Vol. XXIX, No. 8 August 2011 http://www.filipinostar.org COMELEC declares Osdon as winner in FAMAS presidential election dispute by W.G.Quiambao supporters of conniving with Osdon Once more, the saying that when the election venue was moved "The power of a woman can not be from Mackenzie King Park to St. underestimated" is true. Aurora Osdon Kevin`s social hall. The idea, of the Mabuhay Team holds the according to them, was for the MT to distinction of being the first FAMAS discourage the voters from going to president to serve the association the polls. Bernardo Sarmiento, three times - 1987, 2009 and 2011. chairman of the COMELEC, Although Osdon and Cesar Manuel of vehemently denied the accusation. the Samahang Makabayan Party Meanwhile, a list of five garnered 762 and 831 votes, violations of COMELEC Rules and respectively, Osdon was declared as Regulations committed by the SMP winner of the election. Osdon won due was lodged by Shinette Khoury, to the implementation of the 150-vote incumbent vice president and deduction from Manuel's total votes campaign manager of the MT, with the because of the violation of COMELEC COMELEC on July 20. The violations Rules and Regulations. included: Dick Dahiroc, a supporter of The last election was marred Manuel, made a ribald and by allegations of violations of the chauvinistic comment about Osdon; COMELEC election Rules and Dante Tabamo commented that "we Regulations. Some of the allegations should keep the center more open as and accusations were posted on the it is often closed.;” six people claimed FAMAS website by followers of Osdon that they were offered by the SMP to pay for their registrations; Amelia Lelis, and Manuel. From the beginning, COMELEC Chair Budz Sarmiento with volunteer poll clerks Myrna Maranan- the COMELEC was accused by SMP Francisco (left) and Carmen Zaballa. See Page 4 FAMAS Election Jack Layton, NDP Leader, 61, Succumbs to Cancer (The Canadian Press) OTTAWA — Jack Layton's untimely death from cancer Monday left a gaping hole in Canada's political landscape. In a poignant letter written on his death bed, the NDP leader tried to assure Canadians that his party is more than a one-man show, that it will Contents survive, even thrive, in his absence. But even Layton's Editorial ...... 2 characteristic optimism couldn't mask the magnitude of the challenge now Cooperative News ...... 3 facing New Democrats. Gone is the familiar, cheerful, mustachioed presence whose just- Any Which Way (Op.Ed.) . . . . . 8 folks appeal propelled the NDP to Tagalog Corner. . . . , . . . . . 9 official Opposition status in last May's election, a historic high for Canada's Ask the Video Guy ...... 11 perpetual third party. Gone is the popular leader on Philippine Cuisine ...... 14 whom New Democrats had pinned their hopes of finally vaulting into Showbiz Gossip ...... 16

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www.filipinostar.org 2 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 Opinion Editorial by Hon. Irwin Cotler, MP Editorial The Philippines and the Combating When do we follow rules? of the Culture of Impunity History seems to repeat rules? When one committed a Yesterday, the Senate of the itself in the Philippine crime which was not discovered Philippines voted to ratify the Treaty for community.right away, will this prevent the an International Criminal Court (ICC) – otherwise known as the Rome Statute A few years ago, a similar authorities from prosecuting the – and the Philippines will officially ratify controversy over the results of criminal? the statute at the United Nations in the election became a long- All of the problems we New York. This move is a triumph for standing feud that resulted in are facing now could have been accountability and international expensive legal battles. In the avoided had there been a strict justice, and a blow against the culture of impunity worldwide, as the ICC is end, there was no winner. Just adherence to the rules. the most dramatic development in like most court cases, the only The FAMAS Executive Board international criminal law – in winners are lawyers who charge exercised its prerogative to developing a culture of prevention and high legal fees. FAMAS was appoint the Comelec. If the deterrence – since World War II. The path to Philippine saddled with unpaid bills for candidates did not want to ratification of the Rome Statute of the quite a while until Au Osdon and accept the rules set up by this ICC has been long and complex. One (Belgium), Convener of the PGA her executive board came to be body, why did they not say so at of the groups responsible for this International Law & Human Rights advance – Parliamentarians for Global the administration that made the very beginning and refuse to Program stated “From here in Action, of which I used to serve as significant changes. For the sign their certificates of Rwanda, a country that has President of the Canadian chapter – experienced among the worst first time in many years, FAMAS candidacy? has lead the advocacy for Philippine atrocities known to the international has financial statements that A lot has been said ratification for many years. Current community, I have just learnt that the showed being in the black Of already and we need not say PGA President and Chair of Senate of the Philippines has given its International Council, Dr. Ruth course, the job was not done by more. Poisoned darts have concurrence to the ICC Ratification Wijdenbosch, an MP from Suriname, one person alone. Many been going around in various e- Bill. This represents a genuine commented that: “The Senate of the moment of victory, not only for the volunteers helped out. But it mails and websites. But it Philippines vote of concurrence on the Philippines and its people but also for cannot be denied that Au Osdon seems necessary to remind ICC Ratification Bill … is to be warmly the international community which has welcomed. I wish to applaud my PGA has carried her duties with people to use some self-control embraced the ICC as a vital colleagues in the Senate of the unselfish devotion, regardless and avoid using foul language in international organ in combating Philippines, in particular Senators of sharp criticisms from her communicating with one impunity around the globe. I salute the Miriam Defensor Santiago and Senate of the Philippines in taking this detractors. Now that Comelec another. We should show some Senator Loren Legarda for their important step”. has declared her and most of respect, whether or not we extraordinary determination in Another key player in bringing about this landmark day for her team as the official winners agree with somebody’s opinion. ensuring this advance for the rule of the Philippines. This decision is of in this year’s election, she has We are not going to law is the Coalition for the ICC in Asia, even greater importance, to the extent and in the Philippines in particular, been unnecessarily subjected participate in name calling, nor that the Asian sub-region continues to whose tireless efforts and instrumental to so much pressure from all are we willing to be dragged into be under-represented within the ICC supportive role have borne fruit. Civil sides - both for and against the character assassinations. system”. society actors – although often Commenting also on this decision of Comelec to issue a All we want is to focus on the fighting uphill - kept the flame of hope development, Dep. Alain Destexhe 150-vote deduction against the real issue of this controversy alive, steadfast in the belief that one team that broke the rules. which is not following the rules. In trying to make people It should not be focused on understand the problem, we anything else for the problem would like to ask the following really started from the violation questions: Why do we need to of a rule which unfortunately have a Comelec to oversee an proved to be unfavorable. election? Why are rules and Considering that no one 5450 chemin de la Cote des Neiges Tel.: 514-485-7861 procedures necessary in has anything to gain from Suite 511 E-Mail: [email protected] conducting any type of activity, continuing this divisive Montreal, Quebec H3T 1Y6 Published by: Filcan Publications, Inc. whether it is football, hockey, or activities, let true leadership Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi any type of competition? When emerge which requires having a Chief Editor & Publisher Hilda T. Veloso Al Abdon W.G. Quiambao do we follow rules? Do we backbone and making tough Sam Kevin Jerry Estrada Community News choose to follow them when decisions. Alberto Baens Santos News & Layout Editor they suit our goals, and ignore True leadership is not a Columnists Bert Abiera Bernardo Sarmiento them when they don’t? 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www.filipinostar.org August 2011 The North American Filipino Star 3 day their unwavering commitment The ICC Treaty and corresponding would bear fruit. implementing legislation will serve to Initially, the post-WWII institutionalize and internationalize the COOPERATIVE NEWS Nuremberg/Tokyo Tribunals inspired Nuremberg Legacy; work to end the the hope that a Permanent culture of impunity; help deter Coop’s general assembly International Tribunal with global international crimes while protecting jurisdiction would be established — international peace and security; postponed to October 16 and indeed an ICC was first proposed counter the failure of national systems some 60 years ago. However, it took to bring war criminals to justice; the globalized horror of the killing provide enforcement mechanisms fields of the nineties — the horror of and thereby overcome one of the Bosnia; the agony of Rwanda; the main failings of international law; brutalized women and children of underpin state responsibility to Sierra Leone and Sudan; and the prosecute, or to extradite for purposes emergence of the unthinkable, ethnic of prosecution, any individuals in their cleansing, and the unspeakable, territory who are accused of genocide, to give the idea of an international crimes of genocide, war international criminal court the moral crimes, or crimes against humanity; compellability and sense of urgency and will help protect the most that it warrants. vulnerable of persons in armed What distinguishes the conflict: women, children, refugees international criminal court from ad and the like. hoc tribunals is that the ICC is the first In a word, the ICC Treaty is a permanent international tribunal with a wake-up call and a warning to criminal global jurisdiction to try individuals for human rights violators everywhere: criminal violations of international there will be no safe havens, no base humanitarian law. Accordingly, unlike or sanctuary for the enemies of From left: Desirée Fernando, Jennifer Lachica, Zenaida Kharroubi, Magnolia Camat, Ben the International Court of Justice, humankind. The Philippians should be Bade, Sophie Toledo, Au Osdon, Lina Fernandez, and Joanne Junio, Beaver Lake, Aug. whose contentious jurisdiction is lauded for this tremendous step 21/11. Other members who came but not in the above photo were: Ramon Vicente, Ester restricted to states, the ICC has towards international justice and for Vicente, Jojie Perez, Zeny and Danny Garcia. Guests were: Maggie & Benjie Calcetas. juridical authority to indict individuals joining the family of nations In spite of the rain, we still due to low sales, and high costs of from any global killing field; and unlike supporting the International Criminal went ahead with the picnic at Beaver merchandise. One of the reasons for the ad hoc character of the Court. Lake Park. Using borrowed big the high cost is due to the slow Yugoslavian and Rwandan war crimes Irwin Cotler is the Member umbrellas from Cuisine de Manille, we nventory turnover, hence, the product tribunals, the jurisdiction of the ICC — of Parliament for Mount Royal and were able to have a picnic with some expiration necessitates clearing stock from the moment it takes effect for a the former President of Canadian members and directors of the Coop. at a low price, even below the cost. If given state party — and soon the Branch of Parliamentarians for The rain stopped for a while later in the members can be reminded to shop Philippines – will not be Global Action and a long-time day and we were able to have a short even twice a month, the stock can be chronologically or geographically advocate for the establishment of an meeting but due to the absence of more quickly sold and definitely will limited international criminal court. many members, the election of new make a huge difference in the IRWIN COTLER ON THE disease – he said ‘My father beat it, and directors could not be held. It was profitability of the Coop. 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www.filipinostar.org 4 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 COMELEC member Teresita Executive Board and the COMELEC you Lina Flores that whatever you were From Page 1 FAMAS Election Calica opines, "For me the time may result in penalties or accused of and penalized by the element is not a valid ground to disqualification. The COMELEC COMELEC, I was not there to witness. who was at the time in the Philippines, dismiss the complaint. It is very clear RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ISSUE But, during the election in 2009, when complained that her name was that Lina Flores has violated one of the MULTIPLE STRIKES or NON- we ran as team mates under Chris registered without her authorization; election rules and regulations. Such STANDARD PENALTIES where Bautista's banner with our famous Lina Flores, a SMP candidate, handed fraud destroys the sanctity of the ballot applicable. slogan, "Honesty is the Best Policy", flyers of SMP line-up to Nora Dulla and takes away the trust of the voting "All the candidates were given you called our team for an emergency during moraorium.. public. We, the COMELEC, as the Election Rules and Regulations,” meeting only for you to announce that Since the COMELEC found guardian of democratic governance said James de la Paz, president of "we should buy votes." that there were no sufficient grounds should discourage such actions and Council of Canadian-Filipino Mercy Umipig Sia, SMP or evidence presented by Khoury on punish those who are found guilty by Associations of Quebec. “I'm sure candidate, was quick to refute the first four charges, the accused implementing the Election Rules and they read it. If the SMP advisors know Raquel’s story. were not found guilty. However, Flores Regulations. It must also be stressed all the laws like what they are posting Felix Reyes, another supporter was found guilty of violations on the that our Mission is to conduct honest, now, if there is anything that the SMP of SMP, emailed August 10, with a fifth charge fair and peaceful elections but how candidates did not agree with the rules carbon copy to a number of Filipinos, On the strength of Dulla's can this be attained if the guilty is not and regulations because it is "The incident happened in Long Sault, testimony, the COMELEC found accused because of mere technicality. undemocratic, they should have Ont. which is beyond the perimeter of Flores guilty for having violated If this happens now, then it will happen brought it to the attention of the the Filipino enclave in Montreal, Que. Section 10 and 11, Article VI of the again in the future? COMELEC then. Instead, they signed Long Sault, Ont. is a 2-hr highway FAMAS Rules and Regulations and We have announced publicly the Certificate of Candidacy that they drive from Montreal, Que., which is Procedures. Flores distributed during the hearing that we don`t want abide by the Rules and Regulations of approximately a 200 km-distance. campaign materials on July 10, a date to disqualify anybody. Therefore, I the COMELEC. They are adults. What happened in Long Sault, Ont. covered by the moratorium period and suggest that penalty be imposed on Nobody forced them to sign the stays in Long Sault, Ont. only. Period" was outside of the campaign period. the candidates of the Samahang Certificate of Candidacy. And now they A supporter of MT could not The campaign period would not start Makabayan Party." are complaining, after violating the help shaking his head, "I don't know until 12:00 a.m., July 16. COMELEC vice chair Ricardo rules and regulations. If the situation where Felix got that argument. All the Flores argued that Khoury's Ribaya has this to say, `Ms. Lina has been reversed, I am sure the people involved - the accused, the complaints should not have been Flores made a mockery of the group will impose the same rules.” witness, and accuser are from heard because Khourry failed to abide moratorium period for campaigning. Although neither Osdon nor Quebec. Does he know what he is by the 48-hour rule limitation as set The severity of this violation cannot be Manuel used the FAMAS website or talking about? Question mark!" forth in Sec. 1, Article X of the FAMAS taken lightly or be simply dismissed email to express their opinions, their But Alia Rasul, candidate of Election Rules, Regulations and because of technicality and therefore ardent supporters did. Mabuhay Team said it all, "I appeal to Procedures. The COMELEC, however, deserves a penalty. Let us carry on Khoury emailed an emotional every one that rather than let the believes that mere technicality must with what we believe is right." and vitriolic message to her former bumps in the road polarize us, let's all not be allowed to prevail upon Ms. Cynthia Puray stamped friend, Julie Parado, now a supporter come together in peace and fix it. Let's common sense and more importantly, her seal of approval on this decision as of SMP: "Let me remind you that none not waste precious time and energy in upon what is just and right. It will be a well. She said: “It is very clear that of this would be happening if SMP pointing fingers and instead, move travesty of justice if we let the accused there was a violation as per COMELEC followed the rules and did not violate towards progress." to get off scot-free and worse yet, it Rules and Regulations.” Election Rules and Regulations by Note: As of this writing , the may encourage, rather than The bone of contention was distributing flyers at Long Sault. dispute about the election results is discourage, the others to commit the the severity or leniency of the penalty. Others saw it, too. Do you want to still unresolved. same or similar violations. Was the deduction of 150 votes from further embarrass yourself and your Please take note that there COMELEC member Andrea each candidate fair or not enough? team if more witnesses start to come were 2,586 in the official list of eligible Neufeld said, "If we pass down the COMELEC explained that out? Never mind all the other voters posted on the FAMAS website penalties as cautiously decided, a) we Under Section 1 of Article XX1 allegations I filed pertaining to "vote and the FAMAS Bulletin Board. More will show the community that we`re Penalties and Complaints, Ms. Flores buying" which you yourself than 100 names were added to that list serious about correcting violations and is penalized as follows: One hundred condemned in the 2009 election when as people with official receipts of thus are setting a precedent as a fifty (150) votes will be deducted from you called the police after seeing registration came to h ave their names COMELEC to show the community the total number of votes she will Albert Floresca’s team buying votes. entered into the registry. we're serious about helping bring garner in the election of August 14. And now, you close your eyes? Just About 1,000 voters did not go about change, b) SMP will be mad, no Furthermore, since the rest of her slate because it is your team. You can to the polls. The question of many doubt, but 48 hour rule or not, they most likely benefited from the illegal fabricate, you can continue to believe community members are: Who are VIOLATED THE RULES! And now they campaigning, the same amount of your own truth and If I can argue with these people and why did they not want to hide behind a technicality? To votes will also be deducted from the you till I turn blue. I know I cannot vote? COMELEC presumes that these me, that is an admission of guilt. respective total votes of each one of change you. Your truth dictates that Au people are: those who knew that their I think it is right to deal out a her running mates from the Osdon is evil, ratification is bogus, registrations were paid for but penalty to Lina Flores - SMP must be presidential candidate to the last COMELEC is our ally, etc. What next? boycotted the election because of the taught that this COMELEC does not directorial candidate." And you ranted hours and hours on change of venue and people who stand for shady games and less than COMELEC added that Section the phone with me for years talking knew that their registrations were paid honest behaviour. I believe that 1 - Contravening the election rules about your services to the community; but did not vote because they did not `breaking the rules` in the case of outlined above and those sections of so this is your definition of service?” like the idea of vote buying. this technicality will champion this the FAMAS Constitution and Bylaws Elizabeth Raquel, a former COMELEC more than harm us." relating to Qualifications of the friend of Flores, wrote: "May I remind OFFICIAL FAMAS ELECTION RESULTS Positiion Candidate’s Name Party Affiliatiion Total Votes Vote Deduction Net Votes Remarks President Au Osdon Mabuhay Team 762 762 Ellected Cesar Manuel Samahang Makabayan 831 150 681 Vice-Pres. Alexander Sy Mabuhay Team 720 720 Elected Internal Dante Tabamo Samahang Makabayan 765 150 615

