Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
Belated Happy Labor Day to all. Colors are changing around us, a sign that summer is over and fall is here to stay for a while. My 13 year old daughter and my 5 year old son are very much excited that school will soon start. We have to make sure that our children are safe [...]
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NEWS FROM February 2010

THE MAIN INGREDIENT – YOUR HEALTHY HEART

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*** THE MAIN INGREDIENT segment aims to inform, educate, share skills and knowledge. It also hopes to satisfy most of our TASTEBUDS (the five elements of taste perception: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami or savoury). Email your request INGREDIENT(s) be featured for its uses, nutrient contents and/or cooking tips, and comments/suggestions. ***The author has [...]

The Noble Achievements of Marivic Ambion – OFW of the Month

In her thoughtful ways, Marivic has accomplished a great undertaking, a selfless ambition to help other people achieve their dreams even if it costs countless sacrifices on her part. This made her be worthy of becoming the OFW feature for this month.
Marivic or Mary was born and raised from a happy family living in the [...]

A SPECIAL REPORT ON GK LOS BANOS VISIT

by C.K.
When ex-President Fidel V. Ramos came to Calgary last July 2009 to help with the fundraising campaign of Gawad Kalinga, my husband and I attended the Dinner-Dance event hosted by Philippine Honorary Consul General Felix Guerrero at the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre. I was aware of the programs of Gawad Kalinga and will always [...]

UNANG HAKBANG

ni Roger Encarnacion

Nangangarap na naman ako nang gising. Katatapos ko pa lamang kasing basahin ang mga sanaysay nina Francisco Icasiano, Carlos P. Romulo, Jose Lansang, at Leon Ma. Guerrero. Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon nagigising ang aking damdamin sa pagsulat. Gumagaan ang aking pakiramdam at tila idinuduyan sa salamisim ang aking puso. Higit [...]

Top Ten Tips for Sustaining Relationship

Do you want to know how to keep the romance in your marriage alive? Then, read on the top ten tips given below for sustaining your relationship…
· One of the 10 best ideas for sustaining relationships is to talk, talk and talk. Never let a communication gap crop up between the two of you.
Never end [...]

Gardener’s Corner – Connection to Plants

Being raised on a farm in northern Alberta during the 50’s and 60’s my entire life seemed to be connected to plants. However life then was directed at food crops like hay, grain, potatoes, carrots, turnips and cabbage. No greenhouses existed in small rural towns except some stores had seed stands filled again with vegetables [...]

Views and Opinions

By Roberto Ugaddan
Recently, I have seen on TV (thru my TFC box) the interview of Marilyn Aguilar Pollard about her son, Jason. It hurts for a mother to go thru such pain when your son is in the midst of this situation. And we saw on national TV how much she loved and cared for [...]

Isang Pagsilip sa Buhay Canada (Obserbasyon ng isang first-timer)

Habang sinusulat ko to, dalawang daan at pitumpu`t isang araw na ko sa Calgary Alberta Canada. Sa tulad kong first timer (first time sumakay ng eroplano, makapunta at makapagtrabaho sa ibang bansa, makakita ng snow), isang bagong mundo ang sumalubong sa akin pagtapak ko pa lang sa lugar na kung tawagin nila`y “a place [...]

CANADA’S REAL ESTATE MARKET EXPECTED TO CONTINUE STRONG GAINS INTO THE FIRST HALF OF 2010

Demand and supply finding balance in the second half of the year
Canada’s residential real estate market is forecast to remain unusually strong through the first half of 2010 as economic conditions across the country improve and the stimulus impact of low interest rates continues to stoke demand, according to today’s Royal LePage House Price Survey [...]

Philippine campaign starts as race tightens

ABS CBN, MANILA, Philippines – The latest opinion poll shows two opposition lawmakers are neck-and-neck for the May 10 presidential election, but analysts say it is too early to establish a two-horse race because voters have yet to hear detailed policies from the candidates.
Arroyo, in office since 2001, is barred from running again. Allegations that [...]