Martin Imperial Tinio Jr: News in Toronto

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JULY 2019 VOL. 8, NO. 07 TORONTO, CANADA

MANILA - THE CITY OF OUR AFFECTIONS

Our Show Window to the World

By Riley Mendoza the call to serve the people - these are just a few of the changes taking place. The first few days in office of Isko Moreno aka Francis- Why talk of Manila when co Moreno Domagoso as we're up here in the true mayor of Manila, the Philip- north, in fact, in Canada's pine capital, was like being largest city, away from the awakened from a bad decadence and exploding dream that had festered in population of the home our minds for many dec- country where drug-related ades. killings, according to de- tractors of President Duter- The massive cleanups in te, are a daily routine? major destinations like Quiapo, Divisoria, Plaza Because Manila is part of Lawton, Recto Avenue, Rox- our collective conscious- as Boulevard, the under- ness, our ancestral home passes; the relocation of away from home, we take squatters (euphemistically notice of what's going on called informal settlers), the untangling of traffic jams, Photos by Romy Marquez (Continued on page3 )

Martin Imperial Tinio Jr: News in Toronto

Champion of Heritage Man faces 22 counts Taste of Manila of Sexual Assault & TAKES YOU BACK TO By Mon Torralba Child Pornography CULTURAL FLAVOURS The first-ever Filipino Her- Page 3 itage Month was celebrated OF THE PHILIPPINES across Canada last month after MP Salma Zahid’s mo- News in Canada ABS-CBN TFC, MOR Pinoy Pop Icon Canada tion 155 was unanimously regional finals contest to unveil world-class approved in the House of Record Job Growth Filipino musical performances Commons in October 2018. a positive impact Several events were held across Canada TORONTO, CANADA, July story claiming that “Food across Canada highlighting 15, 2019 – In August 2017, Festivals Are the New Mu- Filipino culture and herit- Page 4 Canadian English-language sic Festivals”. age. newspaper National Post Martin :Sonny: Tinio Jr. published an insightful in- The National Post story On July 9, I read a text that over in the Tinio bungalo dustry story entitled, “We stated that “Chefs have my good friend’s brother Filipino Making Waves residence in Santa Ana, Ma- will, we will WOK you: How been called the new rock passed away. Yes, I know nila. In very rare occasions, Gelaine Santiago food festivals became the stars an uncountable num- Sonny (Martin Imperial I saw Sonny quietly slip by among RBC’s top 25 new music festivals”. ber of times, but the rise of Tinio Jr.) During our early the living and dining rooms. food festivals is perhaps years in high school, I, along immigrants On the side of the walkway In March 2018, Canadian the best example of food’s with my “barkadas”, fre- Page 5 digital and broadcasting new position as a dominant quently chilled and slept (Continued on page 4) company Vice released a (Continued on page2 )

Religious Filipino to lead Dominican religious order worldwide

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In Remembrance Martin I. Tinio Jr. The Sultan of the Exquisite

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Taste of Manila ENTERTAINMENT fied via email and will get lights up summer.. the chance to compete at ABS-CBN TFC has been a the Taste of Manila for a (Continued from page1 ) partner of Taste of Manila cash prize of CAD1,000 and has helped elevate the and a chance to become a cultural factor.” experience at the event by digital recording artist providing world-class Fili- under Star Music label in Why should Filipinos care? pino performers. More de- the Philippines. Because the biggest annual tails on this to follow soon Filipino street festival in the as the line-up will surely Linofiel Eroma, chair of world outside of the Philip- rock modern music lovers Philippine Legacy and pines is, you guessed it, a in Canada. Cultural Alliance (PLACA), FOOD festival called, Taste Taste of Manila organizer, of Manila. ABS-CBN’s MOR 101.9 is said, “(Taste of Manila) is holding the Regional Fi- one of the strongest ways to The original concept was nals of its Pinoy Pop Icon unite Filipinos to our fiestas simple: flock to Toronto’s PM Justin Trudeau surprised attendees of TOM (Aug 2016). contest on August 17, back in the Philippines. The “Little Manila”, feast on 2019, the first day of main takeaway of attendees Philippine delicacies and io Kathleen Wynne and To- or deep-fried shrimp frit- Taste of Manila. and participants is a taste- savor authentic Filipino cul- ronto Mayor John Tory ters, Pinoy-style pork, ful experience of Filipino inary delights. No 5-star have also graced the event. chicken and octopus barbe- The contest is open to all culture, food, entertainment Michelin chefs; just home- que, and more versions of unsigned Filipino singers and our world-renowned grown cooking from the This year, Taste of Manila adobo, pancit, chicharon, who are permanent resi- hospitality. It’s an event participating vendors’ Fili- is happening on August lumpia, halo-halo and gula- dents of Canada, aged 18 that brings out Filipino her- pino roots. 17-18, still in Little Ma- man that hungry and curi- years old and above. The itage for everyone in Cana-

nila in North York in the ous Filipino millennials aspiring contestants can da to appreciate and savor.” Just how big? When Taste Greater Toronto Area, could handle, Taste of Ma- prepare a 3-5-minute of Manila started in 2014 home of the largest con- nila focused on food as the YouTube video of two in the Bathurst and Wilson centration of Filipinos in key pillar, but built an eco- songs, one in English, one in Avenue area, organizers Canada. The corner of system of festival offerings Filipino ina cappella. They hoped to get 5,000 at- Bathurst and Wilson is con- around it. There are kara- can email the video link tendees. Well, 75,000 sidered to be the epicenter okes galore, street wear and with their full name and showed up that year. Two of Toronto’s Filipino com- gear, Filipino arts, crafts telephone number to years later, no less than Ca- munity, a main watering and novelty items, street [email protected] nadian Prime Minister hole of the vibrant, hard- games, among others, and a with the subject line, MOR Justin Trudeau checked working Filipinos in Toron- two-day program of enter- Talent Search 2019. out the Filipino summer to. tainment, featuring, yes, event whose attendance had Deadline for submission music and dance. already leapfrogged to is on July 20, 2019. The But aside from servings of 350,000. Premier of Ontar- the likes of sisig fries, ukoy WORLD-CLASS FILIPINO chosen finalists will be noti-

JULY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 3 CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Man Face 22 Charges for Sexual Crackdown on Noisy Assault and Child Pornography Vehicles in Toronto More Victims Sought to Child Sex Assaults Begins As a result of evidence found during the search, William Christopher Claveria, 32, was arrested.

