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By Kevin Dougherty, Postmedia News protect the French language, while October 26, 2012 pursuing measures to preserve DRUMMONDVILLE – The first Quebec’s French, secular identity. bill of the new Parti Québécois As well, Finance Minister government will attack corrupt Nicolas Marceau promised a vote practices revealed at the Charbonneau before the Christmas adjournment on Commission, probing the construction his plan to modify the $200-a-head industry and the impact of corruption health tax for the 2013 tax year. on political parties in the province. Marceau told reporters that Ministers entering a special while the Sept. 4 election returned a two-day PQ caucus meeting in minority PQ government, none of the Drummondville offered reporters hints three opposition parties represented in of what the government plans to do the assembly won a majority either, when the National Assembly appealing to them to work with the PQ reconvenes next week for the first time on this issue. with Pauline Marois as premier. But “I have taken that into while its initial focus will be fighting account,” Marceau said. “They should corruption, the PQ government also too.” intends to stick to its agenda of International Relations Minister pushing for Quebec independence, adopting a new, tougher Bill 101 to See Page 4 Anti-corruption

Ministers entering a special two-day PQ caucus meeting in Drummondville offered reporters hints of what the government plans to do when the National Assembly reconvenes next week for the first time with Pauline Marois as premier. Photograph by: Jacques Boissinot , THE CANADIAN PRESS Fil-Am president of US university: 'I was never the smartest person' By Cristina DC Pastor, The FilAm October outwork me,” said the 20th president of 23, 2012 Seton Hall University and the first For Gabriel Esteban, the road Filipino American president of a major to Seton Hall University was one that American university. began with mediocre school grades At a recent talk at the Philippine Consulate, Esteban, 50, took his audience on a journey from the turbulent 1970s when he was a UP student all the way to 2011 when he was named the first lay president of the Catholic institution. Esteban recalled that as a UP ‘aktibista’ during martial law, he was always fascinated that rallyists were always in front of marches and protest leaders were always at the back. “Are we the sacrificial lambs?” he asked himself. It would be his first “lesson” on leadership. Dr. Gabriel Esteban By his admission, he was a regular guy – a “very poor” student but and reinforced by a lot of hard work. “I was never the smartest person, but I would not let anyone See Page 4 Fil-Am President The “Big Band” Fund Raising Event Sponsored by the Montreal Westward Lions Club See details page 5

www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star October 2012 City of Montreal names posthumously M. Raoul Editorial Wallenberg, Citoyen d'honneur de la Ville de Montréal MONTREAL, October 25, 2012 - Montreal administration joined together On the occasion of an Education Series in the common values of accepting and Corruption - will it ever be on the Holocaust and the celebration of including the importance of human the 100th birthday anniversary of Mr. rights and human dignity. We work eradicated? Raoul Wallenberg, the mayor of together in common agreement to Montréal, M. Gérald Tremblay, received promote human rights and testify that It is common Bay. The inquiry concluded that union at City Hall the members of the Centre our responsibilities are there. Our knowledge that corruption has corruption could not have been so commémoratif de l'Holocauste à Charter of Human Rights and become a way of life in many parts of deeply entrenched unless it had been Montréal as well as the survivors of the Responsibilities is proof of our the world, especially where there is a actively supported by the government.” Holocauste in order to nominate commitment.” added Mr. Tremblay. lot of poverty. In a developed country posthumously M. Raoul Wallenberg, to The City of Montreal, by means of the different programs in support of like Canada, it seems quite a surprise For a period of four years, it the title of Citoyen d'honneur de la ville cultural diversity and reinforcement of that it also exists, considering that was reported that the Bourassa de Montréal.” During the Second World exchanges between citizens in Montreal, most bureaucrats are highly paid. government “worked hand in glove War, M. Wallenberg saved thousands of focuses on the development of a society Many articles have been with gangster union leadership in the Jews from their certain death. province’s construction industry.” “Many Hungarian Jews saved more just, peaceful and inclusive. The written about corruption, and the support and compassion that animate degree of gravity of its effects on the Some of the commission’s by M. Wallenberg became immigrants and citizens of Canada. They are today Montralers, their tolerance and their economic, social and political life of a recommendations were enacted but Montrealers who are active in all spheres open minds are in perfect correlation country. The current inquiry into the there were still obstacles to a genuine of activities. With their children and their with the work of Mr. Wallenberg. corruption in the construction industry permanent overhaul in the construction More than 100 000 members, of industry. grandchildren, they contribute to the and its connection to organized crime economic, cultural and social the Montreal Jewish community, are makes us wonder when and for how Evidently, we are witnessing considered the most important and the same problem of corruption in the development of the city. In their name long have these secret dealings been and in the name of those who were oldest in North America. They contribute construction industry. As we hear and going on. According to the news, the killed, we must celebrate those people, to the economic development of read about the testimonies of practice of giving kickbacks has been like Raoul Wallenberg who rose against Montreal and to its cultural and witnesses being questioned by the a part of doing business with the the infamy,” declared Mr. Tremblay. gastronomique deployment. government for decades. Indeed, Charbonneau Commission, we wonder “We are very proud that the City From October 24 to November times have not changed as corruption where it will lead us. Will these be of Montreal underscored in such a 4, 2012, the Education Series on the still remains in our midst. Tracing back given much weight in the future fashion the importance of acting in favor Holocasut are dedicated to these to the corruption time machine, we election of our representatives? Will of human rights. Here, in Montreal, the people who acted to save Jewish lives have read about a commission of the people learn how to hold our public moral responsibility of intervention during the Holocaust. They hid them inquiry called by then Quebec Premier officials accountable? concerns all citizens,” declared Mr. Larry and gave them papers of identity and Robert Bourassa for he could no Corruption is defined in the Nachshen, President of the Centre helped them to escape. For more longer ignore a “deep-rooted culture of wider sense to include bribery, commémoratif de l'Holocauste à information: violence and intimidation in Quebec’s extortion, fraud, deception, collusion, Montréal. http://www.mhmc.ca/fr/events/view/8 construction industry.” This cartels, abuse of power, In 1985, Wallenberg was Source : Darren Becker commission, headed by Robert Cliché, embezzlement, trading in influence bestowed the first posthumous title of Attaché de presse a judge with strong New Democrat and money laundering. From all the “Citoyen d'honneur du Canada.” A Cabinet du maire et du comité exécutif Party lineage was joined by Brian reports we have read about, all of these monument is dedicated to him in the 514 872-6412 Mulroney, a Conservative Party illicit activities appear to be going on. garden of the Anglican Cathedrale in The allegations are so serious that downtown Montreal - a hommage of organizer at the time and Guy Renseignements : many people could hardly wait to see Montrealers to this remarkable man who Chevrette, a vice-president of the Renée Pageau the end of this. The report will only be saved so many Jews. The monument Centrale de l’enseignment du Quebec. Relationniste submitted by next year but the was created by the sculptor Paul Lancz, The commission’s lawyer was Lucien Relations avec les médias consequences of the allegations are a Hungarian Holocaust survivor. Bouchard. They held 68 days of “The Jewish community and the 514 868-4580 hearings and focused on 279 definitely going to cause some political characters in the union and upheavals at City Hall. construction world. When the Cliché It is still too early to make up commission filed their 602-page report our minds about who is guilty and who in May 1975, the inquiry had “morphed is not. We are left with conjectures of from a probe into the exercise of union responsibility. As the Ottawa Citizen freedoms into an exposé of what was editorial concludes, “if the damning then described as ‘an organized evidence bears out, all Montreal system of corruption without parallel in politicians, even the clean ones, will have to explain how they remained North America.’ An excerpt from this Tel.: 514-485-7861 article shows that corruption always conveniently ignorant.” 5320-A Queen Mary Road Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] has a way of reaching the top of the Can corruption be eradicated? Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. ladder. It appears that it is next to impossible Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Union leaders were to do so. However, this does not mean Chief Editor & Publisher W.G. Quiambao discredited and cabinet ministers that we should give up the fight for it is Community News Al Abdon Sam Kevin implicated. The trail of misconduct led like a disease which must be cured. If Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor to Bourassa’s office, where the we hold our elected officials accountable for their actions, Columnists premier’s special adviser had Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento reportedly asked a union boss to help somehow, we can put a dent on Founder Opinion Editorial with a by-election on the same day he corruption practices that hurt The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that offered a monopoly over work at James everyone. Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors.

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www.filipinostar.org October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 3 Tagalog prevalent in Canada Business Hours Monday - Tuesday By Sara Susanne D. Fabunan | families, and also due to the nurses 11:00 AM - 7:00 P.M. Tagalog is the second most- and service-sector workers who work spoken language in Canada, to send money home. Wednesday according to the latest census of Statistics Canada says the Thursday-Friday tatistics Canada. robust immigration into Canada 2:00-6:00 PM The agency says the Filipino explains why the number of Tagalog community is growing faster in Canada speakers rose 64 percent between Saturday than any other foreign community as a 2006 and 2011. 12:00-5:00 P.M. result of the Filipinos’ robust In 2011 there were 279,000 immigration to Ottawa. people using Tagalog as their second Sunday The Filipinos permanently or language next to English, up from 1:00-5:00 P.M. temporarily living in Canada number 170,000 five years earlier. or By appointment 667,674, followed by Australia with Statistics Canada says 345,592 and Japan with 290,358. Tagalog is the most-spoken foreign In 2011 Canada admitted more language in Edmonton, the second permanent residents from the most-spoken foreign language in Philippines than from any other country Calgary, and the sixth-most-common Marché Coop at 34,991. language in Vancouver and Toronto. Experts say the increase, up Tagalog is also the second FILIPINO SOLIDARITY COOPERATIVE, INC. from just 11,011 in 2002, is largely due most-spoken language in Winnipeg, to the Live-In Caregiver Program, edging out French 5320-A Queen Mary Road (near Decarie Blvd.) which provides nannies to Canadian (accessible by Snowdon Metro, Busses 17, 51, 166) Raoul Wallenberg an has said if you save one life, you save Telephone: 514-485-7861 honorary Montrealer a universe. Raoul Wallenberg's E-Mail: [email protected] Posted By: Richard Deschamps courage was more than that." [email protected] · 10/25/2012 The city was also marking the Website: marchecoop.com 4:38:00 PM 100th anniversary of Wallenberg's The city today named Raoul birth, on Aug. 4, 1912. Gift Certificates for all Wallenberg an honorary Montrealer, for While working as a Swedish his efforts in saving thousands of Jews special envoy in Hungary in late 1944, occasions, from certain death during the Wallenberg issued protective and 72 kinds of Phone cards Holocaust. passports and sheltered Jews in "Raoul Wallenberg was a buildings designated as Swedish available person who stood up to evil, who stood territory. up to terror, exemplified the best in He was captured by the humanity, and he saved lives," said city Soviets in 1945, and was never heard councillor Marvin Rotrand. "The Talmud from again. CBA urges The CBA notes that privacy is recognized as a fundamental government not to constitutional right under Canadian law, and the Bill has the potential to pass Bill C-377 invite a constitutional challenge and OTTAWA – October 25, litigation. 2012The Canadian Bar Association “The Bill interferes with the (CBA) has serious reservations about internal administration and operations Bill C-377, Income Tax Act of a union, which the constitutionally amendments (requirements for labour protected freedom of association organizations) and is urging the precludes, unless the government government not to pass the interference qualifies as a reasonable legislation. limitation upon associational rights. It is “The Bill contains a significant unclear from the Bill what the Product Specials number of privacy concerns and lacks justification is for these infringements,” Valid for October 1 - 10, 2012 the appropriate balance between says Arthur Grant, executive member legitimate public goals and respect for of the CBA’s National Constitutional privacy interests protected by law,” and Human Rights Law Section. says the CBA in its letter to the Commenting on procedural Commons Standing Committee on points, the CBA says the Bill could Finance. have a serious impact on the Any legislation requiring public operations of labour unions, yet these disclosure of salaries and other processes are embedded in personal information of employees of amendments to the Income Tax Act. “In Sotanghon Glutinous Rice independently governed organizations Savoy coconut Redpath Brown our view, it is inappropriate for 79¢ each Elephant 4 lbs should be carefully considered, the cream - $1.49 Sugar, - $1.99 $3.99 letter adds. See Page 4 Bill C-377

