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Unity in the midst of calamity

12 As Taal Volcano spews ash into the sky, organizations in Winnipeg and around the world have been raising funds to aid thousands of Filipinos displaced by the hazardous ash fall. (Wikipedia photo) Taal volcano, in Batangas province of the Philippines erupted on January 12, 43 years after its previous eruption in

1977.

As of press time, the Alert Level has been lowered from 4 to 3. Over 24,000 people living

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A volcanic eruption and a wedding Like many of my age and older, when Taal Volcano started erupting on January 12, the ash fall reminded me of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo on June 15, 1991. I was still living in Malabon at the time, and on that afternoon the skies turned prematurely dark. When I looked at one of our home’s windowsills, I noticed it was covered with powdery stuff that we would all find out later was the ash that Pinatubo had unleashed. For a while we were afraid that the ash would be so thick it would suffocate us; fortunately we could still breathe, but many people suffered respiratory illnesses and allergies.

I know it was no laughing matter, but one of the funny things I remember was listening to the radio and hearing one reporter saying the “ash hole” was falling thick in the area he was reporting from. “Ash fall ba ‘kamo (Did you say ash fall)?” the anchor asked, apparently hoping to subtly correct the reporter who was unknowingly using an expletive. “Roger, ash hole, ash hole,” the reporter replied, too caught up in the moment to notice what he was actually saying.

Happening hundreds of kilometers from Mindanao, the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas still affected the island in many ways. The ash fall on the first few days, while not as heavy as that from Pinatubo, was still more than enough to disrupt flights in and out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Hundreds of people, if not thousands, not only suffered cancelled flights but also had to pay for their rebooking because the airlines were not obliged to do it for free since the eruption was an “act of God.” Several of my friends got stranded at the airport as their flights got cancelled or were moved repeatedly.

Even a week after the eruption, airports all over the country still had to deal with delays as airlines scrambled to accommodate those who lost their flights earlier and at the same time keep the schedules of unaffected ones. My own mother and siblings, who were traveling to Davao for my son’s wedding on January 20, suffered hours of delay as the backlog continued to disrupt schedules. There are no data yet on this but I imagine Mindanao – and Luzon for that

matter – have lost a considerable amount due to the disruption.

For my wife and me, the eruption brought back memories of our own wedding in 1992 when a strike by air traffic controllers brought flights to a standstill. My mother and aunt were supposed to fly on the weekend before the wedding, but their trip kept being moved. After days of waiting (and being driven back and forth to the airport) they were finally able to fly – landing in Davao City about an hour after the wedding ceremony had already been performed. This time around the “jinx” did not happen and my side of the family happily made it to the wedding.

Aside from Taal’s eruption, other things seemed set to disrupt our son’s wedding, the biggest of which was the death of an unclein-law on December 20 – exactly a month ahead. For a while we were afraid that someone would suggest we put off the ceremony.

Fortunately the thought never came up and we proceeded as planned. As an “unofficial officiant” (I performed a large part of the ceremony but had to leave the legal parts to a pastor-friend who actually had a license to officiate), I started the ceremony with Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8, where King Solomon famously wrote:

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die.” I continued that the same passage also says there is “a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” While the time to mourn our loved ones never really ends, the time had also come to laugh and dance.

As a father officiating his son’s wedding, I think I was expected to give some advice to my son and his bride. I did the opposite: I told them I actually had no words of wisdom to impart to them. Everything I needed to say, I told them, I had already said over the years not just by words but, more importantly, by action. The two of them saw how much I love my wife, and while it was never perfect, it was always earnest and true. In the end, my actions spoke louder than any message or sermon I could have given on their wedding day.

The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the original author, and do not necessarily represent those of the Pilipino Express publishers.

Jon Joaquin is the Editor-InChief of the Davao City-based Mindanao Daily Mirror. E-mail Jon at jonjoaquin@gmail.com.

Eight ingredients of a strong relationship “Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 As we head into February, the month known for love and romance, this infamous bible verse is a basis upon which to reflect on the quality of our romantic relationships. I’ve had the gift of meeting and working with many couples. Sometimes, we cross paths professionally because they have a common goal that they want to work towards, or a conflict that they want to resolve. Sometimes, they are in my personal life and I observe how they interact with each other.

If I had to answer the question of “What makes a couple successful?” there are indeed some basic strengths that power couples have: 1. Both partners are kind to themselves and others – People who are confident in themselves will in turn, not likely see their

partner with a critical eye. Those who are compassionate can recognize the troubles that others have, and so are more likely to want to help rather than blame.

Aside from striving to be patient with each other, one meaningful way to grow together as a couple is to discuss how you can be charitable. Donating to the poor and sick can be a great way to feel that you as a couple are contributing to society.

2. You laugh together – Humour is an antidote to stress, anxiety and fear. Laughing at yourself and with your partner adds joy and an appreciation for life. The spotlight then is on positivity. Some studies support that playfulness and a sense of humour is one of the most attractive qualities in a mate.

This makes sense even from an evolutionary perspective; someone who is playful is not aggressive in nature, so is someone safe to be around.

A person who has a sense of humour conveys the feeling of being young, and hence is a good partner to have children with.

3. Each person is humble and forgives – For minor firsttime offenses (e.g. forgetting

about your promise to take out the garbage), it is good to forgive and forget about it – this will likely result in the same attitude from your partner when you make a mistake. With repeated and serious offenses, couples should talk about the problem, express hurt, and talk about the consequences and how to earn trust again. This is not always the easiest choice because it requires humility and feeling vulnerable.

But the couple then moves towards true forgiveness, rather than getting angry, defensive, or ignoring the problem. This also lessens the likelihood of “tallying” or keeping score of all the things that your partner has done wrong, which only results in resentment and frustration.

4. You notice when good happens and acknowledge it – We teach young children to say “thank you” to show appreciation, but sometimes we forget to do this with our partner. When we express gratitude, we become more kind and affectionate towards our loved one.

5. You share your emotions – In my work with couples, I often hear different versions of, “we don’t talk about anything deep or meaningful.” Discussions about the household chores and

schedules are not enough to sustain a strong bond with your partner.

Strong relationships involve open and frequent conversations about when and why each person is angry, sad, happy or scared.

In addition, there is no sense of feeling criticized when one does share their feelings. A sense of being close to your loved one will lead to conversations about future goals and dreams with each other.

6. Less attention paid to other attractive people – According to Psychology Today (August 2015), when there is solid commitment between two partners, other people do not seem as attractive.

A “block” comes up and you only have eyes for your loved one.

Feeling unappreciated, criticized or that you are “walking on eggshells” with your partner indicates that there is some doubt in the quality of your relationship. This could lead to the consideration of someone else who can provide that sense of safety and security.

7. Each partner supports the other’s growth – Good partners will be encouraging and excited when a new opportunity for their loved one comes along, whether it is a career change, new exercise class or hobby, or an evening out See CHERYL p21

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Canada as a destination for the former royals It is a rhetorical question to ask if you have been following the stories about the royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

They met recently with Queen Elizabeth to discuss relinquishing their royal duties and privileges. It appears that they want to live like us, without any of the privileges or responsibilities and go living without the benefit to being the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

There is no reason why birthright should get in the way of personal choice and this is what the Queen has apparently acceded to.

Why is this story about immigration? It would not be except that their preferred destination is Canada. Do they have any special privileges when it comes to immigration? Actually, under the Immigration Act and Regulations, they do not. They, like any other foreign nationals, must mull over their immigration options. What follows is a brief overview of options based on what is known about the couple.

It is possible that, in terms of immigration options, Meghan Markle is actually the better principal applicant. The Duchess of Sussex graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Communication, located in Illinois, in 2003, and spent several years in Canada as an actress while performing in the TV show Suits. She may be a permanent resident of Canada. Prince Harry, in contrast, does not have a college or university degree but did attend the Royal Military Academy at

Sandhurst.