Vice-Pres. Gene Santander Mabuhay Team 791 791 Elected External Mel Domingo Samahang Makabayan 708 150 558 Secretary Melle Lugod Mabuhay Team 718 718 Elected Tracy Alarcon Samahang Makabayan 607 150 457 Treasurer Ramon Vicente Mabuhay Team 747 747 Elected Lina Flores Samahang Makabayan 706 150 556 Auditor Alia Ceniza Rasul Mabuhay Team 651 651 Elected Cely Dagsaan Samahang Makabayan 747 150 597 Accountant Agnes Calgo Mabuhay Team 694 694 Elected Jhun Zapanta Samahang Makabayan 714 150 564 PRO Al Abdon Mabuhay Team 734 734 Elected Julius Abad Samahang Makabayan 709 150 559

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could not speak French and had never to-coast outpouring of grief that From Page 1 Jack Layton dies visited the ridings they now represent. followed the early Monday statement 61 years of age. "You made the right decision from Layton's family. government in the next election. Party president Brian Topp, a then; it is still the right decision today; "We deeply regret to inform Gone is the glue that has held close friend and longtime senior and it will be the right decision right you that The Honourable Jack Layton, disparate elements of the largely adviser to Layton, said the NDP through to the next election," Layton leader of the New Democratic Party of rookie NDP caucus together. federal council will take time to grieve told Quebecers, calling his largely Canada, passed away at 4:45 am Gone is the federal leader with before meeting to discuss the process rookie Quebec MPs "a superb team." today, Monday August 22," said the whom Canadians consistently told of choosing a successor. Layton crafted the letter with statement from his wife, Olivia Chow, pollsters they'd most like to have a "I don't expect we will get to the help of Topp, his wife, MP Olivia and two children, Sarah and Michael. beer. that for an appropriate period of time, Chow, and his chief of staff, Anne "He passed away peacefully at What remains is a staggered certainly not until next week," he said. McGrath. his home surrounded by family and party facing formidable challenges But Layton himself had no During her last conversation loved ones." and an enduring mystery about what such qualms about confronting the with him on Saturday, McGrath said A funeral service is expected actually caused Layton's death cruel realities facing his party, which Layton was insistent that the coming to be held Saturday at Toronto's Roy beyond the "new cancer" he referred rebranded itself as "Jack Layton's leadership convention must be Thomson Hall. It is still unclear to last month. Those questions were NDP" for last spring's election. "motivating and energetic and whether there will be any state diverted to his grieving family. Ever practical, he penned a something that would help with involvement in the funeral for the Within moments of the Layton letter to Canadians on Saturday -- just building the party and the movement." leader of the official Opposition. family issuing a statement early over a day before his death -- in which McGrath acknowledged it's However, the family asked that Monday announcing his death, the he took pains to assure voters that the "going to be a challenge" to fill Layton's in lieu of flowers, donations be made twitterverse was swamped with an NDP's electoral success in May was shoes. But she said he's leaving the to the recently announced Broadbent outpouring of grief. Within a couple of not a flash in the pan. party with some strong "underlying Institute, a left-leaning think-tank. hours, Canadians began leaving He urged his party to waste fundamentals" -- a revitalized Donations can be made online flowers and notes outside Layton's no time choosing a successor, fundraising machine and a growing at www.ndp.ca/inmemory. Canadians Toronto home and at the Centennial recommending that a leadership vote membership. can also offer condolences online at Flame on Parliament Hill, where the be held "as early as possible in the "I think the key thing ... has got www.ndp.ca. flag on the Peace Tower was lowered new year ... so that our new leader has to be that we remember who he was Layton's death came a month to half mast. ample time to reconsolidate our team, and what he stood for and try and do after he appeared at a news "R.I.P. Jack. You were our renew our party and our program, and what he wants us to do, which is to conference, looking frail and gaunt, to HOPE," said one message attached to move forward towards the next make sure that his legacy is one of announce he was suffering from a a bouquet of red roses. election." building." new, unspecified cancer and would Condolences poured in from Layton tacitly acknowledged Topp railed at the injustice of temporarily step down as party leader political friends and enemies alike. that his death will cause an upheaval Layton being felled by cancer before and head of the official Opposition. Prime Minister Stephen in the federal political sphere, could enjoy the fruits of eight long Harper said Layton will be potentially stalling the NDP's recent he Rookie Quebec MP Nycole Turmel remembered "for the force of his momentum and giving new life to the years of labouring to bring the NDP took over within days, but the caucus personality and his dedication to moribund Liberals, who were reduced from the political wilderness to the and party all expressed hope for public life." to a third-party rump on May 2. brink of potential power. Layton's quick return to health. "We have lost an engaging Addressing his NDP "It is very unfair that, having It was not to be. personality and a man of strong colleagues, he wrote: "There will be gone so far and done so much, he Layton had been diagnosed principle." those who will try to persuade you to doesn't have a chance to carry it with prostate cancer in early 2010, but Harper, a piano player, give up our cause. But that cause is forward," he said, echoing the continued a crowded schedule while recounted how he and Layton, a much bigger than any one leader. sentiment of most New Democrats. getting treatment. He suffered a hip guitarist, had talked about playing "Answer them by Still, Topp said New fracture just before the start of the together one day but never found the recommitting with energy and Democrats must adopt Layton's spring campaign but it was surgically time. determination to our work. ... Let's "hopefulness and his optimism" -- the repaired. He leaned on a cane during "I will always regret the jam continue to move forward. Let's qualities that endeared him to the campaign, but seemed as full of session that never was. That is a demonstrate in everything we do in Canadians. energy and optimism as ever. reminder that we must always make the four years before us that we are "Although no one can replace Toward the end of June, time for friends, family and loved ones, ready to serve our beloved Canada as Jack Layton, we can continue his however, Layton began experiencing while we still can." its next government." work. He taught us a lesson there that pain and stiffness. His condition swiftly Liberal Leader Bob Rae said Addressing Canadians, we will not forget about what it is that deteriorated, leaving the once fit and Layton, both in his work as a Toronto Layton emphasized the NDP team, the people of Canada are looking for athletic Layton looking emaciated and city councillor and a federal MP, predicting his 102 MPs will prove and it's an alternative to angry and frail within just a few weeks. "leaves a powerful legacy of a themselves to be a "compelling new small politics. And that's what Jack The last federal political leader commitment to social justice." A one- alternative" to the ruling Conservatives Layton was all about. He was about to die in office was Andre-Gilles Fortin, time New Democrat and premier of and urging voters to "give them a offering something bigger." who was killed in a 1977 car crash Ontario before joining the Liberals, careful hearing." Another leader might adopt eight months after becoming leader of Rae said he and Layton always He had some words Layton's strategy but it's difficult to the now-defunct Social Credit. remained friends despite their political specifically for Quebecers, who imagine any of his potential Sir Wilfrid Laurier was leader differences. triggered the so-called orange wave successors -- such as Montreal MP of the Liberals at the time of his death "Sometimes the world has a that swept across the country in May. Thomas Mulcair, Vancouver MP Libby in 1919. Sir John A. Macdonald, way of breaking your heart. I think a lot Enchanted by "le bon Jack," Davies and Ottawa MP Paul Dewar -- Canada's first prime minister, died in of us feel that way today," Rae said. Quebecers handed the party 59 of the matching Layton's sheer likeability. office shortly after winning re-election NDP officials could not bear to province's 75 seats even though many His ability to connect with n 1891. contemplate Monday how they'll fill New Democrat candidates were average folk was reflected in the coast- i the void left by Layton's death at just complete unknowns, some of whom Official FAMAS Election Results (continued) Total Position Name Team Votes Deduction Net Votes Remarks Director, Membership Gina Medina Mabuhay 796 796 Elected Elmer Manila S. Makabayan 701 150 551 Director, ESCA Debbie Resurreccion Mabuhay 807 807 Elected Alfred Neil Castro S. Makabayan 548 150 398 Director, Sports Youth Christine Gevero Mabuhay 654 654 Mercy Umipig Sia S. Makabayan 832 150 682 Elected Director, Outreach Joan Junio Mabuhay 809 809 Elected Renato Tejeros S. Makabayan 650 150 500 Director, Spec. Proj. Rose Marie Arellano Mabuhay 738 738 Elected Ruben Majaducon S. Makabayan 706 150 556

