Volume XXXIII No.2 Februray 2015 Montreal, QC Canada www.filipinostar.org Irwin Cotler receives Law Society of Upper Canada’s first Human Rights Award Toronto: The Law Society of Upper Canada presented its inaugural Human Rights Award to The Honourable Irwin Cotler, PC, OC, MP, at a ceremony in Toronto on February 12, 2015.

Mr. Cotler received the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of human rights and the promotion of the rule of law.

“Mr. Cotler’s long and illustrious career as an outspoken advocate for human rights — both at home and abroad — have made him a most fitting recipient of The Law Society’s very first Human Rights Award,” said Law Society Treasurer Janet E. Minor. “He reflects the highest ideals of the profession, and his contributions to peace and human dignity are unparalleled.”

The award was established in 2013 by The Law Society as part of its longstanding commitment to human rights, the rule of law, and access to Law Society of Upper Canada Treasurer Janet Minor presents inaugural Human Rights Award to Irwin Cotler (photo: LSUC ) See page 4 - Irwin Cotler MMTV Anchor voted Most Beautiful “Outstanding Graduate of the Year” By Fely Rosales Carino title by the Philippine Benevolent and Filipino-Canadian Scholarship Society of Quebec The word beautiful can be defined in (PBSSQ). In addition, he has been many different ways. It commonly recognized as one of the “Most describes those with physical outstanding Filipino-Canadians” by attributes; however, it can also the Bb. Pilipinas World Pageant for describe someone who has helping enhance a positive image for demonstrated an extraordinary Filipinos in Canada. achievement or success. The International Professional Entertain- A dynamic man, Davantes has ment Network knows how important it focused his energy on important is when somebody makes an impact in issues in different levels of human the community, or even in somebody activities, be it cultural, political, or else’s life. For this reason that the educational. He is a passionate Executive Committee of the individual committed to taking on International Professional Entertain- projects that support health, ment Network had MMTV’s anchor, innovation, and meaningful social Michael Davantes, as one of the change. He can be described as awardees for the Fifth Annual Most “multitalented” as he is not only an Beautiful Filipinos in Canada Award of excellent communicator and Recognition held in Toronto last photographer, but also an ingenious January 31st, 2015. The organization writer who can work in various fields. believes that Davantes is a beautiful He has worked as a medical lab person inside and out. technician, model trainer and agent, international pageant director, PR and Davantes is a recipient of Vanier’s “Life marketing consultant, musical theatre Award” for scholastic achievement and actor, and an environmental columnist. tremendous community service. He has also been conferred the See page 4 MMTV Anchor Michael Davantes holding his award www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star February 2015 Letter to the Editor we’re not collectively on track to meet them, not even close. And no wonder, Editorial Time for a Medicare when the Prime Minister refuses to meet with the Premiers to coordinate Why do snow plows bury cars on the roads? approach to climate climate policies—or anything else for that matter. There is no reprieve from the cleaned the street just did not think of change winter cold this year. It is now the how hard it would be for a car owner to That’s why a new Liberal government dig out of the packed snow. number two topic for Montrealers to talk Dear editor, would, within 90 days of the upcoming about the frigid temperatures second to I am sure that I am not the only Paris climate conference, hold a First one that has eperienced this hardship Ministers meeting to work together on a hockey games It’s been acknowledged Over the past nine years Canada’s during winter. But it seems that no one framework for combatting climate that 2015 is one of the coldest year international reputation has been ever. is doing anything about it. This has change—including the creation of national damaged and the Keystone emissions-reduction targets. A national Next to the -20 temperatures happened to countless car owners, and standard would be set in partnership with that easily go down to -35 due to the they all seem to take it in stride because XL pipeline has been stalled, all provinces and territories, who will have wind chill factor, is the problem of I have not heard anyone complain to because our federal government has the flexibility parking during successive snow the authorities about this common failed to deliver a sensible, credible to design their own polices to achieve storms. Besides having no where to practice of snow clearing crews. Why approach to the environment and the it, including carbon pricing. The federal park, a car owner’s lament is having to can they not put the snow into a truck economy. government would provide funding, dig out from the big pile of snow that instead of putting them on people’s similar to how it supports Medicare seems to be part of the daily routine of cars? At the same time, many provinces and today.In this way, we will build on snow clearing trucks. They just simply Winter in Montreal has always territorial governments have begun existing provincial initiatives, in the best find it easy to dump all the snow from been a difficult time of the year. their own initiatives because they know spirit of Canadian the middle of the street to the sides Besides the danger of falling down and that climate change is real and that our where most cars are parked. It seems breaking a leg or hip due to the slippery federalism. Through a healthy respect children’s future requires us to reduce that they are having fun doing this and streets and sidewalks, we also have to for regional differences, we will achieve carbon emissions. BC, Alberta, then seeing people shovel their cars ouf cope with the thoughtlessnes of people progress on climate change; we will Quebec and, soon, Ontario— of the plowed snow. This just who do not think of how difficult it is to begin to repair our broken jurisdictions that represent over 85% of relationships and regain public trust. the economy—have all committed, in different ways, to a price on carbon. Canada has solved bigger problems than this and we’ll solve this one too, in History has shown that Canada works the way we always have—together. best when all orders of government work together to forge Yours sincerely, solutions to complex problems. Through provincial experimentation John McKay, MP and federal leadership, Liberal Party of Canada Environment Medicare was forged and now Critic provides one common standard of 613-992-1447 public healthcare for every Canadian happened to me the other night after dig a car out of a snowbank. across in the entire country. That’s the Learn to speak French the fast working late. I could not get out of the Millions of dollars are spent on approach we need to take to reduce and easy way. 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Dr, Gene Santander, DDS www.filipinostar.org Dr. John Calder, BSc., DDS FEBRUARY 2015 The North American Filipino Star 3 CPA supports the Federal not covered under public health Government’s insurance plans. When employee Manny Pacquiao in basketball role coverage does exist, the caps are often Supplementary too low and many Canadians are unable ahead of Floyd Mayweather bout Estimates: Doubling access the care that they need for a psychological services return to sustainable recovery and from $1,000 to $2,000 for productivity,” said Dr. Kerry Mothersill, President of the CPA. Federal Workers and Retirees “As much as a third of employer losses related to mental illness could be (Ottawa, Ontario) February 24, 2015. recovered if employees were given The Canadian Psychological timely access to effective psychological Association (CPA) applauds the federal services and supports. As the country’s government and Treasury Board biggest employer, the federal President, the Honourable Tony government is providing important Clement, for increasing coverage for leadership by showing all employers psychological services for federal that access to psychological services workers, their families, and retirees. The can be increased in the context of increases were tabled in the overall cost savings. The government is Supplementary Estimates 2014–2015 in to be applauded for this very important the House of Commons and the policy decision. We hope that the opposition parties will support these changes came into effect last year. Manny Pacquiao showing his basketball moves against a big player important changes,” said Dr. Karen who has scored one point so far. CPA has been calling for increased Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Pacquiao, 36, faces unbeaten access to psychological services for CPA. Mayweather in Las Vegas on 2 May in At 5ft 6ins, Pacquiao is the shortest and federal public servants for some time. In what is set to be the richest bout in oldest player in the Philippine league. 2011, the disability plan for Federal The Canadian Psychological boxing history. employees, took in 3,875 new claims, Association is the national association more than 47% of which were for mental for the science, practice and education Last week ex-National Basketball health conditions led by depression and of psychology in Canada. With over He has made four appearances this Association player Daniel Orton was anxiety. 7000 members and affiliates, CPA is term as player-coach for Kia Carnival fired by a rival Philippine Basketball Psychological treatments are among the Canada's largest professional and said he would play again on Association team for describing the most cost and clinically effective in association of psychologists. Saturday before flying to the US to WBO welterweight champion's treating those illnesses. train. basketball skills as a "joke". Meagan Hatch “Despite the significant toll that mental Manager of Public Affairs and "I know what I'm doing," said Pacquiao, disorders take on the Canadian Communications population, on the workplace and on the Gestionnaire, Affaires publiques et economy, psychological services are communications Our business in life is not to get ahead of others but to get ahead of ourselves--to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterdays by our today, Aquino urges autonomy for Philippine to do our work with more force than ever before. Muslims despite misgivings (Thought of the day) MANILA (Reuters) Philippine President Benigno Aquino called on Wednesday for autonomy for a Muslim region to end an insurgency there despite widespread misgivings after Muslim rebels killed 44 policemen.