At a news conference at police headquarters on July 4, D/Const. Don Bai said videos of the suspect sex- ually assaulting children were discovered after investigators analyzed seized electronic devices. Photo by John Rieti/CBC “To date, we have identi- The Awareness and En- wise modifying their fied three children in these forcement for Unnecessary equipment to create an videos,” said Bai. Noise campaign was excessive level of noise launched on Monday July that is disrupting the Police believe some of the 15. A series of blitzes lives of people who are sexual assaults occurred at aimed at drivers operating living in the city.” the places of worship that vehicles with excessively Tory said he has received Claveria attended. loud mufflers and/or blast- complaints from resi- ing radio volumes will be dents in Yorkville and William Christopher Claveria, 32, was arrested and charged with They are Word & Life As- conducted by Toronto Po- multiple counts of sexual assault of children other parts of Toronto sembly at 500 Coldstream lice and the City of Toronto Ave. and Jesus Reigns For- about excessively noisy By Ron Fanfair, bylaw officers. The crack- and charged with multiple ever International Ministry motorcycles and vehicles. Toronto Police Service counts of sexual assault of down will also include rev- located at 1177 Finch Ave. W. ving motorcycles and “This is not just a down- An investigation into the children squealing of tires. town problem … It is in- distribution of child sexual Claveria has been charged considerate and it is abuse material over the The Toronto Police Ser- “I think people who live with two counts of posses- something that has no internet has led to the ar- vice’s Child Exploitation in the city understand sion of child pornography, place in the city,” he said. rest of a man who attended Section launched the inves- two counts of access to that it’s not going to be places of worship frequent- tigation on March 29. On child pornography, the dis- Algonquin Park and it’s Supt. Scott Baptist said ed by members of the Fili- June 12, they executed a tribution of child pornogra- not going to be silent at the blitzes will be spread pino community. criminal code search war- phy, five counts of sexual all times,” Mayor John To- out across the city over rant at the suspect’s resi- assault, five counts of sexu- ry said during an an- the next week and spot William Christopher dence in the Bathurst St. nouncement in down- checks will be held for Claveria, 32, was arrested and Sheppard Ave. W. area. (Continued on page4 ) town Toronto. the rest of the summer. He said drivers could be “But the thing they have charged with having an MANILA… OUR no understanding and no improper muffler and for SHOW WINDOW patience for, and I tend to making unnecessary agree with them, is noise TO THE WORLD noise. The Highway Traf- that is caused by vehicles fic Act offences carry — especially people who (Continued from page1 ) $110 fines. are deliberately revving there. their engines and other- (Continued on page6 )

Alfredo Lim, Lito Atienza, Joseph Estrada - mayors who had carved their own niche of failure - are now mere footnotes in this present-day transformation being undertaken by Mayor Isko Moreno. Isko Moreno, the new “Rockstar” of Manila

The former scavenger from decline. was referred to after the Tondo, as Moreno modestly Second World War,or refers to himself, gets a lot It must be Moreno's humble the"City of Man"as then first of praise while his prede- beginnings that play a cen- lady Imelda Marcos had re- cessors receive the oppo- tral role in this renaissance branded it, or site - flak of different di- taking place now all over the"Distinguished and Ever mensions and widespread the city."Basurero lang Loyal City" (Spanish: Insig- Manila City Hall. Photo by Romy Marquez condemnation. Incidentally, ako,"he tells interviewers. ne y Siempre Leal Ciu- Tondo is also the birthplace dad),the royal title granted this struggle for our own soon. of the revolutionary hero He's doing great in restor- in 1574 by King Philip II identity. Andres Bonifacio. ing, first, Manila's image; from whom the Philippines Thanks to Mayor Moreno,

second, the confidence of got its name. Except for very few places, Manila is now our show Lim, Atienza, and Estrada Manilans and all Filipinos; Filipinos are generally window to the world. had their time, spending and third, respect from Watching the news cover- looked down. Some people years sitting in the cool those predisposed to con- age and videos on social make fun of our accent, our It's a global city that hank- comfort of air-conditioned demn. media, I can't help but ad- language, our looks, our ers for revitalization. If I offices, and passively mire the man. His impover- manner of dressing, our could paraphrase the maxim watching Manila, “The City I would love Manila to be ished life early on has given culture - the totality of and apply it here, then"all of Our Affections “as Nation- called again “The Pearl of him the moorings and the which is us. In one fell roads lead to (Rome) Ma- al Artist Nick Joaquin had the Orient" (Perla del Orien- moral high ground to wage swoop, this will change nila". ∎ nicknamed it, continued its tein Spanish times) as it

Page 4 JULY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES CANADA ~ PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Finding a solution to waste problem in the Philippines Record job growth

University of Waterloo has a positive impact students win World Vision’s in Scarborough and right across Canada Social Innovation Challenge Canadians have created over one million jobs since 2015 thanks to the Liberal Government’s plan

MP Salma Zahid met with Scarborough business owners.

When the middle class has talking to workers, Zahid more money in their pock- highlighted the positive ets to save, invest, and economic impact that the grow the economy, we all Canada Child Benefit and benefit. New numbers the Middle Class Tax Cut show that the Liberal Gov- have had on job growth. Virtuous Waste wins 2019 World Vision Social Innovation Challenge ernment’s plan for the economy is working. In addition to the positive MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (July credible journey started the Philippines city of Ilo job numbers, recent data 2nd, 2019) – Virtuous with an idea in January. We Ilo, which churns out over Time and time again, An- from Statistics Canada has Waste, a team of five stu- can’t wait to connect with 300 tons of trash daily, drew Scheer and the Con- shown that Canadian in- dents from the University communities where the clogging up its river arter- servatives have followed in comes are at their highest of Waterloo’s Stratford idea will be implemented ies and putting thousands Stephen Harper’s footsteps point in history. The same School of Interaction De- and empower people to of young children at risk of by voting against policies report also noted that pov- sign and Business, out- improve their environ- water- and air-borne dis- that would help grow the erty was down more than shone 46 other competi- ment,” said Amirah Mo- eases. Past winners have middle class and make life 20% from 2015. tors from across Canada to hamed, co-founder of Vir- helped farmers in Nepal more affordable for Canadi- emerge as winners of the tuous Waste. increase their crop yields ans – including providing Quote 2019 World Vision Social dramatically through water families with more money The World Vision Social Innovation Challenge. The management techniques through the CCB and tax “Nearly four years ago Ca- Innovation Challenge is an nadians chose a govern- team will receive $25,000 while another winner cuts for the middle class. ment that committed to in seed capital over a 12- annual pitch competition showed farmers in Sub- investing in the middle month incubation period. that invites and rewards Saharan Africa how to con- Today, while visiting SP class. Today, Canada’s the most creative technolo- vert agricultural waste into Importers Grocery, Salma The Virtuous Waste team’s gy, social, and environment economy is one of the fuel briquettes. Zahid, Member of Parlia- fastest growing in the G7. winning pitch proposed ideas by Canadian innova- ment for Scarborough Cen- environment-friendly sa- tors to help communities in “The Social Innovation More than 1 million jobs tre, announced that, since have been created since chets made from seaweed developing countries solve Challenge celebrates of November 2015, Canadians November 2015. We know which is water-soluble and issues affecting them local- Canada’s extraordinary in- have created over one mil- that there is still more infused with an organic ly. novators and change- lion jobs, including many work to do and we will cleaning solution that can makers,” said David Contributing nearly two new jobs in Scarborough. keep making the invest- eliminate pollution from O’Leary, Director of Impact ments needed to grow the million tonnes of misman- Even more impressive is water sources such as riv- Investing, World Vision that almost 800,000 of middle class and help ers or lakes, while promot- aged plastic waste every Canada. “By focusing on those working hard to join year into the ocean, the these new jobs are good ing biodiversity. tangible solutions, our par- paying full time jobs. While it.” ∎ Philippines is ranked as the ticipants can combine tech- “We wanted to create third worst plastic polluter nology and design to pro- dedicated to researching, change, and that's what we in the world. This year’s Martin I. Tinio Jr: mote sustainable develop- Champ of Heritage writing and lecturing about get to do now: make challenge focused on the ment in communities Philippine heritage. His love change happen. This in- plastic waste problem in across the world.”∎ (Continued from page1 ) for antiques at an early age led to continuous passion towards an incessant trace Man faces 22 “We are asking anyone who Anyone with information is were some of Sonny’s an- of Philippine history and charges for ... had contact with Mr. asked to contact the Child tique collection. From my heritage. Claveria to reach out to us,” Exploitation Section at 416 conversations with Dodo he said. “We are especially -808-8500, Crime Stoppers (Sonny’s brother), that is all I I was particularly drawn to urging those who attended anonymously at 416-222- know about him, an antique the Daily Tribune headline of (Continued from page3 ) a place of worship with Mr. TIPS (8477), online at collector. an article written by Jojo G. Claveria or whose children 222tips.com or text TOR Silvestre: Sonny Imperial al interference, six counts may have been around him and your message to I searched the web to look Tinio: Champion of Herit- of making child pornogra- to contact us. We are also CRIMES (274637). Down- for an obituary that I can age. He personifies the phy and voyeurism. encouraging people to as- load the free Crime Stop- publish in his honor. Only phrase, “Still water runs sist us in understanding pers Mobile App on iTunes, then that I discovered that deep”. Indeed, Sonny is an Bai said the investigation is which other places of wor- Google Play or Blackberry the Philippines has lost a epitome of a Filipino Making ongoing as investigators ship Mr. Claveria may have App World. ∎ treasure. Little did I know, Waves, worthy of front-page believe that there may be attended.” Sonny was a very knowl- coverage in our humble more victims. edgeable man whose life was community newspaper. ∎

