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A mesmerizing night with Gabby Concepcion Page 1 - Main Photo - Options: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Small Photos 1. Vickar Ford Grand Opening 2. PCCM / Concert photo from Alfie 3. Pacquiao Fight

Matinee idol of the 90s, Gabby Concepcion treated a full house of fans at Petrus Hall to a knock out show,” Isang Gabi Lang Sya!” The intimate evening also included an onstage contest with several enthusiastic and adoring fans including the hosts Donna MedinaCantiveros and Donna Natividad-Arenas.Photos by Henry Balanial | HB Photography GABBY 8► Cannabis Legalization

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Portage & Main: A Focal Point in Winnipeg’s Heritage

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photo / walking tour of Winnipeg's iconic Portage & Main intersection was part of the many events in this year Flash Photo Festival. The Portage & Main tour was led by Winnipeg Photographer Ian McCausland in support of Vote Open Winnipeg.

Mike Talastas and Earl Masangkay are two local photographers that joined the tour and shared the following photos. Follow them on Instagram.

Photos by Earl Masangkay: instagram @earlmasangkay and Mike Talastas: instagram @tekim15

Free Concert at Portage and Main Vote Open-Portage And Main movement will have a free concert on Saturday, October 20, from 2 to 8 pm at the famous intersection of Main St. and Portage Avenue.

Campaigning to open the intersection of Portage and Main in the coming referendum on the civic election, October 24, the VOTE OPEN PORTAGE AND MAIN movement presented the reasons why the intersection

must be opened (see Ad at the bottom) The free concert guests include Royal Canoe, JP Joe, Mahogany Frog, The OB, Matt Foster, Red Moon Road, JD & Sunshine Band, Sweet Alibi, Smoked Tiger, DJ Coop, Riel Gentlemen and more. Open Mic with craft beer, local food and drink. Dancing, art and poetry included. All proceeds to the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation.

Let’s open Portage and Main.

Here are the facts: The barriers are falling apart.

We will all benefit economically.

Tourism works when we do.

The city has to spend millions of dollars to repair the barricades regardless of the outcome of this vote.

Removing them is budgeted at $6.1 million.

Businesses go where people go. Removing the barriers will stimulate economic development, encouraging new storefront business and tax revenue for the city.

As one of the most famous intersections in Canada, Portage and Main could be a major public meeting place again as well as an even bigger tourist attraction.

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An intimate evening show with Mr. Gabby Concepcion at Petrus Hall idol. Emceed by Donna Medina Cantiveros and Donna NatividadArenas, the show sparked with enjoyment and excitements among fans,mostly ladies indeed.

Being an actor and admitted not a singer, Gabby entertained his audience with songs, dances and a flair of drama.

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"Isang Gabi Lang Siya", an intimate evening show with Gabby Concepcion at Petrus Hall recently, and produced by Chatt de Leon Bautista, Natalie Fajardo, Minverva Bernardo and Marianne Ferrer, was a very memorable night for the fans of Gabby Concepcion, 90's matinee

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Loizza Aquino: How an immigrant youth is getting recognition for creating peace of mind

How an Immigrant Youth Is Getting Recognition for Creating Peace of Mind Loizza Aquino compelled to make a difference since she was nine years old. She first led a fundraising effort to help typhoon victims in her home country of the Philippines while in the 4th Grade.

But her social activism began to take shape at the age of 15 when she lost a friend to suicide.

Loizza Aquino started to focus on mental health advocacy when she was in grade 10, after losing one of her best friends to suicide. Her friend was one of four students in Winnipeg to die by suicide within a one-month period.

“I was so confused. I was in shock, and wanted to know why this was happening,” she says. After spending countless hours searching for answers, she realized that understanding “why” wasn’t going to make enough of a difference. Instead, she wanted to focus on the issue of mental health,

the stigma surrounding it, and the critical problem of suicide. A late-night tweet is saying, “I want to have a mental health group.

Does anyone want to help me?” generated dozens of likes. This was enough to spur Aquino into action, and she created her youthled non-profit organization: ‘Peace of Mind.’

Her organization holds events called Youth against Mental Health and Illness Stigma (YAMHIS), which provide a platform for students to share their stories and struggles with mental illness. Since 2015, YAHMIS has reached more than 2,000 students, including an event last year attended by over 700 Manitoba youth.

Aquino was recently recognized as a winner in the annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards — an award that celebrates the outstanding accomplishments made by Canadian newcomers. She also won an additional distinction as the winner of the Youth Award recognizing the achievements of young immigrants who make a difference in their adopted country, and show great potential as longterm nation-builders.

What Challenges Do You See Newcomers Facing?

Newcomers face some challenges when they move to a new country. The language barrier

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is a big one. And in the Philippines, my mom was a pharmacist, but her credentials didn’t carry over.

My parents had to work two jobs, sometimes overnight, so coordinating schedules was a big challenge — as soon as my mom came home from work, my dad would leave. Spending time together as a family wasn’t a luxury we could afford when we had to make ends meet.

What’s the Best Advice You Received to Overcome These Challenges?

“The best advice I received was something my parents told me — and have been telling myself ever since I could remember — and that is: Never forget where you came from.”

Whether you’re successful or you fail, know where your roots are. The wonderful thing is that Canada is so welcoming. We welcome diversity, differences in people and different cultures, so you don’t need to leave yourself behind.

That’s part of what motivated me to lead a fundraising project when the typhoon hit my hometown.

I was only 9, but I knew that if my parents hadn’t come to Canada, that I could have been one of those children trying to get to school through flood conditions without clean water to drink. Giving back

helped me connect to where I came from, and I knew even the smallest actions could mean so much.

