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February 23, 2016 - MANILA, presidential elections Philippines — It’s not just difficult to predict who will win Philippine presidential elections this year — thanks to some of the candidates’ legal woes, it’s difficult to predict who will be allowed to run.

Four are within striking distance. Sen. Grace Poe, a political newcomer, leads opinion polls ahead of the May 9 elections, with Vice President Jejomar Binay, close behind. They are followed by former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Rodrigo Duterte, mayor of the southern city of Davao.

Poe, 47, has seen her popularity soar since she first ran for office three years ago. She is the adopted daughter of one of the country’s most famous movie couples. Her late father mostly played roles as a defender of the downtrodden in a country still plagued by widespread poverty and corruption.

Presidential candidats from left: Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe, Secretary Mar But the Commission on Elections Roxas and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. ruled in December that Poe was not a natural-born Filipino as required by

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UThe UnSited StatPes prersidentialselectiion dential elections of 2016, scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2016, will be the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential election. Voters will select presidential electors who in turn will elect a new president and vice president through the Electoral College. The term limit established in the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution prevents the incumbent President, Barack Obama, from being elected to a third term.

The series of presidential primary elections and caucuses is taking place between February 1 and June 2016, staggered among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. This nominating process is also an indirect election, where voters cast ballots for a slate of delegates to a political party's nominating convention, who then in turn elect their party's presidential nominee.(wikipedia) Leading candidates from left: Democratic Party candidates for nomination: Hilary Clinton and Bernie See page 5 - U.A. Presidential race Saunders, Republican Party candidaes for nomination: Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. February 2016 2 The North American Filipino Star

DLeaer Edtitotr: er to the EA sdecoindt reosolur tion was brought forward Issues veErsuDs peIrsTonaOlitieRs inI tAhe 2L016 at the February 22 City Council by Equipe I want to thank the Filipino community for Coderre, the party of the Mayor. This Philippine presidential elections attending the January 18 press resolution which was adopted used most conference convened by six Montreal City of the language of my first motion and A review of the ex-banker and grandson of a Councillors on the issue of the under urged the parties to work to advance the candidates’ backgrounds and 1950s president may benefit representation of visible minorities in cause of all under represented groups municipal life. including women, native people, ethnic their platforms reveals from Mr Aquino’s backing and communities, including visible minorities, interesting insights as to who legacy. Athough he lost to Binay We pointed out that only 6 of 208 and persons of reduced mobility. might win the election although as VP, he was a member of municipal elected officials in the agglomeration of Montreal are members On the face of it, this language would most experts agree that it is Aquino’s cabinet. During the of visible minorities. That's a shocking seem to express a noble sentiment. difficult to predict because of so first debate on February 21st, he number given that nearly 33% of the However, making visible minorities, who many variables. For instance, pointed out the lack of population of the island is comprised of have faced systemic discrimination and persons who are visible minorities. are the most under represented group of the citizenship of the front experience of Grace Poe. He all, just another category, seems to me as runner, Grace Poe, is being said: “There is a right time for This situation isn't unique to Montreal. backing out of the commitment that each studied by the Supreme Court everything, How will you know if While Canada is increasingly a multiracial party took in voting for my motion. and multicultural country, most cities and no one knows when a you are being duped? How will including those with visible minority There are 19 women on Montreal City decision will be handed down. you choose between the majorities have little or no representatives Council (of 65 elected representatives), from visible minority communities. all of them white. There are dozens more Preferably, the decision as to recommendations of your elected to other Councils in the whether Grace Poe is eligible to cabinet secretaries?” The press conference was called in agglomeration. While we are still run for president should be In reply, Grace Poe said: support of my motion that went to the unfortunately far from achieving parity known before the elections. “What is important is a leader January 25 City Council meeting and between men and women in our elected which urged the municipal political bodies, in my view the obstacles facing Meanwhile, she is continuing as who can be trusted, Yes, I am parties to redress the situation and women, particularly those from the an independent to run for new, but our problems are not required them to report back to City majority community, are hardly of the Council by February 2017, well ahead of same magnitude as that faced by visible president. She has retained her new and many who have spent minorities. lead in spite of two questions a long time in their positions the November 2017 election. about her eligibility - citizenship have tried to fix them with old Participants at the press conference also However with your support, we will and residency requirements. solutions.” raised other issues such as the under assure that visible minorities are not representation of visible minorities in the shunted to the back burner. The first-term senator, Mr Duterte, the seven- municipal civil service and issues related 47, is going head to head with term mayor of Davao in to obtaining information and services. The next step will be the hosting of a Jejomar Binay, 73, vice- Mindanao, the island where the Those present emanating from the Black, public meeting in early April where Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, speakers will outline Montreal's president, who is polling second; presidential debate was held, Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities governance model and suggest steps Mar Roxas, 58, the grandson of focused on the role of federalism urged the Councillors to form a working that can be taken independently from City a former president and in bringing peace to the group that would broaden the debate Hall to assure greater public interest and through 2016. participation. It will be my pleasure once President Benigno Aquino’s southern region, which has been the details are finalized to alert the preferred successor; Rodrigo blighted by conflict linked to The motion was adopted at City Council. public as we hope to have a large Duterte, 70, a crime-busting Muslim separatist groups. I consider it a significant action that turnout to launch a movement that is ultimately can lead to a major change in aimed at bringing visible minorities mayor known as “Dirty Harry” Senator Santiago, trailing the complexion of our elected bodies. and Sen Miriam Defensor far behind in the polls, has been into the halls of power. But all is not rosy and enormous public Santiago, 70, experienced and sick with cancer but claims she Marvin Rotrand effort will still be required. served in all branches of has recovered. City Councilor government. Analysts say that it will be Jejomar Binay, a long difficult to shift focus from time mayor of Makati before personalities to issues such as being elected vice-president has poverty, corruption, drug abuse been accused of corruption and and economy. Under President having acquired so much wealth Aquino, the economy grew by while in public office. He is 6.2 percent GDP, but it is not an known to be concerned with the inclusive growth for it has not plight of the poor, and he has included every Filipino. gained popularity for this Whoever is elected personality trait. president, he or she will face Mar Roxas, US-educated many challenges.

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“The figures of NSO can only refer to Valdez also rebutted the position the probability of any child to have espoused by some sympathizing Filipino parents. It is not correct to justices of the high court that denying include foundlings into the inference Poe the status of natural-born would be since such has not been factored in as tantamount to injustice to all foundlings. a variable in the statistics,” he said.

Leaders of Congress were urged yesterday to give the Supreme Court (SC) enough time to resolve the disqualification case against presidential aspirant Sen. Grace Poe. STAR/File photo is now up for resolution by the Supreme rulings disqualifying the senator over Court (SC). material misrepresentations in her “Cabane à Osrganuizecd byre” certificate of candidacy. Gilmore College International Parties submitted yesterday their respective memorandum summarizing They stressed that Poe’s camp failed to When: Saturday, April 2nd their arguments heard over the past five prove before the SC that she is a Place: Mont St. Sauveur Tuesdays. natural-born citizen based on law and Meeting time: 9:45 am jurisprudence and likewise failed to Plamondon Metro The petitioners in the disqualification debunk Comelec’s finding that her cases against Poe before the Comelec residency would only be nine years and (Van Horne exit) insist that she is not eligible for the six months by Election Day. Return to Montreal: 3:00 PM presidency because she is not a natural-born citizen and lacks the 10- Tatad rebutted Poe’s arguments For information & reservation year residency as required by law. invoking international treaties or agreements to claim that foundlings like Tel. office: 514-485-7861 Former senator Francisco Tatad, De La her are guaranteed natural-born Cell: 514-506-8753

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www.filipinostar.org February 2016 4 The North American Filipino Star percent. country’s 100 million people still seek down his popularity. From page 1 - Philippine elections better-paying jobs abroad. He ends his “It’s a very tight race,” Tabunda said. six-year term in June. Anti-graft officials have found the Constitution because she was “We don’t really know what the next “probable cause” against Binay over ab andoned as a baby by her survey will say.” Aquino, who has had a falling out with alleged corruption in the construction unknown parents at a Roman Catholic Binay, has endorsed Roxas, a former of a parking building when he was church. Should the court rule against Poe’s investment banker who served as mayor. But a government prosecutor candidacy, it is unclear who would Aquino’s transport chief and later as said Binay would not be charged

FACE-OFF The five presidential aspirants square off in the first of three debates held at Capitol University in Cagayan de Oro City, February 20, 2016. (yahoo news.com)

The U.S.-educated Poe, who benefit. Poe has carried on, holding interior secretary in charge of local before a special anti-graft court until renounced her Filipino citizenship for rallies across the country. governments and the national police. his vice presidency ends because he about five years to live with her own has immunity while in office. family in America, also lacked the “The story of my life started in a Legal woes have also hounded Binay required 10-year Philippine residency church,” Poe told followers when she and Duterte, a tough-talking mayor Unlike in the past, the closely-fought ahead of the vote, the commission kicked off her campaign outside a who has caught national attention for battle now has left many undecided, said. That prompted Poe to bring her downtown Manila church popular threatening to take down criminals, including Macario Puno, a 48-year-old case to the Supreme Court, which among the underclass. “So I decided drug lords and corrupt bureaucrats father of seven who ekes out a living could deliver its verdict soon — and to go in front of a church to launch the within half a year if elected president. by peddling boiled duck eggs and have a huge impact on the presidential next chapter of my life.” chips in Manila’s streets. race. Elections officials have dismissed President Benigno Aquino III’s petitions to disqualify Duterte, 70, but Puno backed the winning candidates “This particular election has the most successor will need to grapple with those could still be challenged in in the last three presidential polls, uncertainty,” said Ana Maria Tabunda, poverty, corruption and Marxist and court. His party put forward another including Aquino in 2010, because he research director of Pulse Asia, an Muslim insurgencies in the south — candidate while they convinced him to said the choices always narrowed independent pollster whose latest persistent problems facing the country run, and some questioned whether he down to just two main contenders. survey last month showed Poe leading that three decades ago toppled the could replace the party’s initial with support from 30 percent of dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos nominee. “Now there are four major respondents, with Binay garnering 23 through a “people power” movement. candidates,” Puno said. “And they’re percent. Binay, 73, faced several months of all sweet-talkers.” TVJ Aquino’s anti-graft campaign led to the investigation by a Senate committee Roxas and Duterte each got 20 detention of his predecessor on an over alleged corruption when he was Advertise online on MMTV percent each in the survey that polled elections fraud charge and three still mayor of Makati city, Manila’s website and the North 1,800 people nationwide and had a senators, and the economy has grown version of Wall Street. He has denied American Filipino Star margin of error of plus or minus 2 steadily. However, a tenth of the the allegations, which have weighed Call 514-485-7861

