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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils new Liberal cabinet

The new Liberal minority cabinet pose for a family photo following their swearing in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press) See news story on page 3.

GilmGilmoore rCoellegeCInteornaltiloneal ge International celebrates icotmsmerc3iales0Gtilmhore yas eits aFrernch will celebrate its 30th year of foundation equivalent). It was given an education on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at permit that the founder had worked on Hotel Ruby Foo’S on 7655 Decarie during the summer months of July to Boulevard with a dinner dance party September 1989. During this time, that will also serve as the annual anyone offering courses to the public Christmas get together of its alumni, must get a permit. She designed her students, teachers, community leaders, own curriculum and was given a permit friends and family. For the first time in for self-improvement education under 30 years, this will be a fund raising drive an FA number (Formation D’Appoint). to help the College in its application for She operated the school by hiring other an education permit to offer general teachers to teach the courses in education course for adults next school computer education, languages, and year. This college was founded accounting as she was still a full time singlehandedly by Zenaida Kharroubi, high school teacher with the Montreal a former high school teacher of 25 Catholic School Commission and had years with the Montreal Catholic School The 16th anniversary of Gilmore College International (banner with old logo to work from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Commission. shown in the background) was celebrated at the premises of College Prep Monday to Friday. It was only after 3 It was on November 1, 1989 International on Sherbrooke West. Photo shows from left: PAB teachers: Dindo o’clock in the afternoon that she would Miras, Amy Manon-og, Editha Fedalizo, PAB graduate Alex Chen Ziang Xu, Sarah when Gilmore College International first Hui Xing, Philippine Ambassador Jose Brilliantes, Director-General Zenaida have the time to work in her own opened its doors to the public under its Kharroubi, PAB graduates Sau Wan Shum, Jinny Jun Yue, and Stella Choy. These original name of Gilmore Business five graduates were the first students who enrolled in the program when it was See Page 4 Gilmore College Institute (Institut des études started in May 2005 upon the recommendation of James Ma, a Chinese businessman. (Photo taken: 11/27/2005) 2 Novemberr 2019 The North American Filipino Star co-operating more with other traditional Canada-wide emergency From the allies in Europe and Asia. The storms in this globalized Executive Publisher’s Desk alert system to be world won't disappear. They will only tested Wednesday become harder to navigate through. Published Monday, November 25, Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi Let's hope Trudeau is putting the right 2019 12:18PM EST crew in place to do it. TORONTO -- If your cellphone Another editorial by Susan receives an emergency alert text on Belacourt of the Star has pointed out Wednesday, don’t panic. The new cabinet that Trudeau with his appointment of Canada’s national the new Cabinet attempts to correct emergency alert system, Alert Ready, in a minority past missteps. She wrote the following has scheduled a public test for later comments: this week. Depending on where you government “While Trudeau’s first cabinet live, the test will be sent in the late swearing-in could have been filmed on morning or early afternoon. a movie set in 2015, this re-elected Test messages will be sent via government didn’t shoot for big, shiny compatible wireless devices, displays of newness. television and radio. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Canadians to accept major lifestyle The 2019 sequel, in keeping Test alerts educate Canadians on has his job cut out for him. As the changes, including far higher carbon with the new minority status, put a more what an emergency alert will look and results of the eleciton showed, there taxes. modest face on the second Trudeau sound like in the event of a life- are regional tensions that he must learn : The National unity government. Ministers didn’t walk into threatening situation,” Martin to handle and find ways to resolve the premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan Rideau Hall en masse on Wednesday, Belanger, director of public alerting at issues that are urgenhtly needing — provinces without a single Liberal waving at the cameras. They arrived Pelmorex, which operates Alert immediate attention before they MP — have taken a page from instead individually, families and Ready’s technical infrastructure, said become worst. Quebec's playbook. Raising the children in tow as they walked into the in a statement. Justin Trudeau's Liberals were spectre of Western separatism, they're building. The tests haven’t always shut out in Alberta and Saskatchewan pushing for more provincial autonomy Too much Trudeau in the first gone according to plan. Only 60 per last month, but the provinces got a in ways that could weaken the version of his government? There’s a cent of wireless users in Manitoba shout-out in the cabinet choices the federation. The return of the Bloc co-star now: deputy prime minister prime minister selected. Lacking an MP Québécois as a powerful but parochial received an alert during the system’s Chrystia Freeland, who also takes on a first test in May 2018. from the region, Trudeau tried for the force in Parliament will further fray the job — intergovernmental affairs — that next best thing. He named two key national ties that bind. It's already led to Similar issues arose across the prime minister initially kept for Canada during the second test in ministers with ties to the two provinces, a battle of words between Prairie and himself in the early days. and positioned a former cabinet Quebec leaders. November 2018, which was There’s also a lot more of a considered “a significant minister as his eyes and ears in the Not only does Trudeau need to spotlight on the team, with a mix of improvement” from the first test but Prairies. He tapped Chrystia Freeland find answers to western grievances, he seasoned veterans (10 ministers kept still not perfect. as his minister of intergovernmental should act as an impartial conciliator the jobs they had before the election) The alert system is designed affairs and deputy prime minister and between the provinces. In addition, his and a sprinkling of seven newcomers to to send out rapid messages in the he appointed Jim Carr, a former cabinet government must continue working for keep the story fresh. event of an imminent threat to public minister to be special representative for reconciliation with Canada's If you thought the first Trudeau safety. the Maritime provinces. Indigenous Peoples. There can be no government was a little too focused on All phones sold in Canada Freeland has two roles - first is unified Canadian nation without the events abroad, this new cabinet has since April 6, 2019 should be wireless to work with the premiers — particularly participation of its First Nations. lots of jobs with a domestic focus. public alerting compatible. prominent Trudeau antagonists Jason Last There’s even a minister for “middle Recession risks: Here is when to expect a Kenney of Alberta and Scott Moe of week, the Parliamentary Budget Officer class prosperity” — Ottawa MP Mona message, based on where you live: Saskatchewan — to show that Trudeau reported that federal deficits will be Fortier, one of the cabinet newcomers not only understands the frustration of much higher than the government had — to underline that this Trudeau Alberta: 1:55 PM MST people in those provinces, but intends planned. But that's without including government really, honestly, is British Columbia: 1:55 PM PST to respond. Her second role is more the tens of billions of dollars in new committed to concerns close to where Manitoba 1:55 PM CST symbolic: Freeland becomes the first spending and tax cuts the Liberals most Canadians live. deputy prime minister since Anne promised in October's election. The At the recent post-election New Brunswick: 10:55 AM AST McLellan 15 years ago. global economy is sputtering. caucus meeting in Ottawa, many Newfoundland & Labrador: 10:55 AM An interesting analysis by The Unresolved trade conflicts between the Liberals reported that voters weren’t NST Spectator editors cited five challenges United States and China are only aware of what the previous Liberal Northwest Territories: 9:55 AM MST that Prime Minister Trudeau will be increasing the risk of a widespread government had done, whether on Nova Scotia: 1:55 PM AST judged: “But two or three years from recession in the next few years. climate change, reducing poverty or Nunavut: No test scheduled today, Canadians will judge the prime Preparing Canada for that likelihood relieving families’ tax burdens.” Ontario: 2:55 PM EST minister and his Liberal power circle by while delivering the new cash they've In view of all these comments, Prince Edward Island: 12:55 PM AST how they've risen to meet the most promised will force the Liberals to make we are left with two questions - What Quebec: 1:55 PM EST urgent challenges facing this country. tough decisions. They can't do it all. can we expect the new minority Saskatchewan: 1:55 PM CST Yukon: 1:55 PM PST Here's our list of the top-five Pharmacare : Nowhere will government to accomplish? How long issues that should keep them all awake wise budgeting decisions be in greater will this government last? at night demand than when it comes to keeping -o0o- Climate change : Most the Liberal promise to move forward voters in last month's federal election with some kind of national program to backed parties committed to provide greater public access to preventing global warming from prescription drugs. The New becoming a global catastrophe. As a Democrats have announced that their result of action taken in Trudeau's first support for keeping the minority term, carbon pricing in some form or Liberals in power is contingent upon another is now in effect across the the fast establishment of a universal country. These and other measures pharmacare program. Yes, the Liberals mean Canada is more than halfway to should find ways to fill the yawning 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861/ 514-506-8753 E-Mail: [email protected] meeting its Paris Agreement pledge to gaps in our public health-care system. Montreal, Quebec H3R 2M2 www.filipinostar.org Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc .. reduce emissions by 30 per cent by But economic realities won't let them 2030. ignore costs. But there's still a long, arduous Zenaida F. Kharroubi The new international Fely Rosales Carino W.G. Quiambao journey ahead. While Canada is : The emergence of Donald Chief Editor Tagalog Columnist disorder Society News responsible for only a small fraction of Trump and more assertive regimes in Publisher - North .American Filipino Star April 1998-present the world's carbon emissions, it can China and Russia shifted the world's and should play a leadership role in political tectonic plates and blindsided Bert Abiera Sam Kevin Show Biz News & Layout Editor pioneering the kind of low-carbon the Trudeau Liberals during their first Founder-Publisher, Filipino Star Nov. 1982- Nov. 97 economy other countries could term. Coping with an increasingly The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily embrace. For this to happen, the unreliable America while engaging with reflect that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its federal government has to persuade but standing up to China will require editors. November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 3 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