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Filipino Heritage Month might be Abuel, Nastasha Alli, Jennilee Aus- in June but we are continuing to tria, Miguel Leandro Gamboa, Yves celebrate the diverse stories of Fili- Lamson, Eric Tigley, and Justine pino-Canadians all year round! Plu- Abigail Yu. ma Collective is a group of Filipino- Canadian writers in the Greater Books by all writers will be availa- Gelaine Santiago (2nd from L) receives the award. Toronto Area whose work spans ble for purchase at the event. genres and generations. On July 20, Gelaine Santiago (2nd from L) receives the prestigious RBC award. they will be hosting an intimate Maria Patricia Abuel is a Toronto night of storytelling at Another Sto- born and raised multidisciplinary TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 25, ented Filipino artisans. Their ry Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles artist. Her practice involves ques- 2019 — Gelaine Santiago, founder aim is threefold: to connect Fili- Ave., Toronto. Everyone is invited. tioning issues of hybrid identity, of Cambio & Co. has been named pino entrepreneurs and artisans femininity, and conservative expec- one of Canadian Immigrant Maga- to the global market, to give con- Hear from emerging and estab- tations. She has exhibited at Trinity zine s RBC Top 25 Canadian Immi- sumers the opportunity to make an lished writers like Maria Patricia (Continued on page6 ) grants of 2019. She received the impact through their purchases, esteemed award at the Toronto and finally, to create a space for ceremony at One King West Hotel Filipinos in the diaspora to re- The Sultan of the Exquisite: on June 25th. connect with their roots by learning about Filipino traditions and Don Martin Imperial Tinio Jr. The RBC Top 25 Canadian Im- history through contemporary, migrant Awards is a people’s ethical fashion. choice awards program that rec- ognizes inspirational immigrants Since then, Cambio & Co. has who have made a positive im- grown to include 2000 custom- pact on their communities since ers in the US, Canada, and inter- arriving in Canada. As the first nationally with 10,000 social ad- Canadian national award pro- vocates across the world. They gram, the RBC Top 25 Canadian work to amplify the work of 12 Immigrant Awards recognize the partners in the Philippines across achievements of all immigrants Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. including community advocates, volunteers, successful entrepre- “I’m thankful to receive this neurs, cultural icons. award, not only on behalf of my parents who made the courageous “These awards not only showcase decision to pursue a life in Cana- the richness and diversity that da, but also on behalf of the larg- newcomers add to the fabric of er Filipino community,” says San- our communities but also the tiago. “With Canada’s first ever important role they play in mak- Filipino Heritage Month, I’m ing Canada the success it is today proud to be one of the many Fili- and will continue to do so in pinos who are sharing our heritage the future,” said Ivy Chiu, Senior and culture loudly, fiercely, and Director, Newcomer Strategy, unapologetically.” RBC. Cambio & Co. is an ethical retailer Martin “Sonny” Imperial Tinio Jr. examining a gilded relic-holder at León Gallery Santiago was born in Bulacan, specializing in contemporary, con- By Lisa Guerrero Nakpil Philippines and moved to Toron- scious fashion made with Filipino the difference between “chasing” and “repousse ” on a splendid 19th- to, Canada when she was three soul. Every piece is designed and Martin Jesus Tadeo Imperial Tinio years old. In 2015, Gelaine and handcrafted in the Philippines by century relic-holder. He sighed, as Jr. (June 25, 1943-July 9, 2019) he turned it this way and that in her partner Je ro me Gagnon-Voyer talented Filipino artisans to would have glided effortlessly into founded Cambio & Co., an ethical celebrate Filipino craftsman- the light, “I would snap this up if I any imperial court of any century. were richer — or younger!” retailer that specializes in con- ship, heritage, and culture. If he had been born amid the scious fashion designed and hand- Medici’s magnificence, he would Sonny Tinio would often say that crafted in the Philippines by tal- Learn more at www.shopcambio.co.∎ have become those Florentine collecting was a young man’s game dukes’ indispensable adviser on but in truth, he never really lost his the marvels of gold and silver. I sat Let the WAVES herald your advertisement appetite for the next drop-dead with him one afternoon at Leo n gorgeous thing, or the tastiest mor- [email protected] Gallery as he patiently pointed out (Continued on page8 )

