyan - many houses were also built by other NGOs as well as the Philippine government. Some have been largely abandoned due to practical reasons such as distance from livelihoods. The approach used by Dev & Peace takes a little more time because it involves those affected from the very beginning, enabling them to move forward together, building community as they proceed. The Catholic Church community in the Philippines is now largely involved in the process of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and rehabilitation but they cannot do it alone. Many of the 900,000 families struck by Haiyan still live in makeshift shelters along the shores, in areas where they are threatened by forced evictions and violence, even 6 years after the typhoon.

Since the Philippines are the 3rd country in the world most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, we have a responsibility as agents of this climate change to remain committed to standing beside them as they take charge slowly but surely.

While the in Philippines, the delegates visited Pasig, Manila, Tacloban, Leyte. They also visited Intramuros where they met with Cardinal Tagle, then to Baclaran to assist the Wednesday Novena mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help where 1000 people of all ages attended mass.

They also visited Palo and then a coastal community in Barangay San Jose, spent time with rural farmers in Carigara, celebrating land rights and agricultural projects obtained through work with Dev & Peace partners, one of which is MCIC (Manitoba Council for International Cooperation.

“It was a life-changing experience for me. I am so proud of the work done by the local people in the Philippines to “build back better”. We listened to their stories, so full of resilience and courage, many of which showed us how strong their faith is but also

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their determination & joy in trying to make life better for themselves & their families.” said Evelyne.

The story of the Pope Francis Village was documented from the very beginning and resulted into a 47-minute documentary entitled “After the Storm: Building the Pope Francis Village”. It can be seen on the website : www.devp.org/en BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING GROUP! Join the Development & Peace!

Several Catholic churches in Manitoba have existing committees.

The St. Vital Catholic Church Dev & Peace committee members will be taking part in the Solidarity Walk on June 15th from 1:00 p.m. The walk will begin at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights ending at the Manitoba Legislative building.

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Alice Murphy from UPA (in white in centre) & Evelyne giving home ownership certificates to families of Pope Francis’ Village.

Pope Francis’ Learning Centre School - Evelyne with one of the schoolchildren.

Staff of the Archdiocese of Palo Rehabilitation Unit with our delegation.

Pope Francis’ Village in Tacloban.

A community-based rice seed banking project in Barangay Hilaba.

Tess Agustin, Sister Georgette, Bishop Simard, Evelyne & Kelly at inauguration mass in Tacloban.

HAIYAN AT A GLANCE: 171 Cities and Municipalities hit, 14 million people affected, 900,00 families displaced, 1 million houses damaged.

“After Yolanda (Haiyan), all that was left of our house was the kitchen. I felt powerless, I didn’t know what to do. Now we can finally sleep. Before, when it rained, we would have to get up in the night and move the bed around so we wouldn’t get wet.”

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FACTS ABOUT THE POPE FRANCIS VILLAGE: 12 hectares, 3,000 People will live there, 5 km from the centre of Tacloban, 15 consultation and training workshops, 6 Community committees created to manage the site.

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Spirit 1 Taekwondo Takes Home the Hardware

Spirit 1 Taekwondo sent 49 students and walked away with 96 medals at the Community Club Challenge hosted by the Ultimate Taekwondo Super Series. This places Spirit 1 as number one once again, for the 5th consecutive tournament in the medal standings out of 17 schools in Manitoba. We want to recognize a few of our students as they earned 2018-2019 Manitoba Ultimate Taekwondo Super Series Champions. They received the most points over the four tournaments hosted by UTSS. May Villarin, Ms. Jasmine de Luna, Ms. Lorraine

Dabasol, Mr. Minh-tri Vo, Mr. Carter Tardiff and Shoodear John.

Our Maples branch, that just opened its door on May 2, sent 8 athletes that came home with 9 medals. It was a great learning experience for our white belt athletes.

Congratulations to Ms. Chriselle Ambalina on her promotion to Assistant Instructor for Maples branch. She was very committed to getting her athletes ready for the tournament.

Spirit 1 sent their first athlete to an international tournament on June 1st. Xander Bedona-Padua

competed in Chicago at the ChampYon Taekwondo tournament and took home a bronze in poomsae and silver in sparring. It was a tough tournament with some amazing athletes.

Spirit 1 is growing again. Look out for a new branch in Steinbach opening in July ran by Master Mike Tam and Knight Marasigan, a Little Dragons class starting the Maples area for 3 - 5 years olds and our summer special offers for Taekwondo classes. For more information contact info@spirit1taekwondo. ca/204-298-2228 Kim or visit our website www.spirit1taekwondo.ca

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Ancient Meets Modern in Corinth, Greece

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n interestimg mustsee tourist attraction , historically, archaeologically, geographically, and biblically, in the Hellenic Republic of Greece is the City of Corinth ("Korinthos" in Greek) where ancient meets modern.

