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NOW OPEN for Sponsors and Vendors!!! 2016 416 845-4984 55 million hit the polls May 9 as "Digong" and “Bongbong” lead surveys for Prez and VP race respectively EDITORIAL

WHO WILL IT BE? The road to Malacanang… Poe Llamanzares, viewed an image problem of not ble or seemingly insur- ruption at all levels of socie- May 9, the day of reckoning. by some as unqualified bet connected to the masses or mountable host of challeng- ty. Who will lead the 100 mil- due to her questioned citi- the loquacious but highly es that range from the dec- And so on the May 9, 2016 lion Filipinos in the next six zenship and residency or intelligent Miriam Defensor ades long Mindanao prob- General Elections, we shall years? Vice president Jejomar Santiago, now on her sec- lem (or how to finally pass wait with bated breath “Jojo” Binay who is reeling ond shot at the presidency into law the Bangsa Moro Will it be the popular (or whether the automated from numerous charges of but has a health problem Basic law or any alternative dreaded by criminals) Da- elections will be glitch-free. corruption and unexplained that hampers her campaign. solutions), the growing vao city mayor Rodrigo And most of all, will it be wealth or former secretary drug problem, criminality, “Digong” Duterte or the Take your pick but whoever fair, clean and honest… free of local government Mar traffic mess, the China-West adoptive daughter of the gets the people’s nod will of violence and irregulari- Roxas, of the wealthy Ara- Philippine sea claim and late Fernando Poe Jr., Grace definitely face unimagina- neta clan who suffers from most of all, graft and cor- (Continued on page 4)

BROCKA,WHANG-OD MAKE Araw ng Kagitingan WAVES IN TORONTO A YEARLY REMEMBRANCE OF THE BATTLES OF BATAAN, COR- APRIL 9, 2016: REGIDOR AND THE INFAMOUS DEATH MARCH NEWSFEATURE (A special reprint from the Philippine Daily Express on Corregidor May 6, 1983)

JAPAN’S ‘FASCINATION’ WITH CORREGIDOR By Tenny F. Soriano Long before the war clouds of World War II started gathering in the east, had shown special interest in a beautiful little island at bay. (Continued on page 8)

 AFP troopers pursue Toronto`s Royal Ontario Museum features the works of PH leg- endary and oldest tattoo artist , Apo Wang-od until Sept 5, 2016. Abu Sayaff, 18 soldiers Two Pinoy greats, both art- started April 9 and ends ists in their own right, are April 26, 2016 at the new dead - PAGE 3 currently being honoured TIFF Bell Lightbox facility and celebrated in the city of and, 93-year old legendary Toronto for their body of "mambabatok" (a term to  Kidapawan farmers work in their respective describe a traditional way battle police, 2 killed - crafts through film screen- of body tattooing in Kalinga ings and exhibits. province, ). PAGE 7 Whang-Od, whose works The two are the late Na- are part of an exhibit at the tional Artist  Royal Ontario Museum Roach :“There won’t be whose classic film, (ROM) titled "Tattoo, Ritu- "", is now part To- PG 3 al, Identity, Obsession and another Pacquiao” - ronto Film Festival (TIFF) (Continued on page 6) Restored Film festival that April 2016 2 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] First Love, First "Apo" Riley Teresa-Castro, made a hasty entrance to this topsy-turvy world, a believer, perhaps to the saying. "the early bird catches the worm". or maybe, eager to bask in the sunshine and warmth of her mother, Cassandra Castro, daughter to Teresa Torralba and stepdad, Mon Torralba and in the embrace of Joey Castro, son to Dr. Jose Castro Sr. and Librada Reyes Castro.

Yes, Riley came a little bit too early, too close for comfort, but made a remarkable progress as the days and weeks went by to become that healthy and normal child. She is a story of survival, determination ready to face the rough and tumble that is called LIFE.

At her baptism on Easter Sunday, March 27, at St. Patrick’s church in Toronto and at the reception at the Kalayaan Centre in Mississauga, her debut to the world was filled with laughter, a reunion and fusion of families and most of all, music simply because a side of his family are compleat musicians starting with the "Lolo" (prefers to be called “Papa”) Mon Torralba, whose composition of the iconic Hotdog ditty, “Pers Lab," could have been unwittingly composed in anticipa- tion of the first such lovely "Apo", RILEY. Photos by Joel Bautista, Romy Marquez &Tony Mendoza

Ninong Carlos, Papa, Lola, Mama, officiating priest, Riley's mom Cassandra shows her deftness with the With Ninangs & Ninongs: Jane, Cindy, Carlos & Tristan. Mom & Dad. guitar, sharing a number with Ninong Tristan Torralba Not in photo: Michael & Rashida

Uncles and Aunts (L-R Front) Carlos, Cole, Presley, My Lolo Sgt Philip and Lola Lovely’s offsprings, Kaitlin, Texas relatives L-R Mon, Joey Riley, Cassie, Ninang Cheska, Chloe, Jade & Kaitlin Mendoza, (Back) Mark & Presley and Bryce belted out Beyonce’s Love on Top & Jane, Mamita Marlene and Lolo Vit. Myles with Damian Bruno Mars’ Treasure.

April 2016 3 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Duterte, Bongbong surge Roach: There won’t be to top – SWS another Pacquiao By Helen Flores By Roy Luarca

HOLLYWOOD—The lights are on as But Roach knows that with Pacquiao’s health buffs exercise and boxers train retirement, the hustle and bustle at his at Wild Card Gym on Monday night. gym will ease soon. Life goes on at the sweatshop here The seven-time Trainer of the Year where Manny Pacquiao honed his swears he wouldn’t have reached the skills, under the guidance of Freddie top had Pacquiao, accompanied by his Roach, to reach boxing’s pinnacle of late manager Rod Nazario, not success. Presidential aspirant Davao City Mayor and vice presidential bet (Continued on page 18) Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. have surged to the number one spot in the latest quarterly Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. File photos MANILA, Philippines - Five weeks be- Poe’s rating went down six points 18 soldiers, 5 Abus killed in fore the May elections, presidential from 29 percent. aspirant Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Binay’s score also dropped two points Basilan clashes Duterte and vice presidential bet Sen. from 22 percent. By Roel Pareño Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. have surged to the number one spot in the Roxas lost a point from 19 percent in latest quarterly Social Weather Sta- the previous survey. tions (SWS) survey. The survey used face-to-face inter- Duterte grabbed the lead from former views with 1,500 adults nationwide – frontrunner Sen. in the 1,377 or 92 percent of them registered presidential race, the pollster said. voters. Results of the SWS first quarter survey It has sampling error margins of plus conducted from March 30 to April 2 or minus three percentage points. showed that 27 percent of respond- Results of the latest SWS survey were ents preferred the tough-talking published in BusinessWorld yesterday. Duterte. Duterte’s rating was four points up Bongbong takes solo lead from the 23 percent he obtained in the March 8 to 11 poll. Marcos, runningmate of Santiago, took the solo lead in the vice presidential Poe, United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) race, garnering 26 percent from 25 candidate Vice President Jejomar Bi- percent in the previous survey. nay and Liberal Party (LP) standard Sen. , who is running bearer Manuel Roxas II are statistically with Poe, and LP bet Camarines Sur tied for second place, with scores of 23 Rep. are statistically tied Army chief Lt. Gen. Eduardo Ano, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP percent, 20 percent and 18 percent, for second spot with 21 percent and respectively. chief Gen. Hernando Iriberri visit one of the wounded soldiers at a military hospital 19 percent, respectively. in Zamboanga City yesterday. ROEL PAREÑO Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s rating Escudero lost seven points from 28 remained steady at three percent. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – At Armed Forces chief of staff Gen. Her- (Continued on page 6) least 18 soldiers and five Abu Sayyaf nando Iriberri confirmed that Moroc- members, including a Moroccan terror- can bomb expert Mohammad Khattab ist, were killed in a battle that grew so and Ubaida Hapilon, son of the Sayyaf Standard founder Rod Reyes, close since Friday (April 8) it included leader, were among those killed. hand-to-hand combat at a village in Khattab is an Islamic jihadist who was Tipo-Tipo town, Basilan province, a 80 unifying the Abu Sayyaf with interna- military spokesman confirmed. by The Standard tional terrorist groups. His companion, Western Mindanao Command Malaysian jihadist Mohammad Najib night at the Asian Hospital in (Westmincom) spokesman Major Hussein alias Abu Anas, was killed by City. He was 80. Filemon Tan Jr. said that some soldiers the military last Dec. 15. were beheaded, but he declined to give A top journalist and news executive for The military has yet to officially re- the exact numbers as ground forces almost 50 years, Reyes started his ca- lease the names of the fatalities pend- continue to validate the allegation. He reer in the pre-martial law Manila ing notification of their next of kin. Tan noted, though, that the clash wounded Times and served in various capacities said they were from the 44th Infantry 56 soldiers and 20 Abu Sayyaf mem- in several newspapers before he put up battalion, 4th Special Forces battalion bers. the Manila Standard in 1987. and 4th Cavalry troops. He is best known for an expose on her- The battle erupted after 120 Abu Say- Although craters were seen on the oin addicts in 1961, for which he was yaf terrorists ambushed troops sent ground, he explained that these were acclaimed Journalist of the Year. Reyes for an offensive at Sitio Bayoko in Ba- not caused by land mines but by mor- was also chosen one of Ten Outstand- rangay Baguindan, he added. The gun- tars and M203 rounds fired by the Say- ing Young Men and received a Presi- fight lasted 10 hours. dential Award from President Carlos yaf fighters led by Isnilon Hapilon and Garcia and a Nieman Fellowship from “Naunahan sila,” Tan said, explaining Furuji Indama. that the terrorists initially had the up- Harvard University. “But the troops managed to retaliate per ground and were using high- and repel the Abu Sayyaf militants He served former Presidents Fidel V. powered weapons and explosives to from seizing the momentum,” Tan said. Ramos and as press stop the troops whose mission was to secretary and was also appointed de Rodolfo T. Reyes capture Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon He added that military operations con- facto ambassador to Taiwan. Hapilon. FORMER two-time press secretary tinue as the terrorist groups withdrew Reyes is survived by his wife Vivina, Rodolfo T. Reyes, the first publisher The first volley, he reported, immedi- and splintered into smaller factions to children Theresa Alvarez and Jun Jun and editor-in-chief of the Manila Stand- ately left several soldiers dead. evade pursuing troops. – With Jaime and six grandchildren. ⦿ ard, passed away early last (April 14) Laude. THE PHILIPPINE STAR ⦿

