Volume XXVII, No. 7 JULY 2009 www.filipinostar.org Four presidential candidates for 2009 FAMAS elections on Aug. 9

Chris Bautista Mel Domingo Au Osdon Flor Rillo This year’s FAMAS vote go to Van Horne Park, team, namely, Chris Bautista, need to publish the Star much elections attracted four different starting at 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Mel Domingo, Au Osdon, and earlier than usual. We did not teams of candidates who are to vote for their candidates. Flor Rillo. Names of their have the time to offer our vying to be the new executive The Nominating Committee directors, except that of Chris advertising service to all parties board for two years, 2009-2011. headed by Bert Abiera received Bautista’s, appear in their who may be interested in A busy campaign willl surely be the papers of all the candidates individual advertisements in this publicizing their candidates, witnessed by Montrealers for by the July 9th deadline. newspaper. As our printing However, the Star is not the only the next two weeks until August The four candidates for press will close during the two See Page 5 FAMAS elections 9, when Montrealers eligible to president have each formed a weeks construction holiday, we First Congresswoman from Abra welcomed in Montreal By Ben B. Bade Montreal, July 14, 2009 - The first and only Congresswoman Contents representing the lone district of Abra, Hononorable Cecilia Seares-Luna, Cooperative News ...... p. 3 made a surprise visit to Montreal, on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. She was Tourism ...... p. 6 welcomed at Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport by a group of Abranians from Community News ...... p. 10 Montreal and Toronto. She was feted at a local sushi and barbecue place, Philippine Cuisine . . . . . p. 11 Sakura Restaurant, on St. Charles Boulevard in Kirkland, through the Filstar Photo Gallery . . . p. 12 courtesy of Carlito Bade. In the evening, a reception was held in her Jerry Estrada Column . . . p. 15 honor at 6767 Cote des Neiges Community Centre in Montreal. Ask The Video Guy . . . . . p. 16 Congresswoman Cecilia Seares-Luna has been traveling with Showbiz Gossip ...... p. 18 President Macapagal since June 17, 2009 and visited Colombia, Brazil, Congresswoman Cecilia Seares-Luna, holding a bouquet, was met at the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Classified Ads ...... p. 21 on her surprise visit to Montreal. She is flanked by (from left) Bang Barba, Ben B. Bade, and See Page 5 Congresswoman Buena Bersalona. (Photo taken by Z. Kharroubi, July 14, 2009).