What Does Being Canadian Mean to You? To me, being Canadian means being altruistic — caring about the people around you, being willing to give when someone needs a hand. In Canada, we care about each other, our quality of living, and we put actions behind our words. We don’t wait for things to happen. As a welcoming country, we welcome every bit of the people who come, including their past lives and experiences. We don’t ask someone to leave who they are at the door.

What Motivated You to Expand Peace of Mind?

We have been making a great impact in Manitoba. 700 students came out to one event last year, and after the speakers finished, we held an open mic session where anyone could come and talk. The line up was so long — people shared stories of their social groups, families, sexual assault, depression, lack of care, suicide attempts. These people feel safe in our events, and they feel stronger afterward.

People have come up to me and said, “I never told anyone that story. I feel so great now.” People

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have even told me that an event saved their life, or helped someone they love to get help. When I know I can help prevent people from harming themselves and can seek the help they need; it motivates me to do more. We held our first event in Toronto in March, and we are looking to expand to all three University of Toronto campuses in October.

What’s Next for You? I am entering my second year at the University of Toronto, where I am doing a double major in Mental Health Studies and International Development Studies, with a minor in Public Policy and Governance.

So that will keep me busy! But I am also planning to expand Peace of Mind to Ottawa, Waterloo, then Quebec. I’m holding a fundraiser in the fall to raise money and awareness.

Starting a new life in Canada can be hard if you’re unfamiliar with the culture, but at age 18, Aquino already has a track record of making a difference in her adopted country. By founding Peace of Mind, she’s managed to empower other Canadian youths and provide a platform for communities to talk openly about mental health issues.

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Who will succeed Duterte?

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s soon as rumors that President Rodrigo Duterte was seriously ill, political groups began consolidating their forces and allies to position themselves to succeed him.

It started on April 14, 2018, when Duterte told the military and police during a command conference in Malacañang that he’s thinking of stepping down because he was tired. “I am not angry with anybody. My chase against graft and corruption seems to be endless, and it has contaminated almost all government departments and offices,” he said. He then asked the military and police to find his “right successor.” He said that Vice President Leni Robredo doesn’t have what it takes to lead.

He added that he rejects Robredo as his successor even if the Constitution states that she would replace him if he steps down. He said he prefers a junta to lead the country, if he’s ousted by the military.

A few days later, he changed his tune when he spoke before a group of broadcasters. He told them that if a leader "like" Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero or former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. could

assume the presidency, he would step down.

A news story on October 9, 2018 said that Duterte had hinted he might be seriously ill.

He alluded that his doctors have suspected that he has cancer; however, he said that recent tests showed that he was not cancerous.

Which makes one wonder: Was he just joking? Or, was he trying to smoke out his enemies into the open… and then punish them?

Hmm… With the various power blocs anticipating that his demise, sooner or later, would create a power vacuum, it raises the question: Who are the contenders vying to replace Duterte?

Which reminds me when Alexander the Great, lying on his deathbed in 323 BC and surrounded by his generals. One general asked him, “To whom do you give your empire?” As they watched him gasped his last breath, Alexander said, “To the strongest.” And since nobody stepped forward to assert that he was the “strongest,” the generals eventually agreed to divide Alexander’s empire among them to avoid a civil war.

While this is in no way saying that I am suggesting that Duterte is the Philippines’ Alexander

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the Great – although 16 million Filipinos see him as a “great leader” -- he seems to encourage rivalry among his critics and rivals, which is a “divide and rule” strategy strongmen use.

The contenders It didn’t take too long for the various power blocs to start consolidating their forces in preparation for any eventuality.

There are at least six groups that are positioning themselves in the event Duterte steps down or is incapacitated.

Perceived as the most powerful and influential group is the nine-party super-coalition that Duterte’s daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, recently formed, which includes her own Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP).

Joining forces with Duterte-Carpio are big political players Sen. Cynthia Villar of the NP, former President and now Speaker Gloria MacapagalArroyo, and the National People’s Coalition (NPC) that Danding Cojuangco founded when he ran for President in 1992.

The opposition Liberal Party (LP) is the party of VicePresident Leni Robredo, former President Benigno Aquino III, and former Senator Mar Roxas.

They command the loyalty of the “Yellow Army” or “Yellowistas” whose provenance goes back to the Cory Aquino years.

A major bloc is the Marcos political dynasty -- former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his mother, Congresswoman Imelda Marcos, and sister, Ilocos Sur Governor Imee Marcos -- and their diehard Marcos loyalists.

They have been positioning themselves for an eventual takeover of the presidency, three decades after the Marcos dictatorship was ousted. The Marcoses are close to Duterte, particularly Bongbong whom Duterte has “anointed” as his preferred successor.

The Magdalo group of former military men that mutinied against the Arroyo administration in 2003 remains a potent group even when they appear to have broken up. But they took their battle to the Congress. Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano are the two prominent Magdalo members who are now in Congress. However, the Duterte administration has

accused the Magdalo group of secretly recruiting active military personnel. While Magdalo might not have enough strength to take over the government, they are allied with the LP. Speaker and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo leads another political group.

She has been trying to revive her old political party, the Lakas-KampiCMD. But she might not be able to hold its members together, knowing that their loyalty could change easily.

Besides, she doesn’t have the logistics that she had during her presidency.

Meanwhile, she got herself an “insurance” by joining DuterteCarpio’s super-coalition.

The most troublesome group is the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s ArmyNational Democratic Front (CPPNPA-NDF) that has been fighting the government for more than half a century. Led by exiled CPP Chairman Jose Ma. Sison, they have been perennially preparing for a takeover of the government.

But they don’t have the logistics that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have.

Red October Last September, the Duterte administration claimed that the CPP conspired with the LP and the Magdalo group in attempting to build a critical mass that would push for Duterte’s ouster. Known as “Red October,” the plot was to force Duterte to declare martial law nationwide; thus, provoking mass uprisings across the country.

After investigating the plot, top AFP officials cleared the LP and Magdalo of any connivance with the CPP. The CPP dismissed the “Red October” plot. Instead they accused Duterte of creating a scenario to justify a massive crackdown on dissenters.

The CPP’s nemesis, the AFP, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are the groups to watch.

Working in tandem, they’re the strongest and, thus far, the only ones that can maintain peace and order in the country, which is the reason why Duterte favors them to succeed him in the event of his death. With an army of at least 100,000 of armed military personnel and an integrated force of 120,000 policemen, they can grab power anytime at their own choosing. The question

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is: Would they abandon their pledge to stay out of politics? But would they remain idle if mass disorder threatens the country’s security and stability? But this is precisely what the CPP’s alleged “Red October” plans to happen.

Déjà vu But there is another group that could influence the direction of the country: the “brotherhood” of retired generals. Their collective influence –- gained over years of active military service -– could provide the stability the country needs at this time. And this is probably Duterte’s rationale -short of declaring a revolutionary government --for appointing retired generals to key positions in his administration.

The “brotherhood” is presumed to have the support of America’s military and intelligence communities based on decades of mutual defense cooperation. And this brings to mind where they have been since 1987. At that time, following the toppling of the Marcos dictatorship, the “brotherhood” provided aid to the revolutionary government of Cory Aquino to steer her through tough times and several coup d’états staged by rogue groups in the military. Is it déjà vu all over again?

Last October 13, when reporters “ambushed” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and asked him about “Red October,” he replied: “It’s no longer existent. It fizzled out because we uncovered and exposed it.”

But regardless of whether “Red October” would happen or not, the nagging question remains: Who will succeed Duterte? And just like Alexander the Great, Duterte might not have the “strongest” to succeed him. And if there is nobody strong enough to take over Duterte’s “empire,” would a “civil war” ensue among the political contenders?

Meanwhile, Uncle Sam and Uncle Xi Jinping are keenly watching what’s happening right now. With Xi’s promise to Duterte that he’ll protect him from any plan to remove him from office, would Uncle Sam harness his forces to prevent any intervention – military or political – in the situation in the Philippines?

Like they say, “Beware the ides of October.”

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UST Alumni Association celebrates 40th anniversary with scholarship awards

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he 40th Anniversary celebration of the University of Santo Tomas University Alumni Association will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 6 pm at the Holiday Inn, Ellice St. highlighting the awarding of eight scholarships and two special awards to the deserving students.

Founded in 1978, the UST Alumni Association Inc. has been awarding scholarships and special awards to many deserving students who will pursue university degrees.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scholarship committee is headed by Regina Santos and members include Leah Magsino, Alda Ruiz, Archie Huypungco, Phil Anciro, Maridol Madolorosa, Rod Cantiveros and Mirla David, Adviser.

The current executive officers include Girald Carbonnel, chairman; Phil Anciro, vice-chairman; Maridel Carmen Reyes, secretary; Joy Ann Villafania, alternate secretary; Lani Pasco, treasurer; Mayumi Panelo, asst. treasurer; Regina Santos, auditor; and Leah Magsino, adviser.

The board of directors include Girald Carbonnel, Phil Anciro, Maridel Carmen Reyes, Lanie Pasco, Mayumi Panela, Regina Santos, Byron Yadao, Lauren Abano, Nena Huypungco.

Evhonel Comia, Sheila Bumacod, and Joy Ann Villafania.

The eight 2018 UST Scholars include Guezz Lois Quizon, Ralph Paguio, Joseph Geodisico, Kristianna Sanangelo, Arlna Vinanella Radovan, Caitlyn Joy Garcia and Rianne De los Santos.

The two special awardees include Stephanie Decena and Sam Austin Generoso.

Boracay reopens with a handful of tourists

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he closure of the resort island of Boracay, one of the nation's major tourist destinations, started on April 26, 2018 as part of the government's efforts at the island's environmental rehabilitation.

Six months after it was shut down, the resort island reopened for a dry run. The first day of the 10-day dry run started on Monday with only 28 tourists. On the second day, only 19 tourists entered Boracay according to Niven Maquirang, port manager of the Caticlan-Cagbang Jetty. While there was an insignificant number of tourist arrivals, port management recorded 1,319 and 323 individuals entering the island

From left to right: Guezz Lois Quizon, Rianne Delos Santos, Kristiana Senangelo, Ralph Paguio, Caitlyn Joy Garcia, Sam Austin Generoso, Stephanie Decena and Arlna Vianella Radovan.

Throwback: The 1st event marked the foundation of the UST Alumni Association, Manitoba Branch

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limpse of the past; Photo taken during the initial 1st gathering of the newlyformed University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association, Manitoba Branch at Kildonan Park on August 27, 1978.

The memorable event was attended by the founders, graduates of the University of Santo Tomas who discussed many projects and fund raising plans for scholarships. Present were Rod Cantiveros (Philets), Tom de Leon (Engineering),

Carolina Custodio (Education), Dr, Rudy Narvas (Medicine), Sr. Paulino Orallo (Medicine), Cora Alcuitas (Architecture), Myrna Dinglasan (Commerce), Oscar Perez de Tagle (Artlets), Dante Almario (Engineering), Ric Cruz (Commerce), Oscar Trinidad (Fine Arts), Linda Natividad Cantiveros (Graduate School-cand.). Other founders were not able to attend the 1st get-together. As per agreement, the next get-together would be the house of Mr. & Mrs. Bayani & Carolina Custodio.

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for various reasons on the first and second day, respectively.

Workers who were called back in preparation for the Boracay reopening on Oct. 26 also came in multitudes numbering 4,408 on Oct. 15 and 1,652 the following day. Boracay residents who entered the island on Oct. 15 numbered 1,537 and 1,652 the next day. Meanwhile, Tourism Secretary Bernadette RomuloPuyat urged tourists to dispose of their trash properly.

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu who also heads the Boracay Interagency Task Force (BIATF) said policies and interventions intended to protect Boracay from unsustainable tourism activities would be put to test from Oct. 15 to 25

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K-drama episode features Ejay Falcon, Lauren Young The Korean drama “Where Stars Land,” a.k.a “Fox Bride Star” which premiered on Korean TV channel SBS last Oct. 1, is about the lives of workers at Incheon International Airport.

In episodes 7 and 8, Falcon played Filipino

tourist Ian Santos who entered South Korea using a forged passport in order to see his wife Mari, played by Young, who was about to give birth and was waiting for him at Incheon Airport.

According Nielsen Korea, episode 7 garnered a rating of 7.2 percent to place 13th nationwide while episode 8 got 9

percent to place fifth. The show stars Lee Je-hoon, Chae Soo-bin and Lee Dong Gun. It placed first with a score of 266.6 points in Korea’s Content Power Index (CPI), a measurement of the popularity, social media posts and influence on consumer behavior of prime time entertainment programs.

Regine VelasquezAlcasid turns ‘Kapamilya’ “The Clash” turned out to be the last show of Regine Velasquez-Alcasid with GMA-7 as she officially bids goodbye to her home network for two decades.

GMA Network Senior Vice President and Entertainment Group Head Lilybeth Rasonable said. Regine wants to join her husband Ogie Alcasid who is with the rival network ABSCBN. She will be in “ASAP: Live In Sydney,” scheduled on Oct. 20 at the ICC Sydney Theatre. The Asia’s Songbird also announced her departure in the anniversary episode of cooking talk show “Sarap Diva,” which she hosted since six years ago.

Network respects reporter’s right to bring sexual harassment complaint to court

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Fullido currently anchors TV Patrol’s entertainment news segment, "Star Patrol." She has filed a sexual harassment case against, against former ABS-CBN News executive Cheryl Favila and ABS-CBN News segment producer Maricar Asprec.

Fullido accused the two of sending her text messages with sexual innuendos and requests for sexual favors. Fullido also filed libel complaints against ABS-CBN news executives Cecilia Drilon and Venancio Borromeo, along with news reporter Marie Lozano. She said they besmirched her reputation by saying that she filed the case to leverage her employment status at the network.

She also accused Drilon of victimshaming after Drilon allegedly said Fullido deserved to be harassed for wearing a bikini to boost TV Patrol’s ratings.

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Peace is elusive United States President Donald Trump is expressing willingness to strike peace in the Korean Peninsula. Nice move. A second meeting between him and North Korean President Kim Jong Un. In the Philippines peace seems so elusive. The Duterte government is not succeeding in forging peace with the New People’s Army. How many times the peace talks between government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) was held. No luck. Even back channel discussions were stopped. And worst, mouthed statements between Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison and President Duterte were served on each side like volleys of a tennis ball.

Let’s retrace history. In 1929 after vehement disagreement on policy and ideology among members of the Philippine Labor Congress, the Katipunan ng mga Anak Pawis ng Pilipinas was established by Crisanto Evangelista.

The following year he founded the Partido Communista which the Supreme Court later declared as illegal organization. Thus outlawed, the Partido worked underground on the laboring class in Central Luzon. Pedro Abad Santos an educated and wealthy scion of a landed gentry founded the Socialist Party which became the following year the political arm of the Aguman Ding Maldang Talapagobra. In 1938 the Partido Communista officers who were incarcerated in 1932 were released after pardon and the two parties,

the Socialists and the Communist merged and made Central Luzon their political laboratory.

By the outbreak of the war in 1941,Central Luzon was teeming with a dynamic peasant and labor movement which was the backbone of the Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon (HUKBALAHAP) established in March 1942. Central Luzon was now a huk territory as the municipal governments were virtually in their hands. Landlords and wealthy residents evacuated to Manila and the farmers took over the land to enjoy a new bounty in freedom and material uplift. The absentee landlords blamed the husk for their difficult life as Manila evacuees were deprived of their harvests and the fruits of their lands.

The liberating US forces in 1945 always found to their dismay the early arrival of Hukbalahap forces in every location. Actually the Huks cleared the obstacles for the liberating force. In Manila, Huk squadrons were holding the city when the Americans came; and so in other places where the huks arrived ahead of the new conquerors.

The mass arrest of the Huk leaders followed,even as municipal officials known elected

by Huk support were removed and replaced with USAFFE guerrillas, arch rivals of the huks.

Among those thrown to jail were Luis Taruc, Castro Alejandrino and other ranking Huk officers.

Mass demonstrations before Malacanang pressured the release of the prisoners.

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e spend approximately 30 percent of our lives sleeping - or trying to sleep. Today there are more sleep disorder clinics around the world.

There are also millions who snore, and they, (or the people who share a room with others) spend million dollars a year on anti-snoring remedies.

Think of it! Nearly a third of our lives sleeping! Yet how much do we plan and prepare spiritually for those important hours of sleep?

For many years, a friend or ours has followed a simple guideline she refers to as HWLW, which stands for "HIS WORD the LAST WORD." Every night, just before turning out the light, she reads a passage from the Bible or meditates on a verse she has memorized. Before she goes to sleep, she wants the last word she thinks about to be from GOD - not the evening news or the weather, not the late-night talk show host or the celebrity guest, but a final word from the LORD.

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The Huks joined forces with the Democratic Alliance, a political aggrupation of intellectuals, workers and peasants in opposing the election to the presidency of Manuel Roxas who courted and failed to get the Huk support. He started a policy of repression against the Huks after winning the elections.

The mayhem began in the countryside with the Military Police and civilian guards bankrolled by absentee landlords desiring to get back home, waging ferocious campaigns. Massacres and pillage, like the one in Maliwalu, Bacolor town, were the order of the hour.

In the meantime, Taruc and several members of the Democratic Alliance were elected congressmen in their respective districts. President Roxas knew the Alliance congressmen and others of their ideology would oppose and reject the proposed bill on Parity Rights then a bill enrolled in congress. Roxas then masterminded the unseating of the said elected lawmakers and were accused of poll frauds. The Parity amendment was approved in congress.

That started the insurgency in this country. It was the group of Faustino Del Mundo alias Commander Sumulong which continued the insurgency after Taruc. And when Sumulong was captured by the Philippine Constabulary elements in early seventies, the group of Bernabe Buscayno alias Commander Dante linking with the militant ‘urban intellectuals’ with the help of certain politicians in Tarlac, the New Peoples Army was born in early sixties.

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Isaiah 26:3 says "You will keep him in perfect peace, where mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." Is it possible that these words could apply to our sub-conscious as well as our conscious minds? Wouldn't "perfect peace" for the person "whose mind is stayed on" the Lord make for a good night's sleep?

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Horoscope Have confidence in your training. This is a good time to take control of the situation. You’ve done your preparation and now it’s time to put it to good use. You’re about to face your enemy eye to eye. There’s an extra alertness to you that helps you fight any battles. You have a strong awareness of the energy around you, so use this to your advantage.

You’re likely to go to ultimate levels. The problem is that you may encounter obstruction everywhere you turn. There’s an incredible stubbornness to evident in everyone’s mood, especially yours. Keep in mind that if you want cooperation and resolution, you will need to compromise. Try to see other people’s needs as well.

Don’t be surprised if the old-fashioned, actual solution doesn’t make the grade. Apparently the new devices and special electronic shortcuts will be the most powerful thing going. This is the classic case of the new, improved version replacing the old, slow one. You need to upgrade your system sooner or later, so you might as well do it now.

Grab hold of lively energy and run with it. This is a good time to kick up your heels and have fun. You might find that people are a bit more excited than usual, so you may need to use your ability to go with the flow. The more relaxed you are, the more relaxed others will be when they’re around you.

There’s an added fastness to your step that helps in every one of your effort. You may be able to zip through chores like lightning.

You might want to engage in just about every activity except work. This is completely understandable. You will feel much better if you get your work done first and then socialize. That plan will produce the best results.

You might have to accept the fast-paced energy that you can keep up. You might be disappointed by the fact that people are doing things quickly. Don’t worry if you engage in activities that aren’t carefully planned beforehand. You will find impulsive silliness to be extremely rewarding on a day like this. Expect the unexpected.

More than likely, the issue at hand will have to do with others being a part too focused on them, while you’re more concerned with the collective. People may come into conflict with you. Try to be a bit more understanding as people demand more of your attention. There’s a definite passion in the air that will grant you more flavor for life.

People could be demanding of your time and energy.

You’re slow and steady approach might be met with a bit of resistance. It’s one which the people behind you in line at a coffee shop might give you dirty looks if you take too long to make up your mind.

People will probably need more attention than usual, so take the time to attend to the emotions of those you love. Jump-start with a smile. Your kindness and sincerity won’t go unnoticed like this. The key is to not let you get emotionally drained in the process. Fill yourself up with the lively, fun-loving energy.

This is an intense for you, and you will find that the fast steps that suits you well for what you need to get done.

There’s a general feeling of beauty in the air that reminds you to take your time when getting dressed. Feel free to go all out. Put on a expensive display wherever you go.

More than likely your emotions will be running at a high level. There could be an unexpected tension coming out of nowhere. It could be that your aggressiveness and assertiveness start to annoy others. People might snap unexpectedly. Don’t be surprised if things come without much warning. There is a changing rapidly feeling that will be hard to ignore.

Things might move quickly. Keep doing your best.

You may be raising your hand and waiting politely for someone to call on you. This is one of those which other people will be so concerned about themselves that they probably won’t notice you at all. If you want to take your turn, you should probably just stand up and be excited.

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Eric Cruz turns 50!

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ith all the bands playing, festive when Eric Cruz celebrated Raffy and the Band, and his 50th year. the food was ready for Guests enjoyed the the guests, the Petrus Hall became entertainment and the variety of Filipino food and delicacies.

From left to right: Jeric and Jermaine, Jasmin, Ghia and Eric Cruz.

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SSS welcomes Expanded Maternity Coverage’s GAA funding

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The proposed law or the “105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law of 2018”, a consolidation of Senate Bill 1305 and House Bill 4113, has identified that the benefit amount necessary to implement the Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. “We are very thankful to the bicameral committee as they have seen the need to identify enough funding mechanism to fully implement the proposed law. We, at SSS, recognize their advocacy to provide better social security protection to female workers especially when they put their own life in danger during and after pregnancy,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said.

Dooc, however, clarified that his statement was based on the report given by the SSS team who attended the bicameral conference committee meeting yesterday.

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Under the proposed law, the current number of covered days for maternity leave will increase to 105 days from 60 days and 70 days, for normal and cesarean delivery, respectively.

Solo parents will enjoy additional 15 days or a total of 120 days of maternity benefit. There will also be no limit on the number of times of pregnancy compared to the current limitation of four pregnancies.

“We are in the process of finalizing the numbers for the said measure as we only have actuarial studies for the 100day and 120-day proposals. In the 100-day actuarial study, the maternity benefit disbursement will increase by about P3.6 billion. But that study does not include the unlimited number of pregnancies so we also have to look into that. We'll present the numbers from our actuarial study soon," Dooc said.

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percent monthly contribution rate, it would have to increase to 11.3 percent. That would cover for the additional benefit disbursements and increase in unfunded liability to be brought about by increasing the maternity benefit payment period to 100 days.

“We are not against any proposal that would give additional benefit to our members.

We are sensitive to the needs of the members who have clamored over the years for higher SSS benefits.

However, we cannot afford to lose the pension fund in the future if no sustainable source of funding is identified to fund the additional benefit payments,” Dooc said.

At present, the contribution rate for maternity benefit still remains at 0.4 percent of the monthly salary credit of a qualified member or around P64 for every P1760 monthly contribution.

SSS has so far disbursed more than P3 billion worth of maternity benefits to over 157,000 qualified female members from January to June 2018. Maternity benefit disbursements jumped by 12 percent to P3.37 billion during the first half of 2018 from the P3.01 billion disbursements on the same six-month period last year.

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Register now for TUMINUNGNUNG 2018 Philippine Heritage Youth Forum Registration Deadline: October 19, 2018 Register now for TUMINUNGNUNG 2018 Philippine Heritage Youth Forum on Friday November 2, 2018 at Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Floor Portage Place (393 Portage Avenue).

Filipino-Canadian youth age 14 to 19 from across Winnipeg are invited to participate in youthlead dialog and discussion.

Conference participants will engage in the passion and artistry of this year's keynote speaker Dennis Gupa, a theatre director and PhD Candidate in Applied Theatre at the University of Victoria who will speak to the importance of the Arts in preserving ancestral knowledge and practices, and in contributing to the ongoing global conversations on climate change.

He will be joined by three international artist-collaborators

Space is limited! Complete To inquire contact 204-293for a multimedia performance piece and to examine this year's the registration form by October 4100 or info@anak.ca. theme: TUMINUNGNUNG 19. (from the land).

The one-day forum concludes with a reception welcoming community supporters, parents, and guests and featuring participant performances.

Lunch will be provided to participants and registration is completely free of charge.

Canada legalizes marijuana Bill C-45 goes into effect on Wednesday, October 17th which makes marijuana legal in Canada, The new national law allows anyone over the age of 18 to possess up to 30 grams of marijuana and grow as many as four plants of any size per household. The range in regulations however varies from place to place. For instance, British Columbia has increased the age to 19. Quebec has indicated they plan to raise the minimum age to 21 and has already banned home-growing, like in Manitoba. Consumption in public spaces where tobacco smoking is allowed will be technically legal in Quebec.

Some cities with the exemption of Montreal have chosen to ban public consumption entirely.

Online sales and delivery through the government-run Société Québécoise du Cannabis (SQDC) website are permitted in both B.C. and Quebec for Canadian addresses, with the purchaser able

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Winnipeg Jets ready for business T he Winnipeg Jets squeaked out a 2-1 win against the LA Kings in the team's home opener at Bell MTS Place.

After a quick trip to Nashville and losing in a 3-0 shutout to

the Predators, the Jets flew back to Winnipeg to get ready for a 6-game homestand. The Jets play host to the Hurricanes, Oilers, Canucks, Arizona and the Maple Leafs.

Winnipeg Jets vs Los Angeles Kings: 2-1, October 9, 2018.

Home opener ceremonies.

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Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes: 3-1, October 14, 2018.

Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers: 4-5, Ocrober 16, 2018.

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DPWH checks progress of C5 South Link Expressway Project

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onstruction is progressing on time for the toll road project that will connect Manila–Cavite Expressway or Coastal Road in Parañaque City to Circumferential Road 5 (C-5) in Taguig City.

This was announced by Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 during a joint inspection of C5 South Link Expressway with Philippine Reclamation Authority General Manager Jan Rubiato, Toll Regulatory Board Director Abe Sales, and Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) President Luigi Bautista.

“CIC is nearly halfway in terms of construction accomplishment. They are currently working on the 2.2-kilometer Segment 3A-1 from SLEX/C5 Road to Merville, crossing on top of PNR station by the Skyway at grade between Nichols Toll Plaza and Bicutan. We expect to complete this segment by March 2019,” added Secretary Villar.

CIC President Bautista said they have launched girders across PNR area and are set to launch long span steel girders that will cross the at grade portion of Skyway and South Luzon Expressway in the coming days.

After the completion of Segment 3A-1, works will begin on the 2.1-kilometer Segment 3A-2 from Merville to E. Rodriguez, the 1.59-kilometer Segment 3B from Rodriguez Avenue to Sucat, and the Segment 2 which starts

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from Sucat and ends in Coastal Road, Parañaque City.

DPWH, on the other hand, is simultaneously working on road right-of-way (RROW) acquisition for the project. Presently, DPWH has acquired 74 percent of the RROW in Segment 3A-2; 69 percent in Segment 2; and 17 percent in Segment 3B. The construction of C5 South Link Expressway which will cost the private concessionaire an estimated P10 Billion is aimed for completion and full operation by 2020.

When completed, C5 South Link Expressway will be a 7.74-kilometer, 6-lane expressway that will provide a seamless connection between the major business districts in Makati, Taguig area and the southern cities of Paranaque and Las Piñas, as well as Cavite, cutting travel time from one (1) hour and a half to just 20 to 30 minutes.

The project will also generate at least 1000 jobs during construction, operation and maintenance phases.

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About Cindy Gilroy Cindy is seeking re-election in Daniel McIntyre ward because she wants to build on the progress that council has made over the last four years. After years of tax freezes and service cuts resulting in streets, sidewalks and lanes in disrepair this council is addressing this issue and moving forward on many fronts.

Cindy grew up in Daniel McIntyre she has always been active in the community she is Raising her family here now. Cindy played ringette at Orioles and speed skated at what is now the Cindy Klassen rec center. She graduated from Tec-Voc and she attended the University of Winnipeg.

Prior to running for council Cindy was a School Trustee.

As a councillor Cindy has worked on issues such as improved accountability, upgraded community facilities, and improved city services, especially fixing our deteriorating streets, sidewalks and lanes. Safety and poverty have been and will continue to be a top priority for her.

She hosts regular Conversations with the Councillor at Cindy Klassen and highlights community involvement on my website and in social media. Councillor expenses are now posted on the city website and her annual newsletter highlights community grants and events. Working

together with you, several community facilities have been upgraded and we are seeing continuous improvements in the 311 service.

As Chair of the UN Safe Cities Committee, The Citizens Equity Committee, The Cities Innovation Committee and as a member of the Executive Policy Committee she has been able to influence these decisions. Working together is getting results but there is much more she wants to do. Although increased investments in streets, sidewalks and lanes has made things better for some we need a strong budget commitment to continue and she is asking for your support to push for it.

Her priorities will continue to be working with you for improved infrastructure, community safety, good community facilities and improved city services, particularly in the area of transportation. She will be working on helping cars and cyclists exist safely together and advocating for a low-income bus pass.

Over the last term, Cindy demonstrated that working together works and we have made progress. She is asking for your continued support to keep that progress happening.

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Winnipeg Sikaran Team Shined like Diamonds at the US Diamond Nationals 2018

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ight (8) of us, young martial arts athletes from The Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy travelled together with our families to Minneapolis, USA to compete at the Annual US Diamond Nationals and World Karate Championships on October 5 and 6, 2018.

All of us prepared and trained for this tournament all summer. We focused on hand forms, creative weapon forms, traditional weapon forms and point sparring.

The US Diamond Nationals is a very prestigious tournament. This is its 41st year and it has always been attended by more than 3000 martial arts competitors of different styles, belts and ages from all over North America. It is known as “The Tournament where the Best of the Best Meet and Compete.”

The eight WSAA members brought home 15 First place 5 feet trophies, 4 second place trophies and two third place trophies. All our divisions were huge; we all competed against an average of 14 competitors per event. It is indeed a big accomplishment for us, our team, our school and it is so rewarding to see how proud our parents and friends are.

Here are our standings: Lee Angela Igne – 16 years old, 1st Degree Black Belt •1st place in Creative Weapon Forms, •1st place in Traditional Hand Forms and •1st place in Point Sparring.

Lynn Igne – 12 years old – Brown Belt-Black Stripe •1st place in Traditional Hand Forms, •1st place in Point Sparring and •2nd Place in Creative Weapon Forms Miley Carino – 9 years old – Green Belt – •1st place in Creative Weapon Forms, •1st Place in Traditional Hand Forms and •1st place in Traditional Weapon Forms Competing at the US Diamond Nationals was indeed a good warm up for the three of us as members of Team Canada competing at the WKC World Karate Championships at the end of this month in Dublin, Ireland.

Forms •3rd place – Traditional Weapon Forms Jayzelle Policarpio – 10 yrs old – White Belt, with only 3 months of training and this was her first experience in a tournament •1st place – Traditional Weapon forms •1st place – Traditional Hand Forms •3rd place – Point Sparring Cheesy Dayanghirang – 4 yrs old – White Belt, one of the members of our Little Warriors Program. This was also her first time competing in a tournament.

She is now one of our youngest achievers. Cheesy competed in one event and she won

The other members of the Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy who came home as Champions are: Red Jr. Igne – 10 yrs old – Green Belt-Brown Stripe •1st place – Traditional Hand Forms •1st place – Point Sparring •2nd place – Traditional Weapon Forms Reilly Dayanghirang – 9 yrs old – Green Belt •1st place – Traditional Hand Forms •1st place – Traditional Weapon forms •3rd place – Point Sparring Kurt Orpilla – 10 yrs old – White Belt-Green Stripe •1st place – point sparring •2nd place – Traditional Hand

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•3rd place – Traditional Hand Forms We are very proud competing with the best of the best martial arts athletes. It was a good learning experience and it enhanced our skills and revives our goals to be better and strive harder while having fun. #ItsMoreFun #WinnipegSikaran.

We would like to thank our instructors and all our parents and friends and all the members of the WSAA Family for their loving support to all of us, because of them, we, THE WINNIPEG SIKARAN TEAM, SHINED LIKE DIAMONDS.

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Before the Final Curtain

viewing are normally not as heavy.

When viewing is over, it is my task to close the casket and lock it. That is the family’s last glimpse of their dead loved one. It is the time when emotions are heaviest, but I try to remain composed. There are very few Filipinos who work as Funeral Assistant. When the grieving family are Filipinos, they are grateful that I am there. I speak the language,

By Leila Castro | Leilacastro.ca@gmail.com I know the culture. Even if I do “There are eighty-seven things that elaborate anymore and had to give not know them personally, I make must be done when death occurs in the information. ‘You are looking at them feel that I am just there for them. I do everything to make them a family – from property/monetary $9K to $23K’.

For the case of the client that comfortable.” matters such as will and banking books, to your favorite music, choice Aldous once visited at St. Boniface of flowers and what to wear on your Palliative Care Unit, she was not funeral. We, Filipinos, avoid talking ready to die, not until she had about it; thinking that such might chosen the color of her final curtain. be a premonition. But the reality is She was a successful person, a wife until no one has invented what will and mother. She had life insurance, make us immortal, we will all come and existing resources for whatever kind of celebration of life that face to face with death.” – Aldous With Halloween fast she wanted for her exit, however approaching, most of the none of her family members conversations are about what fancy showed interest in initiating any costume or scary mask to wear. conversation with her about it.

