Volume XXXIII No.1 January 2015 Montreal, QC www.filipinostar.org Pope Francis visits (CNN) Pope Francis urged millions gathered in on Sunday to take care of one another -- and help promote peace in the world.

Worshippers in ponchos of all colors held up flickering candles in the rain, hanging on his every word.

The Pope wore a yellow poncho over his robe as he celebrated the Mass, which was attended by 6 million people, according to the Philippine News Agency.

"May he enable all the beloved people of this country to work together, protecting one another, beginning with your families and communities," the Pope said.

His homily followed a thunderous welcome to the capital.

Pope Francis in Asia

As he entered the park, the huge crowd chanted, "Papa Francesco, Papa Francesco!"

See Page 4 Pope Francis (AP)Pope Francis and Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle salute a crowd with hand signal of “I love you.” Pascale Déry, former TVA anchor, launches bid to win Conservative party nomination in TMR riding Montreal, J anuary 21, 2015 - Pascalle Dery made her biggest decision to enter politics. With the support of her family and friends, she is ready to take on the traditionally held Liberal riding of the Town of Mount Royal. In her speech, she acknowledged that her decision is a big risk but she says she is determined to win the riding to be able to help all the citizens from different cultural groups and help create jobs for them. She said that giving up her TV journalism career of 15 years is worth the risk as she believes that she could make a difference.

Present during the launching were many Conservative members, led by Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. He delivered a strong endorsement of Pascale and expressed hopes that she wins the nominatiion. The presence of so many other Tory members such as Pascale Dery speaking to a large crowd of supporters during the launching of her candidacy for nomination to represent the Conservative party in Adrien Pouliot, president of the the riding of the Town of Mount Royal on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the CRC Building on Cote des Neiges. (Photo: Amy Manon-og) See page 4 Pascale Dery www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star January 2015 Lots of bold predictions here: The use Letter to the Editor of cash and plastic will decline; Apple Editorial Pay will launch in Europe; sellers of The incredible people and point-of-sale hardware will do battle; a place in Canada’s North What are the predictions for 2015 that major payment giant (Visa, AmEx, are worthile listening to? MasterCard) will buy up a challenger; Dear editor, social networks will integrate ‘buy’ Predictions of the future are both an impact on consumers, and not just buttons widely; a major global bank will Prime Minister Stephen Harper likes to interesting and helpful because they within the industry: start accepting cryptocurrency portray the showcase Canada’s North make us aware of the need to keep up transfers and payments. as a big empty place that we need to to date with trends that can affect both A thousand Ubers will bloom protect, but this place is filled with our personal and professinal or New media will take off people who lived here for millennia— business life. Services like Uber and Airbnb will and whose voices are not being heard proliferate this year. The argument is “Good story-telling and better editorial in . By the time the Star hits the newstand slightly different from the usual ones styles” are returning, thanks to a spate outlets, we have had quite a bit of about under-utilized resources, or the of new publications that have captured To connect with Northerners, this experience with the New Year. efficiency of marketplaces. Instead GP the imagination of younger readers winter I traveled to the Northwest Perhaps, we already have an idea how Bullhound focuses on the fact that accustomed to finding content through Territories and Nunavut with my eldest our fortunes will change for the better such companies “sell trust in the social and mobile. Distribution has son Xavier, like my father did with me or worse, and we certainly need to see branded entity rather than the changed too, with publishers and thirty years ago. I wanted to how we can cope with challenges we component parts.” One example is amateurs alike publishing directly on experience the very real challenges will be facing. ThredUp, a second-hand clothing and platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Northerners face on a day-to-day basis accessories marketplace where the Medium, Vine, and others. These and see for myself the tremendous We found the following predictions “primary focus is on customer ongoing trends lead GP Bullhound to opportunities for sustainable regarding technology quite interesting, satisfaction, not daily sales.” Similarly, “expect a surge of global interest in the economic growth. and whether or not you have a real estate agents at Redfin, a tech- creation and acquisition of new media business, it seems important to keep in powered brokerage firm, “earn salaries brands in 2015.” Achieving that potential depends on tune with the latest trends in and bonuses based on customer federal willingness to work technology and become a wise satisfaction, not commissions.” Mobile gaming will be even more collaboratively with the North. In the consumer of goods and services. We Smart devices will start to become addictive only part of the country where reprinted the article of soothsaying intelligent legislatures work by consensus, Tech predictions for 2015 that you Free-to-play games such as Candy people here know better than most should actually listen to by Leo Mirani. Wearable devices such as Fitbit and Crush Soda Saga from King and Clash that problems aren’t solved by Jawbone are great at tracking real- of Clans from Supercell already hold pointing fingers and highlighting “January may be coming to a close, but world activity and turning that into data, millions in thrall. In 2015, they will differences. They are solved by people the flood of predictions, forecasts, and but they “required too much hand- improve their ability to hold on to, and working together. prognostications for the year ahead holding from consumers to make them make money from, their players. They hasn’t abated. Among the dross ‘intelligent.'” New devices will be and other games publishers will The North needs a partner in Ottawa to however is the annual list of predictions “context-aware applications that expand to new genres and markets, invest in their people, infrastructure from GP Bullhound (pdf), a boutique automatically collect data from multiple while makers of console games will and research in order to ensure this investment bank that specializes in sources, learn, make increasingly start to publish on mobile growth is realized. Indigenous peoples tech companies. The bank is worth recommendations, and, in some and all Northerners support listening to: As a dealmaker straddling instances, take action without requiring From the above article, it seems responsible development, but also start-ups and large firms, it sees trends input from users.” certain that technology is going to know that it needs to be done right— as they’re happening. And its record of control most of our daily activities, but and that’s where most Canadians are predictions from 2014 is more hit than Payments will see the biggest changes what is most disturbing is its too. Unlike the past, we all now miss. since credit cards addictiveness which may adversely recognize that major developments Quartz picked the ones that will have affect people’s lives, in particular, need social license and environ- young people who are hooked into mental responsibility. Consultation and playing all kinds of games that partnership, particularly with consume most of their time and also Indigenous people, must be at the their money. centre of any plans.

On the other hand, there are also some In the North, the cost of many basic advantages that technology offers like goods is staggering, compared to the 5320-A Queen Mary Road Tel.: 514-485-7861 convenience and the instant access to South. I had honest conversations with Montreal, Quebec H3X 1T7 E-Mail: [email protected] information and news through the folks at the Qayuqtuvik Society soup Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. internet. kitchen in Iqaluit about the reality Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi facing many Northerners who cannot W.G. Quiambao Chief Editor & Publisher Finally, it goes without saying that in access basic necessities. The failure of Community News Al Abdon Sam Kevin spite of predictions what the future the federal government’s Nutrition Fely Rosales Carino News & Layout Editor holds, we need not worry too much North Program to make nutritional Michael Davantes about them for it is a common food more accessible in these Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento Columnists knowledge that there are always things communities is simply unacceptable. It Opinion Editorial Founder that happen that cannot be foreseen. must be rebuilt. The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect that The best attitude is to take things in of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. stride for this year and next. Zenaida Kharroubi See Page 2 Letter to the Editor