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www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star July 2009 What do you get when you EDITORIAL patronize the Filipino Coop? A clean, honest, and orderly election may Earn points to make your help FAMAS change people’s attitudes The Filipino Association of that they will do their best in serving the Montreal and Suburbs, popularly community but once elected, it seems share capital grow! known as FAMAS, has been plagued that the passion dies. In most cases, with problems. In spite of its popularity we have seen a few who carry the load as the biggest and the oldest of the whole executive board. This is a association, it has an image problem general pattern of most organizations - that is hard to change. Now that we it is a sad commentary but we all have have four different groups vying to be our own personal experiences when its future executive board, does it have people accept the position of being an a chance to be transformed into a officer but does not seem to have the credible organization? Will the people capacity to share the load of being a be willing to participate in a clean, leader. Often times, whoever is the democratic and honest election? It most industrious and committed remains to be seen if they will and if person fills up the slack of others in the they turn up in greater numbers. organization. It is a common knowledge that We do not want this vicious Filipinos in general love politics but cycle to continue. What we need in they are also known to be easily taken FAMAS are people who will do what by influence peddlers, specially in the they promise and who will be willing to Philippines where poverty has made share the burden of a leadership role. many poor people susceptible to be Voting for the right people to be the bought during elections. It is no leaders at FAMAS is a tricky and often wonder then that the government difficult task. It is easy to be swayed by elected with a price tag often run for friends who have their own election, not to serve the people but to preferences, perhaps not based on have the opportunity to get rich and any clear reason but on emotions. If New members who made the suggestion of a patronage refund box - Jane Bayangan reward their cronies. It is a sad and we really want our community to be (left) and Agnes Calgo (center) are the first ones to try it out while Joesie Bingayen, shameful story. Of course, there are progressive economically, socially and Gilmore College student volunteer cashier looks on (July 4, 2009) exceptions to the rule, but so far, there politically, we need leaders with a seems to be no end to this corruption vision, and who are committed to serve in different levels of our society and all, regardless of their origins, beliefs, Marché Coop Filipino and we cannot put the blame on any and social status. specific entity as this has been deeply FAMAS and its past leaders The Filipino Solidarity Cooperative rooted in the culture. We have read have all contributed something to the 4711 Van Horne Avenue some attempts by enlightenend community - some more than others. Montreal, QC H3W 1H8 groups to educate the people not to However, times have changed and our Tel.: 514-733-8915 allow themselves to be bought, but this community is growing in size but it is easier said than done. How can seems that we need to grow in many E-Mail: [email protected] people resist the glitter of money when other ways. There is not enough We thank you for your patronage. they and their children are starving? attention focused on economics. Most In a few weeks, we will have a COFFEE CLUB for our members and serve Obviously, the only way we can community leaders have been pre- organic coffee. We hope to diversify our services to increase revenue. eliminate corruption is through occupied with the social and religious Will our members be willing to come and use our Coffee Shop? economics, that is, to give people the aspects. There are organizations of Your participation in this random survey by e-mail to: [email protected] means to meet their basic needs - give different regions - Bicol, Ilocos, will be greatly appreciated. them jobs, and equal opportunities to Tagalog, Kapampangan, etc. All these improve themselves and their children. associations have their reasons to But the problem of poverty exist, but what they fail to have is the does not really apply to Filipino- involvement to work with the whole Order lechon for Saturday pick Canadians. After all, the money community regardless of regional up but we need at least a involved is just too small to make such origin. Perhaps, the new leadeship of minimum order of 15 lbs a big influence on voters yet, strangely FAMAS can take a new role - to enough, rumours have always demonstrate that it is possible to build ($11.99/lb) circulated that some people have our future by being involved in no later than Thursday. Lechon (big size) seen membership fees being paid by promoting cooperation. $240.00 plus delivery Call us at 514-733-8915 candidates. Why do they resort to this During this election, we would Litsong Manok charge to place your orders. method of campaigning? It is hoped like to encourage all our fellow citizens $11.49 each that this practice is not going to be to exercise their right to vote in order to continued anymore for it discourages elect the best people who will work for those who are sincere and honest from our future development. We need to running in elections. change attitudes of apathy and We have also known of selfishness - we can be more another common problem - progressive if we do. candidates are all eager to promise Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 4950 Queen Mary Road Penthouse The North American Filipino Star Tel.: 514-485-7861 (5th Floor) near Snowdon Metro E-Mail: [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION Montreal, QC H3W 1X3 Name ______Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Hilda T. 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He said month without any paid employee but follow after our next meeting of the that there could have been many ways it is a big sacrifice to be at the Coop board of directors. to extend CSST protection to these everyday. Not only is it a drain on my Starting next week, we will workers. He argued that there was energy and time but it also prevents begin recruiting new members and negligence on the part of the Labor me from working on the business new volunteers more actively. We Minister and pointed out that the work plan, preparing tax reports, and many have new members who are going to is not yet finished. hundreds of administrative tasks. I be trained as part time cashiers. Most Different scenarios have been need many more members to of my students have promised to sign studied by the Human Rights volunteer their time and share their up - I am specially counting on Sarah, Commission. Due to lack of time, and talents to make the Filipino Solidarity Joesie, Ruby, and others like them since automatic coverage of domestic Cooperative alive and well. who are very keen students and are workers require many modifications to Our attempt to do fund raising wiling to be business apprentices. I the law, it was impossible to include by organizing the educational tour to believe that most Gilmore students I Evelyn Calugay this provision in the law according to Quebec on Saturday, July 18, could sign up will be the future leaders of the President, PINAY the Labour Minister. have been more successful if many cooperative movement. Montreal, July 12, 2009 - “La Commission des droits de people got involved in disposing of the With the relocation of Gilmore Evelyn Calugay, president of la personne et des droits de la tickets. With the help of the ads in the College to a better location at 5450 PINAY, an advocacy group that works jeunesse” stated last December that Filipino Star, over 40 tickets have been Cote des Neiges (corner of Edouard for the betterment of working the exclusion of domestic workers sold but the break even point to cover Montpetit), I hope to attract more conditions of caregivers, has from the definition of what is a worker, the cost of the bus is 35. Perhaps, we students. I have found that they are something to celebrate. During as well their exclusion from the can have a better result next time if more responsive and eager to be their18th anniversary barrio fiesta last protection against accidents and more members of the cooperative will involved in the cooperative movement, Sunday, July 12, it was announced by illnesses are discriminatory, specially be interested in helping out. I cannot specially when I mention the PQ MNA François Rebello, that CSST when the exclusion is based on three help but lament the fact that it seems possibility of applying for a franchise is going to be extended to domestic factors - sex, ethnique origin and social difficult to make people get interested of having our own credit union. This is workers which will take effect in the fall. class. in participating in the affairs of the actually my long felt dream way back This latest accomplishment of PINAY, Some statistics show that cooperative. People are all busy, but I in 1992 when I tried to meet with the is just one of two major projects, the about 25 000 domestic workers are in believe if “there is a will there is a way”. directors of the Caisse Populaire de other being the inclusion of domestic Quebec and that 90% of them are At any rate, I am deeply Notre Dame de Grace. I was told then work in the labor standards law. With women, mostly from the Philippines. involved and determined to make the that we need to have more members the inclusion of domestic workers in On the other hand, Evelyn cooperative work as I have already who would open an account. Instead the labour law, their working hours Calugay wishes that the Harper committed most of my assets in of doing a “Paluagan” system which is were reduced to 40 hours and their government abolish , or at least soften saving the coop. Fortunately, I have considered illegal, we can do the salary adjusted to minimum wage. But the conditions of the live-in caregiver met many new members who seem to same thing under the Caisse Populaire one problem remains – the live-in program (LCP) imposed upon workers. be keen in doing their part. I just hope Desjardins franchise. requirement has not always “We demand that the federal that they will maintain their interest and As our population is steadily guaranteed fair working hours which government remove the obligation to convince others to shop at the coop increasing, we need to learn how to often are more than what the contract live-in with the employer..” regularly. The old members under the use the power of numbers for our own allows. PINAY has been working on Caregivers are required to former administration are rarely seen advancement. Instead of patronizing further improvements to the live-in complete 24 months of work within 3 at the Coop. Although there are now foreign owned businesses. we should caregiver program and may soon have years before applying for a permanent almost 700 members, only a handful support our fellow citizens stores first. another good news as a result of the residence. Moreover, caregivers are seems to shop frequently. Where have I It may be a coincidence, but recommendations of the Standing obliged to live with their employers they all gone? it is therefore the our move to a new location may prove Committee on Immigration in during this time. The program was reason why I thought of opening up a to be a good omen. The building Parliament. adopted in 1992 to meet the shortage coffee shop to find a way for people to where Gilmore International College The CSST coverage of labour in this area. The president of come and visit the store. will be relocated is just on top of the guarantees compensation to a worker PINAY asks the Quebec government to I have informally done a Caisse Populaire de Cote des Neiges. who is hurt in a work accident or get pressure Ottawa to act. survey and most people say it is a For this reason, it will be much easier sick. Previously, live-in caregivers were The PQ Labour critic asks Mr. good idea. I only have one negative for me to deal with this branch and not considered as having a dangerous David Whissel to require employers to response who said that people will start my business banking with them. job, and therefore excluded but PINAY give time off to caregivers in order to prefer Tim Horton. But I replied - what I To reiterate my frequent persisted in their campaign which they study French as most of them are not if we give it cheaper and better? And request - to all our fellow citizens - began in 2005. allowed to go out. He believes that this we can also introduce the concept of members or not - please shop first at The Minister of Labor, David will ensure a respect for the law that free coffee with the purchase of $30 or the Filipino Coop before going Whissel, has been obliged to remedy stipulates only 40 hours of work more (except rice which is hardly anywhere else. Prices are as low as the situation of caregivers being weekly. profitable). A new member other stores. If they are higher, let us excluded from CSST coverage which suggested to have a patronage refund know and we will meet the was declared discriminatory by the Advertise in the North box. Every time a member buys, a competitor’s price. Your patronage is Human Rights Commission. The ballot is filled up and put in the box. American Filipino Star the key to our brighter future together. spokesperson of the opposition PQ The purchases will be converted into Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Party, François Rebello, reproached Call 514-485-7861 points and then changed to President, 2008-2011 4 The North American Filipino Star July 2009 Sen. Loren Legarda said it is about time that Mrs. Arroyo and F President Arroyo to meet Obama should meet to discuss pressing issues. President Obama on July 30 “It has been long in coming. They should walk their talk and rethink GMA 'invited' to meeting with Obama receive a telephone call from President interest in the region when she makes developments. US should help in on July 30 Obama after his election,” a DFA the visit. every way possible to countries By Pia Lee-Brago Updated July 13, official also pointed out. Sen. Francis Pangilinan said vulnerable to climate change impacts,” 2009 12:00 AM Malacañang said Mrs. Arroyo the government must bear in mind that she said. MANILA, Philippines - A “has accepted the invitation to meet” US interest in the Philippines is linked Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, on meeting between President Arroyo and with Obama. primarily to their concern about the the other hand, advised Mrs. Arroyo to US President Barack Obama will finally “President Arroyo will discuss push for the Philippine government’s our poverty alleviation and economic interests rather than seeking support resiliency programs, good from the US to allow her to stay in governance, counter terrorism efforts power. and its contribution to peace and Cayetano said Mrs. Arroyo stability in the region,” Press Secretary should push for supporting the rights Cerge Remonde said. of Filipino veterans and find ways to “This visit is an affirmation of help Filipinos working in the US who the strong partnership between the are greatly affected by the financial two countries,” he said. crisis. Mrs. Arroyo, who last visited “It’s always good news when a Washington in June 2008 and met Filipino President is given time and then-president George W. Bush in the opportunity to push for a Philippine take place when she visits Washington White House, is also scheduled to agenda. We hope the President would on July 30, the Department of Foreign meet “key US government officials and do just this to push for veteran’s rights Affairs announced yesterday. members of Congress,” as well as and compensation,” he said. Washington also made the entrepreneurs and business groups. DFA officials said Mrs. Arroyo announcement in saying Mrs. Arroyo Remonde said it was not is expected to thank Obama and the will become Southeast Asia’s first surprising that Washington extended growing economic and political US Congress for passing the Veterans leader to meet Obama. the invitation to Mrs. Arroyo to meet strength of China. bill. “The (US) President will Obama. “We must be careful not to be “It (the meeting) is an receive President Arroyo at the White He said US Ambassador to the used as an unwitting pawn in the opportunity for President Arroyo to House on July 30, where they will have Philippines Kristie Kenney already struggle between two giants,” thank the US Congress for the an opportunity to discuss ways to dropped hints several days ago that a Pangilinan said. passage of the Veterans bill and enhance US-Philippine cooperation on meeting between Mrs. Arroyo and Pangilinan said Mrs. Arroyo discuss with them possible legislative critical global issues including counter- Obama is in the works. should ensure that the country’s agenda that will promote Philippine terrorism and climate change, as well Mrs. Arroyo was criticized last interest would be primordial in the interest,” a DFA official said. as further the traditionally strong year for what opposition leaders meeting with Obama. The Stimulus Bill also known alliance and bond between our described as a desperate attempt to Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, for his as the American Recovery and nations,” the White House said in a seek an audience with Obama. part, expressed optimism that the Reinvestment Act of 2009, recognizes statement. Last February, Mrs. Arroyo meeting would be for the good of the the military service of Filipino World US Embassy spokesperson made an unscheduled side trip to country but not necessarily for Mrs. War II veterans and grants a lump sum Rebecca Thompson, however, did not Washington capital to attend the Arroyo. of $15,000 for US-based veterans and say whether Mrs. Arroyo’s visit to annual National Prayer Breakfast with Sen. Manuel Roxas II said the $9,000 for those living in the Washington was upon the request of Obama but they were not able to talk. US concerns over the Philippines is Philippines. the Philippine government or from an Kenney earlier told a radio confined to security issues and Foreign Affairs Secretary invitation from Washington. interview that Obama is not avoiding combating terrorism, noting the recent Alberto Romulo admitted that the bill Diplomatic sources, on the Mrs. Arroyo. visit of US Central Intelligence Agency on the benefits of Filipino World War II other hand, revealed Mrs. Arroyo’s visit She said she would not be (CIA) chief Leon Panetta in the country. veterans was in danger of being and one-on-one meeting with Obama surprised if there will be a high-level Roxas said the Philippines dropped because of the financial crisis is an invitation from the US visit to Washington this year. should not allow itself to be used as a and new priorities of the US government. Lawmakers, on the other “staging point” by the US government government. “The President was also the hand, urged Mrs. Arroyo to be wary of in any of its defense positioning in first leader from Southeast Asia to being used by the US in pursuing its Southeast Asian region. Pinay celebrates 18th anniversary barrio fiesta style, July 12, 2009 received and applauded. But the most Montreal, July 12, 2009 - applauded number was the one Pinay, a non-profit organization, performed by three young children celebrated its 18 years of struggle for who stole the show, particularly, the women’s rights and advocacy through youngest dancer, a 5-year old girl Philippine dances and music. It was named Loren. She shook her hips in held at the Maison de la Culture from an unabashed manner which made 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. At the same time, it everyone laughed. The other two was a fund raising drive. young performers, Russel and The members themselves Richard, also demonstrated that they provided the entertainment in a variety have some talent and who knows if of ways and mostly in the folk dance someday they follow the footsteps of tradition and popular songs. To Michael Jackson who they admire. In enlighten the audience about these fact, the emcee explained that the dances, a souvenir program included dance routine was inspired by Michael a background information about Jackson’s “The Thriller” which served Philippine cultural heritage and as the background setting of their traditions. The master of ceremonies, dance routine. Ms. Jasmin de la Calzada, introduced It was a very entertaining, the various numbers and another lady pleasant evening spent with the Pinay gave the French translation. ladies. Congratulations for a job well The performers were very well done. (Zenaida Kharroubi) From left: Loren, Russel and Richard (July 12, 2009) www.filipinostar.org July 2009 The North American Filipino Star 5 luck service with the Abranians, Mrs. * Registration fee From Page 1 Congresswoman Favilla for the bouquet she offered to From Page 1 FAMAS * Valid medicare card Congresswoman Seares-Luna, Irma Washington, and Chicago. She was newspaper where people can * For students, bring your last invited by the Abranians of Toronto and Barras for being at the reception table, Randy Timbol for giving the invocation get the information about the school year’s ID. Montreal to make a short visit. In spite Upon registration, you of her hectic schedule, she accepted before dinner, Magnolia Camat for election. the invitation to come to Montreal on a leading the singing of the National The Comelec headed by will receive your new FAMAS ID Anthem of the Philippines and Canada, short notice. Pastor Emma Denny will be in card which you will present for Through the collaborated and Zenaida Kharroub, editor and publisher of the Filipino charge of the election. To validation on Election Day (Do facilitate the casting of ballots on not lose your ID Card. No election day, Saturday, August 9, replacement ID cards will be people can pre-register. given to pre-regisered voters) The advance pre-registration On Election Day, an express will be held on Sunday, Aug. 2 at lane for pre-registered voters the FAMAS center building on will enable you to go directly to 4708 Van Horne, from 1:00 to the registration table where the 5:00 P.M. Bring proof of COMELEC willl issue you the identification. official ballot form. The 2009 Comelec has Registrationn fees are: set aside the following rules and $7.00 - Individuals procedures: $4.00 - Seniors & Students What to bring: $10.00 - Couples Congresswoman Cecilia Seares-Luna was welcomed at the Pierre Elliot Trudeau airport last * Duly accomplised registration Everyone is encouraged Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at around 1:00 p.m. form to be a member and vote. efforts of many volunteers, the Star, for being at the airport and Ginger and Garlic against Swine Flu welcome reception was a success. It reception to meet Congresswoman was attended by over a hundred Seares-Luna. by Reuben T. Santos The whole evening’s affair was people. There was a sumptuous table hot pepper while running it around your highlighted by the inspirational talk of Using Google as a search engine of buffet food topped by lechon and for references, log on the following mouth and you may also end up in tears Hon. Cecilia Seares-Luna. She donated by Fely Rosales. Other with keywords ”garlic against swine flu” – but it will go away anyway in a few minutes. members brought pot luck food, and announced that the bridges she had “ginger against swine flu” – “garlic Chewing garlic or ginger is somewhat very even brought flowers and decorations fought for to connect the different medicinal power” – “ ginger medicinal effective since its potency could be lost for the reception hall. towns of Abra have materialized. One power” and through these websites, you within 8 seconds especially so with garlic. The Abranians of Montreal of the three is now in service, while the will find information that will help you Boiling and drinking either ginger or garlic understand the medical benefit of garlic are assumed to be less effective. If the cold and ginger against Swine Flu or other flu persists with a fever and shortness of viruses. But be aware however of its side breath – it is now time to see a health effects as with all miracle drugs, old and professional for immediate treatment other new, which may have a few unknown and than garlic and ginger. known side effects. Garlic for your ready reference is After reading those websites I known as nature’s anti-viral, antibiotics, mentioned above and other websites anti-bacterial, anti-fungal substance about garlic and ginger on herbal and among others, while ginger is known to be home remedies, my understanding about effective antiseptics, antibiotics, anti- swine flu or any flu starts as a simple COLD bacterial and anti-inflammatory. and from there it develops into something England during the 1st World War more serious with unwelcome adverse and and a part of the 2nd. World War with sometimes more serious encouraged their people to plant garlic in consequences. their back yard for the government’s war The first sign of a coming COLD effort as a deterrent against infection and as we all know is sneezing followed by a to heal their soldiers that were battle running nose, coughing and sore throat. wounded. So this must be a very effective From the very start of the cold symptom healing drug for health in war as well as in (sneezing), a clove of raw garlic should be peace. chewed after breakfast followed by a raw It is hoped that the alternate Mariano rreading the certificate of appreciation awarded to Congresswoman Cecilia Seares- ginger after dinner for a day or two - and treatment for Swine Flu (H1N1) I described Luna while Fely Rosales (center) looks on. hopefully it will stop the virus from above and references may help the less other two will be finished in 2010 or spreading and developing into a full blown fortunate people of our society who can ill would like to give thanks and cold. If the sneezing persists with a running afford to buy drugs for protection and appreciation to Mariano Barba of 2011. All the Abranians applauded and cheered the Congresswoman for a nose followed by sore throat and treatment against Swine Flu (H1N1) - such Montreal, Josefina Seares of as Tamiflu, Oseltamivir and Zanamivir ( job well done. coughing, then perhaps 2 times a day of Vancouver, Alfonso Terenal, Buena garlic with a full stomach and in between Relenza ) that are available in the market at Bersalona, and Lino Navarro of PACDAAR ginger should be chewed and ingested. the present time but may not be available Toronto, for bringing our capable and (Notice) We warn you however that in the future should supply not meet the beautiful Congresswoman to see her chewing garlic or ginger is not a walk in the demand. “kailian” in Toronto and Montreal, a Abranians General park especially so with garlic. Garlic being [email protected] very rare occasion. Assembly chewed within seconds will explode like The following people are also Saturday, July 25 to be thanked: Mariano Barba for ART CORTEZ coordinating the entire welcome 11:00 A.M. B.Sc, Civil Engr. reception; Carlito Bade and his wife, 6060 Westbury corner Professional Home & Property Inspector Lilibeth Bade for the reception and Van Horne Don’t buy/sell house without consulting professional lunch at their restaurant, BBQ and Contact: inspector. Save thousands of dollars and enjoy our Sakura Sushi, and for accommodating prompt and professional inspection services. Written them at their house during their stay in Mariano - 514-232-5311 report with pictures provided. Serving Filipinos since Montreal; Riza Esmeralda and Mme Connie - 514-826-0427 2001. 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www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star July 2009 TOURISM O R I E N T A L M I N D O R O The Islands' Loveliest Harbor