Aquino has promised the largest Muslim rebel group in the predominantly Christian country autonomy in the southern region known as Bangsamoro in exchange for peace. President Benigno Aquino III But the Senate and House of resignbecause of what they Representatives suspended work on see as his poor handling of the conflict. legislation for the autonomous region, Aquino said everyone was obliged to the Bangsamoro Basic Law, amid an pursue peace. outcry after fighting on the island of Mindanao on Jan. 25 in which the 44 "It is only by realising a just and lasting policemen and 18 rebels were killed. peace that we can say that the sacrifices of those who fought in EDSA —together Aquino, in a speech to a crowd of with those who gave their lives to put an supporters marking the 29th anniversary end to the sowing of fear and violence in of a "People Power" uprising that ended society — were dictatorship, said the country had to worth it," he said, referring to the "People seize the opportunity for peace. Power" uprising.

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The International Professional From Page 1 MMTV Anchor Entertainment Network or IPEN has been Among his wide range of achievements formed by the former co- producer of the include graduating Cum Laude at Bb. Pilipinas Canada Pageant Edgar Sulit. Concordia University with a Bachelor's Sulit was instrumental in producing degree in Communication, and prior to beauty queens and kings who went on to obtaining his BA, he also graduated with become famous and successful nationally honors at Vanier College where he and internationally after winning their

Michael Davantes with Miss Teeanager Beauty queens posing with the only male title holder, the reigning Mr. International studied Media and Theatre. In addition, he co-authored a book for cultural studies crown. He established IPEN, which is the entitled “Crossing Borders,” and helped only Filipino owned production company French Peonunciation in improving an environmental radio and inToronto, in order to give opportunities to television show for Tanggol Kalikasan in young people to participate in an Gain confidence in speaking.French. Learn international competition. In the last three the Philippines. Currently, he works as the fast, easy and simple techniques in French program director and host of Mabuhay years, IPEN has sent over two dozens of Montreal TV (MMTV) broadcasted by its winners to international pageants, pronunciation. Taught by the author of La Clé International Channel (ICI), image which he personally accompanies when de prononciation. consultant, fashion photographer, and they travel to compete in their respective also discovers and develops models and national and international pageants. talents during his extra time. Winners from IPEN, such as Miss Designed to suit the needs of beginners and International Bea Santiago, have nothing intermediate levels in small groups About the International but praises for Sulit’s support, dedication and compassion. Professional Entertainment 30 hours, 3 weeks, (9:00 to 12:20 or Network Kadri Sherifi 18:00 to 21:20 Mon. Tues. Wed. Tax deductible fees ($315 incl.materials) From Page 1 - Irwin Cotler National Justice Initiative Against Racism and Hate, and initiated the first Call 514-485-7861 to register by appointment justice. It is granted every two years to prosecution under Canada’s Crimes Gilmore College International individuals for their devotion to these Against Humanity and War Crimes Act principles either over a long term, or for incitement to genocide in Rwanda. for a single, outstanding act of service. Mr. Cotler is the recipient of 11 honorary Irwin Cotler has served as an DR. EMILIA ESPIRITU degrees and numerous awards, esteemed law professor, legal scholar, including the Order of Canada and mentor, international human rights CHIRURGIEN DENTISTE / DENTAL recently received the Canadian Bar lawyer and as a Member of Parliament Association’s President’s Award, the SURGEON for Mount Royal (1999-present). From International Raoul Wallenberg 2003 to 2006, Cotler held the country’s Foundation’s Centennial Medal, and most respected justice portfolios as 5790 Cote des Neiges Rd Suite A-024 was elected 2014 Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney MONTREAL, QUEBEC PHONE: 514-340-8222 (4077) Parliamentarian of the Year by his General of Canada. H3S 1Y9 colleagues. During that time, he issued the first

www.filipinostar.org January 2015 5 The North American Filipino Star Age 50 Aging signs How to correct Fluid may Optimize skincare Cheeks accumulate iin products and sunscreen. upper cheek area, Camouflage pouches causing pouches to with Restylane around form. Sagging of the eyes. Revolumize cheek down and in cheeks up and out with fillers Lasers for wrinkles. Mild facelift eyelid surgery.

Forehead Horizontal lines now Botox for horizontal line Can we choose how we want our established forehead fractonated CO@ laser for sags wrinkles. Avoid forehead skin age? ‘lifts’ Vertical lines begin to The aging process itself cannot be changed. However, facial aesthetic Mouth and Lips Fillers like appear and deepen treatments can reverse some of its effects. The following charts from SKINTOUR Restylane/Juvederm to treat around lips wrinkling outline the signs of aging by decade and suggest appropriate corrective actions. corner droop support the becomes more parentheses around mouth, prominent fill upper lip lines and hydrate the lips. Aging Signs Fractionated CO2 laser to treat wrinkles. Eyes Upper eyelids gradually Optimize skincare become hooded. products and sunscreen. Eyes & Eyebrows sag causing Pouching of lower eyelids Consider eyelid Botox to lift eyebrows, Eyebrows eyelids to appear forehead, Thermage to lift become more prominent. Thermage or eyelid hooded and heavy Fine wrinkling egins. Fraxel. Light Botox or forehead. Restylane for Dysport for early hollow areas. Eyelid wrinkles. surgery Jawline sags, creating Jawline Revolumize cheek with the impression of jowls Sculpta upward and out to Forehead Trace of frown lines in Consider light repositiion skin. lower forehead and Botox Dysport to prevent Liposuction if fat pad. between eyes deepening. Consider full Consider lower facelift. face light chemical peel or light laser treatment for Age 60 all over collagen building. Face Face loses Optimize skincare products and sunscreen. Revolumize cheeks elasticity, skin with filelrs and address wrinkles Fine wrinkling at outer Consider right filler such sags with CO2 fractional laser. Mouth & Lips corners as Juvrederm or Restylane to support corners. Forehead sags, Nose Tip has not yet begun Consder nasal surgeryor Forehead Consider Botox in both to droop with age, but contouring with creating the forehead and frown lines to shape of nose may Restylane. impression of jowl. prevent deepening . Full face suggest surgery Fraxelor IPL to reverse sun damage and build collagen. Plus possible forehead lift.

Aging Signs Mouth and Lips VERTICAL WRINKLING Fillers like Restylane/Juvederm to treat Eyes Upper and lower Optimize skin crae products APPEARS AROUND LIPS corner droop, support the eyelids begin to sag, and sunscreen. Consider parentheses around mouth. creating deep-set Thermage, Fraxelor eyelid Fill upper lip lines and look, crow’s feet fractionated CO2 laser. Filler hydrate the lips. develop. for hollow under eye area. Fractionated CO2 lser to Eyelid surgery treat wrikles and for lines on upper lip

Botox to the eyebrows, Eyebrows sag Frown lines deepen, Consider Botox in both Eyes forehad. Thermage to lift further, hooded Forehead horizontal wrinkles forehead and frown lines to forehead. Restylane for appearance develop. prevent deepening. Full hollow areas. Eyelid surgery becomes more face can get almost surgery pronounced Fraxel or IPL to reverse sun results with 3 factonated damage and build collagen. laser treatments.

