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Alberta Restricts Temporary Foreign Worker Program Story by Sheena Manabat

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s part of the UCP government’s economic recovery plan, large sections of the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program have been suspended until spring 2021.

The move is meant to encourage unemployed Albertans to fill vacant positions instead of overseas workers.

According to Parliamentary Secretary of Immigration Muhammad Yaseen, travel restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the high unemployment rate in Alberta are the two main factors for the suspension. The

latest jobs numbers from Statistics Canada reveal that more than 365,000 Albertans are unemployed.

Exemptions to the suspension include caregiving, emergency response, hospitality in mountain parks, and agriculture.

Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

The AINP is an economic immigration program that allows immigrants to apply for permanent residence in Alberta.

okay because of the pandemic,” Mahilom said. “Hopefully they return back and a lot of Filipinos will return to work in Canada.”

“It’s not that we’re stopping it completely,” Yaseen explains. “As economic conditions get better we will open everything up again.”

If conditions improve in Alberta, the TFW program could go back to normal sooner. However, restrictions may remain in place if they do not.

However, Yaseen remains hopeful.

“These are temporary restrictions,” Yaseen says, “many sectors are exempt, and if things improve we could change it.”

Andy Mahilom, president of the PhilCan Tennis Association sees no reason for Filipinos in Alberta to be worried.

Current temporary foreign workers have the ability to apply for the Alberta

“The TFW program helps a lot of Filipinos, and suspending the program is

“Despite the fact that these are temporary restrictions, certain categories are exempt and it could only be for 12 months,” Yaseen says.

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Travelling in the New Normal Editorial by Jay-Ann Arandia

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he World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has released in April 2020 a document called “Travelling in the New Normal” as part of its comprehensive plan outlining critical steps, coordinated actions, and new standards and protocols toward a safe and responsible road to recovery for the global Travel and Tourism sector.

Most of the “new normal” protocols are already in place. These protocols have been adopted until a vaccine becomes available on a mass scale, large enough to inoculate billions of people.

Here’s an excerpt from the WTTC press release articulating the plan for the “new normal:” z

To offer world-class cleanliness, improved hygiene standards and ensure guest safety, hotels are developing protocols based on learnings from offering free rooms to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

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There will be new protocols for check-in involving digital technology; hand sanitizer stations at frequent points including where luggage is stored; contactless payment instead of cash; using stairs more often than lifts where the 2 meter rule can be harder to maintain; and fitness equipment being moved for greater separation among other examples.

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Travelers at airports will find themselves tested before they fly and upon arrival at their destination airport. They can expect to see social distancing measures at the airport and during boarding, as well as wearing masks while onboard.

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Aircraft will also be subject to intensive cleansing regimes. These measures will be combined with contact-tracing, via mobile app, that will allow flights to leave airports COVID-19-free.

The protocols, which have been developed using experience from China’s initial recovery and from new successful standards used by retailers, have been and shared with governments globally, so there is a coordinated approach to travelling within the COVID-19 world.

As travel restrictions are lifted incrementally and many airlines gradually resume air travel, I hope this information gives us some additional consideration around the risks of travelling during the pandemic.

I would also like to take this opportunity to make a plea to everyone to wear mask when going to public spaces. The following has been shared by a friend on social media and I thought it fitting to use this platform to further emphasize the point.

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY MARK SANTOS

When I wear a mask in public, or decline an invitation to a party or to come inside, I want you to know that: I am educated enough to know that I could be asymptomatic and

still give you the virus.

No, I don’t “live in fear” of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution, not the problem.

I don’t feel like the “government is controlling me;” I feel like I’m being a contributing citizen to society and I want to teach others the same.

The world does not revolve around me. It is not all about me and my comfort.

If we all could live with other people’s consideration in mind, this whole world would be a much better place.

Wearing a mask doesn’t make me weak, scared, stupid, or even “controlled.” It makes me considerate.

When you think about how you look, how uncomfortable it is, or what others think of you, just imagine someone close to you - a child, a father, a mother, grandparent, aunt, or uncle - choking on a respirator, alone without you or any family member allowed at bedside. Ask yourself if you could have sucked it up.