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bodies that provide drinking water, use and then recycling, so it’s not which classifies it as a #7 recreation and tourism opportunities, worth risking using them over and polycarbonate. and habitat for fish and wildlife. over. Likewise, wax paper, bread Of course, the majority of For their part, environmental wrappers and cardboard cartons plastic containers designed for freezer groups couldn’t agree more. “Make no should not be used to store frozen use are safe and, since they can be mistake: This bill would take the foods; these types of containers don’t washed and reused, are a better environmental cop off the beat and put provide enough of a barrier to choice than disposable freezer bags at risk drinking water for millions of moisture and odors and also may not and wraps. For those still leery of using people, the habitat for scores of keep food fresh when frozen. plastic at all, glass containers wildlife, and the jobs and economic designed to withstand large growth that depends on a safer, temperature extremes, such as Ball EarthTalk® cleaner environment,” said Larry Freezing Jars (Mason jars) or anything E - The Environmental Magazine Schweiger of the non-profit National made by Pyrex—regular glass Wildlife Federation, adding that, if containers could break when frozen or Dear EarthTalk: The U.S. House of enacted, the bill would take us “back to if thawed too quickly—can be a Representatives recently voted to strip a time when rivers caught fire because sensible alternative. Also, beware of the U.S. Environmental Protection of rampant pollution.” loading up glass containers to the brim Agency (EPA) of its authority over state Environmentalists are before freezing; some foods expand water quality. Why did they do this, optimistic that backers won’t have when frozen so leaving a little extra what are the ramifications and what do enough Senate votes to pass the bill. room between the top of the food and leading green groups have to say Meanwhile, President Obama has the bottom of the (airtight) lid is always about it? -- Joseph Emory, York, PA pledged to veto any such legislation a good idea. The legislation in question, the that does make its way across his Freezing foods in plastic containers isn't as However you store your frozen Clean Water Cooperative Federalism desk. But political winds shift quickly worrisome as heating them, but if you're leery of delicacies, keep in mind that freezing plastic, glass containers designed to withstand Act of 2011 (H.R. 2018), passed the food may inactivate microbes like large temperature extremes, such as Ball Jars bacteria and mold but may not destroy House of Representatives this past (aka Mason jars), like the one pictured here, or July with strong support from anything made by Pyrex, can be a sensible them. According to dietician and author Elaine Magee on the Republicans and will likely be voted on alternative. Just be sure not to load them to the brim as some foods expand when frozen.Credit: MedicineNet website, just thawing out by the Senate in the Fall. It aims to Johnathunder, Wikipedia frozen foods doesn’t necessarily mean amend the Federal Water Pollution they are automatically safe to eat. Control Act (also known as the Clean Luckily though, many other materials Foods that require cooking still require Water Act (CWA) in order to give are suitable for use as freezer-safe cooking for health’s sake after thawing. authority over water quality standards storage containers, at least according Also, Magee recommends quickly back to the states. to the National Center for Home Food labeling and dating any foods you are The bill’s backers—including Preparation. To qualify as “freezer- freezing to facilitate purging of most House Republicans and The Cuyahoga River on fire in 1952. When it safe,” the Georgia-based non-profit potentially spoiled or tasteless food lobbyists for the mountaintop coal happened again in 1969 it helped kick start the maintains, food storage containers down the line. mining industry and factory animal modern environmental movement including the must resist moisture-vapor, oil, grease farms—claim it will bring jobs to establishment of the Clean Water Act and the and water as well as brittleness and Appalachia and other distressed founding of the EPA. cracking at low temperatures, while regions of the country where they say inside the Beltway, and only time will being durable, leak-proof and easy-to economic growth has been crippled tell if the bill will gain enough support to seal. They must also protect foods by stringent environmental withstand a veto. The quality of the from absorption of off-flavors or odors. regulations. 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www.filipinostar.org 8 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 the same article which gives the peaceful, more orderly and fairer than COMELEC the power to issue any of the past elections. Thanks to all multiple-strikes or non-standard my fellow COMELEC members for penalties. making such achievement possible. Any Which Way ... Before he joined the political As many people already know, the fray, Cesar Manuel was given a copy COMELEC’s job was never easy, but of the election rules, regulations and we, as a team, pulled it through. Bernardo “Budz” Sarmiento procedures. He expressly accepted I would like to make special [email protected]. those rules, regulations and mention of Ms. Nila Torquator-Ribaya, procedures when he willingly filed his the indefatigable and devoted wife of certificate of candidacy last June 15. our vice-chairperson Dick, for the St. Kevin’s Church binaboy ng Basically, Cesar is a decent man. unwavering dedication and valuable However, he allows himself to be assistance she had given our mga lasinggero manipulated by the most manipulative committee. We should be grateful, Nasindak ang administrador that he signed also states that if he people in the community. He should and we are, to Ms. Ribaya for her ng simbahang St. Kevin nang makita violates that condition and any of the be his own person if he is to be a indispensable service not only to our n’ya ang iniwanang basura (mga other conditions, he is risking leader to be reckoned with. I hope he Team, but also to the entire FAMAS basyo ng beer, mga upos ng sigarilyo disqualification or removal from office. realizes before it is too late that he’s organization. at kung anu-ano pa) ng mga When he allowed a non- being used by two-tongued, two- ******* lasinggero ng kumunidad noong ika- COMELEC member like Angie Ogerio faced control freaks in his MARAMING SALAMAT DIN SA 14 ng Agosto, gabi ng eleksyon. to induct him not only for ceremonial organization for their own ulterior MGA POLL VOLUNTEERS – Nais Diumano, ang naturang mga purposes but also to install him into motives. ko rin na magpasalamat sa mga poll lasinggero ay mga supporter ni Cesar office, he violated one of the conditions ******* volunteers na naglaan ng kanilang Manuel ng Samahang Makabayan. set forth in his certificate of candidacy. FORMER HONORARY CONSUL mahalagang panahon, lakas at talino Ayon pa sa balita, nagsisigawan daw I don’t mean to rain on Cesar Manuel’s JILTED – I never thought that alang-alang sa ikapagtatagumpay ng ang mga nag-iinuman na parang nag- parade but Ogerio’s action is illegal Salvador Cabugao, a former honorary katatapos na halalan ng FAMAS. aaway na ikinabahala naman ng mga and not binding. She usurped what is consul and a competent chartered Dalawang sangay ng Knights nakatira sa paligid ng simbahan. supposed to be a prerogative of the accountant, would be so naïve to of Columbus – one from St. Kevin’s Sa tindi ng galit ng nasabing COMELEC. By partaking in that illegal accept the invitation of ever-cunning headed by Rey Nacino, the other from administrador, pinadalhan n’ya ng induction, Cesar and the other Julie Parado, one of his nemeses, to St Malachy’s headed by Nelson sulat ang walang kamalay-malay na candidates became accessories or induct Manuel into office only to find Alvaro – that served as security pangulo ng FAMAS. Palibhasa’y conspirators. out to his chagrin that the bogus guards and poll clerks-canvassers, pangulo ng asosasyon, si Au Osdon ******* induction was already done by Angie respectively. ang napagbuntunan ng galit ng NO VOTERS WERE Ogerio, the divide-and-conquer Natutuwa naman ako sa mga naturang tagapamahala. Kahit kailan DISENFRANCHISED – Despite the specialist and JP’s BFF. Obviously, Mr. poll volunteers dahil hindi na nila daw ay hindi n’ya ipagagamit sa insistence of the supporters of the Cabugao was jilted and made like a binaybay kung sinu-sino sa kanila ang FAMAS ang kanyang simbahan. Hindi Samahang Makabayan, 150 voters fool by those con artists. It’s pathetic “Dilaw” at kung sinu-sino ang ako sang-ayon doon pero that’s were not disenfranchised in the last that Mr. Cabugao failed to see through “Purple.” Iyon kasi ang mga color another story for another time. FAMAS election because they were their scheme. He took JP’s bait hook, motifs ng Samahang Makabayan at Iyan na nga ba ang allowed to exercise their right to vote in line and sinker in exchange for little Mabuhay Team, respectively. Para sa ikinababahala ng maraming miembro the first place. Once those voters had attention. mga poll volunteers, colorless ang ng ating kumunidad na pag nalukluk cast their votes in favour of those There is a perception that Mr. nagdaang eleksyon. Anyway, palagi sa puwesto ang grupong iyan, tiyak na penalized candidates, those votes Cabugao always craves attention and kaming salu-salo sa mga pagkain na babalik sa dating malagim na belonged to said candidates already if he doesn’t get it, he sulks. provided ng FAMAS Executive Board kalagayan ang FAMAS Center. and, therefore, could be taken away Apparently, JP knew his weakness sa kahabaan ng Advance Voting at Magmimistulang night club na naman from them for cause. That’s what and she took advantage of it. Anyway, noon mismong Election Day. ang lugar at muling magiging marumi, happened when Lina Flores jumped hasn’t it occurred to him that Julie has ******* amoy-sigarilyo at mapalot. Sayang ang the gun and campaigned prematurely. a “doctoral degree” in lying and VOTERS’ COMMENT ABOUT pinagpaguran nina Au at Shinette sa That 150-vote penalty is the manipulation? I pity Consul Cabugao THE BALLOT – Not a few voters loob ng dalawang taon. consequence of the gross violation for miserably falling into her trap. expressed their discontent that the ******* that Ms. Flores, the Samahang Nevertheless, I blame him more than I COMELEC should have explained OGERIO SYNONYMOUS TO Makabayan’s candidate for treasurer, blame Parado for becoming a what a “write-in candidate” was. They ILLEGAL INDUCTION – One of the committed during the campaign laughing stock in the community. It thought that they had to write – and obligations that Cesar Manuel agreed moratorium. If she didn’t break the could never happen to either James they did – on the space provided for to be bound when he filed his rule, there wouldn’t have been any de la Paz or Au Osdon. such candidate the name of the certificate of candidacy last June is to penalty. Due to the grossness of the ******* candidate they voted for. Their abide by the FAMAS Constitution and infraction, the COMELEC decided that THANK YOU, NILA! – Despite complaint seems legitimate. If I am Bylaws and the FAMAS Election Rules, it did not fall under standard penalty several mistakes [all by my own still the chair of the COMELEC in the Regulations and Procedures. He can’t mentioned in Section 2, Article XXI of doing] during the recently held 2013 election, I’ll see to it that the deny it because he signed it. the FAMAS Election Rules, Regulations FAMAS election, I can safely and The certificate of candidacy and Procedures but under Section 1 of comfortably say that said election See Page 10 Any Which Way was, at least for the most part, more Why advertise on the web? Need Money?