By The Canadian Press including the federal carbon tax, Puublishned 11v:24 PeST, WiedlNosvember nimmeigratiown and the LTrans iMobuntain eral cabinet 20, 2019 pipeline. Last Updated: 11:45 PST, Wed Other MPs from the West who November 20, 2019 nabbed a spot in cabinet include OTTAWA — Prime Minister Winnipeg's Dan Vandal, appointed Justin Trudeau carved out a new role in minister of Northern Affairs. British his government Wednesday designed Columbia's Jonathan Wilkinson was to ensure voices on the Prairies are shuffled to Environment from Fisheries, heard in Ottawa. and Carla Qualtrough, also from B.C., Former cabinet minister Jim was moved to Employment, Workforce Carr, who represents a Winnipeg Development and Disability Inclusion riding, has been named as Trudeau's from her previous role as minister of "special representative" for the Prairie public services, procurement and provinces. accessibility. Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland arrives for the cabinet swearing-in The returning, changing and new ceremony in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.(The Canadian Press) members of Justin Trudeau's cabinet: /Adrian Wyld Chrystia Freeland becomes Marc Miller becomes minister Pablo Rodriguez becomes deputy prime minister and minister of of Indigenous services leader of the government in the House intergovernmental affairs Maryam Monsef of Commons Anita Anand becomes minister becomes minister for women Harjit Sajjan remains minister of national defence of public services and procurement nd gender equality and rural Navdeep Bains becomes a Deb Schulte becomes Jim Carr, Special Representative economic development minister of innovation, science and minister of seniors to the Maritime Provinces Bill Morneau remains minister industry Filomena Tassi becomes The move follows the Liberals of finance Carolyn Bennett remains minister of labour complete shutout in Alberta and Joyce Murray becomes minister of Crown-Indigenous relations Dan Vandal becomes minister Saskatchewan in the October federal minister of digital government Marie-Claude Bibeau remains of northern affairs election, including the loss of two Mary Ng becomes minister of minister of agriculture and agri-food Jonathan Wilkinson becomes cabinet ministers. small business, export promotion and Bill Blair becomes minister of minister of environment and climate That raised concerns about international trade public safety and emergency change how voices from those provinces Seamus O'Regan becomes preparedness would have a say around the cabinet minister of natural resources Bardish Chagger becomes -o0o- table. Carla Qualtrough becomes minister of diversity and inclusion and The Liberals also lost three minister of employment, workforce youth seats in Manitoba. development and disability inclusion "The Government of Canada Francois-Philippe Champagne represents Canadians in every part of becomes minister of foreign affairs the country. That is why the prime Jean-Yves Duclos becomes minister has asked Jim Carr to serve as president of the Treasury Board his special representative for the Mona Fortier becomes Prairies," Trudeau's office said in a minister of middle-class prosperity and Store for Sale news release announcing the move. associate minister of finance on Van Horne street "Born and raised in Winnipeg, Marc Garneau remains he will ensure that the people of minister of transport Fully equipped for a grocery, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Karina Gould becomes have a strong voice in Ottawa." minister of international development bakery and take out food Carr formerly served as both Steven Guilbeault becomes natural resources minister and minister minister of Canadian heritage For information call for international trade diversification, Patty Hajdu becomes minister two portfolios exceptionally top of mind of health Al at 514-605-0276 in the Prairies, given struggles in the Ahmed Hussen becomes energy sector and ongoing trade minister of families, children and social disputes affecting Canadian farmers development and producers. Melanie Joly becomes minister Shortly after the election, Carr of economic development and official said he had received a diagnosis of a languages form of blood cancer. Bernadette Jordan becomes There had been questions minister of fisheries, oceans and the about his ability to keep playing a Canadian Coast Guard major role in Trudeau's cabinet as he David Lametti remains minister undergoes treatment. of justice and attorney general His appointment came as part Dominic LeBlanc becomes of a broad cabinet shuffle for the president of the Queen's Privy Council Liberal government that also included for Canada naming Chrystia Freeland the deputy Diane Lebouthillier remains prime minister and intergovernmental minister of national revenue affairs minister. Lawrence MacAulay remains Freeland, though an MP for a minister of veterans affairs and Toronto riding, was born in Alberta. associate minister of national defence She'd previously served as Catherine McKenna becomes Trudeau's foreign affairs ministers, and minister of infrastructure and now will need to bring her diplomatic communities skills to bear on the home front at time Marco Mendicino becomes when provincial-federal relationships minister of immigration, refugees and are exceptionally rocky due to issues citizenship www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star Novemberr 2019

for high school, her education From Page 1 Gilmore College consultant recommended that she school. focuses on her own expertise and Being the only shareholder apply to teach the courses that she an d founder of a private school, already has been teaching since she Zenaida Kharroubi had to make many opened the College in 1989. There is a personal sacrifices such as long lot of work involved in preparing for this working hours, losing sleep some type of permit but she is willing to put nights, and having to figure out how to her time and resources in order to get pay all the bills that seem to come a designated learning institution frequently and endlessly. Some people number that will make the College wonder why she wanted to open her more attractive to prospective investors own school as there are already many and allow her to resume accepting schools, but she believes in the value international students. During the time of education and she thinks there are she had the college permit from 1996 things that a small school can do to 2001, another college in Quebec better. Her original idea was to have a City offered to buy her business but school for executive secretaries as a since she was just newly retired in finishing school and she was supposed Annual Christmas fellowship party at Gilmore College International, 1997, she did not think it was the time to have two co-teachers work with her. December 6, 2017 - Seated L to R: Sophie Toledo, Atty. Roman Gordy, to sell as she wanted to devote her time They first had a feasibility study done Dolores Belandres, Zenaida Kharroubi, Amy Manon-og, Frank McInnis. to building her own school which she by the Federal Development Bank in Standing behind are students with their friends and family. was unable to do as she became too 1987, but since the other teachers had September 2003 and she did not want not approved. Another application was busy with volunteer work. She had also changed their minds, she did not to pay the high increase of rent. She made for the same program on attempted to help foreign graduates of pursue the idea until July 1989 when moved to another building on Queen September 1, 2019. A visit was made nursing and submittted a program that she was again declared excess so she Mary Road at the penthouse where she by the Ministry of Education inspectors was designed by an education decided to go ahead with opening her stayed until July 2009 when the place on November 25, 2019, and an consultant she hired in 2006. This own school. Using an equity loan from had to be renovated due to flooding. interview by the Education Consultative project did not materialize as it required her mortgage and RRSP savings, she She moved to an office building on Committee on December 3, 2019. renting a nursing lab or building one in worked furiously during that summer Cote des Neiges and Edouard Then additional paper work was the school. If there were more financial and submitted her application to the Montpetit where she stayed for two required to be submitted within ten resources, this lab could be built in the Ministry of Education. At first she years until July 2011 when the landlord days on February 25, 2019 but since current space the College occupies. offered non-credit programs as she did tried to increase the rent by $400 more the bureaucrat assigned to Gilmore Gilmore College International not believe in having to follow a monthly. She moved back to Queen did not give the proper webpage link to has been receiving many students who government prescribed curriculum. Mary Road near Coolbrook where she complete the proper format of the want to learn French,.because a former However, there were constant stayed until September 2016. program, the application was refused student has been referring newcomers telephone calls asking for credit Due to change in bureaucratic and yet the same reasons for the with working permits to study here in programs and student loans so she procedures in immigration, all schools refusal were given - lack of financial order to meet the requirements for made an application to offer credit permanent residency. If the demand programs in 1995 and received an for teaching the language courses education permit in October 1996 continue to increase, more teachers which was quite late for the September will be needed and given part time opening. She decided to move in April teaching contracts. Moreover, there 1996 to another location on 5149 are plans to offer bridging programs in Decarie Bouelvard that was bigger and partnership with a university which will more visible than her first building on be pursued after the application for an 4246 Girouard Avenue near Monkland. education permit has been completed. She hired other teachers to teach the Gilmore College International courses leading to A.E.C. in Office is known to have the lowest tuition fee Systems Technology, Automation and structure and even allow students to Accounting, and International Trade. pay according to their budgets and During the 10th anniversary celebration follow a schedule according to their held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, she availability. All tuition fees are income had the pleasure of seeing the first tax deductible. A certificate of language proficiency is issued upon group of 20 graduates receive their Batch 11 PAB graduates were given their certificates on July 8, 2017. This collegial diplomas on October 29, 1999 souvenir photo shows teachers and guests: (L to R) Dolores Belandres, Editha passing three examinations for each assisted by the Philippine Ambassador Fedalizo, Clarice MacKay, Nina Schiff, Sonny Moroz (representing MP Anthony level – beginners, intermediate and Francisco Benedicto. Housefather), Zenaida Ferry-Kharroubi, Josefina Toledo, Amy Manon-og and Terry advance. Private or semi-private White. This graduation ceremony was held at Gilmore College International’s tutorials are available. The College Upon her early retirement, in reception hall. June1997, many community also offers a Youth Tutoring programme associations recruited her to be an are required to have designated and human resources. The nurses at very modest rates, much lower than officer of five different organizations. learning institution numbers effective who have been teaching the same other private schools. Due to the This had put a toll on her time and June 1, 2017. In order to continue programme since 2005 are not founder’s wide experience in office consequently, she was delayed in accepting international students, she recognized to be qualified to teach until automation, she has the expertise in submitting reports to the Ministry of had to make an application for an they all commit to taking education the training of administrative assistants. Education which caused her not to education permit. She was advised by courses and get their teaching She can also do on-site training for receive a renewal of the permit in 2001. an education consultant to find a licenses. They are all retired nurses employees who may need to learn the But since the College could still bigger place. She was informed that a and do not plan on going back to proper telephone etiquette, business continue admitting international cafeteria and library are required when school. The prospective investor communication in English and French. students, she did not think of re- applying for a college permit. The agreement was not even considered a For more information, telephone 514- applying for another education permit landlord offered her a bigger place on sufficient financial resource even 485-7861 or 514-506-8753 to make an as she was just too busy with so many Cote des Neiges and Jean Talon where though he is willing to invest the appointment to enroll in any of the other work, mostly in volunteer the school is now located since amount of $300,000 in the College courses in word processing, activities, particularly when she got September 15, 2016. Her first subject to the permit approval. accounting, business communication involved in publishing the community application was submitted with the help What is the future for Gilmore in English or French, early childhood newspaper, managing the first Filipino of an education consultant on College International? In spite of all education, and PSW/PAB courses Canadian Scout group and helping September 1, 2017 for A.E.C. courses these obstacles, its founder does not offered as a non-credit program taught revive the community cooperative that in Accounting and Web Page design plan to quit and she will submit another by experienced professional nurses. went bankrupt. She was too optimistic but it was not approved for lack of application on or before September 1, There are still many dinner in thinking that the cooperative could financial and human resources. She 2020 to the Ministry of Education to get tickets available for those who want to be revived but in the end she realized it submitted a second application to offer a permit to offer general education celebrate and enjoy an evening of was not meant to be. She had to move the PSW program, which is a courses for adults instead of offering dancing, fine dining, and meeting new from the Decarie location when the secondary vocational program on the PSW program that requires the and old frends. Please call to make an building was sold to a new owner in September 1, 2018 but the file was nurses to be licensed teachers. Since appointment to pick up the tickets, or considered incomplete and therefore she has a permanent teaching license ask to have them mailed to you. www.filipinostar.org November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 5 from Islamic countries are served halal food during the games. SEA Games: Chefs in Clark, Subic The lack of halal food for Muslim athletes in the SEA Games came to the fore after Singapore Chef assure athletes of quality, heaxpelriaencles nfaominoford so many years. De Mission Juliana Seow wrote a letter We are group of chefs now, mga 30 to PHISGOC COO Ramon Suzara professional chefs," Sau del Rosario of about insufficient halal food and very Culinaria Pampanga added. limited food options at Century Park Catering coordinator Datu Hotel where Singaporean athletes are Shaiffudin Kiram said all dishes are staying. halal certified, including appetizers, Several athletes, both local desserts, soups, and the main and foreign, who are billeted in Metro courses. Manila complained of the quality of "Actually ang halal na ito food which were served to them. napakahalaga para sa mga athletes The 2019 SEA Games will run natin, mga delegates galing Malaysia, from November 30 to December 11. Indonesia, Singapore, tsaka Brunei," The last time the Philippines Shaiffudin said. hosted the regional games was in There's also a food safety 2005. - team on standby to ensure that all Reports from Gracie Rutao and dishes being served is of certain Gretchen Fulldio, ABS-CBN News standards. Meanwhile, a delegate from Cambodia said he is satisfied with the To all our Kababayan. Friends, SEA games chefs in Subic assure athletes of halal food. amenities at the athletes' village. Alumni, Teachers, Political & ABS-CBN News in the athletes' village will be "We were surprised and happy Community Leaders Posted at Nov 26 2019 10:35 PM | comfortable. in the athletes village because the You are cordially invited to Updated as of Nov 26 2019 11:22 PM building is in the mountain so we can share the joy of celebrating a MANILA - Filipino chefs "This is a totally different monster. get the fresh air... The food is very historical milestone of serving at the athlete's village for the Athletes can't leave the complex so we enough," said Sim Chantha of Gilmore College 2019 Southeast Asian Games at the try make sure that they can eat 24 Cambodia. International New Clark City in Tarlac has assured hours a day, they have enough food In Subic, which is also a venue 30th Anniversary Dinner participants not only of quality food, and variety throughout, and we wanna for some SEA Games events, SBMA Dance Party but also halal dishes for Muslim make sure they are comfortable," Lim chairperson Wilma Eisma shared Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 visitors. said. photos of the food being served for the Hotel Ruby Foo’s Bruce Lim, executive chef for The buffet in Clark is open athletes. 7655 Decarie Blvd. the SEA Games, said on Monday that 24/7 for athletes with a variety of dishes Earlier, the National 6:00 P.M. while the task of feeding hundreds of both from Western and Asian cultures. Commission on Muslim Filipinos said Donation: $50 participating athletes is a tough job, he "We promise them the best organizers of the SEA Games ignored Reserve by Dec. 5, 2019 said they will make sure that their stay produce that we can sa lahat ng their warning to ensure that delegates Tel. 514-485-7861