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From Page 2 Letter to the Editor Kenney Legacy Bitter for included the adoption of a "safe Dezso’s two older children, still in country list"; was one of the Hungary, had rocks thrown at their As a Southerner, the first time you Roma Refugee family first countries listed by Minister home, as anti-Roma slurs and death come to the North you’re impressed facing neo-Nazi violence Kenney in December 2012. threats were uttered. Following the with the weather, the land and the in Hungary incident, they left to join their family in sheer scale. But more than that, you The Nemeth family's refugee claim Canada. will be impressed by the people: their was heard and rejected in this context, warmth, their strength and their Nemeth family turns to Federal Court resilience. That spirit was embodied in after border police refuse to stop their in May 2013. They also had the While the two older children were the Inuvik Sunrise Festival that Xav deportation next week misfortune to get refugee board eventually accepted as refugees in and I attended, which celebrates the commissioner Anna Brychcy. The June 2014, their mother, father and return of sunrise after 30 days of mid- Anasztazia Szilagyi, husband Dezso Toronto Star reported in 2011 that two siblings saw their claim for asylum winter darkness. Nemeth, and their two children Mark Brychcy, a Kenney appointee with no rejected in May 2013. (21) and Mercedesz (10) are background in law or immigration, Sovereignty in the North doesn’t just scheduled to be deported to Hungary accepted only 6.45 per cent of the “Statements by this government come from defence spending and on January 28th, and fear for their lives cases before her in 2010. assume the Roma are not a coast guard ships, it comes through if they are forced to return. persecuted group in Europe, the Canadians who live here, and depicting them as ‘bogus refugees’ who have always been here. Wednesday, 21 January 2015 – This “The arbitrary nature of Canada's and discouraging them from seeking past Friday, the Canada Border refugee system is reflected in this asylum in the country. Yet, with the rise Yours sincerely, Services Agency refused to grant an situation: half of this family will be sent of extreme-right movements in administrative stay on the deportation back to violence, and separated from Europe, Roma continue to face Justin Trudeau of a Roma refugee family settled in the two older children, who were widespread persecution, hatred and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Montreal for over three years. The case accepted,” said Leah Freedman of violence,” said Dafina Savic of the will likely be heard at the federal court Solidarity Across Borders. Montreal-based Roma advocacy 613-947-5100 (press office) next Tuesday, a day before the family is organization, Romanipe. “Up until this scheduled to be deported. Deportation day hate speech against Roma is not Note: A collection of photos from this will send the family back to a country “The ‘designated country of origins’ only ignored but often encouraged.” trip is available at where they survived racist violence, list established in December 2012, https://www.flickr.com/photos/justintr and separate them from two adult sets up a two-tier immigration system. From 2008 to 2012, there were more udeau/sets/72157648049413373/ children who were accepted as If Hungary were not listed, the Nemeth than 120 violent attacks against refugees last year. family would have been eligible for a Romani people and their property, Watch Mabuhay pre-removal risk assessment since including shootings, stabbings and May 2014. Because it is listed, they are Molotov cocktails in countries such Montreal TV on Roma asylum seekers have been singled out by the anti-refugee changes not eligible until May 2016,” said the as Hungary, Czech Republic, Videotron Channel to the immigration system, installed by family’s lawyer, Éric Taillefer. and Bulgaria. The European 16/616 or immigration minister Jason Kenney. Roma Rights Centre documented Bell Fibe 216/1216 Relying on racist stereotypes to make Mr. Taillefer successfully argued a stay cases of seven Romani adults and Advertise your business extravagant claims, Minister Kenney application in front of the Federal two Romani children who died in marketed Roma refugees as “abusing” Court for another Hungarian Roma such attacks. in both media, TV and Canada's refugee system as he family in June last year. the newspaper introduced anti-refugee changes to the “Our whole life is in Montreal, with Call 514-485-7861 immigration system. These changes The Nemeth family left their hometown our children and grandchildren,” of Sarhida in Hungary for Canada in Anasztazia said. November 2011. Mercedesz has had the chance to “We didn’t want to leave Hungary, but advance in school and feels cared for we had to come to Canada,” in her community. She speaks and Anasztazia said. “We were targeted by writes French fluently. She does not the rise of racist violence in Hungary read or write in Hungarian. The family because we are Roma. We became has applied for permanent residence scared for the lives of our children, on humanitarian grounds, but fear and for ourselves.” they will be deported before they get an answer. “One day my son came home from school and he was black and blue, full of bruises. After that he refused to go -30- back to school,” she said.

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From Page 1 - Pope Francis Trip cut short English and French media such as the From Page 1 Pascale Déry Journal de Montreal, La Presse,TVA, CBC, A day earlier, the Pope cut short his trip to Conservative Party of Quebec,Jean Fortier, Radio Canada., CTV. and the Huffington He waved, kissed babies and reached Tacloban as an approaching typhoon with Post over to touch the hands reaching out to blistering winds threatened the Philippine ex president of the executive comittee of him. city about 600 kilometers (370 miles) the city of Montreal. and several influential members of the Jewish community is a Pascale attended with her husband and southeast of Manila. two young children along with other 'We are all God's children' strong indication that Pascale has a very members of her family. Tacloban is still recovering from the 2013 good support that may make her win the nomination. The Pope's message included one he's disaster of Super Typhoon Haiyan, After being interviewed by the media, talked about many times: empathy. described as one of the strongest storms ever recorded with 195-mph sustained "In these days, throughout my visit, I have winds. It killed 6,300 people nationwide. listened to you sing the song 'We are all God's children,'" he said. "All of us are Typhoon Mekkhala, which is called God's children, members of God's family." Typhoon Amang in the Philippines, made landfall Saturday afternoon just northeast Young people, he said, especially need of Tacloban. extra care. Francis donned a slicker to celebrate Mass "Jesus himself needed to be protected," he in Tacloban on Saturday for hundreds of said. thousands who gathered despite the stormy weather. "We too need to protect, guide and encourage our young people, helping Mekkhala was downgraded Sunday, but them to build a society worthy of their was still packing winds up to 45 mph and great spiritual and cultural heritage," he heavy rains. said. A call for social justice As Francis left the venue in the capital, some jumped over barricades and ran The Pope's trip began Tuesday in Sri after his vehicle. Lanka; he landed in the Philippines on Thursday. "We love you, Papa Francesco!" others From left: Pascal Dery with her son, Sacha, and husband, and Minister Steven Blaney. yelled. On Friday, he met with President Benigno Pascale took the time to greet everyone Intense rain Aquino, and the pontiff urged the political Pascale has been very active in the warmly in the room. leader to reject corruption and promote According to Lysiane Gagnon of the Globe Heavy rains pounded the city ahead of the "honesty, integrity and commitment to the communities of the riding. This may be the reason why so many people from different and Maiil, “The Montreal area has long Mass. Tropical storm-force winds howled common good," the Vatican said. been a wasteland for the Tories, but if she just east of the event venue.

The nation intensified security at all He also called for social justice and venues, with the presidential detail respect for human dignity, according to a deployed to safeguard the Pope. copy of his remarks provided by the About 25,000 Philippine national police are Vatican. backing the presidential security detail tasked with safety for the event, authorities "Here in the Philippines, countless families said. are still suffering from the effects of natural disasters. The economic situation has Massive security caused families to be separated by migration and the search for employment, "We are putting our best foot forward in this and financial problems strain many households," he said. historic national event," said Leonardo Espina, the deputy director general of the "While all too many people live in dire national police. poverty, others are caught up in

From left: Minister Steven Blaney, Juvy Narvas, Fely Rosales Carino, Fred Narvas, Zenaida Kharroubi, and Pascale Dery. (Courtesy photo by Cristy Hunter) cultural groups came to support her. In the attendance of around 200 people, a big wins the nomination, Ms. Déry will be an delegation of Filipinos were on hand who ideal fit for the riding. She was born in and expressed their desire to do whatever they lives in Mount Royal and she is herself can to the extent of even changing from Jewish. The 38-year-old mother of two is their traditional affiliation with the Liberals the kind of well-educated politician Mount to the Conservative Party because of Royal residents like to be represented by. Pascale’s candidacy. If Pascale wins, she She is trilingual (her third language is will be making history of being the first Spanish) and holds master’s degrees in Conservative to represent the Town of political science and international law.” Mount Royal Riding considered to be a For more information, go to this website: Liberal stronghold. www.pascaledery.ca

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Pope Francis sitting among crowds of children, two of them are sitting on his lap.

"We have rehearsed and fine-tuned all our materialism and lifestyles which are systems and procedures for this event, DR. EMILIA ESPIRITU destructive of family life," the pope said. such that we have established full backup system that will address any unforeseen He plans to leave Manila for Rome on CHIRURGIEN DENTISTE / DENTAL situation that may arise." Monday. SURGEON Firearms were prohibited in all areas CNN's Steve Tuemmler contributed to this holding events linked to the papal visit, 5790 Cote des Neiges Rd Suite A-024 report. including the routes his entourage would MONTREAL, QUEBEC PHONE: 514-340-8222 (4077) use. H3S 1Y9 E-Mail: [email protected]

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beef and ground sold in the unless absolutely necessary and contain nitrates naturally, but EWG typical American grocery store eating less meat (or giving it up says that “human studies on nitrate contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria. entirely) to help reduce demand. intake from vegetables have found either no association with stomach Last year, 26 animal pharmaceutical CONTACTS: CDC, www.cdc.gov; cancer or a decreased risk.” companies voluntarily complied with EWG, www.ewg.org; FDA Center for an FDA request to re-label medically Veterinary Medicine, Another troubling but nevertheless important antibiotics used in food- common food additive is potassium Dear EarthTalk: How is it that producing animals to warn against www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary. bromate, used to strengthen bread antibiotics are being “overused,” as using them for growth promotion and and cracker dough and help such I’ve read, and what are the potential weight gain. FDA also recommended EarthTalk® is written and edited by items rise during baking. But consequences? -- Mitchell that medically important antibiotics be Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is potassium bromate is listed as a The development and widespread prescribed by licensed veterinarians a registered trademark of E - known human carcinogen by the state adoption of so-called “antibiotics”— and only to treat, control and prevent of and a possible human drugs that kill bacteria and thereby disease. “We need to be selective The Environmental Magazine carcinogen by the International reduce infection—has helped billions about the drugs we use in animals and (www.emagazine.com). Send Agency for Research on of people live longer, healthier lives. when we use them,” says William Flynn questions to: Cancer. Animal studies have shown But all this tinkering with nature hasn’t of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary [email protected]. that regular exposure to potassium come without a cost. The more we rely Medicine. “Antimicrobial resistance bromate can cause a variety of tumors, on antibiotics, the more bacteria may not be completely preventable, This Week's Topic: Avoiding Harmful is toxic to the kidneys and can even develop resistance to them, which but we need to do what we can to slow Food Additives cause permanent DNA damage. makes treating infections that much it down.” more challenging. Dear EarthTalk: What is the "Dirty Most of the potassium bromate added Still some worry that the FDA’s action Dozen Guide to Food Additives?" to foods converts to non-carcinogenic According to the U.S. Centers for doesn’t go far enough, given that Disease Control and Prevention -- Meredith LaGarde, New Orleans, LA