On a warm day in September my wife and I have a half-day excursion to visit the site by boarding a public transit from the Ktel Kifissou bus terminal in the capital city of Athens. The journey

along the scenic south west through the olive-groved landscape takes a little over the hour with a sight-seeing stop at the world famous Corinth Canal. Cutting through the narrowest part of the Isthmus of Corinth, the Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with another body of water, the Saronic Gulf, in the Aegean Sea. Excavation of the canal at sea level began in 1882 (thus requiring no locks, pretty much the same as the Suez Canal that connects the Red

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We proceeded on to visit and explore Ancient Corinth.

Located on the northern slopes of a mountain known as Akokorinthos, Ancient Corinth has been inhabited well before 3,000 BC. A very busy trading city it became to be known as "Wealthy Corinth" thus becoming one of the major cities of antiquity although its power declined in 44 BC and flourished again when it became a Roman colony but declined again in the later part of the Middle Ages until it was reduced into a small town by the Turkish invasion of 1458.

Protected by a wall, Ancient Corinth was made of three parts: the Acropolis on the hill, the city itself and the port. The earthquake of 1858 destroyed and leveled all the town, all of the ancient city, and excavation began in 1896 by the Americans making it an impressive archaeological site. The remains of the ancient city include the "Agora" and the 6th century Temple of Apollo, the Greek god of music, prophecy, healing, the sun, and poetry.

Spending hours at Agora ruins it's quite evident that back to ancient times Corinth was amongst one of the richest cities on the planet. The Agora, meaning gathering place or assembly, was the central public space as the centre of athletic, artistic, spiritual, and political life in the city and also served as a marketplace where merchants kept stalls and shops to sell their goods.

Located at the centre of the agora is a raised platform called the "bema", also known as the "tribunal" where government officials gave public addresses and heard legal disputes.

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St. Paul, the Apostle who first visited the city in 49 or 50 AD and resided here for eighteen (18) months during his missionary travels, because Paul was brought here to defend himself against the accusations by the Corinthians of contrary teachings. The Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the bema saying, "This man is persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to the law".

The judge however dismissed the affair as a Jewish quarrel and did not constitute an offense against the Roman law. For us Christians, Corinth is mentioned many times in the New Testament and is well known for the two letters of St. Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians.

Dominating the whole area of archaeology, the remains of the Temple of Apollo sitting on a terrace which appears to be on the

highest part of the city is regarded as one of the best examples of early Doric temple building anywhere in the Greek world. Dating back to around 540 BC, the temple once had 38 monolithic columns made from single pieces of stone; today only 7 standing columns remain.

The modern city of Corinth with a population of approximately 37,000, is located approximately 5 kms. northeast of the ancient city.

Home to shops and bars as well as high quality local leather and jewellery outlets, the town centre is an industrial hub.

Our trip ended up in a local cafe where we grabbed a bite of crisp but moist "gyro", the popular Greek dish made from meat (pork) cooked on a vertical rotisserie eaten with sliced tomatoes, chopped onions and tzatziki sauce wrapped in a pita.

In the late afternoon we returned to Athens.

Gem & Lita at Ancient Corinth ruins.

The remains of 6th century Temple of Apollo.

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Villar declines signing resolution supporting Sotto’s Senate presidency Sen. Cynthia Villar has refused Villar even confronted Senators to sign a resolution supporting the Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and continued leadership of Senate Manny Pacquiao for dragging her into President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. their rift over the Senate leadership.

She clarified that her refusal to sign

the resolution did not mean that she was also interested in the Senate presidency. Rather she wants to talk first to two new senators from her Nacionalista Party (NP) namely,

Senators-elect Pia Cayetano and Imee Marcos regarding some issues.

In a television interview, Marcos disclosed that there was a move to push for Villar as the next Senate

President. Marcos later revealed that it was Senator-elect Francis Tolentino who was urging Villar to challenge the Senate presidency.

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8th year of food, fun and full blown entertainment, plus Randy Santiago and Kyla of TFC Manitoba Filipino Street Festival 2019 celebrates the best of Filipino traditions

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he 8th year celebration of the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival promises more excitements in a two-day activities and events which will delight everyone especially the presence of Randy Santiago and Kyla of the ABS-CBN and the coronation of the "Queen Bulilit

on June 8, Saturday and 9, Sunday at the Maples Multiplex Ground Community Centre, 434 Adsum Drive/Jefferson Ave. June 8th, Saturday, the MFSF will kick-off with a parade where many regional associations and various community groups will showcase they cultural pride.

And on the multiplex ground, Manitoba Filipino Street Saya. a Manitoba Filipino many food vendors will offer some Festival in cooperation with the gathering.

"TARA Na" at mag-enjoy! culinary favorites. The program at TFC brings the "Samu't Saring the main stage goes on with many performances and capped by the personal appearances of Randy Santiago and Kyla.

June 9th, Sunday, will cap the festival with the crowning of "Queen Bulilit" with more entertainment and street food galore.

And you might win a round trip for 2 to the Philippines for the MFSF 2019 raffle draw. Buy more tickets for more chances to win.

The draw date will be held on July 6, 2019. And more prizes are the stake in the "Magpunta, Mag-ikot at Manalo" one of the 4 $500 cash prizes, 50 winners of a KFC Meal and 50 winners of a medium pizza Randy Santiago Kyla from Pizza Pizza.

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