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kamay. "Sawimpalad!" ang hikbi ni Author Recreates the Love Story Luisa, at ang putol na kamay ng patay na asawa ay binalutan ng mga halik at Love is met with tremendous hinugasan sa mga patak ng luha. challenges in novel "Patawad, asawa ko!" ang wika niya kay Pitong. "Huwag kang manibugho, NEW YORK – The love story pahimakas ko na ito sa kaniya." has long been a staple in literary Napaiyak si Pitong sa tradition. From Shakespeare’s Romeo Katapusang Ang Mangingisda pakiusap ng asawa. Ang malungkot and Juliet to Erich Segal’s aptly titled kabanata na kamatayan ni Sencio ay nag-iwan Love Story, the boy-meets-girl ni Atty. N. Baens del Rosario kay Pitong ng isang mahalagang aral. storyline is as varied as the authors Pinagsumikapan niyang ipagawa ng who pen them. Staking out her own isang marikit na libingan ang "Luisa, Luisa," ang tawag ng Sencio. Ito ang nabuo agad sa loob ni territory in this tradition is author Joan Luisa. Hinila niya ang tapis sa mangingisda at sa ibabaw nito ay P. Lloyd. Her novel Pyzaono Brothers kaniyang biyenan. "Parini ka at umiiyak ipinalagay niya ang ganitong mga si Elnora." Dali-daling pumasok ang sampayan at parang baliw na nanaog. (published by AuthorHouse) tells the "Hoy! saan ka tutungo" ang saway ng titik: compelling story of a young woman mabait na ina sa loob ng silid. DITO NAHAHABILIN ANG BANGKAY Samantalang pinapalitan niya ang maingat na biyenan "Baka ka who finds love in the wake of tragedy mabinat." NI SENCIO, ANG MARANGAL NA and loss. basang lampin ng bata ay isang MANGINGISDA. luksang paruparo ang pumasok sa "Dito lamang, Nanay, kayo na Barely an adult, Nelly ang maiwan muna kay Elnora." McFarland has endured her share of silid. Si Luisa ay nahintakutan * * * * * .Nalalaman niya ang pamahiin na ang Matuling-matulin ang lakad ni Luisa. pain and suffering. After a gang of luksang paruparo ay tagapagbalita ng Salamat na lamang at sa liwasan ay men violently assaulted and raped kamatayan. Naalaala niya ang asawa nakita siya agad ng isang karumatang her, Nelly’s father was murdered and at anak na baka nagkaroon ng paupahan. "Sa Kalagiman," ang bigla her entire world shattered. Her friends kapahamakan. Lalong sumasal ang niyang utos sa kutsero. and family did their best to support pagsikdo ng kaniyangkalooban nang Lumuluha si Luisa at ang her, and her Aunt Dee from New York dumapo ang paruparo sa barong sunod-sunod niyang buntong- finally convinced the grieving young pinagbihisan ni Pitong. hininga ay nakatawag ng pansin sa woman to come live with her in the "Naku, Diyos ko, baka kung kutsero. Malayo pa si Luisa sa bahay city. ano na ang nangyari sa aking asawa," ay naririnig na niya ang hagulgol ni After packing her few ang wika sa sarili ni Luisa. Sa hangad Caridad. "Huli na yata ako," ang belongings, Nelly boarded the train to niyang umalis ang paruparo ay kinuha bulong niya sa sarili. Tuloy-tuloy New York and instantly locked eyes niya ang baro at marahang ipinagpag. siyang nanhik sa bahay. Wari siyang with a man who would become her Umalis ang paruparo, ngunit nahintakutan sa anino ng kamatayang lover as she opened her heart to the isang sulat na bukas ang nalaglag. anaki'y naghari sa bahay na yaon. possibility of romance and a new Nangangatal ang kamay ni Luisang "Sencio, Sencio, asawa ko!" future. When the man is killed, Nelly dinampot ang liham. Tiningnan ang panangis ni Luisa at pagdaka'y again has to pick up the fragments of niya ang lagda. "Emilia Aquino" -A! niyakap ang maysakit at ang yayat na a devastated life. sulat ng kumare niya sa Kalagiman. mukha nito ay tinatakan niya ng halik A new beginning awaits Nelly na punong-puno ng pagmamahal. and is marked by a fateful encounter Si Sencio ay hindi makakibo. Inibig with a man named Joseph Barnatelli. Kumpareng Pitong, Hoy! Kuya Pichu! (Aiden), niyang itaas ang kaliwang kamay The minute Joe lays eyes on her, he upang maabot ang leeg ni Luisa, knows he and Nelly have a destiny Pagkabasa ninyo sa sulat na Ano bang makalaglag-lampin ngunit hindi niya makayang gawin. beyond either of their control. The two ito ay huwag na hindi kayo pumarini sa ang pinagsasabi mo. Masdan mo Ang nanginginig niyang kamay ay begin a torrid love affair, but all the amin. Isama ninyo ang Kumareng ngang mabuti ang litrato ko sa hindi na maitaas. Sinapupo ni Luisa while Joseph is leading a double life – Luisa at si Caridad. Kilala na ninyo si "swimsuit competition!" ang nanlalamig na palad ni Sencio. he’s married and is also the head of a Sencio. Ipinagtapat niyang lahat sa O baka naman mahulog ang "Sencio, salamat at nagkita pa tayong powerful mob family in Brooklyn; so, akin ang pinagkasunduan ninyo antiparang binili ni Tito A.J. sa muli," ang wika na umiiyak na si Luisa. his relationship with Nelly must be a kagabi. Nasa mabigat siyang katitingin mo sa akin. "Lui...Lui...Lu.." at ang maysakit ay carefully kept secret. karamdaman ngayon at ayon sa sabi Teka nga, nakakalakad ka na hindi na makapagsalita. Nangurong na Spanning the course of 20 ng manggagamot ay bumubilang na raw nang walang anumang gabay. ang mga labi at ang salitang nais years, Pyzaono Brothers is a well- lamang ng oras. Kumpare, bilang Ako naman ay kaya pala nangangati niyang bigkasin sa bibig ay hindi na crafted, sweeping romance filled with pagpapahalaga ng kahilingan ng ang aking gilagid sa ibabang harap niya nasabi, subalit nalalaman ni Luisa action and suspense set against the isang mamamatay ay inaasahan kong ng bibig ko ay dahil lalabas na ang ang pangalan niya ang hanggang sa bustling backdrop of Brooklyn, hindi ninyo ipagkakait kay Sencio ang unang ngipin ko. Panay ko ngang kahuli-hulihan ay siyang pangalang Manhattan and Chinatown. Joe and kaniyang pakiusap na makita lamang sinasalat ng dila. Akala naman ng nasa labi ng kaniyang asawa. "Sencio, Nelly’s love will strengthen after he’s kahit saglit ang asawa niya at anak mga Lolo at Lola ay nilalaro ko lang huwag mo kaming iiwan!" the target of numerous murder bago siya yumao sa buhay na ito. sila. "Tatay, Tatay!" attempts, and he’ll struggle to run his Pinag-uusapan na rito ang Si Sencio ay malamig nang business and meet the demands of Mag-utos kayo, pagpapabakod ng buong looban bangkay. Sa mga labi nitong inihinang marriage and the mob along the way. Emilia Aquino dahil sa napipintong paglaki natin ng pahimakas na halik ni Luisa ay Lloyd’s complex characters may be upang huwag tayong makawala naiwan ang isang ngiti ng kasiyahan. flawed, but they have good intentions and "Langit!" ang hikbi ni Luisa. sa lansangan kapag naghabulan Nang hahawakan ni Luisa ang isa their vulnerability ultimately shows Pinagtiim niya ang dalawang bagang tayo. pang bisig ni Sencio ay saka pa strength and courage. Get lost in the at batid niyang walang oras na dapat Nakita ko rin sa FaceBook na sayangin. Makikipagkita siya kay lamang niya napuna ang putol na pages of this absorbing novel. ang hilig mo ay "drums" tulad ni Tito About the Author Admhar. Alam mo, akala lang nila Joan P. Lloyd is a native New Yorker. iyakin ako. Pero sa totoo lang, She is married with one son and has nagsasanay lang akong abutin ang worked for the same company for DR. EMILIA ESPIRITU matataas na nota. many years. To visit the book trailer for Pyzaono Brothers, visit CHIRURGIEN DENTISTE / DENTAL Nagmamahal, SURGEON Dailymotion : Pechay (Hailey) http://www.dailymotion.com/video/34 * * * * * 710052 5790 Cote des Neiges Rd Suite A-024 Sino ang karapatdapat Youtube : MONTREAL, QUEBEC PHONE: 514-340-8222 (4077) manungkulan - ang dinaya o http://youtube.com/watch?v=VBqluw H3S 1Y9 E-Mail: [email protected] ang nandaya? Ni0u0 http://www.metacafe.com/w/7036387

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argument, that there were indeed correspondant à 10 % des transferts From Page 8 Any Which Way Press releases in French eight former FAMAS presidents, fédéraux liés à l’accord Canada- ballot will be more user-friendly. community leaders and about 100 COMMUNIQUÉ Québec soit équitablement ******* Filipinos in the bogus induction Pour diffusion immédiate consenti aux grandes villes du HIS KIND WILL NEVER BE ceremony yesterday as Mr. Felix Québec et partagé au prorata des FAMAS PRESIDENT AGAIN – A Reyes claims, it is hardly “an eloquent PLANIFICATION DE immigrantes et immigrants reçus. En few days ago after the FAMAS collective testimony of the people’s L’IMMIGRATION AU QUÉBEC 2011, le gouvernement du Québec election, the wife of a COMELEC wish.” POUR LA PÉRIODE 2012-2015 recevra 258 M$ du gouvernement member was harassed by a former I am absolutely sure that the Le gouvernement du Québec fédéral pour intégrer en français les president of FAMAS. She was at the Mabuhay Team can easily gather as déploiera-t-il les moyens nécessaires immigrants. En contrepartie, Montréal restaurant located near the corner of many people, or even more, but I pour intégrer les immigrants à reçoit cette année quelque 3 M$, Van Horne and Lavoie. While there, don’t think that Ms. Au Osdon is that Montréal ? incluant un montant de base de 1,5 she encountered this cowardly and ludicrous to take it as “an eloquent Montréal, le 25 août 2011 – M$. Montréal souhaite obtenir sa juste rude former president. He was collective testimony of the people’s Mme Mary Deros et M. Michel part de manière à maintenir et à vituperating the COMELEC while she wish”, let alone as “a people’s Bissonnet, respectivement respon- améliorer l’accueil et l’intégration des was inside the restaurant. His verbal takeover of FAMAS and its environs.” It sables des communautés d’origines nouveaux arrivants qui constituent le abuse of the COMELEC was too much seems that Mr. Felix Reyes is given to diverses et des relations principal moteur de la croissance for her to endure so she introduced exaggerations. gouvernementales au comité exécutif démographique de la métropole. herself as the wife of a COMELEC In view of the aforementioned de la Ville de Montréal, accompagnés « Pour la Ville de Montréal, il member, hoping that it would election rules, I wonder why Mr. de M. Aref Salem, conseiller associé n’est pas uniquement question de les somehow ease up his outburst. It did Reyes, who claims to be the smartest aux communautés d’origines diverses, accueillir mais il s’agit de leur fournir not. If anything, it only exacerbated the guy in the community and possible déposeront ce matin à la Commission les outils dont ils ont besoin pour situation and made him even more member of MENSA, considers des relations avec les citoyens, la prendre réellement leur place au sein belligerent. He continued mouthing yesterday’s induction of Cesar Manuel position de l’Administra-tion de notre société. Le gouvernement invectives against the and the rest of his winning candidates municipale sur la consultation que doit donc consentir les ressources COMELEC.”Palpak ang COMELEC! “legitimately valid.” mène actuellement le gouvernement nécessaires à l’intégration des Palpak ang COMELEC!” he yelled Here’s another one of Mr. québécois sur la planification de immigrants. À défaut de quoi, il devrait repeatedly. Reyes’ fallacious arguments: “What l’immigration au Québec pour la réduire significativement le nombre de As if he was not insulting and happened in Long Sault stays in Long période 2012-2015. nouveaux arrivants accueillis despicable enough, he even hurled Sault.” That’s one of the most « La Ville de Montréal, grâce à annuellement jusqu’à ce que l’intég- the f-word on the COMELEC outrageous arguments I have ever ses services de proximité, représente ration des immigrants déjà sur place member’s hapless wife. He is come across in a very long while. The un partenaire majeur du ait été mieux assurée », de poursuivre associated with people who could be lady perpetrator and the people whose gouvernement du Québec en matière M. Bissonnet. members of Alcohol Anonymous if votes she was soliciting were from d’accueil et d’intégration des Le gouvernement du Québec they are not already. So I figured he Montreal. The action that the former nouveaux arrivants. Plus de 70 % des doit également reconnaître davantage must have too much to drink on that would like the latter to take was meant personnes immigrantes au Québec le travail effectué par les acteurs day. Anyway, it only shows how much to be consummated in Montreal. So font le choix de s’installer dans la institutionnels et communautaires, ce havoc too much consumption of why should the violation stay in Long métropole. Les enjeux démogra- qui permettra aux immigrants alcohol can wreak an otherwise nice Sault? It doesn’t make sense, does it? phiques, sociaux et économiques liés d’assurer leur contribution à la société and quiet man. He belongs to a group ******* à la question de l’immigration québécoise et d’exercer pleinement whom most members of the FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO interpellent notre Administration au leur rôle de citoyen. community don’t want to see running KNOW — All major decisions of the plus haut point et nécessitent un Des enjeux majeurs Il est FAMAS. COMELEC were approved by at least redressement financier significatif », de impératif d’accentuer la lutte contre la Despite the controversy it had a majority of its seven members. All déclarer Mme Deros. generated, I think the rhetorical are in the records. Those major La Ville de Montréal demande See Page 20 Immigration question “Do you like FAMAS Center decisions include the Felix de Luna notamment qu’un montant to be like a motel and bar again?” was case, the Shinette Khoury vs.Cesar a fair question to ask the electorate. Manuel, et al case and the 150-vote RESTAURANT ******* deduction. MR. FELIX REYES’ SLIPPERY I would like to reiterate here LA MAISON NEW KUM MON SLOPES – The election rules, that Budz Sarmiento is not the 65656565 Cote Cote desk des Neiges, Neiges Montreal, 5047 Henri Bourassa Est Montréal, QC H1G 2S1 regulations and procedures that Cesar COMELEC, and the COMELEC is not (near Corner Appleton) Manuel and his running mates signed Budz Sarmiento. 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Don't ask, for example, "When did you interest, you may want to make one meet mom?" instead say "Tell me with a particular audience in mind - about the day you met mom." Make it perhaps honoring a set of beloved more interesting. grandparents approaching a momentous anniversary, cousins who Editing are going back to the Philippines, or While your raw footage will be grandchildren who you want to share very valuable, (hang on to it!) you'll the family lore with. Adding titles with also need to make an edited version - personal messages can make a most people won't want to hear lola family history video into a gift that will talk for four hours meandering be treasured forever. through 65 years of tales. There are Our stories about our two ways you can approach editing - experiences as a child until we have Ask the either linear (chronologically) or by left for Canada are full of extra- subjects. Editing linearly - you start at ordinary stories. Stories about your Video Guy the beginning and follow a timeline. childhood playing “Tumbang Preso” Al Abdon You can put up titles with years "1950- with rocks, playing with fighting 1955" etc., and go on up to the spiders or “Tex” remember those present day. Dividing your video into cards we use to flip until it reaches the Family History music and TV shows that your subject subjects is useful if you're planning to ground? These games are unheard of may have seen and liked. (A short make multiple videos or editing by our children today. Give them a Video is one of the most discussion before videotaping can be together various family members part of your history. They deserve it. predominant story-telling mediums a big help.) Finally, add to the timeline talking about similar things (family, Start shooting. today. Your family has stories to tell a list of events important to the the first house, neighbors, pets, etc.) that you need to capture, and your families: births, weddings, houses, Al Abdon children may tell your story someday. jobs, new cars, citizenships, etc. This Determining Your Audience Hollywood Junkies Video There's no way around it - your timeline will be a starting point and While all family videos are of general parents, Lolo & Lola’s, aunts and guide in helping relatives tell their uncles have lived through interesting history. parts of history that you've only read Next, compile a list of people about in books or told by your word of you can interview and their Let’s go apple picking mouth, and we'll bet much of your relationship with one another. If family's history is completely multiple people have stories about a unrecorded. Now is the time to tell their single event, ask them all similar and have a picnic story, before it's too late. Capturing questions. 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It will contain your lighting, and your subject stories about events and periods of planned, choose a location that tells history, but also anecdotes of pets, something about your subject, like When: Sunday, September 25, 2011 weddings, homes, neighbors, and part of their house or a back yard or Time: 9:30 A.M. children. your first apartment. If you are Assembly place: Plamondon Metro (Van Horne) Start by creating a timeline shooting outside, you can control the Donation: $15 each beginning with your subject's birth and audio for ambient noise by using a ending with today. Along the line, fill in directional microphone or lavalier on Return to Montreal: 3:00 p.m. important dates in history that you your subject. Some interviews would know of (President Marcos elected, benefit from a moving camera - Annual Educational Picnic trip to Mont St. Gregoire Martial Law, People’s Power, Manny perhaps taking granddad on a walk organized by Gilmore College International Pacquio’s victory ). 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The newly elected officers of the United Negrosanon Association of Montrea headed by Roy Javelosa l were inducted by Mr. Salvador Cabugao during their induction night at 6767 Cote des Neiges center, August 13, 2011. A Chinese buffet of seven delicious dishes was served to all the guests.