If Meghan Markle is a Canadian permanent resident and has met the basic residency requirement of 730 days in the past five years, she could retain her permanent resident status. As a permanent resident of Canada she could sponsor her spouse Prince Harry and son Archie for permanent resident status.

There are, of course, a number of unknowns about residency and the currency of her permanent resident status. I am not sure that her Canadian permanent resident status was foremost on her mind; given the very public life the couple have led over the past few years. If or when, however, she plans to sponsor her spouse and dependent son, she should have established her residency and life in Canada. The rules for the sponsorship of a spouse and accompanying dependent from outside or, for that matter inside Canada, are no different than those that face all sponsors and applicants. Meghan Markle would have to meet eligibility requirements and Prince Harry and Archie would have to be admissible.

If Meghan Markle is not a permanent resident of Canada then her options would not be different from other foreign nationals who have spent some time in Canada pursuing their artistic careers.

She could possibly qualify under express entry for the federal skilled worker program. She would have to provide evidence

of English language proficiency (IELTS or CELPIP General) and provide an Education Credentials Assessment. Her husband and son could be included in the submission as accompanying dependents. Meghan Markle also would have the option of applying to Canada permanently as a selfemployed person. Her eligibility would be based upon her relevant experience in cultural activities as an actress. Her eligibility under this category would require two years of recent experience, which she may not have.

What about Prince Harry? He is a British citizen and therefore visa exempt. However, he and Meghan, if she is not a permanent resident, would have to hold an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This is something Prince Harry would have experience with because he recently spent one month vacationing in Canada.

As visitors he and baby Archie could enter on their UK passport and spent up to six months before returning to their UK home of Frogmore Cottage.

A Royal spokesman declared, “With the Queen’s blessing, the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations.” Are Prince Harry and his family intent on temporary residence in Canada only for periods up to six months at a time or something more permanent?

This is something we are not privy to.

In closing, it would appear that the options facing the Duke and

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle going to church at Sandringham on Christmas Day 2017. Photo by Mark Jones - Cropped from Flickr version from Wikipedia Duchess of Sussex are similar to that of any other foreign nationals but the federal government may intervene on their behalf. However, over 70 per cent of Canadians polled think that Canada should not bear the cost of security for the family inside Canada. At this juncture I am not sure if there are polling numbers in support of or opposition to their immigration.

It is gratifying to know that our quality of life is second to none and Canada remains a choice

destination of even one of the most famous couples of our day.

Michael Scott is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, R525678) who has 30 years of experience with Canada Immigration and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He currently works as a licensed consultant with R.B. Global Immigration Consultants Ltd. 204-691-1166 or 204-227-0292. E-mail: mscott. ici@gmail.com.

What’s love got to do with it?

Workplace romance happens everywhere. People fall in love everywhere and sometimes flirt around in the workplace.

The reality is that members of the workforce socialize mainly at work. Many of us meet most of our friends at work and romantic relationships may even form.

According to Vault.com’s 2017 Office Romance Survey, 57 per cent of the participants surveyed stated that they got involved in some kind of office romance.

Twenty one per cent of these office romances were random hook-ups. Sixteen per cent led to long term relationships while 14 per cent led to ongoing casual relationships. Thirty six per cent of those who engaged in workplace romance worked in the same department.

Interactions may start with a simple compliment or a playful

nudge. In part, the rise of digital connectivity contributes to further interactions, as most employees are now more accessible around the clock via smartphone.

However, there’s a fine line between being flirtatious and being over-friendly. For example, if Supervisor XYZ or Co-worker ABC compliments you a lot but never does it with anyone else, he or she is probably flirting with you.

Barack and Michelle Obama met when she worked as a supervisor during a summer that Barack worked at a law firm. Their relationship worked out well, but not all of them do. For the most part, workplace relationships may not cause any issues. If it does not create a conflict of interest (i.e. employee reporting to a direct supervisor or manager), and the work is getting done, then it

should not be a problem.

Here are some helpful pointers to be mindful of when interacting with colleagues or when considering asking somebody out: Be familiar with company policies Although some organizations have no strict no-romance policies, it is very important to familiarize oneself with policies before getting involved with a co-worker. In some companies, relationships are allowed as long as the person of interest does not work in the same department or reports to them.

Avoid conflict of interest Many organizations consider employee and supervisor relationships a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest in the workplace is when a person makes a decision based on their

personal gain rather than making decisions based on business reasons. For instance, influencing the recruitment or promotion of an employee of interest would be an example of a conflict where the decision is not in line with the business but rather with their own personal interests.

We know that interpersonal relationships at work will inevitably develop. While some relationships are successful, there is a risk and it could be far more complex than one may think.

Awareness and good judgement are important because, ultimately, personal integrity is your job security.

Source h t t p s : / / w w w. h r r e p o r t e r. com/opinion/canadian-hr-law/ dealing-with-romance-in-theworkplace/297716 This article is intended for

information purposes only and not to be considered as professional advice.

Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMA-ACP holds an Advanced Certified HR Professional Designation with the International Personnel Management Association.

E-mail her at info@pilipinoexpress.com

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Rizal’s first love With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it is fitting to read about love in history and there is no better way to see Rizal as a typical lovesmitten adolescent (with pimples?) than to read his Memorias de Un Estudiante de Manila (translated

by Leon Ma. Guerrero), covering his birth and early years to 1878.

This concerns Rizal’s first crush on a 14-yearold “virginal, attractive and engaging” girl named Segunda Katigbak, whom he describes as “not the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, but I have not met another more alluring and beguiling… from time to time she looked at me and I blushed.”

Segunda, referred to in his diary as “K”, was a boarding student at the Colegio de la Concordia where his sisters and his future fiancée, Leonor Rivera, also studied. Rizal used his sisters as an excuse to visit K and in one of these visits they talked about

flowers and K asked him if he had a girlfriend.

He replied, “No, I never dreamed of having one because I know pretty well that nobody would pay any attention to me, especially the pretty ones.”

K answered, “What?

You deceive yourself. Do you want me to find you one?” Rizal said, “Thanks, senorita, but I do not want to bother you.”

The visits continued until Rizal accepted the reality that K was already engaged.

However, he could not resist her charms. In one visit, she gave him a white rose for his hatband, saying that the flower came from Rizal’s sister. During his next visit, Rizal asked her about the rose, saying that his sister was incapable of making such, so K told him the truth and he promised to keep the rose as long as he lived, adding, “Do you know it is very painful for me to lose you after having known you?” She tearfully answered, “But I

am not getting married!”

She stopped short of telling Rizal she really loved him.

Rizal wrote: Our visits continued.

I abstained – rather, I forbade my heart to love… perhaps she really loves me.

I’m not rich or handsome; I am neither sophisticated nor attractive. I adopted a course of silence, determined that until I should see greater proofs of sympathy between us, I would not subject myself to her yoke, or tell her that I love her.

News of the affair spread, and before long, all their friends and relatives were talking about them.

Rizal was shattered, for all they had at this point, in the modern idiom, was simply an “understanding.” It was not yet “serious.” Much later, his letters to Leonor Rivera (Taimis) were written in code and with codenames to avoid all the fuss.

Rizal avoided an explicit declaration of his love. “…I spent the night… without being able to fall asleep, distracted by my thoughts.

My rebellious heart… refused to express itself and thus to submit, fearful perhaps of confiding its happiness to hands so frail.”

One day, K received a letter from her father ordering her to return to their province. The good news was that her family would visit a fiesta in Laguna and they could see each other there. A pattern with Rizal makes its first appearance here, which is that when he becomes close to a woman to the point of “intimacy,” he leaves her.

