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Celebrating Philippine Independence amid the pandemic

Janine Gutierrez

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The Philippines declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. Today, 122 years later, Independence Day, or in Filipino, Araw ng Kasarinlan or Araw ng Kalayaan, the important occasion is still celebrated in different parts of the world, albeit a little differently, because of the coronavirus global pandemic.

In Winnipeg, the organizers of the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival (MFSF) put out a private call to a few groups and individuals to join a simple ceremony on Saturday, June 13, at the Maples Recreation Centre Multiplex.

“Everyone is just excited to take part,” said lead organizer, Ley Navarro. “We limited the invite to associations who won in the different cultural contests last year and those who entered but did not win. We also invited people who have been big helpers and supporters of the festival since 2012.”

Because of the health measures and restrictions in place to halt the spread of COVID-19, attendance was limited to 50 participants. They were reminded to maintain two metres of physical distancing, answer and sign questionnaires, and temperatures

were taken as well.

The brief program started around 11:00 a.m. with a flagraising ceremony, including the Panatang Makabayan (patriotic oath) led by Ernesto Ofiaza, Jr. Azel Navarro led the singing of Ako ay Pilipino (I Am a Filipino); Ley Navarro delivered the closing remarks; after which, everyone shouted in unison, “Magkita-kita tayo sa 2021!” (We’ll see each other in 2021!”). After the program, participants had lunch together.

Save On Foods International provided the food. Save On See KALAYAAN p5

Pandemic recovery, Phase Three The Manitoba government is seeking feedback from the public on its proposed plan to ease public health restrictions and continue safely restoring services, while ensuring physical distancing, Premier Brian Pallister announced on June 11.

“Thanks to the efforts of ‘Team Manitoba’, we have successfully kept our COVID curve flat and continue to have among the lowest test positivity rates in Canada,” said Pallister.

“There is a lot to take into consideration as we reopen our businesses and communities, safely.”

The draft plan for Phase Three of reopening the Manitoba economy is based on public health advice and consultation with key sectors. Proposed measures include: See PANDEMIC p4

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COVID-19 pandemic and the killing of George Floyd The heart-rending deluge of breaking news for the greater part of the last half year has focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its tragedy of illness and death. It has spread across 188 countries since the outbreak began in December 2019 in China. The disease has sickened more than 7.7 million of the world’s population and claimed the lives of nearly half a million. More than 100,000 Canadians have become ill; more than 8,000 have succumbed; and thousands have yet to fully recover. Our southern neighbour has suffered the most with over two million cases and over 100,000 deaths. Truly a global public health calamity!

The pandemic onslaught has stopped in New Zealand and has seen signs of retreat in other countries, Canada included.

Physical restrictions to physical distancing and private gathering limitations are gradually being eased. Success in developing effective drugs and vaccines appears closer and closer to realization, with more human clinical trials starting this month.

Experts are now predicting general public availability of these pharmaceutical agents in terms of months, not years.

The killing of George Floyd Just as the world is seeing progress on the horizon in the COVID pandemic, the breaking news of the past three weeks have focused on the killing of George Floyd and the ensuing mass protest sparked by his death in police custody. The protests have spread to other cities and rural

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From page 1 • increasing gathering sizes to up to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors; • developing guidelines for faith-based and other cultural gatherings, pow wows and other Indigenous cultural and spiritual gatherings, and small summer fairs and festivals; • easing border restrictions to allow residents of western Canada and northwest Ontario to enter Manitoba without the need to self-isolate for 14 days; • resuming regular licensed capacity for child-care centres with guidelines in place; • increasing group sizes for day camps from 24 children to 50; • increasing indoor occupancy levels for community/service centres and senior centres/clubs; • allowing people employed by or affiliated with a film production to enter Manitoba without self-isolating for 14 days; • allowing people employed by or affiliated with a professional sports team to enter Manitoba

towns nationwide and have struck a sympathetic chord in major cities and capitals of Canada, Europe and other countries whose citizens also reflect their similar long-standing grievances.

Who is George Floyd and what happened in the final breaths of his life George Floyd was a 46year old African-American. The scene was Hennepin County in Minneapolis, USA. It began soon after he bought a pack of cigarettes from the Cup Foods store on the evening of May 25, 2020. Suspecting a fake $20bill, a store employee called police. Video footage showed the victim handcuffed and lying on the ground with the senior white cop putting his left knee on the victim’s neck just below the head – effectively a choke hold – and kept there for a total of 8 minutes and 46 seconds, in the presence of three other officers. Before he became motionless, he managed to say, repeatedly, “I can’t breathe.” Witnesses with mobile phones captured these moments and shared them widely on social media.

So callous was the killing that it sparked a civil protest the following day and has opened the wounds of systemic racism, racial inequality, and police brutality in America.

Another public health issue of global concern That it needed the loss of a black man’s precious life at the hands of a callous white police officer to awaken the consciousness of a nation to

police brutality and systemic racism is deeply lamentable. Will the ensuing nationwide protests – in their 12th day at press time – result in genuine change for racial equality among citizens? It is our big hope.

We are dealing here with a pervasive societal disease called systemic racism. Not due to a biologic virus, it has nonetheless harmed the health – the dignity, respect and well-being – of people in colour, of the black community in particular; hence, the banner “Black Lives Matter” for the protest movement.

The Canadian Public Health Association has acknowledged as much. In its 2018 position statement, endorsed by seven of its provincial and territorial membership associations, it said: “Those who experience racism exhibit poorer health outcomes including negative mental health outcomes, negative physical health outcomes, and negative health-related behaviours. It is a public health issue.”

This position was re-echoed a week ago, on June 8 in a joint statement by the Ontario Health Coalition saying, “We cannot be silent in the face of the ongoing horror black people are experiencing in Ontario, across Canada, and in the United States.

We stand in solidarity with black people everywhere in calling for justice.” A CTV news headline by reporter Meredith Macleod read, “Racism against black people a public health crisis.”

The protest movement ignited by the killing of George Floyd was not caused by another biologic

virus. It is the result of a pervasive societal disease we call systemic racism. It exists when segments of the citizenry are treated as less than others by their governments and their agencies simply on the basis of differences in race and the colour of one’s skin. While Canada, I must hasten to add, has in place certain institutional bulwarks of protection against racial inequality – the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Employment Equity Act, and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, to mention just three – constant vigilance on the part of both the citizenry and public leadership remains imperative.

Canada should continue to do more – and could – to advance racial equality, human dignity, and humanity on all fronts. One immediate area to start is on police reform.

Indeed, COVID-19 and systemic racism – induced by biologic and non-biologic viral agents, respectively – are urgent public health concerns globally, and cry out for creative leadership.

Dr. Rey D. Pagtakhan, P.C, O.M., LL.D., Sc.D., M.D., M.Sc. is a retired lung specialist, former professor of pediatrics and member of Canada’s parliament and government. He served on the Winnipeg Police Commission and chaired the House of Commons Human Right Committee. He presented on “The Global Threat of Infectious Diseases” at the G-8 Science Ministers and Advisors Meeting held in June 2003 in Berlin, Germany. Contact: reypagtakhan@mail.com

without self-isolating for 14 days; • removing occupancy limits for retail businesses while ensuring physical distancing measures are in place; • increasing indoor and patio occupancy limits to 75 per cent of total capacity for restaurants, bars, beverage rooms, brew pubs, microbreweries and distilleries; and • lifting occupancy limits for regulated and non-regulated health professions including registered massage therapists.

Detailed information on the plan for Phase Three, including service restoration, measures the public can take to reduce their risk of COVIC-19 exposure or spreading the virus, and workplace guidance for businesses, can be found at www.manitoba.ca/ restoringsafeservices.

“As we reopen the economy, we will have to adjust to some level of risk and each person has to decide the level of risk they are willing to accept,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public heath officer.

“All Manitobans, especially those choosing to resume some

activities, must remember to practise good hand hygiene, not to share items with others and practise physical distancing when with others outside their households.”

Roussin also noted it is key for people to stay home if they are sick to further reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

The province continues to encourage businesses to take steps to help staff, customers and visitors stay safe including: • ensuring people are able to reasonably maintain two metres of distance; • only conducting necessary and brief exchanges within two metres of others; • applying enhanced cleaning protocols, especially in common areas like washrooms; • maintaining physical distancing and food-handling protocols in workplace areas including lunch and common areas; • ensuring staff stay home when feeling sick; and • following personal risk reduction measures.