“Happy Gilmore Girls” from left: Jennifer Lachica, Desirée Fernando, and Arlene Manalo, posing for a souvenir of the Coop picnic at Beaver Lake Park on Sunday, August 21. They are avid supporters of the Filipino Solidarity Cooperative’s Marché Coop store. In spite The rain did not dampen our spirits of adventure and camaraderie. As the saying goes, the show must go on of the rain, they enjoyed themselves and took a lot of pictures. and so we dared to go ahead with the picnic in spite of the rain. Photo taken when a brief sunny break came at Beaver Lake Park where Filipino Solidarity Cooperative members held a picnic, August 21, 2011. www.filipinostar.org 14 The North American Filipino Star August 2011

* 3 cups cooked ubi (mashed) to add. * grated coconut Grease a round baking pan. Line with * 4 cups thick coconut cream (from 2-3 banana leaves and grease the leaves. coconuts) Then, pour in ubi mixture. Spread evenly. * 2 cans (big) condensed milk Steam for 30 minutes or more, until firm. * food coloring; violet & egg-yellow Note: cover the baking pan with cheese cloth before steaming. Philippine Cuisine * Pour 2nd layer on top of the cooked Sapin Sapin Cooking Instructions: * sapin-sapin-2.jpg Blend all ingredients ubi. Cover again and steam for 30 except mashed ubi and food coloring. minutes. * Lastly, pour in 3rd layer or the plain Divide Into 3 Parts: mixture. Again, steam for 30 minutes or trimmed until firm. Escabeche * 1/4 pound fresh green beans, * To one part – add mashed ubi. To heighten the color of the ubi, add a dash of * Meanwhile, fry the grated trimmed violet food coloring. Mix well. coconut until brown and put on top of * 1/4 pound eggplant, cut into bite- To 2nd part – add egg-yellow coloring. the sapin-sapin. size pieces Mix well. * Cool before slicing. * 1 small bitter melon, cut into bite- To 3rd part – just plain white, nothing size pieces

Directions BUSINESS HOURS Mon. Tue. Wed. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over Thu. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. medium heat; cook and stir the onion Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and garlic in the hot oil until tender, Sunday Closed about 5 minutes. Stir in the pork and 1 whole big Red Snapper or Blue fish, cook until completely browned, 5 to 7 Beef cleaned Pork loin Picnic ham minutes. Stir the shrimp into the Blade steak 2 red bell pepper, julliened Approximately (with bone) mixture; season with salt and pepper. 15 lbs 1 big carrot, julliened Continue cooking until the shrimp turn 49 1 pc ginger, julliened .79 . lb 49 pink, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato lb 3 . 1/4 cup vinegar 2 1 lb to the pot, cover, and let cook 5 1 cup water minutes. Stir the zucchini, okra, green Front quarter of 1/4 cup flour beans, eggplant, and bitter melon into Half or Whole beef Approximately 1 tbs brown sugar the mixture; cover, and cook until the pork 200 lbs 2 onions, sliced Cut & Wrapped vegetables are all soft to the touch, 89 Regular smoked 3 tbs minced garlic . about 10 minutes more. Serve hot. 2 lb bacon oil 79 1. lb Beef Sapin-sapin short ribs Mixture : Dissolve flour in water then Home smoked .99 add in vinegar and sugar. Set aside. 49 4 lb meat 3. lb Sprinkle all over fish with salt. Heat oil .99 in a medium pan and fry fish until both lb 8 Pork Spare Ribs sides are brown. Set aside. 10 lbs & over Fresh Belly .49 In a different pan, pour around 4 tbs of with skin Special2 lb Fresh oil then sautee garlic, onion, and .89 49 4 lb ginger until slightly cooked. Add . lb mixture. When the mixture has 3 thickened, add carrots and red bell St.Chrysostome St. Remi St. Edouard Fresh pork blood pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes. Season Napierville Fresh bacon Sherrington with salt and pepper. Barrington Fresh liver 203 219 202 Lacolle Hemmingford Sapin-Sapin Recipe, made from rice Pork skin Jackso Sortie On a wide platter, top the fish with the Available Havelock n Road Exit No.6 flour or rice that has been soaked Canada Parc hot sweet and sour mixture. Serve hot Class 15 overnight then crushed into a paste, 219 Safari with rice. Covey Hill Road sometimes yams or yam flour, coconut Boucherie Viau Inc. U. S. A. milk and sugar. Each layer is tinted Malone Champlain Pinakbet (the bottom one a deep ube-like Moders purple, the middle a golden yolk 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford QC J0L 1H0 yellow,the top one white), and Tel.: (450) 247- 2130 or (450) 247- 3561 steamed before the next layer is added.

This famous Sapin-Sapin originated from the northern part of the Philippines, the province of Abra. A treat as sumptuous as sapin-sapin is no longer surprising when ways of cooking it is already spread down to Ingredients other provinces, and thus now being enjoyed by many. Fast foods, cake * 3 tablespoons olive oil and pastry shops are making and * 1 onion, chopped selling their versions of sapin-sapin. * 2 cloves garlic, minced Estimated cooking time: 1 hour and 30 * 1/2 pound pork loin, chopped minutes * 1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns Sapin Sapin Ingredients: * salt and pepper to taste * 1 1/2 cups malagkit dough * 1 tomato, chopped * 1/4 pound zucchini, seeded and (galapong) cut into bite-size pieces * 1/2 cup rice galapong * 1/4 pound fresh okra, ends * 2 1/2 cups white sugar www.filipinostar.org August 2011 The North American Filipino Star 15 Aquino: No apology for Rebels storm Gadhafi’s hostage death compound the deaths of the tourists. Philippine Tanks opened fire at rebels trying remains.” Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo to storm Moammar Gadhafi’s main The Rixos also remained under has said that police fire did not kill compound in Tripoli on Monday, the control of Gadhafi’s forces, with any of the hostages. although the whereabouts of the two trucks loaded with anti-aircraft No one has been charged longtime Libyan leader remained machine guns and pro-regime fighters criminally for lapses in the police unknown a day after a lightning and snipers posted behind trees. advance by opposition fighters who operation and only one official has Rebels and Tripoli residents set up poured into the capital with surprising checkpoints elsewhere in the city. been fired. ease. The rebels’ top diplomat in "This was the act of one man, in The international community London, Mahmud Nacua, said the same token that some of us meanwhile called on the longtime clashes were continuing in Tripoli, but citizens have been affected leader to step down as euphoric opposition forces controlled 95 elsewhere in the world, we do not residents celebrated in the Green percent of the city. He vowed Gadhafi The Philippine president blame the entire population," Square, the symbolic heart of the would be found, saying “the fighters expressed "deep regret" Tuesday Aquino said Tuesday. Gadhafi regime. will turn over every stone to find him” for the deaths of eight Hong Kong Tearful relatives and a survivor Nato promised to continue air and make sure he faced justice. strikes until all pro-Gadhafi forces State TV broadcast bitter audio hostages in a botched police offered flowers and lit incense at the surrendered or returned to barracks. pleas by Gadhafi for Libyans to rescue last year but rejected the downtown Manila park where the Rebel spokesman Mohammed defend his regime. Opposition fighters families' call for a formal apology. 11-hour drama unfolded on live television the year before. Buddhist Abdel-Rahman, who was in Tripoli, captured his son and one-time heir President Benigno Aquino III said pockets of resistance remained apparent, Seif al-Islam, who along said the lone gunman and not the monks chanted prayers while local anti-crime activists carried a white and that as long as Gadhafi remained with his father faces charges of crimes state is to be blamed for the on the run the “danger is still there.” against humanity at the International cross bearing the names of the tragedy. He compared the incident The clashes broke out early Criminal Court in The Netherlands. victims. to last month's attack by a Monday at Gadhafi’s longtime Another son was under house arrest. "deranged gunman" who killed 77 "We continue to sympathize command center known as Bab al- “It’s over, frizz-head,” chanted people in Norway. with them," said Aquino, who did Aziziya early Monday, when hundreds of jubilant men and women He told reporters on the not attend the commemoration. government tanks emerged from the massed in Green Square late Sunday, anniversary of the hostage-taking "We really wish it did not happen." complex and opened fire at the rebels using a mocking nickname of the that an apology connotes that the He acknowledged that rescuers trying to get in, according to Abdel- curly-haired Gadhafi. state harmed the tourists, which he could have performed better, but Rahman and a neighbor. The revelers fired shots in the air, said was not correct. said any police force would face An AP reporter at the nearby Rixos clapped and waved the rebels’ tricolor Hotel where foreign journalists stay flag. Some set fire to the green flag of The tourists were taken captive serious limitations in responding to could hear gunfire and explosions Gadhafi’s regime and shot holes in a on their bus by a fired policeman a gunman who suddenly changed his negotiating position. from the direction of the complex. poster with the leader’s image. fighting for reinstatement. Hours of Tripoli resident Moammar al- But Gadhafi’s defiance in a series unsuccessful negotiations turned In a meeting Monday with the relatives and a Hong Kong Warfali, whose family home is next to of angry audio messages raised the bloody when he opened fire, the compound, said there appeared to possibility of a last-ditch fight over the legislator, Justice Secretary Leila de prompting police to chaotically be only a few tanks belonging to the capital, home to 2 million people. Lima promised to relay to Aquino storm the bus. The gunman was remaining Gadhafi forces that had not Gadhafi, who was not shown in the killed by a police sniper. their demands for compensation fled or surrendered. messages, called on his supporters to A Hong Kong inquest earlier this and a formal apology, as well as the “When I climb the stairs and look march in the streets of the capital and filing of criminal charges against year concluded that Philippine at it from the roof, I see nothing at Bab “purify it” of “the rats.” a officials contributed to or caused police and other officials involved in al-Aziziya,” he said. “Nato has the botched rescue. a demolished it all and nothing Welcome to Gilmore College’s An opportunity for Leadership Roles (18 years old and above) Inviting businessmen, students, teachers, professionals, ex-servicemen, veterans, retirées, pensioners and others who can volunteer for 2-3 hours a week service to CO-ED YOUTH CITIZENSHIP and Inauguration/Blessing DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS of the World Scouting on Saturday, September 17, 2011 Movement offered by Gilmore College and Scouts 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. 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www.filipinostar.org 16 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 Anne Curtis honored as 'Icon' FILIPINO STAR category (four to five), as well as new categories: most fashionable male, and sexiest male and female personalities. S H O W B I Z G O S S I P It also included winners from GMA- 7—a first at the August Awards. These are Dingdong Dantes (Most Fashionable Male), Daniel Matsunaga (Sexiest Male), YouTube revived the video star Marian Rivera and Jennylyn Mercado (faces of the year), Isabelle Daza (Most Fashionable Female) and Solenn Heussaff (Sexiest Female). The youngest winner that night was 16-year-old Julia Montes, also one of the faces of the year.