The inverted-J-shaped Oriental and waterfall exploration and island Mindoro is endowed with some of the hopping. Philippine Islands’ best naturescapes. The ethnic tribes, Mangyans, are Choose your own beach among the gentle and withdrawn but many of them many that abound, from fawn beige to have managed to integrate into the powdery white. Then match the cultural mainstream, largely in the experience with interesting mountain municipalities of Mansalay, Baco, & lairs, lakes, rivers, rain forests, wild Puerto Galera. These Mangyans are animals, rare flora and fauna, and skilled weavers and craftsmen, pocket communities of the existing producing intricate tribal finery, ethnic groups. It has maintained its including baskets, mats, and other unspoiled environment, all within a items, both functional and aesthetic. rustic agricultural setting. The province's foremost asset is Puerto Galera, blessed with one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbors. Known as the Pearl of Mindoro, it is world-famous for splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites. Other attraction within the area is Sabang Beach, a portion of which is tourist-flocked for water sports and a cluster of nightspots popular for Mangyan Tribe traditional necklace. evening socials. Beside Sabang Beach Puerto Galera - A major tourist is Small La Laguna, with amazingly destination with its beautiful harbor, beautiful coral reefs, and water ideal for numerous fine beaches, and sheltered snorkeling and scuba diving. coves against a green mountain. The Indulge in a number of special more famous beaches are Haligi, white, interest tours while in the province, Tamaraw, Talipanan, Small and Big from mountain climbing to trekking, Lalaguna, Garcia, and Sabang. All are hiking, camping, butterfly watching, ideal for water skiing, windsurfing, game fishing, and adventure trips to scuba diving, snorkeling, boating and the wilderness. Enjoy active water swimming. sports such as scuba diving, Tamaraw Falls - The largest snorkeling, and swimming. Visit the waterfall in the province, is 131 meters Mangyan settlement areas, and find it above sea level with a natural rewarding to engage in natural cave swimming pool at its base.Hidden Paradise - The attraction consists of a natural spring with a swimming pool and picnic cottages. It is located in Baco, and can be reached in 45 minutes by taking a jeepney bound for Galeras such ast this one can be found resting on the shores of, where else, Puerto Galera

