Seek a sign

 

By Manila Bulletin

Published Feb 16, 2026 12:05 am | Updated Feb 15, 2026 03:31 pm

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A “sign” (Hebrew oth) in the Old Testament and Jewish literature signifies a token which guarantees the truthfulness of an utterance or the legitimacy of an action. The words of the prophets which could not be verified were frequently accompanied by a sign which authenticated the prophecy. In that context, a sign is a further prophecy that is to be fulfilled within a short period of time. Because miracles or “mighty deeds” are effective and extraordinary, they occupy a privileged place among the divine signs, but they are not always “signs” pointing to God’s saving action. Jesus does miracles designated as signs of the coming of the Kingdom, but they are not considered to be signs by the Pharisees. When they see with their very eyes Jesus’ mighty deeds, they conclude that these are of demonic agency and that Jesus is in league with Beelzebul, the prince of demons. In today’s Gospel, they seek a sign from heaven. They demand that Jesus demonstrate the legitimacy of his actions. But what mighty deed can truly satisfy them? Jesus is thoroughly aware of the hostility and unbelief of the Pharisees who are opposed to the revelation of God’s grace in him. In their case, he absolutely refuses the demand for a sign.

First Reading • Jas 1:1-11

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion, greetings. Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it. But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord, since he is a man of two minds, unstable in all his ways. The brother in lowly circumstances should take pride in high standing, and the rich one in his lowliness, for he will pass away “like the flower of the field.” For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass, its flower droops, and the beauty of its appearance vanishes. So will the rich person fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

Responsorial Psalm • Ps 119

“Be kind to me, Lord, and I shall live.”

Gospel • Mk 8:11-13

The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.

Source: “365 Days with the Lord 2026,” St. Paul’s, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; E-mail: publishing@stpauls.ph; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.

Alex Eala arranges a second-round clash vs Paolini as Baptiste retires

 

By Mark Rey Montejo

Published Feb 16, 2026 08:18 am

ed a quick ticket in the second round after American Hailey Baptiste retired in the second set of their round of 64 clash, 6-4, 0-1 (ret), at the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates late Sunday night, Feb. 15.

Alex Eala earned a quick ticket in the second round after American Hailey Baptiste retired in the second set of their round of 64 clash, 6-4, 0-1 (ret), at the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates late Sunday night, Feb. 15.

Eala, 20, overcame a sluggish start, breaking a 2-2 deadlock before unleashing a series of superb hits to build a 5-3 cushion en route to a first-set edge.

However, the highly anticipated duel ended prematurely when the 24-year-old Baptiste appeared to have suffered an abdominal injury, forcing her to exit the match.

Apart from her stellar debut on Dubai soil, the Filipina tennis ace sets up a daunting round of 32 duel against world No. 8 and competition’s No. 6 seed Italian Jasmine Paolini, who received an early bye in the opener.

“I’m happy to be in the next round. These tournaments are such a great experience for me, especially playing in front of the best crowd ever,” Eala said. “I will do my best to try [and] enjoy every moment I have on court.”

This will mark the first-ever meeting on the WTA Tour between Eala and Paolini, the winner of last year’s French Open women’s doubles crown with fellow Italian Sara Errani.

It was also the second time that No. 40 Eala eliminated No. 39 Baptiste after the former carved out a 6-7(7), 7-6(7), 6-1 escape to barge into the main draw of the WTA 250 Lexus Eastbourne Open in Great Britain last June.

However, Eala admitted she wasn’t a fan of her recent win, acknowledging how tough it is to stay healthy in the ultra-competitive WTA Tour and extending her well wishes to Baptiste for a speedy recovery.

“Obviously, no one likes advancing this way [and] being on tour I’m starting to discover really at this level how different it is to maintain your health physically,” said Eala moments after the game.

“I really hope Hailey [Baptiste] is okay and will bounce back soon,” she added.

With a week of respite after her exit in the Qatar Open in Doha, Eala needed to shake off some jitters after she struggled early against Baptiste.