www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star October 2012 Saint-Louis, who was speaker before the impeccable academic credentials, they From Page 1 Anti-corruption From Page 1 Fil-Am President election, will be re-elected to the key were all priests. Jean-François Lisée, who seems to have post. a very good chess and basketball player. As a candidate, Esteban – assumed the role of government On Wednesday, Marois will By the time he earned his MBA, he had already an interim president — fulfilled spokesman, told reporters the Marois deliver her inaugural address, setting matured a little bit. He taught Economics the first two requirements. government can attack corruption and out her proposed legislative menu. at UP around the time that former However, during the search, the deal with the other issues at the same The first working day of the Budget Secretary Ben Diokno and two priests who were co-candidates for time. assembly will be next Thursday, when former Socioeconomic Planning the post withdrew. “Quebecers are a very able the PQ’s anti-corruption bill could be Secretary Dante Canlas were among the The title went to Esteban, a bunch who can walk, chew gum and text presented. faculty. He won a scholarship to study in father of one, as the university waived at the same time,” he said. Finance Minister Marceau said Japan, and later worked at San Miguel the priest-only requirement. And Lisée said the focus on the bill will deal with “issues of justice, Corp. doing feasibility studies as part of “It was a humbling experience,” corruption is consistent with the work of ethics, as well as money matters” corporate planning. he said, but at the back of his mind, he past PQ governments. resulting from “the laxity of the previous He went to the U.S. with his wife was thinking, “Is there no one else?” “When René Lévesque took government.” Josephine and both pursued higher “Gabe clearly was the best power in 1976, (his) Bill 1 was to clean “I think it is time to ensure that education with the support of option,” Patrick Murray, the board of up political party financing,” he recalled. contracts go to those who deserve scholarships and student loans. “No way regents chairman, told NJ.com. “Now we are back in power and them, who behave honestly,” Marceau we could afford to study in this country,” The Math major from UP is now the first priority is cleaning up said. he said. CEO of a New Jersey university of nearly construction, cleaning up political Labour Minister Agnès Maltais A teaching career opened up in 10,000 students – about 200 of them parties, cleaning up at the municipal would only say, “We have to change California, as the young couple with one Filipinos – 900 faculty and 1,800 level. things. You will see how next week.” car drove 2.5 hours from one campus to employees. “It is part of our genetic code Health Minister Réjean Hébert another and back so they could save. On his first year, he dove right and why, among other things, said his three priorities are preventive They left California for a better paying into a couple of issues that were causing Quebecers elect us, to clean up the medicine, ensuring all Quebecers have teaching job in Texas. After four years, some turbulence at Seton: the union inheritance we received from the Liberal access to primary health care and Esteban earned his doctorate degree negotiations, an off-campus shooting party,” he said. expanding home care for seniors with a and would later “pay through the nose” and an armed robbery where the “We have already done so. We “significant investment.” to upgrade his and his wife’s suspects are basketball players on the will do it again. “We are already in an action immigration status. university’s men’s team. “A Parti Québécois government mode on these three priorities and I can He moved to the Arkansas “It was a rough semester,” he can do many things.” assure you that we are going to be very where he acquired his first administrative said. On Tuesday, the assembly will fast in implementing those three position as an associate vice president. As president, Esteban’s meet to elect by secret ballot a new priorities for the next year,” Hébert said. “What I learned is that don’t be administration has forged a partnership speaker to preside over debates. [email protected] afraid to say you don’t know something,” with Microsoft, Nokia and Samsung to Indications are Jacques he said. bring advanced technology to the Chagnon, Liberal MNA for Westmont— He was promoted to dean of the campus, according to the university College of Business and later as chief website. members. academic officer. As one who is constantly From Page 3 Bill C-377 Find the CBA on Facebook Follow the Someone approached him learning, Esteban left the audience with operational restrictions to be brought CBA on twitter Join the CBA on during the search for a Seton Hall nuggets of lessons that saw him through forward as amendments to taxation LinkedIn president, but he thought nothing of it, his most challenging moments. legislation,” says the letter. thinking “it was not a good fit” coming The letter was jointly prepared MEDIA CONTACT: from a relatively medium-size university. • Learn to prioritize. by the CBA’s National Privacy and But he was persuaded to • Do the right thing even if it is not Access Law, Constitutional and Human Hannah Bernstein become interim president when Seton popular. Hall agreed to his two requests: that he Rights Law, and Pensions and Benefits The Canadian Bar Association • Don’t pray for what you want, pray for not pay rent on the house he was Law Sections. 613-237-2925, ext. 146 what is best. staying, and that his house be equipped Michael Mazzuca, Chair of the [email protected] Consul General Mario de Leon with a garage door opener. Both were CBA's National Pensions and Benefits Jr. said the story of Esteban is most granted, Esteban recalled with a laugh. Section will appear before the inspiring as the community celebrates THE CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION: All Seton Hall presidents were Commons Finance Committee on Oct. October as Filipino American History not only experienced leaders with Month. - The FilAm 25, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. in Room C-110, 500-865 Carling Avenue 1 Wellington Street. The letter is Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 available on the CBA website. opportunity promoter of all things You need credit cards, but only related to personal finance. 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Currently there are fees provided with the regulations. before opening another. associated with prepaid payment The Minister also took the Pay off the TOTAL balance at Avoid retail credit cards like the the end of every month. This isn’t new products that are not entirely clear to opportunity to announce the final plague – even if they promise to save the consumer. The proposed Prepaid publication of regulations prohibiting advice, but it is solid advice. you 20% of the purchases lying on the Payment Products Regulations would unsolicited credit card cheques on Set up automatic payments so counter, don’t give in to the temptation. require that fees be disclosed to October 10, 2012. Credit card cheques you NEVER miss a credit card payment These cards often have awful terms and consumers in an information box are considered cash advances, which again. 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Your best bet, in this while contributing to a strong If you can’t get a credit card case, may be to get a secured credit economy,” added Deputy Kathleen Perchaluk because of your current credit history, try card from a bank that offers customers Commissioner Tedesco. Press Secretary asking your local bank about getting a the option to turn off overdraft protection secured credit card, and moving up to a The proposed regulations Office of the Minister of Finance – meaning you can’t spend any more would also limit certain business 613-996-7861 regular credit card with the same bank than you have in the secured account after a few months. practices that could be harmful to and won’t accrue any overdraft fees from consumers. 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www.filipinostar.org 6 The North American Filipino Star October 2012 to label genetically modified foods so Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a Salazar upon announcing the new that consumers know what they are registered trademark of E - The designation. getting when they buy corn, sugar or breakfast cereal. Also, a 2011 Obama Dear EarthTalk: The federal According to the U.S. Department of decision to deregulate the planting of government recently designated the Interior, the National Blueway genetically modified alfalfa and sugar Connecticut River watershed as the designation “differs from existing beets incensed organic farmers and environmental leaders. Greens also worry about Obama’s enthusiasm for EarthTalk® an “all-of-the-above” energy policy that E - The Environmental Magazine includes the practice of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) to access natural Dear EarthTalk: Given that the gas in shale beds under wide swaths presidential election is just around the of the northeast and western U.S. corner, what can you tell me about If re-elected, Obama would no each candidate’s environmental track doubt work to expand U.S. leadership record and positions? -- Jane Miller, on setting emissions limits in unison Chicago, IL with other nations, and has pledged to Just because the environment continue to reduce our dependence on is getting short shrift this election oil so as to lower greenhouse gas season due to our nation’s lingering emissions. Conservationists are also economic woes doesn’t mean that hopeful that Obama will set aside candidates Obama and Romney can threatened lands for protection from Credit: Evan Gregg, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism ignore the issue. development as both Bill Clinton and In May 2012 the Obama administration designated the Connecticut River and its 7.2 million- acre watershed as the first segment of a new National Blueways System. Pictured: The Environmentalists have George W. Bush did soon before Connecticut River in Franklin County, Massachusetts cheered several of President Obama’s leaving the White House. nation’s first “National Blueway.” What federal designations for rivers (e.g., is a National Blueway and does such a Wild and Scenic), which generally designation come with any funding for cover only a segment of a river and a conservation or other purposes? narrow band of the riparian corridor.” -- Jackie Minor, via e-mail In contrast, a National Blueway includes the entire river from “source In May 2012 the Obama administration to sea” as well as the river’s watershed. did indeed designate the Connecticut A National Blueway River and its 7.2 million-acre watershed designation doesn’t establish any new as the first segment of a new National protections for the watersheds in Blueways System, created to help question, but it does open the door to conserve natural amenities and wildlife some federal support for existing habitat and to preserve or enhance and/or new local and regional healthy recreational opportunities conservation, recreation and within significant river systems across restoration projects. In the case of the the country. Connecticut River, the new designation The National Blueways will help by improving coordination Credit: Public domain Environmentalists have cheered several of President Obama’s moves during his first term, but program is part of the larger America’s between local/regional planning dismay his lack of follow-through on a 2008 campaign promise to label genetically modified Great Outdoors Initiative created by entities and federal agencies such as foods. Mitt Romney doesn’t have much of an environmental track record, but has been open the White House to establish a the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The minded to both regulatory and market-based policy ideas. community-driven conservation and designation should also mean more moves during his first term, including: recreation agenda for the 21st century. funding for trail building and forest passage of the Recovery Act and its While Mitt Romney doesn’t have much Large blueways such as the restoration projects. funding for environmental and habitat of an environmental track record from Connecticut River watershed are It’s unclear yet when other restoration and water quality his days as Massachusetts’ governor, extremely important not only as U.S. watersheds will be designated improvements; passage of the first he did get kudos for being open nurseries for biodiversity and filtration under the Blueways program, but there comprehensive National Policy for the minded to both regulatory and market- systems for fresh water supplies, but are certainly dozens if not hundreds Stewardship of the Ocean, the Coasts based policy ideas. He also supported also as outdoor recreational outlets for across the country that could benefit and the Great Lakes; and the signing of a 2003 northeastern states agreement millions of all-too-cooped-up from inclusion. the Omnibus Public Lands to reduce carbon emissions from Americans. Management Act of 2009, which power plants via a regional cap-and- The Connecticut River CONTACT: America’s Great Outdoors expanded land protections and water trade emissions reduction plan. But in watershed is a fitting first addition to Initiative, conservation across two million acres 2005 Romney abruptly pulled the National Blueways program given www.americasgreatoutdoors.gov. of federal wilderness. 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Watershed is a model for how dance teacher emissions within the federal CONTACTS: Mitt Romney: Energy, communities can integrate their land on Sundays, 3-4 (advance) government. www.mittromney.com/issues/energy; and water stewardship efforts with an 4-5 p.m. Sundays & Mondays On the downside, green Barack Obama: Environment, emphasis on ‘source-to-sea’ (intermediate & beginners) leaders dismay Obama’s lack of follow- www.barackobama.com/environment; watershed conservation,” said Call 514-485-7861 through on a 2008 campaign promise EarthTalk® is written and edited by Secretary of the Interior Kenneth www.filipinostar.org October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 7 FAMAS Bulletin Board at FAMAS COMELEC Vice-Chair Ricardo Community Center and on FAMAS Ribaya has this to say: “Ms. Lina Flores website, and continuing through July 15, made a mockery of the moratorium the day the official list of all candidates period for campaigning. The severity of will have been posted on the FAMAS this violation cannot be taken lightly or be Bulletin Board at FAMAS Community simply dismissed because of technicality Center and on FAMAS website, a and therefore deserves a penalty. Let us moratorium on the distribution of carry on with what we believe is right.” campaign materials will be in effect. Ms. Cynthia Puray stamped her During the moratorium period, no seal of approval on this decision as well. streamers, banners, posters or palm Said she, “It is very clear that there was cards may be hung up, distributed, violation as per COMELEC’s Rules and moved, or used in any other fashion. Regulations.” That Yellow Newspaper’s Myth Section 11 – The campaign Pastora Emma Denny and Mr. period will begin at 12:01 A.M. on July Santiago Valdez did not offer their vs. the COMELEC’s Facts 16. No campaigning activities, as laid out opinions and considered to have After determining that there is Makabayan actually did pay for such in sections of Articles III and IV, may take abstained. sufficient grounds (prima facie) to hear registrations. place prior to this date. Candidates or Under Section 1 of Article XXI – the case filed on July 20, 2011 by Ms. Witness Augusto Alfaro merely supporters may not advance their PENALTIES AND COMPLAINTS, Ms. Shinette Khoury of the Mabuhay Team pointed to Mr. Manuel as the person who candidacy or the candidacy of any other Flores is penalized as follows: against Mr. Cesar Manuel, Ms. Lina promised to take care of the former’s and candidate or party in the election prior to One hundred fifty (150) votes will Flores and a few other members of the a few other people’s applications for the start of the campaigning period. All be deducted from the total number of Samahang Makabayan, and after diligent membership. Mr. Alfaro did not say forms of campaigning as laid out in votes she will garner in and objective evaluation of all the pieces exactly that Mr. Manuel actually paid for Sections III and IV are strictly prohibited the election of August 14, 2011. of evidence and testimonies presented their registrations. All Mr. Alfaro testified during the moratorium period. Furthermore, since the rest of her slate by the opposing parties during the to was that Mr. Manuel said “Ako na ang On Ms. Flores’ contention that most likely benefitted from the illegal hearing of July 28, 2011, the COMELEC bahala rito” (I’ll take care of this) in the complaint should not have been campaigning, the same amount of votes found the following defendants guilty or reference to the application forms that heard in the first place because Ms. will also be deducted from the respective not guilty, as the case may be. were in the latter’s possession. That Khoury failed to abide by the 48-hour rule total votes of each one of her running 1. I will retract the statement is so ambiguous that the on limitation as set forth in Section 1, mates from the presidential candidate to complaint against Mr. Mel Domingo as I COMELEC could not do anything but Article X of the FAMAS Election Rules, the last directorial candidate. have verified that the statement was not give the accused the benefit of the doubt. Regulations and Procedures, the Section 1 – Contravening the heard coming from him but from Mr. Dick 3. Pls. find attachment of COMELEC believes that mere election rules outlined above and those Dahiroc. I stand corrected, although travel itinerary of my client, Ms. Amelia technicality must not be allowed to sections of the FAMAS Constitution and since Mr. Dahiroc is a known supporter of Lelis who was in the Philippines since prevail upon common sense and, more Bylaws relating to Qualifications of the the party, can he be cited for such foul July 6 and did not give anyone importantly, upon what is just and right. It Executive Board and the COMELEC may remarks? It was heard by Ms. Hedy authorization to register on her behalf. will be a travesty of justice if we let the result in penalties or disqualification. The Azores and Ms. Nilda Archambault. accused to get off scot-free, and, worse COMELEC reserves the right to issue The ribald and chauvinistic The complainant failed to prove beyond yet, it may encourage, rather than multiple strikes or non-standard penalties remarks that Mr. Dick Dahiroc had said reasonable doubt that it was indeed Mr. discourage, the others in, or from, where appropriate. involving Ms. Au Osdon cannot be held Cesar Manuel or the Samahang committing the same or similar 6. Dante Tabamo The against Mr. Cesar Manuel and other Makabayan who registered Ms. Amelia violations. SAMAHANG MAKABAYAN TEAM proudly candidates of the Samahang Lelis without her authorization. While Ms. COMELEC Member Andrea presents its line-up to man the FAMAS Makabayan. We accept Mr. Manuel’s Lelis’ itinerary may prove that she was Neufeld says, “If we pass down the EXECUTIVE BOARD 2011-2013. The argument that he did not and could not actually in the Philippines on the day of penalties as cautiously decided, A) we candidates were duly selected according have any control of what any of his the allegedly bogus registration, it does will show the community that we're to their inclinations and expertise. They supporters had said or would say in not prove that Mr. Manuel or his party serious about correcting violations and are ready to face the challenges ahead public, particularly in his absence. perpetrated the alleged violation. thus are setting a precedent as a on the Election Day and to the future of In any case, since Mr. Dahiroc 4. Mr. Dante Tabamo COMELEC to show the community we're FAMAS. They have the potentials to run had already apologized to Ms. Au Osdon waited in front of the FAMAS Center one serious about helping bring about the machinery of FAMAS in achieving its and Ms. Osdon, in return, had already afternoon as the volunteer failed to open change. B) SMK will be mad, no doubt, goals and objectives for a better FAMAS. accepted his apology, the COMELEC on time at 1pm. Having been across the but 48 hour rule or not, they VIOLATED They are ready to serve and not to be considers the complaint closed and street, I immediately ran to serve him and THE RULES! And now they want to served. You are our bosses and we are resolved. Therefore, no further action his friend. Instead, they both commented hide behind a technicality? To me that's your servants. Comes (sic) August 14, against either Mr. Dahiroc or Mr. Manuel that we should keep the Center more an admission of guilt. 2011 vote Straight for the SAMAHANG by the COMELEC is necessary. open as it is often closed. I think it is right to deal out a MAKABAYAN TEAM. Your vote is a vote 2. Mr. Bert Santos Assuming that Mr. Dante penalty to Lina Flores- SMK must be of confidence. Your vote is a vote for a informed me that the following people Tabamo and his friend did in fact say taught that this COMELEC doeks better change. Your vote is a vote for a told him that Samahang Makabayan what they were accused of saying technicality will champion this COMELEC greater tomorrow of FAMAS. VIVA offered to take care of their registrations. regarding the Center being closed more more than harm us - in the greater Samahang Makabayan Team Jose Montes often than it was open, the COMELEC opinion of the community - as they will July 16 at 1:16am • Like • 5 people Augusto Alfaro believes that no one can be held see a victory of integrity.” Mr. Dante Tabamo did not Virgilio Cruz accountable for holding an opinion COMELEC Member Teresita violate the moratorium period for Ortiz Santiago whether such opinion is true or not. Calica opines, “For me the time element campaigning since he posted his Benjamin Olalia Besides, and more importantly, Mr. is not a valid ground to dismiss the campaign material on July 16, 2011 at Jaime Rejuso Tabamo did not make the statement in complaint. It is very clear that Lina Flores 1:16 AM, a date and time covered by There is no stipulation in the the course of a campaign. has violated one of the election rules and campaigning period as FAMAS Election Rules, Regulations and 5. Ms. Nora Dulla, a client regulations. Such fraud destroys the stipulated in Section 11 of Article VI of Procedures that says taking care of one’s of mine, will attest to the fact that Lina sanctity of the ballot and takes away the the FAMAS Election Rules, Regulations registration [for FAMAS membership] is Flores handed to her a flyer of Samahang trust of the voting public. We, the and Procedures. prohibited. Therefore, Mr. Cesar Manuel, Makabayan’s line-up, asking her to vote COMELEC, as guardian of democratic There is some hint in this the person who promised Messrs. Jose straight. This was during the Long Sault governance should discourage such campaign that we ask to be served and Montes, Augusto Alfaro, Virgilio Cruz, games, which I believe was on July 10, actions and punish those who are found not serve our community, that we Ortiz Santiago, Benjamin Olalia and 2011. guilty by implementing the Election Rules behave like employers and not Jamie Rejuso, cannot be held On the strength of Ms. Nora and Regulations. It must also be stressed community workers. accountable for offering to take care of Dulla’s testimony, the COMELEC has that our Mission is to conduct honest, Giving hint, like making those individuals’ registrations. found Ms. Lina Flores guilty for having fair, and peaceful elections but how can presumption, is not a violation under the Assuming, for the sake of argument, that violated Sections 10 and 11, Article VI of this be attained if the guilty is excused FAMAS Election Rules, Regulations and there was a presumption that Mr. Manuel the FAMAS Election Rules, Regulations because of mere technicality? If this Procedures. might have paid or was willing to pay for and Procedures. Ms. Flores distributed happens now then it will happen again in (Authored by Bernardo Sarmiento, those registrations, which is tantamount campaign materials on July 10, 2011, a the future. COMELEC Chairperson, and approved to vote-buying, he cannot and shall not date covered by the moratorium period We have announced publicly during by the majority of the be found guilty on mere presumption. and well outside of the campaign period. the hearing that we don't want to COMELEC members on August 2, 2011) The complainant failed to present even a Section 10 – Beginning June 22 disqualify anybody. Therefore, I suggest shred of evidence beyond a reasonable at 9:00 A.M., the day the list of potential that penalty be imposed on the doubt that Mr. Manuel or the Samahang candidates will have been posted on candidates of the Samahang Makabayan Party.” www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star October 2012