Tamarraw Falls, Puerto Galera It is actually a series of asymmetrical falls, Hidden Paradise Beach, located in Baco. The area contains a natural spring leading to the grand one dropping to a frothy waterbed 423-feet below. with swimming pool and picnic cottages. www.filipinostar.org July 2009 The North American Filipino Star 7 above sea level with a natural in 1946. It is located in Baco, and can swimming pool at its base. be reached in an hour through a Hidden Paradise - The attraction motorized banca from the market consists of a natural spring with a square bound for Alibatan Island. swimming pool and picnic cottages. It Buyayao Island - It is a rocky is located in Baco, and can be reached island, except for the area facing in 45 minutes by taking a jeepney Buyayao Peninsula. Big snakes called bound for the Calapan market. "sobre kama" are found in the Mt. Halcon - Towering 8,488 feet mountains. The water around the above sea level, Mt. Halcon is the island is suited for deep-sea fishing. It country's third highest peak. It is a is located off the coast of Mansalay, favourite destination for nature tripping and can be reached in 30 minutes by and mountain climbing. Mt. Halcon is motorized banca from Mansalay located in Baco. It is accessible in two market. hours, by taking a jeepney to Baco, the Coloful Festivals - Numerous jump-off point. festivals run year round, including the Alibatan Island - The island most popular: Banana Festival (March measures five hectares and is noted for 18-19; Baco city) which coincides with its white sand. The place serves as the with the town fiesta in honor of St. breeding place of seagulls and turtles. Joseph; Coco Festival (December 8; Corals and oysters can be found all San Teodoro) a religious festival around the area. The island is also honoring the Immaculate Conception called "Target Island" because featuring many activities centered on Americans who stayed in San Jose the town's agricultural bounty, the used this place for bombing practices coconut; a

Top & Above: Views of the gorgeous Puerto Galera beaches

Celebration of the Feast of Sto. Niño, the Patron Saint of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Bangka boats lined up at the end of the day on White Beach Mt. Halcon (Baco), towering 8,488 feet, is the country's third highest peak

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Blue Crystal Bay www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star July 2009 said, “the bombings in Cotabato City said the motive for the bombings is Opposition braces for GMA’s are still being investigated but as of highly suspect as they are happening now, the government finds that they in time for Mrs. Arroyo’s final Sona. emergency rule have the signature of the special The Gabriela solon bared she has operations group of the Moro Islamic filed House Resolution No. 1257 bore similarities to the months prior to Liberation Front (MILF).” directing the committee on public the declaration of martial law in He denied reports of the order and safety to conduct an September 1972. administration’s involvement and investigation, in aid of legislation, into “What we are seeing is a called all these reports “black the string of bomb-related incidents in reinvention of the martial law playbook propaganda.” Maguindanao, Cotabato City and of 1972. But the motive is the same: Presidential Adviser For Mindanao parts of Metro Manila and the most the hunger for power,” he said. Jesus Dureza also confirmed that the recent explosions in Jolo, Sulu, Iligan The opposition leader also said Cotabato bombing is still under City and Lanao del Norte. threats of bombings and the military investigation. Maza stressed the urgency of an show of force Saturday at Camp For Senate President Juan Ponce- immediate and independent Aguinaldo will not deter the opposition Enrile, it is a renewal of peace talks. investigation on these incidents so as in its plans to stage protest actions “Now is perhaps the time to persecute those responsible for these culminating in a rally during the State reactivate the stalled peace process. I evil acts and attain justice for the of the Nation Address (Sna) on July call for the resumption of the victims and their families. 27. Mindanao peace talks in a manner Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon said Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo It was also stressed that President that is transparent and in consultation the recent bomb attacks could put the Arroyo should fire National Security with all the stakeholders in that part of Arroyo administration’s ability and Makati Mayor and United Adviser Norberto Gonzales from his the country. We will not achieve credibility to handle such situation to a Opposition (UNO) president Jejomar position for proposing a revolutionary economic prosperity unless we find test. He pointed out that with P600 Binay yesterday warned that the next government, a transition government, peace in Mindanao ,” he said million under the Office of the few months will be critical to the to effect changes in the Constitution. “As Senate president and as an President, P270 million in the opposition as it prepares for the Liberal Party Sen. Rodolfo Biazon ordinary Filipino, I am appalled by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and possible declaration of a state of said that “Gonzales should be fired latest spate of bombings in Mindanao P118 million under the Armed Forces emergency and even martial law if the from his position, being the National , particularly in the cities of Cotabato, of the Philippines (AFP), “it is highly bombings continue. Security Adviser, for stating that there Iligan and Jolo. questionable why the series of attacks “We are expecting Malacañang to must be a revolution in this country “I condemn in the strongest seems to go on without the authorities draw up a scenario where eventually and a transition government must be possible terms these cowardly and unable to give a clear picture of who is the opposition will be implicated in set up where Mrs. Arroyo will sit as terroristic acts that must not go responsible.” bombings and so-called head of that transition government,” unpunished. As a former defense But Speaker Prospero Nograles destabilization plots,” he said. Biazon stressed. minister, I expect the police and cautioned the opposition and other “Executive Secretary Ermita has “These kind of statements only military to leave no stone unturned in sectors who he said are spreading always said that Mrs. Arroyo will add up to the controversy, much more investigating these incidents and unfounded accusations against the declare martial law if there is chaos if made amid charges of bring the perpetuators to justice,” he government with regard to the spate and these bombings are intended to destabilization, with these series of added. of bombings saying that instead of create a perception of chaos,” he said. bombings taking place in the country Sen. Richard Gordon echoed the sowing intrigues, they should help the Four more bomb blasts were now,” he said. proposition made by Enrile, urging government in frustrating those who reported yesterday, one outside a The senator, who heads the urged both the government and the are behind the bombing. church in Jolo, Sulu and another committee on national defense and MILF to go back to the negotiating “This is not the time to speculate, beside a military vehicle in Iligan City. security, said Malacañang should table, while suggesting at the same to spread rumors and to sow Two other bombs went off Monday at explain the statement made recently time that the military should step up intrigues. This is the time for the entire a transmission tower in Lanao del by Gonzales and clarify its position on surveillance and intelligence country to unite and link arms Norte. At least six persons were this matter, raising the implication of operations to stop the spate of together and defeat the bombers, reported killed and 24 wounded. the recommendation made by the bombings. terrorists and saboteurs who have Earlier, an explosion had rocked country’s top security adviser. The challenge for the authorities nothing but evil in their agenda,” the Immaculate Conception Cathedral “Had that statement been made to get to the bottom of these incidents Nograles said through a text in Cotabato City. Six persons were by any of the members of the is even greater today given the current message. reported killed and 30 injured. opposition, I’m sure by now whoever political situation, Enrile pointed. “I urge the citizenry and the The bombing in Cotabato has uttered those words will be behind “Already, there are speculations opposition to refrain from too much been blamed on the Moro Islamic bars. Not so in the case of Gonzales, that these bombings are state- politicking because not only the Liberation Front (MILF) and Jemayah obviously, because he is still the sponsored to pave the way for a ‘No- present security of state is at stake but Islamiyah (JI). Muslim rebels, national security adviser,” he said. Elections’ (no-el) scenario. The police the entire country’s future is on the however, said the explosions were the Gonzales was recently quoted should crack these cases open to line especially Mindanao. It’s time to handiwork of the military. proposing a revolutionary dispel these dangerous speculations forge a common cause to defeat the But unlike the first time martial law government, patterned after former as soon as possible,” he said. enemies of the state.” a was declared, Binay said the President Corazon Aquino’s reign as a Gabriela party-list Rep. Liza Maza opposition is ready to defy the result of the 1986 Edsa Revolt. administration. Malacañang has denied any “If the administration thinks that involvement of the administration the opposition will meekly accept behind the series of bombings in Need Money? martial law, it is in for a surprise. We government offices and in Mindanao will not sit still and accept such blatant areas. abuse of power,” he said. Palace Executive Eduardo Ermita Binay added the present situation Do you have a full time job? If yes, call (514) 344-1499 DR. EMILIA ESPIRITU

