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Volume XXXIX No. 4 April 2021 Montreal, QC www.filipinostar.org Canada is likely to exceed the U.S. infection rate in coming days People wear face masks as they cross a street in Montreal, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes (See story on page 3) Prince Philip dies at 99, receives tributes fofferreod thmeir condwolenceos torQlueden Claneadiaan udnits.eInr20s 11, he was Elizabeth and the rest of the Royal named honorary general of the Family. Canadian Army and the Royal In Canada, Prime Minister Canadian Air Force, as well as Justin Trudeau praised Prince Philip, honorary admiral of the Royal as a "man of great purpose and Canadian Navy." conviction" and a "beloved husband, U.S. President Joe Biden father, grandfather and great offered condolences from himself, his grandfather." wife, Jill, and the people of the United "It was with deep sadness that States, recognizing Prince Philip as a I learned of the passing of the Duke of man who "saw our world change Edinburgh," said Trudeau. "A man of dramatically and repeatedly" during his Prince Philip - Born: June 10, 1921, Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece Died: great service to others — first as a lifespan. April 9, 2021, Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom decorated naval officer and later as a Former U.S. president George Prince Philip, the longest royal several television stations, news outlets dedicated leader in the areas of W. Bush and his wife, Laura, also consort in history, passed away carried some stories about his life and community engagement and offered condolences to the monarch peacefully at Windsor Castle in the contributions to the Royal family as a philanthropy — the Duke always and the entire Royal Family. morning of Friday, April 9, 2021 in the revered institution in the United sought out the best in people and "He represented the United presence of his family. Since then, Kingdom. Photos of Prince Philip and challenged them to strive for greater Kingdom with dignity and brought tributes from all corners of the world Queen Elizabeth remind us about their heights. boundless strength and support to the have been relayed to the Royal family. beautiful relationship since their "Prince Philip maintained a sovereign," Bush said in a statement. The British people mourned his loss marriage in 1947. special relationship with the Canadian "Laura and I are fortunate to have and many offered flowers at A long list of world leaders Armed Forces and over the years Buckingham Palace. Almost everyday, paid tribute Friday to Prince Philip and became Colonel in Chief of six See Page 4 Prince Philip www.filipinostar.org 2 April 2021 The North American Filipino Star Operasyon sa COVID-19 na Lahat tayo ay nais pagbabakuna malaman ang higit pa tungkol sa COVID-19 na pagbabakuna BAKIT DAPAT AKONG MAGPABAKUNA? Pumoprotekta ito laban sa COVID-19 at tutulong sa iyo na makaiwas sa pagkakasakit. Kahit na maraming tao ang gumagaling nang hindi ginagamot, ang ilan ay maaaring mamatay dahil sa COVID-19 o makaranas ng mga problema sa puso o baga tulad ng pneumonia. Maaari ring maapektuhan ang nervous system. Ituloy natin ang pagprotekta sa ating mga sarili! Sa pagdating ng mga buwan, hangga’t hindi pa nababakunahan ang karamihan ng populasyon, mananatili ang COVID-19. 2 Metro Manatiling Takpan ang Umubo sa Hugasan ang nakadistansya iyong mukha iyong siko iyong mga kamay A F 1 3 - 9 7 2 Québec.ca/vaccinCOVID - 0 2 1 877 644-4545 April 2021 The North American Filipino Star 3 From the Publisher’s desk Conversations about Filipino The power of words on human behaviour women’s experiences for a Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi docIuam a efilmndtiraectroryfrom film project Montreal. I want to connect with womens from the Filipino community Words, in any language, are Semitic, etc. Racism as a word can be here in Montreal as part of a research powerful in communicating any kind of defined as an attitude towards others for a documentary film project called message - to persuade and to advocate who are considered less human, less “Back Home. ” Born from a Filipino for a cause. They are even more valuable than another. Generally mother and a Quebecois father, I wish powerful when they are uttered by a speaking, we can say that the ugliness to reconnect with my roots and learn leader, or anyone recognized as an of human behaviors can be summed up more about the culture. I am looking authority in a particular field. It seems in the current social, political and forward to meeting and talking with that words can be used for both good or economic issues of our times but what women about their experience here in evil. A recent example of how words can currently stands out is police brutality Montreal and about their life back in lead into violence is former