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By Markytour777 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63648039 The Lost Art of In Maguindanao, a history, his line of work, by her parents, friends style of music and conduct two-string lute shaped dreams and aspirations and family, technically her of harana is practiced, the like a crocodile is used and his intentions with whole village. tradition is still preserved to play their love songs, his daughter. In today’s generation, online. it called a kutyapi. Love There are four stages courting involves just One company in the notes are sent to his lady, to every harana lead by texting and messaging Philippines that kept the before the members of the master haranista. It each other on messen- tradition is Harana.PH; Harana the community could is structured with a set of ger or using the phone. they are the first and only respite from the day heat. tease him. The family and protocols. We might have lost that professional serenade and Sharina Back then, electricity was the whole community is 1. Panawagan (Calling human interaction, the surprise service in the Dumaran non-existent; everyone involved with their court- or Announcement) – Hara- sweet glances and smiles, Philippines that allows would gather outside, ship. nistas approach the house but I think it still exists in you to send the tradition- bring out the guitars, It was very advanta- notifying the young lass our nature. Does harana al harana in a fun and When the Spanish came geous back in colonial of his presence outside of still hold a place in the exciting way. They have to the Philippines in and practice playing and singing. This is the heart times to possess musical her property. Songs such Filipino’s heart? I think bookings for your pro- 1951 they left us with the abilities, it was very useful as Dungawin mo Hirang, it’s still there. It might posals, weddings, parties, tradition to be able sing and soul of every Filipi- no, to sing sweet songs to get “the girl”. Even in Natutulog ka na ba Sinta?, not be in an obvious form, graduation, birthdays, and play musical instru- today’s generation, most and Sa Gitna ng Dilim. but I still see my cousins events, and anniversaries. ments. Harana became combined with poetry and lyricism of our precious women still fall head over 2. Pagtatapat (Pro- playing the guitars around You can hire professional popular and its influence heels for a man who can posal) – Once they are their parents,grown ups Haranistas to surprise comes from the folk Music Tagalog language. Harana were usually sing to them with a guitar invited in the house, they mentoring youth on how your irog (sweetheat). This of Spain and Mariachi or a piano. If you do not express openly their love to play a certain note or could be a great oppor- sounds of Mexico. There conducted within close proximity of a window, have these skills you can and admiration. Lovely song, churches encourag- tunity for Canadians to was no such thing as always hire someone to melodies like, Ibig mong ing their young to play a create a Canadian version. dating back in the days; usually to a small hut, so the young lass could do the serenading for you. sabihin Magtapat Sa Iyo musical instrument, and You can surprise them those were the only ways Paraluman and Lihim na I see them gather around in different settings such to express our secret love come to the window. To show her appreciation she The suitor will visit the Pagibig. fire pits during camps, as restaurants, parks, or through glances, song and house of the girl he is try- 3. Panagutan (Re- singing tunes and melo- their houses whatever set- conduct. It’s a tradition- would turn on the lights and show herself. Hopeful- ing to court, he will sing sponse) – If the woman dies. During parties I see ting you prefer. Gifts are al form of courtship in to her until she makes an is interested she may everyone come together given such as teddy bears, which a man woos a wom- ly it’s not the mother that shows up with arenola appearance. The dalaga respond with a song, as a singing songs with the flowers and chocolates to an by singing underneath or young lass will either matter of fact, in the prov- Karoeke. I still hear stories sweeten the moment. her window at night. (portable potty). Real Hara- nistas never experienced accept or deny him. If he ince if a woman sang well, from my aunts and uncles With high rise build- In the Philippines, is her type, she will invite she would be serenaded that harana still exist in ings in today’s society this harana is practiced with this. The practice is very respectful in the watchful him to come inside and often. If the woman is not rural areas in the Philip- can be very challenging. a specific style of music, at times, will respond by interested, haranistas will pines. They often hum How do you serenade with certain conduct and eye of the parents and the community. There are joining the suitor in sing- sing a song of a broken- old school love songs that someone if they live all protocols. Pre-colonial ing. The courter will need heart such as, Akoy’s isang my grandma used to sing. the way on the 15th Floor? Spanish song style of times when the suitor will have backup singers and to seek approval from the Sawi, and Pusong Wasak. Songs of Kundiman still The next generation will music is played, and the girl’s father, and both the 4. Pamaalam (Fare- echoes around the house. have to find creative ways courter uses a guitar as as he sings his songs, it becomes a social event. father and the daughter well) – A farewell song A girlfriend of mine to modernize harana. I the main instrument as will be sitting in the living is performed once the mentioned to me she was hope it will remain in he sings underneath the Up north in the Cordillera region, harana room while suitor will evening is complete. The going to serenade her hus- the Filipino culture and moonlight, with stars stay standing unless he is song style of this song is band with old school love tradition, to feel that old twinkling, in a breezy qui- takes place in public. A man expressed himself given permission to sit. happy with a faster tempo songs they cherish. school kinda love, with et cool night. Other instru- To make a good impres- as they disappear into In the internet harana that special “kilig” factor. ments have been used for in a secret language that only his young lass would sion he must have some the cool breezy night. notes and tunes are being As we celebrate Valen- harana such as ukulele, pasalubong or gifts for the Lovely tunes such as: played on YouTube. Flo- tine ’s Day this year, let’s violin and trumpet. understand. She then responds in a way that family. At the presence of Winawakasan mo Ko and rante Aguilar, a classically remember to keep a little Harana was a noctur- the daughter, the father Bakit di Kita Maiwan. trained guitarist did a music in our hearts and nal practice during the only he would understand. A mouth harp made of will do all the talking The woman ultimately has documentary about hara- romance, in that small evenings when friends and probing, inquiring the final say, however her na and he has a website way, this Filipino tradition and family gather in bamboo is played or the tongali (nose flute). about the suitor’s family final decision is influenced dedicated to it, history, is carried on. 4 Februay - March 2019 Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans diaryoalberta.ca Provincial News Join us for an Alberta-wide celebration of Culinary New Filipino language Tourism & Caravan of Cultural Understanding curriculum being developed from the contributions February 07, 2019 | Government of Alberta News Release of Filipino Canadians Community
Banquet. People. Culture. Premier Notley met with members of the Filipino community and announced development of a K-12 Filipino language and culture curriculum. Tradition. There are about 170,000 to grow deep roots and currently offered at the pride in students and their people of Filipino heritage make this province even high school level as a lo- heritage, and results in ac- in Alberta, and this new greater.” cally developed course in tive and engaged citizens.” curriculum will help these Rachel Notley, Premier some school jurisdictions, Dolly Castillo, Filipino June 2-8 children and youth con- “Providing learning op- including Calgary Catholic community leader Airdrie/Olds/Red Deer nect with their heritage portunities for students School District, Edmonton and culture. Expanding in a variety of language Catholic Schools and St. Filipino language and programs helps youth Thomas Aquinas Roman culture programming to maintain their heritage, Catholic Schools. After the June 10-16 students in kindergar- strengthen their cultural new K-12 Filipino curricu- Calgary ten to Grade 12 follows identity and build lan- lum is developed, Alberta Quick community requests to guage and literacy skills. Education officials will improve Filipino language Strengthening language work with stakeholders offerings in schools. programs based on local and community partners facts June 17-23 “Alberta is a welcoming need and demand can to identify resources to Okotoks/High River/Brooks/ place made richer by its be an effective tool in support the curriculum. • The K-12 Filipino cultures and languages. addressing racism. In “The official declaration language and cul- Lethbridge As one of the largest and fact, this is one of the of having the Filipino her- fastest-growing popula- ways we’re acting on the itage language in the cur- ture curriculum will tions, the Filipino commu- feedback we heard, and riculum of Alberta schools not be mandatory. June 24-30 nity has brought essential commitments we made, in is a historic gift by the School authorities skills to our workforce our government’s anti-rac- Alberta government to the have choice and Banff/Canmore/Cochrane/ and added so much to ism consultations and Filipino community. This flexibility in offer- our social fabric. Creating report.” strongly demonstrates Bow Valley a K-12 Filipino language David Eggen, Minister of the respect for a culture’s ing language pro- and culture curriculum Education diversity and uniqueness gramming that best A Collaborative effort of various organizations, groups, will ensure this vibrant Filipino language and through its language. meets the needs of associations, clubs, trades, business and individuals in community can continue culture curriculum is Programs like this instill the communities Alberta. Presented by Diaryo Alberta Society. they serve.