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Pluma Collective is the host of Speakeasy, the ABS-CBN Recognized as reading series of the Uni- versity of Guelph MFA pro- (Continued from page5 ) gram. They live, write, and Outstanding Employer at play Street Fighter in Square Video, Art Museum, Tkaronto. They proudly PH Employer Brand Awards Y+ Contemporary, and wear their mother's last Open Space Gallery at OCA- name. DU. You can find her at mpabuelstudio.com Yves Lamson is a first generation Filipino-Canadian Nastasha Alli is a food and writer who takes from the travel writer based in To- Philippine oral tradition to ronto and host of the Ex- spin tales of fantastic crea- ploring Filipino Kitchens tures. He also enjoys writ- podcast. She won the 2018 ing around the historical Food Sustainability Media elements of the islands he Award for her reporting is wistful and wondrous work on overfishing and for. Bodies of Water is a plastic pollution in the Phil- little bit of magic, a little bit ippines. Her work has ap- of history, and has a whole peared in multiple online lot to say about women in and print publications, and the Philippines. in "The New Filipino Kitch- en" cookbook (Agate, Eric B. Tigley is a battling 2018). artist, teacher, and book maker. He draws his inspi- Jennilee Austria founded ration from the sights and Filipino Talks -- a program sounds of Toronto, espe- that promotes understand- cially the diversity of stu- ing between school staff dents he has worked with Third from right---ABS-CBN recruitment marketing and sourcing head Paulo Tatad receives the award from the Employer Branding Ins and Filipino newcomer through out the years. Eric families -- after working in is currently working on four Ontario school boards three new projects which ABS-CBN was recognized to a good working environ- that Employees Aspire to as a settlement worker, are slated for the end of once again as a preferred ment. Work For list multiple public speaker, equity advi- this summer. organization to work for in times. sor, and researcher. She has the Philippines at the re- This Best Employer Award a Masters in Immigration Justine Abigail Yu is the cent Philippine Best Em- adds to the recognitions Paulo Tatad, head of re- and Settlement Studies Founder and Editor-in- ployer Brand Awards. received by ABS-CBN as a cruitment marketing and from Ryerson University Chief of Living Hyphen, an respected and sought after sourcing of ABS-CBN, ac- and is a graduate of the intimate journal that ex- This is the second straight employer. In 2018, ABS- cepted the award in the Humber School for Writers. plores the experiences of year that the country’s CBN was also cited as one ceremony held in Dusit She has recently finished hyphenated Canadians and leading media and enter- of the Philippines' best Thani Manila in Makati her first manuscript, The examines what it means to tainment company was cit- companies to work for in City, alongside other com- Caregiver's Son-- a fictional be part of a diaspora. Jus- ed by the Employer Brand- Asia by HR Asia, a premiere panies that are exemplary story based on thousands tine Abigail is a fierce advo- ing Institute for its ability publication for human re- in Human Relations and of truths. cate for diversity and rep- to attract applicants, and sources professionals. Ear- used marketing communi- resentation in Canada’s arts for providing its people lier in 2011, the network cations effectively for Hu- M.L. GAMBOA is a Filipinx and literature scene. Her competitive salaries and also won in the Asia’s Best man Resources Develop- writer from Baliuag, Bulac- mission is to stir the con- benefits, opportunities for Employer Awards in Singa- ment. ∎ an. They are named after a science and spur social learning and development, pore. It also made student protest leader and change. Learn more at and other factors essential Jobstreet’s Top Companies a telenovela character. ML www.livinghyphen.ca. ∎

Crackdown on stationary vehicles. Financial Services You Can Trust Noisy Vehicles in Police have largely been responsible for issuing Onette recently completed 29 years with Canada Life as an Infor- Toronto Begins mation Technology (IT) Manager. Her vast experience in the IT tickets for noise coming Field coupled with her amazing interpersonal skills has led her from vehicles, but bylaw (Continued from page3 ) to a new chapter of opportunities in the Financial Services in- officers will get addition- dustry. al powers in October. Un- Meanwhile, Tory said a With entrepreneurial spirit yearning to help others, Onette has der the Highway Traffic since completed her government licenses and opened her very new noise bylaw will be Act, police will continue own office in Etobicoke. She has embarked on providing an coming into effect on Oct. opportunity for individuals willing to learn, be trained, and ob- to issue tickets for noise 1 across Toronto. City tain a government license, and more importantly, the ability to infractions from moving earn lucrative income. staff said there will be vehicles In a short period of time, Onette has made great strides in her changes to a number of new role and has been requested as special speaker at semi- areas along with new Noise from construction nars in the GTA. You know what they say, “when someone is decibel level standards, soaring with success, one must latch on for the ride”. work related to essential eventually allowing by- infrastructure work is Get into it. Call 647.937.7848 law officials to issue tick- not covered by the by- Onette Mendoza ets for noise coming from law.∎

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DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA

2019 Our Lady of Peñafrancia Novena

Our Lady of the Assumption Church 2565 Bathurst St., Toronto ON

The 7th month Novena Devotions to the Virgin of Pen afrancia will be on July 14, 2019 (2nd Sunday of July 2019) Starts at 1:30 pm Rosary and Novena prayers Followed by the Holy Mass Refreshments, Kumustahan at the Rectory Grounds

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ATTN: Noli Aquino A whole day of fun and fellowship, parlor games, picnic (potluck style), 416 676-3370 raffle prizes, Bicol souvenirs/food, Bicol Tshirts for sale and membership We encourage all Bicolanos to attend and participate in the spon- drive! Interested teams please contact BCCA VP for Sports Noli Aquino. sorship of this novena to the Virgin, for abundant blessings for all the provinces of the Bicol Region, especially for the province of Camarines Sur.

14 teams (as of date) are competing for a whole day of outdoor volleyball Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is the Patroness of the games and are vying for the championship. Exciting prizes are at stake BICOL region. SHE listens and loves us all ! Viva la Virgen ! plus Bicol Canada volleyball team selection. For more information, please call: Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 Noli Aquino 416 676-3370 See you all! Musna kita gabos! Luis Calayca 647 274-0158 Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362 Earl Francis Oriño Dacara,