“While we can take pride in the progress we’ve made

and the additional steps we are considering today, we must remain vigilant,” Pallister said. “If public health results deteriorate or guidelines are not sufficient, Phase Three measures may be paused and previous measures may be re-introduced.

We do not want a COVID comeback, we want a Manitoba comeback.”

Manitoba businesses can submit questions about how the plan applies to them by visiting https://engagemb.ca.

A comprehensive list of Manitoba government COVID-19 measures can be found at: https://manitoba.ca/ bg/2020/04/covid19.html.

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From page 1 Foods store manager, Josh McNutt, participated in the flag ceremony with: Alex Specman, assistant store manager; Amigo Yu, manager of Save On Foods Kitchen; and Derek Dabee, president of the Maples Recreation Centre Multiplex.

“This simple ceremony was to remind the community that the MFSF may have been cancelled for this year but the organizers and associations and groups that have supported the festival over the years are still around and are preparing for a bigger festival in 2021,” added Navarro.

In the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte led the commemoration of the 122nd anniversary of Philippine Independence at Rizal Park in Manila.

With the theme, Kalayaan 2020: Tungo sa bansang malaya, nagbabayanihan at ligtas (Freedom 2020: Towards a free country, united and safe) Duterte delivered his video message to the nation.

Part of his brief message touched on the pandemic being faced by the whole world: “As we wage a united battle against COVID-19, we now have the opportunity to demonstrate that we possess the same gallantry of spirit and the nobility of character, as the heroes of our past. Let us now move forward with courage, hope and optimism as we overcome.”

About the Philippine flag The National Flag and the National Anthem both made

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their debut on the first ever Independence Day. It is said that Emilio Aguinaldo sketched the design for the National Flag while he was in exile in Hong Kong.

Called the Three Stars and a Sun, the Philippine flag is exhibits much symbolism: • At the centre of the white equilateral triangle, at the hoist, is a golden-yellow sun with eight primary rays, each one representing a Philippine province that played a key role in the revolution.

• At each vertex of the triangle is a golden-yellow, five-point star – one star each for the country’s three main island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The star for Visayas originally represented Panay, once mistaken as the entire Visayas island group, as well as the first province outside Luzon to raise the flag.

• The horizontal flag features two bands of blue and scarlet, and this is why the National flag can also be used as a war flag.

The blue represents the calm serenity of peace, presumably, as this colour is displayed on the top whenever the country enjoys such. In times of war, however, the flag is inverted so that the red portion is above the blue band.

Aguinaldo approached Marcella Agoncillo, then living in Hongkong, to help make the flag. She agreed, and with the help of her daughter Lorenza and friend, Delfina Natividad, manually stitched together the first-ever Philippine flag in time for its first public unfurling in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898.

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Returning to work amidst COVID-19 As provinces across Canada loosen restrictions, employers are considering returning their employees into the workplace and the anticipated return appears to trigger some anxiety among workers. COVID-19 is alive and well in Canada and workers are rightly asking how their return to the workplace will look and what working arrangements will be like in the long term.

The thought of having to return to what it used to be the norm feels equally unsettling after months of being cooped up at home. “Re-entry anxiety” was the term that psychologists have come up with to describe this.

Lily Brown, director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, says there are two distinct types of re-entry

anxiety. “Some people are anxious because they have a ‘lurking fear’ of catching or spreading COVID-19,” she says, “while others have fallen out of practice socializing and are finding it difficult to resume.”

With this in mind, a lot of organizations have been working to prepare for the safe return of their workforce. The Conference Board of Canada recently surveyed employers across the country regarding how they plan to bring back employees to physical workplaces, and the measures they are putting in place. The survey revealed that only eight per cent of organizations are fully prepared to reopen. In addition, 28 per cent of the respondents stated that they already have a plan in place in the event of a second wave outbreak. Sixty-two per cent reported that they are in

the process of developing a plan.

Since mid-March, many employees have also shifted to a work-from-home model. With the ease in restrictions, organizations have to consider whether they will require these employees back in the workplace. The Conference Board of Canada found that despite the small portion of employers who are fully prepared to reopen, only forty per cent want their employees who work remotely to return to their office in some capacity. While most employees will want to require their employees to return, the survey also reported a shift in practice. When the organizations were asked about their approach to remote work, many of them indicated a shift to remote work.

When the lockdown was first established, many people felt the impact of having to isolate 24/7 for many months. So, it is not a surprise that organizations may shift to remote work on a long-

term basis.

With this new reality of having to re-enter ourselves to society, it is normal to feel unsure and uneasy. This is why experts recommend baby steps when it comes to confronting our fear. This is where phased in reopening of provinces have been very helpful. Clear rules and expectations are constantly being communicated to ensure everyone is following the same protocol to continue the mitigation of spread or infection. Slow transition is not a bad thing either. You don’t just go from being isolated in your home straight to commuting on a bus to work or straight to gathering at full capacity in a friend’s house. Experts advise that overcoming fear should start with slow exposure, whether it entails walking in the park alone or visiting someone and chatting with them by their window. We all have to start going back to our lives at some point. While

it can be challenging for many different reasons, we all have to remember to respect public health rules and reminders for our own safety and the safety of others.

Seeking mental health support when needed is also a good idea if anxiety is considered to be a struggle.

Sources w w w. c o n f e r e n c e b o a r d . ca/focus-areas/humanresources/2020/working-throughcovid-19/return-to-work-survey?

AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 time.com/5850143/covid-19re-entry-anxiety/ This article is intended for information purposes only and not to be considered as professional advice.

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

E-mail her at info@pilipinoexpress.com,

COVID is fading!

All is well. Or is it?

by Tim St Vincent COVID-19 is definitely fading.

Good arguments can be made that a second wave is likely to hit in the fall but many people are celebrating the progress we have made. As well they should. Many are thinking that their financial worries are over and Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and payment deferrals have saved us all!

Hang on a second. I have several concerns with that!

First, there may very well be a second wave, potentially one even worse than the first. Let’s not lose sight of that, but I can put it aside for now. Let’s talk about CERB and the payment deferrals. Yes, they were/are timely and excellent programs, but there are several things to consider that many are forgetting 1. CERB income is taxable For every one dollar in CERB money, I would advise putting aside $0.33 for taxes. The tax bill

will come. It will be delayed, but it will come. At a rate of $0.33/$1.00 (a 33 per cent tax rate) that means for every $2000 paymen,t you need to put aside $660.00. If you accepted the entire CERB amount of $8000 you should have put aside $2,640 for taxes. Did you?

Probably not. Don’t feel bad, most everyone else didn’t either.

That means that the impact of this won’t hit you this year, but it will definitely hit you by April of next year, when you get your tax bill!

Better start saving.

2. Payment deferrals A great idea if a) you understood how they worked and b) only took what you needed.

Many took more than what we needed and didn’t fully understand how they worked. Let’s say we needed some help. No shame in that; many of us needed some assistance. If you needed only a one-month deferral to get by, but you figured “what the heck, they are offering six months, so let’s take advantage and go for the full

six months,” you may not realize there is a bill coming for this too.

No, not a tax bill, but an interest deferral bill. You see, an interest deferral is not an interest holiday, the interest is not forgiven, it’s only deferred. That means they will wait or defer on the collection of it, but they do not forgive it. Not only that, but for the most part, what they do is add on the deferred interest to the amount owed, then charge interest on the interest. In my March 16th article I gave an example of how this could add over $11,500 to a mortgage! Quite a surprise if you weren’t expecting it. An even worse surprise if all you needed was a one-month deferral and decided to apply for six months.

3. What happens when the CERB money and the deferrals stop?

In July, those who participated in the first round of CERB payments will no longer be eligible for CERB funds. How will they manage their finances then without the government assistance? At some point in time, the deferrals will stop and the bills will come

due.

4. Time to talk about that second wave It may very well come and it may be here by fall. The good news is that we have time to prepare for the second wave, should it come.

As always the best solution to problems like this revolve around proper budgeting. Half of the country has no budget. Half of the country is struggling financially.

That can’t be a coincidence.

If you are one of those who are struggling, know that you are not alone. Approximately 50 per cent of the country was struggling with their finances before COVID-19 made an appearance. I suspect it is

much higher now. If you need help, reach out to us or any qualified non-profit credit counselling agency. We are here to help.