April 2016 4 Waves Filipinos Making News EDITORIAL TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] (Continued from page 1) WHO WILL IT BE? COUNTERPOINT ties? Tenny F. Soriano This is our best shot to show all and sundry that indeed, we are still the best democracy in Southeast Asia despite frailties and difficulties.

th The “Spare Tire” The 2016 General Elections will be the 16 Presidential Elections since 1935. Lost in the heat of the Phil- 1963 after a dispute with of the former dictator; It will also see the election of a Vice President, six of ippine presidential elec- Macapagal. Francis “Chiz “Escudero , nd whom candidates are contesting the 2 plum position of tions is the contest for the son of the elder Marcos’ With Pelaez out, Macapagal the land. supporting role or that of agriculture minister Salva- of course became his par- the vice presidency. dor Escudero; congress- ty’s official candidate for woman Leni Robredo, wid- Long regarded as a “spare president. Pelaez, mean- ow of Jesse Robredo, the tire” the vice president or while jumped to another highly regarded secretary veep and VP for short is political party in 1965 of local government of more often than not , rele- where he contested the President Aquino known gated to unimportant roles presidential nominations for his integrity who per- or positions for “political against then senator Mar- ished in a plane crash; Sen- expediency” usually in situ- cos but lost due to a widely ators Peter Alan Cayetano; ations when he is not a par- known alleged violation of Gregorio “Gringo “ Ho- ty mate of the elected pres- a “gentlemen’s agreement” nasan, ex military man and ident. by the latter in the national EDSA hero and Sonny Tril- convention. They are senators Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Francis In pre-martial law era lanes, also a former mili- “Chiz” Escudero, Peter Alan Cayetano, Antonio”Sonny when the president can run Being a decent man, Pelaez tary man. Trillanes, Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan and the lone woman for re-election, the VP is relied on Marcos’ word Any of them can ascend to candidate, Rep. Leni Robredo. viewed with “suspicion” on who was by then a very the presidency either by the assumption that he is crafty and shrewd Also at stake are 12 senate seats (senators are elected al- fate or election as in the always coveting the next backroom operator. ternately in batches of 12 with staggering terms) for a to- cases of then vice president higher position. tal 24 ;297 slots in the lower house (congressmen or rep- ***** who suc- resentatives; all governors and vice governors and 772 ceeded President Manuel seats in provincial boards for all the 81 provinces of the Under Philippine Constitu- This explains perhaps why tion, the vice president Roxas who died in April Philippines; all mayors and vice mayors for 145 cities and 15,1948 1,489 municipalities of the Philippines; all members of some Philippine presidents should be an elected offi- city councils and 11,924 seats on municipal councils in appointed their VEEPs as cial unlike in the United or Carlos P.Garcia who was the Philippines; governor, vice-governor for the Autono- secretary of foreign affairs States, where the winning installed to Malacanang because the cabinet post presidential candidate car- mous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). palace ( official residence requires frequent trips ries his teammate to victo- of Philippine presidents) There are at least a total of 55 million registered voters abroad. This way, he won’t ry. with the death of President with 1.38 million based overseas or the so-called Absen- have time going around the But how important is the Ramon Magsaysay in an tee Voters. country to lay the ground- position? The phrase “a aircraft tragedy in Mt. Ma- work for his “eventual” The absentee voters have started casting their votes since heartbeat away from the nungal,Cebu on March campaign for presidency. April 9-and will last up to May 9. Please get in touch with presidency” best describes 17,1957. Or he is appointed to a very your consulates or embassy on details of the absentee the position of VP. But Gloria Macapagal Ar- irrelevant position where voting. royo took a different route he gets zero exposure or At anytime when a presi- as the 14th president of the VOTE WISELY! publicity. dent is unable to perform his duties, or incapacitated, Republic in 2001 when Such moves destroy his or God forbid dies, the vice President Joseph Estrada worth as a potential president takes over either was impeached and ousted “presidentiable” and di- temporarily or in the case in a corruption scandal minish his winning of death, becomes the suc- now known as EDSA II. Es- strength or “winnability”. cessor. trada was jailed on plunder A case in point was the late charges but was pardoned In next month’s May 9, Emmanuel Pelaez who was later by Arroyo. 2016 presidential election, elected vice president in there are at leastsix candi- ***** 1961 as running mate of dates gunning for the sec- “TEKA-TEKA “PRESIDENT? President Diosdado ond highest post of the Senator Juan Ponce Enrile Macapagal. He was ap- land namely Senators Fer- might be right after all in pointed as foreign affairs dinand “Bongbong” Mar- secretary but resigned the cos, the namesake and son (Continued on page 7) position two years later in