On the day of her arrival, Rizal saddled his horse and rode off to meet her.

Yet when he saw her, as he wrote: All I did was to take off my hat. I said nothing. The same thing has happened to me at the most trying moments of my life! My tongue so glib at other times, falls silent when my heart overflows with feeling… at critical moments in my life, I have always acted against my heart’s desire, obeying contradictory purposes and powerful doubts. This is how it ends.

Ah, how much truth was once instinct in these words!

Ended, my adolescent and confident loves! Ended, at an early hour, my first love!

My virgin heart will always mourn the reckless step it took… my illusions will return, yes, but indifferent, uncertain, ready for the first betrayal on the path of love… I realized that she was the woman who satisfied completely the yearnings of my heart, and I told myself that I had lost her.

Does it sound mushy enough for a Regal film?

One cannot imagine Jose Rizal going through all this, but it’s true.

Happy Valentine’s Day. Source: Rizal Without the Overcoat by Ambeth R. Ocampo, Anvil Publishing.

Ambeth Ocampo is a past-chairman of the National Historical Institute of the Philippines and an associate Professor in the Department of History, Ateneo de Manila University. He writes a widely read editorial page column, Looking Back, for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

FMC-EGM awards scholars It began in 2014 as a bursary dubbed Ako Ang Susunod na Pinoy Inhinyero. The Filipino Members Chapter of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (FMCEGM) awarded its first two bursary recipients (then-student members, now both professional engineers) in December 2014 during the chapter’s year-end party and has since become an annual feature presentation of the event.

This past year, 2019, saw a significant increase in the number of recipients from four in 2018 to eight and total amount awarded from $3,000 to $9,000.

Aside from the annual fundraising events organized by the chapter, annual financial support from Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, donations and sponsorships from members and supporters, another source of funding came through the Mar Mance Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

Thus, the creation of two categories of scholarships: the FMC-EGM’s scholarship and the newly-established Mar Mance Memorial Scholarship.

From 2014 to 2016, selection was through a lottery where names of applicants were randomly drawn during the awarding night.

Since 2017, selection has been an evaluation process to recognize applicants’ financial needs, academic performance, as well as to reward applicants’ chapter and community involvement through volunteering and/or participation.

The Technical Committee of FMC-EGM anonymously evaluated scholarship applicants following a stringent set of rules and criteria.

The recipients of the 2019 FMC scholarships were Melissa Pasahol, Rhyz Joshua Abella, Andrei Joshua Loredo, and Reynaldo Robillos, Jr. Each received $500 in cash and will See FMC-EGM p20

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Although spring seems like a great time to pare down as you prepare for spring-cleaning, winter is also a great time to purge your excess. Feng shui experts will tell you that clearing out clutter is a great way to unburden your life and add more energy to your home. But cleaning and clearing is also an important part of making the most of the Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year.

The Year of the Rat that began last January 25th will bring good luck all year long if you have a sparkling and decluttered home.

New Year ready Only a few days have passed and it is still not too late. As part of welcoming the Lunar New Year, many Asian and Chinese prepared their home as they would for an important guest, taking time to do a thorough decluttering of old items, giving their home a deep cleaning, and adding auspicious decorations such as flowers and oranges. If you have not done this yet, you can still do this. Give your home a thorough going-over so as to rid the house of old energy and enjoy the new energy that this New Year brings.

Broken equals broke Another important undertaking around the house is to make home maintenance repairs. When there are broken items in the home, the belief is that it can bring down the homeowners’ fortune, even creating financial loss. Taking a quick run through the house to oil a squeaky door or cabinet hinge, touch up scuffed wall paint or repairing faucet drips will help create good energy because your home is in good working order.

Clean thoroughly Sweeping, dusting and cleaning are a key part of making the house set for the Lunar New

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Year. In particular, it is vital to have a very clean kitchen. In Chinese custom, the kitchen should be thoroughly cleaned, the pantry purged and restocked, and canisters refilled. New foods, such as nuts, sweets, and fruits are also bought and put out for all to enjoy and to show abundance.

Citrus fruits, especially oranges, are set out in large bowls as the fruit symbolizes gold in Chinese tradition.

Decorate auspiciously To create a home that welcomes the New Year, often seen as a young boy and a girl, the Chinese believe in adorning their homes with bright red signs written with words of good fortune at doorways, and bringing in flowering plants.

Many have acquired small orange trees, and a visit to your local Chinese markets will often find them overflowing with plants and flowers believed to promise good fortune. Flowers such as narcissus are considered especially auspicious as are flowering branches such as peach or pussy willow. Added to your home, they’ll bring a little springtime feeling and brighten up dull winter days.

If January New Year got past you and you’d like a re-set, the Lunar New Year is a fun way to get your house purged, cleaned and to enjoy the good luck that the Year of the Rat brings – and who knows? You might just find that fortune and favour are with you in the Year of the Rat. FENG SHUI Q&A Question: I’m a single man and have had a nice picture of Marilyn Monroe in the southwest corner of my living room in between two windows but something told me tonight to take it down. I replaced the picture with an album cover from Herb Albert (Whipped Cream and Other Delights) and

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Declutter, clean and decorate for good luck in the Year of the Rat

was wondering your take on it.

I do know the southwest section this year is good for women and prosperity. Is it ok to put 2 red candles there also?

Answer: This is a fascinating question, and I am so glad you asked about it. Many people tell me that my reports and newsletter are aimed squarely at women, but I do have a fair number of men who subscribe and who would be interested in this very fascinating question.

If you’re searching for a woman and for love in your life, Marilyn Monroe is not an appropriate symbol for a solid, grounded and emotionally stable relationship. She had many torrid affairs, was abused sexually, physically and emotionally.

Although highly intelligent, she was a cog in the film, marketing and sex machine, and tragically died from “suicide,” if you believe the reports. Her memory and title were related to her sexuality, not her person. That makes her an objectified woman.

Further, Monroe had difficulty choosing and maintaining love relationships and ultimately perished, some say, because of her affair with President Kennedy. The Kennedy’s were also not known for having stable relationships either, and left a trail of betrayal and scandal in their love lives.

As a replacement, the image of the woman on the cover of Herb Alpert’s album Whipped Cream and Other Delights, an incredible album, but whose cover model seems like yet another objectified woman. I say this while loving Herb Alpert, a first generation American born to Jewish immigrant parents from Ukraine and Romania. I would suggest looking for an image of a woman who appears less sexualized. This could stem for a need to connect with a woman, but those images don’t portray the kind of relationship, I believe, you are truly looking for.

I say this, as I know the kind of caring, sensitive person you are.

There is nothing wrong with sex, or being interested in it. It’s healthy. But when searching for a soul mate or partner in life, an image of a couple or a woman that seems more grounded and healthy would be a better option to use in the southwest corner.

As for the red candles, it would be better to place love objects such as mandarin ducks that represent committed, caring love and long-term partnership.

Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter Feng Shui E-zine and certified feng shui consultant in authentic Chinese feng shui. She has over 20+ years of feng shui study, practice and professional consultation.

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!

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Sun, sand and snow?

At the time of writing this article, folks in St. John’s Newfoundland are busy shovelling their way out of their homes. The record snowfall was a sight to see with snowpack taller than people’s house and garage doors! I can see why they needed to declare a state of emergency.

By doing so, they were able to call on the Canadian military to come and help.

I know, I know, Winnipeggers are used to snow. Nothing will stop us from going to Polo Park in a blizzard! But you have to agree, they got a heck of a lot of snow!

It looks like most of the country got snow and a bit of a cold snap in January; temperatures dipping to -40 across the prairies and almost -10 degrees out on the west coast of B.C. (almost unheard of). This was a nice reminder that we live in the Great White North. On the plus side, we know it won’t last forever and let’s see if the groundhogs will see their shadows this month.

