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MAY 2: CLASH OF THE TITANS MAY 9: PNOY in TO Pres. Aquino to $ visit Ottawa MANNY vs MONEY and Toronto history, dwarfing previous historic fights such as, the Ali-Frazier’s “Thrilla of Manila” and other big sporting events. The purse alone, Mayweather gets $120 million while Pacquiao $80 million excluding Pay per View earnings and revenues from ticket sales and others could up the total earnings to almost a billion in US Toronto Philippine consulate asks May 2, 2015. The epic battle be- dollars. is a very interesting matchup. Ex- community for 10,000 well wishers tween the world’s two great fight- The most expensive tickets so far perts and analysts alike, predict ers in Manny Pacquiao and Floyd are the ringside seats with a price that for Pacquiao to win, he should President Benigno Simeon Aquino is Mayweather, will finally decide tag amounting to almost $87,000, knock out Mayweather. set to make a state visit to Canada, who is the “king of the ring”, the while the cheapest at $1,500. But May 8 and 9, his first ever since as- undisputed “pound for pound “ The money man carries a lot of bag this could go up once scalpers and of tricks . If the fight goes the full suming the presidency in 2010. boxing champion of the world - af- brokers work their way. ter a contentious 5 year negotia- rounds, chances are, Pacquiao The president, according to sources, tions between two camps. The MGM Hotel in Las Vegas, venue would likely lose on points. may be coming from the US where of the fight, is fully booked way Carlos Padilla Jr., referee to the big he is reportedly set to attend the Dubbed as the fight of the century, months before. megafight between Filipino boxing its unprecedented worldwide hype “Thrilla in Manila” fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, legend and unbeaten American has made it the most expensive, The southpaw brawler versus the (Continued on page 4) lucrative fight promotion in sports shrewd defensive counterpuncher (Continued on page 3) MAY 30: DOUBLE TREAT EVENT HISTORIC: TO’s First Black Police Chief Sing Galing Canada: A nat’l Mark Saunders is Toronto’s singing contest for Fil-Canadians new Chief of Police The Filipino’s deep Plans are afoot to After what Toronto mayor and reservoir of singing make the competi- TPS board member John Tory talents comes to a tion Canada-wide as disclosed as “the most thorough fore as “Sing Galing it explores the vast selection process ever undertak- Canada 2015” reach- minefield of singing en for a Chief of Police,” Mark es its final leg on May talents of Filipinos Saunders was named as Toronto 30 to proclaim the across Canada from Police Services’ top cop. He will first ever singing the Prairie to the King or Queen of nation’s capital of commence his duties after the songs in Hamilton. OPM icon Rey Valera Ottawa. outgoing Chief William Blair completes his term this month. It’s actually a double treat or twin Hamilton is known for its tagline, Chief designate Mark Saunders bill of an event as Filipino OPM leg- “the ambitious city”. This perhaps end Rey Valera makes an encore reinforces the organizers’ drive in performance at the finals of the choosing Hamilton for the inaugural AUGUST 22-23: TASTE OF MANILA singing contest, the first of its kind presentation of Sing Galing Canada. perhaps in Canada. ⦿ Now the 3rd biggest street COUNTERPOINT festival in Toronto this year’s version features more BEWARE OF MEDIA IMPOSTORS! booths, large festival area covering By T F Soriano a big portion of the Bathurst area. Last March 27, occupants of room as one Eugene Deocareza, a busi- “It’s now considered as the third 311 located at 3768 Bathurst St. nessman who also claims to be a largest street festival in the whole of near Wilson avenue were jolted by a member of the Philippine Press Toronto (next only to Caribana and the Taste of Danforth),” said Rolly familiar figure who barged in their Club of Ontario (PPCO). Mangante, president and CEO of the room, shouting invectives, threaten- Deocareza came looking for some Philippine Community Cultural Cen- ing them as he went on a rampage. officials of the Philippine Cultural tre or (Philcomcentre) which over- “Pababagsakin ko kayo, media ako!,” Community Center (Philcomcen), sees the Filipino-fiesta event, the a witness was quoting the man who specifically its chairman Rolly Man- first of its kind in Canada. broke in and terrorized them in gante, his friend and colleague for Rolly Mangante working on this year’s plan Mangante said they expect as many some 10 minutes or so. so many years. Some directors as 50,000 attendees in this year’s The Taste of Manila Part II 2015 festival. ⦿ The alleged invader was identified (Continued on page 5) reels off on August 22-23, 2015 and APRIL 2015 2 Waves Filipinos Making News Rey Valera at Sing Galing! TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected]

APRIL 2015 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback “LALABAN AKO PARA SA FILIPINO” (translated: “I WILL FIGHT FOR THE FILIPINOS”) - Manny Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines – Filipi- his fights, as well as scenes he is dedicating his perfor- no boxing icon Manny from the recording studio. mance to the Filipinos. Pacquiao has unveiled the Also included in the video The video has been viewed music video for his song are scenes showing some of over 600,000 times and "Lalaban Ako Para Sa Filipi- the tragedies that hit the shared over 14,000 times on no." Philippines recently. Facebook. Pacquiao directed the video, Pacquiao is the underdog The full lyrics and chords which features scenes from against the unbeaten Ameri- of “Lalaban Ako Para sa his training camp for his can, but has shown nothing Filipino” can be found in May 2 fight against Floyd but confidence during the the Music Stand column on Mayweather Jr., highlights of lead-up to the fight and says page 28.

(Continued from page 1) cle Roger Mayweather. MANNY vs MONEY Floyd grew up poor in New Pacquiao statue at UP Diliman said if this happens, May- Jersey where he described weather will get the nods of living conditions as the judges since he is a big "sometimes we have no benefactor of the state of Ne- electricity." vada pouring in millions in His mother was also addict- his many fights in Las Vegas. ed to drugs. But this mega fight is also "When people see what I replete with comparison have now, they have no idea and similarities between the of where I came from," two great fighters. Floyd said. Although avowed arch ri- Pacquiao, as well know, also vals, they share a common grew up poor in Bukidnon, bond in their personal back- then in Gen Santos grounds: (Cotabato). Here are some facts: His parents were also sepa- Floyd Mayweather was born rated. Like Mayweather, he in Grand Rapids Michigan as had a big brood and spent Floyd Joy Sinclair, whose time doing odd jobs before father Floyd Sr. was a for- moving to Manila to try his mer welterweight contend- luck in boxing. And the rest er and fought hall of famed is, of course, history Sugar Ray Leonard. But whatever the outcome A worker cleans a life-size statue of boxing champ and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao at the University The older Mayweather of this "Fight of the Centu- of the Philippines College of Fine Arts building in Diliman, Quezon City on Sunday, April 12. Pacquiao will spent jail time on drug deal- ry", both will emerge as two slug it out with American undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2 in Las Vegas. GMA ing so the chore of training great fighters of their gener- News ation. ⦿ the young Floyd fell on un- Homeland to secure Pacman TALE OF THE TAPE megafight

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KO 38 26 MANILA, Philippines - They’re throwing a Homeland Security and the FBI will be in heavy security blanket on this super fight. charge of security while we’re in Vegas,” Pacquiao’s chief adviser, Mike Koncz, told The FBI and the Department of Homeland Draw 2 0 The STAR yesterday. Security will be on top of the situation when boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather Jr. and “It’s not only for the fighters but for the Weight 147 147 Manny Pacquiao collide at the MGM Grand event itself. They’re treating this as THE on May 2. event and not just a regular boxing match,” he said. They will make sure nothing untoward hap- Height 5’6.5” 5’8” pens. No stone will be left unturned. No bag, Koncz explained that in any big event in the no package will be left unchecked, unattend- United States, whether it’s in politics, sports Reach 67 72 ed. or entertainment, the FBI and the Homeland Security steps into the picture. Security will be extra tight in and around Style Southpaw Orthodox the MGM before, during and after the fight. “Anytime you have a huge event like that Bomb-sniffing dogs will be moving around. there are potential problems that’s why

“What I learned the other day is that the (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page 1) The consulate asked community leaders to come up with a crowd of CBCP says no to gay Pres. Aquino to visit ...Toronto at least 10,000 for this dialogue but this early, some sectors fighter Floyd Mayweather in Las Santacruzan and critics have branded the re- Vegas, Nevada on May 2. quest as “Hakot mentality”, a term MANILA, Philippines - The Catholic Secillano advised the faithful to President Pnoy, as he is popularly made popular or notorious during Bishops’ Conference of the Philip- stage the Santacruzan in a simple called, will first meet with Prime the Marcos time where crowds were pines (CBCP) yesterday expressed manner. Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa, herded, bussed and fed (and also opposition to gays joining the San- “There are instances that they make May 8 and the next day will make a paid) to create the impression of a tacruzan and Flores de Mayo. it appear like a beauty pageant and “parachute visit” to Toronto where a huge attendance and public ac- CBCP Public Affairs Committee exec- they would involve the gays, so it sizeable Filipino community resides. ceptance. utive secretary Fr. Jerome Secillano loses the spirit of the celebration,” An estimated 200,000 live and work The Canada trip is Pres. Pnoy’s 45th said the faithful should not turn the the priest said in an interview over in the Greater Toronto area (GTA). foreign trip and may be one of the Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan the Church-run Radio Veritas. In a meeting between Toronto com- last before his term ends in July into a beauty pageant, a fashion “Let us maintain the sacredness and munity leaders and the consulate 2016. show or any form of entertainment dignity during these celebrations. It general officials held April 18, it was because the activities have religious More recently, the president’s ac- is all about Mary, it’s all about how revealed that Pres. Pnoy wants to roots. ceptance and satisfactory level in are we going to give our reverence hold a dialogue with the community surveys suffered a nosedive after Flores de Mayo, or the Flowers of to the Blessed Virgin Mary. That is with PM Harper also expressing in- the infamous Mamasapano massa- May, is a month-long expression of why we should not make a mockery terest in joining the meeting. cre of January 25 where some 44 devotion to the Virgin Mary. The of this activity,” he added. The prime minister’s party is facing elite police commandos were killed Santacruzan is a religious proces- He also said that Flores de Mayo and an election come October this year in their chase of an international sion held on the last day of the Flo- Santacruzan should be opportuni- and is obviously seeking the Filipino terrorist. ⦿ res de Mayo in honor of Queen Hele- ties for catechism, learning the im- -Canadian support and votes. na of Constantinople and Constan- portance of praying and nurturing tine the Great for finding the Holy devotion to Mother Mary. Evelyn Cross in Jerusalem. Macairan/Philstar.com Rodney Ronquillo and Chyrell Samson`s Among the attractions of many Filipino festi- March 30, 2015 vals in Toronto is the Nuptial very colorful Santacru- zan. Photo on left shows part of Filipino Centre of Toronto’s traditional Santacruzan procession held annu- ally in the month of June at the FCT Pista- han festival at Nathan Philip Square.