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit dedicated to protecting human health and the environment through research, education and advocacy, launched its “Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives” in November 2014 to educate consumers about which food additives are associated with health concerns, which are restricted in other countries, and/or which just shouldn’t be in our foods to begin with. That salami on your plate might look EWG hopes the new guide will help scrumptious but Environmental Working consumers avoid unhealthy foods and Group warns it may contain nitrates linked also influence policymakers to develop to cancers of the stomach, esophagus, brain more stringent rules for food and thyroid. Credit: Alpha, Flickr CC producers movingforward. potassium bromide during the process According to EWG, more than 10,000 of baking, but small but still significant food additives are approved for use in unconverted amounts can remain, the U.S., despite potential putting eaters everywhere at risk. EWG healthimplications. Some are “direct would like to see the U.S. government According to the EPA, there are more than 450,000 Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) across additives” deliberately formulated into follow Canada’s and the European the like the one pictured where animals are kept and raised in confined processed food; others are “indirect,” Union’s lead in banning the use of situations. Since antibiotics are necessary to keep disease at bay, AFOs are breeding that is, finding their way into food potassium bromate in foods grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, much of which can get transferred to consumers during processing, storage or altogether. who eat meat. packaging. Either way, some have been linked to endocrine disruption, Other additives on the Dirty Dozen list (CDC), overuse of antibioticsby farmers will still be able to administer heart disease, cancer and a wide include propyl parabens, butylated humans—such as for the antibiotics to their livestock for disease range of other health issues. hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated mistreatment of viral infections— prevention. The fact that more and hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, means these important drugs are less more livestock operations are Topping EWG’s list are nitrates and theobromine, diacetyl, phosphates effective for all of us. Besides the toll switching over to Animal Feeding nitrites, both typically added to cured and aluminum. Many artificial colors on our health, researchers estimate Operations (AFOs) whereby animals meats (like bacon, salami, sausages can also cause health issues, reports that antibiotic resistance causes are confined in crowded enclosures and hot dogs) to prolong shelf-life and EWG, as can thousands of “secret (instead of allowed to graze at pasture) prevent discoloration. “Nitrites, which flavor ingredients” that food makers Americans upwards of $20 billion in means that antibiotics will play an can form from nitrates, react with add to foods without oversight in the additional healthcare costs every year increasingly important role in disease naturally occurring components of name of protecting trade secrets. 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Interestingly, some nutritious foods like Environmental Working Group (EWG) Of course, consumers can do their part spinach and other leafy vegetables reports that the majority of the ground by avoiding antibiotic medications www.filipinostar.org January 2015 The North American Filipino Star 7 One dark spot in the Papal Visit Tagalog Seksyon The five-day visit of Pope Francis to the escape of former Palawan Gov. Joel Philippines went on smoothly despite the Reyes and his brother, who were accused gathering storm that dumped rains on the in the killing of journalist Gerry Ortega. papal entourage every day. It was a trip worth remembering for the millions of In 2013, Aquino scolded the employees Filipinos who heard the Pope’s messages of the National Irrigation Administration in Opinyon/Komentaryo in the three masses that he presided, and a speech during the agency’s 50th the throngs that braved the rains and lined anniversary for failing to meet targets. up the streets to see the Vicar of Christ. Earlier that year, Aquino scolded Filipino- ni Willie Quiambao Chinese businessmen for not paying There was just one dark spot throughout taxes during the induction of the officers the visit, and it was not the storm or the of the Federation of Filipino Chinese “security nightmare” that the police and Chambers of Commerce. military so feared about. That it happened right in Malacanang and during the arrival In 2011, Aquino criticized Chief Justice Ipaglaban ang Kalayaan sa Pagsasalita reception for the Pope was just as Renato Corona and the Supreme Court unforgettable, and perhaps unforgiveable for its recent decisions in a forum for subalit ...sa mabuting paraan to many Filipinos. “coordination and cooperation” in the Noong ika-7 ng Enero, nilusob ng mga Brian Mulroney at Joe Clark. Pero presence of Corona. The editorial of the Today mamamaril ang opisina ng Charlie tulad ng pagsusulat, may limitasyon described it aptly as like “screeching of I have no idea what motivates Aquino to Hebdo magasin sa Paris. Mga 17 ang din ang paggawa ng karikatura. nails against a wooden board.” The embarrass people in public forums. namatay na karikaturista, kasama ang . editorial was referring to President During the welcome reception for Pope patnugot. Ang dahilan ng pagpatay ay Gusto ko ang batas o regulasyon sa Aquino’s welcome speech for Pope Francis, Aquino slammed the bishops paghihiganti at galit sa ginawang Canada sa Kalayaan sa Pagsasalita. Francis, wherein the country’s leader and priests in the presence of the karikatura ni Prophet Mohammad. Kung walang limitasyon, maisusulat chose to whine again on the faults of the Church’s leader. He looked like a kid natin ang lahat ng gusto nating isulat previous administration and, true to his making “sumbong” to the father of the Ang Charlie Hebdo ay ang at masasabi natin kung ano ang gusto tradition, chided the Philippine clergy for kids whose actions he didn’t like. kontrobersyal na magasin sa Paris. nating sabihin upang siraan ang the silence during those times and for now criticizing him and his administration. Dati na itong nai-demanda at na- karangalan, relihiyon at kultura ng To the credit of the Pope, his advisers and bomba na ang opisina pero tuloy pa rin isang tao. Tulad ng isang pahayagan After a recitation of his family’s sufferings the bishops, they didn’t make much of sa paggawa ng mga karikatura upang sa ating komunidad na nakademanda during martial law and praising the the dressing down, except to say the insultuhin at pagtawanan ang mga ngayon. Kung may karapatan ang Philippine clergy for standing up against speech was “original and unique.” Manila politiko, kultrura at relihiyon ng mga manunulat ng pahayagang ito na the Marcos administration, he then Archbishop Cardinal Luis Tagle didn’t ibang bansa. Ang halimbawa nga mga siraan ang mga kapwa niya, may slammed them for their silence against the comment, except to say “I hope we will karikaturang nagawa na ng Charlie karapatan din ang mga taong abuses of the Arroyo administration and not lose focus on the Pope.” Hebdo ay si Pope Benedict XV1, ang sinisiraan niya na ipagtanggol ang for criticizing him and questioning some of Orthodox Jews at Islam. kaniLang reputasyon. his decisions. The Pope will almost certainly inquire about Aquino’s statements, and if he had Sabi ng mga karikaturista ng Charlie Sang-ayon ako na ipaglaban ng “There was a true test of faith when many not been informed yet of the bishops’ Hebdo magasin, ipinaglalaban lamang bawat isa sa atin ang Kalayaan sa members of the Church, once advocates criticisms of Aquino, he would soon know nila ang kanilang Kalayaan sa Pagsasalita pero gamitin natin ito sa for the poor, the marginalized, and the about them. I don’t think the Pope would Pagsasalita. Sa Paris, malayang mabuti, hindi sa masamang paraan. helpless, suddenly became silent in the take his side, if ever, especially if informed face of the previous administration’s nagagawa ng mga kartikaturista ang At lutasin natin ang problema tungkol of the corruption scandals that have abuses, which we are still trying to rectify rocked the Aquino administration in the gusto nilang gawin. Sa ibang bansa , dito, hindi sa pamamagitan ng to this very day. In these attempts at past few years and the worsening poverty tulad ng Canada, may limitasyon ang karahasan o pagdanak ng dugo tulad correcting the wrongs of the past, one problem in the country. Kalayaan sa Pagsasalita. Sa Quebec, ng nangyari sa Charlie Hebdo would think that the Church would be our may ahensiya tayo ng pamahalaan na magasin. natural ally,” the President said. Aquino may have gone too far with his nagpro-protekta nito. Ito ang Quebec personal tirades and whining this time. Press Council. Puede ring gawin ang o0o “In contrast to their previous silence, He called for unity among the people for karikatura ng ibang tao na tulad ni some members of the clergy now seem the arrival of Pope Francis, but he was the to think that the way to be true to the faith first to show divisiveness at a time when means finding something to criticize, the country and the people were focused even to the extent that one prelate on a warm welcome for the Pope. He was admonished me to do something about the first to show negativity at a time when my hair, as if it were a mortal sin.” the message was hope, mercy and compassion. He whined while the people “Is it any wonder then, that they see the rejoiced at the coming of the Vicar of glass not as half-full, or half-empty, but Christ. almost totally empty. Judgment is rendered without an appreciation of the His whines were, of course, drowned by facts,” Aquino added. the unprecedented love shown by millions of Filipinos for the Pope. He Aquino has done it again. Spoil a party, accomplished nothing by embarrassing an event. How many times has he been the Pope and the clergy. Instead, he only invited as guest of honor in events and succeeded in widening the chasm lambasted the hosts with all kinds of between him and the bishops in the same whines and allegations? manner that he alienated himself from the media each time he blamed them for his In July 2012, Aquino was invited to grace miseries, and in the same manner that he the 25th anniversary of TV Patrol and drew the Supreme Court farther away used the occasion to criticize the popular each time he criticized their decisions. news program’s anchor and former Vice President Noli de Castro, who was of At the same time, it only exposed his course in the party, for supposed vindictiveness and inability to take baseless speculation, and commentaries criticisms. His welcome speech wasn’t against the administration despite his only improper, in bad taste, uncalled for, own stint in government. He also untimely, and un-presidential, it was also criticized ABS-CBN for emphasizing bad ineffective and ill advised, which he will news. The TV Patrol staff, ABS-CBN find out soon enough. execs and guests were stunned and kept their silence. ([email protected])

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privileges and entitlements and thwart and Ask the silence their opponents and critics. No wonder that the Philippines has the Video Guy longest lasting communist guerilla war in Asia. Without justice there cannot be peace,without peace there cannot be prosperity for all.