Closer to home here in B.C., the beginning of the snow and cold snap coincided with the Burgos clan’s return from our trip to Mexico, where we spent seven glorious days in the Riviera Maya.

Within the space of one day, we

were in shorts and +30 degree weather and then returned to below zero temps. Not a big deal, as we expected it, but what was a surprise was how the weather affected our commute home.

We flew into Vancouver, once there, we needed to take a ferry back to Vancouver Island. Usually not a big deal, but this time, we were faced with a multitude of ferry cancellations. What did that mean for us tired and tanned folk?

We were stuck in Vancouver until the ferries returned to normal operations.

Sure, there could be worse places to be stuck other than Vancouver, but when you add expensive hotels and all these fancy stores and outlet malls, our trip just took a turn for the worse.

And by worse, I mean we went shopping and spent more money.

Ooof! My wallet still hurts by those darn ferry cancellations.

Perhaps I will kindly ask BC Ferries to reimburse me for all the goods we bought during our layover in the beautiful coastal city. Imagine that phone call. They will either laugh and hang up, or say some not so kind words and then hang up. Either way, I don’t think I will recoup any of these costs.

As for our first foray into Mexico, I’d say it went very well.

We stayed near a small town in between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. The hotel and amenities were exactly as promised. The food was tasty and the pools

were in abundance. This is what paradise looks like!

We spent one day out of the resort and visited Isla Cozumel – a picturesque island we ferried to from Playa Del Carmen. We drove along the island’s coastline

and were met by turquoise waters and white sand beaches (probably very similar to what you’d see back home). The snorkelling in the Punta Sur Eco Beach Park left us breathless, literally! We swam See DALE p15

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A visit to Talim Island

by Kevin Lamoureux, MP Winnipeg North

Over the years I have travelled a dozen or so times to the Philippines and in my travels I have visited various areas of the country. My visits always include a full program of me conducting immigration meetings and workshops, and meeting with dignitaries and community leaders. I always do something new.

Something new this time took me to Talim Island, which is located in Laguna de Bay. To access the island you need to take a boat ride and the boats are not large. I travelled by a fishing boat that could be best described as a large canoe with bamboo sticks on either side, powered by a motor. On the way to the island the wind slowed us down, making the waves large and choppy.

This doubled the time it would normally take to get to the island but it added a bit more excitement to the trip.

While exploring the island it was clear to that the lifestyle was very different. Everyone knows everyone else in this community.

It gave me a new meaning of the word cousin and how tight a community of thousands can be.

From what I witnessed, everyone had access to shelter and food but material wealth seemed to be a low priority. A majority of the people had very little to show outside of the relationships they had with their respective households.

I never did see a jeepney on the island. In fact, I only saw one parked car and I’m not sure where you could even drive it because the roads and walkways are not very wide at all. Having said that, there are two industries that I noted, which are fishing and garments – many homes have sewing machines. I was not surprised to see a fishing industry but the number of sewing machines surprised me. I discovered that many people were using sewing as a source of income for their households.

In most part, it is a community that has the basics, including community facilities like a lighted basketball court with a cover to protect the players and others from the sun and rain. It gets dark early but the streets are always busy with people on them until 10:00 p.m. when the curfew for minors takes effect.

It was interesting to see the so-called jailhouse, which is not much more than one room. I was told that crime rarely occurs.

I also had the opportunity to check out the fish traps, which are relatively close to the island but play a very important role for the island community. I caught my biggest fish ever in Laguna de Bay but, to be fair to my friends who actually catch fish by line and reel, my fish was caught in a net cage and all I had to do was scoop it out with a smaller net – but technically I did catch it.

There were about 25 fish in total that swam into the net trap over two days and typically the owners

Kevin’s large catch in Laguna De Bay

The fishing industry thrives in Talim island

Surprise birthday party for Kevin with Ambassador Garcia

Kevin meets with Pilipino Express’ Rey-Ar Reyes, Neil Soliven, Filipino designer Edwin Uy and friends

Kevin with INC executives in their large indoor arena

Kevin’s fishing boat ride with Henry Celones

of the net traps empty their nets early in the morning and bring their catch to markets where they are sold.

I would like to thank everyone who helped make my trip and program possible this year, in particular brother Jimmy and brother Sydney who assisted me in being able to meet with brother Eduardo Manalo who is the

Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo Church. Not only was I able to have a one-on-one talk with brother Eduardo, but he also arranged for me to get a better understanding of the Quezon City compound and administrative services. I was also provided a fascinating tour of Iglesia ni Cristo’s Bulacan compound, which has the world’s largest

indoor arena, an open air sports complex, a garden, and a zoo.

I hope to write some future articles dealing with other aspects of my trip such as discussions that I had about further advancing the relationship between Canada and Philippines, as well as topics related to immigration, future airline services, and special projects that I am working

on as the chair of Canada’s parliamentary friendship group between Canada and Philippines.

If you have questions about my trip or would like to make a suggestion for a future trip, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me personally at kevin@mpkevin.ca.

Kevin Lamoureux is the Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North

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• Angel Locsin – Tumutulong sa Taal victims nang walang fanfare • Alex Gonzaga – Binabash ng mga kampon ni Mocha • Sharon Cuneta – May basher-magnet dahil sa kapo-post sa social media • John Lloyd Cruz – Balik-pelikula, kinasasabikan pa rin ng lahat • Kathryn Bernardo – Binabash dahil nagmura nang nagulat • Ai Ai delas Alas – Masaya at tahimik dahil kay Gerald • Jiro Manio – Balik-kulungan, binale-wala ang mga tulong

Pagdating sa tahimik na pagtupad sa mga charity works ay nangunguna sa litahan si Angel Locsin. Wala siyang kaingayingay na tumutulong sa mga kababayan nating hinahagupit ng iba-ibang uri ng kalamidad.

Walang camera, walang coverage ang kaniyang pagtulong, sa ibang tao pa natin nalalaman ang kabutihan niyang ginagawa para sa ating mga kababayan.

Pero nitong huli, sa pagsabog ng bulang Taal, ay naging diretso siya sa paglalabas ng kaniyang damdamin sa Twitter. Gusto niyang malaman kung anuano ang mga pangangailangan ng mga sinalanta at hanggang ngayo’y pinahihirapan pa rin ng pag-aalburoto ng Taal volcano.

Galing sa sarili niyang bulsa ang ipinambibili nila ng mga pagkain at kagamitang nakaschedule kung saan-saang evacuation center nila dadalhin.

Mismong sumasama ang magandang aktres sa pagbabalot ng mga pangtulong nila, nagpupuyat at nagpapagod siya sa paghahanda, hindi siya basta tagabigay lang ng mga detalye.

Maraming kababayan natin ang nagtutulak kay Angel Locsin para kumandidatong senador sa susunod na halalan. Ang tulad daw niya ang kailangan ng ating bayan.

Sigurado namang maipapanalo niya ang laban, pero mukhang malayo sa bituka ni Angel Locsin ang pagpasok sa mundo ng pulitika, gasgas man ang linyang sinasabi niya ay totoo namang maaari siyang makatulong sa mga nangangailangan kahit wala siyang upuan sa ating pamahalaan. *** Maraming kampon si Mocha Uson na walang binabantayan kundi pintasan ang mga personalidad na mapusong nagbibigay ng donasyon sa mga kababayan nating naapektuhan ng pagputok ng bulkang Taal.

Sa halip na magpasalamat sila dahil may mga artistang niregaluhan ng mabuting puso sa pagtugon sa gibik ng mga biktima ay pilit pa rin silang hinahanapan ng mga butas para i-bash nang

wagas.

Nagbigay ng tulong si Alex Gonzaga sa mga evacuation center, marami siyang nabahaginan, masaya ang mga biktimang nakatanggap ng kaniyang tulong.