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It was March of 2008 when former appetite, caused by fluid build-up in ward, but is not taking any medications humilom na yung mga sugat. Kapag President Cory Aquino got diagnosed her stomach area. We remain in at the moment. “We’re worried but hindi natin ginawa ito, [it will go] back of colon cancer and she immediately complete trust in God's infinite healing we’re hopeful. She's no longer under to the same vicious cycle.” The senator went through chemotherapy soon after power. Our family wishes to thank the chemo now. Now, she’s stable [but] further recalled that they have been in that. Her family had a few scares Filipino people for their prayers and there is no medical intervention there.” speaking terms since the 2007 because of her risky condition but outpouring of love and concern for our Incidentally, two of Cory’s elections and people should stop prayers for her speedy recovery mother. She continues to be a woman strongest critics during her making a big deal about his show of seemed to have worked wonders of faith, a fighter, a source of hope and administration sincerely expressed sympathy this time around. “I during the past year. Until she got inspiration for all of us, not just her their wish for her to recover as soon as approached her and congratulated her confined again at the Makati Medical family but our entire nation as well. Just possible. They also insisted that then for having a son in the senate. Ang Center last June 22, more than a month like she has always taught us by her whatever hurt that they have caused punto ko lang dito ay hindi na issue after she had the affected area in her life's example, we entrust everything to each other in the past had already kung ano mang nangyari noon.” colon removed (a medical operation God.” been healed over time. “I’ve had my Many continued to be concerned, called laparoscopic colectomy). political differences with Cory during however, especially with Cory’s Even her youngest daughter Kris her time as president. But that is a part emotional revelation to a friend that she kept mum about it until word finally got of our role in the society, [there is] wished to join the dearly departed and out to the media last Wednesday, June nothing personal about it. On a be reunited with her husband, Ninoy 24, as countless friends and supporters personal basis, I’ve always had a high Aquino. “Kung siya daw ang papipiliin, gathered at Greenbelt Chapel for the respect for her. I would say that I would parang gusto na daw niya sigurong beginning of a nine-day novena mass pray for her and hope that the Lord will makasama si Ninoy. Kaya lang for the former president’s fast embrace her if it should come to that. ginagawa niya ang lahat ng pwedeng recuperation. Information about her Or if there's any way for a miracle to gawin alang-alang sa mga anak at apo real condition was limited though happen, I wish that it would happen,” niya,” recalled Cory’s good friend and because the said hospital refused to said Senate President Juan Ponce former cabinet member Marjie Juico. release a medical bulletin while the Enrile. As of press time, the Aquino Aquino family remained tight-lipped President Corazon Aquino, seen here in Senator Gregorio Honasan also siblings are said to have stayed round about it except for the brief statement June shared the same sentiments in a the clock with their mom during this that they gave yesterday. On the other hand, Cory’s separate interview. “We join our sad and stressful time. a “Our Mother has been battling spokesperson Deedee Siytangco colleague Senator Noynoy Aquino in cancer with much courage for a year revealed that Cory is already conscious prayers for former President Aquino. and a half. Her current hospitalization and have been transferred from Public interest demands that we all go was necessaary because of her loss of intensive care unit to a regular hospital through an act of forgetfulness para Happy 111th Independence Day SM SERVICES INTERNATIONAL Your Happiness iS Mine! 514-928-4318

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Carlito Bade, owner of the Sakura Restaurant poses Welcome delegation poses with Honorable Cecilia Seares-Luna upon her arrival, July 14, 2009 with the guests, Hon. Cecilia Seares-Luna, Buena Bersoza, and Ben Bade, his brother.

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The Mendiola family poses with Congresswoman Cecilia Seares-Luna

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www.filipinostar.org July 2009 The North American Filipino Star 15 and approval from the Archbishop of The Power of Quebec. One day, the Governor of Quebec dropped by the co-op and scrutinized its books of accounts and Cooperation interviewed Desjardins about its operations. Afterwards, he enrolled as a co-op member of the caisse populaire. He also asked the help of politicians to pass a law that protect and regulate co- 1st Principle: operatives in Canada which became the Cooperative Act of Canada. Indeed, success is possible when people from different fields work together in unison with a common MEMBERSHIP purpose to help themselves as well as others. a Alphonse Desjardins Nov. 5, 1854-Oct. 31, 1920 One day, I received an email from founded the Vigan Credit Union, Inc. in Alphonse Desjardins honoured as a friend asking me if government 1938 at Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He first went officials, religious leaders, and private to the Philippines in 1926 and was Greatest Canadian Co-operator company executives could be exposed to the credit problems of the members of a cooperative - and that is Filipino farmers. Huber went back to the Ottawa, June 19, 2009 - to which the Greatest Canadian Co- our topic for today. U.S. to study and later served as a Alphonse Desjardins, the father of operator award would capture the The 1st cooperative principle pastor of the First Christian Church, still Canada’s caisse populaire movement interest and imagination of co- defines that membership in a in the U.S. and founder of Canada’s sixth largest operatives and their members,” said cooperative shall be voluntary, open to He then organized the first financial institution, has been named CCA President Dave Sitaram,who all people, and available to all Protestant church-based co-operative history’s “Greatest Canadian Co- announced the winner of the individuals regardless of their social, in the United States. He returned to the operator” following an online vote by competition to more than 200 co-op political, racial and religious Philippines in 1937 and trained Filipinos more than 8,000 people across the and credit union leaders Thursday background or beliefs. in organizing and managing co- country. evening. “When the voting closed at Though coops are open to operatives. The Canadian Co-oerative the end of April, more than 8,000 everyone, in the Philippines, the At Sta. Ana Multi-Purpose Associatiion (CCA) announced the people had cast their electronic ballots. Cooperative Code states that Cooperative (Davao City, Philippines), a winner of the Greatest Canadian Co- Needless to say, we were delighted.” employees and any elective officials of millionaire co-operative with grocery operator award at a gala dinner in in addition to the Greatest the Government shall be accepted as stores which offer financial assistance Ottawa Thursday evening celebrating Canadian Co-operator, CCA presented coop members but ineligible to become to its members, as far as I know, has a the 100th anniversary of Canada’s the 2009 Canadian Co-operative officers and directors either elected or priest serving as one of the members of organized national co-operative Achievement Award to Glen Tully, appointed to any position in a the board of directors until today. movement. Mr. Desjardins, who died President of Saskatoon-based cooperative. The Encyclical Letter of Pope John in 1920, was one of 14 pioneers of the Federated Co-operatives Limited. The In the past, politicians, private XXIII on Christianity and Social Canadian co-operative movement award honours outstanding individual company managers and religious Progress entitled Mater et Magistra nominated for the award. All 14 were conributions to the co-operative leaders played major roles in building (Mother and Teacher), issued in 1961, inducted into the virtual Canadian Co- movement in Canada. cooperatives worldwide that became suggests that people should join operative Hall of Fame, which was The 2009 Global Co-operator big and strong co-op institutions today. together in co-operative associations to launched at Thursday’s event. Award,which honours an individual gain for themselves the benefits and Mr. Desjardins, born to whohas demonstrated an FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR advantages that usually can be gained impoverished parents in 1854, extraordinary commitment to CCA’s In the 1800s, Robert Owen of Great only from large organizations. established North America’s first co- work in international co-operative Britain fathered the cooperative Mater et Magistra mentioned the operative savings and loan society - a development, was presented to Olha movement. He was a cotton factory importance of cooperatives as a vehicle caisse opulaire, or “people bank” - in Zawerucha Swyntuch of Mississauga, manager who saw that the people in his to distribute wealth. Moreover, the Levis, Quebec inn 1900 as an Ontario for her successful efforts to factory needed help and he wanted to Encyclical Letter proposes alternative to commercial banks that develop credit unions in Ukraine give them better lives. It was in cooperatives as the means for a more charged exorbitant interest rates to during the 1990’s. Scotland where the first co-operative equitable distribution of wealth. Without farmers and workers. His example store was opened, owned and cooperatives the big private inspired the creation of credit unions Contact: managed by members. Owen wanted corporations get all the business and all across Canada and the United States his people to drag themselves out of the profits. and today, Desjardins Group is Donna Balkan, Communications poverty. Canada’s sixth largest financial Manager COLLABORATION OF GOVERNMENT institution. It is also the largest co- Canadian Co-operative Association FROM THE GOVERNMENT SECTOR AND RELIGIOUS SECTORS operative organization of any kind in 613-238-6711, ext. 206 Still in the year 1800s, Friedrich Mordino Cua (my former boss), a Canada, based on turnover, and teh Cell: 613-314-1032 Wilhelm Raffeisen, a mayor of several lawyer and accountant, was a former 33rd largest co-opeative in the world. [email protected] towns in Germany became a City Administrator, City Mayor of CCA launched the Hall of Visit our website at cooperative leader. He conceived the Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He Fame project in an effort to hour idea of co-operative self-help during his spent 50 years ofhis life in building www.coopscanada.coop. Canadians past and present who have tenure as the young mayor. He was cooperatives, organizing training inspired by observing the suffering of centers for cooperative leaders all over made a significant contribution to the The Canadian Co-operative farmers who were often in the grip of the Philippines since the 1960s. Canadian co-operative sector. Co- Association is a natiional associationf loansharks. He worked with Rev. Fr. William operators and supporters across the or co-operatives in Canada, He was confronted with the Masterson, SJ (Dean of Ateneo de country were asked to nominate rpreesenting more than nine million co- miserable poverty of the farmers. He Cagayan) in organizing the First deceased individuals who had made operative and credit union members tried to alleviate this need through a Community Cooperative (FICCO), the an important historical contribution to from over 2,000 oranizations. CCA variety of charitable activities but later first coop billionaire in the Philippines. the movement, then vote online for the members come from many sectors of on he realized that self-reliance had He also co-authored the Republic Greatest Canadian Co-operator. The the economy, including finance, more potential in the long run than Act 6938, which is also known as the Hall of Fame, which will be posted on insurance, agri-food and supply, charitable aid. He therefore converted Cooperative Code of the Philippines, CCA’s website wholesale and retail, housing, health his charitable associations into farmers’ with Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. www.coopscanada.coop later this and the service sector. CCA provides co-operatives. President Corazon Aquino signed it into summer, will also include past, present leadership to promote, develop and The works of Raiffeisen inspired law in 1990 to protect and regulate and future winners of CCA’s two unite co-operatives and credit unions both the Caisse Populaire Desjardins of Philippine co-operatives. awards for living co-operators, the for the benefit of people in Canada and Canada and the Philippine co-operative During the early years of the Caisse Canadian Cooperative Achievement around the world. movement. Populaire Desjardins (Canada), Award and the Global Co-operator Alphonse Desjardins, the founder, Award. FROM THE RELIGIOUS SECTOR collaborated with several priests and “When we launched this A pastor named Rev. Allen R. Huber government officials. He asked advice project, we did not anticipate the extent www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star July 2009