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RESIDENCY OR (Continued from page 1) CITIZENSHIP BEWARE OF MEDIA IMPOSTORS! namely, Danny Domo, Joseph But according to Mangante, Mr. Deocareza’s alleged ac- Franco and Pete Torralba he suspects that the real rea- tions, were one of unbecom- tried to pacify Deocareza but son why Eugene went on a ing, abuse and misuse of the he continued to show violent rampage or flew on a rage power of media, that is, if he TFW attitudes. was that he felt his business is really a true media practi- was being threatened by an- tioner. And I doubt it. In fact, Deocareza was one of other Philcomcen director, the directors of Philcomcen, My appeal to the community, Bong Capitin, who put up a which successfully organized please be wary and beware similar photo and finger- the first ever Filipino street of “fake journalists”or printing business, ABC, lo- festival called “Taste of Ma- “pseudo-media persons” cated in the same building nila” held last August 2014 who use organizations like where the consulate is. We have a phrase for it: “Malabo na!” (Hope dims). in the Bathurst-Wilson area, the PPCO as a springboard to 70,000 temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada where most Filipinos live Of course, he might have their selfish motives and have started to depart after their tenure under the so- and gravitate. suspected that Mangante, agenda. being a consulate insider, called 4 and 4 program has expired. But in January this year, De- Mr. Deocareza, as we go to had a hand on this and has ocareza quit for unknown print, may be possibly facing Among them are an estimated 8,000 Filipinos who have turned up against him in fa- reasons but remained in several criminal charges in- toiled under the program and stand no chance of being vour of Capitin, who runs good terms with Mangante, cluding one that may be filed permanent residents or perhaps Canadian citizens. several businesses that in- even joining him on a trip to against him by a well- clude the popular Cusina Under the 4 and 4 program, TFWs are allowed to work the Philippines sponsored by respected Toronto lawyer lounge. for a period of four years but have to leave after that the Philippine Consulate of who retains big and respect- agreed expiry date. They also cannot return to Canada Toronto. But I will leave the business able clients around Toronto. competition among them- within four years. Oh by the way, Deocareza * As of press time, a letter of selves. That is the least of runs a highly lucrative photo summons issued by the po- But others who were lucky enough to apply as either live me and my media col- and fingerprinting business lice was reportedly sent to in caregivers or those who applied for permanent resi- leagues’ problem. dence under the federal government exemption rule for NBI clearance applicants Deocareza to respond within near the consulate premises My biggest concern is how 10 days in connection with were allowed to stay but there were only a few. along Eglinton. They facili- Eugene Deocareza had the the alleged March 27 inci- Most of them who filed their applications were overtaken tate a faster mode of getting gall to declare, dent. your NBI clearance than the “Pababagsakin ko kayo. Me- by the slow process due to a big backlog, forcing them to And may I remind my for- consulate. dia ako!” return home and abandon their applications. mer colleagues at the PPCO Unless changes or reforms in the programs are instituted, This practice is legal and He used the name of the me- to please police your ranks TFWs, who provide much needed labor eschewed or above board. Matter of fact, dia to threaten and harass and screen future members avoided by most Canadians, will never have the oppor- Rolly Mangante holds a li- members of a community carefully. cense as part of Deocareza’s organization, the Philcomcen tunity to realize their so-called “Canadian dream” of a The media is mandated to business, called Gino- to get back at his business good life. serve the community, up- Solutions. competitors and for his own hold the truth and never to To complicate matters, the path to permanent residency selfish motives. The business enabled him to intimidate anybody through and ultimately to Canadian citizenship is littered with buy a condo and live a com- To set the record straight, in the power of the pen. barriers among them, the new and rigid citizenship tests, fortable life, according to my two terms as President Mr. Deocareza’s alleged un- (75% score required to pass test from the previous 60%) Mangante. of the Philippine Press Club warranted actions has put a expensive processing fees (from the previous $100-the of Ontario (PPCO), I, along Deocareza’s partner or wife, blemish on the community present $530). Add to this, the so-called “Right to Citi- with the more experienced Joanna Corpuz, even bragged media’s reputation and I, as zenship” fee of an additional $100 to actually become a journalists, exerted efforts to in a Facebook posting that well as my colleagues who Canadian citizen. train the members on proto- what the detractors of her represent the legitimate and cols and professionalism to Is Canadian citizenship becoming a rarity? What hap- partner Deocareza “earns in working media/journalists, maintain the integrity of the a year, they can earn within won’t allow this to happen. pened to the compassionate approach? organization. a month,” perhaps implying And we hope Mr Deocareza According to a recent study, the percentage of permanent or emphasizing how awash My policy was to maintain can shed light on this unfor- residents who acquired Canadian citizenship has de- they are with money. good relationships with the tunate incident. We will be creased in the last 14 years or so and continues to drop. community and not to har- But let’s leave them to their listening. ⦿ ⦿ ass specially the business own fantasies or delusions, and community organiza- they may be true or fairy tions. tales.

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Diego Ojano Franco Summer has descended on our ating cadets of the Philippine the fate of the Bangsamoro flying this summer. Who bene- our throats just like that and shores. And the madness that National Police Academy Basic Law (BBL) and the peace fits really and finally from the because of a deadline. We can go with the vacation fever (PNPA) in Cavite last March 26, process in Mindanao. Bangsamoro Basic Law: the hardly regurgitate with so which grip us every time this President Aquino took respon- sovereign Filipino people, our many natural and man-made At this point, Congress and season comes was presaged by sibility for the mission that Muslim Filipino brothers and disasters in this country. many sectors in civil society two storms that were, thank claimed the lives of 44 Special other indigenous peoples in Min- are of the mindset that the BBL ***** God, weakened and chastised Action Force (SAF) commandos danao? What is the role and the should not be rushed and by the roasting heat in our area as his last statement on the agenda of Malaysia in this ren- The National Peace Council should be thoroughly looked of the Pacific Ocean before they issue. No “I am sorry.” dezvous for peace and stability members that will look into the into under the microscope of can do havoc in our islands. of the Bangsamoro region? Is peace process and the Bang- The President’s net satisfaction public opinion and the people’s the government dealing with samoro Basic Law have been Set on the loose, the vacation- rating has been plummeting understanding of the content the right party and legitimate named by President Aquino. Its ing herds seeking peace and downwards and still no apolo- and consequences of the pro- beneficiaries of this process? members are Manila Archbish- relief from stress, boredom and gy which to so many people posed law. op Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, chronic social, economic and would mean so much to temper Who is Mohagher Iqbal? Read- The government warns of im- former Supreme Court chief political issues that are part of the raw emotions that continue ing former DILG Secretary Ra- minent chaos as chief peace justice Hilario Davide, Jr., busi- our everyday lives, stampede to bristle the public most espe- fael Alunan’s social media ac- negotiator Miriam Coronel- ness tycoon Jaime Augusto Zo- on the way to beach resorts cially the grieving families of count, we learned that our gov- Ferrer pointed out to media of bel de Ayala, former ambassa- and mountain hideaways near the massacred SAF members. ernment chief peace negotiator a “very bloody war” in the fail- dor Howard Dee, and youth and far causing horrendous Miriam Coronel-Ferrer has Mr. Aquino must have loved ure of the peace process and leader Rohaniza Sumndad- traffic everywhere people con- been dealing with her MILF the Filipino people so much. As BBL’s passage. The president Usman. verge on these shores for the counterpart in the peace talks the song from the movie Love earlier referred to more “body summer break. as an A.K.A., a John Doe and They all volunteered to the call Story goes, “love means you bags” count, and later during reportedly a holder of a Malay- of the President for a separate In this hot season, blood pres- never have to say you’re sor- the 73rd “Araw ng Kagitingan sian passport at that! and independent council that sures are rising and so are mar- ry…”? commemorative rites in Bataan will not “supplant Congress in ket and fuel prices, water and ***** last April 9, of a World War II What? We are overwhelmed. any way to be able to contrib- power rates, and of course, the scenario in Mindanao in the And we squirm. Nom de guerre The full disclosure of the Ma- ute to the national discussions decibels in the still rampaging event of the said law’s disap- or whatsoever, the Filipino masapano massacre and the on the BBL.” debates on the fate of the proval. people has the right to be in- dubious connections of the Mo- Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) formed, given time to evaluate The peace council will sit down ro Islamic Liberation Front Many mindful Filipinos are and that of peace in Mindanao. and discern the benefits as well and discuss the merits of the (MILF), Bangsamoro Islamic wary of the BBL “railroading” as implications of the BBL and BBL, make recommendations ***** Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and and negative reactions to this know fully well the true identi- on how it can be improved other armed groups in the inci- border on civil unrest. From Swearing he told the truth on ty of the dramatis personae we which will later be submitted dent remain to be the crux of profound to pedestrian, ques- the bungled counter-terrorism are playing with here. The BBL as a report. the matter in the on-going ex- tions on the peace process and operation in Mamasapano, should not be rammed down tended hearings in Congress on the BBL are now floating or Maguindanao before the gradu- (Continued on page 10)

APRIL 2015 7 Waves Filipinos Making News News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Around 70,000 temporary workers Key points on Bangsamoro in Canada face deportation peace pact