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support in Nevada is being questioned story. Once again, Jeb was outdone yet on Tuesday night he was From Page 1 - U.S. Elections as Bernie continues to surge. by a much more talented politician, supported by 45% of the Hispanics, but this time, it was a backer and not a way ahead of his Cuban-American President Obama weighing in the James Hohmann writes today in the rival: Jeb’s big brother George W. rivals. presidential race last night. Christi Washinton Post: Bush. Parsons and Michael A. Memoli writing And far from being too reliant on in the Los Angeles Times, The Nevada caucuses were once It was the former president’s first people without a college education, he considered a lock for Hillary Clinton. appearance on the campaign trail this won big among graduates too. ”President Obama on Tuesday issued Just last month, campaign manager cycle, and it came just a few days However, there is more to these his strongest warning yet about the Robby Mook said she was ahead before the South Carolina Republican impressive stats than meets the eye. Republican candidates for president there by 25 points. primary, which is shaping up to be a 46%of the overall vote went to Donald with a two-word message on why make-or-break moment for Jeb. Trump45% of Hispanics 40% of voters should choose solemnly: But the dynamic on the ground has President Bush, along with his wife college graduates 47% white CNN, nuclear codes. shifted rapidly in the wake of Bernie Laura and Senator Lindsey Graham, CBS entrance polls Sanders' 22-point victory in New helped pack 3,000 people in for a rally Bluntly questioning front-runner Hampshire. in North Charleston. It’s proof that his So his march to the Republican Donald Trump's temperament, Obama popularity endures in South Carolina, nomination is all but assured, right? said, "Whoever is standing where I'm "The Clinton panic is palpable," Jon but it’s too early to tell whether that If he really had strong support in so standing right now has the nuclear Ralston, who runs a Nevada politics popularity will prove transferrable.” many different demographic groups, codes with them and can order 21- website, wrote in a dispatch on he would be almost impossible to year-olds into a firefight." A restive Tuesday. "Clinton spent Monday in President Obama says he will move stop. But how many people in Nevada electorate ultimately will decline to Nevada and sent her husband to fill in forward with naming a replacement actually voted for him? 34,531 elect Trump, he predicted. at Florida events after her campaign nominee to the Supreme Court after votes cast for Donald Trump. That's clearly sensed the firewall buckling the death of Justice Scalia. He says only:1% of Nevada's total population "The American people are pretty here. . . . There is a dearth of reliable there is no basis in the constitution for of 2.9 milliUS Census Bureau sensible," Obama said. "And I think public polling in Nevada, but no one refusing to hold hearings on his 0.0001%of the entire US population of they'll make a sensible choice in the on either side has asserted a victory is nominee. 319 million end." Though he referred specifically not within reach for Sanders. "Her staff US Census Bureau to Trump, Obama also took care to repeatedly claimed that Nevada was Many of the headlines after Donald warn about all of the GOP as white as the first two early states," Trump's win in Nevada were about And how many people is that? Here's candidates."Not a single one of them" Ralston continued. "This was not only how he widened his support base to a few more statistics for comparison. is talking about some of the world's visibly false, but a clear sign that she include Hispanics, women and 37,000 biggest problems, he said. wasn't just lowering expectations but educated voters. But is that true? the approximate population of the showing real fear she could lose country of Liechtenstein in 2015 The words represented Obama's most Nevada. The man who likes winning won. And Liechtenstein Office of Statistics energetic criticism of the Republicans he won BIG.The billionaire who has But the jury is still out on whether he running to replace him. For months, he Jeb Bush may be making his last never held political office was can really draw on support across the has mostly kept a studied distance stand in South Carolina.. he needs a supposed to be a candidate who board. from the fray and resisted invitations to win to convince the country can be the would never get above 40%. In We will find out this Tuesday, so-called engage in political analysis.” Trump alternative. His brother former Nevada he smashed that, hitting Super Tuesday, when 11 states go to President George W Bush making the nearly 46%. the polls. Hillary Clinton is campaigning today in case for him this week. David A. Chicago trying to shore up support Graham in the Atlantic writes today: He has also been cast as a candidate among the African-American too reliant on votes from white people, community. 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Wala namang mabigat na dahil napag-uusapan ang mga dahilan pero parang wala ako sa NAGIGING PERSONALAN ANG pagpapagawa kaagad ng roof at nangyayari sa komunidad, nabanggit kondisyon. Siguro, winter blues. PULITIKA SA ATING KOMUNIDAD nangyayaring irregularity. Parang apoy ni Bert Abiera ang kaniyang balak na Napahinto ako sa malalim na pag-iisip na nakarating kaagad kay Cora ang buhayin ang Kapehan. Bungang isip nang narinig ko ang lalaking nasa Magulo ang pulitika. Marumi balita na nagpunta ako kina Nida at ito ng mga yumaong miembro ng likod ko na nagsasalita nang malakas. pa. Sa America, eleksyon ngayong may nagsabi raw sa una na magre- Press na si Nestor Ambas at Tony Masakit sa tainga. “I’m going to taong ito kaya ang mga kandidato ay retaliate ako. Natawa na lamang ako. Fernandez. Inaanyayahan nila ang Mourelato (supermarket sa O’brien at nagbabatikusan sa isa’t isa. Ang sabi Bakit naman ako magre-retaliate kay mga ibang Pilipino sa basement ng Poirier). I’ll buy steak and potatoes.” ni Hilary Clinton ay racist si Donald Cora ay wala naman siyang FAMAS upang mag-kape at marinig Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi ang mga ito. Trump. Binuksan naman ni Trump ang ginagawang masama sa akin. At ang kanilang opinyon at kuru-kuro sa “Medyo kulang sa tamang pag-iisip,” isyu ng infidelity ng asawa ni Clinton na pareho kong kaibigan si Nida at Cora. nangyayari sa komunidad. bulong ko sa aking sarili. “O baka si Bill na nagkaroon ng relasyon kay Ginagawa ko lamang ang trabaho ng Magaganda ang mungkahi ni lasing.” Monica Lewensky. Kahit parehong isang reporter. Ang kumuha ng tamang Bert at ng ating mambabasa. Ang Sa bus, magkaharap kaming Democrats, nagbabatikusan sina balita. Katunayan, nang anyayahan kanilang mga puna at mungkahi ay nakaupo. Iniiwasan ko siyang tignan Clinton at Bernie Sanders. Kahit ako ni Cora noong Nov. 29 sa FAMAS pagpapatunay na patuloy nilang dahil patuloy ako sa malalim na pag- parehong Republicans, nagsisiraan centre dahil handa na raw si Lily tinatangkilik at binabasa ang The North iisip ng kung anu-ano. Patuloy siyang sina Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, at Ben Vasquez na ipakita ang Financial American Filipino Star. nagsasalita pero hindi ko pa rin pansin. Carson. Labu-labo sila. Report, nagpunta rin ako. Nasayang Napatingin lamang ako sa kaniya Sa ating komunidad, minsan nga lamang ang pagod ko dahil hindi ANG KARAKTER NG TAO AY HINDI nang sabihin niyang, “I have a woman. ay magulo rin. Tapos na ang eleksyon, natuloy ang pagpapakita ni Lily ng NASUSUKAT SA TAAS NG PINAG-ARALAN Her name is Linda but she left me. But patuloy pa ring nagbabatikusan ang report. At nang lumabas ang balita I’ll be ok.” Natawag ang pansin ko mga lider. Hindi maka-move on ang tungkol sa pagpapa-repair ng roof, Noong matapos ang pasko, hindi dahil sa para siyang luku-luko isa’t isa. At nagiging personal din ang tinawagan ko rin si Cora noon kung naanyayahan ako ng isang lider sa kundi sa pangalang sinabi niya - Linda. batikusan. Sabi nga ni Barack Obama totoong lahat ang nakasulat sa diaryo ating komunidad sa kanilang bahay. Maraming bumalik sa aking alaala. noong kumakandidato siya sa dahil nagrereklamo ang grupo ni Nida. Pagdating ko sa kanila, nakita ko sa Pangalang Pilipino ang Linda. pagkapangulo, “Matatanggap ko ang Ang sagot ni Cora, “Maliban sa $4,000. wall ang kaniyang mga diploma at Maganda. At napahuni ako dahil may mga batikos sa akin pero huwag Na-mixed up ang sumulat nito. Hindi nasabi ko na nakatapos pala siya ng lumang awitin na ang pamagat ay lamang isama ang aking pamilya, lalo lamang computer ang kasama sa Education. “Oo,” sabi niya. “Ang iba Linda. Ilan sa mga kumanta nito ay si na ang aking mga anak.” $4,000 kundi iba pang gastos.” nga, maliit lamang ang tingin sa akin. Jerry Vale at Frank Sinatra. “When I go Tama si Obama. Ang Nakuha pala ng sumulat ang figure sa Walang binatbat. Hindi nila alam kung to sleep, I never count sheep – I count batikusan ay hindi dapat maging report ni Lily. ` ano ang background ko sa Pilipinas. ” all the charms about Linda – And lately, personal. Nadadamay ang mga taong Pagkatapos ng meeting ng Pagkalipas ng isang linggo, it seems in all of my dreams, I walk with hindi dapat madamay at lumalabas grupo ni Nida, pinayuhan ko nga siya nagkausap muli kami ng nasabing my arms about Linda...” ang mga bagay na hindi dapat na magharap at mag-usap sila nang lider at napag-usapan naman namin Pagdating sa Mourelato, lumabas. Ang pambabatikos ay dapat mahusay ni Cora bago lumaki nang ang isang kaibigan na minsan ay bumaba ang lalaki. Hindi ko ituon lamang sa performance o lumaki ang isyu. Kung minsan, ang nagsabi sa akin na hindi masyadong maiwasang sundan siya ng tingin pagpapalakad ng mga lider na nahalal mga supporter ng dalawa ang maiinit. mataas ang kaniyang pinag-aralan. habang mabilis na naglalakad. Kahit sa kanilang mga asosasyon kung Sabi nga ni Nida, kapag nagkikita sila “Ang totoo, nakatapos siya ng iniwan siya ng kaniyang girl friend, mabuti o masama. Walang personalan. ni Cora, nagbabatian naman sila. agriculture,” pagtatapat sa akin ng nakukuha niya pang tumawa. Mayroon akong nabasa lider. “Kaya lamang, kung ikukumpara Magsaya. Ako naman, walang PULITIKA NAMAN SA PILIPINAS kamakailan na nagsasabing, “Let ang natapos niya sa college bulad ng malaking dahilan, bakit parang wala sa bygones just be bygones? Life is too mga iba na nakatapos ng law, kondisyon.Siguro nga, winter blues Hindi ko napigilan ang short.” Mahirap bang gawin iyon? medicine o commerce, mababa ang lamang. mapatawa nang malakas habang kaniyang pinag-aralan. ” Pansamantalang nakalimutan nanonood ng balita sa Pilipinas. Ang MGA MAGAGANDANG MUNGKAHI NG ko kung ano man ang bumabagabag ipinagmamalaki at isinisigaw ni MAMBABASA Napailing na lamang ako. “Kung sa akin o ang winter blues dahil sa Jejomar Binay sa kaniyang talumpati walang magsasaka, paano tayo lalaking iyon. At napangiti niya ako.
sa Cavite ay ang mahabang karanasan Kamakailan ay may nagsabi sa akin na kakain?” sabi ko. Sa akin, ang sa pamumuno. Iyon ay patutsada sa tama ang isinulat ko tungkol sa mga pagkatao ng tao, hindi nasusukat sa kalabang si Grace Poe . Sumagot beauty pageant na ginagawa ng mga taas ng kaniyang pinag-aralan. naman si Grace, ”Oo, wala akong asosasyon. Naisulat ko na mukhang Nasusukat iyon sa kaniyang ugali – karanasan... sa pagnanakaw at walang layunin at ginagawa ang mga kung mabuti o masama. Mayroon pangungurakot.” nananalo kundi mag-raise ng funds. akong kilalang accountant na sobra Iniimbistigahan si Binay sa Naihambing ko ang pageants dito sa ang pagpapahalaga at taas ng tingin pagnanakaw. Halos 242 ang kaniyang Miss Universe na ang layunin ay to bank accounts. promote humanitarian causes at ang Miss Earth ay to promote clean KAILANGANG MAGHARAP AT PAG-USAPAN environment. Isinulat ko na dapat NANG MAHUSAY NI NIDA AT CORA ANG magkaroon din ng layunin ang ating Hiring immediately, TUNGKOL SA FINANCIAL TURN OVER mga asosasyon na gumagawa ng full-time, permanent, food factory, pageants. Halimbawa, kung nais ng Lumalaki ang hindi pagkakaunawaan mga asosasyon na ma-develop ang $11.35/h. 35-40h/week. ng dati at kasalukuyang presidente ng self-confidence o personality ng mga FAMAS, si Nida Quirapas at Cora nananalo, isama sila ng mga We speak English, French. Aberin. Kamakailan, pinapunta ako ni asosasyon sa pagtitipon ng mga Nida sa kanilang bahay upang Pilipino para magsalita sa kahalagahan [email protected] 438-929-8631 ipaliwanag ang panig niya at kaniyang ng pagkakaisa ng mga ating mga direktor sa naisulat sa diaryo kababayan o problema ng mga JOB4ALL.CA tungkol sa hindi kailangang kabataan tulad ng drugs o

www.filipinostar.org February 2016 8 The North American Filipino Star These types of tripods are intimate and free in movements. known for their compact size and Designed to combat jerkiness and Ask the ease of portability. They can be found smooth the images being shot, these in use with cameras that are also are used in situations where fast and compact and portable, such as intimate shooting is desired. Video Guy DSLRs and smartphones or tablets. Glidecam offers a range of handheld Durability is an important factor here, stabilizers with the HD Series. Prices Technological Tidbits since outdoor use will occur as often start at $450 for the HD-1000, which as indoor. Being able to weather the supports compact cameras weighing by elements is an important 1.5 to 3.5 lbs. The HD-2000 for $550 specification. The edelkrone is ideal for DSLR setups weighing 2- Al Abdon PocketRig2, for example, is a 6 lbs. From there, prices climb to lightweight DLSR portable video rig $650 for the HD-4000, which can which has a fully adjustable support support cameras up to 10 lbs. arm; it can be used like a monopod by using the belt groove on the Sled/Vest Systems KEEPING YOUR VIDEO STEADY shoulder piece or can provide A camera is useless if it can lightweight tripod (7.1 lbs.) with a stabilization through a rifle-like not be supported so that image is precision matched K5 video head. It approach. It has industry standard free of vibration and jerkiness. That is can support up to 11 lbs. and the 15mm rods for attaching follow the purpose of camera support maximum height extension is 60- focus, matte boxes and standard products. inches. The legs quickly lock into handles, and extends up to 18cm. Cinematography today has the place and there is also an internal Use of the ¼-inch connection hole on advantage of technologies that those spreader and quick release plate. the bottom lets it attach to a tripod for in the early 20th Century could never The MSRP is $195. use as a base plate solution. The imagine, but one thing that has MSRP is $290. remained unchanged is the need for being able to support the camera SHOULDER MOUNTED RING and lens so that what is being shot will be held steady and in focus. To A shoulder-mounted rig adds stability satisfy this need, there are a number and focus control for the camera of camera support solutions operator, while allowing movement available, depending on what kind of during shooting. It also enables shooting the camera will be doing. access into areas where a traditional The following categories illustrate the tripod would be unable to go, as well types of camera solutions that are as rapid movement on the part of the A sled is a system that holds now available camera operator. In the past, heavier the camera and isolates the cameras helped to create a center of operator’s body from causing TRIPOD gravity for those using the rig, so as unwanted vibrations. The camera to make movements during shooting can be boomed up and down and more stable. With today's lighter also moved into various positions cameras, a bit more concentration easily, since a negative buoyancy is will be of service. An example is the maintained on the camera arm. An Manfroto SYMPLA Shoulder example of a sled is Steadicam’s M- Mounted Rig. It supports camera 1i Sled, which is made for HD MONOPOD equipment on the shoulder of the broadcast and feature film use. 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It has an up to 70 lbs of lifting capacity, is sense, the camera operator functions MSRP starting at $390. adjustable and provides a smooth as part of the tripod, using his/her operation with a 29-inch boom body to add stability when in use. Handheld Support/Stabilizers range. The MSRP in in the mid two An example is the Sachtler Monopod thousand to upper three thousand A tripod is the most basic of 2 CF, which is composed of carbon range, depending on the items being camera supports, but just because fibre and weighs only 1 kg. It has a acquired. it's old school doesn't mean it should 100 mm head fitting. Useful for Another example is the be treated with disrespect. Tripods photographers as well as for GLIDECAM X-30 Professional vary in size and composition but their cinematographers, it has a two-stage Camera Stabilization System (MSRP basic purpose is to not just to hold extension and reaches a height of $16,000), which utilizes body- the camera steady during shooting. 166 cm. It has an MSRP of $880. mounted camera stabilization, Tripods also allow for minute control isolating the camera operator’s body over the positioning of the camera. POCKET SUPPORT motion from the camera (which An example is the VariZoom TK75A remains balanced in a relatively Video Camera Tripod, which is motionless and isolated state). This suitable for compact video cameras makes it usable from within vehicles, and DSLRs handling cameras of up when walking or running, using stairs to 10 lbs. Featuring a quick release or moving across uneven terrain. The plate, the tripod has a 65/75mm fluid support arm can be boomed up and head, built-in bubble leveler and the down, pivoted in and out and from aluminum switchable rubber/spiked side to side. It can handle cameras feet folds down to 31-inches and from 15-30 lbs. The complete system extends to 64-inches. The MSRP is Similar to shoulder mounted consists of the support arm, a $199. 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Hon. Anthony Housefaher, MP of Mount Royal riding,(5th from left) is flanked by guests from Montreal and suburbs.

Pascale Dery (2nd from left) and husband Eric (4th from the righ) pose for souvenir with the people who know them very well at the FFCAQ Valentine party, 2/13/2016

Ed Tupaz, president of FFCAQ, poses with Hon. Anthony Housefather and Fred Narvas after his message during the Valentine party on Feb. 13, 2016 Miss Valentine, Edna Vitales, is flanked by the two runner ups, and the president of the association, Ed Tupaz and Fely Rossales Carino.

Hon. Anthony Housefather, MP of the Mount Royal Riding, is flanked by guests wearing red to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.

Souvenir photo of Zenaida Kharroubi with her former roommate, Adoree Silva.

Gilmore College PAB nursing aide students from left: Myra Wanawan, Lanie Grace Abellera and Sonia Soto displaying their nutrition class project. Jovy Narvas (2nd from left) is one of the party organizers seen here with family and the president of FFCAQ, Ed Tupaz (standing, 1st from the left).

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Gilmore College International PAB nursing aide students pose wih their teachers, Sophie Toledo and Clarice Mackay (4th and 5th from the left) on Valentine’s Day.

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From left: NDG Councilor Marvin Rotrand, Manila Councillor Raymundo Yupangco, Ambassdor Gilmore College students Luz Maderazo and Katrina Cempron hold their nutrition Petronila Garcia, Liz Villasensor, Head, Manila City Tourism office, and CDN/NDG Mayor Russell project assigned by their teacher, Mrs. Clarice Mackay. Copeman pose in front of the Rizal monument in Manila, Philippines Feb. 3/16.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Migrant Worker voices must be central to review of Foreign Worker Program Open work permits, family Enrique Llanes - Centre des reunification and permanent travailleurs et travailleuses immigration status on landing for immigrant-e-s, (514) 546-9382 - Seasonal Agricultural Workers, [email protected] Caregivers and Temporary Foreign Workers remain For impact on Agricultural priorities. Workers Ontario - Chris Ramsaroop - Canada, February 18, 2016 - Justicia for Migrant Workers / The public is invited to attend the opening The Coalition for Migrant Worker Harvesting Freedom Campaign The Embassy of Mongolia to Rights Canada (CMWRC), the Canada & Festival Accès Asie cocktail on Friday, March 4th, 2016, from - 1-647-834-4932 present: 5:00 to 8:00 pm, showcasing traditional representative alliance of dance by Mongolian children from Montreal, a music performance by migrant worker groups across For impacts on Caregivers the country, is responding to Opening Cocktail Quebecois singer Juulie Rousseau and Vancouver - Natalie Drolet - Friday, March 4, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 Mongolian specialities served courtesy of Minister Mihychuk's statements West Coast Domestic Workers pm the Mongolian Canadian Association. The in the mainstream media about event will be officiated by His Excellency, Association - 1-604-669-6452 Exhibition Mr. Radnaabazar Altangerel, the fourth forthcoming review of the March 4 to May 8, 2016 resident Ambassador of Mongolia to Temporary Foreign Workers For impacts on in Alberta Canada. Monument-National Program by calling for further Edmonton - Marco Luciano - details, including timelines, 1182 St-Laurent Boulevard, Curated by Kakim Goh and Catherine Migrante Canada - 1-780-966- Montreal, Quebec, H2X 2S5 (St-Laurent LaMendola, with assistance from Elodie migrant worker involvement and 5908 metro) Lavergne, Mongolia, Land of Eternal Blue scope of the review. Migrant Sky explores Mongolian identity and worker advocates have been FREE ADMISSION culture both past and present as For impacts in Atlantic Canada exemplified in three perspectives: nature, calling for Mobility, Voice and Charlottetown - Josie Baker - The Embassy of Mongolia to Canada and nomadic life, and the Mongolian city. Festival Accès Asie, in collaboration with Equality for Migrant Workers, Cooper Institute- 1-902-315- including open work permits; an the Mongolian Canadian Association and Visit the website event page 2705 Monument-National, are pleased to end to discriminatory Labour present Mongolia, Land of Eternal Blue Download the Press Kit (PDF) Sky, a visual arts exhibition featuring Market Impact Assessment For impacts in Prairies (LMIA) regulations like the 4 in photographic works by artist Bayar For more information, contact: Diwa Marcelino - Migrante Balgantseren (Mongolia). The exhibition Curator | Kakim Goh | (514) 270-6913 and 4 out rule; and permanent Canada - 204-218-7100 will run from March 4th to May 8th, 2016. [email protected] immigration status on landing.

"As a country, we need to honour and celebrate low-waged, and racialized migrant workers for feeding our families; taking care of children, the sick and the elderly; and doing backbreaking work to build our economy," says Syed Hussan of the CMWRC. "Migrant worker voices must be central to the review to show Canadians the critical importance of migrant workers, and the need to ensure that they have full rights, and permanent immigration status just like everyone else who works here."

