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Erich Gonzales

Filipino language program for adults

12 L-r: Filipino language instructor, Vicky Cabrera; student, Jon Malek; MAFTI president, Genalyn Tan; guest, Paul Morrow and MAFTI advisor, Gemma Dalayoan WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc. (MAFTI) wrapped up their first session of 12 Filipino language classes for adults at Tec Voc High School on Tuesday, June 26.

Class instructor, Victoria Cabrera, who is also a teacher at Tyndall Park School and MAFTI Vice-President, delivered the

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opening address and presented the students’ accomplishments – with the help of student emcees speaking in Filipino – and videos from the classroom.

MAFTI advisor Gemma Dalayoan told Pilipino Express that, “The Filipino Language Program for Adults has been a regular project of MAFTI since 1978… this year’s program is the

most attended with 22 students… for us, it’s very encouraging.”

Johsa Manzanilla started the evening with a delightful ukulele performance, singing Florante’s Ako’y Pinoy.

A past MAFTI student, now Pilipino Express associate editor, Paul Morrow, spoke to the class and encouraged the See FILIPINO p6

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Conqueror A few days ago my son Daniel posted on Facebook a graduation photo of himself in his barong and sablay (a sash, which is the official graduation attire of the University of the Philippines), and I choked up as I remembered the struggles he (and we ,his parents) went through. It took him seven years to take a four-year course, and I feel partly responsible for that. Before I explain, let me share what Daniel wrote in his post: “A little over two years ago, I received a letter from UP informing me of my dismissal. I’m glad I was given another chance to reach this milestone. The seven years I spent here were full of absences, retaken subjects, missed tests, failed exams, incomplete requirements, and frustrated group mates. Now, I’m finally getting out of here. Thank you, UP. It’s been a love-hate relationship from the beginning, but I’m glad everything’s finally over.”

As young parents, my wife and I were eager to make sure Daniel had the skills he would need to be ahead of his peers. When he was still a toddler we taught him the alphabet, and at a young age he could already read. He was so advanced that we didn’t have to enrol him in kindergarten; at age six he was allowed into first grade.

In hindsight, that wasn’t a very good idea for a number of reasons. At the time, the entry age for elementary was seven (this has now been lowered to six by the government, which I think is a mistake), and so Daniel was younger – and smaller – than his classmates. It turned out that while he was indeed intelligent, Daniel was more of an athlete than an academic. He loved sports and played basketball very well, but because he was younger and smaller than his classmates, the PE teachers (and later on coaches) wouldn’t take him seriously.

But I think the worst part was that because we taught him too early; he didn’t associate learning with fun. It was a struggle for him to go to school and meet all the requirements. We knew he understood everything, but he

didn’t have the drive to excel academically.

This became especially true in high school; we were frequently at the faculty room conferring with his teachers and asking them to help him get higher grades.

He did graduate high school on time, but it was a different story in college. Because UP values independence, teachers do not normally follow up on their students’ performance. This made Daniel even more lax and, as he said in his Facebook post, it became a series of absences, retaken subjects, missed tests, failed exams, incomplete requirements, and frustrated group mates. That of course made us angry and frustrated but, because we knew we were partly to blame, we gave him leeway to find his own way through college. We decided not to force the issue on him.

That proved to be the right decision. Instead of dropping out (as I had actually expected), he forced himself to work harder. At one point we actually told him he could opt not to finish college; these days, we told him, a degree no longer guarantees a good life and, conversely, not having one doesn’t mean one will fail. But Daniel decided to complete his course, saying, “Sayang kasi, nasa UP ako.”

So finally, after seven years – the maximum allowed by UP for a four-year course – Daniel is set to graduate. I am writing this on the eve of the ceremony, and I can’t help shedding a few tears.

He may not be a cum laude, but the hard work and determination he put in in the last few years are worth more than any honour the university can confer on him.

Congratulations, Daniel.

You’re set to conquer your world.

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Impaired driving and inadmissibility The Liberal government’s impaired driving legislation or Bill C-46 has received final approval in the Senate and royal assent on June 21, 2018. The legislation, seen as life saving by many, including Mothers against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.), creates new and stronger laws against alcohol and drug impaired driving. The legislation is now law in Canada and the impacts are considerable, especially in regards to immigration inadmissibility for foreign nationals and also for permanent residents of the country.

In terms of changes, there is mandatory screening, which will allow police to take a breath sample from drivers they pull over without having a reasonable suspicion of impairment. The detection of those driving under the influence is one change but the other with immediate impact on many is the change in sentences

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From page 1 students to practice speaking Filipino despite any shyness or embarrassment they might experience.

The class, which consists of both Filipino-Canadians and non-Filipinos, broke into four groups to act out their own sketches about a trip to the Philippines.

MAFTI president Genalyn Tan presented certificates of participation to the students in a brief graduation ceremony before MAFTI’s Gemma

for driving under the influence.

In addition to mandatory screening, the Criminal Code of Canada has also been changed in terms of an increase to the maximum sentence for impaired driving from five years to 10 years, which would change the offence to “serious criminality” under the Immigration, Refugee and Protection Act of Canada (IRPA).

“Serious criminality” is defined in IRPA s.36(1) as: “A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality for (a) having been convicted in Canada of an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years, or of an offence under an Act of Parliament for which a term of imprisonment of more than six months has been imposed; (b) having been convicted of an offence outside Canada that, if

Dalayoan delivered the closing remarks for the evening.

A delicious traditional Filipino supper followed thanks to a donation from Save-On Foods and contributions from MAFTI members.

The program’s stated goal “is to promote better understanding and appreciation of the Filipino language and culture, though an oral-based program centred around themes with Filipino components.” MAFTI members are planning to bring adult Filipino language classes back to Tec Voc again in the fall of 2018.

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committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years; or (c) committing an act outside Canada that is an offence in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years.”

Canadian permanent residents The impact of a sentence “of at least 10 years” is significant because it could make the permanent resident offender subject to an inadmissibility hearing. The Canadian Bar Association warned that the change in sentence was “severe” and “unnecessary” and an amendment was proposed in Senate to downgrade impaired driving from serious criminality for permanent residents and foreign nationals. The amendment failed and the government explained that such a modification “indirectly

amends the immigration legal framework through a criminal law statute and would treat impaired driving offences differently from other serious criminal offences.”

Canada’s Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, however, said he would review the immigration consequences of designating impaired driving as serious criminality.

Foreign nationals The changed sentences could impact on the options open to foreign nationals. At this time they are eligible to pursue deemed rehabilitation, regardless of where the offence was committed. But the deemed rehabilitation option only applies to individuals who have a single offence punishable by a sentence of less than 10 Years.

The amendments will be in place in 180 days, so there appears to be an opportunity for affected persons to apply for deemed rehabilitation or a temporary resident permit.

The changes are here but there

may be some relief in terms of immigration policy and practice based on the minister’s words.

Rather than wait for Minister Hussen, a better suggestion is not to drink or do drugs and then drive. You are a risk to others and to yourself. The challenge to be admissible to enter Canada or to remain in Canada has been made that much harder. The impaired driver is now subject to a penalty of “at least 10 years,” which would make him or her inadmissible to Canada on grounds of “serious criminality.”

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 204-2270292. E-mail: mscott.ici@gmail. com.

MAFTI members, l-r: Mary Jane Napolitano, Genalyn Tan, Jasmin Masangcay, Vicky Cabrera, Gemma Dalayoan, Carrie Barroga, Rose Solitario and Nelia Romero

MAFTI members with graduates of the organization’s largest-ever adult Filipino language class, June 26, 2018

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Recognizing the dangers of self-harm The recent deaths of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain have sparked rousing discussions around mental health issues on all sorts of media platform. Their unfortunate fates have definitely highlighted the grim reality that mental illnesses do not discriminate.

Every year in Canada, between 3,500 and 4,000 individuals take their own lives. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, many of these deaths are caused by using firearms, which represents about 75 per cent of gun-related deaths. According Statistics Canada, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 to 34 year olds with the highest rates occurring during midlife. There also appears to be a correlation between suicide rates and divorce rates according to the study.

A separate report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information indicates that young women ages 15 to 19 are most likely to self-inflict harm, double the rate of their male peers.