www.filipinostar.org Novemberr 2019 6 The North American Filipino Star dayaan noong nakaraang eleksyon. May Subalit ang pera ay hindi nawawala. Ang nagsabi sa akin na kabilang sa isang tanong naman nila sa Samahang Tagalog Seksyon partido na isinulat siya sa Facebook ng Makabayan ay bakit hawak ng isang tagasuporta ng kalabang partido. COMELEC ang $2,250 na sobra sa multa Kung anu-anong paninirang puri ang ng Samahang Makabayan sa paglabag isinulat tungkol sa kaniya kaya iniisip sa Election Rules and Regulations. Pera niyang magdemanda. Uso ngayon sa ng FAMAS iyon, hindi ng COMELEC. Ang ating komunidad ang demandahan tulad tanong din ng Team Malaya ay kung Opinyon/Komentaryo ng ginawa sa dalawang tao na nai- bakit hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa demanda ng libel dahil puro maipaliwanag ng Samahang Makabayan ni Willie Quiambao kasinungaligan at paninira ang kung bakit $953.65 lamang ang turn over pinagsususulat. Dahil natalo ang dalawa , nito sa bagong administrasyon noong pinagbayad sila ng malaki sa 2017. Ang kinita sa membership fees ay nagdemanda at sa sarili nilang abogado. $21,000. Nasaan ang iba pang pera? Kahanga-hanga ang katapatan ng Isinulat din ni Magallanes na sa Article nagsulat sa Facebook sa kaniyang X111, “All book, records, money and PAANO MAGKAKAROON NG magtulung-tulong tayo upang magkaroon kandidato pero naisip niya ba kung ano property shall be turned over to the ng kaunting pagbabago rito. Kailangan KAUNTING PAGBABAGO SA ang mangyayari kung idemanda siya? Executive Board no later than Sept. 30.” ipakita natin na may mga mata nang ATING KOMUNIDAD? Tulungan kaya siya sa malaking Sabi ng Team Malaya, hindi rin sinunod Kamakailan ay nagpulong ang sumusubaybay sa mga taong iniluklok gastusin? ng Samahang Makabayan ang nakasaad ilang lider na Pilipino upang pag-usapan natin sa tungkulin upang paglingkuran Lahat tayo ay nagagalit. Minsan, sa artikulong ito. Katunayan, nawawala ang mga sinasabing dayaan sa FAMAS tayo. Tutukan natin sila upang kapag nagagalit ako, ginagawa ko ang ang membership lists noong 2017 at iba eleksyon at hindi maipaliwanag na masigurong ginagawa nila ang trabahong natutuhan ko noon. Isusulat ko ang lahat pang dokumento. pagkawala ng mga pera dito at iba pang ipinangako nila. Sa mga miembro ng ng gustong kong sabihin upang Sa gulo sa FAMAS ay maraming asosasyon. Sang-ayon ako sa sagot ng asosasyon, huwag kayong mag-atubiling maihinga ang aking sama ng loob. nakikialam at nagbibigay ng opinion. Sila isang dumalo, “Walang pumupuna at magsalita kung may nakikita kayong hindi Pagkatapos ay ilalagay ko muna ito sa ang mga taong mabilis humusga kahit nagsasalita sa ating mga kababayan maganda. Ganoon din ang dapat gawin isang tabi. Pagkaraan ng ilang oras o hindi nalalaman kung ano ang tunay na kung may nakikita silang hindi ng medya. Subalit tiyakin ng medya na oraw, babalikan ko ito at itatapon. Medyo nangyari o nakabasa ng Election Rules magandang nangyayari sa mga tama ang kaniyang ibinabalita. Ang malamig na ang ulo ko. At medyo and Regulations at ng Constitution na asosasyon.” Naalaala ko ang Watergate layunin ng media ay magsulat ng magsisisi pa ako sa mga isinulat ko. iba`t iba ang interpretasyon. Marami scandal ni Richard Nixon sa Amerika at katotohanan, hindi manira ng tao. Sa HAYAANG ABOGADO ANG itong loopholes. Pork Barrel scam sa Pilipinas. Kasama na sandaling mahuli itong nagsisinungaling, GUMAWA NG DESISYON SA Para sa kaalaman ng lahat, hindi sa mga ito ang nangyaring eskandalo na hindi niya na makukuha ang tiwala ng PROBLEMA NG FAMAS pa tapos ang gulo. Nasa korte pa rin ang ginawa ni Michael Applebaum sa city hall. mga tao. Isinulat ni Fred Magallanes sa desisyon kung ano ang kahihinatnan ng Kung hindi naibunyag ng medya ang mga INAABUSO ANG PAGGAMIT NG The Filipino Forum na hindi ibinigay ng sinasabing dayaan ngayong eleksyon. ito, hindi mababawasan ang mga FACEBOOK Team Malaya ang $17,000 na kinita sa Wala pa ring desisyon ang korte sa katiwaliang nangyayari sa mga bansang Batid halos ng lahat ang gulong membership fees noong nakaraang labanang Tabamo laban kay Manuel. May nabanggit. Kung aktibo tayong miembro nangyayari sa dalawang partido ng eleksyon. Ang sagot ng Team Malaya ay hearing pa rin. Kung ano ang desisyon ng mga asosasyon at ng media at iniisip FAMAS - Samahang Makabayan at hawak ito ng Board of Trustees dahil ng korte sa mga gulong ito, tanggapin na natin ang ikauunlad ng ating komunidad, Malaya Team - dahil sa mga paratang na walang pang desisyon ang korte kung lamang nang mahusay. sino talaga ang nanalo sa eleksyon. “The President has been more an interview in Davao City. than patient enough, giving the vice “Ako, hindi pa siya nag-ta- president adequate opportunity to trabaho talaga nang husto (For me, she Duterte fires Robredo discuss possible courses of action with has yet to give her best as she is really him. More than two weeks have passed not doing her job well). I have yet to see since the vice president accepted her the vice president working as an ICAD co- designation as ICAD [co-chairman]. But chair,” he added. she has not presented any new program On Sunday, Robredo said she that she envisioned to implement. In a would continue to do her job as ICAD co- campaign where people’s lives are at risk, chairman until the President fires her. a day is an eternity. The government can “Siya (President) ‘yung nag- not twiddle its thumb and sit idly hoping appoint sa akin, siya din ‘yung may for a flash of brilliance from the vice kapangyarihan na tanggalin ako. Ako president,” the Palace official said. s’yempre pag tinanggal ako, wala akong The President also noticed that magagawa, pero hindi ako mag-re-resign the vice president was more focused on (He was the one who appointed me, he gaining the attention of the media instead also has the power to dismiss me. If he By Mayvelin U. Caraballo, TMT undertaken by this administration,” he of creating programs for her agency, he removed me from the post, I cannot do November 25, 2019 added. added. anything about it, but I will not resign),” President Rodrigo Duterte has Panelo said if Robredo was The vice president’s she said in her weekly radio show. fired Vice President Maria Leonor really serious in addressing the cause of pronouncements that she will meet with Robredo issued the statement Robredo as co-chairman of the Inter- the drug problem, she should have gone the officials of the United States and the after Panelo advised her to leave her post Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs down to the grassroots and talked to the United Nations (UN) to discuss the if she was not comfortable or “cannot (ICAD), Palace spokesman Salvador victims, to their families, and to the government’s campaign against illegal stand the heat in the kitchen.” Panelo told The Manila Times on Sunday. communities. drugs also irked the Chief Executive. “Ngayon pa na andami kong According to Panelo, President “Instead, she opted to have Robredo also repeatedly asked nakita na kailangan ko pang gawin, Duterte’s main reason for sacking audience with the United Nations and the the President of the scope of her ngayon pa, na tingin ko, marami akong Robredo barely three weeks after United States Embassy officials, who authority, which was already stated in her maitutulong. Kaya habang hindi pa ako accepting her post as the country’s anti- remain out of touch from the realities of appointment papers. Panelo said if the tinatanggal, gagawin ko ‘yung trabaho ko drug czar was her lack of programs and the local drug problem on the ground,” vice president wanted clarifications on (I have seen that I have a lot more to do, vision for the agency. he said in a statement. her post, she should have sought I believe I can help more. So, as long as I Panelo said Robredo’s sacking “The President gave the vice audience with the President and not air have not been dismissed, I will do my was “in response” to the suggestion of president ample authority and powers to her sentiments to the media. job),” Robredo said. Liberal Party president Sen. Francis direct all responsible government Panelo added that the vice Meanwhile, Panelo belied Pangilinan to fire the vice president from instrumentalities to act in accordance president herself dared Duterte to fire her reports that the President apologized to her post. with the strategic objectives that she after the latter said the ICAD post is not a Robredo for believing reports that she “The President’s designation of might have had in mind, in line with Cabinet rank position. The President had had invited a UN investigator to probe the VP (Vice President) Robredo was not like putting an end to the drug menace in our said Robredo would not be given access administration’s war on drugs. any offer to perform a certain task. It was country. However, the Vice President to confidential information because he Robredo had denied inviting a an offer to make the campaign against resorted to unduly baiting international does not trust her. UN investigator to visit the Philippines illegal drugs better — a chance where attention, particularly from persons or On Saturday, the President and investigate the drug war. She clarified both this administration and the political entities that know little or none at all about admitted that he was not satisfied with that she only met with the officials of the opposition could have unified in fighting our situation, other than their own bias or Robredo’s performance. UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the the social ill that has destroyed the lives unsubstantiated prejudgment,” Panelo “Insofar as what she is doing United States Embassy in Manila to of many. Unfortunately, she wasted such added. now, that is not very clear to me. discuss the campaign against illegal opportunity and used the same as a He said that the vice president Nakukulangan ako sa ability niya (I am drugs. platform to attack the methods embarrassed the country. not satisfied with her ability),” he said in www.filipinostar.org November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 7 Nurses stage sit-in at Maisonneuve- 'We are disappointedly far from reaching a deal': Ontario teachers begin work-to-rule Rosemont Hospital over staff shortage Colin de Melo, CTV NewsTorontoPublished Tuesday, Compulsory overtime and patient ratios per nurse push many campaigns November 26, 2019 10:30 AM EST health-care workers to burn out, the nurses' union says.

