Pilipino Express • Jan 1 2016

Volume 12 • No. 1 • January 1 -15, 2016 Publication Mailing Account #41721512

Pia Wurtzbach Miss Universe 2015

Marion Aunor

A lively show for a good cause

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12 Alden Richards & Maine Mendoza

WINNIPEG – Marion Aunor and several local performers entertained an audience of more than 300 at Pampanga Banquet Hall on Sunday, December 27.

Marion performed two energetic sets of her own original songs and covers of popular artists such as Adelle, Donna Lewis, and Walk the Moon, often wading into the crowd to serenade individual members of the audience. Younger sister Ashley Aunor joined Marion on stage for the last few songs, singing backup and playing guitar. And it was with just one acoustic guitar and two powerful voices that the sisters had the audience dancing to close show with the pop hit Shut Up and Dance – a perfect segue for the after-concert dance party.

Lucille Nolasco of CKJS Radio’s Afternoon Pasada hosted the evening, keeping the programme flowing with performances by the Winnipeg Sikaran Arnis Academy, singer James Bryan Cruzat, and a production dance number from the 2015 Miss Debutante Finalists.

Individual debutantes were also featured; Tehillah See MARION p22

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Discipline Every year at around this time, the Philippine National Police (PNP) makes a show of “sealing” the muzzles of the firearms of all police officers with masking tape to “prevent” the cops from firing them indiscriminately during the holidays. It is an annual tradition that is supposed to assure the people that their protectors will not fire their guns into the air to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year. Numerous deaths and injuries have already been caused by such indiscriminate firing, with people apparently forgetting that the bullets they send flying into the air will come down to the earth with devastating and deadly speed. As the primary holders of firearms, the masking tape is supposed to give police officers pause because a broken seal means they have discharged their guns; if proven that the firing had nothing to do with a police operation, an officer will face charges.

Unfortunately, this only works on paper, as evidenced by the yearly count of victims of mysterious bullets that shoot through the air throughout the country. At the start of 2015, one person was killed and 11 others were wounded by such projectiles, and while the number may be low compared with previous years, that was still 12 victims too many.

After all, there should be no such casualties in the first place since no one in his right mind would think that a bullet fired in the air is harmless. But every year there is always a sense of dread when the twin holidays come because one never knows if one will fall victim to an indiscriminate gunshot. Couple that with the fact that, except for Davao City where I and my family live, most areas in the country are the scene of firecracker and pyrotechnic explosions that mask the sound of firearms being discharged: in such a scenario, one needs to see more than masking tape over the muzzle of a gun.

The PNP could continue its “sealing” ceremony indefinitely, but nothing beats imposing discipline on the ranks. The police are supposed to be our protectors, but the fact that they have to be told that they are not allowed to fire their guns to celebrate the holidays is an indictment on the kind of discipline that exists and is implemented within the organization. As the cliché goes, who will protect us from our protectors? And if our own police force has a hard time policing its own ranks, how can it be trusted to keep the peace for the populace?

The rating game The latest Pulse Asia survey results show just how volatile

the situation is as far as the Presidential election is concerned.

Vice President Jejomar Binay, whose ratings in previous months had dropped drastically behind Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Grace Poe, saw his numbers increase dramatically by 14 points in early December, hitting a full 33 per cent. In contrast, Poe dropped to second place in a statistical tie with Duterte, with 21 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively. Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Mar Roxas trails behind at 17 per cent, and Senator Miriam DefensorSantiago is at the bottom with 4 per cent. Supporters of Duterte are naturally a little disheartened by this turn of events, especially since the mayor had topped the last survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).

This speaks well of how the vice president has handled the debacles that have hounded his candidacy for quite some time. As the first one to declare his intent to run for President, Binay was the natural target for attacks of all kinds, especially from the administration, which has apparently made it its life’s mission to destroy the vice president’s name so that he becomes a non-threat to Roxas.

Various allegations have been made against him and several cases have even been filed, and these indeed have had a negative impact on his standing. But over the past months he must have done something right, something so low-key that most people

missed it. Perhaps he worked his magic with the grassroots, which is his acknowledged strength; or perhaps he took advantage of the word war between Duterte and Roxas to make himself a better choice in comparison. Whatever it was, it was something the rest of the candidates could learn from — and watch out for.

This also serves as a wakeup call for Duterte’s supporters.

The mayor’s topping the last SWS survey is no reason to rest but serves as motivation to work harder. After all, Duterte had at that point replaced Binay as the prime target for attacks, and these apparently worked. Also, Duterte has seemingly been distracted from the campaign with his verbal skirmish with Roxas, something that grabbed headlines but apparently did nothing to push his candidacy forward. If anything, it diverted his attention from the real issues that the people have been pressing the candidates to address. And there is also another factor that the survey has exposed, something the other candidates have taken for granted. Binay may not be likable in social networks, but he has shown that online criticism and attacks have little bearing on the masses. Candidates who rely on Facebook, Twitter, and other such new media are well advised to try a new tack if they want to stay relevant to the voters.

Jon Joaquin is the Associate Editor of EDGE Davao, the newest daily newspaper in Mindanao. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.

My wish for you in 2016 Another year has come and gone! The year 2015 saw notable global events such as the election of a new Canadian prime minister, developments in the Syrian refugee crisis, humanitarian efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Nepal, and the tragic shootings in Paris. Also in the spotlight were ground breaking firsts. For example, the first-ever model with Down Syndrome walked down the runway during New York Fashion Week, new emoji icons with different skin tones were released, liquid water was shown to flow on Mars, a transgender person was nominated for an Emmy award for the first-time, and Disney Pixar released its first movie, Inside Out, starring an average girl, not a princess.

These notable events this year, along with hundreds of others, have all been greeted with great interest and the usual response of criticism, fear-mongering and negative commentary. But of greater note are the other types of comments; those that exemplify empathy, kindness,

and support for fellow human beings. Comments of compassion for others and hashtags such #westandtogether, #loveoverfear and #prayfortheworld have a lasting effect on social media.

This tidal wave of positivity and support meets the negativity and slander head on and in my humble opinion, wins out.

There is no doubt that there exists a positive energy out there that is a growing force. There are many stories out there that highlight the goodness in people, and mainstream media often overlooks these tales of heroism and kindness. They are captured in smaller snippets on social media sites, and together with the positive responses, this is evidence that people do live, act and think with compassion.

Showing empathy, living with kindness and mercy, and understanding differences are gestures and acts that are alive and well, even in the face of hatred and tragedy.

Let us keep this in mind as we head into 2016 and begin to dream of the year ahead. I wish for you

kindness, courage, compassion, selflessness and hope. The human spirit is strong and will carry you through the joyful and difficult times. Remember: • Mistakes are gifts. Stop punishing yourself and think about what they havre taught you.

• Push yourself past your comfort zone. Challenge yourself and grow. To stop learning means to stop living.

• If you are carrying fear, sadness, guilt or shame, stop ignoring it. The only way to ease the pain is to go through it. Talk about it, feel the emotions, and then let it go.

• Material things are just things; they are replaceable.

Don’t let them get in the way of relationships with loved ones, which are unique and meaningful.

• Build your team. Surround yourself with supportive and positive people.

• Live by the New Golden Rule: Treat others as they would like to be treated.

“If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others.

If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.” – Dalai Lama Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is the founder of Nexus Counselling and a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

She is a proud member of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council and a provider for the Blue Cross Employee Assistance Program. Cheryl has experience helping clients with issues such as grief, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting, aging and illness. She can be reached at (204) 297-6744 or info@ nexuscounselling.com.

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New Year and new hope for immigration It is the new solar year for us all and there is hope that immigration will become an easier and more caring process.

The Syrian refugee resettlement movement is in full swing and the government has been moving efficiently to ensure its announced targets are met. How different is this from the previous government when everything was an excuse to do nothing or to make the process harder, and the immigrants or refugees were said to be responsible?

It would appear that humanitarian concern and fairness have taken the place of ideological barriers and empty promises of safety and security first. We can contrast the realities of Canada under Justin Trudeau’s leadership with that of the GOP

contest in the United States with leadership hopefuls like Donald Trump saying he will ban all travel by believers in Islam.

For those of us who measure discrimination and bigotry this is a step further down the same the road the former Conservative government went on trying to ban the niqab.

The Liberals have already announced their intention to meet the target of accepting 25,000 Syrians, which they promised in their election platform, and a further 25,000 for 2016. The total number would become something like 50,000 with a mix of government and private sponsorship. This action goes a long way to alleviating some of the suffering of refugees in camps and to re-establishing

Canada’s well-earned reputation as a caring nation and safe haven for displaced persons at whose lives are at risk. The stories in the news have all been positive and stand out in comparison to the anti-Muslim sentiments in the United States, where other GOP contenders are trying to outpace Trump in a race to the bottom.