Migrant worker rights groups are available for comment across Canada

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MMTV is now on line Watch new and past episodes by going to our website: www.mmtv.ca You can also advertise Filcan Chess Club held its Christmas party last December 5, 2015 and awarded trophies to the winners. Councilor Lionel Perez your business by graced the occasion and he is flanked by the officers and members of the association. contacting us at [email protected] www.filipinostar.org February 2016 The North American Filipino Star 13 unanimous. The honor went to Mr. and Monica Regacho, and Wendy Singh. Mrs. Ike and Chit Bas. Not only was The next exciting number was the title bestowed very fitting, they the selection of UPS Miss Valentin Social both deserve accolade. Chit cooks pot 2016. The candidates were: Menchu luck dishes and Ike singlehandedly Cea, Elvie Pansoy, Nora Soriano, Nida readies the chalet for every Tulang, and Joselyn Ranon. Besides Tidbits Wednesday social gathering. He is the the fund raising money each had Fely Rosales Carino first to arrive and the last to leave. Ike collected, they delighted the audience deserves every SWIS member’s with their talents in hip-hop dancing or “Thank you”. The party ended with a singing. In the end the board of judges special Valentine treat- a free one hour declared Ms. Elvie Pansoy as UPS Zumba for everyone! miss Valentine 2016. The rest of the During the party, MMTV program candidates deservedly received the manager, Mr. Al Abdon, was able to following titles: Ms. Nida Tulang focus his lens on couples who gave (Goddess of Charity), Mr. Nora Parcale Dery. They are sorely missed testimonies on how they usually spend Soriano (Goddess of Peace), Ms. FFCAQ Valentine’s Party since we bonded as a family some Valentine’s Day. Joselyn Ranon (Goddess of Love), “Love is in the air” was the months ago. Also a pleasure to see ______and Ms. Menchu Cea (Goddess of theme of the Federation of Filipino was our MMTV boss Mrs. Zenaida UPS Valentine Party 2016 Hearts). Canadian Associations of Quebec Kharoubi seated at the VIP table with The search for the UPS Miss Following the declaration of the (FFCAQ) Valentine’s party. This was Mr. and Mrs. Eric and Pascale Dery Valentine 2016 brought us to the St. winners came the pinning of sashes held at the Centre de Resources along with Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mazzone. Kevin’s Parish Social Hall on February and presenting of bouquets. Among Communitaires (CRC) 6767 Cotes de Zeny’s work ethic is too hectic to allow 14, 2016. That day the weather was so those who did the above honors were Neiges, Montreal last Feb 13, 2016. her to attend parties she is invited to. cold (-25) that organizers led by Mrs. Mr. Dario Boco (Area Deputy Since Valentine means love, MMTV’s Imagine managing a school, Gilmore Warlie Basbacio (President of the Commander, Knights of Rizal) and wife program manager Mr. Al Abdon International College, overseeing her United Pilipino Seniors) and her crew Claire, Mr. Jerry Dansil (Council of wanted us- the crew-Laurisse Cruz, co-op store and managing her MMTV of Alex Castro, Remy Lopez and Nellie Filipino Associations of Quebec Desiderio Isabelita and I to find venture. I guess she wishes there Nicolas thought attendance would be president) and wife Linda, Nellie couples who can express perceptions were 49 hours in a day! Impressive affected. Soon after, waves and waves Nicolas, Alex Castro, Juanita Corbet, and versions of Valentine. Some, when work Zeny – keep it up! of members and guests started to Remy Ramos, Pacing Castro, Remy approached, hesitated because they Darlington Borough Mayor arrive. The program started with the Lopez, Luz Domingo, Gloria Noche, said they could not remember what to Lionel Perez arrived to deliver his parade of colors participated in by: and Amy San Juan. say. But when coaxed further, love Valentine greetings. Friends who were Ms. Elvie Pansoy and Ms. Joselyn The new Miss Valentine 2016 verses flowed freely. One wife said she on the dance floor most of the time Ranon holding the UPS banner. They received her crown from Mrs. Remy cooked dinuguan for her husband last were: Adorie Silva, Lilia Megley, were followed by Mr. Ed Tupas, Caberto (Miss UPS Valentine 2015) night. Another husband said he Auoring and Luming Angeles, Siony President of the Federation of Filipino and Mr. Ed Tupaz FFCAQ President. vacuumed for her on Valentine’s Day. Nueva and niece, Auring Ferrer and Canadian Associations of Quebec, Another said he bought his loved one friends. Among those content with just FFCAQ, holding the Canadian flag. Mr. Addendum: something beautiful but enjoying the ambiance of the Agustin Mercado came next holding In the incredible mix ups during unmentionable. Answers varied. afternoon were: Mrs. Merle Valiente, the Quebec flag. Last but not least was parties, sometimes we, the writers, Several said they could not remember Mr. and Mrs. Felix Reyes, Mr. John Mr. Fred Narvas holding the Philippine unintentionally forget items in the what gift they bought. The last couple Megley, and Mr. Hans Hilgehof. flag. program that should have been interviewed answered “wala” when Announcing like a pro was the Part 2 of the program saw Mrs. mentioned. Examples of this are the asked what he gave his wife. Everyone afternoon’s emcee, Ms. Almaleen Minda Mazzone, Vice President- important commemorative speech of had fun laughing as some of the Mapilisan. external of the FFCAQ giving the Mr. Salvador Cabugao during Dr. Jose answers. ______invocation. Then UPS president Warlie Rizal’s death anniversary celebration. The new Member of SWIS’s Valentine Party Basbacio welcomed everyone. Mr. Cabugao is the president of the Parliament, Mr. Anthony Housefather The Spring Garden chalet was Dancing began immediately. Council of Associations of Canada. arrived to give his Valentine message. the choice of the members of the The dance floor was full. Almost Ditto with Mr. Dario Boco (Area Deputy That night, music was non-stop and Seniors of West Island and Suburbs everyone enjoyed line dancing. But Commander, Knights of Rizal). His the dance floor was never empty. Most (SWIS) to celebrate the 2016 Valentine dancers had to take a rest while Mrs. official participation during the Dr. Jose of the numbers of the program – Party. A family type of atmosphere was Remy Caberto introduced the twenty Rizal’s celebration was also mistakenly raffles, door prizes, and voting for Miss everyone’s wish and they got it. It one February 2016 birthday not included. Anyway, Mr. Cabugao Valentine and her court put all the didn’t take long before the place was celebrants: Dante Acido, Ming Aguilar, can be known for his inspirational officers to work. The FFCAQ officers filled up. Friendship club old timers Paulina Atillo, Daris Boco, Leonila speeches while Mr. Boco can be are : Ed Tupaz, Minda Mazzone, like Nasir and Lou Arlegui were there. Cabanela, Amerfina Casia, Arvee remembered for his rhythmic and Zenaida Manon-Og, Jovy Narvas, Daphne Odulio cheered the audience Castillo, Alex Castro, Cesario de la graceful interpretation of social Shirley Gattoc, Haydie Trinidad, Ella with her jokes while husband Ray just Cruz, Dominador del Monte Sr, Brigida dancing. Watch him dance with his Reyes, Felix Reyes, Cristy Hunter, Al smiled approval. Elvie Maximo, this Derege, Rhodora Estimada, Marites wife and you will know what I mean! Abdon, Warlie Basbacio, Rex Tuquero, year’s party chairman prepared funny Flores, Estela Gregorigs, Rubin He is a sight to watch every time he is Nenita Licyayo, Lorenza Tolentino, games and encouraged most to Hunter, Jacqueline Lanto, Angelica on the dance floor. Wendy Singh, Arwin Allana, Remedios participate. For example, the trip to Lasin, Clarita Lobrera, Siony Nueva, Monteagudo and Ellison Jamespila. Jerusalem was particularly hilarious. Voted FFCAQ’s Miss Valentine was We were glad to see members of Miss Gina Vitales. Her court included different associations present. Special Miss Cathy Antalan and Miss Elsie. mention were friends from FCAWI Taking pictures in front of the giant red who, they said enjoyed the party from balloons was the order of the night. beginning to end. Food was abundant The photo booth was also a popular courtesy of all SWIS’s different groups. sport. Mr. Benny Bote, the very resourceful News release: The FFCAQ emcee, didn’t let anybody get away Social Bingo held last Jan 31, 2016 with whatever was going on. Jennifer was a resounding success. Perinio, Felix Salazar, and Benny Bote Attendance was tripled compared to entertained us with their beautiful the first one. Watch for the third social voices. bingo fundraising activity. SWIS chairman Mr. Roger The most important notice Ajero was visibly appreciative of all from FFCAQ President Ed Tupaz is that was happening. The arrival of Mr. the Annual General Meeting and Frank Baylis, the new MP from Dollard- election of Board of Directors on May Roxboro had everyone cheering. He 1, 2016 at the CRC-CBN at 6767 Cote himself delivered some funny jokes. des Neiges, Montreal, Qc at 1 PM. Highlight of the party was the A welcome surprise was the celebration and proclamation of Mr. attendance of Mr. and Mrs. Eric and and Mrs. Pag-ibig. The choice was February 2016 14 The North American Filipino Star

How our fave P inoy stars celebrated Valentine’s Day

Maine Mendoza Kim Chiu Photo from @mainedcm Twitter Photo from @chinitaprincess Instagram Love was definitely in the shared photos of her and husband from someone who wishes to received an extraordinary gift from air for our favorite Filipino John Prats, who is also celebrating remain unnamed, maybe a Xian Lim. “Dati akala ko puno lang celebrities who celebrated his 32nd birthday on Valentine’s. surprise from boyfriend Billy ng saging ang namumunga ng Valentine’s Day in different ways. Isabel announced her pregnancy Crawford. puso, ngayon kahit pala anong “Yaya Dub” Maine Mendoza last September 2015. puno may puso!!! iba sya eh! hehe drove for a road trip and took a Iya Villania and Drew KC Concepcion celebrated #ThankYou,” Kim wrote in a selfie, and shared the photo on her Arellano celebrated Valentine’s in Valentine’s with her “handsome” caption on her Instagram photo.
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All good between Jasmine Ton i Gonzaga: Dates w ith and Anne husband Paul are d ifferent now

Paul Soriano and Toni Gonzaga

Toni Gonzaga admitted that Paul last June 2015 shared that Paul, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Anne Curtis (Instagram) going out on a date with her husband as a husband, is very sweet as he Paul Soriano is different now that they always finds time to leave her cute Anne and Jasmine Curtis- Before that, Anne took to are married. love notes every now and then. Smith are two of the closest celebrity Instagram to post a message to critics "Date nights namin before is "Yung mga post-it notes niya siblings in showbiz. Weeks after a who made a big deal of Erwann and just a regular dinner or going to the make me feel important. It makes me video showing Anne’s boyfriend Jasmine’s video. She clarified it was mall, but now it is different because feel special. Yung mga simple Erwann Heussaff kissing Jasmine on an inside joke that was “wrongly we can actually go out of town and reminders niya about work, yun," the cheek went viral and created major screencapped.” finally go wherever we want," Toni reveals Toni. buzz among netizens, the sisters insist She wrote: “Nothing said in an interview with Philstar.com Asked whether she is now they are doing okay. happened, we are all fine. I’m lucky at the Pond's Institute launch. used to being Mrs. Soriano, Jasmine recently shared a 10- that Erwann treats Jasmine like his Toni, who grew up with strict "Everyday mas magiging used to ka second video on Snapchat showing own sister. He has known her since parents, admitted in her previous na sa married life situation. I think Anne and Erwann watching a video of she was 13. So please, STOP,” she interviews that she and Paul are not marriage is a work in progress. Every two cats playing with each other. The posted, adding, “It deeply saddens me allowed to go out of town without a day you have to work for it. Parang clip also shows Anne smiling at the that such viciousness is being thrown chaperone. In fact, the couple is used ngayon medyo nasasanay na, pero two. at the people I love. DON’T perverse to going out on a group date with hindi pa yung full na sanay na sanay," In an interview with ABS-CBN their relationship. I mean, seriously. Toni's parents. she said.
News, Anne said, “We are all okay. We This is a non-issue.”
Toni, who tied the knot with are all good.”