Was it worth the risk? Wearing a mask is not political. It’s public health choice!

I am a world traveler myself and I look forward to the day when we can travel freely again within the bounds of normal health precautions.

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Black Lives Matter: What History Has Taught Us Editorial by Jay-Ann Arandia

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he resurgence of “Black Lives Matter” has gripped my psyche like nothing I’ve experienced before. I am aghast at how some prominent leaders in our society have blatantly disrespected the very core principles of diversity and inclusion. Racial flare-ups are common in the US but the recent intensity and breadth of response from common citizens around the world seem different this time. I am tempted to write a long opinion but somehow managed to restrain myself. The world has gone through so much of emotional and mental roller coaster in the past six months and I would rather add a silver lining than fuel the fire. Therefore, I have chosen to reflect on what history has taught us instead. I have carefully selected the speech delivered by Martin Luther King, accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on December 11, 1964, as it reflects the paradigm from which I am rooted.

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence.

Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.

The tortuous road which has led from Montgomery to Oslo is a road over which millions of Negroes are travelling to find a new sense of dignity. It will, I am convinced, be widened into a superhighway of justice.

I refuse to accept the idea that the “isness” of man’s present nature makes him morally incapable of reaching up for the “oughtness” that forever confronts him.

I refuse to accept the cynical notion that nation after nation must spiral down a militaristic stairway into the hell of nuclear destruction. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality.

History tells us that injustice began with the original sin of slavery but, injustice has endured because racism and discrimination have, too. Let’s be realistic. Some forms of discrimination or racism, regardless of race, cannot be avoided, deliberately or otherwise. What makes it really worrisome is if it becomes systemic and totally undermines the basic human virtues of trust and respect. If that happens, then the very fabric of human ecology crumbles.

Almost half a decade after MLK Jr.’s passing, his aspiration still lives on.

Still far too many have been left out and struggling to overcome racism and discrimination. The Economist (June 13th 2020) mentioned that a large and growing literature links the still-yawing racial gaps in income, employment and wealth to the segregated communities, racial violence and unequal investment that have been a feature of American society for so long. Black and marginalized communities still face differential treatment from the police and unequal access to high quality public goods like education and even environmental quality. I would like to believe that the situation may not be as blatant here in our very own Calgary, although one could say that there are pockets of similar circumstances happening around us. It is not just police behavior that needs to change in order to see progress. Each and everyone of us needs to be part of that change.

I cannot allow myself to be a silent spectator. “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” Thank you, John Lewis for this legacy. Translated in Tagalog:

“Kung hindi tayo, sino pa? Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa?” A slogan that has long been imprinted in my mind since I was 16 as I entered the University of the Philippines, but still resonates strongly with me. This has prompted me to proactively seek a forum to contribute my thoughts and work collaboratively with organizations who are advocating for this change.

I would like to believe that I live in a community that embraces diversity in whatever shape or form. So, it is natural for me to be sensitive to various cultures and beliefs. My professional life has taught me very strongly that tolerance is not only an esteemed virtue but a necessity if we genuinely wish for this world to be a better place to live in. We have done tremendous strides as humanity. Even USA Inc has at last become openly serious about tackling racism. CEOs of the biggest US companies have sent letters to Congress advocating changes to how policing is done, made or in the process of changing corporate policies to make racial justice “intentional and specific.” However, the cycle of progression and regression repeats over and over again therefore, in my opinion the intentionality and specificity of our efforts must be consistent at all fronts – social, economic, political, financial, and even spiritual - if we truly want to see a genuine reform.

Excerpts from the speech was taken from Bartlett, J. 1980. Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations. Toronto, CA: Little, Brown and Company.

Jay-Ann is a self-proclaimed writer and as of late, occasional film critic. Calgary has been her home since 2012, together with her husband and three children. Besides KDrama, she loves to write (and talk passionately about) about travels, food, geopolitics and the economy. She drew inspiration from the late Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown.”