The Filipina netter then rediscovered her form after converting two break points in the 5th and 7th of the opening frame to seize 4-3 edge before winning two of the next three games.

Baptiste staged a brief comeback, claiming the first game of the second set in a tense exchange featuring multiple deuces and break points. Unfortunately, the American then suffered the injury that forced her to retire from the match.

Better to be kind than right, right?

 

My dad’s central motto has always been “It’s better to be kind than right.” He was, and still is, the kindest soul I know. He was the type of person to buy extra food in the drive-through for the children we’d pass on the street, eat or drink all of my kitchen concoctions with a smile on his face, and be an inspiring leader to his workmates. So, how do I tell him–wherever he may be in heaven–that as much as I want to promise to follow his word, the world does not treat kindness from young girls like me as gracefully as he does?

I am a 19-year-old girl whose kindness is not only an attribute– it’s a survival tool. It’s something that I’ve had to learn and perpetually equip myself with. Whenever I’m out in public, I have to trust my instincts and be constantly wary of my surroundings.

Is that man following me? Are they staring at me? Is my uniform too revealing for the bus? Could someone recognize me and think I’m easy to kidnap?

These are real thoughts that run through my mind and factors I consider every day. I once stepped onto a relatively full bus and found a seat near the front, just in case. My palms were slippery from sweat, whether from wearing a zip-up even in the intense heat or the pure unease that ran through my veins. I quickly put my hair in a bun so that it wouldn’t get pulled on in any circumstance, and held my bag close to my chest. A man sat in the opposite aisle and every so often would glance at me, and I returned his looks with a stern face. After a while, he dropped his handkerchief, and about a thousand different scenarios ran through my mind–if it was an accident or if he planned for me to grab it for him. As stop after stop passed by, my mind was conflicted on what the “right choice” would be and if I was wrong for immediately thinking cynically. How dare I reduce this random man to the dark possibilities that only lived and breathed in my head? When he left, a mixture of guilt and fear settled in my stomach. Guilt that I didn’t pass on the kindness that my dad had instilled in me. Fear of what might have happened if I had.

When I got home, I couldn’t shake what happened. It stuck to me as much as the sweat and scent of gasoline from the bus did. I imagined telling my dad what had happened and asking him if what I did was correct; would he validate my choice, or would he chastise me and say that I was overly pessimistic?

People may say that I’m too anxious or I’m seeing the world in a negative light, but the daily news of people, mostly teenage girls, getting taken and treated as objects even in broad daylight, begs to differ. I would like to stay true to myself and believe that people are inherently good, but what about those who aren’t? How am I supposed to know who is and isn’t thinking I’m vulnerable enough to be taken advantage of?

A similar notion is held in the “Kill All Men” (KAM) movement popularized in 2020. It doesn’t literally aim to kill all biological men; it aims to put into perspective the daily experience of women throughout the world–it’s a flare gun fired by women begging for help when they just want to walk home safely without the piercing stares of men watching them. While living in fear and cautiousness, how are we supposed to be sure of the purity of intentions of those around us? It’s a hyperbolic expression, yes, but it was only born from hypervigilance.

Nothing can ever warrant a human to harass another human– not what they were wearing, not how old they were, not what time it happened. Nothing. Moreover, when women talk about their unfortunate experiences, they shouldn’t be shunned. Whenever I read news articles about women getting harassed, tortured, or killed, an exorbitant majority of the comments are still flooded with those who believe it was the woman’s fault and continue to blame women for each similar occurrence. There is even a disgusting minority of people who praise the man who was guilty of the crime. Women are not objects and should not be treated as such. We do not live for the pleasure and desires of men or any other individual, especially unwarranted.

I circle my life around the possibilities that I wish I didn’t have to consider. The possibilities that I and others shouldn’t have to consider. Because the man that I’ve seen take the same route as me might just be a coincidence, or it might lead me to never walk that route again. If I’m right, I know other ways I can take to make sure. If I’m kind, I could very well underestimate him.

