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Full Court Press Rise and shine kids! It was an early morning for Vernie Torres from Bell MTS and players last Sunday. WAAY Basketball kicked off their 2018-19 season at Gordon Bell High School last weekend with open ceremonies.

Good luck to all players, coaches, referees, families and WAAY Committee on a great season!

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ave you ever heard someone suggest that if you just trust the Lord Jesus, He will solve all your problems and you'll float through life with riches and peace?

If that were the way God planned it for people who serve Him, then what way Paul's problem? After his conversion, he was as godly as they come, yet he had problems galore. He was one of the greatest missionaries of all time - and what did he get for his trouble? Beaten up. Arrested.

Nearly drowned. Run out of town.

Look at Joseph, Abraham, Job, Jeremiah, Peter - godly me one and all. Yet they all faced dangers and trouble none of us would ever desire.

So, why the struggle? Why is it that tragedy strikes Christians with the same blunt force that it strikes the most antagonistic atheists? Why are we not exempt from natural disasters, serious

illness, interpersonal squabbles, and mistreatment of others?

Somehow in God's way of making things work out, our troubles can advance His kingdom and purposes (Romans 8:28). "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose". Our task is to glorify God, no matter what the circumstances. If we do, our struggle can direct others to the SAVIOR as we make our way toward of rest and reward in Heaven.

TO MAKE US GOOD AMBASSADORS, GOD SENDS US TRIAL ALONG THE WAY, BUT WE BECOME TRUE CONQUERORS, WHEN IN LIFE'S STRUGGLES WE OBEY. GOD allows trials in our lives not to IMPAIR us but to IMPROVE us.

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he biblical age is seventy, and according to some doctors if you are a strong seventy you will reach eighty. And each year added to eighty is bonus. Imelda Marcos is 89 years old will face the court because of her conviction by the Sandiganbayan, and at the same time will be in the hustings in the forthcoming polls. How about that for an 89? Juan Ponce Enrile is in his mid-nineties. And if wins he will be in the Guinness for being a member of the senate as a centenarian.

Malaysia’s Mahatir, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, Alfredo Lim and our very own President Rodrigo Duterte supposedly are past their prime, yet to this day are still very active. It must be true to many people now with advanced calendar age that ‘life begins at fourty’. And that the sixties are the new fourties. Age is only a number really. I can speak for myself that being in the seventies, I can claim am still active in many things.

I can still perform. I can still write.

I conduct a TV show, I package business deals, etc etc.

With fellow senior citizens, I can relate with them though I have much much younger friends at Monday Club and Wednesday Club, two fellowship groups which I attend regularly. When I am with a senior citizen groups big laughs always explode alleged sex exploits become the topic. Everyone has a story to tell. It is an excuse to be a doubting Thomas, but never voice your disagreement. And each time a pretty lass is passing the DOMs (darling old men) can't be restrained in their most malicious looks.

Just to repeat, a sociologist will tell you that most men, poor and rich in their prime enjoyed drinking, having chicks on the side, and may have played cards, went to watch cockfighting derbies or enjoyed betting at the casinos.

But somehow, as one grow older, the doctors will advise you to stop drinking. Your fatty liver

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is already a cause for concern. You either lose your appetite to women or your ' Chuck Norris' can no longer drill or can do the roundhouse, even with the help of viagra. You remember that joke about that famous general/ambassador who when asked if he can still keep it up with his American wife, he reportedly said 'I still do it twice'...

Someone made a retort, 'isa sa tagaraw, isa sa tag-ulan'( One in summer and one during rainy season).

You are now disconnected with the thrill that sex has provided you over the years, but girl watching still feed the fantasy and can give you excitement even if you are at the edge of twilight years. I remember having this discussion during lunch break of a board meeting with then the late Chairman Roy Navarro, President Levi Laus, retired General Narciso Abaya, Budge Madamba, Benny Ricafort, Vic Yap and Jess Nicdao.

Laughs filled the board room.

To women, particularly those young girls in skimpy shorts who were 'victims' of those dagger looks from the seniors who in their younger years they were the Valentinos, Casanovas and Don Juans, don't be too offended. For all you know, you keep the older generation healthy and happy.

