Volume 21 • No. 21 • November 1-15, 2025
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Eds Enero
When music meets purpose Paul Ong’s 11th Annual Concert for a Cause raises $88,489.11
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Paul Ong (centre) is joined on stage by his family and major sponsors as the total amount raised from his 11th Concert for a Cause is revealed with a ceremonial cheque. From left: Vickar Automotive Group President and CEO Larry Vickar, Johhan Ong, RMHC Manitoba Board Chair Elizabeth Boroditsky, RMHC Manitoba CEO Wendy Galagan, Tova Vickar, Myrna Ong, CIBC Market Vice President Jeff Smith, CIBC Community General Manager Krystal St. Goddard, and Alwyn Ong. Photo by Mark Godilano.
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Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2025 Story on page B8
On October 18, 2025, the Club Regent Event Centre was transformed into a hub of joy, reflection, and generosity as Paul Ong performed his 11th Annual Concert for a Cause, presented by
the Vickar Automotive Group and CIBC. Featuring the Royal Canadian Navy Band of HMCS Chippawa conducted by Lieutenant (Navy) Everett Fristensky with students
from Meadows West School, the sold-out show was a spectacular celebration of music, purpose, and community spirit. The evening raised $88,489.11 See PAUL ONG B2
Community to celebrate the life and legacy of Fred De Villa Celebration of Life on November 15, 2025
Lovi Poe and husband, Montgomery Blencowe Story on page B1
ALAMIN ANG INYONG KAPALARAN Basahin sa pahina B8
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Fred De Villa, born on June 28, 1944, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was a longtime and highly respected leader in the Filipino community, remembered for his dedication, integrity, and service to others. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. His remains were cremated in Winnipeg on October 22, 2025. In accordance with his final wishes, his cremains were sent to Vancouver, BC, where his only son, John, and daughter-inlaw, Maxine, reside. The family of Fred De Villa will host a Celebration of Life on November 15, 2025, at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM). The family wishes to inform the public that this will be the official memorial service in honour of Fred De Villa.
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