TORONTO -- Thousands of Loved being in Mississauga with my Ontario teachers are launching job @ETFOPeel peeps this morning. So action in public elementary and proud to be part of #ETFO, standing secondary schools today, as unions try together for fully funded public to apply pressure on the Progressive education. These are the faces of those Conservative government amid tense who make a difference in kids’ lives contract negotiations. everyday. @ETFOeducators #VThe The twin work-to-rule OPBSA, however, said students should (Canadian Press, October 27,, they started the day shift around 7:45 campaigns are not expected to have an contact school officials if they feel job 2019) Emergency room nurses at the a.m. on Saturday morning. impact inside the classroom, but action is having an effect on their Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital in Union vice-president Denis parents and students will likely be drawn education. Montreal refused to come to work Cloutier said his members chose to into the unions’ ongoing dispute with “If they have concerns about Saturday morning because of a lack of protest by improvising a sit-in to put the government with “information what’s happening in their own schools, staff. pressure on the employer, adding pickets” outside some schools. please talk to their principals about it.” Fifteen health workers some of whom had been on duty for 16 Public elementary teachers will conducted a sit-in for about two hours hours since they had been working the begin each day by meeting outside the Bargaining continues to denounce their difficult working evening shift the previous day. main school entrance and walking in Both OSSTF and ETFO will conditions. Hospital director Lina together, 15 minutes before the morning meet with government negotiators at Compulsory overtime and Spagnolo said the three absent nurses school bell, according to the union. least two more times this week, but patient ratios per nurse push many did not show at the last minute because Teachers will then stop unions leaders are signaling that talks health-care workers to burn out, the of illness. participating in EQAO testing, won’t take nurses’ union says. Spagnolo said a few patients the government’s new math proficiency According to le Syndicat des were transferred to care units to reduce test and won’t attend meetings outside professionnelles en soins de l’Est-de- the backlog in the emergency room. the school day. l’Île-de-Montréal, the nurses found they “We’ve been very careful not to were missing three colleagues when affect students learning conditions or the environment during this phase one,” Record number of nurses licensed in Quebec, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario President Sam Hammond said but only 60 per cent have full-time work on Monday. The professional order of nurses added there is a "crying need" ETFO President Sam Hammond said Classroom for resources on the medical system's front line. “we are making this known well in Meanwhile, at public high PRESSE CANADIENNE Updated: November 26, 2019 advance to assure parents that this schools in the province, teachers will strike action will not affect students, hand out flyers to parents explaining the their learning or their safety.” job action and highlighting the may not be heading in the right government’s policies on education, direction. which teachers are rallying against. 9:00 AM - Nov 26, 2019 Educators will stop attending Twitter Ads info and privacy “unpaid” after-school staff meetings, See Mr Wilkins' Ones and Twos's other won’t participate in professional Tweets development led by the ministry of “We are disappointedly far from education and stop taking part in EQAO reaching a deal,” Bischof said, adding testing. that class sizes, teaching positions and “Students won’t notice any teacher salaries are still sticking points changes whatsoever,” Ontario at the negotiating table. Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Those sentiments are being President Harvey Bischof promised. echoed by Hammond who suggested The promises are being backed on Monday that if the stalemate at the up by the Ontario Public School Boards’ bargaining table isn’t broken in a few Association (OPSBA), which is also in weeks, teachers may have to escalate negotiations with the teachers’ unions. their job action. Quebec's largest nurses union is calling attention to burnout and mandatory “What’s happening is mostly “We’ll have to start looking at overtime issues with strike action. (CBC) administrative so (students) shouldn't where this is headed,” Hammond said Even as the Ordre des 75,529 of them in active practice. feel any impact for the foreseeable when asked if teachers will walk off the infirmières et infirmiers du Québec The order also issued 3,893 future,” OPSBA President Cathy job. issued a record number of nursing licences — a record — over the past Abraham said. Education Minister Stephen licences over the past year, only 60 per operating year but added there is a The work-to-rule campaign will Lecce stressed that the government has cent of the province’s nurses are “crying need” for resources on the also affect student report cards as been making concessions at the working full-time and the province’s medical system’s front line. teachers largely leave it up to bargaining table especially on class health network remains in need of front- The report notes also that 60 administrators to fill out, only providing sizes and e-learning. line resources. per cent of nurses are employed on a basic information such as grades and The professional order on full-time basis, a proportion that drops to brief remarks on student performance. Tuesday made public its annual report just 26 per cent for younger members of Toby Molouba for the 2018-2019 period, showing that it the order. @tmolouba has registered 76,360 nurses on its rolls, Solidarity soothes the soul. www.filipinostar.org Novemberr 2019 8 The North American Filipino Star 255 with a doctorate or medical would ever have the opportunity to degree. teach, especially when the professional The 2006 Canadian census standards branch of Alberta Education reveals that occupational assessed his academic qualifications underemployment is a significant to be insufficient. problem for immigrants. This costs the However, the branch referred federal and provincial governments Dr. Buena to the University of Alberta’s billions of dollars in potential income faculty of education, which offers the tax revenues. Four years after their Internationally Educated Teachers (IET) arrival in Canada, the majority of Bridging Project. Funded with immigrants still work in jobs that are not $200,000 annually from Alberta commensurate with either their Education, the project provides free education or the jobs they had in their tuition for up to 12 IETs a year as they homeland. earn from 24 to 30 additional credits to Engineering is the most meet provincial standards for Many people talk about program or courses that are offered by common professional field of study for certification. education and its value in society, but different schools. After all, it is immigrants to Canada. But, in 2006, Randolph Wimmer, who co- no one seems to have an idea how it common knowledge that a well- only 19 percent of immigrants who founded the 12-month program in can help everyone live a full life by qualified person will never be graduated in engineering and were September 2013 and is now interim using their talents in different ways. It unemployed. There are always jobs employed in Canada were working as dean of the faculty of education, says seems dificult to know right away what available if one has the required skills engineers, versus 42 percent of he is committed to keeping the a person wants to do as a career, and that employers are looking for. Canadian-born individuals who program going even if provincial often times, it takes so many years In establishing my own school, graduated in engineering. funding eventually stops. before one can say this is what I want I have always wanted to be able to help The disparity was even more “Is it possible to receive a to do with my life. others who need to improve pronounced in medicine. While 92 teaching certificate without this There are many people who themselves, not only to get a better job percent of Canadian-born individuals bridging program? Yes, absolutely,” he come to Canada with a degree from a but also to develop their full potential. who studied medicine were working as says.he says. “But it’s extraordinarily university in their native country, but In my personal experience, I have doctors in 2006, only 56 percent of difficult for people who are new to when they arrive here, they have to find observed that many students have immigrants with the same field of study Canada … to navigate highly a job which is not in their field of some gaps in their previous were practising in the profession. bureaucratic systems within training. They may be doctors, lawyers, educational background. I believe that Several Canadian universities universities, school systems and the engineers, teachers back home but by offering a bridging program and offer bridging programs to help foreign- government. The success rate is very when they come as immigrants, they general education courses for adults, trained professionals – dentists, minimal, compared with that of a often end up doing manual labor as Gilmore College International will be engineers, pharmacists, teachers and bridging program.” their academic credentials are not able to help many more people in others – overcome barriers to The IETs, in addition to the recognized, or that they have difficulty changing their outlook, their careers, accreditation and integrate standard coursework, do a nine-week in getting licensed as they do not have and find better opportunities to get a successfully into Canadian society. The classroom practicum. They also attend the linguistic requirements to pass the good paying job and live a more programs not only upgrade their a weekly seminar where they “unpack” examinations of the professional comfortable life. In this column, I try to academic qualifications but expose what they’ve experienced in their bodies that regulate their professions do a survey on what others have done them to how their profession is placement. “It’s not just a place to In other cases, some people dropped or are doing that are related to my own practised in Canada. vent,” says Dr. Wimmer. “It has out of high school or university and field of interest - bridging programs Marie Bountrogianni, dean of academic rigour as well.” then decided to immigrate, thinking and general education courses. I also the G. Raymond Chang School of “The practicum was the most they could find better opportunities in plan to seek partnership with a Continuing Education at Ryerson valuable part,” says Dr. Buena. “At first another country. It is a disappointment university here or abroad. University (and former minister of I felt so intimidated by my accent and to find out later that it is difficult to have Bridging programs help immigration for Ontario), says the pronunciation, but I was able to a good paying job. Consequently, they foreign-trained professionals gain bridging programs are both altruistic overcome that.” The Catholic often have to do two or more jobs to accreditation and good labour-market economics. elementary/junior high school in have enough income to send to their The programs not only “It’s unethical to encourage highly Edmonton where he did his placement families back home. For this reason, upgrade their academic qualifications educated people to come to this was sufficiently impressed that it hired they end up having no time to study but expose immigrants to how their country and then not allow them to him as soon as he completed the and they find it difficult to get out of a profession is practised in Canada. practise their profession or a related bridging program in May 2015. He now dead end job. profession,” she says. “But there’s an teaches math, science, health and On the other hand, we can say BY SHELDON GORDON economic part as well. As soon as Tagalog, the Filipino national language that it is only the individual himself who Stories abound – and they’re these highly educated new Canadians (many of the students at his school are must have the desire to change his or not all apocryphal – of foreign-trained start working and paying taxes, they of Filipino origin). her situation in life and search for a way professionals in Canada having to drive add to the prosperity of all of us.” (Over The current IET cohort to get a better job but must be aware a taxi to earn a living. A 2006 