Jawline, Vertical lines begin to Fillers like Restylane Nose Tip droops Nasal surgery - rhinoplasty mouth & lips appear and deepen Juvederm for corner droop, Neck skin droops in fold, CO2 laser to tighten and around lips, wrinkling support the parentheses Neck cords develop creating a improve crepiness. becomes more around mouth, filll upper lip turkey gloo Platysmal bands prominent. lines, hydrate the lips. Full repositioned with surgery face Thermage or lasers to Lower facelift and neck lift. lighten skin overall. 6 The North American Filipino Star February 2015 Recycling, www.epa.gov/ecycling; Cell finding safer alternatives to MDI a If Americans recycled the Phones for Soldiers, priority in its Safer Consumer Products approximately 130 million cell phones that are disposed of annually, enough energy would be saved to power more than 24,000 homes in a year. If we went ahead and recycled one million laptops, too, we would save the energy equivalent to the electricity used by EarthTalk® 3,657 U.S. homes in a year. From the Editors of E - The Furthermore, for every million cell Environmental Magazine phones we recycle, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 Dear EarthTalk: The collective impact of pounds of gold and 33 pounds of all the iPhones and other devices we palladium can be recovered. buy, use and then discard must be Recovering these valuable metals mind-boggling at this point. Has through recycling precludes the need anyone quantified this and what can we for mining and processing that much do to start reducing waste from such new material from the Earth, thus not items? - - only conserving natural resources but Jacques Chevalier, Boston, MA preventing air and water pollution as well. With a record four million pre-orders for Apple’s best-selling iPhone 6 and Thankfully, recycling old smartphones Choosing soy-based spray foam insulation is one way to minimize synthetic chemicals in iPhone 6 Plus, it’s more evident than and other electronic devices is an easy, your indoor environment. Credit: Demilec ever that consumers want the latest in typically cost-free process for smartphone technology at their consumers. Electronics retailer Best www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. program, which requires manufacturers fingertips. A new report by analysts at Buy offers the most comprehensive to look for greener, healthier German market research firm GfK appliance and electronics recycling EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss alternatives. Time will tell if this new determined that global smartphone program in the United States, with more & Roddy Scheer and is a registered initiative in California will move sales exceeded 1.2 billion units in than 400 pounds of product collected trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. manufacturers there and elsewhere 2014—a 23 percent increase over2013. for recycling each minute the stores are View past columns at: away from MDI. Meanwhile, EWG open. Best Buy offers free recycling for www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your wants the federal government to step With so many new smartphones and most electronics and large appliances, question: [email protected]. up on the issue and restrict or ban MDI electronics being purchased, are users regardless of where they were insulation across the country. disposing of their older devices purchased, allowing the company to Dear EarthTalk: The cold winter we’re properly? According to U.S. achieve its ambitious goal of recycling having here in the Northeast has Homeowners willing to spend a little Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) one billion pounds of electronics and convinced me to finally beef up my extra do have some safer alternatives to data, approximately 2,440,000 tons of appliances by the end of 2014. home’s insulation, but I’ve heard that polyurethane spray foam at their electronics, such as computers, mobile spray foam can off-gas noxious disposal. Soybean-based spray foam chemicals and pollute the indoor doesn’t rely on MDI or any other environment. Are there safer options? synthetic chemicals but has a similar R- -- Rose Donahue, Framingham, MA value (measuring the strength of the insulation in blocking air) as Making your home more energy conventional spray foam. Leading soy- efficient is certainly good for the planet foam manufacturers include Biobased and will cut your heating/cooling bills, and Demilec. Castor oil-based Icynene but you’re right to worry about is another chemical-free spray foam chemical off-gassing. According to the alternative great for green-minded non-profit Environmental Working home renovators. Group (EWG), most common spray polyurethane foam insulation contains Cotton denim batting—typically made methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, or from recycled scraps from denim MDI, a synthetic chemical that has factories—is another healthy been linked to asthma, lung damage alternative, but can’t be sprayed in and and even death. costs almost twice as much in material costs as spray foam. Sheep’s wool “Because of the chemical’s risks, the insulation is another effective choice, federal Occupational Safety and Health but also can’t be sprayed in and costs If Americans recycled the 130 million cell phones we throw away every year, Administration has set the maximum significantly more than foam. These legal limit for MDI exposure among and other greener insulation options we would save enough energy to power some 24,000 homes. Credit: Roddy workers who handle it and related are available at mainstream and Scheer chemicals at 0.02 parts per million in specialty home improvement stores, workplace air,” reports EWG. “However, and also online via vendors including devices and televisions, were disposed Some charitable organizations, like Cell independent contractors and the Green Depot, Green Home Solutions of in 2010. Twenty-seven percent, or Phones for Soldiers, also offer free cell general public, including homeowners and Green Building Supply. 649,000 tons, of that “e-waste” was phone recycling. Since 2004, the non- who take on DIY insulation projects, recycled. Because some materials in profit has prevented more than 11.6 may not be aware of these federal CONTACTS: Environmental Working electronics, such as lead, nickel, million cell phones from ending up in regulations or the risks associated with Group, www.ewg.org; Biobased, cadmium and mercury, could pose landfills. All cell phones donated to Cell MDI exposure.” biobased.rhinolinings.com; Demilec, risks to human health or the Phones for Soldiers are sold either to www.demilecusa.com; Icynene, environment, the EPA “strongly electronic restorers or a recyclers, In 2011, the U.S. Environmental www.icynene.com; Green Depot, supports” keeping used electronics out depending on the phone’s condition. Protection Agency (EPA) announced www.greendepot.com; Green Home of landfills. The proceeds from the phones are that it was studying whether to regulate, Solutions, www.ghsproducts.com; used to purchase prepaid international restrict or even ban MDI in consumer Green Building Supply, “Recycling electronic equipment isn’t calling cards for troops and provide products. (MDI is also used in a variety www.greenbuildingsupply.com. quite as easy as leaving it in a bin in emergency financial assistance to of adhesives and coatings like Gorilla your front yard, as we've learned to do veterans. “Cell Phones for Soldiers truly Glue.) “Four years later, the agency has EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss with paper and plastics, but the health is a lifeline,” says Robbie Bergquist, co- yet to take real action to protect & Roddy Scheer and is a registered and environmental benefits of recycling founder of the non-profit. “To withstand ordinary people who go to their local trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. e-scrap are tremendous,” said EPA time apart and the pressure of serving hardware store and pick up a product View past columns at: Region 5 Administrator Mary A. Gade. our country, the family connection is a that contains MDI,” adds EWG. www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your “Also, we know that half of the devices critical piece to survival.” question: [email protected]. thrown away still work.” There is hope from the West, though, CONTACTS: EPA Electronics as the state of California has made www.filipinostar.org FEBRUARY 2015 The North American Filipino Star 7 ang isang asosasyon mga Pilipino , nahuhuli. Tama. Ang mga dayuhan, kahit nakalagay sa imbitasyon ay 6:00 hindi sanay sa Pilipino Time.Naalaala Tagalog Seksyon p.m . ito magsisimula, darating ang ko nang maging panauhin si Martin mga bisita ng 7:00 p.m. o 8:00 p.m. Sa Cauchon , dating MP ng Outremont, sa akin, tama na ang 15 o 30 minutung isang pagtitipon ng mga Pilipino. palugit. Umpisahan na ang kainan, ang Hiyang hiya siya at humingi ng sayawan. O kumg may kausap kang paumanhin dahil nahuli siya ng mga 15 kaibigan na magkikita kayo sa Tim minutos. Pero nagtaka siya ng Opinyon/Komentaryo Hortons ng 3:00 p.m., darating ang magtawanan ang mga panauhing kausap mo ng 3:30 p.m. Wala akong Pilipino. Ipinaliwanag sa kaniya na ni Willie Quiambao kasensiya sa mga taong ganoong na hindi siya huli. Ang totoo, sa Pilipino laging nahuhuli sa usapan. Ayoko ng tine, maaga pa nga ang dating niya. pinaghihintay ako at ayaw ko rin pinaghihintay ang isang tao. Totoo na Maraming magandang usali ang mga minsan, hindi maiiwasang mahuli sa Pilipipino, tulad ng pagiging magalang usapan pero hindi lagi. Kailangan ang at hospitable. Pero alisin natin ang Ang mga pagbabago sa konstitusyon disiplina. hindi mabuti tulad ng pagiging laging Sinisimulan nang baguhin ang direktor siya, puede siyang tumakbo huli. Ang Filipino Time. konstitusyon. Huling binago ito ng bilang pangulo. Paano kung may Ang sabi ng isang Pilipino, kung FAMAS EB at grupo na kinabibilangan isang tao na may kakayahan maging dayuhan ang kausap natin, ni Alice Bustamante, Maggie Calcetas presidente pero hindi naging direktor? sisiguraduhin nating na hindi tayo at Budz Sarmiento noong 2011. Hindi siya magkakaroon ng Nagkaroon tayo ng sinusunod na pagkakataong makapaglinkod si ating gabay pero may ilang bagay na hindi komunidad? Ang lahat ng The battle for the presidency of the ako sang-ayon na tulad ng mga nagpapatakbo sa FAMAS ay mga Federation continues sumusunod: volunteer lamang. by W. G. Quiambao time, and his Executive Board sought Article V111 - Executive Board - Ang isang malaking isyu noon ay ang It all started with a short legal counsel. “In my lawyer’s legal Sec. 5.1.1. - The candidate for paglilipat ng elekyon sa St.Kevin announcement in the Eye Opener opinion, the FFCAQ, as an president must be at least 25 years of church hall at Community Center sa column of the Nov.-Dec. issue of the organization incorporated in Quebec, age at the time of election. 6767 Cote des Neivges. Nuon, sang- Filipino Forum that caught the eyes of is governed by the Quebec Civil Code Sec. 5.2.1 - A candidate for any ayon ako rito para mabawasan nang Ed Tupaz. The announcement last (CCQ) and the Quebec Companies elective position to the Executive kaunti ang dayaan tulad ng bilihan ng year read, ¨The first agenda of the Act (LCQ). The FFCAQ, like all non- Board must be 16 years old at the boto na nagaganap sa park. Siguro, Federation for the coming year is the profit organizations, is also governed date of election. Paano kung mamatay puedeng ibalik na ang eleksyon sa launching of the 1st `FFCAQ by its Constitution and By-laws. In light ang kasalukuyang presidente o park para masaya pero kailangan ay Ambassador` which will be held on of the analysis my lawyer conducted, it lumipat ng lalawigan o bansa? may cut off date ang pagre-rehistro. Feb. 21, 2015 at the Grand Hall of the is evident that the events that took Nangyari ang huli nang magtungo si 'Halimbawa, isang lingo bago CRC Building on 6767 Cote des place during the FFCAQ general Claro Bermudez sa South Africa nang botohan. Sabihin na ng mga Neiges Rd.