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Legal nincompoops House prosecutors saw their im- It is also almost certain that oth- peachment case against the Chief er Chief Justices also were given Justice crumble, right before their platinum cards by PAL, as pre- eyes, as not only were the alleged sumably, would other justices and “perks” of CJ Renato Corona from even Noynoy Aquino. Philippine Airlines (PAL), such I can bet my bottom peso that as his and his spouse’s platinum even some of these congressmen, cards along with the inconsequen- apart from their pocketing their tial number of trips they had taken, pork barrel’s “soft component,” but also that the illegally obtained also get a lot of perks and not just bank records of the CJ, as well as for their trips. the testimonies of the Philippine These congressmen and the yel- BSP, AMLC should be made to answer Savings Bank offi cials — being lows are such a hypocritical bunch. During the early period of the administration of former President Gloria Arroyo, the Philippines the fruit of a poisonous tree — will They too — including Noynoy — was placed in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist of so-called non-cooperative coun- very probably be barred by the have not been truthful about their tries on the international battle against money laundering. impeachment court as evidence assets. The FATF is a body under the powerful Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develop- for Article 2.3 on his statement Noynoy himself undervalued ment (OECD) which groups the richest industrialized countries. The Philippines, along with 14 of assets and liabilities networth his Times Street house at merely other countries, were threatened with trade sanctions from OECD members for being a tax haven (SALn). some P2 million then corrected and money laundering center. The problem has always lain this in his latest SALn, placing it The FATF then demanded that the country relax its strict bank secrecy law that allowed dirty with the hastily done impeach- at some P14 million. Hello. The money to be safely hidden from investigation. A new law against laundered money was crafted ment articles against the CJ, owing increase in land and home values, and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) under the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) was to the fact that not only was this despite remodelling, can’t just in- born. document railroaded — on orders crease from P2.4 million to P14 The function of AMLC based on the law it was crafted is investigative and recommendatory and of the master at Malacañang — million in a year’s time! So is he thus has on its own limited powers on looking into suspicious bank accounts without a court order. but also that the House members corrupt as well and unfi t for the During the impeachment trial, impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona’s depository bank Phil- did not have any evidence backing presidency for under declaring his ippine Savings Bank (PSBank), through its president, Pascual Garcia III, related that sometime up their Articles of Impeachment. SALn and not being upfront about in late 2010, the BSP and the AMLC held a periodic check of the bank and that the accounts of Apart from obtaining evidence his assets and even his bank de- Corona in the bank may have been peered into during the examination. illegally, the prosecutors have also posits? The testimony of Garcia was in relation to a document being held by the House prosecution been doing nothing but fi sh for Oddly enough, even as the panel purportedly containing details of the bank accounts of Corona in PSBank and the Senate evidence from the start of the trial prosecutors claim that these PAL impeachment court is trying to determine whether the document is forged or leaked, which either and getting the court to provide “perks” enjoyed by the CJ and his way will involve some form of liability for those involved. them with evidence through sub- wife are “impeachable crimes,” Presiding judge Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile was reconstructing the events prior to the poenas. But that has all changed there went their master, Noynoy, surfacing of the document and through Garcia, it was narrowed down to representatives of either as they really have gone too far, defending the “perks” obtained the BSP or the AMLC as the likely source if the documents were leaked. merely for them to try and convict by Pagcor offi cials, which include The AMLC was particularly identifi ed as source of the leak because of the varied high offi cials Corona by publicity by reading his appointee and kaibigan Bong that make up the council who are identifi ed closely with Aquino. It would not take a huge effort for out these bank records for media Naguiat who were discovered to them to satisfy the interest of the Palace on the Corona accounts. on which the yellow media feast. have been given some $110,000 The AMLC promptly issued a statement accusing Garcia of inaccuracy in his statement and They even wanted a PAL execu- to facilitate a gambling license in misleading the Senate court, supposedly away from the initial suspicions that the possible leaking tive to testify on the so-called PAL Pagcor’s Entertainment City, as of the Corona bank records was an inside job that would tend to taint the credibility of the bank. platinum card and announce the “cost-cutting measures.” AMLC’s head Vicente Aquino said the body doesn’t have the authority to audit accounts and number of trips Corona took for As the CJ is Noynoy’s political could have not instituted such an action on Corona’s PSBank accounts since the law prohibits the free. They even wanted a witness foe, his receiving perks from PAL AMLC to look into bank accounts without the consent of the owners or authority from the court. from Rustan’s department store is a betrayal of public trust, his un- He also said not one of the AMLC’s fi nancial investigators have set foot on PSBank’s Katipunan to testify on the grocery sales to fi tness to be the head magistrate, branch. Corona. Just how low can these has no integrity and independence, Deducing from the testimony of Garcia, Enrile said that none other than some PSBank offi cials prosecutors get, just to demonize is corrupt and heaven knows what and the personnel of the BSP and AMLC could have leaked the Corona bank documents. the CJ? else — is an impeachable offense Garcia had said that the AMLC and BSP were focused on so-called “politically exposed per- Those free trips altogether and not cost-cutting or a bribe. sonalities” (PEP) during their “periodic examination” and that a Jerry Leal of the AMLC and the wouldn’t even have hit a million But not for Naguiat and his ap- BSP was the one who requested the examination of the documents that included that of Corona’s. pesos. Are these nincompoops of pointees in the Pagcor. They have The PEP classifi cation on bank accounts was supposedly adopted by the PSBank after the a prosecutor saying that all it takes not betrayed public trust, are inde- extensive probe undertaken by the government banking agents. for the CJ to be infl uenced into a pendent and have integrity despite What was unusual was that the 2010 BSP-AMLC audit lasted for two months, based on the favourable decision is less than a their having been, as claimed in a narrative of Garcia when it was supposedly only a routine check of the bank complying with bank- million pesos? Duh. lawsuit abroad, on the gambling ing requirements. If the CJ were that easily bribed, take but are not corrupt nor do Congress has indicated plans to check the identity of Leal which Tribune sources said is indeed wouldn’t it have been more logi- they have illegally acquired assets an offi cial of the BSP and whether this person and the one who asked for the PEP documents were cal for him to butter up to Noynoy and hidden wealth in their bank ac- the same. and give him what Noynoy wants counts. They are Noynoy’s friends The congressional probe is warranted since the BSP and the AMLC are institutions which instead of holding fi rm on the in- and allies and as such, are above should not be supposedly politically motivated. Senator-Judge Joker Arroyo raised the disturb- dependence of the high court and the law, no matter what crime they ing possibility of the government peering into any bank accounts at will and use this for political the judiciary? Wouldn’t it have commit, as they are Noynoy’s blackmail. been easier for him to pander to sacred cows. And Noynoy dares Also, the government’s involvement if the document is leaked will have great bearing on the the desires of Noynoy to control mouth his hypocritical daang ma- already weak evidence being presented against Corona. the judiciary instead of Corona tuwid. The probe will also stop what could be a big brother government in the making. fi ghting him?

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THE TALL ORDER ‘Seniors should that the 20 percent discount to which they are entitled in hotels and restaurants also applies to take-out, take- Reprinted from home or drive-thru orders.’ Malaya with the By Mon Datol author’s consent Benny Abante on seniors’ rights Balikuko pa ang daan ni Juan AS a senior citizen, I am happy enough gists are covered, of course. Health care "After one and a half years of the Hindi ako kritiko ni PNoy, pero, with the benefi ts that the law (R.A. 9994 supplies and materials subject to the same straight path (daang matuwid), let us biglang nanlaki ang aking mga mata at the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010) discounts, he said, include eyeglasses, ask ourselves: Is there a difference butas ng ilong ng hindi man lang niya gives senior citizens. hearing aids, dentures, manual or electric- between our system now and the sys- inimbistigahan muna bago ‘pinatuwad When I recently met former Manila powered wheel chairs, crutches, walkers, tem that we came upon before when .. err.. pinatawad, pala’ ang kaibigang Congressman Benny Abante, the principal canes and quad canes, and artifi cial bone for almost a decade were Cristino Naguit, Jr. Ng PAGCOR ng author of R.A. 9994 in the House of Rep- replacements like steel. affected by graft and corruption?" – ma-involved ito sa ‘freebies issue’ sa resentatives, he confessed that while he And it even covers geriatric diapers for President Noynoy Aquino. Casino. has been a long-time advocate for granting lolos and lolas, something which, I’m sure, What’s your take on PNoy’s state- PNoy also overlook the faults of more benefi ts and privileges for seniors, a lot of families don’t know about. ment during thre26th EDSA I anni- close friends and shooting buddies like at the time that he batted for the expanded Another benefi t that many seniors may versary? Tumuwad..err.. tumuwid nga DILG undersecretary Rico Puno who law, it was when he was about to become not be aware of is that they are also entitled ba ang daang sinasabi ni President bungled the Luneta hostage crisis and one. A senior is anyone aged 60 and above. to a 5 percent in their monthly electric and Noynoy in his one-and-half years as was also accused of involvement in "Actually" he said, "there was some water bills as long as their electric and wa- our Head of State? "jueteng"; Virginia Torres of the LTO; self-interest behind my work for R. A. ter consumption does not exceed 100 kWh Maybe. It’s all over the dailies and political adviser Ronald Llamas, na 9994 because when I pushed for its enact- and 30 cubic meters, respectively. tabloids some changes in governmen- nahuli pa ng camera na namimili ng ment starting in 2009, I was already near- To avail of these benefi ts however, a tal schemes that gave the poorest of the pirated DVDs! ing my sixth decade of existence in this senior citizen must show proof of his age, Ni hindi nga ‘kinakastigo kahit min- poor ‘pamatid gutom’ buwan-buwan planet." Benny turned 60 on July 15, 2010 citizenship and residence in the household. to the tune of some Ph2.5-billion. san’ ni PNoy his closest buddy of all, PNoy could be correct in giving some executive secretary Paquito Ochoa, for or fi ve months after the law was approved And also proof of billing which should 1.7 million ‘poorest of the poor’ cash not having done anything concrete as on February 15, 2010. Still, according to show that the electric and water meters are money to buy three –square-meals a the "crime czar" of his administration. Benny, due to lack of a public information registered in his name for at least one year. day for a month. But, is it enough to The criminality situation in the coun- campaign, many senior citizens remain This benefi t is granted on a per household say ‘tumuwid ang landas’ ng milyones try has gone from worse to worst. largely unaware of the benefi ts and privi- basis, regardless of the number of senior na mahihirap sa bansa due to PNoy’s Obviously, ginagaya lang ni PNoy leges they have the law. citizens residing therein. pamatid-gutom fund? si GMA as far as the wicked prac- "For instance, many seniors know that Another very signifi cant benefi t that the tice of patronage politics. Look at they are entitled to the mandated 20 per- law grants to seniors is being exempt from No way, Jose! Sa tingin ko, lalong his recent appointment of unqualified cent senior citizens discount when they the payment of income tax, as long as their bumaluktod ang landasin ng mga people to the important and dignified ride public buses and jeepneys,’’ said Ben- income falls within the minimum wage in naghihirap nating kababayan. Umaasa position of ambassadors to and ny. "But how many of them know that they accordance with the provision of Republic na lang ang mga ito sa buwanang Portugal, namely Domingo Lee and are entitled to the same benefi t when they Act 9504. This law extends the tax exemp- andang pera ni PNoy thru the DWSD Philippe Lhuillier, respectively. take taxis? And even if they do know, how tion to overtime pay, holiday pay, hazard ni Ms. Dinky Soliman. Bakit kaya And PNoy’s vendetta attitude is many of them will demand this discount pay and night shift differential of mini- hindi na lang ginamit ang bilyones na very glaring as could be gleaned at the from taxi drivers?" mum wage earners, iyon sa paggawa ng mga maliliit na current impeachment trial of Supreme And how does this apply when a grand- There is a common public misconcep- negosyo na kung saan magtatrabho Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, father gets into a taxi with fi ve of his tion that the grant of senior citizens ben- ang mga food stamp beneficiaries at whom he despised so much being grandchildren? efi ts is dependent on the presentation of a suswelduhan sila ng kahit mas mababa a midnight appointee of GMA. Sa Benny points out that this benefi t is ap- senior citizens ID card only, which is not ng konti sa sweldo ng isang regular administration na ito, wala na tayong plicable not only for land transportation true at all. employee? Anong maliliit na nego- magawa dahil ... which includes the LRT and the MRT but Abante clarifi es that the Implementing syo? Ang dami. also in sea and air transport services, and Rules and Regulations of R. A. 9994 allow Whatever PNoy wants, PNoy gets Puwedeng pagawaan ng reta-reta- and Pinoys just vow their heads. that it also applies for advanced bookings. seniors to avail of the benefi ts and privi- song basahan na itinitinda sa Divisoria Pumapalakpak pa. Most seniors know about the 20 per- leges granted under the law by presenting a ó sa mga jeepney/taxi drivers sa kalye. cent discount to which they are entitled in passport or other valid, government-issued Bibili lang ng ilang makina ang DSWD ***** hotels and restaurants. What they may not documents which proves that a person is at at turuan ang mga Nanay sa paggamit ‘For God, not politics’, daw ang be aware of, Benny says, is that the same least 60 years old. These include driver’s na makina at paggawa ng mga reta- ginawang prayer rally ng Iglesia ng benefi t applies to take-out, take-home or license, voters ID, postal ID, or IDs issued song basahan. Pwedeng paggawaan ng Cristo nuong Tuesday afternoon that drive-thru orders as long as it is the senior by the SSS, GSIS or the Professional Reg- tocino ó longganiza na ititinda sa mga almost crippled the traffic situation citizens himself (with a valid senior citizen ulation Commission (PRC). gagawing barangay food stations na in Manila. Do I believe INC lead- ID) who is making the order. Many res- An important proviso of the senior supervised ng DSWD.’ ers? Why not. Wala naming sinabing taurants give the discount only for dine-in citizens law is that the benefi ts extend to back-up ng INC si CJ Renato Corona, customers. holders of dual citizenship as long as they O, di kaya naman ay pagawaan ah. Katoliko ako. Pero, ang Lolo Benny also points out that guests in can prove their being Filipino citizens, and ng kandila ó floorwax .Pwede ring Badong ko raw sa motherside namin, hotels and lodging establishments are en- have lived in the Philippines for at least six tabi-tabing tindahan ng mga ukay- ani Utol Jun ng Alliance of Senior titled to these discounts not only for room months. ukay, food stalls, tsinelas at bags at CitizensPartylist at insang Atty. Romy accommodations and food but also for Abante also stressed that all payments kung anik-anik pang maibebentang Manalo, eh, mataas na opisyal ng INC. services of hotel-based internet facilities, made by senior citizens are also exempt pangangailangan ng masa. Ang dam- So, elibs ako sa INC na walang puli- workout gyms, barber shops, Jacuzzis, from the 12 percent value added tax. (Ac- ing maiisip na pwedeng pang-negosyo tika sa prayer rally nila na dinaluhan ktv bars, spa, massage parlors and sauna tually, the removal of VAT or its reduction ng ‘poorest of the poor’ from that bil- ng mayruong isang milyong deboto. baths. He also clarifi es that beach resorts to just six percent is one other advocacy lions of PNoy ‘pantawid gutom. Hindi Mahirap na. Matagal ng ... and mountain resorts fall within the defi ni- that the former Manila lawmaker contin- yong ibinibigay na lang ng cash sa tion of the term "hotel". ues to espouse.) Hindi ako napapadapa ni Lolo mga todong mahihirap na pamilya, na Of course, these are only for those who And what penalties are imposed on anong malay ng DSWD kung ibinibili Badong ko. lahat ng pagkain at basic needs ng can afford. establishments or persons who refuse to pamilya. Baka ang Nanay ay itinu- ***** On health concerns, for instance, Con- grant the mandated discounts to seniors tung-it ang kalahati at ang kalahati, si Magtatagal pa kaya ang impeach- gressman Abantes explained that the 20 or violate any provision of the law or its Tatay naman ... ment trial ni CJ Corona? Di na siguro, percent applies to both branded and gener- Implementing Rules and Regulations? dangkasi, nag-rest case na ang prosecu- ic medicines’ including vitamin and miner- "These include, among others, a fi ne of Ipinangto-toma lang sa kalye. tion team ni Neil Tupaz, Jr. Tinanggal al supplements prescribed by a doctor for P50,000 to P100,000 and imprisonment of na ang 5 pang natitirang impeachable the prevention and treatment of diseases, not less than two years but not more than ***** charges laban ke Corona. Tatlo lang illness or injury. six years for the fi rst violation. For sub- Naa-amuse ako ke Pangulong daw ay sapat na para ma-convict at Seniors who are classifi ed as indigents sequent violations, a fi ne of not less than Noynoy tuwing magsasalita siya sa matanggal sa puwesto ang CJ ng SC. or who are neglected, abandoned and P100,000 but not more than P200,000 and anumang event. Laging tinitirya si Ang Defense Team ni Corona naman homeless and are in government-run resi- imprisonment of not less than two years dating Pangulong Gloria Arroyo at ang babandera sa korte ni Tata Juan. dential homes, centers and facilities can get but not more than six years." pinupuri ang ‘nagawang’pagsulong Abangan natin ang galing ng koponan free vaccinations against fl u and pneumo- *** ng bansa sa liderato niya sa tulong ni Tata Serafin Cuevas. Namputsa, coccal diseases. They are also entitled to Readers who missed a column can ac- ng kaniyang gabinete. Parang walang kabayan. Para tayong mga addicts sa an allowance or stipend of P500 a month. cess www.duckyparedes.com/blogs. This ginagawang kabulastugan ang mga teleserye ng bayan na pinamagatang ... Hospitals, clinics and similar facili- is updated daily. Your reactions are wel- ‘Ángels in Malacanan Palace, ’ ah. ties, and services of health professionals come at [email protected] Koronang tinik sa korte ni Juan. like doctors, dentists, and ophthalmolo-

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My Cup of Tea ‘Naguiat’s excuse is that the perks are industry By Dr. Leto Tigley practices and that he stayed at Wynn Macau for business purposes.’