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Pacquiao hopes to renew partnership with Roach

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he boxing world may again see the legendary partnership between Manny Pacquiao and Freddie

Roach.

Recently, Pacquiao raised eyebrows during a press conference in New York when he said he hopes to be reunited with long-time trainer Freddie Roach for his January bout against Adrien Broner. When asked to clarify his statement, Pacquiao said he hoped Roach would work as a supervisor with long-time associate Buboy Fernandez taking a lead role in training. Pacquiao and Roach shared a father-son like bond for over a decade. However the 39-year-old Filipino boxing legend admitted he could not remember the last time he spoke to Roach, blaming demands of his works as a Senator

in the Philippines for the falling-out.

For his part, Roach said he had not been in contact with his former protégé since 2017. He added that he not going to make a move until Pacquiao contacted him.

Pacquiao will be turning 40 next month. He shared that despite his busy work in the Senate, he really misses boxing. He also said he still hopes to negotiate a rematch of his 2015 superfight with Floyd Mayweather.

PH, China ink 29 landmark cooperation agreements

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he Philippines and China have recently signed 29 landmark cooperation agreements covering cooperation on oil and gas exploration, trade and investment, infrastructure development, agriculture, and education, among others.

The pacts were sealed following the bilateral meeting between President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Malacañang. Xi is on a two-day state visit to the Philippines, which marked the first state visit of a Chinese President in 13 years. The Chinese President said the two counties have charted the future course of China-Philippine relations and crafted an “ambitious blueprint” for development.

For his part, Duterte revealed they also tackled cooperation on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Marawi, the

Philippines’ participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, mutual concerns on defense, security, maritime cooperation, law enforcement, transnational crime as well as strengthening our partnership in combatting the trafficking of illegal drugs.

He also expressed gratitude to China for its generous assistance during calamities.

The President later hosted a state dinner for Xi and his delegation at the Palace.

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Sunday Funday at WAAY Basketball

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very Sunday between November and March, youth basketball players make their way to Gordon Bell High School with their parents in tow holding cups of hot coffee and donuts. For more than 23 years, the tradition continues for many Filipino kids as they suit up in their bright coloured uniforms, lacing up new sneakers for the opening ceremonies of the WAAY Basketball League.

WAAY Basketball kicked off the 2018-19 season with the familiar opening ceremonies, player oath and in recent years, the large, league photo!

The WAAY Basketball Leagues is proudly supported by the following corporate sponsors – Bell MTS, GMA Pinoy TV, Icetime Sports and the Filipino Journal.

The WAAY Board of Directors are an integral part of the league’s success and has helped the league provide continued access for Filipino youth.

WAAY Board of Directors include Arsenio and Marie Dela Cruz, Joel and Jemy Delas Alas, Joey and Jenn Buenaventura, Edwin and Melodie Garing, Fred and Leah Loria, Eric Fernandez and Mike Wynne.

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Maymay Entrata to walk runway at Arab Fashion Week

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ctress Maymay Entrata earns the distinction as the first ever Filipina personality to walk the Arab Fashion Week runway, known as the “world’s only platform promoting the ‘ready-couture’ collections, The 21-year-old Entrata, the first Big Winner of the combined edition of “Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7” will walk for Amato Couture, the brand of Fashion designer Furne One Amato.

The good news was also confirmed by Star Magic which manages the young actress’ career. Entrata thanks her supporters, saying that walking for the prestigious fashion show is a huge honor for her. The Arab Fashion Week collections run from Nov. 21 to 28.

Christian Bautista, Kat Ramnani tie the knot

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inger Christian Bautista married his nonshowbiz girlfriend Kat Ramnani over the weekend in Luhur Chapel located at Tirtha Uluwatu Resort in Bali, Indonesia.

Christian and Kat first met about four years ago. She said she had no idea that he is a celebrity in the Philippines when they met for the first time, as she was based in the US during the

years Christian established a successful career as a singer.

Christian proposed to Kat during their vacation in Venice, Italy last October 30, 2017. Among the celebrities who attended the wedding were Erik Santos, Sam Concepcion, Carlo Orosa, Cris Villonco, and Indonesian singer Bunga Citra Lestari.

DILG mulls suing ‘Ang Probinsyano’ Local Government Assistant in the popular drama series as ex-cops. The role was originally Secretary and DILG spokesman having a scalawag chief and popularized by the late movie Jonathan Malaya said the inviting revenge from wronged actor Fernando Poe Jr. agency is seriously considering the filing of legal action against “FPJ's Ang Probinsyano” to protect the image of the entire Philippine National Police (PNP) organization.

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Winnipeg Sikaran Academy: the home of champions!

Lynlyn and Angela Igne, Miley Carino win the coveted title at the World Karate and Kickboxing Championship in Dublin, Ireland

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n Martial arts sport, three is more than a company of champions and this has been shown by the three Sikaran athletes who bested many other contestants from the various countries during the World Karate and Kickboxing Championship held in Dublin, Ireland.

The three students, namely, Lynlyn Igne, Lee Angela Igne and Miley Carino, of the Winnipeg Sikaran Academy had participated for the first time and through their dedication and passion for martial arts, they won the coveted titles.

Lee Angela won the World's Silver medal in the Creative Weapons and also ranked as the 5th

Best in Creative Weapon Forms.

Her sister, Lynlyn bested as the 5th Best Fighter in the World for the Point Sparring and ranked also as the 7th Best in Creative Weapons.

Another young female student, Miley Carino won the World's Bronze Medal in the traditional Hard Style Forms and another Bronze Medal for the Creative Weapon Form.

Canada Team is the largest delegation second only to the host Country, Ireland.

When asked how she felt when she was to receive the Silver Medal, Lee Angela said: “As I was walking onto the stage to stand

on the podium and to receive my silver medal, I felt accomplished and honoured to have represented my country Canada and that I have done it well. I felt that all my dedication and hardwork in training at our gym really paid off.”

Lynlyn’s advice for those who have plans to join world tournament: “My advice for people who want to to the world’s tournament is train your hardest, never give up and fight through the pain and fight for it.”

Lynlyn and Lee Angela Igne are the daughters of Redentor Igne and Kelly Legaspi; and Miley Carino is the daughter of Gil and Jam Carino.

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Santa Claus Parade First Parol Float

Santa’s New Sleigh at the 2018 Float sponsors include Pt. Santa Claus Parade Douglas Councillor, Vivian Santa was sporting his brand Santos, acting deputy mayor; new sleigh and float at the 2018 Santa Claus Parade. Thousands of onlookers lined Portage Ave as the floats, mascots and Christmas costumed walkers made their way through Downtown Winnipeg.

Paskong Pinoy’s float included traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns.

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Horoscope Can you imagine being your partner’s lover while keeping your independence? A partner for life or a short encounter, which will it be? Why not choose both? Don’t be influenced by old models that force you to choose between these two ideas. Don’t forget that in our modern world, your choices aren’t as limited as you might think!

Other members of your family may have dreamed of getting free of a duty or a moral lesson, but these dreams don’t apply to you.

You can never be anyone other than who you are. That’s the way it is and you can’t change it. Your dreams of being someone else are like ghost that have come back to haunt you. Simply brush them away!

They bring a storm of individualism and freedom. You usually tolerate the quirks and minor shortcomings of your friends or family members, but they present real obstacles to your relationships. The only way to remedy the situation is to go on vacation. Spending some time alone will keep you out of trouble.

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This is difficult to do, what with everyone’s schedule being so demanding right now . If you want to make the best try to convince your team or family to work together. Hard as it is to coordinate their efforts and orchestrate harmony, the strength of your character and your team spirit will make it all work out.

A brief look at your love life reveals that you will be bridling at certain inhibitions. You long for peace and stability, and at the moment everything is in suspense.

Use to gain some perspective on the situation. Until the ice melts and the flow of events resumes, why not devote your energy to some other attempt to achieve something?

The tension has been building up and you’re likely to boil over with the rage that comes from one too many doubts and suspicions. You’ve been nursing a feeling that your partner is distructed. The forecast for love is stormy, without a doubt. But making up after the quarrel promises to be lots of fun.

That’s what you’re liable to think and all your projects are delayed in quicksand, and you feel like you’re spinning your wheels. But even if things are momentarily stuck, don’t lose faith. Your inner self is gaining stability. When the time is right, it will be strong and reliable.

Something seems to be askew with your relationships, and you feel cut in opposite directions.Take cover, because promises to be an emotional roller coaster! One force is pushing you to enrich your inner universe and another force is pushing you into the arms of someone you’ve recently met. Stay busy to avoid confrontation.

Deep inside, don’t you have an strong desire to breathe new spirit into your love life? Of course, some things are more easily said than done. Currently, you don’t have much time to devote to yourself, much less your partner. Affection could bloom if given half a chance.

They suggests that you commit yourself to making some decisions that will help bring you and your mate closer.

What’s gotten into you lately? People are going to think you’re a star, although you may not feel that way about yourselfHave you lost confidence in yourself? Are you now compensating for it? Do you feel a need for more success in your life? All this is possible, but you will have to take some risks if you’re going to progress.

Your desires don’t always go in a direction that does you the most good, and this can cause tension. It’s time to get what you need. You feel as though it’s impossible to combine your desires with what is good for you, specially in your love life. You wrestle with whether you should remain in your “creative” cave or share your life with someone. It doesn’t have to be one or the other.

Now is the time to work on something concrete. Stop asking if you’re gifted. This definitely isn’t the time for such questions. You will need the help of others if you’re to succeed, so get to work convincing them to ally with you. You may have to reveal more of yourself than you normally do in order to sway people to your side. It’s time to get out of your hole and take action!

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Jets tough to beat at home!

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n a recent NHL Players Poll, Bell MTS Centre, the home of our beloved Winnipeg Jets tied for 2nd place as the toughest rink to play in. Bell MTS Place shared the second position next to PPG Paints Arena and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena ranked #1 in the poll.

The Jets are currently on the road after a 4-game home stand earlier this month. They won against the visiting Avalanche (5-2, Nov 9th), Devils (5-2, Nov

11th) and the defending Stanley Cup champions, Washington Capitals (3-1, Nov 14th). Their only loss came against the Buffalo Sabres in a 1-2 shootout at Bell MTS Centre on Friday, Nov. 16th.

In the first two road games, the Jets won 6-3 including a hat trick by Patrick Laine. The team fell flat in a 3-6 loss against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Calgary Saddledome. Next on the road include back-to-back games Minnesota Wild and St. Louis

Winnipeg Jets vs. New Jersey Devils: 5-2, September 11, 2018.

Blues this weekend. The Jets fly home and take on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins next week on Tuesday, Nov. 27th.

Winnipeg Jets vs. Buffalo Sabres: 1-2, September 16, 2018.

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or 32 years after her late husband, dictator Ferdinand Marcos, was toppled from power, Imelda Marcos was never convicted of the crimes she allegedly committed during the reign of Marcos. Of the approximately 100 cases of graft and corruption filed against Imelda, the Philippine government lamely prosecuted her only to let her go. Indeed, from the time the government allowed her to come home from exile to bury her deceased husband in 1989, she was untouchable. She even ran for president in 1992. She lost but proved that her husband’s following – the “Marcos Pa Rin” crowd – has remained loyal to her.

Yes, she defiantly stood up against the establishment, the same people who ousted the Marcoses from power.

But that didn’t discourage her to give up Philippine politics; after all, she and her husband were the conjugal rulers for more than two decades. They had it so good that they didn’t see it coming from, of all places, right under their noses in Malacanang Palace. It was no other than Marcos’ Minister of Defense Juan Ponce Enrile and his Chief of Staff and cousin Lt. General Fidel V. Ramos who led the People’s Power Revolution in 1986.

Exiled to Hawaii at the urging of their best friend in Washington DC no less than the late President Ronald Reagan himself, who ordered then-Sen. Paul Laxalt to telephone Marcos.

After trying to persuade Marcos to step down, Marcos finally asked him, “Should I step down? Senator, what do you think?” It was what Laxalt was waiting for. Laxalt then replied with his famous line: “Mr. President, I am not bound by diplomatic restraints. I am talking only for myself. I think you should cut and cut cleanly. I think the time has come." There was a long pause.

Then Laxalt asked, “Mr. President, are you still there?" “I am still here, senator," Marcos replied. "I am so very, very disappointed.”

Thus, the longest presidency in Philippine history came to an end.

The Marcoses were flown to Hawaii in exile. Marcos died in September 1989 leaving the fabled Marcos loot behind for his heirs. Marcos also left behind billions of dollars in real estate and business assets. But the Philippine government sequestered them all. Although some have been sold, a large number remained unsettled.

National politics And this is where Imelda and her two children, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Imee Marcos, have inched their way to national politics, while retaining complete control of politics in their home province of Ilocos Norte.

Currently, Imelda is in her last term as congresswoman of the Marcoses’ bailiwick, the second congressional district, while Imee is serving her last term as governor. Both will be termed out in 2019. Then what?

Meanwhile, Bongbong, who lost to Vice President Leni Robredo in the 2016 elections, has protested the results of the election to the Supreme Court working as Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET). At one time it was rumored that the PET will declare Bongbong winner without the benefit of a recount. But how can the PET make a ruling without a recount? There were talks that the Marcoses bribed some justices to do just that. But it must have fizzled out since the PET started recounting a pilot area comprising of three provinces. The recount is still ongoing. However, depending on the outcome, a full recount is very much likely to happen, which means it won’t be completed until after the 2020 elections rendering it moot and academic.

If that would be the case, Bongbong -- hedging his political future on the recount --would be out of the presidential race. And this is where his sister Imee would come in – she would run for president.

And that’s probably the reason why she is running for senator in 2019, a stepping stone to the presidency.

Recent polls showed her in 7th or 8th place among the senatorial wannabes vying for 12 seats.

Battle royale The question is: whom would she be facing in the 2022 presidential elections?

Who comes to mind are Vice President Leni Robledo, Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Sen. Grace Poe, and the President’s daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio. There could be more; but these aspirants, in my

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Will Imelda’s conviction bring down the Marcoses? opinion, are now weighing their chances.

But because of Imee’s support among the formidable Marcos loyalists and her mother’s vaunted mega-wealth, she’d be put on the top tier of presidentiables, a battle royale between Robredo, DuterteCarpio, and Imee Marcos.

But Duterte-Carpio, too, has a very strong backing from her father’s loyalists, the more than 16 million who voted for him in 2016.

She can add her growing base of loyal followers. She can be very formidable indeed.

Robredo, being the incumbent vice president, is presumed to have the support of those who voted for her in 2016. She narrowly defeated Bongbong, which is now the basis of Bongbong’s electoral protest.

With the conviction of Imelda, the millennials could be turned off and put their support behind Duterte-Carpio who had proven that she could be as forceful – if not more forceful – than her father.

And this is also where “blood is thicker than politics” plays an important aspect in the presidential election. Indeed, Duterte -- whose alliance with the Marcoses is strong -- has no other option but to get behind his daughter’s candidacy.

As they say, nothing is permanent in politics. Strange as it may seem, your friends today could be your enemies tomorrow; and your enemies yesterday could be your friends today. It’s a strange world indeed.

Wrecking ball And this where this writer believes that the conviction of Imelda would affect the upcoming battle royale. Could it be that

there are powerful people who are trying to discredit Imee by way of Imelda? Could the conviction be used as a wrecking ball to demolish Imee’s presidential aspirations? As opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros said in a statement, “I hope this ruling would serve as a crucial electoral guide to our voters this coming election.”

It’s interesting to note that Imelda still has all the political connections and topnotch legal representation to influence the corruption cases against her. The fact that none have succeeded in the past 32 years is a testament to her inherent power to avoid convictions until now, which begs the question: Where did the judge who convicted her get the courage to convict a high-profile and seemingly untouchable defendant?