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MP Shaun Chen Holds Inaugural The Sultan of Siebenthal. the Exquisite: He was not an especially Filipino Heritage Month Reception Martin I. Tinio Jr. vain man but was quite proud of his pedigree: He By: Tony A. San Juan, would often refer to Gen- eral Tinio who would be- In celebration of Filipino Her- (Continued from page5 ) come not just governor of itage Month, Hon. Shaun Chen, the Member of Parliament for one of Luzon’s most pros- Scarborough North hosts a sel of gossip. On the other perous provinces, but also luncheon reception and round hand, if he had walked the its richest landowner. table discussion with the Fili- mirrored halls of Versailles, Sonny was a tireless schol- pino Canadian community he would have also become ar, who would nevertheless on June 15, 2019, Saturday an instant favorite, brim- generously share the lore at the Filipino Centre To- ming with the most sacred he had accumulated over ronto-FCT in Scarborough, secrets of the aristocrats. Toronto, Ontario. what seemed to have been When I visited him a few several lifetimes in lec- In attendance to the 3-hour days before his demise, he tures, essays, catalogue en- dialogue were invited Fili- was stretched out on his tries and art videos, many pino Canadian community MP Shaun Chen with PhD candidate and educator Monica Batac hospital bed, nibbling on for Leo n Gallery, which I facilitating much-needed discussion on issues that matter most to leaders and professionals. the Filipino community golden cherries as if he would (to his glee) report Among the conferees and were snacking on grapes that his were among those guests were officers of the tion, caregiver problems, the Canadian Parliament on a Roman dais, attended most viewed. I never Filipino Centre Toronto, and a "myriad of other and also direct certain con- by a maid and a manser- doubted for a minute that community-based organi- problems that matter cerns for consideration to vant who would scamper good taste and high style zation heads, social service most" to the Filipino Cana- his provincial counterparts around at his every whim. would ever go out of fash- practitioners, school & uni- dians. who has appropriate juris- He inexplicably began to ion, especially if narrated versity educators, social- diction . MP for Scar- tell the tale of Rizal’s sis- by Sen or Tinio. cause advocates, active MP Shaun Chen, after lis- borough- Agincourt Jean ters — who allegedly had He was also a genealogist seniors, media people and tening and noting of the Yip joined in and also of- had a falling out over a and gourmet cook. (I would other concerned citizens & problems raised, suggested fered advice and sugges- spoonful of sugar and re- tease him that he had sin- area residents. "to look for" and study tions. fused to say a word to each glehandedly killed off the proven social development other for 12 years. Event moderator M. Batac entire pawikan or turtle Jointly presided by MP program models and com- “Imagine that!” he chortled. and special guest Dr. Fritz population of the Bicol Shaun Chen and PhD candi- munity engagement best He parodied an imaginary Pinto, a university assistant provinces with his appetite date & educator Monica practices and strategies in conversation between the professor, aptly summa- for this delicacy.) Batac, the free-wheeling other Asian & ethnic com- two sisters, channeled rized the discussion points discussion focused on the munities. Hon. S. Chen, a through their nursemaids. and expressed hope that His last project was for the many prevailing issues and former School Trustee and “Sabihin mo sa senyorita "this type of discussion is newly opened Intramuros concerns of members of the Chair of TDSB before get- mo na matabang ang ulam,” just the beginning" of right- Museum but he was al- community in regard to ting elected as MP, thanked he grinned mischievously. ful productive community ready too indisposed to affordable housing, immi- and assured the partici- We both burst out giggling consultations and engage- attend its opening. Sonny gration, mental health, sen- pants that he will present at this fanciful scenario ments. had been heroically iors & elderly, professional and share the identified played out in each other’s issues to his colleagues in fighting off kidney disease & trade practice certifica- heads. and his great heart report- edly just stopped as he was He had traveled the archi- being trundled from his pelago in search of the ex- hospital room to his almost quisite — silver and saints, -daily dialysis treatments. ivory and gold, the archi- He had just turned 76 ex- tectural flourish, carved actly two weeks before. He beds, bookcases, ward- is survived by his wife, Ma. robes, chests of drawers Virginia Young Teehankee and traveling bauls. His Tinio. photographic memory was legendary. Indeed, Don Martin Jesus Tadeo Imperial Tinio Jr.’s Martin Jesus Tadeo Imperi- demise is a terrible blow to al Tinio Jr. was the grand- Filipino art and culture. son of the “Lion of the Most of all, this gentleman North,” General Manuel of the old school will leave Tinio, master strategist of a gaping hole in the hearts the Philippines-American of the collectors, historians, War. His father, after whom curators that enjoyed his he was named, was the Community leaders, educators and advocates gather for a luncheon reception and round table discus- company and partook of his 11th child of 13 offspring. sion during the first national Filipino Heritage Month encyclopedic knowledge. Sonny, on the other hand, was the eldest. He was fol- His wake will begin today lowed by nine siblings: Ma. at 5 p.m. at the Santuario Concepcion Tinio, Ma. Car- de San Jose in Greenhills mencita Katigbak, Manuel through the next day, July Tinio III, Ma. Christina 16th. His remains will be Adriano, Ma. Victoria interred on Wednesday, Clemente, Ma. Elena Calupi- July 17, in Cabanatuan City, tan, Gabriel Tinio, Domingo Nueva Ecija. ∎ Tinio, and Ma. Cecilia de Philippine Star)

MP John McKay celebrating Canada Day with colleagues MP Shaun Chen, MP Gary Anandasangaree, MPP Mitzie Hunter, MP Salma Zahid, and MP Jean Yip

JULY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 9 True musicians can’t quit music, because you MUSIC STAND can’t quit who you are. And being a musician is Mon Torralba who you are, not just something you do. The Influence of Music in our Lives

Music is a universal language capa- by genres that have more regular, ble of awakening emotions and slower rhythms and with a lower unique sensations. Sometimes, volume Some pieces of classical or even though we hear someone instrumental music, and even light singing in an unknown language, can help to reassure us. They are we’re still able to feel what they’re even used in places where radio- trying to convey, even if we don’t therapy or aggressive medical know what the lyrics mean. What treatments are being carried out. we do know is that they are ex- pressing something cheerful, sad, Science has been able to establish or dramatic, etc. The influence of that musical rhythms stimulate dif- music on our soul is so far ranging. ferent areas of the brain. In fact, research from the University of Music is like chocolate, almost eve- Florida suggests that musical ryone likes it. This has been the rhythms offer more brain activa- case forever. Ever since different 70s Superband brought back their audience back to their youth thru music. tion than any other known stimu- cultures started to form, there has lus. These are the main positive always been a place for rhythmic The Psychology Faculty of the and by erratic hand and feet move- effects of the influence of music: sounds that can communicate our BUAP University in Mexico carried ments. feelings. In every age and civiliza- out an interesting experiment, led It strengthens learning and tion this form of expression has by Professor Roberto Valderram Valderrama concluded that this memory. existed, and in so many varied Hernandez. His purpose was to type of stimulating music increased It regulates hormones related to styles. find out the effect of “heavy” music the level of anxiety. The explana- stress on anxiety. By “heavy” music we tion for this is that these kinds of Pleasant experiences and memo- Whenever I feel afraid, I hold my are referring to music with an ir- rhythms intensely stimulate the ries are evoked. head erect, and whistle a happy regular, fast, distinct rhythm, sympathetic nervous system, which tune, so no one will suspect I’m played at a very high volume. Basi- in turn increases physical and psy- afraid. t cally, what we are talking about chological tension If this is not re- It affects the heartbeat, blood pres- here is heavy metal. leased through movements such as sure and pulse. Without realizing it, we often look dancing or jumping, the energy ac- It modulates the speed of our to music to express feelings that The study included 137 subjects. cumulates and gives rise to anxiety brain waves. are overwhelming us. In music we Among them were 31 men and 106 type symptoms. find a place where these emotions women. The average age was 20, Scientists have also proved that can overflow freely without harm- and they were all psychology stu- The positive influence of music good music strengthens the im- ing anyone. On other occasions we dents. First, they had a test to mune system, thus making us get together to dance and we let measure their state of anxiety. The fact that musical notes gener- healthier. There’s a reason behind the rhythm of the music lead us. At They then had to listen to frag- ate energy is not a problem in itself. the fact that cows give more milk other times we look to music to ments of heavy metal for 5 minutes The problem comes when this en- when Mozart’s sonatas are played reassure us, or maybe to study or at a time. In total they listened to ergy can’t be released by carrying for them. And it´s not a coincidence to help us work. But how does the 47-minutes of music. out some sort of physical activity. that plants flourish more when influence of music really affect our “Heavy” or loud music is great in there is background music. The key minds? The researcher observed that dur- situations that demand energetic or is to find the rhythm that can bene- ing these listening periods, the par- competitive behavior. fit us in any given situation. In this Experimenting with music ticipants became more and more way the influence of music can be a restless. They expressed this by .On the other hand, musical notes real positive influence on our constantly changing their position also can relax us. This is achieved lives.∎