She has an undergraduate degree in Biology, a Master’s Degree in Development Management, and has worked in the oil and gas industry as a professional Project/Program Manager. She also finds joy in hiking, cooking and community volunteering.

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LEGAL Wills and Last Testaments – LANG Po Why make one in Alberta?

by Anthony L. Po

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t some point in their lives, it is not unusual for people young and old to think they are “invincible”.

For the young, death seems not even part of the life equation considering that being “young” and presumptively blessed with good health is the high mark in a person’s life journey. The journey through the years is marked in achieving career goals, raising a family, and to search for the happy life characterized by material prosperity. For the rest of us who are not so young, the goal is to look forward to more years living in this world (i.e. think retirement and enjoyment of the blessed golden years). After all, longer lifespans of our generation are backed by solid science.

However, humans have a biological shelf life. All of us (without excep-

tion) will eventually die. It is difficult to know for certain when death arrives.

2020 is a stark reminder how fragile our lives are and the continuing effect of the global pandemic in our lives.

A survey of the Lawyer’s Professional Indemnity Co. (LawPRO) found 88% of Canadians between the ages of 27 and 34 do not have a “Will, the most common reason for not having one is the fact that they are “too young” to have one and a Will is for those nearing the end of a life’s journey. For the whole of Canada, the LawPRO survey found that 56% of Canadian adults do not have a signed Will.

Legally, what happens after death?

Upon the death of a person (i.e. the person who dies is referred to as the “Decedent”), the legal entity – the Estate - comes into existence. The Estate

is the totality of all properties (i.e. real properties, personal properties and less the debts and obligations) owned by the decedent. The Estate is not subject to self-management and properties do not automatically go to the decedent’s family and loved ones left in this world.

Management and distribution of the Estate may be facilitated through the terms of a Will, a legal document governed by legislation. If there is no Will, management and distribution of the Estate is made through intestate proceedings *(no Will).

Matters of Estate and how properties are to be managed and distributed are subject of the law.

In Alberta, the WILLS AND SUCCESSIONS ACT (WSA) was enacted to law on February 1, 2012. The WSA is the law that governs Wills; intestate situations and survivorship situations; dependent’s rights; and successional rights.

What happens to the Estate if a person dies without a Will?

The most common perception is that after a person dies without a Will, his or her properties (i.e. the “Estate”) will just pass on gently to the surviving spouse; children; or any other person who is left behind and related to the Decedent. This is not true. Dying intestate may be more complicated than this.

If a person dies without leaving a Will, The LAW takes over (Intestate provisions of the WSA). He or she loses control over the Estate by way of how it is be administered; how the assets are to be accounted and distributed; how a guardian and a trustee is to be instituted for the minor children for their care and for management of the minors’ inheritance; and even how to best take advantage of tax laws to maximize their use for those loved ones left behind.

Dying intestate will turn out to be potentially litigious and cumbersome at a time when the family has suffered

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from the death of a loved one. Almost always, dying intestate will be more expensive (i.e. legal proceedings, lawyer’s fees, and emotional costs) for the loved ones left behind. It is often the rule that relatives of a deceased who died intestate may be compelled to see professional counsel to navigate the appointment of Administrators for the Estate (i.e. advice of lawyers); guardians for the minor children and trustees for the property of minor children; and management of the Estate (i.e. advice of accountants).

Why make a Will in the first place?

A Will is any writing that confers a testamentary disposition of the Estate and designates a personal representative to administer the Estate. The Will takes effect upon the death of the person who makes it.

A Will enables a person to have his wishes fulfilled after his death. If a person dies without a Will, the Estate will be subjected to intestate rules on succession.

Having a Will ensures the appointment of your designated Personal Representative (i.e. Executor, Administrator, and/or the Manager of the Estate) and an assurance that one’s wishes (made while in complete control and while still alive) are followed. You get to decide who will benefit from the Estate; who gets what, who gets nothing, and decide on how properties are to be distributed (i.e. if there are minors, you get to decide who will manage the properties given to minor beneficiaries). In other words, the careful planning and execution of a legally effective Will can ensure that the one’s wishes (after he or she passes on) are clear and shall be followed as per the terms of the executed Will and last testament.

