Volume XXXVI No. 2 February 2018 Montreal, QC www.filipinostar.org CDN-NDG Borough Council approves June as Filipino Heritage month

Photo op with the CDN-NDG Borough Council headed by the Mayoress Sue Montgomery - A big crowd of Filipino-Canadians residing in the borough attended the meeting held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6767 Cote des Neiges to support the motion to declare June as Filipino Heritage month proposed by Councilor Marvin Rotrand, seconded by Councilor Lionel Perez. See report on Page 4 Florida shooting survivors meet US President Trump Survivors of a school shooting in Florida, USA, have told President Donald Trump that they want tighter gun controls. (February 22 ,2018 BBC Newsround) They called on him to make sure that an attack, like that which left 17 people dead on 14 February, does not happen again. Mr Trump listened to stories from about 40 students, teachers and families from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during Wednesday's event at the White House in Washington DC. One of the ideas President Trump put forward was to give guns to teachers. A staff member with a gun could prevent future shootings and end an attack "very quickly", he said. We want gun reform. We want common President Donald J. Trump hosts a listening session with high school students and teachers (Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) See Page 4 Florida survirovs February 2018 2 The North American Filipino Star Letter to the Editor While FILGA has partnered with the Dear Editor, Borough, most of our community's Editorial organizations that provide cultural and Will there be any change of attitude The Filipino Goldens Agers (FILGA) recreational services have little or no wish to thank the Cote des Neiges - contact. to gTuhenrecvenit omalses nmacssaecr? e of religious reasons often show clear Notre Dame de Grace Council and particularly Councillor Marvin Rotrand students and teachers at a Florida high signs of being violent. No amount of This must change. Cote des Neiges - for the motion presented and school, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas gun control can stop that. As a Notre Dame de Grace is multicultural unanimously adopted on February 12 High School on Valentine’s Day, is on columnist notes, “the stunning yet the Borough's funding policies to declare June as Filipino Heritage everyone’s mind. Condolences from commonality in all these mass mainly support organizations that Month. around the world have been pouring shootings ... is that the men who serve the majority community with in. We are all mourning the loss of perpetrate them are sick — Las Vegas, almost no formal contact with our and Canada is experiencing rapid growth in innocent lives by a gun that should Pulse nightclub, Newtown, Columbine, other ethnic communities. immigration from the Philippines. have not been in the hands of a Charleston, Virginia Tech, Tucson, There are now nearly 35,000 persons mentally ill young man. Such a tragedy Aurora — on and on, these killers were We urge the Borough Council to rectify of Filipino origin in the greater Montreal should have been stopped long time mentally ill and in almost every case, this. The ethnic communities are ready area with half living in Cote des Neiges ago if only proper gun control laws someone knew it." to enhance the dialogue with the - Notre Dame de Grace. were enacted. But the resistance to However, the Florida massacre Borough. any changes to the right to bear arms of 17 people seems to have touched a Further, as the motion recognizes, the is so deeply entrenched in the hearts different nerve - young people are Borough hosts our major institutions and minds of NRA members that reacting in a different way and saying Lilia Esguerra and businesses. The recognition of our poiticians, in particular, the “enough is enough.” They vow “never President, FILGA community's contribution to the growth Republicans, had never dared to vote again” should this happen. They have of the Borough is truly welcome. and approve policies that affect attracted attention and some owning a gun. celebrities are contributing money to The leader of the National Rifle their cause so that they can continue to Association on Thursday pushed back get organized and keep up the hard against the latest efforts to enact pressure to get more action from all You are cordially invited to join the new gun control measures in the wake sides of the political spectrum, annual sugaring off party “cabane à of the most recent school shooting President Trump.has directed Attorney rampage in Florida, accusing liberals General Jeff Sessions to craft new sucre” organized by Gilmore College on of exploiting the massacre “for political regulations to ban firearm modifiers Saturday, March 24m 2018 - 9:30 a.m. gain.” including the “bump stock” used in the “As usual, the opportunists Las Vegas massacre. Trump also said La Goudrelle, Mont St. Gregoire wasted not one second to exploit he supports efforts to improve the tragedy for political gain,” Wayne federal background system. Meeting place: Plamondon Metro LaPierre, the NRA’s executive vice Some big businesses have Van Horne Shopping Center president, said in a fiery speech to reacted to the Florida tragedy by conservative activists at the withdrawing transactions with NRA Donation: $35 (adults) Covers bus and Conservative Political Action members, cancelling their discounts all you can eat brunch Conference. and other benefits. LaPierre railed against “the In spite of all the promising Telephone: 514-485-7861/514-506-8753 elites” renewing calls for restricting gun signs of change, there is still a long ownership in the United States since way to go. Predictably, there will be the Parkland, Fla. shooting. outrage as we find out how easily the “Their goal is to eliminate the suspect got his hands on a rifle; local, Second Amendment and our firearms state and federal lawmakers will either freedoms so they can eradicate all blame, or not blame, our gun culture; individual freedoms,” he said. others will say guns had nothing to do Similar to La Pierre’s speech, with it, it’s a mental health issue. If — is another writer who says: “Rather big if — legislation results, it will die, than politicizing the deaths of 17 thanks to the sway, and deep pockets, people, Democrats and others should of the National Rifle Association. Mass instead be pushing for better school shootings in New Hope, San Diego, security, and for our law enforcement Orlando and Las Vegas has netted agencies to respond more zero gun laws. aggressively to clear threats. Those In other words, we cannot hold who are severely mentally ill or our breath for it is a big question - Will psychotic or potentially violent need attitudes change to make changes to help. And those that kill for political or gun control laws?

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The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 3 Eaton accepts that it's sad for teachers to need guns. BSy iOxwen rAmaods ical ways thteokillert-acoculdkmlaeke shUooStingsslescs hreoly oonloustsidhe ohelop, tit iwnill gnevs er get "When they started their BBC News, Washington DC likely. any better than we saw at Sandy teaching career, they never would have 20 February 2018 "When I talk publicly, or to the Hook," says Joe Eaton. imagined carrying firearms to protect 1. Don't name the shooter media, I don't name the perpetrator Eaton is from the Buckeye kids - or having their schools ask them In January 2014, Dr Sherry Towers unless there is a specific reason why," Firearms Association, a gun-owners' to," he says. went to a meeting at Purdue University, she says. group in Ohio. After Sandy Hook, they "But I bet if you ask every Indiana. On the same day, elsewhere set up Faster - a programme that trains airline pilot, they would have answered on campus, Cody Cousins shot dead Should we name school killers? teachers to respond to mass the same way until 9/11 happened Andrew Boldt, a fellow student. Dr Towers' research has been shootings. [some pilots in the US carry guns]. After the killing, the meeting used by Alerrt, a team at Texas State The programme includes first "Sandy Hook was the was cancelled. But Dr Towers - a University that studies "active shooter aid, moving through crowds, and teachers' 9/11." statistician from Arizona State response". They have a campaign firearms training - that is, how to kill a Is it time for US teachers to carry guns? University - started thinking about called Don't Name Them. school gunman. 3. Two doors in every shootings, and the relationship "A lot of shooters - not all of So far, Faster has trained classroom between them. them - are driven by this desire for 1,300 school staff, mostly on three-day As a gunman opened fire in a "It was the third school notoriety," says Dr Pete Blair from courses. "Teachers, administrators, Florida high school, students inside shooting I heard about in a 10-day Alerrt. "If we know that's one of the superintendents, bus drivers, even the reached for their phones. period," she says. "And that seemed - motivations, why are you giving them lunch lady," says Eaton. When the gunman attacked even for the US - an unusually large the reward?" Teachers take part in the Stoneman Douglas High School last number." Dr Blair doesn't want a ban on Faster active shooter training in week, David Hogg took shelter in a Dr Towers and her team got to naming shooters. But he thinks the Colorado in 2017 cooking classroom. work, and found that school shootings media should focus on "heroes, the In the US, 10 states ban guns While hiding in the dark, the and mass killings had an average community, and - where appropriate - in schools, outright. Another eight 17-year-old noticed the L-shaped room "contagious period" of 13 days. the victims". allow them only in locked cars. But in had two doors. "If he [the gunman] That is - when one school Some US journalists - such as the other 32 states, it is possible for came in one," he thought, "we could go shooting or mass killing happens, CNN's Anderson Cooper - and teachers to carry guns, if the school out the other." another becomes more likely. websites now choose not to name allows it. His thinking - and his logic - is Dr Towers does not want the media to mass killers. Faster has trained staff from supported by experts. ignore mass killings. "People have a 2. Let teachers carry guns 225 districts in 12 states. Another 200 "Attacks with high casualty right to know," she says. The shooting at Sandy Hook to 400 will be trained this year. counts [tend to have] people trapped And, as a scientist, she cannot Elementary School, in December "Inside of every school, there in a small area, unable to protect prove that withholding the killer's name 2012, was reported to police at are certain teachers who will willingly themselves," says Dr Pete Blair from will reduce contagion. "It would be 9.35am. Officers arrived less than four run towards the sound of gunfire," says Alerrt. impossible [to prove] - there has never minutes later; within a minute, they Eaton. "Simple things, like designing been a case where the killer wasn't heard the gunman shoot himself. "The schools identify these classrooms with another exit, could named." He had already killed 20 children and people, and tell them: 'Whatever tool help. It might not necessarily stop the But she thinks that focusing on six adults inside the school. and training you're comfortable with, victims - rather than "lurid" details of "If schools' only solution is to we're going to give it to you'." See Page 6 Six Radical Ways