Anne Curtis Princess of All Media Anne Curtis has acquired another title: Icon. The TV host-actress was named Icon of the Year at the third Us Girls August Awards held lAug. 18 at the Amber Lounge in The Fort. She joins the ranks of previous winners KC New Sensations - YouTube discoveries (from left) Maria Aragon, Arjohn Gilbert and Concepcion (2009) and Angel Locsin Leanna Tabuñar make the most of their Warholian minutes. (2010). YouTube successes aren’t new eight-year-old Leanna Tabuñar as a Donning a skintone-colored short laced dress, Anne thanked those who anymore, especially after the likes of regular performer in their numerous Julia Montes are part of lifestyle magazine show "Us Justin Bieber, Charice Pempengco and variety shows, including “Party Girls" for the recognition. Arnel Pineda made their mark—and in Pilipinas.” “It’s truly an honor to be Icon of the Asked how she takes care of her dramatic fashion—through the Discovering Leanna also through Year,” Anne said in accepting the award. face, Julia told Bulletin Entertainment, medium. That said, many more are YouTube—with clips of her singing Anne has been a staple presence at “Actually wala naman. Siguro lagi lang now coming out of the woodwork, uploaded by her musician-father— the Us Girls August Awards, having been dapat happy. Kasi pag lagi kang happy, each eager to show their talents via the GMA Films president Annett Gozon- declared one of the most fashionable siyempre lumalabas ‘yun sa mukha mo.” same platform and in more ways than Abrogar and Vice-President for women both in 2009 and 2010. Winners were determined through one. Program Management Joey Abacan In introducing Anne, "Us Girls" hosts combined votes of the “Us Girls” hosts Maria Aragon were impressed after her video Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia-Kramer and and staff, as well as the fans. Lady Gaga has seen “The Future” garnered thousands of views, only Angel Aquino noted the Kapamilya star The event featured performances by weeks after being uploaded. as “everyone’s favorite” and a “perfect General Luna, Gloc-9, Moonstar 88, “Napakagaling nyang kumanta, role model.” Franco, Princess, 3AM, and Pedicab. magperform at wala pa syang formal This year’s August Awards International singer-songwriter Marié training in voice. Talagang natural lang, noticeably has more winners per Digby also graced the awards night and tapos maganda pa sya, mabait. Ang performed her hit, “Say It Again.” a laki ng potential niya na maging big star kung gusto niya ‘yun,” Abogar ‘My Neighbor's Wife’ poised to be said in a report on Yahoo! Philippines. Wilma Galvante, however, the year's most daring film and her name is Maria. seemingly downplayed their limitations in order to give justice to Though her singing talent is acquisition of Leanna, whom she the required steamy and sexy scenes. passable at best, 11-year old Maria described as “very raw” and still Of the four lead stars, Lovi is Aragon – or at least her sister – made needed development. described as the most daring — sure she’d rise above the usual Arjohn Gilbert showing skin in torrid love scenes YouTube traffic by making a quaint little The young Aeta singer who just with both Dennis and Jake. version of a hot song, in this case, Lady recently got the attention of both Carla, the wholesome TV star in Gaga’s “Born This Way.” Apl.de.Ap and Charice Pempengco series like GMA Network’s Magic More heartfelt and earnest than the after creating a big buzz with his From left: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Palayok, dares to bare enough of original, Maria’s slowed down version YouTube performance videos, Arjohn Lovi Poe and Jake Cuenca herself while romancing the likes of highlighted the message of Gilbert is now enjoying newfound Jake and Dennis on screen. empowerment inherent in the song Brace yourselves for Regal success of sorts. This display of professionalism and, with her sincere delivery, the “I want to be the guy to first work Entertainment’s newest sizzling and coupled with utmost cooperation whole deal was sealed, so to speak. with him. I’ll be jealous if somebody titillating offering, My Neighbor’s Wife, during the shoot didn’t go unnoticed And just like that, a star is born. else first does, but ayos lang. I give him written and directed by Jun Lana. as the mother and daughter team of Maria is currently recording her the best. If he needs help, I’m here,” Lead stars Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Lily Monteverde and Roselle album for ABS-CBN’s recording label, Apl said about his cabalen in an Jake Cuenca and Carla Abellana fit Monteverde-Teo expressed their Star Records. interview on “TV Patrol,” Aug. 16. their roles to a T as they tackle their gratitude for their stars. Leanna Tabuñar Charice, meanwhile, made her scenes in a story of love, deception “They’re very professional. desire to work with Arjohn apparent via and infidelity. Maayos ang kanilang schedules at Twitter. Jake and Carla play husband and “Arjohn, next time I do my own wife while Dennis and Lovi portray hindi nagbigay ng sakit ng ulo while show in the Philippines, I would love lovers. All four are friends but their doing the film. Sa totoo lang, kahit for you to come and perform with friendship turns sour when Lovi delicate ang scenes, wala silang arte me! seduces Jake. at inhibitions that’s why I really, really love them,” related Mother Lily. Other Youtube sensations include Since My Neighbor’s Wife’s Touted to be this year’s hottest the likes of five-year-old Filipino theme revolves around marital infidelity, the film naturally carries and most daring film, My Neighbor’s twins Jeremy and Justin Garcia are Wife opens in theaters starting Sept. who are now receiving daring scenes the four stars have In what seemed to many a knee- never done before. 14. a endorsement offers. a jerk reaction, GMA has signed on Each of them went beyond their www.filipinostar.org August 2011 The North American Filipino Star 17 Paris Hilton loves the Pacquiao Ruffa and Yilmaz 'okay' again couple and Filipino food rights for their daughters, also love being a businesswoman. It’s allegedly intends to claim guardianship of Lorin and Venice. He what I do. But I love having a even went as far as offering Ruffa $2 good life and traveling and living million in exchange for their life to the fullest. You only live daughters to live with him in Istanbul. once,” she said. Ruffa, however, turned down the The Hollywood celebrity also offer. expressed willingness to record a Meanwhile, Ruffa held a song with the pound for pound storytelling event last Aug. 21 at the Resorts World Manila, a joint project king. “That would be awesome,” Ruffa hopes that she could be friends she quipped. with Yilmaz for the sake of their with her good friend, host- Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao In the show, she also showed daughters (Photo from her Twitter) eventologist Tim Yap for 100 kids from the Virlanie Foundation. Socialite-heiress Paris Hilton the Little Pacquiao dog that the The angry tides that washed over met up with her newfound friends couple gave Paris as a gift. As seen on Twitter, personalities Ruffa Gutierrez and her estranged present at the event included Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao in a Meanwhile, model Georgina husband Yilmaz Bektas seemed to Isabelle Daza, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, dinner in a posh hotel in Makati. Wilson defended her controversial have subsided, with the former Bubbles Paraiso, Azkals player “I’m so excited tonight to see tweet in which she questioned the revealing that they are now on good Jason Sabio, and Cristalle Henares. Manny and Jinkee. I think they’re planned courtesy call of Paris in terms. Singer Faith Cuneta and the Virlanie such an incredible couple,” Paris Malacanang. The Palace, In an interview aired on Choir performed during the event. said on “TV Patrol,” Aug. 17. She however, has denied such a plan. “Umagang Kay Ganda,” Aug. 23, the Lorin and Venice likewise was also impressed with the food “I like her but I just don’t think former beauty queen related, “Kami performed a song number, served to them during the dinner. that it was necessary for him ni Yilmaz? Okay naman. Actually “Umagang Kay Ganda” also ngayon, good mood na naman “The food is good. I love the food (President Noynoy Aquino) to reported. siya…” in the Philippines. It’s delicious,” meet with her. I mean I would have Ruffa is grateful with the turnout She also hopes that “hindi na of the storytelling activity, which she she shared. liked it if he met with Bruno Mars. kami guluhin niya (Yilmaz) and para Although her visit to the He’s Filipino and brings a lot of noted is just the beginning of more maging maayos ‘yung relationship charity projects she would organize country has mainly to do with fame to the country and makes us namin for the sake of the kids.” business, Paris nevertheless very proud,” Georgina explained. with Tim, according to the column of A few weeks back, Ruffa and Jun Lalin, her publicist. found time to kick back a little. “I Yilmaz hogged the headlines after Should Yilmaz visit the the latter went against the 2010 Philippines in the future, Ruffa would Hayden Kho distraught over decision of the Quezon City Regional willingly organize another Trial Court granting the former the storytelling event and invite him to sole custody of their two children, read for children, the same report revoked medical license; camp Lorin and Venice. added. a mulls appeal The Turkish businessman, whom Ruffa had said was given visitation because of lack of knowledge or skills or even lack of dedication to my profession. Rumors about Sarah Geronimo The “Saksi” report added that Kho’s lawyers are already studying continue their options for appeal. little space to sit. Meanwhile, Atty. Raymund The “ASAP” production people Palad, legal counsel of sexy actress were reportedly disappointed to Katrina Halili, who was one of the learn that not one cake was left for women embroiled in the scandal, them to share. This prompted them welcomed PRC’s decision, the to compare the singer with other same news program reported. “ASAP” regulars who celebrate their The Philippine Medical Association He deemed that the dismissal of birthdays on the show and suspended Kho in 2009 from practicing Kho’s earlier appeal to regain his generously share their cakes with his profession (Photo fr. Kho’s Twitter) license is a “strong message that the staff, crew and marshalls inside Hayden Kho, Jr. may be on justice is still present here in our the studio. cloud nine these days, with his system, and that people like More, there are rumors that her engagement to Dr. Vicki Belo, but Hayden has no place in the medical mom had set a load limit for Sarah's profession.” he couldn’t feel the same over the Sarah Geronimo cellphone. With this, she was left decision of the Professional Although his battle to regain his with no choice but to ask friends to Regulation. license seemed to have reached its There seems to be a smear call her when she needed to talk to The PRC based its verdict on dead end—for now, Kho had at campaign against singer-actress them. However, everyone knows the November 2009 decision of its least won one battle, prevailing over Sarah Geronimo as rumors about Sarah is endorsing a medical examinations board finding the charges filed in 2009 by Halili her continue to mount. telecommunication line these days Kho guilty of immorality and and her camp, accusing the latter of As Sarah celebrated her so this should give her more than unethical conduct due to the video violating Republic Act 9262, of the birthday last July 25, talks have ample load. scandal that erupted in the same Anti-Violence Against Women and circulated about her mother Also, it has been reported that year showing his sexual trysts with Children Act, due to the leaked allegedly hoarding her superstar Sarah’s mom has also given her a various women. videos Halili maintained were taken daughter's cakes that were daily allowance for her everyday In a statement flashed on without consent. delivered to “ASAP Rocks.” expenses. However, the amount “Saksi” on Aug. 22, the ex-doctor Judge Rodolfo Bonifacio of the Reportedly, Mommy Divine seems to be very minimal. At times, turned entrepreneur admitted that Pasig City Regional Trial Court asked Sarah’s two bodyguards and when Sarah has spent all her the decision was “painful” and ruled, in his decision released in production assistant to put all the money, she reportedly asks friends “difficult to accept.” December 2010, that the evidence cakes—given to the singer as gifts to lend her some in case she wants He further lamented that “I’m presented by the complainant was by her sponsors— inside her van. to buy something. a losing my medical license not insufficient. a With the cakes of varying sizes inside her van, Sarah was left with - Showbiz continued on page 18 www.filipinostar.org 18 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.17 Gabby Concepcion: hands off James denies rivalry with Phil on daughter's romance with school, so we have many things in Piolo Pacual common," the British-Filipino athlete a reminder to her daughter that, told PEP in an article posted on June “Kristina, mama's here. Don’t forget 9. "Well, I guess we're like best you’re my daughter. We love you.” friends." Gabby is hands-off about the issue However, like other siblings, they as well. He refuses to give a message to still "fight" from time to time. Piolo with whom his daughter has been "We fight over petty things... but in a relationship for 10 months now. definitely, not about girls!" James “It’s not my life. I don’t know what’s going on. I trust KC. I trust Piolo sa said, laughing. relasyon nila. If it works out then I’m "We are complete opposites. He happy for them. If it doesn’t work out, life The Philippine Azkals' most popular is more of the expressive type. I is like that, eh, ‘di ba?” strikers, the siblings Phil (L) and James really like expressing myself in other Aside from his daughter’s romantic (R) Younghusband ways... I keep a diary and record life, Gabby openly talked about his everything. I hate it when I forget reunion movie with his ex-wife Sharon. Amid the adulation that his something, so I document things “I’m all for it… why not? Kung ‘yan younger brother Phil has been just in case," he said. Gabby Concepcion ang gusto ng tao gusto ko rin ‘yan,” he getting, James Younghusband said. Former matinee idol Gabby maintains that he is not jealous of On defending Phil Concepcion is keeping a safe distance him. from his daughter KC Concepcion’s “If anything, I support my brother Two months ago when news rumored spat with boyfriend Piolo all the way. We support each other broke that Phil was already dating Pascual. no matter what,” he said In an “Wala, wala akong pakialam sa actress Angel Locsin, a certain KC interview with “Showbiz News relationship nila. It’s their relationship not Del Rosario, whom he was allegedly, Ngayon” aired Aug. 25. mine. Just make good of it. Be happy,” dating came into the picture. Shrugging off rumors of he said on “TV Patrol,” Aug. 25, when In abs-cbnNEWS.com’s June 10 competition between them, James asked to comment on reports that the report, James defended his brother couple is going through rough sailing in said he is happy whenever Phil gets against the allegations, saying, their relationship. new projects or new endorsements. “there is absolutely no [romance] A day earlier, on “TV Patrol”, Sharon “That’s what we are. We are between Phil and the rumored non- gave an intriguing statement that brothers. We support each other no showbiz girl that Phil is dating." somehow hinted at the seemingly matter what. There’s no jealousy “KC (the girl) goes to the same chaotic phase that her daughter is going whatsoever,” the 24-year-old striker through in her personal life. KC Concepcion school as my girlfriend. Just to “I just want whoever it is that that will emphasized. The actor said he’s ready for clarify, Phil's only met KC once. be in my daughter’s life to love and take anything, including doing kissing scenes Angel is only in Phil's eyes,” James care of her the way we would. Kasi hindi ‘Best friends’ and bed scenes with Sharon. said. ko pinalaki ‘yan para i-take for granted “Wala akong kondisyon. I’m open. “This is the happiest I’ve seen lang o balewalain,” she said. More than being rivals, James Kahit na ano,” he said. him in a really long time. He's always She went on to say that “we went The “TV Patrol” report said that likened their sheer closeness to that through so much when you were little. talking about her. If anything I see Gabby is currently doing a remake of of best friends. You don’t have to go through it yourself.” less of him,” he added. a “P.S. I Love You,” which he and Sharon "We grew up going to the same “I’m not free to talk about what she’s topbilled before. a Mikael Daez on indecent proposals, going through,” Sharon notes, but adds his first year in showbiz Diva picks money over fame bading. Stylist sila, they work for a diagnosed with cancer recently. Diva magazine. Sila yung nakakausap ko.’ flew her to Manila to seek medical help. Daez is a former model who shifted “I was able to put aside money to acting via GMA-7's “Spooky Nights because of my showbiz career. I’m Presents: Bampirella” where he played taking care of her, paying for her opposite popular actress Marian Rivera. chemotherapy,” shared Diva. They have been paired anew on She loves the fact that she earns "Amaya." much more in Manila than when she did With such high-profile projects, it's in Cebu. safe to assume that Daez has been “I’m enjoying pretty much my career earning serious money. Yet, he has not although I am not yet as popular as invested in any kind of business nor some actresses in GMA-7. I’m just bought anything big for himself. His enjoying everything. I don’t have any money, he said, goes to the upkeep of problems and I don’t have any his and his family's house, if not straight enemies,” she related. to his bank account. “I’m happy and single and I’m in Hyacienth Diva "Of course, I help out in the love with all the people I meet and work household. Tinutulungan ko nanay ko," While others usually claim they are with. I’m not looking for a boyfriend. I he said. in the biz for fame and recognition, don’t go out but I’m not anti-social. I just As a newbie in the industry, and “Starstruck” graduate Diva Montelaba don’t want to go out and party,” Diva Mikael Daez being a Business Management says she’s in it for the money. explained. With his good looks and slim build, graduate, Daez shared that he intends Diva, Hyacienth Diva Montelaba in Aside from being a regular dancer in it's hard to believe that Mikael Daez to save his earnings in his first year. real life, knew how hard life can be while “Party Pilipinas,” Diva is in the new hasn’t received any indecent proposal "Mag-ipon muna ako, tapos step growing up in Cebu. Now a talent of dance-series of GMA-7 entitled “Time of yet. back Tingnan natin kung anong GMA Artist Center, she’s able to land My Life.” Directed by Mark Reyes, she is "No. Not at all. As in, not at all. As in magagawa ko sa pera ko," said Daez. gigs that show off her dancing and cast as one of the members of the dance zero talaga,” was Daez’ adamant "Hindi naman ako spontaneous singing skills. troupe The Elite Crew with fellow GMA response to PEP in an article published gumastos ng pera." However small her participation in Artist Center talents Steven Silva, Enzo on Aug. 25. He, however, admits spending a lot any TV project or out of town shows is, Pineda, Yassi Pressman and Myra Carel. Is he homophobic? on one item: Food. she makes every peso count by saving The pilot episode of the new show "Not at all! I have friends, actually sa "Meron na akong nabili—isang box it. on Aug. 1, earned a 24.7 percent rating barkada ko, I have [gay friends]...sa ng tuna. Tuna na pang-diet ko," he Her frugal ways worked to her according to Nielsen. a extended barkada ko, may dalawa na explained. a advantage as her grandmother was www.filipinostar.org August 2011 The North American Filipino Star 19 More about Mariel and Robin's Maldives experience Couple Mariel Rodriguez and altogether. Scrapbook na kakaiba.” Robin Padilla took time out to In the “SNN” interview, Robin celebrate their wedding anniversary in clarified reports that he opted not to Maldives, an experience that she says have a leading lady in his new sitcom was nurturing and peaceful. so his wife won’t get jealous. “Masaya. Nag-enjoy kami. “Ay hindi naman. Iba ang Relaxing,” Mariel said in her interview kaligayahan na binibigay ng leading aired on “Showbiz News Ngayon,” lady. Iba naman ‘yung... Wala lang dito Aug. 23. na naitalaga kasi ang gusto nila iba-iba While on sabbatical, the "Happy ‘yung pumapasok na babae. Yipee, Yehey" host discovered just how religious her husband is. “Dito sa trip na ‘to lalo akong napabilib kay Robin kasi Ramadan ngayon, eh. Nag-fasting siya doon tapos he’s been praying. Gumigising (siya) nang maaga, nagdadasal. Sabi ko bilib ako talaga dito kasi kahit na bakasyon, kahit na nagta-travel, nagagawa pa rin niya ang mga gano’n,” Mariel shared. Mariel Rodriguez and her loving husband Robin Padilla celebrated their first She also related the different wedding anniversary at the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Maldives. "Magagalit si Mariel nu’n. Ang activities that they shared as a couple gusto ni Mariel, eh, merong leading while in Maldives. “Gusto kong maging alaalang to give Robin a scrapbook she lady. Kasi ako naman sa kanya, gusto “‘Yung first day pinictorial ako ni maganda ‘yon kaya lahat ng puwde painstakingly made herself. ko may leading man din siya. Artista Robin. He makes you feel beautiful. kong gawin na sorpresa sa kanya, “Actually, hindi ko pa nabibigay ka. Narito tayo sa mundo ng showbiz. Day two naman, nag-biking kami.” ginawa ko.Talagang binabantayan ang gift ko sa kanya. Hindi niya alam. Kailangan ‘yung mga personal, itatabi namin ang sunrise at sunset,” the Ang ginawa ko ‘yung mga pictures at Robin explained that he did his natin ‘yon.” a best to make their trip a memorable action star said. saka ‘yung mga naitago ko from one. For their anniversary, Mariel plans Europe trip, kinombine ko ‘yun Toni Gonzaga named Box Office 'Glee' spokesperson denies Queen Charice-Lea rivalry while the second is from the jaded didn’t put her back in.” perspective of a wife, played by “The word is, Lea is the big star, Eugene, on the verge of a marital and producers want to keep her breakdown. happy,” the source reportedly said. The romantic-comedy’s leading Charice made her first men are Zanjoe Marudo and appearance on the TV show’s Wendell Ramos, playing escorts to second season pilot last September Toni and Eugene, respectively. as Sunshine Corazon, a Pinoy King and Queen: SM Cinema’s exchange student at the fictional Box Office King and Queen awards McKinley High and Lea's character are an innovation by SM Cinema to Rachel Berry's singing rival. promote further local movies and to Charice's stint caused much hype encourage production of the same. here and abroad, despite her The awards are handed out during appearing in only three episodes the annual three-day filmmaking overall including the finalé. In July Toni Gonzaga seminar and expo sponsored by SM Charice and Lea this year, “Glee” creator Ryan Cinema and Star Cinema. This year, Murphy himself confirmed that SM Box Office Queen: Going An unnamed spokesperson for the expo was attended by more than Charice’s Sunshine Corazon will no home with a title like SM Cinema’s award-winning US TV show “Glee” 500 students and film enthusiasts. longer be included in the show’s 2010 Box Office Queen is no belied rumors of a real-life rivalry Toni’s movie, “My Amnesia Girl,” third season, which will start airing in laughing matter. between one of its female leads Lea produced by Star Cinema, September. Toni Gonzaga, who was honored Michele and former guest actress reportedly grossed P164 million, The “Glee” spokesperson by the SM group Aug. 18 for the and performer Charice. several millions shy of the 2008 top- continued, “While it is true that she tremendous box office success of According to an article by the grosser film “A Very Special Love” [Charice] appeared in fewer her film, “My Amnesia Girl,” jokes New York Post on Aug. 23, the which starred John Lloyd Cruz and episodes last year than we originally she had a good reason to star in supposed rivalry allegedly caused two-time box office queen Sarah anticipated, this was due to her busy another comedy after achieving the the latter’s scenes to be Geronimo. schedule and the natural creative feat. “dramatically cut,” purportedly “to “My Amnesia Girl,” directed by process in which some story arcs ... Toni faced a room-full of media avoid upsetting the show’s star Lea Cathy Garcia-Molina, was hailed as did not materialize as planned.” persons that same evening only Michele.” nationwide top-grosser for the year The spokesperson also hours after she was crowned Box “This is categorically untrue. We 2010 by SM Cinema based on defended Lea, saying, “Lea is a Office Queen to make a pitch for her love Charice, and she was a collected data from the 230 theaters consummate pro who couldn’t be new movie, “Wedding Tayo, wonderful addition to ‘Glee’ last in 40 branches of SM nationwide. more welcoming of other Wedding Hindi.” The movie co-stars season,” the spokesperson was The SM Box Office King title was powerhouse singers on the show, her for the first time on equal footing quoted as saying in the same story. won by John Lloyd for the third time from Kristin Chenoweth to Idina with former supporting player A “show source” was said to after having snatched it twice Menzel, who is set to reprise her role Eugene Domingo. have told NY Post prior that “Charice through “A Very Special Love” in as Rachel’s birth mom this fall.” Written and directed by Jose was signed for a minimum of five 2008 and “You Changed My Life” in In the same NY Post article, Lea Javier Reyes, the movie takes a look episodes and did a press junket with 2009. was recently even quoted to have at marriage from two vantage points. [fellow new star] Chord Overstreet” SM Cinema picks its box office praised Charice, “She’s definitely the The first is from the dreamy-eyed before the second season of "Glee," winners on the basis of film gross tiniest ball of talent I’ve ever seen in view of it by first-time bride Toni, and was supposed to have “a big a my life. Charice is beyond talented!” from January 1 until December 31. debut, but things changed and they