How to enter: selection of winners COMMUNITY NEWS Submit photographs via email at: [email protected]. The finalists will be notified via Photo Essay Contest in Honor of Photographs submitted email of their status by the second personally or through postal mail will week of November 2012 and will be Overseas Filipinos not be accepted. posted in the NCCA website at Theme: A day in the life of an former Filipino citizens. It is divided into Each entry can only have a www.ncca.gov.ph. The NCCA and IAC- overseas Filipino: Stories of 2 categories: Category A: Aged 13-17 maximum of four (4) photos. Each MOF reserves the right to modify these excellence, ingenuity, patience, hard years and Category B: Aged 18 years entry must be in a folder and sent rules at its discretion. work and success and above. The entries must be from compressed via email to Entry deadline: the migrants themselves and must [email protected]. All entries must be received via A project of the National Commission present proof of being an overseas Only one (1) Entry Form is email by 5:00 pm Manila Time, 15 for Culture and the Arts, in cooperation Filipinos, such as passport, Overseas required from each Entrant/Participant October 2012 by the NCCA Secretariat. with the Inter-Agency Committee for Employment Certificate, seaman’s regardless of the number of entries. Late entries will automatically be the Celebration of the Month of book, stamp, alien registration Attach also to the email the disqualified. For more details, please Overseas Filipinos (IAC-MOF) certificate, naturalization papers, etc. accomplished Entry Form, which contact the NCCA Secretariat at 633 Background: should contain the INTRODUCTORY General Luna Street, Intramuros, Based on the 2010 Stock Estimate What to enter: TEXT for each entry. The Introductory Manila, with telephone numbers (632) of Filipinos Overseas, there are about Each photograph must be text must not exceed four (4) 527-2175, 527-2192 local 605; fax 9.45 million Filipinos overseas; 4.42 original and taken at their workplace or sentences. number (632) 525-8656, and email million of them are permanent place of residence which may be Multiple entries are allowed but address at [email protected]. migrants, 4.32 million temporary correlated to the theme. Entrants must Entrants can only submit a maximum migrants, and more than 0.74 million provide for every entry, the following of four (4) entries, and Entrants can Prizes: irregular migrants. This part of our information on their entry forms: a only WIN ONCE. In case the entries of Winning photographs, selected population significantly contributes to keyword/entry name of the the same photographer all qualify for finalists and other entries will be put to our nation building.As part of this photograph: place and date where the the top prizes, the entry with the exhibit for the whole month of year’s celebration of the Month of photo was taken; and a short caption highest total score and rank will be the December at a venue to be announced Overseas Filipinos and International in English language not to exceed four one awarded. later. Winning entries will receive the Migrants Day, the Inter-Agency (4) sentences written by the By entering the contest, entrants following prizes: Committee proposes to hold a photo photographer on his insights of the grant NCCA and IAC-MOF a royalty- competition in search of compelling subject and its significance. The entry / free, world-wide, perpetual, non- Adult photographs featuring the lives of entries must capture stories of exclusive license to display, distribute, 1st Prize – travel opportunity for 2 overseas Filipinos. The National overseas Filipinos that would raise reproduce, and create derivative works pax approximately worth Php25,000.00 Commission for Culture and the Arts is awareness of how life as a migrant is all of the entries, in whole or in part, in any 2ndPrize – travel opportunity for 2 designated the lead implementing about, or must advocate for the media now existing or subsequently pax approximately worth Php15,000.00 agency for the said project.The photo protection of rights and promotion of developed, for any purpose, including, 3rd Prize – travel opportunity for 2 competition shall also be welfare and interests of overseas but not limited to advertising and pax approximately worth Php 7,500.00 complemented by an exhibition Filipinos. promotion of the IAC-MOF and its showcasing the entries received and Photographs must have been website/webpage, including but not Junior the winning photographs. The project shot by the entrant within the past limited to IAC-MOF publications. Any 1st Prize – travel opportunity for 2 gives a venue for overseas Filipinos to three (3) years (since June 2009). photograph reproduced will include a pax approximately worth Php25,000.00 share their artistic perspective on their Cropped photos are eligible. The photographer credit. The IAC-MOF will 2nd Prize – travel opportunity for daily struggles and triumphs through judging panel will not accept slides, or not be required to pay any additional 2 pax approximately worth Photography.The competition is computer-manipulated photos. Minor consideration or seek any additional Php15,000.00 divided in two categories: Category A enhancements, including spotting, approval in connection with such 3rd Prize – travel opportunity for for ages 13-17 and Category B for 18 dodging, and burning, contrast and uses.Download ENTRY FORM 2 pax approximately worth Php years old and above. Each category slight color adjustment or the digital Criteria for Judging: 7,500.00 will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize equivalents, are acceptable. If the The entries will be reviewed and winners who will receive local travel judges determine that a photographer decided upon by a committee opportunities to culturally rich tourist has obviously altered his or her photo organized by the NCCA and IAC-MOF. sites in the country. The exhibit will be beyond what is allowed, they reserve The decision of the judges will be final. Advertise your business held for the whole month of December the right to disqualify it. Following are the criteria for judging for in the 2012 as one of the activities in High-quality scans (300 dpi at the two categories: North American celebration of the Month of Overseas 8 x 10 inches) of non-digital Filipinos. photographs (original photo negative, Relevance to the selected theme Filipino Star Objective: print, or slide) are acceptable. Email Aesthetic appeal of the photograph Call 514-485-7861 The project is aimed at raising the submissions must not be larger than Composition, balance, color and awareness of overseas Filipinos and 6MB. It is advised that images are organization the general Philippine publics on taken at the highest resolution possible Photographer’s insight as reflected in Philippine Diaspora through (TIFF or JPEG), to ensure maximum his short commentary or explanatory Photography. optimization for print output. note will be given weight in the For a photo in which a person Theme: is recognizable, entrants must secure a “A day in the life of an overseas model release from the subject or, in Filipino: Stories of excellence, the case of a minor, the subject’s Need Money? ingenuity, patience, hard work and parent or guardian and provide it to the success” judging panel upon request.Download Term: sample Release Form here. Do you have a full time job? The Photo Essay Contest on the Photographs that have been theme: “A day in the life of an overseas part or won any other competition, or Filipino: Stories of excellence, offered elsewhere for publication or If yes, call (514) 344-1499 ingenuity, patience, hard work and have been published in magazines and success” begins on August 15, 2012, newspapers or have been produced as and ends October 15, 2012. By an advertisement shall automatically submitting an entry, each contestant be disqualified. Photos that violate or agrees to the rules of the contest. infringe upon another person’s AND GET CASH NOW! copyright are not eligible. Who may enter: Employees and officials of the The contest is open to all Filipinos NCCA and member agencies of the based overseas, including migrant IAC-MOF and their immediate relatives Good & Bad Credit Accepted workers, immigrants, second and third are not eligible to join the competition. generation Filipinos overseas, and

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. . . karugtong ng at hindi tumutol ang may-ari dito sa loob ng 15 araw. (Tala: Karaniwang Karapatan ng mas mabuti ang maglipat ng pag-upa Umuupa (Tenants' kaysa sa sub-let). Sa sub-lease, Right) responsable ka pa rin kapag ang bagong uupa ay hindi magbayad ng renta, o makapinsala. Hindi Pinsalang dulot ng umuupa mangyayari ito sa kaso ng paglilipat ng Puwede kang mapaalis dahil pag-upa). sa sadyang paninira sa apartment mo. * Nabigyan ka ng apartrment Kung ito ay aksidente at handa mong sa isang HLM Murang Pabahay), o sa ayusin ang pinsala, hindi ito magiging isang nursing home o foster home at Kaliwa-Kanan: Gng, Josefina Toledo, Hailey (a.k.a. Pechay), Gng. Zenaida. Kharroubi, dahilan ng pagpapaalis. nagbigay ka sa may-ari ng tatlong Laura Santos Dizon, at Armie Tula Pagbawi sa apartment para sa buwang pabatid ng intensiyon mong na itaguyod ang hustisya sosyal at namin sa ga-palasyong simbahan may-ari, magulang, anak (o iba kanselahin ang pag-upa, lakip ang ipagtanggol ang karapatan ng tingkad na ang sikat ng araw. At pang kamag-anak kung isang liham ng pagtanggap mula sa mamamayang maliit ang kinikita. tamang-tama na 30 minuto pa sinusuportahan ito ng may-ari). lilipatan mo. makapaglibot sa paligid bago Kung mayroon kang 12 * Hindi ka makapamalagi sa Itinatag ang Proyektong Genesis magmisa. buwang kontrata sa pag-upa (o iyong apartment dahil sa kapansanan, noong 1997 na may ganitong layunin: anumang kontrata ng pag-upa na may at nagbigay ka sa may-ari ng tatlong 1. Mapalapit ang mahihirap sa mga Peras: z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z- tagal na higit sa anim na buwan o di- buwang pabatid ng intensiyong serbisyo sosyal, ng pamahalaan at ng tiyak na tagal), kailangang magpadala kanselahin ang pag-upa. komunidad. Pichu: Naloko na. Nakatulog ulit si sa iyo ang may-ari ng pabatid ng Paano kung umalis na 2. Tumulong sa pagbubuklod ng Peras. I-short cut mo na. Ikuwento mo pagbawi ng apartment anim na buwan lamang ako? Kapag napatunayan magkakapit-bahay, mga miyembro ng ang sabi mong matatawa kami, man lamang bago ang petsa ng ng may-ari na imposibleng komunidad at iba pang organisasyon Pechay. renewal ng iyong pag-upa. Kung ang maupahang muli ang apartment, para sa ikabubuti ng lahat pag-upa mo ay para sa tagal na anim maaaring kailangan mong bayaran 3. Hikayatin ang mga miyembro ng Pechay: Sige, eto na. . . . .tapos ng misa na buwan o mas maikli pa, dapat ang buong renta hanggang sa komunidad na umanib sa Proyektong baba ulit at tuloy ang bilihan ng keso at magpadala sa iyo ng pabatid ang may- matapos ang takdang panahon ng Genesis. iba pang produkto ng mga mongha. ari nang isang buwan man lamang pag-upa. Nagbibigay ng serbisyong pagtulong kaya pala sa misa ay walang offertory bago ang petsa ng renewal ng iyong Paano ako makapaghaharap ng sa mahihirap (welfare), pabahay dahil self-supporting ang mga mongha pag-upa. Kung hindi ka pumapayag sa kaso sa Rental Board? Dapat kang (housing), sustento sa pamilya (family doon sa kagawian ng order ng pagbawi, balewalain mo lamang ang pumunta sa Rental Board (basahin sa allowance), at pensiyon. kanilang santo.. . . pabatid. Ang may-ari ay maghaharap nakaraang unang bahagi ng artikulo naman ng aplikasyon sa Rental Board noong Setyembre, 2012), magharap Matatagpuan ang Proyektong Genesis Pichu: Pechay, putol na sa sabi eh. para humingi ng permisong ituloy ang ng aplikasyon at magbayad. Kapag sa 4735 Cote-Ste.Catherine (kanto ng Tulog ng tulog na si Peras. pagbawi. nanalo ka sa kaso, maaaring utusan Victoria, harap ng Cote- Ste. Catherine Sa pagdinig ng Rental Board, ang may-ari na ibalik sa iyo ang bayad. Metro). Pechay: Eto na nga. . .sakay na ulit kailangang patunayan ng may-ari ang Kapag tumatanggap ka ng welfare, Tawagan sa 514.738.2036 kami sa bus. Nang deretso na ang pagiging tapat ng kaniyang layunin at hindi ka kailangang magbayad ng takbo ay may bumuga sa bandang hindi lamang dahil gusto ka niyang bayaring ito (dalhin mo ang * * * * * harapan na malapit sa driver at may mapaalis. Kapag sa palagay mo ay pinakabagong welfare cheque stub). Nagbulakbol si Pechay tumayo kaagad para magpatawa, hindi nagsasabi ng totoo, dapat kang Susunod na hakbang ang magharap ng anumang patunay, pagdinig. Hindi ito kasimpormal ng kasama na ang sarili mong testimonya Pichu: Peras! Peras! Gising ka nga. pagdinig sa Korte, bagaman pareho Dumating na si Pechay tungkol sa anumang alitan ninyo ng ang mga tuntunin sa paghaharap ng may-ari. mga ebidensiya. Puwede kang Peras: Kuya Pichu naman. Sabi na Sa pagdinig, kung payagan ng magsama ng mga saksi para Rental Board ang pagbawi ng tirahan, ...kailangang-kailangan ko pa ang sumuporta sa kaso mo. (May tulog, eh. maaaring iutos na isauli ang gastos sa pormularyo ang Rental Board para paglipat. Pinapayo na tumawag ng magsubpoena ng mga saksi.) Ang abogado sa ganitong kaso. Pichu: 'Sensiya na. . . tayo sa kusina ebidensiyang "sabi-sabi" (pag-uulit ng at nagkukuwento na si Pechay. Eto Paano ko tatapusin ang sinabi ng iba), ay hindi puwedeng aking pag-upa? Sa karaniwan, hindi ang parti mong keso, pasalubong niya pumalit sa tunay ng testimonya. Hindi sa atin. ka puwedeng umalis sa iyong rin tatanggapin ang liham na affidavit. apartment bago matapos ang iyong Sa maraming kaso, puwede kang (Takbo sa kusina ang magpinsan at pag-upa. Puwede lang mangyari ito sa tawagin ng abogado. Kasama sa Legal mga sumusunod na kaso: inabot na nagyayabang si Pechay) Aid ang ilan, ngunit hindi lahat ng mga Si Hayley (aka Pechay) at Gng Minerva kaso sa pabahay. Para sa Pechay: ". . .paglagpas namin ng Santos (lola) sa tindahan ng keso. * Pumayag ang may-ari karagdagang impormasyon, kontakin (kailangang may kasulatan tungkol mahabang tulay tanaw na tanaw na ang Legal Aid. "Mukhang may tumikim na ng keso at dito); ang liwanag at natiyak naming hindi na Dapat na matanggap mo ang amoy na ang ebidensiya." * Nag-apply ka sa Rental uulan. Sumaya na ang mga pasahero desisyon sa pamamagitan ng liham sa Bagay ay nasa gitna kami ng Board para kanselahin ang pag-upa at inumpisahan na akong gawing mga susunod na linggo. Kontakin ang bus pero takbo ako hanggang sa dahil sa hindi pagkokompone ng mga basketball. Intro dito, intro doon ang isang komite sa pabahay para huling upuan baka ako ang sira, o iba pang problema, at nanalo ka inabot ko. Pati nga ang boss ni makakuha ng impormasyon tungkol sa mapagbintangan. Kaya ang sa kaso; Lelong at dating titser ng Mommy ko pag-apela. pasalubong ko sa inyong keso ay * Hindi angkop na tirhan ang ay tuwang-tuwa na nakilala ako sa tunay na buhay. Naku po, parang tikim-tikim lang ang birada. apartment, at nilisan mo ito (tingnan * * * * * ang itaas); artistang Hollywood ang dating ko. * * * * * * Nakahanap ka ng ibang Ako raw pala si Pechay. Pati tropa ng Ano ang Proyektong Genesis? 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Before you’ve finished watching the reel, you will either have The viewfinder isn’t just for aiming the a splitting headache or will experience Video Guy camcorder anymore. Your viewfinder vertigo.. Frequent zooms and provides ongoing status reports unnecessary movements are regarding your camcorder’s activity. unsettling to the viewer. Your For example, you can easily tell intentions may be good - to draw Al Abdon whether or not you are recording just attention to something you feel is by looking in the viewfinder. Most units interesting - but the frequent-zoom- will display either a "PAUSE" or and-follow technique actually gives Common Errors in Taking Videos "RECORD" indication in one of the your audience too little to look at for Wouldn’t it be great if you never made Forgetting to turn your camcorder off upper corners of the viewfinder, as too short a time. The result is motion a mistake with your camcorder? If you can lead to more mistakes than just a appropriate. Most viewfinders also tell sickness. Keeping your shots as wide were the perfect videographer, then dead battery. ?Imagine that you’ve just you the length of your focal setting, as is reasonable for as long as you wouldn’t need to read Filipino Star spent several minutes shooting your whether you are using manual or possible minimizes these jitters and “Ask The Video” (heaven forbid!). The kids at the communion at St.Kevin’s. automatic settings, if you have applied produces better video. Avoid the urge simple truth, however, is that you will You confidently swing the camcorder a digital effect and alert you when you to zoom while you record. Instead, make mistakes no matter how good a strap over your shoulder as you head near the end of your tape. ?Most pause while you change your shot, to videographer you become. I have for the reception at Fu Lam. 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www.filipinostar.org October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 11 make sure your tripod is secure before marriage fraud, prevent the callous The conditional measure would cease circumvent Canada’s immigration attaching your camcorder to it. ?A victimization of innocent Canadians to apply in instances where there is laws. tripods strength is in its legs. The legs and help us put an end to these evidence of abuse or neglect by the “Canadians are generous and of most tripods are telescoping, and scams.” sponsor or if the sponsor fails to welcoming, but they have no tolerance must be locked down when they are The new regulations apply to protect the sponsored spouse or for fraudsters who lie and cheat to extended. If they are not secured spouses or partners in a relationship of partner from abuse or neglect. This jump the queue,” said Minister Kenney. properly, the weight of even the most two years or less and who have no abuse or neglect could be perpetrated “This measure will help strengthen the lightweight camcorder may be enough children in common with their sponsor by the sponsor or a person related to integrity of our immigration system and to cause structural collapse.?Video at the time they submit their the sponsor, whether or not the prevent the victimization of innocent tripods often come equipped with a sponsorship application. The spouse abusive party is living in the household Canadians.” pan/tilt head. Typically, a knob controls or partner must live in a legitimate or not during the conditional period. In addition to conditional the amount of tension applied to the relationship with their sponsor for two The exception would also apply in the permanent residence, CIC introduced, head, limiting how easily the years from the day on which they event of the death of the sponsor. in March of this past year, a measure camcorder can be panned from side to receive their permanent resident status The conditional measure is that prohibits sponsored spouses from side or tilted up and down. In actual in Canada. The status of the now in force, which means that it sponsoring a new spouse for five years use, you will probably keep the head sponsored spouse or partner may be applies to permanent residents in following the date they become a loose so that you can follow the action revoked if they do not remain in the relationships of two years or less, with permanent resident. Along with a around you. However, if you move relationship. no children in common, whose multilingual advertising campaign, CIC away from your camcorder without Minister Kenney was joined at applications are received on or after released a short video warning people securely locking the tripod head, there today’s announcement by October 25, 2012. not to be duped into committing is a good chance that your camcorder representatives of Canadians Against Conditional permanent marriage fraud. The video directs will tilt helplessly skyward. Not only will Immigration Fraud (CAIF). Sam Benet, residence does not differ from regular people to a specific page on the CIC you ruin the shot, the force of this tilting President of CAIF stated: “We applaud permanent residence other than the website motion may be enough to upset your (www.immigration.gc.ca/antifraud) for tripod and send your camcorder advice on how to immigrate to Canada tumbling to the ground.? “the right way.”

Practice Makes Perfect Follow us on Twitter (new window to unfollow or login): The important thing to remember, though, is that we all make mistakes, twitter.com/CitImmCanada and the best we can do is practice to For further information (media only), minimize the bulk of those mistakes. please contact: Remember to reduce battery use by turning off the power when you’re not Alexis Pavlich using your camcorder. Edit Minister’s Office unnecessary pavement shots by Citizenship and Immigration Canada remembering to press pause. Avoid the 613-954-1064 jitters by minimizing how many times you zoom in and out and by securing Media Relations your camera to a tripod. If you do these Communications Branch things, you will find videography much Citizenship and Immigration Canada more enjoyable. You wont become as 613-952-1650 frustrated in the shooting, and your Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney responds to a question during Question [email protected] Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ont., Wednesday, Oct. 24, audience will be happier in the 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick watching. Backgrounders Minister Kenney for taking bold steps need to satisfy the two-year Happy Shooting Everyone to address the growing problem of requirement. Conditional Permanent Resident marriage fraud and for protecting the These regulations bring Status Al Abdon integrity of our immigration system.” Canadian policy in line with that of Video Hollywood Junkies “I think it is a very good many other countries including Exceptions from Conditional measure,” added Palwinder Singh Gill, Australia, the United States and the Permanent Residence for Victims of founder of the Canadian Marriage United Kingdom, all of whom use a Abuse or Neglect News Release – “The Fraud Victims Society. “Canada’s form of conditional status as a generous family sponsorship program deterrent against marriage fraud. The Building a stronger Canada: Jig is Up on Marriage was being abused because many lack of such a measure increased Citizenship and Immigration Canada Fraud,” says Minister people were marrying only to get a Canada’s vulnerability to this type of (CIC) strengthens Canada’s Kenney permanent resident card and then unlawful activity. It is expected that by economic, social and cultural leave their partners. With this rule, implementing a conditional permanent prosperity, helping ensure Canadian Mississauga, October 26, 2012 those abusing the system will think residence measure of two years as a safety and security while managing — In an ongoing effort to deter people twice.” means to deter marriage fraud, one of the largest and most generous from using marriages of convenience The regulations include an Canada will no longer be considered a immigration programs in the world. to cheat their way into Canada, exception for sponsored spouses or “soft target” by individuals considering Citizenship and Immigration Canada partners suffering abuse or neglect. a marriage of convenience to -30- losing their permanent resident status. (CIC) introduced a new regulation that requires certain sponsored spouses Harper Government Unveils adding essential new security features steps ahead of counterfeiters. The new- live in a legitimate relationship with their New ePassport for the 21st Century.” look ePassport will help facilitate The new images will also serve legitimate trade and safe, secure travel sponsor for two years or they risk New Look Celebrates Canadian to keep the Canadian passport one of which, in turn, helps create jobs, growth “There are countless cases of History while Boosting Security the world’s most secure travel and long-term prosperity for Canadians. marriage fraud across the country,” Gatineau, Québec, October 26, documents. The complexity of the The first 5-year ePassports will said Citizenship, Immigration and 2012 – Foreign Affairs Minister John images is - first and foremost - a security be issued in select locations during the Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. Baird today announced that Canada’s feature that makes the passport more first quarter of 2013. Production will “I have consulted widely with new ePassport will be full of iconic difficult to counterfeit. ramp up through the spring resulting in Canadians, and especially with victims images that will make Canadian “Our government is the full availability of both a 5- and 10- of marriage fraud, who have told me passports more attractive and more tremendously proud of Canada’s rich year ePassport in early summer. clearly that we must take action to stop secure. history. We urge all Canadians to learn For a look at the images this abuse of our immigration system “The new ePassport will be more about the events and people that included in the new ePassport, please Sometimes the sponsor in Canada is more reflective and representative of shaped Canada and the great sacrifices visit the new section on Passport being duped and sometimes it's a who we are as Canadians,” said Baird made to secure our freedom,” added Canada’s website, which features images commercial transaction. Implementing during an event at the newly renamed Baird. and descriptions of the new passport a two-year conditional permanent Canadian Museum of History. “These Countries around the world design: residence period will help deter . images showcase Canada’s history and review their passport designs and www.pptc.gc.ca/eppt/photos.aspx?lang=eng. the building of our great nation while security features periodically to stay www.filipinostar.org 12 The North American Filipino Star October 2012 Gilmore College International PAB/PSW Nursing Aide Graduates, October 7, 2012

Annabelle Alloso Giselle Arellano Joesie Bingayen Grace Calvo Marilou Hechanova Vilma Lagonilla Absent from the Graduation Ceremony Alexis Burcellis Jesus Caballero Janet Haydock Fritz Maganito - (lives in Calgary) Elvira Santos

Lourdescita Lubang Mildred Mendoza Annie Signey Edison Taguba Ethel Tugna Application for admission PSW 100 Interpersonal Communications PAB/PSW (NURSING AIDE) PROGRAMME • Application for admission completed PSW 110 Safety & Body Mechanics • Opening file fee ($50 foreign students, PSW 200 Intro to Human Anatomy & Common PSW 260 Mental Health Approaches PSW 120 First Aide & CPR $35, Canadian citizens or landed Diseases PSW 270 Team Building PSW 130 Intro to Health Care Delivery, Geriatric immigrants) PSW 220 Crisis & Stress Management PSW 300 Job Search & Interview Care and Physical Illnesses, & • Transcripts of scholastic achievements (last & PSW 230 Fitness & Nutrition PSW 400 Practicum 250 Disabilities highest level), certificates PSW 240 Basic Care Procedures Classroom Theory Hours 350 PSW 140 Prevention & Control of Infections • Certified copy of birth certificate, immigration PSW 250 Professional Interrelations Total Hours 600 PSW 150 Palliative Care documents

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www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star October 2012 PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH Gilmore College International holds graduation exercise for PAB students Grospe advocates the youth to Montreal, October 7, 2012 - the Philippines, is working privately and Gilmore College International held a intends to take the integration program fight for their rights graduation dinner party at La Cucina for nurses in Quebec. Lourdes Lubang Mona Lisa Bistro on Shebrooke West. worked for a while at the CLSC in the BY W. G. QUIAMBAO Although graduations are usually held Southshore. Janet Haydock worked for a Nineteen-year old Renz Grospe, during the college’s anniversary while at Chateau Westmount and is now who came here from the Philippines five celebration every five years, PAB connected to various nursing agencies. years ago, doesn't mind being called an graduates of 2010-2012 requested to Mildred Mendoza worked privately afer activist. In fact, he is proud of the label. have a party on Sunday, October 7, 2012 finishing her course. "One has to fight for his rights, which was attended by their family and Mrs. Kharroubi’s final advice to for his beliefs" said Grospe. "If he doesn't friends. the graduates was about continuing to do it, who will do it for him?" Grospe, who studies social science , major in Law and Society at Vanier College, aspires to be an immigration lawyer to help his kababayan (fellow countrymen). He knows the problems facing the immigrants, especially the caregivers. His mother , who runs an employment agency now, was under the Live-in-- Renz Grospe Caregiver Program when she their parents or relatives in the immigrated here. Philippines," said Grospe. " When they Together with the children of meet, say after 5 years, there's a Pinay and a few youth, he formed the generation gap. It seems there's a Anak Bayan Association to help his conflict. Parents treat their children as if kababahyan. The association has they are still kids. When they meet, they eighteen members, ages 18 and seem to be strangers to each other over.Their goals are to make social .There's no bonding. changes in society. "Another problem is cultural In 2010, Grospe was troubled shock. It takes time before the youth when he noticed that newly-arrived adapt here." immigrants had not adapted yet to the Anak Bayan holds fundraisings Front row: L-R Grace Calvo, Annabelle Alloso, Ethel Tugna, Lourdes Lubang, Joesie Bingayen. ways of living in Canada. Many of them like garage sales. There was a time when Standing (back row) Vilma Lagonilla, Mildred Mendoza, Giselle Arellano, Marilou Hechanova, are factory workers. because they had the association made $200.00. The Edison Taguba, and Annie Signey. (Photo Courtesy of Bernardo Sarmiento) no motivation to succeed in life. money would be used in going to Although many of them finished high There are 16 graduates but five improve themselves and recognize that Toronto. The members of the association school or college in the Philippines, they were unable to attend due to a variety of education is important for their personal in Montreal will go to Toronto to know and professional growth. Moreover, she found out that they still had to go back to reasons - work obligations, being out of how Anak Bayan members there do cited the importance of learning to speak school here after evaluation of their town, and other personal reasons. workshops. Anak Bayan also has a French fluently for it is the key to finding a transcript of records. But instead of With the cooperation of all the chapter in Los Angeles and eventually, in teaching staff and students, the party was good job in Quebec. doing that, they are forced to work to Ottawa. very successful. Edith Fedalizo made the There are other graduates from survive. Grospe admits that organizing invocation before dinner, Amy Manon-og previous years who are able to land a job Grospe, who serves as a workshops is sometimes difficult. delivered the welcoming remarks, Sophie in the health care field because they took committee organizer and education "In the beginning, there were 18 Toledo prepared the program, and the PAB/PSW course. Gilmore College coordinator, explained that Anak Bayan members attending the workshop but Zenaida Kharroubi, the director-general, started the program in 2005 with Chinese holds workshops to help and motivate the number dwindled down. Sometimes, gave the inspirational talk. Quoting from nationals. One of them immediately the newly-arrived youth. Workshops are the youth are tired with their work. What William Shakespeare, she stated that landed a job at the Chinese General held two hours a week or once a month. we do is combine business and one’s destiny is not in the stars but in Hospital. They are held at Immigrants Center in pleasure. One time, we had camping oneself. Life is what we make it for we are Gilmore’s program has been Van Horne. At the workshops, the youth where the youth got together and then the masters of our fate and the captain of upgraded from 400 to 600 hours in order introduce themselves and share stories - discussed the issues. “ our souls. She gave examples of past to meet the needs of the current job the life they had in the Philippines and in Grospe's immediate plan is to successful PAB graduates who achieved market, in particular, government health Canada. Sometimes, they talk about travel to Nicaragua this winter. He's one their goals. Notable among them is Rafael care institutions. The teaching staff is their job experience here. of the eight students at Vanier College Agaloos who now owns a nursing home. well versed with the requirements of One of the issues being chosen to travel to poor countries to Other graduates are pursuing further hospitals for they are all professional discussed at the workshops is about the study the peole and life there. Each education in becoming registered nurses registered nurses and members of the rights of the workers. student will live for twenty days in small like MIchele Wong who is enrolled in a Order of Nurses of Quebec. Even though "Most of them have no idea of communities. part time nursing program in Calgary, and they are retired from their nursing jobs, the minimum pay in Canada," said "I chose Nicaragua because landed a job in a hospital immediately they have maintained their membership Grospe. “They're shy to ask about it. this country and the Philippines have upon arrival there. Leilani Galsim, a with the OIIQ (Ordre des Infirmiers et They still have inferiority complex". similar culture,” said Grospe. “I want to licensed nurse from the Philippines Infirmières du Québec) in order to Some of them don't even know what study the legal system there. The studied French and PSW course at supervise the students during their CSST is. They don`t know what to do problem is that I've to shoulder the Gilmore, is now reviewing for her board clinical practicum in a hospital or nursing and where to go when they're injured at home like St. Margaret CHSLD in travelling expenses of about $3,000. I've exam to become a licensed nurse in work. " Westmount where Gilmore College has a part time job of two hours' a week. I Montreal, Quebec. Adele Lascano Ànother issue discussed at the been sending students since 2005. can't work because I've 8 courses. I'm immediately landed a job at Father Dowd workshops is labour dispute. and St. Andrew’s Hospital after A new group of PAB/PSW looking for corporate sponsors now." “There's a factory in Montreal graduating from Gilmore. She decided to students will start classes soon on where Filipino workers had to sign a Reserve December 8, 2012 on move to Toronto, and is now working in a weekday evenings from 6 to 9, or 8 a.m. document that they didn't know what your calendar hospital. She also intends to pursue her to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Theory they were signing for.,” continued and attend the annual dream of becoming a registered nurse. classes are given for a period of 10 Grospe. “Actually, it's authorization to Christmas party of Gilmore Alexis Burcellis studied French and PAB months. After finishing the 6-month deduct union contributions from their College International. courses. She is a licensed veterinary theory courses, students are required to pay." doctor from the Philippines .She plans to do their practicum on Saturdays and Workshop about skill training is Alumni’s family and friends, teachers continue her French studies and become Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. during a period of 4 months. also held. "We're planning to have our and community volunteers/leaders, eventually accredited in veterinary medicine or in a related field. Anyone who wants to work in a own radio station. The kids will be taught are welcome to join for a pot luck Most of Gilmore’s graduates nursing home or hospital must have a how to conduct interviews." supper, karaoke singing, dancing, have immediately found jobs in nursing PAB/PSW certificate. If you are A future plan is discussion and games, exchange gifts ($10 worth) showing of Stranger Reunited. “It's a homes like Ethel Tugna, Mary Ann interested, call 514-485-7861 to make an documentary film that depicts the lives of Gacutan, and Annabelle Alloso, who are appointment to register, or for more Call 514-485-7861 for more details. Filipino workers going abroad. They currently working at Chateau Westmount. information or see list of courses on page leave their children under the care of Giselle Arellano, a licensed nurse from 12. www.filipinostar.org October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 15 Ingredients for Coconut Muffins Philippine Cuisine Yield: 1 dozen 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Favorite Food 1 14 oz. can of coconut milk (a generous 1 1/2 cups) Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup shredded coconut (plus more to sprinkle on top) Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Recipes with coconut milk Fish Molee In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, milk can usually be found in the Asian food Ingredients: and salt. sections of supermarkets either frozen or • 500 gm Fish Fillet In a separate bowl (or a liquid canned. Frozen coconut milk tends to stay • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder measuring cup), combine coconut fresh longer, which is important in dishes where the coconut flavor is not competing • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Make a with currie • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds well in the dry ingredients, add the wet Ginataang Manolk (Chicken with • 1 tsp Chili Powder ingredients, and stir just to combine, coconut milk) • 1 large Onion (thinly sliced then fold in the shredded coconut. diagonally) Spoon batter into muffin cups and Ingredients • 1" piece Ginger (cut into long thin sprinkle additional shredded coconut 1 2 to 3 pound Chicken, cut into serving pieces strips) on top. 1/4 cup white vinegar • 2 large Garlic Cloves (chopped) Bake for about 20 minutes and allow • 2-3 Green Chilies (slit) the muffins to cool before removing Coconut milk is sold either as a 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 sprigs Curry Leaves them from tin. Enjoy! canned product or frozen. 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But the TV host assured fans that she is well on her way to recovery saying, "excited na nga ako gumaling at magtrabaho." Charice gets positive reviews Alano's doctor, Dennis L. Sta. Ana, is positive that his patient will be able for movie performance to resume her hosting chores soon. "Although hindi pa naman makalakad ng mahusay pero she''ll be okay," he said, adding however that Alano still needs to be treated for trauma. Meanwhile, Alano appealed with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to lessen the amount she had to pay for the street Alyssa to MMDA on the street barrier barrier that she damaged during the she damaged: 'Puede po P500 na lang mishap. yung fence kada isa?' Addressing MMDA chair Francis Tolentino she said, “Sana sir Tolentino Alyssa Alano is now back ano naman po, discount... sobrang laki home after spending almost two weeks naman po ng one hundred thousand confined in a hospital following a car [pesos]… puede po ano P500 na lang accident. yung fence kada isa?" In a recent interview, Alano admits “Kasi five thousand isang fence she is yet to regain full use of her legs. e… wala akong trabaho, wala akong "Medyo masakit pa [ang mga pambabayad sa MMDA baka ikulong sugat ko]," she shared via "Startalk." niyo pa ‘ko," she added. "Hindi pa rin ako gaano Tolentino is yet to respond to nakakatayo, 'yung isang paa lang ang Alano's pleas as of this writing a The reviews are in for the The “Louder” singer also got a inspirational comedy flick “Here special mention in Michael Phillips’ Piolo says he has nothing to Comes The Boom.” And while critics review for the Chicago Tribune. are divided over this Kevin James “The film takes it easy on the hide, prays for critics starrer, a handful of them audience, even while indulging in Pascual went on to cite a commended the performance of shameless narrative strategies to particular instance that a nasty cast member Charice. engineer a very full climax, comment made him lose his cool. David Germain of the Associated showcasing among others the “Minsan may nag-text sa akin, Press wrote that the 20-year-old talented Filipina student played by pinatulan ko. Basta may sinabi siya, singer and budding actress “adds Charmaine Clarice Relucio sabi ko, ‘Halika dito, suntukan tayo,’” adorability as a bright and earnest he related. student,” referring to her character Pascual says he now knows how Malia dela Cruz – a “musical genius” to roll with the punches, insisting that and “brainiac,” as Charice herself he harbors no ill feelings against described. people who keep insinuating The review was also published malicious presumptions about him. on Huffington Post and Fox News. “Wala pong problema sa akin. Charice’s character “could easily Whatever they say, I just shrug my have been a mawkish bit, but like so shoulders and, you know, move on much else, it works, and when she Piolo says he could only wish KC with my life. Wala po akong and the school band surprisingly happiness. problema sa kanila,” he said. appear in Vegas to perform Scott’s Piolo Pascual admits he does not “Ipinagdarasal na lang natin ‘yon,” unlikely theme song, ‘Holly Holy,’ I read any published news about him he added. defy anyone not to get a little misty,” particularly those he thinks would The 37-year-old actor maintains said David Noh of Film Journal make him feel bad. that he isn’t hiding any secret. International, the sister publication of “Kasi para ko namang sinaktan “I’ve always been me. Wala Billboard and The Hollywood ang sarili ko kapag babasahin mo pa naman akong itinatago, eh. Ito lang Reporter. Pempengco, who goes by Charice.” ‘yon. At the same time magagalit ka talaga ako. Whatever I can offer, Dustin Putman, member of the Since its US theatrical release on lang, so huwag na lang,” Pascual whatever I can give, ‘yun na ‘yun. Online Film Critics Society (OFCS), Oct. 12, “Here Comes The Boom” told reporters on Monday during a Mahal ko trabaho ko. Mahal ko ‘yung put out a lengthy commentary on earned a 43 percent rating on Rotten press conference. showbiz, mahal ko ‘yung mga tao. Charice’s performance in his review, Tomatoes. “You want to spare yourself from But other than that, hindi naman saying that the latter “gets the best “‘Here Comes The Boom’ feeling bad. So, tinutulungan ko po ako… hindi naman ako masikretong and more energized moments” in benefits from Kevin James’ genial ‘yung sarili ko para hindi ako tao. Ito lang talaga ako,” he said. “Here Comes The Boom.” Acting- presence but the film doesn’t deliver magalit,” he added. As for Concepcion, Pascual wise, the international singing enough laughs to live up to its title – Apparently, the heartthrob is very would rather let bygones be sensation “brings such honesty and or enough satisfying plot to make up much aware of the adverse criticisms bygones. emotion to the screen that one can’t the difference,” the overall hailed at him, spawned by his “I’ve always wished her well. help but care about her.” consensus went. breakup with actress KC Wala namang problema sa akin. We “For a singer-turned-actor whose Charice, one of the judge- Concepcion. This is also the same wish for happiness. So masaya siya, biggest notable credit is a guest- mentors in the recently concluded “X reason he says that he still refuses to masaya din ako,” he said. starring role on ‘Glee,’ Charice is a Factor Philippines,” graced the red join the microblogging site Twitter. But he admitted that right now he star in the making with a smile that carpet premiere of the Frank Coraci “May Instagram ako, may is taking a break as far as his heart is could light up a New York City film last week in New York City, Facebook ako. I just don’t use concerned. “Hindi na muna, saka na blackout,” he added. sporting her latest edgy look. a Twitter. Twitter kasi is cruel,” he said. ‘yon,” he said. a www.filipinostar.org October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 17 GMA personalities top nationwide survey Jericho Rosales believes he Manila. being GMA’s primetime queen has GMA Network’s News Mike Enriquez and Mel as she emerged as the top-of- and Public Affairs (N&PA) and Tiangco, GMA N&PA pillars mind entertainment personality Entertainment personalities are and anchors of GMA primetime among respondents in the among today’s most popular newscast “24 Oras,” are the national urban areas. and most trusted names on two most popular and top-of- television according to a study mind Filipino anchors, each by widely recognized research garnering a mean score of 4.7 agency AGB Nielsen. points in the popularity category in national urban. Tiangco and another GMA

Richard Gutierrez followed closely by Tiangco (4.6) and Enriquez (4.6) along Mel Tiangco with other reporters and anchors from GMA including Meanwhile, Senator Bong Vicky Morales, Arnold Clavio, Revilla Jr. was among the top Kara David, Susan Enriquez, Bong Revilla personalities that respondents Howie Severino, among were most aware of garnering The study, which aimed to others. an awareness rating of 97 establish viewers’ level of percent. On the other hand, awareness and reception of TV boxing hero Manny Pacquiao Marian Riviera personalities from major free- was among the top-rated to-air (FTA) channels, had N&PA pillar Jessica Soho, talents in terms of popularity 2,000 male and female anchor of GNTV’s banner with a 4.6 mean score. respondents aged 13 to 50 news program “State of the Revilla and veteran actress years old from the national Nation” and host of GMA’s top- Gloria Romero also garnered urban and rural areas. rating public affairs show high credibility scores with From a scale of 1 to 5 (with “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” mean scores of 4.4 and 4.5 5 being the highest), the had the highest mean scores respectively. Among those respondents were asked to ranging from 4.5 to 4.7 who also garnered high scores rate N&PA and Entertainment pertaining to overall image and in this category were seasoned personalities based on hosting skills. actors Gina Alajar, Jean Garcia different attributes relating to Tiangco, Enriquez and Mike Enriquez and Nova Villa. their image and competencies. Soho also occupied the top They also figured Based on the findings, spots in terms of credibility, Among the infotainment prominently in the acting and GMA N&PA personalities competence in news reporting, hosts, “Unang Hirit’s” Drew versatility metrics along with consistently garnered the and ability to capture the Arellano, Love Añover and three of GMA’s biggest highest scores across all interest of viewers, with mean Suzie Entrata were the highest primetime stars Richard attributes among respondents scores likewise ranging from rated entertaining hosts across Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes in national urban Philippines 4.5 to 4.7. all areas based averaged and Rivera across all urban and in the viewer-rich areas of Soho also had the highest scores from 3.9 to 4. markets. a Urban Luzon and Mega competence score at 4.7 For Entertainment, Marian Rivera lives up to her title of SHOWBIZ GOSSIP continued p.18

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www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star October 2012 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 Hayden Kho, Jr: Seriously now John Lloyd confirms relationship they’d end up at the altar and have kids with Angelica especially now that he has ample savings. Suddenly it’s magic. But seriously, “Okay naman ako," he said. iyon talaga ang nangyari,” he said. He did not say it directly, but he John Lloyd is surprised how fate wants someone like Zsa Zsa whom he describes as “a woman of substance.” seemed to have toyed with their Beautiful and strong, Hayden said he emotions when suddenly, after years wishes he could emulate the way Zsa of friendship, they finally saw each Zsa seems to be moving on from her other in a “different light.” own heartaches albeit slowly. Why admit just now? Hayden added, though, that if he “Wala naman kaming tinatago, Hayden Kho Jr is not meant to have a family, he isn’t wala naman kaming dapat There are a millions of reasons for going to force the issue. pagtaguan or paglihiman. Hindi Fil-Hayden Kho, Jr is enjoying a second “Kung yun ang magiging gusto ng naman kami para umiwas sa tanong. wind after weathering serious Diyos—na maging single ako for life--- Kung may nagtanong, opo kami po.” controversies and trials just a couple of okay lang din.” Despite much prodding by years back. He is not only good friends Well, there’s always work to keep “Buzz” hosts, John Lloyd just smiled with his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Vicki Belo, but him busy. Aside from ZO and Hayden and kept mum about the other the operations manager one of her Fragrances, Hayden has other details on how his relationship with businesses, Zo Skin Health. There’s businesses that is why he is not even moving heaven and hell just to stage a his “Love” bloomed. also the upcoming film “The Bride and comeback in showbiz. Recall that they reportedly the Lover” co-starring Jennylyn JLC calls his new beau Angelica ‘Love Mercado, Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino “Pagdating sa showbiz, gusto ko started warming up to each other walang pressure lang,” he said. last April during the shoot of a movie under the direction of Joel Lamangan. John Lloyd Cruz has admitted Contrary to what some might think, “24/7 In Love” in Vietnam. The rumor Things are definitely looking up. being in a relationship with Angelica “Naka-set na kasi ang mga he is not part of ZO as doctor but only mill started turning fully when Panganiban. priorities ko kung ano ang gusto ko…I to handle the business side of running Panganiban posted the now famous Without going into details, John can say na I learned a lot from my it. “Perfect Sunday” collage photo last According to a release, ZO Lloyd, in an interview with “The mistakes,” he said at the recent ZO Aug. 12. Their first public products provide both therapeutic Buzz” on Oct. 28, said on national TV press conference. appearance though was just last treatments and daily skin care solution that being with the actress is But more than the revival of career, Sept. 1 when they had each other as that allow patients to experience young “beyond happiness.” the 32-year-old Hayden seems to be date for the Star Magic Ball and even more serious in life these days, thinking and blemish-free skin again. ZO Skin “It is something na hindi namin Health and Medical Systems are left the venue holding hands. a of starting his own family not later than ine-expect. Parang bigla na lang three years from now. Though he is not exclusively available through saan galing ito, saan galing iyon? a looking for a girlfriend, he hopes for the dermatologists. Anne reveals secret behind right one to “come” and hopefully, happy relationship with Erwan Zsa Zsa refutes possibility of he’s a triathlete ‘di ba? Cheering romance with Hayden team naman ako doon. Nung ako ang bilis naman [nilang] i-relate 'yun naman ang kumakanta, singer sa doon.” Araneta, cheer naman siya for me ‘di The 48-year old is referring to the ba? So it’s a give-and-take thing,” recent death of his partner, the shared Anne on “KrisTV” recently. comedian Dolphy, which was followed Although she remains evasive in by her being diagnosed with cancer of answering how long they’ve been a the kidneys, which turned out to be couple, Anne was forthcoming in benign. dishing out what has enriched their Padilla maintains that she is not “very happy” relationship. one to get into relationships with exes of her friends. On top of the list is that Heussaff Kho is the ex-boyfriend of Padilla's has been her most reliable travel close pal, Vicki Belo. buddy and “best music festival Zsa Zsa says she still talks to Dolphy everyday "Para sa akin hindi talaga, kasi partner.” They have ticked off a personally, dahil sobrang close talaga Zsa Zsa Padilla is rediscovering couple of European countries, ako kay Doktora Vicki, parang it leaves Hayden Kho, the controversial doctor Japan, Australia, Brazil, and several a bad taste in the mouth," she Anne Curtis turned businessman who is now her states in the US as part of their “Been emphasized. boss, having signed up as endorser of She has had a number of To” list, as well as the music fests But she added, “I don’t know. I his new beauty venture. relationships but actress-host Anne Coachella, Optimus Alive, and think lang personally [ang pangit] According to the recently widowed Curtis considers her current one with Splendor in the Grass, among pero… ang hirap magsalita nang singer-actress, Kho is fun to be with. Erwan Heussaff as her first ever tapos, 'di ba?" others. "Masarap siyang kausap because Padilla said she is very much aware “mature relationship.” In a way, “KrisTV” host Kris he reads a lot and I love books also. We of the hullabaloo that hounded Kho in In an interview on separate ABS- Aquino, a close friend of Curtis, always had the most interesting the past, including the sex scandal CBN shows, Anne said her related that Heussaff has tamed the conversations together,” Padilla shared videos, but just like anyone she relationship with the Filipino-French recording-concert star particularly during a recent press conference. believes that he also deserves a food connoisseur has been when it comes to “nesting.” Kho, on the other hand, described "second chance." strengthened by their mutual support “Oo, talagang we spend as much Padilla in earlier interviews as "a woman "Siyempre alam natin na na-taint for their respective endeavors. Of time that we can together na of substance" and among those that he 'yung kanyang image because of the late, the brother of model-actress truly "admires." talagang bonding. [Minsan] kahit controversies that he went through but Not a few wags are now Solenn Heussaff has become wala kayong ginagawa,” shared the of course, everybody is deserving of a speculating that the mutual admiration interested in triathlons with Curtis actress. second chance in life, 'di ba? Dahil might allow for a romantic relationship backing him all the way. But more than being a lovable lahat naman ng mga tao, nagkakamali to blossom between the two. “Sometimes doon mo beau, what endeared Heussaff to her sa buhay. Kasi kilala ko siya bago 'yun But Padilla was quick to refute such matututunan na you have to take the was his effort to win the heart of her nangyari. Siguro [ngayon] nagkaroon insinuations. backseat and i-devote mo naman na family. a [ako] ng panibagong faith sa kanya, "Open book naman 'yung mga siya naman ‘yung star. Like when 'yun.” a nangyari sa akin, 'di ba? So, parang www.filipinostar.org October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 19 Zendee to sing national anthem at next Pacquiao match? hands-on in picking the performer of optimistic that the “Manny Many ticket during the 2010 elections. the Philippine National Anthem in his Prizes” host would make good his “Nung tumakbo rin po siyang bouts and with his fourth face-off with promise. Congressman, ako po ‘yung kasama Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez “Sir Manny sabi mo pakakantahin niya sa kampanya. Bago po siya just a couple of weeks away, a name mo ako sa isa sa mga laban mo, magspeech, gusto po niya dapat has yet to emerge on who would sing malay mo huling laban mo na ‘yan,” kumanta muna ako [para lumapit “Lupang Hinirang” at the MGM Grand she appealed to the famed pugilist. ‘yung tao] para daw kapag nagsalita in Las Vegas by then. Although it may seem that she has na siya eh papakinggan na siya ng General Santos City-native stolen the spotlight too easily after her tao,” she recalled. Zendee, whose college education was random performance in a mall was According to Zendee, Manny has actually sponsored by the pound-for- uploaded online and raked millions of been all out in supporting her, even pound fighter, has a suggestion—she hits, Zendee actually paid her dues offering monetary help for her audition volunteers herself. before basking in success, having had in the recently concluded “X Factor “Kasi po nung show ko po once her share of failed auditions and Philippines.” sa ‘Manny Many Prizes’ nilapitan ko defeats in singing contests. “Gano’n po siya, mabait po siya, po siya with Warner Music tapos Unknown to some, Zendee has si Ninong Manny,” said Zendee. tinanong ko siya. Sabi ko, ‘Sir Manny sung in parties held by the Pacquiaos. What does Manny say about her may kakanta na po sa laban niyo?’ “Singer niya [Pacman] po ako sa newfound fame? [Sabi niya,] ‘Wala pa bakit?’ GenSan. Kaya nga po pinaaral niya “‘Yun nga po [nung nagkaroon ng “Tapos sabi ko, ‘Sir Manny wala ako kasi dati kapag may mga parties, video] so sabi niya ‘Hindi ka pa nga Zendee received an iPad from Ellen kapang napili? Sabi niya, ‘Wala pa.’ birthday ni Mommy D[ionisia lumalapit sakin sikat ka na,’” she DeGeneres So sabi ko, ‘Sir bakit ka pa Pacquiao], birthday ni Jinkee quoted Manny as saying, adding, Fresh from appearing on the US maghahanap eh nandito ako, taga [Pacquiao], ako po ‘yung kumakanta “Tapos sabi ko, ‘Bigyan mo ako ng talk show, “Ellen,” Filipina YouTube GenSan oh?’ Tapos sabi niya, ‘I told doon. Tapos nagsusuot rin po ako ng raket Sir.’ Sabi naman niya, ‘O sige, singing sensation Zendee Rose ya!’” she recounted to Bulletin gown doon. Doon po nagpapakitang dito ka sa ‘Manny Many Prizes’” “Random Girl” Tenerefe is keen on Entertainment and other members of gilas rin po ako do’n kasi baka may Zendee is set to release a full being part of boxing history under the the press during a recent press makadiscover,” she said. album under Warner Music Philippines team of her “Ninong,” Manny conference. Aside from family gatherings and within the year. a Pacquiao. While she has yet to receive special occasions, the boxing champ The boxing champ has been confirmation that she's it, Zendee is tapped Zendee to join his campaign Jessica Sanchez in Manila: No culture shock When Jessica Sanchez was Here are the “innocent” questions around but I went shopping once. I’ve presented as Bench endorser last okayed by Jessica’s alleged been spending my time working, Tuesday, the unmitigated Philippine “handlers”: eating and sleeping. But my media was cut short when they started Didn’t you experience some kind experience here has been amazing so asking “forbidden” questions such as of culture shock? far and I can hardly wait to come back those about her parents (according to “Hmmmm, somewhat…but in a and learn more.” reports, her biological father and good way. I love it here even if for a I guess your mom (who said she mother are pure Filipino and her couple of days I had a terrible jetlag. understands but doesn’t speak adoptive father is Mexican-American) But everything is so lovely and I feel so Filipino; but Jessica’s lola from Bataan and the issue against her raised by a at home. So nothing too drastic.” naturally speaks the language fluently) certain Courtney Blooding (said to be What was the first meal that you cooks Filipino food… Charice’s manager). took? “…all the time…!” “I was born in America,” Jessica “Oh, I definitely took Filipino food …do you yourself cook Filipino told Funfare in a one-on-one the other when I got here. But we did jog around food? day before she was introduced in a and we got Jollibee a couple of times. “I try.” presscon as the newest Jollibee I had the Chicken Joy, my favorite, and I guess you know how to fry endorser (after Sarah Geronimo who it was amazing. It’s so crispy and I can scrambled Filipino eggs (joke!). people said is her lookalike), “but I finish a lot. I may be little but I eat a lot! at the Big Dome last week)? “I try to help my mom make consider myself a Filipino” — through I’ve been eating a bunch of Filipino “For a visit, for a concert…or just lumpia. One of my specialties is and through, that is, even if she food since I arrived.” to learn more about Filipino culture.” making lumpia. My mom makes a lot doesn’t speak Filipino. What have been your memorable There’s a Filipino custom called of sinigang, pansit and adobo.” Anyway, whatever her ancestry is, experiences so far? pasalubong, a gift to friends and family Anything you want to say to your Jessica is well-loved by her fellow “I think the most memorable part is back home. What pasalubong are you kababayan who welcomed you with Filipinos because of her simplicity, just driving around and seeing how giving your siblings? open arms and open hearts? humility, unpretentiousness and utter things are different from the States. “I have two siblings, one is nine “Thank you, guys, so much for lack of airs. They are beautiful and amazing. As I and one is 12, and they are two little everything. You’ve been so good and Before the series of one-on-ones, said, I love it here, it feels like my monsters, hahahaha! Lovable you’re making my whole journey questions of the journalists were second home and I would love to monsters, definitely! I miss them so memorable. I’m so happy to be here in carefully screened and “objectionable” come back again.” much. There’s a stuff to buy in the Manila and I can’t wait to come back ones were crossed out, something that How soon? Philippines and I’m giving them jeans and see all of you again. I wanna thank personally I haven’t experienced “Next year!” and clothing. I want to bring them over Jollibee for being so welcoming and during Hollywood junkets — not that What for…for a visit or for another here so we can explore the Philippines making me part of the family.” a strict anyway. concert (after the American Idol show together. I haven’t had much time to go

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The bro code with Phil and James a coma. Andrea is found pregnant. The more that Justin shows his care, love Younghusband and attention for her. they had one bloody altercation when Andrea is confined in the hospital they were younger, with Phil stabbing for quite a time, and the twist of fate him with a pencil. To this, actress comes to a worse when fire breaks out Angel Locsin’s beau interjected, in the hospital. Miraculously, Andrea laughing, that he only did that wakes up and finds herself in one big house not knowing who the owner is, because James was strangling him. and even forgetting her name. On a more serious note, though, The owner of the house, Dr. Celso having been orphaned by their father Agustin (Luis Alandy) who takes care a few years back and their Filipina of her, even giving her a name, mother, Susan Placer-Younghusband Loraine. The Younghusbands just got back from just last year, the two are left with the It’s the second time that Lovi, England from a meeting with the responsibility of looking after their Rocco and Luis work together in one Chelsea Football Club for their local younger sister Keri. movie. The first was in “Mistaken projects Since they are both earning from Identity.” their endorsements and for being part They could very well be the most “I am very comfortable working of the country’s national football popular brothers in local sports today, with him!” Lovi said. team, the Azkals, both related that but beyond the fame, Filipino-British Of his kissing scenes with Lovi, they split their household expenses sibling strikers Phil and James Rocco said that he and Lovi talk about halfway. Younghusband are just like any other it first before the take. “It would put us “Yeah hati kami. We receive the Lovi Poe normal brothers, different in some in the proper mood, setting aside bill and split it 50-50,” supplied Phil. nervousness and we would execute aspects and similar in the others. Award-winning Lovi Poe is one of Admittedly, being a “kuya” to their the scenes as if we are true lovers!” Yet differences and similarities the busiest actresses in the country 11-year-old sister is no easy task. “I always prepare for the kissing aside, the two have each other’s today. This year, projects have been However, according to them, the scenes,” Lovi added. backs and this “brotherly support” is coming to her one after the other. And challenge has gotten significantly “Tunay Na Mahal,” the theme song best manifested in the soccer field. perhaps to wind up for her this year is lighter since their sister is a "smart of “Yesterday’s Bride” is interpreted by “If I have someone who does a “Yesterday’s Bride” where she plays girl." Jaya. bad tackle at me, siya ang first na the lead role as Andrea Manalo. Phil shared, “If strict ako sa “Yesterday’s Bride” begins airing nandoon to protect me. To fight for On her way to her wedding with kanya, then she’ll cry to James. If Justin Ramirez (Rocco Nacino), an on Oct. 29 right after “Eat Bulaga” on me, because they all see I’m hurt. But James is strict then she’ll cry to me. accident strikes which renders her into GMA Afternoon Prime. a once I get a bad tackle, James will be She’s a very smart girl.” the first to come to me,” revealed Phil Unlike many siblings, a rivalry ‘It’s Showtime’ sparks controversy during his live guesting with James does not seem to exist between the on the Monday episode of “KrisTV.” again soccer superstars. Laughing at his younger brother’s If anything, the two appear to be guy's hair and scolded him, ‘Sinabi ko compliment, “No one gets to hurt Phil quite tightly knit and open as brothers nang walang bad words!’ And the guy besides me,” James said in jest. that Phil even divulged that it was was escorted out of "Showtime" studio The 26-year-old athlete added, James who pushed him last year to as consequence. “But seriously, no one really hurts Phil finally ask, Angel, for a date. Taking “The hosts led by Vice Ganda later because Phil is a lot bigger than a lot his brother’s cue, Phil did so via apologized for the incident, after the of other people.” Twitter, which eventually led to them show went back from a commercial As far as typical brother brawls falling in love and becoming an break,” the blogsite said. are concerned, James recalled that The first Flip Top pair proved to be official couple last May. a a dud as they lacked substance when 'It's Showtime' Richard Gutierrez confirms once again found itself they traded barbs on air. embroiled into controversy as its “Ano ka ba, ha? Ano ‘yang nasa romance with Sarah Lahbati impromptu live rap battle goes awry tenga mo, ha? Parang Christmas tree An impromptu rap battle went lang, ha. Sabagay malapit na ang his love life private. The 28-year-old TV overboard in the live episode of “It's Pasko,” said the first guy. host-actor has nevertheless realized Showtime” on Oct. 23. The second guy responded, that "it's good to be open and has Hosts Vice Ganda and Jhong “Naiinggit ka lang kasi mas pogi ako sa mahirap pala kapag itinago. Puwede Hilario plucked two males from the ‘yo?” naman pala din na maging masaya." audience to participate in the Flip Top “Sa’n, sa’n? Sa pwet ko?” the first Richard has apparently met a good challenge. Flip Top is a rap battle that contestant wailed, then he apologize for match in Sarah, whom he finds "mabait" usually plays with words in a most uttering the Tagalog word for butt. and "very sweet." Her outgoing creative way. “Sorry, sorry, sorry,” he said. personality ("she likes sports, walang There were three pairs of This prompted Vice to remind them baggage") as well as their similarities challengers and the third one surprised what Flip Top is all about. have also endeared the 19-year-old everyone in the studio as one of the “Flip Top ha, alam mo ‘yan ha. Ang Filipino-Moroccan actress to him. contestants uttered the local term for a Flip Top ay balagtasan, ‘yung "Very light siya na kasama. So male’s private part. nagtatagisan sa pamamagitan ng enjoy kami. We can travel, we can walk. A teen boy took the challenge and salita,” he said to the contestants. We can do whatever na kaming dalawa Love is definitely in the air: Richard with said to his opponent, who may only be Then, the second pair was called lang," he said. his 'mon amour, my princess, my Halma,' a little older, "Fliptop ka nang Fliptop, on stage. Speaking of travel, Richard said his Sarah (Photo from his Instagram) hindi ka marunong mag-laptop. Ito’ng “‘Pre, ang cute ng tighiyawat mo. 12-day European vacation became all ‘Di ko matiis, puwede patiris,” said the Richard Gutierrez, himself, has piso, pambili mo ng lollipop." the more "memorable" because he was second Flip Top contestant. reportedly said it: He and Sarah Lahbati The boy elicited boisterous with Sarah. One of the places they “Bakit ikaw hindi mo ba puwedeng are in a relationship. applause from the audience. toured was Geneva, Switzerland, where tirisin ang tighiyawat mo?” the second The admission came via his recent Immediately, his opponent wailed the latter was born. guy countered. interview with PEP; though the Kapuso back and said, “’Di ka naman Prior to Richard's confirmation, he This is not the first time that the prized star begged off from divulging marunong mag-fliptop, wala kang and Sarah let their respective Instagram show got embroiled in a controversy. In how long they've been officially laptop, isubo mo...ko, gawin mong posts express their affection for each 2010, former sexy actress Rosanna together. He did relate that their lollipop.” other. Roces who was one of the hurados, romance bloomed on the set of the The audience was stunned and the Their movie project, Peque had everyone in great shock when she defunct drama series "Makapiling Kang boy was immediately whisked off the Gallaga's "The Affair," will apparently lambasted teachers. Although she Muli," as rumors had it. studio. allow for more bonding moments for the publicly apologized, the show meted Some may find Richard's openness As reported by Mykiru Isyusero on lovebirds. a suspension from the MTRCB. on his relationship with Sarah quite the same day the controversy a refreshing, as he had preferred to keep happened, “Vice Ganda pulled the