Reprinted from Malaya with the author’s consent Riding in tandem killing is now a fad in Questions on Aquino’s PH, must be stopped

clearance of Naguiat The Philippines again is in a series of conun- trial. You might be a small monkey before, but PRESIDENT Aquino imme- a. If Naguiat’s claims are drum, from one disaster to another, heavily on the ongoing trial, he is carving himself to be diately cleared his classmate true, why did he check- in the denuding our financial capability to revitalize an orang utang. and friend Cristino Naguiat hotel with his party incognito? our economy. The latest is the earthquake in Riding in tandem crimes are becoming a Jr. of allegations by Wynn Re- Why didn’t he register under the Visayas, specifically, the oriental side of new vogue for felons in the country. Most are Negros island. Although I felt bad with the hired killers. One Lawyer, Atty Sesbrenio, put sorts that he was the recipient his name or Pagcor? Who situation after that Magnitude 6.9 hit La liber- up fifty thousand pesos just to give a clue to the of the generosity of his for- goes to a business meeting in a tad, Guihulngan, Tayasan, Ayungon, and even killers of his wife and his adopted who was way mer friend and partner Kazuo hotel and checks-in incognito? , the devastation and deaths were so laid and killed almost three weeks ago. There Okada. b. They said Okada has been enormous which no doubt can were drive by shooting and it killed four for Of course, Aquino later issued a license so there is no trigger tears in your eyes. There were 14 this month. Are we culturing assassinations as asked Executive Secretary more reason to bribe. bridges torn apart stunting the relief and rescue a form of livelihood? Maybe, one reason is the Paquito Ochoa Jr. to investi- "Look at the exhibits in the forces to delay their immediate assistance. The rampant buy and sell of homemade guns and it gate allegations of breathtak- case. It says that the license mountains and even on small hills, landslides is easier to buy them in an underground market. ing gifts showered by Okada, given to Okada is only provi- were no longer stoppable. Now that rains fall for Teenagers are no longer afraid to tuck their guns whose Universal Entertain- sional until the completion of three days, mud will just move with less hesita- on their waistline and they are proud to have ment Corp is building a casino the project, when the fi nal li- tion. Men became widower and lost their sons shot and killed somebody. This culture should at the reclaimed Manila Bay cense will be given. and daughters, too. Instant widows were roam- be stopped. But it needs a plan and a well stud- area, to Naguiat whom Aquino "I believe Okada was play- ing around whose cheeks were wet with tears. ied strategy. Or else, as usual we are fronting a has appointed chairman and ing it safe because he knew Some carves a word food in their valley to let blank wall. Actually there is improvement on chief operating offi cer of the that when the new adminis- the airplane glimpse for their needs. our Police, but not so touchable. Please do more Philippine Amusement and tration came in, all contracts In the city of rumour of tsunami was and we will be proud of you. Gaming Corporation. entered into by the past ad- broadcasted and people were in panic. Some ran In Medicine, we are advised to know our PAGCOR regulates and op- ministration will be reviewed. with brief or underwear alone to the mountain blood sugar level. Normal sugar level would not erates casinos in the country. If you follow the claims in areas or high level. But it was just a false alarm. cause any worry. But the high and low is abnor- Malacañang has brushed the complaint that Okada ma- Many believe that it was one sign that a Saint mal and our hormonal response will imme- aside the impropriety of the nipulated the ownership of the will soon emerge in the Province. And he will be diately correct it to its proper level. The pan- perks that Naguiat, members Philippine company that en- called San Pedro de Cebu. Generally, it spared creas which is the main organ in charge of this of his family including their tered into an agreement with the island from a wider devastation. Cebu does will always monitor the condition. Continuous not have so many damages but in the town of hyperglycemia is one indication that Diabetes nanny and other Pagcor offi - Pagcor for the entertainment Dumanjug, one of the barrios suffered a sink- Mellitus probably have set in. And this would cials got from Wynn Resorts city project, it’s expected that hole, swallowing one big mango tree and a post. be an opening remark for long and tedious travel in one of their visits to Macau Okada would make sure that People residing on that place are worried about on that illness. The bathroom and the kitchen (free accommodation in Wynn he is in good graces with the a possible expansion knowing that inside the would be the battle ground every hour of the Resorts luxury suite, $1,673 new regulators who will issue depth appeared a body of water. DENR specu- day. And if unchecked, it will aggravate into dinner, $20,000 cash gifts, the fi nal license. lates that the underlying baseline is an under- chronicity, and undermines the normal func- $1,878 Chanel bag which Na- c. Pnoy stressed that the ground river. Some who lives closer to the place, tion of other organs. If it is the kidney, chances guiat returned) saying that’s Chanel bag meant for Nagu- because of fear, packed up their things and move are it will end up into renal failure which will "industry practice." iat’s wife was returned. to safer areas. I prayed that this monstrous freak make the patient a candidate for dialysis or In Tagalog, ganyan naman "Take note of the details would not increase its size. Or else another big kidney transplant. I have three classmates in the talaga ang kalakaran. found in the complaint, i.e.- problem lurks in the dubious shadow. Philippines who left for the other world in an A friend forwarded to me a Naguiat insinuated that his The Chief Justice, Renato Corona is now on early age because of that. letter which raised common- wife wanted such a bag; Oka- the defensive when his deposits on various bank Johnriel Casimero, of Ormoc City is now the sense issues on Aquino’s clear- da’s people bought the bag turned out undisclosed in his SALN. His hidden new champion. His win is so sweet ance of Naguiat. I’m sharing and showed it to Naguiat who deposit all in all reaches closer to sixty million and it adds more lustre for the Filipinos in this some parts because I know did not like the bag (maybe the pesos, and his dollar deposit alleged to have a sports. The Argentineans could not accept the they refl ect the sentiments of style or the color) and, hence, starting deposit of 700K. His various proper- result and after the announcement a riot ensued. many I’ve talked with: did not accept it. ties, undeclared and undervalued, were also Most of the contingents were bruised on that. "If there is a bribe-giver, "It was also stated in said multimillions. The 188 congressmen are now But anyway, the record is already posted and we then it follows that there is a complaint that the bag went to asking him to be truthful to his promise that he are proud of him too. bribe-taker. the wife of Okada’s represen- will donate it to the government to help the poor Manny Pacquiao is now a bible man. He is "Regardless of where you tative. and underprivileged. With the kind of Corona’s recommended by the CBCP directorate to be an are or in which country you "Question: Had Naguiat personality it will never happen. Since he made ambassador of faith. He has already signed his more dummies in his family, he will try it more, fight against the undefeated Tim Bradley for the belong, if there is an accusa- liked the bag, would he have to hide his riches. But the defence lawyers are Pinoy icons welterweight belt. Their promotion- tion of bribery, there should accepted the bag? Why, in trying hard to throw more monkey wrench to al tour has already started. He manifested lately, immediately be an investiga- heaven’s name, did he have to halt the impeachment, or else file protest to evi- that after this, he will fight once and then retires. tion rather that clearing the tell his host that his wife want- dences presented not to accept it. They always A friend of mine, who is an outspoken fan of alleged bribe-taker (and then ed a Chanel bag? Couldn’t invoke the legal adage that evidences taken in mommy Dionesia wishes to dance with her with ordering an investigation after he just have asked one of his an illegal way, are fruits of a poisonous tree. a tango. He said that he will hold her waistline the public cries foul of the ex- Pagcor people (who was with The congressmen and the lawyers of the pros- tightly, and with a continuous dipping in all oneration). him) to go out and buy the bag ecutions were all younger, compare to Corona’s angles. He has his youtube clippings for his "If this had happened in Sin- with his own money, assum- camp. But all the farmers of Hacienda Lusita, bedtime overture. I told him, “She is just too old gapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong ing that he did not have time the recipient of Corona’s kindness, are all out for your fantasy”. He said, after it’s done, he can or Japan, the person would to go out and purchase such a to protect him. Cuevas, who is the retainer of sleep well. He might be a pervert. have immediately resigned. bag? the INC, also drew a larger crowd and schedule I received an email from a long time friend "Naguiat’s excuse is that the "It’s expected that the host a grand rally to support Corona. They never in the Philippines. He said that his neighbour perks are industry practices would make sure that his mind about the evidences, what is in their mind had been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS for three and that he stayed at Wynn guest’s needs are satisfi ed. So, is their moral or immoral support for their law- years already. Since, most of the diseases are Macau for business purposes. when Naguiat made the in- yers. For me, as of this time, Corona has lost blamed to “use of girlboy”, due to his anger, He also says that the license sinuation about the bag, what his moral ascendancy to be an impartial chief he let every morning his young cow sucks his given to Okada had been is- would the host do, play dead- justice. His pattern of lies is very conspicuous. junior. Now he is suffering a peyronies disease, sued in the past, so there is no ma? Whether he is bias or not, in the eyes of the where his penis is already curving with contrac- reason for bribing him. Let us "Is this daang matuwid?" people, he is presumed to be that kind. This is ture. Anyway he has already the complete ticket analyze these excuses: based on what I discerned on the impeachment to fly to kingdom come. See use next time.

8 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier PIDC president vows transparency and media friendly

Toronto – Newly-inducted PIDC president Norma state with the organization’s programs and clear-cut Ben Corpuz (PRO), Karen Pascula-Binaday (PRO), Carpio said her administration would open its book, policy on ‘coverage of PIDC Festivities.’ Leone Manzanarez and Verth Bugtong (Business programs and policies to everyone to scrutinize and Managers); Hela Lao and Clyde Pacis (Community vowed unifi ed efforts by all offi cers and members to Aside from Carpio, other PIDC offi cers inducted into Liaison Offi cers), and Vilma Tahsin, Pete Mauricio, achieve a common goal of bringing to the Filipino offi ce by Consuk general Pete Chan included: Mi- Amalda Ada, Michael Masanagkay and Rose Cruz community what it needs to know about their orga- chael Aprieto (EVP), Gene Elamparo (VP-External); as Board Members. Advisors are: Minda Neri, Pem- nization and its objectives. Rory Elefano (VP-Internal), Lilac Cana (VP-Spec. pe Saavedra and Jane Wilcox. (Text and photos by Proj), Chyrell Samson (Executive Secretary), Aimee TPC’s MonD.) Norma Carpio also stressed that PIDC would do its Maravilla (Asst. Sec.), Ted Dayno (Treasurer), Filo- best to regain media affection by providing the 4th mena Ticzon (Asst. Treasurer), Buddy Ibe (Auditor),

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Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 9 Philippine Courier SStarstars ooff tthehe MMonthonth FIL-ACCOUNTANTS GEAR UP By Ores Ting FOR 2012 TAX SEASON Free Tax Services for Low-Income Individuals

By W. Lim

Toronto.-The ever-active 400-strong Association of Filipino Canadian Ac- countants (AFCA) under the leadership of current president Al Tupe and executive vice president Mercy Gonzalez has scheduled seven tax clinics across the Greater Toronto Area, namely: (1) Thorncliffe Neighborhood Settlement Offi ce, February 18, Saturday, 1-5pm, team leader Rosalinda Gloria, (2) Caregivers’ Ministry Archdiocesan Fil Catholic Mission, Febru- ary 19, 26, Sundays, 11-4pm, team leader Jess Garvez, (3) Silayan Commu- nity Centre, March 4, Sunday, 12-5:30pm, team leader Rosalinda Gloria, (4) Gateway Centre for New Canadians, March 17, Saturday, 1-5pm, team leader Mildred Emolaga, (5) Federation of Filipino Canadians of Bramp- ton, March 18, Sunday, 1-5pm, team leader Vicenta Eola, (6) Kababayan Community Centre, March 18, Sunday, March 24, Saturday, 1-5pm, team leaders Nimfa Santos, Milagros Tabugsoc, (7) Caregiver Connections, Ed- ucation & Support Organization, March 31, Saturday, 12-5pm, team leader Trinity Techico Urbe Milagros Tabugsoc. Check the website of AFCA for further details and Her elegance and beauty caught my attention when I fi rst met her. She possesses certain addresses of the locations at: afcatoronto.com qualities of poise, self-confi dence, with an air of playfulness and innocence. And yet when speaking to her, she is a down-to-earth, warmth, soft, and attractive woman. To prepare its members for the 2012 tax season and its tax clinics for this I fi nd her exciting and truly a very interesting person to be my February – STAR of the year, AFCA held tax seminars on February 4 and 11 at the Royal Cana- Month…the month we celebrate Valentines Day….Heart that beats nothing but love and dian Legion, 243 Coxwell Avenue, Saturdays, 9:30am to 5pm, featuring a peace. presentation on tax theory and principles and followed by a session on tax It is sometimes our beliefs and values that could infl uence our decision making and lead- program application with trial versions of the popular Profi le tax software ing to signifi cant real-life dilemmas! The question of whether being able to meet chal- lenges while maintaining self-esteem, ambitions, would lead to exciting and successful courtesy of Intuit Corporation, which will be providing free copies of the life in another country is something to reckon with. actual software to the tax clinic volunteers. The tax seminars were well-at- Trinity Techico Urbe, only eighteen years old then, fresh from college, decided to explore tended by about 200 accountants equipped with their laptop computers and the world and perhaps to search for a greener pasture, so without any doubt packed her notepads and questions on tax law and principles. The questions were man- suitcase, left the Philippines, fl ew and landed in Toronto in 1976. aged and directed by a panel comprised of past president Julito Longkines, As a young woman in Toronto, she experienced and realized life was not all roses, an audit manager, Ramon Guanzon, an audit manager, Ted Dayno, tax prac- adversity made her strong by having positive vision, initiative, showing creativity and titioner and proprietor of THD Consultants, and AFCA founder and former above all, courage, she not only continued to survive but is now pleased with her personal achievements at work and in the community. CRA audit manager Winston Lim. As well, certain of the AFCA offi cers Then, she found the man who shares the same vision, she decided to settle down, live a attended workshops at Canada Revenue Agency as part of the preparation. quiet normal life and raise a family. But like Bob Dylan’s famous song “Time a chang- ing”, fi nding balance with the competing demands of career and home life became more Running into its 34th year since its founding in 1978, the association is her- diffi cult to bring forth sanity in life. alding this year with 100 more new members entering membership during Working hard with 2 children to raise, Trinity, instilled to her family that things that were the association’s annual induction ball scheduled for March 10, Saturday, important in life must possess: Honesty, character, and integrity. With those traits in tow, at the Saints Peter and Paul Banquet Hall, north-west corner of Markham she went to accomplish excellence and leadership in variety of areas. Her ability and ef- fort to be successful is well recognized by her own peers. Road and 401 in Scarborough. Enquiries for those interested in signing Currently, she is employed at Pinedale Properties Ltd. – a Residential and Commercial up for membership and attendance at the banquet are invited to check the Property Management company as an Accounting Clerk-Supervisor. AFCA website afcatoronto.com. AFCA holds a series of professional de- Her children, Neilson Jordan and Krystie Anne Urbe are both successful in school and velopment seminars and social activities throughout the year particularly respective careers. She has a grandson named Ethan. Trinity is also active in Bukas Loob for Filipino-Canadian accountants, those recently arrived as well as those sa Diyos (BLD) community-solo Parents. who have lived in Canada for a while but have not yet got involved. 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10 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier

Mammoth INC rally paralyzes roads in Manila For God, Not Politics By Rolly Carandang and Annaliza T. Villas

MANILA, Philippines (Febru- tennial celebration on July 2014. the 75th INC anniversary where more occupied the lanes of Roxas Boulevard ary 29, 2012) — The massive Iglesia Since last week, a circular signed than four million members trooped to and secondary streets near the Quirino Ni Cristo (INC) gathering at the Rizal by Executive Minister Eduardo Mana- its central headquarters in Granstand. Park Tuesday was not a political rally lo was read during the INC’s worship that paralyzed traffi c in the whole of Emerson Carlos, assistant general but purely a religious activity to spread services, urging all members to invite Quezon City. manager for operations, noted that the the word of God. non-INC members to attend the grand Traffi c Paralyzed agency did not close portions of Epi- This was the assurance of INC Bible exposition that started at 5 p.m. Because of the mammoth gather- fanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and leadership headed by its Executive INC lay leader Moises Tolentino ing, traffi c buildup was experienced Roxas Boulevard but was impassable Minister Eduardo Manalo, allaying said the invitation was sent to all Fili- on all roads leading to Quirino Grand- for a certain period Tuesday due to the speculations that the mammoth reli- pinos, including government offi cials, stand in Manila owing to the number of heavy volume of traffi c heading to the gious activity, known as the Grand justices, and legislators. “This is open people who joined the religious gather- religious gathering. Evangelical Mission, had political to everybody as we want them to hear ing, an offi cial of the Metropolitan Ma- “All parked vehicles have reached color and was held as a show of force God’s word about the salvation of nila Development Authority said. parts of Roxas Bolevard up to the Cu- to infl uence the ongoing impeachment mankind come Judgment Day,” Tolen- MMDA Chairman Francis Tolen- neta Astrodome,” the MMDA offi cial. trial of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona. tino said. tino said several buses and other vehi- The stretch of Katigbak Drive, Over two million INC members Aquino, Corona Skip Rally cles that ferried INC members started South Drive, and Independence Road and guests attended Tuesday’s gather- Despite getting a general invita- arriving from all parts of Metro Manila were closed starting Tuesday noon on- ing, paralyzing major thoroughfares in tion to the event, President Benigno S. and the provinces Monday night until wards to manage traffi c in the area. Metro Manila. Aquino III and Chief Justice Corona Tuesday morning that resulted in tan- Carlos said the agency also de- As early as midnight Monday, hun- skipped the annual gathering of the gled traffi c in the metropolis, particu- ployed “Libreng Sakay” buses on Com- dreds of buses carrying INC members INC to avoid giving a political color to larly the cities of Manila and . monwealth Avenue in Quezon City and from nearby provinces were already the religious affair. “INC members have started fl ock- other parts of Metro Manila because of seen in the vicinity of Luneta. The INC leadership explained that ing to the Quirino Grandstand area as lack of buses during the morning. Most of those who joined in the the huge religious gathering was held early as Monday night to join their “The INC rented a number of pub- Bible exposition at the Quirino Grand- Tuesday instead of weekend as Tues- grand evangelical mission even if it lic utility buses that stranded some stand came from the local churches in day is the only free day for the INC. was still scheduled to start on Tuesday commuters but deployed buses were Metro Manila, Southern Tagalog, and The INC has worship services every afternoon. There were buses that ar- enough to transport them to their Central Luzon. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and rived from Quezon, Bicol and Central schools and offi ces,” he added. This was the biggest Bible exposi- Sunday while classes for those tak- Luzon,” said Tolentino. To cope with the expected swell tion this year of the infl uential religious ing ministerial courses are being held “Because of the infl ux of motor- in the number of vehicles, the agency group, held simultaneously in 18 se- on Monday. On the other hand every ists, diffi culties were experienced and beefed up its traffi c enforcers in the lected cities and towns nationwide. Friday is reserved for visitation of INC some people were forced to walk,” said area, adding 700 more enforcers plus The grand evangelical mission was members and locales and meetings of Tolentino. rescue workers. (With reports from held as the INC leadership declared offi cers. According to Tolentino, private Genalyn D. Kabiling and Sarah H. 2012 as year of massive propagation of The last time the religious group vehicles and buses that ferried the INC Velasco) God’s words in preparation for its cen- held a big congregation was in 1989, members were stationed in the area and