FILIPINOS COULD BE HARD HIT MANILA - The Moro Islamic ants of the southern Philip- Liberation Front ended four pines. Their descendants The Origami through Rappler decades of armed struggle in and spouses are recognised Under the controversial “4 and 4 rule,” temporary foreign workers who have been working the Philippines on Thursday as Bangsamoro people. for Canada for four years or more must leave the country when it signed a peace pact Bangsa is a local word for with the government. TORONTO, Canada – Migrant “Immigration officials are “Many of the people who are nation. Moro derives from workers and advocates unable to provide statistics being forcibly uprooted on Here are key facts on the the term "Moors" used by staged rallies across Canada on the number of migrant April 1 have lived in the MILF and the peace deal: Spanish colonialists to refer on March 29 and 30 to call workers due for removals as country for longer than four to Muslims. for a moratorium on the four- of April 1 due to time re- years. They have families, MILF: The MILF has about year employment limit for straints, but advocacy groups friends, and relationships,” 10,000 armed followers, ac- AUTONOMY: The MILF temporary foreign workers, estimate there could be as said a statement by Liza cording to the military, drops its claims for a sepa- which takes effect April 1. many as 70,000 whose time- Draman from the Caregivers which makes it easily the rate state in the southern They also called on Ottawa to limited work permits will Action Centre (CAC). biggest Muslim rebel group region of Mindanao and set- grant permanent resident expire this year,” according “Workers already face abuse in the Philippines. tles for parliamentary self- status to migrant workers. to the Toronto Star. from employers and recruit- rule in the Bangsamoro au- It has long fought for an in- ers because of bad provincial Under the controversial “4 Concerns have been raised tonomous region. This will and federal laws, pulling dependent homeland for the and 4 rule,” introduced April that some workers whose be established by 2016. The them away from their com- nation's Muslim minority to 1, 2011, temporary foreign visas have lapsed may simply Bangsamoro will replace munities on top of that is un- be carved out of the south- workers who have been decide to become undocu- another Muslim autono- just, inhumane and arbi- ern Philippines. working for Canada for four mented and work in the un- mous region that was bro- trary.” years or more must leave the derground economy. It split in the 1970s from the kered in the 1990s with the country. Live-in caregivers are among -then main rebel group, the MNLF, which the govern- Currently, about 330,000 live those likely to be affected by Moro National Liberation ment says has failed. They are barred from return- and work under the tempo- the ruling, said CAC. There Front (MNLF). The MNLF ing to work here for another rary foreign worker program DISARMAMENT: The MILF are about 70,000 workers had agreed to autonomy, four years. Under previous (TFWP), a number that has will "gradually" decommis- classified as live-in caregivers and founding MILF leader regulations, workers could tripled in the last 10 years. sion its forces and put the in Canada, the majority of Hashim Salamat was intent simply reapply for another Workers -– many of whom weapons "beyond use". A whom are from the Philip- on fighting for independ- work permit to continue their are employed in Ontario, Al- local police force will as- pines and Caribbean nations. ence. Internal rivalries were employment. berta and British Columbia – sume law enforcement func- come from more than 50 Caregivers can apply for per- another reason for the split. Among those affected by the tions from the Philippine countries, including devel- manent status after two to new ruling, which has been PEACE PACT: TITLE: Called police and military. oped nations. The top 10 three years, but the process described by its critics as the "Comprehensive Agree- countries include the Philip- has normally taken up to POWERS: The Philippine “unjust,” are low-skilled ment on the Bangsamoro". pines, Mexico, U.S., Jamaica, three years and approval government will retain ex- workers employed in indus- The Bangsamoro refers to India, Guatemala, U.K., hinges on a number of fac- clusive powers on defence, tries such as agriculture, fish- people who at the time of France, Korea and Ireland, tors. foreign policy, currency and ing, food and beverage, retail, Spanish conquest and colo- according to Statistics Cana- citizenship matters. construction and personal In October, the Conservative nisation were considered da. services, including caregiv- natives or original inhabit- (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 8) ers. Exodus

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(Continued from page 3) Tickets to the fight, the big- (Continued from page 7) sense. “It doesn’t serve any- Dan Kelly, president of the Ca- gest in boxing history, are one’s purpose to remove a nadian Federation of Inde- Around 70K Temp Workers Homeland to secure Pac- more expensive than gold. trained workforce, and replace pendent Business (CFIB) told man megafight in Canada face... it with new workers that are The Canadian Press that new The cheapest tickets have a government announced chang- less aware of their rights,” he entrants to the labour market face value of $1,500 es to the program, making it said in a statement. are not interested in menial, they get involved,” said optional for caregivers to live low-wage, entry-level jobs. “We (roughly P66,000) while the “Why does holding down a job Koncz on the phone. with their employers; it also have one of the highest post- most expensive ones are at for four years result in depor- promised to bring the backlog secondary education attain- “It’s like the Super Bowl $7,500 (roughly P330,000). tation? Our communities need of 60,000 applications for per- ment levels in the industrial- which is regulated security migrant workers to have per- In previous Pacquiao fights, manent residence down to zero ized world,” he said. wise by the FBI and Home- manent status. This mass de- the best tickets sold for in two years. Caregivers will portation is classic economic Some businesses, including land Security,” he said. still wait for two years before $1,500. mismanagement and is frankly McDonald’s, are, however, un- they can file for permanent The FBI has been around for irrational.” der federal investigation over But on the Internet, ringside resident status, but Immigra- a century to serve the dual possible abuses of the pro- seats for May 2 are now be- tion Minister Chris Alexander Ottawa cited a need to “protect function of an intelligence gram, following reports of lo- ing sold for $87,000 each said applications would be pro- the Canadian labour market” as agency and a federal law cals being turned away from (roughly P3.5 million), cessed within six months. a reason for revising the TFWP. jobs. enforcement organization, The program was only meant which is bigger than the In Toronto, amid blustery men and women in dark to address temporary labour Under federal law, businesses lifetime savings of an ordi- spring winds, workers and suits and nylon jackets shortages, the government cannot hire temporary foreign nary Filipino. their supporters staged a rally bearing the FBI colors. said, adding that the new rule workers if there are qualified at the Citizenship and Immigra- Pacquiao’s American pro- was also meant to encourage Canadians available for jobs. The Homeland Security was tion Canada’s headquarters on moter, Bob Arum, was employers and their workers Some economists say some created after the September St. Clair East. They planted astounded by the ticket to seek pathways to permanent industries prefer to hire tem- 11 attacks “to ensure a seedlings symbolizing that mi- prices on the Internet. He residence. Critics have noted, porary foreign workers be- homeland that is safe, se- grant workers have established said he’d received offers of however, that Canada’s current cause they are more compliant cure and resilient against roots in their communities. around $80,000 for his seat immigration laws favor highly and are more likely to stay in terrorism and other haz- Rhea, a member of Anakbayan skilled workers, not low- the job than students or new to the fight. ards.” Toronto, a local Filipino youth skilled, low-wage workers. graduates. organization, said she came out “Anybody who’s willing to Employers have also argued The Canadian Union of Public On fight night, the MGM to support her pay $200,000 can have my that they have had to hire tem- Employees (CUPE) has been Grand will be the hottest “kababayans” (fellow Filipinos) seat,” he told The STAR in porary foreign workers be- critical of the program, accus- place on earth. who came to Canada to support jest during a recent chat. cause low-wage, low-skilled ing employers and provincial their families and would have It’s the place to be seen. jobs do not attract Canadians, governments of using it to Mayweather has majority no jobs waiting for them back despite the fact that more than “drive down wages, worsen home. “You will see hard-core box- control over the tickets. And 1.4 million are jobless. working conditions, and under- ing fans but you’re gonna this time, Pacquiao will Rallies were also held in Mon- mine unions.” In October, fol- Canada’s unemployment rate – have people there that are have in his hands just treal, Vancouver, and in other lowing reports that some tem- currently 6.7 per cent -– is pro- socialites, rich that don’t enough tickets for his family cities in Ontario, including porary foreign workers were jected to increase following the really follow boxing but and closest friends. Guelph, Hamilton, St. Cath- receiving 15 per cent less than slump in oil prices. As of Febru- arines and Peterborough. the median wage, the govern- who will be there for the ary, at least 14,000 oil industry “Pasensiya na muna (I beg ment required employers to event,” said Koncz. 'Nonesense ruling' workers from Alberta and for your understanding),” pay them the prevailing wage. 3,000 from Newfoundland and But not every Tom, Dick and Pacquiao told his friends Syed Hussan of the Migrant Labrador lost their jobs, re- CUPE also noted that these Harry will be there because who won’t get any tickets Workers Alliance for Change ported The Globe and Mail. said the ruling does not make they can’t afford to be there. for the fight. ⦿ (Continued on page 27)

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An estimated 200,000 fami- apply. In 2015 alone, this lies with children are eligi- represents potentially mil- Quick Facts ble to receive money under lions of dollars in un- All families with children the Harper Government’s claimed benefits. will benefit from the new proposed enhanced Univer- Family Tax Cuts and Bene- Under the proposed en- sal Child Care Benefit fits, which includes the hancements to the UCCB, (UCCB), but are at risk of Family Tax Cut, and en- families would receive al- not receiving the benefit hancements to the UCCB, most $2,000 per year for unless they apply. In Toron- Child Care Expense Deduc- each child under 6 and to, for example, there are tion and the Children’s Fit- $720 per year for each child an estimated 32,000 fami- ness Tax Credit. aged 6 through 17. The new lies who are not registered. benefit amounts would be Combined with tax relief The Honourable Pierre Poi- Action Honda is a proud sponsor of the retroactive to January 1, introduced by the Govern- lievre, Minister of Employ- “Rey Valera Live at Sing Galing Canada” event on 2015 and be reflected in ment of Canada since 2006, ment and Social Develop- Saturday, May 30 at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, monthly payments to fami- a typical family of four can ment, today asked for help Ont. Photo by Ino Sanchez of Inspirasyon. lies in July 2015. The pro- receive up to $6,600 in tax from the media and the posed enhancements to the relief and enhanced bene- public to encourage fami- UCCB are expected to more fits in 2015. lies to apply for the benefit. than double the number of Low- and middle-income The majority of families families that benefit from families will receive two- with children, approximate- 1.6 million to more than 4 thirds of the overall bene- ly 3.8 million, are known million. fits provided by the Gov- and will automatically re- If your family is not cur- ernment of Canada’s new ceive the enhanced UCCB or rently receiving the UCCB, family measures. be contacted by the Gov- has never received the ernment to confirm their The Family Tax Cut will UCCB, or has never applied information. However, eliminate or significantly for the Canada Child Tax many eligible families are reduce the difference in the Benefit and you still have not currently captured by federal tax payable by a one children under 18 in your the Government’s UCCB -earner couple relative to a care, please go Despedida Party for outgoing Consul General Junever Mahilum-West system and may miss out two-earner couple with a to www.canada.ca/ held at Casa Manila on Friday, March 20th. From L-R: Tony A. San on receiving money that is similar family income taxsavings in order to find Juan, Nelson Galves, Jess Cabrias, Suzy Llanera, Rafael Nebres, Eliza- owed to them unless they beth Leggett and her granddaughter. out how you can apply.