Lovi Poe indulges her passion for singing roots at Music Museum over the to dating again? Is she still on theme song here and there, music has weekend in the concert “Fantaisie” co- speaking terms with Rocco? And does always been on her mind. billed with Solenn Heussaff. In an she believe in second chances? “I don’t want to stop there interview held a few days prior to the So many questions with Lovi (acting),” she said. “I want to sing… it show, Lovi said its concept is two girls having an encompassing answer. makes me happy.” exchanging notes on love, heartbreak “Yes,” she said. “And we are Being an actress gives Lovi and a “tiny bit of naughtiness” also still communicating but I just want to the advantage of being in touch with reflected in the repertoire. stop thinking (about anything) and her “hugot emotions” that people hear “Imagine our bedroom…we (just) let things happen.” when she sings. She points out that as talk everything that is really Lovi got her singing talent actress, she feels more “vulnerable” personal…about our dream guys and from her father, the late Fernando Poe as person and that “if may eksena na even the things that we went through Jr., as well as her mother whom, she kailangang umiyak, I listen to sad before…” Lovi said. “Para siyang (the said, can also carry a tune. Given the songs.” concert) different stages of love, falling chance to record another album, the The concept of “Fantaisie” is Lovi Poe in love, then reality hits you and you singer-actress wants to do easy- holding a sort of musical “girls talk” to go through a lot of terrible listening tunes in the mold of those give audiences a more intimate She is Primera Aktresa to her things…(so) either you move on or done by her favorites Norah Jones, experience with the headliners. home network and the fans but even you try to work things out.” Anita Baker, and Corinne Bailey. “The audience will understand before she gained renown in acting, Lovi had parted ways with Despite that she had rarely na hindi sila nag-iisa,” she said. one of Lovi Poe’s biggest passions Rocco Nacino so it was inevitable to sung in public for years now except for “Kumbaga ’yung pinagdadaanan ng has always been music with an album ask her how her Valentine’s in 2016 is the occasional guest performance on bawat isa sa atin ay pinagdadananan to boot under her name. shaping up. Is she happy? Is she open variety shows and doing a teleserye din namin.”
The singer-actress returned to www.filipinostar.org 16 February 2016 The North American Filipino Star

KC Concepcion shares her James Yap expect ing baby “equestrian life” with Italian gf M ichela Cazzola

Kapamilya actress KC worked up about the last now, or the James Yap & Michela Cazzola are having a baby! Concepcion shared her “equestrian next now. James Yap is having a child Development Bank (ADB) in the life” through a series of Instagram It seems like the Kapamilya with his Italian girlfriend, Michela Philippines for almost eight years Cazzola. now. In a previous interview with In a column by Philippine Star Ricky Lo, Michela said she met James entertainment editor Ricky Lo at an outing for ADB. They've been published Saturday, Michela together since 2012. confirmed that she is pregnant. James' child with Michela will "Yes, I am. Four months, be his third; the basketball player has going on my fifth month," Michela a son with former wife Kris Aquino said, adding that she plans to give and an older child with an ex- birth in the Philippines. girlfriend.
Michela works for Asian

Status: Engageof thd e photos. Rufa made public her relationship with Trevor in 2014, noting he was her constant companion when she had her breast implants removed. Isabelle, on the other hand, revealed her engagement to French boyfriend Adrien Semblat in an posts about her adventures in interview for Hola magazine. horseback riding. She shared to Facebook A few weeks back, KC followers on Feb. 5 a photo of the uploaded a candid photo of her while article, captioning it, “I said, YES!” doing some photoshoot in Baguio, According to the Hola article, wherein she took the opportunity to Isabelle confirmed the news during reminisce her unforgettable their shoot in Morocco, although she encounters in relation to horseback had been denying engagement riding. rumors prior. “Riding horses. I’ve fallen off Rufa Mae Quinto and Trevor Isabelle also shared a photo of one as a child, and been kicked hard Magallanes with his family her and Adrien from Hola on by one during a movie shoot before. Rufa Mae Quinto and Isabelle Instagram. Despite the pain, I don’t know why I Daza are now engaged to their In an interview with “Tonight keep coming back for more.” respective sweethearts. With Boy Abunda,” the actress even The said upload was followed actress has been spending most of Rufa Mae got engaged to non- joked how she’s been giving Adrien a by another one last Wednesday her time at stables and horse arenas showbiz boyfriend Fil-American Trevor hint she’s ready for marriage. (January 27, 2016) when KC posted a upon posting another photo revealing Magallanes on Feb. 5. Isabelle is the daughter of photo accompanied by a quote from that she’s into horseback riding again. The actress took to Instagram beauty queen-turned-actress Gloria the novel “The Horse Whisperer” by “Glad I’ve been riding again. to thank Trevor’s family for the Diaz, while Adrien is the country Nicholas Evans that says, Gives me an awesome workout & engagement dinner party tendered for manager for Adidas. They have been “I guess that’s all forever is… great mental energy. Aaand i’m awt for them in California. She also thanked together for six years.
Just one long trail of nows. And I an out of town work weekend.”
friends who attended the celebration. guess all you can do is try and live one “Can’t say much coz I’m so now at a time without getting too overwhelmed…,” she captioned one www.filipinostar.org February 2016 The North American Filipino Star 17