¨. assembly on March 30, 2014 were in hindi pa natatapos ang kaniyang kandidato sa mga supporters nila na “Though I'm the president of violation of the CCQ, the LCQ and the panunungkulan. Kung ang kanyang mag-rehistro nang maaga. Pupunta the Federation of the Filipino- FFCAQ Constitution and By-laws. As a pangalawang pangulo ay 16 gulang na lamang sila sa park upang Canadian Associations of Quebec result, all actions and decisions taken lamang, magkakaroon ang FAMAS bumoto. Hindi maganda na magre- (FFCAQ), I didn't know anything about during the general assembly are nang napakabatang pangulo na hindi renhistro sa park at bumoto. Sa park the launching of the FFCAQ invalid ab initio. My lawyer even kayang patakbuhin ang FAMAS. Kahit nangyayari ang talamak na bilihan ng Ambassador on Feb. 21 at the 6767 emphasized that if the election is sabihing academically intelligent pa boto. Naglalakad ka lamang ay Cote des Neiges till I read it in the postponed or cancelled, the current Executive Board continues to exist. “ siya, kulang pa rin siya sa sapat na lalapitan ka para bayaran ang iyong paper," said Tupaz. "Obviously, Tupaz continued. “After the karanasan sa buhay para malaman boto. Pero maaari pa ring magpa- someone is still illegally using the Federation's name. FFCAQ election on May 15, my lawyer ang pangangailanan ng ating rehistryo sa park pagkatapos ng cut issued a Public Notice on June 6, 2014 komunidad. Higit sa lahat, sa Quebec, off date pero hindi na puedeng After the controversy last year in the FFCAQ general assembly, Felix menor de edad pa rin siya. bumoto sa kasalukuyan eleksyon. . Sa See Page 8 The Battle susunod na eleksyon na. Reyes, the incumbent president at the Sec. 5.1.2 - A candidate for president must have served as a member of the Itutuloy sa susunlod na buwan ang Executive Board for at least one year, mga puna ko sa Konstitusyon na CARD OF THANKS either as an elected director in regular dapat baguhin. FAMAS election, or as a duly appointed replacement to an Filipino Time, ugaling absentee member or a member who Pilipino na dapat baguhin had resigned from the Executive at kalimutan na Board. Matagal ko nang naitanong sa mga naging opisyal ng FAMAS kung bakit kailangan munang maging ilang taon na ang nakararaan, sa direktor ang isang tumatakbo sa Question and Answer sa Miss pagka-pangulo. Walang maibigay na Philippines-Universe ay natanong ng magandang kasagutan. Sabi ng isa, judge ang isang kandidata, `What "Kailangan malaman muna kung ano Filipino tradition would you like to ang FAMAS." Ano ang kailangan change? malaman tungkol sa FAMAS? Kung aktibong miembro ng FAMAS ang Ang sagot ng kandidata, - Filipino isang tao at nagmamasid siya, alam time. Alberto Baens Santos niya ang pangangailangan at May 21,1936 - January 3, 2015 problema ng ating komunidad. Ang Nagtawanan at nagpalakpakan ang katwiran naman ng isa, `Tradisyon mga nanunood. Kung isa ako sa mga The loving wife of Alberto Baens iyon.`` Kung minsan, ang tradisyon hurado, bibigyan ko nang Santos, Minerva Santos, and ay nasisira. Halimbawa, kailangan magandang score ang kandidata. family wish to express their sirain ang tradisyon para umunlad Nanggaling sa puso ang sagot niya. sincere thanks and appreciation ansg ating komunidad. Hindi tayo Hindi aral. puedeng mabuhay sa nakaraan. At to all those who have shared in hindi naman lahat pero maraming Ang Filipino Time ay ugaling Pilipino their hour of bereavement. naging direktor ng FAMAS na walang na laging huli sa nakatakdang oras ng nalalaman. Kung minsan, ni hindi man pagdating. nila alam ang konstitusyon at ano ang trabaho nila. Pero dahil naging Halimbawa, kapag may pagtitipon www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star February 2015 "I was promised that an investigation Ask the From page 7 The Battle will be conducted," said Tupaz. stating ‘Please take note that the Video Guy legitimate members of the Board of He also did his own investigation and Directors of the Federation of Filipino- contacted Fely Cariño-Rosales, Canadian Association of Quebec founder of the QACFT, if she was (FFCAQ), duly elected according to aware of the teacher's association Technological Tidbits the Quebec Companies Act, the Civil party on Feb. 2l. Cariñno-Rosales’ Code of Quebec and the by-laws and answer was `No``. by statutes of the FFCAQ are Edgardo Tupaz, president , and the officers Joseph Gonzales, incumbent and administrators listed with the president of the QACFT, was also Al Abdon registraire des enterprises du contacted by the North American Quebec, which is a document of Filipino Star to ask if he knew about threatening letters (or email) from the public record and available at the the Federation’s party on Feb. 21 that Is it legal? owners of the photos, music, or videos. It following link was booked at the 6767 Community Documents, photographs, audio has become more and more common for :http:wwwregistreeenterprises.gouv.q Center under the name of the QACFT. files, and videos are so easily accessible unwary producers of video productions, c.ca. He acknowledged knowing it. He on the Internet, and so easy to copy, it is designers of websites, and even even added that the association is tempting to think anything you can businesses and manufacturers of allowed to do it because it is a consumer products to be “offered” the "The Public Notice issued by the view or hear is in the public domain. The lawyer was given to the Centre des member of the Federation. fact is, however, you can use only chance to avoid litigation by paying a Ressources Communutaires at 6767 a small percentage of content posted certain amount of cash. Cote des Neiges." But when asked which Federation, - online in your productions without the Federation of Nicolas or Tupaz - permission from the copyright holder. MATERIALS NOT PROYECTED Having read the announcement in the Gonzales did not answer the THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 Certain material cannot be Nov.-Dec. issue of the Filipino Forum, question, Instead, he excused himself protected by copyright, such as facts, Tupaz contacted the person-in- and said that he was in the middle of The Internet is merely a medium single words, titles, or short expressions. charge of the booking at the CRC his siesta. for distributing content; like newspapers, That is where trademark law may apply. building to find out who booked the magazines, books, films, radio, And certain material is in fact in the public Federation's Feb. 21 event. According "If Josefa truly believes that she's the domain, and therefore available for your television, satellite broadcasts, and to him, the announcement confused legal president of the Federation, why DVDs. The difference, of course, is that use without permission. You may have did she book a party under the name heard that Google, owner of the community. He was then informed the Internet has the potential to reach that the party was booked by Josefa of QACFT? asked Tupaz. "Why did hundreds of millions of viewers YouTube.com, continues to display Nicolas under the name of the she have to lie?" immediately and simultaneously. When it material on its site, even if it is under copyright, unless the copyright owner Quebec Association of Canadian- comes to the Copyright Act, though, that o0o does not represent a significant objects. This decision came in part from Filipino Teachers. difference. Just because it's "public" a viral wedding dance video that became Sony Music's 8th most popular song at The low turnout is in line with DepEd usually mobilized people for the doesn't mean it's in the public domain. the administration’s low-key Edsa celebration. This year they were Material distributed online can be one time. This means you can view or celebration of the event. told a crowd would not be needed for protected just as words or photos in a play videos that reside on YouTube, but it the simple wreath-laying, but at the last book can be. The list of protectable does not mean you can copy them with minute they called some students to join material under the Copyright Act includes impunity. They are not free and residing Asked about the thin crowd, the audience, De la Rosa said. literary, musical, dramatic, and in the public domain, they are still owned Communications Secretary Herminio choreographic works, pantomimes, by the copyright holder and that party Coloma Jr. quoted Executive Secretary pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works, can still demand that you not copy the Paquito Ochoa: “This year’s celebration About 20 teachers and 50 students including the individual images of a video or he may sue you for doing so. was made simple in view of the came, mostly from Camp Gen. Emilio motion picture. mourning period for those who died in Aguinaldo High School. “Most of our . Finally, finding and using music Mamasapano last month. For the first classmates were not allowed by their Since the 1976 Copyright Act has always been problematic for time in five years, the holding of a Mass parents because of possible was enacted, a copyright holder need not independent movie makers on a budget. was a focal point of the celebration.” disturbances due to the rallies,” a even inform you that the content is Fortunately, royalty-free music producers student told the Inquirer. copyrighted with a copyright notice. All offer a variety of music and sound effects “This is to acknowledge that the content is now copyright protected upon that circumvent the temptation to use Filipinos’ faith in God was a major First month of debacle creation. Therefore, an Internet- savvy professional songs and movies in your element in the peaceful revolution,” video producer would be wise to treat productions. Also, consider enlisting the Coloma said. At the foot of the Santolan flyover on the any material he discovers on the Internet help of local college students adept at southbound lane of Edsa, some 3,000 as protected by copyright unless he composing and performing music. In fact, the number of presidential members of multisectoral groups calling specifically learns otherwise. That goes You may find that a small amount of guards as well as the VIPs invited to the for Mr. Aquino’s resignation over the equally for video productions and for effort and funds are all that is required event nearly equaled the crowd that Mamasapano debacle were blocked by websites advertising video services. to obtain the perfect sounds you stood in front of the stage bedecked in a police barricade. need. yellow flowers. WORDS OF CAUTION The Edsa anniversary came a month Beware: sophisticated computer Coloma added that a “bigger celebration after the Mamasapano debacle, the programs can automatically discover is planned for the 30th anniversary biggest challenge to the leadership of your use of content and you may receive celebration next year, which will be the Mr. Aquino as Chief Executive and last to be held in the Aquino Commander in Chief. administration.” The Mamasapano bloodbath has Under the scorching heat of the sun, spawned several protests demanding truth, accountability and justice. > Lesson with a highly qualified instructor about a hundred civilians participated in > Intensive driving lessons in preparaation for you driving exams at the S.A.A.Q. the “short and simple” wreath-laying > Evening and weekend lessons are always available ceremony led by President Aquino at the Members of the Cabinet led by Ochoa > Stress free approach to increase your driving confidence People Power Monument. were in attendance and so were > Nervous students and students requiring a retake exam our specialty personalities like former Manila Mayor > We prepare individuals with already a foreign driving license ‘It was so simple’ Alfredo Lim. > We also provide services for the day of your driving exam at the S.A.A.Q. Edsa heroes missing Priority appointments Car rental available “It was so simple. Only a few people attended, whereas before there were But the prominent Edsa heroes were Contact us today for more information. thousands,” Luzviminda de la Rosa of missing, notably former President Fidel the Department of Education (DepEd)- V. Ramos, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile and Special Events told the Inquirer. former Sen. Butz Aquino, the President’s uncle. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the www.filipinostar.org FEBRUARY 2015 The North American Filipino Star 9