Tim St Vincent is a retired CFP and is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance with the Credit Counselling Society, a Non-Profit organization. If you wish to contact Tim for a free workshop or webinar, have a question or would like to submit an article idea please contact Tim at 1-888527-8999 ext 1330. You can also contact the Credit Counselling Society for further information or assistance at 1-888-527-8999 or visit www.nomoredebts.org or www.mymoneycoach.ca.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to address the impact of COVID-19. IRCC has amended some of the requirements for priority temporary foreign workers based upon their role in helping to safeguard the continuity of Canada’s food supply, health security, as well as trade and commerce.

IRCC announced, on June 5, 2020, a public policy to exempt some necessary foreign workers from having to give their biometrics before coming to Canada if the biometric collection sites closest to them have been closed. The industries covered by the exemption are namely the agriculture, agrofood and health care sectors.

The workers covered by the public policy may have already given biometrics in the past.

Other exempt workers, such as seasonal agriculture workers, can give their biometrics at the port of entry. Canada continues to perform security checks to ensure the health and safety of Canadians. Foreign workers covered by the public policy change include those who fall under one of the National Occupational Classifications

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(NOC): agricultural and agrofood sectors; health-care sector; and truck drivers.

All temporary foreign residents coming to Canada, including those covered by the public policy change, must also have a plan for the 14day quarantine upon arrival in Canada. This requirement is mandatory for all foreign residents entering Canada.

Employers who are responsible for housing their workers, such as seasonal agriculture workers are required to provide adequate accommodations that allow workers to quarantine.

When you arrive at the port of entry, you can be challenged to give your biometrics. You should be prepared to show their letter of introduction for a work permit and a valid job offer and that you can work once you enter Canada and complete your 14day quarantine. Your heath and quarantine plan will be assessed before you leave the port of entry. Persons who fit the public policy change will be given some flexibility, if the collection centre in the home country is still closed and your time period to provide the biometrics is ending.

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Public policy change for collection of biometrics It is important to note that IRCC is doing what it can to provide necessary and regular as possible service in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No application in progress will be closed or refused because of documents that are missing due to COVID-19. Make sure you check regularly on line to ensure when VACs and others biometric

collection sites start to reopen.

Once you are able to provide the missing information, it is your obligation to comply as quickly as possible. The IRCC system is flexible and accommodating but the onus is upon the applicants to do their best to comply, and, if unable, to inform federal immigration authorities.

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.

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Feng shui creates a peaceful home in turbulent times It seems like for far too long the world has suffered one tragedy after another, and now there’s a pandemic. The news is filled with death, senseless violence, and destruction…and more arrive every day. The question turns to how to keep your home and life peaceful when the world outside your door feels like it’s turned upside down.

No matter what’s happening, peace begins with you, where you live, how you live, and how you choose to respond.

Using feng shui in your home is a powerful way to create a respite from the difficulties outside your four walls to help you create a peaceful home environment no matter what’s happening in the outside world.

Your safe place in the world is your feng shui home.

You look to your home to provide a sensory reprieve, allowing you to unplug from the stresses of the outside, and the over-stimulating, often violent and troubled world.

A home such as this will nurture and refresh you.

However, your home shouldn’t be so “Zen” that it calms you to a point that you’re ready to fall asleep because a house that’s too quiet and still isn’t alive. Your home needs to be restful but not stagnant. It should provide you the elements that enable you to regroup so that you can take on each new day and function effectively in the outside world rather than simply withdraw from it.

But creating a calming, relaxing home isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s because the elements of a serene space aren’t always obvious.

Here are six elements that create a calm, peaceful, and refreshing environment that will help you create a feng shui home — a peaceful yet energizing sanctuary.

1. Make your home mentally restful A home must be a line in the sand between you and troubling world events, stress-filled work, and — this is important here — electronic demands. Here are some important tips for getting mental rest from your home.

Rein in the television. If your home is like many, the television is centrally located and turned on regardless of whether anyone is watching it or not. This gives the TV superior status over the occupants in many homes. Cover it up, move it to a less central or less-important location. Then, turn it on only when you’re sitting in front of it.

Get organized. Build in as many systems of organization as you can. When your home is organized, it’s mentally and visually restful.

Be neat. After all the disturbing images we see online

and from media, we need visual calm. Being tidy, putting away dishes and making your bed daily looks neat and helps relieve worry and stress.

Add plenty of light. Natural light is wonderful feng shui, but so are lamps and chandeliers.

Keep your home bright to lift your energy.

Use the off button. Many computers, phones, and tablets are never turned off. The constant beeping and buzzing means that you’re always on demand.

Silence your phone or tablet when you’re at home and check it only occasionally, or turn them off entirely when you’re with your family or dining together.

2. Make your home visually relaxing.

Create views. You must be able to see out and beyond in order to rest our eyes and spirit.

This is what makes mountains and beaches so appealing for a vacation – we crave the kind of rest that only long, open distances can provide.

In your home, open shades and curtains or remove them altogether to view the garden or open spaces beyond. Even better, create near and far vignettes in the garden. Planters and garden statuary make for a beautiful view from indoors. If that’s not possible, select artwork that offers perspective and depth, such as those found in landscapes.

Use calming colours. One of the reasons people enjoy going to spas so much is because they not only provide sensory rest (massage, facials, etc.), they also provide visual rest by using muted colours in the decor. Trim, walls, and ceilings may all be painted the same colour and the monochromatic palette is relaxing. Or, they may be only a shade or two different from one another. Both are excellent calming decorative techniques.

Look at colours found in nature for inspiration.

Make your home attractive. If you enjoy looking at decorating magazines with beautiful interiors, or enjoy being in beautiful spaces, you should try decorating your space so that it’s appealing to you. Beautiful spaces are always more enjoyable to be in than those that aren’t, and they impact us positively.

3. Make your home audibly soothing.

Keep TV sounds low or turned off. Do the same for beeps and buzzes from your electronics, and instead, add sounds that soothe your mind and quiet your spirit.

These tips will help.

Just add water. Use a tabletop fountain or place a water feature in your home to add a soft sound.

The gurgling, peaceful sound of water is extremely relaxing and enjoyable. More importantly, it creates a natural sound like that heard in nature.

Hang a beautiful wind chime outdoors. The large wind chimes that have low soothing tones are very relaxing and add to a peaceful atmosphere while clearing stale energies.

Listen to calming music. Classical or new age music is very soothing. Listen to this when you come home, while relaxing in the house, or before bed. Or, play it on a whole house stereo system.

Use your TV for beauty.

Try playing a beautiful DVD of an ocean reef or calming nature scenes to stimulate your environment with positive, uplifting images. Look for DVDs of an ocean reef, ocean waves, fish, or even a fireplace. They’re really beautiful and enjoyable.

4. Make your home truly restful.

A restful home helps to prepare us for the day ahead, and the world outside our door. When your home rejuvenates your mind and spirit, you feel more relaxed and centred.

Make some clear space. Clear off the tops of counters, tabletops, and bedside tables to make rooms look and feel more serene.

Add a quiet space. Move a comfortable chair near a window with a small table where you can read, meditate, or reflect.

Place emphasis on the bedroom. Bedrooms are an especially important part of creating a restful home. Too many bedrooms are over-functional and over stimulating. Remove computers, exercise equipment, desks, or stacks of books that divert attention from the two things that are most important in a bedroom, rest and romance.

Bedrooms designated for rest, relaxation, and romance are the ones that refresh and rejuvenate the best. Although many people think of the entire home as a “cocoon” away from the whole world, the bedroom should truly be the cocoon. Creating a tranquil space is key for being able to fully rest. What’s more, these spaces are also more romantically inspiring. Make your bedroom a comfortable and enjoyable room to be in.

•Select restful, earthy colours in the bedroom.

•Take mirrors off the wall if they reflect the bed. Mirrors are stimulating and can disrupt rest and sleep.

•Take the TV out of the bedroom if you have a tendency to watch news or programs with violence before going to bed.

•Use textures such as chenille, satin, or silk in the bedroom to give tactile comfort and enjoyment.

5. Make sure to incorporate natural elements.

Use natural elements liberally to create a relaxing, harmonious atmosphere, effectively bringing the outside in. Add a vase of fresh flowers in a single colour to add impact. Or, use an orchid plant, or a pretty cluster of gems or a geode

Creating a tranquil space is key for being able to fully rest; select restful, earthy colours in the bedroom

Clean, clear countertops and tabletops create visual calm and mental rest

Window boxes are great feng shui, adding a vibrant touch of nature at your window to add a natural touch to your space. Place a mirror opposite a window to repeat a view of the outdoors.