survey by the last decade, Ryerson has had the comprises 11 participants from nine that to do so requires effort to get Citizenship and Immigration Canada, most enrolments in bridging programs countries. Teachers from countries that organized and learn the skills they as the department was then called, of any university in Ontario.) are culturally similar to Canada, such need which they can only acquire found that there were 1,525 taxi drivers University Affairs examined the as the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, are through a well-designed training in Canada with a master’s degree and bridging programs for four different excluded. The program hasn’t yet had professions at four Canadian to turn away applicants for lack of universities. space. For this summer’s intake, “we “At first I felt so intimidated by had a record 19 interviews for 11 spots, my accent, but I was able to overcome but many are struggling with achieving that.” Jimmy Buena the English-language proficiency Education – University of Alberta requirements,” says project Jimmy Buena, 38, has a coordinator Brent McDonough. doctorate of education and taught An estimated three-quarters of computer science and mathematics as the program’s graduates are now a university professor for nine years in teaching in the Edmonton area. “Some his native Philippines before he are even approached mid-practicum to emigrated to Canada in 2009. After see if they might be available for settling in Edmonton and gaining employment,” says Mr. McDonough. permanent resident status, he hoped to “These are serious teachers,” adds Dr. teach in the Alberta school system. Wimmer. “They’re highly motivated. Due to a bureaucratic mix-up, They have a lot of teaching experience, however, it took three years for his and it shows. Schools want diversity in teaching credentials to be assessed by their teaching force. They need Alberta Education, which is responsible teachers who speak languages in for teacher certification in the province. addition to English and French.” “Meanwhile, I worked as a server at a “ It’s pretty intense, you have Denny’s restaurant,” he recalls. “It was to put aside everything for school.” frustrating.” He wasn’t sure whether he Maria Fernanda Castro Herrera www.filipinostar.org November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 9 Pharmacy – Université de Montréal Canada offered the best prospects. “At has an individualized study plan.” It International Dental Degree Université de Montréal offers a the time, it was easier and quicker to takes about a year to complete the Completion Program, or IDDCP. This bridging program for foreign-trained come to Quebec than to other program. A 60 percent grade is two-year program leads to the doctor pharmacists: the programme de provinces, and we were familiar with required to pass each course exam. of dental medicine degree, or DMD. qualification en pharmacie, or QeP. the QeP,” he says. About 72 percent of candidates have The DMD, however, doesn’t successfully completed the program. automatically confer the right to Civil engineering is the most practise dentistry in British Columbia. popular of the engineering disciplines Graduates still must be certified by the among the participants. Once they National Dental Examining Board of meet the academic requirements, Canada and licensed by the College of candidates must satisfy the work Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. experience requirement (48 months, (They also must have citizenship or including 12 months of engineering- permanent residency.) related work in Canada) and pass For the current IDDCP cohort, PEO’s professional practice exam. which graduates in 2017, the program Brazilian-born Adeilton Ribeiro had 99 applicants, interviewed 29 and earned a bachelor of civil engineering accepted seven. The usual cohort is no in Brazil and worked for four years in larger than 12 candidates. Dean of São Paulo before emigrating to dentistry Charles Shuler says all of the Canada in 2013. “My wife is program’s graduates have gotten Canadian,” he says, “and we decided licenses. Since the QeP’s inception in 2011-12, a It took six months to gain the Canada would be a better place to The program is funded by the total of 107 candidates have Ordre’s approval to apply for the QeP. raise a family. Also, it would be easier dentistry faculty, which charges foreign graduated. The current cohort is 35, Before starting the program in January for me to adapt to Canada compared trained dentists over $80,000 a year selected from 121 who applied. The 2015, the couple managed to find part- to her adapting to Brazil.” (about 50 percent higher than QeP must admit at least 25 participants time work in their field – he as a While still in Brazil, he domestic students). Most of the in order to receive an annual subsidy technician in a pharmacy, she with a contacted PEO and learned which immigrant dentists take out student from Quebec’s Ministère de pharmaceutical company – while courses he would need to take in loans of $250,000 each to cover tuition l’Éducation et de l’enseignement studying to upgrade the basic-level Ontario to meet its academic and living costs, using their future supérieur du Québec. French they had learned in Colombia. requirements. “The accreditation career prospects as “collateral.” The program runs 16 months They’ve found the QeP to be a very process was fair and straightforward,” nov2016-feature- and requires participants to earn up to demanding but valuable program. “It’s he says. Through an online search, he bridgingdentist-300 64 credits, though the number can be pretty intense, you have to put aside discovered Ryerson’s IEEQB program. Akeel Al-Dabboos, who much lower, depending on the everything for school,” says Ms. Castro “The course content was graduated in 2013 from the IDDCP, assessment of academic qualifications Herrera. Still, doing the program as a mostly material that I had studied in says that, despite the cost, by the Ordre des pharmaciens du couple has an advantage, she says. Brazil,” he says. “The most difficult part participating in the program was worth Québec (OPQ). The foreign-trained “When one of us doesn’t understand was mastering the English-language it. “I’d encourage anyone to go through pharmacists on average pay $1,600 in something, the other can help.” terminology. I had to refer to some non- the program. It saves you the hassle of tuition, the same amount per credit that They’re pleased that, unlike course materials for that.” He did six trying to do [the accreditation process] Quebec students pay for U de M’s the Colombian universities – which courses, for which tuition was a on your own.” pharmacy degree program. emphasize pharmacology, or the study “pricey” $4,000. During his final three (Internationally-trained dentists The QeP is one of two routes of drugs – the QeP also focuses on months, he worked part-time as an IT no longer have to do the IDDCP as a foreign-trained pharmacists can follow pharmacotherapy, the use of drugs for technician for Ryerson’s media studies condition of licensure; as of four years to become licensed in Quebec. The the clinical care of patients. department. ago, they can instead sit the National other is to pass the country-wide exam After completing the QeP, Mr. Mr. Ribeiro, 31, says it would Dental Examining Board’s “challenge administered by the Pharmacy Herrera Cantor wants to acquire be helpful if the bridging program exam.”) Examining Board of Canada. “Their experience and savings as a staff included internship opportunities. “As it “The most valuable aspect for success rate is not all that high, so a pharmacist, then become a pharmacy was, I was flying solo when I did my job the immigrant dentists [in the IDDCP] number of candidates decide to apply owner. Ms. Castro Herrera, for her part, search.” Still, even before writing his is learning how we do dentistry in to the QeP,” says Marie-Claude Vanier, wants to complete her remaining final exams, he applied to several Canada,” says Dr. Shuler. “In some director of the QeP. The QeP itself has internships before deciding on her companies and landed a job with countries, dentists do fewer crowns an overall success rate of 88 percent. career niche. AECOM, a multinational civil and bridges and more extractions. In Nov2016-feature-bridging “ As it was, I was flying solo engineering firm. Since 2014, he has Canada, we believe in saving teeth. pharmacy- 300QeP internships are when I did my job search.” worked as a computer-assisted design Also, there’s a lot of discussion around provided in hospitals and retail Adeilton Ribeiro drafter, producing civil and the need for informed consent from the pharmacies. A one-week placement in Engineering – Ryerson University architectural drawings for rail and patient.” first year is followed by two eight-week Ryerson’s faculty of transit projects. Dr. Dabboos, 47, came to internships in second year. “It’s always engineering and architectural science Ryerson also offers bridging Canada with his wife and three children a challenge to find enough internships has been offering the Internationally programs for doctors, dietitians, social from war-torn Iraq, settling first in for the students,” says Ms. Vanier. “But Educated Engineers Qualification workers and midwives. Its latest is the London, Ontario. He applied to dental what really limits our intake is the Bridging (IEEQB) Program for the past Internationally Trained Medical Doctors programs at Western and Dalhousie number of available laboratory spaces decade. The program enables foreign- Bridging Program. Launched in universities before being accepted at for them to practise.” trained engineers to meet the January 2015, it has graduated 14 UBC. Before getting in, his future was Completion of the QeP does academic requirements for licensure candidates and accepted a second “a big question mark,” he recalls. “It’s not by itself entitle graduates to by Professional Engineers Ontario as a cohort of 14 (out of 150 applicants). very scary when you have a family and practise in Quebec. The final step in professional engineer in the province. The program is not intended to lead no career.” that process is an internship mandated The IEEQB program initially directly to licensure as an MD in Once in the program, he liked by the Ordre des pharmaciens. It is received dedicated federal and Canada, says the Chang school’s Dr. UBC’s emphasis on the practical rather both lengthy and unpaid, and the provincial funding, but now relies Bountrogianni, but rather equips than theory. “More than half the time, graduates have to find these entirely on faculty resources and tuition participants for alternative, well-paid we were involved with the dental clinic, internships themselves, without help fees. It accepts candidates three times jobs in the health sector. treating people.” Since graduating and from the Ordre or QeP. a year, averaging 15 to 20 participants “That said,” she adds, “we gaining a license, Dr. Dabboos has Ever Andres Herrera Cantor, at each intake. Participants must first know anecdotally from our graduates returned to Ontario, where he practised 31, and his wife, Maria Fernanda have their academic qualifications that it has assisted a number of them in first in Hamilton, then bought an Castro Herrera, 29, were pharmacists assessed by PEO to determine which eventually achieving their medical existing dental practice in Barrie. in Colombia for four years before courses they need. residency because it helped them with While the individuals profiled emigrating to Quebec in 2013. They nov2016-feature- the interview, which is very competitive, above are success stories, the were seeking an improved quality of bridgingengineer-300 and with learning Canadian norms.” graduates of bridging programs life and a more patient-oriented “We don’t offer courses “ It’s very scary when you have amount to only a fraction of the foreign- practice than was possible in specially designed for the IEEQB,” a family and no career.” trained professionals seeking Colombia. says Liping Fang, program director. Akeel Al-Dabboos accreditation in Canada. For the rest, Through his involvement with “The internationally educated Dentistry – University of British the taxi meter is still running. Colombia’s pharmacists’ council, Mr. engineers take courses with our Columbia PUBLISHED BY Herrera Cantor had met pharmacists regular students and pay the same UBC’s faculty of dentistry has, Sheldon Gordon from other countries and decided tuition [per course] as they do. Each for at least 15 years, run the Novemberr 2019 10 The North American Filipino Star North American Filipino Star Photo Gallery FAMAS APPRECIATION GALA NIGHT, NOV. 9, 2019