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The air is filled with energy and mornings, vineyards are packed with the smell of fermenting grapes. sorting tables, and de-stemming laborers collecting fruit, as picking while Winemakers and their teams beam with machines to tanks, pipes, and the weather is cool protects workers joy, knowing their work will bring joy winemaking equipment, scalding hot from daytime heat and ensures the and pleasure to countless people. I water is used, over and over again, to grapes arrive in pristine condition. can't wait to go back. hose down virtually everything. The roads are equally busy. In David White, a wine writer, is Wineries are very wet during harvest the mornings and evenings, trucks are the founder and editor of Terroirist.com. season. filled with grapes. Throughout the day, His columns are housed at Wines.com, The work seems endless. those same trucks haul equipment and the fastest growing wine portal on the Harvest only lasts about six to ten Harvest Is Magical, But vineyard supplies. Internet. weeks, depending on the grape variety. grueling Wineries are abuzz with By David White around-the-clock activity. Forklifts and tractors are in From the outside, winemaking constant use. As grapes come in, seems romantic. they're sorted, de-stemmed, and sorted Farm workers lovingly tend to again, as no winemaker wants leaves, their vineyards throughout the spring spiders, or rocks to end up in her wine. and summer, and then hand harvest With white wines, those grapes are their grapes in the early fall. Those crushed and pressed before grapes are then gently crushed -- by fermentation. With reds, most of the foot, of course -- and turn into wine on grapes are typically left intact before their own through the magic of they're placed in barrels or tanks. At this fermentation. point, yeast gets to work -- gradually We're led to believe that converting the sugar into alcohol and winemakers simply monitor this imparting a litany of new tastes and process. They're there to make sure the aromas. Over about two weeks, what final product winds up on the dinner begins as grape juice becomes wine. table, but nature takes care of virtually Throughout this period, everything. winemakers regularly taste the This narrative is partially true. fermenting juice -- and bring samples to But it ignores the grueling, the laboratory -- to make sure the backbreaking work that goes into every process is progressing as it should. bottle of wine we open. For every winemaking team, Last week, I took part in that the cleaning never ends. 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She could face a maximum Aquino is enjoying high sentence of life in prison if she is approval ratings after his sent to trial and found guilty. government's success in cracking The court entered the not guilty down on corruption, including the plea on her behalf after she and her impeachment of the Supreme Court lawyer did not respond to the chief justice. He says corruption charge. Arroyo, wearing a pink Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, now a sitting lawmaker in the pervades public life, keeping tax shawl over a light pink dress and a lower house of Congress, sits on a wheelchair as she makes her way towards the revenues low and hurting efforts to neck brace, arrived in court in a Sandiganbayan anti-graft court in Quezon City, Metro Manila October 29, 2012. The alleviate poverty. wheelchair, smiling for Philippine court entered a "not guilty" plea for Arroyo on Monday during her trial for A number of procedural steps photographers. She had two spinal plunder charges of misusing state lottery fund, a litmus test for the government's follow Monday's hearing, with a pre- operations two years ago. ability to tackle entrenched corruption in the poor Southeast Asian nation. trial hearing to start on February 14, "We do not recognise the court's and the court's jurisdiction to hear it. and kickbacks from a multi-million 2013. jurisdiction over this case," Raul Prosecutors accuse Arroyo and telecommunications deal with Dozens of Arroyo's supporters Lambino, a lawyer and spokesman nine officials from the state lottery China's ZTE Corp. The public gathered outside the courtroom, for the former president, told agency of misusing around 366 broadband deal was aborted in chanting, singing and holding Reuters. Lambino, also a member of million pesos ($8.88 million) in 2007. She is also on trial for placards and banners. They were the lower house of Congress, said sweepstakes funds, accusing them electoral fraud. watched closely by about 400 the case was "political persecution". of transferring the money to an She denies all the charges. police. "She is sad over this case," he intelligence fund for her use. The plunder case is central to ($1 = 41.2250 Philippine pesos) said, adding that Arroyo has a Arroyo also faces separate President Benigno Aquino's pledge a petition before the Supreme Court corruption charges for her alleged to tackle endemic graft that questioning the validity of the case role in the misuse of public funds Pacquiao gives all in training Donaire thanks Pacquiao for support, considers weight division climb that's up to him,” Arum was quoted to have said. the ground.” In an interview aired on “UKG,” To this, Donaire said, Wednesday, Fernandez said, “Wala “Nagpapasalamat po ako kasi nandu’n daw ginagawa, puro daw pulitika ang ‘yung support. At everything is a nasa isip niya. Kung alam lang sana learning experience, lahat ng good nila kung gaano kahirap ‘yung advice kinukuha ko po. Gagawin ko po ginagawa namin araw-araw, sa 'yun not just for me but [also] for... kasi umaga… representative din po ako ng “Pero ‘wag naman nilang Pilipinas...” sobrahan kasi… Kung kaya na nila On Sunday morning, Manila time, sumalo ng suntok dito, pumunta sila the Filipino Flash successfully sa gym para malaman nila kung defended his title from the Japanese anong ginagawa araw-araw.” WBC Emeritus Champion Nishioka in a Pacquiao seeks reelection as Sarangani Fernandez also said in a separate bout held at the Home Depot Center in representative in next year’s midterm Donaire, Jr. knocked Nishioka out during California. interview aired on “TV Patrol” Tuesday the 9th round elections evening, “Bawal ang istorbo [dito], Nonito’s plans saka napapakiusapan natin ‘yung mga WBO Super bantamweight Meanwhile, Donaire intends to take Manny Pacquiao's training time off from the ring until next year to kaibigan natin. So maganda ‘yung ano titleholder Nonito "Filipino Flash" assistant Buboy Fernandez has allow his injured hand to heal fully. natin, ang ipinapakitang training.” Donaire, Jr. has thanked fellow Filipino assured Top Rank founder and CEO Asked if he has plans of moving up to According to the “UKG” report, boxer and eight division world champ Bob Arum that the eight division the next weight division, the boxer Pacquiao completes 18 mitt sessions Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao for the boxing champ and Sarangani replied, “Kung makalaban ko ‘yung and trains at least four hours each day latter's show of support following his representative remains focused in mga sinasabi nilang mas magaling pa at the Pacman’s Gym in Gen San. Now victory against Toshiaki Nishioka of preparing for his fourth rematch with sa akin sa weight division (super Juan Manuel Marquez in December. on his third week of rigorous training, Japan. Pacquiao had extended his bantamweight), eh ‘di ‘yan ‘yung gusto This, it turned out, was in response Team Pacquiao reportedly also congratulatory message through an ko'ng makalaban. Pero kung wala to Arum’s statement as told to boxing discusses strategies and possible SMS sent to “Umagang Kay Ganda” naman, eh ‘di aakyat ako ng analyst and sports columnist Ronnie “dirty tactics” that Marquez may anchor Alex Santos who, in turn, read it featherweight [division].” Nathanielsz in his post on Oct. 15 employ. to Donaire during his live phone Donaire revealed that fighters from titled, “What is Pacquiao thinking?” Meanwhile, Pacquiao’s coach interview on the show Monday. Calling his current division have been that Pacquiao should “decide whether Freddie Roach isn’t worried about the Donaire’s most recent feat a “malaking challenging him for the title, “but, he is a boxer or he's a politician." postponement. again, mas malaki ‘yung pangalan ko Pacquiao and his entourage are karangalan sa ating bansa,” Pacquiao “I would like for the next two said that he and his family “are praying kaysa sa kanila. So hinahamon ako set to leave for the US on Oct. 27. a months for him to be a boxer and then for more success in his life,” and nila, but okay naman sa akin ‘yun…” the politics will take care of itself when advised him to “just keep your feet in The Filipino Flash is set to fly back he finishes the fight with Marquez. But filipinostar.org to the Philippines this Saturday. a October 2012 The North American Filipino Star 23 Student Perspectives Learning as a life-long process Career choices Personal and Professional Development

Why we enrolled at Gilmore College International Students have different ways of My Dad immediately called us finding a school they want to go to. In to look for this school for he knew that our case, it was our parents. We are my uncle was planning to enroll in a glad that we followed their advice as we nursing aide course (PAB/PSW). He told are happy to be students at Gilmore us that the school is owned by a Filipina College International. and this could be of great help to us One of the hobbies of my Dad being Filipinos. and Mom especially during their leisure My uncle, without much ado, time is TV viewing. After coming from One of the extra-curricular activities at Gilmore - Trip to Ile Perrot for the Soup Festival. Photo shows their work in the afternoon, they usually from left to right: Zenaida Kharroubi, our French language teacher, Juvy Solis, Myself, Marie Edna watch ABS-CBN, or GMA, the two most Escoto, and Edna Lorenzo. popular TV networks in the Philippines. and then he also convinced me to take a She is the epitome of a true Filipina: One day in November 2009, course in French as a second language. “makatao” (humane), “makadios” while they were watching GMA TV I agreed to enroll in this course as I know (God-fearing), “madaling makisa- network, they happened to see the that it will help me in my future career. lamuha” (approachable), “magaling program entitled “Pinoy Abroad,” the Being a student at Gilmore makisama” (easy to be with), program that was featuring successful College, I have the opportunity of “mapagkumbaba”, (humble) and Filipino entrepreneurs. The place being meeting Mrs. Kharroubi who became my “matiyaga” (diligent and hardworking). covered was Canada, in particular, teacher in the French class being offered She’s also very versatile. These traits, Montreal, Quebec. The personality every Sunday. I supposed, are her secrets in attaining being covered was a certain Mrs. I am still enrolled in French and her present status in life. intend to continue for as long as it takes Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi, the owner and I find Gilmore College to finish six levels. Mrs. Kharroubi always the director-general of Gilmore College International a home away from home, Remayette Taguba Danao encourages us to persevere in learning International. The TV reporter narrated where I find solace because it is in this the French language because she wants her personal story, and that she was a called up the school and inquired if they place where I meet co-Filipinos. us to have a bright future. graduate of the University of the are offering a nursing aid course. He I hope that many more Philippines, and immigrated to was happy to find out that it was beng I must say that I find Mrs. Kharroubi a true Filipina. Though she Filipinos will enroll in this school. Let Montreal. The most interesting part is offered. Moreover, he found it very us patronize our own. that she founded a school named convenient as the school is not far from has been in Canada for quite a long Gilmore College International. our residence. He enrolled right away, time, she has not lost her native Remayette Taguba Danao customs, traditions, culture and values.

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