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14 cup packed brown sugar Put-in the soy sauce, water, whole 12 cup distilled white vinegar peppercorns, and dried bay leaves then 1 teaspoon soy sauce bring to a boil. Simmer until pork is tender. 2 teaspoons water 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with the Add vinegar and wait for the liquid to re- water boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. 2 -3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger Add brown sugar and carrots. Stir then DIRECTIONS simmer for 10 minutes more.

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www.filipinostar.org 10 The North American Filipino Star February 2015 North American FILIPINO STAR PHOTO GALLERY Monica Regacho’s Birthday Party & Valentine’s Day Celebration, Sunday, February 15, 2015, CRC Building

Monique posing with her friends and colleagues Posing beside the huge birthday card are Lourdes and Monique

Sinulog dancers Souvenir photo with the celebrant, Monique

Photo showing the sign of the 31st Anniversary of Pit Senor held at St. Kevin Church Youth Sinulog dancers Hall on Sunday, January18, 2015 headed by Marlene Birao Schachter MMTV Spring Dinner Dance Party Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Hellenic Community Center 6:00 p.m. to Midnight Let’s celebrate the coming of Spring and the end of the Winter blues

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

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www.filipinostar.org 12 The North American Filipino Star February 2015 Earth is on track for double that or as well as UN climate chief Christiana more -- a recipe for catastrophic Figueres and Orthodox Ecumenical French, Philippine leaders droughts, fiercer storms like Haiyan Patriarch Bartholomew I, were also appeal for climate action and other extreme weather events. with Hollande. Hollywood glamour The Aquino government warmly embraced Hollande's trip as an However, most followers of the UN endorsement of the Philippines' process are sceptical a pact can be maturing democracy. France was the secured that will be ambitious enough first nation to recognise the to achieve the two-degree goal revolutionary government of Corazon because of the deep divisions between Aquino, the current president's mother, many rich and developing nations. in 1986 when she led a "people power" uprising that overthrew the dictatorship Hollande, the first French head of state of Ferdinand Marcos. to visit the Philippines, brought a high- A number of trade agreements on profile delegation with him for his two- "green" sectors, including in transport, day visit. renewable energy and water treatment, were signed by Filipino and French His group included Oscar winner corporations during Hollande's visit. Marion Cotillard, who has been a long- time campaigner for environment @yahooph on Twitter and Facebook group Greenpeace and read out part of Make Yahoo your home the joint appeal in a ceremony at the presidential palace. Fellow French actress Melanie Laurent, Philippine President Benigno Aquino (R) shares a toast with French President Francois Hollande (L) during a state dinner at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on HUMAN RIGHTS SUBCOMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY CALLS FOR February 26, 2015 (Photo by Noel Celis) RELEASE OF RAIF BADAW French President Francois Hollande years". Motion introduced by Irwin Cotler calls and Philippine leader Benigno Aquino for imprisoned Saudi blogger to be appealed Thursday for urgent global - Joint appeal - reunited with family in Canada action on climate change, seeking to On the first day of Hollande's visit to "We are reminded that while the Ottawa – February 26, 2015 – The House the Philippines, the leaders offered a developing countries have of Commons’ Foreign Affairs show of unity they said could serve as contributed least to climate change, Subcommittee on International Human a model for rich and poor nations who they are the ones that suffer the most Rights today unanimously passed a motion calling on Saudi Arabia to “end have long been divided over how to from climate change impacts," the the corporal punishment of Raif Badawi, tackle climate change. appeal stated. repeal his sentence, release him, and The appeal, in the name of the two permit him to reunite with his family in "We have a duty to act together and leaders but also including their Canada.” The motion was introduced by that's why I came here to the delegations, said the outcome of the MP Irwin Cotler, Liberal critic for rights Philippines, to launch an appeal, to Paris summit would impact the lives of and freedoms and international justice, Sherbrooke, Quebec. seal an alliance," Hollande told a billions. who is also serving as Mr. Badawi’s business forum ahead of his joint international legal counsel. The motion further calls for the release of appeal with Aquino. "We call upon the international Badawi’s lawyer, Waleed Abu al-Khair, community to conclude a universal, Cotler characterized the motion as “a and asks the government of Canada “to Hollande is due to host the United equitable and ambitious climate deal," matter of urgency, given the pain and continue to use all available means” to Nations' summit in December aiming the appeal said. plight of Badawi’s torture and detention.” secure the release of Badawi and al- to seal a global pact that would save Khair, and “to bring about the the world from the catastrophic Hollande earlier said France's Detained by Saudi Arabia since 2012, reunification of Raif Badawi with his wife impacts of climate change.He came deepening relationship with the Badawi has been sentenced to 10 years and children in Canada.” to the Philippines as part of his Philippines could be a model of co- in prison and 1000 lashes for -30- campaign to ensure success in Paris operation between rich and poor establishing an online forum and Contact: Michael Milech, Office because the disaster-plagued nations, which have long been exercising his right to free expression. of Hon. Irwin Cotler Southeast Asian archipelago is seen divided over who is responsible for Saudi Arabia administered the first 50 613-995-0121, as a frontline state in the fight against fighting climate change. lashes on January 9, but has postponed [email protected] climate change. subsequent lashings. Badawi’s wife and He announced that France had children have taken refuge in The Philippines is typically hit by 20 offered the Philippines 50 million ajor storms a year and scientists say euros ($56 million) to help prevent they are getting stronger and more future weather-related disasters. unpredictable because of climate change. Aquino praised France's leadership in the global warming fight, emphasising In November 2013, Super Typhoon that its emissions of the greenhouse Haiyan smashed into the central gases blamed for global warming Philippines with the strongest winds were among the lowest of any ever recorded on land, claiming more developed nation. than 7,350 lives. "We as a developing country welcome Hollande will on Friday visit the small that countries like France has town of Guiuan in the eastern emerged as global partner," Aquino Philippines that was devastated when said. Haiyan hit with winds of up to 315 kilometres (195 miles) an hour. The goal of the planned Paris pact, which must enter into force by 2020, In their joint appeal on Thursday, is to limit warming to two degrees Hollande and Aquino highlighted that Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over people in the Philippines had pre-Industrial Revolution levels. "endured an unprecedented series of extreme weather events in the last few Scientists warn that on current trends, www.filipinostar.org FEBRUARY 2015 The North American Filipino Star 13 Canada, The Huntington Post, The Fely Bisares, Pros and Gloria Martinez, North American Filipino Star, Global Lou Asghar, Nida Quirapas, Darcy and Social and C.T.V. The first and only Filipino- Lucy Smith, Romy Emboscado and Canadian made TV show called MMTV Valent Loyd Hughes, and many others. headed by its executive producer, Expressing their delight at always Zenaida Kharroubi, and other crew being invited to S.W.I.S activities were Tidbits members, namely, Al Abdon, Fely Table 16 occupants: Adoree Silva, Rosales Carino, Amy Manon-og, Remy Hans Wilgehof, Fay Miranda, Lilia and Monteagudo, Derwin Collantes and John Megley, Charito Tapia, Jeannette Michael Davantes were also present. and Jacque Perignon and Pete and At this launching, Pascale graced the Mary Bangalan. Busiest Ladies “at stage in an elegant basic black dress work” at the reception table were with a single strand of white pearls. Her Connie Franco, Lucy Salazar, Nene attire accented her delicate figure! Isada, Neri Ajero, Elvi Maximo, Pina, Anyway, the sweetest smile that night Fely Bisares and Cely Dagsaan.