FAMAS Executive Board 2019-2021 - Cesar Manuel, president, Souvenir photo: L to R: Zenaida Kharroubi, Josefa Nicolas, a (5th from left) is flanked by members of his executive board. guest, and Buddy Cabugao. Photo taken by Cristy Hunter Past anniversaries of Gilmore College International

25th Anniversary at the Hellenic Community Center, Nov. 1, 2014 Souvenir photo (L to R): Zenaida Kharroubi, Councilor Marvin 20th anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, October 28, 2009, Rotrand, MNA Helene David, Philippine Ambassador Petronila with the Philippine Ambassador Jose Brilliantes. Batch 5 PAB Garcia, and School Board Commissioner Elie Ysrael. graduates received their diplomas.

3rd anniversary (first gala night) held at the Victoria Hall in 8th anniversary at the Philippine Village Restaurant, October 25, Westmount, October 1992. From left to right: Aida Argel, Janette, 1997 - From left: Anne Quesnels, Lilia Esguerra, Frank McInnis, Jacques Baillarge, Anna Aquino, Zenaida Kharroubi, a student, Zenaida Kharroubi, Jeanne Registre and Djaoida Kadri. Juvy Vales, a student, and Alma Castro. November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 11

www.filipinostar.org 12 Novemberr 2019 The North American Filipino Star and steam for an hour over medium tender and the peppers are cooked, heat. You will know it’s done by poking turn off heat and serve with rice! a toothpick in the center of the embutido. If the toothpick comes out clean, the embutido is fully cooked. Cooking Remove steamed pork embutido from the steamer and allow to cool. with love Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before slicing. provides food for the Bibingka (Rice Cake) INGREDIENTS soul. US Customary - Metric BATTER: 1 cup rice flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup fresh milk Favorite Filipino dishes 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg TOPPINGS: grated cheese Beef Mechado grated coconut 1 salted egg - - cut into 8 to 12 thin Ingredients 2-3 lbs beef chuck chopped into slices chunks butter - - melted at room temperature salt + pepper + garlic powder to taste for brushing 1/4 cup soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS 1/4 cup lemon juice Cut circles from the banana leaves for 8 oz tomato sauce lining the pans. It should be double the 1 large onion chopped size in diameter of the pans/molds or 2 small bay leaves enough to cover the bottom and sides 1-3 cups water with a bit of excess as they tend to 2 large red bell peppers sliced shrink when heated. Cut another batch 1 tbsp fish sauce of banana leaves for the top cover. Rinse and pat dry the banana leaves. One of the most favorPite Foiliprinko Sisig Instructions Season the beef chunks with salt, Run each leaf quickly over the fire to recipes is the pork sisig recipe made pepper and garlic powder on all sides. make them limb and pliable. from chopped grilled pork’s head. Since Mix in the tomato sauce, soy sauce Line the pans/molds with banana this dish is so popular, it is served in and lemon juice. Coat the beef well, leaves and brush them with butter. Set most Filipino restaurants, fastfoods and cover and let it marinate for at least an aside. foodcarts. It is also a popular pulutan, hour. Combine all the ingredients for the paired with beer for those who love Heat oil in a dutch oven on high heat. batter in a bowl and mix well with a social drinking. The recipe here is easy Drain off excess marinade from the spoon or whisk until mixture becomes to cook sisig since you only need ginisa beef. Do not throw away the marinade! smooth. The batter should normally be flavor mix for seasoning this dish. If you Fry the beef until lightly seared on all runny. want it to become more presentable and sides. Remove to a plate or large bowl. Divide the mixture into the pans/molds. appetizing, you can put it in a sizzling Lower the heat to medium high and Be sure not to fill more than half of plate and garnish it with raw egg on top. Embutido (Meat Loaf) drain out all but 1 tbsp of oil. Saute the each pan/mold with the mixture as it When buying pig’s head, it is Ingredients onion until fragrant and slightly soft, will rise while baking. Add 2-3 slices of not necessary to include the whole 1 lb ground pork about 3-4 minutes. Add the beef back salted egg on each. Arrange them on head. Just select your choice parts like 1/2 cup bread crumbs or panko and toss with the onions. the baking sheet and bake at the ears, cheeks or snout. The pig’s 1 large egg Pour in the remaining marinade. Add 200°C/390°F in the middle rack for 10 tongue can also be used but it requires 1/3 cup grated cheese enough water to cover 3/4 of the beef. minutes. Remove the sheet from the extra effort on cleaning because it has 1/4 cup pickle relish Add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil. oven. Place prepared banana sheets an unpleasant taste if you will not clean 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper Lower to medium high heat and let it brushed with butter on top of each and cook it properly. 1/2 tsp ground pepper simmer until the beef is tender, about pan/mold with the buttered part facing Ingredients 1/2 tsp paprika 45 minutes. down. Put them back in the oven but 1 kilo ulo ng baboy (pig's head), salt to taste this time on the top rack for 5 minutes deboned In the last 10 minutes of boiling, add hard boiled eggs, cut into 4 slices the red bell pepper and fish sauce. or until nicely charred. Put toppings ¼ kilo chicken liver Filipino hot dogs or Vienna sausage and serve while warm! ¼ cup vinegar Bring to a simmer again and continue Instructions cooking through. Once the meat is 2 Tbsp Ginisa Flavor Mix In a large bowl, mix ground pork, bread 1 Tsp siling labuyo, minced crumbs, grated cheese, bell pepper, 1 pc onion, chopped relish and egg. Season with paprika, 1 Tbsp calamansi juice ground pepper and salt to taste. Mix salt to taste well until blended. (optional: Cover dash of MSG bowl and refrigerate for an hour) Instructions Lay flat aluminum wrap with shiny side Wash pig's head and chicken liver. Boil facing down. in salted water until tender. Drain. Divide meat mixture into two portion. Broil pig's head and chicken liver then Scoop each portion onto the aluminum cut into small pieces. Put in a preheated foil. Spread and press down the meat pan. mixture to flatten. Dissolve Ginisa Flavor mix in vinegar. Arrange hard boiled egg and hot dogs Add to chopped meat. on the center of meat mixture. Put in siling labuyo and dash of MSG. Roll aluminum foil tightly and pinch Mix well. both end to seal. Repeat until meat Add chopped onion and calamansi juice mixture is done wrapping. before serving. Arrange embutido rolls in the steamer November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 13 Edward Ujuvari, and multimedia lights General in Japan, and now our Minister and sounds Paul Rabanal. The show and Consul General in Ottawa, Canada. went well into the night that contestant Other postings also include Osaka and results were not ready and not awarded Tokyo. on time. Yet it was a fun and entertaining In between the line dancing show with scary costumes and marathon were the intermission numbers imaginative make-ups that was enjoyed from The Harmony and the beautiful by all. Of the adults, best costume voices of Thea Cruz and Mark Alvin should go to the couple Fred and Jovy Simbulan. They sang My Prayer, a song Social Narvas. made famous by Celine Dion and November 9 was another red- Andrea Bocelli. These two should be in letter day for the Filipino Association of the TV program “The Voice” and they Tidbits Montreal and Suburbs (FAMAS). It was would be runaway winners for sure! their Appreciation and Gala Night held at The FAMAS building is home to Fely Rosales Cariño the Hellenic Community Center on all Filipino members, and if it is a home Wilderton Street in Montreal. It was a (and an office), it has to have residents. What we had anticipated is now PRO), Freddie Espinosa (Business night of action and glamour. Everybody In residence during the day are a reality. We are in the cusp of winter’s Manager), Arthur Caro (Assistant was dressed to the nines - men in their dedicated volunteers headed by Bert stranglehold! Hope you’re keeping Business Manager), Chris Bautista, barongs and ladies in their colorful Abiera and Elmer Manila. Other yourself warm while I share with you the Martin Dorado and Richard Perignon formals. The program opened with host volunteers are Terry Esguera, Vita latest happenings – plenty of them – that (Peace Officers). Board of Directors are: Freddy Espinosa calling Marie Bajar, Ramos, Rosie Padilla, Cherry Palmos, have taken hold of the social scene. Jose Bustamante, Gemma Caro, Nelson Francis Bernal, and Rowel Pangilinan to Warlie Basbacio, Lisa Lanuso, Emma Some have emptied their pockets for Dorado, Chantel Espinosa, Melanie bring in the colors. Following this was the Resurrection, Valent Lloyd Hughes, Julie tickets that come from left and right. Somejo, Rose Espinosa, Manuel entrance of Josefa Nicolas in her sexy Parado, and Angie Ojerio. The above However, when already in the midst of Granada, Max Handivero, Fernando brown gown, giving the Invocation. The were awarded plaques by Glenn merriment, I hear no complaints! At the Montealegre, Merle Labusano, audience expressed their approval with Opendo, the 2019 Comelec Chairman. moment, “Let’s Party” seems to be the Rosalinda Navarro, Jesus Paguntalan, generous applause when each of the A surprise number was performed by rule and everybody agrees! First on my Felix Panerio, and Teresita Peters. Their Executive Board Members for 2019-2020 Roberto Mandin Jr., and Jonathan social calendar was the Thanksgiving Padilla. It was a welcome comedy for the party of the Association of Filipino evening! The raffle part of the event was Seniors of Montreal (AFSM) Dinner handled by Wilfredo Capistrano. Dance Party held at the Grand Salon at Svetlana Suarez, radiant in a bright pink 6767 CDN, Montreal last October 19, with a black lace butterfly bolero sleeve, 2019. This is the line dancing group of gave the acknowledgment. At this time, the AFSM. They line dance every she already changed into a full-blown Thursday from 4-6 pm under Rey and red gown! A surprise number was a Norsy Morales at Victoria Avenue. Lolit candle ceremony performed by Julie Rimbao, Dolly Arjona and friends created Parado. This was lighting 11 candles in this group. The party was lively because memory of the 11 past presidents who Dennis Mayuga made it so. And in are now deceased. The faithful departed addition to the evening’s entertainment, are Alberto Floresca, Carlos Reyes Sr., line dancers from a Toronto, Ontario Ricardo Cosico, Mario Umali, Liwanag group called Best Friends Never End Sanga, Roberto Bernas, Deogracias (BFNE) were there to entertain us with Esguerra, Dr. Bart Javier, Carmelita their medley performance. They Sideco, Diego Rosales, and Emil presented two numbers, first was to the Asistores, and Norma Villarosa. After FAMAS Vice-President Svetlana Suarez officiated in giving the appreciation tune of “Medley Songs of the ‘50s” and completing the program numbers and awards to the FAMAS volunteers shown here with their gifts. the second, to the tune of ABBA. Wow, while the line dancers were in motion, I were they ever graceful! And as each entertainment numbers were really was called. In random order, here they went around to greet friends. Here are song was played, everybody in the enjoyable! I certainly commend the are: Enrico Esplana, William Capistrano, who I found: good looking Esther audience joined in to sing. They really music, the performance, the grace of the Mark Alvin Simbulan, Lorna Litan, Vicente in Philippine embroidered white, entertained us well. The Toronto dancers following: Dr. Anh Nguyen and dance Svetlana Suarez, Cesar Manuel, Ramon in elegant blacks (short/long) were were: Susan Cofinco, Arlene Rastrullo, teacher Antonio Conde, from the Arthur Vicente, Mimi Gasapo, Aristia Gilmore International College owner Ralph Uhrig, Sandra Uhrig, Tessie Murray International Ballroom Dance Elumbaring, Pia Dulce Bautista, Bryan Zeny Kharroubi, Federation President Rosos, Linda Mariano, Manny School, Kahirup Dancers (Kalapati Folk Perona, Alfredo Erquiza, and Aquilino Minda Mazzone, Kahirup President Abellanosa, and Belinda Abellanosa. Dance). Aberin. The new FAMAS President Jeannette Perignon, businesswoman Thanks, guys, we look forward to your I bet Freddy Espinosa‘s vocal couldn’t contain his smile when he Elizabeth Racquel, superstar singer Thea next visit! solo was also another hot hit of the ascended the podium to give his Cruz, and TV anchor Tenne Rose The Hiligaynon Association of evening. Every number was recorded by opening remarks. It was an interesting Dayandante. In very dominant brown in Quebec known as Kahirup had their 28th Hollywood Junkies photographer, Al evening with interesting speakers such a different attractive styles with a sprinkling Foundation Anniversary and Induction Abdon. The Flores de Mayo presented a Snowdon City Councilor Marvin Rotrand, of colored flowers were PBSSQ Ball at Hotel Canaveral in Sherbrooke, Halloween Masquerade Ball and Darlington City Councilor and Leader of President Josefa Nicolas, SWIS Montreal last October 5, 2019. The more Competition at Saint Kevin Social Hall the OppositionLionel Perez, and last but Chairman Connie Fabro, SWIS officers than 40 paid members and their spouses last November 2, 2019. This was mainly not least, Guest Speaker Consul General Rose Rillo, Nida Advíncula, the Panday and many friends dressed up to the a children’s Halloween show. After the Alan Deniega. The FAMAS Board of Tinig ladies, Jovy Narvas, Monique nines to attend the party. DJ Dennis anthems and invocation by Wally Trustees for 2019-2021 are Corazon Regacho, and CPRM photographer Mayuga and Emcee Freddy Espinosa Basbasio, Flores de Mayo Dolly Arjona Aberin, Jose Bustamante, Aurora Osdon, Joecel Trinidad. In shocking decorative made the crowd unwilling to leave the welcomed the guests. There were Floresto Rillo, Angelita Ojerio, Jaime pink were SWIS members Nora Alcaraz, dance floor. They enjoyed Dennis’ hot judges who scored points on Best in Aquino, Kristianne Joy Messina, Caroline Mameng Transfiguration, and Evie music and Freddy’s baritone voice. The Costume, Most Scary Costume, Most Mallari, Joan Liao, and Dorie Francisco. Magajes. Cheerleader of the group was program had Martin Dorado, Fernando Unique Costume and Best in The national anthems were Elvie Maximo in enticing purple. Jackie Montealegre, and Felix Panedro begin Presentation. Judges were Miss Merla performed by the Panday Tinig with Paul Rotrand was in appealing blue, Julie the festivities with the Parade of Colors. Monton (a professional dancer), Mrs. imperial conducting and Edith Pedalizo Parado in multicolored black, and Angie After the anthems, Elsa Montealegre Heidi Bell (Debt Consultant), Miss Jenny on the piano. The Panday Tinig Ladies Ojerio in bold baby pink. If I were to be delivered the invocation after which Obdosantos (Medical Record Staff, were attractive in brown skirts and Edith asked who stood out in the evening, it Carmen Caro welcomed the guests. Mr. Jewish Hospital), Mrs. Minda Mazzone was in an enviable green ensemble. would be Cristy Hunter in soft Noel Francisco Fernandez, Philippine (FFCAQ President) and Mrs. Jovy Narvas Vice President Ramon Vicente multicolored attire. And the loveliest of Embassy Chief of Missions, delivered his (FFCAQ Vice President). For had a very interesting information about the evening was Tess Cleofas Manuel, message. This was followed by the entertainment, the runway presentation our new Philippine Consulate General FAMAS First Lady, who radiated a calm Induction of Officers: Jeannette by both boys and girls stole the show. Alan Deniega. Because of his several countenance and confidence, and was Perignon (President), Elsa Montealegre Everyone seems to have scary posts in different places such as just simply beautiful. (Vice President), Leah Baldelovar costumes! Well done, Flores de Mayo Brussels, Belgium, Singapore, Japan, Good news of the season! Hi (Secretary), Annalie Ledesma (Assistant kids! and other places, he is now an Nilo, we’re all glad you’re well and now Secretary), Nilda Meriales (Treasurer), For such a large production for accomplished multilingual, speaking back to normal. Your presence and help Melinda Acevedo (Assistant Treasurer), kids ranging from age 1 to 12, President Japanese, Chinese, Bahasa, Indonesian, during the SWIS family life party are Ramon Bangilan (Auditor), Maria Eloisa Arjona needed the assistance of the French, and English. His past consular worth a basketful of thanks. Dee (Assistant Auditor), Rose Ledesma following: Cynthia Balino and her assignments were Charge D’Affairs in Until next issue and God Bless ! (PRO), Marilyn Villanueva (Assistant community members Joy Cardenas and Brussels, Belgium, Minister and Consul her committee members, videographer General in Singapore, Deputy Consul Novemberr 2019 14 The North American Filipino Star