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(Continued from page 7) will seek to steer through parliament a "Bangsamoro You can now apply for KEY POINTS IN BANGSAMORO Basic Law" for the autono- mous region by the end of TAXES/REVENUES: The au- this year. NBI clearance online tonomous government will receive 75 percent of all lo- PLEBISCITE: People living cal taxes, fees and charges, in areas to be included in 75 percent of revenues from the autonomous region will metallic minerals and con- need to ratify the law in a trol of fishing areas up to 12 plebiscite to be held in nautical miles from the 2015. coastline. TRANSITIONAL AUTHORI- ISLAMIC LAW: The region TY: After the basic law is will not be an Islamic state, approved and ratified by the rather a secular govern- plebiscite, a 15-member ment. Sharia law will apply "Bangsamoro Transition only to Muslims and only for Authority" will govern the civil cases, not for criminal region until a regional par- offences. All residents are liament is elected. Aquino guaranteed basic rights to appoints the members of life, movement, privacy, and the transitional authority, freedom of religion and but the MILF will have a ma- jority and the chairman. Screen shot of the NBI application speech. MANILA, Philippines – Start- application form at When the system had a TERRITORY: To cover five ELECTIONS: A regional par- ing Wednesday, April 1, the www.doj.gov.ph/nbi, soft launch last January 2, at provinces, plus two cities, liament, expected to have 50 National Bureau of Investiga- www.nbi.gov.ph, and clear- least 29 sites nationwide six towns and 39 villages in seats, is to be elected in con- tion will no longer entertain ance.nbi.gov.ph. went online. the south, comprising about junction with national elec- walk-ins as it implements a "With the implementation of "The new clearance system 10 percent of the Philip- tions in May 2016. fully online application pro- the new NBI system, we shall provides a more reliable plat- pines' total land area. cess for NBI clearance. continue to roll out and im- form for the efficient pro- Agence France-Presse “We are rolling out this new plement solutions to progres- cessing of applicants' infor- ENABLING LAW: Philippine procedure to help our broth- sively eliminate queues and mation. With the improved President Benigno Aquino ers and sisters get their clear- simplify processes," Suarez search engine and query da- ances fast and in a most con- said. tabase, the accurate releasing venient way. Almost all of us of clearances will be faster," After registering online, ap- are using the Internet, we said Justice Secretary Leila de plicants may proceed to any better make use of them in Lima in February. of the 55 NBI sites nation- transacting business with the wide for the payment and This is a first in the history of NBI,” said NBI spokesman biometric enrollment before the [justice] department and Nick Suarez said on Monday, their their clearance is re- of the NBI. Our very own March 30. leased. clearance system that was The registration and appoint- internally developed as part "They can only go to the NBI ment system for the NBI of our flagship National Jus- clearance sites on the sched- clearance will all be done tice Information System Pro- uled date they have chosen online nationwide. Appli- ject," De Lima said. – when they filled up their cants may accomplish the Rappler.com forms online," Suarez said. (Continued from page 6) tive vacation-mode are crush- in the search for peace. With Balesin management replied type arises from the conflict of ing each other. Surfing the net clear and open mind and sin- that at their Club, if guests and ideologies, political or religious, WAVES FROM HOME ~ ~ ~ and drowning ourselves on the cere belief on what is good and members choose to have the when people fight each other waves of words of a few books correct, the right decisions and Club serve the “yaya” tender- for petty ends, losing sight of We shall be following the delib- that have been shelved for actions can be achieved. loin steak and lobster thermi- the basic humanity that binds erations of the National Peace quite some time while intermit- dor, (they) will gladly serve it us all together as a single hu- ***** Council and hope they can con- tently watching old religious- to the “yaya” which complicat- man family. We must remem- tribute to the widest possible themed, re-run movies on TV Back to this season, a “summer ed the issue further and more ber that the different religions, dissemination of information made up for our multi-tasking vacation glitch” affirming that angry voices to join the dissing. ideologies and political systems on the peace process and the retreat and mindful meditation. despite our many problems For us here “tambays” (regular of the world are meant for hu- BBL believing they are mindful here at home, it’s really “more hangers-on) at our favorite, man beings to achieve happi- In our real-time chaos, mindful- men and women of integrity, fun in the Philippines,” and we popularly cool and undiscrimi- ness. We must not lose sight of ness, according to Joseph Gold- objectivity and independence are referring to the “yaya meal” nating coffee shop, it was an- this fundamental goal and at no stein (Three Means of who can further enlighten the that went viral and fodder of other diversion for intellectual- time should we place means Peace),“is the key to these pre- Filipino people with regards to news this time of the year. and-civil-rights dissection. above end, the supremacy of sent moments… and without it, the proposed law that would humanity over matter and ide- we simply stay lost in the wan- Actress, fashion designer and The hair-splitting is still going form the legal basis for creation ology must always be main- derings of our minds.” model Maggie Wilson-Consunji on. But belonging to the caste of an autonomous Bangsamoro tained.” shared via social media a per- of “desadobosabos”, who eat entity in Mindanao. As opposed to mindlessness, sonal incident in the exclusive adobo only once in a month ***** “mindfulness is the quality and and members-only Balesin Is- Anger and hatred and division (pork and chicken are among We are taking this opportunity power of mind that is aware of land Club in Quezon Province will not bring us anywhere the markets’ price-rising stars), to express our congratulations what is happening – without (Senator Chiz Escudero and close to our quest for peace and we can just sigh. Yayas are no and also gratitude for being a judgment and without interfer- actress Heart Evangelista were stability in that part of our longer that way below the member of the Waves Filipinos ence.” married there a few months country. Neither noise nor bel- pecking order. And we believe Making News which is now ago). It was a simple case of “I ligerent bravado will lead us in Mindfully looking into the is- they’re now called child care- Number 3! in readership in the want that too” when her moth- that direction. It is enlighten- sues, crises and circumstances givers here and governess in Greater Toronto Area. We are er ordered the same special ment that will guide us on the that shape our views of society other parts of the world. And proud to be part of this publica- “adobo” fare served to the nan- right road and the right action as they play out on the local yes, I am sure they now can eat tion and as such we shall strive ny of Ms. Maggie’s child only to to reach that goal. and global scenes through me- cake and drink champagne too. to be interactive with readers dia and the internet, we can be refused so politely because Four centuries ago Jingnuo, a ***** from hereon. find our own experience and it is for “yaya meal” only. We Chan Buddhist nun, said: “If you expression of peace and our can understand and cannot In A New Approach to Global Mabuhay! bring to everything an enlight- fault Maggie Wilson-Consunji’s Problems, the Dalai Lama said: relationship with the rest of For comments, requests and ened mind, you won’t get lost.” sensitivity in reacting to that “…of the many problems we humanity and the environment suggestions, this columnist may and reporting it in her social face today, some are natural ***** we live in. be reached at Diego Fran- media account. calamities which must be ac- During Lent, we chose to stay [email protected] and email We relate to Mindanao as we cepted with equanimity. Oth- closer to home than venture “That’s blatant discrimination”, account at jegofran- relate to our next-door neigh- ers… are of our own making into the madness of summer the people cried and it’s now [email protected]. bors as well as close families created by misunderstanding where the herds on hyperac- news history. and friends in the same sense and can be corrected. One such

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Toronto is one of the most livable #9 Toronto and competitive cities in the world A study by Quacquarelli Symonds as demonstrated by various interna- (QS) Best Student Cities ranked To- tional rankings and reports. In addi- ronto as 9th of 50 best cities in the tion to securing its position on the world for students. The study, re- world stage, Toronto's rankings quiring eligible cities to have a pop- confirm that it continues to offer a ulation over 250,000, and have at high quality of life for 2.8 million least two institutions featured in the residents who choose to live and QS World University Rankings, was work here. based on five themes including uni- Toronto is one of the world's top versity rankings, student mix, em- cities based on international rank- ployer activity, quality of living and ings done by third parties. See some affordability. of our top results based on our economy and overall quality of life. THE MOST POPULAR DESTINA- BEST CITY IN THE WORLD 2015 TION FOR JOB SEEKERS (Top 10) #1 Toronto #8 Toronto Toronto is the world's best city to A recent Boston Consulting Group live in, according to research look- survey of 203,000 employees in 189 ing at a range of factors including different countries shows that Cana- safety, cost of living and livability. da ranks 3rd among countries and According to analysis carried out by Toronto ranks 8th among cities that the Economist Intelligence Unit of employees in the global workforce 36 major cities, Canada's economic would consider moving to. powerhouse finished top. WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL While it wasn't named first in any of CITIES (Top 10) the specific rankings, a strong per- formance overall placed Toronto #10 Toronto top. It came eighth in the safety in- Toronto tied for 10th place, along- dex and fourth in terms of livability. side Los Angeles and the San Fran- SAFEST CITIES IN THE WORLD cisco Bay Area, in the World's Most 2015 Influential Cities by Forbes Maga- zine. The ranking scores 58 metro- #8 Toronto politan areas in 8 categories: the The Economist Intelligence Unit amount of foreign direct investment (EIU) released its Safe Cities Index, attracted, the concentration of cor- ranked Toronto at 8th out of 50 cit- porate headquarters, how many ies. The study examined four cate- business niches are dominated, air gories including digital security, connectivity (ease of travel to other health security, infrastructure safety global cities), strength of producer and personal safety. Toronto ranked services, financial services, technol- well in the areas of infrastructure ogy & media power and racial diver- and personal safety. The Safe City sity. According to Forbes, Toronto, Index, along with five other rank- as the economic capital of Canada, ings conducted by the EIU, forms has become a focus for international the Index of Indexes, which ranks investment and is among the most WANTED Toronto as the best place to live. racially diverse cities on the planet. WORLD’S MOST TAX- INTELLIGENT COMMUNITY OF Nanny/ Caregiver COMPETITIVE MAJOR CITY THE YEAR #1 Toronto #1 Toronto A report by KPMG ranked Toronto We are looking for a full-time Nanny/ Caregiver to take care of our Toronto is the 2014 Intelligent Com- as the world's most tax-competitive newborn baby, and basic supervision to a twelve (12) year old girl. munity of the Year according to the major city. The report, ranked To- Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The ideal candidate should have experience working with children. ronto first overall among 51 major ICF is a think tank based in New international cities studied. The You must be 100% reliable, compassionate and trustworthy. Being York City that studies the economic study assessed tax competitiveness able to cook basic meals, do light housekeeping and do some person- and social development of the 21st by comparing various tax rates in al care. Century community. Toronto is rec- each location including: corporate ognized as the 2014 Intelligent Preference will be given to those speaking English and Tagalog. Com- income tax, property taxes, capital Community of the Year due to its pleted caregiver program with certificate is an asset. taxes, sales taxes, miscellaneous lo- diverse economy, with key clusters cal business taxes and statutory la- in finance, media, information and bour costs. communication technologies and Please send your resume to BEST CITY FOR STUDENTS (Top film production, as well as its suc- 10) [email protected] (Continued on page 21)

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Sing Galing Canada Winners. (L-R) Adult Category winners Daneus Orig, Romar Rieta and Raina Resplandor. The members of the board of judges are title spon- sor Rose Ty, Karen Tan, Mon Torralba and Maritone Mendoza. The Youth Category grand finalists are Jhayden Bautista, Joseph Mateo and Sierra Rayman. The Sing Galing Canada semi-finals was held April 19 at the Living Word Ministries in Hamilton. The grand finals will be staged on May 30 at the Rey Valera Live at Sing Galing event at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Photo by C. Royals Studios Inc.