With the blink of an eye, the UPS search for Ms. Philippine yuletide season has passed and the Independence and Ms. Canada Day New Year is upon us. A wave of social 2015 activities swept over the Montreal social After the Valentine parties scene. There were despedidas for have abated, preparations for summer those who left to spend the holidays at activities have begun. Early bird home - Miling and her husband, Vangie seems to have fallen on UPS president Salvador, Emy and Cesar Bayan to Warlie Basbacio. Right after name a few . Topping my list of events Valentine’s Day, she was ready for the was the red letter day held for Mr. search of the 2015 UPS Ms. Philippine Robert Matue’s 58th birthday. The Independence and Ms. Canada Day celebration was held at St.Michael 2015. This was held at St. Kevin’s Church Social Hall in Kirkland, QC. Church Social Hall. As usual, their Ladies arrived dressed to the nines and lively progam had 3 parts: I – Parade of the men wore their Sunday best. Lovely Colors performed by Mary Paano, Mariz, Robert's better half, was Tracy Patilla, Cipriani Galang, Felix de noticeably attractive in a red sweater Luna and Reggie Villamor. Part II and black pants; statuesque daughter consisted of the anthems sang by Joanna was in a flowing pink chiffon; Dolly Brouillette. Invocation was led by daughter-in-law Vernie looked smart in Alicia Ramos. This was followed by a tan and black fitted dress. Their President Basbacio’s welcome grandson Daniel appeared in a stylish Photo shows the good looking Matue family. From left: Vernie, DJ,Timothy, Mariz, address and Mr. Buddy Cabugao’s lavender dress shirt. The good looking Robert, Joanna and Michael. In front is Grandson Daniel. inspirational speech. Next was Glenda trio (sons D.J, Timothy and Michael) by Faithful Navigators (Sk. Edwin belonged to Mr. Eric Castro, Pascale’s Lazatin’s presentation of the following demanded attention in their different Rosete, Assembly #3103, Rudy Vilan, handsome husband! birthday celebrants: Paulina Atillo, shades of black shirts and dark pants. and the Lady of Fatima Group, the Dante Acebedo, Dario Boco, Leonila Among the guests were Nonoy and CARUSA appeared. It was carried by On February 7, 2015 the C.R.C Social Cabulina, Amerifina Casia, Alejandra Linda Agustin, Gloria Fernando, Baby Gerald Castillo, Max Autentuico Jr., Hall was occupied by the Order of the Castro, Cesario de la Cruz, Domingo de Guzman, Lindbergh and Joy Borja, Roger Quenneville, and Anthony Del Knights of Rizal for a “Non-Stop Disco” Belmonte , Jr., Brigida Derige, Edith Cavinta, Joy Rosales, Noel and Rosario. During the mass, the head Valentine’s Day Party. This was Leonardo Escobar, Marites Flores, Pearl Gonzales, Cookie Cossette, and organizer, Mrs. Marlene Birao Schacter organized by Sir. Felix de Luna, his Jackie Lante, Consolacion Nueva and Pastor and Mrs. Joe Faia. The celebrant welcomed the congregation. This was officers, and the Auxiliary Ladies for Monica Regacho. looked youthful in a plaid shirt and followed by the “Prayer of the Faithful” Rizal. Dancing non-stop (REALLY non- Highlight of the afternoon’s radiated serene happiness as he delivered by Christian Omictin stop!) were Boy Galas, Brenda event was the coronation of UPS watched his guests enjoy the evening. (Bisayan), Astrid Torrico (Tagalog), Visitacion, Pauline Atilio, Joan Queen of Hearts 2015 by Mr. Buddy Robert’s birthday bash Sophia Mourchid (Spanish), Tiana de la Fronderina, Emmanuel Cea, Esphie Cabugao and Mrs. Elvie Leanens. included lively entertainment numbers. Cerna (French) and Josee Natasha Manaog, Al and Cora Abdon, Warlie Candidates were Ms. Vicky Abergas, Children performed a “Trip to Crodua (English). Basbacio, Vilma Kelly, and Tenne Rose Ms. Helen Grace Ballerey and Ms. Jerusalem” number. Adults were During the second part of the Dayandante to name a few. Remy Coserto. The trophies were entertained with a “Mustache Contest” program, Mrs Natalie Pelausa Serving a public notice of their presented by Mr. James de la Paz, where the goal was to parade and welcomed the guests. After the late emerging popularity in Montreal’s President of the Council of Canadian imitate Robert’s walk, while donning lunch – a feast as usual- the FilCan Social calendar is Federation President Filipino Associations of Quebec and fake mustaches in order to best mimic Idols (Louise Omictin, Aldrich Aranas, Ed Tupas – Federation of Filipino President Warlie Basbacio. The him. The winner was Mr. Randy Vistal. Arnel Bermejo, Astrid Torrico, Chloe Canadian Associations of Quebec. His beauties were serenaded by Mr. Boy Pastor Rene Saquing of Living Waters Malvar, Leslie Carmelotes, and Mary organization held a Rock and Roll Lansanger and Mr. Julius Abad. Ms. International Fellowship (Robert’s Jean Cullarin) entertained the guests. Valentine’s Party on February 14th at Linda Agcaoili was the event’s emcee. brother-in-law) led the group in deep The Sinulog presentations were the Centre de Resources The special guests were Mr. and Mrs. spiritual contemplation with his performed by the Kapampangan Communautaires (CRC) on Cotes-des- Robert Libman. message citing the Psalms. Many of Association of Montreal (K.A.M), Neiges. . F.F.C.A.Q. President Tupas Monica Regacho’s birthday the guests recalled many of the good Kababaihang Bisaya Performing Artists welcomed the guest celebrities – party was held at 6767 Cote des deeds of the celebrant. Robert had (K.B.P.A), UPS Warlie Basbacio, UPS Pascale Dery and Eric Castro. A few Neiges Social Hall on Sunday, indeed touched many lives! Especially William Fabia, and the Twin Hearts of main attractions were the food laden February 15. It was an honest to touching was the poignant tribute of DJ, Ile Perrot. The famous Panday Tinig tables. Thanks to Mrs. Minda Mazzone goodness disco party. As soon as the Timothy, Michael, and Joanna. Mariz, Chorale Ensemble performed the and her brigade who prepared an music started, guests just stepped to the special woman behind the man, the anthems, and the angelic voices of the enormous amount of gourmet food. the dance floor. Monique is chef extraordinaire, said her loving Magnificat Choir lulled the On February 14,2015 the considered by her many friends as the words! Not to be missed was a vocal congregation into a spiritual mood. The Seniors of West Island and Suburbs “Mother Teresa” of Montreal because solo performed by Vernie Matue. WOW- highlight of the Sinulog was the (SWIS) held their Valentine’s Party at of her passion for helping others who she can really sing! blessing of the different Santo Nino the Olympia Social Hall , DDO, Qc. are in need of basic necessities of life January 18, 2015 marked the images. Emcee was Mr. Reynold Despite the very inclement weather, such as food, shelter, clothing and 31st anniversary celebration of the Omictin. once guests were inside, there was services. She wore a beautiful red Senor Santo Nino de Cebu. This was January 21, 2015 saw the line dancing like it was nobody’s dress which she made herself . Guests celebrated with a Fiesta and Sinulog launching of Mrs Pascale Dery’s business. 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www.filipinostar.org FEBRUARY 2015 The North American Filipino Star 15 Cesar: ‘I’m not a monster Why Mo Twister called out father’ Manny Pacquiao