Jane de Leon recalls hardships in her 'Maldita ; just a pretty face' : New showbiz journey before Darna ‘big break’ By Ryan Arcadio Darna Jane De Leon answers controversies

Jane De Leon at the 2019 Red Charity Gala Kapamilya actress Jane De Leon admitted that she felt tired once in showbiz after getting rejections from different roles. In a recent interview with Boy Abunda in “Tonight With Boy Abunda,” Jane said she felt Jane de Leon impatient waiting for a big break in showbiz before landing the Darna Jane de Leon makes sure to role. keep her feet on the ground despite “Yes po, Tito Boy. Na-feel ko being the newest “Darna” star by po na 'Kakayanin ko pa ba to? May recalling how she entered the opportunity pa bang mangyayari sa showbiz industry. akin?' Nainip din po ako, Tito Boy, The actress penned a pero siyempre hindi ako tumigil do'n. message to her younger self as she Lalo pa akong lumaban. Kung kaya turned 21 years old last Friday, Nov. nila, kaya ko rin. Lahat po gagawin 22. She accompanied her post with ko para sa family ko,” she said. an old photo of herself as a kid in She said she’s thankful to what appears to be a pageant. ABS-CBN bosses for giving her the “Dear Past Jane, [y]ou just opportunity to play the Darna role. entered an extremely tough industry “Hindi ko in-expect itong girl!” she said in her Instagram post proyektong ito. Nagpapasalamat on the same day. ako sa mga nakakataas na may “I know exactly what you’re feeling Young Jane de Leon (Instagram) nakita silang potential at right now — the uncertainties, the enough money to return to her Meanwhile, Iza Calzado later pinagkatiwalaan nila ako. Siyempre insecurities and the constant fear of home in Laguna after an acting took notice of de Leon’s post, and ayaw ko silang ma-disappoint,” Jane not knowing if you’ll ever get your workshop. gave her some advice. said. big break,” she added. “And that one time you “Laban lang (Just keep Jane also addressed rumors De Leon then recounted almost called it quits when things fighting) and always remember that that she’s a “maldita” and just a how she used to commute with a [didn’t] work your way?” she stated. an attitude of gratitude will take you pretty face without acting prowess. “bulky luggage” from workshops, “You were always tired and a long way,” the seasoned actress “Lumalaban lang po ako castings and shoots. She pointed exhausted and yet you didn’t give said. “Happy Birthday, Jane! I wish ‘pag tama,” Jane said when asked if out one instance wherein she had to up.” you all the best!” rumors are true that she is allegedly run after a bus because she knew She ended her message De Leon was named the new "maldita" in real life. that she would be late if she missed with a reminder to her past self to “Darna” star in July after Liza “Ang masasabi ko lang po it. not give up “because big things are Soberano withdrew from the project. d'un sa nagsabing puro ganda lang The actress even revealed about to happen,” and to be Soberano withdrew due to a finger ako at hindi ako marunong umarte, that it is like she almost slept in ABS- thankful for the blessings that have injury she sustained while taping for 'Watch out!',” Jane added.
CBN because she did not have come her way. the 2018 TV drama series “Bagani”. www.filipinostar.org November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 15 Bea, Angelica recall awkward moment with

Jericho Rosales surprise, impromptu song number for the celebrant. Bringing up the idea with Alonzo, Rosales leaned close apparently to keep the plan discreet. Alonzo, however, mistook the movement as Rosales’ gesture for a “beso,” or a kiss on the cheek, before saying goodbye. “Yumuko siyang gano’n kay Bea! Kiniss niya si Echo!” Panganiban said, laughing. “Eh, nakita ko! Ako talaga, sabi ko, ‘Hala!’”