In stark contrast we have the Minister of Immigration John McCallum announcing another move that shows the character of today’s government. The former Conservative government moved to deny health coverage to all refugee claimants inside Canada. This move was widely denounced by doctors in Canada as cruel and unfeeling. It also did not make sense economically because the denial of Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

to claimants meant they had little choice but go to emergency rooms in hospitals across Canada. The anti-immigrant lobby welcomed the denial but there was no cost saving in the action. The denial of benefits was appealed to the Federal Court of Canada who actually ruled against the measure as “unconstitutional.” The next step for the former Harper government was to appeal the decision and this is what was left to the incoming Liberal government. Minister McCallum announced on December 16, 2015 that he is ending the appeal.

“In July 2014, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that those changes violated Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms and our government has promised to fully restore the IFHP. The temporary coverage announced

after the Federal Court decision will stay in place until a new program is implemented.”

It is not possible for the Trudeau government to roll back all of the excesses of the former government, as they relate to immigration. But the actions to date are positive and in keeping with Canada’s international reputation as a country that cares about others in the world and upholds strong values of fairness. Let’s see what the rest of the year brings.

Michael Scott BA (Hon), MA, is a 30-year veteran of Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program who works as an immigration associate with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. (204) 7837326 or (204) 227-0292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail.com.

Resolutions 2016 edition 2015. What a year! Turned 40 and moved the family three provinces away. What else happened? It’s taking me a bit of time to think back and remember exactly what went down this past year. Is it because my mind is not as sharp as it used to be? My wife would probably agree with that.

Why is it that as I get older, time passes at a dizzying pace?

I still remember being 12 years old, wanting so bad to be 16. It meant driver’s license and freedom! Then at 16 I wanted so bad to be 18. Time was moving so slooooowly!

Then it happened. I turned 18, 19, and 25 then all of a sudden I’m 30! Whoa now, what the heck is going on here! My 20’s were a blur.

And then I had kids. One day I’m changing diapers in the middle of the night, next thing I’m driving them to their jobs. Where does the time go? Excuse me while I grab a tissue and wipe away my tears.

By sharing my stories in the Pilipino Express for the better part of a decade, I hope you’ve enjoyed little glimpses of my life. My wife and kids have been implicated many times over, and thankfully they haven’t objected to having

their stories shared with you all.

2016. I have a feeling this will be an interesting year. What are going to be this year’s headlines?

Who will be President? Will Justin Trudeau ever return my calls? Will we find life on Mars? Who knows?

What are your New Years’ resolutions? Here are my Top five: Resolution #1 - I know it’s cliché but I want to be healthier. I want to eat better and I may even take up jogging.

Reality - It’s been years since I’ve ran further than from the car to the mall entrance. I’m going to get winded and I will probably swear the whole time. Plus the fact that it’s hilly here, I’ll probably give up very quickly. The good news is, what goes up, must come down. I could just roll downhill.

Resolution #2 – Remove the negativity from my life. For some time now, something about Facebook was bugging me. Yes, it was great to see friends, family and their kids growing up, but for every good story, there seemed to be considerably more sad, mad or negative stories. It would seem that most people rant, just because they can. Instead of “unfriending” them and answering angry text messages,

Dale and his mom, Cora, who is celebrating a milestone in 2016 it was easier to leave.

Reality – Facebook is a way of life for so many people. It is amazing that we can feel connected with friends and family from a distance. I mean, isn’t it amazing that we have constant updates on what people are eating and how many poops Jimmy banged out in a day? Sorry for the visual.

Resolution #3 – Go somewhere I’ve never been before.

As you know, it’s been over a year since I moved to beautiful British Columbia. There is plenty to see and do in my own proverbial backyard.

I’m surrounded by mountains and ocean. How great is that?

Reality – I’m surrounded by mountains and ocean, which

means I’ll be climbing or running up and downhill. Remember what I said about running? Being on Vancouver Island, I am surrounded by water, which means if I want to head over to the mainland, I’m spending dolla-dolla bills to get there. My kids need to learn how to swim.

Resolution #4 – Work less, play more. My job keeps me busy.

Most weeks I’m pulling in long hours. Thankfully, I still have time to play with the kids. Before you know it, they won’t want to spend time with their dear old dad.

Reality – I’m not getting younger. I value my time with my kids. But by doing so, I’m spending more time with my chiropractor

and physiotherapist. My back just isn’t the same anymore.

Resolution #5 – Don’t be too proud to see my doctor regularly.

Who knows my body better than me? If I feel off, go see the doctor.

If I feel like my mole is starting to grow a pair of eyes, go see the doctor. You get what I’m putting down?

Reality – I’m 40. That’s when doctors start exploring parts of my body that shouldn’t be explored.

Just sayin’.

Like I said, 2016 will be an interesting year.

Dale is the director of communications for a school district in BC and continues to write stories from afar.

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How not to break career resolutions for 2016 New Year’s resolutions are easily made and often times, they are just as easily broken.

However, when goals are adhered to, the potential to make changes in the upcoming year increases and most likely will be achieved.

Accountemps, a staffing firm recently conducted a poll which found that 68 per cent of professionals make New Year’s resolutions about their careers.

The poll also found that there are six top goals for individuals in 2016: to get a raise; develop their own skills; get promoted; make a career change; get a new job in their field; and build their professional network. The survey indicated that the top career resolutions are developing skills and getting a raise, with 27 per cent each.

Perhaps you already thought about some professional goals as part of your performance plan or career development plan for 2016.

Here are some tips to get started this year.

Improve my work performance Performance can be improved in many ways and can be impacted negatively by many different things. One factor that contributes to performance is productivity.

One habit I have noticed among employees nowadays is accessing social media on company time, such as posting comments on social media accounts throughout the day during work hours. If you have extra time on your hands, offer to take on a project outside of your portfolio and look for opportunities to help out a team member with a heavier workload.

Get a promotion The best way to do this would be to set up a meeting with your team leader to discuss career objectives, as well as the ways in which you may be able to bring more value to your company in a higher ranking position. If a promotion is not something that can happen immediately due to a question of readiness, it is not a bad thing to work with your boss to identify the gaps and focus on improving on them. According to the Accountemps study, 15 per cent of professionals have decided to move up the ladder at their company this coming year.

Get a new job I always say to those who seek my help with resume building that writing a resume is a job in itself.

In order to get new job, one must ensure their “marketing package,” or the resume, is carefully written in order for the “product,” or the job seeker, to get an interview.

Getting a new job is not something that happens overnight. It requires time and effort. Schedule some time once a week to revise your resume and devote some time to researching new job opportunities.

Enhance my marketability This particular goal goes hand in hand with the previous goal and vice versa. In order to market yourself, you need to develop your skill sets by either pursuing a certification or taking courses.

Another idea would be to pursue a leadership role in a professional association or volunteering with a non-profit group. For individuals who wish to hold a professional designation in their field, there may be a requirement to take a certain amount of coursework and involvement with the professional association.

Whatever resolutions you may have, the main importance would be to make sure your goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timespecific (S.M.A.R.T.). It is time to start fresh and get ready for 2016.

It is time to reflect on what you accomplished in 2015 and look forward to do things bigger and better.

Sources w w w. r o b e r t h a l f . c o m / accountemps/blog/6-ways-tokeep-your-career-new-yearsresolutions www.businessnewsdaily. com/8687-career-resolutions.html This article is for information purposes only and not intended as professional advice.

Michele Majul-Ibarra is an HR Professional. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Human Resource Management. She also holds the C.I.M. professional designation (Certified in Management).

E-mail her at info@pilipinoexpress.com.

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Sewer gases in the home Decaying waste materials in public and private sewer and septic systems generate sewer gases. Methane is the major single component of sewer gas that includes a mixture of nontoxic and toxic gases, such as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide.

Inappropriately disposed flammable liquids and gasoline can also contribute to sewer gases.

Sewer gases can cause many health hazards to the building occupants. Hydrogen sulphide is a volatile and very lethal gas that can damage several systems in the body at once, most particularly the nervous system. Hydrogen sulphide can be smelled at 0.47 parts per billion by half of human adults. The gas will start to cause eye soreness at 10 parts per million (ppm) and eye injury at 50 ppm. It can also cause other lowlevel symptoms like drowsiness, headache, nausea, dizziness and nervousness. High concentration exposures can induce pulmonary edema, and still higher levels (at 800-1,000 ppm) will cause almost abrupt loss of consciousness and death.

Hydrogen sulphide is accountable for the distinctive rotten-egg smell of sewer gas that

can be overbearing even at very small concentrations. However, the gas’s odour is a safeguard as it warns building dwellers of the leak way before they are in any severe danger. It is essential to be reminded that at approximately 100 ppm, the olfactory nerve becomes incapacitated, eliminating the victim’s sense of smell and, consequently, their responsiveness of the peril.

Ammonia also emits another warning smell, which will scorch the nostrils and gradually annoy the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Ammonia, unlike hydrogen sulphide, is very irritating, so building dwellers are likely to evacuate before its concentration increases to toxic levels.