The person who makes a Will is called the Testator.

In Alberta, the Testator is endowed with testamentary freedom. The Testator has the sole discretion to decide on all decisions that will affect his Estate after his or

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Yamnuska: A K8 Induction Mountain Photos and story

by Leonard Maglalang

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ave you ever wondered about how the K8 Mountaineering Club of Alberta welcomes their aspiring members? Every member of the group has a memorable story to tell, but here’s to a few glimpses on how we conduct an induction climb. Coming from the City of Calgary, Mt. Yamnuska is the first mountain on your right when entering the Canadian Rockies. Its most prominent feature is its wide south-facing 152m cliff face. A very popular location for rock climbing enthusiasts.

Whether you have zero experience about climbing or an experienced climber inside and outside Canada, induction climb is a must in joining K8. The same principle in the business world as It is vital that an employee is given a proper introduction to the new job. It is a process of discovering the values and principles of K8 from a set of facts. Moreover, the new members will be able to gauge the physical fitness and mental aspects of K8’s activities through the induction.

Since Alberta reopens last June 2020, K8 has undergone an induction climb for June and July. It is important to bring knowledge of the K8’s Pandemic Strategy which serves as a social contract for best practice, rather than rules to be strictly enforced. As we continue to entrust a high degree of accountability and integrity amongst its members, ensuring the health and safety remains its top priority.

Mt. Yamnuska is a generous mountain. Gaining elevations unlocks spectacular views from time to time. The route that the group typically follows from the parking lot is about 1/2km until you will reach a first junction that says climbers to the left and hikers to the right. Don’t be confused as the sign is correct. K8 typically take the right-hand route. This route requires good experience in scrambling and requires caution.

Levi John Ramos, K8’s Executive Chairman, has done 18 consistent summits on this mountain even in the winter season and snow-covered. Route finding skills and being comfortable while traversing is a must.

As you work your way up through aspen and spruce forest towards the bottom of the east side of the cliff face, you will see a beautiful a large cut in the rock, we call it “Biak na Bato”, with a boulder blocking the middle section. After this section of the climb, average inductees typically exceed physical fitness limits after an exhilarating hike going above the tree line. We typically see some of them having “pulikat” or cramps up to this point.

Having a good guide at the back of the pack, we call it “sweeper”, will make a big difference. Patience, good coaching and skill to divert attention will help the climber to push more on the self-imposed boundaries not knowing from that point and getting to the summit later on. A lot of times, it is just about putting one foot in front of the other. We’ll get there eventually.

K8’s Mentality: You are not doing it right, if you keep on looking at how high is the top. Try looking back to see how far you have come. Keep following a well-worn scree trail up the slope then pass between a spine-like buttress. When the team reaches the bolted chain, K8 provides the inductees with proper gears and equipment typically helmet, safety harness, lanyard with two hooks and locking carabiner. K8’s practice is to make sure the safety of its aspiring members, never be complacent as every decision is just one step back away from

accidents. An important reminder to enjoy what you do, no matter what reasons you may have going up to the mountains, whether it’s for personal battles

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Candice Nicole at the Chained Ledge of Mt.Yamnuska

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Jose Carlo Rentar enjoying the reward while gaining elevation on Mt. Yamnuska Mountain Ridge

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alone or testing oneself limits.

Once you traverse the chain ledge locate the trail again and work your way across and up to the summit. Route finding skills are needed here and you may find yourself above very steep loose slopes that lead to cliffs further below. There are no chains here so once again caution is needed. Typically, the team reaches the summit approximately at noon and enjoys the view and have a quick lunch for 15-20 minutes. Whether it is a simple snack of nuts, protein

bars or soup, it is indeed one of the best lunches to experience in your lifetime.

From the summit, the fastest way down is by the west route.

Follow the summit trail down the steep scree slopes that lead down the northwest side of the mountain. Scree slopes have been one of the secrets of the induction climb. It is intimidating to see at first going down as scary as something you probably have never done in your life.