Piolo finds new love Award-winning pair

John Lloyd Cruz and Jennylyn Mercado What network war? GMA’s Jennylyn Mercado and ABS-CBN’s John Lloyd Cruz are teaming up for a romantic comedy film under Star Cinema. Jennylyn, a two-time Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actress winner, posted on her social media accounts photos of her with John This will mark Jennylyn’s third Lloyd on the set of the upcoming film. acting project with a Kapamilya actor She aptly captioned one: as leading man. ‘Surprise!’ John Lloyd, a FAMAS Best She had worked prior with Actor awardee, likewise shared on Sam Milby in ‘The Prenup,’ followed Instagram a behind-the-scene photo by Jericho Rosales in ‘Walang of him and Jennylyn with film director Forever.’
Cathy Garcia-Molina. Piolo Pascual Don’t look now but Kapamilya Hilton-Garden Inn Montreal star Piolo Pascual is in love. The hunk actor has been Centre-ville quoted in an ABS-CBNNews.com is in search of part-time housekeepers. report as saying, “May bago akong The job consists of cleaning the guest’s rooms: mahal.” Ladies, don’t despair. Piolo is changing the bedding, dusting furniture, vacuuming actually talking about a mixing and cleaning and disinfecting the bathrooms. console. Candidates must be available to work weekdays and Apparently, the 39-year-old actor has been tinkering with one in weekends. preparation for his DJ role in an Please send your resumé to: upcoming movie co-starring Dawn Zulueta and Coleen Garcia. [email protected] “I have to undergo immersion No telephone calls please. and ngayon, halos every day, I’ve been training with my teacher. Piolo Pascual mixing songs Masaya. (I’ll be) DJ PJ,” Piolo related. Coleen also shared details of Sample of Piolo’s mixing work her role in a separate interview. could be enjoyed via Instagram video, “I’ll be like a socialite dito. uploaded by his longtime assistant Somehow, my character will develop a Moi Bien. friendship with Piolo’s and that According to Moi, Piolo friendship, it kind of revolves around bought the mixer with his own money. our professions as well. We work hand “Masyadong excited, napabili in hand at what we do,” she said. agad ng sariling mixer at pagkagising Dawn, on the other hand, will session agad… @piolo_pascual play the role of a married fashion kalma! #MyFavoriteDJ,” she said. designer. In one 15-second clip “Dahil sa kanyang career, she captioned “DJ PJ,” the actor is seen will meet the characters of Coleen and experimenting with Zedd’s “Find You” Piolo and from there, a wonderful story as director Joyce Bernal looks on. is told,” Dawn shared. In an earlier report on Push, This is Piolo’s first time to work Piolo described his character in the with both actresses. upcoming movie as someone who’s The Star Cinema film is set for “been around the world backpacking. a second quarter 2016 release .
He loves to party, he loves to just wing it.”

www.filipinostar.org February 2016 18 The North American Filipino Star groups, such as: professional, a senator and will do my part to ensure business, alumni, faith-focused , that we protect those most vulnerable FilCan Michele Serrano Seeks sports, specific-interest and other in our society from severe risk of province-based organizations. harm,” the Senator continued. NBy :o Tomny Ai. Snana Jutain,o n to CaSennaate dlikei Maicnhel e SSeerrano ato btee not The report is the latest step in the only as "our hope but a rightful voice Michele is encouraging those who wish process to comply with the Supreme The normally reticent Filipino Canadian hope but a rightful voice and to learn more about her and /or her Court of Canada’s judgement in Carter community in Ontario is fully agog inspiration for us in our Filipino rationale, she may be contacted by v. Canada (Attorney General), which recently on the latest political Canadian community", including our phone at: 416-988-9613 or has given Parliament until June 6, 2016 development in the parliamentary families, women, elderly, youth & [email protected] to provide a legislative framework landscape in Ottawa. Michele Serrano, students , new immigrants and fellow under which persons can obtain Canadians as well. As a woman with Let us then join hands and our hearts & assistance in ending their lives before distinguished career and experience, minds by supporting and nominating natural death occurs. Michele according to her Michele Serrano to the Canadian pronouncement "intends to serve and Senate for a stronger, unified, and “I am reading the report with grave share with fervor & fairness her progressive Filipino community in our concern, noting a clear lack of personal and professional skills, adopted homeland .( T. San Juan). safeguards and protection of the capabilities and talents when afforded vulnerable that are found in other the opportunity". jurisdictions’ relevant legislation on physician-assisted suicide and Michele has a distinguished career as Senator Enverga euthanasia. This report opens the a practicing professional accountant, concerned about former government executive and door for minors, persons below the corporate business manager & report on assisted age of 18, to access assisted dying comptroller. She is greatly proud of dying three years down the road; it having achieved Canadian recommends that persons with professional designations in 5 industry psychiatric condition should not be sectors, such as : Certified excluded from receiving medical Professional Accountant (CPA), assistance in dying; and it a notable community leader , Certified General Accountant( CGA), recommends forcing physicians who experienced corporate manager & Regulated Canadian Immigration oppose the practice based on their entrepreneur and practicing certified Consultant( RCIC), certified Human conscience to refer patients to other professional, is reported to be Resources Professional( CHRP) and willing physicians, rather than pursuing and have applied for Licensed Financial Advisor. providing information to the patient nomination to the Senate of Canada . and reporting the patient’s wishes to a A multi licensed professional, she is a government agency. There is still Michele Serrano wishes to represent member of several accredited much study needed, and I will ensure us-- our interest and aspiration and professional organizations and a Ottawa, February 25, 2016 – that the voice of those who are make us proud to have a highly recognized community advocate & Today, the Honourable Tobias C. concerned about this report is heard in credible Filipino professional and political organizer as well. Michele is Enverga Jr., Senator for Ontario, the Senate of Canada when we debate deserving political leader from the an officer or member of : Philippine received the final report of the Special the report and the forthcoming community with true professional and Cultural Community Centre, Philippine Joint Committee on Physician- legislative proposals from the personal credentials in going to the so- Chamber of Commerce-Toronto, Assisted Dying with great concern. government,” Senator Enverga called "chamber of sober second Filipino Canadians Political Affairs concluded. thought ". Council, Council of Filipino Canadian “I am morally and ethically opposed to Professionals in Ontario, Filipino any action that ends another human See more at SenatorEnverga.com Ontario is one of 3 Canadian provinces Canadian Parents Association in being’s life, and that denies a person where two vacancies in the Senate are Catholic Education and Federation of the natural life cycle from conception --30-- to be filled this winter 2016, through " Filipino Canadians-Ontario. She is to natural death,” said Senator non-binding merit- based focused and fully engaged in civic and Enverga in a statement following the For more information please contact: recommendations by a 5- person community activities especially in tabling of the report in both houses of Lars Andersen Independent Advisory Body on Senate charitable and social fundraisers. Parliament. “Bishop Samuel J. Aquila Senator Tobias C. 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www.filipinostar.org February 2016 The North American Filipino Star 19 continued from p.17 Madonna dances with Philippines flag on her shoulders

Madonna wears the Philippines’ flag while singing her encore, the song “Holiday”.

Madonna singing “Crazy for You” a song that hasn’t been sung in 30 years Did Madonna violate the law In one part of the concert, might be a violation of of Section 34 Arguelles referred to Madonna as during the first night of her concert? Madonna danced with the Philippine of Republic Act 8491, which "the evil one," warning the Filipino Drawing applause and roars flag draped on her shoulders. As prohibits the wearing of the flag "in faithful to shun her. from the massive audience on seen from the clip below posted by a whole or in part as a costume or This is not the first time Wednesday night, the Queen of Pop netizen, the flag even touched the uniform." Madonna has draped a national flag performed and showed the side she floor as she was performing. Before Madonna's The Rebel on herself as she has been doing has always been known for - racy While the audience clearly Heart Tour commenced in Manila, this for the final acts of her previous and rebellious. enjoyed the gimmick, the move Batangas Archbishop Ramon tours .
Madonna visits an orphanage in Manila

Madonna visited the kids at the Bahay Tuluyan Foundation Madonna did some charity In a post, she even applauded many kids off the street and providing Hospicio de San Jose in Manila!” she works before her two-day concert here the foundation for taking the children food and shelter!” she said. captioned one of her posts. in Manila. who were victims of abuse and The international pop icon also visited It was on Monday when On Tuesday, Madonna posted trafficking. Hospicio de San Jose to give the kids Madonna arrived unknowingly here in photos of her together with the kids at Hats off to the Bahay Tulyan some good time. Manila for her two-day “Rebel Heart” the Bahay Tuluyan Foundation. Foundation in Manila for taking so “Everyone needs a tickle!! Even at the tour.
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