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Diego Ojano Franco

It was fast and furious, bodily gusto if not masochistic irony. now. Urbanization may have transmogrifying and back- It’s really more fun in the Phil- altered some familiar land- breaking and emotionally ippines when you see up close scapes but the rest of the ar- gripping but a soul-uplifting and personal the breathtaking chipelago has retained the old tour of a lifetime as well, for vistas of fields, mountains, sea bucolic charm of rural Philip- this “forced-to-retire at 62” and sky and meet your coun- pines. Travelling by land in person for probably the last trymen as diverse but as Luzon, you are surprised by sight, smell, taste and breathe unique as our more than 7,000 expressways and concrete the winds, waters and soils of islands making up Luzon, Visa- road networks. In the Visayas, The author in Calapan, Mindoro our country in its archipelagic yas and Mindanao. you are thrilled by magnificent entirety before we can no bridges that span major is- make up the southern frontier left, two disasters, one natural Great and marvelous changes longer put up with such chal- lands. In Mindanao, you are of the country. Great! But in all and the other man- have indeed transformed our lenge physically. amazed by the wide highways the cities that we’ve been initiated struck this quiet but many cities in all the regions that ribbon the entire island through, ugh, the nightmarish slowly and deliberately devel- By land, by air and by sea, we that comprise our country connecting provinces that traffic not unlike that of our oping province. have travelled and visited 32 every day expe- of the Philippines’ 81 provinc- The first was the forest fire rience, well, drag us down to es in 51 days in a Special Pro- that razed Mount Apo which the reality of change and ur- ject we were contracted to do endangered the Philip- ban development. Except Ba- which started February 19. pine Eagle breeding and nest- colod City, where driving ing site in the country’s high- What a historical and memo- through its streets is so cool est mountain. Most tragic was rable summer treat for this and relaxing. That should be the encounter between farm- senior citizen (who availed of the reason why people there ers and the Philippine Nation- the SC discounts in transporta- are always smiling and stress- al Police (PNP) crowd disper- tion, hotels and restaurant- less. sal team in the Cotabato- hopping to the max!). We have During the travel period, we Davao Highway in Kidapawan done this kind of sortie in our were exhausted by the suffo- City where two farmers died younger and adventurous cating heat and the reality of and scores of protesters and days when we were with the El Nino cannot be ignored and PNP personnel were wounded then National Media Produc- taken for granted. Many in the clash. tion Center GTV 4 in the early fields and upland farms lay 70s which held a grand reun- According to news reports we supplicant to the miracles of ion for former employees have followed while in Roxas rainfalls, an abnormal low- last February 28 (40 years City, in Capiz, violence in pressure area (LPA) or the after!) and was featured in the Kidapawan erupted when the cloud seeding technology. Add pages of this publication. police crowd dispersal team to the heat wave and the curse moved in to clear the highway All we can say is: we love this of climate change at this time where about 6,000 protesting country more than ever with is the perverse rising tempo of farmers gathered there to all the social, economic and the noise and the heightened press their demand for rice political problems that contin- drama of politics. and drought-resistant seeds uously inundate it that has for their El Nino-aggravated become part of our way of life * * * sufferings. Rocks were hurled and forged the resiliency of We’ve been to Kidapawan in and heavy volume of gunfires the Filipino just like the coping North Cotabato for a day in the were heard during the con- mechanism we developed for Mindanao leg of our Pro- frontation that resulted to the ourselves in the catastrophic ject last March. We cannot bloody melee as reported. natural calamities we sur- help but feel sad and affect- vived and still struggle with The charm of Marinduque. 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April 2016 6 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] 2 dead, many wounded as PH launches first microsatel- police disperse Philippine lite "Diwata-1" into space farmers Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau By ASSOCIATED PRESS cameras that would take high resolution images from space of Philippine weather pat- terns, agricultural productivi- ties, as well as land and wa- ter images. For about 20 months in orbit, Diwata-1 will send images of the Philippines twice daily. It will be received by the UP Diliman Micro Satellite Re- search and Instructional Fa- cility. Philippine embassy officials Atlas V, carrying the first Filipino-assembled microsatellite, DIWATA, said Diwata-1 would provide scientific data and infor- KIDAPAWAN, Philippines (AP) — Police clashed with rockets into space from Cape Canaveral, Florida. (Screenshot from NASA footage) mation needed to formulate farmers blocking a highway to demand government relief policies relating to disaster in the drought-stricken southern Philippines on Friday, mitigation, agricultural CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - "improved weather detection leaving at least two demonstrators dead and dozens in- productivity and manage- The Philippines took a giant and forecasts; disaster risk jured, including at least 23 officers, officials said. ment of land and water re- leap for science and technol- management; detecting agri- sources. Police moved in to disperse about 6,000 farmers and their ogy on Tuesday night. cultural growth patterns; and the monitoring of forest cov- "As a country, we should re- supporters who were demonstrating for the fourth At 11:05 p.m. eastern stand- er, mining, protection of cul- ally emphasize science and ard time in Cape Canaveral, straight day in Kidapawan, the capital of Cotabato prov- tural and historical sites, and technology. I salute our Fili- the Philippines’ first ever ince, when scuffles and gunfire broke out, police and Co- the territorial borders of the pinos who trained in Japan microsatellite – "Diwata-1"-- tabato Gov. Emmylou Mendoza said. Philippines." and developed all these. We was launched into space have the capability. We have aboard Cygnus spacecraft. Implemented by the Univer- Mendoza said two protesters were killed and a journalist the brain power to do it. We sity of the Philippines- at the site counted 13 injured demonstrators. Provincial Diwata-1 is part of the pay- need to advance in science Diliman and Department of police chief Alexander Tagum said at least 23 police offic- load of Orbital ATK commer- and technology because this Science and Technology cial resupply services flight is the only way that will ers also were hurt. ⦿ (DOST) Philmicrosat pro- to the International Space equalize us with other coun- gram, Diwata-1 was assem- Station where it will be tries, big countries," said for- (Continued from page 1) productions inked by some bled by nine young Filipino housed in the Japanese ex- mer Philippine ambassador of the most respected tat- engineers stationed at Toho- Brocka, Whang-Od make… periment module "Kibo". to the United Nations, Libran tooists in the world", a ku and Hokkaido universi- Cabatulan.⦿ press statement from the Malacanang said potential ties. ROM said. uses of Diawata-1 include Art ". Diwata-1 carries four special There is a move to declare Brocka's "Insiang" made (Continued from page 3) the results of the surveys are history as the first Filipino Apo Whang-Od as Poe, Chiz reassess "Pambansang Alagad ng translated into votes,” Evasco film to be screened at the Duterte, Bongbong surge... said. strategy prestigious Cannes Film Sining" or as a National Art- ist for her role in preserv- Poe and Escudero will adjust festival. It has been fully percent in the previous poll. Binay unfazed their campaign strategy after restored and joined other ing the dying art of tradi- Robredo’s score dropped by tional and cultural tattoo. Binay’s camp, meanwhile, re- they both fell to second place great films that include three points from 22 percent. mained unfazed as it shrugged in the latest SWS survey. Frankenheimer's The Man- Countries represented in Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who off the results of the latest Escudero said the survey re- churian Candidate (1962) the exhibit, which came is running with Duterte, SWS survey showing Duterte sults served as a challenge to gained a point from 12 per- and Otto Premingger's Bun- from a previous showing in and Poe as the top contenders step up their campaign. cent to 13 percent. ny Lake Is Missing (1965). for president. Escudero said he and Poe Paris, France and travelled Binay’s runningmate, Sen. to Toronto include Tintin of “A closer reading of the SWS would reach out to more peo- Whang-Od,is the oldest and , was tied ple and explain their platform. France, Horiyoshi II of Ja- survey shows downward the last original with independent candidate Poe’s spokesman Valenzuela pan, Fili Leu of Switzerland, movements for both Mayor "mambababatok" or Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV with Duterte and Senator Poe,” Mayor Rex Gatchalian said the Paul Booth of USA, Chime handtap tattoo artist five percent each. UNA campaign spokesman survey results would guide of Polynesia and Yann known as Apo Whang-Od Duterte camp elated Rico Quicho said. their team as they plan their and hails from a tribe in Black of Montreal. Quicho said the numbers of next moves. Kalinga The show runs from April 9 The camp of Duterte said it Duterte and Poe actually Robredo worried to September 5. ⦿ was elated with the results of dropped and that of Binay The exhibit showcases "the the latest SWS presidential increased, compared with the Robredo said she was worried visual history of body art survey but maintained it can- SWS poll conducted on March over the results of the latest and markings, along with MORE ON WHANG-OD not be complacent. 30. SWS survey that showed Mar- prints, posters, ancient ON FILIPINOS MAKING “While we are elated with the In the previous survey, Duter- cos topping the poll. tools and commissioned WAVES PAGE 14 results of the recent surveys, te scored 31 percent while “I’m worried. Even if he’s not tattooed silicone body re- we still believe the final arbi- Poe obtained 34 percent. Bi- at the top, even if he’s in the ter of who will be elected as nay’s rating went up by three fourth or fifth places in the president is the people... that points from 17 percent, while survey, I’m still worried be- will be known on election Roxas’ score increased by a cause there are still many who day,” Maribojoc Mayor Jun single point. believe he deserves to be Evasco, Duterte’s campaign “Vice President Binay is grate- elected, considering he has yet manager, said. ful for the results of the sur- to atone for their sins in the “We cannot celebrate yet until vey. Despite the attacks past,” Robredo told reporters. the May 9 election is over. It is hurled against the Vice Presi- Robredo was referring to the not over until it’s over,” Evas- dent, his steady rise shows the alleged hidden wealth accu- co added. strength of his core support- mulated by the Marcoses and He asked the mayor’s sup- ers,” said Quicho. the atrocities during martial porters to double their efforts “He will work harder together law. – With Perseus Echemi- with less than a month before with our various support nada, Robertzon Ramirez, the elections. groups as election day nears,” Janvic Mateo, Christina Men- TIFF features a digitally restored 1978 Filipino movie, INSIANG, por- “We urge our followers to he added. dez, Paolo Romero ⦿ trayed by actress Hilda Koronel and directed by Philippine National continue to work harder and Artist for Film, Lino Brocka, make sure their support and

April 2016 7 Waves Filipinos Making News TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] The Canada Child Benefit: Working for You

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Michael Levitt, Member of Parliament for York Centre

introduced the Canada The Canada Child Benefit is of each cheque will depend Child Benefit. It will provide the most significant social on your family, but 9 out of families with a tax-free, in- policy innovation in a gen- 10 families will get more come-tested benefit. This eration and will help fami- help than they do under means that unlike the cur- lies more than any other existing programs. rent benefit, which is taxa- social program since uni- ble, all the money received versal health care. A single mom with one through the Canada Child child under the age of 6 and Benefit can go to support- The Canada Child Benefit earning $30,000 a year will ing children. will have a maximum bene- receive an annual benefit of fit of up to $6,400 per child $6,400, tax-free. A family New Canadian moms: Cassandra with baby Riley Castro, Cheska This is money in the pock- under the age of 6, and up with two teenage children with baby Damian Mendoza & Frida with baby Julia Clamucha. ets of mom and dad; money to $5,400 per child aged 6 and earning $50,000 a year For middle class families, ther than a blessing. that can go directly to pay- through 17. It puts more will receive a tax-free bene- and for families working ing the rent, eating healthi- money back in your pocket. fit of $8,100. That should never be the er food, and buying new Over three million families hard to join the middle Our country has a long and class, raising kids is expen- case. Too many children clothes for back to school. will receive more benefits. grow up in poverty and go With the Canada Child Ben- Families benefiting from proud history of big, bold, sive. Every parent makes transformative public poli- sacrifices to give their chil- to school hungry, and it is efit, nine out of ten Canadi- the CCB will see an average something I cannot stand an families will receive of almost $2,300 more per cies—programs like univer- dren the best possible fu- sal health care, Old Age Se- ture. But for too many par- for, and something the gov- higher monthly benefits, year – tax free. ernment is taking action on. and hundreds of thousands curity and the Canada Pen- ents, there is not enough to Families with children un- sion Plan. Now we can sacrifice, and raising chil- of children will be lifted out I’m proud that in its 2016 of poverty. der 18 will receive the ben- proudly add the Canada dren becomes a burden ra- Budget, the government efit starting in July. The size Child Benefit to that list. ⦿

(Continued from page 4) veteran journalist, broad- (Continued from page 5) cast executive and two time COUNTERPOINT: The press secretary to Presi- WAVES FROM HOME... Spare Tire:.. dents Fidel V. Ramos and Joseph Estrada. Politics have stoked the fire describing President of discontent as the Aquino He became a journalism Noynoy Aquino as a “Three administration blamed legend when, as a junior -day President”. communists for instigating reporter with the Manila the farmers while cause- Enrile slammed the presi- Times, infiltrated a heroin oriented groups charged dent’s slow action on drug den in , posed the PNP and the govern- “pressing matters”, such as as a junkie and exposed the ment for the killing of the recent violent dispersal underworld ring. Kidapawan protesters. The of farmers in Kidapawan, last we learned from the North Cotabato where 3 For that, he won numerous grapevine was that the sup- died and scores wounded. awards including the pres- tigious Ten Outstanding posed national government He noted the President al- Young Man of the Philip- through the departments of ways dragged his feet in pines (TOYM) awards. agriculture and the social reacting to important mat- welfare and development ters. His exploit was portrayed (DA and DSWD) have long into two movies one of released El-Nino mitigation “My God! They are sleep- which was ’ “Sa assistance for the farmers Refreshing tropical fruit stand in Bacolod city. PHOTO BY D.Franco ing, 3 days in Mamasapano, Piling ng mga Sugapa,” star- but withheld by the local 3 days in Yolanda. It took ring Mat Ranillo III as government. Local poli- Project to find Duterte as a people ask from God them 3 days before they Reyes and Chanda Romero. tics, araguy (ouch). grabbing the top spot in and truly deserve from our can act on the matter,” said both the SWS and Pulse leaders. When then new president * * * the senior senator. Asia surveys after we land- Cory Aquino shut down the We have a rich and abun- Just on-site and physical ed. We followed the social Critics says Aquino and his Philippines Daily Express dant country. We have a area observation here. In media trends and saw the administration should be leaving many of us unem- patient and resilient peo- the many areas we have crowds that swell and scat- called as “TEKA- ployed, Rod Reyes founded ple. We have to take charge covered, particularly Sa- ter depending on the presi- TEKA” (wait,wait) for their the Manila Standard. He of our destiny. We have to mar, Leyte, Cebu, Palawan dential supporter-bloggers slow responses in solving took me in and other job- vote rightly. and Mindanao, the Duterte problems like the recent less journalists. who post their respective bandwagon is on fast-track * * * Ninoy Aquino International documentations of their if posters and welcome Airport (NAIA III) 5-hour Reyes also served as TV favorite’s sorties all over We shall be writing more of banners and streamers are brownout that left 80 executive with GMA- the country. And we are our Philippines and our gauge for the popularity of flights cancelled and thou- Channel 7, ABS-CBN and convinced. Filipinos all people drawn from our the Man from Davao. sands of passengers strand- MBS-4 or known as Chan- over the archipelago tour of the islands in the ed , the MRT breakdowns, nel 4 during the Marcos era We were still on the road hoped, wanted and prayed future columns. The beach- Basilan massacre of 18 sol- and was publisher of the when the two presidential for real change in this es are still inviting and the diers at the hand of Abu iconic “Ginoo “magazine, debates were held and we country of ours. Even our waves are gently lulling. Sayaff among others. TV Times and ventured in cannot help but notice peo- OFWs have become vigilant We can tell you more the restaurant business ple from all walks of life, and involved. where and what to be, ***** such as the famous Vine- urban and rural, have in- Our only prayer is that may what to taste and what to yard and Vintage (known tently watched and listened change now sweep our is- see in the next issues if ev- TRANSITIONS: My former for oldies and goldies mu- to the aspirants take turn lands and that every Filipi- er the waves from home editor in chief at the Manila sic ) that became popular in to make themselves clear. no should now hold his vot- beckon you to return. Standard, Rod T. Reyes, the 80s. wrote 30 April 14 in Ma- And unclear. ing power not only as a Mabuhay and Daghang Salamat! nila. He was 80. We salute you RTR! We arrived in imperial Ma- right but as guarded mira- nila in the conclusion of the cle that would transform RTR as we call him was a our Philippines to what we