President which is related to racism. Hence, calls the Philippines. Donald Trump’s claims that the election for reforms are being raised by many I am looking for Filipino my project, you can contact me was stolen that led to the deadly attack anti-racism advocates to defund the women who live in Montreal and work police or establish other forms of at:[email protected] on Capitol Hill. The prevalence of fake as caregivers, nannies, housekeepers, news and conspiracy theories have providing security to citizens. The 514-836-1513 nurses, etc. I am also looking for promoted more hate against religious global pandemic has intensified the Many thanks and wishing to mothers who came to Montreal without and racial groups. Moreover, there have urgency of finding a solution to these meet you soon. Salamat, their kids and family. been known cases of how a cult leader raging issues because changing If you are interested to talk with used the power of words to abuse his peoples minds is more difficult if not Marianne Métivier followers. impossible to do whereas a virus can be me or if you have any questions about It is a fact of life that we are all controlled by vaccinations. affected by many forces around us. As can be gleaned from history Starting from the early years of our since the ancient times, there have been Rotrand holds press conference to education, we develop our own values some changes in our view of human based on what we have learned from our relations but we all know that we still seek increase of SPVM services parents, our teachers and peers as well have a long way to go before racism can against anti-Asian hate crimes as what we read in newspapers, books, be completely eliminated. Radical magazines, and social media. We can changes are required to all our also be influenced by our leaders in institutions as well as to the way we think different human institutions. The impact about ourselves in order to be aware of on us varies according to our personal our own embedded prejudices and experiences, education, critical thinking become anti-racist. skills and cultural backgrounds. A grim reminder that words However, the most disturbing really matter and powerful is the fact that consequence of words is on the rise of the “holocaust began not with racism in all aspects of our lives. We can concentration camps, but with hateful easily give examples of how much hate rhetoric.” Indeed, there is no greater and violence have resulted from all types crime than “man’s inhumanity to man.” of racism - systemic, anti-Asian, anti- Councilor Marvin Rotrand Fo Niemi, Exec. Director, CRARR Subscription request mail to: Montreal, April 13, 2021 - A “When hate and violence 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges coalition of community organizations touches our doors, we will not be Montreal, QC H3R 2M2 representing racial and religious intimidated, and we will not go softly into the night. We will stand shoulder to Name: ___________________________________________________________ minorities today once again called on the City of Montreal to beef up the shoulder and reject hate and Address: _______________________________________________ SPVM’s hate crimes unit and adopt intolerance in the strongest terms. It ________________________________________________________ best practices that are working has no place in Quebec society. We Telephone: ________________ E-mail: ______________________________ successfully in cities such as believe that Montreal’s police hate Toronto Vancouver and New York. crime unit must be more effective,” The call came in light of rising said Yusuf Faqiri, Quebec Director of 1 year 2 years reports of hate crimes and hate acts, Public Affairs of the National Council of 12 issues $30 24 issues $50 including the shooting at an Islamic Canadian Muslims, referring to last community center last week. week’s shooting. According to Bryant Chang, A motion introduced by Councillor Marvin Rotrand at City Please issue cheque payable to: North American Filipino Star. Vice-President of the Chinese Association of Montreal, there have Council last month, which calls for been too many persons of Chinese more effective response to hate and other Asian origins who have been through better community outreach by insulted, spat at and assaulted. police officers of diverse backgrounds, “City Council’s motion last and better data collection, was sent for year denouncing anti-Asian racism was study to the Public excellent,” said Chang, “However, SecurityCommission. The Commission words have to be backed up with has yet to begin any work on the 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861/ 514-506-8753 Montreal, Quebec H3R 2M2 E-Mail: [email protected] actions and clearly improving police motion, and it is unlikely that it will www.filipinostar.org Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc .