Volume 18 • No. 23 • December 1 - 15 , 2022 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
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PCCM welcomes Winnipeg Mayor Gillingham and elected city officials
L-r: Perla Javate, School Trustee Ward 6; Dante Aviso, School Trustee Ward 5; Councillor Vivian Santos, Point Douglas Ward; Mayor Scott Gillingham, and Ann Evangelista, School Trustee Ward 9. Story on p15. Photo by Rey-Ar Reyes
Paul Ong recognized as part of CBC Future 40 Awards Every year, CBC Manitoba recognizes an outstanding group of young Manitobans under the age of 40 who are making a difference in their communities. This year, the 10 awardees include creative business owners, grassroots organizers, scientists, and fundraisers. One of them is educator and music artist, Paul Ong. Since 2015, the internationally trained educator has been selling out his annual Concerts for a Cause, which gives him and participating students an opportunity to share their musical gifts and engage the community to bring positive change. The concerts have so far raised over $100,000 for local charities. Pilipino Express (PE) recently spoke with Paul Ong (PO) about the recognition and what it means to him and for his community See PAUL ONG p11
Paul Ong