The report states that the most

common form of self-harm is by poisoning, which includes drug overdose at 85 per cent. Cutting or piercing comes in second at 10 per cent and third is strangulation at 2 per cent.

Research shows that those who have a close relationship to a person who has died from suicide are vulnerable to self-harm as well. In fact, a 2006 study by the public service organization, LivingWorks, found that they are 40 times more at risk of committing suicide themselves as a result of the suicide of a loved one.

In the workplace, deaths related to self-harm or suicides include impact on co-workers, the employer and clients. When threats of self-harm or suicide have occurred or are occurring within the workplace, it is critical that the workplace is aware and knowledgeable of what they need to do. This is mostly because dealing with a suicide loss is different from other types of mourning. It is also different from dealing with other types of medical illnesses. Suicide loss is

significantly different because it is an intentional act of harming oneself that has a tremendous impact on family, friends and those whom they regularly interact with in the workplace.

The impact on survivors can undoubtedly be life changing.

In the workplace, while for the most part the responsibility of awareness appears to rest on the supervisor or the team leader, we all have a part to play in supporting those who may be at risk.

First and foremost, it is very important to take the time to educate oneself about mental illnesses. A lot of workplaces nowadays offer in-house awareness courses or workshops.

For other organizations, employees are able to request through their employer to take courses from an external provider. Learning the skills to identify and recognize the state of mental health in peers can be an invaluable tool for prevention.

While not all individuals who are at risk for self-harm or suicide like to disclose their circumstances, when they do talk to someone they can trust, it is very important for the receiver to take

the conversation very seriously.

Even if they might feel they are betraying that person’s trust and confidence, suicide and self-harm are too serious to ignore. Most workplaces have an EAP provider (Employee Assistance Program).

Always have their number handy and encourage the person to seek help. If required, offer to dial the number for them and offer to stay with them for the duration of the call. If unsure whether the situation can be dealt with in this manner, report the issue to a supervisor or manager, and they may be able to assist with arranging for a mobile crisis unit to do a wellness check. It is also important for those providing assistance to call EAP for their own purposes as it is often difficult to be part of a process of helping someone in crisis.

Mental illness is like a big elephant in the room that no one wants to every talk about, but it is our responsibility to be aware of the issue and know what to do when crises arise. Supporting one another in the workplace goes a long way.

This article is intended for information purposes only and not

to be considered as professional advice.

If you are in crisis or need assistance regarding someone in crisis, contact Manitoba Suicide Line: 1-877-435-7170 (1-877HELP170) Sources • https://canadasafetycouncil. org/self-harm/ • https://suicideprevention. ca/understanding/workplace/ suicide-bereavement-in-theworkplace/ • https://www. theglobeandmail.com/life/healthand-fitness/17500-canadiansw e r e - h o s p i t a l i z e d - f o r- s e l f injury-last-year-cihi-reports/ article582563/ Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMA-ACP is an Advanced Certified HR Professional with the International Personnel Management Association. 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.

My identity, my heart Culture and identity are interesting. Whether we are embracing it or pushing away from it, we are shaped by these two concepts. The food we eat, how we choose our friends, where we stand politically, as well as our concept of community and of self, are all influenced by the culture we are raised in.

So what happens when you are raised by two cultures?

Which parts will you keep and how will you choose what you’re going to let go of? Can you keep it all, or will there be too many conflicting values? For many second-generation Canadians like myself, figuring out the answers to these questions is an essential part of forming our identity and finding our place in society. My own story is an ongoing search for connections between where life started for me in Canada and the country where my origin story began.

I was born in the prairie city of Winnipeg, Manitoba and I grew up in the West End. Tagalog was the main language at home as my parents are from the Philippines. Dad is a proud Imuseño from Cavite, and Mom is Bikolana, from a small mining and fishing town called

Paracale in Camarines Norte.

Both of my parents can trace their ancestry in these towns for many generations. Mom and Dad spent a lot of time and energy making sure that I knew about the lives and stories of my extended family in the Philippines. As a child, one of my favourite things was receiving pictures from my relatives overseas. The unfamiliar tropical backdrops of their photos were beautifully juxtaposed by the recognizable features I saw in their kind faces. My Kakangs, Titas, Titos, and even some of my cousins looked like my parents.

It became important for me to connect to them, regardless of how far away they lived. I didn’t

realize it at the time, but creating this emotional bond with my family overseas would eventually help form the cornerstone of the Filipino side of my identity.

I am grateful to call Canada my home. Canada is described as having a cultural mosaic. It’s this concept of multiculturalism that has given me the confidence to explore my roots and to actively seek out others who want to connect to their motherland.

My search eventually led me to ANAK Inc. Over the last 12 years, ANAK has been changing the lens that Filipino-Canadians are seen through by educating and facilitating programs that help empower our youth. Being able to join an organization run by young people who want to promote and preserve Philippine culture in Canada has been an empowering experience for me.

The short amount of time that I have been with ANAK has already influenced the way I see myself, and the role I want to play in society. I look forward to the future, knowing our traditions and history will be kept alive, and that there will be space for them in our Canadian home.

Vizlumin Cabrera is ANAK’s

newest member, volunteering her skills as a community connector and by helping to run the ANAK Instagram. To learn more about ANAK and how you can become a volunteer, visit www.anak. ca and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can contact the author at info@ anak.ca.

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Young Winnipegger recognized at 2018 Canadian Immigrant awards Loizza Aquino, an 18-year-old social activist from Winnipeg, is the Youth Award winner at the 10th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.

She is the founder of the youth-led non-profit organization called Peace of Mind, which focuses on mental health advocacy.

Aquino has been involved with social activism since the age of nine, but, in 2015, she started to focus on mental health advocacy in the 10th grade after she lost one of her best friends to suicide. He was one of four high school students in Winnipeg that died by suicide within the timespan of one month.

After a countless number of hours spent on trying to find answers as to why this was happening, Aquino realized that she needed to stop searching for answers, but instead, create solutions to ensure this would never happen again. This inspired Aquino to create her own youth-led non-profit organization at the age of 15 called Peace of Mind. Her organization holds events called Youth Against Metal Health and Illness Stigma (YAMHIS), which provides a safe

Loizza Aquino (front, 3rd from left) with recipients of the 2018 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant awards

space and platform for students across the province to share their stories and experiences in regards to mental health.

A handful of high schools across Manitoba have created Peace of Mind groups within their school to sustain mental health conversations throughout the school year. Since 2015, they have reached more than 2,000 students, and have expanded from Manitoba to Ontario. These events have inspired students to get help and have even saved students’ lives.

Aquino has worked alongside a branch of the Government of Manitoba on several projects.

She is a public speaker who has received many different accolades for her work in the topic of mental health, online safety and media literacy, youth empowerment and human rights.

Her past awards include the Young Humanitarian Award of Manitoba, Global Bayaning Filipino Award, TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, and the Youth Premier Healthy Living Award.

Aquino also recently created her own scholarship fund to empower other youth mental health activists and support across Canada and the Philippines.

Aquino is now a student at the University of Toronto, pursuing a double major in mental

health studies and international development studies, with a minor in public policy and governance. She hopes to work for the United Nations one day to create policies for mental health across the world.

This is only the second year for the Youth category of the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. Two awards ceremonies, one in Toronto on June 19 and another in Vancouver on June 27, were presented by Canadian Immigrant magazine and sponsored by RBC Royal Bank. The annual event honours newcomers who have contributed to their communities through leadership and philanthropy. Past local Filipino winners include Flor Marcelino in 2017, Perla Javate in 2016, and Dr. Rey Pagtakhan in 2012. – From reports by Kevin Morrison

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How images in your home influence your prosperity, love and happiness As a feng shui consultant, there’s been many times when I’ve seen artwork that brings positive results to my clients’ lives. There are also times when I see artwork that negatively influences their happiness, their health, and in some cases, their life.

Even the placement of artwork has implications on what happens in your life and how you view yourself, if money is a problem or if your health suffers.

Why? Because what you see is often what you get in life.

When teaching my feng shui consultant training course, I often repeat this statement: energy flows where the eye goes.

If that energy is positive from an image, picture or painting, the flow is positive. If it is negative, the energy goes that way, too.

The accounts below are a few of some of my consulting clients and how the images displayed in their homes affected their lives.