• Besides English Schedule of Events and French, 26 lan- Philippine Heritage Month CARAVAN 2019 guages are currently available for study Week 1 June 2-8 Week 3 June 27-23 in Alberta, includ- Venues: Airdrie/Olds/Red Deer Venues: Okotoks/High River ing American Sign • Filipino Tradional Games & Brooks/Lethbridge Language, Arabic, Philippine Sports • TFW of the Year Blackfoot, Canton- • Boodle Fight • Food Gala ese, Chinese, Cree, • Gallery and Exhibits of Filipino • Gallery and Exhibits of Dene, Filipino, Ger- Traits & Traditions Filipino Traits & Traditions man, Greek, Gujara- ti; Hebrew, Hungari- Week 2 June 10-16 Week 4 June 24 - July 1 an, Italian, Japanese, Venues: Calgary Venues: Banff/Bow Valley Korean, Latin, Nako- • Philippine Cuisine Festival Canmore/Cochrane da/Dakota, Polish, • Lechon Galore • Boodle Fight Portuguese, Punja- • Gallery and Exhibits of Filipino • Tree Planting bi, Russian, Spanish, Traits & Traditions • Culture Presentation Swedish, Tsuut’ina • Filipino Champions • Human Flag/Float and Parade and Ukrainian. • Fashion of Indigenous Fabrics • Gallery and Exhibits of Filipino Traits & Traditions diaryoalberta.ca Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans February - March 2019 5 National News CPTPP: New trade deal gives Canadian businesses greater access to Asia-Pacific markets
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February 11, 2019 – Van- farmers, fishers, scientists forest and value-added This latest agreement will CPTPP entered into force couver, British Columbia and manufacturers to wood products, as well as make it easier for Canadi- in Vietnam. - Global Affairs Canada owners of small business- a range of other mar- an entrepreneurs to seize • As part of its trade di- Supporting Canadian es—gain access to half a ket-access improvements. opportunities and create Quick facts versification strategy, the companies of all sizes so billion new customers. To help Canadians take good, well-paying jobs for • The CPTPP is a free Government of Canada they can seize opportuni- Combined with the Cana- advantage of the benefits Canada’s middle class and trade agreement between will invest $100 million ties worldwide and create da-European Union Com- of Canada’s trade agree- those working hard to Canada and 10 other coun- over six years to reinforce jobs for the Canadian prehensive Economic ments and access new join it.” tries in the Asia-Pacific the CanExport program middle class is at the heart and Trade Agreement markets, the Government region: Australia, Brunei, and related TCS funding of Canada’s diversification and the Canada-United of Canada is investing - Jim Carr, Minister of Chile, Japan, Malaysia, programs, helping more strategy. States-Mexico Agreement, $1.1 billion in programs International Trade Diver- Mexico, New Zealand, Canadian businesses reach Today, the Honourable Jim Canadian businesses now and services that: sification Peru, Singapore and Viet- overseas markets. Carr, Minister of Inter- have access to 1.5 billion • provide resourc- “High-quality Canadian nam. • The TCS helps national Trade Diversifi- new customers in over 50 es to small and medi- transportation infrastruc- • On December 30, thousands of Canadian cation, was joined at the countries. um-sized enterprises to ture and efficient trade 2018, the CPTPP entered businesses succeed in Vancouver Convention In Vancouver, Minister help them explore new corridors boost econom- into force in the first six international markets by Centre by the Honour- Carr highlighted the new export opportunities; ic growth, create good countries to ratify the providing key business able François-Philippe business opportunities • enhance trade middle-class jobs and agreement: Canada, Aus- insights and access to an Champagne, Minister of created by this ambitious services for Canadian contribute to the success tralia, Japan, Mexico, New unbeatable network of Infrastructure and Com- trade agreement as well as exporters; and of Canadian firms in the Zealand and Singapore. international contacts. munities, and by repre- the programs and services • help Canadian global marketplace. Our On January 14, 2019, the sentatives of the business the Canadian Trade Com- innovators add value, government’s investments community to celebrate missioner Service (TCS) succeed and grow their in Canadian trade and the entry into force of the provides to help Canadian businesses. transportation corridors, Comprehensive and firms access Asia-Pacific such as the Port of Van- Progressive Agreement for markets. With the entry couver, help ensure that Trans-Pacific Partnership into force of the CPTPP, people and products can Watch out for our (CPTPP). The CPTPP gives Canadian exporters can Quotes move quickly and effi- Canadians greater access now take advantage of “Our new Asia Pacific ciently to global markets.” Mystery Question to the most dynamic tariff reductions across all agreement is a bridge that markets in the Asia-Pacific sectors, including agricul- will enable people, goods - François-Philippe Contest! region. The agreement ture and agri-food, fish and services to be shared Champagne, Minister of means that Canadian and seafood, industrial more easily with half a Infrastructure and Com- entrepreneurs—from goods and machinery, and billion new customers. munities
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Greater international “This food safety confer- scientific experts, partner cooperation is needed to ence is a demonstration of agencies and representa- prevent unsafe food from this partnership. With- tives of consumers, food causing ill health and out safe foods, it is not producers, civil society hampering progress to- possible to achieve food organizations and the pri- wards sustainable develop- security,” he said. vate sector are also taking ment, world leaders said “There is no food securi- part. at today’s opening session ty without food safety,” The aim of the conference of the First International agreed FAO Director-Gen- is to identify key actions Food Safety Conference, eral José Graziano da that will ensure the avail- in Addis Ababa, organized Silva during his remarks. ability of, and access to, by the African Union (AU), “This conference is a safe food now and in the the Food and Agricul- great opportunity for the future. This will require ture Organization of the international community a strengthened com- United Nations (FAO), the to strengthen political mitment at the highest World Health Organiza- commitments and engage political level to scale up tion (WHO) and the World in key actions. Safeguard- food safety in the 2030 Trade Organization (WTO). ing our food is a shared Agenda for Sustainable A follow-up event, the responsibility. We must Development. International Forum on all play our part. We must Changing food systems Food Safety and Trade, work together to scale up Technological advances, which will focus on food safety in national digitalization, novel foods interlinkages between and international political and processing methods Consumers must be well informed on food safety practices WHO/B Chandra food safety and trade, is agendas,” he said. provide a wealth of oppor- scheduled to be hosted “Food should be a source tunities to simultaneously The great majority of choices and adopt ade- vomiting and diarrhoea. by WTO in Geneva (23-24 of nourishment and enhance food safety, and people will experience a quate behaviors. They Food contaminated with April). The two meetings enjoyment, not a cause of improve nutrition, liveli- foodborne disease at some should know common heavy metals or with are expected to galvanize disease or death,” said Dr hoods and trade. At the point in their lives. This food hazards and how to naturally occurring toxins support and lead to ac- Tedros Adhanom Ghe- same time, climate change highlights the importance handle food safely, using can also cause long-term tions in the key areas that breyesus, Director-Gen- and the globalization of of making sure the food the information provided health problems including are strategic for the future eral of the World Health food production, coupled we eat is not contami- in food labelling. cancer and neurological of food safety. Organization. “Unsafe with a growing global nated with potentially 1 in 10 people fall ill every disorders. Food contaminated with food is responsible for population and increasing harmful bacteria, para- year from eating contam- Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, para- hundreds of thousands of urbanization, pose new sites, viruses, toxins and inated food, and 420 000 contaminated food have sites, toxins or chemicals deaths every year, but has challenges to food safety. chemicals. people die each year as a a much higher impact on causes more than 600 mil- not received the political Food systems are becom- Food can become result. Children under 5 populations with poor or lion people to fall ill and attention it deserves. ing even more complex contaminated at any years of age are at particu- fragile health status and 420 000 to die worldwide