So with a heavy heart, when I’m alone in public, I’m forced to disobey my father beyond the grave. I’m forced to want to be right rather than kind, because kindness from girls like me doesn’t feel any better.

How to endure temptations

 

by Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

WE get this happy assurance from the Letter of St. James. “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been proved, he shall receive a crown of life, which God hath promised to them that love him.” (1,12)

God can allow temptations to come to us. But when that happens, it’s because it can occasion a greater good for us, as long as we make use of our temptations to go to God rather than to run away from him.

St. Paul assures us that God is always in control of things. This is what he said: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.” These words somehow reassure us that there is nothing new about temptations. We should not over-react when we are tempted. 

And St. Paul continues, “God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (1 Cor 10,13) What better deal can we have when we have to deal with unavoidable temptations? We should just stick to God, to his ways. We should just enliven our faith, and not allow ourselves to be dominated by our own estimation of things.

The first thing to do when tempted is to immediately go to God, to run to him, to stick to him as closely as possible. That’s simply because God is our rock and fortress, the ultimate source of strength. Missing this reaction, we open ourselves to a long, tortuous episode that can end badly.

Missing this reaction is actually a common thing to happen because in the first place our relation with God is not strong. If ever there is some relation, it is more on the theoretical level and hardly on the practical, much less something that involves our feelings and instincts.

And so, we have to work hard in building up this relation with God if we want to keep some safe distance from temptations. If our love for God is hot, the devil will find it hard to get near us, just like a fly would not get close to a hot soup.

Our usual problem is that we tend to be by ourselves when temptations come, and to rely simply on our powers which actually are already heavily compromised since our wounded flesh is an ally of the enemies of our soul. We always have a Trojan horse in our personal lives.

Without God’s grace we simply cannot do anything except to fall, if not soon then later. It would just be a matter of time. But when we are with God, we get to see the whole picture, and can distinguish the poison embedded in the many good, beautiful, true and sweet things that temptations come with.

From there we would know what strategy to take. Very often, what can be effective is simply to ignore the temptation and to pour scorn on the evil spirits behind the temptation. This is effective if in the first place our spiritual life is healthy, with faith and love for God and for souls vibrant and strong.

But then when such faith and love is not that strong, the temptations can gain some foothold in us. When we notice this, our reaction should be just to stay calm and not to dare to get overexcited. When there is a storm around, we usually would stay home or at a safe place to ride it out, and avoid going around. In the end, let’s always be with God.

Krankenkassen sollen digitaler werden – wer nicht mitmacht, muss mit höheren Gebühren rechnen

 

Stand:14.02.2026, 17:39 Uhr

Von: Stephanie Schoen   

Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken arbeitet an der Reform der Krankenkassen mit klarem Sparkurs. Digitalisierung spielt dabei eine entscheidende Rolle und Patienten müssen mitmachen. Sonst drohen Extra-Gebühren.

Berlin – In einem aktuellen Interview mit dem Handelsblatt spricht Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) über notwendige Reformansätze bei den gesetzlichen Krankenkassen. Sie steht vor einer gewaltigen Aufgabe: Steigende Arzneimittelpreise und massive Kostensteigerungen im Gesundheitswesen belasten die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen schwer. Gegenüber dem Handelsblatt kündigte Warken nun ein umfassendes Sparpaket an, um das drohende Defizit im zweistelligen Milliardenbereich für das kommende Jahr aufzufangen. Die Reformen basieren auf Empfehlungen einer Expertenkommission und sollen bereits im Sommer das Kabinett passieren. Damit soll sichergestellt werden, dass die Maßnahmen rechtzeitig in die Kalkulation der Zusatzbeiträge für den Herbst einfließen.   

Die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen sollen massiv Kosten einsparen. (Symbolfoto) © Daniel Karmann/dpa

Warken lehnt ärzliche Versorgung aus privaten Mitteln ab

Warken lehnt dabei Vorschläge zur Privatisierung von Zahnarztleistungen oder die Einbeziehung von Mieteinnahmen und Kapitalerträgen in die Finanzierung der Krankenkassen ab, da diese das Solidarsystem schwächen oder private Vorsorge doppelt belasten würden. Stattdessen betont die Ministerin die Notwendigkeit, auf mehr Eigenverantwortung im Sozialbereich zu setzen und die Verlässlichkeit privater Vorsorge, auch durch Kapitalmarktinvestitionen, sicherzustellen.      