Just imagine the tremendous amount of pressure the judge was subjected to rule for acquittal.

Indeed, looking at past court decisions, no judge had the cojones to declare Imelda guilty and issue a warrant of arrest. This time the court found her guilty of seven counts of graft -- after a trial that took 28 years to prosecute -- each punishable by a minimum of six years in prison. She was sentenced from a minimum of 42 years to a maximum of 77 years in prison for making seven bank transfers totaling $200 million to Swiss foundations -- which the Marcoses opened in 1968 in violation of the Philippine Constitution -- during her term as Metro Manila governor between 1972 and 1984.

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cannot run for her daughter Imee’s governorship of Ilocos Norte, which she filed her candidacy last October.

It is expected that Imelda would file a motion for reconsideration. And if the judge sustains Imelda’s conviction, she could then appeal to the Court of Appeal and if that fails, then it goes to the Supreme Court.

It is interesting to note that the Sandiganbayan (anti-graft court) had once convicted Imelda of graft in 1993, but the Supreme Court overturned the anti-graft court's decision in 2003; thus, saving her from a 12-year prison sentence, which begs the question: Would the current Supreme Court do the same thing for her? Indeed, the Supreme Court also did the same thing for Gloria in 2016, after she was detained for several plunder cases against her in 2011.

Presidential reaction In reaction to Imelda’s conviction, Duterte’s spokesman, Salvador Panelo, said: “While we note that there are still legal remedies available to Congresswoman Marcos, this latest development underscores that our country currently has a working and impartial justice system that favors no one.” Panelo also said, “The ruling against Imelda Marcos was proof that Duterte ‘is not in the business of exerting undue interference or influence’ on courts, and he respects the decision.” The hidden message is crystal clear – Duterte isn’t prone to support Imee.

At the end of the day, one wonders: Will Imelda’s conviction bring down the Marcoses?

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Pinoys musicians band together for Typhoon Ompong victims

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benefit concert aimed at raising funds for the victims of Typhoon Ompong particularly in the Cordilleras was held on November 11, 2018 at the Maples Collegiate Commons in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada.

Dubbed “Bangon Cordillera,” the event gathered Winnipeg-based Pinoy performers coming from various regions in the Philippines joining front act band of the Gangsa Rhythm Band. Atleast seven other groups serenaded the crowd despite the cold Sunday afternoon after a late flurry of snow that day.

Organized by the Association of Cordillerans in Manitoba, the funds generated by the event will all be Personally turned-over by its president Juliet Flores who is now in Baguio City coordinating with the government agency tasked to identify the beneficiaries. At least $3500 was raised thru the event.

Target beneficiaries will be the victims mostly in Benguet after several areas were devastated by the supertyphoon on September 11, 2018. Itogon alone had 59 dead of the 64 in Benguet.

The typhoon displaced over 270,000 people in Northern Luzon with the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) heavily hit. Most areas have been placed under a state of calamity.

Typhoon Ompong brought about huge damage in the agricultural sector reaching to P4.1 billion with 83 individuals dead,

75 injured and 45 individuals still missing.

In an update released by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, of the 83 deaths, bulk is in Benguet with 64 deaths (59 in Itogon, one in Tuba, one in Kabayan, and three in La Trinidad); Baguio City with 12; Kalinga with one; and Mountain Province with six.

Led by the Gangsa Rhythm Band, the other performers are: Amberlite Band, Knights & Angel Band, Soloists Levy Abad and Paul Kelvin Ong, duets Gerald Chuhiwon and Noli Balmores and Pastor Jayson & Vivian Igloria; and Manny Araullo.

The show featured Cordillera songs, Filipino Folk songs and country music.

The ACM is a fledgling association of Cordillerans based here in Manitoba, Canada with the aim of fostering a culture of Binnadang – an Igorot tradition of cooperation.

Paul Kelvin Ong.

Knights & Angel Band.

Levy Abad.

Gangsa Ladies.

Gerald & Noly.

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The Gangsa Rhythm Band.

Manny & Dario.