Sunshine Cruz and estranged husband Cesar Montano Sunshine Cruz has accused couple, but our children should not be Radio personality Mo Twister (right) expressed disagreement with the way her estranged husband Cesar affected and worse, be used by boxing champ Manny Pacquiao announced his upcoming much-awaited bout Montano of committing a scandalous anyone of us just to force the issue with American boxer Floyd Mayweather. act in front of their daughters (whose upon each other. I must hasten to say names we are withholding to protect that it greatly exasperates me to hear Actor Gerald Anderson finds to Pacquiao's February 21 their privacy). Even before she filed a that Sunshine filed a complaint against “HaControversial DJ Mo Twister announcement on Instagram that his case against Cesar in court, Sunshine me and immediately thereafter went to criticized Manny Pacquiao over the long-awaited fight with Mayweather has reportedly been feeding the the media to announce to the public boxing icon's mention of God in an will finally happen on May 2 at MGM tabloids similar stories. that a case had been filed against me. Instagram post promoting his Grand Las Vegas. Here’s Cesar’s official statement Her lawyer even discussed the merits upcoming bout with American Floyd Pacquiao's Instagram post read: on the matter: of the complaint. Mayweather, Jr. "Finally he sign the contract so the I vehemently deny all accusations Sunshine should realize that the Mo Twister, whose real name is fight is on, this is what im talking about being hurled against me by Sunshine complaint involves our own daughters. Mohan Gumatay, tagged both that I sign already before, im just Cruz, most especially this latest, most As I understand it, the law on VAWC Pacquiao and Mayweather in a series explaining to the fans and to prove hurtful of all involving our daughters shields the minors, our daughters at of posts on Twitter over the weekend. that im not lying, i have the fear of the directly. I may not have been a perfect that, from public embarrassment, The radio personality said, Lord. So this is it! The fight is on fans husband, but I am most definitely not a humiliation and ridicule. Don’t they unedited: "First of all, as a sports fan, you deserve it thank you. to God be all monster father. realize that they have exposed our thrilled about the @FloydMayweather the Glory." I am grossly disheartened with daughters to this kind of situation. @MannyPacquiao fight! Formerly Roman Catholic, Sunshine in using our innocent I respectfully appeal to Sunshine, if "But for Manny to say Glory to Pacquiao is known to actively preach daughters to suit her own ulterior you want the property you have been God that the fight is on, yet it's a about the Bible as a born-again motive. While we are threshing out our clamoring, then so be it. I have signed barbaric form of entertainment Christian. Before and after his fights, property relations in connection with the compromise agreement giving you wherein you hurt humans in exchange Pacquiao is always seen praying in the pending cases we have filed what you want. But do not and never for massive wealth, doesn't make one corner of the ring. a against each other, she is dragging our ever again drag our innocent sense. You hurt people for a living, to children to gain leverage against me. daughters to settle our differences just be rich, for pride (ours and yours) so More Showbiz Gossip Admittedly we have our own to suit your own personal interest. a leave shouldnt God be left out of it?" p.16 differences like any other ordinary Gumatay's tweets were referring Jammin’ for a cause

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Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.15 Julia Barretto meets dad Ai Ai says sorry to ticket buyers after 'snubbing' incident over cancelled concert