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TFC@theMovies brings Filipino champ's inspiring biopic to US and Canada theaters starting April 24

REDWOOD SHORES, CA, April 15, and how his uncle got him into the 2015 –With a little over two weeks to sport. go, interest in the May 2 welterweight TFC@theMovies gives all boxing fans world championship unification bout in the U.S. and Canada the chance to on May 2 between Floyd Mayweath- see the origins of the Filipino boxing er, Jr. andManny Pacquiao has legend when Kid Kulafu opens in U.S. reached fever pitch with traditional and Canada theaters on April 24. and social media churning out story after story about the boxers' training, The truth is Manny Pacquiao, the fight analysis and predictions, betting world's only boxing champion in eight odds, trivia, celebrity gym visits, comic divisions, almost never happened. The relief and everything else under the scrawny kid from Kibawe, Bukidnon sun that could be said about what is stood no chance against the obstacles billed as the "Fight of the Century". life threw at him, until he started punching down banana trees, thanks But as far as beloved Filipino boxing to the goading of his uncle, Sardo icon Manny Pacquiao, one of the pro- Dapidran, played by award-winning tagonists of this unfolding real-life actor Cesar Montano. sports drama, is concerned - even with the wealth of information that has The film has premiered in the Philip- been shown, said and written about pines on April 15 and Arvin Mendoza him - none goes as deeply into the be- of Inquirer.net came in with an early ginnings of his legendary career as review: "Watching director Paul So- ABS-CBN Star Cinema and Ten17 Pro- riano’s latest opus Kid Kulafu is like ductions' Kid Kulafu, a film helmed by being hit squarely in the face by Manny well-known commercial and film di- Pacquiao’s lethal one-two punch com- rector Paul Soriano from the screen- bination. Soriano’s treatment of the play of Froi Medina that documents film is nothing less than raw and un- the early years of Pacquiao as a strug- tamed, humanizing the characters to gling amateur and pro boxer, how he I-Remit is a proud sponsor of Rey Valera LIVE (Continued on page 23) tried to make ends meet as a teenager at Sing Galing Canada!

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Titanic could be on St. Patrick’s Catholic Church path to sainthood 131 McCaul St, Toronto (416) 598 3269 When the Titanic began to sink on April 15, 1912, Father WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: Thomas Byles had two op- portunities to board a life- 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm boat. final hours of the priest’s life. a boat.” Although the sailor who gave his life for others.” But he forewent those oppor- was anxious to help him, the tunities, according to passen- “When the crash came we Fr. Smith said that in the local priest twice refused to leave. gers aboard the sinking were thrown from our community, “We are hoping ocean liner, in order to hear berths ... We saw before us, “Fr. Byles could have been and praying that he will be confessions and offer conso- coming down the passage- saved, but he would not leave recognized as one of the lation and prayers with those way, with his hand uplifted, while one (passenger) was saints within our canon.” who were trapped aboard. Father Byles,” she recalled. left and the sailor's entreaties The canonization process “We knew him because he were not heeded,” Mocklare Now, a priest at the former first requires that the person had visited us several times recounted. “After I got in the church of Fr. Byles in Eng- Beatification call for heroic Ti- in question be found to have on board and celebrated boat, which was the last one land is asking that his beatifi- tanic priest. Fr Thomas Byles lived the Christian virtues to Mass for us that very morn- to leave, and we were slowly cation cause be opened. a heroic degree. A miracle ing.” going further away from the Saint Helen’s Church in Essex attributed to the intercession Some 1,500 people died ship, I could hear distinctly since 1905. “'Be calm, my good people,' of the individual must then when the Titanic hit an ice- the voice of the priest and the he said, and then he went be approved, for the title of berg and sank in the Atlantic Miss Agnes McCoy, a third responses to his prayers.” about the steerage giving ab- “Blessed” to be bestowed. Ocean in 1912. Believed at class passenger and survivor solution and blessings...” More than a century later, the time to be “unsinkable,” of the Titanic, said Fr. Byles Once beatified, another mira- Father Graham Smith – the the ship lacked adequate life- had been on the ship, hearing Mocklare continued: “A few cle due to the intercession of current priest at Fr. Byles’ boats for all the passengers confessions, praying with around us became very excit- Fr. Byles would need to be former parish of Saint on its maiden voyage from passengers and giving his ed and then it was that the approved, for him to be de- Helen’s – is the promoter for Southampton to New York blessing as the vessel sank. priest again raised his hand clared a saint. opening his cause for beatifi- City. and instantly they were calm McCoy’s testimony, and that cation. “We hope people around the once more. The passengers Fr. Byles was traveling on the of other passengers onboard, world will pray to him if they were immediately impressed In a statement to the BBC, Fr. Titanic to preside at his has been collected are in need and, if a miracle by the absolute self-control Smith announced the begin- brother’s wedding in New at www.fatherbyles.com. occurs, then beatification and of the priest.” ning of the process seeking York. The 42-year-old British then canonization can go for- Helen Mary Mocklare, anoth- the canonization of his pre- priest had been ordained in She recounted that a sailor ward,” Fr. Smith said. CNA er third class passenger, of- decessor, whom he considers Rome 10 years prior and had “warned the priest of his dan- fered more details about the to be “an extraordinary man served as a parish priest at ger and begged him to board

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Senators not in favor of legalizing TORONTO is one of the world’s top... cess as a magnet for immigrants. divorce in the Philippines The process identified 21 communi- By:Jelly F. Musico, Philippine News Agency ties in 8 countries which were fur- ther narrowed to the Top 7 Intelli- Marcos is married to Louise Cacho gent Communities. The founders of Araneta. They have three sons -- ICF visited each of the Top 7 com- Ferdinand Alexander III, Joseph munities to validate the information Simon and William Vincent. communities provided and then prepared reports, which were re- On the other hand, Senator Pia Cay- viewed by an international jury of etano said she is open to discuss previous Intelligent Communities of the divorce law. the Year winners, government offi- “I am of the belief that there is cials, business leaders, academics nothing to be proud about (the and consultants involved in the In- fact) we are the only country in the telligent Community movement. world that still doesn’t have di- WORLD’S MOST RESILIENT CITY vorce, that we are self-suffering, that we allow women, or men, for #1 Toronto that matter, to stay in horrible rela- Toronto was ranked the world's tionships and possibly not even be most resilient city, according to a good parents to their children, recent report by Grosvenor Group. simply because our laws does not The report studied 50 global cities recognize they should live separate and found that Toronto, and other DIVORCE: Yes or No? photo by Daxx Bondoc lives,” Cayetano said in an inter- Canadian cities, fared well, as they MANILA, Philippines -- Senators House, lawmakers there might face view with reporters. were generally well governed, well have rejected a proposal to legalize their wife’s fury if they try to pass Cayetano is the chairperson of the planned and had good access to re- divorce in the Philippines despite it,” Sotto said, adding that he will Senate committee on youth, wom- sources, including water and ener- surveys showing majority of Filipi- personally reject the proposal. en and family relations. gy. The resiliency ranking was de- nos agreed to legalize termined by assessing the cities' Senator Nancy Binay, one of the A recent survey by the Social "irreconcilably separated" couples. vulnerability to events and their only five lady senators, said the Weather Stations (SWS) showed ability to adapt to change and cope Senator Serge Osmen a III said he government should find ways to that 60 percent or three out of five with adverse issues. will also reject a divorce law for strengthen and empower the Filipi- Filipinos are in favor of a divorce fear that his wife, Bettina Lopez, no families instead of legalizing di- law while 29 percent disagreed and MOST YOUTHFUL CITY may use it against him. vorce in the country. the remaining 11 percent are unde- #1 Toronto “I cannot favor a divorce law. My “Besides, there is already legal rem- cided. wife might use that against me,” edy, which is annulment, for cou- The Youthful Cities 2014 Index ana- Aside from Vatican City, the Philip- lyzed 25 cities around the world Osmen a said in a text message on ples who have problems,” Binay pines is the only country in the Tuesday. said. from the perspective of young world that does not allow divorce. adults, in an attempt to quantify Acting Senate minority leader Vi- Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said In 2005, Gabriela Party-list Repre- which cities are most attractive to cente Sotto III said any proposal to there is no reason for him to sup- sentative Liza Maza filed a divorce young people aged 15 to 29 and legalize divorce will unlikely pass port the divorce legalization. bill. It was re-filed in August 2010 how they can live, work and play in both in the Senate and the House of “No. I love my wife. I do not want to by Gabriela Women's party-list alt- their urban settings. The study Representatives which remains divorce her,” Marcos said in a text hough the committee deliberations ranks cities based on 80 indicators dominated by male lawmakers. message. started on June 1, 2011. ⦿ in 16 categories and Toronto ranked “That’s unlikely. In the Lower especially high in the categories in- cluding, Diversity, Digital Access, Youth Employment, Food and Night- life, Music and Film, Fashion and Art, Public Space, Sport and Gaming. TOP WORLD UNIVERSITIES #20 Toronto Toronto is home to one of the top universities according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-2014, which ranked the University of Toronto as 20th out of 400 global universities. The ranking is based on 13 separate per- formance indicators covering all of the core missions of a world-class university - teaching, research, cita- tions, industry income and interna- tional outlook. TRANSIT SCORE #3rd in North America and 1st in Canada - Toronto A recent study, Transit Score, has Toronto ranked at 3rd of 70 US and Canadian cities and 1st in Canada. The study was conducted by Walk Score, a Seattle based organization that helps people find places to live based on walkability. The study looked at the variety of modes avail- able in cities, such as bus, light rail, subway, as well as the frequency

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APRIL 2015 22 Waves Filipinos Making News SPORTS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] An insider report: LIKE WINE, MANNY PACQUIAO GETS