Ensuring people have and interlinked, blurring point during production, larly high risk, with some can easily lead to serious every year. Illness linked access to safe food takes lines of regulatory re- distribution and prepara- 125 000 young children illness and death. For to unsafe food overloads sustained investment in sponsibility. Solutions to tion. Everyone along the dying from foodborne infants, pregnant women, healthcare systems and stronger regulations, labo- these potential problems production chain, from diseases every year. Proper the sick and the elderly, damages economies, trade ratories, surveillance and require intersectoral and producer to consumer, has food preparation can the consequences of food- and tourism. The im- monitoring. In our global- concerted international a role to play to ensure prevent most foodborne borne disease are usually pact of unsafe food costs ized world, food safety is action. the food we eat does not diseases. more severe and may be low- and middle-income everyone’s issue.” Strengthened collabora- cause diseases. The most common fatal. economies around $95 “Food safety is a cen- tion People should make symptoms of foodborne billion in lost productiv- tral element of public A central theme of the informed and wise food disease are stomach pains, ity each year. Because of health and will be conference is that food these threats, food safety crucial in achieving the safety systems need to must be a paramount goal 2030 Sustainable Devel- keep pace with the way at every stage of the food opment Goals,” WTO food is produced and chain, from production to Director-General Roberto consumed. This requires a harvest, processing, stor- Azevedo said. “Trade is sustained investment and age, distribution, prepa- an important force to lift coordinated, multi-sec- ration and consumption, people out of poverty… toral approaches for regu- conference participants when we reconvene in latory legislation, suitable stressed. Geneva in April we will laboratory capacities, and “The partnership between consider these issues in adequate disease surveil- the African Union and the more depth,” he added. lance and food monitoring United Nations has been Around 130 countries are programmes, all of which longstanding and strate- participating in the two- need to be supported by gic,” said African Union day conference, including information technologies, Commission chairperson ministers of agriculture, shared information, train- Moussa Faki Mahamat. health, and trade. Leading ing and education.
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8 Februay - March 2019 Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans diaryoalberta.ca Community News Feature Pinoy of the month MARLITO GENE LICUDINE (Inventor) CIPO Patent # 2901717 Slide Out Magazine Holder with Integrated Impeller Facilitating One Handed Loading of Firearm.
Marlito Gene “Mar” Licu- and shooting in awkward and 3) or clothing (jacket) dine is from Baguio City, positions - prone and with molle webbing. Figure 1: Invented device installed on pistol belt Philippines. He came with under-cover. A lesson he The invented device holds his family to Canada in learned from participating and presents the pistol/ 1995 and finally settled in in shooting competition handgun magazine in Calgary in 1999. He was is that like in any activity an ergonomic way for its active in various sports in practical life, if one is insertion into the pistol and arts before his motor- aware of his deficiencies magazine well. The en- cycling accident in 2009. but aspires to improve, suing one fluid motion of The accident rendered he will think, he will sliding the pistol handle him partially disabled due innovate. Improving his to the front, activates an to a paralyzed left arm, so performance inspired Mar impeller integrated in the he had to learn everything to develop his device. He invented device assisting again using his right arm. built his device prototypes the magazine to be prop- To maintain his skills, he with only one hand. When erly seated in the pistol went through self-learn- he gained the acceptance magazine well. A racker ing process. He learned by the local IPSC chapter is also incorporated in to play golf and to shoot - IPSC AB - on the safety as- the invented device for pistols. Upon gaining one pect of the device in sport chambering an ammo as handed pistol handling shooting, he finalized an option. skills, he joined the IPSC it. He submitted it for pat- The details of the patent- Alberta and USPSA. enting in 2015. The Patent ed device are found in the was granted in 2018. Canada Intellectual Prop- History of the Invention: erty Office under Patent When he participated in THE INVENTION: No. 2901717. Please see Figure 2: Invented device installed on an operator bag, can be range or messen- sport shooting matches, Presently, the invented this weblink: CIPO Patent ger bag. Mar was always at the device is handmade out 2901717 bottom of the match of polymer, see Figure 1. BENEFITS: results. In sports shoot- It can be installed on the The benefits in using the ing, match results are user’s gun belt. Although device are mainly: determined by one’s “Hit it has been intended for a • Safety: Muzzle direc- Factor”. Hit Factor is the one-handed shooter, it can tion, Reduction of body shooter’s accuracy over be used by two handed sweep and exposure to the shooter’s speed in exe- shooters. It has applicabil- muzzle, trigger safety; cuting a course of fire, ie, ity to law enforcement or • Speed in reloading: Re- accuracy (points) divided military activities, where, loading with the device by the time finishing the there may be instances can be done during course of fire. when the other arm of a motion (running) and For some time, he needed shooter is being occupied in lying position except to overcome his lack of with carrying or disabled prone. speed in the non-shoot- in an encounter. • Shooter or User Mental ing related activities in It can also be installed on Confidence. the sport like reloading, any operator bag (range or drawing, chambering messenger, see Figures 2 Philippine Bobled Teams to Compete in Canadian Championship
The Philippine National supplies the PNBLSA with bobsledders, with the ob- Canada and the support Bobsled Luge and Skeleton athletes for the latter’s jective of making Calgary of the ABA and the local Association (PNBLSA), Inc. local and overseas training the team’s permanent Filipino community are is fielding two, two-man programs. homebase. Last winter, ideal for the advancement bobsled teams in the In the Alberta Cup, two athletes of the PNBL- of our team and our long- upcoming Alberta Cup which is organized by SA trained in Innsbruck, term objectives,” he said. Provincial Championship, the Alberta Bobsleigh Austria for four months The ultimate goal of the scheduled to take place Association (ABA), the and competed in bobsled team is to qualify for the at the end of February Filipino bobsledders will derbies in the Europa Cup Beijing Winter Olympics 2019. This was announced race against some of the (as guest racers) and Tirol in 2022. “We’ve already by PNBLSA President and best North American and Cup, among others. made the first steps. We Chief Executive Officer international teams. “We Explaining the move to are officially the first Fili- Thelmo Cunanan Jr. The are looking forward to Calgary, Consul Cunanan pino and ASEAN bobsled PNBLSA is a national the Alberta Cup. This is highlighted the excel- team. We’re confident that sports association recog- the team’s first foray in lence of Canada’s winter we can accomplish great nized by the Philippines North America and it will sports program, the famil- things with the help and Sports Commission. It is give our athletes more iarity of the medium of support of our friends and the first organization of experience in the sport,” instruction (English), and Filipino brothers and sis- its kind in the Philippines said Cunanan. “We have the support of the ABA ters in Canada. Hopefully, and in Southeast Asia. two teams this year with and the Filipino-Canadian we’ll be able to represent The PNBLSA bobsledders powerful and experienced community. “We are very the Philippines in Beijing are members of the Phil- athletes so I believe our excited to make Calgary in 2022,” said Cunanan. ippine Coast Guard (PCG), chances of performing our team’s new home as The principal sponsor of which is the official part- well in the competition we admire Canadian bob- Philippine Bobsled Team ner-organization of the are good.” sledders and their instruc- Calgary 2019 is San Miguel PNBLSA. The two bodies The PNBLSA is entering tors who have greatly Corporation. signed an MOU in Septem- into a strategic partner- distinguished themselves. Consul Cunanan at Igls in Innsbruck, Austria with Coast Guardsmen ber 2018 to develop the ship with the ABA, for We also feel that the Sid Isidro and Jeffrey De la Cruz, the Philippines’ and ASEAN’s first sport of bobsled. The PCG the training of Filipino operating environment in bobsledders We want to hear from you.