www.filipinostar.org July 2009 The North American Filipino Star 17 ABS-CBN’s Gabby and Gina Lopez named 2009 Outstanding Manilans workers meaningful livelihood and promoted public welfare through imparting objective news and information. Ms. Lopez, on the other hand, was recognized as Outstanding Manilan for Environmental Advocacy for her creative and indefatigable efforts to better the environment such as the Pasig River clean-up campaign “Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig” and her initiatives for waste management and environment conservation which all “redound to the benefit of Manila.” She was also noted for “her sincere love and concern for underprivileged Filipino youth” with the establishment of the ‘Children’s Village’ and her active participation in ABS-CBN Foundation’s life-changing projects like Bantay Kalikasan, Bantay Bata 163, and the Bayan Foundation. Manila City mayor Alfredo Lim personally awarded the Lopezes ABS-CBN Foundation managing director during the awarding ceremony also Gina Lopez attended by other honorees from women who have contributed other fields. ABS-CBN Chariman & CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez extraordinary and invaluably to the The Lopez siblings’ twin recognitions benefit and development of the City of only prove how ABS-CBN is ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO Mr. Lopez was named Outstanding Manila and its people and whose committed to public service and Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III and ABS- Manilan for Telecommunications and achievements have substantially nation-building as much as it is CBN Foundation Managing Director Broadcasting for dynamic leadership contributed to the honor and prestige dedicated to broadcasting excellence. Regina “Gina” Lopez were proclaimed of ABS-CBN, the country's largest of Manila as the country's capital. The awards are part of the celebration Outstanding Manilans in an awarding multimedia conglomerate. Through a ceremony held at The Manila Hotel ABS-CBN, he was cited for having of the 438th anniversary of the City of last June 24. provided Filipino professionals and Manila and given annually to recognize and award men and

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www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star July 2009 Quebec. and Spanish. Through song, the band told stories of the life of DD Swank, the FILIPINO STAR What they had to say about Carolyn elusive lady of the early 1900s. Fe: However the urge to do something on her own tugged strongly at her S H O W B I Z G O S S I P “It's been a really long time since I've heartstrings. listened to Black Cat Alley and let me With influences as diverse as Tom tell you, with this recession and job Waits, Patsy Cline and Blind Lemon, it cuts happening everywhere, a good is no surprise that Carolyn Fe’s singing An evening of great blues does of the blues really chases the style reflects a wide range of genres, all clouds away. I'm sitting here in the of which she effortlessly slides into, middle of a mess of boxes and cannot seamlessly morphing from the sweet, with Carolyn Fe August 26 get a tune out of my head. I checked purity of a Holly Cole to the raunchy CHOM's website and playlist. Indigo rock and roll edge of Tina Turner. Her at Petit Campus Heat, by Carolyn Fe is an amazing acting experience gives her the unique song. This lady has a haunting voice. I ability to infuse lyrics with highly hope you play more of her songs in charged emotions. Likely a left-over your upcoming shows.”- Alison from her days as a hoofer, Carolyn Fe “I saw this lady play live a couple of truly marches to her own beat, with months ago doing an acoustic gig at a percussion taking the lead in her small bar on Bishop Street. She has unconventional treatment of music, quite a stage presence and pipes to able to transform a gospel into steamy back it up. It's a pleasant surprise to jazz or fusing native and blues hear her on air. Please keep playing rhythms. her songs. Long Live CHOM's Black Cat Alley!” – Max What, When, Where: “Il y a quelques jours que mes amis m’avaient suggéré d'acheter le CD de Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Carolyn Fe, chanteuse de blues Petit Campus, 57 Prince Arthur St. Montréalaise. Je n'étais pas sûr car je East ne la connaissais pas. Maintenant que Doors open at 8pm tu me l’as introduit via Black Cat Alley, Tickets: 8$ advanced sales, 10$ at je suis certaine que mon achat ne serait the door (plus taxes and service pas perdu. Merci beaucoup de l’avoir charge) introduit cette dame avec une voix onctueuse. C’est toujours un plaisir Tickets can be purchased directly d’entendre du blues qui est très près at Petit Campus Box Office (you can de nous ici à Montréal.” -Mélanie save a few dollars on the service “Last night during your show, Black charge), 514 844-1010 or Cat Alley, you played a female artist. At Admissions: www.admissions.ca, I've never heard of her before. Caroline 514 790-1245 Fe? What a smoky voice she has! Can The EP, Carolyn Fe 100%, is you play more of her tunes?” –Alain available at Archambault Musique store on Berri and Ste. Catherine in the Carolyn is a talented performer blues section or can be ordered online who wears many hats: actress, singer at www.cdbaby.com/carolynfe. and producer The EP will be on sale at the show for (more info: www.carolyn-fe.com). 7$ each. As a singer, Carolyn co- For further information, or to founded the band DD Swank interview Carolyn Fe, please contact (myspace.com/ddswank) and fronted Carolyn at:: for them under the pseudonym of 514-935-7277 ext 104 Mama B, singing in French, English or [email protected] a The one and only Vilma Santos makes a comeback on TFC’s 15th anniversary

Multi-awarded actress, public Carolyn Fe servant, supermom and loving wife, the one and only Ms. Vilma Carolyn Fe will be in top form on Timmins. Until now, fans have enjoyed Santos, makes a comeback on Wednesday, August 26 at Petit Carolyn Fe in a duo or trio format but The Filipino Channel (TFC). Campus, performing songs from her this time, Carolyn Fe rocks the house In celebration of its 15th year current EP ‘Carolyn Fe 100%’. Songs with a full band. Fans will be in for a full from the recording have been getting out Blues treat. She is backed by of service, the leading all-Filipino airplay on 97.7 CHOM FM’s Black Cat veteran musicians who’ve played with network presents "Vilma: A Alley with Randy Renaud and 91.9 FM the likes of Percy Sledge, Freddie Woman For All Seasons" this Planète Jazz, as well as on online radio James and Carol Franklin (Aretha’s August. stations. On both www.mohawk- sister). Catch this rare television radio.com and Carolyn Fe is thrilled to be playing event on the following TFC www.radiorockcafe.com, her songs Petit Campus after having to cancel remain in the Top 5 of their hit list. various shows in June and July due to platforms worldwide: cable, Stretching her versatility to the illness, including playing before an direct-to-home satellite, IPTV and max, Carolyn Fe, produces only audience of 5000 at a fundraiser for online. a original material with phrasing that at Cancer at Parc de Maisonneuve, a once evokes Janis Joplin begging for recent show celebrating 2009 Martin love, the hard-core, in-your-face Luther King Award Winner Ethel strength of Tina Turner or the dreamy Bruneau at Bourbon St. West, and Vilma Santos allure of Cowboy Junkies’ Margo various festivals and gigs around