One of my favourite private coaching clients often talked about how her life was reflected by the images she had around her house. She was unhappy in her marriage but had never really noticed how many images of a single, melancholy woman looking off into the distance were placed around her home, much like the image on this page of a solitary woman.

Relationship isolation She wondered if those images were impacting her marriage, making her feel alone, isolated and forlorn. So, she set about taking those images down and putting up images of a happy

couple, pairs of objects and got rid of the single, isolated woman.

She – and her husband – immediately noticed a difference and have remained married and are happy together.

Depression Another client suffered from despondency, lack of a love relationship, and weight gain.

After looking at her entire home, I couldn’t see a reason for her problems with depression, but there was one last room to see – her bedroom. It was looking fine, too, until we turned around to go back downstairs to the main living area.

That’s when I saw on the wall opposite the bedroom stairs was a large blue painting of a single woman crying.

Imagine, every day this woman went out into the world, the last image she saw was of a solitary crying woman. I’d feel isolated and depressed, too.

There were other things that were going on her life as well, like an over-sized collection of porcelain animals, which I believe grew along with her weight. She put her collection away, took down that painting, and then began working in a craft she’d always wanted to learn. She lost weight and moved into a new house and began a brand-new life.

Your health Sometimes images can directly impact your health. One client had an image of a young woman with her chest ripped open and her heart exploding that her daughter had painted. It looked as gruesome as it sounds.

The image was painted

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in white, grey, red and black, which are very negative color pairings in feng shui. The client wondered why they had financial problems (the image was hung at the front door where money and opportunity comes in) and why her relationship with her daughter was strained. It’s not hard to understand why, is it?

However, because the daughter had actually painted this picture, this client didn’t want to part with it.

Many times, negative images and situations become almost magnetic, with the client being even more attracted to something that’s negative or bad for them.

This happens more than you’d imagine, and I think many times, people become attached to their problems or they can’t let go of things – even when those things may harm them.

As they say in Buddhism, all suffering comes from attachment.

This certainly illustrates that case.

Health problems and anxiety Another client experienced severe health problems and had painted a picture of a man and woman. It was supposed to look romantic, I believe, and depict the couple that shared the bedroom.

However, the woman was on her back and blue-coloured with the man above her that almost appeared as if her were making a CPR effort.

Because of the health problems this woman experienced, the image of a woman on her back, and blue-coloured (the colour of death and lack of oxygen in the blood), I suggested she take down the picture.

She, too, was the artist and did not want to give up the painting and reluctantly agreed to move it out of the bedroom.

The marriage that ended Another couple had images of their children covering the entire wall opposite their marital bed.

Their love life was in the tank and they eventually divorced. Is it any surprise? A couple’s bedroom should only be inhabited by the couple in images and symbolism.

Pictures of the children could go most anywhere else in the house, but should not be staring at a couple while in bed.

The out of balance family Lastly, here are two examples

of families that were out of balance and where the children overtook the home and their role in the family.

One couple had only one child, who like the lovelorn example above, was the centre of their life and all that they did. An over-sized image of this child hung over the fireplace in the family room. She was a petulant little girl, and the family did all they could placate her. A better image would have been a picture of the whole family or to replace her picture to another wall where she would have been less prominent. But there that picture stayed, and the couple eventually divorced.

Another couple had two boys in their late teens and twenties, a time when they should have been in college or working. Neither one had a job or did anything but smoke cigarettes and watch TV all day while their parents went to work.

The parents were unhappy over how they felt these young men didn’t have responsibility and seemed to lord over their parents and their home, demanding things of them and not willing to pursue a job or education.

Again, a very large, prominent portrait of the two young men was hung over the sofa in the living room, with their image depicting their over-sized role and domination in the household.

Of course, not every large or prominently placed image means a house is out of balance, but when the house is out of balance and there is an image of a pet, person or persons that is oversized, well, then, it’s time to take a second look.

This client removed the image, made other suggested changes around her house, and

one son got a job and the other went into the military, and she and her husband divorced after many unhappy years together.

However, she was very happy the way things transpired, even the divorce, and contacted me to tell me how happy she was to be moving on with her new life.

Look closely at your images and what they could convey about your life.

Violent, dark, sad or illcoloured images do not give your home the kind of energy that gives you health, vibrant living and love. Add images that are inspirational and aspirational. If you dream of owning a sailboat, add an image of a sailboat on water to set your sights on.

If you want to be part of a couple, select images of pairs or couples. If you’re single looking for a female partner, make sure there are images of women around – the same is true if you’re looking for a male partner. Many single females looking for a man have no male energy or images in the house.

Learn from these clients’ experience and how their lives were a reflection of what the symbols around their homes showed them and symbolized in their life.

Give your house a good long look, and make sure it portrays what you want in your life or what it is you want to attract or retain.

Even if a picture or painting is of something negative and you want to hold on to it because you painted it, someone you loved painted it or gave it to you, just try taking it down, putting it in a closet or storage. Then when you see the changes that occur in your life, you might then be willing to part with it.

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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Sinisingil na si Erich Gonzales ng tatlong papel na ginagampanan niya sa The Blood Sisters. Ganyan-ganyan ang nangyari noon kay Claudine Barretto, dahil sa tatlong karakter na ginampanan nito sa isang serye ay bigla ring bumagsak ang kaniyang katawan, ilang araw itong hindi nakapag-taping.

Aba, hindi simple ang gumanap sa tatlong iba-ibang papel sa serye, sa pag-aayos pa lang ng buhok ng bumibida ay isang napakalaking kapaguran na.

Paano pa ang preparasyon sa kaniyang mga dialogues, paano pa ang pagiging consistent sa character na ipinagkatiwala sa kaniya, hindi birong trabaho ang ganoon.

Dahil sa sobrang pagod at stress ay bumigay ang katawan ni Erich, inatake siya ng hika, kaya itinakbo siya sa ospital. Totoong napakagaling niyang gumanap sa tatlong karakter niya sa serye, pero paano naman ang kaniyang katawan, siguradong isang araw ay kakapusin din siya ng lakas sa pagtatrabaho.

Tanong sa amin ng kaibigan naming propesor, “Paano ba ang kalakaran sa ganyan? Triple rin

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ba ang talent fee ng artista kapag tatlong characters ang ipinoportray niya?

“May individual talent fee ba ang bawat role na ginagampanan niya? I guess, ganoon nga, dahil tatlong katauhan ang ginagawa ni Erich sa seryeng siya ang bida.

Dapat talagang maging ganoon ang kalakaran dahil her portrayal for three characters is no joke!” katwiran ng prop.

Mabuti na lang at to the rescue ang kaniyang ate, nang malaman ni Kris Aquino ang nangyari sa kaniya ay agad nitong tinawagan ang kaniyang doktor para asikasuhin si Erich, sa kaniyang bahay na rin namahinga ang aktres na walang kapamilya dito sa Manila.

Ganoon naman talaga si Kris Aquino. Ang kaniya ay kaniya at ang hindi ay hindi. *** Putok na ang balita na tatakbo bilang vice-mayor ng San Juan si James Yap sa poder ng mga Zamora. Wala pang kumpirmasyong nanggagaling sa basketbolista, pero kahit saang lugar sa siyudad ay kalat na ang kuwento, kakalabanin ni James See CRISTY p14

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• Erich Gonzales – Sobrang napagod sa The Blood Sisters, naospital!

• James Yap – Tatakbong vice-mayor ng San Juan sa election • John Lloyd Cruz – Dapat isiping walang “forever” sa buhay na ito • James at Michela – Malapit nang ipanganak ang kanilang baby girl • Willie Revillame – Tahimik ang lovelife ngayon • Mariel Rodriguez – Nakakaaliw pa rin ang mga atake sa It’s Showtime • Vice Ganda – Nakakaalarma ang madalas na pagkakaospital ngayon • Coco Martin – Mahigpit, disciplinarian pagdating sa linya ng trabaho • Vice-Gov. Jolo Revilla at Jodi Sta. Maria – Naghiwalay na • Kris Aquino – Sikat na sikat pa rin

Erich Gonzales

Jolo Revilla & Jodi Sta. Maria

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From page 12 Yap ang partido ng mga Ejercito.

Lutang na rin ang balitang si Vice-Mayor Janella Ejercito ang tatakbong mayor sa susunod na halalan, tapos na ang tatlong terminong paglilingkod ni Mayor Guia Gomez, wala pang pangalang lumalabas kung sino ang magiging vice-mayor ng partido ng mga Ejercito.