BETTER AS HE AGES By Manny Piñol PhilBoxing.com staged Manny's first fight astating knockout loss to into a thinking fighting ma- after winning the WBC fly- Juan Manuel Marquez in chine who gets inside the weight title, a 10-round non their 4th meeting, I was ring to fight. -title in Kidapawan City, with him in his Gen. Santos I was amazed by his speed capital of North Cotabato. City home when almost all and his sleek movements The unfinished provincial of the familiar faces who which I believe would give gym was filled to the rafters hovered around him in his Mayweather the toughest with a crowd estimated at moments of glory were no- challenge he has ever faced. 20,000. where to be seen. Now considered the under- I was involved in promoting Last week, Manny Pacquiao, dog against the undefeated two more of his fights after preparing for the biggest American champion, I will that, including his one- fight of his career which not be surprised if Manny round demolition of could install him as the Pacquiao scores the biggest Thailand's Frakhaporb Rak- greatest boxer of all times, upset in his storied boxing kiatgym in Davao City on allowed me to watch him in career. Oct. 26, 2002. his sparring session at the Wild Card Gym. But what makes Pacquiao Davao City Mayor Rody special is not only his in- Photo shows Manny Pacquiao and Manny Piñol in the former's Duterte, also a die-hard I was one of the very few credible boxing skills but his home in Plymouth, Hancock Park, Los Angeles. Pacquiao fan, supported the individuals allowed to unparalleled loyalty to peo- boxing promotion in the watch him spar and do drills ple who helped him on his RMC Gym which gave Man- afterwards to prepare for It was almost 20 years ago As a true-blue boxing man, I way up. when I first met Manny was Manny Pacquiao's fan ny his first multi-million his mega-million fight Pacquiao. and somehow, the fact that purse - P10-M. against the undefeated On the way out of Wild Card we have the same name, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gym, Manny Pacquiao I was a new Governor of As Pacquiao conquered the Emmanuel, and celebrate placed his heavy left arm on North Cotabato and Manny world of boxing with one Watching him up close, I our birthdays a day apart of my shoulder and said: "My was a new world boxing sensational victory after could not seem to believe each other - his Dec. 17 and dear long time friend." champion having knocked another, I was content with that this fighter who used to mine Dec. 16 - brought us out Thailand's Chatchai watching him from the side- rely on just a very strong Manny Paquiao is like a very very close together. Sasakul to win the flyweight lines. left to score knockout victo- rare wine - he gets better as ries has been transformed he ages. ⦿ crown. By February of 1999, I When he suffered that dev- MANNY PACQUIAO: ON MAY 2, WE WILL BE CHEERING FOR YOU! - Waves News Team

APRIL 2015 23 Waves Filipinos Making News Lifestyle TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Coffee Can Reduce Computer and Internet Cancer Risk Among Addiction Excessive Drinkers

liver cancer was also found among people who are smokers and have been suf- fering from hepatitis B or C infection. The report also found that consumption of food that is contaminated by aflatoxins leads to an increase of liver cancer. Aflatoxins are pro- duced by fungi. The food items that can be contami- nated by aflatoxins include Computer addiction can be the Internet, unable to use peanuts, black pepper, spic- described as the excessive the Internet with efficient es, dry fruits, cereals and or compulsive use of time, not being interested in figs. the computer which persists the outside world, not despite serious negative spending time with people As per a detailed analysis The research team has ob- The study also found a con- consequences for personal, from the outside world, and published by UK-based served that people who nection between consump- social or occupational func- an increase in their loneli- World Cancer Research consume alcohol above tion of fish as well as lower tion. Another clear concep- ness and dejec- Fund International (WCRF) normal limits or people risk of liver cancer. tualization is made by Block tion. However, not all people coffee consumption can who are obese have higher The report was published who stated that who spend hours each day reduce the risk of liver can- risk of liver cancer. The this month and is the most "Conceptually, the diagnosis on the computer are consid- cer among individuals who London-based WRCF sug- systematic as well as rigor- is a compulsive-impulsive ered addicted. There are have been abusing on alco- gests that three or more ous analysis of the scientific spectrum disorder that in- many uses for computers hol on a regular basis. The drinks per day consump- research projects conduct- volves online and/or offline and the internet and in team of researchers tion of alcohol can lead to ed on liver cancer across computer usage and con- many cases, an individual worked in collaboration higher risk of liver cancer. the world. The research sists of at least three sub- may spend 6 or more hours with the American Institute Researchers say that with analyzed 34 studies that types: excessive gaming, in a day on the computer for Cancer Research for regular coffee intake, the involved around 8.2 million sexual preoccupations, and but still not be considered Continuous Update Project impact of alcohol use people. The total number of e-mail/text messag- an addict. Each individual (CUP) connected to liver seemed nullified. The re- liver cancer cases that ing". While it was expected situation is different and cancer cases across the search team couldn’t com- were analyzed to formulate that this new type of addic- therefore, there is no set world and their cause. ment on the reason behind the research report was tion would find a place un- number of hours that is (or Regular consumption of the decreased risk of liver twenty four thousand and der the compulsive disor- is not) considered a poten- coffee is found to reduce cancer with coffee con- five hundred. ders in the DSM 5, the cur- tial for computer addiction. rent edition of the Diagnos- the risk of liver cancer. sumption. Higher risk of The American Register Symptoms of Computer tic and Statistical Manual of Addiction (Continued from page 21) TIVE CITY al and third of 36 North Mental Disorders, it is still American cities with popu- counted as an unofficial dis- TORONTO is one of the ... #5TH in the world and #3 lations over two million order. The concept of Com-  Having a constant pre- in North America – and the number of stops in people. The KPMG study puter Addiction is broadly occupation with the com- Toronto each neighbourhood. An compared business cost and divided in two types, name- puter either online or offline earlier study, Walk Score, KPMG 2014 Competitive other competitiveness fac- ly offline and online Com-  Feeling an intense de- compared the levels of Alternative study (pdf) tors. Toronto, along with puter Addiction. The term sire to go online, play a com- walkability in cities, had found that Toronto offers Montreal and Vancouver, offline Computer Addiction puter game, or socialize. Toronto ranked at 11th out one of the world's most cost ranked ahead of other US is normally used when  Being drawn by the of a total of 144 cities across effective business and in- cities. speaking about excessive computer as soon as you Canada, US and Australia. vestment climates. Toronto gaming behavior, which can Source: Toronto Progress wake up and before you go ranked fifth among 48 glob- both be practiced offline and WORLD’S MOST COMPETI- Portal to bed online. Online computer Ad-  Spending time on the (Continued from page 15) ing in preparation for the film. concert director John-D Laza- diction is also known computer despite family tin. "This 110-minute film as Internet addiction and Untold story of Manny ... "Because of Kid Kulafu, I real- functions taking place, spe- which was three years in the gets in general more atten- ized that Sir Manny can be a cial events, or other activi- the point of immortalizing making, including two years of tion from scientific research huge source of inspiration to ties that you were once hap- them. Overrated or not, com- research and emotional inter- than Offline Computer Ad- py to be a part of kids of today. He's hardwork- diction, mainly because mercialized or not, propaganda views with Pacquiao, members ing, determined to rise above most cases of Computer Ad-  Replacing old hobbies or not, one thing is for sure -- of his family, friends and for- poverty, and has high respect diction are related to the with excessive use of the Kid Kulafu is a knockout of a mer trainers, will show why he computer and using the for his parents and family," excessive use of the inter- movie!" is not only one of the greatest computer as your primary shared Villar. "When Sir Manny net. boxers in history, but also one source of entertainment and Former child actor and Kid stepped into amateur boxing, of the most inspiring heroes in procrastination Kulafu lead star Buboy Villar his goal was not to win. He Although addiction is usual- the world today."  Performing actions on feels honored to be part of the wanted to help provide meals ly used to describe sub- the computer that are out- world champion's biopic. to his family and make his par- Rounding up the cast of Kid stances, addiction can also be used to describe patho- side the realm of what your ents proud of him." Kulafu are Alessandra de "I knew that there were a lot logical Internet use. Experts original plans were such as Rossi, Alex Vincent Medina, who auditioned for the role "I completely agree with my on Internet addiction have shopping online when you Jake Macapagal, Jomari An- that's why I was so happy colleague, Paul Soriano, when described this syndrome as should be working or play- geles, Kokoy de Santos and when I was chosen. Because he said, that Mayweather will an individual being intense- ing a game when you should Khalil Ramos. be doing homework I'm really a big fan of not define Pacquiao," said ABS- ly working on the Internet, Pacquiao," said Villar who un- CBN Global Head of Theatricals prolonged use of the Inter-  Lying to your family and friends about the activities derwent serious boxing train- and acclaimed film, TV and net, uncontrollable use of (Continued on page 24)

APRIL 2015 24 Waves Filipinos Making News Lifestyle TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] The newlywed: RODNEY RONQUILLO and CHYRELL SAMSON

A blend of two notes in harmony! Congratulations and Best Wishes to Chyrell and Rodney. From your friends at Waves!

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(Continued from page 23) Feeling irritable and out computer instead of sive stock trading online different options for group or of control or de- working out or other- community support are avail- COMPUTER ADDICTION...  Cybersex – this is a com- pressed when not wise being active pulsive use of the internet to able to assist those who are using it. addicted to computers. Just physical illness that pre- participate in internet sex that you perform while on the getting out and interacting Spending increasing vents an individual through chat rooms, adult computer (e.g., saying that with others can be very re- amounts of time and from leaving the websites, fantasy role playing you are working on home- warding to the computer ad- money on hardware, home online or watching pornogra- work when you are actually dict. software, magazines, phy playing a game) boredom and feeling like and computer-  Changing Interests – one there is nothing else  Social Networking ad-  Possessing anxious feel- related activities. method of getting past a com- to do dictions – this is the addic- ings when wanting to use the tion that results when an indi- puter addiction is to focus on computer or knowing that Neglecting work, school, new interests. For instance, a or family obligations. vidual spends more time so- time on the computer is lim- The most Common types of cializing online than they do computer user might take ited Lying about the amount Computer Addiction socializing with people in real part in a new gym member-  Exhibiting mood swings of time spent on com- life. These addicts will often ship, spend time at the mov- ies with friends or go out for a or irritability when you are puter activities.  General Computer ad- find online relationships to be walk. not allowed to spend as much Failing at repeated efforts dictions – this the result of an more meaningful than offline time on the computer as you to control computer individual’s desire to play relationships.  If a computer user does would like to or if your com- use. games such as solitaire or feel that he must go onto the puter time is interrupted other games on the computer Treatments for Computer computer, consider talking  Losing track of time while "Body shaking," rapid and does not generally in- Addiction himself out of the computer heart rate/breathing, on the computer and spend- clude internet usage use unless it is absolutely nec- hyperacute vision/ essary. If he does go on the ing more time on it than in-  Internet Addiction –  Counseling and thera- hearing computer, he must make a tended internet addiction is the re- py – this may entail behavior- plan for what he will do when Using the computer as a Most Common Causes for sult of an individual’s desire al therapy such as CBT which  on the computer, how long it Computer Addiction to spend time online perform- will retrain the mind to per- form of escapism from reality will take and what time you ing any one of a number of form different actions when it Excessive computer use may will be off of the computer. anxiety caused by stress tasks in excess. Internet ad- has certain thoughts. Counsel- result in, or occur with: Placing these limitations on at work, relation- diction has sub-categories ing or therapy can also focus your computer usage when Lack of face to face social ships, financial prob- that include: on treating underlying mental paired with therapy or coun- interaction. lems or other sources health conditions that caused  Internet compulsions – seling can lead to recovery the addiction such as anxiety, Using the computer for depression that leads to these may include compulsive from this difficult to cope depression, social trauma or pleasure, gratifica- computer use to es- shopping online, compulsive with addiction. other conditions tion, or relief from cape reality gaming online, compulsive stress. gambling online or compul-  Group Support – many inactivity and using the