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Sarah Geronimo’s dream to Princess shared that back in 1996, she dahilan po si Lord kung bakit kinuha na perform with Michael Jackson or to see had asked her father if they could watch niya ang King of Pop at ginustong him perform live has vanished with the Michael’s Philippine concert, but makasama siya.” death of the King of Pop. She unfortunately they had failed to catch it. What she liked most about Michael confessed at a recent press conference “Iyak ako ng iyak [noon.] Sabi ko talaga is the way he interacted with his fans that she got emotional upon learning of pagtanda ko manonood talaga ako ng during his concerts.“Parang hindi siya the death of the music icon. “Nung bata concert ni Michael Jackson kahit anong performer lang. Kasi po si Michael pa po ako, pangarap ko talaga na mangyari, kahit maubos ang pera Jackson ‘yung connection niya po sa makasama siya mag-perform sa stage. pagtanda ko. Tapos heto na nga po, audience, sa bawat tao, iba po talaga. ‘Yun talaga ang ultimate dream ko kasi finally magkakaroon na siya ng world Hindi lang basta nagpe-perform lang naging influence siya sa akin sa tour. Talagang looking forward na po onstage for the sake of performing,” pagkanta, sa aking career,” revealed talaga ako,” she said. she related. “’Di po ba ‘yung iba nagpe- Sarah. She was deeply affected about perform ng walang puso? Si Michael Michael was supposed to embark Michael’s death because her dream is ‘yun pa lang pong interaction niya sa on a world tour in July 2009 and Sarah gone. “Masakit po na tanggapin, iyak audience ‘yung pakikipag-usap niya sa revealed that she was planning to po ako ng iyak,” she related. ”Pero bawat nanonood sa kanya eh iba, kung Sarah Geronimo watch one of his concerts. The Pop ganun po talaga. Sabi nga po nila, may kaya nako-conquer niya ang venue.” a Robi Domingo: 'Goodbye Kim Marian Rivera and Dennis Chiu, hello Sarah Geronimo' Trillo paired anew in ‘Tarot’ katabi ko lang siya, it's a great ni Dennis dito pero maraming privilege already. How much more nangyari. So marami siyang twist dahil kung makasama ko pa siyang mag- sa Tarot, dahil sa lola ko, at mabilis perform on the dance floor. Iba yung yung pacing," said Marian. impact na yun,' he reveals. Does this "Si Roxanne best friend ko siya at mean he prefers Sarah now over his may hindi kanais-nais na mangyayari longtime crush Kim Chiu? 'Ngayon sa kanila ni Dennis!" In a separate interview, Dennis since si Kim busy kay Gerald, Sarah revealed more about his character na muna. Although Rayver Cruz, named Miguel. "Girlfriend ko si Marian John Lloyd Cruz, at Mommy Divine na may gift na nakikita niya kung sino ang mga kalaban natin diyan,' he ang mamamatay sa pamamagitan ng jokingly adds. tarot cards niya. May mangyayari sa Apparently, Robi is done akin sa gubat at 'yon ang aalamin kung courting a non-showbiz girl whom ano ang gagawin ni Marian. Second he has set his eyes on way before time na naming direktor ni Marian si his stint on Pinoy Big Brother Teen Jun Lana." Edition Plus. But if there's one girl who's being romantically linked to Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo will fight Show me the Manny him these days, it's no other than his against the curse of fortunetelling cards former Boystown co-star Jessie in the upcoming Regal films movie Tarot. Marian also confirmed that she and Pambansang Kamao, Manny Mendiola. Apparently, they were Marian Rivera and Dennis Trillo Robi Domingo Pacquiao, will be doing a sitcom titled once spotted in a restaurant near paired anew in TarotYES! Magazine's Show Me The Manny. The female Sarah Geronimo is halfway most beautiful, Marian Rivera, is ABS-CBN looking like a sweet Kapuso star admitted that this through her The Next One concert currently doing a horror film under couple an occasion which the upcoming show is very different from tour around the Philippines and it Regal Films titled Tarot. Sources say young heartthrob didn't deny. 'Hindi the usual romantic shows that she has that this Jun Lana film will open in has been a huge success so far. na ako magtatago. Pumunta kami been doing in the past. November. Many people just couldn't help but sa Bannaple kasi sabi ko kay Jessie, "More on comedy siya, Tarot is the second movie of admire her wholesome personality 'Have you tried out Bannaple in nakakatawa talaga siya hindi more on Marian with Dennis Trillo after they and undeniable talent once she Tomas Morato' Kasi sa Katipunan love scene. Parang dito lalabas yung were paired together in the 2006 movie takes center stage. More so for Robi pagka-komedyante ko, ganon din siya. meron.' Papatikim ko sana yung the Pamahiin. ABS-CBN star Roxanne Domingo, who shares that being So, pinagsama kaming dalawa," said infamous Banoffee pie. [Nung Guinoo also joins this movie as part of one of her special guests in her out- Marian. pinaalam ko sa] mommy niya, okay their love triangle. How does it feel about working of-town shows is definitely an naman daw. So pinatikim ko sa Marian will be playing the role of with the People's Champ? exhilarating experience. 'She's really kanya yung pies nila dun,' he Cara, a woman who has the ability to "Actually, first time at never pa nice, very perky, and upbeat. Hindi explains. read Tarot cards. akong nakapanood ng actual laban ko alam kung nasa Zamboanga ba When prodded about the real As a child, Cara was able to niya. Excited din ako na makasama kami nun pero minention niya yung predict two deaths in her family by score between them, Robi admits siya, at ang pagkakaalam ko pinili pa name ko during her concert. Sabi reading her grandmother's Tarot cards. that Jessie is his number one yata ako ni Ms. Jinkee [Manny's wife] niya, 'Ang cute-cute naman ni Robi!' She soon realizes that the Tarot cards celebrity crush at the moment and a para makasama ni Pacquiao, so may have unleashed a curse. And in [after ata nung dance number ko]. romance between them is certainly thankful ako." order to prevent the onslaught of 'Di ba parang, sabihin lang niya possible. 'Naku, kino-corner ninyo Aling Dionisia, Pacquiao's mom, is misfortune, Cara must unlock the yung pangalan mo, tapos magbigay ako ha! Maaari, since we're really also said to be joining the said sitcom. secret behind the Tarot's deadly ng ganung klaseng comment, grabe really close. We're good friends, They are scheduled to begin powers. She struggles to find a way to talaga yung feeling,' he says in an taping for Show Me The Manny during kami ni Jessie. Of course we see save her fiance Miguel (Dennis) by interview with ABS-CBN.com. the latter part of July. each other every ASAP. Look at that tapping the gift passed on to her by Since the adorable Giggerboys If Pacquiao invites her to watch his face (points at a picture of Jessie on her grandmother (played by Gloria fight on October, Marian guaranteed member has already learned some the internet)' Sino hindi maiin-love Romero). that she'll definitely watch it if she has great moves in the dance floor, he is diyan?' he stresses. 'She's very nice, When PEP (Philippine no any prior commitments for that day. looking forward to the day when she's got looks, wit, I am single and Entertainment Portal) saw Marian Will she ask Dingdong Dantes to watch they could finally perform a dance she's single, so why not?' a during the birthday party of Roselle with her? showdown together on ASAP or any Monteverde last July 14, she described "Kung walang trabaho, sige other outside event. 'Sobrang enjoy her role in the movie. manonood ako. Kung pwede siya ako dun sa concert niya. Just "Actually, may kakayahan akong [Dingdong] at pwede ako, bakit hindi? standing with Sarah onstage or kahit manghula dito. Dapat ikakasal na kami Pwede siguro kaming dalawa." a