Technological Tidbits In 1986 when Cardinal Archbishop Jaime Sin called the faithful to be socially active by for human rights and justice and to take to the streets to oppose the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, defy the military did Al Abdon Filipino Catholicism have a bright shining moment. But it soon faded,such social The message of Pope and political engagement was Video editing the fun way Francis to Filipinos discouraged and criticized by the Vatican. Editing video is not as difficult as it may dialog, you will find opportunities to record Today there are those who masquerade sound; a little planning up front voiceovers - narration tracks that you can By Fr. Shay Cullen Mssc. as “good Catholics,” are seen in church will save you time and assure you satisfied put over the video - and sounds. PREDA Fountation but pursue worldly power, money, are viewers. In any given trip to the zoo, you driven by political ambition and the desire might shoot 45 minutes' or an hour's worth It's also very common to add music to Pope Francis holds pectoral cross as he for economic domination and despite over of video, about five video productions. In Hollywood, it's leads general audience in St. Peter's the weak and poor and value them only as minutes of which is worth watching. The always added later. All those scenes in SquareThe visit of Pope Francis to the cheap labor. They are the hypocrites of quickest way to get your friends to watch loud clubs are actually filmed with Philippines on 15 January this 2015 is the ruling elites condemned by Jesus. your work is to show them your raw no music, and the music is added after the greatly awaited and what his message will footage so you need to edit it. footage is edited. This is so that you can be to this most catholic nation in Asia is a Its amazing that a nation of 100 million cut from one shot to another without matter of intense speculation. people just a tiny few can own and control Most camcorders sold today record onto making the song playing in the over 70 percent of the wealth, land, either a built-in hard drive or background jump forwards or backwards. Of course there will be millions trying to property and means of production. They, removable memory cards that connect see him and receive his blessing. Most are so few, have such power and cause such directly to your computer and mount like a Too many cuts or too few cuts: The speed very poor and they will be praying that his poverty and human rights abuses over so hard drive, allowing you to easily transfer of your cuts determines the pace of your spiritual aura and huge popularity will be many. your footage. But if yourcamera uses tape video. Find a happy medium that follows influential in spreading virtue, good family either mini-DV or CDs than there is another the pace of your movie. values,respect for human rights and social These rich and corrupt people will be step to follow. justice in the Philippines. trying to get close to the Pope hoping that Jump cuts: Jump cuts happen when you their proximity to such a famous and holy You're going to edit your footage in some cut between shots without movingthe Indeed despite this being the Asian nation man will be a sign to the electorate that application, of which there are camera. The people in the shot suddenly that is 80% Catholic, it is for many a despite their evil deeds they are approved many. A version might have come with move, as though they've"jumped." You can version of Catholicism that is at variance persons and blessed. May no such your camera, you might have found one cover these up by insert editing cutaways. many times with the gospel message of corrupt politicians get a seat at the table online or you may have purchased one in compassion, respect and self-sacrificing with Pope Francis. the store. To make things even easier, both Too many effects: Just because you have service to poor and the downtrodden. Windows and Macintosh operating a star wipe in your transition folder is no Pope Francis choose that very name in systems come with their own basic video reason to use it. Unless you're making a Catholic schools and universities flourish, the Spirit of St. Francis when just as his editing software (Apple's iMovie and late-night infomercial, be producing the educated middle class and election was announced Cardinal Claudio Microsoft's MovieMaker). sparing in the use of transition filters and the ruling elite many of whom are devoted Hummes hugged him and whispered into effects. mass goers and good Catholics in the his ear, ” Do not forget the poor.” He was TIP NO. 1 sense that they accept without question determined to champion their cause for TIP NO. 3 church teaching and participate in the equality and human rights and make the Keep Notes for Organizing Your Footage: church rites and rituals. The awareness social teaching of the Church a living This is a challenges to most There's nothing that says you can have and commitment to act for social justice is practical reality everywhere.He had to shooters. ?On small shoots this will seem only one edit of a video. One of the limited to the few. scold the Cardinals in the Curia recently irrelevant, but it's a very good great features of non-linear editing for their 15 “diseases” that are holding habit to get into. This might be as simple systems is the ability to save multiple Its more of a cultural faith tradition than an back the teaching and practice of the as a sheet of paper that says “ Dec.4th versions of a video. You can easily make a energizing power to work for a just and gospel. Monday-boarded the plane to Palawan. three-minute teaser trailer of your vacation, honest society. The graduates gravitate to Shot of the island from the skies” or you can make multiple versions of Our serve the elite and wealthy and corporate For sure Human rights and the rights of Trip to Palawan,each of which spends interests. They tend to look to heaven and children and women will be central to his Later, when you're looking for that footage more time one person or family. not see the social injustice and cruel messages. In this nation of 100 million of the island of Palawan, you'll know which suffering and poverty on earth. people five million children are enslaved in disk it's on. This is also excellent for when If you use an Apple computer, there is an some kind of child labor, mostly you archive your footage because if you editing software called iMovie Those Catholics that engage in works of agricultural and slum survival work. But as don’t you will spent a lot of time searching which come along with a bunch of mercy,reaching out to the poor, the hungry many as 100,000 are trafficked into sex all your tapes just to locate a particular softwares, that creates Hollywood and work in humanitarian organizations to slavery which Francis declared, a few scene. styleteasers. Very simple to use as a help the poor, redress injustice and weeks ago to be a crime against novice. Try it. economic inequality and change society humanity. TIP NO. 2 are much to few. Learn From the Pros: One great thing The message of Pope Francis will likely Plan to Make a Story. ?One of the reasons about video making as a hobby is the In general most adult Filipino Catholics are address the great disparity between rich you're editing is to tell a story or make a easy access we have to the masters. Just traditional and lead good church going and poor. He may speak out against the point. Showing irrelevant scene on your turn on your television or pop in a virtuous lives. They are not very death squads that kill priests and church video makes your viewers confused. Just DVD, and you can watch the work of the empowered to imitate Jesus of Nazareth. workers and children with impunity. He is like any story, your video should have a world's greatest editors. Pay attention to They have been spiritually trained to be the Pope of the poor and the oppressed beginning, a middle and an end. This can editing techniques all the time - you can be more docile and subservient than to be on and is the long awaited man of God to be very simple: "We're going to the learning while everybody else is merely fire with a burning faith in the person of lead the wayward Church leaders out of underground river, we're at the watching TV. Jesus of Nazareth. They are not faith apathy and arrogance, teach them to Undergound River, we sure had a great inspired to challenge and change the reject corrupt ways and instill in them the time at Palawan." In crushing injustice and corruption that love of the Gospel message. fact, if you're a famous Hollywood director, Advertise your keeps 100 million poor dominated by 1% you still do the same thing: business in the North of the population. This the very message that Jesus died for. We can all be inspired by him and "Giant shark menaces New England town, American Filipino That one percent is composed of Pope Francis to speak the truth, oppose men chase shark, men blow Star and Mabuhay billionaires and millionaires that make up corrupt rulers and work to lift the poor the proper places or background noise the ruling elite. They dominate congress, from poverty by good example and from the location. Lots of audio is actually Montreal TV - Call the administration, the military, police and evangelical poverty. recorded later and then over-dubbed - this 514-485-7861 the justice system. Government is a process called Foley. departments packed with their cronies [email protected] and relatives do their bidding. They pass Though you probably won't be dubbing laws that protect their stolen wealth, www.filipinostar.org January 2015 The North American Filipino Star 9 ngredients: • 1 kilo of beef cut into chunks • Add the meat & pork belly, liver Phiippine Cuisine • 1/8 - 1/4 kilo of pork fat cut into & intestines, laurel leaves and sauté for strips another 3-5 minutes • 4 onions, peeled and quartered • Pour in water just enough to and • 5 medium potatoes, quartered cover the meat. Bring to a boil and (optional: fried) simmer until pork meat is tender. • 1 medium sized carrot, sliced in • Add in more water if it dries up Favorite Food 1/2" sections before the pork is cooked or tender. • 2 red bell pepper, sliced • Add the vinegar or sinigang mix • Add the patis or fish sauce, salt, Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi • 2 cups beef stock or 2 bouillon beef cubes dissolved in water green peppers and simmer for another 2- • 3 bay leaves (laurel leaves) 3 minutes. • 1/4 cup vinegar or calamansi • Meanwhile, take the pig's blood juice out of the fridge and put in a clean bowl • 2 cups tomato sauce and 1/2 and mash out or squeeze with your hands Mechado (Beef stuffed with pork fat) cup tomato paste the jelly-like blood you see. • 1 cup soy sauce • Pour the mashed blood into the • salt & pepper to taste pot then bring to a boil. • Simmer in medium heat for Cooking Procedure: about 5 minutes while stirring. • Cut a slice on the beef chunks • Season with sugar, salt, black and insert a pork strip in the middle pepper to taste. 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Hot Tip: • Try frying the potatoes first before Pancit Palabok you add them in. I've done this many times and it even tastes better. Ingredients: • You can also sauté the beef • 1/2 kilo miki noodles or bihon chunks in garlic and onions first before noodles adding the tomato sauce, beef stock, etc. • 1/2 kilo small crabs • Try to experiment using spaghetti • 5 cloves of garlic, minced sauce (Italian or Sweet Blend) rather than BUSINESS HOURS • 1 onion, chopped plain tomato sauce. • 2 tablespoons of atchuete seeds Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or oil Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • 2 tablespoons of patis or fish Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. sauce Sunday Closed • 4 tablespoons of cornstarch, Beef Picnic Ham w/bone dissolved in water Blade steak • 1 teaspoon of monosodium Pork loin glutamate (MSG) Approximately 49 .49 • 1 1/2 cups of water 15 lbs . lb lb 6 2 For the palabok toppings: 49 • Tinapa flakes (smoked fish), you . lb Boneless Pork shoulder - Bone-in shoulder chops 2 $4.69 lb 3.99lb can also use canned tuna flakes Fresh Pork Leg • Cooked shrimps, shelled Home smoked meat • Adobong pusit (adobo squid rings), sliced into rings Half or Whole pork Cut & Wrapped .49 Special • Pork chicharon, grounded 2 lb • Spring onions, chopped Beef 99 Dinuguan (Meat cooked with • Hard boiled eggs, sliced short ribs 10. 19 lb blood and spices) • Fried garlic, minced 2. lb Ingredients: • Fresh calamansi (lemon), sliced .99 Regular smoked bacon • 1/2 kilo pork meat & pork belly 6 lb (diced) Cooking Procedure: • 1/4 kilo pork liver (diced) • Extract the crab fat and meat Fresh Pork Belly Ground Beef 00 • 1/4 kilo pork intestines then set aside. . lb • Pound crab to extract crab juice 29 6 • 1 small head of garlic (minced) .99 . lb • 1 small/medium onion (minced) on 1 1/2 cups of water 2 lb 5 Ground Pork • 1 thumb-sized ginger, minced • On a pan, sauté garlic and Special 2.79/lb onions until golden brown then add crab Over 20 lbs 4.89 lb • 3 pieces laurel leaves • 3 tablespoons oil fat, crab meat, 1 1/2 cups of crab juice, • 1/2 cup vinegar or 1 pouch patis and MSG. Bring to a boil and sinigang mix good for 1 kilo simmer for 10 minutes. St.Chrysostome St. Remi St. Edouard Frozen pork blood • 3 tablespoons patis (fish sauce) • Add the corn starch and Napierville Fresh liver Sherrington or 3 tablespoons soy sauce continue to simmer while constantly Barrington Pork skin stirring until thick. 203 219 202 Lacolle • 2 cups pig's blood Hemmingford • Put miki noodles or bihon Jackso Sortie • 4 long green peppers Havelock n Road Exit No.6 noodles in a strainer and dip in boiling Goat Canada Parc • 2 tablespoons sugar Safari Class 15 water for 5 minutes or until cooked. Available 219 • 1 teaspoon salt Covey Hill Road • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • Lay drained noodles on a platter on order Boucherie Viau Inc. U. S. A. and pour the pancit palabok sauce. Malone Garnish with toppings and serve. Moders Champlain Cooking Procedure: • Store pig's blood in the fridge 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 until needed. Hot Tips: Tel.: (450) 247- 2130 or (450) 247- 3561 • Sauté garlic, ginger, onion in hot • Put some chicharon or pork oil in a sauce pan or pot. cracklings for your toppings. www.filipinostar.org 10 The North American Filipino Star January 2015 North American FILIPINO STAR PHOTO GALLERY