Natural, nakakagulat ang kuwentong kakandidatong vicemayor ng San Juan si James Yap. Iniidolo siyang basketbolista ng ating mga kababayan, pero sa mundo ng pulitika ay mukhang mangangapa siya, lalo na’t panislaway lang ang basketball player sa pagkakilala namin.

Ang hirap-hirap interbyuhin ni James, literal na yes or no lang ang kaniyang sagot sa mga tanong, ngayon pa lang ay parang hindi na namin makakayang imadyinin kung paano aakyat sa entablado de kampanya ang ex ni Kris Aquino.

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Yvanne

Debut Single Release: My Heart is Home Long-awaited dreams are coming true for local Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter Yvanne as she releases her debut single.

Filipino-Canadian Pop, R&B/Soul singersongwriter Yvanne has been jotting down lyrics and humming catchy tunes for as long as she can remember.

She’s always dreamed of someday releasing her songs to the public. That day has finally come.

My Heart is Home is Yvanne’s first single, released June 21, 2018. This catchy, feel-good track is the perfect debut for launching Yvanne into her music career.

“I want my first song to be reflective of who I am and what I hope for the world: joy, positivity, and love,” says Yvanne.

Yvanne wrote this song while living in Toronto studying music back in 2016. The early stages of production were done at Orange Lounge Studios where famous artists like Justin Bieber and Madonna also

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From page 14 pagtatawid ng mga gusto niyang maganap na pagbabago sa siyudad ay teka lang naman muna, hindi nakadisenyo sa mundo ng pulitika ang tatay ni Bimby. *** Napagod na ang katrabaho at kaibigan ni John Lloyd Cruz sa pangungumusta sa kaniyang personal na buhay at sitwasyon ngayong malayo na siya sa mundo ng showbiz. Natutuhan na nilang tiisin na lang ang kanilang kaibigan na hindi naman kasi nagbibigay-pahalaga sa kanilang pangungumusta.

Talaga palang humiwalay na si JLC sa mundong minahal niya at nagmahal din sa kaniya. Kahit sino ang mag-text o tumawag sa kaniya ay balewala lang para sa magaling na aktor, deadma lang siya, hindi siya sumasagot.

Ayon pa sa isang source na nakausap namin, “Huwag na iyon, kahit ang mga bossing na nagtatanong sa kaniya kung ano na ang mga plano niya, e, hindi rin niya sinsagot!

“Tama bang pati ang mga taong nag-aalaga sa career niya, e, basta-basta na lang niya ginaganoon?

Kung gusto niyang maging private, fine! Kung gusto niyang bigyan ng masarap na pahinga ang katawan niya, walang masama doon! Pero naman! Huwag siyang See CRISTY p16

recorded their hit songs. The final production was completed back home in Winnipeg where the dream began – with producer Maurel “Maui” Zamora of MP Studium.

“It’s been quite the journey with this song.

I literally brought it on the plane with me from Toronto to Winnipeg!,” she said.

Yvanne has an entire catalogue of original music queued for visioning, production and release. She guarantees that My Heart is Home is simply the start and she is ready to share the rest of her songs with the world.

My Heart is Home is now available for purchase and/or download across all major online music services such as iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play.

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Natural body building in the Philippines Manitoba couple, Chris and Maria Cecilia Byrne, recently established a branch of the world Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) in the Philippines and on June 9, the organization held its first annual championships.

The event was held at the Johnny B. Good Restaurant in the Ayala Centre, Makati City.

With the theme “Likas na Natural,” 21 drug-free athletes from the Philippines, Taiwan, and China submitted to polygraphs and urine testes for banned substances in order to compete in eight different categories. WNBF affiliates from Korea, China, and Mongolia were also there to watch the event.

WNBF Philippines President, Maria Cecilia Byrne, aka “Mitch” was born in Paombong, Bulacan and moved to Canada in 2003. She is a fitness instructor and personal trainer in Thompson, Manitoba, as well as an Olympic Taekwondo coach with a third degree black belt. Mitch also competed in the 2010 Miss Earth Canada beauty pageant in Montreal. She

represented the Philippines in the Miss Latina del Mundo 2011 in the Dominican Republic and placed in the top seven. In 2012 she received the Miss Congeniality award at the Miss Universe Canada pageant.

Watch for another WNBF Philippines event right here in Winnipeg on October 6, 2018 and October 27 in Makati City.

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From page 15 magputol ng communication sa mga taong nagmamalasakit lang naman sa kaniya!” kuwento ng aming source.

Ano kaya ang nagtutulak kay John Lloyd na talikuran na ang kaniyang mga kaibigan at kasamahang artista? Mayroon kayang kumokontra? Mayroon din kayang nagsusulsol sa kaniya na iwanan na nang tuluyan ang kaniyang pag-aartista na gumawa ng milagro sa buhay niya at ng kaniyang pamilya?

Nakakalungkot naman kung nagpapadala nga sa mga bulong at sulsol ang magaling na aktor.

Ayos lang ang pansamantalang pahinga pero ang putulin mo na ang kuneksiyong nagdudugtong sa iyo sa mundong kinalakiha mo ay iba na.

Sa kaniyang pagbabalik, kung maiisipan pa niyang balikan ang kaniyang pag-aartista, ay napakaraming tanong na kailangang sagutin at ipaliwanag ni John Lloyd Cruz.

Wala pa namang forever sa buhay na ito.

*** Hindi lang ang nakakapit na panganganak ni Ellen Adarna sa pangany nila ni John Lloyd Cruz ang inaabangan ngayon, ang ikalawang anak nina James Yap at Michela Cazzola ay hinihintay na rin ng ating mga kababayan, baby girl ang magiging anak ng girlfriend ng basketbolista.

Malaking isyu na naman ito kapag nagkataon, siguradong may mga mang-iinis na naman kay Kris Aquino, dahil nakakadalawang anak na si James sa kaniyang karelasyon.

Walang anumang lumalabas na pahayag si James sa mga ipinopost ni Kris tungkol sa pagiging ama niya kay Bimby, mas maganda na raw ang tahimik lang siya, para madaling matapos ang kuwento.

Iyon naman talaga ang tanging maaaring gawin na paraan ngayon ni James, ang manahimik na lang, dahil kapag sumagot pa siya ay parang nambulabog siya ng kuta ng langgam.

Noong nakaraang laban ng Rain Or Shine, ang koponan ngayon ni James Yap, ay hindi pa rin siya nakatatakas sa mga

pangangantiyaw ng ating mga kababayang mahilig sa basketball.

Habang nagpi-free throw siya ay dinig na dinig ang malakas na boses ng isang miron, “James, i-shoot mo, para kay Kris!”

Deadma lang naman ang basketball player, sanay na siya sa mga ganoong eksena lalo na noong kahihiwalay pa lang nila ni Kris, mas matitindi pa nga noon ang natitikman niya.

Noong kahihiwalay pa lang nila at lumabas ang kuwento ng kanilang paghahatian sa kanilang mga propyedad ay may mga sumisigaw, “James! Balato naman d’yan!” Deadma pa rin si James Yap dahil mas mahalaga para sa kaniya ang maisyut ang bolang inaasinta niya sa goal. *** Tahimik ang lovelife ni Willie Revillame. Walang nakikitang special girl maging ang kaniyang staff na isinasama ang sikat na aktor-TV host sa studio ng Wowowin.

Madaling malaman kapag may girlfriend si Willie, kasama niya ang babae sa kaniyang rehearsal, sa mismong show, kahit See CRISTY p19

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International Worship Centre Youth Development Centre Open House

Thrive Athletics Kidz

Ceremonial Jump Ball with Zyan Mallari (Curry) and Asher Logmao (Ball)

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Pastor Junie Josue, IWC Lead Pastor and Scott Gillingham, City Councillor St James Assiniboia

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Pastor Junie with Rev. Oscar Boloko, Chaplain of SMI

Luther Homes celebrates 120th year of Philippine Independence

Sumptuous Filipino food prepared by volunteers, l-r: Eril Deculing, Marcela Del Mundo, May Deculing, Sylvia Panaligan, Maria Trinidad and Sienna Ruiz

L-r: Liz Maas, recreation Director; Roy Hardie, Social Worker; Keith Bytheway, Luther Homes OIC; May Deculing, Organizer and Eril Deculing.

