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Wteeokly drawbs for ocashoand sbursatries vaccination rates encouraging signs that incentives — begin next month for all vaccinated "between a million dollars and a Quebecers chocolate bar" — might be helping CBC News · Posted: Jul 16, 2021 12:42 encourage some people to get their PM ET | Last Updated: July 16 vaccine. Quebec will hold draws for $2 "We don't have robust data million in cash prizes and bursaries this from all over the world, but locally in the summer in a bid to get as many people U.S. and in France where it has been vaccinated as possible before implemented, it seems to be working," September. she said. Vaccination lotteries are also Starting Aug. 6, weekly draws being held this summer in Alberta and will be held. Those over 18 could win Manitoba. up to $1 million in cash, and bursaries But Ravitsky says such of up to $20,000 will be awarded to incentives are unlikely to convince lucky 12- to 17-year-olds. "long-term anti-vaxxers." Where it could Health Minister Christian Dubé help is with those who don't see a big stressed that the province wants to do rush in getting their shot, haven't put everything it can to encourage aside the time or are squeamish about needles, she said. inoculation against COVID-19. Dubé said the spread of the effects such campaigns, Daniel Paré, "For those people, and it "Every additional per cent delta variant in other countries pushed who is running Quebec's vaccination seems like there are many, many would be a win," he said at a news the province to launch the campaign, campaign, said Quebec will be thousands of them, this could be the conference Friday. called Gagner à être vacciné! watching for any impact a lottery has last push," she said. Quebecers ages 18-34 are still ("Vaccination has its benefits") in on vaccination trend lines. about 80,000 people short of reaching partnership with Loto-Québec, to Big prize is $1M THE LATESTCOVID-19 in The first of four weekly draws the province's goal of 75 per cent prevent the spike in hospitalizations Quebec: What you need to for Quebecers with their first dose will getting their first dose this summer. that has accompanied the rise in delta know on Friday take place on Aug. 6, when one cash Across all eligible age groups, 82 per cases in populations with low Vardit Ravitsky, a bioethe- cent of Quebecers have received their vaccination rates. thicist and professor at the University See Page 4 Quebec to hand out first shot. Lacking concrete data on the of Montréal, says that there are Ensemble Montreal Team Coderre presents two new candidates for CDN-NDG BoMrONoTREuAL, Jguneh 30, 2021 – The leader of Ensemble Montréal, Mr. Denis Coderre, announced this morning two new candidates in the borough of Côte-des-Neiges-Notre- Dame-de-Grâce. Ms. Stéphanie Valenzuela and Mr. Sonny Moroz will defend the party’s colors as City Councillors in the districts of Darlington and Snowdon in the November 7 municipal elections. “The strength of the Ensemble Montréal team is the rich experience of our candidates, both human and professional. Today’s announcement is no exception. The varied expertise of our two candidates will help us shape a city that is a great place to live for all citizens. One thing unites them: their commitment to their community and their desire to constantly improve it,” said Mr. Coderre. These nominations are in addition to the one announced a few weeks ago by Lionel Perez, who will Photo shows from left to right: Retiring Councillor Marvin Rotrand of Snowdon district, Sonny Moroz who has been endorsed by Rotrand to replace him, Denis Coderre running for Mayor of Montreal, Stephanie See Page 4 Ensemble Montreal Valenzuela for Darlington Ditrict, and Lionel Perez, candidate for CDN-NDG Borough Mayor.

www.filipinostar.org 2 July 2021 The North American Filipino Star From the Publisher’s desk 'Learn from this': Maryland woman whose husband dCiaeseds,ohfosCpiOtalVizaItDio-n1s9anudrdgeeatshsvoan ccsihnotes. hWehisleithae nditdnt'todisgmeistssthheoidtes a, Vaccine hesitancy rise again in U.S. he kept putting it off, saying he was Katie Simpson · CBC News · Posted: busy with work. He was a well- affects us all Jul 17, 2021 4:00 AM ET respected, self-employed carpenter, Then the waves of grief hit, known for his craftsmanship and Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi Michele Preissler tries to steady attention to detail. herself in the moment by allowing His wife says he also had herself to cry it out. concerns about potential side-effects, In the two months since her because some medication he was After almost two years of listening to the reason why they’re husband, Darryl, 63, died of COVID- taking at the time compromised his restrictions and safety protocols, we reluctant. You can use facts and are all eager to go back to a new information to help address those normal life of being able to see our concerns, but you should avoid family, friends, and neighbors. It is shaming them or making them feel like everyone’s wish to be able to attend their concerns aren’t valid. parties, travel, get married, celebrate It’s also a good idea to birthdays, see a movie, eat out in a leverage the relationship you have and classy restaurant, attend concerts and appeal to the person’s emotions, sports events. If we want all of these because those tactics have proven to social activities to happen again, we be effective ways to change must do our part in making sure that someone’s mind. we have at least 70% of the population If you feel that you are not able to be fully vaccinated. At the current to convince your friend or relative to state of the vaccination campaign, we get vaccinated, you can also have not yet reached this ideal stage. recommend checking with a doctor for The latest statistics show that 50% of advice to get some assurance that the Canadians have been fully vaccinated. vaccine will not do any harm or have Although vaccine deliveries have any adverse effects. increased, vaccinations have slowed Another effective way is to tell Darryl and Michele Preissler of Pasadena, Md. Darryl died of COVID-19 down lately. Health experts have said your relative or friend about your own in May. His wife, Michele, says she thinks if he had been vaccinated, that ending the COVID-19 pandemic experience getting the vaccine and he may not have succumbed to the illness. (Submitted by Michele relies heavily on the vast majority of explain the reasons you chose to get it. Preissler) people getting vaccinated to safely If you’re careful to avoid being 19, the Pasadena, Md., woman says immune system. reach herd immunity and limit the judgmental or critical, that could she's not slept properly, stopped "My husband didn't get the ability of the corona virus to spread. resonate with them. cooking and lives with a constant vaccine, and now I'm also regretting But how do we convince others in our In summary, to address nagging sense of anxiety and guilt. that I didn't make the appointment," entourage to accept the efficacy of the hesitancy, people have to hear those "You ever have a bad dream, she said. vaccine and protect themselves as local, personal and relatable stories and you're trying to get somewhere, Attended wedding in April well? According to the various about vaccinations, and how it benefits and you can't run?" she said. "It's like In April, the couple went to a literature on overcoming vaccine not just themselves, but how it’s that. Every day is like, 'How do I even family wedding with more than 100 hesitancy, there are certain strategies benefiting others around them in their breathe? Where is he? When is he people. Preissler suspects that's where we can use to promote acceptance of community. There is a lot to gain and coming in the door?'" her husband contracted the illness. the vaccine. Experts said the best nothing to lose if we all get fully approach to persuading someone to vaccinated. get the vaccine should begin with Subscription request mail to: 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges Montreal, QC H3R 2M2 Name: ______Address: ______Telephone: ______E-mail: ______

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Darryl with his grandson Aidan a few years ago. His wife says the 63- Please issue cheque payable to: North American Filipino Star. year-old was a well-respected, self-employed carpenter, known for his attention to detail who was reluctant to take time off work to get his vaccination. (Submitted by Michelle Preissler) Preissler says she thinks her She believes it happened husband's death was preventable and during the reception. Darryl had asked that if he had gotten his coronavirus his elderly aunt to dance during a slow vaccine when shots became available song. Neither of them wore a mask. to his age group in his home state of "We didn't find out until later 7159 ch. de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861/ 514-506-8753 Maryland, he would still be alive today. she was positive," Preissler said. "I Montreal, Quebec H3R 2M2 E-Mail: [email protected] As a hospital employee in know in my heart that's where he got it. .. www.filipinostar.org Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc Annapolis, she was vaccinated fairly I mean that's close contact, you know? Fely Rosales Carino W.G. Quiambao soon after the U.S. began rolling out Cheek to cheek, hugging and talking Community News Zenaida F. Kharroubi Tagalog Columnist vaccinations in December 2020. in each other's face." Chief Editor (in absentia) 'Michele Preissler of Pasadena, Md., One week after the wedding, Joy Rosales Publisher, April 1998-present whose husband died of COVID-19 in Darryl began showing symptoms of Administrative Asst. North American Filipino Star Tony San Juan Toronto News May, pleads with those who might be COVID-19. He was eventually Bert Abiera reluctant to get the coronavirus hospitalized and placed on a ventilator Founder-Publisher, Filipino Star Sam Kevin vaccine to learn from her experience and at one point had a stroke. On May Show Biz News & Layout Editor Nov. 1982- Nov. 97 and not wait to get immunized. She The opinions expressed by the writers and columnists do not necessarily reflect says she repeatedly asked her See Page 7 Learn from this that of the management of the North American Filipino Star nor its editors. husband if he, too, would get his July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 3

IRCC to accept a record number of New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants applications for the 2021 Parents July 15, 2021—Ottawa—The maintained status or are eligible to Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, restore their status at the time their open and JuGly ra20n, d2p02a1—rOettanwat— s Program Minister of Immigration, Refugees and work permit application is submitted Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Citizenship announced today that, · are in Canada at the time their (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It beginning July 26, 2021, individuals open work permit application is gives families the chance to reunite who have applied for the recently submitted here, providing them the opportunity to opened pathway to permanent · were employed in any occupation thrive in this country. Family reunification residence will be eligible for an open at the time their permanent residence plays a significant role in attracting, work permit while awaiting the results of application was submitted retaining and integrating immigrants their application. · meet the language requirements who contribute to our success as a The pathway to permanent of the stream under which they applied country. residence was opened to international at the time their permanent residence Building on the success of the students who graduated from a application was submitted PGP Program in recent years, the Canadian institution, health care Quote Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Hon. Marco Mendicino, Minister of workers and those in other designated “Our new path to permanent Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Immigration, Refugees and essential occupations on May 6, 2021. residence for 90,000 essential workers Citizenship, today announced that Citizenship To qualify for the pathway, individuals and international graduates is a major from the 2020 intake process and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship must be legally working in Canada at step forward—the size, speed and 30,000 from 2021. Canada (IRCC) will invite a record the time of their application and scope of which is unprecedented. This · IRCC invites more people to apply number of people to apply under the maintain their temporary resident status new open work permit ensures that than the number of applications we aim 2021 intake of the Program. IRCC will until a decision is made on their those who have been playing critical to receive because not all sponsors who accept up to 30,000 additional permanent residence application. roles throughout the pandemic can are invited to apply submit an applications, giving more Canadians Many whose status is set to continue their extraordinary service. Our application. and permanent residents than ever expire are able to extend their work message to them is simple: your status · Those not invited to apply may before the opportunity to bring their permit under existing programs, or may be temporary, but your consider applying for a super visa, loved ones to Canada. receive a new permit under one of the contributions are lasting—and we want which would allow a parent or Using the same random temporary measures put in place as a you to stay.” grandparent to visit them in Canada for selection process as used in previous result of the pandemic, such as the – The Honourable Marco E. L. up to 2 years at a time, without the need years, IRCC will send invitations to public policy for post-graduation work Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of to renew their status. A super visa allows potential sponsors who have already permit holders. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship multiple entries for up to 10 years. submitted an interest to sponsor form in We recognize the potential Quick facts: · Invitations will be sent over the 2020. This will give additional interested disruption and uncertainty for · An applicant’s spouse or course of 2 weeks, starting the week of sponsors the opportunity to bring their applicants who have an expiring work common-law partner and dependent September 20, 2021. Those who are parents and grandparents to Canada. permit, and have been working to children 18 years or older may also be invited to apply will have 60 days to Invitations to apply will be sent over the ensure that those who don’t qualify for eligible to apply for an open work permit submit the application. course of 2 weeks, starting the week of existing measures won’t lose their under this policy, if they are also in · In order to confirm whether they’ve September 20, 2021. temporary status and work Canada. been selected, potential sponsors Those invited to apply as part of authorization. · Applications for the new work should check the email account they this process will be able to use our new To qualify for this one-time permit should be submitted online. used to submit their 2020 interest to Permanent Resident Digital Intake tool, open work permit, the applicants must Further details on how to apply will be sponsor form. They will also be able to which allows applications to be show that they added to IRCC’s website on July 26, check their status online using their submitted electronically. This is part of · have successfully submitted an 2021. 2020 confirmation number. Further our commitment to modernize Canada’s application under one of the new · Work permits issued under this details will be posted on our website in immigration system, and will speed up permanent residence pathway’s policy will be valid until December 31, the coming weeks for those who no and simplify the application process. streams 2022. longer have access to their email We know that many Canadian · held a valid work permit, or were · Those who have applied to account. families have experienced financial authorized to work without a work extend their work permit before their · Misplaced confirmation numbers difficulties in the last year because of the permit, at the time their permanent current one has expired may maintain can be retrieved using the Lost My pandemic. For this reason, we will residence application was submitted their status and have authorization to Confirmation Number tool, which will be continue to implement a more facilitative · hold a valid work permit that is set work without a permit under the same available online once all the invitations income requirement to ensure that more to expire within the next 4 months conditions as the original while the new have been sent. people can apply. · have temporary resident status, permit is being processed · Selected potential sponsors will For the 2020 tax year, the have their income assessed for tax years income requirement will continue to be 2020, 2019 and 2018. This is the same the minimum necessary income, instead David Birnbaum, MNA of D’Arcy as those who applied as part of the 2020 of the minimum necessary income plus intake. 30%, and will allow regular Employment McGee holds town hall meeting Insurance benefits and temporary Associated links: COVID-19 benefits, such as the Canada with the Filipino community · Super visa (for parents and Emergency Response Benefit, to be grandparents) included towards the sponsor’s income. · How much income do I need to This measure will ensure that applicants sponsor my parents and grandparents? are not penalized for losing income · Frequently asked questions about during the pandemic. sponsorship of parents and Quote grandparents “The importance of family has never been clearer than during the pandemic. That is why we are delivering on our commitment to help more families reunite in Canada. By Advertise in the strengthening the Parents and North American Grandparents Program, inviting a record Filipino Star number of sponsors to apply, and by adjusting our requirements to adapt to the current times, we are once again Read the news online proving our commitment to helping www.filipinostar.org Canadian families stay together, and On July 13, 2021,The D’Arcy McGee Restaurant by owner Cesar Manuel. I thrive together.” Call for details Liberal Riding Association was pleased deeply value my relationship with our – The Honourable Marco E. L. to hold the first of a series of scheduled ridings, the Filipino community and its Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of 514-485-7861 series of membership drive Town Halls leadership. I was pleased to meet and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship or e-mail us at with communities in our riding. It was a exchange with many of them on issues Quick facts: [email protected] lively evening with our Filipino friends, of mutual interest and concern. · IRCC aims to receive up to 40,000 graciously hosted at Pinoy Pansitan complete applications in 2021—10,000 www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star July 2021 accomplishment, but I can also leave From Page 1 Ensemble Montreal with the confidence that the residents run for mayor of Côte-des-Neiges- of Snowdon will have someone who Notre-Dame-de-Grâce after 12 years works tirelessly. Sonny is someone representing residents of the who is dedicated to the job until Darlington district as a City Councillor. expectations are met and that is why Stéphanie Valenzuela for the he has my full support,” said Mr. Darlington district Rotrand, outgoing Snowdon District Ensemble Montréal will be Councillor and member of Ensemble counting on Ms. Stéphanie Valenzuela Montréal. to take over from Mr. Perez as City For Ensemble Montréal, the Councillor. From Montreal to Mexico, arrival of Ms. Valenzuela and Mr. Moroz this McGill University political science demonstrates once again that the graduate has been involved for several party attracts candidates from all walks years in various local and international of life, all backgrounds and all organizations to improve the quality of generations and that its ideas respond Stephanie Valenzuela Sonny Moroz life of youth and families in difficulty. doubt that she will breathe new life into people. He will continue his excellent to a generalized disappointment with The team was particularly impressed the District of Darlington, while work in this area on the municipal the current administration. with her extensive work in this area, continuing to advocate the values of scene if elected as a Councillor for the “Road repairs, vitality of including the Buklod: Strengthening openness, transparency and equality Snowdon District. Ensemble Montréal commercial arteries, and Families Program, and her dedication that are dear to the borough,” said Mr. is proud to team up with this young, improvements to parks and municipal to the Filipino Heritage Society of Perez. dedicated citizen who is sensitive to facilities have been sidelined in recent Montreal. years in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame- Sonny Moroz for Snowdon community issues and has nearly ten Residents of the Darlington de-Grâce. This is unacceptable and we District years of experience with the various District will appreciate her ability to Already well known for his levels of government, which he will be look forward to addressing it through a build relationships between involvement in the Côte-des-Neiges able to put to good use for local program focused on the three communities, provide pragmatic community, Mr. Sonny Moroz is Montrealers. “I’s”: investment, inclusion and solutions and mobilize citizens around currently working as the Outreach His candidacy is seconded by innovation. We have the right team to a common cause. Coordinator for the Member of Marvin Rotrand, who will be retiring at represent the most populous and “Stéphanie is the perfect Parliament for Mount Royal. His the end of his term as Snowdon diverse borough in Montreal, while embodiment of the next generation of responsibilities have included Councillor after 39 years of dedication. restoring quality of life for families,” municipal politicians for the Montreal supporting cultural communities, “Not only can I leave municipal concluded Lionel Perez. of tomorrow. With all her enthusiasm, seniors, children and vulnerable politics with a sense of motivation and dynamism, I have no

From Page 1 Quebec to hand out prize of $150,000 will be drawn for those 18 and older, and two $10,000 No short-term plans to remove Quebec’s bursaries will be drawn for those aged 12-17. mBy GlaoriasHeknriqumez Galobnal Ndewas te: health ministry On Sept. 3, a $1-million prize Posted July 19, 2021 7:07 pmSunday will be drawn for fully vaccinated marked the one-year anniversary of the adults, and 16 $20,000 bursaries will province’s COVID-19 mask mandate, be drawn for fully vaccinated teens. with a reduction in cases and an All Quebecers who have been increase in vaccination rates. previously vaccinated, either in the But if you were hoping to ditch province or elsewhere (with proof they mask-wearing indoors soon, you may received a Health Canada-approved have to wait. Quebec health officials shot) are eligible. say there are no plans to remove the Quebec's proof of vaccination mandate. portal will have the option to opt in to “For now, taking the current the contest as of July 25, and epidemiological situation into account, participants must consent to having and the pre sence of the Delta variant their name made public if they win in Québec, removing the mandate to one of the draws wear a mask in public places is not being considered for the short term,” With files from Valeria Cori-Manocchio Robert Maranda, Quebec’s Health Ministry spokesperson, wrote to Global News. Quebec says it doesn't have plans to remove its mask mandate for the moment. Monday July 19, 2021. Sylvain Trudeau / Global News Currently, the government Prevention and Control Canada, there orders people to wear masks at work was virtually no flu season last winter, and indoors in public places.Only one of the top 10 causes of death in the those who are considered fully country. immune — having either received two “Masks may not be mandatory doses of the COVID-19 shot or one but they still are helpful,” said Dr. dose after having battled the disease Christopher Labos, a cardiologist with — can gather maskless indoors at a degree in epidemiology. private homes. “Come the fall, when the Last May, when outlining the weather gets colder, when people province’s reopening plan, health spend more and more time indoors, officials had set the end of August as a we could see a resurgence in cases potential date for when people could and then masks may become more stop wearing masks indoors. important again, so this is going to be But the province says that a dynamic process.” masks are an effective tool to keep the Dr. Labos says that people disease at bay. who have pre-existing medical “Face coverings are proven conditions, or are at risk of prevention tools. They act as a complications if they catch a cold or physical barrier that avoids the spread the flu, can also benefit from wearing a of the virus through aerosol in public mask in public settings every flu places,” Maranda told Global News. season. COVID-19 infections weren’t “I think you’re going to see a the only thing that was avoided. shift in the way that people in North According to Infection, America look at masks and probably www.filipinostar.org July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 5 bring us much more in line with the rest of the world,” Dr. Labos explained, Why Mary Simon's referencing to places such as Asia, Canada's next governor where people wear masks when appointment is feeling sick as a courtesy to others. general Mary Simon to be Montrealer Marcus Antoine expected to 'bridge says he will keep wearing his mask, cultures and even if the mandate is lifted. officially installed July 26 “It makes you feel like a cSiomomn wmasuannnoiutniceedsa' s Canada's superhero. Superheroes wear masks,” first Indigenous governor general Antoine said. “Better safe than sorry.” Tuesday Logan Stephenson agrees. “I CBC News · Posted: Jul 09, 2021 5:04 feel protected,” Stephenson said. “I PM NT | Last Updated: July 9Two really like the masks, I think it’s good.” Indigenous leaders in But some say that when Newfoundland and Labrador are allowed, they will only wear their praising the appointment of Mary masks if necessary. Simon as Canada's next governor “If I don’t feel right, if I feel like general, and say the veteran Inuk a cold or something like that, leader will do much to address absolutely,” said Rick Bois D’ Enghien. reconciliation. “I don’t want to hurt somebody "The position of governor general as representative of the else, obviously. But other than that, no. Mary Simon speaks during an announcement at the Canadian Museum I won’t wear a mask.” of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Sean Queen. There's a long history of As of Monday, 72.6 per cent of Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) colonialism in this country and that's Quebecers have received at least a Simon will be Canada's first grief and anger at the federal certainly something I think that we all first dose of their COVID-19 shot, while Indigenous governor general government over the historic and question and grapple with," said 48 per cent are considered fully The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 13, current treatment of Indigenous Catharyn Andersen, vice-president vaccinated. 2021 3:15 PM ET | Last Updated: July people in Canada after several First (Indigenous) at Memorial University. 13 Nations used ground-penetrating "But Mary Simon as an Mary Simon will officially radar to find the unmarked graves of individual, as an Indigenous woman, become Canada's governor general children at former residential schools. will be able to bring a unique “The ultimate measure of later this month. Simon also enters Rideau Hall experience and be able to lead those a man is not where he Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after her predecessor, former conversations.… I think she will be named Simon, an Inuk leader and astronaut Julie Payette, resigned in able to really bridge cultures and stands in moments of former Canadian diplomat, as his January following an external review communities, and I think she has a comfort, but where he choice to be the Queen's that found the office had become a history of doing that." stands at times of representative in Canada last week. toxic workplace. Simon, a former ambassador, challenge and Canadian Heritage says a July Many are speculating that the is from Kuujjuaq, a village on the coast of Ungava Bay in northeastern controversy.” –Martin 26 ceremony will formally make prime minister will trigger an election Simon Canada's 30th governor soon — which means Simon could Quebed Luther King, Jr ... general — the first Indigenous person soon be visited by Trudeau to serve in the role. recommending that she dissolve the See Page 19 Why Mary Simon’s The appointment came amid minority Parliament.

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A holder of BA( Honours) in concentrating and creating interesting promoting their platforms and pledges. 1991 and settled in Brampton. He is a conversations and movements toward Dr. Phil de Luna is the BA (Honours)- Philosophy degree establishing new directions and actions acclaimed Green Party Member of graduate of York University and the for meaningful and determined Parliament (MP) candidate for Toronto- Osgoode Hall Law School. A member of participation in the halls of parliamentary St. Paul's, Ontario. Phil has a Ph.D. the Law Society of Ontario, Saguil is an democracy, that is, getting reasonably degree in Materials Science and award-winning lawyer who has nominated, elected, and engaged in Engineering- the University of Toronto, articulating a voice in all levels of Master of Science in Chemistry- political governance and representation University of Ottawa, and BSc. Honours in the country. Chemistry from the University of Interestingly, for quite some Windsor. He was born in Taiwan to time, information reaching the community is becoming more challenging to those engaged in making plans and showing interest in entering the municipal, provincial, and federal nomination and election processes. A Elizabeth R. Quinto, candidate for sizeable number of courageous and MP nomination for Kitchener South-Hespeler ambitious Filipino Canadians are Paul Jonathan Saguil, Liberal already being encouraged and selected Party candidate for nomination for Political Science degree from the as solid candidates and nominees for Brampton University of Waterloo, Elizabeth election though comparatively fewer completed a law degree and passed the than those from other ethnic or defended minority rights before the State of Michigan bar exams. She is also racialized groups. Among the identified Supreme Court of Canada. He is an a solicitor, barrister, and notary public in Filipino Canadians at this point, are 3 openly proud gay 39-year old individual Ontario. Quinto strongly advocates that MP official & nomination candidates in and solidly supports BIPOC and queer "Filipino-Canadians need a voice in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area youths. Paul currently works for TD Bank Parliament and women need a (GTHA) political landscape. There are Dr. Phil De Luna, Green Pary Group and sits on a number of boards continued voice" in the House of many political developments, news candidate for Toronto-St. Pauls and advisory groups. Commons." At 38 years old, she is a analyses, and signs of an upcoming Filipino parents and grew up in Windsor, Elizabeth R. Quinto has proud member of the LGBTQ21A+ federal election floating everywhere. The Ontario. As a young scientist and declared her MP nomination candidacy community. Liberal government could "drop the writ", cleantech entrepreneur, he is currently for Kitchener South-Hespeler in Two internationally trained teachers help First Nations students in Nothern Ontario By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Retired the University of the Philippines with a sq.km., the Oji-Cree band community is importance of the relationship between July is usually the month when Bachelor of Secondary Education only accessible year-round by air teachers and students, especially in schools are closed and marked the end degree-Magna Cum Laude honours through Round Lake Airport, communities facing a lot of challenges. I of the 10- month long schoolyear in recipient, has taught Grades 9-12 First Weagamow Air Base in the Kenora realized that students will refuse to learn Canada. It is also the hot summer Nation students mainly English and District in Northern Ontario., some 1,300 unless they feel the sincerity of their season and the time for family bonding, Social Sciences courses at Peetabeck km. from Toronto. teachers. In a lot of ways, teaching here trips, vacation, recreation, and Academy. The school is operated under A Toronto resident, R.C. Perez is more than just a job." relaxation. For two Filipino Canadian the Mundo Peetabeck Education has renewed his second 3- year contract The two teaching professionals teachers from remote Ontario North, it is Authority and is located at the Fort until 2022. He is a social-issue advocate hope to return to the Greater Toronto the time to "trek down and travel back" to Albany First Nation, a "fly-in community"- and has recently written a book of Area someday and continue their the city "where home is", to reflect, primarily by plane transportation, some poems, "Magic of the Modest". Asked cherished careers. Rowell who has reinvigorate, and reconnect with family 981 km. from Toronto. Perez started completed Basic and Additional and friends. teaching in Fort Albany in 2016 and has Qualification courses in Intermediate Filipino Canadian immigrants immersed himself in the community for and Senior Division English, Social the past five years, learning about the Science, Honours Specialist-English, culture and committing to Special Education, ESL and Visual Arts understanding every aspect of his at the University of Toronto, indicated students' lives. He is an active volunteer that he is "looking forward to coming for different community events and back to Toronto after my time here, but initiatives such as community farmer's the lessons I learned and the experience markets and sports and recreation I had, I will use to continue growing as programs. an educator." On the other hand, On one hand, Mirnalin P. Alforte Mirnalin whose Interests and hobbies finished her teaching degree program at include reading, traveling, dancing, the Philippine Normal University(PNU). singing, and outdoor activities like In Canada, she also completed 4 Basic hiking, nature walk, and canoeing, is Qualification courses in Primary & Junior looking forward "to coming back to Divisions, Mathematics, and General Toronto once she completes her 3- year Science at the University of Toronto- teaching contract" in North Caribou OISE and York University. Likewise, Lake, Kenora, Ontario. Rowell Clarito Perez Mirnalin took four Additional Mirnalin Pilos Alforte (on the right) Both determined educators are Rowell Clarito Perez and Mirnalin Pillos Qualification(AQ) courses in with a paremt considered best exemplars for the youth Alforte are 2 professional educators who Kindergarten, Vocal Music, and Special about his experience, Rowell said that "5 who are aspiring to become teachers as took up teaching assignments in two Education at the University of Toronto- years of teaching in a remote First well as for new teachers seeking indigenous schools up North. Both are OISE and Queen's University. Alforte Nation community has been very assignments to practice their cherished professionally certified and registered started teaching at Sena Native School, challenging but equally rewarding. I profession. Rowell and Mimalin are long- with O.C.T. designations by the Ontario North Caribou Lake First Nation have come to sincerely care for my standing members of the Ontario-based College of Teachers, the regulatory body Education Authority during the 2020- students, not only as students in my Philippine Teachers Association of for licensing elementary and secondary 2021 school year. Known as Weagamow classroom but as human beings who Canada-PTAC, a 15-year old school teachers in the province. Lake Indian Reserve 87 or Round Lake need love and respect. One of the most organization of internationally-trained Rowell C. Perez, a graduate of First Nation with approximately 92 valuable learnings here is the teachers mostly from the Philippines.. www.filipinostar.org July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 7 Fil-Ams grieve PNoy’s Passing, pay

By Gus Mercado (Texas) humble president. “When God calls me triWbe biduGodstpeeed and fatrewoell reluctant presidenant d says finished or unfinished, pass to a good and humble president who your paper, I will be proud to say that I fought the good fight and kept the faith. left this world better than what I went Benigno Simeon “Noynoy or through, and happier than when I PNoy” Aquino III was a reluctant came.” candidate who never aspired to My family and I were fortunate be President but was carried by a to have crossed paths with him, as well massive outcry against a corrupt as with his parents Ninoy and Cory, who government and a wave of sympathy graced the Filipinos in Texas with their that accompanied the death of his presence during their brief stay in the US popular mother President Cory. He won in the early ‘80s. We gave them overwhelmingly against his predecessor sanctuary when they landed in Dallas for Joseph Estrada and several other Ninoy’s heart bypass surgery at Baylor candidates. His numerous supporters in Hospital. the US gave him a landslide victory. PNoy, on the other hand, His untimely death on June 24, became a good friend to Filipinos in 2021 at age 61 has drawn a massive Texas. We supported his campaign for outpouring of sympathy from friends President and gave him an and supporters in 50 states in the form overwhelming landslide in our state. Our respected in the world, with decent International Tribunal and winning, of social media posts, memorial Texas PACC Trade, Investment and leaders and a strong economy. He giving the Filipinos a real and moral webinars, masses and novenas, TV Humanitarian missions to the earned global respect for his relentless standing in the world as a sovereign specials and tributes. Philippines were very successful fight against corruption and an nation and rightful owners of the The incorruptible PNoy because of the very strong support that economic growth of 6.9 percent territories in the West Philippine Sea. delivered on his promises to his we got from PNoy, his cabinet officials surpassing his predecessors. He grew PNoy was humble to a fault and “bosses”, the Filipino people, with and his technocrat diplomats led by the economy from $198 billion when he

great love, dignity and respect. He was took over to $320 billion when he left. did not fight back against critics, just not a perfect president (who is?) and he Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia. On a Even his successor President Rodrigo taking the unfair attacks in stride and had faults (who doesn't) but he personal note, I was humbled by the Duterte openly acknowledged that relying on his belief that truth always distinguished himself as an unselfish honor that he bestowed on me PNoy’s administration’s economic prevails in the end. According to Vice leader who exemplified honesty, (along with other presidential awardees) programs had done very well in its President Leni Robredo, “Noynoy integrity, decency and sincerity. And he as recipient of the coveted Presidential economic programs. insisted on doing what was right, even if had tremendous respect for human life. BANAAG Award in One of his many crowning it was not popular.” Under his stewardship, the 2014. achievements is suing China in the My dream is simple,” said the Filipinos were in a good place, well- ′′ PNoy, we will never forget you.

peak, all COVID-19 metrics are headed From Page 2 Learn from this in the wrong direction. When it comes to new daily 22, less than a month after he began cases, the CDC says the seven-day showing symptoms, he died. average is up nearly 70 per cent. His aunt died from COVID-19, Hospitalizations are up 36 per too. cent week over week, and daily "I do know that if my husband average deaths have increased 26 per had gotten that vaccine, he would still cent in that time to 211 per day. be here," she said tearfully during an "We are seeing outbreaks of interview in her home in Pasadena. cases in parts of the country that have "And he's not here, and he's low vaccination coverage because not coming back. So if anybody can unvaccinated people are at risk," learn from this, what I'm going Walensky said. "And communities that through, please learn." are fully vaccinated are generally Changing trajectory faring well." After weeks of declining case Overall, nearly 56 per cent of numbers, hospitalizations and daily Doug Emhoff, husband of U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, observes the entire U.S. population has had at deaths, the trajectory of the pandemic Eva Sweeney administer a vaccine to a patient at Mary’s Center in Silver Spring, Md., in March. About 48 per cent of the U.S. population least one dose of a coronavirus in the U.S. is changing quickly. is fully vaccinated. (Anna Moneymaker/Reuters) vaccine, according to the CDC. More "There is a clear message that the Centres for Disease Control and Friday, she painted a bleak picture of is coming through: This is becoming a Prevention (CDC). the state of the pandemic. pandemic of the unvaccinated," said See Page 8 Learn from this At the White House While numbers are Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of coronavirus task force briefing on dramatically lower than the January www.filipinostar.org July 2021 8 The North American Filipino Star Etched also in her memory are “Lead by example. Be mindful and the places she visited in the Philippines caring for the underprivileged in society. in 1997. She travelled almost the whole Prioritize the growth and well being of of the country during the national election. individuals in their communities. Show PersonaliBty yFely Rosales Cariño Free transportation via land, sea, and air empathy. Respect equality and was provided. She travelled the whole diversity. “ Ilocos region and went to Bicol in 2019 Her future plans include Month and Boracay in 2020 where she and travelling around the world to taste the Tenne Rose shot a segment for Pinoy food and view the beautiful places that Pa Rin. They Interviewed Louise Mabulo the world can offer. who was part of the “30 Under 30” Oyie, you are imaginative, Forbes magazine. During their stay in tenacious, and ambitious- very Naga city, they had a chance to admirable qualities. You also have interview Vice President Leni Robredo youth and perseverance on your side. and another ambush interview with Your colleagues speak highly of you! As Mayor Isko Moreno. a perfectionist; you set a high bar. If I Inspite of her busy schedule had a magic ball, I can foresee a bright working with Tenne & Michael, she finds future for you. A woman of few words, time to update her yearly membership you let your pictures do the talking! I in the Filipino Photographers praise and thank the Lord for blessing Association of Montreal where she has you with a vision to see the been a member since 2017. extraordinary in the ordinary. God Bless Here is her advice to young You, Oyie!!! Filipinos who will be our future leaders:

during an interview from his office. Not only are many of his From Page 7 Learn from this patients unvaccinated, he said, but a younger demographic is ending up than 48 per cent are fully vaccinated. needing urgent care. But vaccination rates vary "We've dropped two to three wildly by state. decades in terms of the average age of Vermont leads the U.S. in who has COVID in our hospitals," he vaccinations, and also has the lowest said. number of new COVID-19 cases per "Our ICU used to be filled up capita. Roughly 75 per cent of with 60-, 70- and 80-year-olds. And residents there have had at least one now, it's all teenagers, 20- and 30-year- shot. And according to the CDC's olds." website, it has the lowest cumulative Ely says he does not judge his cases per 100,000 residents. The patients who have not been seven-day case rate is 10 per 100,000 vaccinated, but he wishes more residents. We have a personaliOty yhieere Oploipvualarr celebrities in the Philippines. people would follow the science and Delta variant threatens spike get their shots. who seems to have known what she They were her team choir members The spread of the more transmissible wanted even from a young age. She also. Exposed to classmates who "It makes me sad to think that delta variant will likely bring "an this could have so easily been relished the idea of being a successful worked in the Philippine TV industry, increase in COVID cases in the weeks photographer early on. I think that a she didn’t relent in her dream and prevented, because the vaccine is ahead, with these cases concentrated extremely effective at preventing good photographer has a keen eye for desire to be famous. Oyie enjoys in communities with lower vaccination detail and is able to project just the right recalling highlights of her young career. moderate to severe disease," he said. rates," according to Jeff Zients, the Isolation, loneliness adding to health vision and message. Oyie exhibits At 20 years old, she was the youngest White House COVID-19 task force co- these qualities in spades! She has Production Coordinator under Blue risk ordinator. Ely is a leading American honed her skills and parlayed it into a Dragons Production during the "Just four states accounted for Philippine national election for Senator researcher on patient experiences in lucrative job! more than 40 per cent of all cases in Oyie was born on May 9 in Gloria Arroyo for President and the ICU, with a focus on humanizing the past week, with one in five of all Quezon City, Philippines. Her parents, Secretary Devenecia for Vice President. medical care. cases occurring in Florida alone," he Lydia Ovas and Arsenio Jimenez Olivar She was the Director for Raymond His latest book, Every Deep said. saw to it that she followed her ambition Lauchengco’s Live in Montreal concert. Drawn Breath, due out in Septem ber, "And within communities, when choosing a profession. Her At the present time, she is focuses on the benefit of having family these cases are occurring primarily siblings are Arlyn Olivar Coloma, and enjoying being Assistant Production members by a patient's side in the among unvaccinated individuals." Dr. Joseph Olivar. Completing high Manager for “Pinoy Pa Rin with Tenne & pandemic. "I think many people According to the CDC school at Far Eastern University, Michael”. Sometimes she directs a end up dying because of loneliness, Philippines, she was lucky to have had segment of the TV show, making her a website, the four states with the isolation and the combination of organ as classmates Vice Ganda and Jayo, very much needed member of the crew. highest number of new cases per failure that the virus caused," he said. capita are Arkansas, Missouri, Florida Preissler was able to be by her and Louisiana. husband's side in his final days. The seven-day case rate is When she looks back on his highest in Arkansas, with nearly 229 life, in photos of family vacations and cases per 100,000 people. Vaccination holidays, she begins to cry as she rates in these states are on the lower realizes her husband will not be by her end of the scale. side for more of those special events or Roughly 40 per cent of their 30th wedding anniversary this residents in Louisiana have had a year. single shot. In Arkansas, it's 44 per "There's not going to be any cent while in Missouri it is 46 per cent. more pictures … this is it, it's done," she Florida's uptake is a bit higher, with 55 said, holding on to a photo collage. per cent of residents having at least "It's very painful … but that's one dose. grieving. Grieving is really hard, hard Some of these national trends work." are playing out in the ICU at Nashville's After weeks of declines, Vanderbilt University Hospital, where COVID-19 deaths are on the rise again Dr. Wes Ely works. in the U.S. and most of the people "Every patient who wheels ending up in hospitals are through our ICU door basically is an unvaccinated. unvaccinated person who ends up -o0o regretting that decision," he said

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Analysis: Geneticists studying new COVID-19 updates, July 22: 95% of COVID variant in Quebec new Quebec cases are among people not fully vaccinated

For reasons that puzzle scientists in Quebec, The Delta variant of COVID-19 is far less common in this province than in the rest of Canada and the United States. PHOTO BY PIERRE OBENDRAUF Montrealers continue to wear masks in Montreal on Wednesday /Montreal Gazette July 21, 2021. PHOTO BY DAVE SIDAWAY /Montreal Gazette Although A.2.5 has not been classified Delta, while Ontario has reported as a variant of concern, it does nearly 3,700 cases. Province reports 3 deaths as cases dip vaccinated or who had received their possess an unusually high number of That raises the question as to back below 100. Montreal is lagging first dose less than 14 days earlier. mutations. why Quebec has not witnessed a on first vaccine doses for 12- to 17- 31 per cent (593) occurred among Author of the article:Aaron Derfel • surge in Delta. One of the theories that year-olds. people who had received their first Montreal Gazette might explain this discrepancy is that Author of the article:Andy Riga dose 14 or more days earlier. Publishing date:Jul 21, 2021 • 22 A.2.5 is more prevalent in Quebec Publishing date:Jul 22, 2021 5 per cent (101) occurred among hours ago • than elsewhere in Canada. Ninety-five per cent of people who had received their second A new COVID-19 variant that “One of the interesting things Quebecers who have contracted dose 7 or more days earlier. is spreading in Quebec — but not so about this A.2.5 lineage that we’ve COVID-19 in recent weeks were not The update also looks at the 88 new much in the rest of Canada — might seen quite a lot of in Quebec is it has adequately vaccinated, Health hospitalizations that occurred in the help explain why the Delta strain is a relatively high number of mutations, Minister Christian Dubé said today. four weeks before July 17. much less prevalent in the province, including the 452 mutation, which is And the unvaccinated suggests a top geneticist. one of the ones that is in Delta,” represented 89 per cent of The chart indicates that: The variant, A.2.5, first explained Jesse Shapiro, an associate hospitalizations. appeared in Central America and professor of microbiology and “These figures are striking,” 70 per cent of new hospitalizations made its way across the United States immunology at the McGill Genome Dubé said via Twitter. “They (62) occurred among people who before entering Quebec. A team of Centre. demonstrate the importance of getting were not vaccinated or who had researchers detected the variant “We’ve sort of had this your second vaccine dose now.” received their first dose less than 14 earlier this year in an outbreak in a hypothesis that okay, well, maybe An update published by the days earlier. school and a long-term care centre. A.2.5 is filling the niche that would Health Department on Thursday 19 per cent (17) occurred among Although A.2.5 has not been otherwise be filled with Delta. looked at the 1,908 new cases that people who had received their first classified as a variant of concern, it “It’s a competitor against occurred in Quebec over the four dose 14 or more days earlier. does possess an unusually high Delta, because it also has this L452 weeks before July 17. 10 per cent (9) occurred among number of mutations, 23, including the mutation,” Shapiro said. “That’s people who had received their second L452R mutation that’s associated with definitely a hypothesis. We don’t know The chart indicates that: dose 7 or more days earlier. Delta. This mutation has been shown if that’s the case. It’s essentially doing to promote viral replication, making it its job by digging its heels and out- 64 per cent of the new cases (1,214) more infectious. competing Delta. That said, Delta is occurred among people who were not Delta, in contrast, Shapiro creeping up in the latest numbers. It’s estimated that at least 5 per cent of not dramatic, but it is creeping u COVID-19 samples in Quebec are Dr. Michel Roger, medical director of A.2.5, about the same prevalence as the Laboratoire de santé publique du Delta. 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Quebec also concern, but for reasons that puzzle started vaccinating as many people as scientists in Quebec, it’s far less quickly as possible at the start of the common here than in the rest of Canada and the United States. For example, Quebec to date has See Page 19 Analysis genetically sequenced 239 cases of 10 July 2021 The North American Filipino Star July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 11 EDUCATION raises the bar but lowers the barriers to a rewarding career.

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www.filipinostar.org July 2021 12 The North American Filipino Star Adjust heat to low and let it simmer until meat becomes very tender for about 2 hours (In pressure cooker, about 35 minutes). 6.) Once the beef is very tender, add the Cooking carrots, fried bananas, potatoes, and garbanzos. Let it cook for about 7 with love minutes. 7.) Once the ingredients are tender, you may add the baguio beans and simmer provides for 1-2 minutes. 8.) Lastly, add the cabbage, bok choy and immediately turn off the heat. Cover food for the the pot for 5 minutes to cook the leafy vegetables. (should be half cook INGRBEDeIENeTSf: Pochero only).Serve it hot and enjoy! soul. 1.5 kilogram beef short ribs ½ medium cabbage, quartered 1 bunch Bok choy (pechay) 15 pcs baguio beans (green beans) 1 medium sized potato, slice in wedges 1 medium carrots, slice in wedges 2 large saging na saba (ripe plantains Authentic Pinoy Dishes banana), sliced Transfer the cooked vegetables to the 1 large tomato, diced large pot (where the rest of the 1 medium sized onion, chopped ingredients are) 2 tbsp whole pepper corn Turon (Fried Banana Rolls Add salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp garlic, minced INGREDIENTS: Serve hot with shrimp paste. Enjoy! 1 pack tomato sauce (200g) 6 pieces bananas saba or plantains, cut in 1 cup garbanzos half (lengthwise) salt or patis (fish sauce) 1 cup jackfruit ripe, sliced pinch of sugar, to taste 1 1/2 cup sugar Cooking notes: you may also add fresh 12 pieces lumpia wrapper sweet corn cobs (slice into 3) 2 cups cooking oil .) In a pot of water, boil the beef for about INSTRUCTIONS: 5 minutes. Turn off heat, drain and Roll the banana on the sugar plate and remove water from beef. (This process ensure that the banana is coated with will help you easily remove scums from enough sugar the beef). Place the banana with sugar coating in the 2.) In a pan, heat oil and fry the banana spring roll wrapper and add some ripe slices over low heat. Fry it for 1-2 minutes jackfruit or until it turns golden brown. Drain from Fold and lock the spring roll wrapper, use oil and set it aside. water to seal the edge 3.) In a large pot, sauté garlic, onion, and In a pan, heat the oil and put-in some tomatoes. Add the beef and stir fry for sugar.Wait until the brown sugar floats Pesang Manok about 5 minutes. Put-in the wrapped banana and fry until 4.) Add tomato sauce, fish sauce and the wrapper turns golden brown and the (Chicken Soup) whole pepper corn. stir it well and let it extra sugar sticks on wrapper. Serve hot Kare-Kare (Oxtail or come to a boil. as a dessert or snack. Share and Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 5.) Pour in enough water and let it boil. pork) 1 whole about 3 to 4 pounds chicken, INGREDIENTS: cut into serving parts •3 lbs oxtail cut in 2 inch slices you 6 cups water an also use tripe or beef slices 1 small onion peeled and quartered •1 piece small banana flower bud 2 pieces thumb-sized ginger peeled sliced and pounded •1 bundle pechay or bok choy 1/2 teaspoon pepper corns •’1 bundle string beans cut into 2 2 tablespoons fish sauce inch slices 2 medium potatoes peeled and •4 pieces eggplants sliced quartered •1 cup ground peanuts 1 small Napa cabbage ends trimmed •1/2 cup peanut butter and cut into pieces •1/2 cup shrimp paste 1 bunch bok choy ends trimmed and •34 Ounces water about 1 Liter cut into pieces •1/2 cup annatto seeds soaked in a salt and pepper to taste cup of water Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory •1/2 cup toasted ground rice Instructions •1 tbsp garlic minced In a large pot over medium heat, •1 piece onion chopped combine chicken and water. Bring to salt and pepper a boil, skimming scum that floats on INSTRUCTIONS: top. When the broth has cleared, add •In a large pot, bring the water to a onions, ginger, pepper corns and fish boil sauce. Lower heat, cover and •Put in the oxtail followed by the continue to cook for about 20 to 25 onions and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hrs or minutes or until chicken is cooked until tender (35 minutes if using a through. pressure cooker) Add potatoes and continue to cook •Once the meat is tender, add the for about 8 to 10 minutes or until ground peanuts, peanut butter, and potatoes are tender. Add bokchoy coloring (water from the annatto seed and cabbage and cook for about 2 to mixture) and simmer for 5 to 7 3 minutes or until vegetables are minutes tender yet crisp. Season with salt and •Add the toasted ground rice and pepper to taste. Serve hot. simmer for 5 minutes •On a separate pan, saute the garlic then add the banana flower, Be sure to register to join the eggplant, and string beans and cook Online Cook Along - for 5 minutes https//bitly/2SMAMASITA www.filipinostar.org July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 13 was a sort of bonding time. Members were taking, and watching previous Pista Sa prepared in their Filipiniana attires for the Nayon festivities on TV. Certainly one can photo shoot, then later changed into more feel a fiesta vibe with the welcoming casual outfits in a makeshift changing atmosphere, delicious food, and the room right there in the park. This was led crowning of the Mutya Ng Pista Sa Nayon by FFCAQ President Minda Mazzone. for 2019, Janella Mae Malik, and Bianca Candidates for Councilor Sonny Moroz Bront for 2021. Special mention goes to (Snowdon) and Stephanie Valenzuela the live band (Silent Seizures Band) who (Darlington) graced the event with their definitely entertained the crowd. The Social Tidbits presence and with their nonstop smiles! passersby seemed mesmerized by their Community News We so appreciate your sincere efforts! sound as they stopped to listen! The band Stephanie brought along her mom and we members are the following: Gilbert Pascual enjoyed her company as well. For myself, I (vocals), JJ Mateo (Guitar), Jovy Fely Rosales Cariño was sandwiched between two sweet and Hernandez (Lead Guitar), Renato Flores quiet mamas, Cora Abdon and Nila (Drums), and Sherwin Silo (Bass Guitar). filled our hungry tummies. Thanks to Hi, everyone! I couldn’t help but Torquator, who nonetheless, were the They are not definitely silent, but they can super good cooks Lady Claire Boco, Lady rejoice in seeing the tail end of covid19. picture of contentment. Our day ended cause a seizure with their stirring Linda Danzil and their team. Lady in red, Isn’t it a nice feeling? Hallelujah! with group pictures in front of the bust of performance! The last part of the program Lady Rose de la Paz, attended with her Here are celebrations here and Dr. Jose Rizal. As we bask in the sunshine was the line dancing performed by Zin there in just a short span of contained grandchildren. Lady Esphie Manaog was freedom. The Knights of Rizal, Eastern the photographer. Canada Region threw a celebration last Monday, July 5, 2021. Snowdon June 19, 2021 at Place Jose Rizal, City Councilor Marvin Rotrand put together Mackenzie King Park, Montreal, where the a zoom event with participating ethnic bust of Dr. Jose Rizal is located. The event minorities such as the Filipinos, the was given in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 160th Chinese, the Black Community, and birthday. The program began with the others. The main purpose was to inform singing of the national anthems by Sir voters of the protocol to be followed for the Edmour Valdez. The flag bearers were Sir November municipal elections, and for the Ernesto Gascon, Sir Stephane Morin, and September Federal election just in case Sir Sheldon Cohen. Doctor Jose Rizal and one is called. Councilor Rotrand informed the officers and members of the Eastern the group that since the Liberal party is a Canada Chapter were honored by the minority government, it should not exceed presence of federal, provincial, and local its existence for 18 months. He also dignitaries. They were there to impart their outlined the individual municipal inspirational messages worthy for all to boundaries to be followed and the role of emulate. Present were Sir Councilor Marvin volunteers. He informed the group how tax Rotrand (Snowdon), Sir Councilor Lionel deductions will be apportioned and how Perez (Darlington), Sir Pierre Arcand, MNA much the tax contribution limit will be. of Mount Royal, Madame Elizabeth Prass More importantly, he let each candidate representing Sir David Birnbaum (MNA, Lionel Perez, Stephanie Valenzuela, and D’Arcy McGee), Sir Anthony Housefather Sonny Moroz speak to the group. (MP of Mount Royal), Sir Alberto Abiera Community leaders who spoke were (Senior Adviser), Sir Alfonso Abdon FFCAQ President Minda Mazzone, Jimmy (Chairman, Filipino Heritage Society of Chan of the Chinese Community, and Montreal), and Sir Sonny Moroz some other ethnic community leaders in (Constituency Outreach Coordinator, office Montreal. The zoom ended just as the of MP Anthony Housefather). And thank Stanley Cup hockey game finals started. you to the following: Sir James de la Paz I got a call from Sir Julius Abad (Welcome Address), Sir Dante Tabamo inviting me to attend his birthday party at (Pledge of Allegiance), and Sir Dario Boco Mackenzie-King Park at Place Rizal. The (Invocation). One of the highlights of the two tents could hardly accommodate his program was the gift giving from the many guests. With the help of his wife, Knights of Rizal to the FHSM of a book Luz, there were lots of food in big pots about Dr. Jose Rizal, authored by Pablo (pinapaitan, kalding kilawen), two lechon Sir Julius Abad and many other Filipino dishes. Guests Trillana. To further show Dr. Jose Rizal’s with each passing day, we hope for more Richel Llacer, Zin Leah Baldelovar, and Zin started arriving at 10 AM and some after 3 wit, even at a tender age of eight, he wrote picnics in the park this summer. Airyel John Villanueva. Thank you to pm from work. Sir Cesar Manuel arrived a poem entitled Sa Aking Kababata (To My Here’s some good news! Did you FAMAS President Romeo Remigio who with a big box of drinks. Many were still Friends). This was ably recited by FHSM know that the city of Dollard des Ormeaux requested a special number for me before arriving when I left at 6 PM. His complete officer Miss Amy Manon-og. Before (Le Journal, summer 2021) is ranked third I left. And last but not least, a well- chapter members who attended were Sir sundown, the most important part of the best city to live in Quebec? WOWOWEE! deserved shout out to VP External Joseph Felix de Luna, Sir Rolando Villanueva, Sir program was the Floral Offering in front of Thanks to our energetic Mayor Alex Gonzales exhibiting his usual multitasking Benjamin Balaus, Sir Angelito Posadas, Sir the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal. Those who Bottausci assisted by his council members self, skillful emceeing, vibrant personality. Alexander Famularcano, Sir Reynaldo offered flowers were members of Laurence Parent, Errol Johnson, Mickey And let’s clap hands to willing helpers Abaya, Sir James Menzi, Sir Venerando organizations such as Esphie Manaog of Max Gutman, Herbert Brownstein, Morris Ruby Gonzalez, Jewel Gonzalez, and Pegano, Sir Nestor Deladia, Sir Alfredo Kababaihang Rizalista, Trans Liganor of Vesely, Valerie Assouline, and Pulkit Debbie Resurreccion! Erquiza, Sir Gerardo Osis, Sir Menard the Quebec Association of Canadian Kantawala. Another feather in DDO’s cap is I want to extend my Esmeralda, Sir Marc de Luna, Sir Mario Filipino Teachers (QACFT), and members that it boasts 42.2% of the West Island congratulations to the Executive Board: Pantaleon, Sir Edward Ujvary, Sir Josie of other Filipino organizations. The Ladies population that has been vaccinated (as of FAMAS President Romeo Remigio, VP Siaotong, Sir Florentino Palas, Sir Eduardo of Rizal lending glamour to those who May 12, 2021). Proud Mayor Bottausci External Joseph Gonzales, VP Internal Estonia, Sir Emmanuel Cea, Sir Reuben offered flowers were Lady Rose de la Paz, said, “DDO’s 50.000 residents live in a Myrlin Umipig Sia, Secretary Leah Mendoza, Sir Chester Nicola Abad, Sir Lady Claire Boco, Lady Linda Danzil, and territory of 15 km with 34 wonderful parks Baldelovar, Treasurer Lorenza Penullar, Christian Jay Collado, Sir Cesar Manuel, many others. As it was a birthday and green spaces. Over the last four years, Auditor Edwin Rosete, Accountant Isabelita Sir Ramon Posadas, Sir Rolando Maday-a, celebration, a sumptuous lunch followed. Council has worked towards improving Dela Piedra, PRO Francis Bernabe, Sir William Pasion, Sir Velmon Capanayan, Sir Gerry Danzil gave the closing remarks and renewing our play structures, park Director of Education Raquel Trinidad, and Sir Sonny Moroz. Sir Ray Balansi was the master of benches and bike paths. We are dedicated Director of Membership Glenda Lasaten, July 10, 2021 was a very red-letter ceremonies. to making these wonderful spaces more Director of Youth and Sports Carmelita day for the Filipino Heritage Society of Last Saturday, July 3, 2021, a very accessible to all. These spaces have Quizon, Director of Outreach Services Montreal (FHSM). It was a family picnic solemn ceremony took place at the Filipino added immeasurably to the quality of life of Alona Amano and Director of Special capped with a lot of delicious Filipino Association of Montreal and Suburbs our residents, in particular over the last Projects Michael Supan. You have all cuisine. Every member of the FHSM was (FAMAS) Center in the evening. The year, and we remain committed to done a good! very appreciative of Tata Bert Abiera who solemn event was the knighting of new continuing to improve your quality of life.“ In closing, I encourage you with was at Place Rizal at Mackenzie- King Park members of the Knights of Rizal. The Gracious as ever, Mayor Alex practices an Psalm 91:1,2 - Whoever dwells in the to reserve the area at eight in the morning. Philippine National Anthem was performed open door policy and welcomes feedback! shelter of the Most High will rest in the Al Abdon, the FHSM Chairman, changed by Sir Edmour Valdez and the Pledge of Due to the pandemic, FAMAS shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the hats from a computer wizard to an expert Allegiance was delivered by Sir Dante held the Pista sa Nayon Hybrid 2021 on Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my photographer. While many were having Tabamo. The knighting process was extra July 11th at the FAMAS center on Van God, in whom I trust.” God bless us all. lunch, members lent their smiles to special that you’ve got to be there to feel its Horne, Montreal. This celebration, on a Until next issue. photographer Al. Meanwhile, Amy Manon- solemnity. The candidates knighted were: smaller scale due to present og devised a set of games. The statue Jose Acosta, Gerry Taculog, Luis Jose circumstances, was just as fun as the dance was the top attraction. Attractive Klein Unger, Francois Lajeunesse, and previous ones. The place was abuzz with prizes were also provided by Amy. This Martin Chaloux. The usual Filipino snacks activities such as food distribution, picture www.filipinostar.org July 2021 14 The North American Filipino Star

Angelica Still eager to learn and Panganiban, Gregg Homan grow, Iza Calzado says celebrate 1st ‘biggest school is life’ anniversary

Gregg & Angelica

Kapamilya actress Angelica Panganiban celebrated her first anniversary with boyfriend Gregg Homan. In her Instagram account, Angelica posted photo of her together with her businessman boyfriend. Iza Calzado “I don’t ever want to be madly I know I still have a lot to learned from acting and from life. Natural human experiences in love ever again. I want to be healthy learn,” said award-winning actress Wisdom isn’t something you just “When we go through in love, sanely in love, peacefully in Iza Calzado as to why an A-list keep to yourself. Otherwise, it will something painful, sometimes we love,” Angelica wrote. “Happy first year my love. I wuv celebrity like her still opted to enroll lose its meaning. It’s really a gift. I say, ‘Can’t life just be normal?’ We yew,” she added. in personality development classes. don’t know where this will take me, each have crosses to bear and Iza said she would likewise but definitely, I’m more than willing everyone at some point will be take voice lessons this 2021 if her to share what I have learned.” challenged, will struggle, will bear hectic schedule permits. Iza, who successfully battled the shame. All of these things are “I’m honestly hungry for COVID-19 in 2020, added: “I feel like natural human experiences. I think anything that will help me grow. In waking up every day is already a everyone will go through something fact, I would attend acting classes in success in itself, so sharing my life and all these things will also pass— between projects. And since our lessons with others, as well as that’s what I want to say,” she bodies are our instruments, with our finding meaning and purpose, are added. voices being part of it, then maybe important to me.” Iza also said there’s a lot to I’ll get to use mine one day,” the In fact, Iza never had a learn from the shutdown of her Celebrities such as Kim Chiu, actress pointed out. “I’ve always problem sharing even some of the home network, ABS-CBN, that Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Julia wanted to sing. This doesn’t have to saddest events in her life for the resulted in massive job loss in the Montes, Glaiza de Castro, Alyssa be in an album. I just want to be able purpose of teaching others. She has industry. Valdez, Arci Munoz, Mariel Rodriguez, to express my emotions [through become a mental health advocate “I can still remember that it’s Dionne Monsanto, Bianca Gonzalez, music].” since she publicly admitted in 2019 around this time last year that we Barbie Imperial and MJ Lastimosa, to name a few, greeted Angelica and She further explained: “The that her mom had suffered from had our first bubble taping for ‘Ang Gregg for their relationship milestone. need to continuously gain depression prior to the latter’s tragic Sa Iyo ay Akin.’ A year later, we’re “Awww!!!!! Ang tamis naman knowledge is part of being human. death. still here,” she declared. “We’re not po mashado!!!! Happy anniv momsy You can’t say, ‘This is me. I already Also, Iza will be seen taking just surviving, but I’d like to think and greg!” Kim wrote. know everything there is to know on the role of a mother suffering that we are thriving because, “I’m so happy for you mamiii,” about my craft.’ That’s a big no-no. I from schizophrenia in the drama despite the loss of the franchise, Bea commented. don’t think anyone should say that, anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on successful programs have been Angelica revealed that she's in knowing that God can easily take July 24.A few years back, she also produced. I’m amazed at how we’ve a relationship by posting on Instagram everything you have at a snap of a shared in MMK her own struggles of managed to turn our struggles into a photo of her kissing a guy under the finger. The biggest school is really being an overweight teener. our strengths. It has made us fireworks last New Year's Day. She then life—so yes, I’m all about learning “Part of it was that it’s a way stronger and more united.” posted a selfie of her with Gregg a and growing.” for people to understand why I was “It’s been a tough year for month after. Sharing life lessons hand-picked to host the second everybody but more so for ABS- Gregg is Angelica's first known As to the possibility of also season of ‘The Biggest Loser CBN. This is why we are dedicating non-showbiz boyfriend after her becoming a teacher someday, Iza Philippines.’ The focus then was my our work to our Kapamilyas,” she relationships with John Lloyd Cruz, Derek Ramsay and Carlo Aquino.  replied: “I know that right now, I’m weight struggle, and that there was said.  already sharing whatever I’ve friction at home,” she recalled. www.filipinostar.org July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 15 anything like this before. I think my community, my country.” the fact that you’ve got the guts Ehrlich described himself to do what you’ve done means as a “unique flow artist,” Pinoy artist earns in life, you’re gonna do combining his dance abilities amazing. All the hours that went with the beautiful art of poi into this paid off. Fantastic. Well spinning and levitation wand. standing ovation done.” He is developing a style that Before his performance, maximizes the body’s Ehrlich said he traveled all the movements, making the prop on 'America's Got way to the United States to an extension of his dance. showcase his talent. According to Ehrlich, he In fact, he shared how he has been spinning poi since Talent' gave up everything for his “AGT” 2010, continuously exploring stint. the fusion of flow circles and “People thought I was dance lines. He has evolved crazy,” he said, then adding that from a simple spinner to a he, himself, also didn’t think that stunning performer who uses he’ll make it on “AGT.” acrobatic movements and Thankfully, his friends technical dance moves with poi and family supported him all the spinning. way and inspired him to fight. Early 2013, he “I am here fighting for discovered the magical art of myself, my family, my friends, levitation wand. 

Alex Gonzaga earns 1 billion YouTube views

Ehrlich Ocampo on America’s Got Talent on her 4th year as Pinoy performer Ehrlich “I’ve been here for a long Ocampo will advance to the time. That was beautiful. I loved vlogger next round of “America’s Got it! Thank you for being here.” Talent (AGT)” after he got four Heidi then declared how yeses and a standing ovation “mesmerizing” Ehrlich was. following a flawless “Because we kind of performance. wonder how you do it. And you The show’s judges Sofia move so beautifully and Vergara, Howie Mandel, Heidi (elegantly). You are incredible. I Klum, and Simon Cowell have loved it. It’s very unique.” nothing but good words for the The artist from the Filipino. Philippines quickly thanked Sofia pointed out how Heidi, relating how it means a

Alex Gonzaga

Alex Gonzaga has hit her vlogs. several milestones with her “Best way to celebrate our YouTube platform as she garnered [fourth] year together! To God be over one billion views and 11 the Glory!” she added. million subscribers on her fourth Some of the actress’ anniversary as a vlogger. celebrity friends congratulated The judges reacting to Ehrlich Ocampo’s performance “Netizens! We are now 11 Gonzaga for her vlogging [million subscribers] and we have achievements, including Luis watching him was “so much lot to him. [one] billion views over all! Thank Manzano, Jessy Mendiola and fun.” “I’m your fan!” Ehrlich you thank you!” the actress- Bianca Gonzalez. “I mean beautiful. It was said, to which the supermodel vlogger gushed on her Instagram “Congrats Ate!” Manzano flawless. That was a very special replied: “I’m yours now.” page yesterday, July 21. told the actress. Meanwhile, both show and it was different than Simon, on the other Gonzaga also showed a Mendiola and Gonzalez anything I’ve seen,” she said. hand, simply echoed the photo of herself on a beach and a addressed Gonzaga by her real Howie admitted he hasn’t statement of the three judges. screenshot of her YouTube page, name, Catherine, as they anything like it in the past. “We haven’t seen indicating that she has earned extended their congratulations. 1,000,324,417 views from all of

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Angel Locsin reveals ‘Never cancel yourself’: she planned to be in This is how Toni showbiz for only 2 Gonzaga responds on years being ‘cancelled’ online

Angel Locsin Angel Locsin has looked no longer possible, but she later Toni Gonzaga back at the early days of her felt challenged by the showbiz career and revealed that “discrimination” she experienced Having experienced being the biggest betrayal and the most cancelled on social media for two painful betrayal one could she initially planned to stop acting within the entertainment industry. decades of her stay in showbiz, host experience is the betrayal he does after only two years. “Na-challenge lang ako na and actress Toni Gonzaga shared a to himself. The award-winning actress okay, ipapakita ko na kaya ko. powerful message on how she “They can all betray you. made the revelation while talking to Tanggap lang ako nang tanggap deals with cancel culture online. You can move on from that. Pero fellow actor Matteo Guidicelli in the ng trabaho,” she told Guidicelli. (I In a sit-down interview with when you betray yourself, that's latter’s “MattRuns” podcast last was challenged to show [people] vlogger Wil Dasovich, Gonzaga hard to forgive,” she shared. Friday, July 16. what I can do. I just kept accepting admitted that she has been Is she affected by the “Alam mo ba, dapat two jobs.) “cancelled” by several netizens criticisms thrown at her? Gonzaga years lang ako sa showbiz. Mag- Locsin also credits veteran countless of times, even amid the said: “It is not painful for me to be iipon lang ako, ipapa-opera ko actress Amy Austria for inspiring pandemic. cancelled by society because I don't yung tatay ko,” Locsin said, her and helping her discover her “I have been cancelled for cancel myself.” referring her father’s eye condition. passion for acting. She recalled 20 years of my life. Last year, I have She also addressed the (Did you know, I was supposed to doing a voice-over act with Austria, been cancelled for one whole year reactions available on several social be in showbiz for only two years. I who taught her about the during the pandemic. People tell me media applications which some would just save money for my importance of acting through one’s or my sister would tell me, 'You're people equate to their sense of dad’s operation.) voice. trending, people are cancelling worth. Locsin then recalled that “Doon ko na na-discover you.' 'Again? They have been “The most important 'like' when she had saved up most of yung passion ko rin. Na-curious cancelling me for 20 years,’” she that you can give yourself is the 'like' the money required for the ako kung paano ginagawa,” she narrated. that you have for yourself. Before operation, her family was told that said. (That’s when I discovered my But she has learned how to you check on the likes on Instagram the procedure could no longer be passion. I got curious about how value her worth as a person, or on Facebook, you need to wake done on her father. [actors] do it.) reminding the public to never up in the morning, you tell yourself, “Sinabi sa amin ng doctor While the actress regards cancel themselves which Gonzaga 'Toni, you like you? You like na hindi na pwede i-operate. Darna in 2005 as her most famous called a painful betrayal. yourself? You like what you're Ngayon, 94 na si Daddy pero nung role to date, she believes the “No matter how many doing? Yes, I like me,’” she said. time na ‘yun, mga 80 plus na si project that made her a household people or how many times you were “The rest of their likes are Daddy,” she narrated. (The doctor name was the 2004 fantasy series cancelled by other people, what's just bonus because you wake up told us that they could no longer “Mulawin.” important is you never cancel every single day, you know you like operate. Now, Daddy’s already 94, Locsin also admitted that yourself. Everybody can be against yourself.” but at that time, he was around 80 she misses doing films, but she you, but you never have to be In the same interview, years old.) added that she wants to focus against yourself. Because that's the Gonzaga stressed there was never Locsin admitted that she more on herself and her upcoming biggest betrayal,” Gonzaga a point in her life that she got felt “lost” and “without purpose” wedding with her fiance, producer quipped. insecure of the success her sister Citing Caroline Myss, the “I Alex is now enjoying.  after being told the operation was and businessman Neil Arce.  Feel U” host went on to explain that

www.filipinostar.org July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 17 her perennial screen partner. Asked to and now that we are, nakikita ko ‘yung comment about it, Charlie nodded with professionalism n’ya and I can say that a smile and said, “It depends on the we’ve become closer. Other than that, management or on the project that will I’m really proud of her.” Charlie Dizon is be given to me because I’m very open Charlie maintains that she has po kung ano ‘yung ikagaganda ng remained the same in spite of her work, okay po ako na maka-partner si popularity. “Perhaps, if there’s any ready for any role Jameson.” change in me that would be my Jameson, on the other hand, schedule which has become so busy doesn’t see any problem with whether kasi mas nagtuloy-tuloy yung mga or not they become a permanent projects. But more than that, di ko po loveteam. He is just enjoying the iniisip kung ako ‘yung lead. Mas iniisip moment or how far will their partnership ko kung paano ko magagawa ng go. “We’re just enjoying the project that maayos kada project kasi yun ang we have together and making the most kinakatakot ko lagi na what if work out of it. So, that’s what I am focused suddenly becomes scarce at mawala on, rather than thinking how long are ito sa kin. So, it doesn’t matter whether we going to be (onscreen) partners.” I’m the bida or not because my What Jameson likes most thoughts are always about giving my about Charlie is her attitude. “She’s the best every time there’s a project.” same person. She didn’t change na And with or without a loveteam, porke’t may award na s’ya or anything Charlie is ready to do any role, but I can say she’s more focused, more including daring ones, that will truly put professional when it comes to work. Of her acting ability to the test. “As long as course, before, when I met her, we the story requires my character to go weren’t working on projects like this daring, then I’ll do it.” 

Charlie Dizon Charlie Dizon is beaming with no end for audiences to see her taking contentment. And why shouldn’t she? on a new role that will make them Her winning the Best Actress award in laugh, cry and fall in love with her in My last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival Sunset Girl, directed by Andoy Ranay. (MMFF) for her performance in Fan Girl “With the role, niramdam ko opposite Paulo Avelino had created a talaga ‘yung given circumstances at lot of buzz and instantly made her kung bakit ganun yung nararamdaman presence felt in showbiz. Acting offers ni Ciara,” she says, pertaining to her have been coming in left and right. In character whose fatal illness becomes fact, just by enumerating the acting a major hindrance to her lovelife in the projects she’s done, and about to do — iWant original series co-produced by even in the midst of a pandemic — Dreamscape Entertainment and All already makes it obvious that downtime Blacks Media. is pretty rare on her schedule. In My Sunset Girl, as the “I do get overwhelmed synopsis puts it, Charlie is free-spirited sometimes na sunod-sunod na kahit Ciara who defies her circumstances in gusto ko mag-prepare ng matagal for a pursuit of love and happiness. She project (but just couldn’t),” she admits. suffers from xeroderma pigmentosum, “But I’m not one to complain. I’d rather an illness that could turn deadly if she is be grateful because not everyone gets exposed to sunlight for a long time. As the same opportunity as I am and I feel a result, Ciara’s inability to go out and like I’m just so blessed kasi tuloy-tuloy travel inspires her to do vlogs and ‘yung trabaho ko. I mean hindi lahat make friends online. ganito ‘yung na-e-experience so Ciara then meets Lucas instead of thinking that everything is (portrayed by Jameson Blake), a travel coming so fast, I’d rather be grateful enthusiast who promises to help her more than anything else.” accomplish her goals in her travel Charlie shares portraying bucket list. Her strict mother (Mylene different types of character allows her Dizon) prevents her from getting close to showcase her ability to lose herself in to him and asks Lucas to stay away CLEANERS NEEDED a role. from her daughter. Ciara, instead, “That’s the beauty of being an follows her heart and falls in love with Daytime or evening (after 6pm) actor because you get to play roles Lucas. different from your personality, Mothers, indeed, know best as office cleaning 5 days per week kumbaga you’re trying to become Lucas is only manipulating Ciara to fall someone you are not. Nag-e-enjoy in love with him so that he could help (Monday to Friday) akong gawin ang isang character ‘pag his father Elias’ (Joem Bascon) evil Car required, $19 per hour. Call malayo sa totoong buhay ko,” says the intentions. 25-year-old actress. Meanwhile, one writer Small wonder, it excites Charlie observed that Jameson has become Michael 514 624-3437

www.filipinostar.org July 2021 18 The North American Filipino Star 96th and 97th victims of Florida condo collapsed identified: "It's hard because you knew the loss