A souvenir photo of Mr. Alberto Baens Santos with the North American Filipino Star Part of the delegation of Filipinos present at Pascale Déry’s launching of her staff Christmas dinner at Pacini Restaurant on Cote des Neiges. From left: Al candidacy to the nomination to represent the Conservtaive Party in the TMR riding. Abdon, Willie Quiambao, Budz Sarmiento, Zenaida Kharroubi, Alberto Baens Santos From left: Linda Agcaoili, Zenaida Kharroubi, Amy Manon-og, Fely Rosales Carino, and Reuben Santos. (December 2011). At this time, he was writing the Tagalog Pascale Derry, Juvy and Fred Narvas, Remy Monteagudo, Minda and Nick Mazzone, corner. Angie Ogerio, Derek Neal, and Al Abdon. (Photo courtesy of Cristy Hunter).

The North American Filipino Star staff attended a press conference of the Considered a key member of Prime Minister’s cabinet, Hon. Steven Blaney, Minister Canadian Olympic committee. Photo shows Alberto Baens Santos posing for a nice of Public Safety, making a speech to endorse the candidacy of Pascale Déry. (Photo souvenir of the fun event he attended. This was mentioned in the article written as courtesy of Cristy Hunter). a tribute to him by Willie Quiambao on page 12.

There is a new sports association in our Borough - Filipino Canadian Volleyball Association of Montreal. They were registered as an association last autumn and now have nearly 200 teens and young adults competing on a regular basis. They received a $1000 in support from Mayor Copeman, Councillor Perez and Marvin Rotrand at the Borough Council meeting recently. The Borough encourages sports and physical activity as part of its Healthy Lifestyles Policy. A brief ceremony took place just before the start of the Council meeting. Myrlin Sia, President Happy memories of the good times during apple picking time. Mang Bert was of the Association, is pictured next to Councillor Perez(5th from the right) (Contributed photo always ready to join Gilmore College International’s educational trips. On the tree and caption by Marvin Rotrand, Councilor) picking apples is Manoj Bhandar, a student studying French at Gilmore.

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Best evening gown competition at the party held on December 27,2014 at the Evergreen Banquet Lady Juvy Collado, Lady Belyn Papa, Lady Lisa Agtarsp, Lady Esphie Manaog Hall organized by the Knights of the Order of Rizal and the Kabaihang Rizalista. Five ladies were Balansi (President), Lady Rebecca Losloso, Lady Fely Carinoand Lady Cory Calatin. called who were given cash prizes. Madeleine Battand (left) received the 2nd prize, the lady next to her left got the first prize, Zenaida Kharroubi, 3rd prize, and the next two ladies received 5th and 4th prizes respectively. Other names of winners are not available at press time.

A group photo with Rosmer Enverga (3rd from the left) taken during the Knights of From left: Charlie, Tenne Rose Dayandante, Remy Monteagudo, Zenaida Kharroubi, and Rizal party at the Evergreen Hall, December 27, 2014. Alex Pero, film editor at ICI who is moving back to Toronto.. Taken on Dec. 2, 2014.