Pastor Jayson & Vivian Igloria.

Amberlite Band.

Bangon Performers.

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Hon. Minister Melanie Joly Visits Winnipeg

by Gemma D. Dalayoan

November 12, 2018 is a memorable day for some community leaders because they attended a meeting with Honourable Melanie Joly, Federal Minister of Tourism, Official Languages & La Francophone at Jollibee at Northgate from -5:30 p.m -7:30 p.m . Honourable Kevin Lamoreau, MP of the North, and Honourable MaryAnne Mihychuk, MP of Kildonan,& St. Paul, both Liberal Members of Parliament facilitated the meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to ask input and feedback about the federal policies and plans to promote Tourism and Languages throughout Canada. The minister wanted also to get to know the Filipino community.

A few leaders came representing their associations, such as: Ley Navarro, president, Manitoba Filipino Street

Festival; Cris Santos, president, PCCM; Joy Lazo, president, Filcan Folk Council; Genalyn Tan, president, MAFTI; Gemma Dalayoan, past president, MAFTI and currently its internal consultant/adviser; Julie Holland Javier, president, MaCCFA and vice president, Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba; Dr. Irene Guzman, representing Dr. Roland Guzman, former honorary consul general; and Eddie Miller. The group spoke about how tourism could be promoted through

festivals, multicultural events, services, tourist locations, and languages. Most of those present, especially MAFTI, were interested in seeking funding for their various programs. Joy Lazo, and Gemma Dalayoan discussed about events not only to promote tourism and languages but also lead Filipinos to successfully integrate

From left to right: Genalyn Tan, Gemma, Dalayoan, MP Kevin Lamoreau, Nora, Minister Melanie Jolly, Julie Javier, Edward Miller,MP MaryAnne Mihychuk, Dr. Irene Guzman and Joy Lazo

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into the Canadian society. The minister responded that policies and budget to support festivals and other events are in place. She advised those present to contact their MPs for help and support. Edward Miller, a political leader, of MP Kevin Lamoreau, and Umar Hayat thanked the Minister on behalf of the group.

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Diverse Food Canada

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t started as just a live video on FB of Winnipeggers Alfonso and Milan doing conversation. Then the camera accidentally moved and focused on the food that they were eating.

It is now the viral Diverse Food Canada which gets viewed by thousands of people. Alfonso is amazed by how their simple videos are making impact. “The videos are without effects and gimmicks, it is just Milan and me eating the food. Our faces are not shown, viewers just see our hands and the food, as plain as that. In 15 minutes, the views balloon to at least two thousand. People are thanking us. Those in charge of the kitchen in their home get ideas on what to cook. A mother is thanking us because the sound we produce with the utensils touching the food, and with our

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teeth sinking into what we eat, they trigger the appetite of her picky eater child”.

Alfonso said that his millennial nephew has the explanation about the effect on people of their eating spree. “My nephew told me that it is like MUK BANG, the videos of Koreans eating by the bulk. Such activates the AMSR or the Autonomous Meridian Sensory Response. The sounds we make while eating our food are causing satisfaction and enticing listeners to crave. And this caters to the generation Z people. We have Generation Y, Generation X, millennials, and now the generation Z who are always on their headset while at home, on the bus, everywhere.

They are very sensitive to the sound they hear. That is the future of advertising”.

Food businesses are gaining well from inviting Alfonso and Milan to simply try their food.

The videos get shared on social media hundreds of times. The next moment, the restaurant’s phone won’t stop ringing from orders and inquiries. “We started of course from Filipino businesses. They are those selling spring rolls, lechon belly, etc.

Then other cultures took notice, we received invitation from big names in the food industry, one is a major Canadian fast food chain.

There were also Ukrainian, West Indian, Jamaican restaurants that hosted us. Of course, there was one who saw the potential and offered us to make money out of it. We said ‘No’. It is something we do for free. Many restaurants invite us because they want to grow their business, however

budget is a problem. We feature the restaurants for free, also their specialty food. We are doing it for passion, fun and to give back, that trinity. I you complete that you are happy. If passion is gone, you are working. If fun is gone you are bored. Giving back to the community is a way of thanking people”.