Aside from hydrogen sulphide, methane is also another explosive component of sewer gas. Vapours from inappropriately disposed fuel products can further amplify the risk of explosion or fire. When sewer gases disperse into household air, they slowly displace oxygen and suffocate dwellers. The effects of deficiency of oxygen consist of dizziness, nausea, headache and eventually unconsciousness. At extremely low oxygen concentrations, or less than 12 per cent, unconsciousness and death will

take place rapidly and without forewarning. Oxygen will be at its lowest concentrations in the basement and crawlspace, which are where heavy sewer gases and methane are likely to accumulate.

Immediately contact a qualified plumber if you suspect that sewer gases might be the cause of odours in your home. The design of the plumbing system depends on a connection between the sewer system and household fixtures. This is the primary reason why a huge amount of effort is spent to make sure that waste products and resultant gases flow in one direction.

Many failures in the plumbing system may permit sewer gases to flow back into a home. Plumbing vents should not be installed too close to windows and air intakes in homes equipped with HVAC air handlers that draw in outside air for ventilation. Air and wind surge around the building can let sewer gases enter the home even where air intakes and plumbing vents are properly located.

Homeowners can alter the height of vents and install vent pipe filters to lessen the problem.

Sewer gases can also diffuse through cracks in a building’s foundation when the leach field septic system leaks.

Vent pipe cracks are more difficult to diagnose than cracks in the drain line, which is typically accompanied by visible water leaks. Vent pipe cracks can allow a significant amount of sewer gases to enter the home.

Plumbers can find these cracks by using a special device that emits artificial smoke and propels it into the plumbing drain system.

The smoke pressurizes the drain and vent systems and escapes through cracks and loose fittings.

In most cases, obtrusive sewer gases are produced by a loss of the water barricade where traps have become dry.

More particularly in dry weather, infrequent use of a floor drain, water closet, or shower can allow for fast evaporation and admission of sewer gases into the living spaces. The locations in which floor drains are most likely to dry out are near furnaces

and water heaters, in mechanical rooms, in workshop areas and in a janitor’s closets. Homeowners can maintain the water barricade by pouring water down the drains and using the fixtures regularly.

Automatic drain-trap primers can also be installed to periodically deliver small quantities of water to the traps.

Norman Aceron Garcia is a registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Property Inspector of Mr. Peg Property Inspections Inc. Please visit www.mrpeg.ca for more information on home inspection, building science and home maintenance tips.

White–the feng shui colour that brings new beginnings Few colours can stand up to the power of white. Black is often looked upon as a power colour, especially in feng shui, but the one colour that imbues that power is white. White is a colour of metal, and metal makes water (black).

On the colour hierarchy, white holds its own as the top colour to use as its own or in combination with other colours. No other colour goes with another colour the same way white does. Just think about the white ceilings, white woodwork in homes, and how many homes are painted white.

Besides its versatility, white is the colour of perfection.

In feng shui, white is the colour of heaven and that’s why Asian mourners wear white to reflect this belief of leaving one state and entering another. In the west, white is viewed as purity and untainted, and clean, i.e., doctor’s white coats or a bride’s white wedding dress.

White also is a colour that evokes the start of a new

beginning.

The colour itself is open and clear, opening the way for complete and unfettered creativity, not imposing itself on your mind or your preconceptions the way a lemon yellow, vibrant orchid or chartreuse do.

In feng shui white is a yang colour that represents authority, blessings and assistance.

White is the essence of all, being in equal balance, and containing all colours of the colour spectrum, evoking fairness and equal treatment. When you need a new beginning, more authority and helpful people, white is here to help. But avoid the all-white house – it can lead to feelings of stress, worry and isolation.

White goes well with almost anything – white and gold, white and silver, white and yellow, white and blue, white and purple, white and beige. All these combinations are supportive and simply stunning.

Even so, too few women wear white.

They say it makes them look heavier and that black is slimming.

If your white clothes are too tight, like any colour, it will make you look heavier. But why miss out on all the great things white colours can bring to your life (like more money, helpful people, and a fresh start)? No matter what your dress size, nothing looks more heavenly than a beautiful white sweater in winter or a cool white dress in summer. Go up a size in white clothes and see if that doesn’t make you look slimmer because the fit is looser. White is great around the house too. Far from being sterile, white is the essence of homey relaxation. Just think about those beautiful ocean cottages with white shingled siding, or the way a white room feels clean and relaxing. In feng shui, you can use white to energize your life to magnetize yourself to attract good fortune – and who couldn’t use more of that?

Here are six ways white can bring more heavenly goodness to your life using white colours.

1. Go in a new direction with white. When you need re-invention or when you are

moving into a new time of your life, white is your yang go-to colour. Use white in your home, bed linens, clothing, jewellery and flowers to help you move in your new direction.

Making a clean break such as from a long difficult relationship, moving to a new job or home, surrounding yourself with white will help you see yourself in the new position, home or relationship. That’s because white is, after all, a blank canvas, and allows you to “paint” a new picture for yourself.

2. Zoom ahead in a white car. White cars lead the pack in

colour selection in North America as the most favoured coloured car. And it’s no wonder. White is the speed of light, and we are all busy, busy these days. White cars are excellent for anyone.

3. Use white for protection.

Wear white when you feel that the world is against you. Because white has all the colours in harmony, the whole rainbow of colours is surrounding you with protection. Even simply visualizing white light enveloping your body or home offers protection against negative forces.

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Growing up through the years - a “throwback” article I will never forget how I felt when I was first asked if I wanted to have a column and write for the Pilipino Express. The first thing that came to mind (after jumping up and down from excitement, of course) was “what should I call my column?” After much brainstorming, my family and I finally decided on the column title “Growing Up,” hence what you see here today. I remember my sister saying how perfect the title is because growing up never stops and there will always be something to write about.

Fast forward to today – ten years later – I could not agree more! Growing up truly never stops and learning is a continuous process. So even though you may not be a youth, please continue reading as this column is also meant for you!

I cannot believe it has already been ten years since the start of this column! To celebrate this tenyear milestone, I thought to share some quotes from some of my “Growing Up” articles. Call this a “throwback,” if you will, and come journey with me! *** “The main reason for me writing this is so that you can see that you don’t need to run a

marathon like Terry Fox or stop all wars just for you to make a difference. No, it starts from all the little things! Today’s the day to realize that in every individual there is greatness, there is potential to make a difference.” (“Today’s the day to realize,” October 2006) “We should all learn to be patient and satisfied with what we have in front of us. Enjoy it while it lasts, no matter what age. Enjoy what you have and be thankful for all the blessings and always remember, you may not be a child in appearance, but you can always be a child at heart” (“Remember those days,” February 2007) “This Valentine’s Day, instead of looking for a secret admirer, turn to your parents and give them the love that they have always been giving you.” (What is true love?” February 2008) “The best thing to do in a situation where you don’t know what to do is to talk to someone you really trust. Remember, no matter how independent and old you think you are, you can still (and should) ask for help. (Behind that smile, May 2007) “So I invite whoever is reading this right now to continue to live your life and do not be

afraid to live in this moment and season fully. However, when something ends, be smart enough to let go and recognize that it is a beautiful opportunity to begin again.” (“Like the seasons,” October 2013) “Probably the biggest lesson I learned is that God whispers.

Do you ever find yourself asking God, ‘Can you please give me a sign?’ God may not answer us in the ways we want and expect Him to. He may not come with a grand entrance, but God surely whispers and we can recognize this if we would only listen. We can easily get caught in the chaos of our busy lives and we may not know it, but we might be shrugging off God’s messages to us. Don’t be afraid of silence.” (The World Youth Day experience, September 2013) *** Looking back, I can truly say I have grown up in comparison to that 13-year old version of me when I started writing for this column back in 2006. However, the truth is, I am still growing up but have just entered a different stage in my life when I’ll face new challenges and experiences.

I believe it is timely with the New Year for this type of article and message. To end off, I’d like to say thank you for learning with me, and growing up with me throughout my teenage years! I

FENG SHUI...

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would be what are you doing differently to help you create change? Are you improving your outlook, your health, or your environment with feng shui?

Do you just hope things will be better? Or do you make efforts to make change?

The Red Lotus Letter is designed to help you make changes in your life through small, easy steps that, over time, create big change. I think about

a client I had years ago that had tried every diet she could think of and had worked so hard and was never able to lose weight. Her doctor warned her that her health was in peril, yet she couldn’t stand the thought of measuring out anymore portion sizes or counting another calorie.

She asked if feng shui could help and booked a consultation appointment (something different See FENG SHUI p10

4. Exert your authority. Blue is the colour of trustworthiness, but white is the colour of authority.

If you have a big presentation to meet or need to shore up flagging self-esteem, white is the colour to choose. White commands attention and those who wear white are unabashed about asserting themselves.

5. Wear white when you need help. When you need people to help you move ahead, such as superiors, white will protect you from people who are jealous and scheming, and draw attention to you from those who want to help you get ahead.