Pero ano ang napala ni Alex sa pagpapairal niya ng magandang kalooban, ang pintasan lang ng mga bashers ang kaniyang ipinamigay, dalawang latang sardinas lang daw iyon na nakalagay pa sa lukut-lukot na eco bag!

Sana man lang, ang mga bashers na iyon na tumatalaknamimintas ay nakapagbigay nang kahit isang lata lang ng sardinas na puwedeng pagsaluhan ng mga biktima, kaso nga ay hanggang talak lang naman ang alam nilang gawin.

Milyun-milyon daw ang kinikita ni Alex sa kaniyang You Tube at vlog pero iyon lang daw pala ang kaya niyang i-share?

Unang-una ay hindi obligado ang kahit sino na magpadala ng tulong. Magandang puso ng tao ang nagtutulak sa kaniya para magbigay ng ayuda sa mga nangangailangan.

Ang ganoong akto ay ipinagpapasalamat, hindi pinipintasan, hindi bina-bash.

Maraming may sobra-sobrang biyaya na hindi natitinag ang puso sa paghahandog ng tulong.

Hindi sukatan ang pagkakaroon nang sobra-sobrang biyaya para tumulong sa mga naghihirap nating kababayang nagiging biktima ng kalamidad.

Maraming ganoon pero walang pakialam.

Pasalamat na lang tayo dahil may mga artistang hindi naman itinutulak na magbahagi ng kung anumang mayroon sila pero nagkukusa.

Ke isang lata lang ng sardinas ang ibinigay ay biyaya pa rin iyon, biyayang mula sa puso, biyayang makatutugon sa mga gutom na bituka ng mga kababayan nating nagtatanong ngayon kung kailan sila makababangon. *** Napakabilis ng pagbaligtad ng senaryo tungkol sa mag-inang nagkakatampuhan. Kung noong una ay halos ipako na sa krus ng mga netizens si KC Concepcion

Peace of M ind .

Pre-Arrangement relieves your family of last-minute planning and lets you choose how you’ll be remembered.

Pre-arrange with Mosaic and we’ll provide peace of mind to those involved during this emotional time.

Angel Locsin – Tumutulong nang totoo, hindi niya kailangan ang mga photo-ops dahil sa diumano’y kawalan ng utang na loob at pagpapahalaga sa kaniyang ina ay biglang kambiyo na ngayon ang mga nagagalit sa anak ni Sharon Cuneta.

Ito na ang kanilang kinakampihan ngayon, ang Megastar na ang bina-bash, ang kadaldalan daw ni Sharon ang ugat ng mga nagaganap na kontrobersiya sa personal nilang buhay.

Eksaktong komento ng isang basher ng aktres, “Di ba, you and your big mouth lang ang dapat sisihin kung bakit malayo ang loob sa iyo ng anak mo?

“Ilang beses mo na ba siyang inilaglag in public? Puro ka pasaring! Pupurihin mo nang pupurihin si Frankie, halos luhuran mo na ang kabaitan ng anak n’yo ni Kiko, pero ang gusto mo lang namang ipaalam sa post mo, e, walanghiyang anak si KC? “Sana, magpurihan na lang kayong mag-ina sa bahay n’yo!

Huwag mo nang ipino-post pa iyon para kawawain mo si KC!” inis na sabi ng kaniyang basher.

Nasasaktan si Sharon, wala raw alam ang mga bashers sa nagaganap sa buhay nilang magina, kaya huwag silang makialam.

Ay, lalo siyang niresbakan ng kaniyang mga bashers, mas wagas ang mga aryang ipinatikim laban sa kaniya!

Alex Gonzaga – nag-donate na nga, napintasan pa

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From page 12 Pag-iisahin na lang namin ang buod ng kanilang komento dahil pare-pareho lang naman, si Sharon pa rin ang kanilang sinisisi, dahil kung hindi niya ipinahiya si KC on national television at sa kaniyang mga posts ay talagang wala naman sanang alam ang publiko tungkol sa kanilang mga problema.

Sabi ng isa, “Kung ayaw mong nanghihimasok ang mga tao sa buhay n’yo, tumigil ka sa pagpo-post! Tantanan mo ang mga kadramahan mo! Sarilinin mo na lang ang kaartehan mo!”

Aray ko! *** Maraming nagpapalagay na ang pagbabalik sa trabaho ni John Lloyd Cruz ang nagseselyo sa balitang lumabas na tapos na ang lahat sa kanila ni Ellen Adarna.

Matagal nang lumabas ang kuwento ng kanilang hiwalayan, pero wala pang kumukumpirma, parehong tahimik lang sina John Lloyd at Ellen.

Dapat lang namang bumalik na sa tinalikuran niyang trabaho si JLC sila pa rin ni Ellen o hindi na dahil sayang na sayang ang panahon at mga oportunidad na pinalalampas niya.

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DALE...

From page 9 out a couple hundred metres from shore to the reef. There we saw tiger fish, barracuda and fish that look like Dory in Finding Nemo.

Doing this for almost two hours is a bit tiring! Snorkelling was one of three goals for us Burgos’ to experience on this trip.

The second goal was to relax by the pool, catch some rays and partake of all the wonderful allinclusive meals. Goal achieved!

Our third goal (mostly for Gavin), was to hit the local markets and barter with the shop

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keeps. Gotta say, Burgos child #4 was a force to be reckoned with.

He was able to negotiate some very good deals! His go-to move was to threaten to walk away.

Worked every time!

Mexico was fun and we’re sure to visit again. Up next, I want to bring the family back home. I’ve never been and it would be a very special experience to see where my parents and ancestors lived.

That trip will truly be memorable.

Dale, a former Winnipegger, manages the communications department for a school district in British Columbia and continues to write from afar.

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OUR HEALTH PILIPINO EXPRESS

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Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t There’s no cure for the common cold. But what about cold remedies that claim to make you feel better faster? Find out what’s effective — and what’s not.

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable.

Here’s a look at some common cold remedies and what’s known about them.

Cold remedies that work If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better: Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse.

Rest. Your body needs to heal.

Soothe a sore throat. A saltwater gargle — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water — can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. Children younger than six years are unlikely to be able to gargle properly.

You can also try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges or hard candy. Use caution when giving lozenges or hard candy to children because they can choke on them. Don’t give lozenges or hard candy to children younger than six years.

Combat stuffiness. Over-thecounter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion. In infants, experts recommend putting several saline drops into one nostril, then gently suctioning that nostril with a bulb syringe. To do this, squeeze the bulb; gently place the syringe tip in the nostril about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 12 millimeters) and

slowly release the bulb. Saline nasal sprays may be used in older children.

Relieve pain. For children six months or younger, give only acetaminophen. For children older than six months, give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Ask your child’s doctor for the correct dose for your child’s age and weight. Adults can take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers.

Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 3, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, in such children.

Sip warm liquids. A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing mucus flow.

Add moisture to the air. A cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion. Change the water daily, and clean the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications. For adults and children older than age 5, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief.

However, they won’t prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects.

Experts agree that these shouldn’t be given to younger children. Overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious damage. Talk with your child’s doctor before giving any medications.

Take medications only as directed. Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such

as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you’re not taking too much of any medication.

Cold remedies that don’t work The list of ineffective cold remedies is long. Some of the more common ones that don’t work include: Antibiotics. These attack bacteria, but they’re no help against cold viruses. Avoid asking your doctor for antibiotics for a cold or using old antibiotics you have on hand. You won’t get well any faster, and inappropriate use of antibiotics contributes to the serious and growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Over-the-counter cold and cough medications in young children. OTC cold and cough medications may cause serious and even life-threatening side effects in children. Talk with your child’s doctor before giving any medications.