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Kagandahan mula sa abo Ayon sa librong sinulat ng kilalang mangangaral ng salita ng Diyos na si Billy Graham na may pamagat na How to Be Born Again, may isang kilalang kuwento tungkol sa ilang mga lalaki sa Scotland na nangisda nang buong araw. Kinagabihan, pumunta sila sa isang inn para uminom ng tsaa. May isang mangigisda na nagkukuwento tungkol sa napakalaking isda na nakawala sa kaniyang mga kamay. At nang ipinapaliwanag niya ang sukat ng isda sa pamamagitan ng mga galaw ng kaniyang mga kamay, natamaan niya ang tray na buhat ng waitress na paparating. Sa ibabaw ng tray ang isang tasa ng tsaa na ilalagay sana ng waitress sa la mesa ng mangigisda. Tumalsik ang tasa at bumuhos ang laman nitong tsaa sa puting dingding. Kaagad namuo ang pangit na mantsa na kulay brown sa dingding at madali itong kumalat.

Hiyang hiya ang lalaki at

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From page 16 saan, kailangang inspirado siya sa pagtatrabaho, Napagod na nga ba sa pakikipagrelasyon si Willie?

Kung paanong para lang siyang nagbibihis noon sa pagpapalit ng girlfriend ay ganoon naman siya katahimik ngayon.

Sabi ng isang common friend namin ni Willie, “Siguro, pangmatagalan na ang hinhanap niya ngayon, hindi na basta girlfriend lang, iyong makakasama na niya nang habambuhay.

“Aba, nakakapagod ding maging playboy, a? Sa una, e, masaya ang ganoon, pero sa katagalan, e, maiisip mo rin na isang babae nang makakasama mo nang matagalan ang hahanapin mo.

“Parang ganoon na si Willie ngayon. Kung karelasyon lang ang hanap niya, e, napapaligiran siya ng magaganda at seksing girls, pero wala na sa kaniya ang ganoon ngayon,” komento ng aming kaibigan.

Ang pinaghuhugutan na ng kaligayahan ni Willie Revillame ay ang mga kababayan nating kapuspalad na natutulungan niyang magkaroon ng panibagong buhay dahil sa Wowowin.

“Masaya akong umuuwi kapag may nananalo ng jackpot sa show, iyon ang happiness para sa akin, ang maging instrument ako sa pagkakaroon nila ng magandang buhay,” madalas sabihin ng aktorTV host. *** Nakakaaliw pa rin ang mga atake ni Mariel Rodriguez.

Kapag sumalang uli ang isang magaling nang host, ilang taon man ang kaniyang pamamahinga ay parang walang pagbabago,

humingi ito ng paunmanhin.

Pero may isang panauhin din ng inn na nakaupo sa ibang mesa na biglang tumayo at lumakad tungo sa nadungisang dingding.

Nagsalita ito at sinabi sa lalaking nakabangga sa waitress na huwag itong mag-alala. Kumuha ang lakaking panauhin ng isang pen mula sa kaniyang bulsa at nagsimula itong mag sketch sa paligid ng mantsa na namuo sa puting dingding.

Hindi nagtagal, lumabas ang larawan ng isang maharlikang lalaking usa at ang mga sungay nito’y tila korona ng isang hari.

Ang panauhin na nagdrawing ay si Sir Edwin Landseer, isang kilalang painter na taga England at ang kadalasang pinipinta niya ay mga hayop.

Ang sabi ng Billy Graham na ang kuwentong ito ay maliwanag na nagpapahayag na kung ikukumpisal natin hindi lamang ang ating mga kasalanan kundi pati ang ating mga pagkakamali nandoon pa rin ang kaniyang kuneksiyon sa publiko.

Parang hindi nga dumaan sa matinding adjustment si Mariel nang maging opisyal na miyembro na siya ng pamilya ng It’s Showtime, swak agad siya sa kaniyang mga katrabaho, hindi siya nanganay.

Kunsabagay, sa kaniyang pamamahinga naman para subaybayan-alagaan ang kaniyang anak ay ang naturang noontime show ang kaniyang tinututukan, alam na niya ang kalibre ng kaniyang mga kapuwa artista, lalo ang atake ng bumibidang si Vice Ganda.

Dalawa na silang sintunado ngayon ni Anne Curtis, nagpapaligsahan na sila sa palikulikong pagkanta, sabi nga ni Vice ay mas masaya kapag mas marami ang kontra-alto sa kanilang programang pangtanghalian.

Hindi kinalawang ang hosting ni Mariel Rodriguez, nakikipagsabayan siya sa kaniyang mga co-hosts, kahit ang kaniyang ganda ay walang kakupas-kupas.

Sa unang araw ng pagre-report niya sa It’s Showtime ay naging emosyonal lang ang TV host, napanood niya kasi ang video ng paghahanap sa kaniya ni Isabella, katok ito nang katok sa kuwarto nila ni Robin Padilla sa pagaakalang natutulog lang siya.

Pero sanay na ngayon ang anak nila ni Binoe, lahat naman ng kanilang ginagawang pagsisikap ay para kay Isabella, kaya naiintindihan na ng bata kung bakit sila umaalis ng bahay. *** Nakakaalarma nga naman ang madalas na pagkakaospital ni Vice Ganda. Mula nang maoperahan siya sa bato ay naging malapit na See CRISTY p21

sa Diyos, kaya ng Diyos na gumawa na isang dakilang bagay mula dito para sa ating kabutihan at sa kaniyang kaluwalhatian.

Minsan mas mahirap aminin at ikumpisal sa Diyos ang ating mga kapalpakan dahil nahihiya tayo na maturingan na bobo o tanga o mahina. Pero aminin man natin o hindi, hindi natin kayang baguhin angating sarili. Tanging Diyos lamang ang makakagaw nito.

Kilalang tagapagturo ng salita ng Diyos si Joyce Meyer.

Nakakahiya ang kaniyang nakaraan. Sa katunayan, halos wala siyang kaibigan dahil ayaw niyang malaman ang katatagotago niyang lihim. Bata pa lamang siya ay ginagahasa na siya ng kaniyang tatay. Walang magawa ang kaniyang nanay kahti na nadiskubre nito ang ginagawa ng kaniyang asawa sa anak nila.

Noong nag-18 anyos na si Joyce, lumayas upang takasan ang magulong buhay. Sumama siya sa isang lalaki at nagtiwalang mamahalin siya nito pero may kalokohan din pala ang lalaking ito. Kaya’t hindi nagtagal ang kanilang pagsasama.

Sa halip na magwala at magalit sa Diyos dahil sa mga kabiguan at gulo sa kaniyang buhay,

nanawagan si Joyce sa Diyos.

Alam niyang ang Diyos ang tangi niyang pag-asa. Nagbuhos siya ng panahon araw-araw sa pagbabasa ng biblia at pinanghawakan niya ang salita at pangako ng Diyos.

Unti unting napuno siya ng pagasa. Lumalakas ang kaniyang pananampalataya na sa kabila ng lahat, may inilaan ang Diyos na magandang kinabukasan para sa kaniya.

Itinalaga niya ang kaniyang sarili sa pagtuturo ng salita ng Diyos. Una’y sa mga bible study na iilan-ilan ang nakikinig hanggang sa patuloy na dumarami ang tagapakinig niya. Paglipas ng panahon, siya’y naging tagapagsalita sa iba ibang conferences sa iba’t bang bahagi ng mundo at libo-libong tao ang nakikinig sa kaniya. Marami rin siyang naisulat na bestseller na libro. Makikita din siya sa TV. Ang kaniyang mga mensahe ay nag-bibigay inspirasyon at encouragement sa napakaraming tao na nahihirapang makawala sa kanilang bisyo o pangit na nakaraan. Nagawa niyang patawarin ang kaniyang tatay at tinulungan pa niya ang kaniyang mga magulang na magkaroon ng maginhawang buhay sa kanilang

pagtanda. Humingi ng tawad ang kaniyang tatay sa kaniya at sa Diyos at nagsuko rin ito ng kaniyang buhay sa Diyos. Ang magulong nakaraan ni Joyce ang siya ring ginamit ng Diyos para makatulong sa ibang tao Kaibigan, gaano man kapangit ang nakaraan mo, gaano man kagulo ang buhay mo, magtiwala ka sa Diyos. Kaya niyang gumawa ng himala. Kaya niyang baguhin ito para sa iyong kabutihan.

