Pilipino Express • Jun 1 2015

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Philippine heritage in Canada

Liza Soberano

Winnipeg Filipinos celebrate 117 years of Philippine independence

Maligayang ika-117 taon ng ating kalayaan!

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WINNIPEG – Some 60,000 Filipinos, making up approximately nine per cent of Winnipeg’s population, will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate their heritage this month. Several events are planned to mark 117 years of Philippine independence from Spanish colonial rule. The Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba (PHCM) is hosting many activities as part of its Envisioning Celebration with the theme of a “New Vision for

the Future,� including the annual Philippine Independence Ball, which happens to coincide with Philippine Independence Day itself on Friday, June 12, and the annual picnic in Assiniboine Park on Sunday, June 14. This year PHCM is teaming up with the Manitoba Filipino Business Council (MFBC) to present a public panel discussion, Inspiring Our Youth & Future Generations. The panel of professionals includes Hipolito Alibin Jr., Dr. Anthoy Battad,

RCMP Constable Theresa Daranciang, Ramon Faustino M. Sales Jr., and Gary Sarcida. Jon Reyes will moderate the discussion. (see MFBC page 21). The Seven Oaks Filipino Employees Association (SOFEA) is also hosting A Philippine Heritage & Independence Day Celebration at Maples Collegiate on Friday, June 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (see SOFEA page19). The full schedule of PHCM events and details can be found on page 18.

Gender identity crisis By Dale Burgos As far as I can remember, ever since I was a wee lad, I knew I was a boy. No question about it. I’m now married to a beautiful lady named Izzy. We have five children, and each one of them have their own personality. We aren’t the typical family, but really, what makes a typical family these days? Izzy and I are a mixed race couple. I am 100 per cent Filipino, Izzy is a mix of British, Welsh, Irish and Scottish. We are a blended family. My two oldest are fair-skinned, blond haired and blue eyed. One is gay, the other See BURGOS p10

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