APRIL 2015 25 Waves Filipinos Making News BUSINESS TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] ABS-CBN, only media LBC launches add-on services in North company in FinanceAsia's America for balikbayan boxes LBC Express, the leading out having to fill up another their relatives back home. list of best Philippine courier service provider in balikbayan box. The Extra As of 2012, there are companies the Philippines, is introduc- Pack also prevents the risk 3,494,281 in the USA and ing LBC VIP (Very Important of overstuffed boxes, which 852,401 in Canada. Padala) in North America increases the risk of the April 15, 2015 (Quezon we are on the right track," Other packs such as Security and Canada, a menu of add- package’s security. City, Philippines) - ABS-CBN said ABS-CBN President and Packs, which will include on services that allows cus- Corporation, the country’s CEO Charo Santos-Concio. Customers can send a small protective gear and added tomers to increase the bene- leading multimedia company, “We are indeed honored to be box (24x18x9) for $25 when insurance, and Air Packs, fits of their existing transac- has been ranked the 3rd best in this prestigious list of Fi- sending one regular box. which will focus on air car- mid-cap (middle capitaliza- nanceAsia.” tions, at a discounted rate. Those sending two regular go, will be available in LBC’s tion) company in the Philip- This is FinanceAsia’s 15th “At LBC we always look for boxes need to pay only $20 VIP add-on menu in the fu- pines in the latest survey of year to conduct this survey to additional ways to answer for the small box, while ture. FinanceAsia, one of the most find out which publicly listed to the needs of our custom- those sending three regular respected finance magazines “This add-on service will companies investors consider ers. We want to give our loy- boxes need to pay only $15 in the region. It is the only answer the need for addi- to be the best-managed in al customers the options to for the add-on service. media company in this year’s tional space or security or Asia, who the best senior ex- customize the service we list. LBC is offering this service time. We hope to make ecutives are, and which com- provide them, ” said Hugo to customers in the United smiles bigger with LBC VIP,” The rankings are part of the panies excel in corporate gov- Bonilla, president of LBC States (excluding Hawaii, Bonilla concluded. magazine’s “Asia’s Best Com- ernance, investor relations, North America. panies 2015” poll of over 250 and other Alexandria, and Florida), For more information on portfolio managers and buy- key metrics. For its initial release, the and customers in British LBC, please visit http:// side analysts in the region, or courier service launched the Columbia and Toronto in Chief Operating Officer Carlo www.lbcexpress.com; or call those who identify invest- Extra Pack, which allows Canada. The service is ad- Katigbak stated that the com- 1-800-241-1312 Extn. 7007. ment opportunities for Asia’s customers to send a small vantageous for Filipinos pany is encouraged by this leading mutual funds, pen- recognition and will continue box for those items that did based in the regions who sion funds, trusts, and hedge to strive for innovation and not fit one regular box with- regularly send packages to funds. excellence. ABS-CBN is the only enter- our culture, to be ‘in the “Female Executive of the Year Award for the “Woman of the "We will continue to work tainment and multimedia service of the Filipino’,” he in Asia, Australia, or New Zea- Year” category for all Asia- hard to ensure that our strat- company included in the list said. In 2014, ABS-CBN won land” category at the prestig- Pacific nations (except Aus- egies are attuned to techno- for the mid-cap (middle capi- a Gold Stevie Award in the ious Stevie Awards for Wom- tralia and South Korea) at the logical trends and develop- talization) category. Security “Company of the Year -- en in Business. ABS-CBN also 2014 Asia-Pacific Stevie ments, and that our content Bank was ranked 3rd equal. Media and Entertainment bagged a Grand Stevie Award Awards. ⦿ remains relevant and sensi- Company” category at the and the Gold Stevie Award in “This recognition is a strong tive to the needs of our vari- 11th International Business the “Services Company of the vote of confidence for ABS- ous audiences. This is part of Awards, while Concio won a Year” category, while Concio CBN and a good indicator that nation-building, of shaping Gold Stevie Award in the also received the Gold Stevie

APRIL 2015 26 Waves Filipinos Making News ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Fans await the concerts of the 2015 MYX Music Awards’ major ABS-CBN winners Unanimous choice of Filipino students and May 9 in Toronto: Sarah Geronimo teachers for Best TV May 30 in Hamilton: Rey Valera Station.

ABS-CBN is the top choice work won a total of 154 of students in the country awards from eleven student for TV entertainment, news, award-giving bodies in the and information, having country’s various regions. reaped a total of nine Best Among the big winners are TV Station awards from “TV Patrol,” which was rec- different award-giving bod- ognized as Best News Pro- ies in the academe. gram five times, as well as It was hailed as the Best TV “Matanglawin,” which was Station at the Young Educa- named Best Educational tors’ Council of Program seven times. SOCSKSARGEN’s (YECS) “It’s Showtime,” on the oth- Aral Parangal Awards; Ma- er hand, was honored with pua Institute of Technolo- seven recognitions as Best gy’s 1st Gawad Kamalayan Noontime Show. “Maalaala Awards; Eastern Visayas 2015 MYX Magna Awardee, Rey Valera will be having a concert at the Mo Kaya” and “ASAP” re- State University’s (EVSU) Hamilton Convention Centre on May 30, 2015. ceived six Best Drama An- 1st Students' Choice Mass thology and four Best Musi- Media Awards; 13th Gawad cal Variety Show trophies, TANGLAW (Tagapuring respectively. mga Akademisyan ng Ani- nong Gumagalaw) com- ABS-CBN’s AM radio sta- Sarah Geronimo performs her posed of Jose Rizal Univer- tion, DZMM, was named latest single, “Kilometro.” sity, Philippine Women’ Best AM Station at the Gan- University, University of dingan, Umalohok JUAN, Here is the full list of win- Perpetual Help System, and and TANGLAW. ners: Colegio De San Juan de ABS-CBN Regional, mean- Letran; Holy Angel Univer- while, stood out in student Favorite Music Video — Tayo sity’s 2nd Paragala Central by Sarah Geronimo awards with 18 recogni- Luzon Media Awards; and tions in combined local tele- Favorite Song — Simpleng Erik Santos, Kyla, Richard Poon, Vina Morales, Erik Santos, Angeline Andurog Awards for High- vision and radio categories. Quinto and KZ each sang a Valera tune below a MYX Magna back- Tulad Mo by Daniel Padilla est Distinction from Bicol drop dedicated to Rey Valera. OPM’s Mr. Hitmaker. It scored four trophies at Favorite Artist — Sarah Geron- University. Gandingan; seven at Kaban- imo ABS-CBN was also voted the tugan, six at St. La Salle Ba- Sarah Geronimo and Rey Val- beautiful renditions of Rey’s Favorite Female Artist — Sa- Best TV Station at the colod’s Bilib Awards; and era now share two common most notable compositions, rah Geronimo one at Colegio San Agustin- things: first, they are the big including Kung Kailangan Mo Northwest Samar State Uni- Bacolod’s Gawad Turismo winners at the recently held Ako, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Favorite Male Artist — Daniel versity’s 6th NwSSU Stu- 2015 MYX Music Awards in Buhok Ko and Pangako Sa’Yo, Padilla dents’ Choice Awards For Award. the Philippines and, they both among others. Favorite Group — Silent Sanc- Radio and Television; Lyce- The student award-giving have upcoming Canadian con- tuary um of the Philippines Uni- Valera who is currently on bodies aim to honor TV certs. versity-Manila’s Umalohok- tour, accepted his MYX Magna Favorite Mellow Video — Right programs, movies and me- Where You Belong by Julie JUAN Awards; and Universi- dia personalities who pro- Sarah took home four more Award through a video saying ty of the Philippines-Los MYX awards: Favorite Artist, he is deeply “flattered, proud Anne San Jose mote their respective Banos’ 9th Gandingan: schools’ mission and values. Favorite Female Artist, Favor- and humbled.” Favorite Rock Video — Kislap UPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broad- ite Music Video for Tayo and by Kamikazee The winners were voted by MYX Music Awards newcom- cast Choice Awards. Favorite Remake for Maybe the students, faculty mem- ers, James Reid and Nadine Favorite Urban Video — Busi- This Time. In the first quarter of 2015 bers, and staff of the said Lustre, took home Favorite nessman by Gloc-9 feat. Vinci alone, the Kapamilya net- universities Sarah remains as the artist Media Soundtrack for No Montaner with the most number of wins Erase, while The Voice Kids Favorite New Artist — Darren in MYX Music Awards history Season 1 finalist Darren Es- Espanto as she raised her total of MYX panto outshined strong con- Favorite Collaboration — Tak- STATEMENT ON Music Award trophies to 23. tenders Lyca Gairanod, ipsilim by Gloc-9 feat. Regine Kathryn Bernardo, Nadine Prior to snagging the major Velasquez and Maja Salvador in the Fa- awards of the night, Sarah Favorite Remake — Maybe “THE BUZZ” vorite New Artist category. also showcased a powerful This Time by Sarah Geronimo Darren is the youngest win- production number featuring ner of the night. Favorite Media Soundtrack — After more than 15 years of unparalleled credibility as her chart-topping song, Kilo- No Erase by James Reid and Philippine television's leading showbiz-oriented talk metro. Despite his no-show status, Nadine Lustre Daniel Padilla bested out show, The Buzz takes a break after its April 5,2015 epi- Meanwhile, the highest com- James, Gloc-9, Abra and Jay-R Favorite Guest Appearance in a sode. The program recognizes the evolution in showbiz mendation of the evening, the in the Favorite Male Artist Music Video — Kathryn Ber- news reporting, and to cope with it, The Buzz deems it a MYX Magna Award, was given category. Daniel also bagged nardo in Simpleng Tulad Mo necessary step to reinvent to start anew. Showbiz news to Rey Valera. The MYX Favorite Song for Simpleng Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ — will never die. The showbiz talk genre remains. Magna Award is a recognition Tulad Mo. Toni Gonzaga awarded to an OPM icon who has made a great impact to Gloc-9 also added two brand- Favorite International Video — Since the program began, The Buzz has gained the au- the music industry. new MYX trophies in his col- Shake It Off by Taylor Swift thority of being the premiere source of truthful and bal- lection after bagging Favorite Favorite K-Pop Video — Come anced entertainment news for the Filipino audience Richard Poon, KZ Tandingan, Urban Video for Businessman Back Home by 2ne1 worldwide. As the program bids farewell for now, The Angeline Quinto, Erik Santos, and Favorite Collaboration Buzz would like to thank its loyal viewers for the support Kyla, Christian Bautista and With files from Philstar with Regine Velasquez for they have given the show in its entire run. See you again Vina Morales united on stage Takipsilim. soon. ( Kane Errol Choa, Head, ABS-CBN Corporate Commu- for a special tribute to the nications) legendary hitmaker, singing