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 11 Philippine Courier BALITANG PINAS Dumami ang walang There are two kinds of... Well, ‘pag pinas ang pinakamaraming holiday sa dong sina Atty. Benjamin at Raymond may unemployed ibig sabihin walang mga bansang kaanib ng Association Santos na payagan ang kanilang kliy- trabaho – SWS trabaho at saka underemployed, may of mayroong the Southeast Asian Na- ente na makadalo sa burol ng namaya- trabaho ka pero it doesn’t match your tions (ASEAN). pang bayaw na si Cong. Ignacio ‘Iggy’ MANILA (Pebrero 24, 2012) - skills. Kaugna nito sinabi kahapon ng Arroyo, pati na ang mosyon ng kampo Mas maraming Pilipino ngayon ang Doon po sa unemployed, if 2010 Malacañang na magiging mai¬ngat ng akusado na isailalim na lamang ito walang trabaho, batay sa pinakahul- was 2.859, bumaba po in 2011 to 2.814. ang ehekutibo sa pagdedeklara ng holi- sa house arrest. ((Armida Rico) ing survey ng Social Weather Station So there was a decrease of unemploy- day para hindi makaapekto sa produc- (SWS). Ayon sa survey, tumaas ng 24 ment point by point -- 0.4 percent,” tivity ng labor sector. ------porsyento ang unemployment rate sa ayon kay Lacierda. ((Saida Sabiano/ Napag-alaman kay presidential bansa noong December 2011 na ka- Eralyn Prado) spokesman Edwin Lacierda na18 holi- Dagdag buwis sa alak tumbas ng 9.7 milyong Pilipino ang days ang idineklara sa taong ito kung at yosi kinondena walang trabaho sa nasabing buwan. ------saan 12 dito ay regular holiday na may Mas mataas ito kumpara sa 20.2 katapat na ‘double pay’ para sa mga porsyento na naitala ng SWS tatlong Sangkatutak na magtatrabaho sa araw na iyon. Kinondena ng iba’t ibang kumpa- buwan bago isinagawa ang survey holiday, pinalagan na nya ng sigarilyo’t Tahasang alak pati noong Disyembre 3-7. ------ng rin ng libu-libong manggagawa Nabatid na sa naitalang 9.7 milyong ng DOLE nito ang planong dagdag na buwis na walang trabaho, 10% ang natanggal sa Sick trip ni Gloria, nais ipataw ng Department of Finance (DOF) sa kanilang mga produkto. trabaho, 9% ang nagbitiw at 5% naman Umalma na ang Department of ihihirit ulit ang mga fi rst-time jobseekers. Ayon sa Distilled Spirits Associa- Labor and Employment (DOLE) sa tion of the Philippines (DSAP) at nag- Lumalabas sa nasabing survey na napakaraming holiday sa bansa. Ayon Bago ang arraignment kahapon kay ang lumalalang lagay ng ekonomiya Congw. Gloria Macapagal- sanib-puwersang manggagawa mula kay DOLE Sec. Rosalinda Baldoz, sa sa industriya ng tabako at alak, nan- ng bansa ang pangunahing dahilan ng kasalukuyan ay mayroong 19 legal at Arroyo, nagpahayag naman si dating malaking por¬syento ng unemploy- First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo ganganib umanong magsara ang mga special non-working holidays sa Pilipi- kumpanya sakaling ipasa ng Kongreso ment rate sa bansa. nas bukod pa sa mga local at sectoral na lubhang nadismaya ang kanyang Kaugnay nito, agad kinontra ng asawa sa paniwalang hindi makatarun- ang House Bill No. 5727. holidays. Sa naganap na public hearing ng Malacañang ang resulta ng natur- Maliban pa sa mga ito ay marami gan ang ginawang akusasyon laban sa ang survey. Paliwanag ni Presiden- kanyang misis. House committee on ways and means, pa umanong iminungkahi sa Senado sinabi ni DSAP President Olivia Limpe tial Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, at Kongreso na gawing ho¬liday kabi- Kasabay sa pagkakataong ito, ini- bagama’t hindi nila minamaliit ang lutang ni G. Arroyo na pinag-aaralan Aw, na malabong makamit ng pama- lang ang Tandang Sora Day, Katipunan halaan ang target nitong P62 bilyong survey ng SWS ay may sariling labor Foundation Day, Cory Aquino Na- nilang muling hilingin sa Pasay RTC force survey na isinagawa ang Labor na makapagpagamot sa ibang bansa karagdagang buwis. tal Day, Iglesia ni Cristo Day at Cory Aniya tataas umano ng 10 ulit ang Department kung saan lumitaw na Aquino Day gayundin ang Lapu-Lapu ang dating pangulo dahil sa patuloy na bumaba ang ang unemployment fi g- nararamdamang kirot ng likod at ba- buwis na ipapataw sa mga inuming Day, National Teachers Day, Filipino nakalalasing na gawa sa bansa, kung ures sa bansa. Day of Goodwill, Boxing Day, Wom- likat. “Based on our fi gures for 2011, Nang makaalis ang convoy ng dat- kaya’t tiyak na hihina ang benta ng en’s Day at iba pa. mga ito at delikado pang magsara ang the unemployment fi gures went down Sinabi ng DOLE chief na ang Pili- ing pangulo, tinalakay naman sa huku- from... man ang hirit ng kanyang mga aboga- kanilang pabrika. (Noel Abuel)

Balitang It’s all about Gloria Kutsero By Perry Diaz

Recently, Supreme Court moved. — on January 20, 2001 staged The Constitution is very clear scales of justice and those who Chief Justice Renato Corona’s Tyranny of supremacy by a shadowy group that sup- that the President can only be manipulate the law benefi t. In defense lawyers at his Sen- If the Supreme Court, ported then Vice President Glo- removed from offi ce through the other is the straight path ate impeachment trial called which is stacked with Glo- ria Macapagal Arroyo in grab- impeachment. The high court where the rules are clear, jus- on the House prosecutors not ria’s appointees, continues to bing power from then President ruling was another case of judi- tice favors no one and those to associate Corona to for- issue rulings that are contrary Joseph “Erap” Estrada whose cial voodoo. who are at fault are called to mer president Gloria Maca- to constitutional mandates and impeachment trial came to a indeed, with one clean account. Let us remember: pagal Arroyo. Well, isn’t that judicial wisdom, then we’re screeching halt. On that fate- swoop, EDSA 2 cleared the martial law happened because like asking them to disregard creating judicial dictatorship ful day, House prosecutors board of the gains of EDSA Filipinos kept silent for too that “chief justice” Corona under the guise of rule of led by then Rep. Joker Arroyo 1 and installed a regime that long.” was a creation of Gloria? In law. It did not then come as walked out of the Senate im- would for the next nine years Quo Vadis, Filipinos? fact, “chief justice” Corona’s a surprise when the Supreme peachment trial when majority turn the country into one of The Corona impeachment “birth” was induced during a Court ruled against President of the senator-judges — who the most — if not the most — trial is clearly the most impor- period that the Constitution Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino came to be known as the “Cra- corrupt in Asia. Under Gloira, tant event since EDSA 2 made banned such births. III’s executive orders. With a ven 11″ — voted not to open corruption had become the a mockery of democracy and But like all ill-conceived solid majority of at least nine the “second envelope,” which norm of governance. put in shambles the inroads creations, there is a danger of of the 12 Arroyo justices, a de supposedly contained Erap’s At a crossroads made by EDSA 1. EDSA 2 put creating a “monster” that could facto tyranny of supremacy bank accounts. Pandemonium During the 26th anniversary the country on the road to per- irreparably damage the very is achieved by a few whose followed and — as if on a cue celebration of EDSA 1, P-Noy dition where corrupt offi cials institution he was supposed to loyalty to the Constitution is — EDSA 2 erupted! rallied Filipinos against a judi- in partnership with greedy oli- protect. And that’s what hap- questionable and whose pre- Constructive resignation ciary infl uenced by a few, and garchs held the people in bond- pened to the “midnight” cre- deliction to protect Gloria is At noon that day, then Su- pushed for a system that favors age. This carnage must stop! ation of “chief justice” Corona predictable. There is nothing preme Court Chief Justice Hi- no one and calls those who did With Gloria detained and during the constitutional ban that could be done about it lario Davide Jr. sworn in Glo- the country wrong to account facing electoral sabotage on “midnight appointments.” other than the people invoking ria as “President,” not “Acting for the wrongdoing. And In ref- charges and with Corona fi ght- And in an act of judicial voo- their sovereign right as they President,” which was what erence to the impeachment trial ing to keep his job, the Filipino doo, the Supreme Court issued did 26 years ago when street Erap was led to believe after of Corona, P-Noy urged imme- people have one — and only a ruling legalizing the “mid- protests reached a critical he was coaxed and pressured diate action, saying, “martial one — opportunity to exorcise night appointment” of Corona mass, thus igniting the people into taking a “leave of ab- law happened and stayed for the country of the evil that has — a legal precedent that would power that deposed the hated sence” purportedly for medical years because Filipinos chose possessed it. be part of the country’s juris- Marcos dictatorship. reasons. Within days, the Su- to remain silent until they could At the end of the day, one prudence, which makes future Although progress had been preme Court — at the prodding no longer be with the sufferings can say that the Corona im- “‘midnight appointments” of made following EDSA 1 — as of Davide — ruled that Erap it caused.” peachment trial is all about the chief justice legal regard- the people power revolution had “constructively” resigned! “Our country is now at a Gloria. If Corona is acquitted, less of the constitutional ban. came to be known — it was But “constructive resignation” crossroads,” he said. “In one Gloria walks. (PerryDiaz@ It’s like a wart that would not stymied by a sham people does not apply in government, direction is the weedy path, gmail.com ) go away, unless surgically re- power revolution — EDSA 2 particularly to elected offi cials. where the infl uential holds the

12 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier

Business Edited by: Miguel Caducio Phl eyes record P180 B from RTB sale By Iris C. Gonzales

MANILA, Philippines (February route, he said over the telephone. “We are looking at setting a new cent of GDP this year, or P279 billion 25, 2012) - The Philippines will close Total bond sales reached P134 bil- high here,” said First Metro Invest- year, from an estimated two percent in its retail Treasury bonds (RTB) issue lion as of Wednesday, including P49.6 ment Corp (FMIC) president Juanchito 2011. ahead of schedule and expects to raise billion sold at an auction on Tuesday Dispo. Mendiola reiterated the retail bond a record P150 billion to P180 billion and purchases by state fi rms of P16 bil- FMIC is one of the issue managers offer was meant to provide small in- ($3.5 billion) as small investors be- lion, Mendiola said. tapped by the government for the RTB vestors with safe investment options come more confi dent with longer-term The Treasury was no longer keen on sale. and should not alter the government’s placements, Deputy Treasurer Eduardo offering a second retail bond issue this National Treasurer Roberto Tan local borrowing plan for the year. Mendiola said yesterday. year, he added. said the government is very pleased Apart from First Metro Invest- “Total retail bond sales could easily The nine-day public offer for 5.375 with the strong demand. “ We are very ment, BDO Capital, BPI Capital, and reach P150 billion,” Mendiola said. percent 2027 bonds and 5.875 percent pleased with the robust demand. The Deutsche Bank are issue managers of The country had raised P110 billion 2032 bonds was originally set to end strong build up of volume shows deep the bonds.Landbank of the Philippines, at its last retail bond sale in October, on Feb. 29. appetite by investors for government Development Bank of the Philippines, which was a record at the time. One of the government’s underwrit- securities that provide good returns Philippine National Bank, China Bank- The response from retail investors ers, First Metro Investment Corp. had and liquidity,’’ Tan said. ing Corp. are joint coordinators. shows they are no longer afraid of long- earlier said Manila could easily top the The Philippines relies heavily on lo- term investments, as a liquid secondary P110 billion raised from October’s re- cal and foreign borrowing to fund its market in the paper offers them an exit tail bond sale. budget defi cit, expected to hit 2.6 per- Agriculture chief cites pressure from US gov’t Philippine Airlines in sale

MANILA (February 23, 2012) – Personalities rep- food processors as well as foreign exporters of meat talks with San Miguel resenting the United States government have said it products to the Philippines, citing high cost of cold will the Philippine move at the World Trade chain facilities, lack of scientifi c basis of the order Organization (WTO) to extend beyond June restric- and for purportedly discriminating against imported tions on rice imports, unless a local measure gov- meat products. erning handling of frozen or chilled meat and meat The government had formally signifi ed to WTO products is lifted, the Agriculture chief told reporters on Nov. 22 last year its intention to start talks on on Thursday. extending its rice import quota as part of efforts to Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said there attain self-suffi ciency in the grain by next year. was an "unoffi cial threat" from "people representing The current quantitative restriction on rice, ap- the United States" to block the Philippines’ applica- proved by WTO in 2006, is scheduled to end this tion, now pending at the WTO, for the extension of June. It granted importers a minimum access volume the quantitative restriction (QR) on rice if Adminis- (MAV) of 350,000 metric tons subject to a lower trative Order (AO) 22 is not rescinded. "One of the 40% duty. Imports in excess of MAV is subjected to issues confronting our application for the QR on rice a 50% rate. is that [people from the US] are telling us that they Mr. Alcala had earlier said that the Philippines will block us because of our stance on AO 22," Mr. would offer a reduced rate or 35% under the MAV Alcala said, without divulging details. scheme in a bid to bag an extension. AO 22 set rules and regulations on the handling of The quota ending this June is already an extension frozen and chilled meat and meat products in order of decade-long concessions granted by WTO from to better ensure quality and safety. 1995-2005. "It’s their prerogative," Mr. Alcala said Among others, the order set storage temperature of the purported threat. requirements in bulk repacking facilities and retail "But I won’t let AO 22 be cancelled in exchange market stalls, required that storage containers are for the QR. AO stays. I won’t give this up that eas- made of "approved materials, preferably stainless ily," he added. MANILA (Agence France- loss in the three months to De- steel or food-grade plastic" and that packing materi- US Embassy information offi cer Bettina Malone Presse ) (February 24, 2012) cember 2011, its listed parent als bear the identity of the source. declined to comment on Mr. Alcala’s account. The policy has been contested by local meat and –Philippine Airlines said Fri- fi rm, PAL Holdings, reported day it was in talks to sell a on Tuesday. stake in the loss-making fl ag PAL was forced to can- carrier to local conglomerate cel many fl ights during that San Miguel. quarter amid industrial action BOC may miss Feb collection target “Talks are defi nitely on- as airline management out- going,” airline spokeswom- sourced 2,600 jobs in in-fl ight MANILA, Philippines (February 24, 2012) - The “I am cautiously optimistic but not all the fac- an Cielo Villaluna told AFP catering, airport services and Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it may miss its Feb- tors are entirely in my control,” Biazon said, citing when asked to confi rm media call centre reservations in an ruary collection target of roughly P18 billion. the impact of the global economic slowdown in the reports that negotiations were effort to cut costs. In an interview yesterday, Customs Commis- United States and Europe. under way. The latest result put the air- sioner Ruffy Biazon said the agency’s collections The Aquino administration has agreed to lower “As to the acquisition of line 3.60 billion pesos in the are traditionally slower in February because of the the revenue goal of Customs to a range of P347 bil- Chinese New Year and because the month is shorter lion to P357 billion from P365 billion originally. shares and details of the nego- red in the fi rst nine months of compared to other months. He said that to meet the revised goal, the agency tiations, we are bound by non- its current fi scal year, accord- “There are a lot of factors such as the Chinese would strengthen its post-entry audit. disclosure until (the) fi ne print ing to the parent fi rm. New Year,” Biazon said. He said that while the He has also asked all district collectors to dispose of the deal is reached.” PAL had a near-monopo- 2012 Chinese New Year fell in January, the impact of all forfeited cargoes through auction to generate One report said San Miguel ly on the domestic aviation on business activities spilled over in February. He extra revenues. planned to pay $500 million market two decades ago but added that during Chinese New Year, exports from Biazon also said he would step up the agency’s for a 49-percent stake in PAL now ranks second in terms of China are slower as businessmen are busy with the fi ght against smuggling. He said the Run After the festivities. Smugglers (RATS) program of the BOC would con- and take management control, number of fl ights behind local In January, the BOC also missed its target of P26 tinue to fi le cases against smugglers as well as Cus- but Villaluna refused to dis- budget carrier Cebu Pacifi c. billion by roughly P3 billion, collecting only P23 toms insiders and brokers conniving with them. He cuss details. San Miguel, one of the billion during the month. However, Biazon said col- also said RATS would try to fi le bigger cases this A San Miguel spokeswom- country’s largest companies, lections in January exceeded the P20.53 billion re- year. an did not immediately reply has aggressively expanded its corded in the same month last year. In 2011, the Bureau of Customs collected P263.85 to an AFP request for com- focus over the past few years He expressed optimism that February revenues billion or a shortfall of P56.15 billion compared to ment. PAL, majority owned from its core brewing opera- would also be better than collections in the same pe- the offi cial target of P320 billion. riod last year. Biazon also vowed to step up efforts Compared to the revised outlook for 2011 of by Philippine tycoon Lucio tions into oil refi ning, electric- to meet the agency’s lowered revenue goal of P357 P276.42 billion, the shortfall of the BOC last year is Tan, suffered a 1.45-billion- ity, toll roads, and construc- billion for 2012. only P12.57 billion. peso ($34 million) pre-tax tion.