Bund soll Beiträge für Bürgergeldempfänger zahlen

Sie schlägt vor, dass der Bund die Krankenkassenbeiträge für Bürgergeldempfänger übernimmt, um die Finanzierung der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung systemischer zu gestalten. Sie bezeichnet die aktuelle Situation, in der Beitragszahler Kosten für eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe tragen, als objektiv ungerecht und ein strukturelles Problem. Die Ministerin plant zudem ein Sparpaket zur Bewältigung eines erwarteten Defizits und erwartet Vorschläge einer Expertenkommission Ende März, um Gesetzesänderungen bis zum Sommer umzusetzen.

Stabilisierung der Krankenkassenbeiträge durch Einsparungen ist das Ziel

Auf die drängende Frage nach möglichen Leistungskürzungen oder weiteren Beitragssteigerungen reagierte Ministerin Warken mit einem klaren Kurs: Die Stabilisierung der Krankenkassenbeiträge habe für sie oberste Priorität. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen und die wachsende Ausgabendynamik dauerhaft zu drosseln, müssten laut Warken alle Akteure im Gesundheitswesen ihren Beitrag leisten. Zugleich gab sie Entwarnung für die Versicherten: Einen „Kahlschlag“ bei den medizinischen Leistungen werde es unter ihrer Führung nicht geben.   

Warken plant Maßnahmen zur Patientensteuerung, darunter ein Primärversorgungssystem und eine Notfallreform, um das deutsche Gesundheitssystem effizienter zu gestalten und Wartezeiten zu reduzieren. Vorgesehen ist, dass Patienten zuerst den Hausarzt konsultieren, bevor sie einen Facharzt aufsuchen, mit potenziellen Steuerungsinstrumenten wie Gebühren oder Boni. Warken argumentiert, dass es dem Gerechtigkeitsempfinden entspricht, wenn die Solidargemeinschaft nicht für Kosten aufkommt, die durch das Umgehen vorgegebener Versorgungswege entstehen.

Warken verteidigt die Krankenhausreform

Sie verteidigt auch die geplante Krankenhausreform gegen Vorwürfe der Verwässerung und betont die Notwendigkeit der Umsetzbarkeit vor Ort sowie der Kooperation zwischen Bund und Ländern. Sie bezeichnet die öffentliche Einmischung ihres Vorgängers Karl Lauterbach (SPD) als untypisch, aber sie konzentriert sich auf die parteiübergreifende Umsetzung der Koalitionsbeschlüsse. Warken verteidigt auch die unter ihrem Parteikollegen Jens Spahn begonnene Reduzierung der Kassenrücklagen als politisch akzeptierte Entscheidungen, um Beitragszahler nicht zusätzlich zu belasten, und sieht die aktuellen Finanzprobleme als Ergebnis langjähriger politischer Entscheidungen. 

  Digitalisierungsstrategie und die Folgen für die Patienten

Warken setzt bei der Sanierung des Gesundheitssystems verstärkt auf digitale Lösungen. Wie sie bei der Vorstellung ihrer Digitalisierungsstrategie erklärte, soll ein entsprechendes Gesetz bereits im Frühjahr folgen. Ziel ist es, die Effizienz im Versorgungsalltag massiv zu steigern und das Personal spürbar zu entlasten. Ein zentraler Baustein ist die Weiterentwicklung der elektronischen Patientenakte (ePA). Diese soll künftig auch für gesunde Bürger ohne Krankenhistorie einen klaren Mehrwert bieten. Warken verfolgt dabei ehrgeizige Ziele: Die Zahl der aktiven Nutzer soll von derzeit rund vier Millionen auf 20 Millionen bis zum Jahr 2030 steigen.