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JULY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 13 Even the WAVES obey Him... Religious Inspirations

National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help needed for canonization. ceived a copy of the positio in December 2014 with the Mother Francisca’s path to favorable evaluation from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church sainthood started as early the Historical Experts of the 131 McCaul St, Toronto as December 2002 when Vatican. the Vatican had been peti- (416) 598-3269 tioned to open the Cause of Mother Francisca was bur- the nun. ied in the Church of the Col- WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: legio de San Juan de Letran. In March the following year, Her tomb was over the 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm the petition was granted by steps of the main altar on the Congregation for the the gospel side. Causes of Saints. Last month, Pope Francis Another Filipina nun The Decree of Validity on also granted a Dominican the Diocesan Inquiry was nun the title of venerable up for sainthood granted in June 2007 which after recognizing the heroic allowed the writing of the virtue of Mother Maria Be- “positio” on the life, virtues atrice Rosario Arroyo. By Roy Lagarde and fame of sanctity of Mother Francisca. Born in Iloilo, Arroyo is the founder of the Congrega- Pope Francis has put anoth- The completion of the position of the Dominican Sis- er Filipina nun on the path tio was in 2012. The Mother ters of the Holy Rosary. She to sainthood by declaring Francisca Commission re- died in June 1957. ∎ her ‘venerable’.

The pope recognized that Mother Francisca Del Espir- itu Santo De Fuentes, founder of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way. Mother Francisca Del Espiritu Santo De Fuentes (1647-1711)

The Vatican announced the The pope would have to The process of becoming a pontiff’s decision July 6. It recognize a miracle at- saint is lengthy, often tak- marks the first major step tributed to the Mother ing decades or centuries to on the path to sainthood for Francisca’s intercession in complete. the nun who died in Manila order for her to be beati- in 1711. fied, the next step toward After the beatification, another miracle would be sainthood. Venerable Maria Beatrice Rosario Arroyo Filipino priest to lead Dominican religious order worldwide

MANILA - A Filipino priest on Saturday was elected Master or head of the Do- minican Order of Preach- ers worldwide during the order's annual General Chapter in Vietnam.

Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III O.P. will lead the religious order worldwide, succeeding French website. national Fr. Bruno Cadore O.P., becoming the first Born in Daet, Camarines Asian to take the post. Norte, Timoner obtained his Philosophy degree at Cadore held the top post the Philippine Dominican for nine years from 2010. Center of Institutional Studies in 1991. He fin- Timoner had served as the ished Theology at the Uni- provincial head of the Do- versity of Santo Tomas and minican Order in the Phil- was ordained as priest in ippines from 2012 to 2016, 1995. ABS-CBN News according to its official

“Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you”

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90th Birthday Party for the Pioneer of Congrats to newlyweds Toronto’s Santo Niño Fiesta Celebration Lek & Lamia Soriano

Groom is the son of Myrna (wearing a panuelo in the picture below) and the late Tenny Soriano, (veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Waves News).. Photo below (L-R) seated Gus & Nila, Myrna and Thelma (Tenny’s cousin from LA); standing Blanche and Thelma, widow of the late Ed Soriano. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FAYE ARELLANO & ORLANDO PANOPIO..

Birthday celebrant BEN ESTRELLA holds the mantle of his beloved Santo Nino during his Great Gasby- themed surprise birthday party. Organized by Ben’s 7 children—Ed, Bess, Luth, Tony, Ces, Roven and Irene.– the party was well-attended by family and friends. PHOTO WAVES.

Ben’s children and grandchildren doing their moves to the groove! Happy 1st Birthday Sam Reilly

It was a Raptors-themed party for Sabrina’s 15th birthday

Lalaine Maldia took advantage of the sunny weather and celebrated her birthday at Thompson Park in Ever Asaron (middle) celebrated his 50th birthday at his workplace— Scarborough. Held last June 30, family and friends gathered to enjoy the sumptuous feast. (L-R) Hannah, FV Foods. Also in the picture is his boss, Mel Galeon. Me-An, Connie, Lalaine (bday celebrant), Rose-Anne, Axson, baby Cadence, July, Bong (Lalaine’s beloved husband) Hong, Henri, Biloy & Susan.

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When travelling by Air, know you rights New Air Passenger Protection Rules now in force

The Air Passenger Protec- when it’s safe to do tion Regulations took effect so, if a tarmac delay on July 15. The new set of lasts for over three rules was aimed at provid- hours and there is ing clearer and more con- no prospect of an sistent air passenger rights imminent take-off; by imposing certain mini- mum airline requirements providing compensa- in air travel – including tion for lost or dam- standards of treatment and, aged baggage of up in some situations, com- to $2,100 and a re- pensation for passengers. fund of any baggage fees; and Passengers have new rights setting clear policies for under the Canadian Trans- and $500, respectively, for accommodation free of age of 14 sit next to their portation Agency’s (CTA) transporting musical instruments. those same delays. charge, as well as free parent or guardian, at no Air Passenger Protection transportation to the ac- extra cost. Kids under five Regulations when they On Dec. 15, a second round These compensation rules commodation. will be in the seat next to travel by air. The new regu- of rules come into play, on will be on top of the com- their parent. Kids between lations, a major CTA regula- top of the existing ones. As pensation rules for bump- Rebookings five and 11 will be in the tory initiative, require air- of then, airlines will have to ing passengers, which are same row and no more lines to meet certain obliga- now in effect. Once a delay extends past provide passengers with three hours, airlines must than one seat away. Kids 12 tions towards passengers, information on the applica- and 13 years old can be no such as: The compensation can be rebook passengers on the ble standards of treatment cash or in vouchers or flight next available flights. The more than one row away communicating to pas- and compensation. rebates, but those options new flight must be of the from their parents. sengers, in a simple, They will also have to tell are up to the passenger to same class ticket as the Enforcement clear way, infor- passengers about their re- choose. If what is offered is original one, and if the next mation on their course options, including not cash, the compensation flight on that airline is more Airlines are on the hook for rights and recours- the ability to make a com- must have a value higher than nine hours away the a penalty of up to $25,000 es and regular up- plaint to the Canadian than the mandated mini- airline must rebook the for each incident in which dates in the event of Transportation Agency. mum. passenger on another air- they are found non- flight delays and line if possible. compliant with the new cancellations; Compensation for can- Flight delays rules. celled or delayed flights If the delay is so long that it providing compensa- After a delay at departure makes the passenger no To help passengers navi- tion of up to $2,400 The compensation rules of two hours, the airline longer want to take the gate their new rights, the for bumping a pas- related to flight delays and operating the disrupted flight, the passenger will be CTA has launched an online senger for reasons cancellations for reasons flight will have to provide: entitled to a refund of their service for air passengers within the control of the within the airlines’ • Food and drink in rea- ticket, as well as compensa- at airpassengerprotection.c airline will kick in as of Dec. control; sonable quantities. tion for inconvenience: a. This dedicated website is 15. Passengers on large air- $400 for large airlines and a one-stop-shop for air pas- ensuring passengers lines will get $400 for a de- Electronic means of com- $125 for small airlines. sengers to learn about their receive prescribed lay of between three and munication (e.g., free Wi- rights, file a travel com- standards of treat- six hours, $700 of a delay of Fi). Seats for children plaint, and find tips for has- ment during all tar- six to nine hours, and As of December, airlines sle-free travel. mac delays and al- $1,000 for a delay of nine If a delay runs overnight, lowing them to airlines will have to offer must do whatever they can hours or more. Small air- to allow a child under the leave the airplane, lines must pay $125, $250 hotel or other comparable