Pastor Junie Josue is Senior Pastor of International Worship Centre (IWC) at 1077 St. James St. (Worship Services: Sundays - 9 a.m. Tagalog, 10:45 a.m. and 6:15p.m. English services). Other IWC English worship services every Sunday are also held at the following sites: Cineplex Entertainment, Kildonan Place at 1555 Regent Avenue at 10 a.m., Cinema City Northgate at 1399 McPhillips St. at 10:15 a.m., Calvary Chapel at 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB at 1:30 p.m. & West End Community Centre at 247-23rd St., Brandon, MB at 10:30.a.m. Pastor Junie is also host of radio program Higher Life on CKJS 810 AM, Monday to Friday, 8:50 a.m. For more information, call 774-4478.

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Isabel Felix 75th birthday, Casarap Grill, June 23

The gorgeous celebrant, Isabel Felix

Isabel and her family: son Bernard Ting, sister Rebecca Antonio, and grandson Justine Mercado

Isabel’s special guests, MP for Winnipeg North Kevin Lamoureux and MLA for Burrows Cindy Lamoureux

Welcome to Winnipeg

Rebecca Antonio Enjoy your stay!

Rebecca Antonio and her sister Isabel (right)

With Mark & Haderra Chisick

Dinner at Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

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Pinaghahandaan na sa Manitoba at Winnipeg ang provincial at civic elections.

Kung noon sa loob ng halos 17 taon, ang PC ni Brian Pallister at dating NDP administration, ang kinikilalang dominant parties, ngayon, nabalitan na ang Liberal Party ni Dougald Lamont ay waring nagpapakita ng lakas laban sa PC at NDP. *** Samantala, sa darating na Winnipeg municipal at school board elections, bukod sa current mayor, Brian Thomas Douglas Bowman, anim pa ang bilang ng mga naghahangad na maging mayor. Jennifer Daren Motkaluk, Doug Wilson, Tim Diack, Don Woodstack, Umar Hayat at Desmond Thomas. *** Ang relasyon ni President Trump at Prime Minister Trudeau sa halip na bumuti waring sumama pa sa dati sanhi ng USCanada tariff issues. Nabalitang ang mahigit na isang buwan na pakikipag-usap ng Ottawa sa US governors, congressmen at negosyante ay baka makaapekto sa liderato ng Trump. Sa ngayon, ang relasyon daw ng US president at Canada’s Prime Minister ay waring aso at pusa. Nabalitang hanggang noong nakaraang G-7 meeting napunang ang relasyon nina Trump at Trudeau ay parang magkagalit na magkapit-bahay.

Pilipinas Dahil sa nakatakdang 2019 national and local elections, tuloy na tuloy na ang political telenovela. Ang political party ng opposition na pinangungunahan ng LP ay nagsisikap mag-ipon ng mga isyu na ibabato sa mayoryang partido ng pangulong Digong.

Tungkol sa West Philippine Sea/ South China Sea territorial dispute issues ang nakalutang ngayon.

*** Malamang masapawan ang dalawang pangunahing plano na hinahangad ng pangulo. Ang panukalang Bansangmoro Basic Law at federal parliamentary form of government na nais ng pangulong Duterte.

Malamang kulangin sa panahon sapagkat kailangan munang maamyendahan ang 1987 constitution. Maaaring kulang ang one year para makalampas sa dalawang kapulungan ng kongreso.

Sakaling maihanda naman sa loob ng dalawang taon, kailangan din na maipaliwanag sa taumbayan ang bagong panukalang sistema ng gobyerno.

Magdadaan sa plebesito na malamang kasabay na ng 2020 presidential elections. *** Sa pakiwari ko, kahit sino pa ang maupong pangulo ng bansa, waring ang pangarap na katahimikan at kaunlaran ng Pilipinas ay malayong mangyayari. Ang magandang hangarin ng sinumang lider na manunungkuan sa 2023 ay malamang na kabiguan din ang maging ending. Ang dahilan ay sanhi sa patuloy na paglobo ng populasyon. Sa ngayon ang populasyon ng Pilipinas ay nasa 105 million. Halos limang libo ang sinisilang na mga sanggol kada araw at 210 bawat minuto.

Samakatuwid, ang bagong lider ng bansa ay nakaharap na kaagad sa 105 milyong iba’t ibang uring problema. Pangunahin ay tungkol sa pangkabuhayan ng mga tao.

Papaano sila mabubuhay sa gitna ng mga kasalukuyang umiiral na problema? *** Alalahanin: bakit tayo naririto at ano ang dahilan kaya maraming Filipino ang nangingibang bayan?

HINAGAP

Ang Bulaklak Sari-saring anyo, kulay ay marilag, Sa sanga ng puno bukong namukadkad; Kuwintas na lagi ng magandang dilag, Tampulan ng puri, paghanga at galak! *** Gandang nakatanim sa hardin ng puso, Punla ng pag-ibig na sadyang tumubo; Ang kariktang iwi bunga ay pagsuyo, Palaging dalangin ay huwag maglaho! *** Bulaklak ng diwa at laman ng isip, Maunlad na buhay laging panaginip; Nalantang talulot ng isang pag-ibig, Hangad na ligaya nakamit ay hapis! *** Pulot ng bulaklak kapag nasimsim na, Tusong paru-paro, hahanap ng iba!

Paquito Rey Pacheco

May mga 10 million ang bilang ng mga Filipinong nasa foreign countries. Sa USA dalawang million, Canada – 530,000, Japan – 240,000 at Australia – 233,000, bukod pa sa mga OFWs sa nabanggit na mga bansa.

Ang India na may pinakamaraming taon ay nabigo sa kampanya tungkol sa population control. Mula noong 1970s, ang mga nakaraang administrasyon sa Pilipinas ay nabigo din sa kampanya tungkol sa pagpaplano ng pamilya.

Lumaki ang agwat sa pagitan ng mga mayaman at mahirap na mga taumbayan. Nawala sa priyoridad ng gobyerno ang food production. *** Tungkol lang sa kailangang kasapatan sa bigas, mismong si Digong ay umamin. Sinabing ang Pilipinas ay hindi magkaroon ng sapat na bigas ngayon. Totoo po ‘yon. Ang kakulangan sa bigas ng bansa ay palaging pupunan sa pamamagitan ng importation.

Ang taniman kasi ng palay at mais ay mabawasan pa. Ang mga nakaraang gobyerno ay hindi kasi nagbukas ng mga larangan na taniman na kahalili ng nawalang taiman. Gayon din ang mga proyekto sa multi-purposed dam na napabayaan. *** Kung magpapatuloy ang kasalukuyang problema sa rice sufficiency, marahil hindi na kailangan ang National Food Authority. Kasi po, ang pangunahing katungkulan ng NFA ay mamili ng palay sa panahon ng anihan, maimbak at magbenta sa subsidized price sa mga mamamayan. Hindi ‘yon nagawa ng NFA noong mga nakaraang gobyerno. Ang rice importation ng bigas ngayon ay maaari nang magawa ng Department of Agriculture na kaparis ng dati.

Maaaring may masabing,

CRISTY...

From page 19 siya sa pagkakasakit. Humina na ang kaniyang resistensiya.

May kapatid naman siyang doktora na nag-aalaga sa kaniya, pero hindi iyon sapat, masarap na pamamahinga ang kailangan ng sikat na komedyante.

No health, no wealth, sabi nga. Aanhin ni Vice Ganda ang kaniyang milyones kung palagi naman siyang namomroblema sa kaniyang kalusugan? Konting bagay lang ay itinatakbo na siya sa ospital, sinusuwero, dahil nanghihina siya.

Sana nga ay regaluhan naman ni Vice Ganda ng masarap na bakasyon ang kaniyang katawan.

Mangibang-bansa man kasi siya ay trabaho pa rin ang ipinupunta niya doon, hindi naman bakasyon, kaya humihina na ang kaniyang sistema.