Darüber hinaus plant das Ministerium den verstärkten Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI). Diese soll unter strengen Datenschutzauflagen dort zum Einsatz kommen, wo sie die Behandlungsqualität verbessert oder Ärzte von bürokratischem Dokumentationsaufwand befreit. Auch für das geplante Primärversorgungssystem sind neue Instrumente vorgesehen, darunter ein digitales Ersteinschätzungstool, das Patienten bereits vor dem Praxisbesuch eine erste Orientierung bietet.   

Für Patientinnen und Patienten wird sich der Weg zum Arzt künftig grundlegend ändern. Die Gesundheitsministerin plant die Einführung eines strukturierten Ersteinschätzungsverfahrens, bei dem digitale Elemente wie Chatbots oder Videocalls eine zentrale Rolle spielen sollen. Ziel ist es, bereits vorab zu klären, welche Behandlung medizinisch notwendig ist und wie dringlich diese erfolgen muss. Warken betonte jedoch, dass der klassische Weg über die Hausarztpraxis für Menschen ohne digitalen Zugang erhalten bleibt. Ein Kernstück der Reform ist auch die Einführung einer medizintechnisch begründeten Termingarantie. Über eine einheitliche Datenbank sollen Facharzttermine künftig nach Dringlichkeit vergeben werden, wobei die Überweisung papierlos direkt in der elektronischen Patientenakte hinterlegt wird.

Die elektronische Patientenakte ist der Kern der Digitalisierungsstrategie

In der praktischen Umsetzung der Digitalstrategie räumt Warken erhebliche Hürden ein. Kritiker bemängeln immer wieder, dass die elektronische Patientenakte (ePA) aufgrund komplizierter Anmeldeprozesse kaum genutzt wird. Warken bestätigte diese Erfahrungen nun durch eigene Erlebnisse: Bei der Aktivierung ihrer persönlichen Akte habe sie selbst festgestellt, dass der Aufwand derzeit schlicht zu hoch sei. Um die Akzeptanz in der Bevölkerung zu steigern, plant das Ministerium in enger Kooperation mit den Krankenkassen eine deutlich nutzerfreundlichere Authentifizierung. Ziel ist es, den Zugang zu vereinfachen, ohne dabei Abstriche bei den Sicherheitsstandards für die sensiblen Gesundheitsdaten zu machen. Die Ministerin sieht in dieser Balance zwischen Komfort und Datenschutz den entscheidenden Schlüssel, um die ePA bis 2030 zum Standard für Millionen Versicherte zu machen. Für Warken ist also die elektronische Patientenakte ein essentieller Bestandteil der Digitalisierungsstrategie. Für Patienten, die sich der ePA verweigern, könnte es also bald ungemütlich werden. Wer nicht mitmacht, kann sich schon einmal auf Extragebühren einstelen.

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Günstigere Arzneimittel aus europäischer Produktion helfen ebenfalls Kosten zu sparen

In der Debatte um die steigenden Gesundheitskosten rücken auch die Arzneimittelpreise verstärkt in den Fokus. Für Warken ist dieses Thema jedoch weit mehr als eine reine Sparmaßnahme: Sie sieht darin eine strategische Verknüpfung von Standortpolitik und Versorgungssicherheit. Warken betonte, dass Deutschland die Industriepolitik nicht allein über die Beiträge der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung finanzieren könne. Gleichzeitig sei es für die Patientenschaft essenziell, dass Medikamente weiterhin in Deutschland und Europa entwickelt und produziert werden. Dies stärke die Resilienz des Gesundheitssystems und sichere den schnellen Zugang zu innovativen Therapien. Ein einseitiger Sparkurs bei Medikamenten wäre laut der Ministerin daher der falsche Weg.