Ai Ai admitted how she could have shouldered the venue expenses for the show to push through but refrained from doing so. Jacob, on his part, reasoned in a previous interview that the cancellation was brought about by time constraints. He also refuted the notion that he failed to pay the venue. Apparently, the show already had trouble two weeks before it was called off, with the withdrawal of main guest Richard Yap. Ser chief’s camp blamed the failure of the producer to give the standard down payment and other contractual violations. Still, Ser Chief and Ai Ai say all is well between them. Jacob, for his part, explained that the problem with Ser Chief stemmed A photo posted by Julia Barretto (@juliabarretto) on Feb 25, 2015 Ai Ai Delas Alas from miscommunication. Despite this, Ai Ai decided to give It appears that teen actress Julia surname. Ai Ai delas Alas has apologized to the producer a chance and carry on Barretto and father, comedian Dennis According to the camp of the fans who have already bought their with the show, replacing one “papa” Padilla, have patched things up. "Mirabella" actress, the petition was to ticket following the cancellation of her with two: JC de Vera and Aljur Barretto, on her Instagram "prevent confusion" regarding her pre-Valentine show dubbed “I Heart Abrenica. account, posted a photo late name, being a public figure. Papa,” originally slated on Feb, 12 at Wednesday of her smiling with the 53- In an interview shortly after the “Nagmakaawa siya sa akin na Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque year-old with the caption: "Papa being September 2014 report, Padilla tulungan ko siya, na gusto niya ma- City. his comedian self." claimed that it was because of his redeem ang sarili niya, binigyan ko “Humihingi ako ng paumanhin It comes more than a month after it inability to provide financial support. siya ng chance kasi nga (I worked with (kasi) hindi ko naman kontrolado was revealed that Barretto allegedly "Talagang hindi na ako nakapagbigay him) noong first concert ko sa Folk ’yung nangyari,” she said, noting how ignored Padilla during a party held last because I have no more projects," he Arts Theater that’s why tumanaw ako she was only informed a night prior the December. said at the time. ng utang na loob sa kaniya,” she concert that it will not push through. The event, a gathering of stars and The meeting between the two may noted. Ai Ai cited concert producer Jacob staff of Dreamscape-produced series, also prove timely as Barretto is set to Following the fiasco, Ai Ai is Fernandez’s alleged failure to pay the took place last December 14. celebrate her 18th birthday on March thinking of consulting with her lawyer concert venue, artist talent fees and Padilla was a cast member of "Ikaw 10. Her father have already expressed to review her legal options. other production costs behind the Lamang," while his daughter played his willingness to be part of the She said she also learned her own cancellation of “Papa.” the title characters in "Mirabella." occasion. lesson: To produce her own shows “Nag-produce siya (Jacob) ng At the time, Padilla said that her A daughter of actress Marjorie from now on. wala siyang pera kasi wala siyang daughter was aware of his presence Barretto and Padilla, Barretto was Ai Ai plans to produce and nabayaran eh and dun sumasama but neither approached nor greeted dubbed a "showbiz royalty" when she headline a free show on May 16, a few (ang loob ko) kasi hindi naman siya him during the party. was launched in 2013 as a Star Magic days after Mother’s Day, to make it up nagsasabi ng totoo… ‘Di ko alam The snubbing incident was alleged artist. She is also a niece of actresses to her fans. She hinted at the anong problema niya, sa side ko okay to have been caused by the 17-year- Gretchen and Claudine Barretto. a possibility of inviting her kids as guest naman ang ticket (sales) eh, ang dami old's move to formally drop Padilla's performers in the show. a kong sponsor…” she said. What Piolo says about son Inigo's acting Boyz II Men to serenade Manila in September as “I’ll Make Love to You,” “End of the Road,” “On Bended Knee,” “Water Runs Dry,” “One Sweet Day” (with Mariah Carey), and “4 Seasons of Loneliness” among other hits -will more than satisfy this craving. Boyz II Men’s vast success soared to great heights in the 1990s after releasing “End of the Road” which reached the top of the charts Boyz ll Men and conquered the number one place of Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen The immensely talented weeks. This caused one of the best group is composed of baritone vocal groups to break Elvis Presley’s Nathan Morris with tenors Shawn record of longevity in the charts. Stockman and Wanya Morris. Boyz II Men wowed the world The September concert was in once more by breaking their own Piolo Pascual (right) with son Inigo response to many Filipinos’ clamor record with the songs “I’ll Make Love to have the popular American R&B to You” and “One Sweet Day” (with Piolo Pascual critiqued his Abunda Tonight" on Thursday, Piolo vocal group to once again visit the Mariah Carey), at fourteen and son Inigo's acting in the just-released advised his only child to be more archipelago and perform their very sixteen weeks respectively. The latter film "Crazy Beautiful You," where the confident and comfortable in front of much loved hits of the 1990s. track still holds the all-time record for younger Pascual co-stars with teen the camera, but agreed that the Filipinos possess an unwavering love longevity in the Billboard Hot 100. a sensations Daniel Padilla and "potential [in acting] is there." a for romantic ballads, and Boyz II Men Kathryn Bernardo. - the ones behind soulful tracks such In joint interview on "Aquino & www.filipinostar.org FEBRUARY 2015 The North American Filipino Star 17 Sarah G keeps it simple Martin Nievera sings and amid success write songs for therapy relationship with real-life leading man, Martin has also teamed up with boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli, continues the former Mrs. Martin Nievera, to bloom. Despite being loaded with “Concert Queen” Pops Fernandez, work – which even kept them from and the clamor for them to perform celebrating Valentine’s Day together – together continues. Both are open to she makes it a point to find time for this, professionals as they are, but for Matteo, and vice versa. fans wishing for them to rekindle their “Every day halos ang trabaho love, Martin said, “If we get back (pero) singit-singit lang ng oras together as a couple, it should be for minsan (para sa amin),” Sarah us. We had the kind of love that I wish explained. could have been forever.” Asked what she considers the He added, “We have different best Valentine’s gift ever, Sarah said it lives already, but we are friends, we all boils down to love and talk, we give advice to each other, I understanding. know her private life,she knows mine, Sassy lass alam niya babaaero ako, and for Her happy love life helps her keep hurting her, my guilt is endless. And a pleasant demeanor, which translates though how much I failed in this to her looking good all the time. Martin Nievera business of love, I still believe in love, Sarah maintained that being beautiful I still believe in family… and whoever starts in the mind. People do various things to heal marries me the next would be very “Marami tayong insecurities. themselves both physically and lucky because I’ve learned a lot.” That’s a fact na hindi natin maiiwasan, emotionally. For “Concert King” Not many people are aware that especially kapag may nakikita tayong Martin Nievera, therapy comes in the Martin is a sought-after wedding mestiza, mas maganda sa ’tin, mas form of “singing, writing poetry and singer. “I’m not a party-goer and sexy. Pero you have to find in yourself unless I am invited to sing for the kung ano ang strengths mo, what composing songs.” occasion, you won’t see me in makes you special,” she said. “Kaya Today is “Hearts’ Day” but Martin parties.” nga mentally, kailangan paniwalaan has no date. In fact, he will be Sarah Geronimo When he was still based in the mo na espesyal ka, maganda ka; (na) working, being among headliners of US, Martin said he loved performing Blessed with an enviable mix of iba lang ang ganda mo sa kanila. “Ultimate,” the second leg of which for his fellow Filipinos in such places talent and beauty, singer-actress Kanya-kanyang ganda lang ’yan.” will be held at the Sm Mall of Asia as Las Vegas. While most singers Sarah Geronimo is one of the Sarah practices what she Arena tonight. Also featured in the would hide before the performance, country’s biggest stars whose preaches. Some say she looks quite show is Gary Valenciano, Regine Martin actually go where the audience personal and professional life remain refreshing even with minimal makeup. Velasquez and Lani Misalucha. are, signing autographs and posing rosy. Despite being the newest endorser of It’s the first time that the four of for photos. Sarah confirmed in a recent San San Cosmetics, Sarah believes them are singing together, but Martin “Actually, I stay with them longer interview that her movie with Piolo natural beauty also shines through. has teamed up with Gary V., and than when I perform,” he related. “I Pascual, originally slated for a “Minsan tinatago natin ’yung Regine numerous times in the past. know that many Pinoys work in the Valentine’s Day release, will push natural beauty natin, parang feeling Martin said he enjoys working casinos. There are those who work in through but at a later date. She said natin mas magiging maganda tayo with Gary being that he learns a lot the kitchen, and I go there to say hi. I they might start working on the film pagka kino-conceal natin ’yung from him. “I really study him – his go to the restaurants where they eat. I after the second season of “The Voice totoong features natin,” Sarah said. moves, his songs, everything. And of the Philippines,” where she is “Pero with San San, pinapaalala nila I’ve learned a lot. He and Angeli are sit with them and I love it. They’ve coach-judge. na, ‘Believe in your own natural one of the most successful marriages always been there for me all those There’s also talk of Sarah being beauty.’” in showbiz but they went through a lot years, and so when they ask ‘can we paired in a movie with Korean star Lee Sarah added, “(Dapat) too. Imagine Angeli waking up in the have a picture taken with you?’ I say, Min Ho. While Sarah could only be paniwalaan mo na magandang tao ka. wee hours to see if her husband is still ‘sure.’” hopeful about this, she has yet to Hindi lang siya ’yung dahil sa skin mo alive.” No wonder Martin is well-loved by discuss the matter with Viva big boss or sa features mo, dapat ’yung buong Note that Gary has been dealing his fans. a Vic del Rosario. pagkatao mo mahalin mo. 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Gilmore College International Gilmore College gave me the PROGRAMS provides immigrants the tools for a opportunity to start a new career. I The knowledge and skills I have • Nursing Aide (PAB) successfull career change. The got a job easily because I learned learned at Gilmore College gave me training and the skills that I learned new things from the course which • Early Childhood the edge to work in the health care gave me the confidence to work as a focused on how to care for the field where one needs to show nurses’ aide. elderly and the sick. I’m proud to Education Assistant willingness to render service to the be part of Gilmore College sick and the elderly. • Office Automation Adele Lascano (October 2009) International Ethel Tugna (March 2011 graduate Giselle Arellano (October 2011) - Secretarial - Medical - Legal - Administrative - Bookkeeping COURSES • Second Languages - English, French Filipino (Tagalog) Mandarin, Spanish • Computer Software - Microsoft Office - Sage Accounting - Keyboarding • Interest courses PAB students pose with their teachers during an orientation seminar at St.Margaret CHLSD in Westmount. Standing at the back: Ethel Tugna, Anne Signey, Janet Haydock, Lourdescita Lubang and Annabelle Alloso. Not - Fashion Photography in photo: Joesie Bingayen. PAB Nursing instructors, from left: Edith Fedalizo, Amy Manon-og, Director- - Video Production General Zenaida Kharroubi, Instructors Clarice Mackay and Josefina Toledo. - Practical Writing • Tutoring

Standing behind are: Adele Lascano, Melanie Bangit, Salvacion Battad, Leilani Galsim, Concepcion Dupali, Joyce Liwaliw, and Milet Daquioag, members of Batch 5, School term September 2008 to Marcxh 2009. Seated from left: PAB teachers PAB students on training at St. Margaret, Batch 3, school term from May to December Clarice Mackay, Nina Schiff, and Director-General Zenaida Kharroubi. 2007 are: Daisy Morales, Rafael Agaloos, Daisy Castillo and Leah May Paradillo supervised by Amy Manon-og and Herminia Arguilles.

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