APRIL 2015 27 Waves Filipinos Making News ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] ABS-CBN LAUNCHES Catch the Waves on PinoyRadio.com! “ISANG BAYAN PARA KAY PACMAN” In his 20-year career as a boxer, bone-breaking left straight or sneaky Manny Pacquiao fought for Filipinos jab. and they have backed him up, cheer- Another recourse would be to visit ing from the sidelines. the website oneforpacman.abs- ABS-CBN launched the Isang Bayan cbn.com and interact with the punch Para Kay Pacman campaign this meter by clicking on the interactive week as he nears the biggest fight of punching bag which equates to one his career by far to encourage all Fili- punch. pino supporters to let their strength Isang Bayan Para Kay Pacman won’t as a people be felt. It is a call to action be just about the punch meters as it to stop from just cheering from the also encourages the masses to relive sidelines, to step up to the plate and the story of Emmanuel Dapidran rally behind the fighting pride of the Pacquiao before the fame, before the country. riches, as “Kid Kulafu,” the movie (Waves of our Lives) The movement aims to show the presented by ABS-CBN, Star Cinema, world that the People’s Champion and Ten17 Productions and directed Sundays never fights alone, that 100 million by Paul Soriano. 8:30 pm - 9:00pm Filipinos give that vicious left hook The Kapamilya network knows that Host: and the brutal body blows the power cheering won’t be enough to support KUYA NESTOR to make mere men surrender. Manny in his greatest fight yet. It is The Kapamilya network, through this time to stand up, step up to the plate campaign, has called for the fists of and deliver. the Filipinos to lend their strength It’s time to make whoever stares one more time for the titanic battle HOW TO LISTEN down Pacquiao realize that he is not ahead through various methods via up against one man, but 100 million the different social media platforms. Filipinos. to One such method is through the use of the official hashtag #OneForPacman on Twitter, Insta- gram Facebook. One tweet or post with the hashtag equates to one punch for the Filipino icon. Another is the “Punch Ng Bayan Para Kay Pac- man” where one mimics the ring icon’s habit of pounding his fists to- gether, twice, before lunging for a

(Continued from page 8) were worked and, in most cases, ex- ploited. The British Raj, limiting the Around 70K Temp Workers ,,, length of service, imposed regulations, making the company responsible for workers often have advanced education returning the worker after the contract and specialized skills but are forced to elapsed. Tens of thousands left their migrate as “lower-skilled workers” be- countries of origin seeking higher wag- cause they are unable to get a visa in es and a better life.” their occupation. Sharma added: “Then and now, such 21st century 'coolies' contract workers are brown-skinned and mostly Filipinos and Mexicans. The TFWP has also widely criticized by Then and now, corporate interests are Canadian economists and media. the same — an emphasis on cheap, reli- “Low-skill temporary foreign workers able, compliant labour.” are the coolies of the 21st century,” More than 3,000 people have signed a wrote Calgary Herald columnist Raj petition calling on Ottawa to grant per- Sharma. Coolies were “contract, un- manent immigration status on landing skilled laborers largely sourced from for low-income migrant workers, said British India and South China,” he said. the Caregivers Action Centre. “With the abolition of slavery in the The CFIB, for its part, has called on Ot- early 19th century, corporate interests tawa to introduce a visa that would needed a cheap source of manpower. allow entry-level workers from over- Coolies were the answer. Indentured seas to apply for permanent residence and bonded to their employers, they after two years. – Rappler.com

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MUSIC STAND Thank you to the followers of this page. For requests to publish the chords of your favourite OPM songs, please continue to email us at [email protected]. Mon Torralba Lalaban Ako Para Sa PACQUIAO Celebrating the Pilipino 40th year of Manila Sound ready for bad REY VALERA LIVE Manny Pacquiao WEATHER in Intro: F - C/F - Bb/F (2x) C/F at SING GALING

Verse 1 MAY! GRAND FINALS! F C/F Bb/F Laging 'tinatanong sa aking isipan On Saturday, May 30, 2015, the first Sing Galing F C/F Canada Grand Finals will be held at the prestig- Bakit kailangang husgahan ious Hamilton Convention Centre. To augment Bb/F C7sus - C7 the already hyped excitement for this singing ang 'yong nararamdaman? contest, ADLIB productions in partnership with BbM7 C/Bb Rose Ty will bring back the Philippines’ #1 OPM Ano ba ang tamang batayan F C/E Dm7 hitmaker, REY VALERA to perform in a live con- upang tayo'y pakinggan? cert. G/B G Eb C7sus - C7 Wow! That’s a double treat! Dapat mataas ba ang 'yong pinagmulan? Rey Valera Verse 2 entertaining the Toronto F C/F BbM7/F (Fadd9) audience in 2014 Kahit nasasaktan ang aking sarili The Philippines’ modern day hero is not alone. F C/F BbM7/F C7sus - C7 The entire nation is behind him. Pilit na itinatago at walang sinasabi Unlike Yolanda, the strongest typhoon ever to hit BbM7 C/Bb F C/E Dm7 the Philippines, every Filipino is prepared for this Puso ko may nagdurugo 'ya'y di kita ng iba mega fight on May 2 at the MGM boxing arena in G/B G Eb C7sus Las Vegas. Whatever the outcome of this bout, Basta't ang mahalaga Bayan ko'y masaya the positive Filipino image that Pacquiao exudes

is already a victory for the Filipinos. Chorus Bb C/Bb Manny has won the hearts of many. His infectious Lalaban ako sa mundo smile, the down-to-earth humility, the bayanihan First, be entertained as the best six performers F Dm7 spirit (nationalistic aura), the Filipinos’ love for sing their hearts out for the much-coveted cham- Dala ang pangalan mo music and the religious generosity of this man has pionship title. The winner will be the first ambas- Gm7 C9sus F Cm7 won the compassion, not only of the Hollywood sador for Sing Galing Canada, with the organizers Pinoy ako, Pinoy tayo celebrities, but much of the world population. set to extend the waves to other parts of the F/A Bb C/Bb country. Lalaban ako sa mundo Manny personifies the brave, passionate and the F C/E Dm7 very hard-working Filipinos around the globe. But the singing does not stop there. Get your Kapalit ma'y buhay ko That the Filipino is competitive is an understate- voices ready when OPM legend Rey Valera takes Gm7 C9sus F - F - Bb - C7sus ment. We are witness to the rise of Filipino sing- the audience to this “can’t hold the feeling” of Lalaban ako para sa Pilipino ing idol contest winners, the internationally re- singing along to the many hit songs Rey had com- nowned, world-class singers and actors. Filipinos posed and recorded. This concert promises to be Verse 3 also excel in the medical field as well as in sports. a lot of fun! F C/F BbM7 Thanks to this man they nicknamed “Pacman”. Maging kayo ay may pangarap sa bayan Save the date—Saturday May 30, 2015, at the His aura drew world attention. He is the epitome F C/F BbM7 C7sus Hamilton Convention Centre. Ang makatulong sa kapwa o magbigay karangalan of a Filipino making waves. His name will ripple Bb C/Bb through generations to come. Get your tickets early. Seats are limited. Ticket Kahit maging sino ka man Indeed, Pacquiao has put the Filipino and the be- prices are: $55 for VIP and $40 for general admis- F C/E Dm7 loved Philippines on the world stage. (RT) sion. For ticket reservations, please call Rose Dukha o mayaman (905 730-5984) ,Teresa (647 718-1360) or Ino G/B G (647 893-8847). Kung para sa bayan Eb C7sus - C7 You can also purchase your tickets online at Sabay tayong lalaban www.filipinosmakingwaves.com

Don’t miss this double-treat, galing-galing (Repeat chorus except last two chords) event! Adlib: Bb - C/Bb - F - Dm7 - Gm7 - C9sus - C7 - F - Cm7 - F - Bb– C/Bb - F - C/E - Dm7 - Gm7 - C9sus - C7 - F - Dm7 CALLING ALL SERVICE MINDED PEOPLE

District A711 & Lions Clubs International is looking for individuals who are Gm7 F/A - Bb C7sus C7 (break) interested in getting involved with their community and helping people in Lalaban ako…………...Lalaban ako.... need. Bb C/Bb For over 98 years, whenever there is a need at home or around the world, Lalaban ako sa mundo Lions members are there to help. Lions clubs are a group of men and wom- F C/E Dm7 en who work together for the benefit of their community. Club members iden- Dala ang pangalan mo tify needs within the community and join forces in order to fulfill them. Lions Gm7 C9sus F - F - Gm– F/A typically conduct local service projects that benefits the youth, the disabled, Pinoy ako, Pinoy tayo less fortunate, public safety and the environment. Bb C/Bb Your Lions club will be part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest Lalaban ako sa mundo service organization with 50,000 clubs with 1.375 million men and women as F C/E Dm7 - /C members in 209 countries and geographical locations. This global network allows Lions to reach out to the needy people throughout the world. Kapalit ma'y buhay ko Bb C9sus F - Dm7 - C Let us all join hands to SERVE and make our world a better place to Lalaban ako para sa Pilipino live in. Please contact any of the following: Bb C9sus F - Dm7 - C Lalaban ako para sa Pilipino Lion Rolando de la Cruz Lion Alex Castro Sr. Bb C7sus F - Dm7 - /C - 647-994-0816 647-880-9536 Lalaban ako para sa……..bayan ko [email protected] [email protected]

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