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helping each other in time of need. Last January 3, Saturday, I woke up A Tribute to a dear friend thinking of Bert. We were invited to the by W. G. Quiambao Bert enjoyed his work as a volunteer 16th birthday of Alecsa, daughter of columnist for the North American Budz, on January 10. I wanted to tell I met Bert Santos a few years ago Filipino Star. When the Canadian him that we would be seated on the through Budz Sarmiento. At our second Olympic Committee invited the same table. I was about to get the meeting at Shinette Khourry's house, Canadian multiculral media on Feb. 28, phone when it rang. It was Shinette who Bert left a bad impression on me . 2013, the North American Filipino Star called and said, "I'll be the bearer of the Shinette, Reuben Santos and Budz staff represented our community. We sad news that Bert had passed away." I were having a lively conversation while were given chains with name tags. Bert knew that Bert had a heart condition but having dinner when he blurted out, was so proud of the name tag and the I was still unprepared to hear what "Daldal kayo ng daldal, hindi ako opportunity to mingle with the Olympic Shinette told me. makasingit." I looked at him and I knew athletes and the media from the other he was deadly serious. "Cranky man, " I Alberto Baens Santos ethnic groups. And even when he quit It's a regret that Bert and I never had a told myself. writing for the NAFS after his chance to meet for the last time. He is about Pichu and Pechay, his great hospitalization, I think he still delivered a gone but for sure, I will miss him. I will grandchildren. And one time, he asked Despite the incident, I became a few copies of the newspaper at the Cote miss his red beret, his unmatched me to feauture on the Personality of the member of the triumvirate - Budz, des Neiges Plaza which is just a few shoes - one was red and one was black Month his son-in-law, Butch Dizon, who Reuben and Bert. Maggie Calcetas blocks from his house. That's how loyal - his emails, his company. was the new president of the Tennis called us her Group of 4. As the four of he was to the North American Filipino Association then . I promised to do it the us hanged around, I began to know Bert Star. (Editor’s Note: I was supposed to deliver following month because the deadline better and even like him too. He a gift in exchange for the one he sent to for the submission of articles was over. suggested that the four of us meet once Bert amused me. Budz, Bert and and I Gilmore’s annual Christmsa party.on But he was excited to please his son- a week at his place to discuss the issues were once having a conversation when December 13. He was present the year in-law , so he wrote about one or two in the community and what to do about I said something funny. I saw his face before and this time he could not make it paragraphs about the latter. Last year, them. Unfortunately, our planned turning red and heard him snicker . so he sent food and an exchange gift. I he asked me to feature his grand son, meetings lasted for only a few months Another incident that put a smile on my called him after the Christmas holidays to Aldy, an accomplished pianist. because of our conflicting schedules. face everytime I recall it was last year. say that I would be delivering his Bert . Minerva and I were seated at a exchange gift but told me not to rush for Bert taught me to be more accepting of But Bert and I continued to exchange gathering when he saw someone he there is always time. I feel sad that I had friends' faults. Like anybody else, he emails and sometimes, called each knew coming to him. Before he could not delivered it sooner. had flaws that I learned to accept. I've other. open his mouth to say something, imperfections too. I don`t know how our Minerva quickly elbowed and warned Mang Bert left this world but he will friendship lasted for about four years. There are interesting things I found out him. `Tumigil ka. Ang bunganga mo na always be remembered for the things he What I know is that because of him, I did. He wrote a Tagalog column in the about Bert. He was once an active naman. "With his sheepish smile, Bert became more accepting or tolerant of North American Filipino Star and only member of the Federation and for the told her `Ikaw naman, Kung kailan pa friends' flaws. He probably did not know stopped when he fell ill but continued to past few years, of FAMAS. tayo tumanda, ngayon pa tayo magdi- that. He probably didn't know that he ask for 3 bundles of the paper to be divorce,?" he joked.” made me realize that true friends are distributed at parties and to his Bert loved his family, He was very proud like members of your famiy. You could neighbors. He was indeed a big of them. In his Tagalog column, Sariling Those snickers and sheepish smiles are have disagreements and differences supporter of the Filipino Star for which I Diwa, Sariling Salita, he always wrote gone. but in the end, you`re still together had always thanked him. ZK). The Statement by the Prime Minister on the Death of Jean Beliveau Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after learning of the death of hockey legend Jean Béliveau.

“On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and many fans of Jean Béliveau, who passed away at the age of 83. with disabilities, including through the Jean Béliveau Foundation. “Known affectionately as ‘Le Gros Bill,’ Mr. Béliveau was quite simply one of the “Jean Béliveau was appointed a most talented and gracious players to Companion of the Order of Canada in ever play the game. His renowned skills 1998 and a Grand officier de l’Ordre as a centre – including his skating ability national du Québec in 2010. He was and expert stick handling – were inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in perhaps only eclipsed by his unfailing 2001 and into Canada’s Sports Hall of sportsmanship and gentlemanly Fame in 1975. He was also the recipient conduct both on and off the ice. of the NHL Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Need Money? “A pillar of the Montreal Canadiens for decades, he contributed enormously as “Mr. Béliveau will be remembered as a both a player and later an executive to hockey giant who inspired a nation with the Habs, earning 17 Stanley cups. He his outstanding skill, humility and pure still ranks second on the team’s all-time love of the game. His legacy lives on in regular season scoring list with 1,219 the records he set, the legions of hockey points and holds the Canadiens’ record players that he inspired, and the deep • No Credit Checks! with 176 career playoff points in 162 love he shared with his home province contests. He made the All-Star Team of Quebec.” numerous times, and won many of the - 30 - leagues’ most prestigious honours, • No upfront fees! including the Art Ross trophy, the Conn PMO Press Office: 613-957-5555 Smythe Trophy and the Hart Memorial • Immediate response! Trophy. Le Gros Bill was inducted into This document is also available at the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. http://pm.gc.ca John Papadimas “Mr. Béliveau was also a philanthropist Call and Get Cash Now!!! contributing to the Alzheimer Society Conseiller Régional, Communications | (514) 344-1499 and Big Brothers and Big Sisters, as well Regional Communications Advisor as to a multitude of activities for children www.filipinostar.org January 2015 The North American Filipino Star 13

June Macasaet, From Page 5 Image and Fashion 2013 4th Runner-up Gil Wagas, Mister Social Other ventures produced by the Global 2014 4th Runner-up Wilfred Espinos are Fashion Week TV, Placencia, Mister Tourism International Supermodel TV, and a look book type 2014 finalist magazine called Runway Report. Tidbits Erwin Trinidad, and Mister Model Jonas Gaffud International 2014 3rd runner-up Adam Davis. Through Misters of the The exceptional Gaffud is the head of Philippines pageant, PEPPS continues Mercator Models and Aces & Queens to search for the most outstanding and – responsible for making the charismatic Filipino men who can Fely Rosales-Carino Philippines a represent the Philippines in 4 of the powerhouse. He discovered and biggest pageants for men in the world. Christmas Parties vocal solos performed by Lenny mentored Maria Venus Raj (4th runner- Dr.Sixta Navarro-Foronda Torico, Sir Julius Abad, Lady Wilma de up, 2010), Shamcey Whew! Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it la Cruz Zsalai. Supsup (3rd runner-up, Miss Universe The president of the Medical snow! Are you enjoying the mini snow 2011), Janine Tugonon (1st runner-up, Society, Dr. Foronda is a trained storm so far? I call it Mini snow storm Sir James de la Paz serenaded Mayor ) and Ariella Arida internist, anti-ageing and aesthetic because although it has created Russell Copeman’s wife. Mike and (3rd runner-up, ). physician. She founded 6F Aesthetic havoc – making the streets, sidewalks, Dolly Brouillette as well as Pamana ng and Anti-Ageing Center with the aim of and even driveways (where I fell) into LuzViMinda entertained with dance Rodgil Flores providing quality, safe, and skating rinks, it is still a far cry from the numbers.. Guest speakers included: affordable aesthetic and beauty monster storm of 1998 which buried Mr Uriel Garibay, Sir Senator Tobias Beauty Queen-maker extraordinaire, solutions to those discriminating cars with snow drifts that after the Enverga and Sir Hon. Mayor Russell Flores is the head of Kagandahang individuals who seek to better storm, people had to go and scratch Copeman. They were preceded by Flores (KF) – a beauty queen themselves by keeping a youthful parked cars to find theirs. 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He is also the Pasquale Dery (and baby), Shiony and Chairman Lady Rose de la Paz were Galang president and CEO of Derma World— Lim Collao, Marlene Schacter, Al the candidates for “Miss Maria Clara”. a center for rejuvenation, age Abdon and a host of Federation Vying for the crown are: Miss Dianne This dynamic duo runs Prime Event management and restorative members assembled at the Elixor Guteirrez, Miss Mary Jane Ibarra, Miss Productions Philippines Foundation aesthetics using the latest technology Restaurant (Brossard) where guests Vannerie Dorado and Miss Sheila Inc. (PEPPS), which is behind the available. were welcomed and served by Belen Dacanay. As usual the night ended success of Manhunt International 2012 (Co-Owner of Elixor). with hours of dancing. Nominations now being accepted for the 2015 Paul Secondly, and not to be outdone, Thirdly, people who rarely attend Yuzyk Award for MulticulturalismStarting this year, social gatherings were seen friends and guests of The Order of the candidates may be nominated in one of three Knights of Rizal celebrated the 118th negotiating the skating rink-like walk commemoration of our national hero, way that leads towards the St Kevin categories January 19, 2015—Ottawa—Canadians peaceful pluralism. The Lifetime Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom. The event social hall to attend the “People are invited to submit nominations for the Achievement category honours an was held at Evergreen Banquet Hall Helping People” Party. After the Parade of Colors, the Invocation and seventh-annual Paul Yuzyk Award for individual who has demonstrated the on December 27, 2014. Despite the Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, Minister same dedication over a period of at least inclement weather the hall was filled to serving of food President Ella Reyes for Multiculturalism, announced today. ten years. capacity. The program consisted of delivered her welcome speech. the initiation of 22 new members, the New this year, candidates may now be Each award recipient will receive a elevation to K.O.R of 15 members and Guests had a wonderful time dancing nominated in one of three categories: $10,000 grant to be directed to a the exaltation to K.C.R of 4 members. the chacha, line dancing and of Youth, Organization (Private or Non-profit), registered not-for-profit Canadian The Parade of Colors with flag bearers course the ever popular bird dance! or Lifetime Achievement/Outstanding organization of their choice. Sir James Mensi, Sir Rolando Esperon Achievement. One recipient can be chosen in each of the three categories. 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Sancho paid tribute to the goodness of her mother, how she braved all the odds just to give him and his siblings a good life, a good future. How grateful he is for the love Ai Ai gives them all equally, and how cool she is to understand all their needs and give support to them in things they want to do in life. It was so evident how Ai Ai’s children adore her, something the mother truly cherishes in her life. “I may fail in other areas of my life, but that one thing I thank the Lord for is the gift of my children. They are my pride and joy and my source of strength. I always thank the Lord for giving me such kind, good-hearted, obedient children. I couldn’t ask for anything more. They truly are my with son Iñigo (left) treasures,” she said. The lady of laughs arrived at the It is common knowledge that Piolo three years, we won’t be able to spend Ai Ai De Las Alas with son Sancho luncheon pretty dressed in red, with a Pascual would rather have his son time together. I think that’s one of the little white hat on top of her head. She When it comes to her children, Iñigo finish high school first before considerations… and, at the same said laughing at the reaction of her comedy queen Ai Ai delas Alas is truly even thinking about following the time, maganda ang mga offers (niya) media guests, “Gusto ko ang 2015 ko a softie at heart. former’s footsteps in show business. dito.” lagi akong ganito. Maganda, bongga She had a belated New Year’s Piolo Inigo 2Piolo has mellowed a Piolo’s only wish is for his son to ang damit palagi at may pasabog. I luncheon with select members of the bit on his stance lately, allowing Iñigo not get overwhelmed by his early want my 25th year to be different,” she press the other day with her son to star in “Relaks, It’s Just Pag-Ibig,” a success, admitting that he’s keen on added. Sancho, who is trying his luck in movie he produced. The son is also Iñigo’s growing popularity. Ai Ai is celebrating her 25th showbiz this year. 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Actor finds professionalism. “Halik Sa Hangin” one of the best “Nakita namin kung gaano siya films he has ever worked on. ka-hardworking, kung gaano siya ka- “Sobrang ganda ng pagkakasulat. passionate when it comes to acting. This is one of the best scripts na Makikita mo na talagang binubuhos nabasa ko…napakapulido,” he says. niya lahat ng makakaya niya para lang In the film, directed by Manny Palo mapaganda ’yung scene,” JC says. and written by Patrick John Valencia, They admire how Julia still looks Gerald plays a young, adventurous fresh and radiant even after a hard man caught in a passionate love affair with the beautiful Mia (). The 25-year-old thinks his performance in the new film could be “greater” than what he did in the critically-acclaimed “On The Job.” “Overall, sobrang nag-enjoy ako sa role ko…first time po ako gumanap ng ganitong klaseng role na ang daming emotions (na kailangan ilabas). “Minsan, hindi mo alam kung tama o mali, basta sobrang intense, Hayden Kho sobrang demanding (ang) every JC De Vera, Julia Montes and Gerald Anderson Hayden Kho is now raring to more relaxed kasi kumbaga this is my scene. Ang dami ko pong natutunan resume his medical practice following field so I’m more in my element.” dito.” the renewal of his license last year. Hayden believes his expertise will Adding to the challenge is day’s work. The Professional Regulation help viewers better understand their establishing chemistry with Julia and JC shares, “Kami pagod na Commission (PRC) reinstated him as a health concerns. another co-star, JC de Vera. pagod na, pero siya blooming pa rin.” doctor after revoking his license for “(As a host), you should know the “Siyempre first time kaming tatlo Gerald, who has a “very intense, about five years following his right questions to ask and you should (magsama),” he said. “Siyempre passionate and steaming hot love involvement in controversy. be able to translate what they are nu’ng una nagkakailangan talaga.” scene” with the 19-year-old actress, Also known as an actor, model and saying in layman’s term specially as the JC shares Gerald’s sentiment. adds, “Parang siya nga ’yung naga- perfume merchant, the 34-year-old show is trying to reach out to the masa. “Well, ako, nu’ng mga first few alalay sa akin eh. Kumbaga kasi heartthrob now sees a need to focus on How do you translate a prescription na shooting days kay Julia, siyempre sobrang galing po niya. ’Yung mga one profession at a time. maiintindihan nila? ’Yun ang importante nandu’n ’yung adjustments, nandu’n fans niya talaga will be very proud of He believes the renewal of his do’n,” he says. ’yung nakikipagkapaan pa kami, tina- her. Emotionally and physically, it took medical license is God’s way of giving Hayden believes he and Dr. try pa namin na mag-jive pa talaga a lot out of her but she did a great him guidance. Edrinell are a perfect match. kasi honestly, nahihiya pa ako sa job.” As he sets his life back in order, “I learn from her, she learns from kanya talaga,” JC says. “Pero nu’ng Also starring Ina Raymundo and Hayden says, “I’m very happy. I can’t me and I think that’s a good thing. And halfway nang paggawa ng movie, Edu Manzano, ’s “Halik spell it out for you.” she’s older and more matured than me, naging okay naman. Nakakapag-usap sa Hangin” opens in cinemas He continues, “If you work hard for so you have her addressing the older na kami, may conversation na, so mas nationwide on Jan. 28. a something, and it was taken away from crowd and you have me addressing naging fluid na siya, mas naging you, you feel bad about it because… the younger crowd,” he says. comfortable na kami sa isa’t isa.” that something was very important to “Healing Galing sa TV” airs The two only have good words for More Showbiz Gossip you. You lost the investment of your Mondays to Fridays starting Jan. 19 at Julia, both giving the actress a p.16 time, of your effort. That’s why when I 10 a.m. a “perfect 10” in terms of got (my license) back, it became more important to me… When God gave my license back, I know that this was going to be not just for me but also for other people.” Hayden, a medicine graduate from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), wants to take refresher courses in anti- aging medicine abroad. 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Basta iba, iba ’yung Pope touches hearts of feeling talaga,” he told “TV Patrol.” Erik, who also received a couple of Pinoy celebrities gifts from Pope Francis, admitted being overwhelmed by the presence of Pope Francis’ visit to the rains, was meant to uplift the spirits of the Holy Father. super-typhoon “Yolanda” survivors. country has had a great effect on many “Unexplainable ’yung feeling. Bianca Gonzalez lauded the Filipinos including celebrities who have Pope Francis greeted by the Rodrigo Speechless ako the whole time, and pope’s homily, saying how it was “from shared their thoughts on the pontiff via family talagang masasabi ko na this is social media. the heart and just BEAUTIFUL.” “He has the GIFT of comforting Her husband King Rodrigo felt your soul and embracing your heart, “sanctified” in meeting the Pope. whatever you’ve been through, “Para bang all the hurt, the pains, whatever your beliefs are,” Bianca the sins of the past were forgiven and added. forgotten but more importantly, Ruffa Gutierrez wrote, “Nakakaiyak nagkaroon ako ng resolve to be a naman!! My heart bleeds for the better person in the future.” #Yolanda survivors In Tacloban. They What struck King the most was have endured so much! how Pope Francis repeatedly asked #PopeFrancisTacloban.” them and the Filipino people to pray for Judy Ann Santos considers the him, exclaiming, “Can you imagine the pope’s presence “nakakagaan ng Pope requesting for prayers from puso.” ordinary citizens like us?” “Nakakatuwa ka pope francis.. “Inulit-ulit niya ito sa ibang mga Maraming salamat sa pag asang kasama niya. Sa Tacloban, inulit niya. ibinibigay mo sa aming lahat. Mabuhay Sa Grandstand, inulit niya… always to Pope Francis gifts to Eric Santos ka!” she added. pray for him,” the former Philippine (Instagram) Gary Valenciano, a born-again consul general in the US noted. “Kaya Christian, said, “We have a Lord nagtagal, ’yung nanay ko hawak- something na I will remember the rest capable of crying with us, walking with hawak ’yung kamay niya, expressing of my life,” he said. us in most difficult moments of life.’ her love for God, for the Pope, at saka “The Voice Kids” runner-up Darren Tom Rodriguez #PopeFrancisPH.” hiningi rin ng blessings ’yung aming Espanto also posted on Instagram a parish priest. Kami ang mas maraming clip of his “Tell The World Of His Love” Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez sinabi kaysa siya.” performance at the Pope’s Meeting posted a digital drawing of the pope on King sees Pope Francis as “the with the Youth at the University of Instagram. representative of Christ, so when I Santo Tomas. “Finished the piece… had to paint kissed his ring for example, my feeling Part of his caption read, “IT WAS A over and rework a lot of the value and is that I kissed the ring of Jesus PRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO SING FOR proportion problems, but I hope you through him.” THE POPE AND FOR GOD! Truly an guys like this simple thank you to our He added, “When he was with us, I experience I will treasure for THE REST dear Pope Francis,” part of his caption think we can truly say that Jesus was OF MY LIFE! Thank you also to the read. with us through him.” organizers for having me as one of Tom thanked His Holiness for your singers and to the NCC for “visiting our humble country and for Hitting the right note for the picking me! So many people! It was inspiring and bringing hope to my Pope great seeing the people move, clap people.” and sing along with me! A big hand Meanwhile, Erik Santos shared his also to the UST Orchestra for the amazing accompaniment!” a Kylie Padilla Pope Francis politely refuses to accept