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 13 Philippine Courier IT BUZZ AROUND Consumer Confidential: Facebook shows how privacy is passé By Miguel Caducio

WHAT’S most striking about Face- Retailing. “It’s a bargain. People are over this treasure trove of once-hard- case, it said in its IPO fi ling that fu- book’s initial public offering (IPO) saying that ‘in exchange for my need to-get information. Suddenly I’m see- ture privacy snafus “could cause us to isn’t that it values the eight-year-old to put myself out there, I’ll give up ing ads online for pizza restaurants and incur substantial costs or require us company at up to $100 billion, or that whatever privacy I used to feel was car dealers. to change our business practices in a this will be the biggest-ever IPO for an important.’” And based on my other stated pref- manner materially adverse to our busi- Internet fi rm. This need to put yourself out there— erences, perhaps I’m soon receiving ness.” What’s most striking is that Facebook call it the new exhibitionism—is the messages and emails from merchants And those practices are extensive. is serving up to investors the prospect driver here. It’s the wellspring for all with an uncanny sense of the kind of Facebook says it unleashes “billions” of 845 million users (read: consumers) social media growth, a craving to both clothes I like, or the sports I watch, or of ads on users every day based on worldwide being a captive market for share and be shared with. the vacations I enjoy. “the information they have chosen to businesses looking to sell them stuff. As Hoffman sees it, older Internet “We’re defi nitely on the cusp of a share.” And in a twist that would have been users (those over 30, say) still tiptoe new world when it comes to connect- The question is: How big a deal is unimaginable before social media took a bit when it comes to Facebook and ing online,” said Amber Yoo, a spokes- that for people? the Net by storm, we’ve become will- its ilk. Such people fi ddle with their man for the Privacy Rights Clearing- While many of us (myself included) ing partners in the devaluing of our pri- privacy settings and try to keep a lid house, a San Diego advocacy group. still take our privacy seriously, it’s vacy. on how much personal information is “People are only just starting to realize clear that an ever-growing number of It’s not just that we no longer feel spilling online. the ramifi cations of all this sharing.” Net users either don’t fret too much outraged by repeated incursions on our Younger users, on the other hand, She cited the case of Ashley Payne, about safeguarding their personal info virtual personal space. We now wel- can’t get enough social-media sauce a Georgia high-school teacher who or see the abandonment of privacy come the scrutiny of strangers by freely on their cyber-sandwich. They view posted photos of herself on Facebook as the price of admission to a bright, sharing the most intimate details of our this technology not as an intrusion but enjoying beer and wine while on va- shiny theme park of online attractions. lives on Facebook, Twitter and other as a life enhancement. cation in Europe. After the parent of Facebook is counting on that—as are sites. “They think that if they reveal all one of her students later complained, those who will end up investing in the In 1999, Silicon Valley bigwig Scott this stuff about themselves, others will Payne was forced to quit her job. company. Because without our com- McNealy famously declared that “you be able to tell them what else they’d Yoo observed that search engines placency and complicity, social media have zero privacy anyway—get over like and want,” Hoffman said. now include people’s Facebook and have little to offer and little chance of it.” Think Netfl ix. You watch a movie Twitter posts in their results. making a buck. But he was ahead of his time. Before via the company’s online streaming “Google someone’s name, and you No worries. Privacy is so 20th cen- social media redefi ned the online expe- service, and the next time you log on, can see things they’ve posted online,” tury. Get over it. Better yet, post some- rience, privacy remained an important Netfl ix is suggesting other fi lms you she said. “That can have serious con- thing online. What could be the harm? consideration for Internet users. The might enjoy. Amazon does the same sequences.” (This article was written by David Federal Trade Commission said it was thing with books. Facebook is no stranger to privacy Lazarus of Los Angeles Times and was one of consumers’ biggest concerns. In the post-privacy era, that sort of issues. The FTC accused the company lifted from the Business World because That’s no longer the case, at least for taste-making is seen as a good thing. of deception and violations of federal we believed it is necessary for the Fili- a growing number of netizens. I declare online that I like pizza, and law last year by telling users it would pinos in the GTA to know the intrica- “There’s no question that we’ve seen you tell me where I can score a supe- keep their information under wraps cies of the initial public offering of a shift,” said Donna Hoffman, co-di- rior slice. I say I drive a Ford, and you “and then repeatedly allowing it to be Facebook.) rector of the University of - suggest I give Toyota a whirl. shared and made public.” Riverside’s Sloan Center for Internet Meanwhile, marketers are salivating Although Facebook settled that

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Entertainment Edited by: Ross D. Tierra Time to reminisce …. Shalani kicked out of 'Wil Time Bigtime' TORONTO - On Friday, May 4, 2012, Martin Nievera and Pops It was reported that newly-married 'Wil Time be one of the hosts of 'Game 'n Go' along with Fernandez will evoke memories of wonderful entertainment Bigtime' host Shalani Soledad-Romulo cried Edu Manzano, Gelli de Belen, Arnel Ignacio which these two icon stars started at Penthouse Live! in the Phil- a bucket after learning that her name was and a few others. ippines, when they perform in “Twogether” show at John W.H. stricken off the Bassett Theater in Toronto. list of hosts for the Martin Nievera is now known as Concert King and Pops Fer- show. Apparently, nandez as Concert Queen and they have held on to their titles, she cannot deliver respectively, for over a decade now. the 'kilig-factor' Expect a serenade of Filipino songs from both Martin and Pops. anymore since she As always, Martin will captivate you with his well-selected is now married. Broadway songs while Pops will enthrall you with her interpreta- The politician- tion of Michael Jackson hits. All these, plus new songs and sur- TV host was very prises, not to mention Martin’s wisecracks, will promise a memo- evasive when it rable evening for everyone. came to questions So hurry, get your tickets now lest you miss the show! involving co-host Ticket prices are: $140(VIP), $120, $100 Orchestra; $90, $70, Willie Revillame. $50 Balcony. Revillame per- For ticket information please call: sonally requested NenengMaalihan (647) 401-5818; Rene Maalihan (647) 995- Shalani to be on 1746; Elvie (416) 856-9401. the line-up of You may also reserve online at http://twogether.jrementertain- hosts on the show ment.com/ or by email: [email protected] . during its early Concert ticketholders are eligible to attend the “Meet and Greet” stage, but now that event on Thursday, May 3, 2012 to be held at Max’s Restaurant she was stricken , 1520 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 3B9, from out, nothing was 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ticket cost is $35.00 per person (includes heard from him. dinner). The network of- This occasion will be a great opportunity for Martin and Pops’ fered her another Willie and Shalani fans to have picture-taking with them and get their autographs. hosting post in- stead. Shalani will Jenifer Camacho & Friends LIVE!@ Prestige

By Jennifer Sy

Red Alert TORONTO!!!! Miss Jenifer Camacho kicks off a dinner concert for the year of the Dragon!

Our beloved Jenifer, the Filipino Diva Singer and artist will be performing at the very well-known Prestige Bar at 4544 Dufferin Street, Toronto on April 14th, 2012 at 7:30pm!

The sultry performer already delivered numerous astounding concerts including the latest-beyond expectation “Jenifer Camacho Glamour Night Concert ’’ and “Jenifer Forever Part 3’’ both in 2011. No one can stop our Diva in servicing her family, friends and fans with her impressive and blow away entertainments!

Miss Jenifer Camacho is performing together with her talented friends the likes of Chyrell Samson, Amsky Chan, Jeanette Ricasio, Emiline Cruz, Nicole Datol Bello, Mia Lising Napao and Edessa Andrada.

Jenifer wil lalso be featuring, Ms Prestige 2010 and 2012, Ms Jovie Ann Canati and Ms. Riza Eugenio, respectively, and the Prestige dancers and singers. Singing along side is Neopolitan Band.

Don’t wait, order your ticket now! CALL 647-403-8887 / 416-897-2693 / 416-824-8353.

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Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 17 Philippine Courier MMFF grosses P639M MTRCB chair against 'Anti-Typecasting Bill'

MANILA, Philippines (February 25, 2012) - IT’S By NR Ramos offi cial. The 2011 Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) grossed an all-time high of P639,792,509.77. MANILA, Philippines (Fen- ruary 24, 2012) – Movie and This was announced by Metro Manila Development Television Review and Classifi ca- Authority (MMDA) and MMFF overall chair Atty. tion Board (MTRCB) Chair Grace Francis Tolentino at the launching of the MMFF Poe-Llamanzares has expressed 2012 and appreciation dinner for the MMFF 2011 her disapproval of a bill recently huge success held at the Rock Deck of Emar Suites fi led in congress, which appeals in Mandaluyong City. to the local movie and TV indus- try to “minimize, prevent or stop” The twin event also showcased the awarding of the depiction of members of the cash prizes to the winners in the fi lmfest last year House of Representatives in a bad led by “Asiong Salonga” which romped home with light. 11 awards. According to Llamanzares, the proposal infringes on a fi lm- Enteng ng Ina Mo, however, topped the box-offi ce maker’s freedom of expression – a race. Other entries which earned awards included sentiment shared by several cel- Yesterday Today Tomorrow, Segunda Mano, Pan- ebrated fi lm directors including day 2, My Househusband, and Shake Rattle and Joel Lamangan and Joey Reyes. Roll 13. "Hello! Don't take it person- ally! There are good congressmen, Dingdong Dantes earned the Best Actor while as well as there are bad congress- Maricel Soriano copped the Best Actress plum. men, bad and good directors. Ang Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story cap- focus dito characterization, ang tured the Best Picture. pagkatao ng character, if you feel MTRCB Chair Grace Poe-Llamanzares believes bad, baka guilty kayo. Let's open House Bill 2140 infringes on freedom of expression In the new wave independent fi lm , the best pic- our mind!" said Reyes in a recent ture was Pintakasi. Other winners were HIV, Mate, TV interview. Payaso, Biyahe ni Barbie and Speechless. “For me, that’s stupid,” said zares said she initially thought that trict, Pampanga) who believes that Lamangan in a separate report. the proposed measure was “not se- typecasting of congressmen in TV Executive chairman of the fi lmfest, now on its 38th “It’s just like having doctors, rious.” and movies tends to infl uence the year and founded by former President Joseph Es- nurses, lawyers as [movie] char- She also reiterated that the bill general public, including young trada during his mayorship in San Juan, is Jesse acters. [That’s] part of life, eh. could set a bad precedent in that children, into forming a negative Ejercito. Kung masasama pinapakita nila it might encourage other sectors to impression against them. sa taumbayan eh magkakaroon ng seek the same sort of precaution. The resolution is already with Benefi ciaries of the fi lmlfest include Mowelfund, masasamang karakter [on fi lm] for House resolution 2140 was the Committee on Public Infor- Film Academy of the Philippines and the Motion that,” he explained. fi led by Representative Aurelio mation and it will be tackled this Picture Anti-Film Piracy Council. (Efren Montano) In a recent TV report, Llaman- "Dong" Gonzales, Jr. (3rd dis- week. GMA Kapuso Foundation receives donation from Philippine-Canadian Charitable Foundation GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF), for its benefi ciaries. Aside from organizing these activi- PCCF. Present during the turn over are the socio-civic arm of GMA Network, ties, PCCF also provides medical and (L-R) GMA International Assistant recently received a check donation of Among PCCF’s activities, which are educational help, and assists in the Manager for Events Donna Reyes, Php200,000 from Philippine-Canadi- centered on showcasing Pinoy tal- building of houses for poor families. PCCF Director Ramon Cruz, PCCF an Charitable Foundation (PCCF). ent and culture through a variety of To date, PCCF has led and assisted Seniors Liaison (East) Sid de Guz- shows and festivals, are pageants in the sending of medical equipment man, Raymund Albovias, GMAKF PCCF is currently one of the biggest Miss, Little Miss, and Mrs. Philip- and supplies amounting to a total of Executive Vice President Mel Tiang- non-profi t organizations in Toronto. pines Canada; the Pinoy Hiphop $500,000 to different hospitals in the co, PCCF Executive Vice President Headed by leaders of various groups Dance Crew and Rap Competition; Philippines and extended help in the Rosemer Enverga, Nerie Albovias, and sects, PCCF’s thrust is to help and the Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show building of 33 houses for the poor. PCCF Youth Liaison Denice Rosales, the poor and the needy families in the sa Toronto, proceeds of which were GMAI Senior Marketing Manager Philippines, as well as the calamity donated to GMAKF from last year’s Above photo shows GMAKF Ex- for North America Jay Redondo, and victims, by mounting activities that event. ecutive Vice President Mel Tiangco GMAI Marketing Specialist for Can- serve to gather funds and donations receiving the check donation from ada Claire Gacula.

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22 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier ‘MEGA NA, PACQUIAO PA’ Sharon Concert & Pacquiao Fight in a back-to-back Show in Toronto!

TORONTO –A throng of Sharonians and a mob of Adding lustre to the already star-studded affair is the defeated America Floyd Mayweather to fi nally face Pacman fanatics are expected to fi ll up every avail- presence of the Philippines most-sought-after hunk him in a projected $200-million mega fi ght before the able space of the 2,000-seater Massey Hall this city actor Derek Ramsay, who willingly obliged to be part year end. Mayweather, however, has to beat Miguel on June 9 when the two superstars of Entertainment of megastar Sharon Cuneta’s special guest perform- Cotto, a Pacquiao victim, in a May 5 title fi ght in Las industry and Sports stage back-to-back performance er. Ramsay is fresh from his 2-mega hit movies ‘No Vegas where Cotto’s junior middleweight (154-lbs) only Royal Mark Canada Productions could offer other Woman’ and ‘Private Benjamin’ which grossed crown is at the offi ng. this part of North America. more than Ph100-million each, to emerge as two of the most all-time watched movies in the Philippines Meanwhile, World Vision, a major sponsor to the “Áfter the Sharon Cuneta show, the live feed of the in 2011. Sharon Cuneta concert, would present a different Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley will immediately inspiration to the audience with performances from follow and would be viewed in a huge screen pro- Pacquiao, the only 8-division world champion and Toronto’s promising young performers. The lim- vided by the Massey Hall,” producers Lito and Ruth the world’s pound-for-pound boxers is staking his ited $150-ticket is already sold out and only tickets Ronquillo said. WBO welterweight crown (147-lbs) against an unde- pegged at $125, $120, $100, $80 and $60 are now feated American Bradley, who also hold the world ju- available and are selling fast after the announcement It would be the fi rst in the entertainment business nior welterweight belt (140-lbs), in a 12-round fi ght of the Pacquio-Bradley fi ght, LIVE!. here in Canada that mega shows of this kind could be at the MGM Las Vegas, . staged at the same time, giving fans of different genre For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, please contact: the opportunity to enjoy both spectacular shows pay- The Filipino boxing icon also stakes his 16-win- Ruth Ronquillo – 416-720-2602; Lito Ronquillo – ing only one ticket. streak against a younger and hungrier Bradley and is 416-564-8734; Sani Baluyot – 647-242-6949 and aiming another victory that could possibly force un- Ophelia Valdez – 416-570-1568. 1st FARCIC Meeting “The NEW “Filipino Association of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants” (FARCIC) met for the fi rst time in Toronto on Friday, February 17, 2012, during the First Annual General Meeting of their regulator, the “Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council” (ICCRC). FARCIC is comprised of li- censed Filipino practitioners across Canada. Their mandate is to provide ethical and quality immigration service for their clients; to build awareness of "SAYING 'NO' TO FAKE CONSULTANTS" ; and to clients as one Filipino community.

Available for the photo (L to R): Back: Liliarose Jose – Sherwin Mamaradlo – Alandrino Verdillo – Aileen Farrol – Jacqui Aquino – Gamy Romano – Bernadette Sta. Maria; Front: Mila Echevarria – Lisa de Leon – Teresa Penalosa – Chona Villapando – Larraine Ancheta-Uy”

STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER ON CANADA’S ACADEMY AWARD WINNER

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following state- ment today congratulating Christopher Plummer for win- ning an Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards:

“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Christopher Plummer, and all others recognized at this year’s Academy Awards in Hollywood. Mr. Plummer was honoured with the top prize for Best Supporting Actor in Beginners.

“Receiving an Oscar is the fi lm industry’s highest acco- lade. Canadians have always had a strong presence in the international fi lm industry, and the number of Canadian nominees this year is a true testament to the quality of the talent coming from our country.

“I applaud Christopher Plummer and all of Canada’s nom- inees for their exceptional accomplishments and impres- sive work in the fi lm industry and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours.”

For more information, please visit: www.pch.gc.ca

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24 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier

Sports Edited by: Laurence Tierra PSA fetes top athletes

MANILA, Philippines — The leaders of Philippine from enhancing his status as one of the world’s best Dottie Ardina (amateur golf), Rupert Zaragosa (ama- sports will be on hand when the Philippine Sports- pound-for-pound fi ghters. teur golf), Magna Carta (Horse of the Year), Jesse writers Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night Orcollo kept his World No. 1 ranking in billiards, un- Guce (Jockey of the Year), Kenneth San Andres (mo- honors the country’s top achievers at the Manila Ho- derscoring the country’s status as the sport’s mecca. tocross), Malvinne Ann Alcala (badminton) tel this Saturday. The awards show is also presented by Milo, Coca- Long-time International Olympic Committee repre- Cola, and the PSC. sentative to the Philippines Frank Elizalde, Philip- Major awards will also be handed out to 19 other pine Olympic Committee president Jose “Peping” sports personalities during the two-hour gala also Cojuangco Jr., and Philippine Sports Commission backed by ICTSI, Harbour Centre, SM Prime Hold- chair Richie Garcia have been invited to grace the ings, Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corp. and awards night presented by Smart. the Philippine Basketball Association. Also expected to attend are sports commissioners The complete list of awardees Chito Loyzaga, Buddy Andrada, Akiko Thomson- Athletes of the Year: Dennis Orcollo, Guevara, Jolly Gomez, heads of the National Sports Jr. Associations, POC chair Monico Puente-vella and PSA Presidential Achievement Award: Juvic Pagun- supporters of local sports. san Vice President Jejomar Binay, also the head of the Executive of the Year: Ricky Vargas Philippine Badminton Association, will keynote the Major Awardees: Brian Viloria (pro boxing), Ana ceremony that will be aired on dzSR Sports Radio Julaton (pro boxing), Donnie Nietes (pro boxing), 918. Mark Anthony Barriga (), Efren Co-Athlete of the Year awardees Nonito Donaire Jr. “Bata” Reyes (billiards), Rubilen Amit (billiards), and Dennis Orcollo will share the limelight along Jessie Aligaga (wushu), Dembert Arcita (wushu), with 83 other sports personalities and groups. Dragon Boat team, Jimmy Alapag (pro basketball), Donaire came through with a string of world-class Calvin Abueva (amateur basketball), Bobby Parks performances to keep his world boxing title aside Jr.(amateur basketball), Jhonnel Ababa (pro golf), SPECTATOR Introducing Pacquiao’s next opponent By Al Mendoza

(Abridged version of GENERAL AD- to Bradley. gest paycheck ever. Pacquiao gets $25 mil- icit. With two holes left, Luisita saw itself MISSION columns both appearing at Sun- Bradley is 28 years old, the owner lion. being the chaser to the leader, Canlubang. day Punch, Dagupan City, Pangasinan.) of the world junior welterweight crown. Will Bradley decide to run circles Then on the 17th hole, Tommy Manotoc Pacquiao is defending his WBO world around Pacquiao on June 10 and avoid get- made birdie, giving Canlubang a 3-point ************ welterweight title against Bradley, who ting knocked out? He shouldn’t. For that is edge with one hole remaining. TIM Bradley who? should gain more weight to get to 147 tantamount to losing his chance at immor- It was all over but the shouting, so to He is Manny Pacquiao’s next pounds, the limit in the stipulated bout tality. If he should go down fi ghting, so be speak. opponent. scheduled for 12 rounds. it. Only real men aren’t afraid to lose. The PAL Seniors, to those not in the They meet on June 10 (Manila The 5-foot-5 Bradley is shorter than Pac- know, allows for four players to play in Time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, quiao by an inch, making him the shortest As the saying goes, “Only those each team, with the best three counting in Nevada, USA. foe for Pacquiao in the Pacman’s last fi ve not afraid to die are fi t to live.” the Molave points system that gives one Of course, by virtue of Pacquiao’s fi ghts. Pacquiao’s four previous foes were ********** point to a double bogey, two to a bogey, stature, the Pacman is the heavy favorite. taller – African Joshua Clottey and Antonio Bitterest loss ever absorbed in PAL In- three to a par and four to a birdie. This, despite the fact Bradley is Margarito in 2010, and Shane Mosley and terclub history Only those 55 years old and unbeaten in 28 fi ghts. Marquez in 2011. (Greetings are in order for Kuya Mario above are allowed to play in the PAL Se- And Bradley is fresh from a Pacquiao beat them all – but “only” on Panoringan, who blew into town once more niors. When the so-called smoke of battle victory over Joel Casamayor serving as the points. No knockout. just to join the PAL Interclub in Davao City cleared, Canlubang was the winner by under card in the Pacquiao-Marquez fi ght Prior to the four, Pacquiao also fought Feb. 15-25. We met up in Davao City for three points over Luisita, routing the three- on Nov. 13, 2011, also at the MGM Grand. a much-taller opponent in 5-foot-9 Miguel the PAL Media Golf tournament, the way day leader by 15 monumental points on the You remember that Pacquiao-Marquez Cotto, whom the Pacman had badly bat- we did last year in the 64th PAL Interclub fi nal day of action. With the improbable bout, right? tered en route to a 12th-round TKO victo- in . Kuya Mario was with his wife, victory, Canlubang won its sixth PAL se- It was their third meeting since they ry. Many believed Cotto was substantially Atche Norma, for the event. Unfortunately, niors crown in seven years while dealing fought to a draw in 2004 after a judge had weakened by his loss of weight going into Atche Norma was under the weather dur- Luisita its most humbling defeat in recent erred in his scoring, thereby depriving Pac- the Pacquiao fi ght as he is a natural at ju- ing the tournament. Also renewing friend- memory. quiao of victory. nior middleweight. ship with me were Rey Fortaleza and Rene In 2008, Pacquiao beat Marquez by split That could be true. Bahena, both from Vancouver, Canada, The PAL Interclub is like the an- decision. So close was that fi ght it gave Once a boxer radically goes into weight who also joined both the PAL Interclub nual Fil-Am in Baguio in that both tourna- birth to that third encounter in November reduction, much of his power would be ter- Golf and the PAL Media Tournament. Till ments give premium on team play instead 2011. ribly reduced. That is why since Pacquiao next year, fellas, when we meet again, of individual skills. In both tournaments, Despite Pacquiao’s majority decision climbed to 147, he has stayed there all this hopefully, this time in Cebu.) you play for the team and not for yourself. victory to make it two wins against one time because he found it very much com- ******** It encourages teamwork more than indi- draw against Marquez, a howl of protests fortable with that weight. IT’S just fi ne when we lose, vidual play. accompanied the verdict. Bradley has the edge only in that he is but when the setback is absorbed in the The rabidly pro-Marquez crowd insisted unbeaten in 28 fi ghts. But his knockout re- most bitter manner, it can really break your But Canlubang skipped the PAL Pacquiao lost the fi ght. cord pales in comparison with Pacquiao. heart. That’s what happened to Luisita on Men’s Regular, fulfi lling its threat last But I also insisted – and still insist – Pac- He only has 12 KOs compared to Pac- Sunday when it lost what appeared like a year in Bacolod in protest over what they quiao was the winner of that fi ght, mainly quiao’s 38. Power for power, therefore, sure-won tournament. claimed as a new rule that “penalizes teams because he was more aggressive than Mar- Pacquiao has the undisputed margin so recruiting good players.” quez, besides infl icting more telling blows that once Bradley decides to fi ght at close With one day left, Luisita was With most of its top guns gone to the pro than the Mexican whenever they mixed it range, he’ll be at great risk of absorbing a ahead by 12 imposing points over Canlu- ranks, Canlubang was forced to shy away up. fi rst ever loss – by knockout yet. bang in the PAL Interclub Seniors Tour- from the PAL Men’s Regular because of an Even in most of their toe-to-toe combat, Experience-wise also, Bradley is way nament. Every Luisitan looked poised for inferior lineup. It is my wish that all things which came rarely, Pacquiao was the con- behind as he’s still a babe in the woods; a celebration. The champagne cork was will be patched up by the time the PAL In- stant instigator – a big plus for him as far as he’s only eight years into professional box- ready to be popped out. The team captain terclub makes its return to Cebu in 2013. the judges were concerned, since it should ing compared with Pacquiao’s 17 years was already preparing his victory speech. God willing, I’ll be there for my 37th have been Marquez exhibiting aggressive- in the beak-busting business. Before this straight coverage of the PAL Interclub. ness because he was the challenger. fi ght, Bradley’s purses ranged from $1,000 And then it happened. Anyway, that’s all water under (4-rounders) to $5,000 (10-rounders). He the bridge now, so to speak. Let’s go back will earn $5 million on June 10 – his big- Canlubang razed the 12-point def-

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 25 Philippine Courier Amit heads PHL campaign in Donaire fi ghts Mexican in Texas The Elordes pay women’s world 9-ball tilt tribute to Pacquiao, Donaire

MANILA, Philippines — Reigning WBO champion Manny Pacquiao and four other world titlists will be honored as Most Out- standing Boxers of the Year during 12th Gabri- MANILA, Philippines — Hall of Fame promoter el “Flash” Elorde Boxing Awards/Banquet of Bob Arum is putting together a slambang show for Champions on March 25 at the grand ballroom July 14 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas of the Dusit Thani Hotel. Rubilen Amit with benefactor Aris ‘Putch’ Puyat featuring Filipino four-division champion Nonito Donaire. Aside from Pacquiao, also to be cited MANILA – Rubilen Amit, Iris Ranola and Mary Ann Arum told the Bulletin from Los Angeles on Mon- are WBC/WBO bantamweight ruler Nonito Basas – the so-called Big 3 of Philippine women’s day afternoon (Sunday night in the US) that Donaire, Donaire, WBO fl yweight king Brian Viloria billiards – will try to extend the country’s domination fresh from crowning himself as the World Boxing and WBO female superbantamweight queen of the sport when they compete in the 2012 Amway Organization super-bantamweight king, meets Victor Ana Julaton, who accounted for two title wins eSpring Women’s World 9-Ball Open on March 12- “Vikingo” Terrazas of . each, and WBO light fl yweight champion Don- 18 in Taipei, Taiwan. It was reported earlier that Donaire might even nie Nietes who had one win. fi ght a week after the June 9 fi ght of Manny Pacquiao The tournament is sanctioned by WPA and ABPU but the 80-year-old Arum clarifi ed that while “that is Pacquiao successfully defended the WBO and organized by Chinese Taipei Billiards Federation a possibility,” it is more feasible to put Donaire in 147-lb title against Sugar Shane Mosley in (CTBF) with a total prize money of $70,000. The July. May and against Juan Manuel Marquez in No- champion will get $20,000 while the runner-up will Terrazas, 29, is a right-hander with an awesome vember. The two wins alone netted Pacquiao go home with $10,000. overhand right that has helped him rack up a 32-2- $42M, making him sports’ highest money 1 win-loss-draw record with 18 . In his earner during the year. “We will try our best to bring honor to our country” last fi ght, Terrazas scored a stirring upset over fel- said the 30-year-old Amit, the 2009 Women’s World low Mexican banger Fernando Montiel, the same guy The Elorde Boxing Awards which is also 10-Ball Championship winner and one of the top Donaire fl attened in less than two rounds. being presented by COBRA Energy Drink will players of sportsman/businessman Aristeo “Putch” Arum had originally wanted Donaire to face Jorge also honor Pacquiao with a special citation Puyat. Arce but Arce is making an appearance under the which the Elorde family will announce during Pacquiao headliner, making him unavailable for July. the Awards Night held in memory of the boxing Amit is ranked 15th in the latest World Pool-Billiard But Arum said they’re still bound to square off pos- legend and International Hall of Famer, Flash Association (WPA) women’s ranking, list while Ra- sibly “in the fall” here in the country. Elorde, who held the world junior lightweight nola is listed ranked 24th. Basas is not listed in the Being looked at as venues are the soon-to-be- crown for seven consecutive years from 1960. top 100. opened and the Araneta Colise- um, according to Arum. Previous honors already conferred by the Meanwhile, Geona Christine Gregorio, Reggie Ann “I got a call from my friend Jorge Araneta, who Elorde Boxing Awards on Pacquiao are Pound- Biagcong and Gillian Go of Quezon City joint at wants the fi ght to be held there,” said Arum, who will for-Pound King, Boxer of the Year, induction No.92 spots in the WPA ranking list. Siming Chen be partnering with ABS-CBN in staging Donaire’s into the Elorde Hall of Fame, Boxer of the De- and Xiao Fang-fu of China occupied the top two po- much-awaited fi ght on local soil. (By NICK GION- cade and Quintessential Athlete awards. sitions. (Liberty Icao-Remate) GCO)

The Game of My Life What about a Department of Sports? By Bill Velasco

Though the Senate has been tied up vulnerable to vagaries of Congress and main task of the PSC, will naturally fi nancial assistance is extended by the and under the intense heat of the na- other agencies when it comes to bud- benefi t if the masses are driven towards Department.” In addition, the Depart- tional spotlight for the impeachment get and other essentials. Problems with sports. ment will also coordinate with other proceedings against the Chief Justice, funding and lack of equipment are con- “On the side, once we get more kids government agencies, local govern- the chamber’s true work of legislation stant, and disappointments, frequent. into sports, you widen the selection ments and the like in implementing a continues. In fact, there is a pending One of the bill’s loftier ambitions is pool for national athletes,” the for- comprehensive national sports pro- bill that aims to change the course of “it shall maintain and provide equal mer table tennis varsity player opined. gram. sports in the country. access to resources, services and facili- “Now this is the value of international The law has many noble objectives, Senate Bill No. 3092, or “The De- ties related to sports to all Filipinos to competition. It can be a source of na- and is a step in the right direction. It partment of Sports Act of 2012” au- foster and promote health and physical tional pride and glory. It can be a gal- will make use of the existing struc- thored by Senate Sports Committee fi tness, self-discipline, teamwork, ex- vanizing force to unite the nation, like ture of the PSC, and build upon it. Of chair Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes cellence, peace and camaraderie, youth Pacquiao. From Batanes to Tawi-Tawi, course, since the government has – IV, has passed on fi rst reading and development, and people empower- you’re proud to be a Filipino because rightly or wrongly – many other priori- aims to supersede Republic Act 6847 ment through sports.” These are values of him. But take that away, the people ties, there is no telling how long it will which created the Philippine Sports the passionate soldier legislator has ex- from either end of the country cannot take for the law to be passed. But one Commission. S.B. 3092 consolidates perienced fi rsthand. relate with one another.” can always hope that it happens sooner 11 past sports bills from both chambers “You look at life differently,” The Department of Sports Law will than later. and strengthens them considerably. If Trillanes told The STAR, referring to be comprehensive. It will encompass There is only one question remain- and when the act becomes a law, it will a life molded by sports. “Yet there are building and maintaining sports facili- ing. If I may use a horse racing meta- add teeth and stability to the existing those kids who were not into sports, and ties, forming its own policies, doing phor, is the problem the horse or the government sports body, and provide you’ll see, just a little pressure and they research and partnerships with foreign rider? The Department of Sports Law more protection for national athletes, crack. It’s either they succumb to drugs sports agencies, planning and promot- would improve the former. When that as well. or they commit suicide. They were not ing physical education, and many other time comes, we will have to fi nd the As of now, the government’s highest hardened through sports. Sports, that’s duties. It will also have more power to right people to be the latter. governing body for sports is the Phil- what we need.” presrcibe regulations for minimum ac- * * * * ippine Sports Commission under the For Trillanes, the government sports ceptance levels for international com- This writer would like to thank Toy- Offi ce of the President. However, the program needs to be tilted more to- petition, and “exercise supervisory ota Motor Philippines for their gener- chairman of the PSC only carries the wards grassroots development, since and visitorial powers over the national ous assistance in a recent out of town rank of undersecretary. This weakens this will be a tool of great impact in sports associations in connection with coverage. its position in accessing government nation-building. He believes that elite their sports promotion and develop- resources in sport. The agency is also athlete development, which is the other ment programs with respect to which

26 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier Special Sports Feature: Pacquiao: Bradley, 2more fi ghts, then, retirement

By Lem Satterfi eld (Photos by Chris Farinas Top Rank)

NEW YORK - WBO junior welter- "If he used his head, we were ready for weight titleholder, Manny Pacquiao, it. That's why you saw me pull my head wants to "do two or three more fi ghts" back, to get away from the headbutts," and then retire, he told reporters during said Bradley after dropping Casamayor Thursday's New York press conference three times during the triumph. "There touting the HBO Pay Per View televised were rarely any headbutts and no cuts defense of his belt against WBO junior from headbutts in the fi ght, so no more welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley, writing about headbutts." that is slated for the MGM Grand in Las Although he does not consider Bradley Vegas on June 9. to be a dirty fi ghter, Pacquiao said that "I still like boxing. I still love boxing. his opponent's head is a concern. I'm still hungry in boxing. I still want to "I can put it in my strategy not to get fi ght. I may do two or three more good head butted," said Pacquiao. "I don't fi ghts. My kid, the youngest son who is think Timothy Bradley is a dirty fi ghter. 11, Emmanuel Jr., says he wants me to It's just his style to duck his head. His retire," said Pacquaio, a 33-year-old con- head butting is not intentional." gressman in his native Philippines. "But before that he wants me to fi ght BRADLEY: "ANYBODY NEEDS TO [Floyd] Mayweather Jr., beat Mayweath- BEAT THIS GUY" er, and then retire. I want the fi ght to happen. The problem is, he really doesn't During a recent interview with want the fi ght. Hopefully, before I retire, RingTV.com, Bradley talked about his it will happen. I'm hoping for a Novem- appeal to the African American and La- ber fi ght with him." tino communities, as well as his relative Negotiations have failed three times youth in comparison to Pacquiao's past to make a bout between Pacquiao and opponents. Floyd Mayweather. Jr. (42-0, 26 knock- On Thursday, Bradley broached a sub- outs), who will challenge WBA junior ject originally addressed by RING light middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto heavyweight champion Bernard Hop- on May 5 at the MGM Grand. kins, who claimed in November of 2010 Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) dethroned that Pacquiao, who is 33, had yet to face Cotto for his current title by 12th-round a young, top notch African American knockout in November of 2009, but said fi ghter. that it was not an easy fi ght. At the time, Pacquiao's promoter, Top Pacquiao believes that Mayweather Ran CEO Bob Arum, agreed with Hop- may be underestimating Cotto. kins' assertion. "[Mayweather] thinks Cotto is an easy "There's no argument there that he opponent. But he's not. He's strong. He's has not fought a top African American a good opponent," said Pacquiao. "May- fi ghter," said Arum. "But the notion that weather needs to train hard. He's taking a he would not fi ght an African American big chance. I hope he wins, but the fi ght fi ghter is ridiculous." is not easy." Bradley discussed the subject with RingTV.com's Joe Santoliquito at Thurs- PACQUIAO'S STREAK IS ON THE day's press conference. LINE AGAINST BRADLEY "This is great for the black commu- nity. It’s great because it’s something Pacquiao will be after his 16th straight the African-American community can victory and his 10th knockout during that embrace. You know, a young fi ghter like run against Bradley (28-0, 12), who, at myself, and the sport as well. It’s about 28 years old, is fi ve years Pacquiao's ju- coming out and supporting me, getting nior. rowdy and defi nitely believing in me," "I consider this fi ght one of my tough- said Bradley, whose wife, Monica, is of them as well, and that's me." est. Timothy Bradley is undefeated, Latino descent. HBO's 24/7 series chronicling the strong and he can punch," said Pacquiao, "You know a big win over Manny ARUM: BRADLEY HAS YOUTH events leading up to Pacquiao-Bradley who last suffered defeat by decision Pacquiao will not only have the black ON HIS SIDE. will debut on Saturday, May 19 at 9:30 against Erik Morales in March of 2005, community, but the Latin community, all p.m. ET/PT., with the second episode but has since knocked out Morales twice. communities, they would all embrace me Bradley pointed out that rivals such as airing on May 26, the third on June 2, "Bradley's body is bigger than mine. I because someone beat this guy. That’s the 38-year-old Marquez, the 33-year- and the fi nale, on June 8. think we can make a good fi ght. That's what needs to happen, anybody, just old Antonio Margarito, and the 40-year- "We are really looking forward to why I picked him as an opponent. "I'm somebody, it really doesn’t matter, just old Shane Mosley were past their primes presenting this all-new edition of 24/7 pretty sure we will make a good fi ght." anybody needs to beat this guy. That’s when they fought Pacquiao. in a style that only 24/7 can deliver," what I’m aiming to do." For Pacquiao, a victory over Bradley said Ken Hershman, HBO's president of FOR BRADLEY, PACQUIAO'S Marquez is among several Mexican would silence the critics, said Arum. sports programming. THINKING A HEAD warriors who have fallen to THE RING's "We heard a lot of criticism from the "Manny and Tim have contrasting No. 1 pound-for-pound fi ghter, and press, some of it justifi ed, that we were back stories and we will spotlight these In January of last year, Bradley was Bradley says he has received substantial putting Manny in with fi ghters who were two compelling characters against the widely criticized for being a dirty fi ght- support from Latino fans, particularly in on the downward slope. That certainly backdrop of a major title fi ght." er when it was perceived that his head his native Palm Springs, Calif. was the case with Mosley. We got some butts led to an 11th-round technical deci- "My wife is Latin American, and the of that with Marquez, but it turned out WHAT'S NEXT FOR JULIO CESAR sion that dethroned Devon Alexander as Latino community is embracing me, es- not to be the circumstance there. I was CHAVEZ JR.? WBC beltholder. pecially in my home town. Absolutely. looking around for an opponent and I The Bradley-Alexander verdict was That's the case, not only in my commu- wanted to get some young guy that that Having successfully defended his decided on the cards after it was ruled nity, but everywhere. Everybody wants criticism couldn't be directed at," said WBC middleweight belt against Marco that the southpaw Alexander could no to see this guy go down, and everybody Arum. Antonio Rubio on Feb. 4, Julio Cesar longer continue as a result of a large lac- wants me to be the guy to take him out. "Bradley is a young, fresh fi ghter who Chavez Jr. is being considered for a num- eration that bled profusely following an That's what I feel and that's how I see it," is undefeated. [Top Rank matchmaker] ber of options, according to Arum. accidental clash of heads. said Bradley. Bruce [Trampler] felt the styles of the Among the options is a June 16 date Bradley was careful not to allow head "The Latin community has embraced two guys would mesh, and it would be in El Paso, Tex., against unbeaten Martin butts to spoil November's eighth-round me in this fi ght. Because they want an exciting fi ght. These are guys who Murray, who battled to a draw with WBA knockout of former four-time titleholder someone to beat this guy. Pacquiao has throw punches and come forward. I think counter part Felix Sturm in December. and Cuban Olympic gold medalist Joel beaten a lot of Latin fi ghters, you know, Bradley is the only one who can match Other potential bouts include those op- Casamayor on the undercard of Pac- and their champions. A lot of Mexican Manny in hand speed. If Bradley can last posite former undisputed middleweight quiao's disputed majority decision over fi ghters have lost to this guy, and they're into the later rounds, he can make it an beltholder Kelly Pavlik, or Margarito. Juan Manuel Marquez, a man Pacquiao looking for someone that's friendly and intriguing fi ght for Manny." RING champion, Sergio Martinez, previously fought to a draw and a split- someone that's humble and someone would be a possibility for early 2013. decision victory. that's hungry and someone that's with PACQUIAO-BRADLEY 24/7

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 27 Philippine Courier Community Potpourri

Mother Erena turns another page

ACTIVE FAMILY - Photo shows (L-R) Jimmy Lupango, Mila Lupangco, sister Cecile Marcelino, and brother-in-law Raymond Marcelino belonging to one family and veryc comactive in Toronto's Filipino community activities. (PHOTO BY JOJO TADURAN)

Lola Sev visits family in Toronto Photo shows 3 generations of the family's women: the family matriarch Severina Paca, daughter Fe Paca-Taduran, wife of veteran REUNION - The staff nurses of the St.Joseph Health broadcast and print journalist Jojo Taduran Another golden fl eece is added to her collection of golden mem- Centre Medicine/Nephrology Department recently and grand-daughter Regine Andrea Taduran. ories when Mother Erena Garcia of NYREN SALON, book her held a reunion at the Thyme Restaurant, Lakeshore, The 92-year old Severina(Rening) Bustillos 65th birthday March 5, 2012. Business partner Nancy Lundy ar- Toronto, Ontario. Shown in photo (L-R) are Team Paca of Calgary, Alberta, recently visited the leader Perla Mancao, Raquel Chosa, Zeny Malilin, family of her daughter Fe Paca-Taduran in ranges a simple bday party at their shop with lots of the celebrant’s Toronto. Lola Rening Paca, the widow of the kin, friends and clients greets their lovable beauty guru. (Photo Chris Parks, Former Manager Germaine Drury, Hel- late Andres Ventura Paca of the Manila Police lifted from TPC’s fi le) en Lacsina, and Alice Feruelo. (Romy Zetazate, St. Department, was a classroom teacher for 40 Jamestown News Service) years with the Division of City Schools in Ma- nila. She is originally from Villasis, Pangasinan and her late husband from Bayambang, Pan- gasinan. The Paca family resided in Project 2, Quirino District, Quezon City prior to migrat- ing to Canada. (Dindo Orbeso, St. Jamestown News Service)

75TH CANDLES: Norma Cuevas, mother of Toronto's Doctor of Dental Medicine Dr. Shirley Salazar cel- ebrates her 75th Birth- day March 3, 2012, with COMMUNITY EVENT - Photo shows (L-R) Rafael Nebres (middle), presi- a get-together of family dent of the Bicol Canada Community Association Inc. (BCCA) appealing and close friends at the to all Bicolanos notonly in Toronto but other parts of Canada to attend Good Deal Supper Buf- theforthcoming BCCA induction of new offi cers and gala nighton March fet at 1221 Markham Ms. Joadel Concepcion (blowing candles) celebrates another winter 31, 2012 (Saturday) at the St. Peter & St. Paul Banquet Hall, corner Milner Rd, Scarborough, On- birthday holiday February 10, 2012 with husband Noel, Mom Adela and Markham, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. He is fl anked by Oswald tario. (Romy Zetazate Bailey, son Jonel and Auntie in their modest home in Richmond Hill Tugadi, president, Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto andTony Si- & Manny Papa, St. (Photo by TPC’s MonD) cat of the Philippine Press Club Ontario (PPCO). (St. Jamestown News Jamestown News Ser- Service, DindoOrbeso) vice)

‘75th Candles for Birthday Girl Juanita’

Ms. Juanita Farinas celebrated her 75th birthday recently at the Jade River Buffet in Scarbrough, Ontario, which was attended by members of the Congregation of the Friends of Jesus Christ Canada (left photo) which include Romy and Tess Zetazate, Josie Domingo, Ricky and Letty Jonayon, Roger Domingo, Conching Jaranillo, Rosalina Correa, and her children, Jel and Tina Farinas, Carlos Pedraza and daughter Lilibeth, and her grandchildren (right photo). (Photo by Lei Marie A. Zetazate, St. Jamestown News Service - Manny Papa)

28 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier

SPECIAL FEATURE The Philippines brightest election lawyer to date...

By Mon Datol Atty. George Erwin Garcia A young turk at 38 but lawyer George in 1993. Erwin Garcia has already proved his worth as the Benjamin of Philippine Atty. George took and passed the Bar political landscape by cornering al- Exam in 1999 at the De La Salle Uni- most all electoral cases fi led at the versity with a high 82.25% rating and Commission on Election (COM- started working at the Comelec as ELEC) by politicians in all levels Executive Assistant V (Chief of Staff) – from Mayors to Congressmen to under the Offi ce of Commissioner Ju- Senators and even a former President lio Deaamito from May 2000 – 2001 running again to the same position and formed his own G.E Garcia Law in 2010 – and such other aspirants to Offi ce in 2001, located at the Ground different elective posts. Floor of LAIKO Bldg, Cabildo St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, a stone Garcia, or Atty. George as he is be- throw away from heart of political ing called by his multitude of clients arena. – the COMELEC. all over the archipelago, is also ap- pearing before the Supreme Court, Serving back the institutions that electoral Tribunals, COMELEC, and gave him the knowledge of law, Atty. other special courts handling election George became Faculty of Law of cases, and has never lost any of the the Pamantasan ng Luniod ng Ma- voluminous cases he handles. nila (1996), Faculty/Instructor at the Lyceum of the Philipoines from 1992 “He is the best now,” lawyer Romy – 2004; Faculty of Law at the Philip- Manalo told this writer in a recent pine Law School in 2005 and Faculty interview at the Manila Hotel where of Law at the Manila Law College Atty. Manalo, also a noted criminal from 2008 to present’. lawyer in the country, vouched Gar- cia’s ‘undefeated record’ in handling The young lawyer is also a Politi- election cases. cal Commentator and co-host of the De Lima, among other noted politi- TV show titled Pollwatch aired over cal lawyers, Atty. George became the How does it feel alone on top? ‘No, Garcia, who is nearing to get his Doc- UNTV Thursday 8 – 9 p.m, aside successor of these luminaries after all I am not alone in this practice, Tito. tor Laws at the Pamantasan ng Lun- from co-hosting a Radio show that of them left the election law practice There are lots of good election law- sod ng Manila where he also com- also deals with the political scene in to retire and/or accept other higher yers now and I could not claim that pleted his Master of Laws (LLM) the Philippines. government post, like De Lima who I’m the best. I am just of them,” the from 2004-2005 after completing his became the Aquino government Sec- humble Atty. George said. ‘Swerte Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the Col- Atty. George is a married man, but, retary of Justice. lang siguro, Tito, at nananalo ang lege of Law in Lyceum of the Philip- doesn’t want to discuss his family, ex- mga kaso na hawak ko,”the young pines from 1993 -1997. cept to tell this writer that he has no Now, Atty. George in alone on top Garcia added. children, yet, as his works are his pri- and with the way he handles election The baby-faced lawyer graduated orities as this stage of his young life cases and winning for almost all kinds Luck or not, Atty. George Erwin Gar- cum laude at the Lyceum of the Phil- and career. of politicians in the country, the road cia is defi nitely on top of the league ippines when he fi nished his A.B. to greatness is coming his way so now and would remain the chairman Political Science degree in 1992 and A very good student and follower of fast he could not believe at his young of the election law destined to join also was a candidate for his Master some of the best election lawyers in age, he could be ‘retiring’ when every the best brains of political arena in in Public Administration at the Claro the land that include Atty. Romy Ma- election lawyer is only just starting the Philippines. Mabuhay ka, Atty. M. Recto School of Advance Studies, calintal, Atty. Sixto Brillantes, now to learn the ABCs of election proce- George. A true pride of the Filipino also at the Lyceum of the Philippines the COMELEC chairman, Atty. Leila dures. people. PM Statement PTAC to Conduct Career Search and Networking Workshop for Philippine Educated Teachers WELCOMING THE VATICAN’S DECISION TO CANONIZE BLESSED By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT KATERI TEKAKWITHA With its continued interest and con Bernasor, Gigi Nicholas, Grace OTTAWA (February 20, 2012 - Prime Min- meaningful purpose of enriching Invited presenters and fa- Avila, Sam Posadas, Rose Apilado, ister Stephen Harper today issued the follow- the career search skills as well as cilitators include experienced Elena Aguilar, Red Andres, Joan ing statement, after the Vatican announced that enhancing the employment capa- and promising Filipino-Canadian Ang, Sheng Baoit, Ruvy Bendoy, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha will be canonized on bilities of Filipino Canadian educa- teachers and education practitio- Mary Rose Cacdac, Norman Daroy, October 21, 2012: tors who are professionally certifi ed ners from Ontario schools and col- Etta Del Rosario, Cielito Drapeza, by the Ontario College of Teachers, leges. Prospective attendees are re- Venus Geraneo, Perly Laganas and “This past Saturday we learned that the Catho- the Philippine Teachers Associa- quested to bring in their respective Erlyn Simanero. lic Church will be bestowing its highest honour tion of Canada ( PTAC) is conduct- Resumes / Curriculum Vita. — canonization — upon Blessed Kateri Tekak- ing a one-day intensive workshop Interested PTAC mem- witha later this year. on April 8th, 2012(Sunday) at The six-year old, 105- mem- bers and other parties are encour- 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Time Zone ber organization is comprised most- aged, on fi rst come, fi rst served “Known as the ‘Lily of the Mohawks’, Kateri Restaurant, Bathurst Street, North ly of Ontario College of Teachers( basis, to contact and register with Tekakwitha, who is entombed in a marble shrine York, Toronto, Ontario. OCT) - certifi ed professionals who PTAC secretary Bernadette Gapuz, at St. Francis Xavier Mission in Kahnawake, are current or retired Filipino - Ca- at : [email protected] and Quebec, was beatifi ed by Pope John Paul II in The 5-hour session will nadian teachers in Ontario schools Maricon Bernasor, asst.secretary,at 1980 in recognition of her unwavering devotion focus on topics such as : 1) Resume and colleges and/ or are former [email protected]. A regis- to God. and Cover-Letter Writing: Format, teachers in the Philippines. tration fee of $7:30 may be charged Contents, Common Mistakes, Cri- to cover for meal and seminar ma- “When Pope Benedict XVI canonizes her in tique; 2) Interview Process and PTAC's 2011-2013 Execu- terials costs.(tsj). October, Kateri Tekawitha will become North Mock Interview :Typical Ques- tive Board is headed by President America's fi rst aboriginal saint. tions and Responding to Questions; Tony A. San Juan and the following Tony A.San Juan,OCT 3) Networking Process : Sourcing offi cers and directors: Rose Cruz, [email protected] “This will be a great day for Canadian Catholics and Building Up Strategies; and 4) Boni Curutan, Bernadette Gapuz, 416.491.2346 and a deep honour for our country.” Career Building :Opportunities and Pet Collantes, Mila Curutan, Jesse Alternatives . Panem, Mel Tumamao, Jr., Mari-

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 29 Philippine Courier Filcrea Open House – a Smashing Success! Joke Time Ni Edgar Bello

Atras ka na lang ***** Pasahero: Mang driver bayad ko po Cigar 20 pisos SALESGIRL: Sir, you can't smoke Driver: Aba, kulang to dahil pang 10 here. kilometro lang ang binayad mo, 20 CUSTOMER: But I bought these kilometros na itong bababaan mo. cigars from your store. Pasahero: Ganon po ba? Sorry po! SALESGIRL: We also sell con- Kung pwede po paki-atrasan mo na doms, but it doesn't mean you can lang po ako ng 10 kilometro para fuck here! tama lng ang bayad ko. Driver: Ngek! ***** Eroplano ***** Stewardess: (Trying to get food Magpapakasal tray) Are you done sir? Bobby: Pakasal na tayo? Juan: No I'm Juan...... Girlie: Sige Stewardess: I mean to say, are you Bobby: San mo gusto? Sa pari ‘o sa fi nish? mayor? Juan: No I'm Filipino Girlie: Syempre sayo! Tangang to.. Stewardess: I mean to say, are you nirereto pa ako sa iba. through? Juan: What do you see to me Filcrea Board of Directors held its fi rst meet and greet event during an Open House at the ***** I'm false? 69 vs 6.9 bwahahahahahahahahaha..... Aristokrat Restaurant recently. In photo are Joe Evangelista, Rubi Talavera (President), Titser: Ano ang pinagkaiba ng 69 sa Benny Jose, Vic Salazar, and Romeo Camacho. 6.9? ***** Juan: Ma'am pareho lang po sila ng Walang Preno TORONTO - The Filipino Canadian Real Es- Cubos of Homelife, Tony Villarin of AMV Law position kaya lang mas kadiri ang Eksena sa auto supply tate Association (Filcrea) held its very fi rst Open Prof Corp, Tony Arroyo of Homelife, Lewilyn Lis- 6.9 kasi may period! Mr : Boy naubusan ng break fl uid House on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Aristokrat ta of T-Freight. kotse ko, bigyan mo nga ako ng dal- Restaurant on Wilson Avenue. ***** awang piraso, Also present were: Myla Udaundo of E.V.A. Re- BJ Boy : Eh bosing isang piraso lang The event was a meet and greet opportunity for all alty, Rick Perez of RLP Innovators, Virgie Tigas Anak: Dad! Naka experience na ok na yan sa kotse mo, bakit dalawa realtors, mortgage brokers, lawyers, fi nancial con- of Coldwell Banker Case, Eddie Lee of Eddie Lee ako ng blowjob! Yahoo!!! pa kukunin mo? sultants, insurance agents, and other business pro- Realty, Marita Lee of Atin Ito, Ramon Cezar of Dad: Wow! Anak! Binata ka na!!! Mr : OO alam ko yan, yong isa fessionals to network. Remax Crossroads, Joe Evangelista of Newbridge Ano ang feeling? para sa kotse ko, yong ikalawa, ipa- Anak: Ang sakit po sa panga!!!' painom ko dito sa Mrs ko, kanina pa Mortgage, and Jane Saquian of Homelife Hearts. walang preno ang bigbig nyan sa ka Among the attendees were the following: ***** sesermon sakin, baka sakaling hu- Fred Postrado of Investors Group, Cristina Dizon Rubi Talavera of Remax West, Jhonayza Medina GROUP STUDY minto na. of Sunlife, Keith Binette, of Guard Dog Security, of AMV Law, Romy Camacho of Remax Cross- Dad: Hoy! baket ka na naman Samual Kochinyan of Primerica, Johnder Perez of roads, Cristina Rondilla of Homelife Hearts, and ginabing umuwi? Isang linggo ***** Century 21 Innovative, Tessie Lagtapon of Remax, Susan Nacario of Homelife Hearts also attended ka ng umuuwi ng alas-dose ng Marangal Ang Mag Sasaka Katherine Meana of Mortgage Brokers, Ernie An- the networking event. hatinggabi. Hindi na tama yang gi- BF: Kakaasar talaga! Sarap sapakin cheta of Newbridge, Irma de Luna, Amor Mendoza nagawa mo! nung nakasalubong natin kanina. of Mortgage Club. According to President Rubi Talavera, the Open Anak: Dad naman! Nag-group GF: Bakit? Ano bang nangyari? House is the fi rst of a series of networking oppor- study lang po kami. Exam na po na- BF: Sabihan ba namn ako na muka Maria Antonio of MCDilag Accounting and Tax, tunities that Filcrea has planned this year. The next min bukas eh. akong magsasaka pag kasama kita! Cheryl Cantonjos, Ding Arellano and Andrew event is on March 31st, and will feature presenta- Dad: Group Study ka dyan! KIND- GF: Ok alng un! At least marangal Arellano of Benchmark, Resty Ragragio of Cen- tions by a real estate lawyer, a fi nance professional ER ka pa lang! Batukan kita jan, eh! ang magsasaka, bakit nya naman tury 21, Rositte Tan of Sunlife, Marissa Corpus of and a real estate development company. nasabi un? Megaworld, Carina Aguilto of Megaworld, Marvin ***** BF: Kasi raw mukhang kalabaw Flancman of Miskin and Flancman Law Offi ce, Following the March event is an even bigger func- Exam daw ang kasama ko! May Suilt of Mortgage Alliance, Virgie Gague of tion, the Gala Night on April 28th. Daddy: Anak kapag bumagsak ka sa GF: Ganun!!! Asan ung hayop na ICS Staffi ning, Jill Deleon of ICS, Victoria Sia of Themed “Filcrea: Making a Difference”, it’s a exam mo wag na wag mo na akong yun! papatayin ko lang! Coldwell Banker were also in attendance. fundraising dinner and dance formal affair fea- tatawaging daddy,tatay,papa basta turing a Silent Auction and Exhibits/Booths. So kahit kailan!! ***** Anak: Opo, Daddy Testigo So were Enio Ferri of Key Home Inspection, Riza please mark both dates down on your calendar: (1) (Pagkatapos ng exam) Isang tumistigo sa nangyaring kri- Khamal of Atin Ito, Cecilia Ragragio, Sally Lintag March 31, Open House and Free Seminar from 11 Anak: (nag-iisip) Naku! Anu kaya men..... of Royal Lepage Signature, Pete Lintag of RLP am to 2 pm, and (2) April 28, 6:30 pm at the Don sasabihin ko kay daddy PULIS: Nakita mo ba ang pang- Signature, Albert Lintag of RLP, Carol Lintag of Valley Toronto Hotel. Tickets for the dinner dance Daddy: Anak kamusta ang exam yayari? RLP, Victor Salazar of Right at Home, Benny Jose are $60 each --- Email for details: info@fi lcrea.org mo? TESTIGO: Opo sir nakita ko pong of Remax, Willie Reodica of Remax All Stars, Jess Anak: Ok, lang naman PAREKO. lahat PULIS: Anong baril ang ginamit sa ***** pagpatay? Taxi TESTIGO: Sir di ko po alam ang Pasahero: Para ho!!!!!! tawag pero sir ano pong tawag sa LAND FOR SALE Driver: Bababa ka?!!!! baril nyo? Pasahero: Ay hindi, tataas!!! ,May PULIS: Ah! ito ba 45 ang tawag d2. second fl oor ba?!!! TESTIGO: Sir medyo mahaba po - 7,266 Sq. Meter Facing Pacifi c Ocean baril nyo, baka 46 or 47 po yun... ***** - Clean title, No Tenants 89 to 90 ***** - Good for Resort with Black sand and Coconut trees Makalipas ang ilang araw pagkata- SAYAD pos ng fi nal exam Isang pasyente ang dumating sa - $1.50/Sq. Meter Teacher: Eto na ang inyung mga klinika ni Doctor Paking. pagsusulit.. TORKO: "Doctor, natatandaan n'yo - Located at Talaonga, Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon Teacher: 1 only got 89 over 90 pa ba ako?" - Interested Buyers, Pls. Call Precy @ 416-655-9052 Teacher: Only Pedro got 89 DOCTOR: "Parang nakita na kita." Pedro: Wooo!!! (nagsisigaw) TORKO: "Ako ho iyong pasyente hindi pala kayu nag-aaral eh!! mga ninyo last year." weak kayu! DOCTOR: "Ikaw nga! Ano ba ang Teacher: The rest got 90..! maipaglilingkod ko?" TORKO: "Itatanong ko ho sana sa ***** inyo kung puwede na akong ma- NEEDED IMMEDIATELY spell it! ligo!" Apo: Look at those boats lolo! Lolo: Amazing di'ba iho. They are ***** - Experienced Filipino Baker called yachts.. PSYCHOTHERAPIST BOOK Apo: Yachts?! How do you spell it JUAN @ the library: - Scarborough Area lolo? Juan: I want to borrow the book en- Lolo: You're right iho, those are titled, "Psycho the rapist" - 21 years old and up boats. The librarian searched for almost 2 hrs. And then came back, slaps Juan - $12/hour starting and says., Librarian: "IDIOT! The book's title - Interested applicants, Pls. Call 416-655-9052 is "Psychotherapist

30 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier

Edited by: Metro Maria Isabelle D. Bello

Government of Canada invests Grand Opening of Markham's fi rst Filipino Restaurant to help youth in Toronto get jobs MARKHAM, Ontario - Mabuhay !A lifelong dream will be realized on Saturday, March 10, 2012 when LJ Kusina hosts their offi cial grand opening as the fi rst Fili- pino restaurant in the culturally rich town of Markham, Ontario. TORONTO, Ontario (February 23, With annual funding of more than 2012) — The Government of Canada $300 million, YES helps youth, par- Lorenza and John Maillet - the L&J - have envisioned a business partnership ever today announced new funding to sup- ticularly those facing barriers to em- since they met in 2004, but opening a Filipino restaurant is only part of the story. port youth in Toronto to help them ployment, obtain career information, gain the skills, knowledge and experi- develop employment skills, fi nd jobs "My vision is to feed the hungry in the Philippines," says Lorenza who grew up in ence they need to enter and succeed and stay employed. YES includes the the impoverished country and came to Canada in 1992 as a caregiver. "We are so in the job market. The announcement Skills Link and Career Focus pro- blessed with all the comforts in Canada, enough that we can make small sacrifi ces was made by Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parlia- grams and the Canada Summer Jobs for those who have less." Over the last 20 years Lorenza has been making those sacrifi ces for her family back home for everyday necessities and education. At the mentary Secretary to the Minister of initiative, which creates thousands of same time, she has been accumulating the fi nancial resources to realize her own Human Resources and Skills Devel- job opportunities for students every business. opment and to the Minister of Labour, summer. on behalf of the Honourable Diane "Service to our Community will be key to our success," says John, when asked Finley, Minister of Human Resources The participants in the City of To- what will identify LJ Kusina in Markham. "Our facility can host events of every and Skills Development. ronto’s projects will attend skills kind, and we will support all organizations looking for creative ways to grow." workshops and either gain valuable John has over 15 years in the food industry and he knows that today's market is “Our government’s top priority is work experience through job place- vastly different from when he was managing a pizza franchise in Halifax, N.S. in creating jobs and economic growth,” ments with local employers, or work 2003. "Back then, direct mail and knowing your customer base by name was vi- said Dr. Leitch. “Our government’s with counsellors to develop individual tally important; today you have to know how to market to everyone's smartphone," Youth Employment Strategy is help- action plans to help them reach their says John. ing youth develop the skills and gain educational and employment goals. "When someone dines at LJ Kusina, we want them to feel engaged in the dining the experience they need to get jobs experience. We will try to greet everyone personally and the word will soon spread now and prepare for the workforce of Youth employment programs are that LJ Kusina is the place to feel welcome in our Pinoy setting." tomorrow.” part of the Government of Canada’s The City of Toronto is receiving sup- broader strategy to create an educated, Representing the Filipino cuisine is a great responsibility, so John and Lorenza port from the Skills Link program to skilled and fl exible workforce. The have surrounded themselves with a strong kitchen staff, guided by Lorenza's expert help youth overcome barriers to em- Government underscored its commit- culinary and organizational skills. LJ Kusina offers a casual/fi ne dining experience ployment. Skills Link is part of the ment to this strategy in Canada’s Eco- with a seating capacity of 70 patrons. Government of Canada’s Youth Em- nomic Action Plan. A key component ployment Strategy (YES). of the Plan is to create more and better View details of the grand opening at www.ljkusina.com. opportunities for Canadian workers Contact: John Maillet Dr. Leitch’s announcement is one of a through skills development. To learn [email protected] series taking place across the country more about Canada’s Economic Ac- 7690 Markham Road, Unit 6C today. Minister Finley kicked off the tion Plan, visitwww.actionplan.gc.ca. Markham, Ontario L3S 4S1 nation-wide events with a funding an- Ph: 905-209-7050 nouncement for a youth employment The Government of Canada is help- project in Edmonton to highlight the ing youth prepare for, fi nd and main- Hours: Government of Canada’s investment tain meaningful employment through Sunday to Thursday 10am - 8pm in giving youth the skills and experi- enhanced online services available at Friday & Saturday 10am - 10pm ence they need to enter the workforce. Youth.gc.ca.

THE ROVING EYES By Maria D. Bello Why is yawning contagious?

All and sundry yawns whenever yearn to replicate the action our- their owner does something, and imitated motor patterns that would we feel sleepy or bored and people selves, and do it, all without think- when he or she senses someone else require detailed action understand- beside us or near us somewhat re- ing about it. Other times we’re aware doing the same thing. ing,” wrote the researchers, with sponded and also open their mouth it is happening, though it still floats the Helsinki University of Technol- wide and take a long deep breath, somewhere beneath the realm of rea- Mirror neurons typically become ogy and the Research Centre Jülich, usually involuntarily, because of son and of purposeful actions. active when a person consciously Germany. The findings are published tiredness too, or boredom. imitates an action of someone else, in the February issue of the research So what gives? In an effort to find a process associated with learning. journal Neuroimage. It may not be one of life’s deepest the answer, the Finnish government But they seem to play no role in mysteries, but as scientific conun- recently funded a brain scanning yawn contagiousness, the research- One thing seems clear from the drums go, it has a peculiar staying study. The results turned up some ers in the new study found. The cells study is that “contagious yawning power. Why is yawning contagious? hard-to-interpret, possible clues. It are have no extra activity during does not rely on brain mechanisms also confirmed the obvious: yawn contagious yawning compared with of action understanding,” wrote one Researchers recently found that contagion is largely unconscious. during other non-contagious facial of the researchers, Riitta Hari of the yawning isn’t only catching among Wherever it might affect the brain, movements, they observed. Helsinki University of Technology, people; it is also among chimpan- it bypasses the known brain circuitry in a recent email. Rather, she con- zees. No one has devised a fully con- for consciously analyzing and mim- Brain activity “associated with tinued, it seems to be an “‘automati- vincing explanation of why. icking other people’s actions. viewing another person yawn seems cally’ released (and most likely very to circumvent the essential parts of archaic) motor pattern,” or sequence Compounding the mystery is the This circuitry is called the “mirror- the MNS [mirror neuron system], of physical actions. (Ref: March 5, odd way in which the contagious neuron system,” because it contains in line with the nature of contagious 2005 Special to World Science) power of yawning is largely uncon- a special type of brain cells, or neu- yawns as automatically released be- scious. We can see someone yawn, rons, that become active both when havioural acts—rather than truly

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 31 Philippine Courier

MARKHAM MAYOR FRANK SCARPITTI CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER donated $25,000 proceeds from the event to CENTER FOR DREAMS, a day school program for individuals over 16 with developmental disabilities. To mark the happy occasion CFD staff are joined by local school trustees (front L to R) Public School Trustee for Richmond Hill Carol Chan, Catholic Trustee for Markham Marlene Mogado, Public School Trustee for Markham Allan Tam, CFD President & Founder Elaine Vollett, CFD Volunteer Maria, and PPCO's Mogi Mogado, and event organizers (back) Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Alex Chiu, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Councillor Alan Ho. The gala was held at Markham Event Centre on February 5, 2012.

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32 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier Manila’s very hot weather attracts tourists

In my 15-day trip and stay in Metro Manila, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac included, seldom did I see tourists complain of the extreme hot weather (26 to 28 degrees Celsius) the Philippines was ‘suffering’ from February 6 – 19 when I was there, whether they are just strolling in the park, walking leisurely on crowded streets of Malate or shopping at Greehills or taking snacks at the patio of the Promenade in Greenhills. They love our weather. I also travel to my hometown and birthplace Jaen, Nueva Ecija to visit the graves of my parents, Francisco and Lucia, eldest brod Kuya Vivencio and eldest sister Ate Gertrudes at the town’s cemetery, and paid respect, too, to my former elementary and HS classmates Emmanuel Yambao and Luciana Garcia-Saraza. Our formerly small church has now become a ‘Cathe- dral’ in size! Wow! I suddenly reminisced being a ‘Sacristan’ at the former old church circa 60’s. Time fl ies so fast, really, eh?.. In Tarlac, particularly Barangay Pao 2nd, Camiling, I witness the true meaning of Bayanihan sa Barangay where residents joined hands in cleaning their roads. I was also invited to join their ‘Tambayan & Tagayan sa Baran- gay,’ where I took some photos for everyone to see. I also visited my eldest brod Jun Datol’s Senior Citiziens’ Offi ce in Quezon City on a Friday afternoon where they consider that day ‘Seniors Day’. It’s potluck for them, they sing and dance and exchange pleasantries until 7 p.m... Utol Jun is the 3rd nominee/Congressman of the Seniors Citizens Partylist.... Here are some of those shots I recorded. (Text and photos by Mon Datol)

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 33 Philippine Courier FIL-CAN group received ‘Key’ to the City of Manila

MANILA - There was no Wang-Wang allowed in the Philippines, however the two motorcycle police escorts were able to weave the Filipino-Canadian delegation out of the heavy traffi c to Manila City Hall. It was a grand reception indeed . . . a 24 piece band welcomed the Delegation upon arrival at the City Hall . As the Delegates stepped down the coaster, a lei of shells were carefully placed on each one of the Delegates by beautiful ladies in Maria Clara outfi ts and gentlemen in Barong. Everyone was escorted to a red carpet, fi t for Dignitaries.

The delegation was headed by Consul General Pedro Chan, Miss Philippines-Canada Rachel Pantaleon, Mrs. Philippines-Canada Noemi Milanes, Angel ng Tahanan Imee Solomon, WCOPA (World Championship of the Performing Arts) Champion Gian Carlo Bobila and the rest of the delegation from PCCF (Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation) headed by Jun & Rosemer En- verga. The group was led to a group tour of City Hall by no other than Miss International Gemma Cruz-Araneta and fi nally into the Grand Villegas Hall were Congen Pedro Chan and the PCCF delegation was given the Symbolic Key to the City of Manila, a tribute to the hard work and dedication in advocating for charity and community by everyone.

It was the beginning of the Chinese New Year, hence, the group were treated to a sumptuous lunch in a grand Chinese restaurant in Ongpin, Chinatown Manila. Be- fore the Delegation parted ways with Mayor Lim and a number of Manila Councillors, the Fil-Canadians were treated to a tour of Manila, in their own horse drawn carriages through Fort Santiago and ending with a grand salute in Luneta. It was a memorable day indeed and an experience of a lifetime for the delegation.

“Our greatest appreciation to Mayor Lim and Consul General Pedro Chan for making the trip truly memora- ble. Next stop, ANCOP Village Inauguration, the GMA Pinoy TV shows: Party Filipinas, Eat Bulaga, and one of the wonders of the world, the Underground River of Palawan. Last stop Malacanang Palace visit.”

CAREER DAY FOR FOREIGN-TRAINED LAWYERS The University of Toronto Faculty of Law recently held a “Career Day” for foreign-trained lawyers enrolled in its Internationally Trained Lawyers Program. The fi rst and only one of its kind in Canada, the 10-month intensive program is designed to provide academic and professional career support to foreign-trained lawyers working towards obtaining their licence to practice law in Ontario. Taking part as presenters in the informal panel discussion were Paul Saguil, Archana Medhekar, Shedrack Agbakwa and Manjeet Kaur. Abner Gener of Abelaw LLP joined the presenters in discussing career moves and private practice options with attendees during the networking session that followed.