www.filipinostar.org 20 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 parties and the many volunteers who dollars a month. But they refused to Personality profile of the month have done a great job to pull this very pay me. I haven’t had work for four Twenty-four-year old Rasul touches the heart different thing together, have offered months, and I have to pay $350 a their skills, sacrificed family time and month in rent, so my savings are all and opens the eyes of community leaders sometimes even worked through the lost,” he said. by W. G. Quiambao night. As such, there is a lot invested in “All the stores closed a few days Is it possible to have three this that can lead to tension. But I ago, and even if you have money, loves at the same time? Alia Ceniza appeal to everyone that rather than let Libyans are the priority. We couldn’t Rasul thinks so. But don't get her the bumps in the road polarize us, let’s sleep at night because of the wrong. Her loves are Recyclable or all come together in peace and fix it. shooting everywhere. I’m happy to Not, Buhay Ko and recently, service to This is what communities do. Let’s not go and join my family,” said Nyala. the Filipino community. waste precious time and energy in “I’m happy to go home to the Alia Ceniza Rasul, the pointing fingers and instead, move Philippines,” said 9-year-old Arjan, granddaughter of former Senator towards progress. Santanina Tillah Rasul and former I`ll repeat, in the end its all whose mother worked at Tripoli’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, about the work. And it’s apparent here main hospital. “I was frightened by Abraham Rasul, moved to Dubai at the that work needs to be done. I look all the bang-bang.” age of 10 in 1997. Her father was forward to working for FAMAS in the Only 35 OFWs assigned to be PNB's regional coming year, be it as a director or a The Department of Foreign representative in Middle East and volunteer. Affairs (DFA), citing a report from the North Africa, the head office in Dubai. Philippine embassy in Tripoli, said In 2006 , she moved to Montreal to only 35 overseas Filipino workers study at McGill University. Foundation and was founded by her (OFWs) were able to board the IOM cousin, Abraham Rasul-Bernardo. From Page 10 Immigration While a student at McGill, vessel. where she recently obtained a This innovative and creative pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale, The embassy had been able to Bachelor degree in Economics and project will allow the world a peak into notamment en contrant l’insuffisance arrange with the National Psychology, she was a member of the the hope and dreams of youth of de grands logements familiaux à prix Transitional Council (NTC) safe Executive Board of the McGill Chapter Smokey Mountain . abordable sur le territoire montréalais. passage for 91 Filipino evacuees but of Alpha Kappa Psi, the oldest "I was a graphic designer for La connaissance du français est aussi professional business fraternity in the the project as well as a social media “some OFWs from various primordiale à l’intégration des world. She was awarded one of the manager," said Rasul. ”I helped set up workplaces could not be brought to nouveaux arrivants sur l’île de Montréal highest fraternity awards, the B.L.U.E. and manage the project's face book the port because of heavy fighting in et constitue un facteur de rétention award, which is given to the fraternity page. (blog and twitter account). A lot the streets of Tripoli,” DFA important. Davantage de ressources member who upholds the four pillars of contributions were via the internet." spokesperson Raul Hernandez told sont nécessaires pour accroître la of the fraternity: Brotherhood, Loyalty, Because Rasul is in Montreal, a press briefing yesterday. francisation des immigrants. Unity and Education. she could not do much so she does He said a team from the Puisque l’immigration s’avère Rasul's interest in recycling her best as an ambassador of the un facteur clé de la croissance embassy would try to fetch the rest piqued when she was studying at project. Here, she tries to give it as économique de Montréal, il devient of the group for a second boat trip McGill University. much exposure as possible by talking essentiel que le gouvernement du being arranged by the IOM. "Recyclable or Not started as a school about it everywhere hoping to attract Québec déploie également les efforts More than 1,700 Filipinos have project in which I set up a Recycling potential donors or volunteers. nécessaires pour réduire les freins à opted to remain in Libya even as center in a neighborhood coffee shop Another love of Rasul is l’emploi. La disponibilité et la qualité Filipino diplomats warned them that and observed it for days," said Rasul. "I serving the Filipino community in du capital humain deviennent des it was still too dangerous to venture audited the trash (measured how Montreal. She confides that she has enjeux majeurs pour la métropole. Il out. much recycling was mixed with regular found her niches here. est aussi primordial que le trash) and the results were terrible. Although Rasul is new in the “Clashes are ongoing in Tripoli” gouvernement renforce les mesures People always mixed recyclable with community and her posting last Aug. and “from the embassy, machine visant à répondre aux besoins non recyclable. The next part of my 12 was not controversial, she attracted gun fires and explosions can still be spécifiques des femmes immigrantes project was to survey people's more than 463 viewers, including heard,” Hernandez said, quoting qui éprouvent davantage de difficultés recycling knowledge. The result was feuding Filipino leaders. The following foreign undersecretary Rafael à trouver un emploi que les hommes. clear. Even though people is an excerpt of her heart-warming and Seguis who is in Libya to help with « Afin d’accomplir notre acknowledged the recycling was touching posting on FAMAS Message mission adéquatement et de relever the evacuation. important, they admitted that their Board: les défis municipaux en matière There were more than 26,000 recycling knowledge was poor." "For someone whose family is d’intégration des immigrants, la Ville OFWs in Libya when antigovernment Rasul explains that recycling so far away, community becomes ever souhaite voir rôle d’acteur privilégié protests erupted six months ago. is important because the world 's important; I am glad that I have found reconnu et ses efforts davantage Around 13,000 of this number have resources are dwindling. FAMAS. Admittedly, I was a little considérés par le gouvernement du been repatriated, but Philippine "We can not sustain life if we hesitant to join at first but after being Québec », de conclure Mary Deros. officials could not account for the consume faster than the planet can invited to a few FAMAS events, I Le mémoire de la Ville de rest, other than the several thousand regenerate its resources," continues became intrigued. I watched Ms. Montréal est disponible à l’adresse Rasul. "It is important that we find ways PMAG and I was a judge at Miss Teen who had requested assistance to suivante : to live more sustainably for the sake of FAMAS. They were both fun, exciting leave as violence escalated last www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/devsocial. future generations so that they may events carried out with a very high week. have enough resources to build their level of professionalism. The care and Filipinos coming ‘We love Libya’ own lives. We need to keep the waste thoughts that went toward the Some of the Filipinos were hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle) in organizers of the events were tangible. home from Libya obviously returning home with mind. It is always better to reduce first, The past few months have reluctance. then reuse, then recycle. been a whirlwind. - signing up for happy and sad Julie, whose husband worked as candidacy, campaigning and now, Today, she has 2000 a “senior production coordinator,” election. It was quick but I now feel like A handful of Filipinos were the subscribers to her blog. said she was sad to leave after living I belong here. So thank you for that. first to board the first International "We have to raise awareness in the country since 1982, almost I’ve learned that since the past Organization for Migration (IOM) by talking about recycling to friends half her life, because “we love and neighbors. Tell people how election, unelected candidates have boat to evacuate foreign workers Libya.” important and interesting recycling is." continued on to stay which is great. It from war-torn Tripoli on Thursday (3 “I love the life, the weather, the Recyclable or Not is not the really emphasizes win or lose, title or a.m. Friday in Manila). not, we are all volunteers striving to money,” she said. “The standard of only project that keeps Rasul busy. Some were happy, some sad, better the community. I know that living is better than in the Philippines. She is also involved in Buhay ko sa but all were relieved. these elections have not been smooth Here we have money, we don’t need Smokey Mountain, a project aims to Construction foreman Ramil sailing the whole way through but to cook,” she said. teach 25 students from the Smokey Nyala, 45, complained that he was Mountain community how to that’s to be expected in a community “Our children were born and leaving Libya empty-handed, without documents and share their lives as dynamic as this. studied here, they speak Arabic and In the end, it’s all about the the precious remittances that are key through photos, videos and blogs. The they want to come back,” she said. a project is a collaboration between the work. Many individuals, including the to the Philippine economy. Manila Jaycees and Young Focus candidates, EB, the COMELEC, both “I was being paid $600 to $800