April 2016 8 Waves Filipinos Making News Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] ‘Kilig’ now an official English word ‘Kilig’ has recently been added to or elation caused by an exciting or Oxford Dictionary’s list of new romantic experience; an instance words of this, a thrill.” While as an adjec- tive, it describes a person as The Filipino word for a surge of “causing or expressing a rush of emotions for a special someone has excitement or exhilaration; thrill- no direct translation in the English ing, enthralling, captivating.” language Other commonly used Filipino Aside from kilig, teleserye was also phrases that uses the word kilig included in the new words list was also cited as usage example of It’s that rush of emotions, that the new word. These include: “kilig surge that makes your cheek burn to the bones (utterly thrilled or as red when you see your crush or thrilling),” “kilig factor (an element special someone. It’s kilig. which generates exhilaration, ex- This beautiful Filipino word is very citement, or a romantic thrill),” and pronounced in the country’s ver- “kilig moment (a thrillingly roman- nacular but no English word per- tic moment).” fectly translates and encapsulates Aside from kilig, another common- its essence. ly used word in layman Filipino But no worries for those who want parlance was added to the English to write love poems or odes in Eng- dictionary. It is the word teleserye, lish as the Oxford English Diction- which usually pertains to a prime- ary has officially included kilig in time drama series on television. its list of new words released this Interesting, right? Now what Eng- week. lish sentences are you psyched to Oxford Dictionary categorized kilig phrase using these new words? as both a noun and an adjective. Patrick Dones/Kicker Daily News ⦿ As a noun, it refers to “exhilaration

(Continued from page 1) were often seen prowling the is- land’s three-mile limit, equipped JAPAN’S FASCINATION... with spotting telescopes and direc- tion-finding equipment. Japan’s “fascination” with the is- *** land is detailed in the book With all the attention the “Rock” “Corregidor” by the brothers James was getting, it seemed that Corregi- and William Belote, who narrated dor’s importance as a stronghold the outward signs of such fascina- was not lost on the strategists in tion. . Yet ironically, according to In August 1908, a certain Major the book, Corregidor’s qualities as Inouye of the Japanese general staff a “keep” (a refuge where Philippine demanded from Maj. Gen. William forces could hold out until rein- Duvall, commander of the Philip- forcements from the United States pine division, a blanket permission arrived) kept the navy (which fa- to inspect various American instal- vored Subic Bay) and the army at lations including those in Corregi- loggerheads for a time. dor. The army prevailed eventually and Inouye based his demand on al- the rest is history. leged similar privileges granted to Recalling the times before Corregi- an American officer in Tokyo. dor received the Japanese “full at- Duvall not only turned down the tention,” the book’s authors said request; he also cabled Washing- “the rock in all seasons has a more ton, warning of a possible Japanese salubrious climate because of the attack on the Philippines. offshore breeze making the island seven degrees cooler than Manila.” Unfortunately, Duvall’s warning was ignored by American President The officers spent peacetime nights William Howard Taft. at the headquarters’ veranda, where they watched the automo- But Inouye’s unusual request bile headlights on Dewey blvd. prompted Duvall to monitor his (now Roxas blvd.) activities, succeeding in unmasking him as the chief of the intelligence Later, when the war began, Correg- section of the Japanese staff. idor’s offshore breeze proved no match to the heat generated by the The intelligence activities of the daily ration of artillery shells and Japanese in Corregidor assumed bombs rained down by the Japa- greater emphasis as the years nese on its 10,000 stubborn de- passed. Japanese “fishing boats” fenders. (NMPC) ⦿

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Bicol Canada picks new set of officers, Rafael Nebres re-elected President as Executive Officers and formal swearing in, R. Nebres Members of the Board of Di- in his brief thank you speech, rectors are : Chairman & Presi- pledged also to serve with dent - Rafael Nebres, Vice meaningful dedication and President for Govt. Relations - purposeful leadership towards Earl Francis Dacara, Vice Pres- achieving the BCCA's mission ident for Membership & Public and mandate of "magkasararo Relations -Ben Salcedo, Vice at magka-iribahan" and hope- President for Sports & Youth fully meeting the social & reli- Development- Noli Aquino, gious aspirations of all Ontario Secretary- Michele Adoptante, resident- Bikolanos and Biko- Asst. Secretary - Eliza lanas as well. Maesa ,Treasurer- Jose The 12 -year old association Gutierrez, Asst. Treasurer- plans to hold its formal induc- Bobby Achacon, Auditor- Lar- tion of officers, continue with ry Bercasio, Special Projects & its monthly novenas, hold The Bicol Canada Community toral supervision of Comelec to lead the 6- province organi- Event Coordinators- Nestor summer pot-luck picnic & Association (BCCA), at its gen- officials Tony A. San Juan and zation, composed of Filipino Von Canton & Arlene Martirez park games, celebrate the an- eral meeting on April 3, 2016, Maria Luisa Canton. Canadian Oragons from Bikol and Directors : Jenifer Amo- nual Our Lady of the Penafran- elected its new set of 21 offic- region's Albay, Camarines ranto, Edison Bantayan, Claro Rafael "Paeng" Nebres, BCCA's cia feast day and enhance its ers and directors for the 2016- Norte, Camarines Sur, Bombase, Estrella Carpenter, longest- serving president and membership drive. The former 2017 term. The democratic Catanduanes, Masbate and Isabel De Lima, Ronnie dela chairman of the board, has presidents of BCCA include process was held at the Our Sorsogon. Paeng Nebres is the Gana, Eusebio "Boy" Ortega, been unanimously reelected to Jess Cabrias, Bobby Achacon Lady of The Assumption General Manager of Action Edgar Recon, Giget dela Torre, an unprecedented 4th two- and Joseph Redoblado. (T. San Church Parish Hall, North Honda- Toronto. and Jeremiah Valledor. year term. Since taking the Juan). York, Toronto under the elec- helm in 2010, Nebres continue Elected to serve a 2- year term After the Board Members' in- Invitation to all devotees to the Virgin of Penafrancia!

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Kalaayan Cultural Community Centre (KCCC) Inducts Its New Officers

The Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre (KCCC) recently held its induction at the KCCC building in Mississauga to officially start the two- year term of their Executive Board and Direc- tors. Consul Bolivar Bao did the honours of swearing in the following individuals: Resty del Rosario—President; Gerry Rulloda— Executive Vice President; Mayette Balbastro—Vice President – Programs; Judy Montenegro—Secretary; Rene Samonte—Treasurer; Delfin Palileo—Auditor; Dr. Solon Guzman and Karen Pascual-Binaday— Press Relations Officers Madoline Baluca, Chat Bautista, Lydia Bernardino, Luis Carbonell, Edgar Frondozo, Charity Roda Lim, Rodel Meier, Iluminada Montada, Dr. Romy Sina- jon, Nico Montenegro, and Reynaldo Tamayo— Directors The evening included performances by the world -renowned Culture Philippines of Ontario and Josie de Leon from the JDL School of Performing Arts. The evening was a time for celebration, comradery and appreciation for how far the Cen- tre has gone over the years. Special guest Consul Bolivar Bao cuts the cake with Kalayaan president Resty del Rosario. The new Officers and Directors now turn their Assistant Medical Director at the CIBC Breast bration Square focus on the events planned by the Centre to Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital. The second top- August 20, 2016 – KCCC’s Annual Golf Tourna- continue its commitment to service the Filipino ic is “Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness” ment community and honour its vision of being a focal which will be presented by Dr. Maselle Gaerlan point for the celebration of Philippine culture Viery, BSc, MC DPsych DABDA FRCPC. September 25, 2016 – KCCC Walk-a-Thon and history. On Saturday, May 21, 2016, the annual KCCC October 29, 2016 – Halloween Dinner and Dance KCCC plays host to a number of regular events Bowl-a-Thon will be held at Planet Bowl located December 31, 2016 – New Year’s Eve Ball such as bingo, rondalla, line dancing, Zumba, hot at 5555 Eglinton Avenue West. Registrations hula classes, social foxtrot, Argentine tango and begins at 9 am and bowling starts at 10 am For information on KCCC and any of the events more. It also holds bi-monthly dinner dances to sharp. The fee is $25 or more in pledges per per- scheduled there, please check their webpage at raise funds for the Centre. The next such event son and includes lunch served at the Centre be- www.kalayaancentre.ca, their Facebook page will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016. Tickets are ginning at 12 noon. at www.facebook.com/kalayaan or you can only $25. Other events for the year include: call (905) 602-0923 or email at On Sunday, May 15, 2016, KCCC will be having a [email protected]. (PR) ⦿ June 10, 2016 - Kalayaan Filipino Cultural Organ- Health and Medical Seminar from 2 – 5 pm. ization (KFCO) Independence Day Gala There are two topics of discussions for the day. TO ADVERTISE The first is “Addressing Breast Cancer in the Fili- June 12, 2016 – KFCO Independence Day Picnic pino Community” which will be presented by Dr. 647 718-1360 July 8, 2016 – Bi-monthly Dinner and Dance Jory Simpson MS, Med, FRCSC. Dr. Simspon is a or EMAIL Breast Surgical Oncologist, General Surgeon and July 30 – 31, 2016 – Fiesta ng Kalayaan at Cele- [email protected]