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CDN-NDG Borough Council unanimously approves MJonutreanl, Feebruaary 1s2, 20F18 ilipino Heritage Month month of June is significant in our A large number of Filipino Borough with Philippines residents in Montreal responded to the Independence Day and the invitation of Councillor Marvin Rotrand Commemoration of the birth to support his motion to declare June anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal drawing as Filipino Heritage Month on Monday, large crowds to the annual February 12, 2018 during the regular celebrations. He noted that as the meeting of the Council held at 6767 Filipino community grows in Canada, Cote des Neiges. His proposal under politicians at various levels of Motion 65.01 seconded by Councillor Government have felt it important to Lionel Perez was part of the agenda of highlight the contributions of this the CDN-NDG Borough Council growing community to our country. A meeting presided by Mayor Sue few months ago the Ontario legislature Montgomery. All five councillors of the adopted a motion by M.P.P. Mike Colle Borough were present, namely, noting the positive impact on that Marvin Rotrand, Councillor of province of Filipino immigration and Snowdon, Christian Arsenault, declaring June Filipino Heritage Councillor of Loyola, Magda Popeanu, Month. Councillor of Cote des Neiges, Peter Councillor Rotand’s motion McQueen, Councillor of Notre Dame unanimously approved it. The following the lead of Toronto City recognizes the positive contributions de Grace, and Lionel Perez, Councillor audience loudly applauded the Council. This information was of the Filipino community to the of Darlington. Council’s decision. published in the North American wellbeing of our Borough as well as After Councillor Rotrand’s Councilor Rotrand proposed Filipino Star in its December 2017 alerting the general population to this remarks on his motion, the Mayor the motion to declare June Filipino issue. He cited some of the reasons contribution from one of the major asked the councillors to vote and they Heritage Month in Cote des Neiges for his proposal. He said that the ethnic groups in our territory. That failure plus reports of a From Page 4 - Florida survivors Florida Gov. Rick Scott announcing delay related to security camera sense gun laws," said student Delaney 'major changes' in wake of deadly footage and records indicating the Tarr in Tallahassee, Florida. suspect, Nikolas Cruz, long displayed It was the first organised school shooting behavioural troubles added to what the protest of an anti-gun movement led by Action plan to include school safety improvements Florida House Speaker described as young people since the attack in an "abject breakdown at all levels." measures to keep guns from mentally ill Cruz, 19, has been charged Parkland, Florida last week. CBC News Posted: Feb 23, 2018 9:51 Democratic Rep. Ted Deutch. In other parts of the US, with 17 counts of premeditated murder. AM ET Last Updated: Feb 23, 2018 "I commended [Rubio] for Reacting to the news Friday, students in Chicago, Illinois; Florida Gov. Rick Scott is being there," Nelson told a group of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Phoenix, President Donald Trump described the Democratic state senators on campus officer as a "coward" who Arizona walked out of classes in Thursday. "He had the guts to be there support. "didn't react properly under pressure." when Gov. Scott did not." While leaving the White House for the Nelson has questioned Scott's Conservative Political Action Florida massacre commitment to make meaningful Conference, Trump said: "When it change after the shooting, which left 17 came time to get in there and do survivors chant 'vote students and school staff dead. Scott is something, Florida deputy Scot them out' as students likely to challenge Nelson as he seeks Peterson "didn't have the courage or a fourth term in the Senate this something happened." nationwide walk out November. "He certainly did a poor job, in solidarity 'He certainly did a poor job' there's no question about that," Trump The announcement comes as "This is for every single kid said. who fears for their life," said Alfonso Rick Scott drew sharp criticism high school teachers at Marjory Companies re-evaluate ties with gun Calderon, a Stoneman Douglas for not showing up at the town Stoneman Douglas High School return lobby student. "This is something serious. It is hall held Wednesday night, hosted to the Parkdale, Fla., site where a Meanwhile, as criticism by CNN. (Reuters) about human lives." In a day filled with emotion and unveiling what he calls "major changes" tears, groups of survivors of the Florida to help keep students safe in the wake shooting and parents of victims stood of last week's deadly high school feet away from President Donald shooting — just days after he chose not Trump, Florida's governor and to appear at a televised town hall where lawmakers. They pleaded for changes survivors faced off against politicians in gun law as the nation grapples with over the country's gun laws. how to prevent mass shootings in The action plan, announced in schools. a news release Friday, is expected to Stoneman Douglas students include school safety improvements as said they left the state Capitol feeling well as measures to keep individuals with mental illness from accessing hopeful, encouraged, and guns. disappointed. Friday's release said the " You need to change something changes come out of emergency before your daughters are the victims," meetings organized by the governor sophomore Bailey Feuerman said to with law enforcement, school Gov. Rick Scott. This photo posted on the Instagram account of Nikolas Cruz shows administrators, mental-health experts weapons lying on a bed. Cruz is charged with 17 counts of and with students from Marjory premeditated murder in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Stoneman Douglas High School. shooting in Parkland, Fla. (Instagram/Associated Press) Learn French the fast and Scott drew sharp criticism for former student is accused of fatally mounted against the National Rifle not showing up at the CNN-hosted shooting 17 people with an assault- Association in the aftermath of the easy way. town hall in Sunrise, Fla., on type rifle. Enroll at Gilmore College shooting, three car rental brands Wednesday night that was attended by On Thursday, it was revealed owned by Enterprise Holdings Inc. U.S. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, an armed officer on campus never went announced they would end discount Call 514-485-7861 or Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and inside the school to stop the gunman. programs with NRA members. 514-506-8753 www.filipinostar.org February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 5 The new Champlain Bridge will be open by December, consortium says corners aren't being cut, and that 65% of project is neither the bridge's quality nor the complete, with the rest safety of the workers will be slated to be finished by compromised in order to meet the the end of the year deadline. CBC News · Posted: Feb 23, 2018 Signature on the St. Lawrence 3:03 PM ET | Last Updated: February hired 200 extra workers last year in an 23 effort to meet the deadline. The consortium hired by the The $4-billion project was federal government to build the new behind schedule at the time, due in Champlain Bridge is confident the job part to the public engineers' strike last will be done by the December 2018 spring, which lasted several weeks. deadline. Also, a sudden change in That's good news — because provincial standards, which prevented if it isn't, the consortium could face transport trucks carrying heavy loads fines of up to $400,000 for every day it's from taking the old Champlain Bridge, late. further delayed the work, Genest said. For the first week after the The work site at the foot of the deadline, the federal government will Champlain Bridge, where 850 workers here are still major steps to complete before the project is finished, charge Signature on the St. Lawrence are employed and more will soon be according to site manager Daniel Genest. (Navneet Pall/CBC) $100,000 per day. After that, it's hired. (Navneet Pall/CBC) additional measures have a cost corridors will rest upon. $400,000. The company is once again associated with them." First, pier caps must be More workers hired to ensure hiring more workers to get the job If construction goes on past installed, which are two-thirds new Champlain Bridge will be done — right now, there are 850 the deadline, there is a backup plan. complete and should all be installed by completed on time working on the project, but that The project's budget includes $10 spring, site manager Daniel Genest About 65 per cent of the number will increase, meaning the million meant to ensure the current said. (Navneet Pall/CBC) project, which will connect Nuns' Island budget will, too. Genest didn't say by Champlain Bridge can be used for six On top of that, there will be a to Montreal's South Shore, is complete, how much, however. months if need be, according toGlen corridor dedicated to public transit — according to Daniel Genest, the site "We're not working quicker, Carlin, the current director of the buses and the Réseau express manager. we're investing more workers on site," bridge. métropolitain (REM) commuter train He said he guarantees that said Genest. "Obviously these A ways to go line — in the middle of the bridge. There are still major steps to Half of it will be built by Motion Supports Health Canada's Efforts to complete before the project can be Signature on the St. Lawrence, and the completed. other half by provincial infrastructure Significantly Decrease Smoking Rate First, pier caps must be subsidiary CDPQ Infra. Supported by the Quebec Kingdom, France, Ireland, Malaysia and installed, which are two-thirds But it won't be finished in time other countries. Hopefully Billl S-5 will Coalition for Tobacco, the Heart and complete and should all be installed by for opening day. So in the meantime, Stroke Foundation and the Canadian be adopted soon to turn that into a spring, Genest said. there will be a fourth lane in either Cancer Society, Councillors Marvin reality. Particularly interesting is that Montreal light-rail system to cost direction for buses. Once the public Rotrand and Luis Miranda have tabled a Health Canada is urging higher excise $300M more, come 1 year later than transit corridor opens, the bridge will motion for the February 19 City Council taxes so that 80% of the price of a planned return to three lanes. meeting urging Montreal to come on package of cigarettes would be taxes. board in favour of a robust Federal Given that Quebec has by far the Pier caps are w-shaped lateral The new bridge's expected strategy for the Control of Tobacco cheapest tobacco in Canada and one of steel girders that the three traffic lifespan is 125 years. aimed at reducing the smoking rate to the highest smoking rates, this proposal less than 5% by 2035. merits rapid follow up by the Federal A similar motion has been and provincial governments," indicated adopted by Toronto's Board of Health. Councillor Rotrand. Building on Montreal Council's past work on tobacco, the motion endorses https://nsra-adnf.ca/wp- Health Canada's proposals for the content/uploads/2017/04/170427_map_ adoption of a plain packaging law and_table.pdf governing tobacco products, urges the adoption of strategies to address high Kevin Bilodeau of the Heart and smoking rates among vulnerable Stroke Foundation noted that there is a clienteles particularly youth, closer growing movement across North collaboration with the provinces and the America to raise the age at which funding of non-governmental tobacco can be purchased and used. organizations working to promote "Five states recently raised the healthier lifestyles and better public smoking age to 21. The experience in health. Hawaii and California, the first to adopt "Some 45,000 Canadians die this measure, proves that fewer young every year of tobacco related diseases. people ever start smoking. Nearly all Health Canada tells us that 115,000 smokers start as kids or young adults, persons began smoking on a daily basis and these age groups are heavily just in 2015 and that the cost of tobacco targeted by the tobacco industry. related diseases on the health network Increasing the tobacco age to 21 helps and the economy is $16 billion a year. to prevent young people from ever The new policy that has to be put in starting to smoke and to reduce the place before the end of March needs to deaths, disease and health care costs have stronger measures than we have caused by tobacco use. Health seen in past policy if the ambitious goal Canada's recommendation that the of reducing the still far too high national provinces raise the smoking age is a smoking rate is to be accomplished," winning strategy," said Mr. Bilodeau DATE OF WORKSHOP: STARTS APRIL 19, 2018 said Flory Doucas of the Quebec Montreal Council had previously 5 SESSIONS OF 2 HRS PER SESSION THURSDAYS Coalition for the Control of Tobacco. adopted motions asking that IPAD PROVIDED FOR USE Councillor Rotrand noted that Health playgrounds be protected as smoke GILMORE COLLEGE - 7159 CHEMIN DELA COTE DES NEIGES COR. JEAN TALON Canada in its recent public consultation free areas and that electronic cigarettes MAXIMUM: 10 STUDENTS did propose measures that have proven be regulated so they cannot be used TO APPLY CALL AL ABDON: (514) 264-8706 effective elsewhere in reducing where smoking is not allowed. Both OR EMAIL AT [email protected] smoking. Montreal motions were acted upon by A Community Incentive by "Health Canada has again the Government of Quebec. The Quebec Association of Canadian Filipino Teachers proposed plain packaging which is Source: Marvin Rotrand Funded in part by Employmenbt & Social Development Canada Project No. 1500262 already the law in Australia, the United www.filipinostar.org February 2018 6 The North American Filipino Star nagkahiwalay mula pagkabata at sa center o lahat ay nag-aari ng nagtagpo ang landas nang umibig sa komputer at marunong gumamit nito. Tagalog Seksyon isang lalake. Pero tulad ng sabi ko, kahit paano, Pero bakit sa kabila ng ka- ginagawa ni Elsa at Edwin ang cornihan ng teleserye ay patuloy na kanilang trabaho. nanonood ang marami? Pampalipas ng oras. Nagsisilbing bonding din ng ANG VALENTINE’S DAY AY pamilya kapag magkasama silang PARA SA LAHAT Opinyon/Komentaryo nanonood. Nagbibigay rin ito ng Noong Feb. 14 ay impormasyon. Sa The Greatest Love of ipinagdiwang ang Valentine’s Day. ni Willie Quiambao All, naramdaman ng mga nanonood Naging tradisyon na sa araw na ito ay ang pinagdadaanang pagsubok ng ipinakikita ng mga mag-asawa o isang pamilya nang magkaroon ng magkasintahan ang pagmamahal nila Alzheimer ang kanilang ina At napag- sa isa’t isa, tulad ng pagbibigay ng alaman sa isang pananaliksik na bulaklak, tsokolate at pamamasyal. Ito BAKIT MARAMING NAHU- Saglit . Pinangungunahan ito ni Jericho nagbibigay din ng impormasyon ang ang dahilan kaya marami naman sa HUMALING SA PANONOOD NG Rosales at Carmen Soo, artistang teleseryeng Walang Hanggan na mga nag-iisa sa buhay ay nakadarama TELESERYE? mula sa Malaysia. Sampung series inilalarawan ang ating magandang ng matinding kalungkutan. Noon, kapag may naririnig yata ito. Gusto ko ang kwento - kultura. Pangungulila. Akala nila ay walang akong nag-uusap tungkol sa dalawang taong dahil sa paghahanap Marami ang nagsasabi na ang nagmamahal sa kanila at may kulang teleseryeng pinanonood nila, natatawa sa pumatay sa kanilang mga dula sa buhay ay sa teleserye lamang sa kanilang buhay. Sa Magandang ako. “Bakya crowd,” sabi ko sa aking magulang ay pinagtagpo ng tadhana napapanood. Iba naman ang Buhay, programang Pilipino sa sarili. Ngunit hindi ko inaasahan na at nag-kaibigan. Maraming dialogue at paniniwala ko. Ang teleserye ay hango Pilipinas, tinanong ng host ang kakainin ko ang aking mga salita. Ang eksena na tatatak sa puso ng mga sa ating pang-araw araw na buhay - panauhing artista na si Teresa Loysaga teleserye (telenovela sa mga Latino o nanonood. Kinunan ito sa Manila, may aksyon, komedya at kung ano ang balak niya sa Valentine’s soap opera sa mga Amerkano) ay Baguio, Singapore at Malaysia. Ang punung–puno ng drama. Iyan ang Day. Hiwalay sa asawa si Teresa pero tumatalakay sa buhay na theme song, Kahit Isang Saglit , na buhay-Pilipino. may dalawang anak na binata. Ang pangkabuhayan, pag-ibig, pampulitika inawit ni Martin Nievera ay sagot niya ay magdiriwang siya ng mga taong kabilang sa ano mang madamdamin. Pagkatapos ng Kahit GINAGAWA NG KASALU- kasama ng mga anak. Sa antas ng buhay. Karaniwan ay mga Isang Saglit ay may mga magaganda KUYANG FAMAS TREASURER pagkakataong iyon ay ipinabasa babae ang nanonood ng teleserye pa akong napanood na teleserye pero AT AUDITOR ANG SINUMPAAN naman sa kaniya ng host ang mga sulat na ipinadala ng mga anak sa pero ngayon ay marami na ring mga inaamin kong mayroon ding parang NILANG TUNGKULIN lalake ang sumusubaybay sa niloloko na lamang ang mga Nakapaskil sa FAMAS bulletin kaniya kung saan pinupuri siya ng mga teleserye saang panig man ng mundo. nanonood. Isa sa mga ito ay ang board ang $799.93 na kinita ng ito sa pagpapalaki at pagmamahal na Kabilang sa mga ito ay ang mga katatapos na Wildflower ni Maja Christmas Children Party noong ibinigay sa kanila. Napaiyak si Teresa. seaman na nangungulila sa kanilang Salvador. Seryoso noong una pero Disyembre. Malinaw - may breakdown Ito ay pagpapatunay na ang pamilya. Sa Amerika, nabasa ko noon hindi naglaon ay naging katatawanan ng expenses at income. Mayroon ding Valentine’s Day ay hindi lamang para na nanonood din ng soap opera sina nang magdagdag ng mga karakter nakapaskil na partial Treasuer’s Report sa mag-asawa at magkasintahan. Ang Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin at Sammy tulad ni Lady Dragon at Jaguar upang ni Elsa Penular na nilakdaan ng pagpapakita o pagpapadama ng Davis. humaba lamang ang kwento. At Auditor na si Edwin Rosette. pagmamahal sa Feb. 14 ay para sa Nahumaling ako sa teleserye minsan, ang plot ng teleserye ay halos Magandang halimbawa ang ginawa ng lahat . Hindi lamang sa mag-asawa at nang minsan ay naghanap ako ng pare-pareho– bumagsak ang dalawa. Pero higit na gaganda ang magkasintahan. pelikulang Tagalog sa isang video eroplano, nagkaroon ng amnesia si kanilang ginawa kung nalathala ang store. Tumawag ng pansin ko ang lalake na may asawa na pala pero mga ito sa ating community paper. cover ng isang teleserye, Kahit Isang umibig sa iba. Minsan din, kambal na Wala kasing masyadong nagpupunta

committed to a mental institution, they "So you'd have to run a metal detector bear arms". From Page 3 Six Radical Ways fail. operation 24/7," says Trump. "Or The Constitution, though, can Between November 1998 and someone could come for a basketball be altered. attack from happening - although it January 2018, there were 33,569 game in the evening, stash the Amendments can be could - but it might mitigate the denials for mental reasons - 2% of the weapons in a locker, then come back proposed by Congress - when two- damage done." total number of denials. the next morning." thirds of both houses are in favour - or He also suggests having locks The Coalition to Stop Gun on every door. "I'm not big on trying to Violence wants California's scheme to legislate things, but it's certainly be introduced nationwide. So far, something that would make sense," he similar schemes have been approved says. in two more states - Oregon and A guide to the weapons Washington. available in the US and the rate at 5. Airport-style security in which they fire schools 4. Remove guns from people Two days after the shooting in 'in crisis' Florida, a lawyer in Corbin, Kentucky, In May 2014, Elliot Rodger - a posted a video on Facebook. London-born 22-year-old - killed six Shane Romines offered $20,000 people in Isla Vista, California. The (£14,000) to buy five metal detectors - local sheriff called him "severely one for each school in the area. mentally disturbed". He also offered another $5,000 for Four months later, Californian tasers, firearms, and training, and lawmakers approved Gun Violence called on other community leaders to Restraining Orders. They allow family contribute. Within three days, $75,000 members, housemates, or police, to had been pledged. Students from Stoneman Douglas High School attend a memorial ask a judge to remove guns from Some US schools, mostly in following the shooting (Reuters) people "in crisis". big cities, already have metal In California, there are three detectors. In 2014, around 8.7% of Trump has worked in school by two-thirds of the states. The types of order - two of them last 21 high schools used "random metal security for 30 years. "I'm a parent, I get amendment must then be approved by days, while another lasts a year. In the detector checks". it," he says. "But there is no magic three-quarters of states. first year, 86 orders were issued. But school security expert Ken wand. This is complex." For example, the Eighteenth Federal law already stops people with Trump doubts whether metal detectors 6. Repeal the Second Amendment prohibited alcohol. The mental health histories buying guns - will stop school shootings. "It may Amendment Twenty-First Amendment repealed it. but the bar is lower. meet an emotional need," he says. "It's Gun-owners' rights are To buy a gun from a licensed not going to meet a practical need." protected by the US Constitution. The dealer in the US, the purchaser must He points out that schools are Second Amendment, adopted in 1791, Advertise in the N.A. Filipino pass a background check. If they have often open all day, every day. gives Americans the right to "keep and Star and mmtv global been judged "mentally defective", or Call 514-485-7861 www.filipinostar.org February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 7

BTy Vihcki eHall, C2BC0Sp1orts8, FebO. 25/l18 ympics were a big win for CanPyeaongdchaa ng. "It's not the result I Perhaps, for some, the men's Pyeongchang will be remembered fondly, despite the wanted. It's not the position I want to be hockey humiliation of losing to Germany misses in signature sports in. But this is something I have to accept — and the indignity of watching the U.S. that this has happened today." hockey women win gold — is still too Canadian controversy fresh. In Pyeongchang, Team Canada Perhaps, others believe Canada certainly received its fair share of should call a national inquiry to probe negative press. It started off when the shocking lack of medals in men's curling skip Rachel Homan made and women's curling. international headlines by removing a But with the passage of time, burned rock after a Danish sweeper the 2018 Winter Games will go down as nudged it with her broom. Technically, a resounding victory for the Canadian she had every right to do just that, but Olympic team, regardless of the failure the reigning world champion raised to convert in its so-called signature eyebrows in curling circles for the sports. The history books — or online alleged breach of protocol. databases — will forever show Canada "I was thinking I'm pretty sure as third in the medal count, behind only karma will hit you at one point," record-breaking Norway and Germany. Denmark's Madeleine Dupont told the Canadian athletes collected 11 CBC's Devin Heroux after roaring back gold, eight silver and 10 bronze for a to beat Canada 9-8 in 11 ends. snowboarding near Whistler, B.C. Less received an incredible boost at these total of 29 podium performances, Then came the brouhaha and than 11 months later — despite a Olympics. People from all over the world breaking the record of 26 set at the 2010 subsequent apology from Canadian laundry list of injuries including a — including Mr. T — fell in love with Winter Games. (Keep in mind: there Jocelyne Larocque for refusing to wear ruptured spleen, fractured jaw and left mixed doubles as the charismatic John were 16 more medal events on the her silver medal after losing the arm, collapsed lung, pelvic fracture, and Morris and Kaitlyn Lawes swept up gold docket in Pyeongchang than in women's hockey final to the Americans. rib fractures — McMorris collected the for Canada. And we can expect an Vancouver). And on the final weekend, Korean police second Olympic bronze of his career. explosion in curling participation in the "This has been a phenomenal arrested Canadian ski cross racer Dave "I probably shouldn't even be U.S. after John Shuster's rink enacted its performance for Canada, obviously our Duncan, his wife Maja and ski cross here," he conceded. "I had some low own version of the Miracle on Ice. best-ever by a significant margin," Own high performance director Willy Raine in times, but these high times make it Puck luck the Podium CEO Anne Merklinger told connection with the theft of a Hummer. worthwhile." Technically, the Olympic CBC Sports via phone from Police claim Raine was driving with a In ski halfpipe, Cassie Sharpe athletes from Russia won gold in men's Pyeongchang. "It's given Canadians so blood alcohol level more than three dominated the field en route to winning hockey and the American women many reasons to celebrate." times the legal limit. In true Canadian gold. In ski cross, Brady Leman seized seized their first Olympic title in 20 Indeed: this time around, fashion, Raine and the Duncans issued gold in the men's race — after finishing years. But the real winner in all this? Canada collectively stopped to watch public apologies through the Canadian a heartbreaking fourth in 2014 — while Arguably NHL commissioner Gary athletes many had never even heard of Olympic Committee on the same Serwa and Britt Phelan went one-two in Bettman as he watched the calibre of before the opening ceremony. This time morning Boutin was named flag-bearer. the women's final. play take a hit on the men's side without around, the headlines belonged to the When 4th is like gold Good-bye, hello his pros competing. The NHL will have likes of mogul skier Mikael Kingsbury Canada failed to win a medal Every Olympics features final incredible negotiating power heading (gold), ski cross racer Kelsey Serwa in cross-country skiing, but we all got glimpses of legends on the ultimate into the 2022 Beijing Winter Games and (gold), and speed skater Ted-Jan an extended opportunity to appreciate stage, and in Pyeongchang, we likely this gives Bettman another bargaining Bloemen (gold and silver). the best male cross-country skier to saw the last of Charles Hamelin and chip in labour negotiations with his "It is very surreal," Serwa said, ever race for this country. Alex Harvey Marianne St-Gelais in short track speed players. "to be the best in the world at something finished just six seconds off the podium skating. Neither one advanced to the Victory of a different kind you put your heart into." in the epic 50-kilometre classic. Harvey, final in their respective individual events, Speed skater Denny Morrison In ice dance, Tessa Virtue and 29, is expected to retire before the with Hamelin winning bronze in the failed to win a medal in Pyeongchang, Scott Moir are not only the best in the 2022 Beijing Olympics to become a men's 5,000-metre relay for the fifth but he defied all odds merely by world, they're the best of all-time. Are the lawyer. He finished fourth Saturday Olympic medal of his career. qualifying. In 2015, he nearly died in a darlings of these Games secretly behind two Russians. Exit Hamelin and St-Gelais. horrendous motorcycle crash that broke dating? Are they not? Does anyone "I do believe they're clean," Enter Samuel Girard and Kim Boutin. At his femur, punctured his lung, shredded even truly care after such a breathtaking said Harvey, a generational talent. "But 21, Girard claimed gold in the men's his knee, bruised his kidneys and lungs farewell performance? (Yes, yes, in the back of my mind, of course, 1,000 and bronze in the relay. Boutin and left him with a concussion. Then, a apparently they do). there's a bit of a doubt." won silver in the 1,000, and bronze in year later, he suffered a stroke at age 30. Given the glaring absence of both the 500 and 1,500. No one likes to In Pyeongchang, he finished 13th in the NHL players for the first time since 1994, be bumped aside, but Hamelin and St- 1,500. these Winter Games were always going Gelais passed the proverbial torch with "In the hospital bed on both Advertise your business to be different. And maybe that's not a grace — cheering on their protégés like occasions it was something that I bad thing. Many of these young men in the North American mad and celebrating their victories like eventually had to accept — that this has and women have trained all their lives Filipino Star they were their own. Because, in some happened. 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My Photography Experience By Ana Mhey Dapulano, a student in the Videography Workshop of Al Abdon sponsored by the Quebec Association of Canadian Filipino Teachers

Mia-gao Church, Magdo, Iloilo Together with my friends, we tourist attractions in Igbaras. My rode in a jeepney from Iloilo City. It took friends and I took a 30-minute ride on us 1 ½ hours to get there and capture a motorcycle to reach Barangay Passi

Boracay Beach For me, photography is an My second picture is a spider expression of myself. It is a feeling of web on palay leaves with misty effects self-fulfillment to capture a special of the morning dew. I woke up early in

Spider Web moment, events, nature or any subject the morning around 5:30 to take this that catches my attention. I have taken picture in the farm of my aunt in Capiz. several photos to show my creativity I was amazed by the spiders’ ability to side. make their webs. It was perfectly The first picture shows the knitted by a skinny spider. In fact, it was beauty of the sunset in Boracay Island, my first time to see this kind of spider Nasadjan Falls, Igbaras, Iloilo Philippines. It is really an awesome living on palay leaves. the awesome beauty of this Roman along the river and mountains to reach experience to have a chance to The third picture is Miag-ao Catholic Church. our final destination. It was a tiring capture this. The sky looks vibrantly church located in Mag-do, Iloilo, Last but not the least is the journey because I had to walk a bit beautiful with purple orange color. The Philippines. It is well known for its Nasadjan Falls in Igbaras, Iloilo, longer but it was worth it. white sand was also covered with the historical heritage and architectural Philippines. It is one of the famous sky’s reflection as well as the sea value. It is one of the Baroque which made the beaches look churches in the Philippines. It was also Learn to speak Frnch appealing to one’s eyes. inscribed by UNESCO as a world I travelled 7 hours by land just heritage site. The facade is the fast and easy way. to see the sunset in Boracay. At that meticulously engraved with two Enroll at Gilmore College. time, the weather was cloudy but I was belfries on each side making the still grateful to get this shot. church unique and attractive. Call 514-485-7861 or 514-506-8753 www.filipinostar.org February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 9 Microgreens and thinly sliced scallions, 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and for serving HEAT oil in a large skillet or wok over chopped (1 pound) medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 c. half-and-half DIRECTIONS about 1 minute or until soft and fragrant. kosher salt In a saucepan over medium-high heat, Add vegetables and sauté for 2-3 freshly ground black pepper saute garlic, turmeric, and ginger in oil minutes or until tender crisp. Stir in Thai DIRECTIONS until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add curry paste and peanut sauce. Add stock; bring to a simmer. Add pasta; chicken and toss to coat. Season with Cut corn from cobs. Working over a cook 1 minute less than per package salt and pepper and serve over brown bowl, scrape cobs with the back of a instructions. Add chicken; heat through, rice. butter knife to remove milk and pulp. 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in Devilled eggs are a classic crowd- Combine cobs and chicken stock in a lemon juice. Serve with microgreens and pleaser – not to mention they’re easy to large saucepan. Bring to a boil over scallions. whip up in no time! medium-high heat. Reduce heat to Ingredients Devilled Egg Recipe medium and simmer, 30 minutes. Discard cobs. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring Fast and easy recipes occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Discard all but 1 tablespoon pan drippings. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute. Stir in reserved corn, corn milk and 2 cups (500 mL) Instant brown rice pulp, chicken stock, and potatoes. Bring 2 tbsp (30 mL) Vegetable oil to a boil over medium-high heat. 2 Cloves garlic, minced Reduce heat to low and simmer just 4 cups (1 L) Assorted stir-fry until potatoes are tender, 14 to 16 Ginger Spice Chicken Soup vegetables minutes. Stir in cream and reserved Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) Red Thai curry paste bacon. Season with salt and pepper. 1 thinly sliced garlic clove 1 cup (250 mL) Prepared Thai style Serves: 20 Serve top with additional thyme.Gnocchi 1/4 teaspoon turmeric peanut sauce Prep time: 20 minutes Skillet with Chicken Sausage & 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 (400 g) Package Maple Leaf® Cook time: 15 minutes Tomatoes 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Prime® Fully Cooked and Sliced Ingredients Serves 4 6 cups Basic Chicken Stock or store- Chicken Breast Strips – 10 large eggs bought low-sodium chicken broth Sweet Thai Chili 120 mL (1/2 cup) mayonnaise 3 ounces angel-hair pasta, broken in half Directions 15 mL (1 tablespoon) Dijon mustard 1 cup shredded cooked chicken COOK instant rice according to package 60 mL (1/4 cup) green onions, finely 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice directions. Set aside and keep warm. diced 1 mL (1/4 teaspoon) hot sauce 1 mL (1/4 teaspoon) ground pepper BUSINESS HOURS 1 mL (1/4 teaspoon) kosher salt

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www.filipinostar.org 12 February 2018 The North American Filipino Star future richest man in the world, saw his Billionaires from the founder of Under life’s work fail completely. When Traf-O- Armour to 86-year-old George Soros all PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Data went out of business in the late emphasize how important personal 1970s, Gates watched his dream of health is to them. Love for children inspires Fernando success start to crumble. However, Your idea won’t get off the according to him and his co-founder and ground if you feel sluggish and unfit. You to teach them Zumbini fellow billionaire Paul Allen, the lesson won’t have the energy to do all the things they learned from the failure of Traf-O- on your list. Stress-reduction strategies, Data helped Microsoft succeed. a healthy diet and consistent exercise Many ambitious people, when will do wonders for your motivation and faced with failure, want to forget it mental capacity. Remember that even in quickly and move on. However, pursuing your dreams, health is key to something that is key for success is keeping you in tip-top shape. being able to face failures and 5. Opportunity plus preparation understand the lessons they offer. The equals luck. most successful people recognize that You may be surprised that luck failures can be stepping stones rather is embraced by these hard-working, than stumbling blocks. motivated people; however, it absolutely 2. Insist on excellence . plays a factor in becoming a member of Excellence for the most the billionaires’ club. As Mark Cuban, successful among us is a habit. Take the who sold his company Broadcast.com words of advice from Mohammad Dewji, for $5.7 billion in the 1990s, openly CEO of the METL Group and Africa’s admits, “Being a billionaire requires a lot youngest billionaire at 42. He says, of luck, a lot of great timing.” “Always strive for excellence in life and Now, it’s obviously foolish to never make room for mediocrity. Set depend on luck for success. However, Photo shows Desiree (2nd from the right) with her zumbini your standards high and your efforts the ability to quickly and correctly class. shall be rewarded.” recognize opportunity when it is Desiree Fernando, who has “Zumbine started in the US Long-term goals can seem presented to you, the flexibility to been working for six years as a full-time and became popular in Canada a few daunting or abstract. However, waking change course if required and the nanny in Canada, plans to study early months ago and became popular in up every day and being consistent with preparation to rise to the occasion all are childhood education. However, she Canada,” said Fernando. “ There are one’s standards is key. A billion dollars vital in taking advantage of what would could not pursue her plan because of about 10 Zubrini classes in Canada. I’m starts with a million, which starts with a be considered “luck.” her hectic schedules. She loves children one of the pioneers in Quebec. I stated thousand, which starts with one … and Learning to take the appropriate so when she found out about zumbini, doing demo class Jan. 15 at a birthday that first dollar is only earned by chances and having faith in yourself are she knew right away that she had to party. I also did classes at Edgar demanding one’s best. keys to finding the opportunities that can share it with them. “ I love children,” she Community Center in Nuns Island on The most successful help you along the way. said. “It’s fun to be surrounded by them. Jan. 26.” entrepreneurs create the right goals and r. I have always wanted to do something Fernando pointed out that she is 6. Keep your priorities in orde achieve them daily. With time, these Health, happiness and financial special for them. This is a great the one giving instructions on what to become the right habits. And finally, security, in that order, were the three top opportunity to fulfill my dream,” she do. “If I dance or sing, the parents and these become the right priorities of millionaires, according to a enthused. then the children do it too. It’s fun. At the accomplishments. Insist on excellence, 2015 US Trust Survey of 640 high-net- Zumbini is a music and same time, we are bonding together – and maybe you could end up in the worth individuals with at least $3 million movement class for children, 0 to 3 the parents, the instructor and the child.” three-comma club. in investable assets. years, to attend with their music-loving Classes are fun - energetic and While the financial and professional caregivers. Class is fun, energetic and fill full of movements. Zambini stimulates 3. Vision is key. The other aspect of becoming a goals we set for ourselves are crucial to of contemporary music with world beats. child’s learning and development . billionaire is setting the right goals. success, it is also important to It’s not zumba which is a fitness Children learn to dance, sing and move Coming up with those ideas that are remember why we are pursuing them. A program,” clarified Fernando. “But it has their bodies. worth pursuing means thinking outside billion dollars will achieve financial a flavor of zumba. One of the first A licensed zumbini instructor the box and seeing value where others security, and possibly fame, but you benefits of zumbini is the time spent with now, she will be opening classes very do not. The ideas that created should remember the other things in life the children. Children learn to dance, soon in Cote des where are many billionaires have been those that pushed that money can’t buy. sing and move through class using their Filipinos who can enrol in zumbini class. the boundaries. This means pursuing Warren Buffet often discusses bodies, rhythmic instrument, and For more information, call one’s idea and having faith in a vision the importance of his children growing scarves. Each session last 45 minutes, Desiree at (514) 704-6474 . when others are skeptical or even up with “normal” childhoods that would from 6 to 12 weeks. “ hostile. For example, when billionaire teach them self-sufficiency and family Richard Branson started Virgin Airlines values. Even when working hard and 7 Real-Life Business Lessons You to compete with air-travel giants like making sacrifices in pursuing financial TWA and American Airlines, he was success, remember to think about what Can Learn From Billionaires mocked. Others scoffed at him for even you’ll do what you get there, and what The only variable you really attempting to challenge the existing you’ll need to have in order to truly be control is how hard you work. airline companies. However, Branson happy. Deep Patel - Contributor saw there was a need for a cheaper 7. Work, work, work. Author of A Paperboy's Fable: The 11 airline, and one with customer service in The Chairman of Nissan- Principles of Success mind. He had faith in his vision, and even Renault flies more than 150,000 miles a Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur though Virgin Airlines struggled in its first year. Serena and Venus Williams contributors are their own. few years, it eventually took off for began hitting tennis balls at 6:00 a.m. The “three-comma club” Branson. When Branson sold his 31 when they were 8-years old. Marissa consists of those in industry, art and percent stake of Virgin America to KLM- commerce who have achieved the Mayer worked brutal 130-hour weeks France in 2017 for $286 million dollars, exclusive honor of reaching a net worth while at Google. These stories of grit his vision was vindicated. of more than one billion dollars. From and work ethic define the journey to Bill Gates Branson knew that others were Rockefeller to Gates, members of the becoming a billionaire. skeptical of his idea, but he trusted his club include people who have truly 1. Look failure in the eyes. No matter the weather, day or Failure is not something that judgment and pursued a vision that few altered the world. To achieve this level of time, for billionaires the only thing on you expect the most successful others had the will to follow. Billionaires success requires hard work, dedication their mind is the task at hand. It is this entrepreneurs to have experienced constantly seek to see what others don’t. and a little bit of luck. Fortunately for the willingness to work that sets those in much of. However, all billionaires have The fact that others don’t share the rest of us, these men and women have the three-comma club apart and experienced failure, sometimes vision means only one thing: it’s a great shared some of the techniques that defines those who can achieve their catastrophically. The difference between idea. helped them achieve membership in the those who thrive and those who don’t is dreams, no matter what it is. Luckily, exclusive billionaires’ club. 4. Health is important. that those who thrive failed better. As Bill No billion-dollar effort gets off with the right work ethic, all the other Whether your goal is to make a Gates said, “It’s fine to celebrate the ground without a healthy and willing steps become easy. As Mark Cuban billion dollars or bring clean water to a success but it is more important to heed personality behind it. As fitness expert says, “Companies don’t fail for a lack billion people, the techniques of how to the lessons of failure.” and personal trainer to billionaires Samir of cash or attitude. Companies fail for a envision and achieve goals can be used Gates is a prime example of why Becic says, “I truly believe that in the lack … of effort.” by anyone. Here are 7 of those learning from failure is key. While at his 21st century, in order to excel in the techniques, straight from the mouths of first company, Traf-O-Data, Gates, the world, you have to be fit and healthy.” billionaires. www.filipinostar.org February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 13 Nancy Karides. With this group, there Mark (in the fashion apparel industry), is no shortage of food, laughter, jokes, Natalia Askinazi (trained in ballet, and wine! A belated Happy Birthday, ballroom and folkdancing), Anastasiia Ciony ! Okladova (international fashion The Kapampangan Associa- shows), and Natalie Kisil ((active in tion of Montreal (KAM) recently staged Montreal Women Council). Mrs. the Munting Mutya ng Pilipinas Corazon Punzalan, KAM President Montreal (MMPM) on February 3, 2018 2017-2019, relied on the expertise of at Salles de Spectacles, College Jean- Svetlana Suarez and her Executive Brebeuf, Decelles Avenue, Montreal. Board for the success of the show. Social This is a beauty, talent, and personality Brace for the winners; each contest aimed at developing winner held multiple awards !!! FelyT Roidsableist Cs ariño enthusiasm, determination, and JOLINA SHELOH CORNELIO commitment in accomplishing tasks REGINALES was declared Munting The doggone days of winter Valent Lloyd Hughes, Nico Mazzone, that come in later years. The Mutya ng Pilipinas Montreal 2018! In are still with us but recently, something Mayor Alex Bottausci and a lady guest contestants (aged 6-9) displayed addition, she also won Best in Theme evoked smiles from everyone who saw were declared winners ! Then dance, unbelievable composure and exuded Wear (1st place), Best in Talent (2nd the front cover of the Seniors of West dance, dance resumed after which confidence in presenting themselves in place), Best in Evening Gown (2nd Island and Suburbs (SWIS) program Emy Bayan and Benny Bote took care their theme costumes and breathtaking place), Miss Popularity (3rd place), (courtesy of ticket designer Cely of the raffles. To the guests, who won ball gowns. Choreographer Jennifer and Miss Friendship (3rd place). Dagsaan). One can see a picture- the beautifully-decorated bottle at each Camposano, the candidates’ parents, SAEDIE NICOLE TAN ROONEY was perfect red heart cut-out between two table (designed by Elvie Maximo) . . . . and the guiding hand of Svetlana 1st Runner-up Munting Mutya ng red birds perched on a snow-covered Did you cheer for the Mr. and Suarez all combined to make this Luzon 2018, Best in Talent (3rd place), tree branch ready to greet each other Mrs. Valentine of the evening – Dr. and production a reality. If you were there, Best in Stage Interview (1st place beak to beak. Does it sound “Valentine Mrs. Jean Viloria ? Did you enjoy the the show was like a miniature sample winner), Best in Social Media (3rd is in the air?” Yes, the SWIS held its wine at your table? If you did, be with of the adult beauty contests. Their place), Miss Friendship (2nd place), Valentine Party February 10, 2018 at us again at our next party ! talent presentations were spectacular. and Miss Photogenic (2nd place). the Olympia Reception Hall on St. Their responses to the judges’ GABRIELLE JONALISA LOBCHOY Jean Blvd in DDO. February, as they FFCAQ Western Valentine Party questions were relevant. Their POLO was Munting Mutya ng Visayas say, is a month for lovers. Buy your The Federation of Filipino carefully chosen words and gracefully 2018 2nd Runner-up, Best in Theme loved one a rose, a scarf, a purse, a tie, Canadian Associations of Quebec executed dance numbers helped their Wear (3rd place), Best in Evening a set of cuff links … etc. These are all (FFCAQ) held its Valentine’s Party – personality to shine! Candidates were: Gown (1st place winner), Miss Charity tokens of love. But how about those Western style on February 17, 2018 at Tiffany Joan Garcia Pineda (8yrs old), (3rd place), Miss Popularity (1st place who do not have loved ones anymore? 6767 Cotes des Nieges. Mr. Ed Tupas, Alyssa Xyril Agusto Sison (7yrs old), winner). JAZLYN ROSE MARTIREZ How about those who broke your FFCAQ President, in his message, Erika-Lynn Tobias Boulerice (7yrs old), CAWALING was Munting Mutya ng hearts? Can you send them well- echoed what everyone seems to forget Saedie Nicole Tan Rooney (8yrs old), Mindanao 3rd Runner-up and Miss sharpened knives or a bouquet of – that happiness comes as a result of Gabrielle Jonalisa Lobchoy Polo (6yrs Charity (2nd place). ANGEL thorns? My suggestion - send them a getting something we do not have. He old), Ayiana Lopez Regnier (9yrs old), CELINE GALLARDO FERNANDEZ prayer … for God always heals ! also encouraged us to remember how Jazlyn Rose Martirez Cawaling (7yrs was Munting Mutya ng Maynila 2018, As early as 5pm, guests much we are loved. old), Angel Celine Gallardo Fernandez 4th Runner-up, Best in Talent (1st started arriving and immediately True to its theme, everyone (8yrs old), and Jolina Sheloh Cornelio place winner), Best in Stage Interview thereafter, Dennis Mayuga of J-Den came in western-style complete with Reginales (8yrs old). Judges were: (2nd place) and Miss Friendship (3rd Sounds started his line dancing boots, hats, and scarves. Jovy Arianne Katrina Soriano (Munting place). favorites. The dance floor was Narvas, Cristy Hunter, and Ed Tupaz Mutya ng Pilipinas Montreal in 2009), suddenly flooded with line dancers alternated as emcees. As this year is Erika Perez (a fitness instructor who See you next issue ! dressed in various shades of red. Ed Tupaz’s last term, I was asked to appreciates music and dancing), Josh However, some chose to come in read his calendar of event pretty black cocktails and the men accomplishments since he assumed COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS came in their casual best. As the the presidency in 2014. Among his AND NOTICES usherettes (Nerie Ajero, Vangie completed projects are government Salvador, Nora Arcalas, Nita Advincula, grants for eight sessions of computer and Pina Palma) began to receive classes, bingo fundraising every three FAMAS Do you have what it takes to be Bb. Pilipinas 2018? guests, Roger Ajero, Benny Bote, Felix months, yearly Christmas and To enter the competition, you must be between 17 and 25 years old, Salazar, and Cesar Bayan were busy Valentine events, the Tapestry Fashion single and of Filipino descent. directing traffic. 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It was the its Valentine’s Party is the Bisaya mayor’s chance to thank the people Women’s Group Montreal. The party who worked on his campaign during was held on February 17, 2018 at 6767 GILMORE COLLEGE YEARBOOK We would like all alumni and former or present teachers to sign up for the last municipal election. As a first- Cotes des Neiges. I popped in for a the souvenir yearbook to be published next year - September 1, 2019, to mark timer in attending a Filipino party, he visit and was entertained by the Miss Gilmore College’s 30th anniversary on November 1, 2019 which will be gamely participated in a Hawaiian Valentine Contest. Miss Tina Solamo, celebrated on November 2, 2019. dance contest, which he won (along the President, was busy attending to Please fill in the following information and send it by mail to: 7159, with four others !). He tried to recall the judging being held at hand. The chemin de la Cote des Neiges, Montreal, QC H3R 2M2, Attention: Yearbook his dance lesson stints with wife Kim emcee was trying to coax the male Committee: some years ago and also went members to go forward and dance with Name: ______graciously went from table to table for any candidate of their choice and at Address: ______picture-taking. the same time drop their donation – ______For intermission, SWIS Social Philippine style! Food was in E-mail address:______Committee Chairman invited Joy abundance and the music was great ! Rosales and daughter Karisa to And let’s hear it for a birthday Telephone: ______perform Hawaiian dances. Joy danced celebrant, Ciony Nueva! She Note: Cost of the bookbound yearbook will be determined according to the familiar tune of Tiny Bubbles and celebrated her birthday at her place to number of participants. 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Why Richard almost quit showbiz by Bot Glorioso That’s why I’m telling DJ (Daniel’s talagang wow. My purpose (in life) nickname) to always try to spend time seems to change and it’s a nice feeling with his family and try to spend time for me. alone para laging fresh. As an actor, “I could not pinpoint exactly it’s also important to have something what the changes were but did you on the side. You don’t do this for know that before Zion was born, I have money. This is not the most stable job many friends who already have for money. You do it because you love children and they kept telling me that I acting and now I’m at the point that I will be a changed man once I become love my craft.” a father. Ako naman, inisip ko paano

With the KathNiel loveteam of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla who also play lead roles in the ABS-CBN primetime series, which is now down to its last few episodes.

Did fatherhood somehow help ako magbabago eh magkakaanak fuel his acting passion? lang. (But) I guess it’s true since I just “Of course, aside from that want to spend time more at home and Richard Gutierrez time off,” he stressed. “I mean, I get excited to have free time from Prior to becoming part of the about life that led him to come up with fatherhood changed me completely work. It just changes your outlook in ABS-CBN family, Richard Gutierrez a better judgment. “I’ve realized I just not only my acting but my core. life, parang (you have a) higher needed some time off to realize things, said he seriously considered getting Kumbaga, ‘yung pagkatao mo purpose.”
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Imee Marcos Padilla at Hong Kong International Airport (I chanced upon the daughter hindi sa business class kayat lumapit of Apo Lakay Ferdie in a flight of kaagad ako sa inyo at kinunan kayo Action star Robin Padilla was attended by numerous Philippine Airlines bound for Hong ng larawan,” wrote Padilla. crossed paths with Ilocos Norte personalities. Apart from Davao Kong; she was also going to attend “Maraming salamat po sa pagsunod governor Imee Marcos in the Mayor Sara Duterte, Senator Pia the event called for by Mayor Inday at pagsuporta kay PRRD. Tunay na economy section of a Hong Kong- Cayetano was also present, along Sara Duterte, for our heroic overseas napakababa ng inyong kalooban.” bound flight two days ago, Feb. 25. with brother Secretary of Foreign Filipino workers.) (I highly respect you, Gov. The two were on their way to the civic Affairs Alan Cayetano, Assistant Marcos can be seen sitting in Imee Marcos, because you sat in rally organized by the pro-Duterte Secretary Mocha Uson of the one of the economy seats of the economy class, not in business class, collective Tapang at Masakit Alliance Presidential Communications plane wearing a red jacket. She also which is why I immediately went to held behind the General Post Office in Operations Office, and Sebastian playfully struck a pose in one of the you to take a photo. Thank you very Connaught Place, Central in Hong “Baste” Duterte. pictures. much for following [here], and for Kong. Yesterday, Padilla shared Padilla then praised Marcos supporting President Duterte. You are The protest rally was snaps of Marcos on his Instagram for riding in the economy class truly utterly humble.) attended by thousands of overseas page, addressing her as the child of instead of business class, and Padilla also uploaded Filipino workers and was celebrated “Apo Lakay Ferdie.” expressed his admiration for her yesterday a video of him enjoying his on the same day of the “Nakasabay ko ang anak ni utmost humility. He also thanked her Hong Kong trip. In the clip, he can be commemoration of the 32nd Edsa Apo Lakay Ferdie sa eroplano ng for supporting President Rodrigo seen spending time with the Dutertes People Power Revolution, held at the Philippine Airlines papuntang Hong Duterte’s administration. and Cayetano, and enjoying the People Power Monument in Quezon Kong para dumalo rin sa patawag ni “Labis akong gumagalang sa performance of the folk dancers in the City. President Rodrigo Duterte was Mayor Inday Sara Duterte para sa inyo Gobernadora Imee Marcos dahil civic rally, all dressed in indigenous absent in both celebrations. ating mga Bayaning OFW,” wrote ang upuan niyo ay sa economy class garb.
The civic rally in Hong Kong Padilla.

Kris Aquino defends mom Cory’s legacy from detractors In a time when history is say that her mother “deserves her being tested with countless daughter to stand up for her attempts at revisionism, Kris Aquino legacy.” makes sure to stand by what is true She also shared the reason and to defend her mother’s legacy. why she chose this photo during The Queen of All Media TIME Magazine’s 80th anniversary reminisced about the late President in 2006. “[I]t is something that Cory Aquino, a prominent figure in brings back so many happy & the Edsa People Power Revolution, hopeful memories,” Aquino said. “I in a throwback Instagram photo was in the early part of my [second] posted on Monday. trimester carrying Bimb in my Aquino first pointed that tummy, Mom was more than a year there are those who pay trolls and away from her cancer diagnosis.” purvey “fake new” in trying to Proud of her mother, Aquino whitewash the atrocities inflicted on beamed with pride as she cited that the country before the revolution her mom “is the only Filipino to hold happened in 1986. the distinct honor” of being TIME’s Acknowledging that she Person of the Year in 1986.
does not have a perfect family, the Kris Aquino media personality then went on to 16 February 2018 The North American Filipino Star

Why Richard Gutierrez, Anne Curtis shares ‘My Girl’- Sarah Lahbati might not get inspired throwback photo to honor dad’s birthday their dream wedding

Anne Curtis Actress and “It’s Showtime” As for her wish for him, she said she host Anne Curtis may already be a only wants “health and happiness” for married woman, but she is still very him. much her daddy’s girl. As for her get-up, she joked, Curtis went on throwback “wag kayong magulo (let it be)” and mode, posting a photo of herself when explained that her peg was that of she was still a little girl, donning a Anna Chlumsky from the 1990s checkered coat and black hat, with her comedy-drama classic “My Girl”. dashing father James by her side. Her Instagram post on Monday was to As some well-wishers greeted her celebrate his 75th birthday. father a happy birthday, others could Describing her dad, Curtis not help but notice how charming Richard Gutierrez and everyone’s invited, even the affectionately referred to him as, “75 Curtis was even as a little girl.
Sarah Lahbati’s big day is coming relatives of our relatives, so we really but a 16-year-old boy at heart.” closer as Lahbati is due to give can’t say no to that. Of course, birth “anytime.” we’ll respect what our parents Gutierrez said on the talk want.) show “Tonight with Boy Abunda” However, their own dream Big sisters inspire Sunshine that the actress is on her “last wedding would take a different month of pregnancy.” direction. “If we can have it our Cruz to keep fit He said pregnancy was way, gusto namin sana ni Sarah na easier for her on the second time mas intimate yung wedding. Gusto around. The two actors have a four- sana namin yung close family and year-old son named Zion. close friends ang kasama namin They have also been dun sa special moment namin.” planning their wedding after five (If we can have it our way, years as a couple. It appears they’ll we would want a more intimate be having a large wedding, as per wedding. We would want close their parents’ requests. family and close friends with us in “Siyempre, yung parents our special moment.) namin ni Sarah they’re very He also disclosed that they traditional Filipino, especially our have a “shortlist of venues” and moms. Gusto nila dito sa Pilipinas. that they want a “beach wedding or Gusto nila yung traditional na a mountain wedding.” invited lahat, invited yung kamag- In the premiere episode of anak ng kamag-anak namin so season five of the reality show “It From left: Cruz sisters Tess, Cel, and Sunshine siyempre hindi naman namin Takes Gutz to Be a Gutierrez”, Beauty and fitness truly runs in and Cel proudly donned two-piece matatanggihan yun. Siyempre Lahbati’s condition for a wedding the blood. bikinis, exposing their well-toned nirerespeto namin yung gusto ng location was “it has to be Actress Sunshine Cruz has bodies with enviously flat bellies – no parents namin,” he said. somewhere cold.” always been an inspiration for her ever mean feat, considering that Tess is 5o (Of course, both our A destination wedding fit and sexy body, especially and Cel is 49. parents are very traditional Filipino, could be fitting as Gutierrez considering that she’s 40. But when Sunshine’s Instagram post, especially our moms. They want it proposed in the mountains of discipline and good genes run in the the actress posted a photo with her family, getting fit shouldn’t be a sisters by the pool with the words, “My here in the Philippines. They want it Switzerland last August
problem. real fitspirations, my 2 gorgeous and in the traditional way that Sunshine’s older sisters Tess FIT sisters.
February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 17 managed to grow his fortune by around equivalent to about 6 per cent of Mexico’s $3.6bn over the last 12 months. GDP. been donating much of his money to Ten Arlli cahre emsetn , pmeoost plaere at the end of 2017 5. Mark Zuckerberg (total net worth charity. In August he reportedly made a America n and the majority have the tech $73.2bn) $4.6bn pledge to the Bill & Melinda Gates sector to thank for their riches The undisputed king of social Foundation. It’s been a good year for the super-rich. networking, Facebook founder Zuckerberg 3. Warren Buffett (total net worth $85.5bn) In fact, a ranking of the world’s managed to grow his net worth by an 500 wealthiest humans showed this week impressive $23.3bn in 2017, easily helping that the planet’s richest people increased him into fifth spot. That increase was also their overall wealth by a staggering $1 the fourth largest of the year on the list, trillion in 2017, largely helped by a surge in with Bezos’s being the biggest. global stocks. As we approach the end of the year, here’s a look at the top 10 in 8. Larry Ellison (total net worth $53.1bn) Bloomberg’s widely watched Billionaires In eighth place, another American Index – as of 28 December. man in the tech industry – the co-founder All are men, most are American and executive chairman of technology and the majority have the tech sector to giant Oracle. His company’s share price thank for their riches. increased by around 22 per cent over the The veteran financier – also last 12 months, helping Larry Ellison’s known as the Sage of Omaha – is also no fortune to increase by just over $11.5bn. stranger to all guises of rich lists. In 2017 his fortune grew by $12.3bn, according to Bloomberg, meaning that the top three spots in the list are all firmly in the grip of American men. 6. Bernard Arnault (total net worth $63.6bn) The highest placed Frenchman is a business magnate, investor and art lover. He is best known for the chief executive officer of luxury goods company LVMH. In 1. Jeff Bezos (total net worth $100bn) 2017 he grew his net wealth by an 9. Larry Page (total net worth $52.6bn) He hardly needs an introduction. estimated $24.5bn. Close behind, another Larry, and Bezos founded Amazon in the early 1990s yet another American gentleman in tech. and has since grown the e-retail company Larry Page co-founded Google with into a veritable online behemoth. Shares in Sergey Brin, though Mr Brin only makes it the group surged more than 50 per cent into 11th spot with a net worth of 4. Amancio Ortega (total net worth during 2017, bolstered by a series of $51.3bn,as of 28 December. Larry Page $75.7bn) product and service launches, helping managed to increase his fortune by Not exactly a household name Bezos grow his wealth by an estimated $12.7bn this year, according to Google. but nonetheless clearly a force to be $34.7bn. In October he leapfrogged Bill 10. Ingvar Kamprad (total net worth reckoned with in the world of business. He Gates to take the top spot in the $52.4bn) Bloomberg ranking. is a Spanish tycoon best known for co- founding Inditex, which is the parent company of brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti. Shares in Inditex did not 7. Carlos Slim (total net worth $62.3bn) Once the world’s richest person, he made it into seventh position this year after growing his fortune by around $12.5bn. He largely derived his money from holding a whole host of Mexican companies, across sectors including Rounding out the top 10 is the telecom, industrials, healthcare, transport, highest ranked Scandinavian. 2. Bill Gates (total net worth $91.6bn) real estate, media, energy and financial Entrepreneur Ingvar Kamprad founded The Microsoft co-founder has services. global furniture chain Ikea in the 1940s. In been a steady fixture at the top of the list in The world’s richest becoming 2017 he managed to increase his total net recent years. He held the very top position $1trillion richer is a problem for us all worth by just under $8.5bn. At 91, he’s also have a particularly stellar year and actually between May 2013 and October this year. He reportedly accounts for 40 per cent of the oldest person in the top 10. look like they’ll end 2017 lower than where In 2017 his wealth increased by a relatively all listings on the country’s stock exchange they started it, but Ortega nonetheless moderate $9.17bn. 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16 John Lloyd Cruz, Ellen Ogie back on the bar scene Adarna photographed wearing 'wedding' rings

Screenshots of trending photos of Ellen Adarna and John Lloyd Cruz alleged to be wearing similar "wedding" rings. Controversial celebrity couple heard the actor call Ellen "love." John Lloyd Cruz and Ellen Adarna Apart from the supposed have been photographed wearing secret wedding, netizens also allege identical rings on their hands, making that Ellen was pertaining to John many netizens speculate that the co- Lloyd's ex girlfriend, Angelica actors have indeed already married in Panganiban, when Ellen posted on her secret. Instagram story a cryptic post about The first photo, uploaded on moving on. The post showed a video Instagram by a private netizen who clip of the movie “Meet Joe Black,” Ogie Alcasid appears to be a friend of the couple, where actor Anthony Hopkins asks shows Cruz and Adarna having dinner Brad Pitt, “It’s hard to let go isn’t it?,” to Ogie Alcasid is ecstatic to be The series aims to raise HIV in a restaurant. Netizens commented which Brad replies: “Yes. It is, Bill.” back on the bar scene. “I have awareness by way of an intriguing that they noticed that the actor now A day after this post, Ellen deactivated missed performing in small venues,” drama that brings to light the wears a "wedding" ring that seemed to her Instagram account and set up a he told us. “My gigs are mostly struggles of a woman who is HIV- be not there before as seen in his new private one. Her new Instagram major concerts. But, there’s positive, and how she battles her previous Instagram posts. The photo account is believed to be “@emg.a” something about singing for an own demons and frailties. was posted November last year. because it replied in a comment on audience who can see me up close. Here’s my chat with Rumors that the couple John Lloyd's Instagram account, The vibe is different compared to Yasmien: already got hitched in Quezon City @ekomsi, and to Beauty Gonzalez's shows in a coliseum.” What makes your marriage was further fanned by new post on Instagram. Catch Ogie on March 3, 10 work? We make sure that God is at photographs of the couple that Angelica, recently, has also p.m. at Historia (on Sgt. Esguerra in the center of our marriage. We still surfaced in news reports on Tuesday. been a tabloid fodder for revealing that Quezon City), with special guests, go out on dates like when we were The photos showed the pair queuing a former boyfriend has been stolen Davey Langit and Klarisse (call 0937 still boyfriend and girlfriend. When in immigration at an airport in Osaka, from her and there are no closures for 373-5506). Considering Ogie’s we make a decision, it always has to Japan. Those who took the photos did her and her ex, who netizens suspect not notice if Ellen indeed has a baby to be John Lloyd. Angelica also stature, he can just rest on his be mutual. We never fight about bump, although they noticed that the guested in Moira's concert last laurels, but the OPM icon never runs money—that’s a no-no. actress seemed to have gained weekend and was reported by ABS- out of ways to make us fall in love When your daughter is of weight. In one of the photos, it can be CBN to have asked "Bakit lagi ako even more with his music. age, what advice would you give her seen that Ellen's hand also bore a ring iniiwan?" in a spoken word Not quite ‘Significant’ about love and men? Be financially similar to that of John Lloyd's. The performance.
Lovi Poe outshone Erich ready first before getting married. picture's photographer reportedly Gonzales in “The Significant Other,” Do not trust men right away. especially in their confrontation What if you find out that your scenes. But the plot of the movie is husband has a mistress, how will quite contrived and predictable. The you handle it? Honestly, I cannot first scene where Lovi causes a even imagine it. I pray it won’t commotion in a fashion show happen. I trust my husband, I know preempts everything. Contrary to its he’s a good man. He’s God-fearing. title, that scene makes the rest of the What has your new drama story insignificant. series made you realize about HIV? Relevant ‘advoca-serye’ It’s heartbreaking to know that What will Filipino viewers’ stigma and discrimination persist afternoons be without a daily dose against people with HIV. People of drama on TV? GMA 7 adds a twist should step forward and move past to the usual soap by coming up with old thinking of how people with the the “advoca-serye,” “Hindi Ko virus should be treated. Kayang Iwan Ka,” on the network’s Do you ever watch rival afternoon block. It stars Yasmien shows from ABS-CBN? I usually Kurdi, Martin del Rosario, Mike Tan watch one episode on YouTube, out and Jackie Rice. of curiosity.
www.filipinostar.org February 2018 The North American Filipino Star 19 Ricky Vargas elected new PH Olympic Committee president Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News had been rugged, so it remains to be chairman, belonging to a group of for the exclusion,” Salud said. Posted at Feb 23 2018 02:29 PM | seen what Cojuangco, the longest- team representatives that keyed the The POC’s election committee Updated as of Feb 23 2018 05:33 PM tenured POC president since the departure of PBA commissioner Chito has deemed Vargas “unqualified” for Ricky Vargas has won a court- organization as it is known today was Narvasa. being inactive in POC assemblies, with Vargas said he is looking POC election committee chair Frank forward to the country’s hosting of the Elizalde saying that Vargas only 2019 South East Asian (SEA) Games. attended one general assembly This means working with Foreign meeting in the past two years. Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, The POC decision prompted who has been tasked by President Vargas's camp to file a motion for Duterte to oversee the organization of reconsideration before the POC the Games. election committee. “There’s a lot of things to do. Based on election I’m excited to work with (DFA) Sec. requirement under Article 7 Section 11 (Alan Peter) Cayetano for the of the POC constitution, those running Southeast Asian Games. I’d like to for president should be "an active work with him,” said Vargas. member of the POC general assembly When asked what he would do if for two consecutive years at the time Cojuangco decides to appeal the of their election." result to the International Olympic Vargas, however, complained Committee, Vargas said: “We’ll cross that the term "active member" isn't the bridge when we get there. Tapos defined by a clear-cut set of Boxing chief Ricky Vargas right) and Tagaytay Rep. Abraham na, so we have to reconcile.” parameters and criteria in the POC by- Tolentino of cycling association following their victories in the Disqualified Ricky Vargas blasts POC laws. POC being interviewed by reporters. decision “This is deficient. Active ordered election for the Philippine formed in 1975, plans to do after his ABS-CBN News membership is more than attendance. Olympic Committee (POC) presidency, defeat. Posted at Oct 28 2016 06:24 PM Physical presence at the general unseating Jose 'Peping' Cojuangco Jr. Cojuangco won a fourth term Nothing political about Vargas's DQ, assembly does not equate to active from a post he held for 13 years. in November 2016 but Vargas, who ran claims POC president participation,” Salud said. Vargas, head of the for the presidency at the time, MANILA – Association of Boxing “In the end, it is our athletes and NSAs Association of Boxing Alliances in the challenged the result in a local court. Alliances of the Philippines president who shall invariably be deprived of Philippines, the national governing of Vargas and Tolentino were disqualified Ricky Vargas blasted the decision of their right to a free and fair democratic the sport, received 24 votes to because the POC election committee the election committee to disqualify exercise in hopes of reinvigorating Cojuangco's 15 in polls held at Wack deemed them not "active members" of him from running as president of the Philippine sports,” he said. Wack Golf and Country Club in the organization's general assembly. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), Meanwhile, incumbent POC Mandaluyong on Friday. In December, the Pasig Regional Trial saying the verdict was flawed and president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco Abraham Tolentino, a Cavite court issued a ruling in favor of Vargas defective. claimed there is nothing political about congressman and president of national delegitimizing Cojuangco's victory and In a statement released on the disqualification, noting that the governing body Integrated Cycling that a new election be held this month. Friday by his spokesperson Atty. Chito election committee is merely enforcing Federation of the Philippines, won the “Hindi ako sanay sa elections. Salud, Vargas said he found the elections rules that have been set set POC chairmanship. I didn’t know what to feel. I knew that decision faulty for lack of due process. since 2008. Tolentino edged his we have the numbers but I couldn’t “It must be reversed,” said “There are very simple counterpart at the Philippine Table believe that because I don’t know what Salud, who cited four inconsistencies qualifications required for the POC. Tennis Federation, Ting Ledesma, with politics is all about. But it’s all done in the judgment. This is a ruling or provision that was 23 votes to Ledesma's 15. now and that’s good,” Vargas said. For one, he noted that “the approved by the POC, SEC, and the “I really feel very good about Vargas is no stranger taking decision was made without any IOC (International Olympic this. I thank the NSAs (National Sports part in contentious sports-leadership objection or opposition from a known Committee)," the POC chief said in an Associations). They want change, I changes. third party.” interview with DZSR Sports Radio. hope to live up to their expectations He and businessman Manny V. Vargas also said the decision Cojuangco said the same election and we will make change happen,” Pangilinan were at the forefront of the was "hastily rendered" without the guidelines were signed by Vargas said. creation of the Samahang Basketbol basic requisite hearing and that there representatives from basketball, Cojuangco, head of the ng Pilipinas in 2007, which took over was no written resolution issued by the boxing, cycling and other national Equestrian Association of the the influential, but underperforming committee to justify his sports associations aligned with Philippines, did not talk to the media at Basketball Association of the disqualification. Vargas. length. Philippines as the country's recognized “While the disqualification was "This was already "Next time na tayo, governing body by FIBA. made public via a verbal declaration, implemented way back in 2008 kaya magpapatawag ako ng meeting," Last December, Vargas was no written resolution has to date been hindi naman bago ‘to,” he stressed. Cojuangco said. installed as the new Philippine issued by the election committee The POC elections will take place on The road to Friday's election Basketball Association (PBA) specifying and explaining the grounds November 25 Robredo reminds Filipinos of

AleBSs-CBsNo Nenws from EDSAn aPsa keamoayp tallaega nPg boawwat iesa r sa atin, Posted at Feb 25 2018 06:19 PM wala sa gobyerno," she said. MANILA - The 1986 EDSA uprising is a (This is not just a celebration or reminder that power has always been in commemoration of what transpired from the hands of the Filipinos, and not those February 22 to 25. This is a reminder, a in the government, Vice President Leni lesson, from that particular event, that Robredo said Sunday, as the country power is in each and everyone's hands, marked the 32nd anniversary of the not in the government.) People Power revolution. Those who joined the Holy Robredo made the statement Eucharist lit candles and offered prayers after a Mass celebrated by Caceres for democracy. After the Mass, Robredo Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona at the also led the symbolic release of doves. St. Jude Thaddeus Parish in Naga City The Vice President urged to commemorate the 1986 revolt. Filipinos to live the spirit of EDSA every Vice President Leni Robredo (Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN) "Hindi ito pag-celebrate lang o ng day, not just during its commemoration, atin na kailangang labanan iyong lahat (Like what Archbishop Tirona paggunita noong mga nangyari noong in order to prevent "darkness" from na yumuyurak sa dignidad ng bawat said, he reminded us that we need to February 22 to 25. Pero ito, pag-alala ng prevailing in the country again. Pilipino. Iyon siguro iyong pinakaaral fight those who step on the dignity of mga aral na napulot natin galing doon. "Gaya noong homily kanina ni saka paalala sa atin," she said, echoing each Filipino. That's one of the main Iyong paalala na iyong kapangyarihan, Archbishop Tirona, pinapaalala niya sa the bishop's homily message. lessons for us.)

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