Page 16 JULY 2019 Filipinos Making WAV ES SPORTS Pole vaulter EJ Obiena clips 17-year-old Fil-Am gold in 2019 Universiade makes it to Toronto Maple Leafs’ NHL draft Karl Cedrick Basco

MANILA - Filipino athlete EJ Obiena showed might in the 2019 Summer Univer- siade as he ruled the men's pole vault event in record fashion to give the Philip- pines its first gold medal in Italy.

Obiena shattered the Phil- ippine record of 5.71 meters, which he also set in April 2019, with a 5.76- EJ Obiena FB Photo Nick Robertson meter performance in Na- ples en route to reaching A Filipino-American teener is But for Robertson, excelling in making the Philippines proud this sport is his way of setting the top podium in the com- (5.51 meters). The Filipino athlete is cur- as he was chosen among the an example for the other Fili- petition. rently ranked 13th in the draft picks for the Toronto pino kids in California. Obiena first captured the world after the competi- Maple Leaf. The country's top vaulter gold in the 2019 Asian Ath- tion, according to the Inter- By influencing them to indulge beat Germany's Torben letics Championship in Do- national Association of According to Balitang America, in the sport, he thinks that it the 17-year-old Nick Robert- helps people see how hockey Blech, who settled for sil- ha, Qatar on April 21 after Athletics Federations web- son from Southern California can also be an interesting ver, and bronze medalist jumping at the 5.71-meter site. ABS-CBN News ∎ Ben Broeders of Belgium mark. was the first pick for the sport to the Asian community. team’s National Hockey Robertson, who stands 5-foot- League (NHL) draft. 9, may be considered as un- The 5-foot-9 Robertson hopes dersized compared to other this could also pave way for hockey players, but to him, hockey to grow its popularity this is an advantage. He added in Asian countries. he can move quicker, and it means more points for his In the Philippines, there’s little team. knowledge about how to play hockey. The lack of ice skating Robertson is the third hockey rinks also made it a challenge talent of Filipino descent who for those who wanted to pur- gets to be drafted in the NHL. July 20...Can’t wait! sue this sport. (filipinotimes.net)∎

JULY 2019 Page Filipinos Making WAV ES 17 LIFESTYLE APPLE PEEL BENEFITS 7 Reasons Why You Black Should Not Remove Coffee the Apple Peel

Benefits

What You Can Get From Drinking

Black Coffee Photo courtesy of philcoffeeboard.com

By Ivan Ponce some of the black coffee liver as it does a lot of spe- benefits that you can get cial functions. To keep it Undeniably, a huge part of from the drink: healthy, you may drink the populace are into black coffee as it reduces Photo Courtesy of Vogenix drinking coffee. Aside from 1. Helps improve cardio- the level of harmful en- APPLE PEEL BENEFITS – of memory loss as it helps the older ones, many teen- vascular health zymes in the blood. It leads Here is a list of the seven protect the brain cells from agers, young adults, and to reduce risk of liver dis- According to the article, (7) reasons why you should damage. adults have added this eases. black coffee got anti- not remove the peel of the drink into their daily diet. 3. Aside from its vitamin inflammatory properties 4. Boosts memory apple when eating it. lowering the risk of several contents, the peel of apple Some people would have a One of the favorite fruits of is a powerhouse of other cup of coffee in the morn- health conditions including Based on the article, one of stroke. At first it may cause the black coffee benefits is many people is the apply. It nutrients such as calcium, ing and then another cup in can be eaten as it is or can iron, phosphorus, potassi- the afternoon. Those who a spike in the blood pres- its ability to boost the sure but its a diminishing memory as it helps the also be mixed as an ingredi- um, and folate. are so fond of the drink ent to certain desserts such effect. brain stay active. It also 4. One of the best apple complain of having a head- as salad. It is known for be- reduces the risk of several peel benefits is the fruit’s ache whenever they won’t ing a powerhouse of vita- 2. Cleanse the stomach brain conditions such as capacity to reduce the risk be able to have at least a mins. dementia, Alzheimer’s Dis- of cancer. It is due to the cup of it. To flush out all the bacteria ease, and Parkinson’s Dis- However, undeniably, a lot antioxidants that are pre- and toxins in your stomach ease. of people like eating apple sent in it. When it comes to coffee, in the form of urine, you there are different kinds – without its peel or skin. may drink a cup of black 5. Glaucoma can be avoided 5. Lowers risk of cancer Many like to continuously and the strong one is the coffee without adding a with the help of apple peel. enjoy its crunchy state black coffee. In this article, sugar. It is possible for it is Drinking black coffee also It can help keep the eyes without having the peel. we will get to know the a diuretic beverage. reduces the risk of cancer. healthy. black coffee benefits for the It is due to its anti- But, do you know that by 6. Diabetics may also con- body. 3. Promotes healthy liver inflammatory properties removing its skin you may sider apple peel in regulat- that it has the capacity to be missing out a lot of ap- Based on an article on In- One of the most important ing their blood sugar based lower the risk. ple peel benefits? dia Times, here is a list of on the article. It is also best organs in the body is the (newsfeed.ph) ∎ Based on an article on The to avoid getting diabetes as Health Site, here is a list of it limits the sugar level. the seven(7) apple peel 7. The peel of the fruit also benefits proving why the Stop Complaining, It’s prevents cavity and tooth fruit’s skin should not be decay. It is loaded with cal- removed while eating: cium which is good for the Literally Shrinking 1. The quarcetin found in teeth and bones. the skin of apply got anti- Thank you for visiting our inflammatory properties website. We hope we have Your Brain and as well as helps detoxi- helped you with regards to fy the body. It can help pre- Meghan Overdeep, this matter. You may keep vent blood clots in the ar- coming back for more in- Southern Living teries. formative guides 2. Also, quarcetin in the It’s estimated that the aver- . (newsfeed.ph) ∎ fruit’s peel lowers the risk age person complains between 15 and 30 times a day. While it might feel Continued complaining also easy for your brain to good in the mo- rewires the brain, making it grasp, you start doing it ment, complaining can do a much easier to repeat that without even consciously lot more harm than you behavior in the future. A registering the behavior.” might think. And we’re not Medium Post by Mission.org Basically, your brain makes just talking about the peo- explains this phenomenon sure that complaining be- ple who have to listen to perfectly: “The more you gets more complaining, your incessant grumbling. complain about things like sabotaging itself in the pro- It turns out that flakey friends or being complained to, for 30 lem solving and intelligent cess. So, the next time you your brain can also suffer asked to push up a project’s minutes or more can physi- thought, by physically peel- find yourself on the verge as a result of your repeated deadline, the more neurons cally damage the brain. Se- ing away neurons. And of a grumble-fest, try to negativity. in your brain stitch them- riously. Complaining has trust us when we say that shift your focus to some- been found to shrink the your hippocampus isn’t selves together to easily Research from Stanford facilitate this kind of infor- thing you’re grateful for— hippocampus, the area of something you want to your brain and your friends University has shown that the brain critical to prob- mess with. mation. Before you know it, complaining, or even being complaining becomes so will thank you.∎