Cold remedies with conflicting evidence In spite of ongoing studies, the scientific jury is still out on some

popular cold remedies, such as vitamin C and Echinacea. Here’s an update on some common alternative remedies: Vitamin C. It appears that for the most part taking vitamin C won’t help the average person prevent colds. However, taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms. Vitamin C may provide benefit for people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure — for example, children who attend group child care during the winter.

Echinacea. Study results on whether Echinacea prevents or shortens colds are mixed.

Some studies show no benefit.

Others show some reduction in the severity and duration of cold symptoms when taken in the early stages of a cold. Different types of Echinacea used in different studies may have contributed to the differing results.

Echinacea seems to be most effective if you take it when you notice cold symptoms and continue it for seven to 10 days.

It appears to be safe for healthy adults, but it can interact with

many drugs. Check with your doctor before taking Echinacea or any other supplement.

Zinc. There’s been a lot of talk about taking zinc for colds ever since a 1984 study showed that zinc supplements kept people from getting as sick. Since then, research has turned up mixed results about zinc and colds.

Some studies show that zinc lozenges or syrup reduce the length of a cold by one day, especially when taken within 24 hours of the first signs and symptoms of a cold.

Zinc also has potentially harmful side effects. Talk to your doctor before considering the use of zinc to prevent or reduce the length of colds.

Take care of yourself Although usually minor, colds can make you feel miserable. It’s tempting to try the latest remedy, but the best thing you can do is take care of yourself. Rest, drink fluids and keep the air around you moist. Remember to wash your hands frequently.

By Mayo Clinic Staff – Courtesy Mayo Clinic News Network

Kopecky.

Dr. Kopecky says taking an omega-3 supplement plus regular exercise, not smoking, getting sufficient sleep, eating at least five

servings of fruits and vegetables a day and, if you can, eating fatty fish, such as salmon or mackerel, can improve your heart health.

“If you can do a little bit over

time, it’s been shown to help tremendously,” says Dr. Kopecky.

– By Vivien Williams – Courtesy Mayo Clinic News Network

Figuring out fish oil The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug derived from fish oil for some patients with elevated triglyceride levels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. The drug contains a certain type of omega-3 fatty acid and can be used as an add-on therapy for people on a statin.

Does this mean you should take fish oil supplements? Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, offers insight.

Does fish oil really help reduce your risk of heart disease?

“Yes,” says Dr. Kopecky.

“You probably ought to eat about

6 ounces of fish three times a week. Almost a pound of fish a week would be the idea. Most people don’t do that.”

Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for muscle function, including that of your heart. Omega-3s help reduce the risk of heart attacks, high triglycerides and high blood pressure. Dr. Kopecky says people who have high cholesterol and triglycerides over 200, and people who are vegan or don’t eat fish should consider taking omega-3 supplements.

“A pill doesn’t take the place of a healthy lifestyle. It has to be in addition to it,” says Dr.

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From page 13 pagtalikod sa mga camera ay marami nang mga bagong mukha na naglalabasan, magagaling ding umarteng tulad niya, pero ang kinasasabikan pa rin ng marami ay ang pag-arteng tatak John Lloyd Cruz.

Sila ni Shaina Magdayao ang magkatambal sa pagbabalikpelikula ng magaling na aktor, may pag-uusapan, may babalikan ang publiko sa kanilang tambalan, ang pelikulang Servando Magdamag.

Ayos na ang promo ng obra ni Direk Lav Diaz, panalungpanalo na ang pagbebenta sa kanilang proyekto, pero pinakamahalaga pa ring maging maayos ang pelikula para sulit naman ang desisyon ni JLC na magbalik-trabaho na.

Ang tulad ni John Lloyd Cruz na nawala man nang matawagal na panahon sa paningin ng manonood ay siguradong mayroon pa ring babalikan dahil sa matibay na pundasyon sa pag-arte na matagal niyang pinagpaguran. *** Tao lang ang mga artista, sikat man o nagsisimula pa lang, na nagugulat, natatakot, nagagalit, natutuwa. Hindi sila naiiba sa mga taong hindi humaharap sa mga camera.

May mga namba-bash ngayon kay Kathryn Bernardo dahil sa hindi niya naman sadyang pagbibitiw ng salitang PI sa isang vlog noong malapit na siyang madulas sa malaking bloke ng yelo.

Nagulat ang dalaga, natural lang na reaksiyon ang pagsasabi ng PI, dahil sa sobrang pagkagulat. Pero minasama iyon ng mga taong mapanghusga, hindi raw siya magandang ehemplo sa mga kabataan, dahil nagmumura siya.

Naaalala namin si Claudine Barretto sa isang episode ng ASAP. Glamorosongglamorosong naglalakad ang aktres sa tentablado, pero nasilat ang kaniyang paa, kaya isang pagkalakas-lakas na “Ay, p√*≈ng-ina!” ang kaniyang naging reaksiyon.

Hindi iyon sinasadya ni Claudine, natural na reaksiyon lang ang mapamura, lalo na’t malapit na talaga itong mahulog sa entablado.

Ganoon din ang naganap kay Kathryn, malapit na siyang madulas-bumagsak, kaya natural lang ang mapamura ang kahit sino sa ganoong pagkakataon.

Saka sige, sino ba ang hindi napapamura kapag nagugulat, nagagalit at malapit nang malagay sa aksidente? Dalawa-singko na lang ngayon ang pagmumura.

Kapag nabubuwisit ang mga motorista sa matinding trapik ay ano ba ang kanilang nabibitiwang saltia, di ba’t PI rin?

Walang nakaliligtas sa pagmumura, hinihinging reaksiyon ang ganoon sa pagkagulat, pero ang seryosong pagmumura ay hindi dapat kinukunsinti.

Lagi nating iisipin na ang mga tinitiliang artista ay napapatili

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rin kapag nanonood ng mga pelikulang katatakutan.

Sumasakit din ang kanilang ulo, ngipin at katawan, hindi sila bukod na pinagpala na hindi nakakaramdam ng natural na nararamdaman ng mga ordinaryong tao, hindi sila imortal. *** Hawak ngayon ni Gerald Sibayan, mister ni Ai Ai delas Alas, ang kaniyang lisensiyang makapagpalipad ng private plane.

Kailangan niyang mag-levelup sa mga darating na buwan, lisensiya naman ng pilotong makapagpapalipad na ng commercial plane ang kaniyang inaasinta, hindi iyon imposible dahil masikap ang asawa ng Comedy Concert Queen.

Kuwento ni Ai Ai, “Noong nag-aaral pa lang siya sa La Salle, e, nakita ko na kung gaano siya kadeterminadong makapagtapos.

Gumigising siya nang madalingaraw para hindi mahuli sa school niya.

“Pagkatapos niya sa school, takbo naman si Gerald sa pagtetraining ng mga members ng national team sa badminton.

Sabi ko, grabe ang taong ito, talo pa ako sa professionalism!” masayang kuwento ni Ai Ai. Mas bata siya kesa sa komedyana, pero ang takbo ng kaniyang isip ay daig pa ang matanda, isa-isa nang natutupad ang mga pangarap ni Gerald Sibayan.

“Kahit po noong magkakilala kami, e, hindi ko naman tiningnan ang wife ko na sikat. Ordinary lang. Hindi po ako affected ng popularity niya,” sabi ni Gerald.

Mabilis na sagot ng komedyana, “Napansin ko iyon!

Parang balewala lang sa kaniya ang mga naging achievements ko!

Parang wala lang, basta laro lang kami nang laro ng badminton!” tawa nang tawang reaksiyon ng bumibida sa pelikulang D’Ninang na palabas na bukas.

Aminado si Ai Ai na regalo sa kaniya ng Diyos si Gerald, “Mabait siya, very low key, walang kaepal-epal. Trabaho lang siya nang trabaho. Ako pa nga ang talakera, e!”

