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Sharina Dumaran Ann Duque Benjamin Tamayo the two major parties less, the time and effort Lito de Jesus Editorial Manuel Perez into two differing and spent, and the richness of Madame KC Board distinct categories. One experience gained were Fr. Edmund F. Vargas is “incompetence” while something the Filipino Monette Esmeria Marianne Malaca the other one is “intoler- community could appreci- Tata Gascon The 30th general election ance”. Comes election day ate and commend to. in the Province will be Albertans will choose the On Jan 26th, the Graphic Artist/Sketch held on or before the 31st lesser evil. group Filipino Rising Pixecolours Media Haus Inc. of May. There are 87 seats Carried over from for Inclusion and Equity Layout up for grab. 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