Another overlooked area in creating a calming home is your garden. It doesn’t matter if you live in a studio apartment or a grand estate. Focus on adding window boxes to hold some cheerful flowers, or adding to your garden or landscape, such as improving your curb appeal or adding new flowers or an herb or vegetable garden. Create an outdoor living area where you can relax or entertain and enjoy a fire, a barbecue or simply watching fireflies.

6. Make your home clean and comfortable.

Cleanliness is so important in feng shui, and not often talked about.

Unfortunately, most cleaning is done is a large chunk of time on a weekend and can

take several hours. It’s better to keep cleaning items in a bucket or basket close to the location (such as a bathroom) and take one minute each day to wipe off counters, or to do small, quick cleaning projects and picking up frequently.

A clean, sparkling home that feels good and smells good lifts your mood and makes you feel centred and grounded.

Add natural or clean smelling scents rather than ones that are artificial or overly sweet. Try natural cleaners that use essential oils to create a relaxing, natural fragrance while you clean.

Kathryn Weber has over 20+ years of feng shui study, practice and professional consultation.

Her witty, no-nonsense style appeals to audiences, making her a popular speaker and radio show guest. Visit www. redlotusletter.com

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Nang magkaroon ng lockdown ay parang kabuteng nagsulputan ang mga online sellers. Lahat ng mga pangunahin nating pangangailangan ay hindi na natin kailangan pang bilhin sa labas.

Sila na ang nagdedeliber.

Kailangan nilang gawin iyon dahil napakahirap ng buhay. Bawal lumabas ng bahay, wala silang pinagkakakitaan, kaya nakaisip sila ng paraan para kahit paano’y makaraos sila sa maghapon.

Karamihan sa mga online sellers ay mas piniling sumentro sa mga pagkain. Kung ano ang kailangan ng mga kababayan natin ay iyon ang kanilang ibinebenta.

Gamit ang kanilang kaisa-isang sandata sa laban, ang kanilang cellphone, ay nireretratuhan nila ang mga produkto at saka ipinopost.

At dumarating ang order sa tamang oras, maayos at masarap ang kanilang mga produkto, kundi nila iyon gagawin ay ano nga naman ang mangyayari sa buhay nila?

Alangan namang ngumanga na lang sila at maghintay ng ayuda ng gobyerno? Maganda ang negosyong pinasok nila, kahit paano’y tumutubo sila ng panggastos naman nila sa kanilang pamilya, hindi na nila inoobliga ang pamahalaan para bigyan sila ng pamatid-gutom.

Tama lang ang opinyon ni Jennylyn Mercado, iyong maliliit na online seller, pagbabayarin pa ng buwis?

Ang naitatabi nilang ilang libong piso na pinagulong lang nila para lumago ay hihingan pa ng tax? Bakit hindi habulin ng BIR ang malalaking negosyanteng hindi tapat sa pagbabayad ng kanilang buwis sa gobyerno?

Bakit ang maliliit na isda lang ang kanilang pinupuntirya, bakit ang mga kababayan lang nating marunong pumaraan ang kailangang kalampagin para magbayad ng buwis, napakahirap talagang maging mahirap sa mundong ito.

Palagi na lang walang pamimilian ang maliliit, palagi na lang walang karapatan ang mahihirap, kaya mayorya ang umaangal at nag-aaklas! *** Sa hirap ng buhay ngayon ay payag na ang mga artista na bawasan ang kanilang talent fee.

Mas maganda na nga naman iyon kesa sa wala silang kinikita.

Maganda lang sa tingin ang mga artista, pero hindi malayo ang kanilang sitwasyon ngayon sa mga kababayan nating manggagawa na nangangapa, dahil pinagbawalan silang magtrabaho mula noong ideklara ang lockdown.

Puwede na uli silang magtrabaho nang ipailalim na

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ang NCR sa GCQ, pero hindi naman ganoon kasimple ang lahat, mamumuhunan pa rin sila sa muling pagbabalik sa trabaho.

Ang talagang nahagip ng sitwasyon ngayon ang mga artista ng ABS-CBN, tapos na ang lockdown sa maraming lugar, pero wala naman silang babalikang istasyon.

Sino nga ba ang mag-aakala na maipapasarado pala ang kinikilalang higanteng network, may nag-iisip ba na dadaan pala sa ganito katinding indulto ang istasyon, dahil sa kawalan ng prangkisa para paandarin ang kanilang operasyon?

Mayroon na silang binuong bagong paraan para mapanood pa rin ang kanilang mga programa, ang Kapamilya Channel, pero hindi naman sa isang iglap lang ay sabay-sabay nang makapagtatrabaho ang kanilang mga artista.

Ang mga magsisimula na sa kanilang taping ay kailangan munang dumaan sa masusing proseso, ang mga pinaghihinalaang apektado ng virus ay hindi puwedeng magtrabaho, bukod doon ay naka-lock-in lang sila sa isang lugar sa loob nang isang buwan na walang uwian talaga hanggang hindi pa natatapos ang kanilang mga eksena.

Abalang-abala ngayon si Coco Martin para sa pagsahimpapawid uli ng kaniyang pinagbibidahang FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, siya ang namamahala sa halos lahat ng anggulo ng taping, hindi nga naman ang pagpapasarado sa ABS-CBN ang magiging simula at wakas ng kanilang karera. *** Hindi na idinaan pa ni Liza Soberano sa kung anu-anong palusot ang dahilan kung bakit hindi na mapapanood ang serye nila ni Enrique Gil. Mayroon kasing lumabas na kuwento na kaya raw hindi na iyon ibabalik pa ay dahil sa laki ng gastos ng produksiyon dahil sa laki rin ng casting ng serye.

Maraming tagasuporta nila ang malungkot, maganda nga naman ang kanilang serye, pero bakit sila pinabayaan ng kanilang network?

Hindi mahilig sa kung anuanong mga palabok na salita ang magandang young actress, diretso siya kung diretsong magsalita, siya mismo ang malinaw na nagpaliwanag kung bakit.

Tinanong sila para sa pagpapatuloy ng kanilang serye, magsisimula na dapat sila bukas, June 13. Mahal na mahal ni Liza ang kaniyang trabaho, napakapropesyonal ng batang ito, pero mas mahal niya ang kaniyang sarili.

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• Pinoy online sellers – Kay liit na nga ng kita, pagbabayarin pa ng tax?

• Coco Martin – Super-busy para sa pagsahimpapawid uli ng FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano • Liza Soberano – Postponed muna ang serye hanggat’t wala pang vaccine • Janine Gutierrez – Walang takot bumangga sa mga “trapo” sa gobyerno • Nora Aunor – Kahit kaunti lang ang pera, nagbibigay pa rin ng ayuda • Kris Aquino – Malamang na pumasok sa mundo ng pulitika • Eat…Bulaga! – Balik na sa GMA-TV! It’s Showtime – balik na rin, di ba?

• Alden Richards – Interesadong maging reservist ng Philippine Air Force • Daddy’s Girl – Vic Sotto at Maine, tinapos nang maayos ang kanilang sitcom • Manny Pacquiao – Hindi totoong kakandidato sa pagiging pangulo sa 2022 • Angel Locsin – Walang sawa ang pagtulong pero bakit may mga bashers pa?

Angel Locsin

Kris Aquino

Alden Richards

Janine Gutierrez

Enrique Gil & Liza Soberano

Eat Bulaga

Senator Lito Lapid & Coco Martin

Vic Sotto & Maine Mendoza

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“It’s Showtime” returns It’s Showtime is made a big comeback on Kapamilya Channel and Jeepney TV on June 13, to bring Filipinos good vibes and help them recover from the impact of the pandemic.

Through It’s Showtime’s new segments, hosts Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Karylle, Amy Perez, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy

Corpuz, Ryan Bang, and Vice Ganda reach out to different families and barangays to foster unity and help them improve their lives.

The highly anticipated segments includes Super Fiestars, which rallys the superstars of different local barangays to showcase their talents, provide

entertainment to viewers, and contribute to their community’s recovery efforts.

Filipinos are also be given a chance to apply for a job live on the show via 1Ted: Now Hiring, where two ‘applicandidates’ go face-to-face each day for a job opportunity. After three rounds, the employer decides which one of them is the winner and will go home with the cash prize.

JUNE 16 - 30, 2020 In the game segment called Pamilyanaryo, the show pays tribute and offers rewards to families nominated by different barangays who have made great contributions to the community.

In each episode, two members per family join the live show, and one family gets to move on to the jackpot round with a chance to win P1 million.