Hindi na bumabata ang sikat na komedyante, habang nakikipagsayaw siya sa kasikatan ay patuloy ring nadadagdagan ang kaniyang edad, hindi na siya bata para gampanan ang dating pagpapagod-pagpupuyat na nakasanayan na niya.

Hindi simple ang kaniyang

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bakit ang China na isa sa may pinakamaraming populasyon at Russia na 144 million ay waring maganda ang kabuhayan? Kasi nga po, iba ang uri ng kanilang gobyerno, kumpara sa Pilipinas na democracy but mis-guided.

Katutubong-batas ang umiiral sa Pilipinas. The law of the land and the sea. “Malalaking hayop ang naghahari sa kagubatan.” Sa karagatan naman, ang maliliit ay kinakain ng mga malalaking isda. *** July 4th ang USA Independence Day. Ang Pilipinas ay hawak ng Amerika mula nang ibenta ng Espanya. Noong 1946 ang Amerika ay nagkaloob ng kalayaan sa Pilipinas. Isang mala-sariling kalayaan na hindi ganap ang kahulugan: The Commonwealth Independence of the Philippines.

May taglay na mga kasunduan ang Pilipinas at Amerika. Isa ang Parity Rights umano subalit hindi naman daw nasusunod, palaging lamang ang US. Sa madaling sabi, ang mga pangunahing kabuhayan ng Pilipinas noon ay hawak pa rin ng US tulad ng mga katutubong kayamanan ng bansa. Ang July 4th ngayon ay Philippine-American Friendship Day na lang.

Noong 1946, ako po ay nasa Elementary grade pa lamang.

Karamihan sa mga politikong nagkaroon ng kapangyarihan ay masasabing tunay na mga lingkod ng bayan. Malayongmalayo kumpara sa ngayon. Sad to say, ang mga nagkakaroon ng kapangyarihan ay nagsisiyaman.

Ang mayayaman naman, hindi pa nasisiyahan. Makikita sa kanilang SALN na baka nga dinuktor pa. *** Sinabi ng pangulong Duterte na ang problemang dulot ng kriminalidad at iba pang kampanya for peace and order ay hindi sapat na dahilan para

magkaroon ng martial law. Kaso nga po, dulot ng maruming politika ang sanhi sa kawalan ng pagkakaisa. Nakakapigil sa pagkakaroon ng maayos na pamumuhay ang mamamayan. *** Ang peace talks ng gobyerno at ng CPP-NPA ay parang larongkamay na close-open ng sanggol.

Ilang ulit nang binalak wala pang resulta. Kung mangyayari o hindi, sinabi ni Digong na sa Pilipinas mag-usap. Ang gusto naman ni Jose Maria Sison ay sa ibayong bansa gawin. Ang mga lokal na kumunista ay may sariling adyenda na walang iniwan sa basketball na padribol-dribol. *** May positive and negative effect sa kabuhayan ng mga mamamayan sa Pilipinas ang mababang kalagayan ng Philippine peso vs foreign exchange. Ang pinadadalang pera ng mga OFWs at ng mga Filipinong nasa ibayong dagat ay higit na malaking halaga sa piso. Ang negative effect naman ng Philippine money ay kung gagamitin for importation ng mga produkto.

Katas Halos nasa kalagitnaan na ang anim na taong termino ng Duterte Administration.

• Mangyari kaya ang planong parliamentary form of government na pangako ng pangulo?

• Kailangang maamyendahan muna ang 1987 constitution • Sa pagitan ng 2019 at 2020 malalaman kung natupad ang mga pangakong pagbabago.

Kasabihan Nasa dilim ang karaniwang hanap ng liwanag.

Paunawa: Ang mga paksa at salitang nakasaad sa Pilantik ay sariling opinion ng may-akda at maaaring hindi opinion ng mga taga-lathala ng Pilipino Express.

trabaho, may araw-araw siyang live show, may lingguhan pa, may mga shows pa siya sa malalayong probinsiya at sa iba-ibang bansa, hindi siya si Superman.

Aba, kahit si Superman sa mga pelikula nito ay nagpapahinga sa paglipad, kaya kailangang bigyan ng masarap na panahon ng pamamahinga ni Vice Ganda ang kaniyang katawan.

Iisa lang ang kaniyang katawan, palagi mang blockbuster ang mga ginagawa niyang pelikula ay dinadapuan na siya paminsanminsan ng depresyon, hudyat na iyon nakailangan na niyang mas bigyan ng importansiya ang kaniyang katawan kesa sa kaniyang bulsa. *** Pagdating sa linya ng trabaho ay mahigpit si Coco Martin.

Puwede siyang makipagbiruan sa set habang break ang produksiyon pero kapag kailangan na uling rumolyo ang mga camera ay napakaseryoso na ng aktor.

Ganoon ang imaheng mayroon si Coco sa Ang Probinsiyano, kumbaga sa eskuwelahan ay terror teacher siya, perfectionist ang paglalarawan sa kaniya ng mga nakakakuwentuhan namin.

Hindi lang kasi siya bumibida

sa serye, creative consultant din siya, sa kaniya dumadaan ang mga gagawing eksena sa matagumpay nilang programa.

Kuwento ng aming source, “Mahigpit si Coco. Hindi mo siya makakausap kapag nagsimula na ang trabaho nila. Pinapansin niya ang lahat, walang nakalalampas sa paningin niya, kaya may mga lumalabas na kuwento na masyado siyang terror sa set.

“Mahal niya kasi ang ginagawa niya, passion iyon para sa kaniya, kaya kailangang smooth ang pagtatrabaho nila. Kung puwede nga namang iwasan ang problema sa set, e bakit kailangan pang palakihin?” may puntong kuwento ng aming source.

At tagumpay ang pinaiiral na disiplina ni Coco Martin sa linya ng kanilang trabaho. Noong isang gabi lang ay nagmarka nang pinakamataas na porsiyento sa loob nang tatlong taon ang serye, nakakuha iyon nang 44%, kuhangkuha ng Ang Probinsiyano ang suporta ng ating mga kababayan.

Bilang isang Pinoy na tumututok sa serye gabi-gabi ay napakasimple lang ng dahilan ng kanilang tagumpay. Kitangkita kasi sa kanilang palabas na See CRISTY p22

EH KASI, PINOY

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KROSWORD

NO. 303

Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 2. Tumulong 9. Sagrado 11. Inakay 13. Apelyidong Hapon 14. Aburido 15. Kinalokohan 17. ____ Angeles 18. Taguri sa bayani 20. ____ and Pip 22. Bighani 26. Mahiyain 29. Binabalatan 32. Wari 33. Ibaba 34. Tali 35. Lugar sa Malabon 36. Ilalagay sa panganib

10. Bulong 12. Estero 16. Sugpo 19. Salita 21. Binungkal 23. Pang-ukol 24. Inaba 25. Sindak 26. Pula, halimbawa 27. Ibigay sa iba 28. Maliit na ibon 30. Yeso 31. Samahan

SAGOT SA NO. 302

PABABA 1. Talupak 2. Kulang sa taas 3. Beri-beri 4. Init 5. Paulit-ulit na bigkas 6. Wisik 7. Kabiyak 8. Bayaan

CRISTY...

From page 21 mapuso ang serye.

Punumpuno ng aksiyon na parang pelikula na ang pinanonood mo, pero hindi nila nakakalimutan ang pagtusok sa emosyon ng manonood, ramdam na ramdam iyon sa kabuuan ng palabas.

Tagumpay ang pagiging magaling na aktor ni Coco Martin, siya ang napapanahong FPJ dahil sa pagbibigay niya ng trabaho sa kaniyang mga kapuwa artista bata man o matanda na, at may magandang resulta ang kaniyang pagiging terror sa set. *** Hindi pa nga siguro tamang panahon para magbigay ng kanilang mga pahayag sina ViceGovernor Jolo Revilla at Jodi Sta. Maria tungkol sa pinagpipistahan nilang paghihiwalay.

Pero doon na rin ang uwi ng sitwasyon, pareho silang umiiwas sa tanong kung tapos na ba ang lahat sa pagitan nila, totoo ngang hanggang doon na lang ang lahat

sa kanilang romansa.

Oo nga naman, oo o hindi lang naman ang makapagbibigay-linaw sa kanilang sitwasyon ngayon, pero maramot pa sa pagbibigay ng pahayag ang dalawa. Thank you lang ang naging sagot ni Jodi, ngiti naman ang naging tugon ng aktorpulitiko, mga makahulugang aksiyon na kumukumpirma na rin sa kanilang hiwalayan.