6. Use white for cleansing yourself and pushing your personal “reset” button.

Nothing feels quite as good as sleeping on newly washed, crisp white sheets or seeing a stack of clean white towels in the bathroom. When you need a new beginning, wear plenty of white and surround yourself with white colours, such as white flowers, white towels, or fluffy white bathrobe to help cleanse and reenergize your entire system.

FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I’m dreading the New Year, Katie. Every year seems to march in and out and I’m in the same circumstances.

Please help me create a better year.

Answer: I understand your predicament. My first question

am now entering a different stage of life and I am looking forward to continue learning and growing with all of you, but now as a young adult!

So remember, no matter how old we are and what stage of life we are in, we’re all still

“growing up.” I encourage all of us to be even more aware of this in this New Year, be open to new experiences, different perspectives, and never close the door for learning opportunities.

Wishing you all the best with this New Year ahead!

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Year-end celebration awards. The three recipients were: Teody Leano, Electrical Engineering; Maurice Petallo, Computer Engineering; and Alexander Ladroma, Electrical

Engineering.

The event also included raffles, door prizes, games and our firstever singing contest, proving that Filipino engineers have talents

other than solving math problems.

The Chapter would like to thank all participants, attendees and especially their sponsors who provided door prizes at the event.

The Filipino Members Chapter of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba held its annual Christmas Party at the Canton Food Gallery on Saturday night, December 5, bringing together families, friends, sponsors, and colleagues.

Angelito Velasco, the chapter president, announced and presented 16 new Engineers-InTraining and six new Professional Engineers to recognize their achievements.

Due to the very successful fundraising campaign and donations, the chapter awarded not two, but a total of three bursary

Growth: learning to expect more It’s easy to “baby” any child, especially your own. I, myself, am not a parent, however, I find myself “babying” those related to me, or who I have seen grow up in front of my eyes. My first year of teaching began in September 2012, and when I think about my expectations of my students then as a new teacher, I cringe a little. It was a learning curve, even for me, to come to realize that if I wanted better results, I had to learn to ask for them.

Your child is capable of so

much, as long as you set goals together and learn to hold them accountable for it. I learned this with my second batch of students.

I demanded students who were open to communicating. I was surprised that openly asking for this led to this exact result. I wasn’t “hinting” for it. I told them specifically that I expected more.

They gave me more. Could it really be that simple?

Since my second year of teaching, I have learned to be clear throughout the year about my goals

for my students. With my current students I ask for responsibility, I ask for time management, and for self-regulation. They are in charge of getting their assignments done, for asking for help when something is unclear, for reporting to me when there is an issue that needs an adult’s help to solve.

They have not disappointed me.

Ask any of the students what my “end goal” for them is before they leave for seventh grade, and they can tell you.

It truly is that simple – as long as you are consistent, clear, and

concise.

Parent tip: encouragement Take small, doable steps at first. I do not begin a new academic year by telling students, “Here is your homework. Please have all five assignments ready for tomorrow morning.”

Begin with setting a small, reasonable and age-appropriate expectation. This applies to any area you wish – household chores, schoolwork, sports and extracurricular activities, etc.

As they begin showing you that they are meeting these goals, begin

to ask a little more of them. Along the way, don’t forget to be gentle with them. Self-improvement is a lot of work, and there will most likely be some setbacks. Praise them when they are successful and problem-solve with them when they are not.

This winter break is the best time to set out goals – you can even call them New Year’s Resolutions.

Best of luck, families!

Judianne Jayme is an educator teaching sixth grade and a division-wide mentor in the Winnipeg School Division.

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the reflection of your life) and then through to laundry room (draining water = energy loss, gaining weight) and into the first room of the house, the kitchen (gaining weight).

She had to walk out of the garage and up the pretty walkway to her lovely front door and enter into her home’s foyer with a beautiful chandelier. Then she moved her family room that adjoined the kitchen to an upstairs game room where she no longer saw the kitchen when she watched TV. We also changed

dishes, the kitchen colour, and a few other adjustments.

She didn’t diet, she didn’t count calories, and she didn’t measure portions. What was different? How she saw herself.

She no longer saw herself the same way (as the garage with the excess clutter and mess, i.e., weight) or the laundry room (drained energy) or the kitchen (overeating). What she saw instead was a pretty walkway to her front door (new opportunities/ new version of herself), a beautiful entrance (an improved vision of

herself), and a reinforcement of family life versus food (moving the family room upstairs away from the kitchen).

In short, in only a few months, she changed her vision of herself by changing the vision of herself reflected in her house.

What can you do in your home to change your vision?

What are you looking at every day that reinforces stagnancy (maybe that mildew in your shower? Or the leaking, dripping kitchen sink?). Look around and see what changes you can make

in your home to reinforce a new vision of a new life, and then make those changes. I’d be happy to help you.

Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter Feng Shui E-zine and certified feng shui consultant in authentic Chinese feng shui. Kathryn helps her readers improve their lives and generate more wealth with feng shui. For more visit www.redlotusletter.com and learn the fast and fun way how feng shui can make your life more prosperous and abundant!

than dieting). We talked about how her house reflected her life; how her home’s arrangement supported her weight and the steps she could take to create change.

The result? She lost 80 pounds in 90 days.

What did she do?

She stopped coming into the house through her cluttered, messy garage (unattractive vision – what you see first is often

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• Maine Mendoza – Best Supporting Actress sa MMFF, kay daming bashers!

• Alden Richards – Ang sitwasyon ang nagbago, hindi ang Pambansang Bae • Ai Ai Delas Alas – Hindi fake ang ginagawang pagtulong sa nangangailangan • Sharon at KC – May communication gap ba ang mag-ina?

• Kris Aquino – Pinagbawalang magsalita ng kaniyang doctor • Sen. Grace Poe – Ang pinsan na si Sheryl Cruz ang regular basher ng senadora • Attorney Bebong Muñoz – Ex-BF ni Jolina ang top executive ng TV5 Paborito na namang target ng mga mapapakla at nagmamaasim na kababayan natin si Maine Mendoza. Pinaliliguan na naman siya ngayon ng mga salitang humahapdi sa katawan, ano raw ang karapatan niyang maging best supporting actress ng MMFF, mayroon daw ba?

Mag-apela man nang walang humpay ang hindi pabor sa pananalo ni Maine Mendoza bilang best supporting actress sa MMFF ay wala na silang magagawa.

Siya ang pinapanalo ng komite ng MMFF. Hindi niya naman hiningi ang parangal. Katunayan ay gulantang na gulantang mismo si Yaya Dub nang makarating sa kaniya ang impormasyon na siya ang nanalong best supporting actress para sa pelikulang My Bebe Love.

Bago pa siya paandaran ng

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Magagaling na artista ang nakalaban niya sa kategorya, lamon na lamon siya ng mga ito sa pag-arte. Totoong marami siyang nakalaban na hinog na sa kanilang linya, pero si Maine ang mas pinili ng pamunuan ng MMFF, kaya wala nang magagawa pa ang kaniyang mga bashers sa tagumpay na nakuha niya sa festival.

“Tinulugan ko nga ang My Bebe Love,” sabi ng isa naming kaibigan, pero may kakontra namang komento iyon, “Mula umpisa hanggang sa ending, aliw na aliw ako kay Maine. Kabagubago niyang artista, ni hindi nga siya nag-workshop, pero magaling See CRISTY p15

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From page 12 na siya!”

Maglupasay man ngayon sa kahabaan ng EDSA ang mga kumokontra sa pananalo ni Yaya Dub ay wala na silang magagawa.

Hindi niya hiningi ang award, kusang ibinigay iyon sa kaniya.

Kung hindi iyon pahahalagahan ni Yaya Dub o magmamalaki pa siya ay baka naman lumabo ang kaniyang mga mata sa pagtanggi sa grasya.

Sabi nga ni Teacher NL, “Hindi ako pabor sa pananalo ni Maine bilang best supporting actress, pero hindi ako asar! Sobra lang talagang blessed ngayon si Maine, kaya kahit may mga mas deserving na manalo kesa sa kaniya, eh, siya pa rin ang nagwagi.

“Simply put, we cannot argue with success. Panahon ngayon ni Yaya Dub. She didn’t ask for the award, kusang ibinigay sa kaniya, kaya wala nang magagawa pa ang mga kumokontra.”

Komento naman ni SOS, “Di po ba, bago pa ginanap ang MMFF awards night, eh, itinext na namin sa inyo na si Ms. Nova Villa ang bet naming maging best supporting actress para sa All You Need Is Pag-ibig?

“Ni hindi nga kami sure kung mano-nominate si Maine Mendoza. Okey lang po kung tinalo ni Yaya Dub si Ms. Nova Villa. Basta, mahusay po siya,

magaling umarte si Ms. Nova Villa,” diretsong komento ni SOS. Ganoon kina Teacher NL at SOS ang tamang pananaw. Hindi sila pabor sa award ni Maine Mendoza pero hindi nila nilalait iyong tao. Tanggap nila ang naging desisyon ng MMFF, pinal na iyon, lalo na ang katotohanang panahon ngayon ni Yaya Dub. Pero sa kanilang puso ay mayroon silang minamanok.