April 2016 11 Waves Filipinos Making News Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night These 6 ladies will represent the country in the international pageants this year

MANILA, Philippines – The results are in and Maxine Medina is Philippines 2016. The winners were named at the pag- eant's coronation night Sunday, April 17, at the Smart Araneta Coli- seum. They now carry the great responsi- bility of representing the country in the 6 upcoming competitions – Miss Universe, , Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand In- ternational. With great results from the 2015 queens, the pressure is on for these 6 ladies: Maxine Medina—Miss Universe Philippines 2016, Kylie Verzosa—Bb Pilipinas International 2016, Joanna Eden—Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2016, Jennifer Hammond—Bb Pili- pinas Intercontinental 2016, Nichole Manalo—Bb Pilipinas Globe 2016, and Nicole Cordoves—Bb Pilipinas 6 QUEENS. Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina with Kylie Verzosa, Joanna Eden, Jennifer Hammond, Nichole Manalo, and

Nicole Cordoves after they are crowned at 2016. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/ Grand International 2016

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Kalinga tattoo artist’s work Filipino fashion designer featured at Fashion Art draws raves in Toronto museum Toronto 2016 event By: Jhong de la Cruz Inquirer.net U.S Bureau / Alberta Correspondent

RED DEER, Alberta – A glimpse of this Kalinga wom- an’s wealth in tattoo art could be seen in the depths of her pensive look, captured in her now famous photo that caught the eyes of the Royal Ontario Museum organizers. The image of the tattooed Apo Whang-od Oggay was a public favorite, according to Chris Darling, co-curator of the ex- hibit entitled “Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art.” at the Royal Ontario Museum. Darling said the image was Happy Andrada made waves as a featured Filipino fashion selected among a number of designer at the Fashion Art Toronto 2016 event titled, images from the Tattoo exhib- Dresscodes, held April 16 at the Daniels Spectrum—a new it at the Musee Du Quai Branly in Paris, which ran from May and hip cultural hub at Toronto downtown east neigh- to October in 2015. bourhood. “The ROM marketing depart- The Happy Hour. Happy came out with Ninuno, a brand ment selected a number of that reinvents nationalism. It is inspired by our rich Philip- images from the Paris show to pine heritage. Tribalism fused with contemporary cuts, use for publicity purposes. textures and treatments. The conventional fabrics trans- Based on surveys of the public form as they take on refreshing new forms. Using weaves [it] was a favorite, and we de- from Benguet and T’boli tribe, Pina Abaca, Philippine Du- cided to use this as one of our pioni, Abaca Silk, Pina Cotton, intertwined with Neoprene, main publicity and marketing Chiffon and Power Knit to form riveting pieces that tell a images,” he said. story. Happy Andrada brings a renewed appreciation to Master tattooist Apo Whang-od at home. LARS KRUTAK the runway. But most of all, her designs elicit the passion of interweaving Filipino pride, heritage and culture to- Although the exhibit organiz- page that contained a mosaic she is also trying to preserve wards her final product. When the spotlights of interna- ers had used the image in an of her work, articles and docu- this tradition by teaching oth- tional fashion romps focus on a Filipino, that sure makes offsite event in January, they mentaries showcasing the er Kalingans how to tattoo,” us proud. And HAPPY knew nothing about 98-year- lone mambabatok of Buscalan, he added. ! old Apo Whang-od Oggay, un- in Tinglayan town. Apart from the iconic image til a visitor informed them TO ADVERTISE Interest in the 98-year old taken by Jake Verzosa in 2011, that she was the master tattoo master tattoo artist grew be- a video that captures her tat- artist of the mountain village cause she is the only one left tooing in Buscalan is also fea- 647 718-1360 of Buscalan, Kalinga. of her kind in Kalinga, noted tured in the exhibit along with or email They were then directed to Darling. “She is one of the last (Continued on page 15) Apo Whang-od’s facebook master Kalinga tattooists and [email protected]

April 2016 15 Waves Filipinos Making News Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Getting ready for the biggest staging of Filipino fiesta in Toronto The Taste of Manila Festival 2016

Courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa. (L-R) Consul General Eric Gerardo With MP for York Centre and a big TOM supporter, Michael Levitt E. Tamayo, Philippine Ambassador to Canada—Petronila Garcia, TOM Media Director Teresa Torralba and TOM Chairman Rolly Mangante. Mutya ng Maynila contestants getting ready for the May 29 pageant

One of the Friends of Taste of Manila is Toronto lawyer Rafael Fabregas.(centre). Four Filipinos seek seats on April 19 Manitoba provincial election

Choreographer and pageant trainer, Jam Rodriguez of IPEN, gives modelling pointers FLOR MARCELINO, NDP, LOGAN to Mutya candidates during rehearsals. PHOTO BY WAVES. She made history as the first woman of colour to be elect- ed to a provincial legislature. Served as Minister for 2 cabi- (Continued from page 14) Tradition, culture net positions, Flor is hopeful to win for a third term. The tattoo exhibit, which started on six others that show traditional tat- April 2 and running until September tooing in the Pacific region. 5, has received rave public reception Darling said the exhibit will include so far, Darling said.

an art installation outside the Royal “Most visitors say that they did not Ontario Museum, which will feature AIDA CHAMPAGNE, LIBERAL, TYNDALL know that tattoos and tattooing was large format photos of Kalinga wom- such a diverse, fascinating and com- Running for the Liberals in the Filipino-vote rich Tyndall en. riding. The first-timer will try to unseat fellow kababayan – plicated topic, that it is much more incumbent NDP MLA Ted Marcelino. Compelling art than the current global phenomenon of body art,” he noted. “This exhibition traces tattoos across continents and over time, examining Meanwhile, an online petition to de- tattoo artists and the tattooed, and clare Apo Whang-od a National Artist JON REYES, P.C., ST. NORBERT exploring the factors that have made of the Philippines had gathered some tattooing an important cultural prac- 11,000 shares in October last year. The youngest and the only second generation candidate is tice, a compelling art form, and a Sen. Miriam Santiago made a similar Jon Reyes who is running in St. Norbert for the Progressive worldwide modern phenomenon,” call in 2015 by passing a Senate reso- Conservative Party. said an introduction to the exhibit. lution to nominate Apo Whang-od as a National Living Treasure. The museum added two artifacts that also showcased traditional Ma ori Acknowledging that she may be the tattooing in New Zealand. last mambabatok n the Cordilleras, TED MARCELINO, NDP, TYNDALL Apo Whang-od has begun teaching Poupou, a carved ancestral panel her great niece the tattoo technique, He is seeking a second term in a riding with a large number from the Royal Ontario Museum An- accounts on her facebook page stat- of Filipino voters (42%) and being opposed by a kaba- thropology collection, is an impres- ed. bayan, Aida Champagne for the Liberals. sive architecture from a Ma ori meet- ing house with carvings of tattooed The batok tradition of tattooing, said ancestors and ancestral history, ac- to date back one thousand years, em- FILIPINO CANDIDATES IN MANITOBA PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS cording to Darling. ploys charcoal and water as ink. In her videos, Apo Whang-od can be Political battles in Manitoba are won or lost in Winnipeg where the majority of Still from New Zealand, a land grant seen using a stencil to mark the skin. Manitoba’s Filipino community resides. Province-wide, Filipinos comprise the penned by a Ma ori chief using his Using a pomelo thorn attached to a largest ethnic population. tattoo is showcased. “Ma ori chiefs wooden handle, she taps her designs The vote-rich city is therefore coveted by all political parties as they go into elec- had full-face tattoos (moko) and cutaneously. tions. could draw their facial tattoos accu- rately from memory and would use Batok designs were meant to en- The four Filipino candidates hope to follow the path started by the late Conrad their moko as signatures on land hance the beauty of women in her Santos (who died just last February 29, 2016), the first to win office in Canada as an NDP MLA in 1981. grants and deeds,” Darling explained. tribe, while tattoos on men were symbols of power and prestige.⦿

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 The voting period for OV is 2016 to return said ballots to day, including Saturdays, your present address. ing Machines every Monday 9 April 2016 to 9 May 2016. the Consulate General by Sundays and holidays dur- and Thursday at 9:00 AM mail or by personal delivery ing the voting period. The  The Consulate General may from 11 April to 5 May 2016.  Per Comelec, the default in order for the votes to be Consulate General will also also designate special enve- Ballots received after 5 May mode of voting for Canada counted. Ballots received be open from 5:00 PM of 8 lope collection days in areas but still within the voting pe- is Postal Voting. This means after the specified time and May 2016 until 5:00 AM of 9 outside the PCG premises riod will be cast after 5:00 all official ballots will be date will no longer be includ- May 2016 to receive voters’ during the election period so AM of 9 May 2016. The mailed through Canada Post ed in the canvassing/ envelopes. voters may hand in their batch feeding process will to the address provided by counting. voting envelopes personally be open to public viewing, Overseas Voters when they  If you have changed your to PCG election personnel. subject to the safety regula- registered. Ballots will be  For Overseas Voters who address since you regis- The specific dates, times tions and limitations set forth mailed prior to 9 April 2016 wish to personally deliver tered or last voted, you may and venues will be an- by the Ontario Building until 22 April 2016. the envelopes containing wish to avail of Canada nounced later. Code. their official ballots to the Post’s mail forwarding ser-  After receiving their official Consulate General, we will vice so the election enve-  Ballots received by the Con-  Source: philcongen-toronto.com ballots, Overseas Voters receive your envelopes from lopes containing your official sulate General will be cast have until 5:00 AM of 9 May 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every ballots may be forwarded to and fed to the Vote Count- Vote EDU MANZANO for SENATOR Offer better opportunities for OFWs to return home

Manzano, who is eyeing a pino families. paghihiwalay ng pamilya sa Senate seat under the um- tuwing ang isang ama o ina While labor migration has brella coalition Partido Gal- na iiwan ang kanilang mga its economic benefits, Man- ing at Puso this coming May anak upang magtrabaho sa zano also recognized its elections, said the govern- ibang bayan. Kung may- social costs, particularly ment should work hard in roong sapat na oportunidad among Filipino families attracting in-country in- dito, hindi na nila which have to bear with vestments that could gener- kailangang umalis pa,” he broken marriages, drug or ate enough jobs to keep our said. substance abuse, teenage OFWs home. pregnancy, among others. OFWs should be given bet- “Ang Pilipino ay likas na ter choices of domestic em- “Kung ang bawat pamilyang masisipag. Bigyan lang na- ployment by creating con- Pilipino ay mayroong sapat tin ng tamang oportunidad. ducive environment for at tamang oportunidad, ka- Tignan mo sa ibang bansa, business investments to sabay na nito ang pagbag- ang ating mga OFW ay may- flourish and promoting best sak ng krimen at unti-unting roon tatlo-tatlong trabaho. ethical practices in local pagkawala ng problema sa Kaya sila nandoon kasi ku- recruitment and employ- droga,” he added. lang sa oportunidad dito sa ment, he added. bansa natin,” he said. The popular actor and TV To date, an estimated 10-12 host said he has high regard Manzano is running on a million Filipinos have been to many Filipino workers platform of improving qual- separated from their chil- who are making all the sac- ity education for the youth dren and families in ex- rifices so that they can send and out-of-school youth, change of better income their children to good creating decent jobs espe- and opportunities in other Senatorial candidate Edu workers (OFWs) so that schools and provide better cially in agri-tourism, BPO countries, some of whom Manzano today under- they can be reunited with opportunities in life for and ICT industries, and have even accepted riskier scored the need to create their families and find a de- their families. more and better opportuni- cent job in the country. providing better opportuni- jobs or where they are vul- ties for overseas Filipino ties and protection for Fili- “Nakalulungkot makita ang nerable to abuses. PR/AD P A N A W A G AN MGA MAHAL NA KALAHING PILIPINO

Sa ika-siyam ng Mayo ng taong kasalukuyan, ay magaganap muli sa Pilipinas ang isang eleksyon- ang pagpili at pagboto sa mga taong nais mamuno at mamahala sa Republika ng Pilipinas. Pagpili mula sa mga taong nagsasabi na kanilang isasa-ayos ang takbo ng bansa at kapakanan ng mamamayan sa sandaling sila ay palarin. Pangunahin dito ang posisyon sa pagka-pangulo ng Pilipinas at ilan lamang sa kanila ang maituturing na may kaalaman at kakayahan sa pagiging pangulo ng isang bansa. Subalit, ang sinasabing kakayahan at pagsasagawa ng tungkulin ay isang pakikipagsapalaran, walang kati- yakan. Sa pagpili at pagboto ay ating bigyan ng masusing punto ang mahabang karanasan ng isang kandidato sa pagka-pangulo na nagsimulang maglingkod sa bayan mula sa pagiging punong-lungsod at ibinoto ng tao sa pagka-bise presidente ng bansang Pilipinas. Ang taong nakauun- awa ng tunay na kahulugan ng “kahirapan”. Kanyang nilabanan ang karalitaan at hinarap ang mga pagsubok hanggang maging isang tagumpay na tagapag-tanggol ng mga naapi. Sa “karapatang pantao” nakatuon ang kanyang pananaw at pagsasagawa ng tungkulin-kasama dito ang karapatan ng bawat tao na mabigyan ng pagkakataong umunlad sapagkat ang bansang may matagumpay na mga mamamayan ay may kapayapaan, kaunlaran at katatagan. Ito ang kakayahan ni Jejomar “Jojo” Binay. Iboto natin siya bilang Pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas. Makatutulong tayo sa pagpili at pagboto sapagkat tayong nasa malayo ay natutong palawakin ang pananaw at ang kaunting kakayahan ay makatulong sa bansa ng lahi. IBOTO SI JEJOMAR “JOJO” BINAY BILANG PANGULO NG BANSANG PILIPINAS Tumawag tayo at ipakiusap sa ating mga magulang , kapatid, kamag-anak at mga kaibigan sa Pilipinas at ipaalam sa kanila ang kahalagahan ng kanilang boto para kay Jejomar “Jojo” Binay- sa kanya, may pagasa ang kaunlaran.

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WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm As he leaves Greece, Pope Francis takes 12 refugees with him By Elise Harris

Making a Saint: The Canonization Process

Saint, Blessed, Venerable, historically. Servant of God. It can all get a So, finally, what are the steps little confusing if one doesn’t to being recognized as a Saint? know what these titles mean or how they are applied. Hope- Entering the Canonization fully, by looking at the typical Process process a person goes through The first step is that the indi- A Syrian refugee family prepares to board the papal plane from Lesbos to Rome with Pope Francis in order to be named a Saint, vidual being considered for April 16, 2016. Credit: Marco Mancini/CNA some of this confusion can be Sainthood has to have died. taken away. This may seem like an obvious Vatican City, (CAN/EWTN Bartholomew I; His Beatitude According to the Vatican com- Before jumping in, however, it step, but it is important. De- News).- After traveling to the Ieronymos, Archbishop of munique, all of the people the is important to note two claring somebody a Saint is Greek island of Lesbos, a pri- Athens and all Greece, and Pope took with him “were things: not simply saying they are a mary entry point for refugees Archbishop Fragkiskos Papa- already in camps in Lesbos good person or that a lot of First, the Catholic Church does seeking passage into Europe, manolis, OFM Cap, President before the agreement be- people like them, but rather not ‘make’ Saints. A person Pope Francis decided to bring of the Greek Bishops Confer- tween the European Union that they are sharing in the who has died is either in heav- 12 of them on his plane back ence as a sign of concern and and Turkey.” glory of heaven with the Trini- to the Vatican as an act of wel- solidarity for migrants forced en, on their way via purgatory, The Vatican will take respon- ty. In order to do this, they come and solidarity. to flee their homelands due to or they are in hell. It is Jesus sibility for both bringing in must have died. war, violence, hunger and Christ, not the Church, who “The Pope has desired to and maintaining the three poverty. determines where a person is. “Servant of God” make a gesture of welcome families, though the initial So when the Church “names” The second step is that people regarding refugees, accompa- Lesbos, along with its neigh- hospitality will be provided by Saints, it is merely recognizing must consider that the partic- nying on his plane to Rome boring island Kos, has been the Community of Sant’Egidio. that the person is in heaven. three families of refugees,” an one of the primary destina- ular deceased person 1) pos- The Community of Sant’Egido April 16 communique from tions for refugees, many of Second, there is not an oppo- sessed what is known as told CNA about the refugees the Vatican read. whom are fleeing war in Syri- site process. There is no pro- “heroic virtue,” 2) is now in and their situation. an and Afghanistan, who trav- cess of naming those who are heaven, and 3) should be rec- Coming from Syria, all of the el to Turkey in order to make One married couple, Hasan in hell. The Church truly be- ognized by the Church for the families are Muslim and num- the perilous voyage across the and Nour, have a two-year-old lieves in the unfathomable sake of the faithful here on ber 12 people in total, includ- Mediterranean to enter Eu- son. They are engineers from mercy of Jesus Christ and earth. These people can peti- ing six children. Two of the rope. the Damascus suburb of Al holds out hope that all who tion the bishop of the diocese families are from Damascus, Zabadani. Continuous bom- turn to Him in their final hour, in which the person lived to and one is from Deir Azzor, In 2015 alone more than 1.1 bardment made it very risky or even in their final second, begin an investigation of the which is now territory occu- million migrants fleeing war to live there. They fled to Tur- may achieve salvation. There- person and their life. The bish- pied ISIS. Their homes had and violence poured into Eu- key, where they took a boat to fore, the Church has never, op, or his representatives, been bombed. rope, and the influx has con- Lesbos. and will never, declare some- compile all the person’s writ- tinued, perplexing E.U. leaders According to the AFP news body to be in hell. ings along with as much testi- as to how to handle the crisis. Ramy and Suhila and their agency, an official of Greece's mony as they can gather on three children are from Deir It is also helpful to know that state refugee coordination Francis’ visit to Lesbos falls the person and writes a re- ez-Zor, an eastern Syrian city this process is not set in stone, agency said the families were barely one month after the port. During this process the conquered by the Islamic and is not dogma. It can be all staying in the open camp of E.U. struck a new deal with testimony gathered is not only State group. They are both in changed. In fact, it has been Kara Tepe on Lesbos, and Turkey stipulating that all from those who were fans of their fifties. He is a teacher, changed over the years. For were selected through a draw- migrants and refugees who the person. For instance, while she is a dressmaker. instance, the infamous ‘devil’s ing. cross into Greece illegally by Christopher Hitchens (a fa- Their home was destroyed. advocate,’ a person assigned sea will be sent back to Tur- mous critic of Mother Theresa The initiative was brought to They arrived in Greece from to make the case as to why a key once they have been reg- and Christianity in general) fruition through negotiations Turkey in February 2016. person should not be declared istered and their asylum was interviewed for the pro- between the Vatican Secretar- a Saint, was removed by Pope claims processed. Osama and Wafa are from the cess for Blessed Mother The- iat of State and the competent St. John Paul II. Thus, today the part of Damascus called Za- resa of Calcutta. Once the bish- Greek and Italian authorities. In return, the E.U. agreed to process is not the same pro- malka. They have two chil- op has compiled all this infor- take in thousands of Syrian cess it was 100 years ago and It was announced as Pope dren. mation the person may be refugees directly from Turkey, may yet be different 100 years Francis prepared to leave known by the title of “Servant giving the country early visa- Their house was bombed. from now. Almost any stage of Greek island of Lesbos, where of God.” This is currently free travel and advancing Wafa said that their youngest the process can be dispensed he traveled April 16 for a day- where Cora Evans is in the talks regarding their E.U. child wakes up every night. with by the pope for good rea- trip along with the Ecumenical process. membership negotiations. For a time the child had son and there are plenty of Patriarch of Constantinople, stopped talking.⦿ additional examples of this (Continued on page 21)