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From left: Edith Fedalizo, nursing aide instructor, Vilma Lagonilla, Gisele Arellano, and Mildred Mendoza, students; Terry White, nursing aide instructor. (Not in photo: Joesie Binggayen). Seated (from left) Clarice Mackay, Zenaida Kharroubi, Amy Manon-og and Sophie Toledo. Photo taken July 2, 2011 at St. Margaret CHSLD. COURSES • English • French • Spanish • Filipino (Tagalog) • Mandarin • Italian • Accounting • Keyboarding (Touch Typing) • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access • Office Technology • PAB/PSW Nursing Aid • Early Childhood Education Asst. NEW ADDRESS effective Aug. 1, 2011 5320-A Queen Mary Road • Daycare Management (corner Decarie Boulevard • International Trade (C.I.T.P.) Montreal, QC H3X 1T7 Tel.: 514-485-7861 • Integration of ForeignGraduates Fax: 514-485-3076 of Nursing (Permit Pending) Snowdon Metro E-mail: [email protected] • Seminars - Writers helping Writers Website: gilmorecollege.com Formateur agréé de la Commission des partenaires du marché du travail Enroll in the International Trade Program at Gilmore International College. Earn a C.I.T.P. diploma (Certified International Trade Professional) Call 514-485-7861 for information. • Global Entrepreneurship • International Trade Research • International Marketing • Legal Aspects of International Trad • International Trade Finance • International Trade Management • International Logistics • Intercultural Aspects of Trade • International Market Entry & Distribution www.filipinostar.org 24 The North American Filipino Star August 2011 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++FILIPINO SOLIDARITY COOPERATIVE, INC. Marché Coop 5710 Victoria Avenue Montreal, Quebe H3W 3H2 (near Cote Ste. Catherine Metro) (in the basement of Cuisine de Manille Restaurant) Tel.: 514-733-8915/ 514-485-7861 E-mail: [email protected] Website: marchecoop.com Business Hours: Services offered: WANTED: Members who Mon. to Wed. - 2 to 5 p.m. Deliveryf ee $5 ($40 order & up) in NDG/TMR/St. Thurs to Fri. - 2 to 7 p.m. can volunteer to be Laurent, Telephone orders for pickup trained as cashiers Sat. & Sun. - 2 to 5 p.m. Members only - 2% discount on $35 cash purchase (except on rice and specials)

Black or Red Beans, Reg. $1.69 Knorr Sauce - Reg. $1.39 Sale - $1.29 Sale - 99¢ Kim Hoodles, Regular -$1.99 Linguini, Capellini - Reg. $2.99 Sale $1.49 Sale - $1.69, 2/$3.50

Macaroni, Shells - Reg. $2.49 Calabro ground coffee, Reg. $3.99 Nescafe Coffee, Reg. $6.99 Maxwell House - Reg. $6.49 Sale - $1.69, 2/$3.50 Sale - $2.99 Sale - $4.99 Sale - $3.99 PAB/PSW Nursing Aide Enhanced 600-hour programme Fall 2011 Session Winter 2012 Session Enrollment going on Classes start as soon as enrollment minimum is achieved. Budget payment plan, tax deductible fees, small groups Register by appointment Call 514-485-7861 Open House and Inauguration of our new office on Saturday, September 17 - 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Orientation session at St. Margaret CHSLD: PAB/PSW teachers showing students around on their first day: From left: Teachers: Sophie Toledo, Amy Manon-og, students: Gisele Arellano, Vilma Lagonilla, Teacher: Terry White, student: Mildred Mendoza, Teachers: Edith Fedalizo and Clarice Mackay. Not in photo: student: Joesie Bingayen.

Education raises the bar but lowers the barriers to a rewarding career. Professional Training provided for Nursing Aide, Office Assistant, Medical & Legal Secretary, Accounting Technician, Certified International Trade Professional and Second Languages New Address: 5320-A Queen Mary Road (Near Snowdon Metro, Decarie) Nursing Aide/PAB/PSW International Trade (C.I.T.P.) www.filipinostar.org