Nirerespeto nila ang resulta ng MMFF pero mayroong mas karapat-dapat manalo kaysa kay Yaya Dub, mahirap naman kasi talagang makipagtalo kapag kakampi ng personalidad ang panahon.

Panahon ngayon ni Yaya Dub. Anumang pagtuligsa ng mga kababayan nating hindi pabor sa kaniyang parangal ay magiging balewala na lang.

Kapag tamang panahon talaga ang kumambal sa isang tao ay wawasakin niya ang lahat-lahat.

Sa ayaw at sa gusto natin ay siya na ang best supporting actress ng MMFF. *** May mga nakakuwentuhan kaming kasamahan sa panulat na naninibago sa sitwasyon ni Alden Richards. Nandoon ang pagkukumpara, binabalikan nila ang mga panahong hindi pa ganito kasikat ang guwapong aktor, ibang-iba ang kanilang paglalarawan.

Naninibago sila sa sanrekwang

bodyguards ng Pambansang Bae, ni hindi na raw tuloy nila makausap man lang si Alden, samantalang noong mga nakararaang taon ay napaka-generous niya sa pakikipagkumustahan sa mga press people.

Oo nga’t nakabubulag ang kasikatan na maraming artista ang naaapektuhan ay positibo ang sinabi ng aming mga kapuwa manunulat, hindi si Alden ang nagbago, kundi ang sitwasyon lang niya ngayon. At ito nga’y dahil biglang sumikat ang singeractor dahil sa tambalan nila ni Maine Mendoza.

Gustuhin man siguro ng sikat na binata na makipagkuwentuhan ay hindi na iyon maibibigay ng napakahigpit niyang schedule.

Halos wala na siyang pahinga at tulog, katatapos lang ng kaniyang kompromiso ay mayroon na namang kasunod, iyon ang kakambal ng kasikatan na kadalasan ay hindi naiintindihan ng marami. *** Akala pala ng ibang mga kababayan natin ay press release lang ang ginagawang pagtulong ni AiAi delas Alas kay Jiro Manio. Akala ng mga ito ay puro salita lang ang lahat, eksaherado lang, hanggang sa isang araw ay sila mismo ang nakapagpatunay kung gaano katutok ang Comedy Concert Queen sa sitwasyon ng batang aktor.

Kuwento ng aming source

ay nasa naturang wellness center din ang isang anak ng kaniyang kaibigan. Nakasabay nito sa pagpunta doon si AiAi. “Totoo palang siya ang tumutulong kay Jiro, mula sa pagdadala sa wellness center hanggang sa pagtse-chec sa anakanakan niya, e, talagang very visible si Ms. AiAi. “Sabi nga ng friend ko, e, puring-puri raw si AiAi doon ng mga parents. Bakit nga naman, e, hindi niya naman kaanu-ano si Jiro, naging anak lang niya sa pelikula, pero todo-todo ang pagaasikaso niya sa bata.

“Naging instant fans ni AiAi ang mga parents, pinatatawa lang daw sila ni AiAi dati, pero ngayon, e, sobrang pinupuri at hinahangaan na nila,” kuwento ng teacher naming kaibigan.

Dahil sa kagandahan ng puso ng komedyana ay isa lang ang maibabalik nila, “Sa first day showing ng movie nila ni Bossing Vic, manonood talaga kaming magkakaibigan.

Panonoorin namin ang My Bebe Love, doon man lang, e, marepmyuhan namin ang kabutihan ni AiAi kay Jiro Manio.”

Hindi lang kay Jiro Manio, napakarami nang natutulungan ng Comedy Concert Queen na hindi lang napapabalita, anumang ginagawa ng kanan niyang kamay ay hindi na niya ipinaaalam pa sa kaliwa.

Iyon ang malakas na hangin na

PAGE 15 patuloy na nagtutulak paitaas sa Comedy Concert Queen. *** Sa isang Christmas party ay natutukan sa kuwentuhan ang mag-inang Sharon Cuneta at KC Concepcion. Nagtatanungan ang mga magkakasama kung nagkakaroon ba ng pagkakataong magkita-magka-usap nang personal ang mag-nanay?

Para kasing hindi sa kanilang palagay. Tama, nirerespeto ni KC ang Megastar, nandoon na tayo pero bakit nga ba palaging ang bonding nila ng kaniyang amang si Gabby Concepcion lang ang ikinukuwento ng dalaga?

Pag-alala ng isa sa mga nasa umpukan, “Naalala n’yo pa ba noong nag-emote to-the-max si Sharon sa Twitter? Di ba, todopuri noon si Mega sa anak niyang si Frankie na in a way, parang si KC ang pinatatamaan niyang thoughtless?

“Si Gabby ang tinakbuhan noon ni KC, lumalabas sila kasama ang present family ni Gabo. Nakakalungkot, di ba?

Parang walang communication ang mag-ina.

“Parang nagpapatutsadahan pa nga sila sa social media, which means, wala talaga silang direct communication!

Bakit kaya hindi na lang sila mag-usap nang personal para silang mag-ina lang ang nakakaalam ng mga problema nila?

See CRISTY p20

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Manghuhula ako sa 2016

Susubukan kong manghula ng mga mangyayari sa taong 2016 base sa aking mga karanasan, nababasa, naririnig at paniniwala.

Ang mga hulang ito ay hula ko lamang at walang kinalaman dito ang galaw ng buwan at bituin, dighay ng kapre, tawas ng mga albularlyo o kahit anupamang extra-ordinaryong basehan. Hula ko lang ang mga ito. Hula lang ha, huwag mapikon.

Ang komedya ng politika sa Pilipinas Tataas nang tataas ang popularity rating ni Duterte.

Gagawa ng paraan ang mga kalaban niya na ma DQ rin siya tulad ni Poe. Mumurahin niya ang mga taga Comelec, hahamunin sila ng suntukan o boksing pero kakambyo siya ulit at hihingi ng sorry.

May pasabog na ipapalabas ang kampo ni Mar laban sa mga kalaban niya pero hindi pa rin sapat ito para gumanda siyang lalake at iboto ng mga Pilipino.

Mapa-praning si Mar sa mga tauhan niyang nagbabanta ng mag-over the bakod papunta sa ibang partido. Masesemonan siya ni Korina dahil sa mali na namang diskarte.

Si Binay naman ay patuloy lang ang campaign strategy.

Paawa effect pa rin ang istilo.

Iboboto siya ng mga taka-Makati at sa Makati rin siya magiging Presidente. Pag naupo na siya bilang presidente ng Makati ay

reresbakan niya ang dati niyang BFF na si Mercado. Payback time.

Si Poe ay patuloy ang pagiging DQ pero gagawa siya ng pelikula kasama si Nanay Susan.

Ang pamagat: Anak ni Panday.

Magiging box office hit ito at makakatanggap siya ng award bilang “Most Promising American Celebrity in the Philippines.”

Si Miriam ay tataas ang blood pressure. Magagalit nang todo pero huhupa rin ito dahil sa herbal medicine na iniinom. Magrerelease siya ng bagong libro ng kaniyang mga pick up lines na puwedeng gamitin ng mga law students bilang reviewer sa bar exams.

Sino ang mananalong Presidente? Walang mananalo.

Ang sigurado lamang ay ang matatalo. Hindi mga kandidato ang matatalo kundi ang taumbayan – ang mga mamamayang Pilipino na laging ginagamit ng mga pulitiko para sa kanilang personal na agenda.

Sa showbiz Tuloy ang kasal ni Bossing sa kaniyang apo este sa kaniyang GF. Hindi masyadong bongga ang selebrasyon kasi inaatake na siya ng gout at hindi na kayang mapagod.

Patuloy pa rin ang pagiging sikat ng Aldub. Masusundan ang kanilang movie kaagad at papatok ulit ito sa takilya. Pero malulungkot ang batang si Raiza Mae dahil lalung tutumal ang kaniyang

kasikatan. Mapapagalitan siya ng kaniyang Nanay kahit wala naman siyang kasalanan. Mahal kasi ang pambili ng glutatayon.

Mainit pa rin ang bangayan ng mga higanteng networks. Pareho silang number one sa survey (ayon sa kanila mismo). Wala sa bokabolaryo nila ang pagiging number two. Kung magbilang daw itong si Gozon at Lopez ay one, three, four, five, six, seven.

Bawal daw sabihin ang number two.

May mabubuntis na artista.

Itatago natin siya sa pangalang Candida. Siya ay isang baguhang aktress na napabalitang may karelasyong politiko. Ide-deny ng gerlash ang kanilang relasyon pero paglabas ng bata ay magiging obvious na anak nga ito ng politiko dahil ito ay mababalot ng dilaw na lampin na may dilaw na ribbon, may dilaw na bib, dilaw na medyas at dilaw na bonnet. At may burda ang lampin ng: “Tuwid ng Highway.”

Sa Winnipeg Patuloy pa rin ang paglalakad ng mga senior citizens sa Garden City habang makapal pa ang snow.

Pero magtataka sila dahil dadami nang dadami ang maglalakad sa Garden City at makikipag-kamay pa sa kanila, magpapakilala at makikipag-kuwentuhan.

Ano ba ang mayroon at parang naglalabasan na naman ang mga pumuporma?

Ang dating suplado at walang kakilala mong kabarangay ay biglang babait at magiging super friendly. Magugulat ka rin dahil siya pala ay marunong makipagkapitbahay. Ilang linggo pa ang lilipas ay makakatanggap ka ng polyeto na may picture niya na

Filipino Cooking Group holiday party – December 12 NorWest Co-op Community Health hosted some 150 guests at a holiday party for new immigrants and the Filipino Cooking Group on Saturday, December 12.

The afternoon featured a series of fun games, great prizes, and the wondrous entertainment of magician Victor Pancito. And in true Filipino style, everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet.

The Filipino Cooking Group resumes on January 16. If you would like to learn how to cook traditional Filipino meals in a healthier way, e-mail Abby Legaspi, alegaspi@ norwestcoop.ca.

– Janellyn Marcial

Members of the Filipino Cooking Group (l-r-): Maricel Banay; Mikha Dizon; Abby Legaspi, Food and Cooking Skills Programmer; Somphone Wong, and Ryan Lao.

naka-smile.

Kapag mahilig kang umattend ng ballroom o mga social ay magtataka ka dahil makikita mo rin dito ang mga taong nakikita mo ring pakalat-kalat sa party, pakamay-kamay kapag may patay, pakaway-kaway sa mall, padasaldasal sa simbahan at laging nakabandera ang mga litrato sa facebook kasama ang iba’t ibang grupo. Nandiyang nasa grupo ng matanda, grupo ng bata, nasa liga ng basketball, volleyball at iba pa. Professional na nga sila sa larangan ng pagse-selfie.

Ano nga ba ang mayroon sa Winnipeg?

Malalaman mo na lang na eleksyon na naman pala sa Manitoba. Marami ang nagtatanong kung mananatili pa kayang premier si Tatang Greg.

Sino kaya ang maglalaban sa mga puwesto na kapuwa Pilipino?

Ang Tyndall Park ay masarap abangan dahil ito ang isa sa may pinakamaraming Pilipino voters, Pilipino ang current MLA at Pilipino din ang lalaban mula sa ibang partido. Mananatili kaya ang orange o magiging pula o magiging asul?

Ang hula ko – Berde! Untiunting magiging berde ang kulay ng paligid kapag nagtunaw na ang snow.

Sa mga taong mahilig magfoodtrip tulad ko Mag-aamoy ulam ng Pilipino ang Winnipeg dahil sa patuloy na pagsikat ng mga online food market websites at social media groups. Isang tawag mo lang o chat sa vendor ay puwede ka nang makakain ng mga paborito mong putahe anytime of the day. Patuloy na magiging patok ang bentahan

ng hotdog na medyo kalasa ng sa Pinas, isaw, kikiam, sisig, leche flan at siopao. Malaking posibilidad ang pagbuo ng Filipino Food Festival sa Winnipeg. What’s cooking Winnipeg?

Sa pamilyang Pinoy Hindi titigil si Tatay at Nanay sa pagtataguyod sa kanilang pamilya. Ke sehodang dalawa ang trabaho nila basta’t maisaayos lamang ang buhay ng pamilya. Ke sehodang mabigat ang trabaho, ke sehodang puyat na si Erpat at Ermat, ang mahalaga sa kanila ay ang kinabukasan ng mga chikiting. Ganito kasipag ang mga Pinoy, ganito ka desidido ang mga Pinoy kapag nakipagsapalaran dito sa Canada. Walang kapaguran at punong-puno ng kasipagan.

Sa pagpasok ng 2016, bukod sa mga satirikal kong panghuhula sa buhay sa Pilipinas at Winnipeg ay seryoso ko pong ipinahahatid sa lahat ng mga Pilipino sa Winnipeg at buong Manitoba ang aking respeto at pagsaludo sa inyong lahat dahil sa inyong pagiging mahalagang bahagi ng Canada.

Kung wala ang mga masisipag na Pilipino sa Canada ay hindi magiging kaganapan ang ating pagiging strong and free!

Happy New Year at mabuhay tayong lahat!

Si Noel Lapuz ay dating OFW sa Middle East (Dubai at Qatar).

Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng BataBatuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig.

Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP).

EH KASI, PINOY

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Aries (March 21 – April 19) Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) P A SMarami K OnangN G L Buwenas A G Iang natupad sa mga simula ng plano mo B noong 2016 para I sa I I nakaraang taon. iyo.

Aanihin Ang Enero mo ayA D U mo S I G U R H ang I Nmga masaya at patuloy itinanim mong pa Irin ang iyong pagiging popular kabutihan at babalik sa iyo nang S A R A O S A N A sa mga kamaganak at kaibigan. maraming beses kahit hindi mo Marami ka nang natulungan kaya ito inaasahan. Patunay lang na K A S A U A W A T sa bagong taon, mag-focus ka kapag inuna mo ang kapakanan naman sa iyong kaligayahan. OK ng ibang tao, babalik ito sa iyo at M A W A W A L A N ang ika-6, 7 at 15. Alalay ka sa aasenso ka. Mapalad ka sa ika-2, ika-1, 2, 3, 9 at 10.

3, 4, 11 at 12. Stressful ang ika-1, S A A 7, 8, 13 at 14.

G M Taurus (April 20 – May 20) U I T AhindiN Virgo G (Aug. G 23 –I Sept. 22) A Kadalasan, mo sinisikap na Hindi lang L U Lmaintindihan A kangG I ikaw L Aang Tmay mabuti ng mga problema sa magA B AkasamaK mo.AMay A R trabaho A Bkaya O maganda kang focus ka muna ideya K pero I dahil N hindi A malinaw S A B I saK pamilya A Nmo. sa kanila ang punto mo, nababale Kapag maginhawa ang pamilya wala tuloy ang mga sinasabi mo. mo, kalahati ng mabigat mong 21. Katuruan Ayusin mo ang pagpapaliwanag pasanin ay tanggal na. Pagbutihin 22. Kaloob mo.

Kaya mong gawin iyon. OK mo ang trabaho nang wala silang 23. Ay ____! Bulalas ni Onyok mo ang ika-5, 6, 13 at 14. Ingat sa masilip na pagkukulang sa iyo.

24. Gamit sa kasal 26. Batay ika-1, 7 at 8.

Suwerte ang ika-5, 6, 13 at 14.

28. Mall sa Cubao Ingat sa ika-2, 3, 4, 9, 10 at 15.

30. Sabaw ng sinaing 31. Huni ng ibon 21 – June 20) Gemini (May Hindi lahat nang Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) nangyayari ay Kung may partner tungkol sa iyo. ka na, ngayon na Importanteng ang oras upang pahalagahan ituloy ninyo mo ang sarili ang negosyo o mo pero kailangan mo ring plano na noon pa magpakumbaba. Hindi umiikot ninyo binabalak. Buwenas ang ang mundo sa iyo kaya huwag kombinasyon ninyong dalawa sa ka sanang praning. May mga pagpasok ng taon. Kung single problema rin ang ibang tao, ka pa, piliin mong makasama ang hindi lang ikaw. OK ang ika-1, kapareho mo ang hilig. OK ang 2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat sa ika-6, 7, ika-1, 12, 3, 11 at 12. Kuwidaw 13 at 14. sa ika-9, 10 at 15.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Bigyan-pansin mo ang iyong hanapbuhay dahil buwenas ang Enero para sa iyo. Kung may sisimulan kang project, ngayon na ang oras upang ilunsad ito. Magiging matagumpay at maganda ang pagtanggap ng mga tao sa iyong ilalako sa kanila.

Huwag mong sayangin. OK ang ika-6, 7 at 15. May tension sa ika13 at 14.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Kung nais mong maging masaya at no stress sa 2016, pag-aralan mong makisama sa mga tao lalo na doon sa hindi mo pa kaibigan. Kung may ayaw ka sa ugali nila, iwasan mo sila at huwag ka na lang magsalita. Baka bumuwelta pa sa iyo ang sasabihin mo. OK sa ika4, 5, 13 at 14. Ingat sa ika-1, 2, 3, 9, 10 at 15.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) May mga nakikinig sa mga payo mo.

Walang masama basta alam mong hindi mo pinakikialaman ang buhay ng humihingi ng payo sa iyo. Minsan, iwasan mo ang magbigay ng opinyon lalo na kung sensitibo ang isyu. Baka ikaw ang masisi sa bandang huli. Lucky days ang ika4, 5, 13 at 14. Ingat sa ika-11 at 12.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Kailangan mong alagaan ang sarili mo. Ikaw ang makakagawa ng kaligayahan o kalungkutan.

Huwag kang umasa sa iba.

Dahan-dahan ka sa pagsasalita lalo na kung nasa trabaho ka dahil maraming tengang nakakarinig sa iyo at baka mali ang interpretasyon nila. OK ang ika-4, 5, 13 at 14.

Ingat sa ika-6 at 7.

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na kuwentuhan. *** Oo nga naman, nakakapanibago kapag walang bagong isyung pinapuputok si Kris Aquino. Hinahanap-hanap iyon ng ating mga kababayan dahil nasanay na silang makitamarinig ang isang Kris Aquino na nag-iingay.

Hanggang sa social media lang muna ang pagpaparamdam ngayon ni Kris, pinayuhan kasi siya ng kaniyang mga doktor na hindi puwedeng magsalita nang limang araw. Napakahirap gawin iyon ng isang tulad niya pero kailangan niyang maging masunurin.

Nawalan ng boses si Kris dahil sa sobrang pagtatrabaho, may ihinahabol silang pelikula ni Derek Ramsay para sa MMFF, kaya iyon ang tutok ngayon ni

Tetay.

Kuwento ng mga kaibigan ni Kris ay alisin mo na sa kaniya ang lahat, huwag lang ang pagdaldal, dahil iyon na ang kaniyang buhay. Ngayon ay magic slate lang muna ang ginagamit niya sa pakikipagkomunikasyon dahil mahigpit ang bilin ng kaniyang mga doktor na huwag na huwag siyang magsasalita sa loob nang limang araw.

Maagang penetensiya ito para kay Kris. Katatapos lang nga Pasko at Bagong at malayo pa ang Mahal Na Araw, ikinalulungkot ng TV host ang ganitong senaryo.

Pero wala siyang pamimilian, kailangang gumaling ang kaniyang lalamunan, ang matinding puhunan niya sa trabaho ay hindi naman pag-arte kundi ang pagsasalita sa See CRISTY p21

“Hindi gaya ng ganyan na parang karihan ang buhay nila na puwedeng tauhin twenty-four hours a day,” makabuluhang komento ng isang miron.

Sa pagkakaalam namin ay maganda naman ang relasyon nina Sharon at KC. Regular ding nagkikita si KC at ang kaniyang kapatid sa ina.

Kapag pareho talagang sikat ang mga personalidad ay binabantayan ang kanilang mga galaw, nabibigyan ng ibang interpretasyon ang kanilang mga ginagawa, sana nga’y hindi pinagdadamutan ng pagkakataon nina Sharon at KC ang kanilang mga sarili para sa isang masarap

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Kung ang kaarawan mo ay nasa buwan ng Enero, samantalahin mo ang mga oportunidad na darating sa iyo. Magaan ang dating ng pera at magpapatuloy ito hanggang sa Pebrero. Kung Disyembre ang kaarawan mo, tanggapin mo ang offer na darating sa iyo. Good days ang ika-9 at 10.

May tensyon sa ika-1, 2, 3 at 15.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) OK ang pasok ng 2016 sa iyo. OK din ang iyong kalusugan, mataas ang iyong energy level. Magiging abala ka sa hanapbuhay. Kailangan mong maging mas agresibo sa 2016 dahil maraming gustong umagaw sa negosyo o trabaho mo.

Talasan mo ang mga mata mo. OK sa ika-1, 2, 3, 11 at 12. Careful sa ika-4 at 5.

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Matahimik at maunlad na Bagong Taon sa mga suki ng Pilantik at sa aking mga kaibigan.

Sinikap ko po na umakda ng mga sonata na paalala, halaw sa Sampong Utos.

Una Talaga ng Diyos lubos na pagibig, At kapangyarihang walang kahulilip; Hangarin sa Mundo ay maging tahimik, Na datna’t panawan ng sigla at hapis! *** Isipan ng tao nagiging mapusok, Na ang puno’t dulo ay lakas ng loob; Tulad sa pagiral ng hangaring lubos, Damdamin at puso, laging nasusunod! *** Tunay ngang ang tao ay makasalanan, Madaling maakit ng rangya at yaman; Subalit di wasto na magalinlangan, Iisa ang Haring makapangyarihan! *** Una sa Kaniyang utos na nilahad, Siya ang sambahin na higit sa lahat!

–– Ang Nararapat Ang diwang sa tao’y lubhang mahalaga, Tunay na matibay, malaya’t masigla; Di tulad na laging bihag ng pangamba, Ang pintig ng buhay palaging may kaba! *** Ikalawang Utos, kung pagiisipan, Ang hinahabilin ay malilinawan; Masama ang inggit, dapat ay iwasan, Kung nais kumita ng kaligayahan! *** Patungkol sa mga may isipang

CRISTY...

From page 20 harap ng mga camera. *** Tinatanong kami ng mga kaibigan namin kung tumigil na ba sa kapapatutsada si Sheryl Cruz kay Senadora Grace Poe. Sabi nami’y nangingilin naman siguro si Sheryl, dahil kasi sa holiday season, baka ipinahinga naman muna niya ang kaniyang bibig.

Sa mga nagaganap na paghamon ngayon sa buhay ng senadora na kundi naman nagdesisyong tumakbo sa panguluhan ay hindi magkakaganito ang buhay ay palihim daw sigurong napapangiti si Sheryl.

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gapok, Wala nang iba pang panibugho’y lubos; Kung di Siya lamang ang totoong Diyos, na dapat sambahin ng tapat at taos! *** Imaheng nililok, ginto man ay huwag, Sasamba ang tao sa Diyos na huwad!

–– Huwag Gamitin Ang taong magalang at mapagkalinga, Bukal na ugaling nasa puso’t diwa; Isang katangian na ngayo’y bihira, Sa katulad nating nagmula sa lupa! *** May kani-kaniyang isipan ang tao, Puri’t karangalan at iwing talino; Iwasang magamit ng kahit na sino, Sa kanilang mga pangit na motibo! *** Kung may naglalako ng tukso sa buhay, Alok mang masidhi ay huwag patulan; Itakwil ang badyang kasinungalingan, Na pinangtatakip sa katotohanan! *** Utos ika-tatlo ay “huwag gamitin, Pangalan ng Diyos sa lisyang hangarin!”

–– Mangilin Nilikha ng Diyos ang lupa at langit, Kaparangan, Bundok, Dagat, Ilog, Batis; Ganap na inayos sang-ayon sa nais, Ang nilikhang Mundo ay maging tahimik! *** Iba’t ibang uring hayop at halaman, Sari-saring puno at likas na

yaman; Maraming iba pa ang binigyangbuhay, Ginanap sa loob ng anim na araw! *** Ika-pitong araw, binigyang halaga, Panahong binanggit dapat ipahinga; Araw ng pangilin ay sinunod Niya, Ang utos sa tao’y sundin ng balana! *** Pang-apat na Utos ng Diyos sa atin, “Mangilin kung Linggo’t araw ng pangilin”!

–– Magulang Tayo ay nilikha, tulad sa halaman, Sa awa ng Diyos kung kaya nabuhay; Lumaki sa piling ng ating magulang, Sa ligaya’t hapis sila ang karamay! *** Kung mayroong mga ama’t inang taksil, ay may mga anak din namang suwail; Sa isang pamilyang may ugalingCain, Ang mga kadugo, nadadamay na rin? *** Haligi at ilaw ng isang pamilya, Habang nabubuhay ay mahalin sana; Hindi kung kailan sila ay wala na, Saka ang magulang ay naaalala? *** Sang-ayon sa utos ng Diyos sa atin, “Mahalin, Igalang, ama’t ina natin!”

–– Kasalanang Mortal Ang utos ng Diyos matapat at piho, Huwag mananakit ng kapuwa tao; Kasalanang utang ay susundan tayo, At pagbabayaran saan man magtungo! *** Likas nga ang tao ay makasalanan, Marahil ay iwi mula nang isilang; Ang pagkakasala ay mahuhugasan, Kung tapat sa loob na

pagsisisihan? *** Kahit saang dako tayo naroroon, Larawan ng buhay, tulad ng panahon, Ang kasaganaang nakakamit ngayon, Bukas ma’aring may dusang katugon! *** Isa sa maraming kasalanang mortal, Ang utos ng Diyos, “Huwag kang papatay!”

–– Huwag Magnakaw Bunga ng sigasig na pinaghirapan, ng ating kapuwa dapat ay igalang; Sa halip mainggit sana’y pamarisan, Karaniwang bunga ay kaginhawahan! *** Yamang pinagpala ay huwag nakawin, Kaibigang tapat, maling abusuhin; Ang kahit na sinong madaling akitin, Kapos man sa isip, pangit na dayain! *** Ang taong pabaya at ayaw magsikap, ay isang dahilan kaya kapospalad; Damdami’y marupok, kulang sa hinagap, Malamang na laging alipin ng hirap! *** Pangwalo sa Sampu, na sinabing bawal, Tandaan ang utos na “huwag magnakaw!”