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(Continued from page 3) Both have aged. Pacquiao is now 37 and Roach 56. Durham Crossover basketball team played ROACH: There won’t be... Pacquiao ended his illustrious ball with Philippine high school teams ring career Saturday night knocked at Wild Card’s door when he beat Timothy Brad- in 2001. The Durham Crossover bas- ley by unanimous decision in ketball team from Canada Left-fist wonder Pacquiao did their third fight at MGM placed 5th in the SM-NBTC the mitts with Roach and, in- Grand. League National High stantly, the latter felt he had Now bothered by back (sciatic School Championship held found a rough diamond. nerve) pains, Roach says he’s March 13-17 at the Mall of Their journey together started no longer keen on opening Asia Arena. The team com- when Pacquiao stunned Lehlo Wild Card’s doors to men peted against the best 22 Ledwaba to win the Interna- claiming to be the next high school basketball tional Boxing Federation su- Pacquiao. teams from over 700 high per bantam crown on his US “I know for a fact that in our debut at MGM Grand in Las schools in the Philippines lifetime, we won’t live long Vegas. and Trail International enough to see another Manny School from Thailand, the It will eventually take them to Pacquiao,” said Roach. other foreign guest team. several world titles, making “Because nobody’s going to do Pacquiao one of the greatest what he did: [world] titles in Players James Canlas, Mat- fighters ever and Roach the eight weight divisions. It’s not thew Daves and Phaul Per- best trainer of his era. going to happen.” ⦿ alta were included in the All Star game while Mat- thew Daves was a finalist on the Slam Dunk contest. Phaul Peralta participated in the Skills Challenge. James Canlas, Evyn Santia- go, Matthew Daves, Avan Nava and Robert Ocam- po has gained interest from college coaches from the Philippines like NU, San Beda College, St Benilde-De Lasalle, JRU and Ateneo.

BACK IN MANILA. Filipino boxer and Congressman Manny Pacquiao poses with his family upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino Ridge Ablang, team captain of Durham Crossover basketball team Congratulations to International Airport in suburban city, south of Manila, Phil- carried the Canadian flag at the SM-NBTC League National High Durham Crossover ippines, Thursday, April 14, 2016. Pacquiao beat American Timothy School championship recently held in Manila. INSET: Matthew basketball team! Bradley during their WBO welterweight title boxing match in Las Oligane, Alvin Florido, Andre Cruz and Rob Ocampo also participat- Vegas. He is running for the senate in the elections next month. (AP ed at the NBTC 3 on 3 high school championship. Photo/Aaron Favila)

April 2016 19 Waves Filipinos Making News LIFESTYLE TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Lack of sleep can cause obesity

Dreaming of a good sleep? But who cancer (about.com). Exposure to night CONSUMERLINE really gets the right amount of zzzzs light reduces melatonin, the hormone every day? Experts can’t stress enough that appears to protect against cancer Ching M. Alano (Reprinted from Philstar) the fact that lack of sleep can lead to as it suppresses the growth of tumors. serious health problems, such as heart Here’s a sleep tip from the experts: Be disease, heart attack, diabetes, or obe- sure your bedroom is as dark as possi- At the symposium, PSSM reiterated the Thou shalt use comfortable bedding. 8. sity. It can affect one’s health, weight, ble, and avoid using electronic gadgets important elements of good sleep: 1. Thou shalt find comfortable tempera- mood, and even sex life. Something before going to bed so your body can duration or the sufficiency of sleep to ture when sleeping in a well-ventilated that may cause men to lose sleep is the produce the melatonin that it needs. become well rested and alert the fol- room. 9. Thou shalt block out distract- fact that poor sleep is associated with lowing day; 2. continuity, which means ing noise. 10. Thou shalt use as less Now, having said all that, this was one lower testosterone levels (read: im- sleep time should be continuous and light as possible and limit the use of the event that didn’t make guests fall paired sex life). unbroken; and 3. depth, which means bed to just sleeping. asleep. Last March 18, the Philippine that sleep should be deep enough to be Studies show that lack of sleep is asso- Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM) RX: Sleep medicine restorative or invigorating. ciated with a rise in blood pressure and joined hands with the rest of the world Now comes sleep medicine or this cholesterol, which are risk factors for to celebrate World Sleep Day which Quality sleep, so PSSM emphasized, is group of specialists trained in treating heart disease and stroke. zeroed in on the theme “Good Sleep Is very crucial to one’s good health and sleep disorders. The group is com- a Reachable Dream.” quality of life. It is important for peo- Deprive yourself of sleep and your lep- posed mainly of pulmonologists, neu- ple’s day-to-day functioning, in both tin (the hormone that makes you feel PSSM is just one of many organizations rologists, ENT (eyes, nose, throat) spe- adults’ and children’s overall wellness full) levels drop (and you start craving around the world that advocate (and cialists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians and development. high-fat and high-calorie foods, and educate people on) the importance of who deal with the process of sleep. You going through the nightmare of possi- good sleep, which may be a luxury to PSSM also handed down the 10 Com- may not know it or while you were bly gaining weight). This certainly is a many people, what with today’s fast- mandments of Sleep Hygiene, accord- probably sleeping, sleep medicine qui- weighty enough reason to get a good paced lifestyle and blinding-speed ing to the World Association of Sleep etly arrived in the country in 1992. It is shuteye. technology. Medicine (WASM): 1. Thou shalt have a one of the youngest specialty fields in fixed bedtime and waking-up time with medicine around the world. It’s been Haven’t you noticed that when you get “As we progress and evolve, we slowly no daytime sleeping in excess of 45 around for more than two decades and less sleep, you’re more likely to be forget the value of sleep in our daily minutes. 2. Thou shalt avoid excessive yet, a lot of people and even doctors cranky? On the other hand, if you sleep life,” says PSSM. “Together with tech- alcohol intake four hours before bed- don’t know that such a specialty exists. well, you wake up in a better mood and nology and opportunities, we can turn time. 3. Thou shalt avoid smoking be- Our ASEAN neighbors are just waking with a clearer mind. night into day. Here we are, working on fore bedtime. 4. Thou shalt avoid in- up to discover what sleep medicine is. jobs that were not possible a decade More sleep, less stress take of caffeine such as those in coffee, In 2017, we’re playing host to the 4th ago. We have information at our finger- tea, most sodas, and chocolate six ASEAN Sleep Medicine Congress. The Sleep more and you stress less. Lack of tips at any time of the day. We are con- hours before bedtime. 5. Thou shalt event aims to foster research and col- sleep causes high blood pressure (a nected to the people of the world. As a avoid heavy, spicy foods or sweets four laboration among ASEAN neighbor risk factor for heart attack and stroke) result, we stay awake longer than what hours before bedtime, but a light snack countries which share similar cultures and the production of stress hormones. our body allows us to. Remember, we is acceptable. 6. Thou shalt exercise and habits in this part of the world. should spend a third of our life in sleep. Getting enough sleep may reduce your regularly but not before bedtime. 7. We need this time to repair our body Continued on page 22 risk for depression as sleep impacts and spending less time in it will lead to many chemicals in the body, including many consequences. Problem is, sleep serotonin. People lacking in serotonin varies. From people who cannot sleep, are more likely to suffer from depres- there are those who sleep too much sion (about.com). while others experience odd behav- Lack of sleep is also associated with a iours while asleep.” greater risk of injury or accidents. Of Sleep matters course, you’re aware of the fact that if you’re very tired and sleepy, you can During the celebration of World Sleep get into any kind of accident. For in- Day 2016, the PSSM held its 10th annu- stance, one in five car accidents in the al symposium entitled “Sleep Matters: US is caused by drowsy driving Discovering the Importance of Sleep” (www.webmd.com). at the EMG Auditorium of the Lung Center of the Philippines. There were Sleep tip various workshops and lectures on Indeed, adequate sleep is a great part many sleep-related concerns for adults of a healthy lifestyle. It may even pre- — and even for children — that vent cancer. Studies show that those aroused the curiosity of symposium who work the late shift have a higher guests who were kept wide awake. (Continued on page 21) risk of developing breast and colon

April 2016 20 Waves Filipinos Making News Community TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] NYPAA Holds 2016 Officers Induction and Spring Dance

The quintessential Filipino and also gave an inspirational Canadian community amateur speech. The Honourable Mi- sports organization in Ontario, chael Levitt, Member of Parlia- the North York Pinoy Athletic ment for York Centre, graced Association (NYPAA) cele- the occasion and delivered a brated the onset of spring with well-applauded congratulato- a successful fundraising din- ry speech and greetings. ner- dance fling. The parents Among those inducted to of- volunteer - run fice for a 2-year term were: group productively conducted President – Sharonne Colum- its 2016 officers and directors bano, Vice President – Mylene induction event on April 9, Escalona, Secretary – Brenda 2016 at the Our Lady of The Agoncillo, Asst. Secretary – Assumption Parish Hall, North Arlyn Perez, Treasurer – Jo- York, Toronto. anne Ligsay, Sports Commis- With more than 250 guests, sioner – Renato Columbano, members, players and sup- Asst. Sports Commissioner – porters in attendance, they Mark Victoria, Youth Sports witnessed the oath-taking of Development – Victor Monte- the Association's new execu- ro, Website moderator – Arnel tive officers and board mem- Dipaling, Director – Ed Sotto, Past President & Adviser – ball Association (NABA) and and inter-city tournaments in bers for the 2016-2017 term. Director – Vilma Tahsin, Direc- Jimi Fernandez. has been sponsoring and sup- Canada and the USA since Ms. Agnes Miranda, executive tor – Bob San Juan, Director – porting amateur basketball 2005. (BSJ / tsanjuan) director of World Financial Roger Tarca, Adviser – Tim The 16-year old not-for-profit competitions and clinics and Group-Canada (WFG), officiat- Sinclair, Adviser – Christina organization is a member of participating in numerous city ed the swearing -in ceremony Fernandez and Immediate the North American Basket-

Happy Anniversary! Happy Birthday! (LEFT) Arnold Papa cele- Lee & Victor Connel brated his 43rd birthday on April 3, 2016 in his new home in Oshawa.