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UCPCAUCUS.CA 10 Februay - March 2019 Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans diaryoalberta.ca Philippine News Masungi Georeserve PH posts 7.1-M record- shortlisted as ‘tourism breaking tourist for tomorrow’ finalist arrivals: DOT ism growth and average lo-Puyat projected the Joyce Ann Joyce Ann growth for Asia and the Philippines may not meet Pacific of 6 percent as its 7.4 million goal given Rocamora Rocamora PNA PNA identified by the United the six-month shutdown Nations World Tourism of Boracay, one of the Phil- Organization’s World ippines’ top destinations. MANILA The Masungi Geo- MANILA The Philippines Tourism Barometer. Boracay receives an aver- reserve in the province of has set a record-break- Consistent as the coun- age 80,000 tourists every Rizal is among the World ing 7.1 million interna- try’s top source market month meaning it lost Travel and Tourism Coun- tional tourist arrivals in is South Korea with around 480,000 due to the cil’s (WTTC) Tourism for 2018, the Department of 1,587,959, followed by closure. Tomorrow 2019 finalists. Tourism (DOT) reported China with 1,255,258, and Despite this, she still Masungi Georeserve, the Thursday. the United States that re- described the closure as a only Philippine destina- Data from the DOT corded 1,034,396 arrivals. “blessing in disguise.” tion from the 15 shortlist- showed that at least Meanwhile, Japan and “The challenging act of ed finalists, will compete 7,127,168 foreign tourists Australia wound up the closing down Boracay -- a for the Destination visited the country, the top five markets with flagship destination, the Stewardship Award with “highest ever number” in 631,801, and 279,821 country’s top sun-and- Brazil’s Grupo Rio de Prata the Philippines’ tourism arrivals, respectively. beach destination has ev- and St. Kitts and Nevis’ industry, surpassing the Trailing behind are Taiwan idently become a blessing Sustainable Destination 6,620,908 arrivals in 2017 with 240,842; Canada at in disguise for secondary Council. by 7.68 percent. 226,429; United Kingdom tourism spots to have a The geotourism “This is a time that with 201,039; Singapore share of the lime light destination, currently celebrates the 7.1 million with 171,795; Malaysia and attention they truly managed by the Masungi tourist arrival count -- the with 145,242; India with deserve,” she said. Georeserve Foundation, is highest ever in our coun- 121,124; and Hong Kong “It shows that turning off located at Kilometer 47, try’s history, while at the with 117,984. the faucet when the water Marcos Highway in the same time championing December 2018 regis- is unclear can bring a town of Baras. the cause of an economic tered 687,726 foreign tour- fresher flow in just an un- row 2019 awardees, is di- given to organizations The conservation area, vided into four categories “helping a place to thrive activity that can support ist arrivals second best expected period of time. frequented by adven- and transform lives of to the month of January With this, we have also -- Climate Action, Investing and bring forward its ture-seeking tourists, is in People, Destination unique identity for the common Filipinos,” Tour- 2018 at 732,506 and 12.12 seen the transition from a famous for its rustic rock ism Secretary Bernadette percent higher compared mass tourism perspective Stewardship, Social Impact benefit of its residents and garden within the forests and Changemakers -- will tourists.” Romulo-Puyat said in a to 2017. shifting into high-value of Rizal province. statement While the arrivals ob- tourism direction that be announced at the 19th According to WTTC, all Masungi is derived from WTTC Global Summit in finalists will undergo a rig- The agency boasts that served growth, the tally prioritizes quality over local name “masungki” the country’s tourism lagged behind the agen- mere quantity,” she added. Seville, Spain in April. orous three-phase judging which means spiked. The category where the process, which includes an growth rate has outdone cy’s initial 7.4-million (PNA) The Tourism for Tomor- the world average tour- target. Earlier, Romu- Philippines is listed is onsite evaluation. (PNA)
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Feb. 10, 2019. CLC/Cal- faithfulness to them. He God’s movement in their gary. The CLC celebrated reminded them how God midst and into the com- its 10th year anniversary turned eviction notice munity. The remembering, with energy, passion, joy (from their present build- reciting and rejoicing are and gratitude for what ing) to possession (offer sure recipe for a sustained God has done in their to buy it from the owner). acceleration of church ministry. The songs of God’s provision does not mission in Calgary. Award- praise and worship pre- end there. He encouraged ing of honor, recognition pared, led and mellowed them to recite or share it and appreciation to CLC the hearts and spirit of the to their respective fam- Founding Lead Pastor, Jerry congregants, visitors and ilies, friends and neigh- Berenguer, leaders, found- guests to the presence of bors. The end result of ing families and youth af- God. Pastor Jesse Carnecer remembering God’s good- firmed the value of loyalty passionately challenged ness and reciting to others and commitment to the everyone in the room (full is a rejoicing hearts. cause and moving forward packed) to remember, Hence, their anniversary of CLC. Congratulations! recite and rejoice God’s theme was to accelerate 12 Februay - March 2019 Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans diaryoalberta.ca Community News
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Wonderland sculpture at The Bow building membership to the zoo, Angelito you can go as much as you de Jesus want for onetime annual fee and spend as much time you want. You never Notice that I’ve changed have to be in a rush to see the title from Travel and all the animals at once and Adventure to Everyday walk till you’re exhausted Adventure. I believe that because you can always go adventures doesn’t have back anytime to see and to be in far-flung places enjoy all the amenities in the world that involves and take the time to read a lot of preparations and and learn the animals’ complicated itineraries let origins and natural habi- alone the expense, safety, tats or as an educational medical, health and travel pursuit. insurance issues. It could My membership is be just as much enjoyable just $70.00 that includes to be able to explore our parking for two vehicles own neigbourhood and but only one can park at familiarize ourselves to a time. There are times many unique offerings in that I would only stay for different communities in 2 hours for a relaxing walk Calgary. I would be amiss and check out the ani- if I exclude adventures mals if active, if they are I and discoveries in our would spend more time to great city. Calgary is a take photos. very vibrant and cultur- My previous visit to ally diverse city. There is the zoo, I’ve incorporated something unique to be a leisurely walk to the sur- seen and interact with in rounding neighborhood every community, all it of Bridgeland. Just across McHugh bluff staircase for a Dim Sum treat and St. George Drive, I climbed uary was still spring-like Park. I love this stair case, takes is the willingness to temperature and sure was there’s a set of 11 flights Ginger tea. take the time and explore the Campbell Park hill road was the crosswalk to Just a block away is to have a good view of Memorial Drive that leads a pleasant trip downtown of stairs that total 167 many unique features and to enjoy as the tempera- steps. If you choose to do the newly built architec- I guarantee you the most downtown’s sky scrapers. to East Village pathway. tural, engineering and From here following the The city has done a tre- ture lingers. Further west your stair climbing work- cost effective and enjoy- of Eau Claire is one of my out, this is by far the most artistic marvel – The Bow able everyday adventures walk path takes you to the mendous transformation Building as the headquar- community of Bridgeland. in the area. It is complete- favorite sites in downtown punishing set of stairs whether you choose Calgary – the new Peace you’ll ever set your foot in. ters of Encana Corpora- dining, night life, parks This is one of the older ly revitalized from what it tion and Cenovus Energy. communities in the city. used to be unsafe fre- Bridge. I am sure everyone It could get busier at time and recreational, concerts, knows about this pedes- most especially late in The 236 meter building festivals and the list