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Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.19 Will it be Willie or Marco for Viewers are curious of Precious Lara? "We’re just enjoying naman each other’s company. Masama ba ‘yun? I Maricar haven’t really courted her formally." Will he show Lara his nude scenes in "Pitik Bulag"? "Why not? Maganda naman ‘yung movie and my role is good. I’d be proud na ipapanood ito sa kanya." Going back to Lara, it’ll be recalled that she was once fired from "Wowowee" when she took her non-showbiz boyfriend with her when they did a show in the US and Willie was against this. But now, she’s back in the show. It’s said it’s Willie who requested to call her back, causing his 19-year-old girlfriend called Nadine (a Centro Escolar student) to get jealous and break up with him. "Honestly, wala akong kinalaman Precious Lara Quigaman diyan," says Precious on the set of "May Bukas Pa." "Nagagalit nga yung ibang Former Miss International Precious friend daw nung girl at pinadadalhan ako Lara Quigaman is currently being linked ng hate mail, but the truth is I really don’t to two very disparate guys: hunk Marco know anything about it. I don’t mean to Alcaraz and TV host Willie Revillame. If hurt anyone so kung totoong break na it’s good looks she’s after, then no doubt sila, please don’t take it against me. My Hayden Kho & Maricar Reyes her final choice would be Marco as he’s return to ‘Wowowee’ is just a job. Trabaho tall, dark and handsome. But everyone lang. They say Willie gives me special You’d think that now that the for her fine portrayal of a "taong grasa" knows Willie is very rich as he really treatment, but it’s not true. Pantay-pantay Hayden Kho’s sex video scandal is in "May Bukas Pa." flaunts his wealth, so if she’s after lang ang tingin niya sa aming co-hosts already in the courts, with no less than She now also plays the other financial stability, her choice would no niya. He did give me a watch, pero the NBI investigating it, those who woman in "Gaano Kita Kamahal" and doubt be Willie, even if he’s not tall, dark binigyan niya rin ‘yung iba pang kasama upload his videos on the internet will be the show rated high last Sunday and...never mind. namin, pati si Pokwang." scared enough to do any more afternoon, which means a lot of people At the presscon of "Pitik Bulag," So is Willie really making "porma" to mischief. But new sex videos of the are really curious to see her acting on Marco’s first starring role, he was asked her? notorious randy doctor continue to be screen. Those who got to see her in the about Lara and he admits that they do go "Ganun naman talaga siya sa girls na uploaded. The latest ones include show say she looks so innocent on out a lot. "We’re just enjoying each kasama niya sa show. Parang nililigawan another foreign model and a new one screen that you wouldn’t suspect she’s other’s company," he says. "It was Valerie niya lahat at mahirap sabihin kung totoo featuring Maricar Reyes. capable of doing the things she did to Concepcion, her co-host in ‘Wowowee,’ ba or he’s just joking. But in my case, sa This is actually Maricar’s fourth Hayden in bed in the video. who introduced us to each other. Na- tingin ko, hindi naman kasi sa show lang meet ko na siya noon, but she still had a kami nagkikita. After that, wala na. He video, making her the one with most ABS-CBN’s ploy of making her just boyfriend din kaya never kong niyayang doesn’t even text or call me. So hindi siya number of videos in Hayden’s personal keep quiet is certainly working to her lumabas kami. Now, when we’re both not seryoso, ‘di ba?" collection. Obviously, those who are advantage. They’re probably all just busy, we go out." But if ever he’d woo her earnestly, doing this are not at all afraid that they hoping that things will cool off by So are they on? "No, wala lang. how will she respond to him? might get arrested. Are they really themselves and the public will Basta we hang out. Kabe-break lang niya, "Sorry but for me, he’s just really a courting the ire of our law enforcers or eventually forget Maricar’s involvement so it’d be difficult for her to get into big brother. Kuya lang talaga ang tingin they just want to show that they can get in the sex video scandal. At the rate the another relationship right away. Kaya ko sa kanya. He’ll always be a kuya to away with impunity? wheels of justice grind so exceedingly hindi ko rin siya minamadali, basta enjoy me. Ganun lang. So tigilan na yang pagli- Unlike Katrina who is now all out in slow in this country, we won’t be lang kaming magkasama." link sa’min." the offensive in fighting and suing all surprised if Katrina Halili herself would What has he discovered about her so How about Marco? her perceived opponents, Maricar took later lose interest in the cases she filed far? "Friend din lang siya. Hindi naman the opposite technique. She just kept and just charge it all to experience. "Kasi international beauty queen siguro masama magkaroon ng lalaking totally quiet and ABS-CBN is very Imagine, up to now, they still cannot siya, so you’d think maarte siya, but she’s friend. Dito kasi sa’tin, pag nakita kayong protective of her to make sure not even pinpoint where the uploading of the sex actually very down to earth pala. Kalog magkasama, they conclude right away their own writers can interview her. They videos originated and yet more videos nga siya, e. Masayang kasama." na kayo na. Basta sa ngayon, friends just gave her more acting assignments are being filed on the net, making our What can he say about reports that lang kami." a and it paid off as she got much praise authorities so inutile indeed. a Willie is also after her? Anne still pining for Sam? Are they or aren’t they?

Obviously, yes! But not completely. Gutierrez-John Lloyd Cruz romance Not yet. persist. We thought they’d be avoiding In an interview during the presscon each other to stop wagging tongues but for her new series, "The Wedding," which there are repeated sightings of them being pairs her with two leading men, Derek together while they were in the US. And Ramsey and Zanjoe Marudo, Anne this time, it’s said that Ruffa’s mama, confessed that among her boyfriends, she Annabelle Rama, no longer objects to the thought Sam would have made the perfect match after she met John Lloyd and talked husband. to him, specifically warning him: "Huwag She hopes, though, that her mong lolokohin ang anak ko, hah!" disclosure would not be mistaken as a They were seen having dinner. They desire for her to reconcile with Sam. were shown entering a plush hotel at Far from it, she stresses, as she is Beverly Hills, just the two of them. No now entertaining suitors. One of whom is wonder Ruffa got evasive when her co- the brother of Derek’s former girlfriend. hosts in "The Buzz," Boy Abunda and Kris The guy is a foreigner, just like Sam, Aquino, were talking to her on the phone who hails from Ohio, and has an American and asked her about John Lloyd. Will this dad and a Filipino mom. be another case of movie stars admitting Meanwhile, Anne is enjoying her that they indeed were on only after they’ve Anne Curtis freedom. a Ruffa Gutierez broken up? What else is new? a Has Anne Curtis moved on after her Are they or aren’t they? Despite their break-up with Sam Milby? repeated denials, rumors about the Ruffa www.filipinostar.org July 2009 The North American Filipino Star 21 by Star Cinema. to finally end the war in Mindanao. from being the Babaeng Tuod, one of Angel turns down "Pero alam ko po ay mayroong "Nakita namin iyong sitwasyon. Marian Rivera’s opponents in "Darna," movie team-up with niluluto ang Star Cinema na Naawa lang po ako sa mga sibilyan because she wants to avoid working Sharon magkaroon kaming proyekto ni Tita kaya sana ipagpatuloy natin ang peace with ex-boyfriend Paolo Contis and Sharon," Locsin said. talks kasi ang apektado talaga ay ang with former friend Nadine Samonte Locsin, whose last movie with Star mga sibilyan," she said. with whom she had a tiff? She’s Cinema was "Love Down Under," is Locsin, who was reported to be the replaced by Krissa Mae Arrieta, the slated to make two films that will be granddaughter of one of the sultans in new squeeze of singer Jay-R. directed by award-winning filmmakers Mindanao, kept her silence on what "It’s true I begged off from the Cathy Garcia Molina and Chito S. kind of help she extended to the people show, pero hindi naman yun ang Roño. Reports also said that Locsin will she met in the evacuation centers. reason," she says. "Wala akong be paired with seasoned actor Aga The “Only You” star quickly shot problema working with Paolo again. Muhlach in one of her upcoming films. down speculation that the trip was We’ve both moved on after we broke Peace mission connected to her alleged plan to run in up and we can be friends. I wish him Locsin, meanwhile, divulged her next year’s elections. She maintained short trip in troubled Munai town in the that helping underprivileged Filipinos is well and his new girlfriend. As for Nadine, it’s not true sumama ang province of Lanao del Norte recently. just her way of sharing her blessings. a The actress, accompanied by her four loob ko sa kanya at siya ang friends, went to Mindanao after a pinagbibintangan kong nagtsismis month of planning. They said they went noon about our vacation in Boracay. to the area without any security detail to Isabel Oli won’t The truth is gusto ko ngang Angel Locsin personally witness the condition of the magkausap na kami para mix with Paolo makapagpaliwanagan at nang Actress Angel Locsin was residents who continue to suffer due to maayos na ito. We worked together in overwhelmed that Megastar Sharon the ongoing conflict in the southern Contis ‘Gagambino’ at naging friends kami Cuneta had chosen her to be part of Philippines. her upcoming film "Mano Po6: My She said she and her friends so okay lang sa’kin to work with her Mother" under Regal Films. mingled with the locals while wearing a again sana in ‘Darna.’ Kaya lang nga, However, in an interview during veil. my dad’s health condition is really a the Thanksgiving Party for "Only You," "Hindi ko alam ang mangyayari sa problem and I want to spend more Locsin said doing the "Mano Po" film akin doon pero nandoon na. Nakita ko time in taking care of him. He really with Cuneta would not be possible ang kalagayan [nila]... wala na silang needs me and other family members since she has an exclusive contract lupa kasi ginawa ng kampo or to look after him. Siempre, priority ko with ABS-CBN's movie outfit, Star pinasabog na iyong mga bahay nila," munang asikasuhin ang dad ko. Ang Cinema. Locsin said. sakit niya is cerebellar degeneration, "Kasi exclusive po ako sa Star She added: "Gusto ko lang where neurons in the area of the brain Cinema so medyo mahirap na po dahil malaman niyo ang kalagayan ng mga called cerebellum that controls may usapan na pong legal," Locsin tao doon. 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