How we all wish that death is just Aldous guided and assisted her until like those costumes, after wearing all her final wishes were embodied them for a day, we go back to our in her plan. She asked Aldous “It’s ordinary clothes. However, death all set, can I die now?”. Aldous was Mithus Mallari Aldous’ advice is that if you brings permanent changes to the not sure if she was just joking, he family. I asked Aldous Guzman and responded “Not yet, your papers want a beautiful and peaceful exit Mithus Cabrera to share to us their still need to be signed in our office”. that reflects your final wish and perspective about death and their The client asked, “Then when?” talks about the story of your life, experiences with grieving families. Aldous responded, “On Thursday then while you are still alive you Aldous and Mithus are among a everything will be in order.” Came have to come into terms with the few of our kababayans working in Thursday that same week, the client fact that death is part of the cycle of life, and having a memorable end of the end of life funeral planning and passed away.

Mithus is one of the active 204 life journey should be in your plans. services industry.

“Death is cherishing the Neighbourhood Watch patrollers. “It is best to get expert opinion from memories we have. Death is love On weekends, she spends time those who have guided families in and success. Success is when people with grieving families. Mithus is realizing such for their loved ones. come to you to you to say thank a Funeral Assistant in the same There are very affordable payment you.” For Aldous, death is a gift company where Aldous works. The options available. In fact, there from God. It is the time when God job is challenging for her, because is one where you will just pay 29 tells us to ‘come to Me’ or ‘report she is a cheerful person. But she dollars bi-weekly or just equivalent back to Me’. “God gave us one life. also feels a deep connection with to how much you spend for your It is a gift, and any time God can it. Mithus, a cancer survivor, had two weeks Tim’s coffee.”

If you have questions for take it away. However, there is a a near death experience with the challenge with the Filipino culture. illness. It is a story she shares with Aldous, you may contact him at To many of us, talks about death the bereaved family members when aguzman@chapellawn.mb.ca 204are avoided. As a Family Services she assists them during the wake. 885-9715.

Director of Chapel Lawn, I engage “The start and middle parts of in educational conversation with people to make them comfortable in discussing the topic. Because it is very important, death is inevitable.

There are important things to talk about and plan for, starting from the most basic which is what is your final wish.”

Manitoba imposes tougher sanctions on distracted

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istracted drivers in Manitoba will face tougher sanctions starting next month.

The increased fines take effect on November 1.in accordance with the new legislation introduced in the Manitoba Legislature earlier this year. Distracted drivers include those caught with a cellphone behind the wheel, carrying a handheld electronic device, texting while driving, and having a bite to eat.

The fine has been increased threefold from $203 to $672.

In addition, distracted drivers

will face a mandatory threeday suspension and will be subjected to an additional seven-day ban if they break the law again within a 10year period. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said the yearly increase in distracted driving accidents prompted the government to enact higher penalties.

Drivers must pay $50 to the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) to retrieve their license. Further driving suspension is possible depending on their driving history.

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Aldous Guzman Aldous adds that if you are not ready for this life changing event, death in the family becomes an emotional, mental and spiritual burden, and worse financial hardship follows. As an example, there was someone who called up Aldous, the caller’s young niece died. The family was devastated, they were not ready. The caller’s first inquiry was, ‘Give me the price range’. Aldous answered that it depends on what the family wants. The caller was emotionally stressed that Aldous could not

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Join us for the firstever Manitoba Filipino Business Council Trade Show

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he MFBC Trade Show is a FREE event for Manitobans interested in learning more about starting their own business or enhancing their existing business operations. Develop new relationships with vendors, mentors and community partners!

The MFBC Trade Show will be followed by a succulent dinner, and the evening’s menu will be created by one of the most talented chefs in Manitoba’s Filipino cooking community. Follow us on

Facebook to learn more about this upcoming announcement and how to purchase your dinner tickets! Very limited tickets will be available.

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? As a sponsor or exhibitor of the first annual MFBC Trade Show, you will be showcased alongside 60 local businesses and organizations supporting collaboration and innovation in the Filipino business community and beyond.

Questions? Please contact Valen Vergara, MFBC Director of Events.

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VIETGONE By Qui Nguyen , Directed by Robert Ross Parker In association with fu-GEN Theatre and Hope and Hell Theatre Co.

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November 1 – 17, 2018 I Preview October 31 Tom Hendry Warehouse “…sexy, sassy, two-fisted fun” – Time Out NY

he Warehouse season begins with a bang! In this stylish mash-up, playwright and screenwriter Qui Nguyen features everything from hip hop and kung fu to tell the story of his parents’ escape to America after the fall of Saigon.

A New York Times Critics’ Pick, VIETGONE touches on themes of courage, resilience, love and loss.

Quang is a badass pilot who saved lives during the war, but was forced to leave his family behind. Sexy and strong, Tong is excited to write her own story

but finds America isn’t exactly as advertised. Nguyen smashes stereotypes as he shares the pain and triumph of two warriors forced to find a home in a temporary world.

VIETGONE stars Simu Liu as Quang, Stephanie Sy as Tong, Jeff Yung as Nhan, Jennifer Villaverde as Huong and Peter Fernandes as Playwright/ Giai/Bobby/Captain Chambers/ Redneck Biker/Hippie Dude.

The creative team behind the production includes Director Robert Ross Parker, Set & Costume Designer Joanna

Yu, Lighting Designer Hugh Conacher, Sound Designer/ Composer Alexander Punzalan Jr., Choreographer Wayne Santos, Stage Manager Mike Duggan and Apprentice Stage Manager Zahra Larche.

Tickets for VIETGONE start at $22 plus GST. For showtimes and ticket information, call the Royal MTC Box Office at 204 942 6537, toll-free at 1 877 446 4500 or visit royalmtc.ca.

Royal MTC is grateful for the generous support of the Tom Hendry Warehouse season sponsor BMO.

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