goes There is mix of old and quented by drug users and currently is the second new buildings in the area questionable characters. trian bridge that crosses the afternoon where avid on. the Bow River, it’s been runner uses it to pump up tallest office tower in So, going forward; I and several restaurants Today, many cafes and downtown Calgary. The lined up of what appears restaurants have estab- around now for almost extra cardio. will include local adven- 7 years and has been Upon reaching the giant wire mesh head tures with hopes that I to be a small town feel to lished their presence with sculpture called the Won- it. Going through residen- growing clientele. Many the most photographed top of the staircase, can bring some encourage- feature in the city, what the Crescent Height derland is sure to delight ment to my kabayans to tial areas gives a nostalgic constructions of high rise everyone that passes by feel of bygone days; the condominiums have al- a contrast from a highly community features an head out and explore our controversial project the unobstructed spectacular as a permanent fixture city more and enjoy all old St. Matthew Lutheran ready been completed and in front of the building Church has been there occupants had settled in city has ever installed due view of Calgary skyline, year round activities. mostly to over budget from here you can take a designed by Jaume Plensa. As a debut article since the early 1900s and to their new homes here. By this time I am sure has become an icon in the There is always police and political debate. I breather from climbing for local ventures, first always felt like I’m in a the stairs and enjoy the you’re running out of and foremost, I regularly community. Just a block presence to keep the area energy and need to wrap away from this church is a safe for everyone. futuristic escape in a sci-fi view before proceeding to purchase an annual zoo movie whenever I cross another pathways sloping it up and save the other membership and national staircase that leads to the Heading west of the exciting downtown tour main road then to Edmon- village is the pathways this bridge leading to the downward to Centre Street park pass. There is a huge south side of Memorial Bridge. The Calgary tower for next time; and I’m benefit of having these ton trail where Bush Lane that lead to Eau Claire sure you’ll appreciate that organic grocery store is Market. About 15 minutes’ Drive. dwarfed between the two passes. One thing that I Another pedestrian high rise towers is a pleas- you’re just a few minutes am not a fan of is waiting located; there are plenty walk through modern ar- away by car from home or of choices for hearty lunch chitecture along the Bow bridge near Eau Claire is ing site as you head down in line, with these passes the Princess Island pedes- the bridge south crossing add to your adventure a I never have to wait over in their organic order River is quite a treat on its bus ride and not to worry counter along with their own. I come here several trian bridge that crosses the Bow River; from here a mile long line up to go Memorial Drive leading you can enjoy walking on about parking. in to our national parks or all organic fruits and vege- times annually either by tables. walking or on a bike tour, to McHugh Bluff stair just this historic bridge built in wait among huge crowds North of Princess Island 1916 towards Chinatown to go in the zoo. With Continuing down the this time at the end of Jan- continued on page 19 14 Februay - March 2019 Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans diaryoalberta.ca Health
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Studies have revealed that at least four out of every ten Filipinos are too heavy for good health, i.e., they are overweight. This is as a result of the lack of sufficient exercises coupled with poor eating habits. This article will be more of a reminder, review, motivation and all of the above. The most important is the way you think. It means you to have to embrace a mindset more on quality food and more activities. There are different types of workouts or activities out there that you can engage in, depending on whether your goal is to lose excess weight, sports specific, aesthetic, martial arts, medical reasons or just to be fit feel and look good in general. People who are overweight doing fitness exercises so that they can blast off that extra weight and remain in sound health while considering the food they are eating is the best way and this will be always dependent on the goal for each one of us because not PHOTO CREDIT: Brittany Joy all individuals have the same goal so the amount of effort varies for each person. But before you go out there and start performing exercises, the first thing you should do is to create an exercise plan. It involves setting up routine exercises that you will follow strategically so that you can maximize results. You need adequate exercise at least 3-5 times a week and always consider rest to improve the functions of your cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, nervous system that includes the brain and most important the mind that means creativity is the part of the enhancement. When you exercise, toxins that have accumulated in your body – which are the causal agents of results. resistance training, body many diseases out there Stretching is very workouts, and swimming today – are readily flushed important, though only are all exercises that do out. Eating anti-oxidants a handful of individuals not also require the use such as berries, red beans engage in this form of equipment, yet the and artichoke helps a of exercise that’s why benefits derived from lot in facilitating the I obliged each and these forms of exercises entire process plus do everyone. Stretching are really great. not forget your micros. exercises can be done with But before you engage Avoid sugary and bad fatty or without equipment. in any health sports or foods since they contain This type of training exercise, make sure you harmful substances that makes you move in full receive the go-ahead will decrease the value of range of motion in the from your physician. This the results you wanted to long run it makes you is to ensure that your attain or add harm than feel good about yourself, health and body can take good. Daily practice of decreases injury and pain whatever “punishment” your good nutrition is the after sports. you meet during workout key if you wanted great Walking, jogging, sessions. diaryoalberta.ca Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans February - March 2019 15 MannyChanic Plug that Block Heater
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If you suffer from the cold during winter, you’re not alone—your car suffers too. Did you know that one of the worst things you can do to your car is start it in cold weather? continued from page 1 Fortunately, you can give it a little love and make life easier. All you have to do is regularly use a block heater, which has lots of Immigration hot topic advantages and no disad- vantages! Heres why; Fuel Savings in Canada’s upcoming At an average tempera- ture of -10°C, the fuel consumption of different vehicle models that were 20 kilometres, because nicer, but also safer. Federal Election beyond that distance, your plugged into a block claiming asylum are real- polling firm over the last beth May and People’s Par- heater and then not car has warmed up on its Mechanical Health ly refugees but are instead few years. A majority of ty Maxime Bernier have plugged in was analyzed own. By avoiding the aggression coming to Canada for Canadians (58 per cent) said they will be delight- over a distance of about of a “cold” start, you help economic reasons. It also say they do not believe ed to fight a campaign on 20 kilometres. The results Faster Cabin Comfort keep your car healthy in found that, while more Ca- that immigration levels topics that are front burn- were clear: vehicles that Has your car ever refused the long term. By pre- nadians see immigration are too high, while 76 per er of Canadian politics. were plugged in reached to start on a cold winter serving the engine and as a positive for the coun- cent say that the overall All Canadian parties are a comfortable cabin tem- morning when you were its components as well as try than those who see it as impact of immigration expected to design their perature 40% faster, and in a hurry? A block heater the battery, you extend a negative, six in 10 believe on the Canadian economy platforms over climate fuel savings still came up can save your life by mak- the life of your precious the government