Career Day for lawyers trained abroad. (From left) Abner Gener, Paul Saguil, Archana Medhekar, Shedrack Agbakwa and Manjeet Kaur took part as presenters in the “ITLP Career Day: Lawyering in the Private Sector” held last February 22 at the Flavelle House, University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Jane Price (far right), Career Advisor for the Inter- nationally Trained Lawyers Program, facilitated the panel discussion.

34 Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 Philippine Courier FACES Crisis = Opportunity By Miss Rubi Talavera

It has been said that the Chinese char- an de Oro City, was the guest of honour. Menezes, and SOSA president, Carol Among those who attended were other acter (or word) for “crisis” is the same as Among those who attended were: Banez and hubby. realtors, mortgage brokers, insurance that for “opportunity” and in December, Fr. Regulo Imperial, Fr. Alarey Abella, A great party it turned out to be! And agents, fi nancial planners, lawyers, home we experienced the “worst crisis of 2011 – Sr. Mrya Dalisay, Deacon Alex & Nora just as we were leaving, we bumped into inspectors and other professionals doing Typhoon Sendong killing thousands of Masongsong, Justin & Ryan Aquino, Luis Naomi and Rudy Villadiego of the Philcan business in the real estate industry. our kababayans in Southern Mindanao. & Lea Calleja, Ed & Nina Wijangco, Marie fame. Too bad, we did not get to boogie Filcrea —or its long name – Filipino Ca- With this crisis came the opportunity for Pobre, Dolly Bugayong, Lyna Perez, Dot- with a UPian friend, Cres Vasquez. Next nadian Real Estate Association -- is a non all of us to help. tie Felix, Jose Bona, Lilia Delmo, Lulu time, ha, Cres? profi t professional organization founded in There was tremendous rallying for as- Pasion, Sydney Aquino, Thelma Antazo, FILCREA MAKES IT MARK! 2005 and acts as a united, singular voice of sistance that came about in the community. Lito Benedicto and Jessie Guinto. Leave it to the Filcrea boys and girls! realtors and associated members. And the press has covered most of them. Their fi rst Open House held on Febru- It’s next monthly event is on Saturday, The big ones especially. VALENTINE PARTY AT SOSA! ary 3rd at the Aristokrat Restaurant was a March 31st, and sponsors are Malu Nejal It’s the individual help, home to home, We were invited to the Scarborough On- big hit! of MVN Law Offi ce and Marissa Corpus that we want to acknowledge this time. tario Seniors Association Valentine Party Standing Room only, the meet and greet of MegaWorld International. Malu will And one of those who raised quite a held at Qsys on Friday, February 10th and affair was successfully held with many present a First Time Home Buying Semi- big sum of money from donations of her attended with our long time bachelor bud- professionals in attendance. nar from a real estate lawyer’s perspective. friends at Prince of Peace in Scarborough dies, Jess Carlos and Willie Reodica. Vice President for Special Projects, Ra- Marissa will present investment opportuni- was Mimi Borromeo. Our host and bff, Elsa Hung, reserved mon Cezar, emceed the event with co chair ties in the Philippines. Quickly mobilizing her circle of friends, a table for all of us, and couples Lito and Tony Villarin. They acknowledged the The seminar is free and limited to the Mimi worked closely with Father Romeo Candy Martin, and Tess Fernandez and event sponsors, Miss Alene Barcia, Mort- fi rst 100 only. In addition, there will be Tolentino of the Our Lady of Assumption Lito Sanchez joined Dora Pugao , Luz Lim gage Specialist with TD Canada Trust and a free lunch. But you need to register at parish to have a fundraising house party. and myself at Table Six. Mr. David Berdoosian, Director of Inter- info@fi lcrea.org. Msgr. Columbus Villamil, Rector of St. In the adjoining table, to our surprise national Sales with Remax Town Centre, See you there! Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, Cagay- were Eddie and Marita Lee, Jess and Tess from Orlando, Florida.

The priest, Fr. Romeo Tolentino, and his beautiful lady friends during the Typhoon Sendong fund raising initiative.

Taken by Official photographer for the evening, Sydney Aquino, guests Thelma Antazo, Lito Benedicto and Jessie Guinto, provided the live music.

Attending the intimate dinner for Msgr. Columbus Villamil, Rector of St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, Cagayan de Oro City, at the home of the ever-gracious Mimi Borromeo were special guests Fr. Regulo Imperial, Fr. Alarey Abella, Sr. Mrya Dalisay, Deacon Alex & Nora Masongsong, Justin & Ryan Aquino, Luis & Lea Calleja, Ed & Nina Wijangco, Marie Pobre, Dolly Bugayong, Lyna Perez, Dottie Felix, Jose Bona, Lilia Delmo and Lulu Pasion. SOSA president, Carol Banez, thanked Lito and Candy for attending the Valentine party.

Filcrea boys and girls hard at work! From left to right, seated are: Alene Barcia, Virgie Tigas Our Valentine table having a groovy love-in! Seated: Elsa Hung, Rubi Talavera, Tess Fernande and and Rubi Talavera. Standing from left to right: Vic Salazar, Romeo Camacho, Benny Jose, Candy Martin; standing: Willie Reodica, Dora Pugao, Luz Lim. Tony Villarin, Willie Reodica and Joe Evangelista.

Feb. 7 - Mar. 6, 2012 35 Philippine Courier TICKLE ME! Suntok sa Buwan By Chuchi Punzalan Ni John Agustin

Doc’s code of ethics Bakit hindi pa rin tayo matuto

Doctor: Anong problema? - A place where women curl Napakalaking dagok sa pamilya ni sina Esmeralda at mga bodyguard nito Pasyente: Paki-check lang po up and dye. Marvin Ragos ng Isabela ang kaniyang ay hindi nakaganti ng putok, na dapat ay itong "ari" ko. CHICKENS: walang-saysay na pagkamatay sa pama- natural na reaksyon ng mga alagad ng Doctor: Ok, hubo...para makita - The only animals you eat be- magitan ng hazing na isagawa ng ilang batas lalo na yaong mga beterano na at fore they are born and after they are members ng isang fraternity sa San Beda sanay sa barilan gaya ni Atty. Esmeralda. Nang makita "ito" ng doctor, napa- dead. College. Freshman sa law school ng nasa- Pero ang labis na ipinagtataka ng MPD tawa ng malakas ang doctor, dahil sin- COMMITTEE: bing prestihiyosong kolehiyo si Marvin, ay kung bakit hindi hinintay ng mga glaki lang ito ng AAA size na battery - A body that keeps minutes na pinagsisikapang pagtapusin ng isang tauhan ni Esmeralda ang SOCO (Scene and wastes hours. inang OFW sa South Korea. of the Crime Operatives) ng MPD at Pasyente: Nasaan po yong code of DUST: Ban na raw ang fraternity sa San Beda, sa halip ay pinulot lahat ng basyo ng ethics nyo. Di dapat pagtawanan ang - Mud with the juice squeezed ayon sa isang opisyal ng nasabing paara- M-16 na ginamit sa pana¬nambang at isang pasyente. out. lan, pero, paano nakakalusot ang pagre- saka dumeretso sa ospital para ipagamot EGOTIST: recruit ng bagong members ang mga frats ang mga sugatang sina Esmeralda, ang Doctor: (try to recover)..Sori, di na - Someone who is usually me- na ito? Wala bang mga security person- kapatid nitong si SPO1 Nilo Esmeralda at maulit. Anong problema? deep in conversation. nel ang San Beda para makatunog man ang driver-bodyguard na si SPO1 Danilo HANDKERCHIEF: lamang ng ginagawang recruitment ng Ostia. Pasyente: Eto nga po… - Cold Storage.. mga nasabing frats sa loob ng campus? Hindi rin umano pinapasok ang SOCO "namamaga" INFLATION: Anong klaseng school ito, na nag-ban ng team ng MPD sa NBI headquarters sa ------Cutting money in half with- frats sa campus, pero, walang plano kung Taft Avenue para magsagawa ng ocular A young doctor had moved out to a out damaging the paper. paano susugpuin ang íllegal’recruitment’ inspection sa Land Cruiser na binistay ng small community to replace a doctor MOSQUITO: ng mga fraternities sa loob ng kanilang bala ng M-16 Baby Armalite na ginamit who was retiring. - An insect that makes you like fl ies better. bakuran? ng mga tumambang kay Esmeralda. Bakit The older doctor suggested that RAISIN: Isang magandang kinabukasan na kaya? the young one accompany him on his - A grape with a sunburn. naman ang nawasak at nagwakas dahil At bakit kaya agad na naisip ni rounds, so the community could be- SECRET: lamang sa kagustuhan ng iilan na manakit Esmeralda at ng kanyang boss na si come used to a new doctor. - Something you tell to one ng sobra-sobra sa kapwa alang-alang daw Justice Secretary Leila de Lima na may person at a time. sa isang brotherhood of men. Kalukuhan kinalaman ang nangyaring ambush sa - At the fi rst house a woman SKELETON: naman siguro yong ‘papatayin’mo ang pagkatanggal ni Magtanggol Gatdula complains, 'I've been a little sick to - A bunch of bones with the isang neophyte sa bugbog. Para ano? Para bilang NBI director kasama ang 10 my stomach. person scraped off. patunayang matitigas ang mga kinukuha iba pang ahente ng NBI na sangkot sa - The older doctor says, 'Well, TOOTHACHE: nilang members ng kanilang fraternity? umano’y kidnapping ng Haponesang si you've probably been overdoing the - The pain that drives you to Me giyera ba ang mga frats para mag- Noriyo Ohara? fresh fruit. extraction. recruit ng matitigas na members? Well, si Atty. Abraham Espejo na abo- - Why not cut back on the TOMORROW: Kung giyera among frats ang haha- gado ni Gatdula naman ang nagsabi na amount you've been eating and see if - One of the greatest labor sav- rapin ng mga members, bakit di mga ex- posibleng “ambush me” ang nangyari that does the trick?' ing devices of today. convicts ang recruit-in nila? Mga sigang- kay Esmeralda dahil sa maraming “incon- - As they left, the younger man YAWN: kalye? Mga maton sa Tondo? Mga pata- sistencies” sa mga pangyayari kabilang said, 'You didn't even examine that - An honest opinion openly pon sa bilangguan? Mga utak-talangka na ang pagtawag agad ni Esmeralda kay woman? expressed. lang ang mga opisyales ng fraternity na Secretary De Lima pagkatapos ng panan- - How'd you come to the diag- ‘gumagawa ng hazing’sa kanilang mga ambang. nosis so quickly?' I didn't have to. ------recruits. Ayon pa kay Espejo, ang natural na - You noticed I dropped my Murphys’ Hat Hindi ba dapat na sa halip na manakit reaksyon ng isang ambush survivor ay stethoscope on the fl oor in there? ng kanilang mga recruits ay mag-isip na tawagan kaagad ang kanyang asawa at - When I bent over to pick Murphy showed up at Mass one it up, I noticed a half dozen banana Sunday and the priest almost fell lamang ang mga officials ng mga frats ng mga anak para sabihing ligtas na siya. peels in the trash. down when he saw him. He'd never magagandang bagay na puwedeng ipaga- Pero, sa kaso ni Esmeralda, ang Boss na - That was what probably was been to church in his life. After Mass, wa para matigil na ang kulturang hazing? si De Lima ang unang niyang tinawagan. making her sick. Huh,' the younger the priest caught up with him and said, Galing naman sila sa mga magagaling na Bakit kaya? doctor said. Pretty clever. I think I'll "Murphy, I am so glad ya decided to paaralan at edukadong mga pamilya, kaya Ang tanong ngayon ay ano kaya ang try that at the next house. come to Mass. What made ya come?" panigurado na makakaisip sila ng mga malalim na dahilan ngpag- ambush kay mas makabuluhan na gawain bukod sa Esmeralda? May ambush ba talaga ó Arriving at the next house, they Murphy said, "I got to be honest manakit sa mga recruits. di kaya “ambush me” ang nangyari? spent several minutes talking with a with you Father. A while back, I mis- Tama na, tigilan na ang hazing. Me Abangan natin ang matinding teleseryeng young woman. She complained that placed me hat and I really, really love batas na nga tayo hinggil dito, pero, ito mga kakabsat. she just didn't have the energy she that hat. I know that McGlynn had a hindi yata naipapatupad ng todo. Bakit -0- once did and said, 'I'm feeling terribly hat just like mine and I knew he came kaya? Dahil ba malalaking tao at per- Gaano karaming Pinoy ang sumusub- run down lately. to church every Sunday. I also knew sonalidad sa lipunan ang karamihang aybay sa impeachment trial ni Supreme that he had to take off his hat during may-ari ng mga prestihiyosong schools Court Justice Renato Corona? Ayon sa - You've probably been doing Mass and fi gured he would leave it in na santambak ang frats sa loob ng kani- isang huling malawakang survey, iilan too much work for the Church,' the the back of church. So, I was going to kanilang campuses, at, malaking batik sa lang ang interesado. Basahin natin ito: younger doctor told her. leave after Communion and Mc- kanilang schools ang pagkakasangkot sa - Sinusundan ang impeachment - - 'Perhaps you should cut back Glynn's hat." mga ‘deaths of students thru hazing?’ 25%. a bit and see if that helps. Talaga lang siguro na karamihan sa - Pinapanood ng live sa TV ang - As they left, the elder doctor The priest said, "Well, Murphy, I ating mga Pinoy ay mahirap matuto, hearings - 7%. said, 'I know that woman well. notice that ya didn't steal McGlynn's ayaw matuto ó mahina mga ulo. - Ang pinagkukuhanan ng mga - Your diagnosis is almost cer- hat. What changed your mind?" -0- impormasyon tungkol sa impeachment ay tainly correct, but how did you arrive at it?' Murphy replied, "Well, after I Na-ambush umano si Atty. Reynaldo ang TV Patrol o 24 Oras. - I did what you did at the last heard your sermon on the 10 Com- Esmeralda, currently NBI deputy director - Undecided kung guilty o hindi si house. mandments, I decided that I didn't for technical services, nuong Martes ng Corona - Majority. I dropped my stethoscope and need to steal McGlynn's hat after all." gabi sa tulay ng Estero de Paco, Apacible - Nais na nais na ma-impeach si when I bent down to retrieve it, I no- St., Paco, Manila. Dalawang hindi pa Corona - 17%. ticed the preacher under the bed. With a tear in his eye the priest nakikilalang suspects ang nagsagawa daw - Naniniwalang dapat ma-impeach gave Murphy a big smile and said, ng pananambang kay Esmeralda . si Corona - 17%. ------"After I talked about 'Thou Shalt Not - Gagalangin ang desisyon ng Steal' ya decided you would rather do Ayon sa report, nirapido ng naka-back- Senado - Majority. Word meaning … without your hat than burn in Hell?" ride sa isang motorsiklo ang sasaky- - Magra-rally kung ma-abswelto si ADULT: an ni Esmeralda gamit ang isang Baby Corona - 7% . - A person who has stopped Murphy slowly shook his head. Armalite (M-16) pero ang nakakapag- - Magra-rally kung ma-impeach si growing at both ends "No, Father, after ya talked about taka ay ni hindi raw nakaputok ang mga Corona - 4%. and is now growing in the 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' I security detail ng NBI deputy director Inaasahang babantayan ng bayan ang middle. remembered where I left me hat." na nasa back-up vehicle. Kahit umano pakikialam ng Pangulo sa Media. BEAUTY PARLOR:

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Recently Regent EstelitaPanganiban- (8) local Circles that comprise the morno, Sister Olymfi a Monfero re- their individual reports. The afternoon Stewart together with twenty (20) State Circle was held at the Christ the ceived Certifi cates of Recognition for witnessed the election of the State members of the Daughters of Isabella, King Church Hall. At the awarding being “silver”members of the Circle. Board Offi cers headed by State Regent Queen of Peace Circle 1297, joining 50 night, eight members of Our Lady of It was down to business on Ma. Ligaya L. Cana, charter member other delegates totalling 70, headed to Peace Circle 1297 , Charter Member Saturday morning as workshops were from Our Lady of Peace Circle 1297, Sudbury, Ontario for the 9th Biennial and State Regent Ligaya Cana, Past conducted and the delegates were ac- conferring to them a renewed man- Convention of the DOI Trillium On- Regent Arceli Catli, Past Regent Rozy corded the pleasure of the presence of date with a slight modifi cation as State tario State Circle. Ponferrada, Past Regent Mercy Ma- International Vice Regent Ms. Rachel Secretary Mairead Nicholls and State On Friday evening, a fellow- liglig, Past Regent Dolores Bautista, Ducharme. Also, the State Board of- Treasurer Lois Lemieux switched ship among the delegates of the eight Sister Nonita Carpio, Sister Tess Ma- fi cers apprised the congregation with posts. Much later in the afternoon, a Memorial Service for deceased members was observed followed by the celebration of the Holy Eu- charist offi ciated by State Chaplain Father Trevor Scarfone. The installation of the newly re-elected State Board Offi cers fol- lowed after the Holy Mass. Sat- urday culminated with a banquet held at the Radisson Hotel. The delegates were honoured with the presence of Most Rev. Jean-Louis Plouffe, Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie. Recording Secretary Aimee Mara- villa co-emceed the programme with State Vice Regent Cindy Chretien. Musical performances were rendered by soprano Lilac Cana and violinist Maryse Cyr. It was a double treat for our Past Regent Arceli “Eli” Catli as she was cited “Daughter of the Year”. Again, it was time for the la- dies of the Queen of Peace Circle 1297 to display their terpsichorean gift as they danced to their signa- ture number, Pearly Shells and To You Sweetheart, Aloha, which capped the festive evening.

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