As the remaining rubble from bright, always on the go, constantly "My heart is breaking as I see thwe collapase osf a 12-sptory orceeanfronvt entable the office chair that she just purchased condominium in Surfside, Florida was next to the bunkbeds," Falco said last cleared away, officials said 97 victims month. have now been identified, many of The huge pile of rubble at the them using DNA analysis. On site of the tragedy has mostly been Wednesday, police said 24-year-old cleared away, with the debris relocated Anastasia Gromova and 58-year-old to an evidentiary collection site near Linda March were identified. the airport where a thorough search Gromova, a Canadian from will continue "with enormous care and Montreal, had just been accepted to a diligence," said Mayor Daniella Levine program teaching English in Japan Cava. and was visiting the condo for one last She spoke about the hurrah with friend Michelle Pazos. difficulties of the search in a statement Gromova's body was recovered three Wednesday. days ago and was one of the last to be "The enormous pressure of Linda March ( DAWN FALCO) identified. the weight of the collapse and the Her grieving family rushed smiling and unafraid to take on difficult Anastasia Gromova passage of time also make it more from Canada after the collapse and challenges. natSioEnaRl hGeIaYdlinGesR. OMOV / AP challenging," she said, stressing that had spent weeks in agony waiting in "It's hard because you knew March, described as an workers were still carefully combing Miami. the loss was preventable and still outgoing person, had lost both her through the rubble for the remaining "It just makes it real and hard nothing was prevented," her sister parents and sister in the past decade victims as well as personal property but on a different level. At least we can said. and had gotten a divorce and was and religious artifacts. move on now," her sister Anna March's body was recovered looking for a new start in Miami, friends According to Miami-Dade Gromova told The Associated Press, July 5, police said. Earlier this year, the said. One of her friends, County, more than 22 million pounds describing her sister as a bright star successful attorney rented the Dawn Falco, said she had been talking of rubble have been cleared and that fell fast. "We will remember her furnished penthouse where pictures of on the phone with March until just two moved to a location for evidence forever." white bunkbeds hanging precariously hours before the disaster, CBS Miami processing, CBS Miami reported. Her parents said she was close to the sheared-off building made reported. Beach volleyball player Markéta Sluková-Nausch left in tears as

Czech star misses Olympics due twomenp's obeaschitvoillveybeall tCouronamvenit da-c1com9panryiengsthueml. t Vaccination was against Japan on Saturday, July 24. voluntary," he said in the statement 'It hurts terribly' quoted by the Czech official news Following a report by the Czech agency CTK. online news site Seznam Zpravy, the Voracek travelled to Tokyo from COC confirmed that the first member of Prague on a special chartered flight last the Czech delegation to Tokyo to test week. Five other passengers from the positive for the virus was one of the flight, including four Czech athletes, team's doctors, Vlastimil Voracek. have since tested positive for the virus. Voracek tested positive after The statement from Voracek Hermannova passes the ball to Sluková-Nausch prepares to the team's arrival in Tokyo. His previous came just as the COC announced serve against Sarah Pavan and Sluková-Nausch. test, taken the day before departing for cyclist Schlegel had tested positive for Melissa Humana-Paredes of Later on Thursday, a sixth Tokyo, was negative. Covid-19 and won't be able to Canada. member of the Czech team -- cyclist By Ben Morse and Ivana Following a report in Czech participate in his race. Michal Schlegel -- tested positive, Kottasova, CNN media that he had not been vaccinated The result of the COC's according to the Czech Olympic Updated 2:38 PM ET, Thu July 22, against Covid-19 despite being eligible investigation into the alleged breaking Committee (COC), which has launched 2021 CNN)Czech beach volleyball for the shot and despite the fact that the of Covid-19 rules on a charter flight from an investigation into the alleged players Markéta Sluková-Nausch and COCe "strongly encouraged" all Prague to Tokyo will be published within breaking of Covid-19 rules on a charter Barbora Hermannova are coming to participants to get vaccinated, Voracek 14 days. flight from Prague to Tokyo at the end of terms with being ruled out of the 2020 issued a statement in which he denied Sluková-Nausch said she last week. Simon Nausch, who is Tokyo Olympic Games as the European breaking any rules. discovered she traveled on a flight with Sluková-Nausch's coach and husband, team grapples with a growing Covid-19 "The organizers stipulated their an individual who tested positive for also tested positive on Tuesday. problem. rules for athletes and those Covid-19 right after her arrival in Tokyo. "I know that many much worse Sluková-Nausch's positive things are happening around the world result was announced on Thursday, as right now, but truthfully, in our own she became the fifth member of the sporting micro-world, the world we have Czech Olympic team to have tested lived in and are living in now, it is positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo. extremely sad for Bára [Barbora WANTED "We cried, then we swore, then we cried Hermannova] and I that our journey to again," said Sluková-Nausch, whose Reliable Handy man for maintenance of Tokyo, the journey that was meant to be positive test also rules out her playing a pinnacle, had to end in this way," said real estate property partner Hermannová from the Games. Sluková-Nausc in a statement provided Excellent working conditions, good pay "I am just hoping that no other to CNN by her representative. athletes will follow us, because I think Tokyo was due to be the third Please apply by phone: that something like this is a nightmare Games for Sluková-Nausch and the Mrs. Anne Beaucage for any athlete, for any Olympian, who second for Hermannová. The pair were gets this far, this close to the Olympic 514-733-1444 scheduled to open the Olympic competition," added Sluková-Nausch.

www.filipinostar.org July 2021 The North American Filipino Star 19 'Best day ever': Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin rocket touch down after historic spaceflight trip was bankrolled. He thanked “every 8 miles by the aircraft VMS Eve, named Amazon employee, and every Amazon after Branson's mother. Live video customer. Because you guys paid for all showed the space plane VSS Unity this." release from between the mother ship's Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., twin fuselages, using rocket power to fly noted on Twitter that Bezos rode his to the somewhat disputed boundary of rocket ship for "a little over 10 minutes. space. Amazon warehouse workers on Like Branson, Bezos, 57, 'megacycle' shifts will be on their feet for provides his New Shepard vehicle the 10 hours. I’m fighting for an economy ultimate endorsement after becoming that values the dignity of their work, not the first to fly in it. the multiplication of his wealth." 'It was just magical':Virgin New Shepard, a fully Galactic space plane carrying Richard automated, 60-foot rocket and capsule, Branson reaches edge of space, is designed primarily for space tourism returns safely thanks to automated flight systems, For Bezos, whose wealth has large windows and a modern interior. been estimated at $177 billion, the short After liftoff, the booster returns to the trip was the culmination of a 20-year facility for a vertical landing while the journey with his company, Blue Origin. This still image taken from video by Blue Origin capsule briefly floats in space, then shows Jeff Bezos(C), Wally Funk(R) and Oliver touches down near the launch site with Daemen(L) after Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard the help of parachutes. Branson, 71, and a crew of two craft capsule returned from space, safely landing on pilots and three mission specialists July 20, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas. were carried to an altitude of more than HANDOUT, BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images VAN HORN, Texas – Billionaire approaching $100 million. we’re keeping an eye on it so that if Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his Blue Branson and his crew hurtled From Page 9 Analysis there is something of concern, then Origin rocket crew realized dreams and historically to the edge of space last action can be taken,” Shapiro said. made history Tuesday, blasting off from week. Bezos and his team said they year compared with Ontario, which “It is important to do the West Texas desert, reaching space breached it. held back more doses for second surveillance for variants. If we don’t and returning to Earth in a smooth It's the 16th flight for New shots. look, we’re in the dark. This variant parachute landing minutes later. Shepard but the first to include people. But both Roger and Shapiro could become a concern. It could "Happy, happy, happy!" Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin have been warned that it’s only a matter of time become something that is more Bezos said from space. "You have a very somewhat dismissive of Branson's flight before Delta circulates more widely in transmissible, it could be something happy crew up here!" nine days ago, saying Virgin Galactic's Quebec. At present, Alpha is that is escaping immunity and better top altitude of 53.5 miles came up short The New Shepard provided predominant in Quebec, but Delta is 50 able to reinfect people who previously of reaching true space. per cent more contagious than Alpha. large windows to enjoy the view, and the had been infected or people who are Launch of a new era or flights Shapiro and his colleagues crew was treated to three or four minutes vaccinated. This is something we are of fancy? Branson, Bezos ventures may published their findings in a preprint of weightlessness. The booster rocket doing with the LSPQ and CoVaRR- open space travel to all online, sharing the information with touched down smoothly, a vertical Net (a federal network of scientists.)” landing about seven minutes after liftoff. NASA, the Air Force, the other geneticists around the world. The capsule containing the astronauts Federal Aviation Administration and They’re continuing to study A.2.5, landed with parachutes and a "cushion some astrophysicists consider the hoping to learn more about how it’s of air" created by retrorockets a little boundary between the atmosphere and evolving. more than 10 minutes after liftoff. space to begin 50 miles up. Thus “We found this variant and "Best day ever," Jeff Bezos said passengers on Virgin Galactic tourist trips, which can reach a maximum after touchdown, greeted by a sea of there couldn't have been a better altitude of about 55 miles, will earn cheering Blue Origin employees and choice for the position. astronaut wings. From Page 5 Why Mary Simon’s others at the company's campus. Sillett, who has met Simon New Shepard flew about 66 Also on board were his brother several times over the years, Mark, longtime women-in-space miles up. That's past the so-called Mary Sillett of Hopedale, who Karman line, 62 miles above Earth, has served as president of Inuit Tapiriit highlighted Simon's work in many advocate Mary Wallace "Wally" Funk, roles. and Oliver Daemen, the de facto winner recognized by most international Kanatami, the non-profit organization of an auction for the capsule’s fourth aviation and aerospace federations as that works to improve the health and seat. Funk, 82, is the oldest person ever the threshold of space. well-being of Inuit in Canada, said in space. Daemen, 18, is the youngest. "Only 4% of the world The exultant travelers climbed out of the recognizes a lower limit of 80 km or 50 capsule to hugs from family and friends. miles as the beginning of space," Blue "Congratulations to all of Team Origin tweeted before Branson's flight. Blue past and present on reaching this "New Shepard flies above both historic moment in spaceflight history," boundaries. One of the many benefits Blue Origin tweeted. "This first astronaut of flying with Blue Origin." crew wrote themselves into the history Despite the competition, Blue books of space, opening the door Origin and Bezos posted a through which many after will pass." congratulatory message on social Tuesday's flight marked the media after Branson landed. Tuesday, 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon Branson followed suit. landing. Bezos launched a much quicker trip to space in what the world's "Well done Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos, richest man hopes will be a lucrative Mark, Wally, and Oliver. Impressive!," business. Blue Origin employs Branson said via Twitter after thousands across several states and touchdown. "Very best to all the crew campuses. Competitor Richard from me and all the team at Virgin Branson's Virgin Galactic has more than Galactic." Memorial University vice-president (Indigenous) Catharyn 800 employees. A ticket to space can Plenty of elbow room and the Andersen, left, and Mary Sillett say the appointment of Mary cost $200,000 or more. largest windows in space: A deeper Simon as governor general is an important moment in Canadian Bezos said Blue Origin plans look at Jeff Bezos' trip to space history. (CBC) two more flights this year, and sales of Bezos, who stepped down as private seats on his flights are CEO of Amazon, didn't forget how the

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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.

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