Hindi naaapektuhan ng mga bashing ang mister ng komedyana. Kilalang-kilala niya kasi ang kaniyang sarili, alam niya na hindi siya umaasa lang sa kaniyang misis, matatag ang pundasyon ng kaniyang mga pangarap. *** Totoo namang nakapanghihinayang nag kinahinatnan ng isa sa pinakamahusay na aktor ng ating bayan na si Jiro Manio. Mula sa kaniyang ipinakitang galing sa pag-arte sa pelikulang Magnifico ay kung anu-ano nang hindi kagandahang karanasan ang kaniyang pinagdaanan.

Nakita siyang palabuylaboy noong 2015 sa aiport, ang kaniyang dahilan, gusto niyang makita nang personal ang kaniyang amang Japanese kaya naghihintay siya ng flight ng eroplanong maghahatid sa kaniya sa Japan.

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Shaina Magdayao – katambal ang ex na si JLC

Kathryn Bernardo – Tao rin lang na nagkakamali

Gerald Sibayan & Ai Ai Delas Alas – Maligaya at tahimik ang buhay

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Lizquen fans love Make It With You The much-awaited return of love team Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil to TV – Make It With You – brings back romance to ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, and the Lizquen fans love the more mature roles that Liza and Enrique are now playing.

Liza brings life to Billy, a girl who takes on odd jobs just to make ends meet for her family.

Being incredibly resourceful, Billy hustles as a match maker matchmaking in Croatia on the side - just so she can regularly go on dates and get free meals and gifts she can sell for more income.

Meanwhile, Enrique plays Gabo, a lost soul who finds himself wandering in Croatia hoping to finally determine his path in life. Determined not to return to the Philippines, he does not let hardships deter his spirit and faces all struggles head on living in a foreign country.

The two live different, separate

lives—until one day, Croatian socialite Antonia approaches Billy to match her with Gabo in exchange for money. To make sure Gabo is worthy of meeting Antonia’s father, Billy teaches the young man the culture and traditions of Croatia. But, as they spend moments together, they find themselves falling for each other.

At the time that falling in love is not an option, will Billy and Gabo fight their feelings for each other or will they follow what their hearts are telling them?

Also part of Make It With You are Ian Veneracion, Katya Santos, Fumiya Sankai, Eddie Gutierrez, Pokwang, Vangie Labalan, and Herbert Bautista, with up-and-coming stars Jeremiah Lisbo, Anthony Jennings, and Daniela Stranner.

It is under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina and Richard Arellano and was written by Mark Angos.

Ruru Madrid launches 2nd single – Maghihintay Starting 2020 with a blast, Kapuso star Ruru Madrid launched his second single under GMA Music entitled Maghihintay.

The song, composed by Mark Atienza, narrates the “waiting game” or how a man is willing to wait for the right time to get to the heart of the woman she loves.

Ruru shared how he found the song very romantic and relatable, “Hindi siya hugot na masakit, makakapag-bigay siya ng hope. Masarap pakinggan, feel-good. Para siya sa mga taong

hoping doon sa taong gusto nila makasama habambuhay.”

The singer-actor’s first single, also under the label, was the song: Nawawala.

Currently, Ruru is gearing up for his TV comeback via the News and Public Affairs program Lolong, where he will be working alongside Kapuso actresses: Sanya Lopez and Kim Domingo.

Maghihintay’ is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other digital stores worldwide.

ABS-CBN’s new family drama – Love Thy Woman Two families will fight for love in the newest family drama starring Xian Lim, Yam Concepcion, and Kim Chiu in Love Thy Woman, which premieres on ABS-CBN this February 10.

The series features the muchawaited teleserye comeback of Kim and Xian’s love team. It also marks their first time working with Yam after her breakout role in Halik. This brings together a starstudded cast that includes Eula Valdes, Sunshine Cruz, Zsazsa Padilla, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Christopher De Leon.

The cast also includes Jana Victoria, Jennifer Sevilla, Chienna Filomena, China Yoo, David Chua, Shido Roxas,

Tim Yap, Kimberly Tan, Mari Kaimo, Tori Garcia, Turs Daza, and Karl Gabriel.

It revolves around a modern Filipino-Chinese family headed by patriarch Adam (Christopher), who is determined to keep his family intact despite having two of them. He lives with his first wife Lucy (Eula) and their daughter Dana (Yam), while his second family, Kai (Sunshine) and Jia (Kim), lives separately.

Even if the two wives have long accepted their situation, conflict continues to brew between them – a rivalry that will spill over to their daughters.

Their clan is put to test when one fateful night, Dana and her husband David (Xian) get

involved in a road accident after their wedding, putting her in a coma.

In the absence of her halfsister, Jia finds herself falling

in love with David. This will cause of a series of events that will threaten their family’s already complicated set-up. What happens when Dana wakes up?

Until when will Adam try to keep his whole family intact?

Jeffrey Jeturian, Andoy Ranay, and Jerry Lopez Sineneng direct Love Thy Woman.

EH KASI, PINOY!

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KROSWORD

NO. 341

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

HOROSCOPE PEBRERO 1– 15, 2020 Aries (March 21 – April 19) May mga conflict sa schedule mo na dapat ayusin agad dahil marami ang apektado.

Lalo na kung ikaw ang inaasahan sa umpisa. Kung may balak kang bumiyahe, siguraduhin mong ligtas ang iyong patutunguhan. Marami kang imbitasyon. Piliin mo lang ang pupuntahan. OK ang ika-6 at 7. Ingat ka sa ika-2, 3, 9 at 10.

PAHALANG 2. Tema sa Pebrero 9. Taba ng alimango 11. Ulit 13. Sanib 14. Plano 15. Ihaharap 17. Di akin 18. Unlapi 20. Liping minorya 22. Pabulung-bulong 26. Bahagi ng mukha 29. Pinapatnubayan 32. Lugar sa Cavite 33. Inalog 34. Dakilang babae 35. Gamit sa pananahi 36. Inasahan PABABA 1. Alak mula sa tubo 2. Pilipina 3. Alipato 4. Wasak 5. Sisiw ng itik 6. Isama 7. Tuwa 8. Palagay

10. Partido 12. Biyaya 16. Libak 19. Mariwasa 21. Nagwagi 23. Deposito 24. Ginapas 25. Sukatan ng lakas 26. Libag 27. Tulong 28. Pulmon 30. Bisiro 31. Bayani

SAGOT SA NO. 340

February 1 - 15, 2020

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Mag-ingat ka sa pagbibigay ng iyong personal information lalo na kung bago mo pa lang kilala ang humihingi sa iyo. Hindi lahat ng negosyo ay legal. Maraming manloloko ngayon na animo ay totoong-totoo kaya maraming nakukumbinsi. Talasan mo ang pakiramdam. OK ang ika-9 at 10.

Ingat sa ika-4, 5, 11 at 12.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Oo nga’t maraming mali, pero, mas marami ang tama, di ba? Huwag ka sanang maging masyadong negatibo sa mga nangyayari. Lalo ka lang maaaburido dahil pinapasan mo ang hindi naman para sa iyo.

Tingnan mo sila, bakit parang mas masaya sila kaysa sa iyo?

OK sa ika-6 at 7. Bantay sa ika-4, 5, 11 at 12.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Kailangan mo ng motivation para mas inspirado kang tapusin ang mga nasimulan mo na. Malungkot ka. Pero, may paraan para ka maging masaya. Huwag mong ilugmok ang sarili mo sa putik ng kabiguan. Bumangon ka at harapin mo. Ikaw pa rin ang magwawagi. OK ang ika-9 at 10.