The vocal showdowns at noontime also resume in Tawag ng Tanghalan: Tapatan ng Barangay. In this new edition, two amateur singers representing two barangays battle it out in two rounds to become the daily champion and compete in the

weekly finals.

With the return of It’s Showtime’s live shows, the show has issued internal guidelines to protect the health and safety of its artists, crew, staff, and studio contestants at all points in the show’s production.

While Kapamilya Channel will initially be seen by cable and satellite TV viewers only, ABSCBN will find more ways to reach more Filipinos and bring news, public service, and entertainment to every Kapamilya around the world.

For updates, follow @ ItsShowtimena on Twitter and like facebook.com/ItsShowtimeNa.

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From page 10 Kahit pa nakapailalim na tayo sa GCQ ay hindi naman iyon nangangahulugang ligtas na tayo sa mapamuksang COVID-19.

Nandito pa rin ang salot, nakahandang sumalakay lalo na sa pagsasama-sama ng marami, iyon ang dahilan kung bakit hindi siya pumayag.

Nagpakatotoo lang si Liza, marami pang oportunidad na darating para sa kaniya, pero ang kaniyang buhay ay iisa lang. Malaki ang posibilidad ng pamemeligro hindi lang ng buhay niya kundi pati ang kanilang mga kasama ni Enrique sa location.

Wala pang nadidiskubreng bakuna para sa corona virus, pinagsusunugan pa ng kilay ng mga siyentipiko ang lunas sa salot, kapag mayroon na ay puwede na nga naman nating isugal ang buhay natin dahil may katapat nang gamot.

Parang AIDS lang iyon na noong unang ipanganak ay wala pang lunas, hindi sinuwerte sina Freddie Mercury at Rock Hudson, suwerte naman ng mga personalidad na kinapitan noong mga huling taon (Magic Johnson) dahil mayroon nang bakunang nakapagliligtas.

Kaligtasan ang dahilan ni Liza Soberano, ang pera nga naman ay kinikita pero ang buhay na nawala na ay hindi na maaaring ibalik pa. *** Matapang si Janine Gutierrez.

Sa hanay ng mga kabataang artista ngayon ay siya ang pinakalantad ang mga saloobin tungkol sa mga kaganapan sa ating bayan.

Kung ang iba’y pumoposisyon pa sa kung saan sila hindi mababash ay walang pakialam si Janine, talagang sinasabi niya ang kaniyang opinyon, bukas ang pintuan niya sa mga bashers at trolls.

Ibig sabihi’y mulat siya sa mga nangyayari, hindi hanggang pag-arte lang ang kaniyang alam, nakikilahok siya sa mga usaping pambayan.

At kapansin-pansin na ang kaniyang kinokontra ay malalaking personalidad lang. Una ay si Senador Bong Revilla kung saan siya kumakain ng pambabash mula umaga hanggang gabi.

Ngayon naman, kahit wala siyang binanggit na pangalan ay bigay na bigay na si Congresswoman Vilma Santos ang kaniyang tinutukoy sa may reserbasyong pagboto ng yes sa Anti-Terror Bill, may iba pa ba?

Sabi ng isang kaibigan namin, “Si Janine lang pala, ang apo ng kumare ni Congresswoman Vilma, ang katapat niya!

“Commendable si Janine, matapang, hindi siya natakot na banggain si Cong. Vilma na trapong-trapo na ang dating!

Parang nawawala na ang paninindigan niya.

“Nasaan na si Sister Stella L at si Amanda Bartolome ng Dekada ‘70 na punumpuno ng paninindigan?” komento nito.

Sa restaurant lang daw kasi tanggap ang reservation, hindi sa pagdedesisyon, kung hindi isandaang porsiyento ang paniniwala ay huwag na lang

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*** Nakatutuwa naman ang kuwentong nakarating sa amin tungkol sa Superstar na si Nora Aunor. Alam naman natin na taghirap talaga ang mga artista ngayon dahil sa pagpapahinto sa taping at shooting.

Problemado ang mga personalidad dahil puro palabas ang pera sa kanilang bulsa ngayon, walang pumapasok, pero ibahin natin ang kagandahan ng puso ng Superstar.

Noong kasagsagan ng lockdown ay marami siyang pinadalhan ng ayuda, wala na nga siyang trabaho ay inintindi niya pa rin ang mga taong walang pagkukunan, ibinahagi niya ang kung anumang mayroon siya na talaga namang isang napakagandang ehemplo.

Maraming nagsasabing wala na raw pera ang Superstar, naghihirap na raw siya ngayon, pero pinatutunayan ng marami niyang natulungan na hindi man milyunan ang mayroon siya ngayon ay may puso pa rin siyang tumulong.

“Iyon na nga. Maraming artista d’yan na milyonaryo, hindi sila apektado ng lockdown, pero naalala man lang ba nilang magpadala ng ayuda sa mga nangangailangan?

“Wala na raw pera si Guy, sabi ng iba d’yan, pero siya pang walang pera ang nakaalala,” madiing sabi ng aming source. Oo nga naman. *** Mukhang nabuhay ang esntusiyasmo ni Kris Aquino sa mundo ng pulitika na kinagisnankinalakihan niya. Hindi niya naman diretsong sinabi na may plano siyang tumakbo sa darating na eleksiyon pero iyon ang kutob ng ating mga kababayan.

Gusto niyang pag-ibayuhin ang pag-aaral, mayroon na siyang diploma sa kolehiyo pero gusto pa rin niyang magpakadalubhasa sa Political Science, doon nagkaroon ng konklusyon ang marami na may plano na siyang lumahok sa mundo ng pulitika sa 2022.

At bakit naman hindi? Una ay may karapatan si Kris na tumakbo dahil matalino siya, bukod pa sa alam na alam na niya ang likaw ng bituka ng pulitika, may maitatago pa ba naman sa kaniya?

Bahagya pa lang siyang umaangat sa lupa ay umaakyat na siya sa entablado de kampanya ng kaniyang ama nang kumandidatong senador.

Naging pangulo si Tita Cory, ganoon din ang kapatid niyang si Noynoy, nasa kaniyang dugo ang serbisyo-publiko.

Lantad na kay Kris ang usaping-pulitika, nasaksihan niya iyon mula sa kaniyang mga magulang at kapatid, at kung talagang nasa mga palad niya ang pagiging matagumpay na pulitiko ay wala nang makahaharang pa sa kaniyang plano.

Napakalaki ng papel na ginagampanan ng salitang destiny sa ating buhay. Sino ba ang magaakala na pamumunuan pala ng isang Black-American ang pinaghaharian ng mga Puti?

Sa simula pa lang ng kampanya ay winasak-minaliit na agad ang

anak ng Kenyan na si Barrack Obama pero dahil nakadestino na itong magtagumpay ay may nagawa ba ang mga pangmemenos sa pagiging Black-American ng dating pangulo ng Amerika?

At mayroon din bang nagakala na magiging pangulo pala natin ang dating mayor ng Davao na si PRRD? Na magiging pangulo rin ng Republika ng Pilipinas ang artistang si Joseph Estrada?

Sa pagkapanganak pa lang natin ay malinaw nang nakaguhit sa ating palad kung saan tayo pupunta at kung ano ang linyang pagtatagumpayan natin.

Nagtagumpay nang TV host si Kris Aquino, hawak niya ang korona sa naturang linya, pero paano kung nandoon din pala sa kaniyang mga palad ang bituin sa mundo ng pulitika?

Noong minsan ay sinabi sa amin ni Kris, “My mom told me never akong puwedeng magSenate because 23 people will want to kill me.”

Kung hindi pala siya puwede sa Senado ay ano kaya ang posisyong napipintong takbuhan ni Kris Aquino kapag talagang desidido na siya?

Dalawang posisyon lang ang mapagpipilian natin, ang pagiging pangulo o bise-presidente, alin kaya sa dalawang upuang iyon ang nakaguhit sa mga palad niya na mapapasakaniya?

Iyon ang kailangan nating abangan. *** Pagkatapos ng 83-araw ay nagbalik na sa himpapawid ang Eat…Bulaga! noong nakaraang Lunes (June 8) nang tanghali.

Nagsabog na naman sila ng isang libo’t isang tuwa sa ating mga kababayan.

Si Vic Sotto ay work from home lang, pero ang tropa nina Alden Richards, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola at marami pang iba nilang mga kasamahan ay nagtrabaho na sa kanilang studio.

Naka-facemask ang mga hosts, sinusunod nila ang physical distancing, may nakahanda rin silang pang-spray sa palibot ng studio para sa kanilang kaligtasan.