As we realize, once you step your foot “heel first” as our normal practice, it is indeed the most

Climber: (From Left) Mhay Lene, Amado Daet, Laura Kwok, Jose Carlo Rentar, Dee Jill, Rhuel Taglucop, Honey Caderma and Levi John Ramos

enjoyable and memorable part of the climb for most of us. We even look forward to it when we have a chance to climb this mountain again. Keep going, avoiding a few smaller trails that drop down to the valley on your right. Once you pass through a small wet bowl created by an underground stream, you’ll be on top of the prominent trail that you viewed from the parking lot. Lots of fun here as you run and hop straight down this loose scree slope. The trail then enters trees again and arrives at the signed junction. Then, lastly, follow your way down to the

parking lot.

We have witnessed different experiences in this mountain, poured emotions in every step of the way, but the most important lesson is to never give up and push yourself on what you might have been afraid of doing before.

We come to the mountains to be humbled. And, we are humbled indeed. There will always tough times, regardless of what you do in life. Be able to push through those times and keep on your ultimate goal.

Today, K8 is the home of Pi-

noy Mountaineers here in Alberta whether freshly from the Philippines or long-time residence, setting up a goal of sharing the beauty of the mountains thru responsible mountaineering and producing more Pinoy Alpinist.

Leonard Maglalang is on the committee for multimedia for the K8 Mountaineering Club of Alberta.

Interested in joining the K8 Mountaineering Club of Alberta? You may reach us at (587) 228-2989 or send an email to k8mountainclub.ab@gmail.com

Mhay Lene and Honey Caderma traversing a trail at Mt. Yamnuska

The reward in gaining elevations at Yamnuska Climber: Levi John Ramos

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Sam Cabrera traversing the chained ledge at Yamnuska

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30 beses na mas maraming karanasan mula sa Mga Henerasyon hanggang sa mga henerasyon

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Siya ay dalubhasa sa pag-alis ng lahat ng mga uri ng negatibong enerhiya, itim na magic, Voodo, Obiya Nagbibigay siya ng Permanenteng Proteksyon. Dalubhasa sa Pagdala ng mga mahal sa buhay

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EDITORIAL CARTOON BY MARK SANTOS

Publishers Vangie Caoile Paolo Manan-Oliveros Managing Editor Miguel Caoile Senior Editors Will Tigley Darlene Casten

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Graphics & Layout Nicole Torres Illustrator Mark Santos Circulation Staff Jonathan Chuidian

Photographers Al Gamilla Leonard Maglalang Contributors Anthony Po Chef Leonard Quezada Jay-Ann Arandia Leonard Maglalang Sheena Manabat

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Spoons of Spices Chicken Adobo Quesadilla

by Leonard Salazar Quezada

Ingredients • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips • 1/2 tsp. chili powder • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano • 4 medium flour tortillas • 2 c. shredded Monterey jack

For many Filipinos, a traditional Adobo meal still means Chicken or Pork with Potatoes. Why not?

While we do love going back to our basics when it comes to food, we also like experimenting with new things and giving iconic dishes a fresh twist. Now i made a unique Chicken Adobo Quesadilla that takes Filipino cuisine to the next level. A humble chicken adobo becomes stylish and unique when it turns out with a twist. Food really brings people together—and this is especially true for Filipinos. We celebrate anything and everything with lots of food. You can say that our cuisine is very distinct yet also very versatile, and that’s what makes Filipino gastronomy special.

• 2 c. shredded cheddar • 1 avocado, sliced • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • Sour cream, for serving

Instructions 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add peppers and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2. Heat remaining tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with spices, vinegar, soy sauce salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3. Add 1 flour tortilla to skillet and top half of the tortilla with a heavy sprinkling of both cheeses, cooked chicken mixture, pepper-onion mixture, a few slices of avocado, and green onions. Fold the other half of the tortilla over and cook, flipping once, until golden, 3 minutes per side. Repeat to make 4 quesadillas.

4. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream.

Chef Leonard Salazar Quezada, of Filipino-Spanish descent, is the Executive Chef The Root Community Emporium, Chef de Cuisine at Newrest Inflight Catering, and Culinary Instructor at a cruise ship

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