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 September 2016

Greetings to all September Celebrants

Latest Express Entry Draw Sees Significant Increase in Invitations to Apply Issued and Decrease in CRS Point Requirement

Until this week’s draw, the number of ITAs issued in any one draw had not reached the 1,000 mark since April, 2016. The previous draw, which took place on August 24, saw 750 ITAs issued to candidates.
Candidates who have been issued an ITA have 60 days to submit an application for Canadian permanent residence, from [...]

GOLDEN GENERATIONS SENIORS CLUB GOES ON ALBERTA PRAIRIE RALIWAY EXCURSION

by C.K.
It was a nice day when the members of the Golden Generations Seniors Club took a bus ride to go on an exciting one day adventure on board a real steam or diesel-powered train. Different themes are enacted throughout the season, including murder mysteries, family, live stage show, seniors and teddy bear specials. [...]

PLCSA launched Linggo ng Wika Celebration

By Roberto Ugaddan
August 21, 2016 marked another significant event for the community hosted by the Philippine Languages and Cultural Society of Alberta which commemorated the Linggo ng Wika.
It was a day of fun and entertainment which was more into enrichment of the use of our national language and our culture. Local performers sang original [...]

Outstanding Pinoy for 2016

Sylvia Sanchez embraces role of a lifetime

Sylvia Sanchez, who plays a mother afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease in “The Greatest Love,” admitted that she was terrified she might contract the illness when she grows older.
“The idea that I will no longer remember anything about my loved ones is a frightening thought. I’m already forgetful now. It’s a good thing that my work [...]

Viva releases Anne Curtis and James Reid negative drug test results

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Viva Artists Agency announced that James Reid and Anne Curtis took drug tests and the results are negative.
In a statement by the agency posted on ABS-CBN, the two stars took the test to clear their names, after tabloid reports linked them to using illegal drugs such asmethamphetamine (shabu) and THC (marijuana).
“These reports [...]

Kuya Bong’s Kusina

Crawfish in Coconut Milk with Spinach

This is a recipe involving crayfish. It is also known as crawfish and freshwater lobster. The dish is called Crawfish in Coconut Milk with Spinach. It is tasty and rich dish that is best paired with nothing but rice. This cooking method is known as “Ginataan” in Filipino.
Ingredients

3 lbs. crawfish, [...]

Erwinism: Friends, Elegies, and Time

By Erwin Maramat
It was a blustery morning in ’91 when I first met Red. The leaves, each with the life of its own, recklessly surfed the breeze in search for a final resting place where the aging season can bid its farewell and adorn them with dews to capture the failing sunlight one last time [...]

GOING HOME

Tigs Tidalgo

Let me tell you a paradox.
From point of loftiness he sees deprivation down the valley. He knows of ways to fix it and believes that he can do it. He carries a bag-full of credentials to prove his worth. He is good and could make things better his way.
Marching down he comes. This [...]