Nanibago lang sila pero naitawid ng tropa nang maayos ang programa. Tuwang-tuwa ang mga hosts dahil mahirap nga naman ang walang trabaho, walang pumapasok sa kanilang kaban, tapos na ang kanilang pagtitiis ngayon sa paghihintay.

Ang tanong ng ating mga kababayan, kailan daw naman kaya babalik ang katapat nilang It’s Showtime? Nakakalungkot lang na kahit gustung-gusto nang magpasaya ng mga hosts ng noontime show ay wala naman silang babalikang istasyon dahil sa pagkakasarado nga ng ABSCBN. Pero kumpleto naman sa gadgets ang network, gamit na gamit nga nila ang Zoom, baka isang araw ay magbalik na rin sa ere ang tropa ni Vice Ganda.

Matindi talaga ang epekto sa mga artista ng Dos ang kawalan ng regular na trabaho.

Ang mga magaling pumaraan ay nakakaraket sa You Tube, Twitter at iba pang account, pero ang See CRISTY p16

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Ni Bro. Gerry Gamurot

PAHALANG 1. Isang pandemic 5. Maunawaan 12. Silong 13. Ampon 14. Magtitiwala 16. Away 17. Nayayapos 18. Panghalip 19. Over acting 21. Kaabresete 25. Lula 27. Dagat-dagatan 29. Bihasa 31. Tigasin 32. Ibibintang

9. Nakakalasing 10. Pasyal 11. Alipato 15. Hindi ko gusto 18. Maayos 20. Pagitan 21. Higaan 22. Sitaw 23. Lasa 24. Marahil

JUNE 16 - 30, 2020

OUR HEALTH Some hand sanitizers may pose health risk Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain industrial-grade ethanol that has not been authorized for use in hand sanitizers in Canada.

Industrial-grade ethanol contains impurities that are not found in the type of ethanol approved for use in manufacturing hand sanitizers, such as technical-grade, food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade ethanol.

In addition, chemicals that may not be approved for use in hand sanitizers are added to industrialgrade ethanol.

Frequent use of these products may result in dry skin, causing irritation or cracking.

Since industrial-grade ethanol has not been approved for use in hand sanitizers in Canada, the Department has not reviewed it for safety or efficacy.

A list of affected products can be found on this page. Health

Canada will update this list if it becomes aware of other affected products, so that Canadians can easily identify ones they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to consult the list regularly for updates. (Visit https://www.healthycanadians. gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hcsc/2020/73269a-eng.php for lot numbers.)

What you should do Stop using the products listed below. Please follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste. You may also return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.

Consult your healthcare professional if you have used these products and have health concerns.

To help limit the spread of COVID-19, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water are not

available.

Use hand sanitizers that have been authorized for sale in Canada.

Hand sanitizers that have been authorized will display either a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the product label. These products can be found on the list of hand sanitizers that meet Health Canada’s requirements.

Consult the list of hand sanitizers authorized or registered in other jurisdiction that may not display an NPN or DIN but have been accepted for use in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This list of accepted products can be found at https://www.canada.ca/ en/health-canada/services/drugshealth-products/disinfectants/ covid-19/products-acceptedunder-interim-measure.html.

Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.

Source: www.healthycanadians.gc.ca

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PABABA 1. Puting bulaklak 2. Amen 3. ____ Morales 4. Bahagyang lagnat 6. Tabako 7. Namnam 8. Pagkahilo

OBITUARY

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking

WILFREDO P. SOLIVEN October 27, 1924 – June 6, 2020

With sadness, the family announces the passing of Wilfredo P. Soliven on June 6, 2020.

We loved him dearly. He was a brother, lolo, uncle/tio, and Tatay to us. He was also a friend. He loved spending winters in the Philippines and summers in Canada. He liked going fishing and hanging out in Garden City Mall.

We love you and cherish the good memories as we celebrate the life you lived.

May you find joy and happiness in the presence of the Lord.

We love you, Tatay.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin is cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a face mask while in public, I’m concerned about the mask rubbing across my face and irritating the skin. What is the best way for me to soothe my hands and prevent more irritation on my face?

Answer: Hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But frequent hand-washing for an extended period of time can cause the natural moisture and oils in your skin to be washed away, resulting

in dry and cracked skin.

Increased use of cleaning agents and disinfectants, as well as hand sanitizer, also is contributing to skin irritation for many people, especially those who may have eczema or are susceptible to contact dermatitis.

The best recommendation to soothe skin and limit irritation is to consider adjusting the way you do certain tasks. For instance, wear gloves while cleaning or prepping food or washing dishes.

When you wash your hands, use warm or cool water and use a soap that is hypoallergenic, and free of irritants and perfumes. Bar soap tends to have fewer chemicals and more moisture content. Then pat dry. Never rub.

After washing, apply an

allergen-free or hypoallergenic moisturizer.

It’s personal preference if you want a lotion, a cream or an ointment. Lotions are See MAYO CLINIC p15

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Two Manitoba students win $20,000 grant for Habitat for Humanity Manitoba The Meaning of Home is a national writing contest in support of Habitat for Humanity Canada that asks students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 to share what home means to them. Over 10,200 students entered this year’s contest, which set a new record.

Two local students have helped win $20,000 for Habitat for Humanity Manitoba. Grade 4 runner up Tiana Sanko from Gilbert Plains joins Grade 5 runner up Cortez Rivera from Headingley in each winning a $10,000 grant that will go towards building decent and affordable homes.

Tiana’s grant will be directed to the Dauphin chapter and Cortez’s grant will be directed to the Winnipeg projects.

“We have had incredible engagement from the entire Province of Manitoba. We are thrilled to have two winners again this year. This is the third year we have had a winner from this national contest. Building our future philanthropists through this contest is extremely valuable to the future of charity,” said Sandy Hopkins, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba.

There are three grand prizewinners, one from each grade, who have won a $30,000 grant towards a local Habitat for

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From page 14 the weakest of the three with regard to moisturizing because they have more water content. Lotion goes into the skin quite well but will evaporate faster. If you don’t feel your hands are moist enough after applying moisturizer, simply wait 30 seconds to a minute and then reapply.

Creams are like lotion, but have less water content and tend to be thicker. They take longer to absorb into the skin. Ointments sit on top of the skin. They essentially prevent or slow the evaporation that naturally happens off the skin.

If you have significant skin irritation or dermatitis, you may want to apply a double layer of moisturizer anytime you wash your hands. At night-time, add a generous amount of petroleum jelly or similar ointment on your hands and cover them with cotton gloves overnight.

For some people, aloe may provide relief, although prolonged use should be limited.

If layered moisturizing is not helping, you also may try a wet dressing: • Before bed, wash your hands and pat them dry.

• Put on two layers of your thickest, most effective hypoallergenic lotion or cream ― not ointments.

Ointments won’t absorb into the skin.

• Put a teaspoon of white vinegar into a glass or small bowl of

Humanity build. Nine runners up have won a $10,000 grant towards their local Habitat. Each student entry also earned a $10 donation for their local Habitat. During a time when many local Habitats are struggling with the financial impact from COVID-19 on their operations, this contest helped raise over $280,000. The Manitoba affiliate, which includes Kenora and Dryden, Ontario, produced 2,020 entries for this contest – the largest number of entries in all of Canada. These much-needed funds will go towards building houses for families in need of a safe and secure place to call home.

The Meaning of Home contest would not be possible without the generous support of founding sponsor, Genworth Canada.

“I’d like to congratulate each of the contest winners and thank all the students who submitted entries on what home means to them. Since 2007, the Meaning of Home contest has been empowering youth to become engaged and compassionate members of the community while educating them on the importance of affordable housing. We’re proud to be a founding sponsor of this initiative,” said Stuart Levings, President and CEO, Genworth Canada.

warm water, and soak two clean washcloths.

• Wring them out and wrap around your hands.

• Cover your hands with dry cotton socks.

The warm water and vinegar soak adds more moisture and helps adjust the pH, which keeps the skin clean. The heat or the warmth of the wrap and socks allows the pores to open up and lotion to soak into the skin more effectively.

Face-mask protection Skin irritation of the face would be handled similarly by using bland soap and applying facial moisturizer. A hypoallergenic moisturizer that is made for the face is preferred. Apply a thick layer before you put a mask on and after you remove it. Avoid ointment-based moisturizers while wearing a mask because they will only cause sweat and oil to become trapped.

For overly irritated areas, including the bridge of the nose, chin or behind the ears, a thick layer of zinc oxide also can soothe the skin.