Ein zentrales politisches Ziel sei zudem die Verringerung der Abhängigkeit von den USA und China. „Wir müssen unabhängiger werden“, unterstrich Warken. Auf europäischer Ebene werde bereits intensiv daran gearbeitet, Produktionskapazitäten und Lieferketten zurück nach Europa zu holen. Deutschland käme dabei als großem Pharmastandort eine Schlüsselrolle zu, um kritische Abhängigkeiten dauerhaft zu reduzieren. (Quellen: Handelsblatt, BMG, Caschys Blog) (sts)

These Filipino designers are set to present bridal looks perfect for weddings in paradise

 

These Filipino designers are set to present bridal looks perfect for weddings in paradise

As destination weddings continue to dominate the scene, these style visionaries aim to combine style, elegance, and practicality for couples.

By John Legaspi

If there is an ongoing trend in the wedding scene, it would be destination weddings. Couples these days are taking the beginning of their married life to scenic spots, both local and international, adding culture, heritage, and natural beauty into the mix of their dream nuptial.

Of course, part of the ordeal is dressing up for the occasion. Destination weddings present many elements to consider, whether in terms of style or practicality, for couples deciding on their look. Lucky for them, Filipino designers are stepping up to the plate to present garments that are elegant and suited for any location. Among them are Filipino designers Jaki Peñalosa, Axel Que, Chynna Mamawal, and the brand Spotlight Couronne Internationale (SCI) PH. They are set to present wedding collections at “The Brides at Triton Wedding Expo” at Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark, running from March 21 to 22, 2026.

For its fifth edition, the wedding expo teams up with the International Fashion and Arts Weekend (IFAW) and embraces the theme “Promise in Paradise.”

“For me, ‘Promise in Paradise’ means a shared commitment. For the past 10 years, the runway has been my way of showing my love for fashion. This journey has brought me to places like Canada, New York, Paris, and Manila—and now to Cebu, and soon, to Milan,” revealed international fashion-show director Limuel Hayag Vilela of Spotlight Couronne Internationale (SCI). “After the success of the first IFAW in Manila in 2025, I felt inspired to continue and grow it.”

“The Brides at Triton” is gearing up to be a must-see event for fashion communities and soon-to-wed couples in Cebu, thanks to the designers’ creations. For the event, SCI PH, led by Limuel and his creative partner Alvin Masangkay Francia, will present a collection built on simplicity, elegance, and inclusivity.

“For its debut bridal presentation, SCI PH is unveiling a collection that stays true to the heart of the brand. The pieces reflect what SCI stands for: simple, classy, and intimate,” Alvin said. “Our collection is designed for the modern bride. We believe luxury does not always have to come with a high price tag. That is why SCI PH Weddings is built on the concept of being an inclusive and affordable luxury brand.”

Jaki Peñalosa, the grand dame of Iloilo fashion, is set to spotlight many of the Philippines’ handwoven fabrics. “My collection pays tribute to our Filipino heritage by using indigenous handwoven fabrics like abaca, cocoon, and piña,” she explained. “It is part of my advocacy to always promote these Filipino fabrics that blend with time.”

Cebu City’s emerging talent, Axel Que, will mount a collection that merges art with fashion. “Staying true to my design identity, the pieces are avant-garde in nature,” said the young designer. “The inspiration behind this collection comes from my personal vision of the ‘paradise of heaven.’”

Manila’s seasoned fashion designer, Chynna Mamawal, will explore the idea of “Romantic Resilience” for her bridal line. “The rosette itself is a symbol of something blooming and beautiful, but it’s also intricate and structured,” she mused. “In this collection, I wanted to explore ultra-femininity through soft textures, sculptural floral elements, and fluid silhouettes that celebrate the grace of a woman.”

Apart from the bridal showcase, the wedding expo will also gather many creatives and wedding suppliers, offering more than just style inspiration but practical ideas, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives for soon-to-be-weds. IFAW and “Brides at Triton” aim to bridge the gap between fashion and real-life weddings. They empower couples with choices and creativity, proving that a dream wedding can be classy, intimate, and truly personal.

“The Brides at Triton Wedding Expo” is set to take place at the Triton Grand Ballroom of Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark. For more information, visit http://www.scimodels.ca/ and www.jparkislandresort.com.

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