is hiding has been positive. change and carbon pricing to the mark. ing it easier to start your vehicle. That’s quite an its true cost from taxpay- The 43rd Canadian fed- in Canada, ongoing global car in very cold weather. advantage! Be aware that ers and that immigration eral election (formally developments, migration And since being plugged What’s more, the cabin as soon as the tempera- is putting too much pres- the 43rd Canadian gen- and refugees and the pock- in for three hours is heats up almost twice ture drops too freezing, it sure on public services like eral election) is sched- ets of populist discontent enough to reap all the as fast—a nice creature is beneficial to plug it in. health care, transportation uled to take place on or all over the country, es- benefits of a block heater comfort that shouldn’t be Cars that are plugged and education. before October 21, 2019. pecially in areas hit hard (thank goodness for tim- overlooked. in require fewer oil chang- A new survey also by the Liberal Party leader PM by economic decline — in ers at night!), electricity es. If your car is equipped Environics Institute shows Justin Trudeau, United oil-price-ravaged Alberta, costs are very low and are It defrosts! A warmed up with an electronic mainte- that Canadians’ opinions Conservatives Party An- for instance, or in Oshawa, not likely to cancel out car helps the windshield nance reminder, you will on immigration and refu- drew Scheer, New Demo- where General Motors is the fuel savings generated. and windows to defrost therefore need mainte- gees have hardly budged crats Jagmeet Singh, Bloc pulling out of town. Also note that these bene- faster. Windows that are nance service less often. from the generally upbeat Quebecois Yves-Francois, fits occur during the first not fogged up are not only views recorded by the Green Party Leader Eliza- Happy Valentine’s Day WORD SEARCH In order to play this game, you must find all the words! Circle each letter for each of the words, these words can be found forwards, backwards, horizontal and vertical. Cross off all the words you’ve found as you go so you can be sure that you didn’t miss any! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Blue Monday. Our Covenant of Love and pledge to live out that raise the moral level of Fr. Edmund grace by visible witness. humankind. The church Vargas The implications of acts in human society as a our constant re-affirma- moral and spiritual leaven tion of our faith can be which continually renews In our own time, we far-reaching, and even it, constantly inspires it Christians renew our cov- considered revolutionary, with a sense of peace and enant relationship with by any human reckoning justice, a moral sense and God in the Eucharist. We or standard. This constan- a sense of love.” pledge to focus our lives cy in the faith is what has Our re-affirmation of on God. We promise to brought prophets and our faith in Christ has to love others as mandated martyrs to their death. always be inspired by the by Jesus in the gospels. In The proclamation of the constant love of Christ the Eucharist, we renew faith can be opposed, but for us which we have to our commitment to God. it has to be unwavering. reciprocate with our own We re-affirm to make Christ’s gospel of salva- acts of love for him and Jesus the center of our tion has to be preached one another. To be faith- lives. We commit to make by word and example by ful to the core values and our relationship with those of us who are tasked essential practices of our Jesus as the basis for all to proclaim it. Our Chris- Christian faith requires Oh yeah ... hala bira....! the other relationships in tian faith is proclaimed by courageous and conscious our lives. St Paul’ letter the proclamation of Chris- choices on our part. We to the Ephesians explores tians who are called upon renew these choices every It was a typical Sunday in my coconut head. Now back to normal. Looking how our relationship with to live a life of holiness, day. And these choices are afternoon, Jan 20th. The zombie-like drivers on the back the blessings and Jesus can transform our even if we are in constant not easy. Nor should they couch was stretched to street seemed staring at challenges of friendship, relationships within our need of repentance, purifi- be. the max by our weight. me. The sun was down, our secrets and unspoken families. cation and renewal. Let me invite you to Siesta time at its best. YES cold outside and darkness experiences stilled my In the Eucharist, we Bishop Emeritus Fred- pray an Act of Love which TV was on. The preacher’s engulfed the surround- spirit and wiped away experience the presence erick Henry insists on the we as children were in- comforting sermon lulled ings. much of my anxiety. of Christ in our midst. We absolute need to preach structed to memorize: “O our eyelids. Moments later When I opened the I went to bed relaxed re-affirm our hope in the the gospel message even my God, I love you above my wife’s nostril was loud- back door the smell of and with better under- saving sacrifice of Christ in spite of the opposition all things with my whole er than the sermon. food failed to perk up my standing of myself. Being re-enacted in the Eucha- encountered. He says in heart and soul. I love my My nap lasted only mood. I turned on the vulnerable to something rist. With the great Amen the statement to be pub- neighbor as myself for the for 30.8 minutes. I looked radio to sooth my mind i cannot control, the ines- of faith after the Eucha- lished in the Calgary Sun love of you. I forgive all at the window and saw to no avail. Smile from capable reality of experi- ristic prayer, we acknowl- and the Western Catholic who have injured me and gloominess. The sun tried my wife and “the table is encing depression and the edge Christ as the source Reporter: “The church ask pardon of all whom I to peek from the cover of ready” calmed my nerve a ability to cope were proofs of our communal identity does not cease trying to have injured. Amen.” winter cloud. Though the bit. of my humanness. Indeed, temperature -7 was way Our dinner table talk like an ordinary fellow to above the average that day started with “So how was the core, frail and aging. my thick skin demanded your day?” “More of the The morning after, additional covering. The same”, said my daughter. Monday, as i was browsing weather made me restless. It took ten minutes (and the news it jumped out on We had a good lunch, rest- 3 repeats of the same me. Jan 21st is Blue Mon- ful nap and yet something events relayed) by my day – the most depress- was missing. I remem- wife to finish her sharing. ing Monday of the year bered my scheduled chore I indicated the feeling I according to psychologist that afternoon. had. The same comment and expert in the field! “Yes”, said my wife from my wife, “you need Coincidence? Whatever, with her eyes closed and more sleep.” “It’s in the one thing sure was my still crumpled under the borderline of depression”, experience the day before. blanket on the couch. I intimated my daughter. I mulled my bout of de- wondered if she under- Our meal ended without pression. At the end I iden- stood what I told her. I any fuss or drama, though. tified effective areas of grabbed my car keys and After washing the coping: looking back and off to my scheduled activ- dishes, to ease my mind reminisce your happy days ity outside. The street was and cope with the dilem- and connections (in the littered with grumpy-look- ma, I checked my email. past) and calling friends ing drivers like me. I Presto, there appeared a (in the present); awareness reached my destination message and picture of of the symptoms (how to with less enthusiasm. my old high school BFF deal with them); the sup- The afternoon remained smiling faces. Instantly my port and presence of your the same – cold, damp, mind flew back 43 years love ones; and the ability gloomy and crappy. back. Reminiscing my ex- to understand and accept On my way back periences with this bunch my mortality (suffering) home anxiety crept in. of wacky classmates are ingredients of living a Restlessness remained. depressed my depression normal life. I couldn’t think clearly. big time. My mood and Something was going on mental equilibrium went COMICS diaryoalberta.ca Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans February - March 2019 17 Cooking Tips from “My Nanay is 40 but Looks 20”
I am not a chef and far from a cooking expert but through the years, I was taken on different paths of cooking while learning. Here are great cooking tips for you that can make you feel like you’re a chef or close to being one.