If you have a choice in masks, choose cotton fabric that can be easily laundered or washed by hand. If your skin is naturally sensitive, be sure that you wash the mask with detergent that is free of fragrance, dyes and other irritants.

Source: Dr. Dawn Davis, Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota/Courtesy – Mayo Clinic News Network

Tiana Sanko In addition to the support of founding sponsor Genworth Canada, the Meaning of Home contest would not have been

possible without the support of awards sponsor, Revera Inc. and judging sponsor, The Silver Hotel Group.

Cortez Rivera For a complete list of winners and to read the winning entries, please visit meaningofhome.ca/ winners-2020/.

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The movement towards sustainability and decreased carbon emissions Angela Gail Ciceron was awarded the 2019 ANAK Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence based on her high school GPA, a group interview, and an essay in response to the questions, “How can you minimize Canada’s environmental impact on the Philippines?” and “How are people of the Philippines taking control of climate change?” The following essay was her submission.

The increasing threat of environmental issues, such as climate change and pollution, on the Philippines is a cause for great concern, considering the vulnerability of the country against tragedies that can serve as its consequences. There has been a continuous movement towards decreasing carbon emissions not only to satisfy the Paris Agreement, which the Philippines ratified in early 2017, but for the betterment of the country’s sustainability. However, as Filipino immigrants, it is also our responsibility to lessen the environmental impact of Canada on our home through making actions towards sustainability by decreasing the production of waste in local households.

In March 2017, the country served as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, which was initiated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and aims to decrease the amount of carbon emissions of each state.

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From page 13 mga walang gaanong alam ay naghihintay na lang sa muling pagbabalik ng istasyon.

May mga personalidad mula sa ABS-CBN na ayon sa aming source ay nagbebenta na ng mga nabili nilang properties.

Sa panahon nga naman ngayon na walang kasiguruhan kung mabibigyan agad ng prangkisa ang kanilang network ay kailangan nilang mag-isip ng paraan para hindi sila kapusin.

Suwerte ang mga artista ng istasyon na nakapag-ipon, magtagal man ang usapin ng prangkisa ay hindi sila magugutom, pero paano ang mas nakararami na sa ABS-CBN lang talaga umaasa? *** Nagpahayag na ng interes si Alden Richards na maging reservist ng Philippine Air Force.

Hinihintay niya na lang ang desisyon ng GMA Artist Center kung kailan siya puwedeng magsimula sa matinding training.

Mahirap na nga namang sumagot siya, pero napakarami niya naman palang trabahong kailangang gampanan, hindi magiging tuluy-tuloy ang kaniyang training sa PAF. Sa pagkakaalam namin

Although the Philippines ratified the agreement in 2017, movements towards accountability for carbon emissions had already begun in 2016 after the country struggled through a significant number of strong typhoons caused by the increasing temperature of the ocean. Both citizens and organizations accused 47 corporations, including Shell, BP, and Chevron (dubbed the “Carbon Majors”), of significantly contributing to the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere (Savaresi, et al.).

The petition initiated a series of investigations launched by the Philippine Human Rights Commission in 2018, which include a “series of fact-finding missions and public hearings in the Philippines, London and New York” (Savaresi, et al.).

The investigations aim to hold corporations accountable for their carbon emissions.

The issue of pollution also serves as a work in progress in the country due to the impact of developed countries, such as Canada, on these matters. The shipping containers sent from Canada to the Philippines, which were full of household waste rather than recyclable materials, still serve as a national concern because of how it establishes the significance of Canada’s impact on pollution in both the Philippines and globally. Thus as immigrants in a developed, major

state, it is our responsibility both to our homeland and to the rest of the world to reduce the production of waste in our households. This includes investing in a more sustainable lifestyle, especially in terms of fashion and the products we use. A majority of affordable fashion in Canada, such as H&M, Forever 21, and Joe Fresh, do not practice sustainable processes.

Thus, being able to buy secondhand clothing or “upcycling” clothes will reduce the amount of pollution that the fashion industry produces, which is the second most polluting industry in the world (Villarta). Additionally, buying more recyclable products and taking advantage of our blue bins will not only decrease waste, but will also promote sustainable processes, such as recycling, in the community. Both these actions are smaller steps towards sustainability, but will have a significant impact if the majority of the community has the initiative to do so.

The movement towards sustainability and decreased carbon emissions is a battle fought by countries such as the Philippines, who are vulnerable to the consequences of these issues, which include an increase in sea levels and stronger typhoons. Thus, as both immigrants and global citizens, it is our responsibility to promote these initiatives and start making changes in our lifestyles for the betterment of our own

ay mapapalaban nang husto ang Pambansang Bae sa masusing training, ganoon din ang pinagdaanan ng ibang mga personalidad na pumasok sa pagiging reservist, pero handa naman si Alden anumang oras na kailangan na siyang sumailalim sa matindihang preparasyon kapag naiayos na nila ng Artist Center ang kaniyang schedule.

“Para sa bayan,” sabi ni Alden Richards na kilalangkilala sa pagiging matulungin pero hindi lang niya iyon ipinagmamakaingay. *** Pinanood namin ang Daddy’s Girl noong isang gabi.

Sa pamamagitan ng Zoom ay itinawid nina Vic Sotto at Maine Mendoza ang kanilang sitcom.

Malinaw ang kanilang eksena, nabigyan ng kani-kaniyang moment ang buong cast, kaya nga lang ay limitado ang kanilang mga galaw.

Hindi sila puwedeng humiwalay sa maliit na kuwadro ng Zoom, wala ring mga ekenang magkakasama sila bilang obserbasyon sa physical distancing, pero nairaos nila ang programa.

Positibo ang pagsasara nila sa sitcom, sabay-sabay silang nagdasal para sa kaligtasan ng lahat sa COVID-19, ang gandang

panoorin ng lahat ng cast sa kanikanilang maliit na kuwadro na nagsabi ng Amen. *** Mabilis na binawi ni Senador Manny Pacquiao ang pinakalat na impormasyon ng promoter ng Top Rank na si Bob Arum na kakandidato siya sa pagiging pangulo sa 2022.

Malinaw ang sinabi ng kaniyang promoter, sinabi raw sa kaniya ng Pambansang Kamao ang kaniyang planong pagsabak sa panguluhan sa susunod na eleksiyon, desidido na raw ang senador.

At lumundag na agad si Pacman sa kaniyang tagumpay, ayon pa sa promoter, dahil iniimbitahan na diumano ito ng Pambansang Kamao sa kaniyang inagurasyon.

Ayon sa boksingero ay wala raw silang napag-usapan tungkol sa mundo ng pulitika ng kaniyang promoter, umikot lang daw sa boxing ang kanilang paksa, wala raw siya sinabing sasabak na siya sa panguluhan sa 2022.

Umaksiyon agad ang senador para linawin ang sinabi ng Top Rank promoter dahil hindi naging maganda ang resulta ng inilabas nitong impormasyon.

Puro negatibong reaksiyon ang tinanggap ng Pambansang Kamao, lalo na tungkol sa

tomorrow.

Works cited Savaresi, Annalisa, et al.

“Why the World I Looking to the Philippines for Climate Justice.” The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2018, theconverstaion. com/why-the-world-is-lookingto-the-philippines-for-climatejustice-91792.

Villarta, Chica. “The Real Price Tag of Fast Fashion.” CNN Philippines, 5 May 2017, nine.

cnnphilippines.com/life/style/ fashion/2017/05/05/true-cost-offashion-documentary.html.

Angela Gail Ciceron graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and is studying at the University of Manitoba. Visit www.anak.ca to learn more about the 2020 ANAK Liwayway Scholarship, as well as other ANAK programs, opportunities, and ways you can get involved or support our youth.

Food delivery worker in Manila diumano’y imbitasyon niya sa promoter sa kaniyang inagurasyon, napakasyumero raw naman ng palabang boksingero sa papasukin niyang laban sa pagiging pangulo.

Ang unang-unang naglabas ng saloobin ay ang kaniyang mga empleyado sa MPBL, ang kaniyang sariling propesyonal na paliga sa basketball na iba-ibang probinsiya ang naglalaban-laban, may 50 empleyado niya ang magaapat na buwan na ngayong hindi sumusuweldo.

Ang masaklap pa, ayon sa grupo ay dumaan ang pinakamatinding hamon sa kanilang buhay, ang lockdown, pero kahit kaunting ayuda man lang ay walang ibinigay sa kanila

ang senador.