Tanging panghihinayang na lang ang ating mararamdaman dahil nasaksihan natin ang kanilang mga sakripisyo at pakikipaglaban para sa kanilang relasyon.

Tanggap na tanggap na sila ng kani-kanilang pamilya, magkaibigan na rin sina Thirdy at Gab, ang mga produkto nila sa unang nabigong pakikipagrelasyon. Wala na sanang problema sa kanilang pagsasama.

Pero sabi nga ng isang nakakuwentuhan namin ay may mas malalim na dahilan ang lahat. Isang seryosong dahilan iyon na hindi nila kayang ibahagi sa publiko dahil hindi sila ang

JULY 1 - 15, 2018

HOROSCOPE HULYO 1 - 15, 2018 Aries (March 21 – April 19) May oras na ayaw mo man lang makipag-usap kahit kanino – pamilya o kaibigan man. Hindi dahil sa masungit ka, ayaw mo lang.

Kung mapagsisikapan mong labanan ang ganitong ugali, mas makakabuti sa iyo – sa personal at sa kabuhayan. Kailangan mo sila.

OK ang ika-5, 6, 14 at 15. Alalay ka sa ika-12 at 13.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) May mga drama sa iyong kapaligiran.

Kailangan mong manahimik at huwag ka nang sasali sa mga eksena ng mga kasama mo. Hindi ikaw ang may hawak ng “starring role” kaya puwede kang tagapanood na lang sa mga kaguluhan at iyakang darating sa buwang ito.

Ayos sa ika-5, 6, 14 at 15. Bantay ka sa ika-1, 7 at 8.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Iba’t iba ang magiging karanasan mo sa buwan ng Hulyo. Parang bang nasa roller coaster ka o sa seesaw. Taas-baba ang excitement.

May mga araw na malungkot at may mga araw naman na ubod ng saya. Mag-relax ka lang at iwasan mo ang stress. Masaya ang ika-5, 6, 14 at 15. Kuwidaw ka sa ika-3, 4, 10 at 11.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Hindi ka mada-ling sumuko.

Hangga’t kaya mo ay talagang ipagpipilitan mo. OK naman ang ganiyan kaya lang may mga pagkakataon na kailangan mo nang tapusin dahil walang kahihinatnan. Sayang lang ang oras mo na puwede mong gamitin sa mas may pakinabang.

Lucky ang ika-7 at 8. Ingat ka sa ika-1, 14 at 15.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Dumarating sa buhay ng tao ang pagbabago.

Ito ay darating sa iyo sa buwan ng Hulyo. May mga kaibigan ka na itinuring mong parang mga kapatid. Subalit panahon na upang pag-aralan mo kung gayon din ba ang turing nila sa iyo. Kung hindi, kalimutan mo na sila. Suwerte ang ika-7 at 8.

Alalay ka sa ika-3, 4, 10 at 11.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Naghahanap ka ng mamahalin pero paano mo siya makikita kung nakasubsob ka araw-araw sa hanap-buhay. Pagkatapos ng trabaho, nakatago ka naman sa iyong bahay. Sino ang makikilala mo kung ito ang istorya ng iyong buhay? Magpakita ka, lumabas ka muna. OK ang ika-7 at 8. Ingat sa ika-5, 6, 12 at 13.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Wala kang dapat ireklamo dahil maayos ang trabaho o negosyo mo. Kaya lang, nagpunta ka na ba sa iyong doctor? Kailangan mong ikonsulta ang iyong nararamdaman. Huwag mong balewalain iyan, mas mabuti ang naaagapan. Mas may katahimikan ka kung alam mo. OK ang ika-1, 10 at 11. Kuwidaw ka sa ika-3 at 4.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Oo nga’t masaya ka at walang mabigat na problema, may papasok na gulo sa iyong buhay sa Hulyo. Puwede mong dibdibin o balewalain ito dahil hindi naman maapektuhan ang iyong pamilya o kabuhayan. Galing ito sa isang kaibigan. Magkakasubukan kayo.

OK ang ika-1, 10 at 11. Ingat ka sa ika-5, 6, 12 at 13.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Buwenas ang Hulyo para sa iyo. Pero para kang nagsusugal sa buwang ito – may panalo at may talo. Habaan mo ang iyong pasensya dahil baka mawala ang pakinabang kung tatalikuran mo sila. Pag-aralan mong mabuti bago ka magbigay ng opinion o salita. Lucky ka sa ika-1, 10 at 11.

Ingat ka sa ika-7, 8, 14 at 15.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Mag-concentrate ka sa career ngayon. Puwede na dahil maayos na ang iyong pamilya at wala ka nang dapat alalahanin sa kanila.

Kung kailangan mong mag-iba ng focus sa trabaho, gawin mo.

Tingnan mo ang iyong pananamit at panglabas na kaanyuan.

Maayos ka sa ika-3, 4, 12 at 13.

Stressful ka sa ika-5 at 6.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Samantalahin mo ang buwenas sa buwan ng Hulyo. Nasa iyo ang magandang kapalaran basta alam mo lang laruin ito nang tama.

Kung baga sa sugal, nasa iyo ang huling baraha pang makamit ang matagal mo nang inaasam. Good luck sa iyo! Lucky days mo ang ika-3, 4, 12 at 13. Bantay ka sa ika-1, 7, 8, 14 at 15.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Kung may nagaaya sa iyong bumiyahe sa malalayong lugar, mag-excuse ka muna na hindi ka makakasama. Iwasan mo ang biyahe sa buwan ng Hulyo. At kung may plano ka na at hindi mo na maiiwasan, mag-ingat ka at huwag kang magpapabaya. OK ang ika-3 4, 12 at 13. Ingat ka sa ika-10 at 11.

mayhawak.

Hindi nila kontrolado ang sitwasyon. Wala sa kanilang dalawa ang pagdedesisyon. Wala silang magagawa kundi ang maghintay na lang sila sa tamang pagkakataon kung sila pa rin ang para sa isa’t isa. *** Tama ang inaasahan namin na sa muling pagtungtong ni Kris Aquino sa bakuran ng ABSCBN pagkatapos nang mahigit na dawalang taon ay marami siyang bitbit na pasabog. At siguradong kakabugin niya sa presscon ang loveteam nina Joshua Garcia at Julia Barretto kahit pa sinasabing suporta lang siya ng tambalan sa kanilang pelikula sa Star Cinema.

At ganoon nga ang naganap.

Kahit sino pang artista ang isabay kay Kris Aqauino sa ganoong sitwasyon ay walang kakabog sa

kaniya. Magpaka-trying hard man ang kahit sino na mas magningning ang presensiya kesa kay Kris ay walang magtatagumpay.

Paano mo kakabugin ang isang personalidad na ang bawat bitiwang pahayag ay siguradong pangkolum na? Ulo na agad iyon ng balita, pinagpipistahan na kahit sa social media, kaya kitangkitang sapaw na sapaw niya sa presscon ang JoshLia. Kuwento ng isang kapuwa namin kolumnista, “Alam mong maraming naka-miss kay Kris!

Siya ang tinatanong, kundi nga lang may nagtanong din sa JoshLia, e, magmumukha silang wall flower!

“Nakupo ni Kris ang presscon, parang solo nga lang niya iyon, dahil talagang uhaw na uhaw sa mga kuwento niya ang mga reporters at ang mga production

staff na nandoon! Kris Aquino is really Kris Aquino!” sabi ng aming kasamahan.

At kung saan-saan na napunta ang paksa, bumibida sa mga kuwento ni Kris si Mayor Herbert Bautista, malinaw ang kaniyang sinabi na wala na siyang nararamdaman pa para kay James Yap na ama ng kaniyang bunsong si Bimby.

At lalong wala na siyang pakialam pa kay Asec Mocha Uson, totoo naman ang sinabi ni Kris na kapag binigyan pa niya ng panahon ang dating nagpapaseksing singer-dancer ay siya lang ang magagamit, kaya hindi na niya dapat pang bigyan ng pabor na sagutin ang mga tanong na patungkol sa babaeng nang-iinis sa kaniya. Tamang desisyon!

–CSF

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