Shown in the picture togeth- er with him is his wife, Mer- cy Papa. The couple are blessed with 2 children, Bruce and Amber Papa. (St. Jamestown News Service, Romy Zetazate)

Senior Building Ambassadors of Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office (TNO). This is a diverse group of Senior leader volunteers from different buildings of Thorncliffe Park. They are the TNO's strength in building a stronger and safer community. With diversity in colour, religion, sexual orienta- tion, ethnicity, they are UNITED as ONE. Their differences will become a strong foundation of united community. A meeting was held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the TNO's #18 boardroom, facilitated by Alberto Rodil (far left wearing red shirt), Elder Person Consortium Senior Coordinator of TNO. Emma Andrada stands tall as Mrs. Philippines PIDC 2016

Emma Andrada, Mrs. Philippines PIDC 2016 with her entourage, Norma Carpio, PIDC President, PIDC Officers and Council of Leaders

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1st LBC Fun Badminton Tournament (Continued from page 17) “Blessed” usually happens in a ceremo- ny involving Mass at the Vati- Once a confirmed miracle has LBC Express, Toronto’s market nual basis to encourage wider SAINTHOOD: CANONIZATION can. The pope may choose to been attributed to this per- leader in courier products, participation in this sport. waive the requirements for mails, parcels and cargo logis- son’s intercession, a ceremony The tournament was participat- one or both miracles, as Pope tics for the Philippines held its “Venerable” is held in which the person is ed by 72 players buying for Francis did for the second first LBC Fun Badminton Tour- proclaimed to be a “Blessed.” Class A and Class B Champions. After the bishop completes his miracle for St. Pope John XXIII. nament last April 3, 2016 at After 4 hours of smashing, two investigation he sends his Often the process is shortened Epic Sports Badminton Courts, men from Class A emerged as findings to the Congregation for a person who was mar- Toronto ON. With sponsors, champions and two ladies from of the Causes of Saints. This tyred for their faith. In fact, it Max Restaurant, Saladmaster Class B came out as winners. group, located in Rome, be- has become common practice and AC Tristar, the event was Class A champions are Patrick gins further investigation and to waive one of the miracles attended by more than 100 James Domingo and Kristoph at the end of their investiga- for martyrs. Once a person badminton enthusiast. Aban. Class B champions are tion issues a statement that has been declared a saint, they In the opening event Raffy Poli- Johanna Paylaga and Angeline either attests to the “heroic carpio – Country Head for LBC Alviar. virtue” of the person, or de- Canada welcomed the players nies it. If the person under At the awarding ceremonies, and their families and assured consideration was also killed, the players and guests where LBC’s support to sports event this is the stage at which it is treated with sumptuous meal like badminton. LBC also aims determined if they were from Max Restaurant, and raffle to have the tournament on an- killed, in fact, for their faith or prizes from Saladmaster – AC for a different reason. If the Tristar. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta was person passes this stage they beatified on Oct. 19, 2003 by may be known as “Venerable” (Continued from page 19) needed bodily activity that then Pope John Paul II. Her and people may seek their unfortunately many people do intercession in prayer. As of feast day is September 5. Lack of sleep can cause not pay attention to or per- the writing of this article, obesity haps do not know how to This is the final stage before Archbishop Fulton Sheen is St. Pope John Paul II was canon- achieve because of various being officially declared a currently at this stage of the ized on April 27, 2014 at Saint Sleep is universal but our cul- reasons,” says Dindo Medina, Saint. Often times this cere- canonization process. Peter`s Square, Vatican City by tures have some impact on Multiflex RNC Philippines cor- mony is held in the home Pope Francis. He was beatified our behavior towards it. porate sales director. “Simply That their intercession may be country of the person. Pope St. on May 1, 2011. His feastday is put, it all boils down to adapt- sought represents a critical John Paul II flew to South Ko- For World Sleep Day 2016, October 22 and he is the Patron ing to a more healthy and less- turning point. From this stage rea for the Beatification of Multiflex RNC Philippines, of World Youth Day. stressed lifestyle, a positive forward miracles are re- (now) St. Andrew Kim and Inc., makers of Uratex foam mindset towards life, and quired. Those with a particu- Companions and he also flew and mattress products, threw choosing the correct mattress lar devotion to the person to the Philippines for the Beat- are assigned a feast day and its wholehearted support be- depending on the body’s under consideration begin ification of (now) St. Lorenzo that feast day may be cele- hind PSSM to help promote shape and contours, and this praying for the intercession of Ruiz and Companions. Once brated around the world. good, healthful and restful is where Uratex can help.” the would-be Saint. In order this has happened, the person sleep. Ultimately, regardless of to take the next step in the is very close to being named a As the country’s sleep special- whether or not the process is Various studies have shown process a verifiable miracle Saint. ist, Uratex, so Medina adds, shortened, the end result is that having an incorrect mat- must occur. This miracle must will continue to help Filipinos “Saint” the same - the Church is given tress may harm the body vis-a be investigated and proven to achieve healthy and superior the great gift of another per- -vis providing the restful sleep be impossible outside of di- The final requirement is one sleep by continuously devel- son who is declared to be in it needs after a long, hard day vine explanation. These types more confirmed miracle. 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April 2016 22 Waves Filipinos Making News ENTERTAINMENT TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] film to Lea Salonga enraged compete at Cannes by rude audiences, By Pia Garcia, CNN Philippines lectures about theater Metro Manila (CNN Philip- pines) — Fresh off the success etiquette on Twitter of Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis' win at the Berlin International Broadway star Lea Salonga not happy with the Film Festival, another Filipino way some Les Miserables audiences behaved film will be competing at one while watching the longest-running musical of the biggest international film festivals in the world. She criticized some theatergo- Ma' Rosa, a film by acclaimed ers who did not show respect director Brillante Mendoza, to the cast of the show and has been included among the fellow audience films In Competition at the Lea expressed her disgust 69th Cannes Film Festival. through Twitter and lectured The announcement was made about theater etiquette on Thursday afternoon (April MANILA, Philippines – Multi- 14). awarded Broadway star Lea Salonga seemed not so happy Ma' Rosa is the only Filipino Filipino film director Brillante Mendoza. AP Photo/Shizuo Kam- with the way some Les Miser- film included in the list. bayashi) ables audiences behaved Ma' Rosa stars , while watching the prestig- Julio Diaz, Andi Eigenmann, Among the other films also in Mendoza's other Cannes ious musical. Felix Roco, and Jomari Ange- the same category are Julieta accomplishments Lea Salonga On April 8, Lea expressed her les. by Pedro Almodovar, Paterson “Also, the theater isn’t a kara- This will be the fourth Bril- disappointment over some by Jim Jarmusch, The Last oke bar. Try not to sing along. Ma' Rosa revolves around the lante Mendoza film to be theatergoers who she said Face by Sean Penn, and Elle by The rest of the audience paid lives of husband and wife Ro- shown at Cannes. His other ‘could buy premium seats but Paul Verhoven. to hear THE CAST sing. Not sa and Nestor who use their films were screened at the could not afford class’ after you.” sari-sari store as a cover-up Imago by Raymund Gutierrez festival in 2008 (Serbis), 2009 friends who saw the play told for selling illegal narcotic, will be competing in the festi- (Kinatay), and 2015 (Taklub). her there were viewers who “This isn’t only about respect- Methamphetamines. Their val's short films competition. Serbis was nominated for a were talking and burping ing the cast working hard on fate changes one night when Cafe Society, a film by director Palme d'Or and Taklub was amidst the show. She tweeted: stage, but also respecting your they are set up in a pending Woody Allen, will be opening awarded an Ecumenical Jury- fellow audience members and buy-bust operation leading to “Friends that saw Les Miz had the Cannes Film Festival to be Prize Special Mention. ⦿ yourself.” their warrantless arrest by the people around them talking held from May 11 to 22. police. and burping. I guess some that Les Miserables, a sung- could buy premium seats through musicale by compos- couldn’t afford class. #SMH” er Claude-Michel Scho nberg 10 Most Beautiful Women 2016 lists and lyricist Alain Boublil, and And on April 9, in a series of produced by hitmaker Camer- tweets, Lea lectured about Wurtzbach, Soberano on Mackintosh, is based on the theater etiquette, and remind- novel Les Mise rables by By The GNP Team ed people about respecting French poet and novelist Vic- not only the cast of the show, Filipina beauties and Liza Soberano were listed in Won- tor Hugo. but even fellow audience derslist’s World’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Women of 2016 members, and of course, Les Miserables also stars our rounds of the most popular themselves. very own Rachelle Ann Go as Fantine and The Voice Kids television shows around the “So, how does one teach a the- runner-up Esang de Torres as world. The model and actress ater audience to turn off their Little Cosette. The longest- ranked the Most Beautiful list phones, not sing along with running musicale started its at number 10. the cast and not give loud Manila tour on March 11, commentary? #LotsToLearn” Model-actress Soberano is the 2016 at The Theatre at Solaire popular half of the “If you’re just going to glue Resort and Casino Entertain- “Breakthrough Love Team of your eyes to your phone in- ment City, in Paran aque City 2015” earning recognition stead of watching that play/ and will run until May 1. Jas- from award-giving bodies, musical, then stay home. 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