–– Alalahanin Pasko ay malaong kinilalang araw, Parangal sa Haring Sanggol nang isilang; Sa tuwing sasapit, ipinagdiriwang, Panahong ang diwa ay pagmamahalan! *** Sinugo ng Ama ang Anak sa lupa, Hangad ay gisingin ang tulog na diwa, ng maraming gapok ang paniniwala, Sa dapat sambahing tunay na Bathala! *** Kaniyang nilikha ang lahat ng

bagay, Pantugon sa mga pangangailangan; Ngunit paalalang huwag kalimutan, Bawal makiapid, magdaya’t bulaan! *** Kung sa iyo gawin, tiyak na ayaw mo, “Iwasang hangarin ang hindi sa iyo!”

–– Uliran Madaling mapuna ang taong magalang, Sa salita’t kilos na pangkaraniwan Ulirang ugaling hayag sa lipunan, Katangiang angkop na sana’y tularan! *** Ang mga hikahos balingan ng pagtingin, Silang kapos-palad ay dapat mahalin; Kapuwa’y tulungan sa halip idiin, Dapat kaawaan at huwag libakin! *** Kasinungalingang gamit sa tagumpay, Taliwas sa utos ng Haring Maykapal!

–– Imoral Kasal ay sagrada…uring kasunduan, ng dalawang puso na nagkagustuhan; Nagbunga ng sumpa na magmamahalan, Magsasamang lubos hanggang kamatayan! *** Subalit ang bigkis, madaling malagot, Dahilan sa udyok ng tuksong maharot; Ang kadenang papel ay sadyang marupok, Lisya sa akalang matibay na buklod! *** Tahanang nawasak ng pakikiapid, Datnan at panawan ng dusang malupit, Walang katiyakan na muling makamit, Ang kaligayahan ng dating daigdig! *** Ang pakikiapid, kasalanang mortal, Immoral na sagwil sa sagradang kasal

Ito raw kasi ang gusto ng singer-actress, ang mahirapan sa kaniyang kandidatura ang itinuring nang tunay na anak ng kaniyang Tita Susan Roces, ang hindi matupad ang hangarin nitong makapagserbisyo pa nang mas malawak sa ating mga kababayan.

Wala pang karapatang humalakhak ngayon si Sheryl, malayo pa ang itatakbo ng laban ni Senadora Grace Poe tungkol sa mga butas na sinisilip kontra sa kaniya ng mga kalaban. Kumbaga sa basketball ay bilog ang bola at wala pang makaaangkin ng kasiguruhan ngayon.

Dumaan din sa ganyang senaryo ang kaniyang amang si FPJ. Nakarating sa Supreme Court ang apila, at hanggang sa

mga panahong ito ay naniniwala ang sambayanang Pilipino na nanalo ito sa pagkapangulo pero inagaw nga lang sa kaniya ang trono sa Palasyo.

Sa totoong-totoo lang. Kaya wala pang makahahalakhak nang todo sa ngayon. Hintay-hintay lang muna kapag may time. *** Ang isa sa mga namamahala ngayon sa programming ng TV5 ay si Attorney Bebong Muñoz. Sa pagpasok ng Viva Entertainment sa 2016 ay si Attorney Bebong ang makakatrabaho ni Boss Vic del Rosario para sa mga bagong palabas ng istasyon.

Pamilyar ang pangalang Bebong Muñoz. Minsan isang panahon ay naugnay ang kaniyang

pangalan kay Jolina Magdangal.

Sa abot ng aming pagkakaalam ay naging sila dahil sa mga kuwento ni Daddy Jun na marespeto sa kanila ang binata.

Ehekutibo na siya ngayon ng TV5, pinagkakatiwalaan ni Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, pero hindi pa rin mawala-wala sa kaniyang pangalan ang nakaraan nila ni Jolina.

“Mga bata pa po kami noon,” tumatawang reaksiyon ni Attorney Bebong Muñoz. Masaya siya sa naging kapalaran ni Jolina na may maayos nang pamilya ngayon at hindi pa rin nawawala sa gitna ng aksiyon ang career.

Magiging abala ang mga tagapamahala ng TV5 sa pagpasok ng 2016. Ngayon pa lang ay todo

na ang paghahanda ng network sa unang palabas na mapapanood sa susunod na taon, si Richard Gutierrez ang bibida sa Ang Panday ni Direk Carlo J. Caparas na ang mamamahala naman ay si Direk Mac Alejandre.

Agaran ding isusunod ang Born To Be A Star, isang talent search na si Ogie Alcasid ang magho-host, at ang seryeng pagsasamahan nina Derek Ramsay, Diether Ocampo at Claudine Barretto.

Pahayag ni Attorney Bebong noong huli kaming magkausap, “Samantalahin na natin ang panahon ngayon dahil next year, magiging busy na tayo.

Puro meeting na kami ngayon, marathon meeting, nakaka-excite ang 2016 for TV5.” – CSF

– Paquito Rey Pacheco

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From page 1 Presado played a violin piece accompanied by her sister Kairos; Samantha Bautista performed a vocal solo; Miss Debutante 2015, Trish Olimpo and Miss Pilipino Express Vienna Jaime both performed dance numbers.

The concert was a charity event with part of the proceeds to be donated to Bahay Aruga, a halfway house for pediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly in the Philippines, and Aral Pinoy Scholars, all in the Philippines.

All performers, including Marion and Ashley Aunor, donated their talents free of charge.

Photos by: AJ Batac, Henry Balanial and Arnel San Jose

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach crowned Miss Universe 2015 LAS VEGAS – A worldwide audience watched as Miss Universe Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, was declared Miss Universe 2015 on December 20th at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

An actress and model, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach was born in Stuttgart, Germany to a German father and a Filipino mother.

She grew up in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. She speaks German, Filipino and English. The 26-year old Pia finished her secondary education with the ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center and studied culinary arts at the Center

for Asian Culinary Studies in Metro Manila. At the age of 11, she began her acting career under the screen name Pia Romero.

She is also a stylist and writer for the lifestyle section of a leading newspaper in the Philippines.

This is the third time that a Miss Philippines has won the Miss Universe title. Gloria Diaz won the title in 1969 and Margarita Moran won in 1973.

Pia’s win ended a 42-year drought for a Miss Universe from the Philippines.

Emmy Award winner Steve Harvey hosted the three-hour event. The pageant ran very

smoothly until Harvey incorrectly announced on live television that Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, had won the crown.

Miss Colombia was given the crown and sash but Gutierrez only had them for a little over two minutes when Harvey returned to the stage to apologize for his error and to announce the actual winner of the crown, Miss Philippines.

Harvey’s gaffe instantly became a globally trending story on social media that even caught the attention of those otherwise not interested in the Miss Universe pageant.

In Manila, presidential

spokesman Edwin Lacierda didn’t address the controversial win but said, “in bagging this victory, Ms. Wurtzbach not only serves as a tremendous source of pride for our people, but also holds up the banner of our women and of our country – as a true representative of what the Filipina can achieve.”

Emmy Award nominee Niecy Nash, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, football legend Emmitt Smith, and celebrity entertainment mogul Perez Hilton made up the judging panel. Additionally, for the first time ever, fans worldwide had a say in who was crowned Miss Universe. With a virtual seat

at the judging table, fans were able to vote on each category to help decide who walked away the Miss Universe 2015 title.

Throughout the telecast, contestants representing 80 countries competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and the interview. The telecast concluded with Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega from Colombia crowning her successor.

Final Results: First RunnerUp: Miss Universe Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez; Second Runner-Up: Miss USA, Olivia Jordan. (Source: www. missuniverse.com)

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A message from Marion Finally here in LA after a delayed connecting flight from Winnipeg to Calgary to the U.S., and despite being completely exhausted, I still do not regret going all the way to Winnipeg and having it as the last stop of my “North American Tour.”

Winnipeg is very special to my family because of all the friends we have from there. So being able to perform for them as well as the Filipino community there felt like a bucket list item I finally got to check off.

It also doesn’t hurt that I got to take my family to Canada with me during the holidays and have a one-of-a-kind, minus 31 C, outdoor photo shoot in nothing but a cocktail dress!

But overall, I really want to thank Tito Rey-Ar Reyes, Tita Emmie Joaquin and Paul Morrow of Pilipino Express for organizing the whole trip and giving me the opportunity to help out Bahay Aruga this Christmas through the benefit show.

Some other people I want to thank are all the sponsors and crew who helped out and made the whole trip and show memorable. Lastly, I want to thank all the people who came to the show for helping out our cause!

Here’s hoping we have another show some time soon!

– Marion Aunor, December 29, 2015

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Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is Miss Universe 2015

Pia in various costumes during the pageant; 2014 Miss Universe Paulina Vega crowns Pia; Bottom right photo: Pia with pageant judges. Photo credit: Miss Universe Press site

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