Volume 22 • No. 10 • May 16 - 31 , 2026 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
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Pinays Manitoba honours Trailblazers
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Launches Student Awards
Bea Millan-Windorski Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Story on page 10
ALAMIN ANG INYONG KAPALARAN Basahin sa pahina 12
L-r: Hon. Malaya Marcelino, Minister of Labour and Immigration, Odessa Vickar, Venus Ramos, Engr. Aimee Intac-Leung, Dr. Bon Abigail Castillo, Dr. Alysa Almojuela, and Sam Vickar of the Vickar Automotive Group. Photo by Clarize Ariza Celebrating a decade of empowerment, leadership, and community building, over 250 guests gathered on May 9, 2026, at the Viscount Gort Hotel for the Pinays Manitoba Trailblazer
Recognition Awards and 10th anniversary gala. The evening honoured this year’s Trailblazer awardees – remarkable Filipino women who continue to break barriers, uplift the community,
and inspire the next generation. The milestone event reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to recognizing Filipino women who exemplify leadership, service, and See PINAYS p5
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