“We go live daily for 10 minutes, because people’s attention span is just 15 minutes.

There is no contest or game to attract viewers, it is just food and eating, that simple. The FB metric engagement for our live videos is high. Insight is at 75% to 80%, that is comparing engagement vs just visit. Visit is you just viewed it for 10 seconds, insight is you became an engaged user and you

viewed the entire video. It only means that Diverse food Canada really draws interest and is very effective. As we always put as hashtag – We eat for your success.

Despite success, since we started just last summer, nothing is changed in the program.”

Alfonso and Milan are both excited about the big things ahead.

ABS CBN will feature them in its Balitang North America. A major event is being cooked also for their first anniversary next summer where all the restaurants that hosted them will be put together at Gold Eyes football field for free eating feast.

To contact Alfonso and Milan, simply visit their FB page Diverse food Canada and message them.

Health Matters with Dra. Denise – Cannabis: The Low-Down on Getting High (part 1) Kumusta kayo! Let’s talk about cannabis, aka damo, joots, chongki, maryjane, tiririt, greta, pito pito, doobie, etc. Why so many Filipino terms? Well, according to Wikipedia, it is the second most used drug in the Philippines, after shabu (methamphetamine).

Although some say “everyone uses cannabis”, Manitoba surveys have shown that approximately 55 % of people have tried cannabis at some point in their lifetime. However, in 2017, 80% of Manitobans reported that they had not used it in that year.

As many may know, on October 17, Canada became the second country in the world (after Uruguay) to legalize recreational marijuana, likely triggering our nation’s biggest public policy challenge in decades. It is helpful to look at the issue through a health lens, rather than a justice one: while cannabis has risks, legalization will most likely lower these risks and not make things worse. In other jurisdictions, for instance, legalization has not been shown to increase cannabis use.

And regulating the drug supply makes legal cannabis outlets and their products much safer than the black market. Health outcomes can be improved by making it easier for those dependent on cannabis to get help. Also, legalization can alleviate the major negative health impacts of having a criminal record associated with cannabis.

Cannabis refers to the buds or flowers of the Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica plants.

The cannabis plant contains hundreds of chemicals. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical that makes people feel high; it can cause feelings of wellbeing, relaxation and increased appetite, but also paranoia, anxiety, and depression. CBD (Cannabidiol) has medicinal qualities to help manage pain, nausea, inflammation and anxiety, but doesn’t make people feel high. Different products have different amounts of THC or CBD. The ratio of CBD-to-THC

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concentrations can affect how the product will make a person feel.

Cannabis is most often smoked (yosi, reefer, pipe or bong), but can also be vaporized using either the dried flowers of the plant or concentrates (currently prohibited for sale).

When smoking or vaporizing cannabis, the effects appear quickly, will be fully felt within five minutes, and can last for up to six hours. There is no scientific evidence to support the common belief that holding the smoke in your lungs makes the effects better. Instead, holding the smoke in your lungs potentially increases any damage to your lungs.

Edibles are foods that are cooked with the active ingredients in cannabis dissolved into fats and oils. When consuming cannabis edibles (eg. tsongkilate, etc), the effects take more time to appear – between one half to 2 hours-and can come on quite suddenly.

Unlike smoked/vaporized cannabis, the effects of edibles can gradually intensify hours after they start and may not come on all at once. It can take up to 12 hours or even longer before the effects

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of edibles wear off.

The more you consume (or the more THC in the product), the stronger the effects. The effects also depend on mood prior to using it, the setting, and the variety of product used.

Short-term Effects Cannabis can: ·increase the risk of a heart attack in the first hour after smoking cannabis ·trigger a short-term psychotic episode (paranoia, hallucinations), or an anxiety attack if taken in high doses ·impair your ability to drive a vehicle or operate machinery ·make it harder to remember things or make decisions.

About Dr. Denise Koh Dr. Denise Koh is Manitoba’s Chief Occupational Medical Officer and Medical Officer of Health in Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness.

She is a Public Health specialist with additional training and experience in Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine.

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