Ingat sa ika-6, 7, 14 at 15.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Kausapin mo siya nang masinsinan para malaman mo kung ano talaga ang nasa loob niya. Huwag mong hulaan. Dapat ay magtapat siya nang maging maayos ang inyong relasyon. Dito nagmumula ang mga problema mo ngayon.

Huwag kang mandamay ng iba.

OK ang ika-2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat sa ika-6, 7, 14 at 15.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Party!

Walang katapusan ang imbitasyon sa iyo.

Party? Kailangan marami kang perang ilalaan sa pagdalo sa mga okasyon. May pera ka ba? Kung mayroon, sumige ka. Pero kung kinakapos ka na, maging matapang ka at tumanggi ka na muna. Ayusin mo ang budegt mo. OK ang ika-2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat sa ika-9 at 10.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Hindi porke wala kang mailagay na exciting sa facebok ay maaawa ka na sa sarili mo. Malay mo, puro fake pala ang inilalagay ng karibal mo para inisin ka lalo.

Huwag kang makipagsabayan sa kaniya. Mas mabuti kang tao kaysa kaniya. Huwag kang gagaya sa kayabangan nila. OK ang ika-9 at 10. Stressful sa ika2 at 3.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Magpunta ka muna sa isang retreat. Kailangan mong patahimikin ang iyong puso at damdamin.

Masyadong maraming paghamon ang naranasan mo nitong mga nakaraang buwan. Oras na para bumangon ka at maging masaya.

Iwasan mo na ang dahilan ng problema. OK sa ika-2, 3, 11 at 12. Ingat ka sa ika-4 at 5.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Nadadamay ang trabaho mo sa mga nangyayari sa ibang tao na hindi ka naman dapat apektado. Magfocus ka sa mas importante sa iyo.

Kahit humingi sila ng tulong mo, sila lang ang puwedeng lumutas sa kanilang problema, wala kang magagawa para sa kanila. OK ka sa ika-4, 5, 14 at 15. Ingat sa ika2, 3, 9 at 10.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Focus mo muna ang pamilya mo.

May kailangan kang ayusin lalo na kung may mga bata pa sa pamilya. Hindi nila alam ang dapat gawin kaya ikaw dapat ang role model nila. Kung kalat ka, magiging kalat din sila.

Pilitin mong maging mahusay na example sa kanila. OK ang ika-4, 5, 14 at 15. Alalay sa ika-11 at 12.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Laging handa!

Iyan dapat ang iyong patakaran sa buhay. Magipon ka at nang sa gayon, may huhugutin ka sa oras na kailangan mo ang pera. Ayusin mo ang mga relasyon mo dahil hindi mo alam kung kailan mo kakailanganin ang mga kaibigan mo. Be ready all the time! OK ang ika-4, 5, 14 at 15. Ingat ka sa ika-6 at 7.

Mance Memorial Scholarship recipients includes Joseph Magtoto, Dean Kenneth Bundalian, Jocelyn SalvadorDomingo, and Gympson Agravante. Each received $1,000 in cash and an additional $500

upon becoming engineering interns.

Since its launch in 2014, the FMC-EGM has provided nearly $20,000 in bursaries and scholarships to 24 student members.

FCM-EGM...

From page 7 also receive an additional $250 upon becoming engineering interns.

The first cohort of the Mar

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Iwasan mong m a g i n g balimbing. Hindi maganda ang ganiyang ugali.

Kampi ka sa isa, tapos pag talikod niya, sa iba ka naman kakampi? Kung nahihiya kang magsabi ng nasa loob mo, itikom mo na lang ang bibig mo at huwag kang magbigay ng anumang opinion. OK ang ika-6 at 7. Ingat sa ika-14 at 15.

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Winnipeggers aid Pinoys affected by Taal Volcano

Energetic Pinoys danced the Tala for Taal. Max’s Restaurant and local businesses with World Vision hosted fundraiser. There are many ways to aid the victims of Taal Volcano. These are a few of them.

HINAGAP

Ang Puso Minsan pa na ngayon ay buwan ng puso, Ang araw na tampok sa magkalaguyo; Pinanariwa ang mga pangako, Nang kahapong sigla’t taos na pagsuyo! *** Nadadamang tibok ay may kahulugan, Mabilis na uri ay may dinaramdam; Ang normal na pintig dapat subaybayan, Mabilis ay hudyat na kinakabahan! *** Mayaman at dukha walang pagtatangi, Tulad ng pag-ibig na puso ang hari; Mahirap makita ang dakilang uri, Sa mga nilikhang pangit ang ugali! *** Punong matipuno malusog na saging, Ang bunga’y sa puso kusang nanggagaling!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

CHERYL...

From page 4 with their friends.

8. Differences are seen as good – There are no two people who are exactly the same.

A healthy relationship will acknowledge differences between each person (e.g. one is more logical, and the other is more social, one is more organized, and

the other is more creative) and see how this makes them a better team.

Do you want to improve things with your partner? To assess the level of communication and strength in your relationship, a first step is to discuss the above points together. Aim for an open discussion, do not harshly criticize the other, and tell each other that you will not

get upset if you hear something uncomfortable. This requires some humility and patience. The ideal outcome is that afterwards, you will feel a stronger sense of trust, understanding and acceptance – and maybe have a laugh or two in the process.

Cheryl Dizon-Reynante is a licensed therapist with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

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UNITY...

From page 1 are the main source of livelihood for some, have not been spared.

Many of the horses, cattle, poultry and other animals got left behind when the volcano started spewing clouds of ash and shaking the ground. As much as their owners wanted to rescue them, the government locked down most towns, expecting an imminent, stronger eruption of Taal.

On January 17, the Batangas Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head, Lito Castro, said there were 14 towns under lockdown with three towns under partial lockdown.

These towns include: Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Lemery, Malvar, San Nicolas, Sta Teresita, Taal, Talisay, Tanauan City, parts of Lipa City, and parts of Mataas na kahoy.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLS) reiterates that at Alert Level 4 a hazardous explosive eruption is still possible within hours or days. As of January 22, a total of 725 volcanic earthquakes were plotted in Taal region, of

CRISTY...

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which 176 were felt, ranging from Magnitude 1.2 to 4.1 and Intensity of I to V. According to news reports, the local as well as national governments, have been handling the situation well. Many private and public groups, associations Philippine-based companies have also helped, delivering muchneeded water, food, clothing and other necessities to the thousands now staying at evacuation centres.

Here in Winnipeg, the Filipino-Canadian community is continuing to gather support, to help kababayans affected by the eruption of Taal volcano.

From dance mobs and Zumba classes to mini-shows featuring local talents, and breakfast fundraisers, everyone is helping out in many different ways.

Others who have families and relatives in the affected areas have sent direct monetary help to them, as well.

For more details and information on some of these local fundraising events, please refer to the posters accompanying this article. Your help will go a long way. – by Lucille Nolasco

Jiro Manio

suporta ang ibinigay sa kaniya ng Comedy Concert Queen na si Ai Ai delas Alas, hindi barya-barya lang ang ginastos ng komedyana sa pagpapa-rehab sa kaniya, pero wala ring nangyari dahil nagpilit siyang lumabas.

Magbabalik na raw siya sa pag-arte, kailangan daw niyang buhayin ang kayang mga anak, pero hindi naman iyon nangyari. Iniwanan din niya ang magandang trabahong ibinigay

sa kaniya ng rehab, kumikita siya doon, hindi naman libre lang ang kaniyang serbisyo.

Laman na naman ng mga pahayagan ngayon si Jiro Manio, naghihimas siya ng malamig na rehas na bakal, sa asuntong frustrated homicide.

Ang kuwento ni Jiro Manio ay isang buhay na patotoo na walang nagagawang positibo sa tao ang paggamit ng droga.

Lalong walang maaasahang magandang kapalaran ang kahit sinong nagpapatalo sa bisyo. – CSF

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