Ann Duque Salted butter versus Avoid boiling water from pin. This will give the air a unsalted butter. spilling off the pot. hole to escape through! Butter can be bought both Adding a thin layer of but- with and without salt. The ter around the rim of the Cut breads and cakes Don’t be hesitant to salt is added for additional explore. pan or pot when boiling perfectly every time. No rules or laws written flavor if like for instance rice, pasta and potatoes It may sound strange but in cooking and every taste it will be used as a bread can avoid spilling the dental floss can be used to depends on your own spread. If you are going to foam off of the pot. See slice bread and cakes for preference and taste. So use butter for cooking, un- and try it for yourself. a perfect slice every time. don’t be afraid to do some salted is a better option as This is also the easiest way experiments and put some you have a better control Avoid oozing egg whites. to cut a layer cake in half twist in your dish. It will for the taste of your dish. Do your eggs ooze out so you can add a filling. make your dish unique If you only have a salted some of their whites For perfect results freeze and call it as your ‘Secret butter available, best when you boil them? the cake before cutting it. Recipe’. Great cooks are thing to do is lessen your This is because every egg salt by ¼ teaspoon per ½ never reluctant to stray contains an air pocket at Get all the lemon or lime glass (one stick) of butter. from a formula and in- the larger, rounded end. juice from the last drop. clude their very own pal- When placed in simmer- Isn’t it frustrating that ette. When cooking Adobo Avoid foods from sticking ing water the air pocket you buy a bag of lemons easier to press. Press down harldy. After a few good for instance, you can put to the pan. expands and creates a for over $5 and yet you’re as hard as you can as you shake, you’ll see that all some of your favorite Defrost completely & higher atmospheric pres- not getting all the juic- roll before slicing it into those cloves of garlic were ingredients such as quail damp your fish or meat sure within the egg than es? If you want to make half and squeeze. already peeled. eggs. You can also try with a paper towel before in the water. The fragile sure that you get every putting red wine as part of frying it. Make sure shell cracks from the last drop of your lemon, Peel one whole garlic Boil a cracked egg. the traditional soy sauce & that food is clean as the built-up pressure. Avoid roll it on a hard surface altogether. You can still boil a cracked vinegar. A little bit of liver unwanted pieces could this problem in the future with your palm. In that Put the whole garlic on a egg without spilling the spread is not bad. Again, build up to burnt particles by removing eggs from way, the meat will gently large stainless steel salad whites. Just put a little it solely depends on your of the food. the refrigerator and pierc- separate from the feel and bowl mixer. Cover it with vinegar on the water that taste. ing the larger end with a it will make the lemon a lid and shake the bowl you will use for boiling. 18 Februay - March 2019 Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans diaryoalberta.ca Main Ingredient PICKLED PAPAYA STEWED OYSTER LATTE TASTEBUDS (ACHARA) INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS ADOBONG BALUT 5 Tbsp unsalted butter 2/3 c brewed espresso or any INGREDIENTS 1-pint oysters with their liquor, strong coffee INGREDIENTS 3 to 4 lbs. green papaya julienned jarred or freshly shucked, about 2 c milk 4 Balut Eggs, peeled 2 medium-sized carrots julienned 2 dozen* 2-4 Tbsp of flavoured creamer 1 large onion thinly sliced length 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp sugar 10 cloves garlic thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, minced PROCEDURE 3 Tbsp Canola Oil 2 tbsp whole peppercorn 1 med. white onion, minced In the microwave, heat your milk 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 3/4 cup milk for 30-45 seconds, or until the 1 small sized Onion, sliced 1 large red bell pepper cut strips 1/4 cup cream (or any milk) milk is warmed (but not boiling Aphrodisiacs ½ cup soy sauce, 1 knob ginger cut into thin strips Splash of Tabasco hot). With a French press, push ½ cup vinegar 1/4 cup salt to dehydrate papaya Salt the plunger up and down quickly 3 pcs bay leaf 1.5 tsp salt for the brine or syrup Freshly ground black pepper until the milk froths. Freshly ground Black pepper 2 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup parsley, minced In two mugs (mine held about Marietta 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 12 oz of liquid), if using creamer, 2 small boxes raisins PROCEDURE pour 1-2 Tbsp of creamer Pangan PROCEDURE 1 Strain and reserve the oyster (depending upon how sweet you Remove the Balut Eggshells, juice, rinse oysters: Strain the want your latte) in each. then set aside. PROCEDURE oyster juice through a fine- Add 1/3 cup of brewed espresso Now, let’s tackle a bit of In a large nonreactive saucepan, meshed sieve into a bowl to to each. protein content will help remove any grit. Reserve the juic- the controversy: The Aph- make stronger knees and Add Canola oil into the over high heat, combine the Evenly divide the frothed milk vinegar, sugar, 1 Tablespoon of es. Rinse the oysters well, under between the two lattes. rodisiacs: Also, this may increase stamina. Fryingpan, when Canola oil is cold water. Put them in a bowl. be a good opportunity Papaya (unripe)- green the salt, the garlic, and ginger. heated enough saute’ Onion Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve 2 Make a roux: Melt the butter to feature other contro- papaya contains the and the minced garlic until oil in a pot over medium heat. Add CHAMPURADO versial foods that are female hormone estrogen, gets infused with the flavour the sugar and salt. the flour and stir to make a roux. exclusive for love’s sake.. also believed to promote Reduce the heat to medium-low Reduce the heat to medium-low of garlic. and simmer until the flavours are and cook the mixture for a few INGREDIENTS Aphrodisiacs! milk production in breast- minutes, stirring often. 8 tbsp cocoa powder or about feeding mothers and well combined 15 to 20 minutes. 4 pieces tableya or 6 oz dark Add Balut and fry for a few Add the ground black pepper. 3 Add celery and onions: When From the goddess of love increase a woman’s libi- seconds then add Soy sauce the roux turns the colour of chocolate and sensuality, Aphro- do. It also has very good and Vinegar in the Pan. Cool to room temperature, cover coffee-with-cream, stir in the 1 cup glutinous rice (malagkit) dite, the aphrodisiac is a and refrigerate overnight. celery and onions. Increase the 1/2 cup brown sugar antiseptic properties. Depending on your own taste 2 ½ c thin coconut milk substance that is used in Oyster-This may be total In a large nonreactive bowl, toss heat to medium and cook for 2-3 you can increase or decrease together the papaya, carrots, minutes, stirring frequently. 1 c thick coconut milk, set aside, the belief that it increases folklore, however, the the amount of vinegar. 4 Add oyster juices, milk, cream, (topping) sexual desire. Through- shape has made it very no- peppers, and onion with the Bring to a boil without stirring. remaining 2 tablespoons salt. hot sauce: Add the oyster juice ½ c condensed milk (topping) out history, many foods, torious… the real truth is. Simmer for a few seconds, and any juices the oysters in the drinks, and behaviours .it is the mind that made then swirl the pan so that Cover and refrigerate overnight. bowl have released. The flour PROCEDURE have had a reputation for its reputation. However, it the eggs are coated with the Line a colander with a double in the roux will absorb the liquid Pour 2 1/2 cups of thin coconut making sex more attain- ’s high zinc content is re- sauce. layer of rinsed cheesecloth. and turn into a paste. Slowly add milk in a pot and bring to a boil able and/or pleasurable. lated to increased fertility. Place the papaya mixture in the the milk and cream, stirring to Put-in the glutinous rice and allow coriander and rinse well under incorporate as you pour them in. water to re-boil for a few minutes Mostly folkloric, however, Coffee- The caffeine Add bay leaf, sugar and fresh- Add a healthy splash or two of Dilute the cocoa powder in 1 cup a lot of people are curious stimulates the body thus running water. Pull up the ends ly ground black pepper. of the cloth and squeeze to hot sauce, to taste. warm water then pour-in the pot. enough to try and find making the blood flow Simmer for another minute. 5 Heat soup until steamy: Heat Stir continuously the truths for themselves. faster and keeps you alert Swirl once more. Turn off remove excess moisture. As Amy the soup to steamy, but below a Once the glutinous rice is cooked Here are a few that you longer. It is also a very the heat. Let sit for about 10 suggested, “You may need to do simmer, over low heat, cook for (about 12 to 18 minutes of cook- will definitely recognize good source of antioxi- minutes. this in two batches”. 15 min. (Do not let the soup boil!) ing with constant stirring), add Transfer the papaya mixture to 6 Add oysters: If you are working the sugar and cook for another as part of this group: dants. Give the eggs a final swirl with large oysters, you may want Balut: a fully fertilized Chocolate- Just be- a bowl and pour enough of the 5 minutes or until the texture and, for the ultimate experi- pickling solution over to cover it. to chop them into bite-sized piec- becomes thick. duck egg but not hatched. cause of the sweetness, it ence. es. Add the oysters and cook for Remove from the pot and place Except for the shell, boiled feeds the mind thus the (Reserve any excess solution for another 2 min., or until the edges Best served with garlic fried marinades, dipping sauces, or in a serving bowl. balut is eaten whole ( emotions. Being energetic rice. of the oysters just begin to curl. Serve hot with a swirl of thick beak, feather, bones…). similar uses.) Achara keeps for 7. Add salt and freshly ground is the reason for being (Optional) Thinly sliced Scal- black pepper to taste. Garnish w/ coconut milk and condensed milk The belief is because high indispensable to love. up to 6 months stored in an air- on top. lions for garnish tight container in the refrigerator. fresh chopped parsley to serve. diaryoalberta.ca Diaryo Alberta - The Pagebook of Albertans February - March 2019 19 Everyday Adventure... from the Readers: Madame KC “Huwag nating pilitin na bumalik ang mga taong pinili na umalis sa ating buhay. Kung mas pinili nila na talikuran at iwan ka, piliin mong mabuhay na masaya kahit wala sila.”