Sabi pa ng aming source, “Kaya kapag napapanood nila si Pacman na namimigay ng tulong sa mga kababayan natin, e, sumasama ang loob nila.

Kapag may mga camera raw, e, mabilis siyang mamahagi ng ayuda, samantalang silang mga nagtatrabaho sa MPBL, e, nagugutom ang mga pamilya!” madiing reaksiyon ng aming kausap.

Sino kaya sa kanila ng kaniyang boxing promoter ang nagsisinungaling at nagsasabi ng totoo? Kung walang kinumpirma si Senador Pacquiao kay Bob Arum ay napakatsismoso naman pala ng boxing promoter na ito?

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Happy Birthday, Nanay!

Alam kong halos lahat ng talakayan, articles, commentaries at mga social media posts sa ngayon ay patungkol sa issue ng racism sa buong mundo. Hindi na ako magsusulat ng tungkol dito dahil sa dami ng mga opinyon mula sa iba’t ibang sector at indibidwal.

Mas mahalaga sa akin ang aking topic at very personal dahil ito ay pagpupugay ko at pagdiriwang ng ika80 na kaarawan ng aking pinakamamahal na Nanay.

Nandito siya sa Winnipeg kaya wala akong dahilan para mahomesick. Bunso akong anak at nag-iisang anak na lalake sa apat na magkakapatid. Kahit 50 years old na ako ay lagi ko pa ring dama ang pagiging bunso sa aking Nanay. Makaka-relate sa akin ang mga anak na very close sa kanilang mga magulang. I always have the feeling of being a small child na naglalambing sa kaniyang magulang. The feelings never change kahit matanda na ako.

Napakahalaga sa akin ng paggalang at pagmamahal sa mga magulang. Alam kong ang values kong ito ay bunga ng pagpapalaki sa akin nang wasto ng aking mga magulang. Iyan din ang aking pilit na ginagawa sa aking mga anak; ang hubugin sila para maging mabubuting tao. Ito ang simple at hindi kumplikadong paraan upang makabuo ng isang maayos na mundo. Simulan ang maayos na kaugalian at buhay sa tahanan.

Matutupad lamang ang isang maayos na tahanan kung ang mga magulang ay wasto ang pagpapalaki sa kanilang mga anak. Alam kong hindi lahat ng pamilya ay ganito. Alam kong walang perpektong magulang at walang perpektong tahanan pero ang bottom line ng maayos na kaugalian ay babalik sa kung sino ang nagpalaki sa ’yo at kung ano ang pundasyon ng iyong ugali. Saan pa ba magmumula

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From page 16 Maselan ang isyung inilabas nito, mapaghahandaan na agad ng kaniyang mga makakatunggali sa posisyon ang kampeong boksingero, saka hindi maganda sa pandinig na ngayon pa lang ay siguradung-sigurado na ang senador sa kaniyang tagumpay sa panguluhan.

Agad-agad? Parang wala lang?

Na nakaamba na palang maging First Lady si Jinkee Pacquaio? *** Sa kabila ng magagandang ginagawa ni Angel Locsin ay kung anu-ano pang pangalan ang ikinakapit sa kaniya ngayon.

ito kundi sa bahay? At sino ba ang role model natin sa bahay?

Siyempre ang mga magulang natin.

Mapalad ako dahil sa mga magulang ko. Hindi sa yaman nasusukat ang pagiging maayos na pamilya kundi sa kung paano nagpo-produce ng mabuting mamamayan ang isang tahanan.

Ang mga pinakamaliit na units na ito ng ating komunidad ang pinagsisimulan sa kung ano ang magiging anyo ng mundo in the future. Kung ang pag-ibig, katapatan, kabaitan, kasipagan at malasakit ay hinubog sa bawat tao sa loob ng tahanan ay wala tayo sigurong magiging isyu sa corruption, racism at krimen.

Utang ko sa aking mga magulang ang sinusunod kong alituntunin sa buhay. Kaya’t lagi akong nagpapasalamat sa kanila. At kahit paulit-ulit akong magpasamalat ay hindi ako magsasawa.

Nagtataka lang ako sa mga taong bastos sa magulang, walang galang sa mga magulang at walang utang na loob. Bihira siguro ang ganitong sitwasyon pero tiyak na mayroon din.

May kani-kaniyang dahilan sa mga ganitong sitwasyon pero napaka-rare siguro.

Nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos dahil sa buhay at lakas na ibinibigay niya sa aking Ina sa pagdiriwang niya ng kaniyang 80 years na kaarawan!

Full of love and care ang aking Nanay mula noon hanggang ngayon. Baby pa man ako hanggang ngayong matanda na ay consistent at unconditional ang kaniyang pag-ibig. At dahil diyan ay hindi ako mahihiya na sabihin sa buong mundo na mahal na mahal ko ang aking Nanay.

Sa dami ng matatalino at eksperto sa mundo ay hindi pa rin tayo exempted sa mga problema at nabubulaga pa rin tayo dahil hindi natin control ang lahat. Dahil sa mga

Mula’t mula raw naman ay pro-NPA na ang aktres, may tumatawag din sa kaniya ng terorista, ganoon pa ba naman ang matatanggap na premyo ni Angel sa kabila ng kaliwa’t kanang pagtulong sa mga kababayan natin ang ipinamamalas niya?

Nakakalungkot lang ang ganoon dahil hindi naman lahat ng mga personalidad ay mulat sa pagayuda sa mga nangangailangan.

Bibihira lang ang ganoon at isa si Angel Locsin sa mga artistang hindi nagsasayang ng panahon at pagkakataong makatulong siya.

Kung saan-saang lugar ng bansa siya nakararating para sa pamamahagi ng tulong, sarili niyang pera at halagang

Si Nanay at Tatay sa Baguio City noong dekada 80

Enjoying summer in Winnipeg, Aling Anita and Mang Narcing

pagkakataong ito ay bumabalik pa rin tayo sa basics ng buhay. At sa kada pagbalik natin sa basics ng ating buhay ay bumabalik din tayo sa pundasyon ng ating kaugalian na hinubog sa ating tahanan at tinuro ng ating mga magulang.

Ang message ko sa lahat ngayong panahon ng crisis at gulo. Mahalin ninyo ang inyong mga magulang.

Bago bawian ng buhay si George Floyd, ang sabi niya “I can’t breathe!” at tinawag niya ang kaniyang Ina, “Mama.” Tulad ni George, let’s always reach out to our Moms kahit sa huling hininga ng ating buhay.

Happy Birthday, Nanay!

Noel Lapuz ay dating OFW sa Middle East (Dubai at Qatar). Nagtrabaho nang sampung taon sa City Hall ng Taguig bilang Human Resource Management Officer. Naging bahagi ng BataBatuta Productions bilang manunulat, entertainment host at stage actor. Nagtatag ng Kulturang Alyansa ng Taguig. Kasapi ng Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP).

Nanay at Tatay attend a family event in Winnipeg

Lapuz clan’s annual camping trip at Hecla Island, 2018

ipinagkakatiwala sa kaniya ng mga pangunahing produktong kailangan ng mga nabibiktima ng kalamidad, hindi naman ipinanganganak palagi ang tulad ng aktres na may magandang puso.

Nakakalungkot ding isipin na sa bansang ito, kapag pinuna mo ang kakapusan ng ating pamahalaan, ay babansagan ka nang terorista at komunista.

Kalaban na agad ang turing

sa iyo samantalang ginagamit mo lang naman ang iyong karapatang magpahayag bilang isang Pilipino.

Para naman sa mas nakararami ang kaniyang pamununa at hindi naman siya nang-eengganyo ng mga kababayan natin para lumaban sa gobyerno.

Kamag-anak kasi ni Angel Locsin ang pulitikong palaging pumupuna sa ating gobyerno, si Party List Congressman Neri Colmenares, iyon siguro ang

dahilan ng pagtawag sa kaniya bilang tagasuporta ng NPA mula pa noon.

Kung para naman sa mayorya ang pagkilos ay walang masama, kailan pa naging krimen ang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan, nakaposisyon man sa pamahalaan o hindi ang tumutulong sa ating mga kababayan ay isang dakilang aksiyon.

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Manitoba Filipino Street Festival flag raising ceremony

MFSF Organizing Committee, June 13, 2020

L-r: Glenda Pepito; Anna Maceda; Save on Foods assistant store manager, Alex Specman; store manager Josh McNutt; Save On Foods Kitchen manager, Amigo Yu; and Papah Dee

Pilipino Express representatives, Issi Bartolome and Vienna Jaime

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