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THEATRICAL REVIEW Awarded International Gold Quill Award

“Through the Bamboo” ABS-CBN’S ‘SAGIP PELIKULA’

By Faye Arellano EARNS INTERNATIONAL

Undoubtedly, Toronto Summer ACCLAIM FOR CULTURAL Fest is in full swing. One entry in the Toronto Fringe Festival this PRESERVATION year that’s attracting young and old alike is the Filipino cultural play If classic Filipino movies have be- entitled “Through the Bamboo.” come more accessible in recent This Filipino mythology-inspired years, it is not by accident. Rather, ABS-CBN has also made it a part of stage production penned by play- its mission to serve the Filipino peo- wright couple-Byron Abalos and ple to help preserve the country’s Andrea Mapili- explores the mean- cinematic legacy and cultural herit- ing and importance of storytelling age for future generations. that transcends generations. Through the ABS-CBN Film Restora- The play’s clever attempt to send tion project, a movie like the great its messages of hope, connectivity Gerry de Leon’s “Banaue” doesn’t and family values through the pow- just re-introduce Nora Aunor to new er of storytelling effectively reso- audiences, it also brings them to the nates with the audience. Small Philippines at the dawn of history. The husband and wife playwright, wonder that young people were Byron Abalos & Andrea Mapili. Their heard talking about their family baby is due in three weeks or less. But with a mission to bridge today’s tales as told by their Lolas on their generation to our culture in an already by-gone era, ABS-CBN em- way out after the show. Just be- about mythical creatures and char- cause the Lola in the play is a cen- barked on a campaign that would acters in this hilarious play is re- bring old movies closer to today’s tral character who would not stop soundingly Filipino. And the use of telling the family stories despite youth. Thus, was born the “Sagip Pe- the vernacular language is witty likula” project. Head of ABS-CBN Film Restoration being forbidden to do so after a and certainly generates laughter Leo Katigbak tragic loss in her own family. But from the delighted crowd. ”Sagip Pelikula” offers tangible snap- because of her persistent recount- shots or records of different eras, ing of stories about the family his- Through the Bamboo, directed by whether it’s the theme, the setting, the classic films also gained recogni- tory, adventure and journey the the famed Nina Lee Aquino, is cur- or the sensibility. What were once tion abroad as they were invited to participate at various international memories remain and were kept rently enjoying rave reviews not oral anecdotes from parents and film festivals, including the Udine alive for generations to come. just from the Filipino community grandparents now have something but also from the mainstream per- more visceral in terms of context,” Film Festival in Italy, Arsenal Institut Fur Filmin in Germany, Tokyo Inter- The meager production, staged at forming arts audience. Its tremen- Leo Katigbak, head of ABS-CBN Film national Film Festival, and the Yerba the Factory Theater Mainspace, dous success only reminds me of Restoration, said. more than makes up in the cast’s Buena Center for the Arts Screening what was said about the young in the USA, among others. superb acting prowess what it generation of Filipino Canadian The first of its kind in Asia, “Sagip lacks in theatrical props. This play talents; that they have a strong Pelikula”campaign recently won an international Gold Quill, held in Van- With “Sagip Pelikula”’s continuous may be cultural, but its appeal is presence in the art industry and success, the ABS-CBN Film Restora- couver, Canada by the International universal as it lays bare humanity’s that they are a force to reckon tion project amps up its efforts to Association of Business Communica- all too familiar ways of dealing reintroduce more classic films as it with. I couldn’t agree more. tors. with loss, love and life. The tale Applause!!! ∎ soon opens its dedicated theater at The campaign seeks to expose mil- Greenbelt mall in partnership with lennials, which consist half of the the Ayala Malls and will soon release country’s population, to classic films. its official theme song that celebrates the legacy of Filipino films. “I think the greatest disservice we can do to future generations is not But on top of these developments is providing them the means to re- the exciting news of more classics member and appreciate the past,” surfacing because of the campaign. said Leo. “We have a rich cinematic According to Leo, the group is doing legacy that is at par with the other new scans of several LVN classics world greats and we owe it to those like “Ibong Adarna,” “Biyaya ng Lu- creators to preserve and honor their pa,” “Malvarosa,” and “Anak Dalita,” work, so that future generations can while restoration is also underway learn and be proud of them,” he add- for the Experimental Cinema of the ed. Philippines’ final two films: “Misteryo sa Tuwa” and “Soltero,” Since its launch in 2016, the cam- Perlas Films’ “Mga Bilanmggong Bir- paign has remained focused on its hen,” Ishmael Bernal’s “Tisoy,” “Bad mission by participating actively in Bananas sa Putting Tabing,” “Danny various platforms where it could Zialcita’s “Tinimbang Ang Langit,” communicate its message of safe- Carlitos Siguion Reyna’s “Saan Ka guarding the country’s cultural herit- Man Naroroon” and many more. age and keeping its cinematic legacy The cast of Through the Bamboo alive. With ABS-CBN’s continuous effort to bring back and expose the young to It has mounted theatrical screenings the country’s movie classics, the Fili- The new Darna is Jane De Leon of the restored classics’, sold the pinos’ past remains safely etched in movies on iTunes and via DVD for- their collective memory, and with it, mats, and broadcast them on non- the Filipinos’ treasured culture. theatrical platforms such as Channel 2, the nation’s leading free TV chan- Make sure to catch more of Sagip nel and on Cinema One and Jeepney Pelikula and future titles to be re- TV, the nation’s leading cable chan- leased by ABS-CBN Film Restoration nels, effectively bringing the Philip- on Facebook (fb.com/ pine classics to a wider array of audi- filmrestorationabscbn), Twitter ences. (@ABS_Restoration), and Instagram (@abscbnfilmrestoration). ∎ As the campaign gained momentum,

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