dito. Paano ako magsisim- Dear Madam KC, ula? Saan ako titira? Paano ako mag hahanap ng Dear Unlucky Guy, Sabi nila “all is fair in trabaho? Basahan ba ako love”, ganun din ba sa na basta nalang itatapon? Masakit kapag ang taong pangangaliwa? Pag nag Nalaman ko nalang mahal mo ay masaya hiwalay ang mag-asawa, na meron na pala siyang sa piling ng iba. Pero malimit na dahilan may kinakasama na iba. Kasal kailangan mong ipakita third party si lalaki. Pero kami, ako ang asawa niya! na masaya ka, na kahit mapaglaro ang tadhana sa Bakit sila ang magkasama? sa loob mo ....”sana ako akin, ako ang tinamaan ng Hindi ko rin masabi nalang siya”. lintek. ng mga panahon na yun Lahat naman yata ng sa magulang, kamag-anak Sinaktan ka, patawarin sad ending ay may fairy o mga kaibigan ko sa Pi- mo. Niloko ka, hayaan tale beginning din. Mata- Panda keeping busy eating bamboo nas ang totoong nangyari. mo. Iniwan ka, pakawalan gal din kaming naging Pinagtatakpan ko siya at mo. Maging matatag ka magkasintahan ni Ex bago sinasabing walang proble- not for the sake of others, siya nag immigrate dito ma ang pagsasama namin. but for yourself. You have sa Canada. Hanggang nag Kapag nangangamus- to let go of those people decide siya na umuwi ng ta sila, lagi ko nalang who doesn’t Pinas para magpakasal sinasabi na “okay” ako, see or deserve your true kami. Syempre honey- kahit sa isip ko gusto ko value. Dahil sa panahon moon stage, ayaw nya ng ng tapusin ang paghihi- ngayon pag mahina ka, bumalik ng Canada ng rap ko. Mahirap labanan talo ka. hindi ako kasama. ang depression lalo na Alam ko naman na pag alam mo na ikaw Mali ang pag pasok sa matagal na proseso bago lang mag-isa at wala kang bagong relasyon na para ako makapunta dito, kaya ibang masasandalan. lang pag selosin ang Ex talagang nag tiis kami Sinubukan ko naman mo, huwag kang mag na maiwan muna ako. makipag ayos sa kanya hanap ng panakip butas Salamat sa video call kaya pero lagi naman niya ako lang. True happiness hindi naging hadlang ang iniiwasan. Minsan din pu- comes from within, not layo namin sa isa’t-isa. munta na ako sa trabaho from someone else. Ang pangako naman niya niya, nag babakasali na sa akin na gagawin niya la- makausap ko siya. Pero Don’t make mistake of hat para magkasama kami napunta din sa hindi waiting on someone or agad. magandang usapan dahil something to come along Hanggang isang araw ang masakit pa dun eh and make you happy. napansin ko nalang na katrabaho niya ang lalaki madalang na ang pag-uu- niya. Why do we choose sad- sap namin. Sabi niya na Pinilit ko naman ness over happiness when busy s’ya kasi nag a-adjust Penguin family in Calgary Zoo makabangon ulit. Naka- we are hurting? Answer pa s’ya sa bagong work paghanap naman ako ng is simple, because every n’ya. Naunawaan ko work at unti-unti nag sisi- other emotion just feels continued from page 13 naman ‘yon. Pero kung mula ng bago kong buhay wrong. Depending upon bakit parang dumating na ng wala siya. how well you can lie to Back to the Zoo yung time na ako nalang Madami ang nag sabi yourself and convince lagi ang nag i-initiate na the best way na maka- yourself to feel happy By this time I have ng effort para mag usap had enough adventure limutan siya ay humanap again. kami. Lagi nalang siyang ng iba. Pero paano naman and time to head home, may dahilan na busy siya. I have covered nearly ako makakahanap eh, But if you want to heal Pati ang pag punta ko lahat natin ng mga nare- your wounds, let sadness 12 km of pathways and ng Canada, lagi nalang still not feeling tired at reto sa akin ay hindi ko take its course. It helps niyang pinapabukas. nagugustuhan. Ma-invite you recognize your faults all. The zoo is another Ako na ang gumawa 20 minutes’ walk from man ako sa party, kundi and make peace with your ng paraan at nag asikaso may mga asawa na ang inner self. Chinatown via East ng mga papers ko para Village crossing George nandoon puro mga lola makarating dito. Syem- naman. Let it take its time and C. King Bridge at St. pre gusto ko ma surprise Patrick Island. Even in Syempre ayaw ko when the time is right you siya na mag kakasama na naman humanap ng shall feel happy again, winter, this island looks kami, hindi ko akalain na and feels tranquil from basta-basta lang, dapat un most importantly in con- ako pala ang ma su-sur- katapat o hihigit sa kanya. trol and satisfied. what it used to be before prise! the 2013 flood. There has Wala din naman divorce Dumating ako ng sa Pilipinas kaya sa mata Ang paglimot sa taong been a huge transforma- airport, sinundo niya ako tion that city did for flood ng batas at ng Diyos, minahal mo, ay parang para lang ihatid sa hotel at mag-asawa parin kami. pag bangon sa umaga na mitigation. I could walk para sabihin na hindi na even at midnight and take Kapag mahal mo, may pasok. Mahirap pero kami pwede magsama. Ini- lahat gagawin mo, lahat kailangan. photos of night lights and wan niya ako doon mag- feel safe. The ramp from ibibigay mo. Pero paano isa, ni walang explanation. kung hilingin n’yang the bridge takes you to Basta ayaw nalang niya? another park where pic- palayain mo na siya? Para akong binuhusan ng Mabibigay mo pa? Kahit Madame KC nic tables are set up with malamig na tubig. Ganun children’s park nearby may pag mamahal pang nalang yun? Saan ako nag natitira? and pathways that me- kulang bilang asawa? ander through the island Wala akong ni isang Unlucky Guy among giant trees next to kamag anak o kaibigan the Bow River. The south entrance of the zoo can be seen from here but I have “In life you’ll realize there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test to walk another 2km to get to the north entrance. you, some will use you, and some will teach you. But most importantly, some My day out on a walking tour was success- will bring out the best in you. fully accomplished and a treat to a nice dinner at a Keep people in your life who truly love you, motivate you, encourage you, Thai restaurant awaits…. another adventure on the enhance you, and make you happy. If you know people who do none of works but for now I need to recoup. Centre Street Bridge these things, let them go.”