Angelica Panganiban and Bea Alonzo share a light moment during the interview on ‘Tonight with Boy Abunda’ Prior to reconnecting and the time, they recalled growing apart Kapamilya star Jericho Rosales, forming a close bond, to the point of no longer being on whom the latter considers her “Unbreakable” co-stars Angelica speaking terms. But, in an interview showbiz “crush.” Acting out Panganiban’s Panganiban and Bea Alonzo aired Monday on “Tonight with Boy They narrated that during a reaction, Alonzo pointed her finger, admittedly had a phase of avoiding Abunda,” they clarified they never party for Star Magic founder Johnny saying: “‘Ang landi-landi mo, Bea!’ each other and having awkward had any confrontation nor conflict. Manahan, Rosales approached his Oh my God, sobrang pula ko moments. Now closer than ever, fellow talents to come up with a talaga!”
Both talents of ABS-CBN’s Panganiban and Alonzo can now Star Magic, the two have known share a laugh over their past odd each other since their teenage years, encounters. One such instance was and became onscreen sisters in the when Panganiban couldn’t help but Young Filipino filmmaker 2007 series “Maging Sino Ka Man.” react to seeing Alonzo having an While they were friends at interaction with their fellow wins award in 2019

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Raffy Tulfo criticized Ina Raymundo still looks for making teacher like her 16-year-old self

quit job Some expressed their in throwback moment disappointment on how Raffy handled the issue. “Disappointed on how Tulfo handled the issue. The parents and lola are so OA! Revocation of license is too much!! No wonder why most of kids these days are so entitled and easily offended,” a Twitter user wrote. “I never liked the Tulfo show... There should be a due process for everything. Tulfo is acting like a Trial Judge with no Trial at all,” another Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo user commented. Another Twitter user said that Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo is the show is trying hard to be a judicial now on the hot seat as social media court while there is a due process for users cried foul when a teacher gave an issue and not trial by publicity. up her profession after getting “When Tulfo’s show is trying involved in a controversy. hard to be a judicial court and Tulfo In an episode of "Raffy Tulfo in trying hard to be the judge himself— Action," a grandmother complained of It’s so disappointing. There is a due a 55-year-old teacher after the teacher 16-year-old and 43-year-old Ina Raymundo. process for an issue like that, not trial blasted her grandson for failing to by publicity. That episode really return his report card. Ina Raymundo took her The then-16-year-old deserves a dislike,” a user The teacher said that she only fans 27 years back to get a sported a pink tank top in the commented. meant to discipline the child and there glimpse of her 16-year-old self, photo, and had her long, curly “My God #Tulfo, pls filter the was no intention to traumatize him, and unsurprisingly, she still hair flow down her shoulders. cases you’re trying to resolve. Oo but the grandmother and the parents nagkamali guro ang teacher but almost looks the same. Just two years after that thought otherwise. The teacher you’re not in the position to expose it The 43-year-old actress picture, in 1994, Raymundo publicly apologized, but the students' in TV. You’re putting the tchr in shame. and model showed off a real appeared on her first magazine guardians insisted to punish the Not that I’m protecting my co-teacher teacher. “blast from the past” by posting cover at 18 years old. but there are legal procedures to that Tulfo gave the teacher two her 1992 throwback picture on The Ina Raymundo of case. Goodness,” another Twitter options: to face criminal charges or Instagram last Friday, Nov. 22. today, however, remains as user wrote. give up her profession, and she Because of the issue, "Tulfo" “Sweet & curly at 16 youthful-looking as she enjoys chose the latter. became among the top-trending #sweet16 #blastfromthepast her 40s. On Dec. 9, Raymundo is Social media users on Twitter Twitter topics on Friday.
#27yearsago,” Raymundo turning 44.
aired their comments on the issue. wrote. Anne Curtis promotes World Children’s Day In celebration of World full potential from early childhood Children’s Day today Nov. 20, through adolescence in over 190 United Nations Children’s Fund countries around the globe. (UNICEF) goodwill ambassador Curtis has been a major Anne Curtis calls for wearing donor to the organization since something blue to support 2009. She was appointed as one children’s rights. of UNICEF’s goodwill Curtis stated that anyone ambassadors in February this could easily participate in today’s year. Her special projects include event by wearing a blue shirt and “Heroes for Children Run” and posting your photos online with other fundraising activities the hashtag #GoBluePh. The through international marathons actress, in partnership with like the London Marathon. Curtis UNICEF Philippines, campaigns also launched a children’s book for children’s rights. entitled “Anita the Duckling Diva” “We celebrate, educate for the organization. and unite for children’s rights all The goodwill ambassador across the world,” she said in a also campaigned for “Sabayang video posted on Twitter yesterday, Patak Kontra Sa Polio” with the Nov. 19. help of the Department of Health According to its website, last October on her Instagram. UNICEF — formerly known as Curtis gave information about the United Nations International contagious disease and called for Children’s Emergency Fund — is children’s immediate polio dedicated to helping children vaccination.
defend their rights and reach their

www.filipinostar.org November 2019 The North American Filipino Star 17 Matteo Guidicelli had saved up for Sarah G’s ring since 2014?

Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli have been a couple since Kim Chiu rushed to hospital 2013. Sarah Geronimo and Matteo fans and fellow celebrities. According after dog attack “Thank you to shangrilafort for Guidicelli have been a couple since to Jerry Telan, who works in the the urgent assistance and st lukes bgc. 2013. marketing division of a hygienic #antirabiesshot,” she added. Matteo Guidicelli has been products company, Guidicelli told Kim also hoped that her serious—and seriously in love—with him back in 2014 that he was saving message will not be taken out of pop star Sarah Geronimo for some up for an engagement ring. context as she only wanted to remind years now. But it seems he knew Telan shared on Instagram the public about this scenario. early on in the relationship that she yesterday, Nov. 20, pictures of him was “the One.” and the actor from the past. He The couple announced their recalled that in 2014, Guidicelli said in engagement last Nov. 7 to the joy of a mall show gig, “‘Kuya Jers, Bai [I] need more work to buy [an] engagement ring for Sarah.’” Guidicelli replied to the post: Kim Chiu “Good times bro!!” Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu Indeed Guidicelli’s hard work was rushed to the hospital after being has paid off as he was able to give bitten by a dog in Bonifacio Global City Geronimo a sizable diamond ring. on Monday. Previously, he denied that he In her Instagram account, Kim had proposed to the pop princess posted a photo of herself with bruises when she wore a diamond ring in all over her finger and shoulders. public, telling the Philippine “Rushed to ER. Bitten by a Entertainment Portal in February that 'small dog' in bgc,” Kim wrote. “HOPE this message will be it was “too small.” Kim added that she learned taken not to blame anyone but to be The two stars began dating in her lesson not to pet a stranger dog warned by this kind of incident 2013, keeping their romance secret even how cute they are. She reminded especially to people who doesn’t have until Geronimo confirmed it in June dog owners to be mindful of their furry any idea on how to approach a dog 2014. They have been low-key about friends. properly like me. #lessonlearned,” she their relationship even after it was “Lesson learned never pet a wrote. made official. Geronimo has been ‘stranger’ dog, just because they’re In her Instagram story on embraced by the Guidicelli family, cute and small. To all the owners Tuesday, Kim gave an update on her “I love you, my love, now and with the singer and actress chosen as walking their dogs, please be mindful hospitalization. the maid of honor of her future sis-in- and always keep them on a leash. "Thank you for all your forever” Matteo told Sarah on his Look after them and never leave them law Giorgia Guidicelli.
messages. Ok now," she said.
Instagram. unattended,” she wrote.

www.filipinostar.org Novemberr 2019 18 The North American Filipino Star Anne Curtis, Solenn Catriona Gray answers Heussaff take parenting what it’s like to be 4th class Filipina Miss Universe

Catriona shared her Miss Universe journey with “Maghanda” via Instagram TV. Catriona Gray showed what nation’s name, it also carried her. Filipina Miss Universe winners are “The crown isn’t the greatest made of, as she spoke about her honor of my life,” she stated. “It was in journey last year of earning the crown. bringing pride to my country of the Solenn Heussaff and Anne Curtis are going through the pregnancy Gray proudly explained how Philippines that remains to be my journey together. one could raise the country’s flag in greatest honor and my crowning Moms-to-be and sisters-in- Instagram account of The Parenting the international stage with her video glory.” law Anne Curtis and Solenn Heussaff Emporium, Curtis asked, “Will my “Maghanda” via Instagram TV bonded over a parenting class last baby’s head ever be normal if it yesterday, Nov. 25. Sunday, Nov. 19, to prepare for their emerges as a cone head?” The beauty queen got into bundles of joy. The class was hosted Meanwhile, Heussaff and Bolzico detail about working with local by The Parenting Emporium in engaged in playful banter. historians to study Philippine history, in Quezon City. line with her aim to embody a modern With Heussaff was husband Filipina. She also talked about her Nico Bolzico, while Curtis’ husband, training to perfect her “lava walk,” her Erwan Heussaff, could not make it. “Luzviminda” national costume and Bolzico noted on his Instagram her efforts to promote her causes like Stories that “[a]s a father you should AIDS awareness, and the education of know about breastfeeding also!” underprivileged youth. Curtis, sharing his Story, addressed “Preparing to represent the her husband: “Take note @erwan Philippines at the 67th Miss Universe you’re taking a make-up class when competition was a journey that led me to discover my own country along with you get back. answering for myself the question: Curtis and Heussaff listened Curtis described the class as What does it mean to me to be a Catriona Gray is the fourth attentively to the talk and were “the most educating and fun morning Filipino?” she said. Miss Universe Philippines to bag the pictured taking notes. Curtis poked with fellow to-be-mamas.” The beauty queen stated that prestigious crown. Another aspiring fun at Bolzico who lounged on a The “It’s Showtime” host and she saw the pageant as an opportunity Filipina beauty queen, Gazini Ganados LazyBoy. “You look super into the actress announced that she was to be a passionate representative of will take a shot at winning the pageant breastfeeding talk,” she jested on her expecting last Nov. 10 and on her fifth the country, to be able to showcase it. for the country on Dec. 8 in the United Instagram Stories. month of pregnancy. Heussaff is now She also stated that as she carried the States..
According to the official seven months pregnant.

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