Kylie Padilla admires the pope’s gift painting with Filipino celebreties stand on “gender quality, love for the An oil painting depicting Senator Grace Poe. poor and his support on renewable Pope Francis awaits the pontiff when energy.” he arrives in the Philippines this “Some people forget that it’s also week. It is a gift from Filipino artist about heart and understanding. Dante Hipolito who was Everything every one of us should care commissioned by the Catholic about for a better and more fair world. Wish him all the best in his Green Bishops Conference of the initiatives this year…!” said Kylie Philippines to do the artwork as a way to welcome the visiting head of Stars recall time spent with the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Titled ‘Salubong’ (to greet or meet), it shows the Pope in the midst In refusing to accept the gift, Actress Boots Anson-Roa, whose of Filipino farm workers and laborers Pope Francis said that while he family delivered a welcome speech to after a day’s harvest in a rural greatly appreciates the gesture, he the Holy Father at the recent Meeting agricultural field. would rather be painted or with the Families at the Mall of Asia But the ‘ordinary’ people photographed with real ordinary Arena, believes the Pope left them and featured in the painting are not people, like the victims and families Posting a collage of photos taken the rest of the Filipino people with huge ordinary people. They are celebrities of last year’s typhoon Haiyan during the mass officiated by the pope responsibilities. from the movie and political world. (Yolanda). “The main reason for my last Dec. 17 at Tacloban airport, Kim In a phone interview with They include movie stars Vilma visit to the Philippines is to be in the Chiu said, “no matter how strong the “,” Boots said, Santos, newly-wed midst of these unfortunate Filipinos,” storm is no one can stop the faith in “Nagpapasalamat kami sa Simbahang and , Coco said Francis who is scheduled to every filipino.. thank you pope Katoliko at nabigyan kami ng Martin, Gary Valenciano and meet with the typhoon victims in Francis!” pagkakataong makadaupang palad presidential sister Kris Aquino. Tacloban City, one of the hardest hit Note that the mass, which was met ang Santo Papa… Dapat sundan ito ng Also included in the painting is areas of the devastating typhoon. a with strong winds and occasional witnessing, pagpapahayag para sa www.filipinostar.org January 2015 The North American Filipino Star 17 Pope Francis in the Philippines Music to Pope Francis’ ears Jamie Rivera performs for Pope Francis

kami nabuhayan ng loob. Parang ito “Dun natin makikita ’yung pag- ’yung tinatawag – sabi nga ni Cardinal incorporate ng iba’t ibang dialects na Tagle – talagang siya ’yung dumating ginamit sa Misa, like Ilokano, Cebuano, na parang earthquake,” one of the Hiligaynon, also English, Tagalog, choir members told “TV Patrol.” Latin, Spanish. Diverse man ang members ng Simbahan, nagkakaisa tayo dahil sa ating panalangin,” one of the choir representatives said. On the other hand, The Archdiocese of Palo Grand Choir and Orchestra rendered not only English and Latin but also Waray songs during the mass held Saturday morning at Tacloban airport. This was even after the pope’s visit in disaster-stricken Tacloban was cut short due to a storm alert.

Jamie Rivera

Jamie Rivera could hardly describe ako sa kanya, at the same time Jamie Rivera performing “We Are All At the end of her performance, Pope the feeling of performing “We Are All nakapagmano ’yung mga bata na God’s Children” for Pope Francis Francis warmly greets a very moved God’s Children” before Pope Francis at kasama ko.” Jamie Rivera. the Meeting with the Families held at The rare opportunity was capped Another shared, “Sobrang the in City, off with Jamie being given “stampitas” nakakakilabot lang. I saw the other Friday. by the pope’s aides and priests. “I think sisters were crying. Nakakahawa pero The Vatican reportedly allowed “Siyempre ninenerbiyos ako! Ang blessed ng Santo Papa ’yun. ayoko na lang tumingin.” songs for the Holy Mass to be sung in saya namin nung mga bata. Enjoy lang Pinamigay ko sa mga bata.” The choir started practicing for the the vernacular. kami. Tsaka we’re very grateful and we What about her initial plan of taking holy celebration August last year. feel so blessed,” Jamie told “Bandila.” a selfie with Pope Francis? “Worth it lahat ng paghihirap, lahat ng The next best thing As happy as she is with the chance “Hindi ko na naisip ’yun,” Jamie practice hours.” Meanwhile, Chiqui Roa-Puno, to sing for the Holy Father, what made said. “Tsaka parang awkward namang One of the highlights of the jam- whose mother Boots Anson-Roa it even more special for Jaime is being magpa-selfie di ba? Hindi tama kasi packed occasion was when they together with husband King Rodrigo able to get the song’s message across. liturgy ’yun eh, so hindi maganda. performed the 1995 World Youth Day led the recent Meeting with the “Nakikita ko kasi, tina-translate ni Okay na ’yun, na nagmano ako sa theme song “Tell The World Of His Families, posted on her Instagram (Archbishop Luis Antonio) Cardinal kanya, okay na ko dun.” Love.” According to one member, account what she called “The next best Tagle (sa kanya). Natutuwa ako. Ibig “Halos lahat ng tao sumabay sa thing to a Pope selfie.” sabihin naiintindihan ng Santo Papa In tears pagkanta, and then ’yung feeling…dun During the event, Chiqui had a ’yung kinakanta ko,” she said. Meanwhile, members of the Manila talagang lahat umaangat.” photo taken with cerebral palsy patient And there was her personal Cathedral Basilica Choir were The group was also set to be part Angelo, who according to her “wowed encounter with the Pope himself. awestruck by the presence of the Holy of the ensemble performing at Pope the Holy Father (when) he presented to “Masaya siyempre! Akyat daw eh! 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Jesus to everybody.” She was with her family, including brother President Noynoy Aquino and Mira-candle Kris Aquino reflects on Pope sons Josh and Bimby. The presidential sister also “The truth is, we were offered kung recounted a strange occurrence during sa’n may silong. It was PNoy who said the mass in Luneta. Francis’ visit no. Sinabi niya na hindi tama. ’Yung She said, “Alam mo kung san ako milyon-milyon mauulanan, tapos kami nabilib? ‘Di ba nag-candle lighting? magpapasilong,” she divulged. And it was raining? But the candles Kris also recalled a heartfelt stayed lit! Ang lakas ng hangin, moment between Josh and the umuulan, pero hindi namamatay ’yung president. kandila, sabi ko, ‘Pano nangyari ’to?’” “Ang lakas ng rain, malamig at For her, this calls to mind the nanginginig na si Josh, buti na lang religious saying: “It’s always better to talaga ang tiyaga na rin ni Noy, nag- light a candle than to curse the holding hands na lang sila ni Josh the darkness.” whole time. Nanginginig-nginig na Kris was deeply moved by the talaga si Kuya doon.” pope’s apology to the people of Leyte She was proud of Bimby, who told over the advice that he had to cut his her, “It was the best experience ever, trip short. “Kasi ramdam mo sa kanya Mama.” na ang lungkot-lungkot niya… Wala Aside from Pope Francis, Kris also siyang choice, kasi ’yun ang sinabi ng lauded the local church leaders, piloto, pero ramdam mo talaga na he namely Archbishop Soc Villegas and wanted so much to be there,” she said. Cardinal Tagle, for successfully She hopes Pope Francis would conveying the papal message, “Na return come summer. “Pero as it is, pag na-touch na Niya (Lord) ang life hindi naman natin alam kung kailan mo, duty mo na na i-spread mo (’yung ang summer sa Pilipinas… Pero at mensahe Niya).” least na-bless (niya) tayo (ngayon) Kris meets Pope Francis (Instagram) She explained, “’Yung blessing na talaga.” a naibigay sa buhay mo dahil naging Like many Filipinos, Kris The lesson she learned was “those Aquino was impressed with the who are given more should really do humility and meekness displayed by more.” Pope Francis during his five-day She said, “’Yun ’yung mensaheng Apostolic Visit to the country. binigay sa’kin ng God (about the Speaking on “Kris TV” on Papal’s visit), ‘Na binigyan ka so dapat Wednesday, the TV host-actress noted mag-share ka.’” how His Holiness insisted on using a Kris was lucky enough to meet the “simple” car when he visited pope and she didn’t hide the fact that Malacanang. she was quite starstruck. “Nakita ko may Benz na maganda “Aalam mo up close, grabe talaga (pero) hindi, sa simple car siya talaga. ’yung ngiti niya,” she related. 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