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 December 2013

CHANGES TO CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC) – Effective November 9, 2013

Between November 9, 2013 and October 31, 2014, CIC will accept a maximum of 12,000 complete applications under the Canadian Experience Class. Within this cap, there will be sub-caps of 200 applications for each National Occupational Classification B applications. There are no sub-caps for NOC A and 0.
In order to manage intake, maintain reasonable processing times [...]

The Gift of Music

By. Consuelo (Chit) E. Munar
The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra jointly presented Handel’s “Messiah” in a three-day sing along performance (December 6-8) at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Together with my older son who sings tenor with the chorus, I had the great opportunity to participate on-stage during the last day of [...]

Association of Batanguenos in Alberta – Edmonton Fund-raising Activities

In behalf of the Filipino people, we would like to thank the international community most especially Canada for their concern and support to our fellowmen affected by the recent super typhoon Haiyan locally named Yolanda. The strength of this typhoon has never been experienced before with wind and storm [...]

What is your Christmas wish for all the victims of Typhoon Yolanda?

My Christmas wish for our kababayans who are survivors of Typhoon Yolanda is new hope , fast recovery and new life in the year ahead.

Ruth Padilla
of Calgary, Alberta
I wish and pray that the effects of the devastating experience, the trauma, the loss of property and loved ones will soon be forgotten. May God’s divine healing [...]

10 Health Benefits of Eggs

Some of you may have eaten eggs over the Easter weekend so I thought I’d post ten health benefits of eggs (and it doesn’t count if they were chocolate eggs!)
1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein [...]

Streamlining the Passport Process for Canadians Abroad

Ottawa, December 9, 2013 — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced improvements to passport services for Canadians living and working outside Canada.
When the improvements take effect on December 9, 2013, Canadians living and working outside Canada will have the option of choosing as a guarantor:
·an adult with a valid or recently expired [...]

HELPING HANDS IN ACTION

by Olet “Diwata” Barnachea

As the saying goes, “No man is an Island”, means everyone needs someone, that people cannot stand and live by themselves. People in this world help and live with others like in case of emergencies, catastrophes, problems, challenges, and disasters in life.

Like what happened in our native [...]

Give Back and Give Thanks

By Glynn Galla
Today, Sunday a very nice day, though it’s quite gloomy it didn’t rain here in the south. I wake up so early in the morning because I had worked related training. The training is held in the main store in downtown.
As I was on the train, it wasn’t as busy because it was [...]

LABEL READING THE HEALTHY WAY

Using Food Labels
Food labels give you information to help you make healthy food choices and compare similar foods. Nutrition information is found in three different places on food labels:
1. Ingredient list
2. Nutrition Facts table
3. Nutrient content claims and health claims
You can use food labels to make healthier food choices. Healthy food choices will help to [...]

Pasko ng Pagpuri

ni Juan Manila
May sanggol na sinilang sa bayan ng Betlehem
Jesus ang pangalan sabi ng anghel
Tala’y lumiwanag sa Silangan ng Israel
Nagsasabing dumating na, ating Emmanuel
Tatlong haring mago agad bumisita
dala’y ginto,kamanyang at mira
Simula ng bigayan,Pagpuri’t ,pagdakila
Kay Jesus na sanggol na hari ng madla
Ngayo’y nagsasaya pamilya’y nagbubunyi
Dahil kapaskuhan malapit ng mamimithi
HInihintay ng bata na laging nakangiti
Nakatingin sa mga [...]